Usurpation defeated, and David restored being an exact parallel between David and our most Gracious Soveraign King Charls II. In their dangerous dissettlement, and wonderfull restauration. Laid open in a sermon on II Sam. XIX. 14. Preached on the publique solemn day of thanksgiving, May 24 1660 in the Collegiate Church of Manchester in the county palatine of Lancaster. By Henry Newcome Master in Arts, and minister of the Gospel there.

Newcome, Henry, 1627-1695
Publisher: printed for Ralph Shelmerdine book seller in Manchester
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A53080 ESTC ID: R217830 STC ID: N900
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Samuel, 2nd, XIX, 14; Charles -- II, -- King of England, 1630-1685; Charles II, 1660-1685; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Vsurpation Defeated, AND DAVID RESTORED. II SAM. 19. 14. Usurpation Defeated, AND DAVID RESTORED. II SAM. 19. 14. n1 vvn, cc np1 vvn. crd np1. crd crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 9
1 And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man, And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 9
2 so that they sent this word unto the King, Return thou and all thy Servants. so that they sent this word unto the King, Return thou and all thy Servants. av cst pns32 vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pns21 cc d po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 9
3 THis vers. is a part of the very remarkable History of Davids return to his Kingdom, THis vers. is a part of the very remarkable History of Davids return to his Kingdom, d zz. vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 pp-f npg1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
4 after the Rebellion and Usurpation of his ambitious Son Absalom. It is easie to see the scope of the story in reviewing the Context. After the Rebellion and Usurpation of his ambitious Son Absalom. It is easy to see the scope of the story in reviewing the Context. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1 np1. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
5 After the death of Absalom, the people of Israel speak of fetching the King back, After the death of Absalom, the people of Israel speak of fetching the King back, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pp-f vvg dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
6 as it is vers. the 9. and 10. of this chap. David sends to the house of Judah a Message and Declaration, to be delivered by Zadok and Abiathar to the Elders of Judah, v. 11, 12. another to Amasa, the General of Absaloms Army, v. 13. the effect of which Message and Declaration you have in the words of the Text, which is two-fold. 1. The universal and cordial inclination of the people towards the King, in these words, And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, as it is vers. the 9. and 10. of this chap. David sends to the house of Judah a Message and Declaration, to be Delivered by Zadok and Abiathar to the Elders of Judah, v. 11, 12. Another to Amasa, the General of Absaloms Army, v. 13. the Effect of which Message and Declaration you have in the words of the Text, which is twofold. 1. The universal and cordial inclination of the people towards the King, in these words, And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, c-acp pn31 vbz zz. dt crd cc crd pp-f d n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvb cc np1 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f np1, n1 crd, crd j-jn p-acp np1, dt j pp-f npg1 n1, n1 crd dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vhb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz n1. crd dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n2, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
7 even as the heart of one man. even as the heart of one man. av c-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
8 2. The Loyal Message and invitation they sent to him, of returning to his Kingdom and Royal City, in these words, So they sent this word to the King, Return thou, and all thy Servants. 2. The Loyal Message and invitation they sent to him, of returning to his Kingdom and Royal city, in these words, So they sent this word to the King, Return thou, and all thy Servants. crd dt j n1 cc n1 pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, p-acp d n2, av pns32 vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pns21, cc d po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 9
9 We shall briefly explain the words, whereby you will still more clearly discern their Emphasis, and their suteableness to the present occasion. And he, he bowed. We shall briefly explain the words, whereby you will still more clearly discern their Emphasis, and their Suitableness to the present occasion. And he, he bowed. pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n2, c-crq pn22 vmb av av-dc av-j vvi po32 n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1. cc pns31, pns31 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 9
10 This relative is conjectured to refer to divers antecedents. 1. He; Some will have it to be David, he, that is David by his gracious Message and Declaration of his tenderness to his people, This relative is conjectured to refer to diverse antecedents. 1. He; some will have it to be David, he, that is David by his gracious Message and Declaration of his tenderness to his people, d j vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2. crd pns31; d vmb vhi pn31 pc-acp vbi np1, pns31, cst vbz np1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
11 and readiness to forgive, to pardon Amasa, and to prefer him upon his submission, did hugely sway with the Elders of Judah, and with all the people, that forthwith they sent unto him. and readiness to forgive, to pardon Amasa, and to prefer him upon his submission, did hugely sway with the Elders of Judah, and with all the people, that forthwith they sent unto him. cc n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f np1, cc p-acp d dt n1, cst av pns32 vvd p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
12 2. He, some will have it to be Zadok or Abiathar, to whom the Message was sent: 2. He, Some will have it to be Zadok or Abiathar, to whom the Message was sent: crd pns31, d vmb vhi pn31 pc-acp vbi vvd cc np1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbds vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
13 they were of the Priests of the Lord, had interest in the Elders and People too, they were of the Priests of the Lord, had Interest in the Elders and People too, pns32 vbdr pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vhd n1 p-acp dt n2-jn cc n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
14 and appearing satisfied in the Kings message, they bowed the people to this unanimous and dutifull complyance. and appearing satisfied in the Kings message, they bowed the people to this unanimous and dutiful compliance. cc vvg vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp d j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
15 God hath oft made use of his servants in the Ministry, in furthering such works as these are by them. 3. Some will have him to be Amasa. Indeed he is the immediate antecedent, the message to him is in the next verse before. God hath oft made use of his Servants in the Ministry, in furthering such works as these Are by them. 3. some will have him to be Amasa. Indeed he is the immediate antecedent, the message to him is in the next verse before. np1 vhz av vvn n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j-vvg d n2 c-acp d vbr p-acp pno32. crd d vmb vhi pno31 pc-acp vbi np1. av pns31 vbz dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp pno31 vbz p-acp dt ord n1 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
16 The King offering him so fairly, and he having the power of the Sword, commanding the people in Arms, The King offering him so fairly, and he having the power of the Sword, commanding the people in Arms, dt n1 vvg pno31 av av-j, cc pns31 vhg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
17 and now returning to his loyalty and obedience, he had influence upon all the people hereby, towards their inviting in the King again. and now returning to his loyalty and Obedience, he had influence upon all the people hereby, towards their inviting in the King again. cc av vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vhd n1 p-acp d dt n1 av, p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
18 God often hath made great changes in Nations by the change of the Generals heart. Thus Abner brought back Israel to David before, and Amasa might do it now. God often hath made great changes in nations by the change of the Generals heart. Thus Abner brought back Israel to David before, and Amasa might do it now. np1 av vhz vvn j n2 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. av np1 vvd av np1 p-acp np1 a-acp, cc np1 vmd vdi pn31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
19 Whether David is the he, or the Priest, or the General, whether King or Zadok or Amasa, is not material, any of them might be instrumental. Whither David is the he, or the Priest, or the General, whither King or Zadok or Amasa, is not material, any of them might be instrumental. cs np1 vbz dt pns31, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cs n1 cc vvb cc np1, vbz xx j-jn, d pp-f pno32 vmd vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
20 And all have been so in our case to the like purpose. But we must say, 4. This he may be God, and it must be so, And all have been so in our case to the like purpose. But we must say, 4. This he may be God, and it must be so, cc d vhb vbn av p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, crd d pns31 vmb vbi np1, cc pn31 vmb vbi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
21 if we understand a principal efficient by it. if we understand a principal efficient by it. cs pns12 vvb dt j-jn j p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
22 God bowed the heart of the men of Judah, none could do it but he, who hath the heart of all men in his hand. God bowed the heart of the men of Judah, none could do it but he, who hath the heart of all men in his hand. np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pix vmd vdi pn31 p-acp pns31, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
23 And though Davids message might do much, and Zadoks faithfull speech much, and the Elders compliance with the King, might have influence upon the people, And though Davids message might do much, and Zadoks faithful speech much, and the Elders compliance with the King, might have influence upon the people, cc cs np1 n1 vmd vdi av-d, cc vvz j n1 av-d, cc dt n2-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, vmd vhi n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
24 and Amasa with the Sword in his hand might do more in this business; yet God did work by them all, and was the chief Doer. and Amasa with the Sword in his hand might do more in this business; yet God did work by them all, and was the chief Doer. cc np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vdi av-dc p-acp d n1; av np1 vdd vvi p-acp pno32 d, cc vbds dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
25 Whether he be primarily meant in the Text or no, yet he is necessarily and chiefly to be implyed and understood in the business. Whither he be primarily meant in the Text or no, yet he is necessarily and chiefly to be employed and understood in the business. cs pns31 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc uh-dx, av pns31 vbz av-j cc av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
26 It is the great work of the Lord, whoever are instruments in it, by what means soever it is brought to pass, that the heart of the people is thus bowed, &c. He bowed. ] This word implyes two things. 1. That there had been a contrary temper in the heart of the people: It is the great work of the Lord, whoever Are Instruments in it, by what means soever it is brought to pass, that the heart of the people is thus bowed, etc. He bowed. ] This word Implies two things. 1. That there had been a contrary temper in the heart of the people: pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp pn31, p-acp r-crq n2 av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn, av pns31 vvn. ] d n1 vvz crd n2. crd cst pc-acp vhd vbn dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 9
27 It was averse enough unto David. It did stand desperately opposite and stiffe and hardned toward him, It was averse enough unto David. It did stand desperately opposite and stiff and hardened towards him, pn31 vbds j av-d p-acp np1. pn31 vdd vvi av-j j-jn cc j cc vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 9
28 yet now it is bowed. 2. That there is now a compliance wrought, which yet was not of it self, yet now it is bowed. 2. That there is now a compliance wrought, which yet was not of it self, av av pn31 vbz vvn. crd cst pc-acp vbz av dt n1 vvn, r-crq av vbds xx pp-f pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 9
29 but brought upon it by means. but brought upon it by means. cc-acp vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 9
30 It was bowed. It did not yield it self of it self, but was taken hold of as it were, It was bowed. It did not yield it self of it self, but was taken hold of as it were, pn31 vbds vvn. pn31 vdd xx vvi pn31 n1 pp-f pn31 n1, cc-acp vbds vvn n1 pp-f p-acp pn31 vbdr, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 9
31 and brought down to a compliance by strong hand, It was of refractary and exceeding opposite made as compliant as could be expected or desired. and brought down to a compliance by strong hand, It was of refractory and exceeding opposite made as compliant as could be expected or desired. cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1, pn31 vbds pp-f j cc vvg j-jn vvd p-acp j c-acp vmd vbi vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 9
32 The heart. ] It is not said the hearts of all the men of Judah, in the plural number, The heart. ] It is not said the hearts of all the men of Judah, in the plural number, dt n1. ] pn31 vbz xx vvn dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
33 but heart in the singular, to denote, That oft there is a general spirit prevails upon the people of a Land, they are one body, but heart in the singular, to denote, That oft there is a general Spirit prevails upon the people of a Land, they Are one body, cc-acp n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi, cst av a-acp vbz dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
34 and sometimes possessed with one soul: and sometime possessed with one soul: cc av vvn p-acp crd n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
35 there is the temper of a Man and the temper of the Nation to be seen; there is the temper of a Man and the temper of the nation to be seen; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
36 and sometimes it is for good, and sometimes for evil, and this to be distinguished, and sometime it is for good, and sometime for evil, and this to be distinguished, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp j, cc av p-acp n-jn, cc d pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
37 when the Chief of a Nation are bent such a way, and the people love to have it so. when the Chief of a nation Are bent such a Way, and the people love to have it so. c-crq dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn d dt n1, cc dt n1 n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
38 The heart of the people, the temper and spirit of the Nation are set the right way now to restore David. The heart of the people, the temper and Spirit of the nation Are Set the right Way now to restore David. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn dt j-jn n1 av pc-acp vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 9
39 Of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man. Of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man. pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, av c-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
40 ] They were universally enclined, unanimous in the Vote, all concurred to a man, or they were as easily prevailed with, ] They were universally inclined, unanimous in the Vote, all concurred to a man, or they were as Easily prevailed with, ] pns32 vbdr av-j vvd, j p-acp dt n1, d vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vbdr c-acp av-j vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
41 as if but one man had been to be dealt with. as if but one man had been to be dealt with. c-acp cs cc-acp crd n1 vhd vbn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
42 Sometimes we say, For one or two we can deal with, but a multitude it is hard to know how to turn it; Sometime we say, For one or two we can deal with, but a multitude it is hard to know how to turn it; av pns12 vvb, c-acp crd cc crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, cc-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
43 but God can sway a multitude as well as one single man. but God can sway a multitude as well as one single man. cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp av c-acp crd j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
44 They were bowed as the heart of one man, a most cordial unanimous concurrence is hereby expressed. They were bowed as the heart of one man, a most cordial unanimous concurrence is hereby expressed. pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, dt av-ds j j n1 vbz av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
45 For the message they sent, it may be presumed it was sent by Honourable Commissioners and Delegates from the Elders of Judah, and the Generall. For the message they sent, it may be presumed it was sent by Honourable Commissioners and Delegates from the Elders of Judah, and the General. p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn31 vbds vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f np1, cc dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
46 They resolve to have the King fetcht back, and they send to him, to desire him speedily to return, and all his servants. The King was glad to flee from Jerusalem to save his life, They resolve to have the King fetched back, and they send to him, to desire him speedily to return, and all his Servants. The King was glad to flee from Jerusalem to save his life, pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvd av, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi, cc d po31 n2. dt n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
47 and some Shimei's fearfully abused him in the way; and Some Shimei's fearfully abused him in the Way; cc d npg1 av-j vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
48 but now they send for him back again with much honour and affection to him as their rightfull Lord and Soveraign. but now they send for him back again with much honour and affection to him as their rightful Lord and Sovereign. cc-acp av pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 av av p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 c-acp po32 j n1 cc j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 9
49 The thing that presents it self from this subject to our meditation, as exceeding suitable to our present occasion, is, the greatness and wonderfulness of this change in this hearty and unanimous vote and message for the bringing the King back to his Throne and Royal City, The thing that presents it self from this Subject to our meditation, as exceeding suitable to our present occasion, is, the greatness and wonderfulness of this change in this hearty and unanimous vote and message for the bringing the King back to his Throne and Royal city, dt n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d n-jn p-acp po12 n1, c-acp vvg j p-acp po12 j n1, vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 av p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 9
50 after he had been so inhumanely, disloyally, and treacherously driven out as he had been. After he had been so inhumanely, disloyally, and treacherously driven out as he had been. c-acp pns31 vhd vbn av av-j, av-j, cc av-j vvn av c-acp pns31 vhd vbn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 9
51 We may consider several things in this case of Absalom and David, which may run parallel to our present business. We may Consider several things in this case of Absalom and David, which may run parallel to our present business. pns12 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, r-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 9
52 Take it in two parts. 1. Consider, the dissettlement and almost despair that Davids affairs were in. 2. The manner and nature of his resettlement. Take it in two parts. 1. Consider, the dissettlement and almost despair that Davids affairs were in. 2. The manner and nature of his resettlement. vvb pn31 p-acp crd n2. crd np1, dt n1 cc av vvb cst npg1 n2 vbdr p-acp. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 9
53 In both which you may observe things wonderfull, and with greatest thankfulness to be acknowledged, and the like in our present occasion. In both which you may observe things wonderful, and with greatest thankfulness to be acknowledged, and the like in our present occasion. p-acp d r-crq pn22 vmb vvi n2 j, cc p-acp js n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt j p-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 9
54 1. The dissettlement and almost despair that Davids affairs were in. 1. The dissettlement and almost despair that Davids affairs were in. crd dt n1 cc av vvb cst npg1 n2 vbdr p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 9
55 You cannot prize the deliverance, unless you take a full view of the danger you are escaped from. You cannot prize the deliverance, unless you take a full view of the danger you Are escaped from. pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 9
56 Consider Davids sad condition of affairs, 1. In the design that was layd against him. 2. In the pretexts to usher it in. 3. In the manner of its mannagement. Consider Davids sad condition of affairs, 1. In the Design that was laid against him. 2. In the pretexts to usher it in. 3. In the manner of its management. vvb npg1 j n1 pp-f n2, crd p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31. crd p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 9
57 1. The design that was layd against the King. It was Absalom aspired, he aimed to be King in his Fathers stead. 1. The Design that was laid against the King. It was Absalom aspired, he aimed to be King in his Father's stead. crd dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbds np1 vvd, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
