Goodness proved to be the best protection from the arrests of all harmes in a sermon preached before the University, upon Innocents Day, in great St. Maries Church in Cambridge / by Robert Neville ...

Neville, Robert, 1640 or 1-1694
Publisher: Printed for Benj Billingsley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1687
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A52859 ESTC ID: R12406 STC ID: N520
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Peter, 1st, III, 13; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 THE CHRISTIANS BEST PROTECTION From the Arrests of all HARMS. 1 Epistle general of St. Peter, chap. 3. ver. 13. THE CHRISTIANS BEST PROTECTION From the Arrests of all HARMS. 1 Epistle general of Saint Peter, chap. 3. ver. 13. dt np1 js n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2. crd n1 n1 pp-f n1 np1, n1 crd fw-la. crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 And who is he that will Harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? And who is he that will Harm you, if you be followers of that which is good? cc r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22, cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 WEre all who make a fair and plausible shew of Religion, really such as they pretend to be; WEre all who make a fair and plausible show of Religion, really such as they pretend to be; vbdr d r-crq vvb dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, av-j d c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 discourses of this nature would be no more needful than the Commendations of a great beauty, to one who is already a passionate admirer of it. discourses of this nature would be no more needful than the Commendations of a great beauty, to one who is already a passionate admirer of it. n2 pp-f d n1 vmd vbi dx av-dc j cs dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp pi r-crq vbz av dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
4 But on the contrary we see, how common it is for men, first to throw dirt in the face of Virtue and Religion, But on the contrary we see, how Common it is for men, First to throw dirt in the face of Virtue and Religion, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn pns12 vvb, c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp n2, ord pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 and then perswade themselves 'tis her natural complexion; and then persuade themselves it's her natural complexion; cc av vvi px32 pn31|vbz po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 they represent it to themselves in a shape not pleasing to them, and then bring that as a plea, they represent it to themselves in a shape not pleasing to them, and then bring that as a plea, pns32 vvi pn31 p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 xx vvg p-acp pno32, cc av vvb cst p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 why they give it no better entertainment: why they give it no better entertainment: c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 av-dx av-jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 Men must know, that though Virtue and Goodness be so fair and complaisant as to draw our affections, Men must know, that though Virtue and goodness be so fair and complaisant as to draw our affections, n2 vmb vvi, cst cs n1 cc n1 vbb av j cc n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 yet she is so modest withall; as to expect to be courted by us; and it may be deny our first suit, to prompt us to a second address, and heighten our importunity: yet she is so modest withal; as to expect to be courted by us; and it may be deny our First suit, to prompt us to a second address, and heighten our importunity: av pns31 vbz av j av; c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12; cc pn31 vmb vbi n1 po12 ord n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord vvi, cc vvb po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and nothing hath oftner forbid the Banns between men and Religion, than their Neglect and Contempt of her, and nothing hath oftener forbid the Banns between men and Religion, than their Neglect and Contempt of her, cc pix vhz av-c vvb dt n2 p-acp n2 cc n1, cs po32 vvb cc n1 pp-f pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and abusing her by false and slanderous reports; by saying, That Religion is the Mother of Danger; and abusing her by false and slanderous reports; by saying, That Religion is the Mother of Danger; cc vvg pno31 p-acp j cc j n2; p-acp vvg, cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and that the place of her abode, (like that of Archimedes grave) is septus Vepribus & dumetis, beset with Briars and Brambles. and that the place of her Abided, (like that of Archimedes grave) is septus Vepribus & dumetis, beset with Briers and Brambles. cc d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (av-j d pp-f np1 n1) vbz j fw-la cc fw-la, vvn p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 I have read of the Cannibal Anakims in the Confines of the Promised Land, that devour all that Travel towards that Region; I have read of the Cannibal Anakims in the Confines of the Promised Land, that devour all that Travel towards that Region; pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cst vvb d cst vvb p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 but let not our Melancholick and Aguish fancies transplant all these into Christendom, and make them Emblems of those Harms and Dangers, that attend those who are followers of Goodness; but let not our Melancholic and Aguish fancies transplant all these into Christendom, and make them Emblems of those Harms and Dangers, that attend those who Are followers of goodness; cc-acp vvb xx po12 j cc j n2 vvi d d p-acp np1, cc vvi pno32 n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2, cst vvb d r-crq vbr n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 don't let us fancy that there stands an Angel with a Flaming Sword, to keep us out of this Paradise of Virtue; don't let us fancy that there Stands an Angel with a Flaming Sword, to keep us out of this Paradise of Virtue; vdbx vvb pno12 vvi cst a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp dt vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
16 nor report to the World, that if a Man hath no other guard but his own Innocence, he lies open to the assaults of all dangers and misfortunes, which is a mistake sufficiently confuted by St. Peter, who assures us, That Goodness and Innocence is our best Protection from the Arrests of all Harms, in these words of the Text. And who is he that will harm ye, nor report to the World, that if a Man hath no other guard but his own Innocence, he lies open to the assaults of all dangers and misfortunes, which is a mistake sufficiently confuted by Saint Peter, who assures us, That goodness and Innocence is our best Protection from the Arrests of all Harms, in these words of the Text. And who is he that will harm you, ccx n1 p-acp dt n1, cst cs dt n1 vhz dx j-jn n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp n1 np1, r-crq vvz pno12, cst n1 cc n1 vbz po12 js n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f dt np1 cc r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
17 if ye be followers of that which is good? Upon which words Vorstius makes this Paraphrase; if you be followers of that which is good? Upon which words Vorstius makes this paraphrase; cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz j? p-acp r-crq n2 np1 vvz d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
18 Who either will or can harm you? as if the Apostle had said, you that are followers of Goodness, may believe your selves secure, Who either will or can harm you? as if the Apostle had said, you that Are followers of goodness, may believe your selves secure, r-crq d n1 cc vmb vvi pn22? c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi po22 n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 and above the Sphere of all Harms: and above the Sphere of all Harms: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 For there are scarce any so impious that will, or if they are so maliciously bent as to attempt it, they shall not have power to Harm you: For there Are scarce any so impious that will, or if they Are so maliciously bent as to attempt it, they shall not have power to Harm you: c-acp a-acp vbr av-j d av j cst vmb, cc cs pns32 vbr av av-j vvn c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vmb xx vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
21 which being premised, the Text will fall the more naturally into these two parts. which being premised, the Text will fallen the more naturally into these two parts. r-crq vbg vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi dt av-dc av-j p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
22 First, The Christians Protection from all Harms in these words, Who is he that will harm ye? or as Vorstius glosses upon the words, Who will or can harm ye? Secondly, The Qualification that entitles him to this Protection, First, The Christians Protection from all Harms in these words, Who is he that will harm you? or as Vorstius Glosses upon the words, Who will or can harm you? Secondly, The Qualification that entitles him to this Protection, ord, dt njpg2 n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22? cc p-acp np1 n2 p-acp dt n2, r-crq n1 cc vmb vvi pn22? ord, dt n1 cst vvz pno31 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
23 namely his being a Retainer to Goodness, or as my Text calls him, A follower of that which is good. namely his being a Retainer to goodness, or as my Text calls him, A follower of that which is good. av po31 vbg dt n1 p-acp n1, cc c-acp po11 n1 vvz pno31, dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
24 First on the first, or the Christians Protection from all Harms, in these words, Who is he that will Harm ye? a Christian is NONLATINALPHABET, out of gun-shot, no real evil can annoy or molest him: First on the First, or the Christians Protection from all Harms, in these words, Who is he that will Harm you? a Christian is, out of gunshot, no real evil can annoy or molest him: ord p-acp dt ord, cc dt np1 n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22? dt njp vbz, av pp-f j, dx j n-jn vmb vvi cc vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
25 He hath an Almighty protection to skreen and secure him from it; He hath an Almighty protection to skreen and secure him from it; pns31 vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
26 if he will put on God's Livery, the Robes of Righteousness and enter into Gods service; if he will put on God's Livery, the Robes of Righteousness and enter into God's service; cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
27 if he will get some dependance upon the Court of Heaven, wait upon God, and become his Servant in Goodness and Innocence, he shall have a Protection from the Arrests of all Harms; if he will get Some dependence upon the Court of Heaven, wait upon God, and become his Servant in goodness and Innocence, he shall have a Protection from the Arrests of all Harms; cs pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
28 and this brings me to the second general part in the Text, where we have and this brings me to the second general part in the Text, where we have cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vhb (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
