A thanksgiving sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Court of Aldermen, sheriffs, and companies of the city of London at St. Mary-le-bow, April 16, 1696, upon occassion of His Majesty's deliverence from a villanous assassination in order to a French invasion by William Stephens ...

Stephens, William, d. 1718
Publisher: Printed for B Aylmer and J Lawrence
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1696
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A61463 ESTC ID: R14197 STC ID: S5465
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Colossians III, 15;
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1 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankful. And let the peace of God Rule in your hearts, to the which also you Are called in one body: and be you thankful. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt r-crq av pn22 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1: cc vbb pn22 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 AMongst the Characters which in antient Prophecy were given to the Messiah, one was that he should be the Prince of Peace: He was born in a time that seldom hapned, among the Characters which in ancient Prophecy were given to the Messiah, one was that he should be the Prince of Peace: He was born in a time that seldom happened, p-acp dt n2 r-crq p-acp j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt np1, pi vbds d pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1: pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cst av vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 when the Roman Empire was at peace with all the World; when the Roman Empire was At peace with all the World; c-crq dt np1 n1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 at his Birth the Angels, who were his Heralds, proclaimed peace upon Earth, and good will towards men. At his Birth the Angels, who were his Heralds, proclaimed peace upon Earth, and good will towards men. p-acp po31 n1 dt n2, r-crq vbdr po31 n2, vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc j n1 p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 The Doctrine which he delivered, is justly stiled the Gospel of Peace, because all the Lines of it center in mutual Love and Charity; The Doctrine which he Delivered, is justly styled the Gospel of Peace, Because all the Lines of it centre in mutual Love and Charity; dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd, vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 by which Peace is maintained in Societies, and within our Consciences. by which Peace is maintained in Societies, and within our Consciences. p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 His whole Life was a Pattern of the Peace of God, expressed in the most lively manner of Humility and Condescention: His Whole Life was a Pattern of the Peace of God, expressed in the most lively manner of Humility and Condescension: po31 j-jn n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 'Twas indeed a daily return of Good for Evil; 'Twas indeed a daily return of Good for Evil; pn31|vbds av dt j n1 pp-f j c-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 and his Death was the greatest act of Charity which crowned all the former labours of his Love. and his Death was the greatest act of Charity which crowned all the former labours of his Love. cc po31 n1 vbds dt js n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd d dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 But if there be no Herb so salutary, which a Venemous Creature cannot digest into Poyson; But if there be no Herb so salutary, which a Venomous Creature cannot digest into Poison; p-acp cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 av j, r-crq dt j n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
11 'tis not impossible that men of Corrupt Morals should from the very Gospel of Peace, draw Pretences to raise War, hatch Treasons, Assasinate and Massacre: it's not impossible that men of Corrupt Morals should from the very Gospel of Peace, draw Pretences to raise War, hatch Treasons, Assassinate and Massacre: pn31|vbz xx j cst n2 pp-f j n2 vmd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvb n2 pc-acp vvi n1, vvb n2, n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
12 Whilst, on the contrary, the Disciples of Christ do not only follow after Peace with all men, While, on the contrary, the Disciples of christ do not only follow After Peace with all men, cs, p-acp dt n-jn, dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
13 but seriously exhort all others to do the like. but seriously exhort all Others to do the like. cc-acp av-j vvi d n2-jn pc-acp vdi dt av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
14 And this is the earnest Exhortation of St. Paul to the Church at Coloss. Let the Peace of God, &c. By the Peace of God is meant a peaceable and condescending temper of Mind, which sweetens all our Actions both to our selves and others; And this is the earnest Exhortation of Saint Paul to the Church At Coloss. Let the Peace of God, etc. By the Peace of God is meant a peaceable and condescending temper of Mind, which sweetens all our Actions both to our selves and Others; cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz d po12 n2 av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