58 The design was to exclude the rightfull Governour from his Royalty, and to place this ambitious Prince in his stead: The Design was to exclude the rightful Governor from his Royalty, and to place this ambitious Prince in his stead: dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
59 and for this end he raises war, draws many into a confederacy, they plotted to destroy the King, to secure the Usurper in the Throne: This was the design; and for this end he raises war, draws many into a confederacy, they plotted to destroy the King, to secure the Usurper in the Throne: This was the Design; cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz n1, vvz d p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1: d vbds dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
60 a most wicked and unnatural attempt. Any thing sometimes is adventured upon. a most wicked and unnatural attempt. Any thing sometime is adventured upon. dt av-ds j cc j n1. d n1 av vbz vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
61 Regnandi causà: occidar modo imperet, Let me die, said proud Agrippina, so be it her son Nero might reign: Regnandi causà: Occidar modo imperet, Let me die, said proud Agrippina, so be it her son Nero might Reign: fw-la fw-la: n1 fw-la fw-la, vvb pno11 vvi, vvd j np1, av vbb pn31 po31 n1 np1 vmd vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
62 Men will adventure reputation, religion, life, nay soul and all, to get into rule and dominion. Men will adventure reputation, Religion, life, nay soul and all, to get into Rule and dominion. n2 vmb vvi n1, n1, n1, uh-x n1 cc d, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
63 This was the design in the story, and no less hath been more then designed in our dayes. This was the Design in the story, and no less hath been more then designed in our days. d vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dx av-dc vhz vbn av-dc cs vvn p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
64 Absalom might in time have had a good title to the Crown, but it was rebellion in the Heir of the Crown to be more then a Servant, whilest his Father lived: Absalom might in time have had a good title to the Crown, but it was rebellion in the Heir of the Crown to be more then a Servant, whilst his Father lived: np1 vmd p-acp n1 vhb vhn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc cs dt n1, cs po31 n1 vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
65 Much more then most abhorred Treason in Subjects, some of them of the vilest and meanest, to supplant the King, Much more then most abhorred Treason in Subject's, Some of them of the Vilest and Meanest, to supplant the King, av-d dc cs av-ds j-vvn n1 p-acp n2-jn, d pp-f pno32 pp-f dt js cc js, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
66 as they did, to Usurp the Throne. as they did, to Usurp the Throne. c-acp pns32 vdd, pc-acp vvb dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
67 They aimed to kill the King, ours effected it, a most wretched and unparallel'd act, alwayes by the soberest in the Nation accounted Murther, and now declared and owned to be such in all mens mouths. They aimed to kill the King, ours effected it, a most wretched and unparalleled act, always by the Soberest in the nation accounted Murder, and now declared and owned to be such in all men's mouths. pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, png12 vvd pn31, dt av-ds j cc j n1, av p-acp dt js p-acp dt n1 vvn vvb, cc av vvn cc vvd pc-acp vbi d p-acp d ng2 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
68 It was not of Son against the Father; but of wicked men against Father and Son too. It was not of Son against the Father; but of wicked men against Father and Son too. pn31 vbds xx pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; cc-acp pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
69 The design against the late King was like that of Ahab against Naboth, To kill and also to take possession; The Design against the late King was like that of Ahab against Naboth, To kill and also to take possession; dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbds av-j d pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc av pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
70 and to his present Majesty it was like that of the unrighteous Husbandman, that said, This is the Heir, come let us kill him, and to his present Majesty it was like that of the unrighteous Husbandman, that said, This is the Heir, come let us kill him, cc p-acp po31 j n1 pn31 vbds av-j d pp-f dt j n1, cst vvd, d vbz dt n1, vvb vvb pno12 vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
71 and the Inheritance shall be ours. This was the design. 2. The pretext it was ushered in with. and the Inheritance shall be ours. This was the Design. 2. The pretext it was ushered in with. cc dt n1 vmb vbi png12. d vbds dt n1. crd dt n1 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 9
72 Absaloms Treason was brought in with very specious pretences. 1. Of publique good, and redresse of Grievances. Absaloms Treason was brought in with very specious pretences. 1. Of public good, and redress of Grievances. npg1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp av j n2. crd pp-f j j, cc n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 9
73 Absalom knew the peoples grievances, and made them full as many as they felt them to be. Chap. 15.2,3. Thy matters are good, but none is deputed of the King to hear them. Absalom knew the peoples grievances, and made them full as many as they felt them to be. Chap. 15.2,3. Thy matters Are good, but none is deputed of the King to hear them. np1 vvd dt ng1 n2, cc vvd pno32 j p-acp d c-acp pns32 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi. np1 crd. po21 n2 vbr j, cc-acp pix vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
74 None appointed to do justice, and therefore, vers. 4. O that I were made a Judge! None appointed to do Justice, and Therefore, vers. 4. Oh that I were made a Judge! np1 vvd pc-acp vdi n1, cc av, fw-la. crd uh cst pns11 vbdr vvn dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
75 And then I would see matters better ordered. The people were prepossessed with Absaloms great good will to the Subject. And then I would see matters better ordered. The people were prepossessed with Absaloms great good will to the Subject. cc av pns11 vmd vvi n2 av-jc vvn. dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp npg1 j j n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
76 Oh! he is tender of our Liberties, and therefore questionlesse, if he rise, say the deceived people, our best friend is up, Oh! he is tender of our Liberties, and Therefore questionless, if he rise, say the deceived people, our best friend is up, uh pns31 vbz j pp-f po12 n2, cc av j, cs pns31 vvb, vvb dt j-vvn n1, po12 js n1 vbz a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
77 and it stands us all in hand to stand by him, that stands so for the good of the Publique. and it Stands us all in hand to stand by him, that Stands so for the good of the Public. cc pn31 vvz pno12 d p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst vvz av p-acp dt j pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
78 While all this pretext of publique good is but in English, The liberty of the Subject. While all this pretext of public good is but in English, The liberty of the Subject. cs d d n1 pp-f j j vbz cc-acp p-acp jp, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
79 There is a Liberty which is our Birthright, and might have been maintained without violation to the Lawes of God and Man, There is a Liberty which is our Birthright, and might have been maintained without violation to the Laws of God and Man, pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz po12 n1, cc vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
80 but this was the bait that many were ensnared by. but this was the bait that many were Ensnared by. cc-acp d vbds dt n1 cst d vbdr vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
81 Oh the noise that hath been for the Publique, the administration of Justice, the security of the good people of these Nations! O the noise that hath been for the Public, the administration of justice, the security of the good people of these nations! uh dt n1 cst vhz vbn p-acp dt j, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
82 this hath been cryed up to be the Good Old Cause. And the Government setled by the Fundamental Lawes of this Land, this hath been cried up to be the Good Old Cause. And the Government settled by the Fundamental Laws of this Land, d vhz vbn vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi dt j j n1. cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
83 and sworn unto by us, must be changed for the publique good; and sworn unto by us, must be changed for the public good; cc vvn p-acp p-acp pno12, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
84 when it is clear as the Noon Sun, that private designs and interests are sought and carryed on under these pretexts. when it is clear as the Noon Sun, that private designs and interests Are sought and carried on under these pretexts. c-crq pn31 vbz j c-acp dt n1 n1, cst j n2 cc n2 vbr vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
85 We talk of publique ease and liberty of the people, and of our Keepers of the Liberties; whereas the peoples Taxes and burthens encrease all along under this way of Government, We talk of public ease and liberty of the people, and of our Keepers of the Liberties; whereas the peoples Taxes and burdens increase all along under this Way of Government, pns12 vvb pp-f j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f po12 n2 pp-f dt n2; cs dt ng1 n2 cc n2 vvi d a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
86 and must necessarily do so, to keep it up: and must necessarily do so, to keep it up: cc vmb av-j vdi av, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
87 And these Keepers apparently encrease themselves, and to keep their unjust acquirements, an unrighteous Settlement must be kept up over the whole Nations. And these Keepers apparently increase themselves, and to keep their unjust acquirements, an unrighteous Settlement must be kept up over the Whole nations. cc d n2 av-j vvi px32, cc pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
88 The naked truth now appears, to set up an Absalom in the Throne is the design, under the pretense of Justice he will do to the people. The naked truth now appears, to Set up an Absalom in the Throne is the Design, under the pretense of justice he will do to the people. dt j n1 av vvz, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
89 So we are necessitated to keep up the Government of a Free State, as they call it, to preserve the Estates of a few men unjustly gotten, which cannot endure the test of a righteous settlement to the true publique good of the Nation. This is the first pretext. So we Are necessitated to keep up the Government of a Free State, as they call it, to preserve the Estates of a few men unjustly got, which cannot endure the test of a righteous settlement to the true public good of the nation. This is the First pretext. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt d n2 av-j vvn, r-crq vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j j j pp-f dt n1. d vbz dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 9
90 The Second Pretext is of piety and devotion, whereby this desperate ambitious design is introduced, chap. 15.7,8. The Second Pretext is of piety and devotion, whereby this desperate ambitious Design is introduced, chap. 15.7,8. dt ord n1 vbz pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq d j j n1 vbz vvd, n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
91 He desires leave of his Father, that he may go to perform his Vow in Hebron, a religious service, He Desires leave of his Father, that he may go to perform his Voelli in Hebron, a religious service, pns31 vvz n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 vvb p-acp np1, dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
92 and piece of Gods Worship, then in use, wherein by sacrifice they engaged themselves to God, &c. And he further relates the ground of it to be, the deep sence that he had of the Lords deliverance of him in his former troubles, that then he promised to serve the Lord: So that it is not only the pretext of a meer Vow, and piece of God's Worship, then in use, wherein by sacrifice they engaged themselves to God, etc. And he further relates the ground of it to be, the deep sense that he had of the lords deliverance of him in his former Troubles, that then he promised to serve the Lord: So that it is not only the pretext of a mere Voelli, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp n1 pns32 vvd px32 p-acp np1, av cc pns31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi, dt j-jn n1 cst pns31 vhd pp-f dt n2 n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 j n2, cst cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1: av cst pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
93 for that time, or of so much Religion only, as might be expressed in what accompanyed a Vow, for that time, or of so much Religion only, as might be expressed in what accompanied a Voelli, c-acp cst n1, cc pp-f av d n1 av-j, c-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp r-crq vvd dt vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
94 but he would make this Vow, not only a part of his intended religiousness towards God, but he would make this Voelli, not only a part of his intended religiousness towards God, cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi d vvb, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
95 but an Introduction into a more strict course then heretofore: He would thus begin, and henceforward be very strict and serious in the Lords service. but an Introduction into a more strict course then heretofore: He would thus begin, and henceforward be very strict and serious in the lords service. cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av av: pns31 vmd av vvi, cc av vbi av j cc j p-acp dt n2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
96 And now how much might this take with the people? not only to get them into his Conspiracy, And now how much might this take with the people? not only to get them into his conspiracy, cc av c-crq d vmd d vvi p-acp dt n1? xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
97 but to tye them to him, when they were in. They might a little startle, when they heard him declare to Usurp the Kingdome: but to tie them to him, when they were in. They might a little startle, when they herd him declare to Usurp the Kingdom: cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp. pns32 vmd dt j vvi, c-crq pns32 vvd pno31 vvi p-acp vvb dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
98 but then this would sway much with the people: but then this would sway much with the people: cc-acp av d vmd vvi d p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
99 He is known to be a great Favourer of the publique Liberty, and a man that we see owns the service of God, He is known to be a great Favourer of the public Liberty, and a man that we see owns the service of God, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 cst pns12 vvb vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
100 and sets out Religiously, and therefore we may the better venture with him: He doth not declare against the Temple; and sets out Religiously, and Therefore we may the better venture with him: He does not declare against the Temple; cc vvz av av-j, cc av pns12 vmb dt jc n1 p-acp pno31: pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
101 not threaten to cast off the true God, and to introduce Idolatry, but in his very entrance into his work, pretends more then ordinary piety and devotion. not threaten to cast off the true God, and to introduce Idolatry, but in his very Entrance into his work, pretends more then ordinary piety and devotion. xx vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j np1, cc pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz av-dc cs j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
102 It is easie in our parallel to finde out an Absalom, that had a design to aspire, that never shewed much Religion, till it would advance a wicked design: It is easy in our parallel to find out an Absalom, that had a Design to aspire, that never showed much Religion, till it would advance a wicked Design: pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi av dt np1, cst vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst av-x vvd d n1, c-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
103 On the suddain he is religious, the only popular man, all for devotion and the Lords service: On the sudden he is religious, the only popular man, all for devotion and the lords service: p-acp dt j pns31 vbz j, dt j j n1, d p-acp n1 cc dt n2 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
104 Oh! say the poor people, this cannot be murther, and rebellion, and usurpation, and perjury, that such men as these are engaged in. Oh! say the poor people, this cannot be murder, and rebellion, and usurpation, and perjury, that such men as these Are engaged in. uh vvb dt j n1, d vmbx vbi n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cst d n2 c-acp d vbr vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
105 They are not prophane, notorious sensual men, but men of the greatest profession, of the strictest life, &c. In nomine Domini incipit omne malum. They Are not profane, notorious sensual men, but men of the greatest profession, of the Strictest life, etc. In nomine Domini incipit omne malum. pns32 vbr xx j, j j n2, cc-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1, pp-f dt js n1, av p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
106 A Proverbial speech first taken up from the Popes Murtherous Bulls and Edicts that used to come out thus in Christs name. A Proverbial speech First taken up from the Popes Murderous Bulls and Edicts that used to come out thus in Christ name. dt np1 n1 ord vvn a-acp p-acp dt ng1 j n2 cc n2 cst vvd pc-acp vvi av av p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
107 It hath been one of the designs of the Devil since the Church was Christian, to bring in his greatest persecutions under the disguise of some great profession; It hath been one of the designs of the devil since the Church was Christian, to bring in his greatest persecutions under the disguise of Some great profession; pn31 vhz vbn crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 js n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
108 the matter else would want Complices to carry it on. the matter Else would want Accomplices to carry it on. dt n1 av vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
109 A vile man in esteem with a good design would have a few followers, and a seeming good man hath a great advantage in his hand of betraying many to a bad business, A vile man in esteem with a good Design would have a few followers, and a seeming good man hath a great advantage in his hand of betraying many to a bad business, dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 vmd vhi dt d n2, cc dt j-vvg j n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg d p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
110 if he dare lead in it. if he Dare led in it. cs pns31 vvb vvi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
111 Men are too apt to follow men, and can hardly keep out of Errour, if a tolerable person undertake their conduct. Men Are too apt to follow men, and can hardly keep out of Error, if a tolerable person undertake their conduct. n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi n2, cc vmb av vvi av pp-f n1, cs dt j n1 vvi po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
112 It is hard for the vulgar to distinguish between good men and bad actions, as if it must cease to be evil when such men dare engage in it: It is hard for the Vulgar to distinguish between good men and bad actions, as if it must cease to be evil when such men Dare engage in it: pn31 vbz j p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cc j n2, c-acp cs pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn c-crq d n2 vvb vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
113 Whereas men should judge men by their actions, and not actions by men. Whereas men should judge men by their actions, and not actions by men. cs n2 vmd vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc xx n2 p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
114 Oh! what pretenses of Religion and godliness hath there been in the late mischiefs, that have been perpetrated? calling upon God; Oh! what pretences of Religion and godliness hath there been in the late mischiefs, that have been perpetrated? calling upon God; uh q-crq n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhz a-acp vbn p-acp dt j n2, cst vhb vbn vvn? vvg p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
115 appealing unto God to decide the controversie, nay perpetrating villany upon impulses pretended from the Spirit of God, security of Religion, liberty for tender Consciences, &c. This hath been cryed up, appealing unto God to decide the controversy, nay perpetrating villainy upon impulses pretended from the Spirit of God, security of Religion, liberty for tender Consciences, etc. This hath been cried up, n-vvg p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, uh-x vvg n1 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp j n2, av d vhz vbn vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
116 as their Good Old Cause, that had the blood of Kings and Prophets at the bottom of it, like that Mic. 2.10,11. as their Good Old Cause, that had the blood of Kings and prophets At the bottom of it, like that Mic. 2.10,11. c-acp po32 j j n1, cst vhd dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-j cst np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
117 They build up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity — yet will they lean upon the Lord, They built up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity — yet will they lean upon the Lord, pns32 vvb a-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc np1 p-acp n1 — av vmb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
118 and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us? Nay, their unheard of villanies are made the fulfilling of their Vows: and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us? Nay, their unheard of villainies Are made the fulfilling of their Vows: cc vvi, vbz xx dt n1 p-acp pno12? pix j-jn vmb vvi p-acp pno12? uh, po32 j pp-f n2 vbr vvn dt j-vvg pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
