A sermon preach'd in the cathedral church of St. Peter in York, on the 6th of February 1685/6 being the day on which His Majesty began his happy reign / by William Stainforth.

Stainforth, William, d. 1713
Publisher: Printed for Jo White for Francis Hildyard
Place of Publication: York
Publication Year: 1686
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A61246 ESTC ID: R28875 STC ID: S5171
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Proverbs XXIV, 21; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Prov. 24. 21. My son, fear thou the Lord and the King, and medle not with them that are given to change. Curae 24. 21. My son, Fear thou the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that Are given to change. np1 crd crd po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvi xx p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 CIvil Government is the great Comprehensive Wordly blessing; CIvil Government is the great Comprehensive Wordly blessing; j n1 vbz dt j j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 for it is the Foundation of Peace and Quiet, the Spring and Fountain of all those Inestimable Advantages which adorn and felicitate Humane Societies. for it is the Foundation of Peace and Quiet, the Spring and Fountain of all those Inestimable Advantages which adorn and felicitate Humane Societies. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j-jn, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d j n2 r-crq vvb cc j j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 For without Government there would be nothing but Wildnes and Confusion, Rapine and Violence, and all the bloody Outrages of a barbarous and Merciles Inhumanity. For without Government there would be nothing but Wildness and Confusion, Rapine and Violence, and all the bloody Outrages of a barbarous and Merciless Inhumanity. p-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vmd vbi pix p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc d dt j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 And therefore God, who design'd the Happiness of man in his Creation, not only implanted in his Nature strong and powerful Instincts after Society, And Therefore God, who designed the Happiness of man in his Creation, not only implanted in his Nature strong and powerful Instincts After Society, cc av np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1 j cc j n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 but also took care that he might Enjoy all the intended Blessings and design'd advantages of Society by instituting Government for its Support and preservation. but also took care that he might Enjoy all the intended Blessings and designed advantages of Society by instituting Government for its Support and preservation. cc-acp av vvd n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi d dt j-vvn n2 cc vvn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po31 vvb cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 This is plain from that Authority and Dominion which God gave Adam over his Wife and all his Natural Descendents, by vertue of which every man, who was born into the World was born in a State of subjection, This is plain from that authority and Dominion which God gave Adam over his Wife and all his Natural Descendents, by virtue of which every man, who was born into the World was born in a State of subjection, d vbz j p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc d po31 j n2-j, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq d n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and Ow'd Duty and Obedience to him, from whom under God he derived his Natural Being. and Owed Duty and obedience to him, from whom under God he derived his Natural Being. cc vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq p-acp np1 pns31 vvd po31 j vbg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 So that Government began by the Divine Ordination as soon as there were any capable Objects for its Exercise and administration, it being founded in Paternal Authority, which as Families increased and multiplied, grew up to the height and largenes of Imperial and Political Power. So that Government began by the Divine Ordination as soon as there were any capable Objects for its Exercise and administration, it being founded in Paternal authority, which as Families increased and multiplied, grew up to the height and largeness of Imperial and Political Power. av d n1 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbdr d j n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pn31 vbg vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq p-acp n2 vvn cc vvn, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 Now of all the Kinds and Forms of Government, Monarchy is not only the most Primitive and Natural, Now of all the Kinds and Forms of Government, Monarchy is not only the most Primitive and Natural, av pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, n1 vbz xx av-j dt av-ds j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 but the most Compleat and Perfect; but the most Complete and Perfect; cc-acp dt av-ds j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
11 for as it is most Conformable to the Heavenly Pattern, and nearliest resembleth the Government of God, for as it is most Conformable to the Heavenly Pattern, and nearliest resembles the Government of God, c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp dt j n1, cc av-js vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 So it is most Conducive to all those Useful and Beneficial purposes, for which men enter into Societies and for which Government was instituted. So it is most Conducive to all those Useful and Beneficial Purposes, for which men enter into Societies and for which Government was instituted. av pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp d d j cc j n2, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp n2 cc p-acp r-crq n1 vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 This might be prov'd by shewing, that Monarchy has all those real advantages, which any other Forms of Government can pretend unto, without being subject to many of those Numerous Inconveniences and Mischiefs which inseparably attend them. This might be proved by showing, that Monarchy has all those real advantages, which any other Forms of Government can pretend unto, without being Subject to many of those Numerous Inconveniences and Mischiefs which inseparably attend them. d vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvg, cst n1 vhz d d j n2, r-crq d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp, p-acp vbg j-jn p-acp d pp-f d j n2 cc n2 r-crq av-j vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 And of Monarchies, that which is limited and Hereditary deserves the preference for its singular Value & Usefulnes. And of Monarchies, that which is limited and Hereditary deserves the preference for its singular Valve & Usefulnes. cc pp-f n2, cst r-crq vbz vvn cc j vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j vvi cc np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 Now by a Limited Monarchy I mean such an One, where the Supream and Unaccountable Power of the Prince, Now by a Limited Monarchy I mean such an One, where the Supreme and Unaccountable Power of the Prince, av p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pns11 vvb d dt pi, c-crq dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 as to its exercise and administration, is under the direction of stated and fixed Rules (whether Positive Laws or Immemorial Customs) which by a long Train of Experiences have been found to be Just and Equal, as to its exercise and administration, is under the direction of stated and fixed Rules (whither Positive Laws or Immemorial Customs) which by a long Train of Experiences have been found to be Just and Equal, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn cc j-vvn n2 (cs j n2 cc n-jn n2) r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vbi j cc j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 and advantagious to the public welfare of the whole Community, and which the King is under all the Obligations of Honour, Interest and Conscience to defend and maintain. and advantageous to the public welfare of the Whole Community, and which the King is under all the Obligations of Honour, Interest and Conscience to defend and maintain. cc j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc r-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 In such a Case the People know what they have to trust unto and depend upon, In such a Case the People know what they have to trust unto and depend upon, p-acp d dt n1 dt n1 vvb r-crq pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 and as they are thereby secur'd from all the servile fears of an abitrary Oppression, so they have the most powerful Motives even of this World, to pay a cheerful Obedience to the King, and as they Are thereby secured from all the servile fears of an arbitrary Oppression, so they have the most powerful Motives even of this World, to pay a cheerful obedience to the King, cc c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av pns32 vhb dt av-ds j n2 av pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 and to live peaceably and quietly under his Government. and to live peaceably and quietly under his Government. cc pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-jn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 By an Hereditary Monarchy I understand such an one, where the Right of Succession is founded in Proximity of Bloud, By an Hereditary Monarchy I understand such an one, where the Right of Succession is founded in Proximity of Blood, p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vvb d dt pi, c-crq dt n-jn pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 and derived by a Lineal-descent to the next a Kin. and derived by a Lineal-descent to the next a Kin. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 And as there is usually more reason to think that Persons of Royal Race and Extraction are more fitted by their Birth and Education, by their Natural Endowments, And as there is usually more reason to think that Persons of Royal Raze and Extraction Are more fitted by their Birth and Education, by their Natural Endowments, cc c-acp pc-acp vbz av-j av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1 vbr av-dc vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 and acquir'd Abilities for Empire and Government than others of Ignoble Bloud, and mean Breeding, and acquired Abilities for Empire and Government than Others of Ignoble Blood, and mean Breeding, cc vvn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cs n2-jn pp-f j n1, cc j n-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 so by such a continued and uninterrupted way of Succession all Vacuums and Interregnums in the Government, so by such a continued and uninterrupted Way of Succession all Vacuums and Interregnums in the Government, av p-acp d dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 and all the Broils, and Mischiefs, and Confusions which arise from Factious Competitions and strivings in popular Elections, are prevented. and all the Broils, and Mischiefs, and Confusions which arise from Factious Competitions and strivings in popular Elections, Are prevented. cc d dt n2, cc n2, cc n2 r-crq vvb p-acp j n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp j n2, vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 Now it is our Happiness, that we live under a Government thus Qualified and constituted, where the King never Dies, Now it is our Happiness, that we live under a Government thus Qualified and constituted, where the King never Die, av pn31 vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av vvn cc vvn, c-crq dt n1 av-x vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 but is immortal in an hereditary Succession; and where the People enjoy all the Property and Freedom which they can hope for, but is immortal in an hereditary Succession; and where the People enjoy all the Property and Freedom which they can hope for, cc-acp vbz j p-acp dt j n1; cc c-crq dt n1 vvb d dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
29 or promise to themselves from any Government whatsoever. or promise to themselves from any Government whatsoever. cc vvi p-acp px32 p-acp d n1 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
30 And therefore with what Joy and Gratitude, with what Praises & Devotion ought we to celebrate this Day, whereon God was pleas'd to advance our Gracious Sovereign to the Throne of his Royal Ancestours, And Therefore with what Joy and Gratitude, with what Praises & Devotion ought we to celebrate this Day, whereon God was pleased to advance our Gracious Sovereign to the Throne of his Royal Ancestors, cc av p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n1 vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi d n1, c-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po12 j n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
31 and notwithstanding the popular Distempers of the Age, and the turbulent Designs of Factious Men, to settle Him in a quiet and peaceful Possession of his Natural and Legal Inheritance. and notwithstanding the popular Distempers of the Age, and the turbulent Designs of Factious Men, to settle Him in a quiet and peaceful Possession of his Natural and Legal Inheritance. cc a-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
32 This was an infinit Mercy, a Mercy to which we owe our lives, our Peace and the Preservation of whatsoever is Dear and Valuable to us. This was an infinite Mercy, a Mercy to which we owe our lives, our Peace and the Preservation of whatsoever is Dear and Valuable to us. d vbds dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2, po12 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz j-jn cc j p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 May this Mercy never slip our of our Minds! May we always remember it so as to be truly and sincerely thankful for it! May this Mercy never slip our of our Minds! May we always Remember it so as to be truly and sincerely thankful for it! vmb d n1 av-x vvi po12 pp-f po12 n2! vmb pns12 av vvb pn31 av c-acp pc-acp vbi av-j cc av-j j p-acp pn31! (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 May we alwayes express our unfeigned Thankfulness by all the proper and just returns of an humble and faithful Obedience, which we owe to God and his Vicegerent. May we always express our unfeigned Thankfulness by all the proper and just returns of an humble and faithful obedience, which we owe to God and his Vicegerent. vmb pns12 av vvi po12 j n1 p-acp d dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 And that we may be perswaded to do this, I have made choice of these words of Solomen for the Subject of my present Discourse, My Son, fear thou the Lord and the King, And that we may be persuaded to do this, I have made choice of these words of Solomon for the Subject of my present Discourse, My Son, Fear thou the Lord and the King, cc cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi d, pns11 vhb vvn n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po11 j n1, po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 and medle not with them that are given to change. and meddle not with them that Are given to change. cc vvi xx p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 In the former Part of this Text we have the Duties which we owe to God and the King enjoyn'd; In the former Part of this Text we have the Duties which we owe to God and the King enjoined; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vhb dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
