A sermon preached before Their Majesties, K. William and Q. Mary's forces, at Gant in Flanders the Sunday before they marched into the camp, 1694 / by John Petter ... ; published at their request.

Petter, John, 1661 or 2-1700
Publisher: Printed by J H for Edw Evets
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A54585 ESTC ID: R33393 STC ID: P1890
Subject Headings: Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697; Sermons, English -- 17th century; William and Mary, 1689-1702;
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0 1 SAM. IV. part of vers. 9. — Quit your selves like men. 1 SAM. IV. part of vers. 9. — Quit your selves like men. — vvn np1. np1 n1 pp-f zz. crd — vvb po22 n2 av-j n2. — (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 GOD Almighty, when his people went out to battel, orders the Priest should approach, and say unto them, Let not your hearts faint, fear not, GOD Almighty, when his people went out to battle, order the Priest should approach, and say unto them, Let not your hearts faint, Fear not, np1 j-jn, c-crq po31 n1 vvd av p-acp n1, n2 dt n1 vmd vvi, cc vvb p-acp pno32, vvb xx po22 n2 j, vvb xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them, Deut. 20. 2. and such forms of speech as this we find frequently used in Scripture at the opening of their Campagnes, and do not tremble, neither be you terrified Because of them, Deuteronomy 20. 2. and such forms of speech as this we find frequently used in Scripture At the opening of their Campagnes, cc vdb xx vvi, d vbb pn22 vvn p-acp pp-f pno32, np1 crd crd cc d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp d pns12 vvb av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 or before they entred upon any Action, to excite and stir up, to animate and encourage both Officers and Soldiers, to behave themselves manfully and with undaunted resolution. or before they entered upon any Actium, to excite and stir up, to animate and encourage both Officers and Soldiers, to behave themselves manfully and with undaunted resolution. cc c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi px32 av-j cc p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 Gentlemen, the time of your marching now drawing near, and this being the last day of your meeting together in this place, I have in complyance with so ancient and so good a custom, chosen to address my self to you in these words, Quit your selves like men: Gentlemen, the time of your marching now drawing near, and this being the last day of your meeting together in this place, I have in compliance with so ancient and so good a custom, chosen to address my self to you in these words, Quit your selves like men: n2, dt n1 pp-f po22 vvg av vvg av-j, cc d vbg dt ord n1 pp-f po22 n1 av p-acp d n1, pns11 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp av j cc av j dt n1, vvn pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2, vvb po22 n2 av-j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and in handling of them I shall doe these four things. First, Shew you what it is to Quit your selves like men. and in handling of them I shall do these four things. First, Show you what it is to Quit your selves like men. cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32 pns11 vmb vdi d crd n2. ord, vvb pn22 r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 Secondly, The best and surest way to doe so. Thirdly, The great reasons you have to doe it at this present Counjuncture. Secondly, The best and Surest Way to do so. Thirdly, The great Reasons you have to do it At this present Counjuncture. ord, dt js cc js n1 pc-acp vdi av. ord, dt j n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
7 Fourthly and lastly, make one Inference from the whole; Fourthly and lastly, make one Inference from the Whole; ord cc ord, vvb crd n1 p-acp dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
8 and conclude with an Exhortation to you, and with my hearty Prayers to the God of all Power, to protect your Persons, and conclude with an Exhortation to you, and with my hearty Prayers to the God of all Power, to Pact your Persons, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc p-acp po11 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
9 and bless your Arms with good success this ensuing Campagne. I shall shew, First, What it is to Quit your selves like men; and bless your Arms with good success this ensuing Campagne. I shall show, First, What it is to Quit your selves like men; cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp j n1 d j-vvg np1. pns11 vmb vvi, ord, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
10 Estote viri, so 'tis usually translated; and both this, and the Hebrew word, in their several Languages, signifie not any mean, Estote viri, so it's usually translated; and both this, and the Hebrew word, in their several Languages, signify not any mean, fw-la fw-la, av pn31|vbz av-j vvn; cc d d, cc dt njp n1, p-acp po32 j n2, vvb xx d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
11 or ordinary person, but a Man of Worth and Valour; or ordinary person, but a Man of Worth and Valour; cc j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
12 so says David to Abner, 1 Sam. 25. 16. Art not thou a man, a valiant man, a worthy person; there is none like thee. so Says David to Abner, 1 Sam. 25. 16. Art not thou a man, a valiant man, a worthy person; there is none like thee. av vvz np1 p-acp np1, vvn np1 crd crd n1 xx pns21 dt n1, dt j n1, dt j n1; pc-acp vbz pix j pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
13 But the words import more, and are more properly rendred by others, Estote in viros, a known Hebraism, as, Ero tibi in Deum, I will be unto thee for a God, that is, But the words import more, and Are more properly rendered by Others, Estote in viros, a known Hebraism, as, Ero tibi in God, I will be unto thee for a God, that is, p-acp dt n2 vvb av-dc, cc vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp n2-jn, fw-la p-acp fw-la, dt j-vvn np1, a-acp, np1 fw-la p-acp fw-la, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt np1, cst vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
14 truly and effectually, to all intents and purposes; so here, be ye for Men, stand not for Cyphers; truly and effectually, to all intents and Purposes; so Here, be you for Men, stand not for Ciphers; av-j cc av-j, p-acp d n2 cc n2; av av, vbb pn22 p-acp n2, vvb xx p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 fill not up only the places of Officers and Soldiers, but be what you appear to be indeed. fill not up only the places of Officers and Soldiers, but be what you appear to be indeed. vvb xx a-acp av-j dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc-acp vbi r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
16 Now there are some that are the peculiar vertues of every rank and condition of Men, Now there Are Some that Are the peculiar Virtues of every rank and condition of Men, av a-acp vbr d cst vbr dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
17 and those in Soldiers are these three: 1. Courage: 2. Orderliness. 3. Fidelity. and those in Soldiers Are these three: 1. Courage: 2. Orderliness. 3. Fidis. cc d p-acp n2 vbr d crd: crd n1: crd n1. crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
18 And to Quit your selves like men in this station, is, to perform all these Vertues that are peculiar to that rank in which you are placed: And to Quit your selves like men in this station, is, to perform all these Virtues that Are peculiar to that rank in which you Are placed: cc p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp d n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi d d n2 cst vbr j p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
19 So that you must be courageous, orderly, and faithfull to your Trust, to Quit your selves like men. So that you must be courageous, orderly, and faithful to your Trust, to Quit your selves like men. av cst pn22 vmb vbi j, j, cc j p-acp po22 n1, p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
20 First, You must be courageous, and that consists in these three things: 1st. Suffering chearfully any Hardships. First, You must be courageous, and that consists in these three things: 1st. Suffering cheerfully any Hardships. ord, pn22 vmb vbi j, cc d vvz p-acp d crd n2: ord. vvg av-j d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
21 2ly. Receiving boldly the Assaults of your Enemies. 3ly. Fighting bravely whenever you are commanded to it. 2ly. Receiving boldly the Assaults of your Enemies. 3ly. Fighting bravely whenever you Are commanded to it. av-j. vvg av-j dt n2 pp-f po22 n2. av-j. vvg av-j av pn22 vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
22 1st. Gentlemen, you must suffer chearfully any Hardships. 1st. Gentlemen, you must suffer cheerfully any Hardships. ord. n2, pn22 vmb vvi av-j d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
23 You must be willing, so often as occasion requires it, to feed low, and lie hard, to endure heat, You must be willing, so often as occasion requires it, to feed low, and lie hard, to endure heat, pn22 vmb vbi j, av av c-acp n1 vvz pn31, pc-acp vvi j, cc vvi av-j, pc-acp vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
24 and cold, hunger, thirst, and nakedness, to submit to any terms, to be fed and cloathed, and cold, hunger, thirst, and nakedness, to submit to any terms, to be fed and clothed, cc j-jn, n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
25 and every thing as your General pleases; and every thing as your General Pleases; cc d n1 c-acp po22 n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
26 to the most distant place, or through the foulest ways, or in the sharpest weather, you ought chearfully (if your Commander give the Word) to march; to the most distant place, or through the Foulest ways, or in the Sharpest weather, you ought cheerfully (if your Commander give the Word) to march; p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt js n2, cc p-acp dt js n1, pn22 vmd av-j (cs po22 n1 vvi dt n1) pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
27 you ought not to be discouraged, or affrighted with these, or any other hardships; but contentedly to live (if occasion requires it) upon any the least thing, you ought not to be discouraged, or affrighted with these, or any other hardships; but contentedly to live (if occasion requires it) upon any the least thing, pn22 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp d, cc d j-jn n2; cc-acp n1 pc-acp vvi (cs n1 vvz pn31) p-acp d dt ds n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
28 nay, on nothing sometimes but a bare promise, and never to mutiny for want of present Pay. nay, on nothing sometime but a bore promise, and never to mutiny for want of present Pay. uh-x, p-acp pix av cc-acp dt j n1, cc av-x pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
29 And thus you ought willingly and chearfully to undergo these glorious Toils and Fatigues of War, to endure a hard March in the day, And thus you ought willingly and cheerfully to undergo these glorious Toils and Fatigues of War, to endure a hard March in the day, cc av pn22 vmd av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi d j vvz cc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
30 and sleep upon a harder Pillow at night: and sleep upon a harder Pillow At night: cc vvi p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
31 You must be content to sleep with the noise of Drums and Trumpets in your Ears, You must be content to sleep with the noise of Drums and Trumpets in your Ears, pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
32 and to be awaken'd with Alarms, to run on upon Spears points, and charge at the mouths of Cannons whilest they are roaring out destruction; and to be awakened with Alarms, to run on upon Spears points, and charge At the mouths of Cannons whilst they Are roaring out destruction; cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n2 n2, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cs pns32 vbr vvg av n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
33 and thus you must follow Victory through heat and cold, hunger and thirst, sweat and blood, and thus you must follow Victory through heat and cold, hunger and thirst, sweat and blood, cc av pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc j-jn, n1 cc n1, vvb cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
34 and seize, and pluck it from the arms of these hazards and difficulties wherewith 'tis compassed and surrounded; and seize, and pluck it from the arms of these hazards and difficulties wherewith it's compassed and surrounded; cc vvi, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2 c-crq pn31|vbz vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
35 and this is to Quit your selves like men in this respect, if you are thus courageous in bearing these hardships and difficulties of War. You must also Quit your selves like men by being courageous, and this is to Quit your selves like men in this respect, if you Are thus courageous in bearing these hardships and difficulties of War. You must also Quit your selves like men by being courageous, cc d vbz p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp d n1, cs pn22 vbr av j p-acp vvg d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pn22 vmb av vvb po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp vbg j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
36 2ly. In receiving boldly the Assaults, and bearing the impressions of your Enemies. 2ly. In receiving boldly the Assaults, and bearing the impressions of your Enemies. av-j. p-acp vvg av-j dt n2, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
37 You must not be daunted (let the difference in number be never so great) with the approach of them; You must not be daunted (let the difference in number be never so great) with the approach of them; pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn (vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 vbb av-x av j) p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
38 but (like David towards Goliah ) run half way to meet them, no touch of evil must make you shrink, no appearance of danger make you give ground; but (like David towards Goliath) run half Way to meet them, no touch of evil must make you shrink, no appearance of danger make you give ground; cc-acp (av-j np1 p-acp np1) vvb av-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dx n1 pp-f n-jn vmb vvi pn22 vvb, dx n1 pp-f n1 vvb pn22 vvb n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 but you must receive and bear all with an invincible courage, and not like those delicate Youths in the History, who were no sooner touched in their tender faces by their Enemies weapons, but you must receive and bear all with an invincible courage, and not like those delicate Youths in the History, who were no sooner touched in their tender faces by their Enemies weapons, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi d p-acp dt j n1, cc xx av-j d j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbdr av-dx av-c vvn p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp po32 n2 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
40 but they threw down their own, and ran away; but they threw down their own, and ran away; cc-acp pns32 vvd a-acp po32 d, cc vvd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
41 nor like the Children of Ephraim, Psal. 78. 9. who being harnessed, and carrying Bows, turned their backs in the day of battel, but like that Order of Ancient Knights in France, a part of whose military Oath it was, that they should never turn their Backs upon their Enemies. nor like the Children of Ephraim, Psalm 78. 9. who being harnessed, and carrying Bows, turned their backs in the day of battle, but like that Order of Ancient Knights in France, a part of whose military Oath it was, that they should never turn their Backs upon their Enemies. ccx av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd r-crq vbg vvn, cc vvg n2, vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av-j cst n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq j n1 pn31 vbds, cst pns32 vmd av-x vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
42 The Lacaedemonian women were wont to charge their Sons when they went out to battel, Ut, aut vivi cum armis in conspectum earum venirent, aut mortui in armis referrentur, that they should either return with their Arms, or die in them. The Lacaedemonian women were wont to charge their Sons when they went out to battle, Ut, Or Vivi cum armis in conspectum earum venirent, Or Deads in armis referrentur, that they should either return with their Arms, or die in them. dt jp n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd av p-acp n1, fw-mi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, cst pns32 vmd av-d vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
43 Even the tender Mothers among the Romans, would not lament their Sons that fell in battel, Even the tender Mother's among the Roman, would not lament their Sons that fell in battle, np1 dt j ng1 p-acp dt njp2, vmd xx vvi po32 n2 cst vvd p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
44 but rejoiced when their Wounds were in their fore-parts, and not in their backs, and you (Gentlemen) in thus receiving the Assaults, but rejoiced when their Wounds were in their foreparts, and not in their backs, and you (Gentlemen) in thus receiving the Assaults, cc-acp vvd c-crq po32 n2 vbdr p-acp po32 n2, cc xx p-acp po32 n2, cc pn22 (n2) p-acp av vvg dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
45 and bearing the impressions of your Enemies, must quit your selves like Men in this respect too. and bearing the impressions of your Enemies, must quit your selves like Men in this respect too. cc vvg dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, vmb vvi po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp d n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
46 You must farther ▪ quit your selves like Men by shewing your Courage, 3dly, In fighting bravely, when-ever you are commanded to it: You must farther ▪ quit your selves like Men by showing your Courage, 3dly, In fighting bravely, whenever you Are commanded to it: pn22 vmb av-jc ▪ vvi po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp vvg po22 n1, av, p-acp vvg av-j, j pn22 vbr vvn p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
47 You must be as ready to be active as passive, to give as to receive Blows; You must be as ready to be active as passive, to give as to receive Blows; pn22 vmb vbi a-acp j pc-acp vbi j c-acp j, pc-acp vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
48 and out-face the King of Terrours, and charge through all his Horrours with an undaunted Resolution; and outface the King of Terrors, and charge through all his Horrors with an undaunted Resolution; cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvb p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
49 you must mock at Fear, like the warlike Horse in Job, and stand at the Mouths of breaches in the midst of Thunder and Lightning; you must mock At fear, like the warlike Horse in Job, and stand At the Mouths of Breaches in the midst of Thunder and Lightning; pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, av-j dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