119 no return for their deliverances and victories so proper, as to rase our Foundations, murther our King, pull down the Ministry, &c. as no doubt it was in design, no return for their Deliverances and victories so proper, as to raze our Foundations, murder our King, pull down the Ministry, etc. as no doubt it was in Design, av-dx n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvi po12 n1, vvb a-acp dt n1, av p-acp dx n1 pn31 vbds p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
120 yet all along to advance Religion too. None so cruel among the Turks as a Renegado Christian; yet all along to advance Religion too. None so cruel among the Turks as a Renegado Christian; av d a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 av. pix av j p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
121 and so none more like to ruine Religion then the Apostate Professor, and much the more if in truth an Apostate and yet a Professor still. and so none more like to ruin Religion then the Apostate Professor, and much the more if in truth an Apostate and yet a Professor still. cc av pix av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi n1 cs dt n1 n1, cc d dt av-dc cs p-acp n1 dt n1 cc av dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
122 Absalom we know not what a King he might have proved, he was never tryed, ours have had time enough to have shewed some of their great good, they seemed to be big with; Absalom we know not what a King he might have proved, he was never tried, ours have had time enough to have showed Some of their great good, they seemed to be big with; np1 pns12 vvb xx r-crq dt n1 pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns31 vbds av-x vvn, png12 vhb vhn n1 av-d pc-acp vhi vvn d pp-f po32 j j, pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi j p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
123 but we never could see a reality in them to this end to this day. but we never could see a reality in them to this end to this day. cc-acp pns12 av-x vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
124 But thus we agree in this second particular, in the introduction of the design, with high pretenses of Religion and the Liberty of the people. But thus we agree in this second particular, in the introduction of the Design, with high pretences of Religion and the Liberty of the people. p-acp av pns12 vvb p-acp d ord j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 9
125 3. The manner of the management, and advance of this design, several things are considerable in that. 3. The manner of the management, and advance of this Design, several things Are considerable in that. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi pp-f d n1, j n2 vbr j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 9
126 1. Many drawn into the businesse that meant well, the liker to be more resolute in the undertaking. 1. Many drawn into the business that meant well, the liker to be more resolute in the undertaking. crd av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvd av, dt jc pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
127 Absalom he knew what he intended by his Vow, there were 200 followed him from Jerusalem in the simplicity of their hearts, 2 Sam. 15.11. meant nothing less then treason or murther to their King and his Father, but when in the business cheated and drawn hoodwinkt into this design, help'd it forward. Absalom he knew what he intended by his Voelli, there were 200 followed him from Jerusalem in the simplicity of their hearts, 2 Sam. 15.11. meant nothing less then treason or murder to their King and his Father, but when in the business cheated and drawn hoodwinked into this Design, helped it forward. np1 pns31 vvd r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 vvb, pc-acp vbdr crd vvd pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, crd np1 crd. j pi2 av-dc cs n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc po31 n1, cc-acp c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvn cc vvn vvn p-acp d n1, vvd pn31 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
128 And so all over Israel he had his Agents, who were privy to his design, and they at the sign given drew in the people in like manner. And so all over Israel he had his Agents, who were privy to his Design, and they At the Signen given drew in the people in like manner. cc av av-d p-acp np1 pns31 vhd po31 n2, r-crq vbdr j p-acp po31 n1, cc pns32 p-acp dt n1 vvn vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
129 Many a time desperate businesses are carried on under other pretences, upon the secret design of a few. Many a time desperate businesses Are carried on under other pretences, upon the secret Design of a few. av-d dt n1 j n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
130 A sad unnatural civil War is kindled, is carryed on a great way, too far, if it had been the will of God; A sad unnatural civil War is kindled, is carried on a great Way, too Far, if it had been the will of God; dt j j j n1 vbz vvn, vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, av av-j, cs pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
131 parties engaged declare themselves defensive, they protest, and vow, and Covenant they had no design against his Majesties Royal person, or just honour and greatnesse. The business goes on, the victory falls to their side. parties engaged declare themselves defensive, they protest, and Voelli, and Covenant they had no Design against his Majesties Royal person, or just honour and greatness. The business Goes on, the victory falls to their side. n2 vvn vvb px32 j, pns32 vvb, cc n1, cc n1 pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp po31 ng1 j n1, cc j n1 cc n1. dt n1 vvz a-acp, dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
132 Now the Absaloms appear, and they shew what their design was: Now the Absaloms appear, and they show what their Design was: av dt npg1 vvi, cc pns32 vvb r-crq po32 n1 vbds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
133 The people went in their simplicity, meaning no other then what was declared to them, which hath sufficiently appeared in that the business could not be effected till force was put upon the Houses of Parliament, the Lords clearly dismissed, near 300 Commoners pull'd out, The people went in their simplicity, meaning no other then what was declared to them, which hath sufficiently appeared in that the business could not be effected till force was put upon the Houses of Parliament, the lords clearly dismissed, near 300 Commoners pulled out, dt n1 vvd p-acp po32 n1, vvg dx j-jn av r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vhz av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 av-j vvn, av-j crd n2 vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
134 and kept out of the House of Commons; and kept out of the House of Commons; cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
135 many hundreds in the Nation would never say a Confederacy with them, and have suffered according to their first declared Principles and innocent intentions, upon occasion all along under these Usurpations. many hundreds in the nation would never say a Confederacy with them, and have suffered according to their First declared Principles and innocent intentions, upon occasion all along under these Usurpations. d crd p-acp dt n1 vmd av-x vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vhb vvn vvg p-acp po32 ord vvd n2 cc j-jn n2, p-acp n1 d a-acp p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
136 But yet many were drawn in no doubt, in their simplicity, to go on further with them. But yet many were drawn in no doubt, in their simplicity, to go on further with them. p-acp av d vbdr vvn p-acp dx n1, p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp jc p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
137 If this had been known at first to have been the design, it might in all liklihood have been never advanced one step: If this had been known At First to have been the Design, it might in all likelihood have been never advanced one step: cs d vhd vbn vvn p-acp ord pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1, pn31 vmd p-acp d n1 vhb vbn av vvn crd n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
138 but they take their advantage, the common people, and some good people of midling capacities, others seduced and infected in their Principles, are gotten on further into the business, decoy'd and cheated into the design, to follow that cursed Absalom to the Throne. but they take their advantage, the Common people, and Some good people of middling capacities, Others seduced and infected in their Principles, Are got on further into the business, decoyed and cheated into the Design, to follow that cursed Absalom to the Throne. cc-acp pns32 vvb po32 n1, dt j n1, cc d j n1 pp-f j n2, n2-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, vbr vvn p-acp jc p-acp dt n1, vvd cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst j-vvn np1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
139 They pretend it is the Parliaments cause still, and the people generally make no great difference between a Parliament consisting of Lords and Commons treating with the King, and upon the matter agreed with him, They pretend it is the Parliaments cause still, and the people generally make no great difference between a Parliament consisting of lords and Commons treating with the King, and upon the matter agreed with him, pns32 vvb pn31 vbz dt n2 vvb av, cc dt n1 av-j vvi dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg pp-f n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
140 and a bit of a Parliament, the Lords removed, and the best and greatest number of the Commons forcibly secluded, and a bit of a Parliament, the lords removed, and the best and greatest number of the Commons forcibly secluded, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 vvn, cc dt js cc js n1 pp-f dt n2 av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
141 and to destroy the King too. Alas! many went in wickedness, and many in simplicity, meaning no hurt, not foreseeing the guile, nor understanding the treachery. and to destroy the King too. Alas! many went in wickedness, and many in simplicity, meaning no hurt, not Foreseeing the guile, nor understanding the treachery. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. np1! d vvd p-acp n1, cc d p-acp n1, vvg dx n1, xx vvg dt n1, ccx vvg dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 9
142 2. There was a great multitude engaged in Absaloms businesse against David. 2. There was a great multitude engaged in Absaloms business against David. crd a-acp vbds dt j n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 9
143 The text sayes v. 12. The conspiracy was strong. It was strong, 1 In that the whole body of the people were gotten into it. 2 David the rightfull King was forced to flie from the Royal City, The text Says v. 12. The Conspiracy was strong. It was strong, 1 In that the Whole body of the people were got into it. 2 David the rightful King was forced to fly from the Royal city, dt n1 vvz n1 crd dt n1 vbds j. pn31 vbds j, vvn p-acp d dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31. crd np1 dt j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 9
144 and to go over Jordan to save his life, and therefore the waters rose very high against him. We need not apply this. and to go over Jordan to save his life, and Therefore the waters rose very high against him. We need not apply this. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc av dt n2 vvd av j p-acp pno31. pns12 vvb xx vvi d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 9
145 It is evident the whole Nation were either consenting, or forced ro acquiesce in the Usurpation. It is evident the Whole nation were either consenting, or forced ro acquiesce in the Usurpation. pn31 vbz j dt j-jn n1 vbdr av-d vvg, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 9
146 David gone over Jordan to escape for his life. 3. There was cruel policy and craft to the height used in the businesse. David gone over Jordan to escape for his life. 3. There was cruel policy and craft to the height used in the business. np1 vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. crd a-acp vbds j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 9
147 Absaloms party was much strengthened by Achitophel the Gilonite joyning in the business, chap. 15. v. 12. Two great things there were in Achitophels counsell. Absaloms party was much strengthened by Ahithophel the Gilonite joining in the business, chap. 15. v. 12. Two great things there were in Achitophels counsel. npg1 n1 vbds av-d vvn p-acp np1 dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, n1 crd n1 crd crd j n2 a-acp vbdr p-acp npg1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 9
148 First, in that he was a man of such vast abilities for Counse: 2 Sam. 16.23. First, in that he was a man of such vast abilities for Counse: 2 Sam. 16.23. ord, p-acp cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp n1: crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 9
149 The Counsel of Achitophel, which he counselled in those dayes, was as if a man had enquired at the Oracle of God, The Counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, was as if a man had inquired At the Oracle of God, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d n2, vbds c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 9
150 so was all the Counsel of Achitophel both with David and with Absalom: so was all the Counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom: av vbds d dt n1 pp-f np1 av-d p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 9
151 His counsel had such authority in the Councel, it was so profound, and this counsel was gotten to Absaloms side. His counsel had such Authority in the Council, it was so profound, and this counsel was got to Absaloms side. po31 n1 vhd d n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds av j, cc d n1 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 9
152 Secondly, in that he had been Davids Counsellor, and so understood the affairs of the Nation, the Arcana Imperii; knew Davids way of counsel, Secondly, in that he had been Davids Counsellor, and so understood the affairs of the nation, the Arcana Imperii; knew Davids Way of counsel, ord, p-acp cst pns31 vhd vbn npg1 n1, cc av vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt fw-la np1; vvd npg1 n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
153 and so could better undermine and prevent his restauration, and always give Absalom the way into the strength of the Nation by this his experience. and so could better undermine and prevent his restauration, and always give Absalom the Way into the strength of the nation by this his experience. cc av vmd jc vvi cc vvi po31 n1, cc av vvb np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
154 This was a great blow to David, and advantage to Absalom. Certainly the design here that was so strong, was laid in deepest policy: This was a great blow to David, and advantage to Absalom. Certainly the Design Here that was so strong, was laid in Deepest policy: d vbds dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1. av-j dt n1 av cst vbds av j, vbds vvn p-acp js-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
155 We had a man that had Absaloms pride and ambition, and Achitophels head-piece. We had a man that had Absaloms pride and ambition, and Achitophels headpiece. pns12 vhd dt n1 cst vhd npg1 n1 cc n1, cc npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
156 Men laid their devices as low as Hell, (but that their counsels were defeated by him, who taketh the crafty in their own craftinesse, Men laid their devices as low as Hell, (but that their Counsels were defeated by him, who Takes the crafty in their own craftiness, np1 vvd po32 n2 p-acp j c-acp n1, (cc-acp cst po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz dt j p-acp po32 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
157 and whose counsels must stand ) their policy was very formidable, and a great while successefull. and whose Counsels must stand) their policy was very formidable, and a great while successful. cc rg-crq n2 vmb vvi) po32 n1 vbds av j, cc dt j cs j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
158 That there were those that joyned what they could contribute to this work, that had been of his Majesties own Servants, &c. I need not here assert. That there were those that joined what they could contribute to this work, that had been of his Majesties own Servants, etc. I need not Here assert. cst pc-acp vbdr d cst vvd r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cst vhd vbn pp-f po31 n2 d n2, av pns11 vvb xx av vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
159 There was wisdome, treachery and utmost ingratitude concentred to keep our David down. There was Wisdom, treachery and utmost ingratitude concentred to keep our David down. pc-acp vbds n1, n1 cc j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi po12 np1 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 9
160 4. And lastly (to mention no more of this kinde) Absoloms design was secured in a desperate peece of wickedness; 4. And lastly (to mention no more of this kind) Absoloms Design was secured in a desperate piece of wickedness; crd cc ord (p-acp n1 av-dx dc pp-f d n1) npg1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
161 and this was no small strength to his party and disadvantage to David. The politick peece of wickedness was from this Achitophels counsel, and this was no small strength to his party and disadvantage to David. The politic piece of wickedness was from this Achitophels counsel, cc d vbds dx j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp d npg1 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
162 and that is, 2 Sam. 16.20,21,22. Absolom must go in to his Fathers Concubines in the sight of all Israel on the top of the house. and that is, 2 Sam. 16.20,21,22. Absalom must go in to his Father's Concubines in the sighed of all Israel on the top of the house. cc d vbz, crd np1 crd. np1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp po31 ng1 ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
163 And what would this do? why, sayes he, Then all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy Father, And what would this do? why, Says he, Then all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy Father, cc q-crq vmd d vdi? uh-crq, vvz pns31, av d np1 vmb vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
164 then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong. then shall the hands of all that Are with thee be strong. av vmb dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp pno21 vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
165 How would this strengthen the hands of all Israel with him? why, these two wayes: How would this strengthen the hands of all Israel with him? why, these two ways: q-crq vmd d vvi dt n2 pp-f d np1 p-acp pno31? uh-crq, d crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 9
166 1. It would assure the people that Absolom must stick to them, as well as they adventured with him; for they might sometimes doubt of the business, there may be mysteries between the Father, 1. It would assure the people that Absalom must stick to them, as well as they adventured with him; for they might sometime doubt of the business, there may be Mysteres between the Father, crd pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pno31; p-acp pns32 vmd av vvi pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
167 and the Son, and David recover a little strength; why, Absolom offended him once afore, and he got his favour again. and the Son, and David recover a little strength; why, Absalom offended him once afore, and he god his favour again. cc dt n1, cc np1 vvb dt j n1; uh-crq, np1 vvn pno31 a-acp a-acp, cc pns31 vvd po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
168 The King may be tender to his Son upon his submission. The King may be tender to his Son upon his submission. dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
169 It may prove but banishment, or keeping from Court a while, as it did before, the fault may then fall heavily upon many of us as Instigators, It may prove but banishment, or keeping from Court a while, as it did before, the fault may then fallen heavily upon many of us as Instigators, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1 dt n1, c-acp pn31 vdd a-acp, dt n1 vmb av vvi av-j p-acp d pp-f pno12 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
170 and Abetters of this rash young man in his Enterprize, and he may happen let us fall to the Kings mercy, in hope, of his Fathers pardon for any thing that yet is done. and Abetters of this rash young man in his Enterprise, and he may happen let us fallen to the Kings mercy, in hope, of his Father's pardon for any thing that yet is done. cc n2 pp-f d j j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp n1, pp-f po31 ng1 n1 p-acp d n1 cst av vbz vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
171 Therefore sayes Achitophel, Do some odious thing that the people may be sure of thee. Nay, may the people now say, We may venture with him; Therefore Says Ahithophel, Do Some odious thing that the people may be sure of thee. Nay, may the people now say, We may venture with him; av vvz np1, vdb d j n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi j pp-f pno21. uh-x, vmb dt n1 av vvi, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
172 for he dares never leave us, when he hath so unnaturally defiled his Fathers bed. for he dares never leave us, when he hath so unnaturally defiled his Father's Bed. c-acp pns31 vvz av vvb pno12, c-crq pns31 vhz av av-j vvn po31 ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 9
173 2. It will make the people firm to Absolom by making them see, they can now no longer dally in the business. 2. It will make the people firm to Absalom by making them see, they can now no longer dally in the business. crd pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 j p-acp np1 p-acp vvg pno32 vvi, pns32 vmb av av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
174 The cause is declared by this open villany of Absolom, we are gotten in, we have advanced him, have brought him to Jerusalem, and he hath now under our countenance and assistance perpetrated this villany. The cause is declared by this open villainy of Absalom, we Are got in, we have advanced him, have brought him to Jerusalem, and he hath now under our countenance and assistance perpetrated this villainy. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp, pns12 vhb vvn pno31, vhb vvn pno31 p-acp np1, cc pns31 vhz av p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 vvn d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