29 Secondly, The Qualification that entitles a Christian to this Protection, namely, his being a Retainer to Goodness, Secondly, The Qualification that entitles a Christian to this Protection, namely, his being a Retainer to goodness, ord, dt n1 cst vvz dt njp p-acp d n1, av, po31 vbg dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 or (as my Text calls him) A follower of that which is good: or (as my Text calls him) A follower of that which is good: cc (c-acp po11 n1 vvz pno31) dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 Rari quippe Boni, now because good men are scarce and Rare, so that by the great scarcity and dearth thereof, it is not easie to discover what True Goodness is: Rari quip Boni, now Because good men Are scarce and Rare, so that by the great scarcity and dearth thereof, it is not easy to discover what True goodness is: fw-la n1 fw-la, av c-acp j n2 vbr j cc j, av cst p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq j n1 vbz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
32 it will be a worthy disquisition to Examine, First, What Goodness is? Secondly, What are the good Fruits and Effects of it. it will be a worthy disquisition to Examine, First, What goodness is? Secondly, What Are the good Fruits and Effects of it. pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp vvb, ord, q-crq n1 vbz? ord, q-crq vbr dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
33 And Thirdly, From what Harms and Evils all Retainers to it are Protected? First, I shall Examine, What Goodness is? And Thirdly, From what Harms and Evils all Retainers to it Are Protected? First, I shall Examine, What goodness is? cc ord, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2-jn d n2 p-acp pn31 vbr vvn? ord, pns11 vmb vvb, q-crq n1 vbz? (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
34 Goodness is a glorious Constellation, made up of these bright Stars, these Heavenly Virtues and Graces, Love, Compassion, Courtesie, Abstaining from Sin, doing works of Mercy, Unity, Peaceableness; goodness is a glorious Constellation, made up of these bright Stars, these Heavenly Virtues and Graces, Love, Compassion, Courtesy, Abstaining from since, doing works of Mercy, Unity, Peaceableness; n1 vbz dt j n1, vvd a-acp pp-f d j n2, d j n2 cc n2, n1, n1, n1, vvg p-acp n1, vdg n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
35 as you may see in the eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh verses of the Chapter of my Text; as you may see in the eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh Verses of the Chapter of my Text; c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord, ord, ord, cc ord n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
36 where the Apostle exhorts the Jewish Converts to be of One Mind, having Compassion one of another, to Love as Brethren, to be Pitiful, to be Courteous, not rendring evil for evil, where the Apostle exhorts the Jewish Converts to be of One Mind, having Compassion one of Another, to Love as Brothers, to be Pitiful, to be Courteous, not rendering evil for evil, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt jp vvz pc-acp vbi pp-f crd n1, vhg n1 crd pp-f n-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi j, xx vvg n-jn p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
37 or railing for railing, but contrarywise Blessing: or railing for railing, but contrariwise Blessing: cc vvg p-acp n-vvg, cc-acp av n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
38 For he that will love Life, and see good Dayes, let him refrain his Tongue from evil, For he that will love Life, and see good Days, let him refrain his Tongue from evil, c-acp pns31 cst vmb vvi n1, cc vvi j n2, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
39 and his Lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek Peace and ensue it. and his Lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek Peace and ensue it. cc po31 n2 cst pns32 vvb dx n1: vvb pno31 vvi j-jn cc vdb j, vvb pno31 vvi n1 cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
40 After an enumeration of all which Christian Graces, having in the twelfth verse of this Chapter, declared red Gods favour and kindness to good Men that are possest of them, he gives them this Protection from all Harms, in these words of my Text, And who is he that will harm ye, After an enumeration of all which Christian Graces, having in the twelfth verse of this Chapter, declared read God's favour and kindness to good Men that Are possessed of them, he gives them this Protection from all Harms, in these words of my Text, And who is he that will harm you, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq np1 n2, vhg p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vvn vvd npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2 cst vbr vvn pp-f pno32, pns31 vvz pno32 d n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f po11 n1, cc r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
41 if ye be followers of that which is good? Of all the Attributes, by which a man may be styled, Goodness hath the chief place and soveraignty; if you be followers of that which is good? Of all the Attributes, by which a man may be styled, goodness hath the chief place and sovereignty; cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz j? pp-f d dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, n1 vhz dt j-jn n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
42 and therefore God was called by the Heathens, first Optimus, then Maximus; first, Good, and then Great; and Therefore God was called by the heathens, First Optimus, then Maximus; First, Good, and then Great; cc av np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2-jn, ord fw-la, av np1; ord, j, cc av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
43 there being no true Greatness without Goodness; there being no true Greatness without goodness; a-acp vbg dx j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
44 and therefore that execrable and bloody Tyrant, who caused his Executioners to turn the Cradles of the Innocent Babes of Bethlehem into Graves, and Therefore that execrable and bloody Tyrant, who caused his Executioners to turn the Cradles of the Innocent Babes of Bethlehem into Graves, cc av d j cc j n1, r-crq vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
45 and rock them into a Dead sleep, was improperly styled Herod the Great, because he was far from being Herod the Good. A mere great Man without Goodness, is only so much Nobility by Patent, not by Merit; and rock them into a Dead sleep, was improperly styled Herod the Great, Because he was Far from being Herod the Good. A mere great Man without goodness, is only so much Nobilt by Patent, not by Merit; cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1, vbds av-j vvn np1 dt j, c-acp pns31 vbds av-j p-acp vbg np1 dt j. dt j j n1 p-acp n1, vbz av-j av d n1 p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
46 or so much Heraldry without Honour; or so much Heraldry without Honour; cc av d n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
47 he stayes perhaps a while in the World, but 'tis only to fill up a number, he stays perhaps a while in the World, but it's only to fill up a number, pns31 vvz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
48 and when he's gone there wants One, and there's an End: and when he's gone there Wants One, and there's an End: cc c-crq pns31|vbz vvn a-acp vvz pi, cc pc-acp|vbz dt vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
49 But when greatness and Goodness meet in One Person, he is highly to be valued and esteemed, But when greatness and goodness meet in One Person, he is highly to be valued and esteemed, cc-acp q-crq n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp crd n1, pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
50 like an Emrald or a Ruby set in Gold, — aut ubi flavo Argentum, Pariusve Lapis cum cingitur auro; like an Emerald or a Ruby Set in Gold, — Or ubi flavo Argentum, Pariusve Lapis cum cingitur auro; av-j dt n1 cc dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
51 Every man is to be esteemed and honoured as he is set down in Gods Herauldry, Every man is to be esteemed and honoured as he is Set down in God's Heraldry, d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn c-acp pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
52 and there Goodness hath the pre-eminence, Proverbs chapter 12. verse 26. The Righteous is better then his Neighbour, all good Men are of a Divine Extraction; and there goodness hath the preeminence, Proverbs chapter 12. verse 26. The Righteous is better then his Neighbour, all good Men Are of a Divine Extraction; cc pc-acp n1 vhz dt n1, n2 n1 crd n1 crd dt j vbz jc cs po31 n1, d j n2 vbr pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
53 they may derive their Pedigree from God himself; and say with St. Paul, and the Heathen Poet whom he quotes, NONLATINALPHABET. they may derive their Pedigree from God himself; and say with Saint Paul, and the Heathen Poet whom he quotes,. pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 px31; cc vvb p-acp n1 np1, cc dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns31 vvz,. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
54 We are his Off-spring, Acts 17.28. and may therefore boast of his Celestial Pedigree, with better reason than Glaucus did in Homer, in these words, NONLATINALPHABET. We Are his Offspring, Acts 17.28. and may Therefore boast of his Celestial Pedigree, with better reason than Glaucus did in Homer, in these words,. pns12 vbr po31 n1, n2 crd. cc vmb av vvi pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp jc n1 cs np1 vdd p-acp np1, p-acp d n2,. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
55 I glory and boast of this Celestial descent and extraction: I glory and boast of this Celestial descent and extraction: pns11 vvb cc n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
56 and St. Hierom would say of Paula a Noble Virgin, descended from Aeneas on the Fathers side, and Saint Hieronymus would say of Paula a Noble Virgae, descended from Aeneas on the Father's side, cc n1 np1 vmd vvi pp-f np1 dt j n1, vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
57 and from Agamemnon on the Mothers, that she was Genere Nobilis, Sanctitate Nobilior; Noble in Stock but more Noble in Goodness and Sanctity; and from Agamemnon on the Mother's, that she was Genere Nobilis, Sanctitude Nobilior; Noble in Stock but more Noble in goodness and Sanctity; cc p-acp np1 p-acp dt ng1, cst pns31 vbds np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la; j p-acp n1 p-acp av-dc j p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
58 NONLATINALPHABET, the pious and good man is the best Man in all regards, saith Clemens of Alexandria. , the pious and good man is the best Man in all regards, Says Clemens of Alexandria. , dt j cc j n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp d n2, vvz np1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
59 External Power and grandeur may render us dreadful and formidable; External Power and grandeur may render us dreadful and formidable; j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
60 depth of Learning may raise us in the esteem of the World, and make us the objects of all mens admiration; depth of Learning may raise us in the esteem of the World, and make us the objects of all men's admiration; n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb pno12 dt n2 pp-f d ng2 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
61 our large Revenues and vast Estates may purchase us external Respect and Honour, make all men strike Sail to us, our large Revenues and vast Estates may purchase us external Respect and Honour, make all men strike Sail to us, po12 j n2 cc j n2 vmb vvi pno12 j n1 cc n1, vvb d n2 vvb n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