50 you must laugh at the impotent Threatnings of Danger, and bravely defie it, to do its worst. you must laugh At the impotent Threatenings of Danger, and bravely defy it, to do its worst. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f n1, cc av-j vvb pn31, pc-acp vdi po31 js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
51 In these lies the Gallantry, and Courage of a Soldier, in bearing Hardships, enduring Blows, In these lies the Gallantry, and Courage of a Soldier, in bearing Hardships, enduring Blows, p-acp d vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg n2, vvg vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
52 and hewing down his Enemies, and all these are implied in quitting your selves like Men. and hewing down his Enemies, and all these Are implied in quitting your selves like Men. cc vvg a-acp po31 n2, cc d d vbr vvn p-acp vvg po22 n2 av-j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
53 Secondly, A second thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, is to be orderly; you must walk orderly, Secondly, A second thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, is to be orderly; you must walk orderly, ord, dt ord n1 vvn p-acp vvg po22 n2 av-j n2, vbz pc-acp vbi j; pn22 vmb vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
54 1st. In respect to your Lives and Manners, by abstaining from those many outragious and unjust Practices, from that loose and dissolute way of living, which have brought upon your Profession (though in it self most honourable) so great Dishonour, 1st. In respect to your Lives and Manners, by abstaining from those many outrageous and unjust Practices, from that lose and dissolute Way of living, which have brought upon your Profession (though in it self most honourable) so great Dishonour, ord. p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg p-acp d d j cc j n2, p-acp cst j cc j n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp po22 n1 (cs p-acp pn31 n1 av-ds j) av j vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
55 and occasion'd it by so many to be evilspoken of in the World. and occasioned it by so many to be evilspoken of in the World. cc vvn pn31 p-acp av d pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
56 2dly, You must walk orderly in respect to your Superiours, and always have a mighty regard to the Word of Command; 2dly, You must walk orderly in respect to your Superiors, and always have a mighty regard to the Word of Command; av, pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2-jn, cc av vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
57 you must keep your Ranks and Files; you must keep your Ranks and Files; pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
58 for if a Soldier forsakes his place, and breaks Discipline, he casts his Division, it may be the whole Company into confusion, for if a Soldier forsakes his place, and breaks Discipline, he Cast his Division, it may be the Whole Company into confusion, c-acp cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vvz n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
59 and makes an easier Entrance for the Enemy. and makes an Easier Entrance for the Enemy. cc vvz dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
60 Nihil magis in acie custodiendum est, quàm ut omnes Milites ordinem incedendi servent, periculum enim ab hostibus semper gravissimum sustinet divisus, & inordinatus exercitus: Veget. de re milit. Nihil magis in acie custodiendum est, quàm ut omnes Militias ordinem incedendi servient, periculum enim ab hostibus semper gravissimum Sustinet divisus, & inordinatus Exercitus: Veget. de re Milit. fw-la fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la: np1 fw-la fw-mi fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
61 Mannius Curius, when Consul, was wont to say, Non opus est reipublico milite, qui parere non potest. Mannius Curious, when Consul, was wont to say, Non opus est reipublico Milit, qui parere non potest. np1 np1, c-crq n1, vbds j pc-acp vvi, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
62 The Commonwealth had no need of that Soldier, who knew not how to obey Orders. The Commonwealth had no need of that Soldier, who knew not how to obey Order. dt n1 vhd dx n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvd xx c-crq pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
63 When the Holy Ghost would describe an Army that should be invincible, and bear all before them, he says, that they should march every one in his way, When the Holy Ghost would describe an Army that should be invincible, and bear all before them, he Says, that they should march every one in his Way, c-crq dt j n1 vmd vvi dt n1 cst vmd vbi j, cc vvi d p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz, cst pns32 vmd vvi d pi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
64 and none should break their Ranks, Joel 2. 7. You Gentlemen are an Army, but you are onely so, and none should break their Ranks, Joel 2. 7. You Gentlemen Are an Army, but you Are only so, cc pix vmd vvi po32 n2, np1 crd crd pn22 n2 vbr dt n1, cc-acp pn22 vbr av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
65 while due Order and Discipline is maintained, and every Officer and Soldier keeps his own place and station; while due Order and Discipline is maintained, and every Officer and Soldier keeps his own place and station; cs j-jn n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, cc d n1 cc n1 vvz po31 d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
66 but when these are neglected, and trampled under foot, you are quite another thing, you may be a Multitude or Rout, but when these Are neglected, and trampled under foot, you Are quite Another thing, you may be a Multitude or Rout, cc-acp c-crq d vbr vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1, pn22 vbr av j-jn n1, pn22 vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
67 but you will hardly bear the Name of an Army, without this Order, all things would run into present confusion: but you will hardly bear the Name of an Army, without this Order, all things would run into present confusion: cc-acp pn22 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1, d n2 vmd vvi p-acp j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
68 'Tis not in your choice to stand where you will, and do what you list in this Army, It's not in your choice to stand where you will, and do what you list in this Army, pn31|vbz xx p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pn22 vmb, cc vdb r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
69 but you must every one of you faithfully discharge that Duty, and diligently manage that particular place which is committed to your Trust; but you must every one of you faithfully discharge that Duty, and diligently manage that particular place which is committed to your Trust; cc-acp pn22 vmb d crd pp-f pn22 av-j vvb d n1, cc av-j vvi d j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
70 You must at all times with chearfulness obey the Orders of your Superiours. You must At all times with cheerfulness obey the Order of your Superiors. pn22 vmb p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
71 When you are commanded to march on, you must not (though the Danger be ne'er so great) endeavour to retreat, When you Are commanded to march on, you must not (though the Danger be never so great) endeavour to retreat, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp, pn22 vmb xx (c-acp dt n1 vbb av-x av j) vvb pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
72 when to wheel to the right you must not (upon any considerations) endeavour to do it to the left. when to wheel to the right you must not (upon any considerations) endeavour to do it to the left. c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-jn pn22 vmb xx (p-acp d n2) vvb pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
73 As one once complained, Ordo Militum nunc est ordinem non tenere, as if the Excellency of a Soldier consisted in contradicting and thwarting the Commands of his superiour Officers; As one once complained, Ordo Militum nunc est ordinem non tenere, as if the Excellency of a Soldier consisted in contradicting and thwarting the Commands of his superior Officers; p-acp pi a-acp vvd, fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp vvg cc vvg dt vvz pp-f po31 j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
74 and this is the 2d thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, to be orderly. and this is the 2d thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, to be orderly. cc d vbz dt crd n1 vvn p-acp vvg po22 n2 av-j n2, pc-acp vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
75 3dly. The 3d thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, is to be faithfull to your Trust (that is) not to betray it for any temptation of interest or advantage, 3dly. The 3d thing implied in quitting your selves like Men, is to be faithful to your Trust (that is) not to betray it for any temptation of Interest or advantage, av-j. dt crd n1 vvn p-acp vvg po22 n2 av-j n2, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n1 (cst vbz) xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
76 nor to be so mercenary to engage on any side for pay, without regard to what is right, or wrong. nor to be so mercenary to engage on any side for pay, without regard to what is right, or wrong. ccx pc-acp vbi av j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j-jn, cc n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
77 This the Romans took such care of, that they listed none into their Service, but they obliged them to take an Oath to that purpose, which they call'd by the great and venerable Name of Sacramentum; a thing so solemn with them, that the Christians have chose to borrow that Word, to express their entrance into Covenant with God by: This the Romans took such care of, that they listed none into their Service, but they obliged them to take an Oath to that purpose, which they called by the great and venerable Name of Sacramentum; a thing so solemn with them, that the Christians have chosen to borrow that Word, to express their Entrance into Covenant with God by: np1 dt np1 vvd d n1 pp-f, cst pns32 vvd pix p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp pns32 vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f fw-la; dt n1 av j p-acp pno32, cst dt njpg2 vhi vvd pc-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
78 we do at this Day follow their Example, and strictly to observe your Oath, is to be faithfull to your Trust; we do At this Day follow their Exampl, and strictly to observe your Oath, is to be faithful to your Trust; pns12 vdb p-acp d n1 vvi po32 n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n1, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
79 I think it therefore not amiss to repeat it to you at this present. I think it Therefore not amiss to repeat it to you At this present. pns11 vvb pn31 av xx av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
80 I swear to be true to our Sovereign Lord, and Lady, King William, and Queen Mary, and to serve them honestly, I swear to be true to our Sovereign Lord, and Lady, King William, and Queen Marry, and to serve them honestly, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 j-jn n1, cc n1, n1 np1, cc n1 vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
81 and faithfully, in the Defence of their Persons, Crown, and Dignity, against all their Enemies, and Opposers whatsoever; and faithfully, in the Defence of their Persons, Crown, and Dignity, against all their Enemies, and Opposers whatsoever; cc av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, n1, cc n1, p-acp d po32 n2, cc n2 r-crq; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
82 and to observe, and obey Their Majesties Orders, and the Orders of the Generals, and Officers set over me by Their Majesties: So help me God. and to observe, and obey Their Majesties Order, and the Order of the Generals, and Officers Set over me by Their Majesties: So help me God. cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po32 ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n2 vvd p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n2: av vvb pno11 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
83 Having sufficiently insisted on the first thing which I proposed, and shewn you what it is to quit your selves like Men, I proceed now to the second, which is the best and surest way to do so. Having sufficiently insisted on the First thing which I proposed, and shown you what it is to quit your selves like Men, I proceed now to the second, which is the best and Surest Way to do so. vhg av-j vvd p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vvd, cc vvn pn22 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j n2, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord, r-crq vbz dt js cc js n1 pc-acp vdi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
84 2dly, The best and surest way to do so, is to be religious; to be couragious, orderly, and faithfull, is to quit your selves like Men; 2dly, The best and Surest Way to do so, is to be religious; to be courageous, orderly, and faithful, is to quit your selves like Men; av, dt js cc js n1 pc-acp vdi av, vbz pc-acp vbi j; pc-acp vbi j, j, cc j, vbz p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
85 and these, I believe, are qualifications which you wish to be in all that are under your Command; and these, I believe, Are qualifications which you wish to be in all that Are under your Command; cc d, pns11 vvb, vbr n2 r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
86 because without these the Service that the Publick, or your selves can expect, must be but very small: Because without these the Service that the Public, or your selves can expect, must be but very small: c-acp p-acp d dt n1 cst dt j, cc po22 n2 vmb vvi, vmb vbi p-acp av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
87 It is not difficult to guess at the many sad Consequences of being at the Head of a Body of cowardly, disorderly, and unfaithfull Wretches; It is not difficult to guess At the many sad Consequences of being At the Head of a Body of cowardly, disorderly, and unfaithful Wretches; pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d j n2 pp-f vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j, j, cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
88 therefore if I can make it appear, that Religion will effect these three things, and make you, 1st. More couragious, 2dly. More orderly, 3dly. More faithfull to your Trust; Therefore if I can make it appear, that Religion will Effect these three things, and make you, 1st. More courageous, 2dly. More orderly, 3dly. More faithful to your Trust; av cs pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vvi, cst n1 vmb vvi d crd n2, cc vvb pn22, ord. av-dc j, av-j. av-dc j, av-j. av-dc j p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
89 I doubt not but 'twill abundantly convince you, that the best way to be good Soldiers, is to be good Men, I doubt not but it'll abundantly convince you, that the best Way to be good Soldiers, is to be good Men, pns11 vvb xx cc-acp pn31|vmb av-j vvi pn22, cst dt js n1 pc-acp vbi j n2, vbz pc-acp vbi j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
90 and that the onely, and surest way to quit your selves like Men, is to fear God, and keep his Commandments. and that the only, and Surest Way to quit your selves like Men, is to Fear God, and keep his commandments. cc cst dt j, cc js n1 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, vbz p-acp n1 np1, cc vvi po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
91 1st, Therefore I shall shew you, that being religious will make you the more couragious, without which, such Gentlemen as you are useless in the World: 1st, Therefore I shall show you, that being religious will make you the more courageous, without which, such Gentlemen as you Are useless in the World: ord, av pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst vbg j vmb vvi pn22 dt av-dc j, p-acp r-crq, d n2 c-acp pn22 vbr j p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
92 You heard in the beginning of this Discourse, that God Almighty when his People went out to Battel, ordered the Priest should approach, You herd in the beginning of this Discourse, that God Almighty when his People went out to Battle, ordered the Priest should approach, pn22 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, cst np1 j-jn c-crq po31 n1 vvd av p-acp n1, vvd dt n1 vmd vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
93 and say to them, Let not your hearts faint, fear not, &c. Deut. 20. 2. Now after that, the Officer was to say again to them, What Man is there that is fearfull, and say to them, Let not your hearts faint, Fear not, etc. Deuteronomy 20. 2. Now After that, the Officer was to say again to them, What Man is there that is fearful, cc vvb p-acp pno32, vvb xx po22 n2 j, vvb xx, av np1 crd crd av p-acp d, dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
94 and faint-hearted? let him go, and return to his House, vers. 8. It is not to be denied but that some Men, who are very bad, are very stout, daily experience evinceth this; and fainthearted? let him go, and return to his House, vers. 8. It is not to be denied but that Some Men, who Are very bad, Are very stout, daily experience evinceth this; cc j? vvb pno31 vvi, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, fw-la. crd pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d d n2, r-crq vbr av j, vbr av j, j n1 vvz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
95 there is a sort of Audacity, and Foolhardiness, which is a resemblance of true Valour, there is a sort of Audacity, and Foolhardiness, which is a resemblance of true Valour, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
96 and which the worst of Men are capable of, but this is a brutish sort of Bravery, and which the worst of Men Are capable of, but this is a brutish sort of Bravery, cc r-crq dt js pp-f n2 vbr j pp-f, cc-acp d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
97 like the Valour of an Horse, that runs into Battel without fear or consideration. But alas! like the Valour of an Horse, that runs into Battle without Fear or consideration. But alas! av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
98 such an irrational Valour, which you owe merely to your constitution, will last no longer than your inconsideration: such an irrational Valour, which you owe merely to your constitution, will last no longer than your inconsideration: d dt j n1, r-crq pn22 vvb av-j p-acp po22 n1, vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
99 For when the impetus is once over, and you come soberly to debate your present Affairs, For when the impetus is once over, and you come soberly to debate your present Affairs, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp a-acp, cc pn22 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi po22 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
100 and to take a true Prospect of your future State, your Spirits will then flag, and your stoutness become as nothing. and to take a true Prospect of your future State, your Spirits will then flag, and your stoutness become as nothing. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po22 j-jn n1, po22 n2 vmb av n1, cc po22 n1 vvn p-acp pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
