A sermon preached at Westminster-Abbey on the 26th of July, 1685 being the thanksgiving-day for His Majesties victory over the rebels / by Edward Pelling ...

Pelling, Edward, d. 1718
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Keble and Walter Davis
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A53973 ESTC ID: R34550 STC ID: P1098
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXXIV, 6; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED AT WESTMINSTER-ABBEY On the 26th. of July, 1685. BEING THE THANKSGIVINGDAY, &c. Psal 124. 6. Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a Prey to their Teeth. A SERMON PREACHED AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY On the 26th. of July, 1685. BEING THE THANKSGIVING DAY, etc. Psalm 124. 6. Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a Prey to their Teeth. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord. pp-f np1, crd vbg dt n1, av np1 crd crd j-vvn vbb dt n1, r-crq vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 THE good Providence of God over the Sacred Persons, and the just Government of Princes, in preserving both from the most malicious designs of so many restless and sanguinary Spirits, is one of the most stupendious Works of Gods Omnipotence that ever he hath shew'd since the last day of the Creation. THE good Providence of God over the Sacred Persons, and the just Government of Princes, in preserving both from the most malicious designs of so many restless and sanguinary Spirits, is one of the most stupendious Works of God's Omnipotence that ever he hath showed since the last day of the Creation. dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg d p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f av d j cc j n2, vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j vvz pp-f npg1 n1 cst av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 A Miracle, which was the common subject of King Davids thankful Meditations, up and down throughout his whole Book of Psalms, and particularly in This Psalm; A Miracle, which was the Common Subject of King Davids thankful Meditations, up and down throughout his Whole Book of Psalms, and particularly in This Psalm; dt n1, r-crq vbds dt j n-jn pp-f n1 npg1 j n2, a-acp cc a-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f n2, cc av-j p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 where after a most humble manner, he doth adore the infinite Mercy and Power of God, where After a most humble manner, he does adore the infinite Mercy and Power of God, c-crq p-acp dt av-ds j n1, pns31 vdz vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 for delivering Him and his Subjects from the threatning dangers of a fresh Insurrection. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, for delivering Him and his Subject's from the threatening dangers of a fresh Insurrection. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, p-acp vvg pno31 cc po31 n2-jn p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j n1. cs pn31 vhd xx vbn dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 now may Israel say: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, av vmb np1 vvb: cs pn31 vhd xx vbn dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 when men rose up against us; they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: when men rose up against us; they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: c-crq n2 vvd a-acp p-acp pno12; pns32 vhd vvn pno12 p-acp j, c-crq po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 Then the Waters had over whelmed us, the stream had gone over our Soul: The proud Waters had gone even over our Soul: Then the Waters had over whelmed us, the stream had gone over our Soul: The proud Waters had gone even over our Soul: av dt n2 vhd a-acp vvn pno12, dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp po12 n1: dt j n2 vhd vvn av p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 When the Insurrection was so formidable, when the malice of wicked men was so outragious, when their appetites were not to be satisfied but with streams of Blood; When the Insurrection was so formidable, when the malice of wicked men was so outrageous, when their appetites were not to be satisfied but with streams of Blood; c-crq dt n1 vbds av j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbds av j, c-crq po32 n2 vbdr xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 when Ruin was breaking in upon the whole Land like a mighty Torrent; when, without the immediate help of God, nothing could be expected, but utter Desolation; when Ruin was breaking in upon the Whole Land like a mighty Torrent; when, without the immediate help of God, nothing could be expected, but utter Desolation; c-crq n1 vbds vvg p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-j dt j n1; c-crq, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pix vmd vbi vvn, cc-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
10 when the danger was so imminent, and seemingly so inevitable, that those men of violence thought themselves as sure as if the prey they sought after were already in the Gin; when the danger was so imminent, and seemingly so inevitable, that those men of violence Thought themselves as sure as if the prey they sought After were already in the Gin; c-crq dt n1 vbds av j, cc av-vvg av j, cst d n2 pp-f n1 vvn px32 p-acp j c-acp cs dt n1 pns32 vvd a-acp vbdr av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
11 Then was the time for God to lay to his Hand, to make bare his Arm, and to gain himself Honour by rescuing Innocence from the Pit, as it lay at the Brink, ready to drop into the Depth of Destruction. Then was the time for God to lay to his Hand, to make bore his Arm, and to gain himself Honour by rescuing Innocence from the Pit, as it lay At the Brink, ready to drop into the Depth of Destruction. av vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi vvd po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi px31 vvi p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1, j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
12 This Psalm was Davids NONLATINALPHABET like the Eucharistical Sacrifice of Jonah, after he had been delivered from the belly of the Whale. This Psalm was Davids like the Eucharistical Sacrifice of Jonah, After he had been Delivered from the belly of the Whale. d np1 vbds np1 av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 And that I may not spend my time in a curious, but unnecessary division of the Text, let us fall directly; And that I may not spend my time in a curious, but unnecessary division of the Text, let us fallen directly; cc cst pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j, cc-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 first upon the consideration of David 's deliverance, which was the ground of his thankfulness, First upon the consideration of David is deliverance, which was the ground of his thankfulness, ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
15 and the purport of the Psalm; and so proceed in the second place, to the consideration of our own deliverance, which is the reason of Our thankfulness, and the purport of the Psalm; and so proceed in the second place, to the consideration of our own deliverance, which is the reason of Our thankfulness, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av vvb p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
16 and the business of the Day. and the business of the Day. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
17 1. As to that deliverance for which David here blest God, indeed Divines cannot find out any one certain Aera, or point of time, where to fix it. 1. As to that deliverance for which David Here blessed God, indeed Divines cannot find out any one certain Era, or point of time, where to fix it. crd p-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq np1 av vvn np1, av n2-jn vmbx vvb av d crd j np1, cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 But if I may have leave to conjecture, I conceive, that David spake here in reference to those his Signal Victories over some Domestick Conspirators, whereof we find a most devout and grateful Commemoration in 2 Sam. 22. For several of the same expressions we meet with there, which we find in this Psalm. There he spake, But if I may have leave to conjecture, I conceive, that David spoke Here in Referente to those his Signal Victories over Some Domestic Conspirators, whereof we find a most devout and grateful Commemoration in 2 Sam. 22. For several of the same expressions we meet with there, which we find in this Psalm. There he spoke, p-acp cs pns11 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb, cst np1 vvd av p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1 n2 p-acp d j-jn n2, c-crq pns12 vvb dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp crd np1 crd p-acp j pp-f dt d n2 pns12 vvb p-acp a-acp, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n1. pc-acp pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 as he did Here, of the Waves of Death, of the Floods of ungodly Men, of many Waters, of Snares, of them that rose up against Him, and the like. as he did Here, of the Waves of Death, of the Floods of ungodly Men, of many Waters, of Snares, of them that rose up against Him, and the like. c-acp pns31 vdd av, pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2, pp-f d n2, pp-f n2, pp-f pno32 cst vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, cc dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
20 Now it is evident, that in that place the King of Israel had in his mind, not only the former downfal of Saul, but chiefly the late Victories which God had given him over two formidable Traitors; Now it is evident, that in that place the King of Israel had in his mind, not only the former downfall of Saul, but chiefly the late Victories which God had given him over two formidable Traitors; av pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp cst n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp av-jn dt av-j n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp crd j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
21 the one a discontented, yet an Ordinary Subject, the other a Darling, but a graceless Son. Let us look a little, I beseech you, into the Story of both. the one a discontented, yet an Ordinary Subject, the other a Darling, but a graceless Son. Let us look a little, I beseech you, into the Story of both. dt pi dt j-vvn, av dt j j-jn, dt j-jn dt n-jn, cc-acp dt j n1 vvb pno12 vvi dt j, pns11 vvb pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
22 The discontented Subject I speak of, was that considerable man, Sheba: Sheba the Son of Bichri, as he is called eight times together in one Chapter. The discontented Subject I speak of, was that considerable man, Sheba: Sheba the Son of Bichri, as he is called eight times together in one Chapter. dt j-vvn j-jn pns11 vvb pp-f, vbds d j n1, np1: np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn crd n2 av p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
23 The Scripture seems to set a mark of infamy upon his Father, as well as on Himself. Whereever the Traitor is named, 'tis always Sheba the Sonof Bichri, as if he were an Hereditary Rebel. The Scripture seems to Set a mark of infamy upon his Father, as well as on Himself. Wherever the Traitor is nam, it's always Sheba the Sonof Bichri, as if he were an Hereditary Rebel. dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp px31. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pn31|vbz av np1 dt np1 np1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr dt j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
24 Now Davids deliverance, out of the Hands of this Man of Belial, was a Work of Gods wonderful Providence. Now Davids deliverance, out of the Hands of this Man of Belial, was a Work of God's wondered Providence. av npg1 n1, av pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
25 For, though this Rebellion was not so near Davids Doors as the other was, yet David mistrusted this Son of Bichri would do him more harm, For, though this Rebellion was not so near Davids Doors as the other was, yet David Mistrusted this Son of Bichri would do him more harm, p-acp, cs d n1 vbds xx av j npg1 n2 p-acp dt n-jn vbds, av np1 vvd d n1 pp-f np1 vmd vdi pno31 dc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
26 than had been done him hitherto, 2 Sam. 20. 6. For the wretch was haughty and enraged: His party was very numerous; than had been done him hitherto, 2 Sam. 20. 6. For the wretch was haughty and enraged: His party was very numerous; cs vhd vbn vdn pno31 av, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vbds j cc j-vvn: png31 n1 vbds av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
27 yet not more numerous, than they were perfidious and disloyal: yet not more numerous, than they were perfidious and disloyal: av xx av-dc j, cs pns32 vbdr j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
28 Men that had set up for their King one of Sauls Family, while the House of Judah followed David: Men that consented to the Kings Restauration upon meer necessity, Men that had Set up for their King one of Saul's Family, while the House of Judah followed David: Men that consented to the Kings Restauration upon mere necessity, n2 cst vhd vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1 crd pp-f np1 n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd np1: n2 cst vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
29 and yet would have gone away with the Honour of it: and yet would have gone away with the Honour of it: cc av vmd vhi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
30 Men that had great expectations from David, and because they could not get their Ends, and obtain the Government of him, took up presently a mortal grudge against him, Men that had great Expectations from David, and Because they could not get their Ends, and obtain the Government of him, took up presently a Mortal grudge against him, n2 cst vhd j n2 p-acp np1, cc c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31, vvd a-acp av-j dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
31 as if they had no part, no inheritance in the Son of Jesse (as they spake by way of contempt) and so the Alarm was instantly taken by them all, Every man to his Tents, O Israel. as if they had no part, no inheritance in the Son of Jesse (as they spoke by Way of contempt) and so the Alarm was instantly taken by them all, Every man to his Tents, Oh Israel. c-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f n1) cc av dt n1 vbds av-jn vvn p-acp pno32 d, d n1 p-acp po31 n2, uh np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