38 and both these Duties are express'd by one and the same word Fear: Fear thou the Lord and the King. and both these Duties Are expressed by one and the same word fear: fear thou the Lord and the King. cc d d n2 vbr vvn p-acp crd cc dt d n1 n1: vvb pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 In the latter part of it we have an useful expedient, or a proper means recommended and prescrib'd for securing and preserving us in our Duty, medle not with them that are given to change. In the latter part of it we have an useful expedient, or a proper means recommended and prescribed for securing and preserving us in our Duty, meddle not with them that Are given to change. p-acp dt d n1 pp-f pn31 pns12 vhb dt j j, cc dt j n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 p-acp po12 n1, vvi xx p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
40 1. We have the Duties which we owe God and the King enjoyn'd us, and both of them express'd by one and the same Word Fear. Now Fear strictly and Philosophically taken, is that Passion or affection of mind, which is wrought and stirr'd up in us through the apprehension of some Evil or Harm, which Threatens us. 1. We have the Duties which we owe God and the King enjoined us, and both of them expressed by one and the same Word fear. Now fear strictly and Philosophically taken, is that Passion or affection of mind, which is wrought and stirred up in us through the apprehension of Some Evil or Harm, which Threatens us. crd pns12 vhb dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb np1 cc dt n1 vvd pno12, cc d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp crd cc dt d n1 n1. av vvb av-j cc av-j vvn, vbz d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn cc n1, r-crq vvz pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
41 1st. And what can so reasonably excite and awaken this Passion in us, as a serious and impartial Consideration of God, who in his Nature is infinitely just, 1st. And what can so reasonably excite and awaken this Passion in us, as a serious and impartial Consideration of God, who in his Nature is infinitely just, ord. cc q-crq vmb av av-j vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vbz av-j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
42 and infinitely powerful? for as he is infinitely just, we are thereby assur'd that he is always dispos'd and inclin'd to punish all those, who maliciously and wilfully offend against the Holy and righteous Laws of his Government; and infinitely powerful? for as he is infinitely just, we Are thereby assured that he is always disposed and inclined to Punish all those, who maliciously and wilfully offend against the Holy and righteous Laws of his Government; cc av-j j? p-acp c-acp pns31 vbz av-j j, pns12 vbr av vvn cst pns31 vbz av vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi d d, r-crq av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
43 and as He is infinitely powerful, we are thereby assur'd that nothing can resist the Inflictions of his Wrath, and as He is infinitely powerful, we Are thereby assured that nothing can resist the Inflictions of his Wrath, cc c-acp pns31 vbz av-j j, pns12 vbr av vvn cst pix vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
44 or oppose the Executions of his Vengeance, but He can punish and torment any or all his Creatures tho' united in an universal Conspiracy and Rebellion against his Authority, in what kind, or oppose the Executions of his Vengeance, but He can Punish and torment any or all his Creatures though united in an universal conspiracy and Rebellion against his authority, in what kind, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi d cc d po31 n2 cs vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
45 and to what degree, and to what duration He pleaseth. and to what degree, and to what duration He Pleases. cc p-acp r-crq n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
46 So that these things consider'd, we have infinitely more cause to fear God than all other Beings, which make and fill the Universe; So that these things considered, we have infinitely more cause to Fear God than all other Beings, which make and fill the Universe; av cst d n2 vvn, pns12 vhb av-j av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cs d j-jn n2, r-crq vvb cc vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
47 for how can any thing be such a dreadful Being, or such an affecting Object of our Fear as God, for how can any thing be such a dreadful Being, or such an affecting Object of our fear as God, c-acp q-crq vmb d n1 vbb d dt j vbg, cc d dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
48 when there is nothing but Himself Almighty and Irresistible in Power? This plainly shews, that God can as far out do all other Beings in the Ills and Mischiefs which He can bring upon us, when there is nothing but Himself Almighty and Irresistible in Power? This plainly shows, that God can as Far out do all other Beings in the Ills and Mischiefs which He can bring upon us, c-crq pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp px31 np1 cc j p-acp n1? np1 av-j vvz, cst np1 vmb a-acp av-j av vdb d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2-jn cc n2 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
49 as He exceeds them in the measure & extent of that Power with which He is invested. And alas! as He exceeds them in the measure & extent of that Power with which He is invested. And alas! c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn. cc uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
50 what proportion is there betwixt the Power of God, and that of his Creatures? for the power of the Creature is limited and confin'd, what proportion is there betwixt the Power of God, and that of his Creatures? for the power of the Creature is limited and confined, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d pp-f po31 n2? p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
51 and as it is always under the Controul of God, and subject to those restraints, which He shall at any time please to put upon it, and as it is always under the Control of God, and Subject to those restraints, which He shall At any time please to put upon it, cc c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n-jn p-acp d n2, r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
52 so in its freest Exercise, it cannot go beyond those fixed Bounds, which are set to its Nature, so in its Freest Exercise, it cannot go beyond those fixed Bounds, which Are Set to its Nature, av p-acp po31 js n1, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp d j-vvn n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
53 and determine the extent of it. and determine the extent of it. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
54 But the Power of God is immeasurable and irresistible, and nothing but his own Will can restrain the measure of its Actings, But the Power of God is immeasurable and irresistible, and nothing but his own Will can restrain the measure of its Actings, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j cc j, cc pix p-acp po31 d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
55 or set any bounds to the Exercise and Operations of it. or Set any bounds to the Exercise and Operations of it. cc vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
56 It extends it self to all things possible, & beyond that nothing can be conceiv'd as nothing can be done. It extends it self to all things possible, & beyond that nothing can be conceived as nothing can be done. pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d n2 j, cc p-acp cst pix vmb vbi vvn c-acp pix vmb vbi vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
57 Thus you see what grounds there are for our Fear of God and what Stupid and Unthinking creatures we must be, Thus you see what grounds there Are for our fear of God and what Stupid and Unthinking creatures we must be, av pn22 vvb r-crq n2 a-acp vbr p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc r-crq j cc j n2 pns12 vmb vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
58 if our minds are not affected with an awful sense and dreadful apprehension of his infinit Power and Majesty. if our minds Are not affected with an awful sense and dreadful apprehension of his infinite Power and Majesty. cs po12 n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
59 And certain it is, that if the Fear of God was duly established and fixed in our hearts, It would prove a pregnant & fruitful Principle of all manner of Piety and goodnes and would have an influence upon our external & visible Actions proportionable to the reception & entertainment which it found in our minds: And certain it is, that if the fear of God was duly established and fixed in our hearts, It would prove a pregnant & fruitful Principle of all manner of Piety and Goodness and would have an influence upon our external & visible Actions proportionable to the reception & entertainment which it found in our minds: cc j pn31 vbz, cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vmd vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cc vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp po12 j cc j n2 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pn31 vvd p-acp po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
60 It would render us infinitely Cautious and Watchful over our thoughts and words and actions, It would render us infinitely Cautious and Watchful over our thoughts and words and actions, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 av-j j cc j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
61 and make us take all conceivable and possible Care that we might do nothing which might be displeasing and offensive to God: and make us take all conceivable and possible Care that we might do nothing which might be displeasing and offensive to God: cc vvb pno12 vvi d j cc j n1 cst pns12 vmd vdi pix r-crq vmd vbi vvg cc j p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
62 It would pull down Our haughty Spirits and bend our stiff necks, and make every thing in us Bow and Stoop to the Divine Authority and readily comply with all the Known Expresses and Declarations of it. It would pull down Our haughty Spirits and bend our stiff necks, and make every thing in us Bow and Stoop to the Divine authority and readily comply with all the Known Expresses and Declarations of it. pn31 vmd vvi a-acp po12 j n2 cc vvb po12 j n2, cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno12 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc av-j vvi p-acp d dt j-vvn vvz cc n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
63 It would make us approach the Divine Presence with a becoming Reverence and behave our selves in it with such Seriousness and Humility and Devotion, It would make us approach the Divine Presence with a becoming reverence and behave our selves in it with such Seriousness and Humility and Devotion, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
64 as is suitable to the Excellency and Majesty of that Infinite Being to whom we make our addresses: as is suitable to the Excellency and Majesty of that Infinite Being to whom we make our Addresses: c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst j vbg p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
65 It would make us Honour every thing which has any peculiar relation to God, and put a difference betwixt what is Sacred (whether Persons or Things) & what is common by such particular Respects as are expressive of their Holy Singularity and appropriation. It would make us Honour every thing which has any peculiar Relation to God, and put a difference betwixt what is Sacred (whither Persons or Things) & what is Common by such particular Respects as Are expressive of their Holy Singularity and appropriation. pn31 vmd vvi pno12 vvi d n1 r-crq vhz d j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j (cs n2 cc n2) cc q-crq vbz j p-acp d j n2 c-acp vbr j pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
66 In a word, If we really feared God and lived under an awful Sense of his Being, we should no more dare to provoke his Almighty Justice by breaking any of his Known Laws than we should be willing to be Eternally miserable. In a word, If we really feared God and lived under an awful Sense of his Being, we should no more Dare to provoke his Almighty justice by breaking any of his Known Laws than we should be willing to be Eternally miserable. p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 av-j vvd np1 cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 vbg, pns12 vmd av-dx av-dc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1 p-acp vvg d pp-f po31 j-vvn n2 cs pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
67 And for this very reason the Fear of God is so frequently injoyn'd us in the Holy Scriptures; And for this very reason the fear of God is so frequently enjoined us in the Holy Scriptures; cc p-acp d j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-j vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
68 & for this very reason the Fear of God is oftentimes put for the whole Sum of Religion, & for this very reason the fear of God is oftentimes put for the Whole Sum of Religion, cc p-acp d j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
69 and for all that Worship and Duty which we Ow to God; and for all that Worship and Duty which we Owe to God; cc p-acp d cst n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
70 for wheresoever it is truly grounded and deeply rooted, all the other parts of Holines and Righteousnes will flow from it as from their Natural and proper Principle. for wheresoever it is truly grounded and deeply rooted, all the other parts of Holiness and Righteousness will flow from it as from their Natural and proper Principle. p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn cc av-jn vvn, d dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp po32 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
71 For it is impossible for any man to be affected with it, and not feel the force and efficacy of its nature in a perfect subjection of his heart and an entire resignation of his Will to the commands and disposal of God Almighty. For it is impossible for any man to be affected with it, and not feel the force and efficacy of its nature in a perfect subjection of his heart and an entire resignation of his Will to the commands and disposal of God Almighty. p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc xx vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
72 2. As we are Comm••ded to fear God, so also to fear the King, and tho there is not an equal Reason, 2. As we Are Comm••ded to Fear God, so also to Fear the King, and though there is not an equal Reason, crd c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi np1, av av pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc cs pc-acp vbz xx dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
73 yet there is a sufficient one for so doing. yet there is a sufficient one for so doing. av pc-acp vbz dt j pi p-acp av vdg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
74 For the King is Gods Vicegerent and Representative, and is intrusted by him with the Temporal Power and Material Sword for the support of his Authority and Vindication of his Government. For the King is God's Vicegerent and Representative, and is Entrusted by him with the Temporal Power and Material Sword for the support of his authority and Vindication of his Government. p-acp dt n1 vbz npg1 n1 cc n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