101 For who can imagine, that you will in cool Thoughts, with any Courage venture your Lives, For who can imagine, that you will in cool Thoughts, with any Courage venture your Lives, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi, cst pn22 vmb p-acp j n2, p-acp d n1 vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
102 when your Consciences tell you, you are in no measure prepared for Death? But he who hath well-grounded hopes of a better Life, when your Consciences tell you, you Are in no measure prepared for Death? But he who hath well-grounded hope's of a better Life, c-crq po22 n2 vvb pn22, pn22 vbr p-acp dx n1 vvn p-acp n1? p-acp pns31 r-crq vhz j n2 pp-f dt jc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
103 how undauntedly, when he is lawfully call'd to it, will he hazard this? This is that to which the Apostle attributes the Heroick performances of those religious Champions of old, Gideon, Baruch, Samson, Jeptha, David, &c. Hebr. 11. it was through faith they subdued Kingdoms, waxed valiant in fight, how undauntedly, when he is lawfully called to it, will he hazard this? This is that to which the Apostle attributes the Heroic performances of those religious Champions of old, gideon, baruch, samson, Jephtha, David, etc. Hebrew 11. it was through faith they subdued Kingdoms, waxed valiant in fight, c-crq n1, c-crq pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pn31, vmb pns31 vvi d? d vbz d p-acp r-crq dt n1 n2 dt j n2 pp-f d j n2 pp-f j, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, av np1 crd pn31 vbds p-acp n1 pns32 vvd n2, vvd j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
104 and put to flight the Armies of the Aliens. and put to flight the Armies of the Aliens. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
105 A firm belief in God will make a Man valiant in the midst of the greatest Dangers, A firm belief in God will make a Man valiant in the midst of the greatest Dangers, dt j n1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
106 but Vice and Irreligion makes men Sneaks, and Cowards, and a Wing of Miscreants have just reason to flee, but Vice and Irreligion makes men Sneaks, and Cowards, and a Wing of Miscreants have just reason to flee, cc-acp n1 cc n1 vvz n2 uh, cc n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
107 when Death is coming out of a Cannon's Mouth, the Muzzle of a Gun, or upon the Point of a Sword, when Death is coming out of a Cannon's Mouth, the Muzzle of a Gun, or upon the Point of a Sword, c-crq n1 vbz vvg av pp-f dt ng1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
108 because the formidable Appearance of Hell is coming too, and then the Hearts of irreligious Men will recoil, Because the formidable Appearance of Hell is coming too, and then the Hearts of irreligious Men will recoil, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvg av, cc av dt n2 pp-f j n2 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
109 and evil Consciences will be apt to make them run into Pits, or Woods, or into any Corners on this side the Territories of the damned. and evil Consciences will be apt to make them run into Pits, or Woods, or into any Corners on this side the Territories of the damned. cc j-jn n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n2, cc n2, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
110 Take this, Gentlemen, for a general Rule, that none shall undertake an Enterprize with so much Readiness, Take this, Gentlemen, for a general Rule, that none shall undertake an Enterprise with so much Readiness, vvb d, n2, p-acp dt j n1, cst pix vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp av d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
111 or engage with so much Fortitude, or maintain his Ground with so much Constancy, or defie the roarings of the Field with such a fix'd Resolution, or engage with so much Fortitude, or maintain his Ground with so much Constancy, or defy the roarings of the Field with such a fixed Resolution, cc vvi p-acp av d n1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp av d n1, cc vvb dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
112 as the Man who is girt about with Integrity, and to whom a good Conscience is a Coat of Mail. as the Man who is girded about with Integrity, and to whom a good Conscience is a Coat of Mail. c-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
113 For as a Pagan Philosopher said, He that loves God receives Death willingly, and is not cow'd at its Approaches, For as a Pagan Philosopher said, He that loves God receives Death willingly, and is not cowed At its Approaches, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvd, pns31 cst vvz np1 vvz n1 av-j, cc vbz xx vvn p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
114 but keeps his Station, and his Post with a steel'd Courage; but keeps his Station, and his Post with a steeled Courage; cc-acp vvz po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
115 So that you see, this is one good influence Religion hath upon Gentlemen of your profession, it makes them the more couragious. So that you see, this is one good influence Religion hath upon Gentlemen of your profession, it makes them the more courageous. av cst pn22 vvb, d vbz pi j n1 n1 vhz p-acp n2 pp-f po22 n1, pn31 vvz pno32 dt av-dc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
116 2dly, It will make them more orderly too. 2dly, It will make them more orderly too. av, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 av-dc av-j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
117 The dissoluteness, and rudeness of Armies is so common and notorious, that they are often dreadfull to their own side, almost as much as to their Enemies. The dissoluteness, and rudeness of Armies is so Common and notorious, that they Are often dreadful to their own side, almost as much as to their Enemies. dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 vbz av j cc j, cst pns32 vbr av j p-acp po32 d n1, av c-acp d c-acp p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
118 The sharpest Punishments that were ever yet inflicted for any Crime have not been able to terrifie so, The Sharpest Punishments that were ever yet inflicted for any Crime have not been able to terrify so, dt js n2 cst vbdr av av vvn p-acp d n1 vhb xx vbn j pc-acp vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
119 but that in such a Body, there are still many, who will venture to commit the same. but that in such a Body, there Are still many, who will venture to commit the same. cc-acp cst p-acp d dt n1, pc-acp vbr av d, r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
120 But though all the Care, and Severity of Discipline is not able to prevent Disorder in any kind, yet this will. But though all the Care, and Severity of Discipline is not able to prevent Disorder in any kind, yet this will. p-acp cs d dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, av d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
121 The good Man hath a Rule within him, more exact, and strict than any martial Law, that whereas others by their violent Outrages, The good Man hath a Rule within him, more exact, and strict than any martial Law, that whereas Others by their violent Outrages, dt j n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno31, av-dc j, cc j cs d j n1, cst cs n2-jn p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
122 and domineering Debaucheries, enrage the People, and bring their Profession into disrepute, he will demean himself so, and domineering Debaucheries, enrage the People, and bring their Profession into disrepute, he will demean himself so, cc j-vvg n2, vvb dt n1, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi px31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
123 as to be able to make St. Paul 's Appeal wheresoever he hath had his quarters; as to be able to make Saint Paul is Appeal wheresoever he hath had his quarters; c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 np1 vbz n1 c-crq pns31 vhz vhn po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
124 Ye are Witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblameably we behaved our selves among you. You Are Witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblamably we behaved our selves among you. pn22 vbr n2, cc np1 av, c-crq av-j, cc av-j, cc av-j pns12 vvd po12 n2 p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
125 Whence come the wrongs, and wastings, the swaggerings, and insolencies, the extravagancies, and immoralities complained of in all Ages among the Soldiery? Come they not hence, Whence come the wrongs, and wastings, the swaggerings, and insolences, the extravagancies, and immoralities complained of in all Ages among the Soldiery? Come they not hence, q-crq vvb dt n2-jn, cc n2-vvg, dt n2-vvg, cc n2, dt n2, cc n2 vvn pp-f p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1? vvi pns32 xx av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
126 even of your lusts that war in your Members, from the want of Religion, and the Fear of God? This would lay the Ax to the Root of such flagitious Enormities, restrain your Passions, bridle your Appetites, even of your Lustiest that war in your Members, from the want of Religion, and the fear of God? This would lay the Ax to the Root of such flagitious Enormities, restrain your Passion, bridle your Appetites, av pp-f po22 n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1? d vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, vvb po22 n2, vvb po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
127 and make you so sober, so civil, and so orderly, that your company would be as much desired in all places, and make you so Sobrium, so civil, and so orderly, that your company would be as much desired in all places, cc vvb pn22 av j, av j, cc av av-j, cst po22 n1 vmd vbi c-acp av-d vvn p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
128 as now (I am sorry to say it) 'tis with too much reason dreaded: as now (I am sorry to say it) it's with too much reason dreaded: c-acp av (pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pn31) pn31|vbz p-acp av d n1 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
129 and this is another good effect Religion has on a Soldier, it makes him more orderly. and this is Another good Effect Religion has on a Soldier, it makes him more orderly. cc d vbz j-jn j n1 n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz pno31 av-dc av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
130 3ly. The third influence Religion hath upon a Soldier is, It will make him more faithfull to his trust, which he is obliged to be (as you have heard) by the Oath he takes when he is first listed. 3ly. The third influence Religion hath upon a Soldier is, It will make him more faithful to his trust, which he is obliged to be (as you have herd) by the Oath he Takes when he is First listed. av-j. dt ord n1 n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 vbz, pn31 vmb vvi pno31 av-dc j p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz c-crq pns31 vbz ord vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
131 But what are Oaths, and where are the force of them, if men have no real sense of Religion? like Samson 's Withs, they may pretend to be bound with them, But what Are Oaths, and where Are the force of them, if men have no real sense of Religion? like samson is Withs, they may pretend to be bound with them, p-acp r-crq vbr n2, cc q-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f pno32, cs n2 vhb dx j n1 pp-f n1? j np1 vbz p-acp|po31, pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
132 but when they think fit they will as easily snap them in sunder. but when they think fit they will as Easily snap them in sunder. cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb j pns32 vmb c-acp av-j vvi pno32 p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
133 Eusebius tells us of the Father of Constantine, that once it came into his mind to give out, that all that served him in any Office, should sacrifice to Idols, Eusebius tells us of the Father of Constantine, that once it Come into his mind to give out, that all that served him in any Office, should sacrifice to Idols, np1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst a-acp pn31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av, cst d cst vvd pno31 p-acp d n1, vmd vvi p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
134 or else quit their places, when the time came that they had all given in their determinations; or Else quit their places, when the time Come that they had all given in their determinations; cc av vvb po32 n2, c-crq dt n1 vvd cst pns32 vhd d vvn p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
135 quite contrary to their expectations, those that chose rather to lay down their employments, than to wound their consciences, he kept in, quite contrary to their Expectations, those that chosen rather to lay down their employments, than to wound their Consciences, he kept in, av j-jn p-acp po32 n2, d cst vvd av-c pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, cs pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pns31 vvd p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
136 or advanced to higher trust, those that to comply with his humour, and, as they thought, their own interest, were ready to turn Idolaters, he dismissed, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. For how (saith he) should I imagine, but that upon occasion these men will be treacherous to me, that make no more of being so to their God? But the fear of him is the best security for any man's Fidelity, or advanced to higher trust, those that to comply with his humour, and, as they Thought, their own Interest, were ready to turn Idolaters, he dismissed,, etc. For how (Says he) should I imagine, but that upon occasion these men will be treacherous to me, that make no more of being so to their God? But the Fear of him is the best security for any Man's Fidis, cc vvd p-acp jc n1, d cst pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc, c-acp pns32 vvd, po32 d n1, vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2, pns31 vvd,, av c-acp c-crq (vvz pns31) vmd pns11 vvi, cc-acp cst p-acp n1 d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11, cst vvb dx dc pp-f vbg av p-acp po32 n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp d ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
137 if it be so that he truly and indeed fears God, upon this account he will fear to be false to Men; if it be so that he truly and indeed fears God, upon this account he will Fear to be false to Men; cs pn31 vbb av cst pns31 av-j cc av vvz np1, p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
138 and this is the third influence Religion hath upon a Soldier, it makes him more faithfull to his trust. and this is the third influence Religion hath upon a Soldier, it makes him more faithful to his trust. cc d vbz dt ord n1 n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz pno31 av-dc j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
139 So that since Religion will make you more courageous, orderly and faithfull to your trust, 'tis evident that to fear God, and keep his Commandments is the best and surest way to quit your selves like men; So that since Religion will make you more courageous, orderly and faithful to your trust, it's evident that to Fear God, and keep his commandments is the best and Surest Way to quit your selves like men; av cst p-acp n1 vmb vvi pn22 av-dc j, j cc j p-acp po22 n1, pn31|vbz j cst p-acp vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n2 vbz dt js cc js n1 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
140 which was the second thing I proposed to speak to. which was the second thing I proposed to speak to. r-crq vbds dt ord n1 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
141 Now, Gentlemen, before I speak to the third thing, I shall beg your patience whilest I make one Observation, Now, Gentlemen, before I speak to the third thing, I shall beg your patience whilst I make one Observation, av, n2, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, pns11 vmb vvi po22 n1 cs pns11 vvb crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
142 and reflect a little upon your general and great neglect of this main point, hoping thereby to bring Religion into greater esteem among you, and reflect a little upon your general and great neglect of this main point, hoping thereby to bring Religion into greater esteem among you, cc vvb dt j p-acp po22 n1 cc j n1 pp-f d j n1, vvg av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp jc n1 p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
143 and to prevail with you, to be more carefull for the future of this one thing necessary, it being (as you have heard) the surest way to gain that noble Character (which is, and to prevail with you, to be more careful for the future of this one thing necessary, it being (as you have herd) the Surest Way to gain that noble Character (which is, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp dt j-jn pp-f d crd n1 j, pn31 vbg (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) dt js n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 (r-crq vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
144 or ought to be the desire and ambition of you all) of quitting your selves like men. or ought to be the desire and ambition of you all) of quitting your selves like men. cc pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn22 d) pp-f vvg po22 n2 av-j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
145 There is generally so much licentiousness and wickedness among the Soldiery, that the Poet hath scandalized the whole Tribe upon that account, Nulla fides, pietasque viris qui castra sequuntur. There is generally so much licentiousness and wickedness among the Soldiery, that the Poet hath scandalized the Whole Tribe upon that account, Nulla fides, pietasque Viris qui Castles sequuntur. pc-acp vbz av-j av d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vhz vvn dt j-jn n1 p-acp d n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
146 These (saith he) are a sort of people that have no manner of religion or honesty at all in them. These (Says he) Are a sort of people that have no manner of Religion or honesty At all in them. np1 (vvz pns31) vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vhb dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
147 A great deal of pity it should be so at any time; A great deal of pity it should be so At any time; dt j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmd vbi av p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
148 it is sad, and may prove dangerous to have the Sword in such mad Mens hands: it is sad, and may prove dangerous to have the Sword in such mad Men's hands: pn31 vbz j, cc vmb vvi j pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp d j ng2 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
149 But I think the Poet was much to blame, to condemn all for the sake of some: But I think the Poet was much to blame, to condemn all for the sake of Some: cc-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 vbds av-d pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
150 For though it be so among too many, yet 'tis not so universally true, but (that God be thanked) there be some exceptions: For though it be so among too many, yet it's not so universally true, but (that God be thanked) there be Some exceptions: c-acp cs pn31 vbb av p-acp av d, av pn31|vbz xx av av-j j, cc-acp (cst np1 vbb vvn) pc-acp vbi d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