32 This was Sheba, and these were his Associates; a desperate Leader of a very terrible Defection; This was Sheba, and these were his Associates; a desperate Leader of a very terrible Defection; d vbds np1, cc d vbdr po31 n2; dt j n1 pp-f dt j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
33 nothing being more dangerous to any Prince, than the united malice of Rebellious Spirits, that submit, not for Conscience sake, but either upon Constraint, or for their Interest only. nothing being more dangerous to any Prince, than the united malice of Rebellious Spirits, that submit, not for Conscience sake, but either upon Constraint, or for their Interest only. pix vbg av-dc j p-acp d n1, cs dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2, cst vvb, xx p-acp n1 n1, p-acp d p-acp n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
34 Yet how soon did the hand of God break that dark and threatning Cloud which now covered the greatest part of Davids Kingdom? Joab indeed pursued the Rebel from place to place; Yet how soon did the hand of God break that dark and threatening Cloud which now covered the greatest part of Davids Kingdom? Joab indeed pursued the Rebel from place to place; av c-crq av vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb cst j cc j-vvg n1 r-crq av vvd dt js n1 pp-f npg1 n1? np1 av vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
35 and at last hemmed him in. and At last hemmed him in. cc p-acp ord vvn pno31 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
36 But the Victory was from Heaven; without any battle in the Field, without the personal valour of Joab, without the loss of any of Joabs Forces was this deliverance wrought: But the Victory was from Heaven; without any battle in the Field, without the personal valour of Joab, without the loss of any of Joabs Forces was this deliverance wrought: p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp n1; p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f npg1 n2 vbds d n1 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
37 by the contrivance of a woman was Sheba 's Head taken off, and cast over the Wall; by the contrivance of a woman was Sheba is Head taken off, and cast over the Wall; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds np1 vbz n1 vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
38 by one of the weaker Vessels was the main thing done, that the Excellency of the Power might be of God, and not of man; by one of the Weaker Vessels was the main thing done, that the Excellency of the Power might be of God, and not of man; p-acp crd pp-f dt jc n2 vbds dt j n1 vdn, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi pp-f np1, cc xx pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
39 that I may allude to the expression, 2 Cor. 4. 7. that I may allude to the expression, 2 Cor. 4. 7. cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
40 But there was a Greater deliverance than this, which I doubt not, but David particularly thought of, when he penned this Psalm: But there was a Greater deliverance than this, which I doubt not, but David particularly Thought of, when he penned this Psalm: p-acp pc-acp vbds dt jc n1 cs d, r-crq pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp np1 av-j vvd pp-f, c-crq pns31 vvn d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
41 A deliverance from a Conspiracy, that might have swallowed up the King, and all the people that were with him, A deliverance from a conspiracy, that might have swallowed up the King, and all the people that were with him, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vhi vvn a-acp dt n1, cc d dt n1 cst vbdr p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
42 as 'tis said of that Conspiracy, 2 Sam. 17. 16. the very same expression, as is used at the 3d. Verse of this Psalm: A Conspiracy that was not only near Davids Threshold, as it's said of that conspiracy, 2 Sam. 17. 16. the very same expression, as is used At the 3d. Verse of this Psalm: A conspiracy that was not only near Davids Threshold, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn pp-f d n1, crd np1 crd crd dt j d n1, c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f d n1: dt n1 cst vbds xx av-j j npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
43 but went to his very Heart too, the Conspiracy of his Son Absalom. His bloudy Son Absalom, that formerly had been guilty of shameful Murder. but went to his very Heart too, the conspiracy of his Son Absalom. His bloody Son Absalom, that formerly had been guilty of shameful Murder. cc-acp vvd p-acp po31 j n1 av, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1. po31 j n1 np1, cst av-j vhd vbn j pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
44 His Ambitious Son Absalom, whom none of those Preferments could Content, which would have contented Sheba; nothing would satisfie him but the Crown. His ungrateful Son Absalom, that so basely rewarded him for his Longings after him, His Ambitious Son Absalom, whom none of those Preferments could Content, which would have contented Sheba; nothing would satisfy him but the Crown. His ungrateful Son Absalom, that so basely rewarded him for his Longings After him, po31 j n1 np1, ro-crq pi pp-f d n2 vmd j, r-crq vmd vhi vvn np1; pix vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. po31 j n1 np1, cst av av-j vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
45 when he fled from his presence to Geshur, and for his Pardon, for his Kisses upon his Return, and upon that his most solemn, though artificial submission at his Fathers Feet. when he fled from his presence to Geshur, and for his Pardon, for his Kisses upon his Return, and upon that his most solemn, though artificial submission At his Father's Feet. c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 vvb, p-acp po31 vvz p-acp po31 vvi, cc p-acp d po31 av-ds j, c-acp j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
46 His perfidious Son Absalom, that no sooner went out of his Fathers Court, but ran to the Gates to steal away the hearts of his Fathers Subjects with such mean addresses to the Populace, O that I were made Judg (meaning, King) in the Land. His hypocritical Son Absalom, that pretending a desire to perform his Vow, declared for the Throne, and under colour of Religion raised an open and barefac't Rebellion This was such a dreadful Conspiracy, His perfidious Son Absalom, that no sooner went out of his Father's Court, but ran to the Gates to steal away the hearts of his Father's Subject's with such mean Addresses to the Populace, Oh that I were made Judge (meaning, King) in the Land. His hypocritical Son Absalom, that pretending a desire to perform his Voelli, declared for the Throne, and under colour of Religion raised an open and barefaced Rebellion This was such a dreadful conspiracy, po31 j n1 np1, cst dx av-c vvd av pp-f po31 ng1 n1, cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n2-jn p-acp d vvb n2 p-acp dt n1, uh cst pns11 vbdr vvn n1 (vvg, n1) p-acp dt n1 po31 j n1 np1, cst vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 vvb, vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvd dt j cc j n1 d vbds d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
47 as made David himself, though a man of such Prowess and Conduct, presently to flee for his Life. as made David himself, though a man of such Prowess and Conduct, presently to flee for his Life. c-acp vvn np1 px31, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvb, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
48 For so it was that Absalom, what with the gracefulness and beauty of his Person, what with his Popularity, and what with other sinister and sordid Artifices, had insinuated himself strangly into peoples Affections; For so it was that Absalom, what with the gracefulness and beauty of his Person, what with his Popularity, and what with other sinister and sordid Artifices, had insinuated himself strangely into peoples Affections; c-acp av pn31 vbds d np1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1, cc r-crq p-acp j-jn j cc j fw-la, vhd vvd px31 av-j p-acp ng1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
49 the hearts of the men of Israel were after him, saith the Scripture; the hearts of the men of Israel were After him, Says the Scripture; dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
50 so that the Conspiracy was strong; the business was laid very broad, for the People increased continually with Absalom, though at the First he was but two hundred Men strong, so that the conspiracy was strong; the business was laid very broad, for the People increased continually with Absalom, though At the First he was but two hundred Men strong, av cst dt n1 vbds j; dt n1 vbds vvn av j, p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp np1, cs p-acp dt ord pns31 vbds p-acp crd crd n2 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
51 as we read, 2 Sam. 15. Had not the hand of God, which commands the Seas, govern'd and over-rul'd this design, the King had been utterly undone, as we read, 2 Sam. 15. Had not the hand of God, which commands the Seas, governed and overruled this Design, the King had been utterly undone, c-acp pns12 vvb, crd np1 crd vhd xx dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz dt n2, vvn cc j d n1, dt n1 vhd vbn av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
52 and all his Loyal Subjects that clave to him: and all his Loyal Subject's that clave to him: cc d po31 j n2-jn cst vvd p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
53 Such a violent agitation were disaffected People in then, that they were ready to flow to him from all Quarters, Such a violent agitation were disaffected People in then, that they were ready to flow to him from all Quarters, d dt j n1 vbdr vvn n1 p-acp av, cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
54 like the meeting and inundation of many Rivers to make a Deluge. like the meeting and inundation of many rivers to make a Deluge. av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
55 But that which made this Conspiracy the more terrible, was this, that Achitophel was in the head of it. But that which made this conspiracy the more terrible, was this, that Ahithophel was in the head of it. cc-acp cst r-crq vvd d n1 dt av-dc j, vbds d, cst np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
56 Achitophel, that had served to corrupt and debauch the young man, Absalom, and had ministred to his Lusts. Achitophel, that False and Treacherous Villain, that had been one of Davids Counsellors; nay, the President of his Council, Ahithophel, that had served to corrupt and debauch the young man, Absalom, and had ministered to his Lusts. Ahithophel, that False and Treacherous Villain, that had been one of Davids Counsellors; nay, the President of his Council, np1, cst vhd vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1, np1, cc vhd vvn p-acp po31 np1 np1, cst j cc j n1, cst vhd vbn crd pp-f npg1 n2; uh, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
57 as 'tis plainly intimated, 1 Chron. 37. 34. Achitophel, that dexterous man at wickedness; such a cunning and crafty Politician, that he was lookt upon as infallible, as it's plainly intimated, 1 Chronicles 37. 34. Ahithophel, that dexterous man At wickedness; such a cunning and crafty Politician, that he was looked upon as infallible, c-acp pn31|vbz av-j vvn, crd np1 crd crd np1, cst j n1 p-acp n1; d dt j-jn cc j n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
58 as an Oracle. Achitophel, that was so maliciously set against the King, that nothing would satisfie him, as an Oracle. Ahithophel, that was so maliciously Set against the King, that nothing would satisfy him, c-acp dt n1. np1, cst vbds av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pix vmd vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
59 but the Assassination of his Person. Achitophel, that hardned Traytor, and cursed Reprobate, that when his Counsel and Bloudy endeavours would not take, fled for it presently, but the Assassination of his Person. Ahithophel, that hardened Traitor, and cursed Reprobate, that when his Counsel and Bloody endeavours would not take, fled for it presently, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1, cst j-vvn n1, cc j-vvn n-jn, cst c-crq po31 n1 cc j n2 vmd xx vvi, vvn p-acp pn31 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
60 and through anguish and vexation hanged himself: (A sad End indeed, for any Rebel to be his own Executioner, and through anguish and vexation hanged himself: (A sad End indeed, for any Rebel to be his own Executioner, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn px31: (dt j vvb av, c-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
61 though in some cases 'tis pity that an Achitophel, an inveterate, and advising Rebel should ever die in his Bed.) though in Some cases it's pity that an Ahithophel, an inveterate, and advising Rebel should ever die in his Bed) cs p-acp d n2 pn31|vbz n1 cst dt np1, dt j, cc vvg vvi vmd av vvi p-acp po31 n1) (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
62 When the highest Treason was formed by such working heads, when 'twas conducted by such Politick Counsels, When the highest Treason was formed by such working Heads, when 'twas conducted by such Politic Counsels, c-crq dt js n1 vbds vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2, c-crq pn31|vbds vvn p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
63 when 'twas Executed by such desperate Instruments, when it prosper'd on a suddain by such successful stratagems nothing could be expected, when 'twas Executed by such desperate Instruments, when it prospered on a sudden by such successful stratagems nothing could be expected, c-crq pn31|vbds vvn p-acp d j n2, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp dt j p-acp d j n2 pix vmd vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
64 but the Kings inevitable ruine, had not the hand of God been more concern'd in the cause, than the hand of Joab. but the Kings inevitable ruin, had not the hand of God been more concerned in the cause, than the hand of Joab. cc-acp dt n2 j n1, vhd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vbn av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