75 God, who has set him upon his Throne for the Good of the whole Community, has furnished him with all those means which are necessary for the attainment of such an excellent end. God, who has Set him upon his Throne for the Good of the Whole Community, has furnished him with all those means which Are necessary for the attainment of such an excellent end. np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1, vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
76 For He has not only given him Authority to Enact and prescribe Lawes for the Regulation of his Subjects, For He has not only given him authority to Enact and prescribe Laws for the Regulation of his Subject's, p-acp pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
77 but also Power to inflict Penalties upon such as dare to transgress them. but also Power to inflict Penalties upon such as Dare to transgress them. cc-acp av n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
78 And indeed without such a Power of Coercion all his other Authority would prove lame and defective and insufficient for all those purposes for which it is Ordain'd. And indeed without such a Power of Coercion all his other authority would prove lame and defective and insufficient for all those Purposes for which it is Ordained. cc av p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 d po31 j-jn n1 vmd vvi j cc j cc j p-acp d d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
79 For the Generallity of Mankind are not so ingenuous as to be wrought upon by rational arguments & wise discourses, For the Generality of Mankind Are not so ingenuous as to be wrought upon by rational Arguments & wise discourses, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr xx av j c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp j n2 cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
80 nor to conform to the most prudent & useful Rules upon the bare proposals of Authority; nor to conform to the most prudent & useful Rules upon the bore proposals of authority; ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
81 There must be something to work upon their Fears as wel as to Convince their Understandings, There must be something to work upon their Fears as well as to Convince their Understandings, pc-acp vmb vbi pi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
82 before they will learn or practise the Duty of Subjection. before they will Learn or practise the Duty of Subjection. c-acp pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
83 And though the great & inestible advantages of Order & Government are sufficient Motives to engage any thoughtful and considering Person to Civil Obedience and a regular Submission to public Authority, And though the great & inestible advantages of Order & Government Are sufficient Motives to engage any thoughtful and considering Person to Civil obedience and a regular Submission to public authority, cc cs dt j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr j n2 pc-acp vvi d j cc vvg n1 p-acp j n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
84 yet few men consider what is their true Interest, or wherein their greatest Happiness consists, yet few men Consider what is their true Interest, or wherein their greatest Happiness consists, av d n2 vvi r-crq vbz po32 j n1, cc c-crq po32 js n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
85 or what are the best and most proper means to attain and secure it, but live incogitantly & carelesly without any other thoughts or reflections, or what Are the best and most proper means to attain and secure it, but live incogitantly & carelessly without any other thoughts or reflections, cc q-crq vbr dt js cc av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, cc-acp vvb av-jn cc av-j p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
86 but what their impotent Passions and unruly appetites inspire them with. but what their impotent Passion and unruly appetites inspire them with. cc-acp r-crq po32 j n2 cc j n2 vvb pno32 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
87 And therefore it is no wonder, that men generally are so turbulent and seditious in their natures and Inclinations, And Therefore it is no wonder, that men generally Are so turbulent and seditious in their nature's and Inclinations, cc av pn31 vbz dx n1, cst n2 av-j vbr av j cc j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
88 and upon every provocation & disgust, nay upon every foolish Caprice & Humour so ready to combine in factious designs and engage in rebellious enterprizes, and upon every provocation & disgust, nay upon every foolish Caprice & Humour so ready to combine in factious designs and engage in rebellious Enterprises, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1, uh-x p-acp d j np1 cc n1 av j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cc vvi p-acp j vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
89 and to pull Ruin upon themselves by offering Violence to the Government. and to pull Ruin upon themselves by offering Violence to the Government. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px32 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
90 But as this shews the Folly & madnes of such People, & how little they understand either their Duty or their Happines, But as this shows the Folly & madness of such People, & how little they understand either their Duty or their Happiness, cc-acp c-acp d vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, cc c-crq av-j pns32 vvb d po32 n1 cc po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
91 So it demonstratively proves the Necessity of a Right to punish offenders, & of a Force sufficient to execute that Right, in all those who are invested with Supream Sovereign Authority. So it demonstratively Proves the Necessity of a Right to Punish offenders, & of a Force sufficient to execute that Right, in all those who Are invested with Supreme Sovereign authority. av pn31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn pc-acp vvi n2, cc pp-f dt n1 j pc-acp vvi d n-jn, p-acp d d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
92 For tho' men will not be won to live dutifully and Loyally by the charms of Peace and the Blessings of Obedience, For though men will not be wone to live dutifully and Loyally by the charms of Peace and the Blessings of obedience, p-acp cs n2 vmb xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
93 yet they may be constrained and forc'd to do so by the Dreads and Terrors of Public Authority, yet they may be constrained and forced to do so by the Dreads and Terrors of Public authority, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn pc-acp vdi av p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
94 and Fear of Punishment will have its effects upon such Obstinate and unruly Tempers, whom the Hopes of rewards can make no impressions upon. and fear of Punishment will have its effects upon such Obstinate and unruly Tempers, whom the Hope's of rewards can make no impressions upon. cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vhi po31 n2 p-acp d j cc j n2, ro-crq dt ng1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi dx n2 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
95 For those men who through stupidity and dulness, through Ignorance or Inconsideration have no affecting and lively sense of true Happines, For those men who through stupidity and dullness, through Ignorance or Inconsideration have no affecting and lively sense of true Happiness, p-acp d n2 r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 vhb dx vvg cc j n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
96 and Consequently are not to be mov'd by the proposals & assurances of it to Keep within the bounds & limits of their Duty, and Consequently Are not to be moved by the proposals & assurances of it to Keep within the bounds & Limits of their Duty, cc av-j vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
97 yet cannot hinder themselves from being sensible of Pain and Torment, nor so far harden & fortifie their Natures against the impressions of Fear, yet cannot hinder themselves from being sensible of Pain and Torment, nor so Far harden & fortify their Nature's against the impressions of fear, av vmbx vvi px32 p-acp vbg j pp-f n1 cc n1, ccx av av-j vvi cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
98 as not to feel the force and Power of that Passion, when they lye under the apprehension of Impendent Ruine or approaching Misery. as not to feel the force and Power of that Passion, when they lie under the apprehension of Impendent Ruin or approaching Misery. c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
99 And therefore as men naturally endeavour to avoid what they fear, so it is necessary that the public Magistrate should be armed with such an Authority as may create Fear in all those who otherwise might be dispos'd to resist and rise up against Him, that so He may constrain those by the Terrors of His Justice, whom the effects of His Love, Clemency & Bounty could not Oblige to be Subject. And Therefore as men naturally endeavour to avoid what they Fear, so it is necessary that the public Magistrate should be armed with such an authority as may create fear in all those who otherwise might be disposed to resist and rise up against Him, that so He may constrain those by the Terrors of His justice, whom the effects of His Love, Clemency & Bounty could not Oblige to be Subject. cc av c-acp n2 av-j vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb, av pn31 vbz j cst dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi n1 p-acp d d r-crq av vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, cst av pns31 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, ro-crq dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1 cc n1 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
100 And accordingly that men might want no Motives to be Subject to Government, God has arm'd Kings with an Authority to Threaten Punishments and a Power to inflict them. And accordingly that men might want no Motives to be Subject to Government, God has armed Kings with an authority to Threaten Punishments and a Power to inflict them. cc av-vvg cst n2 vmd vvi dx n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n1, np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb n2 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
101 So St. Paul teacheth us, when he tells us that the Magistrate beareth not the sword in vain, So Saint Paul Teaches us, when he tells us that the Magistrate bears not the sword in vain, av n1 np1 vvz pno12, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 d dt n1 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
102 for He is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath on them that do evil, And this shews, that as we have reason to fear God, for He is the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath on them that do evil, And this shows, that as we have reason to Fear God, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdb j-jn, cc d vvz, cst c-acp pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
103 so also to fear the King, tho' not in the same degree and proportion. so also to Fear the King, though not in the same degree and proportion. av av pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs xx p-acp dt d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
104 Tho' the King cannot make us miserable to that degree which God can do, because his Power is limited and cannot reach us beyond this Life, Though the King cannot make us miserable to that degree which God can do, Because his Power is limited and cannot reach us beyond this Life, cs dt n1 vmbx vvi pno12 j p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vmb vdi, c-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn cc vmbx vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
105 yet He has Power to make us so far miserable as justly renders him an Object of Dread and Terrour to us. yet He has Power to make us so Far miserable as justly renders him an Object of Dread and Terror to us. av pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-j j c-acp av-j vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f j cc n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
106 For if we are unruly and disobedient, and will not be kept within the compass of our Duty, He has Power and Authority to do Justice upon us, For if we Are unruly and disobedient, and will not be kept within the compass of our Duty, He has Power and authority to do justice upon us, p-acp cs pns12 vbr j cc j, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 vhz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
107 and inflict such Punishments as are proportionable to the Nature of our Guilts and agreeable to the Prescription of the public Laws. and inflict such Punishments as Are proportionable to the Nature of our Guilts and agreeable to the Prescription of the public Laws. cc vvi d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
108 In some Cases He can put Marks of public Infamy and disgrace upon us: In others he can punish us in our Estates by setting pecuniary mulcts upon us: In Some Cases He can put Marks of public Infamy and disgrace upon us: In Others he can Punish us in our Estates by setting pecuniary mulcts upon us: p-acp d n2 pns31 vmb vvi n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12: p-acp n2-jn pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvg j n2 p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
109 In others he can add a further punishment to that, and afflict us in our Bodies aswell as in our Purses: In Others he can add a further punishment to that, and afflict us in our Bodies aswell as in our Purses: p-acp n2-jn pns31 vmb vvi dt jc n1 p-acp d, cc vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2 av c-acp p-acp po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
110 In others, where the Offence is capital, as all Treason and Rebellion is, He can Taint our Blood, In Others, where the Offence is capital, as all Treason and Rebellion is, He can Taint our Blood, p-acp n2-jn, c-crq dt n1 vbz j, c-acp d n1 cc n1 vbz, pns31 vmb vvb po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
111 and Confiscate our Estates, and put us to Death. and Confiscate our Estates, and put us to Death. cc vvn po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
112 So that, if we did but fear the King proportionably to the Evils which he can bring upon us, we should not dare to provoke his wrath, by offending against his Laws: So that, if we did but Fear the King proportionably to the Evils which he can bring upon us, we should not Dare to provoke his wrath, by offending against his Laws: av cst, cs pns12 vdd p-acp vvi dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n2-jn r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
113 we should not dare to combine and Conspire against his Royal Authority, nor move one Step which has any apparent Tendency either to destroy his Sacred Person, we should not Dare to combine and Conspire against his Royal authority, nor move one Step which has any apparent Tendency either to destroy his Sacred Person, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 j n1, ccx vvb crd vvb r-crq vhz d j n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
114 or endanger the dissolution of his Government. or endanger the dissolution of his Government. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
115 And I do not doubt, if the stoutest and hardiest Rebel of them all (always excepting those who are Rebels out of Principle and Conscience) did but frequently and seriousl• ••• … k upon the Ax and Gibbet, And I do not doubt, if the Stoutest and hardiest Rebel of them all (always excepting those who Are Rebels out of Principle and Conscience) did but frequently and seriousl• ••• … k upon the Ax and Gibbet, cc pns11 vdb xx vvi, cs dt js cc js n1 pp-f pno32 d (av vvg d r-crq vbr n2 av pp-f n1 cc n1) vdd p-acp av-j cc n1 ••• … zz p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