151 and many (to your great honour, Gentlemen, be it spoken) that are employed in this present Service. and many (to your great honour, Gentlemen, be it spoken) that Are employed in this present Service. cc d (p-acp po22 j n1, n2, vbb pn31 vvn) d vbr vvn p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
152 Why should Religion be thought inconsistent with your Profession? whatever liberties too many of it give themselves, it has been as famous for Men eminently pious as any whatsoever: Why should Religion be Thought inconsistent with your Profession? whatever Liberties too many of it give themselves, it has been as famous for Men eminently pious as any whatsoever: q-crq vmd n1 vbi vvn j p-acp po22 n1? r-crq n2 av d pp-f pn31 vvb px32, pn31 vhz vbn a-acp j c-acp n2 av-j j c-acp d q-crq: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
153 The first Man that we read professing Christ after his Crucifixion was a Soldier; The First Man that we read professing christ After his Crucifixion was a Soldier; dt ord n1 cst pns12 vvb vvg np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
154 in that hour of darkness, when his Followers fled, his Disciples fainted, and the Rabble derided him, a Soldier and his Company owned him; in that hour of darkness, when his Followers fled, his Disciples fainted, and the Rabble derided him, a Soldier and his Company owned him; p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq po31 n2 vvd, po31 n2 vvd, cc dt n1 vvn pno31, dt n1 cc po31 n1 vvd pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
155 Matt. 27. 54. The Centurion, and they that were with him feared greatly, and said, Truly this was the Son of God. Matt. 27. 54. The Centurion, and they that were with him feared greatly, and said, Truly this was the Son of God. np1 crd crd dt n1, cc pns32 cst vbdr p-acp pno31 vvd av-j, cc vvd, av-j d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
156 Nazianzen in his time had a Caesarius, Saint Basil a Gordius; and a Learned Writer, speaking of the Noble Army of Martyrs, saith, Pars melior ex militibus, The greater part of them were Soldiers. Nazianzen in his time had a Caesarius, Saint Basil a Gordius; and a Learned Writer, speaking of the Noble Army of Martyrs, Says, Pars melior ex militibus, The greater part of them were Soldiers. np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhd dt np1, n1 np1 dt np1; cc dt j n1, vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2, vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt jc n1 pp-f pno32 vbdr n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
157 The Character which S. Luke gives of Cornelius the Centurion is, That he was a devout man, The Character which S. Lycia gives of Cornelius the Centurion is, That he was a devout man, dt n1 r-crq n1 av vvz pp-f np1 dt n1 vbz, cst pns31 vbds dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
158 and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, cc pi cst vvd np1 p-acp d po31 n1, r-crq vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
159 and prayed to God alway, Acts 10. 2. I have instanc'd in this last, as a Pattern worthy your imitation, and prayed to God always, Acts 10. 2. I have instanced in this last, as a Pattern worthy your imitation, cc vvd p-acp np1 av, n2 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d ord, c-acp dt n1 j po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
160 and with a desire that you would compare the practice of this noble Roman with that of many of our present Army, and with a desire that you would compare the practice of this noble Roman with that of many of our present Army, cc p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d j np1 p-acp d pp-f d pp-f po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
161 and see what you can find, that can at all patronize that impious liberty and prophaness that is by so many recommended as reputable and ingenious, and see what you can find, that can At all patronise that impious liberty and profaneness that is by so many recommended as reputable and ingenious, cc vvb r-crq pn22 vmb vvi, cst vmb p-acp d vvb cst j n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp av av-d vvn p-acp j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
162 and is every day so much exemplified to us in common practice, that one would think it were entailed upon your Prefession. and is every day so much exemplified to us in Common practice, that one would think it were entailed upon your Profession. cc vbz d n1 av av-d vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp j n1, cst pi vmd vvi pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
163 The Centurion here mentioned was a devout Man, and zealous for Religion, one who endeavoured to promote it, by keeping up (all ways possible) its honour and reputation in the world: The Centurion Here mentioned was a devout Man, and zealous for Religion, one who endeavoured to promote it, by keeping up (all ways possible) its honour and reputation in the world: dt n1 av vvn vbds dt j n1, cc j p-acp n1, pi r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp vvg a-acp (d n2 j) po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
164 Many among our Centurions make a mock of it, saying in their heart, there is no God, they sit down in the seat of the Scorner; Many among our Centurions make a mock of it, saying in their heart, there is no God, they fit down in the seat of the Scorner; d p-acp po12 n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1, pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
165 and though they cannot argue, yet resolve to laugh all Piety out of countenance. and though they cannot argue, yet resolve to laugh all Piety out of countenance. cc cs pns32 vmbx vvi, av vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
166 Every the dullest Creature, that can but revile his Religion, make a prophane Paraphrase upon the Holy Writ, vent an impious Jest, ridicule any thing that is Sacred, Every the dullest Creature, that can but revile his Religion, make a profane paraphrase upon the Holy Writ, vent an impious Jest, ridicule any thing that is Sacred, np1 dt js n1, cst vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt j vvn, vvb dt j n1, fw-la d n1 cst vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
167 and stoutly disclaim his Maker, is immediately proclaimed a Wit, not considering that this is direct Blasphemy. and stoutly disclaim his Maker, is immediately proclaimed a Wit, not considering that this is Direct Blasphemy. cc av-j vvi po31 n1, vbz av-j vvn dt n1, xx vvg cst d vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
168 'Tis said farther of this Centurion, that he feared God; they cannot in the least pretend to this part of the Centurion's character, who upon every impertinent occasion, take his most sacred Name into their prophane Mouths, and call upon him to witness to every trifle, sometimes to a lye. It's said farther of this Centurion, that he feared God; they cannot in the least pretend to this part of the Centurion's character, who upon every impertinent occasion, take his most sacred Name into their profane Mouths, and call upon him to witness to every trifle, sometime to a lie. pn31|vbz vvd av-jc pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vvd np1; pns32 vmbx p-acp dt ds vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, r-crq p-acp d j n1, vvb po31 av-ds j n1 p-acp po32 j n2, cc vvb p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
169 Sure, Gentlemen, you cannot pretend to the fear of God, who call upon him almost every moment to damn your selves, your dearest friends or acquaintance for every frivolous disappointment, nay often for nothing; Sure, Gentlemen, you cannot pretend to the Fear of God, who call upon him almost every moment to damn your selves, your dearest Friends or acquaintance for every frivolous disappointment, nay often for nothing; j, n2, pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 av d n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, po22 js-jn n2 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, uh-x av p-acp pix; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
170 whose mouths are full of bitterness and cursing, who challenge to your selves the liberty of your tongues, saying in the words of the Psalmist, We are they that ought to speak, Who is Lord over us? Psal. 12. 4. Nay, there are some among you (I think my self obliged in duty to take notice of it) who are so far from fearing God, that you seem to be perfectly of the temper of the unjust Judge mentioned in Saint Luke, who neither feared God, nor regarded man. whose mouths Are full of bitterness and cursing, who challenge to your selves the liberty of your tongues, saying in the words of the Psalmist, We Are they that ought to speak, Who is Lord over us? Psalm 12. 4. Nay, there Are Some among you (I think my self obliged in duty to take notice of it) who Are so Far from fearing God, that you seem to be perfectly of the temper of the unjust Judge mentioned in Saint Lycia, who neither feared God, nor regarded man. r-crq n2 vbr j pp-f n1 cc vvg, r-crq vvb p-acp po22 n2 dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr pns32 cst vmd pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz n1 p-acp pno12? np1 crd crd uh-x, pc-acp vbr d p-acp pn22 (pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31) r-crq vbr av av-j p-acp vvg np1, cst pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 av, r-crq av-d vvd np1, ccx vvd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
171 If it were not so, though the fear of God could not restrain you, yet otherwise in respect of Men, you would sometimes abstain from all sorts of impious, leud, prophane and atheistical discourse, If it were not so, though the Fear of God could not restrain you, yet otherwise in respect of Men, you would sometime abstain from all sorts of impious, lewd, profane and atheistical discourse, cs pn31 vbdr xx av, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vvi pn22, av av p-acp n1 pp-f n2, pn22 vmd av vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f j, j, j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
172 and at least comply with the rules of civility, though you will not with those of piety. and At least comply with the rules of civility, though you will not with those of piety. cc p-acp ds vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cs pn22 vmb xx p-acp d pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
173 For your unsavoury breath (supposing no God to be offended with it) you cannot but imagine to be nauseous to all those who believe there is one, to all those who have any Zeal for their Faith, you cannot think any discourse more intolerable, or more disobliging. For your unsavoury breath (supposing no God to be offended with it) you cannot but imagine to be nauseous to all those who believe there is one, to all those who have any Zeal for their Faith, you cannot think any discourse more intolerable, or more disobliging. p-acp po22 j n1 (vvg dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31) pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp d d r-crq vvb pc-acp vbz pi, p-acp d d r-crq vhb d n1 p-acp po32 n1, pn22 vmbx vvi d n1 av-dc j, cc av-dc vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
174 Those who do acknowledge a divine Power, cannot be supposed with ease and satisfaction to sit by, Those who do acknowledge a divine Power, cannot be supposed with ease and satisfaction to fit by, d r-crq vdb vvi dt j-jn n1, vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
175 and hear God ▪ ridiculed and blasphemed; and hear God ▪ ridiculed and blasphemed; cc vvi np1 ▪ j cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
176 you cannot but think this to be a very unpleasant entertainment for any who believe a Deity; you cannot but think this to be a very unpleasant entertainment for any who believe a Deity; pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt av j n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
177 more especially for those who are more than ordinarily concerned for his honour. more especially for those who Are more than ordinarily concerned for his honour. av-dc av-j p-acp d r-crq vbr av-dc cs av-jn vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
178 The next part of this Centurion's character is, That he was one that feared God with all his house. The next part of this Centurion's character is, That he was one that feared God with all his house. dt ord n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 vbz, cst pns31 vbds pi cst vvd np1 p-acp d po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
179 Now if we compare the practice of some among you with this part of his character, it will be but too visible, that you come far short of it. Now if we compare the practice of Some among you with this part of his character, it will be but too visible, that you come Far short of it. av cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp av j, cst pn22 vvb av-j j pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
180 I need not descend to particulars, for they are too evident; I need not descend to particulars, for they Are too evident; pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp n2-j, c-acp pns32 vbr av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
181 the many Oaths and Curses, with the abundance of other unsavoury discourse that doth flow, almost every minute, from the mouths of the meanest and least servant that does attend the Camp, sufficiently proclaim the neglect of you their Masters; the many Oaths and Curses, with the abundance of other unsavoury discourse that does flow, almost every minute, from the mouths of the Meanest and least servant that does attend the Camp, sufficiently proclaim the neglect of you their Masters; dt d n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn j n1 cst vdz vvi, av d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js cc ds n1 cst vdz vvi dt n1, av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn22 po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
182 who too many of you, by your own example, and the countenance and encouragement you give to the vicious courses of those about you, seem to have taken up a resolution contrary to that of Joshua 's, who too many of you, by your own Exampl, and the countenance and encouragement you give to the vicious courses of those about you, seem to have taken up a resolution contrary to that of joshua is, r-crq av d pp-f pn22, p-acp po22 d n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d p-acp pn22, vvb pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp d pp-f np1 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
183 and in your hearts to say, As for me and my house, we will neither of us serve the Lord. and in your hearts to say, As for me and my house, we will neither of us serve the Lord. cc p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi, a-acp p-acp pno11 cc po11 n1, pns12 vmb dx pp-f pno12 vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
184 Another thing that is added in commendation of this Centurion is, That he gave much alms to the people, his devotion and the fear of God are accompanied with Works of Charity. another thing that is added in commendation of this Centurion is, That he gave much alms to the people, his devotion and the Fear of God Are accompanied with Works of Charity. j-jn n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, cst pns31 vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp vvz pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
185 How backward are many of you to relieve those, who by the fate of War, or any other misfortunes, are reduced to necessity and want; How backward Are many of you to relieve those, who by the fate of War, or any other misfortunes, Are reduced to necessity and want; c-crq av-j vbr d pp-f pn22 pc-acp vvi d, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d j-jn n2, vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
186 he was of a tender and compassionate nature; he was of a tender and compassionate nature; pns31 vbds pp-f dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
187 you may see here the mildness and sweetness of his temper, by his being kind and mercifull; you may see Here the mildness and sweetness of his temper, by his being kind and merciful; pn22 vmb vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 vbg j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
188 fruits of the spirit highly requisite to preserve those of your profession from transgressions of a crying nature, which too many of you, Gentlemen, make light of, violence, cruelty, wasting, plundering, &c. But he in whose heart God had put it, to give that which was his own to others, fruits of the Spirit highly requisite to preserve those of your profession from transgressions of a crying nature, which too many of you, Gentlemen, make Light of, violence, cruelty, wasting, plundering, etc. But he in whose heart God had put it, to give that which was his own to Others, n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j j pc-acp vvi d pp-f po22 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, r-crq av d pp-f pn22, n2, vvb n1 pp-f, n1, n1, vvg, vvg, av p-acp pns31 p-acp rg-crq n1 np1 vhd vvn pn31, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds po31 d p-acp n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
189 when their necessities required it, could not but abhor to take and detein that which was not his own from others; when their necessities required it, could not but abhor to take and detain that which was not his own from Others; c-crq po32 n2 vvd pn31, vmd xx cc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvb d r-crq vbds xx po31 d p-acp n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
190 no, he walks according to the Baptist 's rule of doing violence to no man, and being content with his own wages. no, he walks according to the Baptist is Rule of doing violence to no man, and being content with his own wages. uh-x, pns31 vvz vvg p-acp dt np1 vbz n1 pp-f vdg n1 p-acp dx n1, cc vbg j p-acp po31 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
191 But instead of walking according to this example, and relieving to the utmost of your ablity the people, But instead of walking according to this Exampl, and relieving to the utmost of your ablity the people, p-acp av pp-f vvg p-acp p-acp d n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n1 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
192 and assisting those that are under your command, how many of you take all occasions, to squeez and oppress the former, and assisting those that Are under your command, how many of you take all occasions, to squeeze and oppress the former, cc vvg d cst vbr p-acp po22 n1, c-crq d pp-f pn22 vvb d n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
193 and to doe all the injustice you are able to the latter; and to do all the injustice you Are able to the latter; cc pc-acp vdi d dt n1 pn22 vbr j p-acp dt d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
194 and, like miscreant Achans, make it your business by these indirect ways to enrich your selves, not fearing the Curse of God on such ill-gotten treasure? and, like miscreant Achans, make it your business by these indirect ways to enrich your selves, not fearing the Curse of God on such ill-gotten treasure? cc, av-j n1 np1, vvb pn31 po22 n1 p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, xx vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