62 and pay us the constant tribute of outward Obeisance; and pay us the constant tribute of outward Obeisance; cc vvb pno12 dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
63 but that which commands mens Hearts, charms their Affections, and chains their Souls to us, is Goodness; but that which commands men's Hearts, charms their Affections, and chains their Souls to us, is goodness; cc-acp cst r-crq vvz ng2 n2, n2 po32 n2, cc n2 po32 n2 p-acp pno12, vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
64 which is a great Friend to humane Conversation, the Foundress of all Societies; all other excellencies (how great soever) appear Melancholy and solitary; which is a great Friend to humane Conversation, the Foundress of all Societies; all other excellencies (how great soever) appear Melancholy and solitary; r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2; d j-jn n2 (c-crq j av) vvb n-jn cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
65 they only put on a glorious Aspect when in the possession of one, or few persons; they only put on a glorious Aspect when in the possession of one, or few Persons; pns32 av-j vvd p-acp dt j n1 c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, cc d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
66 and once made common grow cheap and contemptible; and once made Common grow cheap and contemptible; cc a-acp vvd j vvb j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
67 but Goodness is better natured, and of so publick a Spirit, that without being communicable, it may no more be called Goodness, but goodness is better natured, and of so public a Spirit, that without being communicable, it may no more be called goodness, cc-acp n1 vbz av-jc j-vvn, cc pp-f av j dt n1, cst p-acp vbg j, pn31 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
68 than the Sun without its diffusive and expansive light, may be called the Sun: as the good mans Religion, so also is his goodness and compassion Catholick: than the Sun without its diffusive and expansive Light, may be called the Sun: as the good men Religion, so also is his Goodness and compassion Catholic: cs dt n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, vmb vbi vvn dt n1: c-acp dt j ng1 n1, av av vbz po31 n1 cc n1 njp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
69 He thinks it a kind of moral Judaism, to tye it either to persons or places; He thinks it a kind of moral Judaism, to tie it either to Persons or places; pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f j np1, pc-acp vvi pn31 d p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
70 as knowing that he is commanded by St. Paul, Galatians 6.10. To do good to all men; as knowing that he is commanded by Saint Paul, Galatians 6.10. To do good to all men; c-acp vvg cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 np1, np1 crd. pc-acp vdi j p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
71 and his language is what Tullie 's was, in one of his Epistles to Lentulus, I endeavour only that I may not be wanting, either to Friends or Strangers, by my Pains, Counsels, and his language is what Tullie is was, in one of his Epistles to Lentulus, I endeavour only that I may not be wanting, either to Friends or Strangers, by my Pains, Counsels, cc po31 n1 vbz q-crq np1 vbz vbds, p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp np1, pns11 n1 av-j cst pns11 vmb xx vbi vvg, av-d p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp po11 n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
72 or Labours, and he really is, what St. Hierom advised Pammachius to be, caecorum oculi, manus debilium, claudorum pes, eyes to the blind, a hand to the weak, or Labours, and he really is, what Saint Hieronymus advised Pammachius to be, caecorum oculi, manus debilium, claudorum pes, eyes to the blind, a hand to the weak, cc n2, cc pns31 av-j vbz, q-crq n1 np1 vvn np1 pc-acp vbi, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, n2 p-acp dt j, dt n1 p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
73 and a foot to the lame, and consequently must needs be very acceptable, and dear to them; and a foot to the lame, and consequently must needs be very acceptable, and dear to them; cc dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc av-j vmb av vbi av j, cc j-jn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
74 and this brings me to the second particular, namely, and this brings me to the second particular, namely, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
75 The Good Fruits and Effects of Goodness, which are these that follow. 1. 'Tis a Lure to bring us the Love of Men. 2. It draws and attracts the Love of God. 3. It assimilates and makes us like God. The Good Fruits and Effects of goodness, which Are these that follow. 1. It's a Lure to bring us the Love of Men. 2. It draws and attracts the Love of God. 3. It assimilates and makes us like God. dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr d cst vvb. crd pn31|vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f n2. crd pn31 vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1. crd pn31 vvz cc vvz pno12 av-j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
76 1. 'Tis a Lure, to bring us the Love of men; 1. It's a Lure, to bring us the Love of men; crd pn31|vbz dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
77 The good man may have that Character, which was given of the Roman Emperor Vespasian, Deliciae humani generis, the Delight of Mankind, the darling of the World; The good man may have that Character, which was given of the Roman Emperor Vespasian, Deliciae Humani Generis, the Delight of Mankind, the darling of the World; dt j n1 vmb vhi d n1, r-crq vbds vvn pp-f dt njp n1 np1, np1 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n-jn pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
78 for by his Courtesie, Charity, Civility, and Peaceableness, he obliges all men, makes all his Friends and thereby becomes also a Friend to himself; for by his Courtesy, Charity, Civility, and Peaceableness, he obliges all men, makes all his Friends and thereby becomes also a Friend to himself; c-acp p-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, pns31 vvz d n2, vvz d po31 n2 cc av vvz av dt n1 p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
79 for as Seneca says, Qui sibi amicus omnibus amicus, he that is a Friend to himself, is a Friend to all the World: for as Senecca Says, Qui sibi Amicus omnibus Amicus, he that is a Friend to himself, is a Friend to all the World: c-acp c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp px31, vbz dt n1 p-acp d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
80 the good man will, if it be possible, quarrel with no man; he is no mans Enemy, and therefore no man is an Enemy to him; the good man will, if it be possible, quarrel with no man; he is no men Enemy, and Therefore no man is an Enemy to him; dt j n1 vmb, cs pn31 vbb j, n1 p-acp dx n1; pns31 vbz dx ng1 n1, cc av dx n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
81 and we may say the same of him, that Cornelius Nepos did of Pomponius Atticus, He was infested with no Enmity, and we may say the same of him, that Cornelius Nepos did of Pomponius Atticus, He was infested with no Enmity, cc pns12 vmb vvi dt d pp-f pno31, cst np1 npg1 vdd pp-f np1 np1, pns31 vbds j-vvn p-acp dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
82 because he hurt no man, and if he had received an injury, he was more willing to forget then to revenge it; Because he hurt no man, and if he had received an injury, he was more willing to forget then to revenge it; c-acp pns31 vvd dx n1, cc cs pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, pns31 vbds av-dc j pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
83 so that goodness is the best Policy, even in a worldly account; 'tis the best Decoy to allure men to our Friendship. so that Goodness is the best Policy, even in a worldly account; it's the best Decoy to allure men to our Friendship. av d n1 vbz dt js n1, av p-acp dt j n1; pn31|vbz dt js np1-n pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
84 There is no such bait whereby to catch men as goodness is, and it may therefore borrow our Saviours words, which he spake to Peter and Andrew his Brother, Matthew 4.19. Follow me and I will make you Fishers of men: And then There is no such bait whereby to catch men as Goodness is, and it may Therefore borrow our Saviors words, which he spoke to Peter and Andrew his Brother, Matthew 4.19. Follow me and I will make you Fishers of men: And then pc-acp vbz dx d n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 vbz, cc pn31 vmb av vvi po12 ng1 n2, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cc np1 po31 n1, np1 crd. vvb pno11 cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 n2 pp-f n2: cc av (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
85 2. Goodness draws and attracts the Love of of God; NONLATINALPHABET, God delights as much in good men as in Heaven it self; 2. goodness draws and attracts the Love of of God;, God delights as much in good men as in Heaven it self; crd n1 vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pp-f np1;, np1 vvz p-acp d p-acp j n2 c-acp p-acp n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
86 and Hierocles, who recites that golden verse of Pythagoras, does himself affirm, That God hates no man; and Hierocles, who recites that golden verse of Pythagoras, does himself affirm, That God hates no man; cc np1, r-crq vvz d j n1 pp-f np1, vdz px31 vvi, cst np1 vvz dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
87 but as for the good man, he embraces him with an extraordinary Affection: but as for the good man, he embraces him with an extraordinary Affection: p-acp c-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
88 and it was a saying much used by the Pythagoreans, That God hath not in the whole Earth, a more familiar place of Residence, and it was a saying much used by the pythagoreans, That God hath not in the Whole Earth, a more familiar place of Residence, cc pn31 vbds dt vvg av-d vvn p-acp dt njp2, cst np1 vhz xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt av-dc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
89 than the pure, the good Soul. A good man is Gods Heaven upon Earth; than the pure, the good Soul. A good man is God's Heaven upon Earth; cs dt j, dt j n1 dt j n1 vbz npg1 n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
90 and therefore when the Philosopher Heraclitus came by accident into a house where a good man dwelt, he cryed out presently, Hic Dij habitant, the Gods dwell here; and Therefore when the Philosopher Heraclitus Come by accident into a house where a good man dwelled, he cried out presently, Hic Dij habitant, the God's dwell Here; cc av c-crq dt n1 npg1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vvd, pns31 vvd av av-j, fw-la fw-la n1, dt n2 vvb av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
91 the Philosopher tells us that those things which are like and related to us, are for the most part pleasing; the Philosopher tells us that those things which Are like and related to us, Are for the most part pleasing; dt n1 vvz pno12 d d n2 r-crq vbr j cc vvn p-acp pno12, vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
92 and how pleasing then must the good man be to God, who resembles him in Goodness? and how pleasing then must the good man be to God, who resembles him in goodness? cc c-crq vvg av vmb dt j n1 vbb p-acp np1, r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
93 1. Tamerlain being presented with a Pot of Gold, askt whether the Gold had his Fathers Stamp upon it, 1. Tamerlane being presented with a Pot of Gold, asked whither the Gold had his Father's Stamp upon it, crd n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd cs dt n1 vhd po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