175 There is no hope of ever being pardoned either for him, or us, that are so far engaged with him, There is no hope of ever being pardoned either for him, or us, that Are so Far engaged with him, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f av vbg vvn av-d p-acp pno31, cc pno12, cst vbr av av-j vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
176 when such a thing as this is done; when such a thing as this is done; c-crq d dt n1 c-acp d vbz vdn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
177 who can hope the King should forgive us, when we have provoked him on this manner! who can hope the King should forgive us, when we have provoked him on this manner! r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 vmd vvi pno12, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp d n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
178 The policy was devillish to linke Absolom and his Forces by such a villany: The policy was devilish to link Absalom and his Forces by such a villainy: dt n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
179 Themistocles would make a golden bridge for his Enemies to retreat upon at any time, counting it no wisdome to force an enemy to fight whether he would or no. Themistocles would make a golden bridge for his Enemies to retreat upon At any time, counting it no Wisdom to force an enemy to fight whither he would or no. np1 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d n1, vvg pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmd cc uh-dx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
180 When there is no hope of mercy, men will sell their lives as dear as they can. When there is no hope of mercy, men will fell their lives as dear as they can. c-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, n2 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn c-acp pns32 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
181 This was the design in Absoloms case, to make Absolom and his party desperate, that hopes of Indempnity might never spoil their resolution. This was the Design in Absoloms case, to make Absalom and his party desperate, that hope's of Indemnity might never spoil their resolution. d vbds dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi np1 cc po31 n1 j, cst n2 pp-f n1 vmd av-x vvi po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
182 He puts it past hopes of pardon, that that might never make them indifferent in the undertaking, nor mar their valour. He puts it passed hope's of pardon, that that might never make them indifferent in the undertaking, nor mar their valour. pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cst d vmd av-x vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n-vvg, ccx vvi po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
183 A device if one would rake hell for one, you cannot finde one more devillish, and yet serving to this desperate design. A device if one would rake hell for one, you cannot find one more devilish, and yet serving to this desperate Design. dt n1 cs pi vmd vvi n1 p-acp crd, pn22 vmbx vvi pi av-dc j, cc av vvg p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
184 How must David ever get over this, when his enemies are so united and engaged to stand against him? Ours was of the same brood, How must David ever get over this, when his enemies Are so united and engaged to stand against him? Ours was of the same brood, q-crq vmb np1 av vvi p-acp d, c-crq po31 n2 vbr av vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? png12 vbds pp-f dt d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
185 and from the same father (no doubt) the Devil that Achitophel fetcht this. To keep David out, we murder the Kings Royal Father, and in a horrid manner. and from the same father (no doubt) the devil that Ahithophel fetched this. To keep David out, we murder the Kings Royal Father, and in a horrid manner. cc p-acp dt d n1 (dx n1) dt n1 cst np1 vvd d. p-acp vvi np1 av, pns12 vvb dt n2 j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
186 If some few Assassinates had done it, they might have made them to have born the blame; If Some few Assassinates had done it, they might have made them to have born the blame; cs d d vvz vhn vdn pn31, pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno32 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
187 but it is done in the sight of all Israel, and the Sun, in the Kings Royal City, but it is done in the sighed of all Israel, and the Sun, in the Kings Royal city, cc-acp pn31 vbz vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1, cc dt n1, p-acp dt n2 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
188 before his own Gates, in the crowd of his people, on purpose to make as many partakers of the thing as might be, that they might have the more Abetters to cleave to them now for very protection. before his own Gates, in the crowd of his people, on purpose to make as many partakers of the thing as might be, that they might have the more Abetters to cleave to them now for very protection. p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp vmd vbi, cst pns32 vmd vhi dt dc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
189 Most of the great Officers are made Judges, that these might, to prevent the like Judgement, Most of the great Officers Are made Judges, that these might, to prevent the like Judgement, ds pp-f dt j n2 vbr vvn n2, cst d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
190 and sentence on themselves, stick together to the last man. and sentence on themselves, stick together to the last man. cc n1 p-acp px32, vvb av p-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
191 Any thing but the Murther of his own Father, a King may upon principles of honour, and prudence pardon. Any thing but the Murder of his own Father, a King may upon principles of honour, and prudence pardon. d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, dt n1 vmb p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
192 But here many engaged to be desperate now against the Heir of the Crown, those that were not Judges and Actors they have another device to get many of them engaged too; But Here many engaged to be desperate now against the Heir of the Crown, those that were not Judges and Actors they have Another device to get many of them engaged too; p-acp av av-d vvn pc-acp vbi j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d cst vbdr xx n2 cc n2 pns32 vhb j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno32 vvd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
193 And that is by taking possession as well as Killing, and so by disposing of the Kings Lands for small value, they raise money at present, And that is by taking possession as well as Killing, and so by disposing of the Kings Lands for small valve, they raise money At present, cc cst vbz p-acp vvg n1 c-acp av c-acp vvg, cc av p-acp vvg pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp j n1, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
194 but they do more to their design, they strengthen their party unspeakably thereby. but they do more to their Design, they strengthen their party unspeakably thereby. cc-acp pns32 vdb av-dc p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb po32 n1 av-j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
195 There is now an interest in the Nation that must be respected under this very notion, which shews how there wanted not villany to make their party strong and secure. There is now an Interest in the nation that must be respected under this very notion, which shows how there wanted not villainy to make their party strong and secure. pc-acp vbz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, r-crq vvz c-crq pc-acp vvd xx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
196 Matters had in all likelihood never held so long as they have done, if men had not been choaked with Purchases. Many men ivolved in so much guilt, Matters had in all likelihood never held so long as they have done, if men had not been choked with Purchases. Many men ivolved in so much guilt, n2 vhd p-acp d n1 av-x vvd av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb vdn, cs n2 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp vvz. d n2 vvn p-acp av d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
197 as that they have justly despaired of pardon, and many so deep in estates none of their own, as that they have justly despaired of pardon, and many so deep in estates none of their own, c-acp cst pns32 vhb av-j vvn pp-f n1, cc d av j-jn p-acp n2 pix pp-f po32 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
198 as loath to think of restitution. And thus the hand of the people is made strong with them. as loath to think of restitution. And thus the hand of the people is made strong with them. c-acp j pc-acp vvi pp-f n1. cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 9
199 Absolom carried on his business but a while, and though it was notably laid, yet being unsettled, more easily brought down. Absalom carried on his business but a while, and though it was notably laid, yet being unsettled, more Easily brought down. np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cs pn31 vbds av-j vvn, av vbg j, av-dc av-j vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 9
200 Aegrius ejicitur quam non admittitur hostis. Aegrius ejicitur quam non admittitur hostis. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 9
201 But ours got settled, an Usurpation of almost a dozen years standing, the channel quite turned, Estates gotten and improved, But ours god settled, an Usurpation of almost a dozen Years standing, the channel quite turned, Estates got and improved, cc-acp png12 vvn j-vvn, dt n1 pp-f av dt crd n2 vvg, dt n1 av vvn, n2 vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 9
202 and so men more loath to part with them. And therefore in this the danger and hazard of dissettlement hath exceeded. and so men more loath to part with them. And Therefore in this the danger and hazard of dissettlement hath exceeded. cc av n2 av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. cc av p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 9
203 But sure Davids case (both Davids ) is very hazzardous and sad, when such a desperate design laid, But sure Davids case (both Davids) is very hazardous and sad, when such a desperate Design laid, p-acp j npg1 n1 (d npg1) vbz av j cc j, c-crq d dt j n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 9
204 so ushered in, so cruelly managed, raised upon the abused well-meaning of many, the crafty and treacherous counsels of others, the strength of the multitudes, so ushered in, so cruelly managed, raised upon the abused well-meaning of many, the crafty and treacherous Counsels of Others, the strength of the Multitudes, av vvn p-acp, av av-j vvn, vvn p-acp dt j-vvn j pp-f d, dt j cc j n2 pp-f n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 9
205 and the security of despair for ever receding from it, and yet this was that, and our Davids case. and the security of despair for ever receding from it, and yet this was that, and our Davids case. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av vvg p-acp pn31, cc av d vbds d, cc po12 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 9
206 Now secondly, Consider the manner and nature of his Re-settlement. Davids Re-settlement, and our Davids Re-settlement: Now secondly, Consider the manner and nature of his Resettlement. Davids Resettlement, and our Davids Resettlement: av ord, vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. npg1 n1, cc po12 np1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 9
207 In both which you will finde things alike parallelly wonderful. 1. Consider the manner how God hath brought it to pass. 2. Consider the thing thus far effected. In both which you will find things alike parallelly wondered. 1. Consider the manner how God hath brought it to pass. 2. Consider the thing thus Far effected. p-acp d r-crq pn22 vmb vvi n2 av av-j j. crd np1 dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pn31 pc-acp vvi. crd np1 dt n1 av av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 9
208 1. Consider the manner how the Divine Providence hath brought David to his Kingdome again, when his affairs were so desperate. 1. Consider the manner how the Divine Providence hath brought David to his Kingdom again, when his affairs were so desperate. crd np1 dt n1 c-crq dt j-jn n1 vhz vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1 av, c-crq po31 n2 vbdr av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 9
209 1. Several, notwithstanding this general defection, remained faithful to David. Several fled out of Jerusalem with him, 2 Sam. 15.17,18. Many people when he fled went after him; 1. Several, notwithstanding this general defection, remained faithful to David. Several fled out of Jerusalem with him, 2 Sam. 15.17,18. Many people when he fled went After him; crd j, c-acp d j n1, vvd j p-acp np1. j vvd av pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd. av-d n1 c-crq pns31 vvd vvd p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
210 his servants, the Cherethites, the Pelethites, the Gittites, &c. passed on before him. his Servants, the Cherethites, the Pelethites, the Gittites, etc. passed on before him. po31 n2, dt np1, dt np1, dt np1, av vvd a-acp p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
211 Joab and Abishai his Kins-men and famous Generals, they found the part of the Kingdome beyond the River, Joab and Abishai his Kinsmen and famous Generals, they found the part of the Kingdom beyond the River, np1 cc np1 po31 n2 cc j n2, pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
212 though inconsiderable to the body of the people, but two Tribes for ten, yet they were faithful to him; though inconsiderable to the body of the people, but two Tribes for ten, yet they were faithful to him; cs j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp crd n2 p-acp crd, av pns32 vbdr j p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
213 the Priests of the Lord abode with the Ark, yet Davids true friends, Hushai the Archite goes back, the Priests of the Lord Abided with the Ark, yet Davids true Friends, Hushai the Architect Goes back, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, av npg1 j n2, np1 dt j-jn vvz av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
214 and by his counsel with Absolom furthers and secures Davids affairs truly and effectually. and by his counsel with Absalom furthers and secures Davids affairs truly and effectually. cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 vvz cc vvz npg1 n2 av-j cc av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
215 David was forced out of his City, and yet not out of the hearts and affections of all his Subjects. David was forced out of his city, and yet not out of the hearts and affections of all his Subject's. np1 vbds vvn av pp-f po31 n1, cc av xx av pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
216 Several were true, loyal and constant to him, and this helped up his interest again. Several were true, loyal and constant to him, and this helped up his Interest again. j vbdr j, j cc j p-acp pno31, cc d vvn a-acp po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
217 And so with us the Lord kept many hearts upright to sound and upright principles of Covenanted loyalty to his Majesty. And so with us the Lord kept many hearts upright to found and upright principles of Covenanted loyalty to his Majesty. cc av p-acp pno12 dt n1 vvd d n2 av-j pc-acp vvi cc j n2 pp-f vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
218 Several run the same fate of Exilement with him. Several run the same fate of Exilement with him. j vvb dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
219 The part of his Kingdome beyond the River true to him, gave him admittance, were oppressed, and almost ruined for him. The part of his Kingdom beyond the River true to him, gave him admittance, were oppressed, and almost ruined for him. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno31, vvd pno31 n1, vbdr vvn, cc av vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
220 He had Hushaies that had a respect to his interest as there might be occasion. He had Hushai's that had a respect to his Interest as there might be occasion. pns31 vhd av cst vhd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp a-acp vmd vbi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
221 There were thousands in Israel that were faithful in Covenant, that never bowed their knee to Baal: that would never say, A Confederacy with them, that said a Confederacy, that were true in their hearts to David, and ready to shew themselves when ever God would begin to give a reviving to his Majesties just cause. There were thousands in Israel that were faithful in Covenant, that never bowed their knee to Baal: that would never say, A Confederacy with them, that said a Confederacy, that were true in their hearts to David, and ready to show themselves when ever God would begin to give a reviving to his Majesties just cause. pc-acp vbdr crd p-acp np1 cst vbdr j p-acp n1, cst av-x vvd po32 n1 p-acp np1: cst vmd av-x vvi, dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvd dt n1, cst vbdr j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, cc j pc-acp vvi px32 c-crq av np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt vvg p-acp po31 ng1 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
222 Several whom the Lord kept upright in the Nations, that grieved to see the dishonour done to Religion, Several whom the Lord kept upright in the nations, that grieved to see the dishonour done to Religion, j r-crq dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp dt n2, cst vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 vdn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
223 and wrong to Superiours and inferiours, and were ready Instruments in Gods hands to rescue the almost ruined rights of their King and Nations. and wrong to Superiors and inferiors, and were ready Instruments in God's hands to rescue the almost ruined rights of their King and nations. cc vvi p-acp n2-jn cc n2-jn, cc vbdr j n2 p-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi dt av vvn n2-jn pp-f po32 n1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 9
224 2. Fervent prayers were put up to God by David and his party, as Psal. 3. and other Psalms 42. and 43. were penned upon this occasion. 2. Fervent Prayers were put up to God by David and his party, as Psalm 3. and other Psalms 42. and 43. were penned upon this occasion. crd j n2 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, p-acp np1 crd cc n-jn n2 crd cc crd vbdr vvn p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
225 But especially David most earnestly puts in a Caveat at the Throne of Grace against Achitophel, 2 Sam. 15.31. The Lord turn the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness; which was so punctually answered, and that in so great a concernment, that we cannot but take notice of prayer as having a chief hand in Davids Restauration. But especially David most earnestly puts in a Caveat At the Throne of Grace against Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 15.31. The Lord turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness; which was so punctually answered, and that in so great a concernment, that we cannot but take notice of prayer as having a chief hand in Davids Restauration. p-acp av-j np1 ds av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; r-crq vbds av av-j vvn, cc cst p-acp av j dt n1, cst pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vhg dt j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
226 Prayer hath in like manner been made without ceasing unto God for our David, and especially in the zealous passion of many a Religious and Loyal heart; Prayer hath in like manner been made without ceasing unto God for our David, and especially in the zealous passion of many a Religious and Loyal heart; n1 vhz p-acp j n1 vbn vvn p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po12 np1, cc av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
227 that God would in very termes turn the Counsel of Achitophel into foolishness. By reason of oppression they have made the people to cry, they have cried out by reason of the Arm of the Mighty. that God would in very terms turn the Counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. By reason of oppression they have made the people to cry, they have cried out by reason of the Arm of the Mighty. cst np1 vmd p-acp j n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vhb vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
228 When good men have seen how the wicked have prospered, and how they have abused their successes; When good men have seen how the wicked have prospered, and how they have abused their Successes; c-crq j n2 vhb vvn c-crq dt j vhb vvn, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
229 made God the Patron and Abettor of their villanies, and sought themselves all along to the ruine of true Religion; made God the Patron and Abettor of their villainies, and sought themselves all along to the ruin of true Religion; vvd np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvd px32 d p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
230 they have cryed to God with their voice, they have ordered their cause before God, filled their mouthes with Arguments, pleaded Gods Covenant, their own integrity in the main, the reproach of Religion, the insolency and rage of the enemy, they have cried to God with their voice, they have ordered their cause before God, filled their mouths with Arguments, pleaded God's Covenant, their own integrity in the main, the reproach of Religion, the insolency and rage of the enemy, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp np1, vvd po32 n2 p-acp n2, vvn npg1 n1, po32 d n1 p-acp dt j, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
231 and have waited when God should return judgement unto righteousness, that the upright in heart might follow after it. and have waited when God should return judgement unto righteousness, that the upright in heart might follow After it. cc vhb vvn c-crq np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1, cst dt j p-acp n1 vmd vvi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
232 This hath prevailed much in our Davids case. This hath prevailed much in our Davids case. d vhz vvn av-d p-acp po12 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