195 The last thing that is said in praise of this Centurion is, That he prayed to God alway, that is, every day, at the set and appointed times, The last thing that is said in praise of this Centurion is, That he prayed to God always, that is, every day, At the Set and appointed times, dt ord n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, cst pns31 vvn p-acp np1 av, cst vbz, d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
196 when he was not hindred by other lawfull occasions. when he was not hindered by other lawful occasions. c-crq pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp j-jn j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
197 In an undertaking attended with so many and so great difficulties and dangers as yours is, he knew it would be impossible for him to succeed without imploring the divine aid and assistance; In an undertaking attended with so many and so great difficulties and dangers as yours is, he knew it would be impossible for him to succeed without imploring the divine aid and assistance; p-acp dt n-vvg vvd p-acp av d cc av j n2 cc n2 c-acp png22 vbz, pns31 vvd pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
198 therefore he omitted no opportunity of representing his needs, knowing that he might have them supplied only for asking. Therefore he omitted no opportunity of representing his needs, knowing that he might have them supplied only for asking. av pns31 vvn dx n1 pp-f vvg po31 n2, vvg cst pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvn av-j p-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
199 But how many among you, Gentlemen, rather chuse to quit your hopes of protection and good success in this world and happiness in the next, But how many among you, Gentlemen, rather choose to quit your hope's of protection and good success in this world and happiness in the next, p-acp c-crq d p-acp pn22, n2, av-c vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
200 than to buy it at the cheapest rate of humble Prayer? How many among you do neglect, disuse and contemn so easie a duty, the constant and due performance of which is attended with so many and so great blessings? What blessed opportunities are put into your hands? What an happiness (by the pious care of our most religious and gracious King and Queen) do you enjoy, of having liberberty (even in these Popish Countries) of addressing your selves to God in publick twice a day, in a most incomparable and a well advised form, than to buy it At the cheapest rate of humble Prayer? How many among you do neglect, disuse and contemn so easy a duty, the constant and due performance of which is attended with so many and so great blessings? What blessed opportunities Are put into your hands? What an happiness (by the pious care of our most religious and gracious King and Queen) do you enjoy, of having liberberty (even in these Popish Countries) of addressing your selves to God in public twice a day, in a most incomparable and a well advised from, cs pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f j n1? c-crq d p-acp pn22 vdb vvi, n1 cc vvi av j dt n1, dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp av d cc av j n2? q-crq j-vvn n2 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n2? q-crq dt n1 (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j cc j n1 cc n1) vdb pn22 vvi, a-acp vhg n1 (av p-acp d j n2) pp-f vvg po22 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp j av dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc dt av vvd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
201 and in a language understood by the meanest of the people? A blessing denyed to all that are round about you. and in a language understood by the Meanest of the people? A blessing denied to all that Are round about you. cc p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt js pp-f dt n1? dt n1 vvn p-acp d cst vbr av-j p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
202 And you, Gentlemen, who neglect to give your constant attendance on this duty, your circumstances requiring it in a more especial manner, And you, Gentlemen, who neglect to give your constant attendance on this duty, your Circumstances requiring it in a more especial manner, cc pn22, n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi po22 j n1 p-acp d n1, po22 n2 vvg pn31 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
203 as I shewed you at large the last Lord'sday; as I showed you At large the last Lord's day; c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp j dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
204 what do you but in effect declare to the World, that you look no higher than your selves, your own Strength and Valour, your own Skill and Conduct, what do you but in Effect declare to the World, that you look no higher than your selves, your own Strength and Valour, your own Skill and Conduct, r-crq vdb pn22 p-acp p-acp n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vvb dx jc cs po22 n2, po22 d n1 cc n1, po22 d n1 cc vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
205 and that you do repose all your confidence in the Arm of Flesh, or that you think protection, and that you do repose all your confidence in the Arm of Flesh, or that you think protection, cc cst pn22 vdb vvi d po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pn22 vvb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
206 and good success Blessings hardly worth your asking, or else with those prophane Wretches in the Psalmist, that you care not for God, and good success Blessings hardly worth your asking, or Else with those profane Wretches in the Psalmist, that you care not for God, cc j n1 n2 av j po22 n-vvg, cc av p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vvb xx p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
207 neither is God in all your thoughts. neither is God in all your thoughts. av-dx vbz np1 p-acp d po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
208 Now, Gentlemen, it may perhaps be thought by some among you, that these reproaches are too severe, Now, Gentlemen, it may perhaps be Thought by Some among you, that these Reproaches Are too severe, av, n2, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d p-acp pn22, cst d n2 vbr av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
209 but the Pulpit is to be pardoned plainness, because the Grave deals roundly, and therefore I hope you will bear with them; but the Pulpit is to be pardoned plainness, Because the Grave deals roundly, and Therefore I hope you will bear with them; cc-acp dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn n1, c-acp dt j vvz av, cc av pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
210 especially considering of what importance to the Publick such a Body of Men as you are, who are of so great use in the World, that every Nation and People, have with one consent justly accounted you worthy of all Esteem and Honour; especially considering of what importance to the Public such a Body of Men as you Are, who Are of so great use in the World, that every nation and People, have with one consent justly accounted you worthy of all Esteem and Honour; av-j vvg pp-f r-crq n1 p-acp dt j d dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp pn22 vbr, r-crq vbr pp-f av j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst d n1 cc n1, vhb p-acp crd n1 av-j vvn pn22 j pp-f d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
211 so that if the light that is in you should be darkness, by reason of the consequence of it, so that if the Light that is in you should be darkness, by reason of the consequence of it, av d cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pn22 vmd vbi n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
212 how great might that darkness prove? Sir Walter Raleigh, discoursing whether the Greeks, or Romans, were the better Soldiers, very fairly concludes, that the English were better than both; how great might that darkness prove? Sir Walter Raleigh, discoursing whither the Greeks, or Romans, were the better Soldiers, very fairly concludes, that the English were better than both; c-crq j vmd d n1 vvi? n1 np1 np1, vvg cs dt np1, cc np1, vbdr dt jc n2, av av-j vvz, cst dt jp vbdr av-jc cs d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
213 nor is this the particular judgment of a Countryman of your own, but you have a general Renown in all the Nations that are round about you, nor is this the particular judgement of a Countryman of your own, but you have a general Renown in all the nations that Are round about you, ccx vbz d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po22 d, cc-acp pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 cst vbr av-j p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
214 and the Character which he long since gave of our Countrymen, hath by the opinion of the greatest Generals the World ever bred, together with the many Noble exploits you have atchieved since in the presence of many Nations been sufficiently confirmed; and the Character which he long since gave of our Countrymen, hath by the opinion of the greatest Generals the World ever bred, together with the many Noble exploits you have achieved since in the presence of many nations been sufficiently confirmed; cc dt n1 r-crq pns31 av-j a-acp vvd pp-f po12 n2, vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n2 dt n1 av vvn, av p-acp dt d j n2 pn22 vhb vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbn av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
215 if to this, you would add that of the Centurion, to be devout Men, fearing God, &c. then you would be perfect, if to this, you would add that of the Centurion, to be devout Men, fearing God, etc. then you would be perfect, cs p-acp d, pn22 vmd vvi d pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi j n2, vvg np1, av av pn22 vmd vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
216 and lacking nothing, and thereby free your profession from that ill opinion which the great looseness, and lacking nothing, and thereby free your profession from that ill opinion which the great looseness, cc vvg pix, cc av vvb po22 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
217 and horrid prophaneness of some among you hath brought upon it; and horrid profaneness of Some among you hath brought upon it; cc j n1 pp-f d p-acp pn22 vhz vvn p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
218 and thus removing these unhappy occasions of your dis-esteem, all Nations round about you would record you for the Worthies of the Earth, and thus removing these unhappy occasions of your disesteem, all nations round about you would record you for the Worthies of the Earth, cc av vvg d j n2 pp-f po22 n1, d n2 av-j p-acp pn22 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2-j pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
219 and you would abroad, as well as at home be thought worthy of double Honour; and you would abroad, as well as At home be Thought worthy of double Honour; cc pn22 vmd av, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1-an vbi vvn j pp-f j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
220 you would then be an Honour, as well as a Defence to your Country, Their Majesties and the whole Kingdom would prize and esteem you, you would then be an Honour, as well as a Defence to your Country, Their Majesties and the Whole Kingdom would prize and esteem you, pn22 vmd av vbi dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, po32 n2 cc dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi cc vvb pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
221 and God would bless you, bless you with Honour, Victory, and good Success in this World; and God would bless you, bless you with Honour, Victory, and good Success in this World; cc np1 vmd vvi pn22, vvb pn22 p-acp n1, n1, cc j n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
222 and when you have thus fought a good fight, and finished your course, and kept the Faith, henoeforth there would be laid up for you a Crown of Righteousness in the World to come; and when you have thus fought a good fight, and finished your course, and kept the Faith, henoeforth there would be laid up for you a Crown of Righteousness in the World to come; cc c-crq pn22 vhb av vvn dt j n1, cc vvd po22 n1, cc vvd dt n1, av pc-acp vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
223 thus having so well grounded hopes of a better life, what can be a surer way to make you quit your selves like Men, than in exposing this? (when there is so just an occasion for it) which brings me to shew you, thus having so well grounded hope's of a better life, what can be a Surer Way to make you quit your selves like Men, than in exposing this? (when there is so just an occasion for it) which brings me to show you, av vhg av av j-vvn n2 pp-f dt jc n1, r-crq vmb vbi dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, cs p-acp vvg d? (c-crq pc-acp vbz av j dt n1 p-acp pn31) r-crq vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
224 Thirdly, The great reasons you have to do it at this present Conjunction; which I don't doubt will appear to be very great, and I hope powerfull too, Thirdly, The great Reasons you have to do it At this present Conjunction; which I don't doubt will appear to be very great, and I hope powerful too, ord, dt j n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp d j n1; r-crq pns11 vdbx vvb vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av j, cc pns11 vvb j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
225 if you consider these four things: 1. The Excellency of that Government, those Laws and Liberties you have to defend. 2. The Church and Faith you contend for. 3. The Defenders of the Faith you have to serve. 4. The Enemy you are to oppose: Consider, Gentlemen, if you Consider these four things: 1. The Excellency of that Government, those Laws and Liberties you have to defend. 2. The Church and Faith you contend for. 3. The Defenders of the Faith you have to serve. 4. The Enemy you Are to oppose: Consider, Gentlemen, cs pn22 vvb d crd n2: crd dt n1 pp-f d n1, d n2 cc n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb p-acp. crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi: vvb, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
226 1st. That Government, those Laws and Liberties you have to defend; 1st. That Government, those Laws and Liberties you have to defend; ord. cst n1, d n2 cc n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
227 and you will find them such, that if any where upon the Face of the Earth, you must confess, that there is the easie Yoak, and light Burthen: and you will find them such, that if any where upon the Face of the Earth, you must confess, that there is the easy Yoke, and Light Burden: cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32 d, cst cs d c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
228 How secure do they render to you all your civil Rights? Your Liberties are such, that while our Sovereign Lord and Lady sit upon Their Throne in the brightness of Imperial Majesty, the meanest Subject may as truly sit under his Vine, How secure do they render to you all your civil Rights? Your Liberties Are such, that while our Sovereign Lord and Lady fit upon Their Throne in the brightness of Imperial Majesty, the Meanest Subject may as truly fit under his Vine, c-crq j vdb pns32 vvi p-acp pn22 d po22 j n2-jn? po22 n2 vbr d, cst cs po12 j-jn n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, dt js j-jn vmb a-acp av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
229 and Fig-tree, and enjoy his own with security, peace and plenty: and Fig tree, and enjoy his own with security, peace and plenty: cc n1, cc vvi po31 d p-acp n1, n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
230 You your selves, Gentlemen, who have seen the sad and dolefull Circumstances of poor Peasants in these Countries, know full well, that God hath not dealt so with other Nations: You your selves, Gentlemen, who have seen the sad and doleful circumstances of poor Peasants in these Countries, know full well, that God hath not dealt so with other nations: pn22 po22 n2, n2, r-crq vhb vvn dt j cc j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp d n2, vvb av-j av, cst np1 vhz xx vvn av p-acp j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
231 You may all of you gratefully sing as the Prophet David did, Psal. 16. 6. The lines are fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have through the Divine Providence, a goodly Heritage: You may all of you gratefully sing as the Prophet David did, Psalm 16. 6. The lines Are fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have through the Divine Providence, a goodly Heritage: pn22 vmb d pp-f pn22 av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 vdd, np1 crd crd dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp j n2, cc pns12 vhb p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
232 Yours is one of the fortunate Islands; Yours is one of the fortunate Islands; png22 vbz pi pp-f dt j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
233 the Government is of that rare ballance, and temperament, that you cannot but have a deep sense of the many Blessings you all enjoy under it of those wofull Miseries and Distractions you were all exposed to, by the Violences offer'd to it in the late Reign: the Government is of that rare balance, and temperament, that you cannot but have a deep sense of the many Blessings you all enjoy under it of those woeful Misery's and Distractions you were all exposed to, by the Violences offered to it in the late Reign: dt n1 vbz pp-f d j n1, cc n1, cst pn22 vmbx cc-acp vhb dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt d n2 pn22 d vvi p-acp pn31 pp-f d j ng1 cc n2 pn22 vbdr d vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
234 This is well worthy your highest Valour, well worthy your truest Fidelity; all your welfare is apparently bound up in the welfare of this Government; This is well worthy your highest Valour, well worthy your Truest Fidis; all your welfare is apparently bound up in the welfare of this Government; d vbz av j po22 js n1, av j po22 js n1; d po22 n1 vbz av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
235 and that Government that preserves you, that it may so do, must be inviolably preserv'd by you, and that Government that preserves you, that it may so do, must be inviolably preserved by you, cc d n1 cst vvz pn22, cst pn31 vmb av vdi, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
236 and certainly 'tis a great debt, and duty which you all owe to it, 'tis yours, and Certainly it's a great debt, and duty which you all owe to it, it's yours, cc av-j pn31|vbz dt j n1, cc n1 r-crq pn22 d vvb p-acp pn31, pn31|vbz png22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
237 as well as Their Majesties Safety; as well as Their Majesties Safety; c-acp av c-acp po32 ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
238 'tis a concern so essential, that what the Roman Oratour says of Government, in general, may as truly be said of that of their present Majesties, That neither Family, or City, it's a concern so essential, that what the Roman Orator Says of Government, in general, may as truly be said of that of their present Majesties, That neither Family, or city, pn31|vbz dt vvb av j, cst r-crq dt njp n1 vvz pp-f n1, p-acp n1, vmb a-acp av-j vbi vvn pp-f d pp-f po32 j n2, cst dx n1, cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