116 and that infamous and untimely Death, which is always the desert, and commonly is the Fate of Rebels, (I say) I do not doubt, and that infamous and untimely Death, which is always the desert, and commonly is the Fate of Rebels, (I say) I do not doubt, cc cst j cc j n1, r-crq vbz av dt n1, cc av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, (pns11 vvb) pns11 vdb xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
117 but these Reflections would so awaken their Fears, as to Quell their Seditious Purposes, and put a stop to their Factious Designs, but these Reflections would so awaken their Fears, as to Quell their Seditious Purposes, and put a stop to their Factious Designs, cc-acp d n2 vmd av vvi po32 n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
118 and suggest unto them such wise and prudent Counsels, as would keep them Peaceable and Loyal under the best of Monarchies, and the best of Governments. and suggest unto them such wise and prudent Counsels, as would keep them Peaceable and Loyal under the best of Monarchies, and the best of Governments. cc vvi p-acp pno32 d j cc j n2, c-acp vmd vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp dt js pp-f n2, cc dt js pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
119 And for this very Reason the Fear of the King is commanded and injoyn'd us, And for this very Reason the fear of the King is commanded and enjoined us, cc p-acp d j n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvd pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
120 as if it were the whole of that Duty and Allegiance which we owe unto him. as if it were the Whole of that Duty and Allegiance which we owe unto him. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j-jn pp-f d n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
121 Thus having Discourst in short upon those Duties of Fear which we owe to God and the King, I proceed to make such Observations as may be gathered both from the Connexion of the Words, and the Order of them. Thus having Discoursed in short upon those Duties of fear which we owe to God and the King, I proceed to make such Observations as may be gathered both from the Connexion of the Words, and the Order of them. av vhg vvd p-acp j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc dt n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp vmb vbi vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
122 1. We may Observe, that Religion and Loyalty have such a close dependence, and strict connexion with each other, that the wise Man puts them both together and injoyns them upon us in such a manner, 1. We may Observe, that Religion and Loyalty have such a close dependence, and strict connexion with each other, that the wise Man puts them both together and enjoins them upon us in such a manner, crd pns12 vmb vvi, cst n1 cc n1 vhb d dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp d n-jn, cst dt j n1 vvz pno32 d av cc vvz pno32 p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
123 as if they were but one single indivisible Duty. And certain it is, that however some men may separate them in their internal persuasions, as if they were but one single indivisible Duty. And certain it is, that however Some men may separate them in their internal persuasions, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr cc-acp pi j j n1. cc j pn31 vbz, cst c-acp d n2 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
124 or external professions, yet in truth and reality they are always link'd and conjoin'd, and inseparably accompany each other. or external professions, yet in truth and reality they Are always linked and conjoined, and inseparably accompany each other. cc j n2, av p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr av vvn cc vvn, cc av-j vvi d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
125 And this I shall make appear by shewing 1. That no man can be truly Religious who is not a Loyal Subject. 2. That no man can be stedily and immoveably Loyal, who is not truly and sincerely Religious. And this I shall make appear by showing 1. That no man can be truly Religious who is not a Loyal Subject. 2. That no man can be steadily and immoveably Loyal, who is not truly and sincerely Religious. cc d pns11 vmb vvi vvi p-acp vvg crd cst dx n1 vmb vbi av-j j r-crq vbz xx dt j j-jn. crd cst dx n1 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j j, r-crq vbz xx av-j cc av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
126 1. No man can be truly Religious who is not a Loyal Subject. 1. No man can be truly Religious who is not a Loyal Subject. crd dx n1 vmb vbi av-j j r-crq vbz xx dt j j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
127 For what Duty is more clearly and strongly enforc'd upon us by the Laws of our holy Religion than this of Obedience and Subjection to Kings and Princes? Government is God's Ordinance, For what Duty is more clearly and strongly enforced upon us by the Laws of our holy Religion than this of obedience and Subjection to Kings and Princes? Government is God's Ordinance, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1 cs d pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n2? n1 vbz npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
128 and Kings are his Vicegerents, deputed by his Authority, and Arm'd with his Power to keep the World in Order, Peace and Quietness. and Kings Are his Vicegerents, deputed by his authority, and Armed with his Power to keep the World in Order, Peace and Quietness. cc n2 vbr po31 n2, vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
129 And that they may be secure in their Thrones and inviolable in their Persons, and irresistible in their Administrations, God has plainly taught us by the Light of Nature, And that they may be secure in their Thrones and inviolable in their Persons, and irresistible in their Administrations, God has plainly taught us by the Light of Nature, cc cst pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po32 n2 cc j p-acp po32 n2, cc j p-acp po32 n2, np1 vhz av-j vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
130 and the Revelation of his Word, always to bear in our minds such awful regards, and the Revelation of his Word, always to bear in our minds such awful regards, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
131 & to express in our Carriage such dutiful Respects as are suitable to the Excellency of their Character, the Dignity of their Office, & to express in our Carriage such dutiful Respects as Are suitable to the Excellency of their Character, the Dignity of their Office, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 d j n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
132 and the Usefulness of their Institution. and the Usefulness of their Institution. cc dt np1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
133 How numerous are the Texts which might be produc'd out of the Old and New Testaments to this purpose, wherein the Divine Original of Kingly Power is clearly asserted, a willing Obedience to all their just and lawful Commands is indispensibly injoyn'd, How numerous Are the Texts which might be produced out of the Old and New Testaments to this purpose, wherein the Divine Original of Kingly Power is clearly asserted, a willing obedience to all their just and lawful Commands is Indispensibly enjoined, q-crq j vbr dt n2 r-crq vmd vbi vvn av pp-f dt j cc j n2 p-acp d n1, c-crq dt j-jn j-jn pp-f j n1 vbz av-j vvn, dt j n1 p-acp d po32 j cc j vvz vbz av-j vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
134 and all manner of Hostile and Forcible Resistance either of their Persons, or their Authority, is expresly forbidden, and all manner of Hostile and Forcible Resistance either of their Persons, or their authority, is expressly forbidden, cc d n1 pp-f j cc j n1 av-d pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n1, vbz av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
135 and severely threatned? so that if the Truth of Religion is to be judg'd by those Rules of Duty which God himself has deliver'd, and severely threatened? so that if the Truth of Religion is to be judged by those Rules of Duty which God himself has Delivered, cc av-j vvn? av cst cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
136 and if we are not to be reckon'd any further Religious than as we sincerely conform to those Rules, it is plain, that a Religious Rebel is as gross and palpable a Contradiction as a Sovereign Unaccountable Subject, and if we Are not to be reckoned any further Religious than as we sincerely conform to those Rules, it is plain, that a Religious Rebel is as gross and palpable a Contradiction as a Sovereign Unaccountable Subject, cc cs pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn d jc j cs c-acp pns12 av-j vvi p-acp d n2, pn31 vbz j, cst dt j n1 vbz a-acp j cc j dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn j n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
137 and it is in effect to say, that a man lives under the Directions of God's Commands whilst he affronts the plainest Intimations, and it is in Effect to say, that a man lives under the Directions of God's Commands while he affronts the Plainest Intimations, cc pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 vvz cs pns31 vvz dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 13
138 and violates the clearest Injunctions of the Divine Will. and violates the Clearest Injunctions of the Divine Will. cc vvz dt js n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 13
139 It cannot be denied that many have rebell'd out of conscience, and taken up Arms against their Natural and Sovereign Prince from an accursed Persuasion, that they were not only allow'd but bound by the Laws of God to do so. It cannot be denied that many have rebelled out of conscience, and taken up Arms against their Natural and Sovereign Prince from an accursed Persuasion, that they were not only allowed but bound by the Laws of God to do so. pn31 vmbx vbi vvn cst d vhb vvd av pp-f n1, cc vvn a-acp n2 p-acp po32 j cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cst pns32 vbdr xx av-j vvn cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
140 But as the Nature of things are stated and determined, fixed and permanent, and do not alter and vary with mens Opinions and Apprehensions about them; But as the Nature of things Are stated and determined, fixed and permanent, and do not altar and vary with men's Opinions and Apprehensions about them; cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, j-vvn cc j, cc vdb xx vvi cc vvi p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
141 so no Errors and Mistakes of ours about Religion can either turn that into a real Truth which is a certain falshood, so no Errors and Mistakes of ours about Religion can either turn that into a real Truth which is a certain falsehood, av dx n2 cc n2 pp-f png12 p-acp n1 vmb av-d vvi cst p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
142 or convert that into a necessary Duty of Christianity, which either in it self, or in its consequence is an effectual Contradiction to any of its Precepts. or convert that into a necessary Duty of Christianity, which either in it self, or in its consequence is an effectual Contradiction to any of its Precepts. cc vvb cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-d p-acp pn31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
143 Now all Resistance of the Supreme Sovereign Power is plainly forbidden by the Laws of our common Christianity, Now all Resistance of the Supreme Sovereign Power is plainly forbidden by the Laws of our Common Christianity, av d n1 pp-f dt j j-jn n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
144 and therefore Resistance will ever be a sin, tho' we are never so strongly perswaded of its being a Duty, and Therefore Resistance will ever be a since, though we Are never so strongly persuaded of its being a Duty, cc av n1 vmb av vbi dt n1, cs pns12 vbr av-x av av-j vvn pp-f po31 vbg dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
145 and for the same reason we shall always be so far Rebels against God, as we are Rebels against the King. and for the same reason we shall always be so Far Rebels against God, as we Are Rebels against the King. cc p-acp dt d n1 pns12 vmb av vbi av av-j n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
146 And tho' it be true, that a Conscientious Rebel is very much to be Pitied, And though it be true, that a Conscientious Rebel is very much to be Pitied, cc cs pn31 vbb j, cst dt j n1 vbz av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
147 because what he does may be owing more to the Power of his Errour, than to the Malice of his Will, Because what he does may be owing more to the Power of his Error, than to the Malice of his Will, c-acp r-crq pns31 vdz vmb vbi j av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
148 yet of all Rebels these are the most dangerous to the State and Government: For he who is a Rebel out of Conscience is push'd on to his wickedness, yet of all Rebels these Are the most dangerous to the State and Government: For he who is a Rebel out of Conscience is pushed on to his wickedness, av pp-f d n2 d vbr dt av-ds j p-acp dt n1 cc n1: c-acp pns31 r-crq vbz dt n1 av pp-f n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
149 & encourag'd to persevere in it by the most Powerful Motives, which can influence & affect humane Nature. & encouraged to persevere in it by the most Powerful Motives, which can influence & affect humane Nature. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt av-ds j n2, r-crq vmb n1 cc vvi j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
150 For he who is perswaded that his Sin is his Duty, must needs look upon himself Oblig'd by the Authority of God himself to Commit it, For he who is persuaded that his since is his Duty, must needs look upon himself Obliged by the authority of God himself to Commit it, p-acp pns31 r-crq vbz vvn cst po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, vmb av vvi p-acp px31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31 pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
151 and has all those great and glorious rewards, which are promis'd to any Christian and Vertuous undertaking, to encourage and animate him to the practise of the Conscientious Villany. and has all those great and glorious rewards, which Are promised to any Christian and Virtuous undertaking, to encourage and animate him to the practice of the Conscientious Villainy. cc vhz d d j cc j n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d njp cc j n-vvg, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
152 And therefore the Supream Power can never be too watchful over the Motions, nor keep too strict a hand over the Men of such Principles, whose Faith is Faction, whose Religion is Rebellion, And Therefore the Supreme Power can never be too watchful over the Motions, nor keep too strict a hand over the Men of such Principles, whose Faith is Faction, whose Religion is Rebellion, cc av dt j n1 vmb av-x vbi av j p-acp dt n2, ccx vvi av j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, rg-crq n1 vbz n1, rg-crq n1 vbz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