233 When God saw there was none shut up, and none left in Israel, and yet his people cryed to him, his own Arm hath brought salvation to his people. When God saw there was none shut up, and none left in Israel, and yet his people cried to him, his own Arm hath brought salvation to his people. c-crq np1 vvd a-acp vbds pi vvn a-acp, cc pix vvd p-acp np1, cc av po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, po31 d n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
234 He hath looked down, from heaven did the Lord behold the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, He hath looked down, from heaven did the Lord behold the earth, to hear the groans of the Prisoners, pns31 vhz vvn a-acp, p-acp n1 vdd dt n1 vvb dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
235 and to deliver those that were appointed to dye. and to deliver those that were appointed to die. cc pc-acp vvi d cst vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
236 It appears that he hath seen, he hath seen all this while the affliction of his servant, and his people; It appears that he hath seen, he hath seen all this while the affliction of his servant, and his people; pn31 vvz cst pns31 vhz vvn, pns31 vhz vvn d d cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
237 these prayers have moved him to come down to deliver. As in a like case, Exod. 2.23. these Prayers have moved him to come down to deliver. As in a like case, Exod 2.23. d n2 vhb vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi. p-acp p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
238 They cryed by reason of their bondage, and their cry came up to God, and God hath remembred us, and had respect unto us. They cried by reason of their bondage, and their cry Come up to God, and God hath remembered us, and had respect unto us. pns32 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc po32 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, cc np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vhd n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
239 If men will adventure to abuse any of Gods children, they had best do it out of the Fathers sight (which is impossible) or to take heed they make them not cry; for if they cry God, will know the matter, If men will adventure to abuse any of God's children, they had best do it out of the Father's sighed (which is impossible) or to take heed they make them not cry; for if they cry God, will know the matter, cs n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vhd av-js vdi pn31 av pp-f dt ng1 n1 (r-crq vbz j) cc pc-acp vvi n1 pns32 vvb pno32 xx vvi; c-acp cs pns32 vvb np1, vmb vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
240 and it will be hard with them that do them wrong. God will not alwayes endure his peoples cryes against any that oppress them. and it will be hard with them that do them wrong. God will not always endure his peoples cries against any that oppress them. cc pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32 cst vdb pno32 n-jn. np1 vmb xx av vvi po31 ng1 n2 p-acp d cst vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
241 This was a second help, and notable means that kept Davids Affairs alive, the Spirit of Prayer, that lay continually at the Throne of Grace, moving the King of Heaven for assistance, to restore the banished King to his Right again: This was a second help, and notable means that kept Davids Affairs alive, the Spirit of Prayer, that lay continually At the Throne of Grace, moving the King of Heaven for assistance, to restore the banished King to his Right again: d vbds dt ord n1, cc j n2 cst vvd npg1 n2 j, dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n-jn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
242 And this was more than if the greatest Potentates had joined by their Forces to set him in the Throne. And this was more than if the greatest Potentates had joined by their Forces to Set him in the Throne. cc d vbds av-dc cs cs dt js n2 vhd vvn p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 9
243 3. God did defeat their Counsels; he divided and defeated their Counsels: 3. God did defeat their Counsels; he divided and defeated their Counsels: crd np1 vdd vvi po32 n2; pns31 vvd cc vvn po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
244 Achitophel gave counsel to do quickly what they did, 2 Sam. 17. Hushai gives advice to the contrary. Ahithophel gave counsel to do quickly what they did, 2 Sam. 17. Hushai gives Advice to the contrary. np1 vvd n1 pc-acp vdi av-j r-crq pns32 vdd, crd np1 crd np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
245 Absolom takes the wrong counsel, ver. 14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Achitophel, to the intent that he might bring evil upon Absolom. Absalom Takes the wrong counsel, ver. 14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that he might bring evil upon Absalom. np1 vvz dt j-jn n1, fw-la. crd p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi j-jn p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
246 This is the plain of the business, God spoils their Counsels, thereby to defeat and destroy their design. This is the plain of the business, God spoils their Counsels, thereby to defeat and destroy their Design. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vvz po32 n2, av pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
247 Whether the Lord hath had any Hushai's in the Counsels that intended our Davids good, I know not; Whither the Lord hath had any Hushai's in the Counsels that intended our Davids good, I know not; cs dt n1 vhz vhn d vvz p-acp dt n2 cst vvd po12 np1 j, pns11 vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
248 but God hath made some Counsels to serve well Davids turn; but God hath made Some Counsels to serve well Davids turn; cc-acp np1 vhz vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi av npg1 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
249 and the very like disappointment of the design of the late formidable Army, in the very same kind, that they forthwith fell not upon the Renowned General who opposed them; and the very like disappointment of the Design of the late formidable Army, in the very same kind, that they forthwith fell not upon the Renowned General who opposed them; cc dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, p-acp dt av d n1, cst pns32 av vvd xx p-acp dt vvn n1 r-crq vvd pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
250 that they would gather all Israel together for this purpose; that they would gather all Israel together for this purpose; cst pns32 vmd vvi d np1 av p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
251 or what it was, but God divided them in their party before, to work their ruine, Counsels divided, and Forces divided. or what it was, but God divided them in their party before, to work their ruin, Counsels divided, and Forces divided. cc r-crq pn31 vbds, cc-acp np1 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n1 a-acp, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, n2 vvn, cc n2 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
252 Many a thing, no doubt, that party can now say, may have been on foot, which if taken, had prevented their overthrow; Many a thing, no doubt, that party can now say, may have been on foot, which if taken, had prevented their overthrow; av-d dt n1, dx n1, cst n1 vmb av vvi, vmb vhi vbn p-acp n1, r-crq cs vvn, vhd vvn po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
253 but God hath done all this, to the intent that he might bring evil on our Absoloms, and their trayterous Design. but God hath done all this, to the intent that he might bring evil on our Absoloms, and their traitorous Design. cc-acp np1 vhz vdn d d, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi j-jn p-acp po12 n2, cc po32 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 9
254 4. God removes one dangerous Instrument after another, out of Davids way. Achitophel hangs himself, Absoloms Army is defeated in a bloody Battel, 2 Sam. 18.8. 4. God removes one dangerous Instrument After Another, out of Davids Way. Ahithophel hangs himself, Absoloms Army is defeated in a bloody Battle, 2 Sam. 18.8. crd np1 vvz pi j n1 p-acp j-jn, av pp-f npg1 n1. np1 vvz px31, npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
255 The Battel was scattered all over the Countrey, and the Wood devoured more people that day, then the sword devoured. The Battle was scattered all over the Country, and the Wood devoured more people that day, then the sword devoured. dt n1 vbds vvn d p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvd dc n1 cst n1, cs dt n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
256 Absolom himself is found and slain, hanging in an Oak; Absalom himself is found and slave, hanging in an Oak; np1 px31 vbz vvn cc vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
257 the great Heads and Ring-leaders of the Faction being removed thus by the hand of God, way is notably prepared for Davids Return. the great Heads and Ringleaders of the Faction being removed thus by the hand of God, Way is notably prepared for Davids Return. dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp npg1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
258 God hath wrought as wonderfully in the like manner to remove the prime Usurpers, to make way for the Kings return; God hath wrought as wonderfully in the like manner to remove the prime Usurpers, to make Way for the Kings return; np1 vhz vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
259 Achitophel 's gone, and Absolom 's gone; Ahithophel is gone, and Absalom is gone; np1 vbz vvn, cc np1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
260 and though God hath mightily saved from the effusion of blood, yet he hath by a wonderful hand dispersed and broken a potent and terrible Army, and though God hath mightily saved from the effusion of blood, yet he hath by a wondered hand dispersed and broken a potent and terrible Army, cc cs np1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns31 vhz p-acp dt j n1 vvn cc vvn dt j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
261 even without hands, in the late Northern defeat; even without hands, in the late Northern defeat; av p-acp n2, p-acp dt j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
262 God knows what wood they fell into, but there were they broken, there are the stout-hearted fallen, they have slept their sleep, God knows what wood they fell into, but there were they broken, there Are the stouthearted fallen, they have slept their sleep, np1 vvz r-crq n1 pns32 vvd p-acp, p-acp a-acp vbdr pns32 vvn, pc-acp vbr dt j vvn, pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
263 and none of the men of might have found their hand. and none of the men of might have found their hand. cc pix pp-f dt n2 pp-f vmd vhi vvn po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 9
264 5. God stirs up the people generally to think and take counsel to bring the King back. 5. God stirs up the people generally to think and take counsel to bring the King back. crd np1 vvz a-acp dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
265 They fall to consultation about it, 2 Sam. 19.9,10 Two things they mention to move one another to return to their Loyalty, and to endeavour the restoring David to his Right. 1. They remember the relation he had stood in unto them, the good works he had done, what a Deliverer he had been as an Instrument in Gods hand unto them, 2. They take notice, that Absolom that was the Competitor, whom they had annointed, was dead in the Battel; They fallen to consultation about it, 2 Sam. 19.9,10 Two things they mention to move one Another to return to their Loyalty, and to endeavour the restoring David to his Right. 1. They Remember the Relation he had stood in unto them, the good works he had done, what a Deliverer he had been as an Instrument in God's hand unto them, 2. They take notice, that Absalom that was the Competitor, whom they had anointed, was dead in the Battle; pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pi j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg np1 p-acp po31 n-jn. crd pns32 vvb dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp p-acp pno32, dt j n2 pns31 vhd vdn, r-crq dt n1 pns31 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, crd pns32 vvb n1, cst np1 cst vbds dt n1, ro-crq pns32 vhd vvn, vbds j p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
266 & therefore there remained nothing more reasonable for them, then that they should speak of bringing the King back. The people were strangely turned of late in their hearts towards our David; they begin now to cal the King to mind again, that had bin forgotten all this while, some years, & Therefore there remained nothing more reasonable for them, then that they should speak of bringing the King back. The people were strangely turned of late in their hearts towards our David; they begin now to call the King to mind again, that had been forgotten all this while, Some Years, cc av a-acp vvd pix av-dc j p-acp pno32, av cst pns32 vmd vvi pp-f vvg dt n1 av. dt n1 vbdr av-j vvn pp-f av-j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po12 np1; pns32 vvb av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av, cst vhd vbn vvn d d n1, d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
267 and scarce so much as named. and scarce so much as nam. cc av-j av av-d c-acp vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
268 And there was two things that very much swayed with some men, to think that God pointed at the King's restauration; And there was two things that very much swayed with Some men, to think that God pointed At the King's restauration; cc a-acp vbds crd n2 cst av av-d vvn p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
269 1. The miraculous preservation of the King, that he was so delivered and escaped, when his life was sought as he was. 2. That that desperate Usurper and Competitor was so strangely removed out of the way. 1. The miraculous preservation of the King, that he was so Delivered and escaped, when his life was sought as he was. 2. That that desperate Usurper and Competitor was so strangely removed out of the Way. crd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vbds av vvn cc vvn, c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn c-acp pns31 vbds. crd cst d j n1 cc n1 vbds av av-j vvn av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
270 It was not long since a great piece of Discourse, That if we must have Monarchy, there must be a continued competition between the two Lines of the Stuarts and the Cromwells; this latter having setled himself as firmly, It was not long since a great piece of Discourse, That if we must have Monarchy, there must be a continued competition between the two Lines of the Stuarts and the Cromwells; this latter having settled himself as firmly, pn31 vbds xx av-j c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst cs pns12 vmb vhi n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f dt np1 cc dt vvz; d d vhg vvn px31 c-acp av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
271 as the wickedest Wit and Policy of man could contrive; as the wickedest Wit and Policy of man could contrive; c-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
272 and yet God dashed all this by Creatures of his own, by contrary Factions, he and his settlement is removed as easily, and yet God dashed all this by Creatures of his own, by contrary Factions, he and his settlement is removed as Easily, cc av np1 vvd d d p-acp n2 pp-f po31 d, p-acp j-jn n2, pns31 cc po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
273 as it seemed to be established firmly: as it seemed to be established firmly: c-acp pn31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
274 They that pulled that Line down, little intending to • … ake way for the lawful Soveraign. They that pulled that Line down, little intending to • … ache Way for the lawful Sovereign. pns32 cst vvd d n1 a-acp, av-j vvg pc-acp • … vvi n1 p-acp dt j n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
275 Absosom that would have a Pillar to be remembred by, in the Kings Dale, exchanges it or an ignominious heap of stones in the Wood â–ª Our Usurper is not left to be only ignomious and odious to him whom he had wronged, Absosom that would have a Pillar to be remembered by, in the Kings Dale, exchanges it or an ignominious heap of stones in the Wood â–ª Our Usurper is not left to be only ignominious and odious to him whom he had wronged, n1 cst vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp dt ng1 n1, n2 pn31 cc dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 â–ª po12 n1 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vbi av-j j cc j p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
276 but his own faction do this to our hand, his Pillar pulled up, his Memorial in a years time is perished with him. but his own faction do this to our hand, his Pillar pulled up, his Memorial in a Years time is perished with him. cc-acp po31 d n1 vdb d p-acp po12 n1, po31 n1 vvd a-acp, po31 n-jn p-acp dt n2 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
277 And hence the people might well consult to stir for their Liberties, and to see by these many weary tossings and changes, they were out of the way, And hence the people might well consult to stir for their Liberties, and to see by these many weary tossings and changes, they were out of the Way, cc av dt n1 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d d j n2-vvg cc n2, pns32 vbdr av pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
278 and under the Lords curse for their Rebellions, and Treacheries, and Disloyalties, and therefore might well see that their hope of settlement must needs be in bringing the King back God preserved him sure, and not for nothing. and under the lords curse for their Rebellions, and Treacheries, and Disloyalties, and Therefore might well see that their hope of settlement must needs be in bringing the King back God preserved him sure, and not for nothing. cc p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc av vmd av vvi cst po32 n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vbi p-acp vvg dt n1 av np1 vvd pno31 av-j, cc xx p-acp pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
279 God hath so removed Absolom, that it directs the whole People to look after David, and the Elders of all the Tribes seasonably to declare for a free Convention, their undoubted Right, which the Adversaries all along interpreted to be as much as to resolve to bring the King back. And so upon the meeting of the Representatives in Parliament, they had resolved after a day of solemn Humiliation, on Tuesday, May 1. to consider expresly of this matter. God hath so removed Absalom, that it directs the Whole People to look After David, and the Elders of all the Tribes seasonably to declare for a free Convention, their undoubted Right, which the Adversaries all along interpreted to be as much as to resolve to bring the King back. And so upon the meeting of the Representatives in Parliament, they had resolved After a day of solemn Humiliation, on Tuesday, May 1. to Consider expressly of this matter. np1 vhz av vvn np1, cst pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc dt n2-jn pp-f d dt n2 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, po32 j n-jn, r-crq dt n2 d a-acp vvn pc-acp vbi c-acp av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp np1, vmb crd pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 9
280 6. While the people are considering to bring the King back, 2 Sam. 19.11,12. David sends to Zadock and Abiathar and the Elders of Judah, and to Amasa the General, his Message and Declaration, whereby he incites and encourages them to fetch him back. 6. While the people Are considering to bring the King back, 2 Sam. 19.11,12. David sends to Zadok and Abiathar and the Elders of Judah, and to Amasa the General, his Message and Declaration, whereby he incites and encourages them to fetch him back. crd cs dt n1 vbr vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, crd np1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp np1 cc np1 cc dt n2-jn pp-f np1, cc p-acp np1 dt n1, po31 n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pno31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 9
281 How like is this to his Majesties Letters and Declaration to the Parliament, to the General, How like is this to his Majesties Letters and Declaration to the Parliament, to the General, c-crq av-j vbz d p-acp po31 ng1 n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 9
282 and to the City, expressing himself so affectionately to them, as bone of their bone, and flesh of their flesh, as he doth; and to the city, expressing himself so affectionately to them, as bone of their bone, and Flesh of their Flesh, as he does; cc p-acp dt n1, vvg px31 av av-j p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vdz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 9
283 offering not onely Pardon, but Preferment to such as should seasonably return to their Loyalty and Obedience. offering not only Pardon, but Preferment to such as should seasonably return to their Loyalty and obedience. n1 xx av-j vvi, cc-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vmd av-j vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 9
284 This helped Davids Affairs very much. This helped Davids Affairs very much. np1 vvd npg1 n2 av av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 9
285 7. The effect of Davids Message and Declaration, was, That the Priests, the Elders, the General, they all are affected with it, 7. The Effect of Davids Message and Declaration, was, That the Priests, the Elders, the General, they all Are affected with it, crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vbds, cst dt n2, dt n2-jn, dt n1, pns32 d vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 9
286 and return an unanimous and cordial Answer to David, and invite him to return with all his Servants: and return an unanimous and cordial Answer to David, and invite him to return with all his Servants: cc vvi dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 9
287 This is just our present posture, the heart of all the people is bowed as the heart of one man. This is just our present posture, the heart of all the people is bowed as the heart of one man. d vbz j po12 j n1, dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 9
288 Commissioners are now sent to his Majesty, of the Elders of Land, both Lords and Commons, from the General, of the Ministers, all accepting most affectionately his Majesties Grace and Favour, Commissioners Are now sent to his Majesty, of the Elders of Land, both lords and Commons, from the General, of the Ministers, all accepting most affectionately his Majesties Grace and Favour, n2 vbr av vvn p-acp po31 n1, pp-f dt n2-jn pp-f n1, d n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n2, d vvg av-ds av-j po31 ng1 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 9