239 neither People, nor Country, could any longer subsist without it: neither People, nor Country, could any longer subsist without it: dx n1, ccx n1, vmd av-d av-jc vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
240 He therefore that faithfully stands by it, shews himself a Friend to his own, and Country's safety, He Therefore that faithfully Stands by it, shows himself a Friend to his own, and Country's safety, pns31 av cst av-j vvz p-acp pn31, vvz px31 dt n1 p-acp po31 d, cc ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
241 as well as a true and faithfull Subject to Their Majesties; as well as a true and faithful Subject to Their Majesties; c-acp av c-acp dt j cc j j-jn p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
242 I do not doubt therefore, but that as good Christians, and true Englishmen, you will put on a generous largeness of Spirit, I do not doubt Therefore, but that as good Christians, and true Englishmen, you will put on a generous largeness of Spirit, pns11 vdb xx vvi av, cc-acp d c-acp j np1, cc j np2, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
243 and with your lives stand firmly by it, and whilst 'tis highly priz'd by all Strangers, that you of the same Nation will not contemn, neglect, and with your lives stand firmly by it, and while it's highly prized by all Strangers, that you of the same nation will not contemn, neglect, cc p-acp po22 n2 vvb av-j p-acp pn31, cc cs pn31|vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n2, cst pn22 pp-f dt d n1 vmb xx vvi, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
244 or abuse it, but quit your selves like Men, in maintaining, defending, and securing of it. or abuse it, but quit your selves like Men, in maintaining, defending, and securing of it. cc vvi pn31, cc-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, p-acp vvg, vvg, cc vvg pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
245 2dly. The second consideration to move you to quit your selves like Men, is the Church, and Faith you contend for: 2dly. The second consideration to move you to quit your selves like Men, is the Church, and Faith you contend for: av-j. dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, vbz dt n1, cc n1 pn22 vvb p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
246 A Church that owns the venerable Antiquities of purer Times, and rejects the absurd Incroachments, and Corruptions of later Ages; A Church that owns the venerable Antiquities of Purer Times, and rejects the absurd Encroachments, and Corruptions of later Ages; dt n1 cst vvz dt j n2 pp-f jc n2, cc vvz dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f jc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
247 many of which in these Countries are daily visible to your Eyes, though of some they seem to me to be ashamed, by their abstaining from the Use of them, in those Garrisons where the Protestants are quarter'd, during the time of their abode there: many of which in these Countries Are daily visible to your Eyes, though of Some they seem to me to be ashamed, by their abstaining from the Use of them, in those Garrisons where the Protestants Are quartered, during the time of their Abided there: d pp-f r-crq p-acp d n2 vbr av-j j p-acp po22 n2, cs pp-f d pns32 vvb p-acp pno11 pc-acp vbi j, p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp d n2 c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
248 All the Doctrines of your Church are ancient, holy, just, and good, such as were taught by our Saviour Himself, All the Doctrines of your Church Are ancient, holy, just, and good, such as were taught by our Saviour Himself, d dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 vbr j, j, j, cc j, d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp po12 n1 px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
249 when here on Earth practised by his Apostles, deliver'd from them to the primitive Christians, and so derived down to you. when Here on Earth practised by his Apostles, Delivered from them to the primitive Christians, and so derived down to you. c-crq av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j np1, cc av vvn a-acp p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
250 They are all of them most agreeable to the highest reason, in their consequences tending most directly, to the promoting of Piety, They Are all of them most agreeable to the highest reason, in their consequences tending most directly, to the promoting of Piety, pns32 vbr d pp-f pno32 av-ds j p-acp dt js n1, p-acp po32 n2 vvg av-ds av-j, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
251 and true Morality, the peace of Societies, and the good of every particular Person; and true Morality, the peace of Societies, and the good of every particular Person; cc j n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j pp-f d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
252 they are so clearly subservient to all good Ends, that if your design by Religion be, (what it ought to be) nakedly to save your Souls, you may then in communion with the Church of England pass surely and safely to Heaven: they Are so clearly subservient to all good Ends, that if your Design by Religion be, (what it ought to be) nakedly to save your Souls, you may then in communion with the Church of England pass surely and safely to Heaven: pns32 vbr av av-j fw-fr pc-acp d j n2, cst cs po22 n1 p-acp n1 vbi, (r-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi) av-j p-acp vvi po22 n2, pn22 vmb av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
253 God hath not dealt so with other Nations; neither have they such comfortable freedom in his ways: God hath not dealt so with other nations; neither have they such comfortable freedom in his ways: np1 vhz xx vvn av p-acp j-jn n2; av-dx vhb pns32 d j n1 p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
254 You see, Gentlemen, in what blind ignorance they here keep their People, by the forbidding them under the most severe Penalties the use of the Holy Bible, You see, Gentlemen, in what blind ignorance they Here keep their People, by the forbidding them under the most severe Penalties the use of the Holy bible, pn22 vvb, n2, p-acp r-crq j n1 pns32 av vvi po32 n1, p-acp dt vvg pno32 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
255 or the reading any Protestant Books, or conferring with any Person upon any point of Religion, or the reading any Protestant Books, or conferring with any Person upon any point of Religion, cc dt n-vvg d n1 n2, cc vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
256 or the doing any one thing that may tend by the opening of the Eyes of the Blind, to the discovery of these Cheats; or the doing any one thing that may tend by the opening of the Eyes of the Blind, to the discovery of these Cheats; cc av vdg d crd n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
257 which Commands if any of them should chance to transgress, it must be inserted into the Catalogue at their next confession, which Commands if any of them should chance to transgress, it must be inserted into the Catalogue At their next Confessi, r-crq vvz cs d pp-f pno32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
258 and they, poor Souls, before they can be absolved, and re-admitted to their half communion must undergo what penance the Confessour shall think fit, who for such heinous Crimes as these always enjoins to be more severe, and they, poor Souls, before they can be absolved, and readmitted to their half communion must undergo what penance the Confessor shall think fit, who for such heinous Crimes as these always enjoins to be more severe, cc pns32, j n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc j p-acp po32 j-jn n1 vmb vvi r-crq n1 dt n1 vmb vvi j, r-crq p-acp d j n2 c-acp d av vvz pc-acp vbi av-dc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
259 than for Theft, Whoredom, or Murther, &c. You see what intolerable Burthens they lay upon them, than for Theft, Whoredom, or Murder, etc. You see what intolerable Burdens they lay upon them, cs p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, av pn22 vvb r-crq j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
260 how many ridiculous and foolish Ceremonies, barbarous and uncommanded Penances they enjoin them, and none of them tending in the least to benefit the Souls of the ignorant performers, how many ridiculous and foolish Ceremonies, barbarous and uncommanded Penances they enjoin them, and none of them tending in the least to benefit the Souls of the ignorant performers, c-crq d j cc j n2, j cc j n2 pns32 vvb pno32, cc pix pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp dt ds pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
261 but all of them insignificant to any other ends and purposes, but that of maintaining the Power, but all of them insignificant to any other ends and Purposes, but that of maintaining the Power, cc-acp d pp-f pno32 j p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, cc-acp d pp-f vvg dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
262 and increasing the Wealth of their Church. and increasing the Wealth of their Church. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
263 The Church you contend for enjoins nothing but what tends to the promoting of true Piety, she hath crowded in among her Doctrins, no Pardons, The Church you contend for enjoins nothing but what tends to the promoting of true Piety, she hath crowded in among her Doctrines, no Pardons, dt n1 pn22 vvb p-acp vvz pix cc-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f j n1, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n2, dx n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
264 nor Indulgences, no Pilgrimages to the shrines of pretended Saints, nor vain Oblations to enrich her Coffers; nor Indulgences, no Pilgrimages to the shrines of pretended Saints, nor vain Oblations to enrich her Coffers; ccx n2, dx n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f j-vvn n2, ccx j n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
265 she hath thrust in no Invocation of Saints, nor Prayers for the Dead; no pompous Processions nor sacred Reliques to fill the pockets of her Priests; she hath thrust in no Invocation of Saints, nor Prayers for the Dead; no pompous Procession nor sacred Relics to fill the pockets of her Priests; pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dx n1 pp-f n2, ccx n2 p-acp dt j; dx j n2 ccx j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
266 she hath squeez'd in no Infallibility, nor Probability, no Enthusiastical pretences to immediate Revelation, nor pretended Miracles to impose upon her People: she hath squeezed in no Infallibility, nor Probability, no Enthusiastical pretences to immediate Revelation, nor pretended Miracles to impose upon her People: pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dx n1, ccx n1, dx j n2 p-acp j n1, ccx j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
267 You see therefore, Gentlemen, how much 'tis your interest, as well as your duty, if you sincerely love God and your own Souls, You see Therefore, Gentlemen, how much it's your Interest, as well as your duty, if you sincerely love God and your own Souls, pn22 vvb av, n2, c-crq d pn31|vbz po22 n1, c-acp av c-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 av-j vvb np1 cc po22 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
268 or have any real desire of your own, or others welfare, faithfully to adhere to that Church you have the happiness to be Members of, or have any real desire of your own, or Others welfare, faithfully to adhere to that Church you have the happiness to be Members of, cc vhb d j n1 pp-f po22 d, cc ng2-jn n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pn22 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
269 and to quit your selves like Men, by vigorously maintaining and defending it against all Opposers whatsoever, and to quit your selves like Men, by vigorously maintaining and defending it against all Opposers whatsoever, cc p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, p-acp av-j vvg cc vvg pn31 p-acp d n2 r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
270 and this is the second consideration to move you to quit your selves like Men, the Church and Faith you contend for: and this is the second consideration to move you to quit your selves like Men, the Church and Faith you contend for: cc d vbz dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, dt n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
271 Now I proceed to the ▪ Now I proceed to the ▪ av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ▪ (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 27
272 3d Consideration, which is the Defenders of the Faith you have to serve, and they are a King and Queen, professing the same Faith with your selves, 3d Consideration, which is the Defenders of the Faith you have to serve, and they Are a King and Queen, professing the same Faith with your selves, crd n1, r-crq vbz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi, cc pns32 vbr dt n1 cc n1, vvg dt d n1 p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
273 and worshipping God in the same manner: and worshipping God in the same manner: cc vvg np1 p-acp dt d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
274 An happiness, and blessing long wish'd for in our Kingdoms, and I pray God long to continue it to us. an happiness, and blessing long wished for in our Kingdoms, and I pray God long to continue it to us. dt n1, cc vvg av-j vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc pns11 vvb np1 av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
275 Besides how tender are they of all your welfare, how carefull of your Liberties and Properties! Beside how tender Are they of all your welfare, how careful of your Liberties and Properties! p-acp c-crq j vbr pns32 pp-f d po22 n1, c-crq j pp-f po22 n2 cc n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
276 how great encouragement do they give to Piety, Sobriety, Justice, and Charity, and every thing that is praise-worthy, both by their Precept and Example? Can you wish for, can you conceive any Princes more gracious, how great encouragement do they give to Piety, Sobriety, justice, and Charity, and every thing that is praiseworthy, both by their Precept and Exampl? Can you wish for, can you conceive any Princes more gracious, q-crq j n1 vdb pns32 vvb p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cc d n1 cst vbz j, av-d p-acp po32 n1 cc n1? vmb pn22 vvi p-acp, vmb pn22 vvi d n2 av-dc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
277 than those whom God hath set over you, and hitherto miraculously preserv'd, for the publick good and benefit of your Kingdom? Their onely aim and study is to make you a great and an happy People; than those whom God hath Set over you, and hitherto miraculously preserved, for the public good and benefit of your Kingdom? Their only aim and study is to make you a great and an happy People; cs d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22, cc av av-j vvn, p-acp dt j j cc n1 pp-f po22 n1? po32 j n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j cc dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
278 for the effecting of which, 'tis plain, they spare themselves no pains, no care, nor trouble: for the effecting of which, it's plain, they spare themselves not pains, no care, nor trouble: p-acp dt vvg pp-f r-crq, pn31|vbz j, pns32 vvb px32 xx n2, dx n1, ccx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
279 For this end to how many great, and inexpressible Hardships and Dangers has His Majesty willingly, For this end to how many great, and inexpressible Hardships and Dangers has His Majesty willingly, c-acp d n1 p-acp c-crq d j, cc j n2 cc n2 vhz po31 n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
280 and chearfully exposed His Sacred Person, and with the same willingness and chearfulness, doth still continue to expose it, both by Sea, and cheerfully exposed His Sacred Person, and with the same willingness and cheerfulness, does still continue to expose it, both by Sea, cc av-j vvn po31 j n1, cc p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, vdz av vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, av-d p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
281 and Land? He, like the Noble Caesar, in all his Commands in the Field, was never heard to say, Ite milites, sed: venite; not go, but follow me; and Land? He, like the Noble Caesar, in all his Commands in the Field, was never herd to say, Item Militias, said: venite; not go, but follow me; cc n1? pns31, av-j dt j np1, p-acp d po31 vvz p-acp dt n1, vbds av-x vvn pc-acp vvi, n1 n2, vvd: fw-la; xx vvb, cc-acp vvb pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
282 as if he scorn'd in all his on ▪ sets to be any thing else but still a Leader: as if he scorned in all his on ▪ sets to be any thing Else but still a Leader: c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp d po31 p-acp ▪ vvz pc-acp vbi d n1 av p-acp av dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
283 He has always taught you, Gentlemen, by that which is the strongest Authority, his own forwardness and example, He has always taught you, Gentlemen, by that which is the Strongest authority, his own forwardness and Exampl, pns31 vhz av vvn pn22, n2, p-acp d r-crq vbz dt js n1, po31 d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
284 and he seems to be one that the supream God hath taken particular care of, by Death's coming often so very near him, and he seems to be one that the supreme God hath taken particular care of, by Death's coming often so very near him, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi crd cst dt j np1 vhz vvn j n1 pp-f, p-acp ng1 vvg av av av av-j pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
285 yet passing him by, and shunning him when it hath swept away almost all about him. yet passing him by, and shunning him when it hath swept away almost all about him. av vvg pno31 p-acp, cc vvg pno31 c-crq pn31 vhz vvn av av av-d p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 28
286 I need not tell you the many narrow Escapes he lately had, nor how often he hath been miraculously and particularly defended in the midst of the greatest Dangers; I need not tell you the many narrow Escapes he lately had, nor how often he hath been miraculously and particularly defended in the midst of the greatest Dangers; pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 av d j n2 pns31 av-j vhd, ccx c-crq av pns31 vhz vbn av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
287 but besides these open Dangers, how many secret Snares of Death, that have been villanously contrived, but beside these open Dangers, how many secret Snares of Death, that have been villanously contrived, cc-acp p-acp d j n2, c-crq d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cst vhb vbn av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
288 and cunningly laid for him, hath he escaped? Yet he still goes on with his usual chearfulness and bravery, to expose himself to these open and secret Dangers, and cunningly laid for him, hath he escaped? Yet he still Goes on with his usual cheerfulness and bravery, to expose himself to these open and secret Dangers, cc av-jn vvn p-acp pno31, vhz pns31 vvn? av pns31 av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d j cc j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