65 Herein was manifested the great power of God, that notwithstanding all these Arts, Enterprises, and desired Events of wickedness, the whole frame of the Conspiracy was dasht down in a moment, the King was delivered, Peace was restored, the whole Nation was freed from commotions and dangers; Herein was manifested the great power of God, that notwithstanding all these Arts, Enterprises, and desired Events of wickedness, the Whole frame of the conspiracy was dashed down in a moment, the King was Delivered, Peace was restored, the Whole nation was freed from commotions and dangers; av vbds vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp d d n2, n2, cc j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn, n1 vbds vvn, dt j-jn n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
66 and all this, by the unexpected and surprizing death of Absalom, who, as God, would have it, was caught in a Wood; and hung by his Locks upon a Tree; and all this, by the unexpected and surprising death of Absalom, who, as God, would have it, was caught in a Wood; and hung by his Locks upon a Tree; cc d d, p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, r-crq, c-acp np1, vmd vhi pn31, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1; cc vvd p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
67 to shew the World what a Reward all they deserve, that take up Arms, and Rebel against their Lawful Prince. to show the World what a Reward all they deserve, that take up Arms, and Rebel against their Lawful Prince. pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq dt n1 d pns32 vvb, cst vvb a-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
68 2. You have now seen some of Davids deliverances; 2. You have now seen Some of Davids Deliverances; crd pn22 vhb av vvn d pp-f npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
69 I mean his deliverances from Home-bred dangers, from Enemies that were in his own Country, in his own Bosome; which, I mean his Deliverances from Homebred dangers, from Enemies that were in his own Country, in his own Bosom; which, pns11 vvb po31 n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 cst vbdr p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp po31 d n1; r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
70 as I conceive, David had an immediate eye upon in this Psalm, where he blest the God of his Salvation, that he and his people were not delivered as a Prey unto their Teeth. as I conceive, David had an immediate eye upon in this Psalm, where he blessed the God of his Salvation, that he and his people were not Delivered as a Prey unto their Teeth. c-acp pns11 vvb, np1 vhd dt j n1 p-acp p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 cc po31 n1 vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
71 To proceed in the next place, to the consideration of our own deliverances, which is the necessary subject of our Meditations this day. To proceed in the next place, to the consideration of our own Deliverances, which is the necessary Subject of our Meditations this day. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, r-crq vbz dt j n-jn pp-f po12 n2 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
72 I know not any deliverances, that can come nearer (perhaps not so near) to those of David, either for the Quality, or for the Circumstances of them, I know not any Deliverances, that can come nearer (perhaps not so near) to those of David, either for the Quality, or for the circumstances of them, pns11 vvb xx d n2, cst vmb vvi jc (av xx av av-j) p-acp d pp-f np1, d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
73 then those wonderful deliverances from so many Sheba 's and Achitophels, which God hath from time to time wrought for this Nation: then those wondered Deliverances from so many Sheba is and Achitophels, which God hath from time to time wrought for this nation: cs d j n2 p-acp av d np1 vbz cc npg1, r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
74 Perhaps no Age, no State, no History can shew the Like instances of his good Providence; Perhaps no Age, no State, no History can show the Like instances of his good Providence; av dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 vmb vvi dt av-j n2 pp-f po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
75 so unwearied hath his Goodness been to our Princes, as if he had entailed his Mercy upon Them, as he did upon David, and upon his seed for evermore. so unwearied hath his goodness been to our Princes, as if he had entailed his Mercy upon Them, as he did upon David, and upon his seed for evermore. av j vhz po31 n1 vbn p-acp po12 n2, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
76 'Tis true (a most sad and shameful Truth, God knows) such was the monstrous impiety of the Last Age, that it afforded one unpresidented, unparallel'd instance of Gods wrath, It's true (a most sad and shameful Truth, God knows) such was the monstrous impiety of the Last Age, that it afforded one unprecedented, unparalleled instance of God's wrath, pn31|vbz j (dt av-ds j cc j n1, np1 vvz) d vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1, cst pn31 vvd pi vvn, j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
77 when that imparable Monarch, the Glory of our Reformation, and the Honour of the World, was forced to bow his head down, when that imparable Monarch, the Glory of our Reformation, and the Honour of the World, was forced to bow his head down, c-crq cst j n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
78 and to fall a Sacrifice to the Lusts of the most barbarous Villains, as if God had forsaken him. and to fallen a Sacrifice to the Lustiest of the most barbarous Villains, as if God had forsaken him. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
79 Yet I cannot tell, but that God, who draweth Good many times out of the greatest Evil, did in that terrible juncture design to shew men the excessive sinfulness of their Follies, in throwing away a Felicity, always to be reflected on, Yet I cannot tell, but that God, who draws Good many times out of the greatest Evil, did in that terrible juncture Design to show men the excessive sinfulness of their Follies, in throwing away a Felicity, always to be reflected on, av pns11 vmbx vvi, cc-acp cst np1, r-crq vvz j d n2 av pp-f dt js n-jn, vdd p-acp cst j n1 n1 pc-acp vvi n2 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp vvg av dt n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
80 but hardly ever to be recover'd to the Worlds End. However, that some Compensation might be made for that superlative (and otherwise irreparable) loss, by the due succession, and after Greatness of his Posterity, God hath multiplied those temporal Glories upon the Sons, which he took from the Father, but hardly ever to be recovered to the World's End. However, that Some Compensation might be made for that superlative (and otherwise irreparable) loss, by the due succession, and After Greatness of his Posterity, God hath multiplied those temporal Glories upon the Sons, which he took from the Father, cc-acp av av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 c-acp, cst d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d j (cc av j) n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 vhz vvn d j n2 p-acp dt n2, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
81 and gave him a Blessed Eternity in Exchange for. and gave him a Blessed Eternity in Exchange for. cc vvd pno31 dt j-vvn n1 p-acp vvb p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
82 And to let the World see, that resistance is criminal even when 'tis prosperous, and to punish Rebellion in a second Age, And to let the World see, that resistance is criminal even when it's prosperous, and to Punish Rebellion in a second Age, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb, cst n1 vbz j-jn av c-crq pn31|vbz j, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
83 tho' it escaped in the First, God hath delivered the two Royal Brothers from six troubles and seven, though Sheba and Absalom, with their wicked Confederates, joyned hand in hand to Execute a Conspiracy, which had been long a forming by the Serpentine subtilty of a twining and party colour'd Achitophel. though it escaped in the First, God hath Delivered the two Royal Brother's from six Troubles and seven, though Sheba and Absalom, with their wicked Confederates, joined hand in hand to Execute a conspiracy, which had been long a forming by the Serpentine subtlety of a twining and party coloured Ahithophel. cs pn31 vvd p-acp dt ord, np1 vhz vvn dt crd j n2 p-acp crd n2 cc crd, c-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp po32 j n2, vvn n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vhd vbn av-j dt n-vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg cc n1 vvn np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
84 This Deliverance was manifestly the work God. For first our dangers were so immense, and yet so close and privy, that it both passed the sagacity, This Deliverance was manifestly the work God. For First our dangers were so immense, and yet so close and privy, that it both passed the sagacity, d n1 vbds av-j dt n1 np1. p-acp ord po12 n2 vbdr av j, cc av av av-j cc j, cst pn31 d vvd dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
85 and exceeded the reach of humane Force to prevent them; and nothing could deliver us from them, but the Power and Wisdome of Almighty God. and exceeded the reach of humane Force to prevent them; and nothing could deliver us from them, but the Power and Wisdom of Almighty God. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; cc pix vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
86 What were the Conspirators, but the most daring and desperate Villains? Men of the most desperate Principles, ready and dispos'd for the most desperate undertakings; and either so laden with the guilt of former Crimes, What were the Conspirators, but the most daring and desperate Villains? Men of the most desperate Principles, ready and disposed for the most desperate undertakings; and either so laden with the guilt of former Crimes, q-crq vbdr dt n2, p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg cc j n2? n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, j cc vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2-vvg; cc d av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
87 or so linked together in the Communion of New ones, that nothing less could be expected, or so linked together in the Communion of New ones, that nothing less could be expected, cc av vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j pi2, d pix dc vmd vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
88 then the utmost of those mischiefs which are always acted by men of the most desperate Fortunes? And what was the Conspiracy it self, then the utmost of those mischiefs which Are always acted by men of the most desperate Fortune's? And what was the conspiracy it self, cs dt j pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2? cc r-crq vbds dt n1 pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
89 but a long studied, and now ripe Design, to draw in upon us a whole Deluge of Blood, to overwhelm Prince and People, with final slaughter, to destroy the very Name, but a long studied, and now ripe Design, to draw in upon us a Whole Deluge of Blood, to overwhelm Prince and People, with final slaughter, to destroy the very Name, cc-acp dt av-j vvd, cc av j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno12 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
90 as well as to stifle all further efforts of Loyalty, to bury our Monarch beyond all hopes of a Resurrection, to ingulph the Church in an eternal Chaos, as well as to stifle all further efforts of Loyalty, to bury our Monarch beyond all hope's of a Resurrection, to engulf the Church in an Eternal Chaos, c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vvi d jc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
91 so that you should hardly have seen the very Ruins of it, to dash down at once the whole frame of the present Government, so that you should hardly have seen the very Ruins of it, to dash down At once the Whole frame of the present Government, av cst pn22 vmd av vhi vvn dt j n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
92 and to leave it to Time, and Fortune, and the Decision of the Sword, what other Model should be set up? And what would have been at the end of all this, and to leave it to Time, and Fortune, and the Decision of the Sword, what other Model should be Set up? And what would have been At the end of all this, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn a-acp? cc q-crq vmd vhi vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
93 but Irreligion and Atheism, accompanied with the most dismal Confusions, and a perpetual War, till by weak'ning and killing one another, each Party must have given a Forreign Power the fairest opportunity of Invading and Captivating all. but Irreligion and Atheism, accompanied with the most dismal Confusions, and a perpetual War, till by weakening and killing one Another, each Party must have given a Foreign Power the Fairest opportunity of Invading and Captivating all. cc-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2, cc dt j n1, c-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg pi j-jn, d n1 vmb vhi vvn dt j n1 dt js n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
94 Nothing could destroy such a bulky, such a barbarous Design, but the Arm of God, whose extroardinary providence is then wont visibly to interpose, when dangers are so Immense; so Imminent, and otherwise Inevitable. Nothing could destroy such a bulky, such a barbarous Design, but the Arm of God, whose extraordinary providence is then wont visibly to interpose, when dangers Are so Immense; so Imminent, and otherwise Inevitable. np1 vmd vvi d dt j, d dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq j n1 vbz av j av-j pc-acp vvi, c-crq n2 vbr av j; av j, cc av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
95 And the Truth is, the Conspiracy was too great to prosper, too excessively monstrous to give any but Atheists promises of success; the Mercy of God being such, that amidst all our Corrections, he hath still kept us from Ruin, and has always saved us from the Ax, though we have been often delivered most deservedly to the Rod. 2. Again; And the Truth is, the conspiracy was too great to prosper, too excessively monstrous to give any but Atheists promises of success; the Mercy of God being such, that amid all our Corrections, he hath still kept us from Ruin, and has always saved us from the Ax, though we have been often Delivered most deservedly to the Rod. 2. Again; cc dt n1 vbz, dt n1 vbds av j p-acp vvb, av av-j j pc-acp vvi d p-acp n2 n2 pp-f n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg d, cst p-acp d po12 n2, pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 p-acp vvi, cc vhz av vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns12 vhb vbn av vvd av-ds av-vvn p-acp dt n1. crd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