289 and particularly inviting him, nay with speed to return unto his People. This is the present posture of our Affairs: and particularly inviting him, nay with speed to return unto his People. This is the present posture of our Affairs: cc av-j vvg pno31, uh-x p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 9
290 I shall follow the parallel no further, since we are yet brought but thus far, I shall follow the parallel no further, since we Are yet brought but thus Far, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx av-jc, c-acp pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 9
291 though we humbly hope and expect the joyful Return of the King to his Kingdom and Royal City; though we humbly hope and expect the joyful Return of the King to his Kingdom and Royal city; cs pns12 av-j vvb cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 9
292 but that God hath brought things thus far, we are appointed by Authority to keep this solemn Day of Thanksgiving. but that God hath brought things thus Far, we Are appointed by authority to keep this solemn Day of Thanksgiving. cc-acp cst np1 vhz vvn n2 av av-j, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 9
293 Thus we have considered the manner how God hath brought Davids re-settlement to pass: Thus we have considered the manner how God hath brought Davids resettlement to pass: av pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 9
294 2 dly. Let us consider the greatness of the thing which the Lord hath thus effected, which may truly further us in the great duty of the day. It is a wonderful worke. 2 dly. Let us Consider the greatness of the thing which the Lord hath thus effected, which may truly further us in the great duty of the day. It is a wondered work. crd av-j. vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz av vvn, r-crq vmb av-j av-jc pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. pn31 vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 9
295 1. If we consider what a change it wrought, how far things were gone another way, 1. If we Consider what a change it wrought, how Far things were gone Another Way, crd cs pns12 vvb r-crq dt n1 pn31 vvd, c-crq av-j n2 vbdr vvn j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
296 and how God hath reduced them quite back again; and how God hath reduced them quite back again; cc c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 av av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
297 David under this invitation from all his people, to return back with all his servants, when a little before looked upon as the common Enemy, and all with him persecuted as Traytors; a little before the people ready to say, We have no Portion in the son of Jesse; David under this invitation from all his people, to return back with all his Servants, when a little before looked upon as the Common Enemy, and all with him persecuted as Traitors; a little before the people ready to say, We have no Portion in the son of Jesse; np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp d po31 n2, c-crq dt j c-acp vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc d p-acp pno31 vvn p-acp n2; dt j p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vvi, pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
298 Let David looke to his own House. Charles Stuart was the best Title our Sovereign could have; Let David look to his own House. Charles Stuart was the best Title our Sovereign could have; vvb np1 vvi p-acp po31 d n1. np1 np1 vbds dt js n1 po12 n-jn vmd vhi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
299 the Son of the late Tyrant, the cursed Interest, &c. And now it is our Soveraign Lord the King, with all his Titles; the Son of the late Tyrant, the cursed Interest, etc. And now it is our Sovereign Lord the King, with all his Titles; dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j-vvn n1, av cc av pn31 vbz po12 j-jn n1 dt n1, p-acp d po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
300 and every one strives who shall have the greatest share in him: Men are now striving who shall be first to bring the King back. and every one strives who shall have the greatest share in him: Men Are now striving who shall be First to bring the King back. cc d pi vvz r-crq vmb vhi dt js n1 p-acp pno31: n2 vbr av vvg r-crq vmb vbi ord pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
301 Compare two places or Scripture in this story, and you will say there is a great and wonderful change wrought 2 Sam. 16.6,7,8. & 19 19,20. the very Shimei, the same man speaks both those speeches. Compare two places or Scripture in this story, and you will say there is a great and wondered change wrought 2 Sam. 16.6,7,8. & 19 19,20. the very Shimei, the same man speaks both those Speeches. vvb crd n2 cc n1 p-acp d n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi a-acp vbz dt j cc j n1 vvd crd np1 crd. cc crd crd. dt j np1, dt d n1 vvz d d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
302 It was even now, Go up thou bloody man, God hath now reckoned with thee; I know not what blood is laid at Davids door. It was even now, Go up thou bloody man, God hath now reckoned with thee; I know not what blood is laid At Davids door. pn31 vbds av av, vvb a-acp pns21 j n1, np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno21; pns11 vvb xx r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
303 As it is easie to find matter in the best mans life for an uncharitable censurer to ascribe his troubles unto; As it is easy to find matter in the best men life for an uncharitable censurer to ascribe his Troubles unto; p-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt js ng1 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
304 if a man be greatly afflicted, he must be greatly in fault in the worlds eyes: if a man be greatly afflicted, he must be greatly in fault in the world's eyes: cs dt n1 vbi av-j vvn, pns31 vmb vbi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
305 But now his very Shimei desires pardon; But now his very Shimei Desires pardon; cc-acp av po31 j np1 vvz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
306 and therefore he is the first of all the House of Benjamin that comes to meet the King: and Therefore he is the First of all the House of Benjamin that comes to meet the King: cc av pns31 vbz dt ord pp-f d dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
307 Would one ever have a thought that this very man should a few weeks since have bin throwing stones at David, and casting dust in the ayre, and cursing him. Would one ever have a Thought that this very man should a few weeks since have been throwing stones At David, and casting dust in the air, and cursing him. vmd pi av vhb dt n1 cst d j n1 vmd dt d n2 c-acp vhb vbn vvg n2 p-acp np1, cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
308 What a worke is this, the people that slighted this Moses, now receive him loyally and cordially? The Shimei 's that cursed him, What a work is this, the people that slighted this Moses, now receive him loyally and cordially? The Shimei is that cursed him, q-crq dt n1 vbz d, dt n1 cst vvd d np1, av vvi pno31 av-j cc av-j? dt np1 vbz d j-vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
309 now are ready to go first out to meet him. now Are ready to go First out to meet him. av vbr j pc-acp vvi ord av pc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
310 The very same Barbarians that count Paul a Murderer when the Viper's on his hand, have much ado to with-hold sacrifice from him as a God, The very same Barbarians that count Paul a Murderer when the Viper's on his hand, have much ado to withhold sacrifice from him as a God, dt j d n2-jn cst vvb np1 dt n1 c-crq dt ng1 p-acp po31 n1, vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
311 when they see the Viper shaken off into the Fire, and he unhurt. when they see the Viper shaken off into the Fire, and he unhurt. c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
312 What hath the Lord wrought? When now we have command & authority to pray for the King, which a few Months since should have been accounted Treason. What hath the Lord wrought? When now we have command & Authority to pray for the King, which a few Months since should have been accounted Treason. q-crq vhz dt n1 vvn? c-crq av pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt d n2 c-acp vmd vhi vbn vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
313 The Righteous are delivered out of trouble, and the wicked are come in their stead. This is a wonderful change, a mighty work that is wrought. The Righteous Are Delivered out of trouble, and the wicked Are come in their stead. This is a wondered change, a mighty work that is wrought. dt j vbr vvn av pp-f n1, cc dt j vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1. d vbz dt j n1, dt j n1 cst vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 9
314 2. That this is brought to pass so suddenly and unexpectedly. God hath done for us things we looked not for; 2. That this is brought to pass so suddenly and unexpectedly. God hath done for us things we looked not for; crd cst d vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av av-j cc av-j. np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno12 n2 pns12 vvd xx c-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
315 It is the Lord that hath thus subdued David 's People under him; It is the Lord that hath thus subdued David is People under him; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vhz av vvn np1 vbz n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
316 That they which drove him out, or durst not appear to call him in, should now all unanimously appear; That they which drove him out, or durst not appear to call him in, should now all unanimously appear; cst pns32 r-crq vvd pno31 av, cc vvd xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp, vmd av av-d av-j vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
317 and that even as it were one soul should possess all the people, and they should joyn to call the King back. and that even as it were one soul should possess all the people, and they should join to call the King back. cc cst av c-acp pn31 vbdr crd n1 vmd vvi d dt n1, cc pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
318 It is the Lord that subdues my People under me, said David: As it was said of the change of Religion in Hezekiah 's time: It is the Lord that subdues my People under me, said David: As it was said of the change of Religion in Hezekiah is time: pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno11, vvd np1: c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
319 God had prepared the heart of the People, for the thing was done suddenly. The House may soon be reared, when all the Materials are prepared and made ready, and framed to setting up; God had prepared the heart of the People, for the thing was done suddenly. The House may soon be reared, when all the Materials Are prepared and made ready, and framed to setting up; np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vbds vdn av-j. dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn, c-crq d dt n2-jn vbr vvn cc vvn j, cc vvn p-acp vvg a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
320 The Lord laid this business in his own counsel, he fitted the heart of the people to concur in the Fundamentall Constitutions of the Nation, The Lord laid this business in his own counsel, he fitted the heart of the people to concur in the Fundamental Constitutions of the nation, dt n1 vvd d n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
321 as the onely means of our preservation, opened almost all mens eyes to see the hypocrisie, selfishness, tyranny and falsity of those that had thus long abused us. as the only means of our preservation, opened almost all men's eyes to see the hypocrisy, selfishness, tyranny and falsity of those that had thus long abused us. c-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvd av d ng2 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vhd av av-j vvn pns12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
322 And so the work upon this opportunity is done suddenly. 3. That God hath therein so much vindicated Religion, and his own glory. And so the work upon this opportunity is done suddenly. 3. That God hath therein so much vindicated Religion, and his own glory. cc av dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz vdn av-j. crd cst np1 vhz av av av-d vvn n1, cc po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 9
323 One great thing that troubled David in his flight from Absolom, was, That his Enemies daily said, There was no help for him in his God, Psal. 3.2. A Psalm penned upon this very occasion; One great thing that troubled David in his flight from Absalom, was, That his Enemies daily said, There was no help for him in his God, Psalm 3.2. A Psalm penned upon this very occasion; crd j n1 cst j-vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vbds, cst po31 n2 av-j vvn, pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vvn p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
324 and this troubled him more then any thing; and this troubled him more then any thing; cc d vvd pno31 av-dc cs d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
325 it was like a Sword in his Bones, while the Enemy still said, Where is now thy God? Oh how oft was God's people run through with this reproach? How were they mocked with their prayers? How was God's Providence blasphemed? How did the Enemies brag that they had gotten God to their side, and that they were not come up without God against us? But the Lord made the Enemies know, that David was not forgotten, he works now the other way, it was like a Sword in his Bones, while the Enemy still said, Where is now thy God? O how oft was God's people run through with this reproach? How were they mocked with their Prayers? How was God's Providence blasphemed? How did the Enemies brag that they had got God to their side, and that they were not come up without God against us? But the Lord made the Enemies know, that David was not forgotten, he works now the other Way, pn31 vbds av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cs dt n1 av vvd, q-crq vbz av po21 n1? uh c-crq av vbds npg1 n1 vvn p-acp p-acp d n1? q-crq vbdr pns32 vvn p-acp po32 n2? np1 vbds npg1 n1 vvn? q-crq vdd dt n2 vvb cst pns32 vhd vvn np1 p-acp po32 n1, cc cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp pno12? p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n2 vvb, cst np1 vbds xx vvn, pns31 vvz av dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
326 for ever to silence the Enemy about Successes. When was ever such a work wrought in al they have blasphemously bragg'd for them, for ever to silence the Enemy about Successes. When was ever such a work wrought in all they have blasphemously bragged for them, c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2. q-crq vbds av d dt n1 vvn p-acp d pns32 vhb av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
327 as God hath now wrought against them? Those wretched Gyants, that would pretend they build by his allowance, because they had his permission; as God hath now wrought against them? Those wretched Giants, that would pretend they built by his allowance, Because they had his permission; c-acp np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno32? d j n2, cst vmd vvi pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns32 vhd po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
328 he hath now at once come down and confounded their Language, and spoil'd their Babel in a moment; he hath now At once come down and confounded their Language, and spoiled their Babel in a moment; pns31 vhz av p-acp a-acp vvb a-acp cc vvn po32 n1, cc vvn po32 np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
329 It may be now said, Verily there is a Reward for the Righteous. Verily hee is a God that judgeth in the Earth: It may be now said, Verily there is a Reward for the Righteous. Verily he is a God that Judgeth in the Earth: pn31 vmb vbi av vvn, av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j. av-j pns31 vbz dt np1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
330 We can shew the Phanatique now, where our God is. We can show the Fanatic now, where our God is. pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn av, c-crq po12 n1 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 9
331 4 ly. The work is wonderful, in that such way is made for a perfect settlement. 4 lie. The work is wondered, in that such Way is made for a perfect settlement. crd vvb. dt vvb vbz j, p-acp d d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
332 Trees shaken by the Wind, take Root the faster. Trees shaken by the Wind, take Root the faster. n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb n1 dt jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
333 David is not onely brought back to the Throne, but no doubt it is setled faster than ever, by the late convulsion upon it. David is not only brought back to the Throne, but no doubt it is settled faster than ever, by the late convulsion upon it. np1 vbz xx av-j vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dx n1 pn31 vbz vvn av-jc cs av, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
334 We may conceive, the people seeing the premunire the ambitious Usurpers had led them into, the loss they had sustained by it, the danger they were in, We may conceive, the people seeing the premunire the ambitious Usurpers had led them into, the loss they had sustained by it, the danger they were in, pns12 vmb vvi, dt n1 vvg dt n1 dt j n2 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp, dt n1 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pn31, dt n1 pns32 vbdr p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
335 if they might now have the King's favour, would be more firm to him then ever they were, if they might now have the King's favour, would be more firm to him then ever they were, cs pns32 vmd av vhi dt ng1 n1, vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp pno31 av av pns32 vbdr, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
336 and more wary of hearkening to Usurppers while they lived. The King also might see somewhat that Absolom might catch, to make a grievance of, and more wary of Harkening to Usurppers while they lived. The King also might see somewhat that Absalom might catch, to make a grievance of, cc av-dc j pp-f vvg p-acp n2 cs pns32 vvd. dt n1 av vmd vvi av d np1 vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
337 for the people, that they should thereupon •oin in commotion against him; for the people, that they should thereupon •oin in commotion against him; p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd av vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
338 and so might remove that prejudice, and see to the Administration of Justice, to prevent the like discontent for the time to come. and so might remove that prejudice, and see to the Administration of justice, to prevent the like discontent for the time to come. cc av vmd vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n-jn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
339 They have liberty, several of them, to shew their good affection in bringing him back, They have liberty, several of them, to show their good affection in bringing him back, pns32 vhb n1, j pp-f pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp vvg pno31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
340 and so to have pardon, upon which they might be firmly engaged to him, and so the state more happy in King and People for ever after; and so to have pardon, upon which they might be firmly engaged to him, and so the state more happy in King and People for ever After; cc av pc-acp vhi n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31, cc av dt n1 av-dc j p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp av a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
341 as it appears, one Sheba after made a slight Rebellion, but few followed him, and as easily it was quelled. as it appears, one Sheba After made a slight Rebellion, but few followed him, and as Easily it was quelled. c-acp pn31 vvz, crd np1 a-acp vvd dt j n1, cc-acp d vvd pno31, cc c-acp av-j pn31 vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
342 No such cure of a Nations discontents, as when people find that patience is better then any remedies of their own that can be applyed. No such cure of a nations discontents, as when people find that patience is better then any remedies of their own that can be applied. dx d n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, c-acp c-crq n1 vvb cst n1 vbz jc cs d n2 pp-f po32 d d vmb vbi vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
343 I shall not here speak of things that have passed in this Nation these last twenty years, (for I am but of yesterday) sad breaches have been between Prince and People, King and Parliament. I shall not Here speak of things that have passed in this nation these last twenty Years, (for I am but of yesterday) sad Breaches have been between Prince and People, King and Parliament. pns11 vmb xx av vvi pp-f n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp d n1 d ord crd n2, (c-acp pns11 vbm cc-acp pp-f av-an) j n2 vhb vbn p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
344 God hath sadly afflicted both, and I hope pardoned both: God hath sadly afflicted both, and I hope pardoned both: np1 vhz av-j vvn d, cc pns11 vvb vvd d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
345 Why should we now go about to lay the fault at either door, when God seems to be in a way of forgiveness of it? And sure the Lord hath put such an opportunity into our hands of a perfect settlement, Why should we now go about to lay the fault At either door, when God seems to be in a Way of forgiveness of it? And sure the Lord hath put such an opportunity into our hands of a perfect settlement, q-crq vmd pns12 av vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f pn31? cc av-j dt n1 vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
346 as we have not had before; as we have not had before; c-acp pns12 vhb xx vhn av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
347 Dulce est bellum inexpertis: Sure God hath taught us for being forward in drawing the Sword again in hast. Dulce est bellum inexpertis: Sure God hath taught us for being forward in drawing the Sword again in haste. fw-la fw-la fw-la n2: j np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp vbg j p-acp vvg dt n1 av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