289 for the good and safety of your Church and Kingdom. for the good and safety of your Church and Kingdom. p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
290 What Honour and Success may you not yet hope to gain, when so many thousand Men of Valour are headed and led on by so experienced and so brave a General? whose Security and Safety is to you all an high Concern. What Honour and Success may you not yet hope to gain, when so many thousand Men of Valour Are headed and led on by so experienced and so brave a General? whose Security and Safety is to you all an high Concern. q-crq n1 cc n1 vmb pn22 xx av vvi pc-acp vvi, c-crq av d crd n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp av vvn cc av j dt n1? rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp pn22 d dt j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
291 He hath, Gentlemen, laid on you all the obligations you can wish or desire to Quit your selves like men. He hath, Gentlemen, laid on you all the obligations you can wish or desire to Quit your selves like men. pns31 vhz, n2, vvn p-acp pn22 d dt n2 pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
292 Besides, 'Tis your interest so to doe, for 'tis endeavouring to preserve the Ship wherein you are all embarqued. Beside, It's your Interest so to do, for it's endeavouring to preserve the Ship wherein you Are all embarked. a-acp, pn31|vbz po22 n1 av pc-acp vdi, c-acp pn31|vbz vvg p-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pn22 vbr d vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
293 If you would strengthen the house, you must not weaken him that bears up the pillars of it, Ps. 75. 3. Your firmness and steadiness to him is, at second hand, If you would strengthen the house, you must not weaken him that bears up the pillars of it, Ps. 75. 3. Your firmness and steadiness to him is, At second hand, cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi pno31 d vvz a-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 vbz, p-acp ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
294 but a kindness to the Breath of your own Nostrils. but a kindness to the Breath of your own Nostrils. cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
295 Thus whilest your Royal Master, by his great Courage and good Conduct, endeavours all he can here; Thus whilst your Royal Master, by his great Courage and good Conduct, endeavours all he can Here; av cs po22 j n1, p-acp po31 j n1 cc j vvb, n2 d pns31 vmb av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 29
296 and your Royal Mistress, by her most prudent and discreet management of Affairs in England in his absence, does her utmost to make you a great and an happy People: and your Royal Mistress, by her most prudent and discreet management of Affairs in England in his absence, does her utmost to make you a great and an happy People: cc po22 j n1, p-acp po31 av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, vdz po31 j pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j cc dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
297 What can you, Gentlemen, doe less than to love and revere them, to obey them readily and chearfully, to think your selves only capable of being made great and happy by making them greater and happier? Every Soul of you to be subject to them, What can you, Gentlemen, do less than to love and revere them, to obey them readily and cheerfully, to think your selves only capable of being made great and happy by making them greater and Happier? Every Soul of you to be Subject to them, q-crq vmb pn22, n2, vdb av-dc cs pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j cc av-j, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j j pp-f vbg vvn j cc j p-acp vvg pno32 jc cc jc? np1 n1 pp-f pn22 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
298 so as strictly to observe all their Orders and Commands for Love of them, more than for Fear of punishment, to be silent from all manner of murmurings and mutinies, loud only in their Applauses and Thanks to Almighty God for the felicities of their Reign. so as strictly to observe all their Order and Commands for Love of them, more than for fear of punishment, to be silent from all manner of murmurings and mutinies, loud only in their Applauses and Thanks to Almighty God for the felicities of their Reign. av c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi d po32 n1 cc vvz p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, av-dc cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, av-j av-j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
299 On which account, happy we their Subjects, the most fortunate and happy People in all the World: On which account, happy we their Subject's, the most fortunate and happy People in all the World: p-acp r-crq n1, j pns12 po32 n2-jn, dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
300 And this is the third Consideration to move you to Quit your selves like men, The most gracious King and Queen you serve. And this is the third Consideration to move you to Quit your selves like men, The most gracious King and Queen you serve. cc d vbz dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2, dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
301 The fourth and last Consideration to move you to Quit your selves like men in this present Conjuncture is, The Enemy you do oppose, viz. the King of France: All his methods and ways of proceeding do sufficiently evidence to the World, that he makes the Maxims of the common Enemy of Christendom the Rule and Measure of all his Actions, The fourth and last Consideration to move you to Quit your selves like men in this present Conjuncture is, The Enemy you do oppose, viz. the King of France: All his methods and ways of proceeding doe sufficiently evidence to the World, that he makes the Maxims of the Common Enemy of Christendom the Rule and Measure of all his Actions, dt ord cc ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp vvb po22 n2 av-j n2 p-acp d j n1 vbz, dt n1 pn22 vdb vvi, n1 dt n1 pp-f np1: d po31 n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg n1 av-j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 30
302 and that absolute Power at home, with universal Empire abroad is his aim as well as the Turk 's; and that absolute Power At home, with universal Empire abroad is his aim as well as the Turk is; cc cst j n1 p-acp n1-an, p-acp j n1 av vbz po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp dt np1 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 30
303 and seeing that by these principles (which 'tis plain he hath taken up) all the duties of Christianity are laid in the dirt, it were difficult to determine, should absolute Conquest (which God forbid) attend his Arms, and seeing that by these principles (which it's plain he hath taken up) all the duties of Christianity Are laid in the dirt, it were difficult to determine, should absolute Conquest (which God forbid) attend his Arms, cc vvg cst p-acp d n2 (r-crq pn31|vbz j pns31 vhz vvn a-acp) d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi, vmd j n1 (r-crq np1 vvb) vvb po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
304 whether under French or Turk Christendom would obtain the fairest quarter. whither under French or Turk Christendom would obtain the Fairest quarter. cs p-acp jp cc np1 np1 vmd vvi dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
305 All that the Turks have done in Christendom since the time of Francis the First to this day, they owe to the Alliances of France with the Ottoman Court, All that the Turks have done in Christendom since the time of Francis the First to this day, they owe to the Alliances of France with the Ottoman Court, av-d d dt n2 vhb vdn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt jp vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
306 and to the Diversion which the French have given in their favour. and to the Diversion which the French have given in their favour. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt jp vhb vvn p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
307 This present King hath learnt from Francis the First the most unchristian methods of making League with the Turks, by calling in (to his eternal shame) their assistance, to carry on his revengefull and ambitious designs, to the hazard of all Christendom. This present King hath learned from Francis the First the most unchristian methods of making League with the Turks, by calling in (to his Eternal shame) their assistance, to carry on his revengeful and ambitious designs, to the hazard of all Christendom. d j n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 dt ord dt av-ds j n2 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp vvg p-acp (p-acp po31 j n1) po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j cc j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
308 He, under a shew of assisting weak Princes, hath taken occasion to share with them in their Principalities, He, under a show of assisting weak Princes, hath taken occasion to share with them in their Principalities, pns31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2, vhz vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
309 and by these unjust means, has vastly increased his own power. and by these unjust means, has vastly increased his own power. cc p-acp d j n2, vhz av-j vvn po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
310 He has observed no rule of justice in making War, nor had any regard to it in observing Peace, when made. He has observed no Rule of Justice in making War, nor had any regard to it in observing Peace, when made. pns31 vhz vvn dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg n1, ccx vhd d n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg n1, c-crq vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 31
311 The War in these Countries is a sufficient confirmation of both. 1. That grand Treaty between France and Spain, called The Pyrenaean Treaty. 2. That of Aix-la-Chapelle, unto which all the Princes of Christendom were invited, to take care of the common Security. 3. The Treaty at Breda. I have not time now to relate these at large, The War in these Countries is a sufficient confirmation of both. 1. That grand Treaty between France and Spain, called The Pyrenaean Treaty. 2. That of Aix-la-Chapelle, unto which all the Princes of Christendom were invited, to take care of the Common Security. 3. The Treaty At Breda. I have not time now to relate these At large, dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d. crd cst j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, vvn dt jp n1. crd d pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1. crd dt n1 p-acp np1. pns11 vhb xx n1 av pc-acp vvi d p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
312 and how ill they have observed them; and how ill they have observed them; cc c-crq av-jn pns32 vhb vvn pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
313 together with their Treaties with Holland. And 'twould be too tedious to repeat all that may give you proof of their goodwill and faithfulness to your own Countrey, together with their Treaties with Holland. And 'twould be too tedious to repeat all that may give you proof of their goodwill and faithfulness to your own Country, av p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1. cc pn31|vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi d cst vmb vvi pn22 n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
314 as well as to all other Nations that have had any dealings with them: as well as to all other nations that have had any dealings with them: c-acp av c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cst vhb vhn d n2-vvg p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
315 But these you may see at your leisure in the Collection of Treaties made by them with all the Princes and Potentates of Europe. I shall only remark at present, that the first of these Treaties was made upon a most solemn occasion, that of Marriage, confirmed by an Oath, with the most Sacred Mysteries of their Religion at the high Altar; But these you may see At your leisure in the Collection of Treaties made by them with all the Princes and Potentates of Europe. I shall only remark At present, that the First of these Treaties was made upon a most solemn occasion, that of Marriage, confirmed by an Oath, with the most Sacred Mysteres of their Religion At the high Altar; cc-acp d pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. pns11 vmb av-j n1 p-acp j, cst dt ord pp-f d n2 vbds vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cst pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
316 and yet was so palpably broken (as you may see, if you will take but the pains to peruse the Treaty) that 'tis not to be parallell'd by any instance or example in all the World besides. and yet was so palpably broken (as you may see, if you will take but the pains to peruse the Treaty) that it's not to be paralleled by any instance or Exampl in all the World beside. cc av vbds av av-j vvn (c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1) cst pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
317 He has been the common Enemy of every State, destroying the Peace of the Government every where, sowing of Factions in all Princes Courts, in their Councils, their Armies, He has been the Common Enemy of every State, destroying the Peace of the Government every where, sowing of Factions in all Princes Courts, in their Councils, their Armies, pns31 vhz vbn dt j n1 pp-f d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d q-crq, vvg pp-f n2 p-acp d ng1 n2, p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
318 or among such of their Subjects as were inclinable to be factious; or else he hath jumbled one Prince against another by turns: or among such of their Subject's as were inclinable to be factious; or Else he hath jumbled one Prince against Another by turns: cc p-acp d pp-f po32 n2-jn p-acp vbdr j pc-acp vbi j; cc av pns31 vhz vvn crd n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
319 And more than all this, He, Gentlemen, hates you and your Religion: And more than all this, He, Gentlemen, hates you and your Religion: cc dc cs d d, pns31, n2, vvz pn22 cc po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 32
320 He has been often heard to speak these words, That his Grandfather loved the Protestants, his Father feared them, and he himself hated them; He has been often herd to speak these words, That his Grandfather loved the Protestants, his Father feared them, and he himself hated them; pns31 vhz vbn av vvd pc-acp vvi d n2, cst po31 n1 vvd dt n2, po31 n1 vvd pno32, cc pns31 px31 vvd pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
321 which any one that considers the Ruins of their demolish'd Churches, and the hard and miserable Conditions (too large to be here recited) under which they are and have been oppressed in every point in that Kingdom, will easily believe. which any one that considers the Ruins of their demolished Churches, and the hard and miserable Conditions (too large to be Here recited) under which they Are and have been oppressed in every point in that Kingdom, will Easily believe. r-crq d pi cst vvz dt n2 pp-f po32 j-vvn n2, cc dt j cc j n2 (av j pc-acp vbi av vvn) p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr cc vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, vmb av-j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
322 And now, because many of the Romish Party, both by their words and actions, seem to wish well to his Proceedings, I think it not a miss to remark here, And now, Because many of the Romish Party, both by their words and actions, seem to wish well to his Proceedings, I think it not a miss to remark Here, cc av, c-acp d pp-f dt np1 n1, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n2-vvg, pns11 vvb pn31 xx dt n1 p-acp n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
323 how their Religion is like to fare if he gains his Point; how their Religion is like to fare if he gains his Point; c-crq po32 n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vvz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
324 and this they may easily ghess, by his dealings with them in Catalonia, Alsatia, these and divers other Roman Catholick Countries, where all of them exclaim against his arbitrary and unjust ways of proceeding; and this they may Easily guess, by his dealings with them in Catalonia, Alsatia, these and diverse other Roman Catholic Countries, where all of them exclaim against his arbitrary and unjust ways of proceeding; cc d pns32 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, np1, d cc j j-jn np1 njp n2, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp po31 j-jn cc j n2 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
325 How do they know how far Reasons of State may drive him? How can they tell what Alterations they may (as they have ever done) oblige him to make? It behoves the Popish-party therefore to look to it; How do they know how Far Reasons of State may drive him? How can they tell what Alterations they may (as they have ever done) oblige him to make? It behoves the Popish-party Therefore to look to it; q-crq vdb pns32 vvi c-crq av-j n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno31? q-crq vmb pns32 vvi r-crq n2 pns32 vmb (c-acp pns32 vhb av vdn) vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi? pn31 vvz dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
326 they may (if they please) hope the best, but you, and all the rest of the Protestant-party in Germany and other parts, will be sure to be equal Sufferers with those of his own Countrey, they may (if they please) hope the best, but you, and all the rest of the Protestant-party in Germany and other parts, will be sure to be equal Sufferers with those of his own Country, pns32 vmb (cs pns32 vvb) vvb dt js, cc-acp pn22, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j-jn n2, vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi j-jn n2 p-acp d pp-f po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 33
327 as fast as he can reach you, and then he will deal with you as he hath done with them, in the Concerns of your Religion, as fast as he can reach you, and then he will deal with you as he hath done with them, in the Concerns of your Religion, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn22, cc av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 c-acp pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt vvz pp-f po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
328 as well as of your Estates; as well as of your Estates; c-acp av c-acp pp-f po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
329 the former will be sure to go down, and your constant profession of it esteemed so great a crime, that you will be thought altogether unfit to be trusted any longer with the latter. the former will be sure to go down, and your constant profession of it esteemed so great a crime, that you will be Thought altogether unfit to be trusted any longer with the latter. dt j vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc po22 j n1 pp-f pn31 vvd av j dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn av j pc-acp vbi vvn d av-jc p-acp dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