94 and being told that it had not his Fathers, but the Roman Stamp, he refused to receive it; and being told that it had not his Father's, but the Roman Stamp, he refused to receive it; cc vbg vvn cst pn31 vhd xx po31 n2, cc-acp dt njp n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
95 Goodness is Gods stamp, and as holy Ignatius tells us, a good man is a piece of Mony of Gods own Coin and Stamp; goodness is God's stamp, and as holy Ignatius tells us, a good man is a piece of Money of God's own Coin and Stamp; n1 vbz ng1 n1, cc p-acp j np1 vvz pno12, dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n2 d n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
96 now if God does not see his stamp of goodness upon us, he will never Own us for his. now if God does not see his stamp of Goodness upon us, he will never Own us for his. av cs np1 vdz xx vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb av-x d pno12 p-acp po31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
97 The very proper character, and essential Tincture of God, is nothing else but goodness: The very proper character, and essential Tincture of God, is nothing Else but Goodness: dt j j n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1, vbz pix av cc-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
98 nay I may be bold to add, that God is therefore God, because he is the highest and most perfect good: nay I may be bold to add, that God is Therefore God, Because he is the highest and most perfect good: uh-x pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbz av np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt js cc av-ds j j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
99 Whatsoever God doth in the World, he doth it, as 'tis suitable to the highest goodness; Whatsoever God does in the World, he does it, as it's suitable to the highest Goodness; r-crq np1 vdz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdz pn31, c-acp pn31|vbz j p-acp dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
100 The first Idea and Copy whereof is his own Essence; The First Idea and Copy whereof is his own Essence; dt ord n1 cc n1 c-crq vbz po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
101 virtue and goodness in the Creatures, as Plato well discourses, are not therefore good because God loves them, virtue and Goodness in the Creatures, as Plato well discourses, Are not Therefore good Because God loves them, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp np1 av n2, vbr xx av j c-acp np1 vvz pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
102 and will have them to be accounted such; but rather, God therefore loves them, because they are in themselves simply good. and will have them to be accounted such; but rather, God Therefore loves them, Because they Are in themselves simply good. cc vmb vhi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn d; cc-acp av-c, np1 av vvz pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32 av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
103 3. A third good Fruit and Effect of goodness, is, That it Assimilates and makes us like God. 3. A third good Fruit and Effect of Goodness, is, That it Assimilates and makes us like God. crd dt ord j n1 cc vvb pp-f n1, vbz, cst pn31 vvz cc vvz pno12 av-j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
104 Goodness is that wherein God himself doth most delight; goodness is that wherein God himself does most delight; n1 vbz d c-crq np1 px31 vdz ds n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
105 and therefore all the Actions of our Saviour, while he was conversant here were but so many testifications of his Mercy and Goodness, without the least tincture of severity, two onely excepted, his driving the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple, and Cursing the Fig-tree; and Therefore all the Actions of our Saviour, while he was conversant Here were but so many testifications of his Mercy and goodness, without the least tincture of severity, two only excepted, his driving the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple, and Cursing the Fig tree; cc av d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cs pns31 vbds j av vbdr cc-acp av d n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1, crd j vvn, po31 vvg dt n2 cc n2 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvg dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
106 and yet in both these, his Mercy seemed to ride in Triumph, and make Judgment follow its triumphant Chariot; and yet in both these, his Mercy seemed to ride in Triumph, and make Judgement follow its triumphant Chariot; cc av p-acp d d, po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi n1 vvi po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
107 the first of these actions, though it brought some small reproach and smart upon the objects of it, the First of these actions, though it brought Some small reproach and smart upon the objects of it, dt ord pp-f d n2, cs pn31 vvd d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
108 yet it did them no great Harm; yet it did them no great Harm; av pn31 vdd pno32 dx j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
109 and the second had as small a Tast of severity, as being exercised upon a barren-Tree, a dull senseless Creature, uncapable of smart or punishment, and the second had as small a Taste of severity, as being exercised upon a barren-Tree, a dull senseless Creature, uncapable of smart or punishment, cc dt ord vhd a-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j j n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
110 but was meerly exemplary to us; but was merely exemplary to us; cc-acp vbds av-j j p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
111 Christ being pleased to punish our unfruitfulness in the Fig-tree, as the Persians were accustomed to beat the garments in stead of the bodies of their Grandees, when they had offended. christ being pleased to Punish our unfruitfulness in the Fig tree, as the Persians were accustomed to beatrice the garments in stead of the bodies of their Grandees, when they had offended. np1 vbg vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt npg1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
112 'Tis the best and highest piece of Religion to imitate and resemble the Object of our Worship, says Lactantius. And a man cannot Worship him aright, whom he does not imitate, says Clemens of Alexandria; we must therefore endeavour to imitate and resemble God in goodness; It's the best and highest piece of Religion to imitate and resemble the Object of our Worship, Says Lactantius. And a man cannot Worship him aright, whom he does not imitate, Says Clemens of Alexandria; we must Therefore endeavour to imitate and resemble God in Goodness; pn31|vbz dt js cc js n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvz np1. cc dt n1 vmbx vvi pno31 av, ro-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi, vvz np1 pp-f np1; pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 13
113 goodness being that God-like Quality, which exalts our humane Nature, sublimates and heightens it into Divinity, and makes us like God: Goodness being that Godlike Quality, which exalts our humane Nature, sublimates and heightens it into Divinity, and makes us like God: n1 vbg d j n1, r-crq vvz po12 j n1, n2 cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvz pno12 av-j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 13
114 and thus having shown you the good Fruits and Effects of goodness, I come now to shew you. and thus having shown you the good Fruits and Effects of Goodness, I come now to show you. cc av vhg vvn pn22 dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 13
115 Thirdly, From what Harms and Mischiefs it Protects us; as namely, First, From all those Harms and Mischiefs that men can do us. Thirdly, From what Harms and Mischiefs it Protects us; as namely, First, From all those Harms and Mischiefs that men can do us. ord, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 pn31 vvz pno12; a-acp av, ord, p-acp d d n2 cc n2 cst n2 vmb vdi pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
116 Secondly, From all the Harms and Mischiefs that arise from sin. Secondly, From all the Harms and Mischiefs that arise from since. ord, p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
117 Thirdly, From those eternal Harms and Torments, which those who are strangers to goodness shall suffer in Hell. First on the Thirdly, From those Eternal Harms and Torments, which those who Are Strangers to Goodness shall suffer in Hell. First on the ord, p-acp d j n2 cc n2, r-crq d r-crq vbr n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. ord p-acp dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
118 First, That goodness will protect us from all those Harms and Mischiefs that Men can do us; First, That Goodness will Pact us from all those Harms and Mischiefs that Men can do us; ord, cst n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d d n2 cc n2 cst n2 vmb vdi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
119 Innocence is our most faithful guard; this is our most inexpugnable and strong Fortress; Innocence is our most faithful guard; this is our most inexpugnable and strong Fortress; n1 vbz po12 av-ds j n1; d vbz po12 ds j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
120 to be so good, so innocent, as to need No Guard, No Fortress, says Pliny in his Panegyrick to Trajan. It was Seneca 's complaint, that he could rarely meet with any, that might venture to live with open doors, and 'tis the good man only that dares live so; to be so good, so innocent, as to need No Guard, No Fortress, Says pliny in his Panegyric to Trajan. It was Senecca is complaint, that he could rarely meet with any, that might venture to live with open doors, and it's the good man only that dares live so; pc-acp vbi av j, av j-jn, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1, dx n1, vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1. pn31 vbds np1 vbz n1, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d, cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, cc pn31|vbz dt j n1 av-j cst vvz vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
121 his innocence will shield him from all Harms; from the worst that men can breathe or Act against him: his innocence will shield him from all Harms; from the worst that men can breathe or Act against him: po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2; p-acp dt js cst n2 vmb vvi cc n1 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
122 all the Harm that men can do us, is either, First, By Words, or, Secondly, By Actions. all the Harm that men can do us, is either, First, By Words, or, Secondly, By Actions. d dt n1 cst n2 vmb vdi pno12, vbz av-d, ord, p-acp n2, cc, ord, p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
123 And the good, the Innocent man, is proof against both these And the good, the Innocent man, is proof against both these cc dt j, dt j-jn n1, vbz n1 p-acp d d (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
124 First, Men cannot hurt or harm him by Words. His innocency is a shelter, a Sanctuary from the poisoned Arrows of a slanderous and evil Tongue: First, Men cannot hurt or harm him by Words. His innocency is a shelter, a Sanctuary from the poisoned Arrows of a slanderous and evil Tongue: ord, n2 vmbx vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2. po31 n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