348 O a desperate remedy it is! O a desperate remedy it is! sy dt j n1 pn31 vbz! (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
349 and especially when this is well considered, that there was an Enemy that was lately in Power, would have made no difference between any sober men of each party in the Nation; and especially when this is well considered, that there was an Enemy that was lately in Power, would have made no difference between any Sobrium men of each party in the nation; cc av-j c-crq d vbz av vvn, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 cst vbds av-j p-acp n1, vmd vhi vvn dx n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
350 God having joined us in the deliverance, cannot we keep together after it? Why should not the old enmity be laid aside? God hath undertaken and answered the honest desires of all: God having joined us in the deliverance, cannot we keep together After it? Why should not the old enmity be laid aside? God hath undertaken and answered the honest Desires of all: np1 vhg vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, vmbx pns12 vvi av p-acp pn31? q-crq vmd xx dt j n1 vbi vvn av? np1 vhz vvn cc vvd dt j n2 pp-f d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
351 What the Allegiance and Conscience of Duty obligeth some unto, that the same Principles, and the Covenant in like manner oblige others unto: What the Allegiance and Conscience of Duty obliges Some unto, that the same Principles, and the Covenant in like manner oblige Others unto: r-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz d p-acp, cst dt d n2, cc dt n1 p-acp j n1 vvi n2-jn p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
352 You are for the King's just Rights, we are for the same; You Are for the King's just Rights, we Are for the same; pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1|vbz j n2-jn, pns12 vbr p-acp dt d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
353 Why then should we not be all one? Especially when his Majesty doth use such pathetical terms in his own Declarations, Why then should we not be all one? Especially when his Majesty does use such pathetical terms in his own Declarations, q-crq av vmd pns12 xx vbi d crd? av-j c-crq po31 n1 vdz vvi d j n2 p-acp po31 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
354 even now read unto us, to command, invite, and coniure us to lay aside all animosities, &c. as he doth; even now read unto us, to command, invite, and conjure us to lay aside all animosities, etc. as he does; av av vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp vvb, vvb, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av d n2, av c-acp pns31 vdz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
355 we are agreed at present, or may be if we will; we Are agreed At present, or may be if we will; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j, cc vmb vbi cs pns12 vmb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
356 And have we not had enough of the old quarrel? If either obedience to God or the King sway with us, we must lay down our sinful and uncomfortable distances, And have we not had enough of the old quarrel? If either Obedience to God or the King sway with us, we must lay down our sinful and uncomfortable distances, cc vhb pns12 xx vhn d pp-f dt j n1? cs d n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
357 and be united, as God hath united us in this great mercy which he hath granted to us all, to make us friends. and be united, as God hath united us in this great mercy which he hath granted to us all, to make us Friends. cc vbi vvn, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 d, pc-acp vvi pno12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
358 We may allude to that of Jehoash to Amaziah. We had best thistles fight with Cedars, We may allude to that of Jehoash to Amaziah. We had best thistles fight with Cedars, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f n1 p-acp np1. pns12 vhd js n2 vvi p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
359 and one with another, till God find another wild beast to eat up the Thistle. Hath God found out our Joseph for us, and one with Another, till God find Another wild beast to eat up the Thistle. Hath God found out our Joseph for us, cc pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp np1 vvi j-jn j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1. vhz np1 vvn av po12 np1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
360 and shall we now fall out by the way about the guilt of his loosing? There is great hopes of a perfect settlement, and shall we now fallen out by the Way about the guilt of his losing? There is great hope's of a perfect settlement, cc vmb pns12 av vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg? pc-acp vbz j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
361 when God hath thus suffered us to tyre our selves in our confusions and divisions these many years — And these Considerations makes this a great occasion of our rejoicing before God. when God hath thus suffered us to tyre our selves in our confusions and divisions these many Years — And these Considerations makes this a great occasion of our rejoicing before God. c-crq np1 vhz av vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 d d n2 — cc d n2 vvz d dt j n1 pp-f po12 n-vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 9
362 Obj. But some may object upon this; Object But Some may Object upon this; np1 p-acp d vmb vvi p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 9
363 We fear what may be the issue of this change, we may happen run into another extream; We Fear what may be the issue of this change, we may happen run into Another extreme; pns12 vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb vvi vvi p-acp j-jn j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 9
364 we alwayes feared Religion might be more hazarded in the Change, then it was before, &c. and therefore we are much afraid in this day of our rejoicing. we always feared Religion might be more hazarded in the Change, then it was before, etc. and Therefore we Are much afraid in this day of our rejoicing. pns12 av vvd n1 vmd vbi av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbds a-acp, av cc av pns12 vbr av-d j p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 9
365 Answ. I answer to this very briefly: Answer I answer to this very briefly: np1 pns11 vvb p-acp d av av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 9
366 1. I hope that those that truly fear God, do as dearly fear the things of God and Religion upon their hearts, as ever they did; 1. I hope that those that truly Fear God, do as dearly Fear the things of God and Religion upon their hearts, as ever they did; crd pns11 vvb cst d cst av-j vvb np1, vdb c-acp av-jn vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp av pns32 vdd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
367 and as in the Day of their trouble, when God smote them into the place of Dragons, they were able to say in some measure of sincerity and humble confidence, All this is come upon us, and as in the Day of their trouble, when God smote them into the place of Dragons, they were able to say in Some measure of sincerity and humble confidence, All this is come upon us, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-crq np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, d d vbz vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
368 yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have dealt falsly in thy Covenant. yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have dealt falsely in thy Covenant. av vhb pns12 xx vvn pno21, dx vhb vvn av-j p-acp po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
369 So in this day when God turned again their Captivity, they are as ready to say, If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning; So in this day when God turned again their Captivity, they Are as ready to say, If I forget thee, Oh Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning; av p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vvd av po32 n1, pns32 vbr a-acp j pc-acp vvi, cs pns11 vvb pno21, uh np1, vvb po11 j-jn n1 vvi po31 n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
370 If I do not remember thee, let my Tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I do not Remember thee, let my Tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth, cs pns11 vdb xx vvi pno21, vvb po11 n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
371 if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. cs pns11 vvb xx np1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
372 I do hope we are not so far transported with our occasions of rejoicing, as to forget Religion as our chiefest concernment. I do hope we Are not so Far transported with our occasions of rejoicing, as to forget Religion as our chiefest concernment. pns11 vdb vvi pns12 vbr xx av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2 pp-f vvg, c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 js-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 9
373 But secondly, It were worth our considering, how much this pretence of securing Religion hath miscarried of late times; But secondly, It were worth our considering, how much this pretence of securing Religion hath miscarried of late times; p-acp ord, pn31 vbdr j po12 vvg, c-crq d d n1 pp-f vvg n1 vhz vvn pp-f j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 9
374 We have secured Religion, and see what it hath effected. 1. A Liberty for the bad, as well as the good: We have secured Religion, and see what it hath effected. 1. A Liberty for the bad, as well as the good: pns12 vhb vvn n1, cc vvb r-crq pn31 vhz vvn. crd dt n1 p-acp dt j, c-acp av c-acp dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 9
375 It is a question not absolutely determined, whether is the better, to have the bad absolutely suppressed, It is a question not absolutely determined, whither is the better, to have the bad absolutely suppressed, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j vvn, cs vbz dt jc, pc-acp vhi dt j av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 9
376 though the good thereby be afflicted too; though the good thereby be afflicted too; cs dt j av vbi vvn av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 9
377 or, to have the good have their utmost liberty, and the bad and unfound have as much liberty as they; or, to have the good have their utmost liberty, and the bad and unfound have as much liberty as they; cc, pc-acp vhi dt j vhb po32 j n1, cc dt j cc j vhb p-acp d n1 c-acp pns32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 9
378 God can order things be sides both extreams: God can order things be sides both extremes: np1 vmb vvi n2 vbb n2 d n2-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 9
379 Yet I believe the sufferings of good men never hurt the Church so, as the Liberty of bad men hath done. Yet I believe the sufferings of good men never hurt the Church so, as the Liberty of bad men hath done. av pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f j n2 av-x vvd dt n1 av, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vhz vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 9
380 2. Where hath our encrease been under our late prosperity? The Churches had rest, and they multiplyed, and were edified; And sure if our rest had been in God's Way, we might have seen it more blessed unto us. 2. Where hath our increase been under our late Prosperity? The Churches had rest, and they multiplied, and were edified; And sure if our rest had been in God's Way, we might have seen it more blessed unto us. crd q-crq vhz po12 n1 vbn p-acp po12 j n1? dt n2 vhd n1, cc pns32 vvd, cc vbdr vvn; cc j cs po12 n1 vhd vbn p-acp npg1 n1, pns12 vmd vhi vvn pn31 av-dc vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 9
381 There hath been little encrease, few converted under means. There hath been little increase, few converted under means. pc-acp vhz vbn j n1, d vvn p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 9
382 3. We have secured Religion, but seem many Apostates from it, as ever any one Age brough forth, even in this little while. 3. We have secured Religion, but seem many Apostates from it, as ever any one Age borough forth, even in this little while. crd pns12 vhb vvn n1, cc-acp vvb d n2 p-acp pn31, c-acp av d crd n1 n1 av, av p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 9
383 The damnable monstrous Doctrines that have been vended; The damnable monstrous Doctrines that have been vended; dt j j n2 cst vhb vbn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 9
384 those evils are gotten into the Church in this time of Liberty, that it is well if any thing but some persecution or fiery tryal may expel. those evils Are got into the Church in this time of Liberty, that it is well if any thing but Some persecution or fiery trial may expel. d n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbz n1 cs d n1 p-acp d n1 cc j n1 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 9
385 4. The love of many is waxed cold; zeal and heat in godliness is lost from them that retain the sound Doctrine; 4. The love of many is waxed cold; zeal and heat in godliness is lost from them that retain the found Doctrine; crd dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn j-jn; n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 9
386 Religion is gotten a politick thing with a great many, a Sceleton, an outside, the power of it lost in a great measure, under this glorious talk of Religion. Religion is got a politic thing with a great many, a Skeleton, an outside, the power of it lost in a great measure, under this glorious talk of Religion. n1 vbz vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt j d, dt n1, dt n1-an, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 9
387 And fifthly, We have gotten such a reproach upon it in these late yeares, by that which we have done under the highest profession of it, that hath been the greatest dishonour to Christ, And fifthly, We have got such a reproach upon it in these late Years, by that which we have done under the highest profession of it, that hath been the greatest dishonour to christ, cc ord, pns12 vhb vvn d dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d j n2, p-acp d r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31, cst vhz vbn dt js n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 9
388 since his Church hath been upon earth, I verily beleeve. since his Church hath been upon earth, I verily believe. c-acp po31 n1 vhz vbn p-acp n1, pns11 av-j vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 9
389 And if Religious men should be under contempt, for what hath been done by false Professors of it, it cannot be worse then may well be looked for, And if Religious men should be under contempt, for what hath been done by false Professors of it, it cannot be Worse then may well be looked for, cc cs j n2 vmd vbi p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vdn p-acp j n2 pp-f pn31, pn31 vmbx vbi av-jc cs vmb av vbi vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 9
390 and it is well known who may be thanked for it, Woe to them by whom these offences come. and it is well known who may be thanked for it, Woe to them by whom these offences come. cc pn31 vbz av vvn r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq d n2 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 9
391 Our securing Religion hitherto me thinks hath looked like rest that a man sick is forced to, he is quiet with it, Our securing Religion hitherto me thinks hath looked like rest that a man sick is forced to, he is quiet with it, np1 vvg n1 av pno11 vvz vhz vvd av-j n1 cst dt n1 j vbz vvn p-acp, pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 9
392 or seems to rest quietly, but when he awakes, he professes he is not refreshed at all by it. or seems to rest quietly, but when he awakes, he Professes he is not refreshed At all by it. cc vvz pc-acp vvi av-jn, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 9
393 And so what ever you can fear, it is not worse then the best in effect that hath bin: And so what ever you can Fear, it is not Worse then the best in Effect that hath been: cc av q-crq av pn22 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz xx jc cs dt js p-acp n1 cst vhz vbn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 9
394 our rest hath not been kindely, hath not come in wayes that God hath blessed; and so not done us that good which might have been expected. our rest hath not been kindly, hath not come in ways that God hath blessed; and so not done us that good which might have been expected. po12 n1 vhz xx vbn j, vhz xx vvn p-acp n2 cst np1 vhz vvn; cc av xx vdi pno12 d j r-crq vmd vhi vbn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 9
395 And thirdly, It will be a great while in likelihood before things on another hand to such an height, And Thirdly, It will be a great while in likelihood before things on Another hand to such an height, cc ord, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 9
396 as to make our condition comparably hazardous to what it lately was. as to make our condition comparably hazardous to what it lately was. c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av-j j p-acp r-crq pn31 av-j vbds. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 9
397 Is their danger of destroying the Ministry, pulling up the Universities, shutting up the Church doors, &c. All which, Is their danger of destroying the Ministry, pulling up the Universities, shutting up the Church doors, etc. All which, vbz po32 n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vvg a-acp dt n2, vvg a-acp dt n1 n2, av av-d r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 9
398 and much more you are just escaped from? and much more you Are just escaped from? cc av-d av-dc pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 9
399 Fourthly, As far as Religion can be secured in Gods way, we are to look to it, Fourthly, As Far as Religion can be secured in God's Way, we Are to look to it, ord, c-acp av-j c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
400 and to make it our care. and to make it our care. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
401 But when we must use extraordinary extravagant courses to settle it, I beleeve we shall have no thanks for it, But when we must use extraordinary extravagant courses to settle it, I believe we shall have no thanks for it, p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi j j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns11 vvb pns12 vmb vhi dx n2 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
402 as the Apostle with detestation expresses it. as the Apostle with detestation Expresses it. c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
403 As we be slanderously reported, Let us do evil that good may come of it, whose damnation is just. As we be slanderously reported, Let us do evil that good may come of it, whose damnation is just. p-acp pns12 vbb av-j vvn, vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, rg-crq n1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
404 — Further then we can secure Religion in Gods way, it ceaseth to be our duty or care. — Further then we can secure Religion in God's Way, it ceases to be our duty or care. — av-jc cs pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi po12 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
405 We distrust Gods All-sufficiency, when we will offer to do his work by the Devils means. We distrust God's All-sufficiency, when we will offer to do his work by the Devils means. pns12 vvb ng1 n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi po31 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
406 It was an excellent Monition that Luther gave to Melancthon, when he was over sollicitous, about what should become of the Church when things looked darkly towards it; It was an excellent Monition that Luther gave to Melanchthon, when he was over solicitous, about what should become of the Church when things looked darkly towards it; pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp j, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi pp-f dt n1 c-crq n2 vvd av-j p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
407 sayes he in a Letter to his neighbour Ministers, Monendus est per nos Philippus, ut desinat esse Rector mundi: Says he in a letter to his neighbour Ministers, Monendus est per nos Philip, ut Desinat esse Rector mundi: vvz pns31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 n2, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
408 Philip is to be admonished by you that he cease usurping to be the Ruler of the world. Philip is to be admonished by you that he cease usurping to be the Ruler of the world. n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22 cst pns31 vvb vvg pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
409 So I could wish we would take more care of duty, and leave the issue and success of all things unto God. So I could wish we would take more care of duty, and leave the issue and success of all things unto God. av pns11 vmd vvi pns12 vmd vvi dc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
410 Let the Government of the Church lye on his shoulders on which God hath laid it, who will take care of it when thou and I are in our graves, especially commands thee to lay thy hands off this care, Let the Government of the Church lie on his shoulders on which God hath laid it, who will take care of it when thou and I Are in our graves, especially commands thee to lay thy hands off this care, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pn31, r-crq vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns21 cc pns11 vbr p-acp po12 n2, av-j vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
411 further then thy plain duty appears unto thee in it. further then thy plain duty appears unto thee in it. av-jc cs po21 j n1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 9
412 Fifthly, What if sufferings should come? Why 1. We suffered before. 2. Sufferings must not come unless (need be) and nothing shall come but what is prescribed, but what is in the Phisicians Bill to do the Patient good with. 3: We shall have peace of conscience in our sufferings, that we have not by unrighteous means sought to prevent them. Fifthly, What if sufferings should come? Why 1. We suffered before. 2. Sufferings must not come unless (need be) and nothing shall come but what is prescribed, but what is in the Physicians Bill to do the Patient good with. 3: We shall have peace of conscience in our sufferings, that we have not by unrighteous means sought to prevent them. ord, r-crq cs n2 vmd vvi? q-crq crd pns12 vvd a-acp. crd n2 vmb xx vvi cs (n1 vbi) cc pix vmb vvi p-acp r-crq vbz vvn, cc-acp q-crq vbz p-acp dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vdi dt j j p-acp. crd: pns12 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vhb xx p-acp j n2 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 9