96 the Conspiracy was laid so very broad (as one of the Criminals himself confest) that there is little reason to doubt, the conspiracy was laid so very broad (as one of the Criminals himself confessed) that there is little reason to doubt, dt n1 vbds vvn av av j (c-acp pi pp-f dt n2-jn n1 j-vvn) cst pc-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
97 but that innumerable numbers of disaffected men in all parts of this great Island, divers of the most Potent, many the most Active, all the most Violent of the Faction, were more or less actually engaged to carry the Design on; but that innumerable numbers of disaffected men in all parts of this great Island, diverse of the most Potent, many the most Active, all the most Violent of the Faction, were more or less actually engaged to carry the Design on; cc-acp cst j n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f d j n1, j pp-f dt av-ds j, d dt ds j, d dt ds j pp-f dt n1, vbdr n1 cc av-dc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
98 so that had not that good God wonderfully interposed, who commands the hearts, and stilleth the madness of the people, by his own secret, so that had not that good God wonderfully interposed, who commands the hearts, and stilleth the madness of the people, by his own secret, av cst vhd xx d j np1 av-j vvn, r-crq vvz dt n2, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po31 d j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
99 and unaccountable, but yet over-ruling and efficacious power, in all humane probability no way could have been left for innocence to escape. and unaccountable, but yet overruling and efficacious power, in all humane probability no Way could have been left for innocence to escape. cc j, cc-acp av j cc j n1, p-acp d j n1 dx n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
100 And when the Rebellion was now begun by the most Forward of the party, that gave the Alarm to the rest, who only waited for an invitation; to distract the whole Kingdom, Sheba had so posted himself in one part of it, And when the Rebellion was now begun by the most Forward of the party, that gave the Alarm to the rest, who only waited for an invitation; to distract the Whole Kingdom, Sheba had so posted himself in one part of it, cc c-crq dt n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt ds j pp-f dt n1, cst vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av-j vvd p-acp dt n1; p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1, np1 vhd av vvn px31 p-acp crd n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
101 and Absalom in another, that all such whose hearts were after both, had their choice given them of repairing unto either, had not God restrained and dampt their spirits, and Absalom in Another, that all such whose hearts were After both, had their choice given them of repairing unto either, had not God restrained and dampt their spirits, cc np1 p-acp j-jn, cst d d rg-crq n2 vbdr p-acp av-d, vhd po32 n1 vvn pno32 pp-f vvg p-acp av-d, vhd xx np1 vvn cc vvd po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
102 and made even resolute men, Cowards. This we must needs ascribe to the particular providence of God; and made even resolute men, Cowards. This we must needs ascribe to the particular providence of God; cc vvd av j n2, n2. np1 pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
103 especially if we do consider, that those ordinary Forces throughout the Nation, on which we confided for the curbing and suppressing of Rebels, were, (for the most part) what through cowardise, what through perfidiousness, especially if we do Consider, that those ordinary Forces throughout the nation, on which we confided for the curbing and suppressing of Rebels, were, (for the most part) what through cowardice, what through perfidiousness, av-j cs pns12 vdb vvi, cst d j n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, vbdr, (c-acp dt av-ds n1) r-crq p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
104 and what through both, much prepar'd, and much more desirous themselves to turn Fugitives. and what through both, much prepared, and much more desirous themselves to turn Fugitives. cc r-crq p-acp d, av-d vvd, cc av-d av-dc j px32 p-acp n1 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
105 Not but that God permitted the Foeces of the people to gather together into a considerable (nay, I must call it, Not but that God permitted the Fences of the people to gather together into a considerable (nay, I must call it, xx p-acp cst np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j (uh-x, pns11 vmb vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
106 because we once thought it, a formidable) body; for never is there an inundation without a great scum. Because we once Thought it, a formidable) body; for never is there an inundation without a great scum. c-acp pns12 a-acp vvd pn31, dt j) n1; c-acp av vbz pc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
107 But yet, such was the good Providence of God to us, that all this was, more for our Terrour, then to our Injury: But yet, such was the good Providence of God to us, that all this was, more for our Terror, then to our Injury: p-acp av, d vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, cst d d vbds, av-dc p-acp po12 n1, av p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
108 that by making us sensible of our Conquest, God might shew us our danger; that by making us sensible of our Conquest, God might show us our danger; cst p-acp vvg pno12 j pp-f po12 n1, np1 vmd vvi pno12 po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
109 which had it not appeared at our Doors, might have made no more impression upon us, which had it not appeared At our Doors, might have made no more impression upon us, r-crq vhd pn31 xx vvn p-acp po12 n2, vmd vhi vvn dx dc n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
110 than a Dream in the Night. than a Dream in the Night. cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
111 3. And in this, Thirdly, the Hand of God was most plainly seen, that after so many preparations on the one side, 3. And in this, Thirdly, the Hand of God was most plainly seen, that After so many preparations on the one side, crd cc p-acp d, ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-ds av-j vvn, cst p-acp av d n2 p-acp dt crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
112 after so many terrours on the other, and after so many uncertainties on both, the Scales were turn'd so in a moment, that we no sooner heard of a Conflict, than we were sure of a Victory, and that in such a Nice and Critical juncture, that we might have thought our selves happy, might have blest God for but a Drawn Battle; After so many terrors on the other, and After so many uncertainties on both, the Scales were turned so in a moment, that we no sooner herd of a Conflict, than we were sure of a Victory, and that in such a Nicaenae and Critical juncture, that we might have Thought our selves happy, might have blessed God for but a Drawn Battle; c-acp av d n2 p-acp dt n-jn, cc p-acp av d n2 p-acp d, dt n2 vbdr vvn av p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 av-dx av-c vvd pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 vbdr j pp-f dt n1, cc cst p-acp d dt j cc j n1, cst pns12 vmd vhi vvn po12 n2 j, vmd vhi vvn np1 p-acp p-acp dt vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
113 they that shall duely consider what a condition the Kings affairs was in that Fatal Night, (for it was the most Fatal Night-work that ever Absalom had in hand) how disproportionable his Majesties Forces were in Number, they that shall duly Consider what a condition the Kings affairs was in that Fatal Night, (for it was the most Fatal Nightwork that ever Absalom had in hand) how disproportionable his Majesties Forces were in Number, pns32 cst vmb av-jn vvb r-crq dt n1 dt ng1 n2 vbds p-acp d j n1, (c-acp pn31 vbds dt av-ds j n1 cst av np1 vhd p-acp n1) q-crq j po31 ng1 n2 vbdr p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
114 how secure they were, like so many good Consciences at their Repose, how unexpectedly fire and Sword came against them, how secure they were, like so many good Consciences At their Repose, how unexpectedly fire and Sword Come against them, c-crq j pns32 vbdr, av-j av d j n2 p-acp po32 vvb, c-crq av-j n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
115 how silently he stole upon them like a Thief, whose design was to plunder a whole Kingdom; how silently he stole upon them like a Thief, whose Design was to plunder a Whole Kingdom; c-crq av-j pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 av-j dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
116 and yet how suddenly that desperate engagment ended, I do not say in a Victory, and yet how suddenly that desperate engagement ended, I do not say in a Victory, cc av c-crq av-j cst j n1 vvn, pns11 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
117 but in an utter defeat and overthrow of the whole Faction; they must needs look upon it as a Miraculous deliverance, but in an utter defeat and overthrow of the Whole Faction; they must needs look upon it as a Miraculous deliverance, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1; pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
118 and grant the providence of God to have been as visible then in the Preservation of the Crown, as it had been before in the Restauration of the Prince himself. Lord! and grant the providence of God to have been as visible then in the Preservation of the Crown, as it had been before in the Restauration of the Prince himself. Lord! cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vhi vbn a-acp j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vhd vbn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 px31. n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
119 how in a moment was that great work done which the Government had been labouring at for so many years, how in a moment was that great work done which the Government had been labouring At for so many Years, c-crq p-acp dt n1 vbds d j n1 vdn r-crq dt n1 vhd vbn vvg p-acp p-acp av d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
120 and yet unsuccessfully? How soon were all the Councels of Achitophel turned into foolishness; and all the Arts and Machinations of his numerous Adherents brusht down all at once like a Cobweb, in the twinkling of an Eye? After so many designs against the Monarchy and the Church, which had been so Politickly, and so deeply laid; and yet unsuccessfully? How soon were all the Counsels of Ahithophel turned into foolishness; and all the Arts and Machinations of his numerous Adherents brushed down all At once like a Cobweb, in the twinkling of an Eye? After so many designs against the Monarchy and the Church, which had been so Politicly, and so deeply laid; cc av av-j? c-crq av vbdr d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp n1; cc d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n2 vvd a-acp d p-acp a-acp av-j dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1? p-acp av d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, r-crq vhd vbn av av-j, cc av av-jn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
121 after so many close and Treasonable consultations that had been held; After so many close and Treasonable Consultations that had been held; c-acp av d j cc j n2 cst vhd vbn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
122 after such along trade of Perjuries, that to the wounding of their consciences, and to the scandal of Religion had been practiced: After such along trade of Perjuries, that to the wounding of their Consciences, and to the scandal of Religion had been practiced: p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vbn vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
123 after so much industry that had been used in lying, Libelling, and debauching the World with wicked Principles; After so much industry that had been used in lying, Libeling, and debauching the World with wicked Principles; c-acp av d n1 cst vhd vbn vvn p-acp vvg, vvg, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
124 after so much pains that had been taken in setting up Magistrates to overlay and stifle the Laws; After so much pains that had been taken in setting up Magistrates to overlay and stifle the Laws; c-acp av d n2 cst vhd vbn vvn p-acp vvg a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
125 after so much villainous Hypocrisie, which profligate Souls had been guilty of even before the Altar of God; After so much villainous Hypocrisy, which profligate Souls had been guilty of even before the Altar of God; c-acp av d j n1, r-crq vvb n2 vhd vbn j pp-f j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
126 after so many correspondences that had been maintain'd thro'out these Kingdoms to hew down all the pillars thereof; After so many correspondences that had been maintained thro'out these Kingdoms to hew down all the pillars thereof; c-acp av d n2 cst vhd vbn vvn av d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
127 after such a train of Arts, which they had been laying so many years to begin and carry on a Rebellion; After such a train of Arts, which they had been laying so many Years to begin and carry on a Rebellion; p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq pns32 vhd vbn vvg av d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
128 after such a vast expence of time and Mony; After such a vast expense of time and Money; p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
129 (Mony like that which Judas received, that may cost even the Creditors their Necks) after all this, I say, (Money like that which Judas received, that may cost even the Creditors their Necks) After all this, I say, (n1 av-j cst r-crq np1 vvn, cst vmb vvi av dt n2 po32 n2) p-acp d d, pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
130 and a great deal more, the whole controversie was ended as it were at a Blow, by a few men, by an hours push; and a great deal more, the Whole controversy was ended as it were At a Blow, by a few men, by an hours push; cc dt j n1 av-dc, dt j-jn n1 vbds vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt d n2, p-acp dt n2 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
131 and so, that those very methods which they used for the Ruin, have effectually served to the Establishment of the Throne; and so, that those very methods which they used for the Ruin, have effectually served to the Establishment of the Throne; cc av, cst d j n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, vhb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