153 because nothing but a perfect Disability and want of Power in them can ever restrain their Wild and furious Zeal from making Attempts upon the Government and creating disorders in it. Because nothing but a perfect Disability and want of Power in them can ever restrain their Wild and furious Zeal from making Attempts upon the Government and creating disorders in it. c-acp pix cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 vmb av vvi po32 j cc j n1 p-acp vvg vvz p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg n2 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
154 These are so many Snakes and Vipers in the bosome of the State, which whilest they are cherish'd with its Warmth and kindly influences are alwayes endeavouring to Sting it to death, These Are so many Snakes and Vipers in the bosom of the State, which whilst they Are cherished with its Warmth and kindly influences Are always endeavouring to Sting it to death, d vbr av d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq cs pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc j n2 vbr av vvg p-acp n1 pn31 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
155 and to Eat out the very heart and vitals of its Constitution, and no Trust or Confidence can reasonably be reposed in them, and to Eat out the very heart and vitals of its Constitution, and no Trust or Confidence can reasonably be reposed in them, cc pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cc n2-j pp-f po31 n1, cc dx n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
156 until they abandon their factious Principles and be Converted to the Truth and the Government by a full and sincere Conviction of their Duty. until they abandon their factious Principles and be Converted to the Truth and the Government by a full and sincere Conviction of their Duty. c-acp pns32 vvb po32 j n2 cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
157 An Atheistical Rebel, may be held from pursuing his factious designs by the Visible terrors of the Civil Magistrate, an Atheistical Rebel, may be held from pursuing his factious designs by the Visible terrors of the Civil Magistrate, dt j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg po31 j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
158 Or he may be won over to the Government by those secular advantages which his peaceable Compliance with the present establishment may procure for him. Or he may be wone over to the Government by those secular advantages which his peaceable Compliance with the present establishment may procure for him. cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n2 r-crq po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
159 Or a Man who is a Rebel against his Principle aswel as against his Prince may consider his Folly and his Guilt and repent of it. Or a Man who is a Rebel against his Principle aswell as against his Prince may Consider his Folly and his Gilded and Repent of it. cc dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp a-acp p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 cc po31 j-vvn cc vvi pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
160 His Conscience may awaken and recover it self, and arrest him with its dreadful convictions, His Conscience may awaken and recover it self, and arrest him with its dreadful convictions, po31 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31 n1, cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
161 and by shewing him the black Impiety and inevitable danger of his Seditious proceedings bring him back to himself and to his Duty, and by showing him the black Impiety and inevitable danger of his Seditious proceedings bring him back to himself and to his Duty, cc p-acp vvg pno31 dt j-jn n1 cc j n1 pp-f po31 j n2-vvg vvi pno31 av p-acp px31 cc p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
162 and beget in him firm and invincible resolutions of being faithful to his Conscience and to his Prince, and beget in him firm and invincible resolutions of being faithful to his Conscience and to his Prince, cc vvi p-acp pno31 j cc j n2 pp-f vbg j p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
163 and of never departing any more from the Fidelity and Allegiance which is due to both of them. and of never departing any more from the Fidis and Allegiance which is due to both of them. cc pp-f av vvg d dc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp d pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
164 But there are no grounds for conceiving any such hopes of a Conscientious Rebel; But there Are no grounds for conceiving any such hope's of a Conscientious Rebel; p-acp a-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp vvg d d n2 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
165 for he is under the possession and Conduct of a Principle, which is too strong and powerful for any Earthly Motives or Secular Considerations; for he is under the possession and Conduct of a Principle, which is too strong and powerful for any Earthly Motives or Secular Considerations; c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av j cc j p-acp d j n2 cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
166 and all those Ingagements to Loyalty and Civil Subjection which have relation to another Life, through the Malignity of his Error & the Corruptions of his conscience are made to minister to his Rebellious purposes, and all those Engagements to Loyalty and Civil Subjection which have Relation to Another Life, through the Malignity of his Error & the Corruptions of his conscience Are made to minister to his Rebellious Purposes, cc d d n2 p-acp n1 cc j n1 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
167 and to cherish & Encourage him in his most Furious & Zealous executions of them. and to cherish & Encourage him in his most Furious & Zealous executions of them. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
168 So that nothing but perfect despair & an absolute Incapacity of Harming the Government, can ever withhold a Conscientious Rebel from disturbing the Peace and endeavouring the Subversion of it. So that nothing but perfect despair & an absolute Incapacity of Harming the Government, can ever withhold a Conscientious Rebel from disturbing the Peace and endeavouring the Subversion of it. av cst pix cc-acp j n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vmb av vvi dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
169 And therefore nothing can be more Reasonable in it self, nor Useful to the Public, And Therefore nothing can be more Reasonable in it self, nor Useful to the Public, cc av pix vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp pn31 n1, ccx j p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
170 nor Prudent in our Governours, then to take all due care, that those may never have any means nor opportunities of Embroiling the Quiet and shaking the Foundation of the Government, who look upon it as a point of Conscience and as a part of Religion to be alwayes prepar'd and alwayes resolved to endeavour the Confusion and Destruction of it. nor Prudent in our Governors, then to take all due care, that those may never have any means nor opportunities of Embroiling the Quiet and shaking the Foundation of the Government, who look upon it as a point of Conscience and as a part of Religion to be always prepared and always resolved to endeavour the Confusion and Destruction of it. ccx j p-acp po12 n2, cs pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, cst d vmb av-x vhi d n2 ccx n2 pp-f vvg dt j-jn cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi av vvd cc av vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
171 But what Monstrous Illusions and Diabolical Infatuations must they ly under, who think Resistance of Sovereign Power in any case or upon any account whatsoever to be a Duty of Christianity, But what Monstrous Illusions and Diabolical Infatuations must they lie under, who think Resistance of Sovereign Power in any case or upon any account whatsoever to be a Duty of Christianity, cc-acp r-crq j n2 cc j n2 vmb pns32 vvi p-acp, r-crq vvb n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n1 r-crq pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
172 or the Dictate of an Enlightened Conscience! or the Dictate of an Enlightened Conscience! cc dt vvi pp-f dt vvn n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
173 Who perswade themselves that they are obedient to the Impulses of Gods Spirit in resisting the Authority of His Vicegerent, Who persuade themselves that they Are obedient to the Impulses of God's Spirit in resisting the authority of His Vicegerent, q-crq vvb px32 cst pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
174 and are promoting the Honour of his Government in pulling down the Ordinances of his Providence! and Are promoting the Honour of his Government in pulling down the Ordinances of his Providence! cc vbr j-vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
175 For such are Kings, who are set upon their Thrones by Gods Authority and appointment, and in an especial manner bear the Impress and Character of his Divinity upon them, For such Are Kings, who Are Set upon their Thrones by God's authority and appointment, and in an especial manner bear the impress and Character of his Divinity upon them, p-acp d vbr n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
176 For God himself tells us, That by him Kings Reign, and St. Paul saith, There is no Power but of God, For God himself tells us, That by him Kings Reign, and Saint Paul Says, There is no Power but of God, c-acp np1 px31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp pno31 n2 vvi, cc n1 np1 vvz, a-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
177 and the Powers that be, are ordain'd of God, and that the Supreme Magistrate is the Minister of God; and the Powers that be, Are ordained of God, and that the Supreme Magistrate is the Minister of God; cc dt n2 cst vbb, vbr vvn pp-f np1, cc d dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
178 and that no Resistance may be made to his Authority nor any Violence offer'd to his Person, He tells us, That we must be Subject to him not only for wrath but Conscience, and that they who resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. and that no Resistance may be made to his authority nor any Violence offered to his Person, He tells us, That we must be Subject to him not only for wrath but Conscience, and that they who resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. cc cst dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 ccx d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns12 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp pno31 xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc cst pns32 r-crq vvb, vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
179 And the Example of Our Blessed Saviour and the Behaviour of his Holy Apostles, and the Practice of the Primitive Christians were conformable to this Doctrine; And the Exampl of Our Blessed Saviour and the Behaviour of his Holy Apostles, and the Practice of the Primitive Christians were conformable to this Doctrine; cc dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 vbdr j p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
180 for they never disputed the Lawful Commands of their Governours, Nor deny'd active Obedience to their Prince, for they never disputed the Lawful Commands of their Governors, Nor denied active obedience to their Prince, c-acp pns32 av-x vvn dt j vvz pp-f po32 n2, ccx vvn j n1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
181 when it was consistent with the indispensible Duty which they Ow'd to God. when it was consistent with the indispensible Duty which they Owed to God. c-crq pn31 vbds j p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
182 And when the Commands of their Prince were unreasonable and unjust, and could not be complied with, without violating their Consciences, And when the Commands of their Prince were unreasonable and unjust, and could not be complied with, without violating their Consciences, cc c-crq dt vvz pp-f po32 n1 vbdr j cc j, cc vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp vvg po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
183 and offending God, they neither open'd their Mouths in derogation of his Honour, nor lifted up their hands in defiance of his Authority, and offending God, they neither opened their Mouths in derogation of his Honour, nor lifted up their hands in defiance of his authority, cc vvg np1, pns32 dx vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, ccx vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
184 but with an admirable mixture of Meekness, and Patience, and Charity, suffer'd when they could not obey, but with an admirable mixture of Meekness, and Patience, and Charity, suffered when they could not obey, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, vvn c-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
185 and bore the Punishment which was inflicted. and boar the Punishment which was inflicted. cc vvd dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
186 And they who give any other Accounts of the Doctrines of true Christianity, or of the Practices of its Primitive and Orthodox Professors, do fouly misrepresent the one, And they who give any other Accounts of the Doctrines of true Christianity, or of the Practices of its Primitive and Orthodox Professors, do foully misrepresent the one, cc pns32 r-crq vvb d j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j np1, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j cc n1 n2, vdb av-j vvi dt pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
187 and injuriously bely the other, and are as malicious Enemies to the Honour and Interest of our common Christianity, and injuriously belly the other, and Are as malicious Enemies to the Honour and Interest of our Common Christianity, cc av-j n1 dt j-jn, cc vbr a-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
188 as they are to the civil Authority of Soveraign Princes. as they Are to the civil authority of Sovereign Princes. c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
189 For Christianity is not only the most Pure, but the most Peaceable and loyal Institution which ever was set on foot in the World; For Christianity is not only the most Pure, but the most Peaceable and loyal Institution which ever was Set on foot in the World; p-acp np1 vbz xx av-j dt av-ds j, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 r-crq av vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
190 It guards the Thrones, and secures the Persons, and supports the Authority of Princes with such strong and powerful Defensatives, that no man can break through them but at the utmost peril of his Immortal Soul, It guards the Thrones, and secures the Persons, and supports the authority of Princes with such strong and powerful Defensatives, that no man can break through them but At the utmost peril of his Immortal Soul, pn31 vvz dt n2, cc vvz dt n2, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d j cc j n2, cst dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
191 nor without incurring the Penalty of eternal Damnation. nor without incurring the Penalty of Eternal Damnation. ccx p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
192 And therefore every man ceaseth to be a Christian, when he commenceth Rebel, renounceth the Cross of Christ when he sets up a Standard against his Prince, And Therefore every man ceases to be a Christian, when he Commenceth Rebel, Renounceth the Cross of christ when he sets up a Standard against his Prince, cc av d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt njp, c-crq pns31 vvz n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