125 The whole Earth is not big enough to cast a shadow, totally to Eclipse a good Mans credit; The Whole Earth is not big enough to cast a shadow, totally to Eclipse a good men credit; dt j-jn n1 vbz xx j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1, av-j pc-acp vvi dt j ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
126 the Teeth of his enemies malice many times do but file his innocence the brighter; the Teeth of his enemies malice many times do but file his innocence the Brighter; dt n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n1 d n2 vdb p-acp vvi po31 n1 dt jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
127 and (like rough Diamonds) the more 'tis cut it shines with the greater lustre: and (like rough Diamonds) the more it's Cut it shines with the greater lustre: cc (av-j j n2) dt av-dc pn31|vbz vvn pn31 vvz p-acp dt jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
128 They are not only the beauties of a Face, which draw new Graces from those black Spots and Patches, (which one would think) should disfigure them: They Are not only the beauty's of a Face, which draw new Graces from those black Spots and Patches, (which one would think) should disfigure them: pns32 vbr xx av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb j n2 p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, (r-crq pi vmd vvi) vmd vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
129 those shadows which a slanderous Tongue casts upon Innocence, makes it but the more remarkable, in the same manner as an Eclipse is a cause of the Suns being more taken notice of: those shadows which a slanderous Tongue Cast upon Innocence, makes it but the more remarkable, in the same manner as an Eclipse is a cause of the Suns being more taken notice of: d n2 r-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvz pn31 p-acp dt av-dc j, p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbg av-dc vvn n1 pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
130 The testimony of a good Conscience is more to be valued by us than all Reports, The testimony of a good Conscience is more to be valued by us than all Reports, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cs d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
131 though there were neither Friends, nor Enemies, to Praise or Reproach us; Beauty and Comeliness will always find satisfaction enough in the glass, Deformity vexation: though there were neither Friends, nor Enemies, to Praise or Reproach us; Beauty and Comeliness will always find satisfaction enough in the glass, Deformity vexation: cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2, ccx n2, p-acp n1 cc n1 pno12; n1 cc n1 vmb av vvi n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
132 now the Conscience does the same for Vertue or Vice, that a Mirrour or Glass does for faces: now the Conscience does thee same for Virtue or Vice, that a Mirror or Glass does for faces: av dt n1 vdz pno32 d p-acp n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 vdz p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
133 We should therefore seek our Consolation in our own Breasts and Consciences, and when we have done all we can, to deserve a good name, we may slight and contemn a bad one; We should Therefore seek our Consolation in our own Breasts and Consciences, and when we have done all we can, to deserve a good name, we may slight and contemn a bad one; pns12 vmd av vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d pns12 vmb, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns12 vmb j cc vvi dt j pi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
134 and be no more troubled when we are said to be guilty of what we are not; and be no more troubled when we Are said to be guilty of what we Are not; cc vbb dx av-dc vvn c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
135 than if we were said to be sick, when we find our selves well; than if we were said to be sick, when we find our selves well; cs cs pns12 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi j, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
136 and what wise man will be troubled at that, which should rather move his laughter? And as goodness gives us a protection from all harms by Words, so and what wise man will be troubled At that, which should rather move his laughter? And as Goodness gives us a protection from all harms by Words, so cc r-crq j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, r-crq vmd av-c vvi po31 n1? cc c-acp n1 vvz pno12 dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n2, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 15
137 Secondly, Does it shelter us from all the Harms that can arise from the Actions of Men; Men can but kill the body, the death thereof terminates and bounds their Malice; Secondly, Does it shelter us from all the Harms that can arise from the Actions of Men; Men can but kill the body, the death thereof terminates and bounds their Malice; ord, vdz pn31 vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; n2 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 av vvz cc n2 po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
138 NONLATINALPHABET says Socrates; they may kill but they cannot hurt the good and Innocent; Says Socrates; they may kill but they cannot hurt the good and Innocent; vvz np1; pns32 vmb vvi cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt j cc j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
139 Death being no more to them than a dark Entry to a glorious Palace, or a Shady Wilderness to a promised Canaan; thus Herod 's Tragical and Barbarous Cruelty acted upon the Innocent Babes of Bethlehem, did but accelerate and hasten their eternal blisse; Death being no more to them than a dark Entry to a glorious Palace, or a Shady Wilderness to a promised Canaan; thus Herod is Tragical and Barbarous Cruelty acted upon the Innocent Babes of Bethlehem, did but accelerate and hasten their Eternal bliss; n1 vbg dx n1 p-acp pno32 cs dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1; av np1 vbz j cc j n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, vdd p-acp vvi cc vvi po32 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
140 these tender Plants were but transplanted from Earth to Heaven, but removed from their Earthly mothers breast, to their heavenly Fathers bosom; these tender Plants were but transplanted from Earth to Heaven, but removed from their Earthly mother's breast, to their heavenly Father's bosom; d j n2 vbdr p-acp vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd p-acp po32 j ng1 n1, p-acp po32 j ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
141 the first blossoms of their Infancy were by a compendious improvement ripen'd into heavenly Fruit; the First blossoms of their Infancy were by a compendious improvement ripened into heavenly Fruit; dt ord n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbdr p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
142 God lent them the Wings of a Dove to fly to their Eternal rest, before some of them were able to use their Feet. God lent them the Wings of a Dove to fly to their Eternal rest, before Some of them were able to use their Feet. np1 vvd pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d pp-f pno32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
143 Now that goodness, that Innocence, will shelter us from all the harms that can arise from the Actions of Men, I shall further prove to you by these two Reasons and Arguments. 1. Because it procures us Almighty God for our Protector. 2. Because it procures us the good Angels for our Guard. Now that Goodness, that Innocence, will shelter us from all the harms that can arise from the Actions of Men, I shall further prove to you by these two Reasons and Arguments. 1. Because it procures us Almighty God for our Protector. 2. Because it procures us the good Angels for our Guard. av d n1, cst n1, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pns11 vmb av-jc vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d crd n2 cc n2. crd p-acp pn31 vvz pno12 j-jn np1 p-acp po12 n1. crd p-acp pn31 vvz pno12 dt j n2 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 16
144 1. Because it procures us Almighty God for our Protector, and this is intimated to us in the verse foregoing my Text, for the Eyes of the Lord are over the Righteous, so that he may with confidence borrow those words of the Psalmist, Psalm 56.11. In God have I put my trust, I will not fear what man can do unto me; 1. Because it procures us Almighty God for our Protector, and this is intimated to us in the verse foregoing my Text, for the Eyes of the Lord Are over the Righteous, so that he may with confidence borrow those words of the Psalmist, Psalm 56.11. In God have I put my trust, I will not Fear what man can do unto me; crd p-acp pn31 vvz pno12 j-jn np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvg po11 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt j, av cst pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1, n1 crd. p-acp np1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi r-crq n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
145 or say as Paris did in Homer, God is on our side, and if God be with him what need he care or value, who is against him? One in Livy said, That he had Forces and Strength enough, having Decius on his side, and that he could never have too many Enemies. or say as paris did in Homer, God is on our side, and if God be with him what need he care or valve, who is against him? One in Livy said, That he had Forces and Strength enough, having Decius on his side, and that he could never have too many Enemies. cc vvz p-acp n1 vdd p-acp np1, np1 vbz p-acp po12 n1, cc cs np1 vbb p-acp pno31 r-crq n1 pns31 vvb cc n1, r-crq vbz p-acp pno31? pi p-acp np1 vvd, cst pns31 vhd n2 cc n1 av-d, vhg np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc cst pns31 vmd av-x vhi av d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
146 This a good man may apply to himself, and say, that God alone is Forces and Strength enough, This a good man may apply to himself, and say, that God alone is Forces and Strength enough, d dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp px31, cc vvi, cst np1 av-j vbz np1 cc n1 av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
147 and having him his Friend and Assistant, he can never have Enemies enough to deserve his fear, and having him his Friend and Assistant, he can never have Enemies enough to deserve his Fear, cc vhg pno31 po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb av-x vhi n2 av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
148 but may buoy up himself with those words of Holy Anselm That none can hurt him unless they can first conquer God; but may buoy up himself with those words of Holy Anselm That none can hurt him unless they can First conquer God; cc-acp vmb vvi a-acp px31 p-acp d n2 pp-f j np1 cst pix vmb vvi pno31 cs pns32 vmb ord vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
149 unless they can overcome Omnipotency it self, slay Immortality, and confound the whole Host of Heaven: unless they can overcome Omnipotency it self, slay Immortality, and confound the Whole Host of Heaven: cs pns32 vmb vvi n1 pn31 n1, vvb n1, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
150 As they say in Philosophy, That the Concupiscible faculty of the Soul sets the Irascible on work; As they say in Philosophy, That the Concupiscible faculty of the Soul sets the Irascible on work; c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