132 they have made our Prince (though against their own Wills) a glorious King indeed, they have made our Prince (though against their own Wills) a glorious King indeed, pns32 vhb vvn po12 n1 (cs p-acp po32 d n2) dt j n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
133 and Us his faithful Subjects, an happy and safe People: and Us his faithful Subject's, an happy and safe People: cc pno32 po31 j n2-jn, dt j cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
134 And all, by the good Providence of our God, who for his Mercy sake govern'd and over-rul'd even Midnight surprises, And all, by the good Providence of our God, who for his Mercy sake governed and overruled even Midnight surprises, cc d, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 n1 vvn cc j j n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
135 and in that critical and most dangerous juncture kept us All from being the prey to the fury, or cruelties of those Abaddons. and in that critical and most dangerous juncture kept us All from being the prey to the fury, or cruelties of those Abaddons. cc p-acp d j cc ds j n1 vvd pno12 d p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f d np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
136 4. And yet, Fourthly, the Providence of God did not stop here; 4. And yet, Fourthly, the Providence of God did not stop Here; crd cc av, ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd xx vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
137 but as his bare and outstretched Arm had now unexpectedly defeated those villainous Enterprises, so to Crown the Victory after a signal manner, his vengeance pursued and overtook the Men, even the most Principal Traytors, to deliver up those to the Law, who had escaped the Sword. This was a singular and very remarkable Work of God; but as his bore and outstretched Arm had now unexpectedly defeated those villainous Enterprises, so to Crown the Victory After a signal manner, his vengeance pursued and overtook the Men, even the most Principal Traitors, to deliver up those to the Law, who had escaped the Sword. This was a singular and very remarkable Work of God; cc-acp c-acp po31 j cc vvn n1 vhd av av-j vvn d j n2, av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, po31 n1 vvn cc vvd dt n2, av dt ds j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp d p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn dt n1. d vbds dt j cc j j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
138 because on this our future Peace and Felicity did depend: Because on this our future Peace and Felicity did depend: c-acp p-acp d po12 j-jn n1 cc np1 vdd vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
139 and to see how strangely God doth sometimes bring his great purposes to pass, this Last, this greatest Work was done after a most Providential manner, and to see how strangely God does sometime bring his great Purposes to pass, this Last, this greatest Work was done After a most Providential manner, cc pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j np1 vdz av vvi po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi, d vvb, d js n1 vbds vdn p-acp dt av-ds np1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
140 and by the meanest and most ordinary Instruments. and by the Meanest and most ordinary Instruments. cc p-acp dt js cc ds j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
141 For as that Sheba of the North was after a Months Invasion, taken at last by three Servants, in the Water; so that Absalom of the West was after his Months Invasion, For as that Sheba of the North was After a Months Invasion, taken At last by three Servants, in the Water; so that Absalom of the West was After his Months Invasion, p-acp p-acp d np1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n2 n1, vvn p-acp ord p-acp crd n2, p-acp dt n1; av d np1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp po31 n2 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
142 or thereabout, caught also by three Men of the like Figure and Condition, and that like Absalom the First, in a Wood, among Brakes and Trees; or thereabouts, caught also by three Men of the like Figure and Condition, and that like Absalom the First, in a Wood, among Brakes and Trees; cc av, vvd av p-acp crd n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, cc cst av-j np1 dt ord, p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
143 and hereby God shewed his just displeasure against All the Rebels both ways, by exposing the most honourable of them to Disgrace and Shame, as well as by bringing them to capital punishment. and hereby God showed his just displeasure against All the Rebels both ways, by exposing the most honourable of them to Disgrace and Shame, as well as by bringing them to capital punishment. cc av np1 vvd po31 j n1 p-acp d dt ng1 d n2, p-acp vvg dt av-ds j pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
144 And thus by a Wonderful and an uninterrupted course of Gods blessed providence, he hath in a very short time wrought one of the greatest Deliverances for us, and our Posterity; And thus by a Wondered and an uninterrupted course of God's blessed providence, he hath in a very short time wrought one of the greatest Deliverances for us, and our Posterity; cc av p-acp dt j cc dt vvd n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1, pns31 vhz p-acp dt j j n1 vvd crd pp-f dt js n2 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
145 these having been (we hope) the Last Efforts of that wicked Cause, which for many years hath made such mischiefs in the World, these having been (we hope) the Last Efforts of that wicked Cause, which for many Years hath made such mischiefs in the World, d vhg vbn (pns12 vvb) dt vvb n2 pp-f d j vvb, r-crq p-acp d n2 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
146 but (God be blessed) was brought at length to it's extream Agonies, and is now Dead: Dead, and I hope Buried, till the day of Final Reckoning, but (God be blessed) was brought At length to it's extreme Agonies, and is now Dead: Dead, and I hope Buried, till the day of Final Reckoning, cc-acp (np1 vbb vvn) vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31|vbz j-jn n2, cc vbz av j: j, cc pns11 vvb vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
147 when it's more valiant Patriots will rise up in judgment, and upbraid these for the less fortunate successes of their more Open and Notorious Wickednesses. when it's more valiant Patriots will rise up in judgement, and upbraid these for the less fortunate Successes of their more Open and Notorious Wickednesses. c-crq pn31|vbz n1 j n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvb d p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f po32 n1 j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
148 That I have thus particularly observed the several steps of Gods Providence in this case; That I have thus particularly observed the several steps of God's Providence in this case; cst pns11 vhb av av-j vvn dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
149 is not only to express mine own deep and humble Sense of those manifold Mercies which never fail us; is not only to express mine own deep and humble Sense of those manifold mercies which never fail us; vbz xx av-j pc-acp vvi po11 d j-jn cc j n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq av-x vvb pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
150 or to quicken the like Sense in you, and to excite the Endeavours of us all, to give due Testimonies and Expressions of the most Religious Hearts; or to quicken the like Sense in you, and to excite the Endeavours of us all, to give due Testimonies and Expressions of the most Religious Hearts; cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn22, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pno12 d, pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
151 of Hearts Penitent for those Sins which drew the point of the Sword upon us, and Thankful for our speedy and effectual Deliverance from it. of Hearts Penitent for those Sins which drew the point of the Sword upon us, and Thankful for our speedy and effectual Deliverance from it. pp-f ng1 j-jn p-acp d n2 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc j p-acp po12 j cc j n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
152 Though these are Eucharistical acts, very suitable to the purport of this day; Though these Are Eucharistical acts, very suitable to the purport of this day; cs d vbr j n2, av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
153 very necessary to be performed by us, for the infinite goodness of God to us, when we were in trouble: very necessary to be performed by us, for the infinite Goodness of God to us, when we were in trouble: av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
154 yet there are three other things, which I would by way of practical Inference draw out of this whole consideration; yet there Are three other things, which I would by Way of practical Inference draw out of this Whole consideration; av a-acp vbr crd j-jn n2, r-crq pns11 vmd p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 vvi av pp-f d j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
155 and methinks we are so plainly taught them by this our late Deliverance, as if God himself did purposely intend to direct us to these three things with his own Hand. and methinks we Are so plainly taught them by this our late Deliverance, as if God himself did purposely intend to Direct us to these three things with his own Hand. cc vvz pns12 vbr av av-j vvd pno32 p-acp d po12 j n1, c-acp cs np1 px31 vdd av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d crd n2 p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
156 1. That we carry in our minds a Fixt and Awful Remembrance of a Deity. 1. That we carry in our minds a Fixed and Awful Remembrance of a Deity. crd cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 dt vvn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
157 Good God! That ever Atheism should prevail in such a Land as this, where not only all Demonstrative Arguments have been used to prove a Being infinitely Wise, Just, Good God! That ever Atheism should prevail in such a Land as this, where not only all Demonstrative Arguments have been used to prove a Being infinitely Wise, Just, j np1 cst av n1 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, c-crq xx av-j d j n2 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi dt vbg av-j j, j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
158 and Good, to Preside over the World, but moreover where the Presence of God hath been so often, and Good, to Preside over the World, but moreover where the Presence of God hath been so often, cc j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vbn av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
159 so long, and in all the vicissitudes and changes of this Sublunary World, so constantly seen and manifested, as if he had taken up his Abode with us, so long, and in all the vicissitudes and changes of this Sublunary World, so constantly seen and manifested, as if he had taken up his Abided with us, av av-j, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1, av av-j vvn cc vvn, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn a-acp po31 vvd p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
160 as if he had said of this Kingdom, as he did of Zion, Psal. 132. 14. This is my rest for ever; as if he had said of this Kingdom, as he did of Zion, Psalm 132. 14. This is my rest for ever; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn pp-f d n1, c-acp pns31 vdd pp-f np1, np1 crd crd d vbz po11 n1 c-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
161 here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. Here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. av vmb pns11 vvi, c-acp pns11 vhb dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
162 And yet I may say truly, but to our great shame, that since the Creation of the Universe there never was such an Atheistical Generation, no not in the most dark, in the most distant, in the most infidel parts of the World, And yet I may say truly, but to our great shame, that since the Creation of the Universe there never was such an Atheistical Generation, no not in the most dark, in the most distant, in the most infidel parts of the World, cc av pns11 vmb vvi av-j, cc-acp p-acp po12 j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp av vbds d dt j n1, uh-dx xx p-acp dt av-ds j, p-acp dt av-ds j, p-acp dt av-ds n1 n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
163 as this Nation hath groaned under of late years. as this nation hath groaned under of late Years. c-acp d n1 vhz vvn p-acp pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
164 And yet 'tis observable, though it be very strange, that none among us have pretended greater concernment for the Reformation, And yet it's observable, though it be very strange, that none among us have pretended greater concernment for the Reformation, cc av pn31|vbz j, cs pn31 vbb av j, cst pix p-acp pno12 vhb vvn jc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
165 for the interest, for the security of our establisht Religion, than those who have bid open defiance to all Religion whatsoever. for the Interest, for the security of our established Religion, than those who have bid open defiance to all Religion whatsoever. p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 vvn n1, cs d r-crq vhb vvn j n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
166 Men of the most Licentious Lives, of the most seared consciences, of the most profligate Reputation: Men of the most Licentious Lives, of the most seared Consciences, of the most profligate Reputation: n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n2, pp-f dt av-ds vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
167 Open Drunkards, profest Adulterers, Notorious Cheats, Forsworn Rebels, Impudent Lyars, perfidious Hypocrites, and but the other day Scoffers at God, Open Drunkards, professed Adulterers, Notorious Cheats, Forsworn Rebels, Impudent Liars, perfidious Hypocrites, and but the other day Scoffers At God, j n2, j-vvn n2, j vvz, vvn n2, j n2, j n2, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 n2 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
168 and at the very shew of piety. and At the very show of piety. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