193 and has as little of true Religion as he has of Christian Loyalty in him. 2. No man can be stedily and immoveably Loyal who is not truly Religious. and has as little of true Religion as he has of Christian Loyalty in him. 2. No man can be steadily and immoveably Loyal who is not truly Religious. cc vhz p-acp j pp-f j n1 c-acp pns31 vhz pp-f njp n1 p-acp pno31. crd dx n1 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j j r-crq vbz xx av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
194 And this must needs be so, because no men but such as are truly Religious, are govern'd by a Principle, which prompts them to a constant invariable Uniformity of dutiful Respect and Loyal behaviour towards their lawful Sovereign. And this must needs be so, Because no men but such as Are truly Religious, Are governed by a Principle, which prompts them to a constant invariable Uniformity of dutiful Respect and Loyal behaviour towards their lawful Sovereign. cc d vmb av vbi av, c-acp dx n2 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j j, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp po32 j n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
195 An Atheist who denies the Being of a God, and a Prophane Person, who lives without any fear of his Power, an Atheist who Denies the Being of a God, and a Profane Person, who lives without any Fear of his Power, dt n1 r-crq vvz dt vbg pp-f dt np1, cc dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
196 or regard to his Laws, are equally under the Dominion of Sense, and the Government of its Appetites, or regard to his Laws, Are equally under the Dominion of Sense, and the Government of its Appetites, cc vvi p-acp po31 n2, vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
197 and are only swai'd by such Considerations as have respect to their temporal and Earthly Felicity. and Are only swayed by such Considerations as have respect to their temporal and Earthly Felicity. cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp vhb n1 p-acp po32 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
198 Their Heaven is upon Earth, and they neither look nor wish for any other Joys than what arise from the Indulgence and Gratification of their sensual Affections. Their Heaven is upon Earth, and they neither look nor wish for any other Joys than what arise from the Indulgence and Gratification of their sensual Affections. po32 n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc pns32 dx n1 ccx vvi p-acp d j-jn n2 cs q-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
199 So that such men can have no other Motives to be Loyal, than what the present Interests of this Life furnish them with. So that such men can have no other Motives to be Loyal, than what the present Interests of this Life furnish them with. av cst d n2 vmb vhi dx j-jn n2 pc-acp vbi j, cs q-crq dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vvi pno32 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
200 For the considerations of God and Religion being laid aside there remains nothing but the good things of this World to affect them with, and determine their Resolutions; For the considerations of God and Religion being laid aside there remains nothing but the good things of this World to affect them with, and determine their Resolutions; p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 vbg vvn av a-acp vvz pix cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp, cc vvi po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
201 and therefore such men cannot be Loyal any further, than the Hopes and Fears of this World will give them leave to be so. and Therefore such men cannot be Loyal any further, than the Hope's and Fears of this World will give them leave to be so. cc av d n2 vmbx vbi j av-d av-jc, cs dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi pc-acp vbi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
202 Indeed it cannot be denied because it is matter of undoubted Experience, that many Prophane and Immoral men have behav'd themselves with great Bravery of Spirit and Constancy of Resolution in the Service of their Prince, Follow'd him in all the changes and revolutions of his fortunes, stuck by him in his Extremest Necessities and worst Condition and expos'd their Lives and Fortunes to the Utmost hazards for the defence of his Person and preservation of his Government. Indeed it cannot be denied Because it is matter of undoubted Experience, that many Profane and Immoral men have behaved themselves with great Bravery of Spirit and Constancy of Resolution in the Service of their Prince, Followed him in all the changes and revolutions of his fortune's, stuck by him in his Extremest Necessities and worst Condition and exposed their Lives and Fortune's to the Utmost hazards for the defence of his Person and preservation of his Government. np1 pn31 vmbx vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vbz n1 pp-f j n1, cst d j cc j n2 vhb vvn px32 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvn pno31 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 js-jn n2 cc js n1 cc vvn po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
203 But what of all this? the Evidence of this Experience and the certainty of this Fact does neither destroy the truth of this Position, But what of all this? the Evidence of this Experience and the certainty of this Fact does neither destroy the truth of this Position, p-acp q-crq pp-f d d? dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vdz av-dx vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
204 nor rebate the force of my reasoning about it. nor rebate the force of my reasoning about it. ccx vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n-vvg p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
205 For if all this Loyal behaviour did not proceed from an affecting sense of that Duty which we Owe to God, For if all this Loyal behaviour did not proceed from an affecting sense of that Duty which we Owe to God, p-acp cs d d j n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
206 nor from a Conscientious regard which we ought to have for all his Institutions, If it was not the effect of a vertuous choice, the result of pious and Religious considerations, It can be ascrib'd to nothing but a casual & contingent Principle, such a Principle as might indifferently have made them false Traytors, nor from a Conscientious regard which we ought to have for all his Institutions, If it was not the Effect of a virtuous choice, the result of pious and Religious considerations, It can be ascribed to nothing but a casual & contingent Principle, such a Principle as might indifferently have made them false Traitors, ccx p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp d po31 n2, cs pn31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pix cc-acp dt j cc j n1, d dt n1 c-acp vmd av-j vhi vvn pno32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
207 or faithful Subjects, and consequently their Loyalty was not so much their Vertue as their good Fortune. or faithful Subject's, and consequently their Loyalty was not so much their Virtue as their good Fortune. cc j n2-jn, cc av-j po32 n1 vbds xx av d po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
208 And therefore I think it no wonder at all, that some men who gave great Proofs of an Unshaken Constancy, And Therefore I think it no wonder At all, that Some men who gave great Proofs of an Unshaken Constancy, cc av pns11 vvb pn31 dx n1 p-acp d, cst d n2 r-crq vvd j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
209 and invincible Courage in the Cause of our late Royal Martyr, should desert their former Professions, and invincible Courage in the Cause of our late Royal Martyr, should desert their former Professions, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j j n1, vmd vvi po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
210 and in some late juncture of Affairs give shrewd suspitions of a turbulent and seditious Spirit, of malicious and spightful Designs against the Person and Authority of their Prince. and in Some late juncture of Affairs give shrewd suspicions of a turbulent and seditious Spirit, of malicious and spiteful Designs against the Person and authority of their Prince. cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2 vvb j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, pp-f j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
211 For all this may be easily supposed and accounted for, without supposing any change in the Men: For all this may be Easily supposed and accounted for, without supposing any change in the Men: p-acp d d vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
212 The men & their Principles may be the same that ever they were, and though they exert and discover themselves in different and contrary Effects, The men & their Principles may be the same that ever they were, and though they exert and discover themselves in different and contrary Effects, dt n2 cc po32 n2 vmb vbi dt d cst av pns32 vbdr, cc cs pns32 vvb cc vvi px32 p-acp j cc j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
213 yet this contrariety of Appearance and Operation is consistent with the influence and efficacy of the same Numerical Principle which works contrarily according to the change of Seasons, yet this contrariety of Appearance and Operation is consistent with the influence and efficacy of the same Numerical Principle which works contrarily according to the change of Seasons, av d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d j n1 r-crq vvz av-jn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
214 and the Alteration of Affairs, and the Variation of their secular Interests and the different Apprehensions, which they may have of the most likely Means to promote and secure them. and the Alteration of Affairs, and the Variation of their secular Interests and the different Apprehensions, which they may have of the most likely Means to promote and secure them. cc dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc dt j n2, r-crq pns32 vmb vhi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
215 Formerly they might think it their only Interest to uphold Monarchy and defend its Inseparable and undoubted Rights, against all the Rebellious Invaders of it; Formerly they might think it their only Interest to uphold Monarchy and defend its Inseparable and undoubted Rights, against all the Rebellious Invaders of it; av-j pns32 vmd vvi pn31 po32 j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi po31 j cc j n2-jn, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
216 and this Consideration might reasonably enough ingage them on the King's Side, and keep them close & Firm to his Party. and this Consideration might reasonably enough engage them on the King's Side, and keep them close & Firm to his Party. cc d n1 vmd av-j av-d vvi pno32 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc vvi pno32 vvi cc j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
217 But of late they might alter their Thoughts as to the most probable Methods, both of preserving and improving their secular Interests, But of late they might altar their Thoughts as to the most probable Methods, both of preserving and improving their secular Interests, p-acp pp-f av-j pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2 c-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n2, d pp-f vvg cc vvg po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
218 and perswade themselves, that there was no such likely way, both to save their own Stakes, and persuade themselves, that there was no such likely Way, both to save their own Stakes, cc vvi px32, cst a-acp vbds dx d j n1, av-d pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
219 & win those of others, as by unsettling the Government and overturning its fundamental Constitutions; & win those of Others, as by unsettling the Government and overturning its fundamental Constitutions; cc vvi d pp-f n2-jn, c-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 cc vvg po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
220 and what difficulty can there be in believing that the same Principle which formerly made them Loyal, should under such Circumstances intoxicate them with the Spirit and Frenzy of Sedition, and what difficulty can there be in believing that the same Principle which formerly made them Loyal, should under such circumstances intoxicate them with the Spirit and Frenzy of Sedition, cc r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp vvg cst dt d n1 r-crq av-j vvd pno32 j, vmd p-acp d n2 j pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
221 and ingage them in such licentious Courses as apparently tended to the Ruine of the King, and engage them in such licentious Courses as apparently tended to the Ruin of the King, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d j vvz a-acp av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
222 and the Destruction of his Government? Alas! and the Destruction of his Government? Alas! cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
223 nothing can be more clear and evident from the Nature of the thing, than that a man, who is a mere Politician, nothing can be more clear and evident from the Nature of the thing, than that a man, who is a mere Politician, pix vmb vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs cst dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
224 and whose only Principle is worldly Interest, and who governs all his Actions by such Maxims and Rules, and whose only Principle is worldly Interest, and who governs all his Actions by such Maxims and Rules, cc rg-crq j n1 vbz j n1, cc r-crq vvz d po31 n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
225 as that suggests unto him, can never be faithful to any Party whatsoever any longer than he Judges it to make for his Interest to be so; as that suggests unto him, can never be faithful to any Party whatsoever any longer than he Judges it to make for his Interest to be so; c-acp cst vvz p-acp pno31, vmb av-x vbi j p-acp d n1 r-crq d jc cs pns31 n2 pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
226 and therefore when he observes his Interest to lie another way than in that in which he has already proceeded, the Principle by which he is guided, will oblige him to take new Measures, and Therefore when he observes his Interest to lie Another Way than in that in which he has already proceeded, the Principle by which he is guided, will oblige him to take new Measures, cc av c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 cs p-acp d p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz av vvn, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
227 and put on quite different appearances, to change sides, and act directly contrary to his former undertakings. and put on quite different appearances, to change sides, and act directly contrary to his former undertakings. cc vvd a-acp av j n2, pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi av-j j-jn p-acp po31 j n2-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
228 But now a Man who is inspir'd with the Spirit of true Christianity, who understands his Duty to his Prince, But now a Man who is inspired with the Spirit of true Christianity, who understands his Duty to his Prince, p-acp av dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 20
229 as it is taught and laid down by his Blessed Saviour, and is resolved to practice according to those Measures and Rules of Subjection, which the Gospel has Established; as it is taught and laid down by his Blessed Saviour, and is resolved to practice according to those Measures and Rules of Subjection, which the Gospel has Established; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp n1 vvg p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 20