151 So Gods Love to the Good and Innocent, quickens and incenses his Wrath against their Enemies. So God's Love to the Good and Innocent, quickens and incenses his Wrath against their Enemies. av n2 vvb p-acp dt j cc j-jn, vvz cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
152 A sense whereof encouraged Tertullian to discourse at this rate to Scapula the President of Africa, That no City should go unpunisht, where their innocent blood had been shed; A sense whereof encouraged Tertullian to discourse At this rate to Scapula the President of Africa, That no city should go unpunished, where their innocent blood had been shed; dt n1 c-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dx n1 vmd vvi j, c-crq po32 j-jn n1 vhd vbn vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
153 and he gives him a Catalogue of several Presidents, who when at the point of death, were touched with some remorse for their Afflicting the Innocent Christians: and he gives him a Catalogue of several Presidents, who when At the point of death, were touched with Some remorse for their Afflicting the Innocent Christians: cc pns31 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 vvg dt j-jn np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
154 and that in particular Vigellius Saturninus, who first drew the Sword of Persecution against them was deprived of his eyes. and that in particular Vigellius Saturninus, who First drew the Sword of Persecution against them was deprived of his eyes. cc cst p-acp j np1 np1, r-crq ord vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
155 And that Claudius Herminianus in Cappadocia, after he had handled them with great Cruelty, was, And that Claudius Herminianus in Cappadocia, After he had handled them with great Cruelty, was, cc cst np1 np1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp j n1, vbds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
156 whilst alone in his Pretorian Palace, struck with a strange Plague, and over-run with noisom Worms; while alone in his Praetorian Palace, struck with a strange Plague, and overrun with noisome Worms; cs av-j p-acp po31 jp n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
157 and then he makes a warm and close Address to Scapula himself; who having lately condemned innocent Mavilus to the Beasts, was seized with a sharp Distemper; and then he makes a warm and close Address to Scapula himself; who having lately condemned innocent Mavilus to the Beasts, was seized with a sharp Distemper; cc cs pns31 vvz dt j cc av-j vvi p-acp np1 px31; r-crq vhg av-j vvn j-jn np1 p-acp dt n2, vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
158 desiring him to forbear NONLATINALPHABET, to fight against God. desiring him to forbear, to fight against God. vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
159 Thus also was Herod Ascalonita smitten with a signal Vengeance from Heaven, after the bloody Massacre of those poor Innocents, which he Sacrificed to his Pride and Cruelty: Thus also was Herod Ascalonite smitten with a signal Vengeance from Heaven, After the bloody Massacre of those poor Innocents, which he Sacrificed to his Pride and Cruelty: av av vbds np1 np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2-jn, r-crq pns31 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
160 his punishment being a complicated Judgment, made up of Tortures both of Soul and Body; his punishment being a complicated Judgement, made up of Tortures both of Soul and Body; po31 n1 vbg av vvn n1, vvd a-acp pp-f n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
161 his Bowels, which were strangers to all Compassion, were tortured with an intimate and ward heat, a slow fire, which to the outward Sense seemed not so vehement; his Bowels, which were Strangers to all Compassion, were tortured with an intimate and ward heat, a slow fire, which to the outward Sense seemed not so vehement; po31 n2, r-crq vbdr n2 p-acp d n1, vbdr vvn p-acp dt j cc n1 n1, dt j n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vvd xx av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
162 but did inwardly afflict and torment him, as Josephus tells us; but did inwardly afflict and torment him, as Josephus tells us; cc-acp vdd av-j vvi cc vvi pno31, c-acp np1 vvz pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
163 and his body was the subject of as many Tortures and Convulsions, as his Mind was of Terrors and Distractions; every blow he received seemed to come from Heaven, and his body was the Subject of as many Tortures and Convulsions, as his Mind was of Terrors and Distractions; every blow he received seemed to come from Heaven, cc po31 n1 vbds dt n-jn pp-f p-acp d n2 cc n2, c-acp po31 n1 vbds pp-f n2 cc n2; d n1 pns31 vvd vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
164 and inflicted by the strong hand of an enraged Deity: and inflicted by the strong hand of an enraged Deity: cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
165 Every Creature (when God calls) is a Souldier to fight for the Good and Innocent; Every Creature (when God calls) is a Soldier to fight for the Good and Innocent; d n1 (c-crq np1 vvz) vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
166 the whole Militia of Heaven, even thousands of Angels are Auxiliary Forces to them; the Whole Militia of Heaven, even thousands of Angels Are Auxiliary Forces to them; dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av crd pp-f n2 vbr j n2 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
167 and this brings me to the second reason, why Goodness will shelter us from all harms, that can arise from the Actions of Men; and that is, and this brings me to the second reason, why goodness will shelter us from all harms, that can arise from the Actions of Men; and that is, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, q-crq n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; cc d vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
168 2. Because it procures the good Angels for our Guard, Psalm 34.7. The Angel of the Lord encamps about them that fear him, and delivers them; 2. Because it procures the good Angels for our Guard, Psalm 34.7. The Angel of the Lord encamps about them that Fear him, and delivers them; crd p-acp pn31 vvz dt j n2 p-acp po12 n1, n1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, cc vvz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
169 Infinite Legions of Angels attend God in Heaven, and every single Angel is as strong as a whole Army of Men; Infinite Legions of Angels attend God in Heaven, and every single Angel is as strong as a Whole Army of Men; j n2 pp-f n2 vvb np1 p-acp n1, cc d j n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
170 one Angel in the Book of Kings, is sent out against an Army of the Assyrians; and in one Night a Hundred Fourscore and Five Thousand persons dye by his hand; one Angel in the Book of Kings, is sent out against an Army of the Assyrians; and in one Night a Hundred Fourscore and Five Thousand Persons die by his hand; crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2; cc p-acp crd n1 dt crd crd cc crd crd n2 vvi p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
171 now all the Angels and Host of Heaven are the good man's Lifeguard, and what humane Power is able to withstand them? The presence and assistance of Angels to good men is no new thing, now all the Angels and Host of Heaven Are the good Man's Lifeguard, and what humane Power is able to withstand them? The presence and assistance of Angels to good men is no new thing, av d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbr dt j ng1 n1, cc r-crq j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32? dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2 vbz dx j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
172 though their apparition is now very rare; they had peculiar care over good Men in antient times. though their apparition is now very rare; they had peculiar care over good Men in ancient times. cs po32 n1 vbz av av j; pns32 vhd j n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
173 Lot was led out of Sodom by Angels: Lot was led out of Sodom by Angels: n1 vbds vvn av pp-f np1 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
174 And Matthew chapter 2. verse 13. An Angel appeared to Joseph to warn him to fly into Aegypt, with the young Child, The Holy Jesus; And Matthew chapter 2. verse 13. an Angel appeared to Joseph to warn him to fly into Egypt, with the young Child, The Holy jesus; cc np1 n1 crd n1 crd dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1, dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
175 whose Life was chiefly sought by Herod, when he dy'd and discoloured all the Coasts of Bethlehem with the blood of so poor Innocents. whose Life was chiefly sought by Herod, when he died and discoloured all the Coasts of Bethlehem with the blood of so poor Innocents. rg-crq n1 vbds av-jn vvn p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvn d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
176 An Angel delivers St. Peter out of Prison, Acts, chapter 5. verse 19. An Angel Comforts St. Paul in the Tempest, Acts chapter 27. verse 23. And Socrates (in His Ecclesiastical History) tells us that when the Citizens of Constantinople were dejected, an Angel delivers Saint Peter out of Prison, Acts, chapter 5. verse 19. an Angel Comforts Saint Paul in the Tempest, Acts chapter 27. verse 23. And Socrates (in His Ecclesiastical History) tells us that when the Citizens of Constantinople were dejected, dt n1 vvz n1 np1 av pp-f n1, n2, n1 crd n1 crd dt n1 n2 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, vvz n1 crd n1 crd np1 npg1 (p-acp po31 j n1) vvz pno12 d q-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
177 for Fear least the Persians should overcome the Romans, to whose protection many Christians had committed themselves, a Company of Angels appeared to some, who were Travelling to Constantinople, and bid them chear up the Spirits of the Inhabitants with this joyful News, that the Romans should defeat the Persians, and come off Victorious. for fear least the Persians should overcome the Roman, to whose protection many Christians had committed themselves, a Company of Angels appeared to Some, who were Traveling to Constantinople, and bid them cheer up the Spirits of the Inhabitants with this joyful News, that the Romans should defeat the Persians, and come off Victorious. p-acp n1 ds dt npg1 vmd vvi dt njp2, p-acp rg-crq n1 d np1 vhd vvn px32, dt n1 pp-f n2 vvd p-acp d, r-crq vbdr vvg p-acp np1, cc vvb pno32 vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d j n1, cst dt np1 vmd vvi dt njp2, cc vvb a-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
178 And our own Historians make mention of a Celestial Herald, an Angel from Heaven, who appearing to JAMES the Fourth King of Scotland, advised him not to Fight his intended Battel with the English; And our own Historians make mention of a Celestial Herald, an Angel from Heaven, who appearing to JAMES the Fourth King of Scotland, advised him not to Fight his intended Battle with the English; cc po12 d n2 vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvg p-acp np1 dt ord n1 pp-f np1, vvd pno31 xx pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt jp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
179 which Counsel he neglecting, Himself with most of his Nobles and Army fell in that fatal Battel. which Counsel he neglecting, Himself with most of his Nobles and Army fell in that fatal Battle. r-crq n1 pns31 vvg, px31 p-acp ds pp-f po31 n2-j cc n1 vvd p-acp cst j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
180 And though the appearance of Angels is not now to be expected by us, because never promised; And though the appearance of Angels is not now to be expected by us, Because never promised; cc cs dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp av-x vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