169 'Tis enough to move the meekest, the most patient man on Earth to consider, what foreheads of steel and Adamant those impious Wretches have, that could take the confidence thus to gull and impose upon the World by a seeming zeal for Religion; and especially, that when they were now up in Arms for it, they should Ravish Virgins, commit Sacriledge, It's enough to move the Meekest, the most patient man on Earth to Consider, what foreheads of steel and Adamant those impious Wretches have, that could take the confidence thus to gull and impose upon the World by a seeming zeal for Religion; and especially, that when they were now up in Arms for it, they should Ravish Virgins, commit Sacrilege, pn31|vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt js, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 d j n2 vhb, cst vmd vvi dt n1 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1; cc av-j, cst c-crq pns32 vbdr av a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp pn31, pns32 vmd vvb n2, vvb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
170 and drink the most villainous Healths in the Bowls of the Sanctuary, and even before the Altar of God: such a barbarous profanation, and drink the most villainous Healths in the Bowls of the Sanctuary, and even before the Altar of God: such a barbarous profanation, cc vvi dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
171 as Belshazzar himself would have dreaded amidst all his Concubines. as Belshazzar himself would have dreaded amid all his Concubines. c-acp np1 px31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp d po31 ng1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
172 'Tis no wonder that the righteous God did presently write Mene, Mene, upon the Plaister of the Walls, It's no wonder that the righteous God did presently write Mean, Mene, upon the Plaster of the Walls, pn31|vbz dx n1 cst dt j np1 vdd av-j vvi n1, np1, p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
173 and made a very short Work with that Kingdom, which they thought to have had; and made a very short Work with that Kingdom, which they Thought to have had; cc vvd dt j j vvb p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi vhn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
174 for who could think, that such monstrous Impieties could prosper? And when God did on a suddain, for who could think, that such monstrous Impieties could prosper? And when God did on a sudden, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, cst d j n2 vmd vvi? cc c-crq np1 vdd p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
175 and after such a Providential and Signal manner, blast the designs of those wicked men, he did not only vindicate his own Holiness, and gain himself Honour upon those sons of Belial that were Rebels against Himself, as well as against their Soveraign; but he did that too, which was enough to Convince even the Actors of those wickednesses, that verily there is a Reward for the Righteous, and that there is a God that Judgeth the Earth. and After such a Providential and Signal manner, blast the designs of those wicked men, he did not only vindicate his own Holiness, and gain himself Honour upon those Sons of Belial that were Rebels against Himself, as well as against their Sovereign; but he did that too, which was enough to Convince even the Actors of those Wickednesses, that verily there is a Reward for the Righteous, and that there is a God that Judgeth the Earth. cc p-acp d dt np1 cc n1 n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f d j n2, pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi po31 d n1, cc vvi px31 n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 cst vbdr n2 p-acp px31, a-acp av c-acp p-acp po32 j-jn; p-acp pns31 vdd d av, r-crq vbds av-d pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f d n2, cst av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
176 In which respect God was so kind and good to those his Enemies too, that he made their very Punishments to Instruct them, In which respect God was so kind and good to those his Enemies too, that he made their very Punishments to Instruct them, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vbds av j cc j p-acp d po31 n2 av, cst pns31 vvd po32 j n2 p-acp vvb pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
177 and took a direct course to convince the Atheist by defeating, and plagging and delivering up the Trayter: I pray God, all such of them as yet survive may be throughly sensible of his Providence, and make a Christian use of it, while it is called to day; and took a Direct course to convince the Atheist by defeating, and plagging and delivering up the Traitor: I pray God, all such of them as yet survive may be thoroughly sensible of his Providence, and make a Christian use of it, while it is called to day; cc vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n-vvg, cc j-vvg cc vvg a-acp dt np1: pns11 vvb np1, d d pp-f pno32 c-acp av vvi vmb vbi av-j j pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi dt njp n1 pp-f pn31, cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
178 and that all such as have not God in their thoughts, may learn once to make him their Fear, by impartially considering the Exemplary fall of Absalom (if I have not done him too Great an Honor in calling him Absalom, whose persidious and mean spirit never argued him to be the son of a Prince.) and that all such as have not God in their thoughts, may Learn once to make him their fear, by impartially considering the Exemplary fallen of Absalom (if I have not done him too Great an Honour in calling him Absalom, whose perfidious and mean Spirit never argued him to be the son of a Prince.) cc cst d d c-acp vhb xx np1 p-acp po32 n2, vmb vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 po32 vvb, p-acp av-j vvg dt j vvb pp-f np1 (cs pns11 vhb xx vdn pn31 av j dt n1 p-acp vvg pno31 np1, rg-crq j cc j n1 av-x vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1.) (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
179 2. As for those, in the Second place, who own and acknowledg a Diety, and yet are apt to stagger (as many among us of late have done) in their belief of the Divine Providence, as if our trusting in God were a thing of small value, 2. As for those, in the Second place, who own and acknowledge a Diety, and yet Are apt to stagger (as many among us of late have done) in their belief of the Divine Providence, as if our trusting in God were a thing of small valve, crd p-acp p-acp d, p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq d cc vvb dt n1, cc av vbr j pc-acp vvi (c-acp d p-acp pno12 pp-f j vhi vdn) p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-acp cs po12 vvg p-acp np1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
180 as if we and our Religion were in a dangerous case, as if ordinary means would do us no good, as if we and our Religion were in a dangerous case, as if ordinary means would do us no good, c-acp cs pns12 cc po12 n1 vbdr p-acp dt j n1, c-acp cs j n2 vmd vdi pno12 av-dx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
181 and as if nothing but violent and indirect course could secure our Civil and Sacred Interests; and as if nothing but violent and indirect course could secure our Civil and Sacred Interests; cc c-acp cs pix cc-acp j cc j n1 vmd vvi po12 j cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
182 in the Name of God let such men seriously reflect upon this our Late Deliverance, and thereby learn that excellent Wisdom, in all Cases and Circumstances, still to commit themselves to God in well doing. in the Name of God let such men seriously reflect upon this our Late Deliverance, and thereby Learn that excellent Wisdom, in all Cases and circumstances, still to commit themselves to God in well doing. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb d n2 av-j vvb p-acp d po12 j n1, cc av vvb d j n1, p-acp d n2 cc n2, av pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp np1 p-acp av vdg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
183 That which was the Ground (or, at least, the Pretence) for the late Rebellion, was this. That which was the Ground (or, At least, the Pretence) for the late Rebellion, was this. cst r-crq vbds dt n1 (cc, p-acp ds, dt n1) p-acp dt j n1, vbds d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
184 Unreasonable Jealousie, which some weak men have entertain'd, that the Ark of God, which hath been (blessed be God) fixed in this Kingdom, hath been so Glorious since the Reformation, is now in a tottering, in a falling Condition, Unreasonable Jealousy, which Some weak men have entertained, that the Ark of God, which hath been (blessed be God) fixed in this Kingdom, hath been so Glorious since the Reformation, is now in a tottering, in a falling Condition, j-u n1, r-crq d j n2 vhb vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vbn (vvn vbi n1) vvd p-acp d n1, vhz vbn av j c-acp dt n1, vbz av p-acp dt j-vvg, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
185 so that nothing but strong and Armed Hands can support it. so that nothing but strong and Armed Hands can support it. av cst pix cc-acp j cc j-vvn n2 vmb vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
186 This, you know, is the Common Plea, which Malecontents and Rebels use for their disobedience to, This, you know, is the Common Plea, which Malecontents and Rebels use for their disobedience to, np1, pn22 vvb, vbz dt j n1, r-crq n2-jn cc n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
187 and resistance of the Lords Anointed. and resistance of the lords Anointed. cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
188 Now I am apt to believe, that in working this late marvellous Deliverance for us, one of Gods good purposes was, to signifie from Heaven, that as he hath been all along with our Fathers, so He is still with Us, that in all circumstances and junctures, he is able to take care of us, Now I am apt to believe, that in working this late marvellous Deliverance for us, one of God's good Purposes was, to signify from Heaven, that as he hath been all along with our Father's, so He is still with Us, that in all Circumstances and junctures, he is able to take care of us, av pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp vvg d j j n1 p-acp pno12, crd pp-f npg1 j n2 vbds, p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cst a-acp pns31 vhz vbn d a-acp p-acp po12 n2, av pns31 vbz av p-acp pno32, cst p-acp d n2 cc n2, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
189 and that his good Providence shall not be wanting to us, if we be not wanting to our Duty, and that his good Providence shall not be wanting to us, if we be not wanting to our Duty, cc cst po31 j n1 vmb xx vbi vvg p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vbb xx vvg p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
190 but adorn our Faith with sincere obedience to Himself and his Vice-gerent, and so put our Trust and Confidence in him, but adorn our Faith with sincere Obedience to Himself and his Vicegerent, and so put our Trust and Confidence in him, cc-acp vvb po12 n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp px31 cc po31 n1, cc av vvb po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
191 as good and honest hearted Christians ought to do. Give me leave to deal plainly with you; as good and honest hearted Christians ought to do. Give me leave to deal plainly with you; c-acp j cc j j-vvn np1 vmd pc-acp vdi. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
192 for the condition of the Times requires plain-dealing. for the condition of the Times requires plain-dealing. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
193 It hath been generally believed, that a Prince, who is in the communion of another Church, must needs endeavour the alteration of the Establisht Religion, It hath been generally believed, that a Prince, who is in the communion of Another Church, must needs endeavour the alteration of the Established Religion, pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn, cst dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
194 if it be different from his own. if it be different from his own. cs pn31 vbb j p-acp po31 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
195 Men are ready to think it must necessarily be thus, and that it cannot possibly be otherwise. But this is a very great mistake: and to prove that it is so, I appeal to a most memorable story, that I perceive is not taken notice of, Men Are ready to think it must necessarily be thus, and that it cannot possibly be otherwise. But this is a very great mistake: and to prove that it is so, I appeal to a most memorable story, that I perceive is not taken notice of, n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 vmb av-j vbb av, cc cst pn31 vmbx av-j vbi av. p-acp d vbz dt av j vvb: cc pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz av, pns11 vvb p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cst pns11 vvb vbz xx vvn n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
196 and yet the truth of it is acknowledg'd by one, that is well known to be of Republican Principles, and yet the truth of it is acknowledged by one, that is well known to be of Republican Principles, cc av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd, cst vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f n1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
197 and that a while ago wrote a very Seditious Book, to Subvert our Monarchy, and to reduce our Government to the Venetian form; and that a while ago wrote a very Seditious Book, to Subvert our Monarchy, and to reduce our Government to the Venetian from; cc cst dt n1 av vvd dt j j n1, p-acp vvi po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt jp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
198 I mean, the Author of Plato Redivivus. That very man tells us (pag. 207) that a few years since, a Duke of Hanover was reconciled to the Roman Church, I mean, the Author of Plato Redivivus. That very man tells us (page. 207) that a few Years since, a Duke of Hanover was reconciled to the Roman Church, pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. cst j n1 vvz pno12 (n1. crd) cst dt d n2 a-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt njp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
199 and even went to Rome to abjure the Protestant Religion. and even went to Room to abjure the Protestant Religion. cc av vvd p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