230 such a man can never be any other thing than the most faithful and loyal Subject in the World. such a man can never be any other thing than the most faithful and loyal Subject in the World. d dt n1 vmb av-x vbi d j-jn n1 cs dt av-ds j cc j j-jn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 20
231 For as the Rule by which he is guided, will not allow of any thing upon any account whatsoever, which is either inconsistent with the true Honour, For as the Rule by which he is guided, will not allow of any thing upon any account whatsoever, which is either inconsistent with the true Honour, p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vmb xx vvi pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq, r-crq vbz d j p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 20
232 or destructive of the just Authory of his Prince, so the Principle by which he is acted, will not suffer him to decline from his Rule, or destructive of the just Author of his Prince, so the Principle by which he is acted, will not suffer him to decline from his Rule, cc j pp-f dt j np1 pp-f po31 n1, av dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
233 but when all other Motives fail, which are of an inferior and worldly Consideration, this alone will keep him firm and close to his Duty. but when all other Motives fail, which Are of an inferior and worldly Consideration, this alone will keep him firm and close to his Duty. cc-acp c-crq d j-jn n2 vvb, r-crq vbr pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1, d av-j vmb vvi pno31 j cc av-j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
234 For as the Gospel is his Rule, so Conscience is his Principle; For as the Gospel is his Rule, so Conscience is his Principle; p-acp p-acp dt n1 vbz po31 n1, av n1 vbz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
235 and as the Obligations of His Rule do not rely upon any Humane Authority, so the Force of his Principle does not depend upon any earthly Respects, and as the Obligations of His Rule do not rely upon any Humane authority, so the Force of his Principle does not depend upon any earthly Respects, cc c-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vdb xx vvi p-acp d j n1, av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
236 but derives its Power and Efficacy from the inviolable Authority of God, and those infinit Motives of eternal Bliss, but derives its Power and Efficacy from the inviolable authority of God, and those infinite Motives of Eternal Bliss, cc-acp vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d j n2 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
237 and eternal Misery, upon which God has Established his Laws, and enforced their Observation. and Eternal Misery, upon which God has Established his Laws, and Enforced their Observation. cc j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n2, cc vvd po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
238 And therefore a Man, who is loyal for Conscience sake, and upon Christian Principles, will always be true and faithful to his Prince, however things go in the World: And Therefore a Man, who is loyal for Conscience sake, and upon Christian Principles, will always be true and faithful to his Prince, however things go in the World: cc av dt n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp np1 n2, vmb av vbi j cc j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp n2 vvb p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
239 His Loyalty is built upon a Rock, an immoveable Foundation, which can neither be undermin'd or shaken by any Accidents or Changes whatsoever. His Loyalty is built upon a Rock, an immoveable Foundation, which can neither be undermined or shaken by any Accidents or Changes whatsoever. png31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, r-crq vmb av-dx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
240 2. We may observe from the Order of the Words, that tho we are to fear both God and the King, 2. We may observe from the Order of the Words, that though we Are to Fear both God and the King, crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 cc dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
241 yet we are in the first place to fear God, and then the King. yet we Are in the First place to Fear God, and then the King. av pns12 vbr p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc av dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
242 God is the prime and principal Object of our awful Regards, and after Him Kings are to be reverenc'd by us. God is the prime and principal Object of our awful Regards, and After Him Kings Are to be reverenced by us. np1 vbz dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cc p-acp pno31 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
243 And indeed there is the same Reason why we should fear God before Kings, that there is vvhy vve should fear him at all. And indeed there is the same Reason why we should Fear God before Kings, that there is why we should Fear him At all. cc av pc-acp vbz dt d n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi np1 p-acp n2, cst pc-acp vbz c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
244 And this I shall make appear to you, whether And this I shall make appear to you, whither cc d pns11 vmb vvi vvi p-acp pn22, cs (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
245 1. By Fear, we understand only the Natural Passion of Fear, as it has something dreadful, 1. By fear, we understand only the Natural Passion of fear, as it has something dreadful, crd p-acp vvb, pns12 vvb av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vhz pi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
246 whether Person or thing, for its Object. whither Person or thing, for its Object. cs n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
247 2. Or whether by Fear we understand all that Duty and Obedience of which Fear is a proper & efficacious Principle. 2. Or whither by fear we understand all that Duty and obedience of which fear is a proper & efficacious Principle. crd cc cs p-acp vvb pns12 vvb d cst n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq vvb vbz dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
248 1. If by fear we understand that natural Passion, which has something dreadful for its Object, 1. If by Fear we understand that natural Passion, which has something dreadful for its Object, crd cs p-acp n1 pns12 vvb cst j n1, r-crq vhz pi j p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
249 even in this sense God is to be feared more than Kings. even in this sense God is to be feared more than Kings. av p-acp d n1 np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc cs n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
250 For the Reason of all Fear is a Power to hurt and annoy, to aflict and torment us, For the Reason of all fear is a Power to hurt and annoy, to afflict and torment us, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
251 and our Fears of any Object encrease proportionably to the Measures and Degrees of Power, which we conceive to be in it. and our Fears of any Object increase proportionably to the Measures and Degrees of Power, which we conceive to be in it. cc po12 n2 pp-f d n1 vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
252 Now God upon this account must necessarily be the Supreme Principal Object of our Fear, Now God upon this account must necessarily be the Supreme Principal Object of our fear, av np1 p-acp d n1 vmb av-j vbi dt j j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
253 because He only is Omnipotent and has Power to punish and undo us, not only beyond what Kings can inflict, Because He only is Omnipotent and has Power to Punish and undo us, not only beyond what Kings can inflict, c-acp pns31 av-j vbz j cc vhz n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, xx av-j p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
254 but infinitly beyond what the united force and strength of the whole Creation can reach unto. but infinitely beyond what the united force and strength of the Whole Creation can reach unto. cc-acp av-j p-acp r-crq dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
255 And therefore Kings and Princes, who may think themselves so secure as not to fear man, have yet reason in Common with all their Subjects to fear God, And Therefore Kings and Princes, who may think themselves so secure as not to Fear man, have yet reason in Common with all their Subject's to Fear God, cc av n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb vvi px32 av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n1, vhb av n1 p-acp j p-acp d po32 n2-jn pc-acp vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
256 because they are no less subject to his Power, nor less accountable to his Justice than the meanest man upon Earth. Because they Are no less Subject to his Power, nor less accountable to his justice than the Meanest man upon Earth. c-acp pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc j-jn p-acp po31 n1, ccx av-dc j p-acp po31 n1 cs dt js n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
257 And accordingly it is the Psalmist's Advice unto them, Be wise now therefore O ye King, be learned ye that are Judges of the Earth, serve the Lord in fear, And accordingly it is the Psalmist's advice unto them, Be wise now Therefore Oh you King, be learned you that Are Judges of the Earth, serve the Lord in Fear, cc av-vvg pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp pno32, vbb j av av uh pn22 n1, vbb j pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
258 and Rejoice unto him with reverence. and Rejoice unto him with Reverence. cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
259 So that God is terrible to those who are terrible to others, and justly expects that even Kings, who are feared and honoured by their own Subjects, should pay Him the Homage of their Fear, So that God is terrible to those who Are terrible to Others, and justly expects that even Kings, who Are feared and honoured by their own Subject's, should pay Him the Homage of their fear, av cst np1 vbz j p-acp d r-crq vbr j p-acp n2-jn, cc av-j vvz cst av n2, r-crq vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 d n2-jn, vmd vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
260 and the Tribute of their Reverence, But there could be no ground for this, except God exceeded Kings in Force & Power and had Strength to subdue and chastise them, and the Tribute of their reverence, But there could be no ground for this, except God exceeded Kings in Force & Power and had Strength to subdue and chastise them, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp d, c-acp np1 vvd n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cc vhd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
261 and to make them feel the Effects of his Wrath whensoever they should Violate the Laws of His Government. and to make them feel the Effects of his Wrath whensoever they should Violate the Laws of His Government. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
262 And therefore, if ever it should fall out, that God & Kings should be Competitors for our Fear, by requiring contrary and repugnant Duties, And Therefore, if ever it should fallen out, that God & Kings should be Competitors for our fear, by requiring contrary and repugnant Duties, cc av, cs av pn31 vmd vvi av, cst np1 cc n2 vmd vbi n2 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp vvg j-jn cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 22
263 so that in such Circumstances we could not fear the One, without despising the Other, Our Blessed Saviour has plainly resolved the Case by bidding us not to fear those, who only can kill the Body but to fear him who after he hath Kill'd hath power to destroy both body and Soul in Hell. so that in such circumstances we could not Fear the One, without despising the Other, Our Blessed Saviour has plainly resolved the Case by bidding us not to Fear those, who only can kill the Body but to Fear him who After he hath Killed hath power to destroy both body and Soul in Hell. av cst p-acp d n2 pns12 vmd xx vvi dt crd, p-acp vvg dt n-jn, po12 j-vvn n1 vhz av-j vvn dt n1 p-acp vvg pno12 xx pc-acp vvi d, r-crq av-j vmb vvi dt n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq c-acp pns31 vhz vvn vhz n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
264 And the reason upon which our Blessed Saviour determins the supposed Case, is such as can never be answered; And the reason upon which our Blessed Saviour determins the supposed Case, is such as can never be answered; cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq po12 j n1 n2 dt j-vvn n1, vbz d c-acp vmb av-x vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
265 for it is taken from the vast difference and infinite inequality, which is betwixt the respective Powers of God and man who contend for our fear. for it is taken from the vast difference and infinite inequality, which is betwixt the respective Powers of God and man who contend for our Fear. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 r-crq vvb p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
266 For he shews Us that the greatest Kings and Potentates can only destroy the frail perishing part of us, our Bodies; For he shows Us that the greatest Kings and Potentates can only destroy the frail perishing part of us, our Bodies; p-acp pns31 vvz pno32 d dt js n2 cc n2 vmb av-j vvi dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f pno12, po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
267 & when they have done that, there's an end of their Power, they can do no more; & when they have done that, there's an end of their Power, they can do no more; cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn d, pc-acp|vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmb vdi av-dx av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
268 but God can not only do that, but infinirely more; He can kill our Bodies, and after that destroy both Body and Soul in Hell. but God can not only do that, but infinirely more; He can kill our Bodies, and After that destroy both Body and Soul in Hell. cc-acp np1 vmb xx av-j vdi d, cc-acp av-j dc; pns31 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc p-acp d vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
269 Let the Consideration of this then awaken our fear of God and affect our Minds with such a sensible dread of his Almighty Being, which no threatnings or Persecutions of evil men for the cause of Our Holy Religion shall ever be able to Obliterate or Extinguish. Let the Consideration of this then awaken our Fear of God and affect our Minds with such a sensible dread of his Almighty Being, which no threatenings or Persecutions of evil men for the cause of Our Holy Religion shall ever be able to Obliterate or Extinguish. vvb dt n1 pp-f d av vvi po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn vbg, r-crq dx n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vmb av vbi j p-acp j cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
270 For as such fear is infinitely reasonable, so it is infinitly necessary. For as such Fear is infinitely reasonable, so it is infinitely necessary. p-acp p-acp d n1 vbz av-j j, av pn31 vbz av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
271 For our Obedience will alwayes follow our feares, and we shall adhere to the Cause of God and persevere in our faithfulness to him according to the awful conceipts and apprehensions, which we bear in our minds of his Infinite and Irresistible Power. For our obedience will always follow our fears, and we shall adhere to the Cause of God and persevere in our faithfulness to him according to the awful conceits and apprehensions, which we bear in our minds of his Infinite and Irresistible Power. p-acp po12 n1 vmb av vvi po12 n2, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 pp-f po31 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
