A sermon preach'd before the King and Queen at White-Hall, on the 28th of December, 1690 by George Royse ... ; printed by the King's special command.

Royse, George, 1654 or 5-1708
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Crouch
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1691
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A57807 ESTC ID: R36795 STC ID: R2164
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Epistles of John, 1st, V, 3; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preached before the King and Queen. 1 St. JOHN, chap. v. And the latter part of the Third Verse. A SERMON Preached before the King and Queen. 1 Saint JOHN, chap. v. And the latter part of the Third Verse. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1. crd n1 np1, n1 n1 cc dt d n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 And his Commandments are not grievous. — And his commandments Are not grievous. — cc po31 n2 vbr xx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 THE Words having no dependance on the Context, and containing only a plain single Assertion, all that concerns me at present, is to confirm the truth of them, THE Words having no dependence on the Context, and containing only a plain single Assertion, all that concerns me At present, is to confirm the truth of them, dt n2 vhg dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg av-j dt j j n1, d cst vvz pno11 p-acp j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 and to recommend the Laws of Religion under this Notion, That they are not Grievous. In clearing of which Proposition, I shall observe this following method: I. and to recommend the Laws of Religion under this Notion, That they Are not Grievous. In clearing of which Proposition, I shall observe this following method: I. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbr xx j. p-acp vvg pp-f r-crq n1, pns11 vmb vvi d j-vvg n1: pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 I shall enquire in what sense the Laws or Commands of our Superiours may become grievous and burdensom to the Subjects. II. I shall vindicate the Laws of our Religion, from the Imputation of those supposed Grievances and Hardships that are cast upon them. And, III. I shall draw some Practical Inferences from the whole, to enforce our Obedience to them. I shall inquire in what sense the Laws or Commands of our Superiors may become grievous and burdensome to the Subject's. II I shall vindicate the Laws of our Religion, from the Imputation of those supposed Grievances and Hardships that Are cast upon them. And, III. I shall draw Some Practical Inferences from the Whole, to enforce our obedience to them. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n1 dt n2 cc vvz pp-f po12 n2-jn vmb vvi j cc j p-acp dt n2-jn. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32. np1, np1. pns11 vmb vvi d j n2 p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
5 As to the former, the Laws of our Superiors may become grievous to their Subjects in one or all these respects: As to the former, the Laws of our Superiors may become grievous to their Subject's in one or all these respects: c-acp p-acp dt j, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2-jn vmb vvi j p-acp po32 n2-jn p-acp crd cc d d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
6 Either, first of all, when they offer violence to our Frame, and cross the true Genius and Constitution of our Natures. Either, First of all, when they offer violence to our Frame, and cross the true Genius and Constitution of our Nature's. av-d, ord pp-f d, c-crq pns32 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
7 And this no doubt is a very hard Imposition, to be obliged to move against the stream, to row against wind and tide, And this no doubt is a very hard Imposition, to be obliged to move against the stream, to row against wind and tide, cc d dx n1 vbz dt av j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
8 and to thwart the true natural tendency of a reasonable creature. and to thwart the true natural tendency of a reasonable creature. cc pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
9 And therefore did the Commands of our great Master impose any such difficulties upon his Subjects, the complaint then might be somewhat justifiable, That his Commands are grievous. And Therefore did the Commands of our great Master impose any such difficulties upon his Subject's, the complaint then might be somewhat justifiable, That his Commands Are grievous. cc av vdd dt vvz pp-f po12 j n1 vvi d d n2 p-acp po31 n2-jn, dt n1 av vmd vbi av j, cst po31 vvz vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
10 But on the other side, if it can be clear'd, that these men are quite mistaken in the right notion of their own frame and make, that man by his natural frame and constitution, is a religious, But on the other side, if it can be cleared, that these men Are quite mistaken in the right notion of their own frame and make, that man by his natural frame and constitution, is a religious, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc vvi, cst n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, vbz dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
11 as well as a reasonable Creature, and that he has strong propensions and inclinations to Religious Duties founded in his own nature. as well as a reasonable Creature, and that he has strong propensions and inclinations to Religious Duties founded in his own nature. c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, cc cst pns31 vhz j n2 cc n2 p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
12 If this can be clear'd, I say, then it will follow, That his Commandments are not grievous in this sense, If this can be cleared, I say, then it will follow, That his commandments Are not grievous in this sense, cs d vmb vbi vvn, pns11 vvb, cs pn31 vmb vvi, cst po31 n2 vbr xx j p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
13 but in the Apostle's words, our Reasonable Service. And this shall be the Subject of my first Proposition. but in the Apostle's words, our Reasonable Service. And this shall be the Subject of my First Proposition. cc-acp p-acp dt ng1 n2, po12 j n1. cc d vmb vbi dt j-jn pp-f po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
14 But, secondly, a Law may be call'd grievous and burdensom, when it carries with it only the will and pleasure of the Lawgiver, without any good reason or excellency to recommend it. But, secondly, a Law may be called grievous and burdensome, when it carries with it only the will and pleasure of the Lawgiver, without any good reason or excellency to recommend it. p-acp, ord, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn j cc j, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
15 For as the Soveraign then does exercise an arbitrary and despotical Power, when he establishes Laws upon no good Reasons, For as the Sovereign then does exercise an arbitrary and despotical Power, when he establishes Laws upon no good Reasons, c-acp p-acp dt n-jn av vdz vvi dt j-jn cc j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz n2 p-acp dx j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
16 so the Subject is in no better condition than that of a slave, when he is forced to obey, without understanding the reasons of it. so the Subject is in no better condition than that of a slave, when he is forced to obey, without understanding the Reasons of it. av dt j-jn vbz p-acp dx jc n1 cs d pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
17 And this seems to be the Case of the Jewish Law, I mean, those ritual and ceremonious Observances which make up a great part of it. And this seems to be the Case of the Jewish Law, I mean, those ritual and ceremonious Observances which make up a great part of it. cc d vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, pns11 vvb, d j cc j n2 r-crq vvb a-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
18 That a man should be forbidden to eat of such and such Meats; that he must not sow his field with mingled seed; That a man should be forbidden to eat of such and such Meats; that he must not sow his field with mingled seed; cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f d cc d n2; cst pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
19 that he must not wear a Garment pieced up of linnen and woollen; that he must not round the corners of his head, nor cut his beard of this or that fashion. that he must not wear a Garment pieced up of linen and woollen; that he must not round the corners of his head, nor Cut his beard of this or that fashion. cst pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc j; cst pns31 vmb xx av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, ccx vvb po31 n1 pp-f d cc d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
20 All these Laws, as they carry with them no inherent goodness or excellency to recommend them, All these Laws, as they carry with them no inherent Goodness or excellency to recommend them, d d n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dx j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