181 and converse with them is a Blessing which our state of infirmity cannot bear; and converse with them is a Blessing which our state of infirmity cannot bear; cc vvb p-acp pno32 vbz dt n1 r-crq po12 n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
182 yet is not their Ministry wholly ceased, they still (though invisibly) succour and help us, Hebrews chapter 1. verse 14. are they not all Ministring Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them, who shall be Heirs of Salvation? And this shall suffice for the proof, that goodness will protect us from all those harms that men can do us either by Words or Actions. yet is not their Ministry wholly ceased, they still (though invisibly) succour and help us, Hebrews chapter 1. verse 14. Are they not all Ministering Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them, who shall be Heirs of Salvation? And this shall suffice for the proof, that Goodness will Pact us from all those harms that men can do us either by Words or Actions. av vbz xx po32 n1 av-jn vvn, pns32 av (cs av-j) n1 cc vvb pno12, np1 n1 crd n1 crd vbr pns32 xx d j-vvg n2, vvd av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1? cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d d n2 cst n2 vmb vdi pno12 d p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
183 I now proceed to shew you. I now proceed to show you. pns11 av vvb pc-acp vvi pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
184 Secondly, That Goodness will shield us from all the Harms and Mischiefs that arise from Sin. There is incomparably more trouble in the ways of Sin, Secondly, That goodness will shield us from all the Harms and Mischiefs that arise from Sin. There is incomparably more trouble in the ways of since, ord, cst n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vbz av-j av-dc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
185 than in those of Goodness and Virtue: than in those of goodness and Virtue: cs p-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
186 Every notorious Sin is naturally attended with some inconvenience, of Harm, Danger or Disgrace, which the sinner seldom considers till the sin be committed, Every notorious since is naturally attended with Some inconvenience, of Harm, Danger or Disgrace, which the sinner seldom considers till the since be committed, d j n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n1, pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, r-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
187 and then he is in a Labyrinth; and in seeking the way out of a present inconvenience, he intangles himself in more. and then he is in a Labyrinth; and in seeking the Way out of a present inconvenience, he intangles himself in more. cc av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp vvg dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
188 There is a Divine Nemesis that attends wicked men; There is a Divine Nemesis that attends wicked men; pc-acp vbz dt j-jn np1 cst vvz j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
189 and Sin and the Fear of the Divine Vengeance are chained together, as the Romans did their Malefactors to the Souldiers who were to be their Keepers and Executioners: and since and the fear of the Divine Vengeance Are chained together, as the Romans did their Malefactors to the Soldiers who were to be their Keepers and Executioners: cc n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbr vvn av, c-acp dt np1 vdd po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbdr pc-acp vbi po32 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
190 The sinner is almost always haunted with inward gripes and twinges of guilt, though sometimes he is not punisht here visibly, The sinner is almost always haunted with inward gripes and twings of guilt, though sometime he is not punished Here visibly, dt n1 vbz av av vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cs av pns31 vbz xx vvn av av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
191 nor scourged with a market Lash. nor scourged with a market Lash. ccx vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
192 And who would not rather dye a thousand times than live under such a Conscience, whose every Accusation is no less than a summons to Death? It is not for nothing (saith the Historian Tacitus ) that the wisest men have told us, that were the hearts of wicked men laid open, we should see their Swellings and Ulcers, Stripes and Torments; And who would not rather die a thousand times than live under such a Conscience, whose every Accusation is no less than a summons to Death? It is not for nothing (Says the Historian Tacitus) that the Wisest men have told us, that were the hearts of wicked men laid open, we should see their Swellings and Ulcers, Stripes and Torments; cc q-crq vmd xx av-c vvi dt crd n2 cs vvi p-acp d dt n1, r-crq d n1 vbz av-dx av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp n1? pn31 vbz xx p-acp pix (vvz dt n1 np1) cst dt js n2 vhb vvn pno12, cst vbdr dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, pns12 vmd vvi po32 n2-vvg cc n2, n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
193 Here a bruise by Impatience, here a swelling of Pride, here a deep wound which malice hath made. Here a bruise by Impatience, Here a swelling of Pride, Here a deep wound which malice hath made. av dt n1 p-acp n1, av dt n-vvg pp-f n1, av dt j-jn n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
194 It is the good man only that leads a Comfortable and Happy Life, whereas wicked mens Lives are Toilsome and Miserable, Jeremiah, chapter 9. verse 5. They weary themselves to commit Iniquity. It is the good man only that leads a Comfortable and Happy Life, whereas wicked men's Lives Are Toilsome and Miserable, Jeremiah, chapter 9. verse 5. They weary themselves to commit Iniquity. pn31 vbz dt j n1 av-j cst vvz dt j cc j n1, cs j ng2 n2 vbr j cc j, np1, n1 crd n1 crd pns32 vvi px32 pc-acp vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
195 They take as much or more pains to go to Hell, than good Men do to go to Heaven. They take as much or more pains to go to Hell, than good Men do to go to Heaven. pns32 vvb p-acp d cc av-dc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cs j n2 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
196 Even the things of the Devil are not attained without Labour and Pains, saith St. Chrysostom. How Laborious is our Revenge? How busie our Cruelty? How Watchful and Studious our Lust? What Penance does our Covetousness put us to? How strangely does our Envy possesse us, Even the things of the devil Are not attained without Labour and Pains, Says Saint Chrysostom. How Laborious is our Revenge? How busy our Cruelty? How Watchful and Studious our Lust? What Penance does our Covetousness put us to? How strangely does our Envy possess us, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 cc n2, vvz n1 np1. c-crq j vbz po12 n1? q-crq j po12 n1? q-crq j cc j po12 n1? q-crq n1 vdz po12 n1 vvb pno12 p-acp? c-crq av-j vdz po12 n1 vvb pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
197 like an Evil and Malignant Spirit? Which one in Stobaeus calls, NONLATINALPHABET, the Basest Spirit, and yet most Just, because it punishes the Delinquent in the very Act; like an Evil and Malignant Spirit? Which one in Stobaeus calls,, the Basest Spirit, and yet most Just, Because it Punishes the Delinquent in the very Act; av-j dt j-jn cc j n1? q-crq crd p-acp np1 vvz,, dt js n1, cc av av-ds j, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n-jn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
198 doing as Aelian speaks of the Polypus, who, when he wants his prey devours his own Arms, the secret pangs of his Envy gnaw and feed upon himself: doing as Aelian speaks of the Polypus, who, when he Wants his prey devours his own Arms, the secret pangs of his Envy gnaw and feed upon himself: vdg c-acp jp vvz pp-f dt np1, r-crq, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvz po31 d n2, dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
199 Thus Men become (as I may so speak) Martyrs of the Devil and damnation, Thus Men become (as I may so speak) Martyrs of the devil and damnation, av n2 vvb (c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi) n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
200 and the subjects of all those Harms and Mischiefs, that are of sins retinue, from which they might be freed; and the subject's of all those Harms and Mischiefs, that Are of Sins retinue, from which they might be freed; cc dt n2-jn pp-f d d n2 cc n2, cst vbr pp-f n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
201 if they would once become Proselytes to Virtue and Goodness. if they would once become Proselytes to Virtue and goodness. cs pns32 vmd a-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
202 Their very Enemies could say of the Athenians, That there was nothing that they could count a Feast, Their very Enemies could say of the Athenians, That there was nothing that they could count a Feast, po32 j n2 vmd vvi pp-f dt njp2, cst a-acp vbds pix cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
203 but NONLATINALPHABET the having done what they ought; but the having done what they ought; cc-acp dt vhg vdn r-crq pns32 vmd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
204 and if a Christian cannot outvye those Heathens, if he doth not highly esteem of the Feast of a good Conscience within him, and if a Christian cannot outvie those heathens, if he does not highly esteem of the Feast of a good Conscience within him, cc cs dt njp vmbx vvi d n2-jn, cs pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
205 and the Satisfactions that are to be reaped from a good Life, which are present Happiness in themselves, and pledges of future Glory; and the Satisfactions that Are to be reaped from a good Life, which Are present Happiness in themselves, and pledges of future Glory; cc dt n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbr j n1 p-acp px32, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
206 his palate is vitiated, he is no competent judge of Dainties, And as goodness will shield its followers from all those harms and Mischiefs that arise from Sin, so, his palate is vitiated, he is no competent judge of Dainties, And as Goodness will shield its followers from all those harms and Mischiefs that arise from since, so, po31 n1 vbz j-vvn, pns31 vbz dx j n1 pp-f n2-j, cc p-acp n1 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp d d n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp n1, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
207 Thirdly and Lastly, Will it free them from the Eternal Harms and Torments, which those who are strangers to Goodness shall suffer in Hell. Thirdly and Lastly, Will it free them from the Eternal Harms and Torments, which those who Are Strangers to goodness shall suffer in Hell. ord cc ord, vmb pn31 vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, r-crq d r-crq vbr n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
208 Lactantius was so hard in believing the roundness of the Earth, that he thought that those Homines Pensiles (as they call them) those men that hang on the other Cheek of the Face of the Earth, those Antipodes (whose feet are directly against Ours) must needs fall from the Earth; Lactantius was so hard in believing the roundness of the Earth, that he Thought that those Homines Pensiles (as they call them) those men that hang on the other Cheek of the Face of the Earth, those Antipodes (whose feet Are directly against Ours) must needs fallen from the Earth; np1 vbds av j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vvd cst d fw-la n2 (c-acp pns32 vvb pno32) d n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n2 (rg-crq n2 vbr av-j p-acp png12) vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