413 But sixthly, Why should we count it necessary that the Church must fare the worse for this change? Is it any thing less than a limiting the holy One of Israel, when he hath brought us out of Egypt by a mighty hand as he hath done, to be questioning already, But sixthly, Why should we count it necessary that the Church must fare the Worse for this change? Is it any thing less than a limiting the holy One of Israel, when he hath brought us out of Egypt by a mighty hand as he hath done, to be questioning already, p-acp j, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pn31 j cst dt n1 vmb vvi dt av-jc p-acp d n1? vbz pn31 d n1 av-dc cs dt vvg dt j pi pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vdn, pc-acp vbi vvg av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 9
414 whether he can provide a Table for us in the Wilderness. whither he can provide a Table for us in the Wilderness. cs pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 9
415 To receive such a wonderful mercy from God so unexpectedly, and so undeservedly, and at the very next turn to be distrusting and counting of the very worst, is not so reasonable; To receive such a wondered mercy from God so unexpectedly, and so undeservedly, and At the very next turn to be distrusting and counting of the very worst, is not so reasonable; pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 p-acp np1 av av-j, cc av av-j, cc p-acp dt av ord vvi pc-acp vbi vvg cc vvg pp-f dt av js, vbz xx av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 9
416 why may we not hope, that the same Almighty power and free mercy will not perfect the work, that hath begun it? God hath purchased better credit at our hands by his late works then this comes to. why may we not hope, that the same Almighty power and free mercy will not perfect the work, that hath begun it? God hath purchased better credit At our hands by his late works then this comes to. q-crq vmb pns12 xx vvi, cst dt d j-jn n1 cc j n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1, cst vhz vvn pn31? np1 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n2 av d vvz p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 9
417 And what should all the hopes which God gives in his instrument, the David in the occasion stand for nothing with us! And what should all the hope's which God gives in his Instrument, the David in the occasion stand for nothing with us! cc q-crq vmd d dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, dt np1 p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pix p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
418 may not the Lord vindicate Religious Loyalty in his Majesties eyes? The heart of the King is in the hand of the Lord, may not the Lord vindicate Religious Loyalty in his Majesties eyes? The heart of the King is in the hand of the Lord, vmb xx dt n1 vvb j n1 p-acp po31 n2 n2? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
419 and he can turn it as the Rivers of water. and he can turn it as the rivers of water. cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
420 He can do by it as the Husbandman by the water, makes it overflow what fields he pleases to his advantage, can drain or drown what place he will with it, He can do by it as the Husbandman by the water, makes it overflow what fields he Pleases to his advantage, can drain or drown what place he will with it, pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz pn31 vvi r-crq n2 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi cc vvi r-crq n1 pns31 vmb p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
421 so can God turn the heart of the King. so can God turn the heart of the King. av vmb np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
422 Why should it be doubted but that it may be evidenced, that many have detested the horrid villanies that have been perpetrated in the late confusions, have mourned and suffered under them? And why should it but be hoped that a Prince of such sufferings, deliverances, prayers, Why should it be doubted but that it may be evidenced, that many have detested the horrid villainies that have been perpetrated in the late confusions, have mourned and suffered under them? And why should it but be hoped that a Prince of such sufferings, Deliverances, Prayers, q-crq vmd pn31 vbi vvn p-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d vhb vvn dt j n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j n2, vhb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32? cc q-crq vmd pn31 cc-acp vbi vvn cst dt n1 pp-f d n2, n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
423 and experiences, but that God hath a large interest in his heart? And when the Righteous are in Authority, the people may rejoyce. and experiences, but that God hath a large Interest in his heart? And when the Righteous Are in authority, the people may rejoice. cc n2, cc-acp cst np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1? cc c-crq dt j vbr p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
424 And therefore I do conceive that notwithstanding the Objections that men of discontented, peevish (and many of them guilty) spirits, can suggest of fears; And Therefore I do conceive that notwithstanding the Objections that men of discontented, peevish (and many of them guilty) spirits, can suggest of fears; cc av pns11 vdb vvi cst p-acp dt n2 cst n2 pp-f j-vvn, j (cc d pp-f pno32 j) n2, vmb vvi pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
425 we are not excusable from serious and solid rejoycing in our God upon this occasion. we Are not excusable from serious and solid rejoicing in our God upon this occasion. pns12 vbr xx j p-acp j cc j vvg p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 9
426 I shall from all infer two or three things in way of use, and so conclude. I shall from all infer two or three things in Way of use, and so conclude. pns11 vmb p-acp d vvb crd cc crd n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 9
427 1. Let us learn hence the mighty power of God. 1. Let us Learn hence the mighty power of God. crd vvb pno12 vvi av dt j n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
428 What cannot the Lord do? What desperate state of affairs cannot he put life into? How far was Davids affairs gone, What cannot the Lord do? What desperate state of affairs cannot he put life into? How Far was Davids affairs gone, q-crq vmbx dt n1 vdb? q-crq j n1 pp-f n2 vmbx pns31 vvi n1 p-acp? c-crq av-j vbds npg1 n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
429 and yet now he is invited back to his Throne. He can alter things as he pleaseth. and yet now he is invited back to his Throne. He can altar things as he Pleases. cc av av pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vmb vvi n2 c-acp pns31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
430 He can make the people that durst scarce name him, unanimously send for him. He can make the people that durst scarce name him, unanimously send for him. pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vvd av-j vvi pno31, av-j vvb p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
431 He can bow the hearts of Kings and people to accord and sit down to gether. He can bow the hearts of Kings and people to accord and fit down to gether. pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
432 Truly God hath done that in this little while we could not have expected. Truly God hath done that in this little while we could not have expected. np1 np1 vhz vdn d p-acp d j n1 pns12 vmd xx vhi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
433 He hath turned our Captivity like the streams in the South, and we are stil like men that dream. We were inured to the Pots & Brick-kilns, to the service wherwith our Masters made us to serve with rigor, He hath turned our Captivity like the streams in the South, and we Are still like men that dream. We were inured to the Pots & Brick-kilns, to the service wherewith our Masters made us to serve with rigor, pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1 av-j dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vbr av j n2 cst vvb. pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 cc j, p-acp dt n1 c-crq po12 n2 vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
434 and we counted still of it, but God hath changed the state with us, and that on a sudden, who would have said that we that durst scarce keep a day of Fasting to ovvn our affliction, should have kept one day after another in vvay of thankfulness for our Deliverances. and we counted still of it, but God hath changed the state with us, and that on a sudden, who would have said that we that durst scarce keep a day of Fasting to own our affliction, should have kept one day After Another in Way of thankfulness for our Deliverances. cc pns12 vvd av pp-f pn31, cc-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc cst p-acp dt j, r-crq vmd vhi vvn cst pns12 d vvd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d po12 n1, vmd vhi vvn crd n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
435 It is the Lords doing, and a mighty God is he. 2. Learn hence the profit and safety of honest and direct dealing; It is the lords doing, and a mighty God is he. 2. Learn hence the profit and safety of honest and Direct dealing; pn31 vbz dt n2 vdg, cc dt j np1 vbz pns31. crd np1 av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j cc j n-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 9
436 this fears no after-claps, or after-reckonings. The righteous now are bold as a Lion. this fears no afterclaps, or after-reckonings. The righteous now Are bold as a lion. d vvz dx j, cc n2. dt j av vbr j c-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
437 Wilt thou not be afraid of the power, do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. Wilt thou not be afraid of the power, do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. vm2 pns21 xx vbi j pp-f dt n1, vdb d r-crq vbz j, cc pns21 vm2 vhi n1 pp-f dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
438 If there be no unrighteousness in thy hand, thou needest not fear an inquisition into former things. If there be no unrighteousness in thy hand, thou Needest not Fear an inquisition into former things. cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vv2 xx vvi dt n1 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
439 He that walkketh uprightly, walketh surely. A good cause it seems can never be buried. He that walkketh uprightly, walks surely. A good cause it seems can never be buried. pns31 cst vvz av-j, vvz av-j. dt j n1 pn31 vvz vmb av-x vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
440 God will bring forth the integrity of his servants, and make a difference even in this world, betvven them that have unfainedly cleaved close to him, God will bring forth the integrity of his Servants, and make a difference even in this world, between them that have unfeignedly cleaved close to him, np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvi dt n1 av p-acp d n1, p-acp pno32 cst vhb av-j j av-j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
441 and them that have turned aside to crooked paths. 3. Keep your hearts still up to God, notwithstanding what God hath done for you. and them that have turned aside to crooked paths. 3. Keep your hearts still up to God, notwithstanding what God hath done for you. cc pno32 cst vhb vvn av p-acp j n2. crd n1 po22 n2 av a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 9
442 It is not God hath saved you thus far, and the Kings that can save you out of the rest. It is not God hath saved you thus Far, and the Kings that can save you out of the rest. pn31 vbz xx np1 vhz vvn pn22 av av-j, cc dt n2 cst vmb vvi pn22 av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 9
443 If God put us over to any mans salvation, we shall fall back into as bad or worse then we were before. If God put us over to any men salvation, we shall fallen back into as bad or Worse then we were before. cs np1 vvb pno12 a-acp p-acp d ng1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp p-acp j cc av-jc cs pns12 vbdr a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 9
444 Wait therefore on God, and let your expectation be from him, and study to keep so in with him, that he may please to perfect what he hath begun. Wait Therefore on God, and let your expectation be from him, and study to keep so in with him, that he may please to perfect what he hath begun. n1 av p-acp np1, cc vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp pno31, cc vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 9
445 And to this end, Labour especially to rejoyce like Christians. 1. Let not your National mercies make you forget your personal interest and business. And to this end, Labour especially to rejoice like Christians. 1. Let not your National Mercies make you forget your personal Interest and business. cc p-acp d n1, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi av-j np1. crd vvb xx po22 j n2 vvb pn22 vvb po22 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 9
446 Look to the soul as earnestly now as at any time, do not think that God gets you leave to play, in respect of secret seriousness by his great mercies vouchsafed to you. Look to the soul as earnestly now as At any time, do not think that God gets you leave to play, in respect of secret seriousness by his great Mercies vouchsafed to you. n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av-j av c-acp p-acp d n1, vdb xx vvi cst np1 vvz pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp po31 j n2 vvn p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
447 Beware you lose not your hearts from God and Religion, in respect of inward secret duties by these providences. Beware you loose not your hearts from God and Religion, in respect of inward secret duties by these providences. vvb pn22 vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp np1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j j-jn n2 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
448 For first, you will miss of the best part of your comfort if you neglect God, in, and besides these mercies. For First, you will miss of the best part of your Comfort if you neglect God, in, and beside these Mercies. p-acp ord, pn22 vmb vvi pp-f dt js n1 pp-f po22 n1 cs pn22 vvb np1, p-acp, cc p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
449 These things are not able to satisfie your souls, unless an inward interest be secured and made under them. These things Are not able to satisfy your Souls, unless an inward Interest be secured and made under them. np1 n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cs dt j n1 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
450 Secondly, You are subject to particular crosses under this general joy. Secondly, You Are Subject to particular Crosses under this general joy. ord, pn22 vbr j-jn p-acp j n2 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
451 If your joy take you off your duty, a cross may soon come which may take you off your joy. If your joy take you off your duty, a cross may soon come which may take you off your joy. cs po22 n1 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 vmb av vvi r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
452 Thirdly, You must dye, and this will be little towards that, and no part of your time can be spared from preparing for that change. Thirdly, You must die, and this will be little towards that, and no part of your time can be spared from preparing for that change. ord, pn22 vmb vvi, cc d vmb vbi j p-acp d, cc dx n1 pp-f po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
453 Nay you may dye in the midst of these joyful dayes, Psal. 102.22,23. When the people are gathered together, and the Kingdomes to serve the Lord, he weakened my strength; Nay you may die in the midst of these joyful days, Psalm 102.22,23. When the people Are gathered together, and the Kingdoms to serve the Lord, he weakened my strength; uh-x pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 vbr vvn av, cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vvd po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
454 in the way he shortened my dayes, and therefore it is good to minde the soul, what ever your joy in the Nation be. in the Way he shortened my days, and Therefore it is good to mind the soul, what ever your joy in the nation be. p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd po11 n2, cc av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq av po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 9
455 2. Dishonour not God, in the day, or upon occasion of your rejoycing: you pretend to honour God, do not under such a pretence do sacrifice to Sathan: 2. Dishonour not God, in the day, or upon occasion of your rejoicing: you pretend to honour God, do not under such a pretence do sacrifice to Sathan: crd vvb xx np1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg: pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi np1, vdb xx p-acp d dt n1 vdb vvi p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
456 And I must needs here speak of a prophane and wicked practice, beginning to break out, And I must needs Here speak of a profane and wicked practice, beginning to break out, cc pns11 vmb av av vvb pp-f dt j cc j n1, vvg pc-acp vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
457 and upon this mercy too. (The worst time that can be for sin to meet so eminent a mercy in, and upon this mercy too. (The worst time that can be for since to meet so eminent a mercy in, cc p-acp d n1 av. (dt js n1 cst vmb vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
458 lest it should turn it back again) and that is, that men fall a drinking of healths, as if you could not testifie your affection to your King, lest it should turn it back again) and that is, that men fallen a drinking of healths, as if you could not testify your affection to your King, cs pn31 vmd vvi pn31 av av) cc d vbz, cst n2 vvb dt vvg pp-f n2, c-acp cs pn22 vmd xx vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
459 unless you do apparent dishonour unto God; unless you do apparent dishonour unto God; cs pn22 vdb j n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
460 for men to make this an Engine to intemperance, and excess in drunkenning, it is very unworthy and unbecoming. for men to make this an Engine to intemperance, and excess in drunkenning, it is very unworthy and unbecoming. p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg, pn31 vbz av j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
461 It is that which an Heathen King forbad, Esth. 1.8. It is that which an Heathen King forbade, Esth. 1.8. pn31 vbz d r-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
462 His Majesty we hear, measures the affections of his Subjects by the Prayers they put for him, His Majesty we hear, measures the affections of his Subject's by the Prayers they put for him, po31 n1 pns12 vvb, vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2-jn p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
463 and not by the healths they drink unto him; and not by the healths they drink unto him; cc xx p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
464 and I hope such as these that are a dishonour to God, and the King too, will in time be made to know it; and I hope such as these that Are a dishonour to God, and the King too, will in time be made to know it; cc pns11 vvb d c-acp d cst vbr dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 av, vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
465 Hath the Lord given us such a deliverance as this, and shall we again break his holy Commandments? Was this all the burthen that lay upon us, that we had not liberty to drink, Hath the Lord given us such a deliverance as this, and shall we again break his holy commandments? Was this all the burden that lay upon us, that we had not liberty to drink, vhz dt n1 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d, cc vmb pns12 av vvi po31 j n2? vbds d d dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vhd xx n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
466 and revel, or to blaspheme? Or is this the way to have this mercy continued or compleated? O lay aside this wretched Excess, out of obedience to God, and the King too; and revel, or to Blaspheme? Or is this the Way to have this mercy continued or completed? O lay aside this wretched Excess, out of Obedience to God, and the King too; cc vvi, cc pc-acp vvi? cc vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vhi d n1 vvd cc vvd? sy vvb av d j n1, av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
467 For be you well assured, these courses will soon breed new Judgements amongst us; For be you well assured, these courses will soon breed new Judgments among us; c-acp vbb pn22 av vvn, d n2 vmb av vvi j n2 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
468 he that hath caused it towards Evening to be light, can make our Sun to set at noon. he that hath caused it towards Evening to be Light, can make our Sun to Set At noon. pns31 cst vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j, vmb vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9
469 Labour to be Christians still, and to carry like Christians under this wonderfull mercy, for the Christian hath not had the least hand in the procuring of it. FINIS. Labour to be Christians still, and to carry like Christians under this wonderful mercy, for the Christian hath not had the least hand in the procuring of it. FINIS. n1 pc-acp vbi np1 av, cc pc-acp vvi av-j np1 p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt njp vhz xx vhn dt ds n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 9

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227 0 Iob 35.9. Job 35.9. np1 crd.
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234 0 Ps. 79.10,11. Ps. 79.10,11. np1 crd.
262 0 Psal. 76.4. Psalm 76.4. np1 crd.
275 0 2 Sam. 18.18. 2 Sam. 18.18. crd np1 crd.
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313 0 Prov. 11.8 Curae 11.8 np1 crd
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318 0 Psal. 18.47. & 114 3. Psalm 18.47. & 114 3. np1 crd. cc crd crd
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380 0 Prov. 29.1 Curae 29.1 np1 crd
390 0 Mat 18.7 Mathew 18.7 n1 crd
403 0 Rom 7.8. Rom 7.8. np1 crd.
414 0 Ps. 78.19,20. Ps. 78.19,20. np1 crd.
423 0 Acts 19.32 Acts 19.32 vvz crd
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439 0 Prov. 10.9. Curae 10.9. np1 crd.