21 so they look like the arbitrary Impositions of God Almighty, and the pure results of an unaccountable Authority. so they look like the arbitrary Impositions of God Almighty, and the pure results of an unaccountable authority. av pns32 vvb av-j dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 j-jn, cc dt j vvz pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
22 And therefore as they seem unreasonable in the establishment, so no doubt they will be thought no less troublesome in the discharge. And Therefore as they seem unreasonable in the establishment, so no doubt they will be Thought no less troublesome in the discharge. cc av c-acp pns32 vvb j p-acp dt n1, av dx n1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-dx av-dc j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
23 For tho' it must be allowed, that the Will of God is a sufficient reason for our Obedience in all instances where he interposes his authority, For though it must be allowed, that the Will of God is a sufficient reason for our obedience in all instances where he interposes his Authority, c-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n2 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
24 yet when our own reason is not convinced of the goodness and excellency of what he commands, yet when our own reason is not convinced of the Goodness and excellency of what he commands, av c-crq po12 d n1 vbz xx vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
25 when it is conscious of no other obligation, but that which arises from his pure sovereign will and pleasure, in this case a man must drag on heavily in his duty, move as it were by whip and spur, when it is conscious of no other obligation, but that which arises from his pure sovereign will and pleasure, in this case a man must drag on heavily in his duty, move as it were by whip and spur, c-crq pn31 vbz j pp-f dx j-jn n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vvz p-acp po31 j n-jn vmb cc n1, p-acp d n1 dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp av-j p-acp po31 n1, vvb c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
26 and pay a forced unnatural service, as slaves and flatterers do to their imperious Lords and Tyrants. and pay a forced unnatural service, as slaves and Flatterers do to their imperious lords and Tyrants. cc vvi dt j-vvn j n1, c-acp n2 cc n2 vdb p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
27 And consequently, did the Laws of Christianity carry no other motives for our obedience, but the bare stamp of an uncontroulable authority, the Objection would be strong and forcible, That his Commandments are grievous. And consequently, did the Laws of Christianity carry no other motives for our Obedience, but the bore stamp of an uncontrollable Authority, the Objection would be strong and forcible, That his commandments Are grievous. cc av-j, vdd dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi dx j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 vmd vbi j cc j, cst po31 n2 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
28 But on the other side, if it can be demonstrated, that these Laws are so far from being arbitrary magisterial Impositions, that they seem to be the eternal Laws of our own reason, But on the other side, if it can be demonstrated, that these Laws Are so Far from being arbitrary magisterial Impositions, that they seem to be the Eternal Laws of our own reason, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d n2 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg j-jn j n2, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
29 then his Commands cannot be stiled grievous in this sense; and this shall be the Subject of my second Proposition. then his Commands cannot be styled grievous in this sense; and this shall be the Subject of my second Proposition. cs po31 vvz vmbx vbi vvn j p-acp d n1; cc d vmb vbi dt j-jn pp-f po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
30 But, thirdly, the Laws of our Superiors may become grievous, when they ravish us of our liberty, But, Thirdly, the Laws of our Superiors may become grievous, when they ravish us of our liberty, p-acp, ord, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2-jn vmb vvi j, c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
31 and destroy the right exercise of our natural freedom. and destroy the right exercise of our natural freedom. cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
32 For since the sweets of liberty, and the pleasure of living at large are so highly agreeable to humane nature, For since the sweets of liberty, and the pleasure of living At large Are so highly agreeable to humane nature, c-acp p-acp dt n2-j pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp j vbr av av-j j p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
33 and so eagerly pursued by all Mankind; and so eagerly pursued by all Mankind; cc av av-j vvn p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
34 therefore if the Laws of Religion did lay unreasonable restraints upon men, and, like so many Fetters and Shackles, did tie them up from the enjoyment of their true liberty, there might be some reasonable pretension to allege, That his Commands are grievous. Therefore if the Laws of Religion did lay unreasonable restraints upon men, and, like so many Fetters and Shackles, did tie them up from the enjoyment of their true liberty, there might be Some reasonable pretension to allege, That his Commands Are grievous. av cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vdd vvi j n2 p-acp n2, cc, av-j av d n2 cc n2, vdd vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, pc-acp vmd vbi d j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst po31 vvz vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
35 But, on the other side, if it can be proved, that these men are mistaken in the notion of true liberty, that freedom does not consist in an exemption from Laws, But, on the other side, if it can be proved, that these men Are mistaken in the notion of true liberty, that freedom does not consist in an exemption from Laws, p-acp, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
36 or in living up to the swinge of their Appetites and Inclinations, if it be certain, that there can be no true Liberty where there is no Law, or in living up to the swinge of their Appetites and Inclinations, if it be certain, that there can be no true Liberty where there is no Law, cc p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cs pn31 vbb j, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
37 and that the Laws of the Gospel are the only Rules that can instate us in it, and that the Laws of the Gospel Are the only Rules that can instate us in it, cc cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt j n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
38 then it will follow beyond contradiction, that his Laws are not grievous in this sense. And this shall be the Subject of my third and last Proposition. then it will follow beyond contradiction, that his Laws Are not grievous in this sense. And this shall be the Subject of my third and last Proposition. cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst po31 n2 vbr xx j p-acp d n1. cc d vmb vbi dt j-jn pp-f po11 ord cc ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
39 Having thus far explain'd in what sense the Laws of our Governours may become grievous and offensive to their Subjects, I come now to my second general Head proposed, Viz. Having thus Far explained in what sense the Laws of our Governors may become grievous and offensive to their Subject's, I come now to my second general Head proposed, Viz. vhg av av-j vvn p-acp r-crq n1 dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vvi j cc j p-acp po32 n2-jn, pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 ord n1 n1 vvn, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
40 To vindicate the Laws of our Saviour from the Imputation of these Grievances; and this I shall endeavour by confirming the foremention'd Propositions. To vindicate the Laws of our Saviour from the Imputation of these Grievances; and this I shall endeavour by confirming the forementioned Propositions. pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; cc d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp vvg dt j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
41 And first of all, the Laws of Christianity do not contradict the right frame and constitution of our Natures. And First of all, the Laws of Christianity do not contradict the right frame and constitution of our Nature's. cc ord pp-f d, dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb xx vvi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
42 And there needs no other proof of this, but to examine what is the true temper and constitution of a reasonable Creature. And there needs no other proof of this, but to examine what is the true temper and constitution of a reasonable Creature. cc pc-acp vvz dx j-jn n1 pp-f d, cc-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