200 Yet upon his return home, he lived and govern'd as he did before, without the least animosity of his Subjects for the change he had made, Yet upon his return home, he lived and governed as he did before, without the least animosity of his Subject's for the change he had made, av p-acp po31 n1 av-an, pns31 vvd cc vvn c-acp pns31 vdd a-acp, p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
201 and without any endeavour of his to introduce any change in his Government or People, but reigned peaceably fourteen years, and without any endeavour of his to introduce any change in his Government or People, but reigned peaceably fourteen Years, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f png31 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvd av-j crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
202 and then dying left the Establisht Government and Religion entire to his Brother, the Bishop of Osnaburg, who was a Protestant. and then dying left the Established Government and Religion entire to his Brother, the Bishop of Osnaburg, who was a Protestant. cc av vvg vvd dt vvn n1 cc n1 j p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
203 Here now is plain experience and matter of Fact, which shews that 'tis very possible for a Prince to Reign very quietly and peaceably over a Church, that is of a different Faith in some things from his own. Consider this instance well: Here now is plain experience and matter of Fact, which shows that it's very possible for a Prince to Reign very quietly and peaceably over a Church, that is of a different Faith in Some things from his own. Consider this instance well: av av vbz j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz cst pn31|vbz j j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av av-jn cc av-j p-acp dt n1, cst vbz pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 d. np1 d n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
204 it may be a good means, by the blessing of God, to remove those in ordinate jealousies, which are so destructive both of the Kings and the Peoples peace, it may be a good means, by the blessing of God, to remove those in ordinate jealousies, which Are so destructive both of the Kings and the Peoples peace, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d p-acp j n2, r-crq vbr av j av-d pp-f dt n2 cc dt ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
205 and which we should carefully stifle for that reason; and which we should carefully stifle for that reason; cc r-crq pns12 vmd av-j vvb p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
206 especially since our Prince hath given us so many Solemn Assurances, and in all his actions hitherto hath given Real Demonstrations of his sincerity. especially since our Prince hath given us so many Solemn Assurances, and in all his actions hitherto hath given Real Demonstrations of his sincerity. av-j c-acp po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 av d j n2, cc p-acp d po31 n2 av vhz vvn j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
207 A Prince, not of Absaloms temper, unstable, fraudulent, false; A Prince, not of Absaloms temper, unstable, fraudulent, false; dt n1, xx pp-f npg1 vvi, j, j, j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
208 but one of that True Honor and Greatness, that he never yet deceived any part of mankind, but one of that True Honour and Greatness, that he never yet deceived any part of mankind, p-acp crd pp-f d j n1 cc n1, cst pns31 av-x av vvn d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
209 and I am perswaded never will; unless it be in one point; and I am persuaded never will; unless it be in one point; cc pns11 vbm vvn av vmb; cs pn31 vbb p-acp crd n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
210 I mean as to their Fears: those indeed, he hath deceived already, and truly the World is bound with all Thankfulness to forgive him that. I mean as to their Fears: those indeed, he hath deceived already, and truly the World is bound with all Thankfulness to forgive him that. pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2: d av, pns31 vhz vvn av, cc av-j dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
211 But I was speaking of the Providence of God and of casting our selves upon it in all Circumstances and Conditions. But I was speaking of the Providence of God and of casting our selves upon it in all circumstances and Conditions. cc-acp pns11 vbds vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f vvg po12 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
212 And do but consider, I beseech you, what is it, but the Providence of God, that all Princes and people live by: And do but Consider, I beseech you, what is it, but the Providence of God, that all Princes and people live by: cc vdb p-acp vvi, pns11 vvb pn22, q-crq vbz pn31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d ng1 cc n1 vvb p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
213 And what is it, but that wonderful Providence which hath made our Prince and us to out-live these late dangers, which threatned us with no less, And what is it, but that wondered Providence which hath made our Prince and us to outlive these late dangers, which threatened us with no less, cc r-crq vbz pn31, cc-acp cst j n1 r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1 cc pno12 p-acp vvi d j n2, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp dx av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
214 then utter and remediless Destruction? Here we have had fresh Experience of Gods over-ruling Providence at Home, in a Deliverance, that may trouble an inquisitive Historian to find out it's parallel; then utter and remediless Destruction? Here we have had fresh Experience of God's overruling Providence At Home, in a Deliverance, that may trouble an inquisitive Historian to find out it's parallel; av j cc j n1? av pns12 vhb vhn j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp av-an, p-acp dt n1, cst vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av pn31|vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
215 if you take it all together, and consider how black the Cloud over our Heads was, if you take it all together, and Consider how black the Cloud over our Heads was, cs pn22 vvb pn31 d av, cc vvb c-crq j-jn dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 vbds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
216 and how suddainly it increased from the bigness of a mans hand, and what Assurances so many Sons of Belial went upon, and how suddenly it increased from the bigness of a men hand, and what Assurances so many Sons of Belial went upon, cc c-crq av-j pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc r-crq n2 av d n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
217 and how ready the hearts of vast multitudes more were to run to their assistance; and how ready the hearts of vast Multitudes more were to run to their assistance; cc c-crq j dt n2 pp-f j n2 av-dc vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
218 and what Encouragements they would have had upon the least success, and how near that Success was; and what Encouragements they would have had upon the least success, and how near that Success was; cc q-crq n2 pns32 vmd vhi vhn p-acp dt ds n1, cc q-crq av-j cst n1 vbds; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
219 and yet how this great Complication of dangers was broken, dissipated, and utterly destroyed in a moment, in the turn of an hand, in the twinkling of an eye, as if God was making us a new world after the same manner he made this, when he only spake the word, and it was done. and yet how this great Complication of dangers was broken, dissipated, and utterly destroyed in a moment, in the turn of an hand, in the twinkling of an eye, as if God was making us a new world After the same manner he made this, when he only spoke the word, and it was done. cc av c-crq d j n1 pp-f n2 vbds vvn, vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs np1 vbds vvg pno12 dt j n1 p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvd d, c-crq pns31 av-j vvd dt n1, cc pn31 vbds vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
220 What can there be more, to encourage us to an intire and constant dependance upon the good Providence of God? Especially, What can there be more, to encourage us to an entire and constant dependence upon the good Providence of God? Especially, q-crq vmb a-acp vbi av-dc, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1? av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
221 if we remember what David said, when he reflected upon that satisfaction and ease of mind which was the result of his Integrily, This I had, because I have kept thy Commandments, Psal. 119. 56. And this, perhaps, We have had too as the Reward of our integrity. if we Remember what David said, when he reflected upon that satisfaction and ease of mind which was the result of his Integrily, This I had, Because I have kept thy commandments, Psalm 119. 56. And this, perhaps, We have had too as the Reward of our integrity. cs pns12 vvb r-crq np1 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 av-j, d pns11 vhd, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po21 n2, np1 crd crd cc d, av, pns12 vhb vhn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
222 For though we are far from ever owning the doctrine of Merits, yet 'tis not immodest to think, that God, who hath a Respect unto the Meek, Regard to the Lowly, and a Favour to all such as are true of heart, hath in this our late Deliverance shew'd some regard and favour to our Zeal in the late Times for true Allegiance, Justice, For though we Are Far from ever owning the Doctrine of Merits, yet it's not immodest to think, that God, who hath a Respect unto the Meek, Regard to the Lowly, and a Favour to all such as Are true of heart, hath in this our late Deliverance showed Some regard and favour to our Zeal in the late Times for true Allegiance, justice, p-acp cs pns12 vbr av-j p-acp av vvg dt n1 pp-f n2, av pn31|vbz xx j pc-acp vvi, cst np1, r-crq vhz dt n1 p-acp dt j, vvb p-acp dt j, cc dt n1 p-acp d d c-acp vbr j pp-f n1, vhz p-acp d po12 j n1 vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp j n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
223 and Honesty, when others did not care what evil they did, as long as it tended unto good. and Honesty, when Others did not care what evil they did, as long as it tended unto good. cc n1, c-crq n2-jn vdd xx vvi r-crq j-jn pns32 vdd, c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
224 Though for a good Conscience-sake we ran the greatest hazards, and were wrapt up in the greatest difficulties, Though for a good Conscience-sake we ran the greatest hazards, and were wrapped up in the greatest difficulties, cs p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvd dt js n2, cc vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
225 and yet had but very little Encouragements before us, yet (blessed be God) we were mindful of our Duty, and yet had but very little Encouragements before us, yet (blessed be God) we were mindful of our Duty, cc av vhd cc-acp av j n2 p-acp pno12, av (vvn vbi n1) pns12 vbdr j pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
226 and Resolved to Live and Die by it, and acted like good Christians, though seemingly at all manner of disadvantage; and Resolved to Live and Die by it, and acted like good Christians, though seemingly At all manner of disadvantage; cc vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvd av-j j np1, c-acp av-vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
227 and all this upon that firm trust and confidence we had in the Providence of our God. and all this upon that firm trust and confidence we had in the Providence of our God. cc d d p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 pns12 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
228 And now we see his Providence hath not failed us, nor have our hopes made us ashamed; And now we see his Providence hath not failed us, nor have our hope's made us ashamed; cc av pns12 vvb po31 n1 vhz xx vvn pno12, ccx vhb po12 n2 vvn pno12 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
229 but God hath marvellously done the blessed Work for us, and strangely restored us to a blessed condition, but God hath marvellously done the blessed Work for us, and strangely restored us to a blessed condition, cc-acp np1 vhz av-j vdi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12, cc av-j vvn pno12 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
230 while his just judgements have been such upon the Enemies of our peace, that all those Arts and Methods which they employed for Our ruin, have after a most stupendious and unaccountable manner turned to their Own. I dare say, that if you trace over all those wicked practices which they have used for several years last past to undermine the Throne, to blow up the Church, to destroy and overthrow All; while his just Judgments have been such upon the Enemies of our peace, that all those Arts and Methods which they employed for Our ruin, have After a most stupendious and unaccountable manner turned to their Own. I Dare say, that if you trace over all those wicked practices which they have used for several Years last passed to undermine the Throne, to blow up the Church, to destroy and overthrow All; cs po31 j n2 vhb vbn d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cst d d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po12 vvi, vhb p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 vvn p-acp po32 d. pns11 vvb vvi, cst cs pn22 vvb p-acp d d j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp j n2 ord vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
231 you will find that true, which David observed of such men in his days, that they are sunk down in the pit that they made; you will find that true, which David observed of such men in his days, that they Are sunk down in the pit that they made; pn22 vmb vvi d j, r-crq np1 vvn pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
232 that in the Net, which they had hid, their own foot is taken; that in the Net, which they had hid, their own foot is taken; cst p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 vhd vvn, po32 d n1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
233 that they are caught in the devices which they themselves imagined for others, that they are fallen into the ditch, that they digged with their own hands; that they Are caught in the devices which they themselves imagined for Others, that they Are fallen into the ditch, that they dug with their own hands; cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 px32 vvn p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vvd p-acp po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