209 but whither then should they fall? If they fall, they must fall upwards, towards Heaven: but whither then should they fallen? If they fallen, they must fallen upward, towards Heaven: cc-acp q-crq av vmd pns32 vvi? cs pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb vvi av-j, p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
210 So good Men, the Spiritual Antipodes to Sin, may in some sense be said to fall, So good Men, the Spiritual Antipodes to since, may in Some sense be said to fallen, av j n2, dt j n2 p-acp n1, vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
211 when they fall to Repentance, to Mortification, and other good Duties, and when they fall off from their Sins; when they fallen to Repentance, to Mortification, and other good Duties, and when they fallen off from their Sins; c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc j-jn j n2, cc c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
212 but their fall is upwards, they fall towards Heaven; Hell hath no Power over them; for God hath set his mark, stampt the Impress of his Goodness upon them; but their fallen is upward, they fallen towards Heaven; Hell hath no Power over them; for God hath Set his mark, stamped the impress of his goodness upon them; cc-acp po32 n1 vbz av-j, pns32 vvb p-acp n1; n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32; c-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
213 and that is their Protection from all the Arrests of Satan; That will keep them out of his dark infernal Prison: and that is their Protection from all the Arrests of Satan; That will keep them out of his dark infernal Prison: cc d vbz po32 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1; cst vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 j j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
214 Hell is only a place for Wicked men; Hell is only a place for Wicked men; n1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
215 'tis their proper Center, and the Gravity and Heaviness of their sins make them tend thither, Psalm 9.17. it's their proper Centre, and the Gravity and Heaviness of their Sins make them tend thither, Psalm 9.17. pn31|vbz po32 j n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvi pno32 vvi av, n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
216 The Wicked shall be turned into Hell, and as the strong Magic of Nature pulls and draws every thing continually to that place, which is suitable to it, and to which it belongs; The Wicked shall be turned into Hell, and as the strong Magic of Nature pulls and draws every thing continually to that place, which is suitable to it, and to which it belongs; dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f n1 vvz cc vvz d n1 av-j p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31, cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
217 so Hell, wheresoever it is, will by a strong sympathy pull in all sin, and Magnetically draw it to it self; so Hell, wheresoever it is, will by a strong Sympathy pull in all since, and Magnetically draw it to it self; av n1, c-crq pn31 vbz, vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi p-acp d n1, cc av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
218 as on the contrary true Goodness is always breathing upwards, and fluttering towards Heaven, striving to Imbosom it self with God. as on the contrary true goodness is always breathing upward, and fluttering towards Heaven, striving to Imbosom it self with God. c-acp p-acp dt j-jn j n1 vbz av vvg av-j, cc vvg p-acp n1, vvg p-acp vvb pn31 n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
219 We may flatter our selves with what conceits we please, but so long as we are void of Goodness, we do but Dream of Heaven, We may flatter our selves with what conceits we please, but so long as we Are void of goodness, we do but Dream of Heaven, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vvb, cc-acp av av-j c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f n1, pns12 vdb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
220 and I know not what fond Paradise; we do but Court a painted Heaven, and woe happiness in a Picture; and I know not what found Paradise; we do but Court a painted Heaven, and woe happiness in a Picture; cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq j n1; pns12 vdb p-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc n1 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
221 the glory of Heaven being nothing else but innocence enthron'd, and attir'd her in white Robes, and Goodness Triumphant; the glory of Heaven being nothing Else but innocence Enthroned, and attired her in white Robes, and goodness Triumphant; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg pix av cc-acp n1 vvn, cc vvn pno31 p-acp j-jn n2, cc n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
222 Goodness with a Palm of Victory in her hand, and a Crown upon her Head: goodness with a Palm of Victory in her hand, and a Crown upon her Head: n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
223 And how happy will the Good, the Innocent Man be, when he shall receive that Crown, with this deserved Encomium and Commendation? Euge bone Serve! Well done Good and Faithful Servant! And how happy will the Good, the Innocent Man be, when he shall receive that Crown, with this deserved Encomium and Commendation? Euge bone Serve! Well done Good and Faithful Servant! cc c-crq j vmb dt j, dt j-jn n1 vbi, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d n1, p-acp d j-vvn fw-la cc n1? j n1 vvb! av vdn j cc j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
224 What a Ravishment and Transport will it be to him? What an Oleo of High Tasts compounded together? O then let us all be Followers of Goodness! This, This, is our best NONLATINALPHABET; What a Ravishment and Transport will it be to him? What an Oleo of High Tastes compounded together? O then let us all be Followers of goodness! This, This, is our best; q-crq dt n1 cc vvi n1 pn31 vbi p-acp pno31? q-crq dt n1 pp-f j vvz vvn av? sy av vvb pno12 d vbi n2 pp-f n1! np1, d, vbz po12 js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
225 the best Charm against all Evils; The best Amulet and Preservative against all harms; Our safest Port, our best Haven; the best Charm against all Evils; The best Amulet and Preservative against all harms; Our Safest Port, our best Haven; dt js n1 p-acp d n2-jn; dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; po12 js n1, po12 js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
226 here we can never suffer Shipwrack, hereno storms can come at us to hurt us; here we are above the Sphere of mens Power to harm us; Here we can never suffer Shipwreck, hereno storms can come At us to hurt us; Here we Are above the Sphere of men's Power to harm us; av pns12 vmb av-x vvi n1, fw-la n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12; av pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
227 in this blessed Station the Torments of Hell cannot reach or fasten upon us. in this blessed Station the Torments of Hell cannot reach or fasten upon us. p-acp d j-vvn n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
228 Goodness then is our best Asylum, our best Sanctuary, our safest Refuge, from the harms both of Men and Devils; goodness then is our best Asylum, our best Sanctuary, our Safest Refuge, from the harms both of Men and Devils; n1 av vbz po12 js np1, po12 js n1, po12 js n1, p-acp dt n2 d pp-f n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
229 for saith St. Peter, Who is that will Harm ye, if ye be followers of that which is Good? Which God grant we may all be, for Says Saint Peter, Who is that will Harm you, if you be followers of that which is Good? Which God grant we may all be, p-acp vvz n1 np1, r-crq vbz cst vmb vvi pn22, cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz j? r-crq np1 vvb pns12 vmb d vbi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
230 for his Dear Son Jesus Christ his sake, to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be all Honour, Glory, for his Dear Son jesus christ his sake, to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be all Honour, Glory, c-acp po31 j-jn n1 np1 np1 po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, vbb d n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
231 and Adoration, both now and Ever, AMEN. FINIS. and Adoration, both now and Ever, AMEN. FINIS. cc n1, d av cc av, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
17 0 Quis est q•i nocere aut velit aut possit? Quis est q•i nocere Or velit Or possit? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la?
71 0 T•ntùm enitor ut neque amicis, neque etiam alienioribus, operâ, consilio, labore, desim. T•ntùm enitor ut neque amicis, neque etiam alienioribus, operâ, consilio, labour, desim. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, n1, vvb.
81 0 Nullas inimicitias g•ssit, quòà nec laedebat quenquam, neque si quam injuriam acceperat, maleóat ulcisci quàm Oblivisci. Nullas inimicitias g•ssit, quòà nec laedebat quenquam, neque si quam Injuriam acceperat, maleóat ulcisci quàm Oblivion. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j, j fw-la fw-la np1.
87 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
88 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
91 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
95 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
112 0 Summa 〈 ◊ 〉 Religio im•t••• quem colis. Summa 〈 ◊ 〉 Religio im•t••• Whom colis. fw-la 〈 sy 〉 fw-it n1 fw-la fw-la.
112 1 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
119 0 Fidelissima est Custodia ipsa innocentia. Haec Arx inaccessa, hoc inexpugnabile munimentum, munimento non egere. Fidelissima est Custodia ipsa Innocence. Haec Arx inaccessa, hoc inexpugnabile Munimentum, munimento non egere. fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la. fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la.
120 0 Vix quenquam inveni qui aper to ostio vivere possit. Vix quenquam Inveni qui aper to ostio vivere possit. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la.
145 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
145 1 Satis sibi Copiarum cum Publio Decio, & nunquam nimium hostium fore. Satis sibi Copiarum cum Publio Decius, & Never Nimium Enemies before. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la n1.
148 0 Nemo te laedat nisi qui deum vincat. Nemo te laedat nisi qui God vincat. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
152 0 Nulla Civitas impunè latura est sanguinis nostri Effusionem. Nulla Civitas impunè latura est Blood Our Effusionem. fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
153 0 Qui in fine vitae suae recordati sunt deliquisse quòd vexâssent Christianos. Qui in fine vitae suae recordati sunt deliquisse quòd vexâssent Christians. fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la.
161 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
163 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
192 0 Neque frustra sapientes affirmare soliti sunt, si recludantur Tyrannorum mentes, ictus posse aspici & laniatus. Neque frustra Wise affirmare soliti sunt, si recludantur Tyrannorum mentes, ictus posse aspici & Laniatus. fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la.
196 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
198 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None