43 For the main reason why Religion all along has been represented so contradictory to, and irroconcileable with our tempers, can be ascribed to nothing else but to a want of due consideration, what is the right frame of a Reasonable Nature. For the main reason why Religion all along has been represented so contradictory to, and irroconcileable with our tempers, can be ascribed to nothing Else but to a want of due consideration, what is the right frame of a Reasonable Nature. p-acp dt j n1 q-crq n1 d a-acp vhz vbn vvn av n1 p-acp, cc j p-acp po12 n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pix av cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
44 The Atheist fancies, that he is the bare result of matter and motion, the sanguine Libertine thinks that he is nothing but the meer composition of flesh and blood; The Atheist fancies, that he is the bore result of matter and motion, the sanguine Libertine thinks that he is nothing but the mere composition of Flesh and blood; dt n1 n2, cst pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j n1 vvz cst pns31 vbz pix p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
45 and the covetous Miser imagines, that he is only a temporary Machine and Pageant cut out for the Stage of this present World. and the covetous Miser imagines, that he is only a temporary Machine and Pageant Cut out for the Stage of this present World. cc dt j n1 vvz, cst pns31 vbz av-j dt j n1 cc n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
46 Now when men shall entertain such dishonourable Notions of their own frame, resolve all into meer body and matter, Now when men shall entertain such dishonourable Notions of their own frame, resolve all into mere body and matter, av c-crq n2 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f po32 d n1, vvb d p-acp j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
47 and own no other inclinations, but the blind impetus and tendency of these, no wonder if Religion be thought a flat contradiction to our tempers. and own no other inclinations, but the blind impetus and tendency of these, no wonder if Religion be Thought a flat contradiction to our tempers. cc d dx j-jn n2, cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d, dx n1 cs n1 vbb vvn dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
48 But this is rather the representation of a Beast, than the true state and account of Humane Nature. But this is rather the representation of a Beast, than the true state and account of Humane Nature. p-acp d vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
49 And if this be all that goes to make up a reasonable Creature, I can see no difference, besides the shape, betwixt the Horse, that has no understanding, and his Rider. And if this be all that Goes to make up a reasonable Creature, I can see no difference, beside the shape, betwixt the Horse, that has no understanding, and his Rider. cc cs d vbb d cst vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi dx n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cst vhz dx n1, cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
50 For assign what difference you please, and call it by the name of Reason, Wit, For assign what difference you please, and call it by the name of Reason, Wit, p-acp vvi r-crq n1 pn22 vvb, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
51 or Cunning, all these are but pedantick Titles, and undistinguishing Characters, unless we will allow some nobler attainment, I mean a sense and capacity of exercising Religious Duties, to be an Ingredient of his Frame and Constitution. or Cunning, all these Are but pedantic Titles, and undistinguishing Characters, unless we will allow Some Nobler attainment, I mean a sense and capacity of exercising Religious Duties, to be an Ingredient of his Frame and Constitution. cc j-jn, d d vbr p-acp j n2, cc j-vvg n2, cs pns12 vmb vvi d jc n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg j n2, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
52 For 'tis plain, as for what we call Reason in general, that Beasts, by a meer natural sagacity, do make such near approaches to it, that we can hardly distinguish betwixt the Cunning of a Brute, For it's plain, as for what we call Reason in general, that Beasts, by a mere natural sagacity, do make such near Approaches to it, that we can hardly distinguish betwixt the Cunning of a Brutus, c-acp pn31|vbz j, c-acp p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cst n2, p-acp dt j j n1, vdb vvi d j n2 p-acp pn31, cst pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
53 and the Reason of some Men. and the Reason of Some Men. cc dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
54 And therefore as we would assert the distinction and prerogative of our Natures, we must fix upon some higher Principles to enoble our Frame, And Therefore as we would assert the distinction and prerogative of our Nature's, we must fix upon Some higher Principles to ennoble our Frame, cc av c-acp pns12 vmd vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d jc n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
55 and those will be found no other than the Principles of Religion. and those will be found no other than the Principles of Religion. cc d vmb vbi vvn dx n-jn cs dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
56 For it must be allowed on all hands, that those are the true Principles of a reasonable Nature, that do really distinguish it from all other creatures. For it must be allowed on all hands, that those Are the true Principles of a reasonable Nature, that do really distinguish it from all other creatures. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cst d vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, cst vdb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
57 And since to be capable of receiving divine impressions, and to pay a rational regard to the Laws of our Maker, are the peculiar priviledges of our natures, that make the true difference betwixt us and the rest of the parts of the visible World; And since to be capable of receiving divine impressions, and to pay a rational regard to the Laws of our Maker, Are the peculiar privileges of our nature's, that make the true difference betwixt us and the rest of the parts of the visible World; cc c-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vbr dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno12 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
58 therefore the right frame and constitution of a man does consist in this, that he is a subject fitted for the exercise of Religion. Therefore the right frame and constitution of a man does consist in this, that he is a Subject fitted for the exercise of Religion. av dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp d, cst pns31 vbz dt n-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
59 'Tis true indeed, we usually ascribe the difference betwixt us and other Creatures to our Reason or Understanding; It's true indeed, we usually ascribe the difference betwixt us and other Creatures to our Reason or Understanding; pn31|vbz j av, pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 p-acp pno12 cc j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
60 but this is but another name for Religion. but this is but Another name for Religion. cc-acp d vbz p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
61 For to speak plainly, Reason is nothing else, but the clear principles of good and evil, truth and falshood, For to speak plainly, Reason is nothing Else, but the clear principles of good and evil, truth and falsehood, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-j, n1 vbz pix av, cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f j cc j-jn, n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
62 or else the rational consequences and conclusions that are drawn from them. or Else the rational consequences and conclusions that Are drawn from them. cc av dt j n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
63 And therefore the Principles of Religion are no other than the Principles of Reason, as shall be shewn hereafter. And Therefore the Principles of Religion Are no other than the Principles of Reason, as shall be shown hereafter. cc av dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr dx n-jn cs dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp vmb vbi vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
64 And consequently, to say a man is naturally born a reasonable creature, is the same in effect as to say, that he is naturally a religious creature too, And consequently, to say a man is naturally born a reasonable creature, is the same in Effect as to say, that he is naturally a religious creature too, cc av-j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbz av-j vvn dt j n1, vbz dt d p-acp n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbz av-j dt j n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