234 that their mischiefs are returned upupon their own heads, and their violent dealings come down upon their own Pates. that their mischiefs Are returned upupon their own Heads, and their violent dealings come down upon their own Pates. cst po32 n2 vbr vvn av po32 d n2, cc po32 j n2-vvg vvb a-acp p-acp po32 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
235 Blessed be God that it is so; it is marvellous in our eyes. Blessed be God that it is so; it is marvellous in our eyes. vvn vbb np1 cst pn31 vbz av; pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
236 3. Lastly therefore, that I may conclude all by applying my self to such as hate the sins of Faction and unfaithfulness; let the consideration of this astonishing deliverance, strengthen our hopes and confidence still, that God will perfect that good work which he hath wrought in us. 3. Lastly Therefore, that I may conclude all by applying my self to such as hate the Sins of Faction and unfaithfulness; let the consideration of this astonishing deliverance, strengthen our hope's and confidence still, that God will perfect that good work which he hath wrought in us. crd ord av, cst pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp vvg po11 n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; vvb dt n1 pp-f d vvg n1, vvb po12 n2 cc n1 av, cst np1 vmb vvi d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
237 I was upright before God, saith David, upon the consideration of his deliverances, in Psalm 18. Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eye sight. I was upright before God, Says David, upon the consideration of his Deliverances, in Psalm 18. Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eye sighed. pns11 vbds av-j p-acp np1, vvz np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1 crd av vhz dt n1 vvd pno11 vvg p-acp po11 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 p-acp po31 n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
238 With the merciful thou wilt shew thy self merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thy self upright; With the merciful thou wilt show thy self merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thy self upright; p-acp dt j pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 j; p-acp dt j n1 pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
239 With the pure, thou wilt shew thy self pure, and with the froward thou wilt learn frowardness. With the pure, thou wilt show thy self pure, and with the froward thou wilt Learn frowardness. p-acp dt j, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 j, cc p-acp dt j pns21 vm2 vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
240 The course of Gods Providence is to go along with men in their own ways, to deal with them as they carry themselves towards that Rule of Life, which he hath laid before them; The course of God's Providence is to go along with men in their own ways, to deal with them as they carry themselves towards that Rule of Life, which he hath laid before them; dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp po32 d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
241 and to protect, or cast them out of his hands, according as their Trust, or their distrust is in his providence. and to Pact, or cast them out of his hands, according as their Trust, or their distrust is in his providence. cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvd pno32 av pp-f po31 n2, vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc po32 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
242 Therefore if we do but unanimously apply our hearts carefully to observe his Will, and Act according to the Laws of honesty and Religion, we have no Reason to doubt, Therefore if we do but unanimously apply our hearts carefully to observe his Will, and Act according to the Laws of honesty and Religion, we have no Reason to doubt, av cs pns12 vdb p-acp av-j vvi po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
243 but God will not only preserve that establisht Government and Religion which are so dear to us, but God will not only preserve that established Government and Religion which Are so dear to us, cc-acp np1 vmb xx av-j vvi d vvn n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr av j-jn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
244 but will moreover fix and re-settle both upon such sure foundations, that we shall be once again the honour and envy of Christendom. but will moreover fix and resettle both upon such sure foundations, that we shall be once again the honour and envy of Christendom. cc-acp vmb av vvb cc j av-d p-acp d j n2, cst pns12 vmb vbi a-acp av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
245 As far as I have observed, the whole History of England doth not afford us an instance of Gods providence that can come any thing near that account which relates to our present Soveraign and his Royal Brother and Predecessor of ever blessed Memory; As Far as I have observed, the Whole History of England does not afford us an instance of God's providence that can come any thing near that account which relates to our present Sovereign and his Royal Brother and Predecessor of ever blessed Memory; c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cst vmb vvi d n1 av-j cst vvb r-crq vvz p-acp po12 j n-jn cc po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f av j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
246 unless it be that single story of King Alfred the Great. A Prince of that Learning, Wisdom, Clemency, Sweetness of Nature, unless it be that single story of King Alfred the Great. A Prince of that Learning, Wisdom, Clemency, Sweetness of Nature, cs pn31 vbb d j n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt j. dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
247 and other such excellent Vertues, as really made him an Honour and Ornament to the Throne. and other such excellent Virtues, as really made him an Honour and Ornament to the Throne. cc j-jn d j n2, c-acp av-j vvd pno31 dt vvb cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
248 And yet that excellent Prince was once reduced to those miserable straights, partly by the Invasion of Enemies from abroad, And yet that excellent Prince was once reduced to those miserable straights, partly by the Invasion of Enemies from abroad, cc av d j n1 vbds a-acp vvn p-acp d j n2, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
249 and partly through the treachery of Rebels and Deserters at home, that he was forced to put himself into the disguise once of a common Soldier, another time of an Herds man, and at last to abscond for a considerable time in the West, in a poor Cottage among Woods and Moors; a sad and woful place for a Crowned Head to rest in: and partly through the treachery of Rebels and Deserters At home, that he was forced to put himself into the disguise once of a Common Soldier, Another time of an Herds man, and At last to abscond for a considerable time in the West, in a poor Cottage among Woods and Moors; a sad and woeful place for a Crowned Head to rest in: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp av-an, cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 a-acp pp-f dt j n1, j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cc p-acp ord p-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2; dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
250 And yet, such was his Religious dependence upon God, that though he was forsaken by his friends, environed with his Enemies, And yet, such was his Religious dependence upon God, that though he was forsaken by his Friends, environed with his Enemies, cc av, d vbds po31 j n1 p-acp np1, cst cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2, vvn p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
251 and brought to those extreme and shameful necessities, that his Mother and himself were hardly able to subsist, yet he doubted not but providence would one day restore him to his just Grandieur. And so it was, that in that very mean Condition, in that most Obscure Place he began the Recovery of his Fortunes; and brought to those extreme and shameful necessities, that his Mother and himself were hardly able to subsist, yet he doubted not but providence would one day restore him to his just Grandeur. And so it was, that in that very mean Condition, in that most Obscure Place he began the Recovery of his Fortune's; cc vvd p-acp d j-jn cc j n2, cst po31 n1 cc px31 vbdr av j p-acp vvi, av pns31 vvd xx p-acp n1 vmd pi n1 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j fw-fr. cc av pn31 vbds, cst p-acp d j vvb n1, p-acp cst ds j n1 pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
252 and 'tis observable, that the Place was in those very Moors in Somersetshire between Taunton and Bridgwater: There he began the new foundation of his Kingdom raising it on still by degrees, till in a little time he became the sole and absolute Monarch of this Nation, and it's observable, that the Place was in those very Moors in Somersetshire between Taunton and Bridgwater: There he began the new Foundation of his Kingdom raising it on still by Degrees, till in a little time he became the sole and absolute Monarch of this nation, cc pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1 vbds p-acp d j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 cc np1: a-acp pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg pn31 a-acp av p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvd dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
253 and made it a most flourishing Kingdom, and gave many the most Excellent Laws that we enjoy at this Hour. We know, too well, to what Miseries, Dangers, and made it a most flourishing Kingdom, and gave many the most Excellent Laws that we enjoy At this Hour. We know, too well, to what Misery's, Dangers, cc vvd pn31 dt av-ds j-vvg n1, cc vvd d dt ds j n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1. pns12 vvb, av av, p-acp r-crq ng1, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
254 and reproachful Necessities, the Sins of this Nation exposed the Off-spring of that Royal and Incomparable Martyr, King Charles the First, of whom the World was not worthy. and reproachful Necessities, the Sins of this nation exposed the Offspring of that Royal and Incomparable Martyr, King Charles the First, of whom the World was not worthy. cc j n2, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvn dt n1 pp-f d j cc j vvi, n1 np1 dt ord, pp-f ro-crq dt n1 vbds xx j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
255 I need not speak of the Royal Oak, nor of the rest of those straights, which were not unlike those of King Alfred. Notwithstanding all those difficulties, the Providence of God hath been over that our late, and this our present Soveraign; I need not speak of the Royal Oak, nor of the rest of those straights, which were not unlike those of King Alfred. Notwithstanding all those difficulties, the Providence of God hath been over that our late, and this our present Sovereign; pns11 vvb xx vvi pp-f dt j n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbdr xx av-j d pp-f n1 np1. a-acp d d n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vbn p-acp d po12 j, cc d po12 j j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
256 so that he hath not only preserv'd them Both out of the hands of their bloud-thirsty and barbarous Enemies, so that he hath not only preserved them Both out of the hands of their bloodthirsty and barbarous Enemies, av cst pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn pno32 d av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
257 but hath moreover shew'd his Power in Exalting the Throne from so Low, to such a Lofty State, but hath moreover showed his Power in Exalting the Throne from so Low, to such a Lofty State, cc-acp vhz av vvn po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp av j, p-acp d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
258 as if Alfred the Great sate in it again: and this we owe to the singular Providence of God in giving his Majesty this most memorable Conquest over His and Our Enemies at King Alfreds quarters. as if Alfred the Great sat in it again: and this we owe to the singular Providence of God in giving his Majesty this most memorable Conquest over His and Our Enemies At King Alfreds quarters. c-acp cs np1 dt j vvd p-acp pn31 av: cc d pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 d av-ds j n1 p-acp po31 cc po12 n2 p-acp n1 np1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
259 As we are to bless God for his unexpressible Mercy, so let us ever put our firm hope and confidence in him; As we Are to bless God for his unexpressible Mercy, so let us ever put our firm hope and confidence in him; c-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 j n1, av vvb pno12 av vvi po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
260 being careful still to act like good Christians, and honest hearted Subjects, and then not doubting, being careful still to act like good Christians, and honest hearted Subject's, and then not doubting, vbg j av pc-acp vvi av-j j np1, cc j j-vvn n2-jn, cc av xx vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
261 but that all things will work together (as hitherto they have done) for our Good. but that all things will work together (as hitherto they have done) for our Good. cc-acp cst d n2 vmb vvi av (c-acp av pns32 vhb vdn) p-acp po12 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
262 I conclude all with those Triumphant expressions Apocal. 19. Hallelujah, Salvation, and Glory, and Honour, I conclude all with those Triumphant expressions Apocalypse 19. Hallelujah, Salvation, and Glory, and Honour, pns11 vvb d p-acp d j n2 np1 crd np1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
263 and Power be ascribed unto the Lord our God, for True and Righteous are his Judgments. and Power be ascribed unto the Lord our God, for True and Righteous Are his Judgments. cc n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, p-acp j cc j vbr po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
264 To him be given by us and all Churches of Christ, all Honour, Thanksgiving, and Adoration for evermore: Amen. FINIS. To him be given by us and all Churches of christ, all Honour, Thanksgiving, and Adoration for evermore: Amen. FINIS. p-acp pno31 vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc d n2 pp-f np1, d n1, n1, cc n1 c-acp av: uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2

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