272 For if we fear man more than God, it will alwayes be in the Power of man to make us Apostates, Idolaters and to Bowdown to any thing which they shall set up for the Object of our Religious Worship. For if we Fear man more than God, it will always be in the Power of man to make us Apostates, Idolaters and to Bowdown to any thing which they shall Set up for the Object of our Religious Worship. p-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 av-dc cs np1, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 n2, n2 cc p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
273 But if we fear God above man, no human threatning, no worldly Terrors will be able to make any sinful impressions upon us, But if we Fear God above man, no human threatening, no worldly Terrors will be able to make any sinful impressions upon us, p-acp cs pns12 vvb np1 p-acp n1, dx j n-vvg, dx j n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
274 nor ever prevail with us to make shipwrack of Faith and a good Conscience, and both these we ought to keep intire and inviolate in despight of all the allurements and terrors of this World to the contrary. For, nor ever prevail with us to make shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience, and both these we ought to keep entire and inviolate in despite of all the allurements and terrors of this World to the contrary. For, ccx av vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, cc d d pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi j cc j p-acp n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n-jn. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
275 2. If by Fear we understand all that Duty and Obedience, of which fear is a proper and efficacious Principle, 2. If by fear we understand all that Duty and obedience, of which Fear is a proper and efficacious Principle, crd cs p-acp n1 pns12 vvb d cst n1 cc n1, pp-f r-crq n1 vbz dt j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
276 then in this sense also we ought to fear God more then Kings. then in this sense also we ought to Fear God more then Kings. av p-acp d n1 av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi np1 av-dc cs n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
277 For Obedience has relation to Authority, and the Obligations to its performance proceed intirely from their Commands, who have Authority to determine and prescribe the Instances of it. For obedience has Relation to authority, and the Obligations to its performance proceed entirely from their Commands, who have authority to determine and prescribe the Instances of it. p-acp n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 p-acp po31 n1 vvi av-j p-acp po32 vvz, r-crq vhb n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
278 And nothing can be more plain than that the highest Authority must create the highest Obligations to Obedience, which are impossible to be dissolv'd or weakned by any inferiour and subordinate Authority. And nothing can be more plain than that the highest authority must create the highest Obligations to obedience, which Are impossible to be dissolved or weakened by any inferior and subordinate authority. cc pix vmb vbi av-dc j cs d dt js n1 vmb vvi dt js n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d j-jn cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
279 Now God is the Supream Sovereign Lord of the whole Universe, the Fountain and Original of all that just and Lawful Authority which is exercis'd in it. Now God is the Supreme Sovereign Lord of the Whole Universe, the Fountain and Original of all that just and Lawful authority which is exercised in it. av np1 vbz dt j j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n1 cc j-jn pp-f d cst j cc j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
280 And therefore as Kings have no Authority but what they have received from God, so they can have none against him, none but what is subordinate to His, And Therefore as Kings have no authority but what they have received from God, so they can have none against him, none but what is subordinate to His, cc av c-acp n2 vhb dx n1 cc-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp np1, av pns32 vmb vhi pix p-acp pno31, pix cc-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp png31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
281 and which no further Obligeth, than as the expresses of it are consistent with those of the divine Will. and which not further Obliges, than as the Expresses of it Are consistent with those of the divine Will. cc r-crq xx av-j vvz, cs p-acp dt vvz pp-f pn31 vbr j p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
282 So that all the Powers of the World cannot abrogate or cancel the Laws of Heaven, So that all the Powers of the World cannot abrogate or cancel the Laws of Heaven, av cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
283 nor discharge mankind from that Duty and Service, to which they direct them. nor discharge mankind from that Duty and Service, to which they Direct them. ccx vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
284 For to suppose otherwise is to suppose, that Kings do not Reign by God, but that God Reigns by Kings, that Kings are not Gods Ministers, the subordinate Instruments and Deputies of his Providence but are Invested with a Paramount Power, with an Infinite, Boundless Unacountable Jurisdiction not only in respect of their own Subjects, but also of God himself. For to suppose otherwise is to suppose, that Kings do not Reign by God, but that God Reigns by Kings, that Kings Are not God's Ministers, the subordinate Instruments and Deputies of his Providence but Are Invested with a Paramount Power, with an Infinite, Boundless Unaccountable Jurisdiction not only in respect of their own Subject's, but also of God himself. p-acp pc-acp vvi av vbz pc-acp vvi, cst n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp cst np1 vvz p-acp n2, cst n2 vbr xx n2 n2, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt np1 n1, p-acp dt j, j j n1 xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n2-jn, cc-acp av pp-f np1 px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
285 But what is this but to divest God of his Legislative Power, to Pull him out of his Throne, But what is this but to divest God of his Legislative Power, to Pull him out of his Throne, p-acp r-crq vbz d p-acp pc-acp vvi np1 pp-f po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
286 and wrest his Scepter out of his hands, and to make Kings Gods in the highest Sense and most absolute Notion of the Word? for this must needs be so, and wrest his Sceptre out of his hands, and to make Kings God's in the highest Sense and most absolute Notion of the Word? for this must needs be so, cc vvi po31 n1 av pp-f po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi n2 n2 p-acp dt js n1 cc av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1? p-acp d vmb av vbi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
287 If Gods Authority be so precarious as to depend upon the wills of Princes for its Obliging Power and Vertue. If God's authority be so precarious as to depend upon the wills of Princes for its Obliging Power and Virtue. cs npg1 n1 vbb av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
288 But this is so foolish and blasphemous a Conceit, that nothing but the mention of it is necessary for its Confutation. But this is so foolish and blasphemous a Conceit, that nothing but the mention of it is necessary for its Confutation. p-acp d vbz av j cc j dt n1, cst pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
289 And therefore tho' it is an Infinit Mercy when Kings are Nursing Fathers and Queens Nursing Mothers to the Church, And Therefore though it is an Infinite Mercy when Kings Are Nursing Father's and Queen's Nursing Mother's to the Church, cc av cs pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq n2 vbr n-vvg n2 cc n2 n-vvg ng1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
290 when the true Religion is encourag'd and protected by the Civil Powers of the World, when the true Religion is encouraged and protected by the Civil Powers of the World, c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
291 and the Doctrine of the Gospel are adopted and incorporated into the Laws of the Kingdom, and the Doctrine of the Gospel Are adopted and incorporated into the Laws of the Kingdom, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
292 yet if ever it should happen that Kings should command what God hath forbidden, or forbid what God has Commanded & that under the severest Penalties which are possible for them to contrive and inflict, it vvould be both our Duty and our Interest to persist in our Christian profession, yet if ever it should happen that Kings should command what God hath forbidden, or forbid what God has Commanded & that under the Severest Penalties which Are possible for them to contrive and inflict, it would be both our Duty and our Interest to persist in our Christian profession, av cs av pn31 vmd vvi d n2 vmd vvi r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc vvb r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc cst p-acp dt js n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pn31 vmd vbi av-d po12 n1 cc po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 np1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
293 and to suffer all the Torments, which Human Nature is capable of feeling, rather then Violate the unalterable Laws of God by any sinful Compliances with the unlawful Impositions of Man. For the Nature of saving Truth and the fixed Methods of Eternal Salvation depend not upon the will of Man but of God, who only has Dominion over our Consciences, and to suffer all the Torments, which Human Nature is capable of feeling, rather then Violate the unalterable Laws of God by any sinful Compliances with the unlawful Impositions of Man. For the Nature of Saving Truth and the fixed Methods of Eternal Salvation depend not upon the will of Man but of God, who only has Dominion over our Consciences, cc pc-acp vvi d dt n2, r-crq j n1 vbz j pp-f n1, av-c cs vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j n1 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vhz n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
294 and will bring us to Eternal Bliss only in the way of his own appointment. and will bring us to Eternal Bliss only in the Way of his own appointment. cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
295 And therefore whensoever the Commands of Men shall thwart and contradict the Lavvs of God, let us remember that in such cases (as vve value the Eternal happiness of our immortal Souls) we must obey God rather than Man: And Therefore whensoever the Commands of Men shall thwart and contradict the Laws of God, let us Remember that in such cases (as we valve the Eternal happiness of our immortal Souls) we must obey God rather than Man: cc av c-crq dt vvz pp-f n2 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi cst p-acp d n2 (c-acp pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n2) pns12 vmb vvi n1 av-c cs n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
296 But then we must remember too, that as in such Cases it is the Will of God, that we should not obey the Commands of men, But then we must Remember too, that as in such Cases it is the Will of God, that we should not obey the Commands of men, cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi av, cst c-acp p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi dt vvz pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
297 so it is also His Will that we should not resist their Authority, nor rise up in Rebellion against them. so it is also His Will that we should not resist their authority, nor rise up in Rebellion against them. av pn31 vbz av po31 n1 cst pns12 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, ccx vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
298 For the Power of the Sword, both by the Laws of God and Man, is the Sovereign's peculiar Right, For the Power of the Sword, both by the Laws of God and Man, is the Sovereign's peculiar Right, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, vbz dt ng1-jn j n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
299 and no man can make use of it without His Command, or against His Authority, without making himself Obnoxious both to Humane, and Divine Vengeance. and no man can make use of it without His Command, or against His authority, without making himself Obnoxious both to Humane, and Divine Vengeance. cc dx n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg px31 j av-d p-acp j, cc j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
300 And therefore in all Cases where we cannot obey the Laws of Man, without offending God, we must patiently suffer their Wrath, And Therefore in all Cases where we cannot obey the Laws of Man, without offending God, we must patiently suffer their Wrath, cc av p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg np1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
301 and meekly submit to their Coercion. and meekly submit to their Coercion. cc av-j vvi p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
302 This is the Doctrine of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and this is the Doctrine of the Reformed Church of England, which She has reason to Glory in beyond all other Churches of what Denomination soever, This is the Doctrine of the Gospel of jesus christ, and this is the Doctrine of the Reformed Church of England, which She has reason to Glory in beyond all other Churches of what Denomination soever, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vhz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f r-crq n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
303 because none beside Her self (which I know of) do Teach the Doctrine of Non-resistance, Because none beside Her self (which I know of) do Teach the Doctrine of Nonresistance, c-acp pix p-acp po31 n1 (r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f) vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
304 and Passive Obedience so plainly and fully, so free from all Ambiguities and Reserves, from all Exceptions and Limitations. and Passive obedience so plainly and Fully, so free from all Ambiguities and Reserves, from all Exceptions and Limitations. cc j n1 av av-j cc av-j, av j p-acp d n2 cc vvz, p-acp d n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
305 May we all Adorn our excellent Church, by living conformably to Her holy Doctrine in all things, May we all Adorn our excellent Church, by living conformably to Her holy Doctrine in all things, vmb pns12 d vvb po12 j n1, p-acp vvg av-j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
306 and then I am sure we shall Convince the World, that we both Fear God and the King, by giving unto God the things that are Gods, and unto Caesar the things that are Caesar ' s. FINIS. and then I am sure we shall Convince the World, that we both fear God and the King, by giving unto God the things that Are God's, and unto Caesar the things that Are Caesar ' s. FINIS. cc av pns11 vbm j pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, cst pns12 d vvb np1 cc dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr n2, cc p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr np1 ' zz. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26

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