65 because the right exercise of his reason does consist in understanding and living up to those Laws of Religion, that are laid upon him, Because the right exercise of his reason does consist in understanding and living up to those Laws of Religion, that Are laid upon him, c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1 cc vvg a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
66 and that we may not fancy this a more imaginary notion, do but consider, what strong propensions and inclinations there are in humane nature to religious duties, of which there can be no account given, and that we may not fancy this a more imaginary notion, do but Consider, what strong propensions and inclinations there Are in humane nature to religious duties, of which there can be no account given, cc cst pns12 vmb xx vvi d dt av-dc j n1, vdb p-acp vvi, r-crq j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbr p-acp j n1 p-acp j n2, pp-f r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
67 unless we resolve them into the natural frame and temper of our minds. unless we resolve them into the natural frame and temper of our minds. cs pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
68 'Tis from hence springs that invincible inclination to religious Worship which is so notorious and visible in the World, that they chose rather to worship Stocks and Stones, It's from hence springs that invincible inclination to religious Worship which is so notorious and visible in the World, that they chosen rather to worship Stocks and Stones, pn31|vbz p-acp av vvz d j n1 p-acp j n1 r-crq vbz av j cc j p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vvd av-c pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
69 than to be wanting in that service to which their natures so strongly prompted and inclined them. than to be wanting in that service to which their nature's so strongly prompted and inclined them. cs pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq po32 n2 av av-j vvn cc vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
70 'Tis from the same principle that the Laws of Justice and Honesty have so far possessed and over-ruled the minds of men, that they have made choice rather to expire in the observance of them, It's from the same principle that the Laws of justice and Honesty have so Far possessed and overruled the minds of men, that they have made choice rather to expire in the observance of them, pn31|vbz p-acp dt d n1 cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhb av av-j vvn cc j dt n2 pp-f n2, cst pns32 vhb vvn n1 av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
71 than to survive their innocence and integrity by transgressing them. than to survive their innocence and integrity by transgressing them. cs pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
72 All which supposes, that man by his natural frame and constitution is powerfully determin'd to the exercise of those Religious Duties which God and Nature have imposed upon him, All which supposes, that man by his natural frame and constitution is powerfully determined to the exercise of those Religious Duties which God and Nature have imposed upon him, av-d r-crq vvz, cst n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vbz av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq np1 cc n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
73 and therefore the Atheist may as well say, that Hunger and Thirst are no natural Inclinations of the Body, and Therefore the Atheist may as well say, that Hunger and Thirst Are no natural Inclinations of the Body, cc av dt n1 vmb a-acp av vvi, cst n1 cc n1 vbr dx j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
74 as that the Laws of Religion are forced and unnatural to the Mind. as that the Laws of Religion Are forced and unnatural to the Mind. c-acp cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn cc j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
75 And what we assert in general, will be found no less true, should we descend to the particular Laws of the Gospel: And what we assert in general, will be found no less true, should we descend to the particular Laws of the Gospel: cc r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn av-dx av-dc j, vmd pns12 vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
76 for there are but two things, that seem more especially to grate upon humane nature; for there Are but two things, that seem more especially to grate upon humane nature; c-acp a-acp vbr p-acp crd n2, cst vvb av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
77 the one is the subduing our Lusts and Passions, which the Scripture expresses under the hard terms of pulling out right Eyes, and plucking off right Hands. the one is the subduing our Lustiest and Passion, which the Scripture Expresses under the hard terms of pulling out right Eyes, and plucking off right Hands. dt crd vbz dt j-vvg po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvg av j-jn n2, cc vvg a-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
78 And the other is, the sacrificing our Lives to the interest of Religion. And the other is, the sacrificing our Lives to the Interest of Religion. cc dt n-jn vbz, dt j-vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
79 But neither of these will appear a violence to our temper, if we view things in their true light. But neither of these will appear a violence to our temper, if we view things in their true Light. p-acp dx pp-f d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vvb n2 p-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
80 As to the former, the subduing our Lusts and Passions, this is nothing else but that regular order and oeconomy which God has established in the frame of man, that reason should have the ascendant and government over our passions, As to the former, the subduing our Lustiest and Passion, this is nothing Else but that regular order and economy which God has established in the frame of man, that reason should have the Ascendant and government over our passion, c-acp p-acp dt j, dt j-vvg po12 n2 cc n2, d vbz pix av cc-acp cst j n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 vmd vhi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
81 and that as the Mind is a superior principle to the Body, so it should exercise a peculiar Empire and Dominion over the several inclinations of it, and that as the Mind is a superior principle to the Body, so it should exercise a peculiar Empire and Dominion over the several inclinations of it, cc cst p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vmd vvi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
82 and therefore this is so far from being a contradiction to humane nature, that 'tis the true natural frame and state of it; and Therefore this is so Far from being a contradiction to humane nature, that it's the true natural frame and state of it; cc av d vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp j n1, cst pn31|vbz dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
83 for in effect, 'tis no more than to say, that the Man should rule over the Beast. for in Effect, it's no more than to say, that the Man should Rule over the Beast. c-acp p-acp n1, pn31|vbz dx dc cs pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
84 And as for the other, the sacrificing our Lives to our belief and perswasion, 'tis no more, And as for the other, the sacrificing our Lives to our belief and persuasion, it's no more, cc c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, dt j-vvg po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz dx av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
85 than what the wisest Heathens have taught, and the best have practised. than what the Wisest heathens have taught, and the best have practised. cs q-crq dt js n2-jn vhb vvn, cc dt js vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
86 'Tis true indeed, this seems to cross that great Principle of Self-love and Self-preservation, which is so closely interwoven with our natures. It's true indeed, this seems to cross that great Principle of Self-love and Self-preservation, which is so closely interwoven with our nature's. pn31|vbz j av, d vvz pc-acp vvi cst j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
87 But then it must be consider'd, that Self-love and Self-preservation, tho' they are the supreme Law of other Creatures, that have no higher Principles to steer by, But then it must be considered, that Self-love and Self-preservation, though they Are the supreme Law of other Creatures, that have no higher Principles to steer by, p-acp av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst n1 cc n1, cs pns32 vbr dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cst vhb dx jc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
88 yet in a reasonable nature they lye always under the regulation and conduct of a superior Principle, the Mind. yet in a reasonable nature they lie always under the regulation and conduct of a superior Principle, the Mind. av p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
89 And since the Mind of Man is the nobler part, and more properly stiled the Man, And since the Mind of Man is the Nobler part, and more properly styled the Man, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt jc n1, cc av-dc av-j vvd dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