330 The Papists too have just reason to believe that their Religion shall receive considerable Alterations, especially in secular Advantages of Wealth and Power, The Papists too have just reason to believe that their Religion shall receive considerable Alterations, especially in secular Advantages of Wealth and Power, dt njp2 av vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi cst po32 n1 vmb vvi j n2, av-j p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
331 and that they themselves shall fare but very indifferently in respect to their temporal Concerns too, and that they themselves shall fare but very indifferently in respect to their temporal Concerns too, cc cst pns32 px32 vmb vvi p-acp av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j vvz av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
332 if they but consider his arbitrary way of proceeding in France and all his conquer'd Countries. if they but Consider his arbitrary Way of proceeding in France and all his conquered Countries. cs pns32 p-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1 cc d po31 j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
333 Therefore it concerns both Papist and Protestant to adventure their distinct Power and Interest in one common bottom, Therefore it concerns both Papist and Protestant to adventure their distinct Power and Interest in one Common bottom, av pn31 vvz d njp cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
334 and resolution to oppose him, and to hinder the obstinate pursuit of his Project of Universal Monarchy. and resolution to oppose him, and to hinder the obstinate pursuit of his Project of Universal Monarchy. cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f j-u n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
335 'Tis certainly the true Interest of all to oppose his Designs, since no oppression is like his. It's Certainly the true Interest of all to oppose his Designs, since no oppression is like his. pn31|vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f d pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-acp dx n1 vbz av-j png31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
336 And since you have heard that the Faith of Treaties confirmed in the most solemn and sacred manner, the Good of Religion, the Ties of Blood and Amity, cannot hold him; And since you have herd that the Faith of Treaties confirmed in the most solemn and sacred manner, the Good of Religion, the Ties of Blood and Amity, cannot hold him; cc c-acp pn22 vhb vvn d dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, dt j pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmbx vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
337 you may doubtless believe it a very good reason at this Juncture, to endeavour to secure your selves and all Europe from the sad Effects of his most unjust Courses, by Quitting your selves like men; you may doubtless believe it a very good reason At this Juncture, to endeavour to secure your selves and all Europe from the sad Effects of his most unjust Courses, by Quitting your selves like men; pn22 vmb av-j vvi pn31 dt j j n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc d np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 av-ds j vvz, p-acp vvg po22 n2 av-j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
338 and this is one great reason you have to doe so, and the last which I proposed to speak to, viz. the Consideration of the Enemy you are to oppose. and this is one great reason you have to do so, and the last which I proposed to speak to, viz. the Consideration of the Enemy you Are to oppose. cc d vbz pi j n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi av, cc dt ord r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
339 Not one of these forementioned Considerations, but would afford matter enough to fill whole Volumes; but considering I am confined to so short a time, I could say no more, Not one of these forementioned Considerations, but would afford matter enough to fill Whole Volumes; but considering I am confined to so short a time, I could say no more, xx crd pp-f d j n2, cc-acp vmd vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi j-jn n2; cc-acp vvg pns11 vbm vvn p-acp av j dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
340 but only give you these Items; and hoping they may put you upon reflecting on many more Particulars, but only give you these Items; and hoping they may put you upon reflecting on many more Particulars, cc-acp av-j vvb pn22 d n2; cc vvg pns32 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp vvg p-acp d dc n2-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
341 and be sufficient to obtain the designed End, I shall proceed to the fourth and last thing, which is, and be sufficient to obtain the designed End, I shall proceed to the fourth and last thing, which is, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi dt vvn vvb, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, r-crq vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
342 Fourthly, To make one Inference from the whole, and to conclude with an Exhortation to you, Fourthly, To make one Inference from the Whole, and to conclude with an Exhortation to you, ord, pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
343 and my hearty Prayers to the God of all Power, to protect your Persons, and bless your Arms with good Success this ensuing Compagne. and my hearty Prayers to the God of all Power, to Pact your Persons, and bless your Arms with good Success this ensuing Compagne. cc po11 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp j n1 d j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
344 You are Gentlemen in whom their Majesties and their Kingdoms repose great Trust and Confidence, You Are Gentlemen in whom their Majesties and their Kingdoms repose great Trust and Confidence, pn22 vbr n2 p-acp ro-crq po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vvb j n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
345 and on whom your own whole Nation, as well as others, have at this time fix'd their Eyes, observing your Motions, which way you will lead others, and on whom your own Whole nation, as well as Others, have At this time fixed their Eyes, observing your Motions, which Way you will led Others, cc p-acp ro-crq po22 d j-jn n1, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, vhb p-acp d n1 vvn po32 n2, vvg po22 n2, r-crq n1 pn22 vmb vvi n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
346 whether to the Right or Left: whither to the Right or Left: cs p-acp dt j-jn cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
347 Your Care therefore, Gentlemen, ought to be the greater in the prudent government of your selves both as to your words and actions, that you give not the least encouragement to those who are ready to take fire from any little spark. Your Care Therefore, Gentlemen, ought to be the greater in the prudent government of your selves both as to your words and actions, that you give not the least encouragement to those who Are ready to take fire from any little spark. po22 n1 av, n2, pi pc-acp vbi dt jc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2 d c-acp p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, cst pn22 vvb xx dt ds n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 36
348 But whilest the unjustly discontented and unreasonably Factious are plotting against the present Government, and forming Designs against their Majesties most Sacred Persons; But whilst the unjustly discontented and unreasonably Factious Are plotting against the present Government, and forming Designs against their Majesties most Sacred Persons; p-acp cs dt av-j vvn cc av-j j vbr vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2 av-ds j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 36
349 It well becomes you, Gentlemen, in your stations, to shew greater Zeal than ordinary for both, by liking whatever their Majesties may judge reasonable for them to doe in their publick Affairs, by discouraging all those who approve or disapprove of things according as they themselves are pleased, It well becomes you, Gentlemen, in your stations, to show greater Zeal than ordinary for both, by liking whatever their Majesties may judge reasonable for them to do in their public Affairs, by discouraging all those who approve or disapprove of things according as they themselves Are pleased, pn31 av vvz pn22, n2, p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi jc n1 cs j p-acp d, p-acp vvg r-crq po32 n2 vmb vvi j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp vvg d d r-crq vvb cc vvi pp-f n2 vvg c-acp pns32 px32 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 36
350 or provided for, or as they are influenced by some malecontented or factious Leaders, by disallowing, disapproving and discouraging of that licentious Liberty that some take of misrepresenting, arguing and arbitrating the great Affairs of State, of censuring, arraigning and condemning what and whom they please, by discountenancing all petulant Speeches or Discourses that may cause Discontents or Divisions of Mind, which would much better become the mouths of your common Enemies, or provided for, or as they Are influenced by Some Malecontented or factious Leaders, by disallowing, disapproving and discouraging of that licentious Liberty that Some take of Misrepresenting, arguing and arbitrating the great Affairs of State, of censuring, arraigning and condemning what and whom they please, by discountenancing all petulant Speeches or Discourses that may cause Discontents or Divisions of Mind, which would much better become the mouths of your Common Enemies, cc vvn p-acp, cc c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, p-acp vvg, vvg cc vvg pp-f cst j n1 cst d vvb pp-f vvg, vvg cc vvg dt j n2 pp-f n1, pp-f vvg, vvg cc vvg r-crq cc qo-crq pns32 vvb, p-acp vvg d j n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd d vvi vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 36
351 than those who profess themselves to be true English-men and faithfull Subjects of the King and Queen's: than those who profess themselves to be true Englishmen and faithful Subject's of the King and Queen's: cs d r-crq vvb px32 pc-acp vbi j np2 cc j n2-jn pp-f dt n1 cc ng1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 36
352 And no doubt but all Discontents would then be laid aside, and Divisions, and Factions, soon dwindle into nothing, And no doubt but all Discontents would then be laid aside, and Divisions, and Factions, soon dwindle into nothing, cc dx n1 p-acp d n2-jn vmd av vbi vvn av, cc n2, cc n2, av vvi p-acp pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
353 when others have a precedent so good and powerfull as yours to influence their practice, when they behold you a constant instance of this Truth, that the poison of faction, when Others have a precedent so good and powerful as yours to influence their practice, when they behold you a constant instance of this Truth, that the poison of faction, c-crq n2-jn vhb dt n1 av j cc j c-acp png22 p-acp n1 po32 n1, c-crq pns32 vvb pn22 dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
354 and sedition, cannot infect all sorts of Men: and sedition, cannot infect all sorts of Men: cc n1, vmbx vvi d n2 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
355 You therefore, Gentlemen, having such Laws and Liberties to defend, such a Church and Faith to contend for, such a gracious King and Queen to serve, such an Enemy to oppose, what can be a more Noble Cause wherein to employ your Arms? What Cause can be more worthy of your Swords? In what Conjuncture can you more justly, You Therefore, Gentlemen, having such Laws and Liberties to defend, such a Church and Faith to contend for, such a gracious King and Queen to serve, such an Enemy to oppose, what can be a more Noble Cause wherein to employ your Arms? What Cause can be more worthy of your Swords? In what Conjuncture can you more justly, pn22 av, n2, vhg d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, d dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, d dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, d dt n1 pc-acp vvi, q-crq vmb vbi dt av-dc j n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2? q-crq n1 vmb vbi av-dc j pp-f po22 n2? p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pn22 av-dc av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
356 or with cruer praise, quit your selves like Men? And since the onely way to do so is to be Religious, what remains but that you abstain from all those Vices which so usually attend the Camp, or with cruer praise, quit your selves like Men? And since the only Way to do so is to be Religious, what remains but that you abstain from all those Vices which so usually attend the Camp, cc p-acp jc n1, vvb po22 n2 av-j n2? cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vdi av vbz pc-acp vbi j, r-crq vvz cc-acp cst pn22 vvb p-acp d d n2 r-crq av av-j vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
357 and perform all good and vertuous Actions so often as you have occasion, and opportunity; and perform all good and virtuous Actions so often as you have occasion, and opportunity; cc vvi d j cc j n2 av av c-acp pn22 vhb n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
358 making the Precepts of your Religion the rule and standard of all your Thoughts, Words and Actions; making the Precepts of your Religion the Rule and standard of all your Thoughts, Words and Actions; vvg dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po22 n2, n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
359 and thus perfecting Holiness in the fear of God, if it be your hap to fall in the Day of Battel, you will not fail to be rais'd from that Bed of Honour, to a Crown of Glory, which will sufficiently convince you that your labour has not been in vain in the Lord: and thus perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God, if it be your hap to fallen in the Day of Battle, you will not fail to be raised from that Bed of Honour, to a Crown of Glory, which will sufficiently convince you that your labour has not been in vain in the Lord: cc av j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn31 vbb po22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pn22 cst po22 n1 vhz xx vbn p-acp j p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 37
360 Now may His Majesty this Summer become the happy Instrument to recover the Rights of the oppressed States, Now may His Majesty this Summer become the happy Instrument to recover the Rights of the oppressed States, av vmb po31 n1 d n1 vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn pp-f dt j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
361 and Princes, of setting Bounds to the French Ambition, to preserve our Nation against the threatned Dangers, and Princes, of setting Bounds to the French Ambition, to preserve our nation against the threatened Dangers, cc n2, pp-f vvg n2 p-acp dt jp n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
362 and to redeem Europe from that Yoak which they are framing, and devising to put about her Neck, and to Redeem Europe from that Yoke which they Are framing, and devising to put about her Neck, cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vbr vvg, cc vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
363 and to restore to us all, a Glorious, Christian, and an honourable Peace; and to restore to us all, a Glorious, Christian, and an honourable Peace; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d, dt j, njp, cc dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
364 may he then thus laden with Honour, Victory, and good Success return in safety to his own People, may he then thus laden with Honour, Victory, and good Success return in safety to his own People, vmb pns31 av av vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc j n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
365 and there together with Her Majesty enjoy the blessed Fruits of his own Labour, by possessing his Throne in peace for many, many Years; and there together with Her Majesty enjoy the blessed Fruits of his own Labour, by possessing his Throne in peace for many, many years; cc a-acp av p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d, d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
366 and may they never want such Subjects as you are, of so much Skill and Courage, of such Loyalty and Fidelity, to defend Their Royal Persons, and may they never want such Subject's as you Are, of so much Skill and Courage, of such Loyalty and Fidis, to defend Their Royal Persons, cc vmb pns32 av-x vvb d n2-jn c-acp pn22 vbr, pp-f av d n1 cc n1, pp-f d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
367 and Government, against foreign Invasions, and intestine Factions and Rebellions; and may you, Gentlemen, all live to receive the just Rewards of those many Hardships, and Government, against foreign Invasions, and intestine Factions and Rebellions; and may you, Gentlemen, all live to receive the just Rewards of those many Hardships, cc n1, p-acp j n2, cc j n2 cc n2; cc vmb pn22, n2, d vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
368 and Hazards to which you have so freely, chearfully and bravely expos'd your selves for Their Majesties, and their Kingdoms; and Hazards to which you have so freely, cheerfully and bravely exposed your selves for Their Majesties, and their Kingdoms; cc n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb av av-j, av-j cc av-j vvn po22 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
369 and then, though the Terrour of your Arms may be necessary for the Defence of Their Majesties, and then, though the Terror of your Arms may be necessary for the Defence of Their Majesties, cc av, cs dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
370 and the Security of your Country; and the Security of your Country; cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
371 yet may they never after this Campagne have any more occasion to try your great Skill, and invinsible Courage; yet may they never After this Campagne have any more occasion to try your great Skill, and invincible Courage; av vmb pns32 av p-acp d fw-fr vhb d dc n1 pc-acp vvi po22 j n1, cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 38
372 and I don't doubt, though you are all Men of War, yet as Christians you are such lovers of Peace, that you will heartily say, Amen to it: and I don't doubt, though you Are all Men of War, yet as Christians you Are such lovers of Peace, that you will heartily say, Amen to it: cc pns11 vdbx vvb, cs pn22 vbr d n2 pp-f n1, av c-acp np1 pn22 vbr d n2 pp-f n1, cst pn22 vmb av-j vvi, uh-n p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
373 I shall therefore dismiss you with the Words of the Psalmist; I shall Therefore dismiss you with the Words of the Psalmist; pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
374 where-ever you go, what-ever Action you are commanded on, The Lord prosper you, and cover your heads in the day of battel. wherever you go, whatever Actium you Are commanded on, The Lord prosper you, and cover your Heads in the day of battle. j pn22 vvb, j n1 pn22 vbr vvn a-acp, dt n1 vvb pn22, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
375 I wish you all good Luck in the Name of the LORD. FINIS. I wish you all good Luck in the Name of the LORD. FINIS. pns11 vvb pn22 d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39

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