90 therefore 'tis a greater violence to a reasonable creature to sacrifice the belief and perswasion of his Mind, Therefore it's a greater violence to a reasonable creature to sacrifice the belief and persuasion of his Mind, av pn31|vbz dt jc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
91 than to offer up his Body a sacrifice to that: than to offer up his Body a sacrifice to that: cs pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
92 so that upon the whole matter it appears, that the Principles of Religion are so far from crossing the true genius and constitution of our nature, that they seem rather highly suited and agreeable to it. so that upon the Whole matter it appears, that the Principles of Religion Are so Far from crossing the true genius and constitution of our nature, that they seem rather highly suited and agreeable to it. av cst p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 vvz, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns32 vvb av av-j vvn cc j p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
93 And this will appear from the second Proposition, viz. And this will appear from the second Proposition, viz. cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
94 That the Laws of Religion are no Arbitrary Impositions of God Almighty, but wonderfully accommodated to the reason of Mankind. That the Laws of Religion Are not Arbitrary Impositions of God Almighty, but wonderfully accommodated to the reason of Mankind. cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx j-jn n2 pp-f np1 j-jn, cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
95 Had God Almighty never interposed his Authority in enforcing these Laws upon us, yet still they would have approved themselves to the reason of Mankind as wholsom rules and provisions at least, such as are admirably fitted to the state of humane nature. Had God Almighty never interposed his authority in enforcing these Laws upon us, yet still they would have approved themselves to the reason of Mankind as wholesome rules and provisions At least, such as Are admirably fitted to the state of humane nature. vhd np1 np1 av-x vvd po31 n1 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp pno12, av av pns32 vmd vhi vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp ds, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
96 The Principles of Justice, Honesty and Gratitude do bear such a congruity with our Reason, that they look rather like the Eternal Laws of our own Natures, The Principles of justice, Honesty and Gratitude do bear such a congruity with our Reason, that they look rather like the Eternal Laws of our own Nature's, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 vdb vvi d dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns32 vvb av-c av-j dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
97 than the Magisterial Decrees of our Lord and Master. than the Magisterial Decrees of our Lord and Master. cs dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
98 Whether they are naturally stampt upon the mind, or do grow up rather by the exercise of our own reason and discretion, has been matter of dispute amongst some: Whither they Are naturally stamped upon the mind, or do grow up rather by the exercise of our own reason and discretion, has been matter of dispute among Some: cs pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vdb vvi a-acp av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1 cc n1, vhz vbn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
99 but both of them suppose, that they are the natural results and genuine dictates of our Mind and Reason. but both of them suppose, that they Are the natural results and genuine dictates of our Mind and Reason. cc-acp d pp-f pno32 vvi, cst pns32 vbr dt j vvz cc j vvz pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
100 And if we may guess at the reason of Mankind by the unalterable consent and approbation of the wisest men, this will amount to a very fair proof, that the Laws of Religion are nothing else but the common Principles of our own Reason: And if we may guess At the reason of Mankind by the unalterable consent and approbation of the Wisest men, this will amount to a very fair proof, that the Laws of Religion Are nothing Else but the Common Principles of our own Reason: cc cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js n2, d vmb vvi p-acp dt j j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr pix av cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
101 for 'tis plain, there is scarce any Government in the World, but what has approved of the matter of these Laws, by incorporating them into their respective Polities, for it's plain, there is scarce any Government in the World, but what has approved of the matter of these Laws, by incorporating them into their respective Polities, c-acp pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp q-crq vhz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp n-vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
102 and establishing them as a part of the Civil Constitution. and establishing them as a part of the Civil Constitution. cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
103 And the more any State have emproved their Reason, and civilized their Tempers, the higher in proportion they have advanced the Principles of Religion, And the more any State have improved their Reason, and civilized their Tempers, the higher in proportion they have advanced the Principles of Religion, cc dt av-dc d n1 vhb vvn po32 n1, cc vvd po32 n2, dt jc p-acp n1 pns32 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
104 as particularly under the Roman Government. Now 'tis altogether unaccountable how these religious Rules should meet with such a general establishment, as particularly under the Roman Government. Now it's altogether unaccountable how these religious Rules should meet with such a general establishment, c-acp av-j p-acp dt njp n1. av pn31|vbz av j c-crq d j n2 vmd vvi p-acp d dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
105 unless they did approve themselves to the general reason of Mankind. unless they did approve themselves to the general reason of Mankind. cs pns32 vdd vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
106 To Worship a Supreme Being, to be sober and temperate as to our selves, and to be just and honest to our neighbour, are the main substance of what our Saviour commands, To Worship a Supreme Being, to be Sobrium and temperate as to our selves, and to be just and honest to our neighbour, Are the main substance of what our Saviour commands, p-acp n1 dt j vbg, pc-acp vbi j cc j c-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po12 n1, vbr dt j n1 pp-f r-crq po12 n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
107 and yet all these we know have had the good luck to meet with a favourable suffrage and entertainment even from those that never discern'd any stamp of Divine Authority upon them. and yet all these we know have had the good luck to meet with a favourable suffrage and entertainment even from those that never discerned any stamp of Divine authority upon them. cc av d d pns12 vvb vhb vhn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av p-acp d cst av-x vvd d n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
108 But how the whole World should conspire in the approbation of these Laws, cannot well be accounted for, But how the Whole World should conspire in the approbation of these Laws, cannot well be accounted for, cc-acp c-crq dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmbx av vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
109 unless we own, they have a strong foundation in Humane e••s•on. unless we own, they have a strong Foundation in Humane e••s•on. cs pns12 d, pns32 vhb dt j n1 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
110 The Atheist indeed tells us, that these are the bare positive Decrees and arbitrary Constitutions of the Civil Power, The Atheist indeed tells us, that these Are the bore positive Decrees and arbitrary Constitutions of the Civil Power, dt n1 av vvz pno12, cst d vbr dt j j n2 cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
111 but then at the same time he can't explain, how these should come to be the publick Constitutions of so many different Ages and Countries, but then At the same time he can't explain, how these should come to be the public Constitutions of so many different Ages and Countries, cc-acp av p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vmb|pn31 vvi, c-crq d vmd vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n2 pp-f av d j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
112 unless we allow that the best reason of all Nations and Times have approved the great excellency and reasonableness of them. unless we allow that the best reason of all nations and Times have approved the great excellency and reasonableness of them. cs pns12 vvb cst dt js n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 vhb vvn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
113 And this shews, that these Laws are eternally and intrinsically good in themselves antecedently to any positive Constitution whatever, And this shows, that these Laws Are eternally and intrinsically good in themselves antecedently to any positive Constitution whatever, cc d vvz, cst d n2 vbr av-j cc av-j j p-acp px32 av-j pc-acp d j n1 r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
114 because the general reception of them in the World can be ascribed to nothing else, but to that inherent goodness and excellency that recommended them. Because the general reception of them in the World can be ascribed to nothing Else, but to that inherent Goodness and excellency that recommended them. c-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pix av, cc-acp p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 cst vvd pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
115 There is one Objection indeed against what I have urged, viz. That there have been several Governments in the World, that had so little sense of these Laws, There is one Objection indeed against what I have urged, viz. That there have been several Governments in the World, that had so little sense of these Laws, pc-acp vbz crd n1 av p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, n1 cst pc-acp vhi vbn j n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vhd av j n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
116 as not only to approve but to reward those very Vices, that carry a flat contradiction to them, as not only to approve but to reward those very Vices, that carry a flat contradiction to them, c-acp xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc-acp pc-acp vvi d j n2, cst vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
117 and consequently there is not that reason and excellency to be found in those Laws, for which we are pleading. and consequently there is not that reason and excellency to be found in those Laws, for which we Are pleading. cc av-j a-acp vbz xx d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
118 But this is no fair way of concluding what is the best sense and reason of Mankind, by the particular corruption and degeneracy of the worst of men. But this is no fair Way of concluding what is the best sense and reason of Mankind, by the particular corruption and degeneracy of the worst of men. p-acp d vbz dx j n1 pp-f vvg r-crq vbz dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
119 Should there be several monstrous Births produced in the World, no one I hope would conclude this to be the regular shape and proportion of a man, Should there be several monstrous Births produced in the World, no one I hope would conclude this to be the regular shape and proportion of a man, vmd a-acp vbb j j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, dx pi pns11 vvb vmd vvi d pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
120 but an accidental derivation from it. In all these cases we must try things rather by the general consent and standard, but an accidental derivation from it. In all these cases we must try things rather by the general consent and standard, cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31. p-acp d d n2 pns12 vmb vvi n2 av-c p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
121 than by any particular exceptions to the contrary, for there may be Monsters in Morality and Religion too as well as in Nature, than by any particular exceptions to the contrary, for there may be Monsters in Morality and Religion too as well as in Nature, cs p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 av c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
122 but neither of them do conclude against the unalterable Laws of Nature and Reason. but neither of them do conclude against the unalterable Laws of Nature and Reason. cc-acp dx pp-f pno32 vdb vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
123 And, that we may discern further the Reason and Excellency of these Laws, I shall shew in the third and last place, And, that we may discern further the Reason and Excellency of these Laws, I shall show in the third and last place, cc, cst pns12 vmb vvi av-jc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
124 That the Laws of Religion are not such Fetters and Shackles upon Humane Nature as to destroy its true Liberty and Freedom. That the Laws of Religion Are not such Fetters and Shackles upon Humane Nature as to destroy its true Liberty and Freedom. cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx d n2 cc n2 p-acp j n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
125 That Liberty does consist in an exemption and freedom from Laws, is a Doctrine as false as 'tis popular. That Liberty does consist in an exemption and freedom from Laws, is a Doctrine as false as it's popular. cst n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, vbz dt n1 c-acp j c-acp pn31|vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
126 For, to speak properly, a Law in general, is not so much a tye and confinement, For, to speak properly, a Law in general, is not so much a tie and confinement, p-acp, pc-acp vvi av-j, dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx av av-d dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
127 as the direction of a reasonable creature, and it serves rather to maintain and enlarge, than to destroy our freedom. as the direction of a reasonable creature, and it serves rather to maintain and enlarge, than to destroy our freedom. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc pn31 vvz av-c pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cs pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
128 And this is true, whether we respect either our Civil Liberties, as we are Members of a Government, And this is true, whither we respect either our Civil Liberties, as we Are Members of a Government, cc d vbz j, cs pns12 vvb av-d po12 j n2, c-acp pns12 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
129 or else the Inward Liberty and Freedom of our Minds. or Else the Inward Liberty and Freedom of our Minds. cc av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
130 As to our Civil Liberties, 'tis certain what Tully affirms, the Laws are Fundamentum Libertatis, the Foundation and Spring of all Civil Liberty, As to our Civil Liberties, it's certain what Tully affirms, the Laws Are Fundamentum Libertatis, the Foundation and Spring of all Civil Liberty, p-acp p-acp po12 j n2, pn31|vbz j r-crq np1 vvz, dt n2 vbr fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
131 and in all Governments whatever, where there is no Law, there is no Freedom. and in all Governments whatever, where there is no Law, there is no Freedom. cc p-acp d n2 r-crq, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
132 For Civil Liberty is nothing but a freedom from the Violence and Restraint of other Men; For Civil Liberty is nothing but a freedom from the Violence and Restraint of other Men; p-acp j n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
133 and this can never be enjoy'd, where every one shall be permitted to live at his own swinge and pleasure, and this can never be enjoyed, where every one shall be permitted to live At his own swinge and pleasure, cc d vmb av-x vbi vvn, c-crq d pi vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
134 for then to be sure I shall be soon ravish'd of my Liberty, where every one is left free to invade it. for then to be sure I shall be soon ravished of my Liberty, where every one is left free to invade it. c-acp cs pc-acp vbi j pns11 vmb vbi av vvn pp-f po11 n1, c-crq d pi vbz vvn j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
135 And as our Civil Liberties are rather preserved than oppressed by Humane Laws, so the Inward Freedom of our Minds, is far more advanced, And as our Civil Liberties Are rather preserved than oppressed by Humane Laws, so the Inward Freedom of our Minds, is Far more advanced, cc p-acp po12 j n2 vbr av-c vvn cs vvn p-acp j n2, av dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, vbz av-j av-dc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
136 than impaired by the Laws of Religion: than impaired by the Laws of Religion: cs vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
137 For the true Freedom does not consist in an absolute indifferency, without any regard to good or evil, as some imagine. For the true Freedom does not consist in an absolute indifferency, without any regard to good or evil, as Some imagine. c-acp dt j n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp j cc j-jn, c-acp d vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
138 God and the good Angels are the freest Agents in the World, and yet they are not free to do evil, God and the good Angels Are the Freest Agents in the World, and yet they Are not free to do evil, np1 cc dt j n2 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vdi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
139 and when we our selves come to be translated to the same happy state, we shall no longer be so indifferent to either: and when we our selves come to be translated to the same happy state, we shall no longer be so indifferent to either: cc c-crq pns12 po12 n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d j n1, pns12 vmb av-dx av-jc vbi av j p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
140 such an indifferency of the Will to good or evil, is rather an imperfection of our Natures, such an indifferency of the Will to good or evil, is rather an imperfection of our Nature's, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j cc j-jn, vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
141 or, at best, but a relative Perfection accommodated to our present state, and serving the ends of our probation here, or, At best, but a relative Perfection accommodated to our present state, and serving the ends of our probation Here, cc, p-acp js, cc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po12 j n1, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
142 but the true perfect Liberty does consist in acting up unalterably to the Laws of our best Reason. but the true perfect Liberty does consist in acting up unalterably to the Laws of our best Reason. cc-acp dt j j n1 vdz vvi p-acp vvg a-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
143 For the clearing of which, we may consider, that Liberty is nothing else but a Power to act thus or thus, according as our best Reason shall determine; For the clearing of which, we may Consider, that Liberty is nothing Else but a Power to act thus or thus, according as our best Reason shall determine; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq, pns12 vmb vvi, cst n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av cc av, vvg p-acp po12 js n1 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 3
144 and therefore as the true Liberty is founded in Reason, and lodged only in reasonable Creatures, and Therefore as the true Liberty is founded in Reason, and lodged only in reasonable Creatures, cc av c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn av-j p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 3
145 so the right exercise of it does consist in living up to the Principles of Reason; so the right exercise of it does consist in living up to the Principles of Reason; av dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 vdz vvi p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 3
146 and consequently, to chuse Evil, is as great an abuse of true Liberty, as 'tis a want of Reason and Discretion. and consequently, to choose Evil, is as great an abuse of true Liberty, as it's a want of Reason and Discretion. cc av-j, pc-acp vvi j-jn, vbz a-acp j dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 3
147 From whence we may conclude, the absurdity of that Position, That there can be no Freedom where a man is determin'd by Laws. From whence we may conclude, the absurdity of that Position, That there can be no Freedom where a man is determined by Laws. p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvd p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
148 Now this is the same thing as to affirm, That wise Men cannot be free, because they are determin'd by wise Councils and Advices; Now this is the same thing as to affirm, That wise Men cannot be free, Because they Are determined by wise Councils and Advices; av d vbz dt d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst j n2 vmbx vbi j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvd p-acp j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
149 and at this rate, none but Fools and Madmen would be free, because none but these refuse to be determin'd by wise Proposals, and At this rate, none but Fools and Madmen would be free, Because none but these refuse to be determined by wise Proposals, cc p-acp d n1, pix cc-acp n2 cc n2 vmd vbi j, c-acp pix cc-acp d vvb pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
150 and this is such an odd sort of Liberty, that no man in his wits can ever plead or contend for. and this is such an odd sort of Liberty, that no man in his wits can ever plead or contend for. cc d vbz d dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst dx n1 p-acp po31 n2 vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
151 It being allow'd then, that 'tis no abridgment of true Freedom to be determin'd by wholsom Laws, all that remains is to shew, that the Laws of Religion do rather maintain our Liberty than destroy it. It being allowed then, that it's not abridgment of true Freedom to be determined by wholesome Laws, all that remains is to show, that the Laws of Religion do rather maintain our Liberty than destroy it. pn31 vbg vvn av, cst pn31|vbz xx n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp j n2, d cst vvz vbz pc-acp vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vdb av vvi po12 n1 cs vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
152 And the reason of this is plain and obvious; And the reason of this is plain and obvious; cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
153 because these Laws have a natural tendency to free Mankind from the Dominion of those Lusts and Passions, which put the World into a true condition of slavery: Because these Laws have a natural tendency to free Mankind from the Dominion of those Lustiest and Passion, which put the World into a true condition of slavery: c-acp d n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
154 for slavery, as it relates to the mind, is nothing else but an unnatural subjection of it to the dominion of sin, by which 'tis put quite out of its own power, for slavery, as it relates to the mind, is nothing Else but an unnatural subjection of it to the dominion of since, by which it's put quite out of its own power, p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pn31|vbz vvn av av pp-f po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
155 and hindred in the free exercise of its reason. and hindered in the free exercise of its reason. cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
156 And this is no other Notion, but what Tully and the wiser Heathens have all along taught the World, And this is no other Notion, but what Tully and the Wiser heathens have all along taught the World, cc d vbz dx j-jn n1, cc-acp q-crq np1 cc dt jc n2-jn vhi d a-acp vvd dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
157 and therefore he describes it thus, Obedientia fracti & abjecti animi arbitrio carentis suo: and Therefore he describes it thus, Obedientia fracti & abjecti animi arbitrio carentis Sue: cc av pns31 vvz pn31 av, fw-la fw-la cc n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
158 from whence he concludes, that all wicked men are slaves, because being bound over to work drudgery to their Lusts, they have no longer any commands over themselves, from whence he concludes, that all wicked men Are slaves, Because being bound over to work drudgery to their Lustiest, they have no longer any commands over themselves, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz, cst d j n2 vbr n2, p-acp vbg vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vhb av-dx av-jc d n2 p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
159 nor power to think or act freely. nor power to think or act freely. ccx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
160 And the Scripture does every where reckon them as slaves, by stiling them, the servants of sin, sold under sin, Rom. 6.16, 17. Hom. 7.14. v. 23. in captivity under the law of sin. And the Scripture does every where reckon them as slaves, by styling them, the Servants of since, sold under since, Rom. 6.16, 17. Hom. 7.14. v. 23. in captivity under the law of since. cc dt n1 vdz d c-crq vvi pno32 c-acp n2, p-acp vvg pno32, dt n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd np1 crd. n1 crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
161 And this of all others is the greatest oppression of our Liberty, that can be imagin'd; And this of all Others is the greatest oppression of our Liberty, that can be imagined; cc d pp-f d n2-jn vbz dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
162 for our Lusts and Passions were born slaves to our Reason and Understanding, and therefore to be subjected to the dominion of these, is to be a slave to those that were born slaves to us, for our Lustiest and Passion were born slaves to our Reason and Understanding, and Therefore to be subjected to the dominion of these, is to be a slave to those that were born slaves to us, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vbz pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d cst vbdr vvn n2 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
163 and he that fancies this to be a true manly Liberty, let him have his ear bored through, and be a slave for ever. and he that fancies this to be a true manly Liberty, let him have his ear bored through, and be a slave for ever. cc pns31 cst vvz d pc-acp vbi dt j j n1, vvb pno31 vhi po31 n1 vvn p-acp, cc vbb dt n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
164 And if subjection to Lust and Passion be the true state of Slavery, then consequently the Laws of Religion, that teach us to manage and govern these, are the best Fence and Security of our Freedom. And if subjection to Lust and Passion be the true state of Slavery, then consequently the Laws of Religion, that teach us to manage and govern these, Are the best Fence and Security of our Freedom. cc cs n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbb dt j n1 pp-f n1, av av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d, vbr dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 3
165 Hence the Religion of the Gospel is stiled the perfect Law of Liberty, hence God's Service is call'd perfect Freedom, and good men only are honour'd with the Character of sons and free men. Hence the Religion of the Gospel is styled the perfect Law of Liberty, hence God's Service is called perfect Freedom, and good men only Are honoured with the Character of Sons and free men. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, av npg1 n1 vbz vvn j n1, cc j n2 av-j vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 3
166 In short, this is the only true manly Liberty that I know of in the World, I mean that whereby the mind is set free from the dominion of our Passions, disengaged from the power of Lust, In short, this is the only true manly Liberty that I know of in the World, I mean that whereby the mind is Set free from the dominion of our Passion, disengaged from the power of Lust, p-acp j, d vbz dt j j j n1 cst pns11 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb cst c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
167 and restored to an empire over it self, which the Sword can't invade, nor the Tyrant reach. and restored to an empire over it self, which the Sword can't invade, nor the Tyrant reach. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb|pn31 vvb, ccx dt n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
168 This is the Liberty and Frecdom of God, Angels, and good men made perfect, which does not consist in an exemption from Laws, This is the Liberty and Frecdom of God, Angels, and good men made perfect, which does not consist in an exemption from Laws, d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, n2, cc j n2 vvd j, r-crq vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
169 but in living up unchangeably and unalterably to them. but in living up unchangeably and unalterably to them. cc-acp p-acp vvg a-acp av-j cc av-j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
170 And thus much for the third and last Proposition, That his Commands are not grievous in this sense, by destroying our true Liberty and Freedom. And thus much for the third and last Proposition, That his Commands Are not grievous in this sense, by destroying our true Liberty and Freedom. cc av av-d c-acp dt ord cc ord n1, cst po31 vvz vbr xx j p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg po12 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
171 I come now, by way of Conclusion, to draw some Practical Inferences from the several Heads. I come now, by Way of Conclusion, to draw Some Practical Inferences from the several Heads. pns11 vvb av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp dt j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 3
172 And from the first we may conclude, That if the Commands of our Religion be so highly agreeable to our Frame and Constitution, And from the First we may conclude, That if the Commands of our Religion be so highly agreeable to our Frame and Constitution, cc p-acp dt ord pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt vvz pp-f po12 n1 vbi av av-j j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
173 therefore 'tis but highly just and reasonable to live up to the Laws of our own frame. Therefore it's but highly just and reasonable to live up to the Laws of our own frame. av pn31|vbz p-acp av-j j cc j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
174 There is no Creature in the World, but what is govern'd by the Laws of its own Nature, the Beasts by a principle of sense, There is no Creature in the World, but what is governed by the Laws of its own Nature, the Beasts by a principle of sense, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
175 and all other Bodies by the unchangeable Laws of Matter and Motion. and all other Bodies by the unchangeable Laws of Matter and Motion. cc d j-jn n2 p-acp dt j-u n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
176 And what a shame and reproach is this to Humane Nature, that we alone, who understand the Laws of our Frame, should be the only persons that trangress them. And what a shame and reproach is this to Humane Nature, that we alone, who understand the Laws of our Frame, should be the only Persons that transgress them. cc q-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbz d p-acp j n1, cst pns12 av-j, r-crq vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vmd vbi dt j n2 cst vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
177 From the second we may conclude, That if the Principles of Religion be nothing else but the common Principles of our own Reason, From the second we may conclude, That if the Principles of Religion be nothing Else but the Common Principles of our own Reason, p-acp dt ord pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb pix av cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
178 therefore as we would maintain the Reputation of our Understandings, so we should act up to the true Dictates of them; Therefore as we would maintain the Reputation of our Understandings, so we should act up to the true Dictates of them; av c-acp pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av pns12 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp dt j vvz pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
179 and since the Commands of Religion are so highly Reasonable and Excellent in themselves, consequently our Minds should be affected as well with the Goodness and Excellency of those Laws, and since the Commands of Religion Are so highly Reasonable and Excellent in themselves, consequently our Minds should be affected as well with the goodness and Excellency of those Laws, cc c-acp dt vvz pp-f n1 vbr av av-j j cc j p-acp px32, av-j po12 n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
180 as aw'd by that Authority which establish'd them. as awed by that authority which established them. c-acp vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq vvd pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
181 From the third and last we may conclude, That if the Laws of the Gospel do rather advance than impair our Liberty, From the third and last we may conclude, That if the Laws of the Gospel do rather advance than impair our Liberty, p-acp dt ord cc ord pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb av vvi cs vvi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
182 therefore we should no longer reflect upon the Goodness and Justice of God Almighty; Therefore we should no longer reflect upon the goodness and justice of God Almighty; av pns12 vmd av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
183 as if he had imposed so many Fetters and Shackles upon our Natures, but rather Adore, Worship, as if he had imposed so many Fetters and Shackles upon our Nature's, but rather Adore, Worship, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn av d n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp av-c vvi, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
184 and give Praise unto him for affording us that perfect Law of Liberty, which alone can set us free. and give Praise unto him for affording us that perfect Law of Liberty, which alone can Set us free. cc vvb n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg pno12 d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
185 And since a true manly rational Liberty does consist only in a freedom from the Power and Dominion of our Vices, let's all henceforth shake off those Clogs and Ties of Lust and Passion, which have hitherto not only beset, but enslaved us. And since a true manly rational Liberty does consist only in a freedom from the Power and Dominion of our Vices, let's all henceforth shake off those Clogs and Ties of Lust and Passion, which have hitherto not only beset, but enslaved us. cc p-acp dt j j j n1 vdz vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvb|pno12 d av vvb a-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vhb av xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvd pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 3
186 And then as we shall find our selves free from the slavery of these, so we shall have no reason to complain, That his Commandments are grievous. FINIS. And then as we shall find our selves free from the slavery of these, so we shall have no reason to complain, That his commandments Are grievous. FINIS. cc av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, av pns12 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst po31 n2 vbr j. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 3

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