15 whereby we cast a favourable Eye upon what we discern in other men; whereby we cast a favourable Eye upon what we discern in other men; c-crq pns12 vvd dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 being critical chiefly to find out the Beauty of every good Thought, and the Graces which attend the Words and Actions of others. being critical chiefly to find out the Beauty of every good Thought, and the Graces which attend the Words and Actions of Others. vbg j av-jn pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cc dt n2 r-crq vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 This Moderation of Spirit towards men, is called the Peace of God; because (1.) 'Twas the Great Design for which he made us (who are uncapable of bringing any advantage to him) that we should be kind to one another. This Moderation of Spirit towards men, is called the Peace of God; Because (1.) 'Twas the Great Design for which he made us (who Are uncapable of bringing any advantage to him) that we should be kind to one Another. d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1; c-acp (crd) pn31|vbds dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno12 (r-crq vbr j pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp pno31) cst pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp crd j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
18 And, (2.) To the same end he Redeemed us, that being made Members of one Body, we should be more particularly sensible of each others condition. And, (2.) To the same end he Redeemed us, that being made Members of one Body, we should be more particularly sensible of each Others condition. np1, (crd) p-acp dt d n1 pns31 j-vvn pno12, cst vbg vvn n2 pp-f crd n1, pns12 vmd vbi av-dc av-j j pp-f d ng1-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
19 And, (3.) To this end he sendeth his Holy Spirit into our Hearts to allay all Heat, and Bitterness, and Evil Zeal; And, (3.) To this end he sends his Holy Spirit into our Hearts to allay all Heat, and Bitterness, and Evil Zeal; np1, (crd) p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, cc n1, cc j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
20 to bridle our Passions, and moderate our Desires, thereby setling the Peace of God in our Hearts. to bridle our Passion, and moderate our Desires, thereby settling the Peace of God in our Hearts. pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n2, av vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
21 Let this Peace Rule, saith the Apostle. Let this Peace Rule, Says the Apostle. vvb d n1 vvi, vvz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
22 The word Rule, in its Original, beareth relation particularly to the Office of a Judge or Umpire, who, by his Sentence pronounced, doth rule or determine any Case which is referred to his Arbitration. The word Rule, in its Original, bears Relation particularly to the Office of a Judge or Umpire, who, by his Sentence pronounced, does Rule or determine any Case which is referred to his Arbitration. dt n1 n1, p-acp po31 j-jn, vvz n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, r-crq, p-acp po31 n1 vvn, vdz vvi cc vvi d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
23 The word NONLATINALPHABET beareth relation to the old Olimpick Games, wherein men strove to outvy each other in manly Exercises, that they might gain a reward which was provided for him, who shew'd the greatest degree of Manhood. The word bears Relation to the old Olympic Games, wherein men strove to outvie each other in manly Exercises, that they might gain a reward which was provided for him, who showed the greatest degree of Manhood. dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j jp n2, c-crq n2 vvd pc-acp vvi d n-jn p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd dt js n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
24 Now when any controversie arose between Competitors for the NONLATINALPHABET or reward, there was a Judge, a NONLATINALPHABET appointed, who should by his award over-rule and decide the Competition: Now when any controversy arose between Competitors for the or reward, there was a Judge, a appointed, who should by his award overrule and decide the Competition: av c-crq d n1 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt cc n1, pc-acp vbds dt n1, dt vvn, r-crq vmd p-acp po31 vvb vvi cc vvi dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
25 And the word Rule in the Text doth signifie that particular Award, and is therefore restrained to a Rule of Court, by which Causes are determined. And the word Rule in the Text does signify that particular Award, and is Therefore restrained to a Rule of Court, by which Causes Are determined. cc dt n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi d j vvb, cc vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vbr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
26 The Doctrine then, arising from the Text will be this, viz. A Charitable condescending temper of mind is the best Judge of all Controversies, the best Moderator and Ʋmpire of all Differences and Disputes; The Doctrine then, arising from the Text will be this, viz. A Charitable condescending temper of mind is the best Judge of all Controversies, the best Moderator and Ʋmpire of all Differences and Disputes; dt n1 av, vvg p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi d, n1 dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f d n2, dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
27 or in short, Charity is the best Court of Chancery. or in short, Charity is the best Court of Chancery. cc p-acp j, n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
28 In pursuing this Subject I shall endeavour, 1. To set forth the Truth of this Doctrine in such a manner as may best recommend it to our practice. In pursuing this Subject I shall endeavour, 1. To Set forth the Truth of this Doctrine in such a manner as may best recommend it to our practice. p-acp vvg d n-jn pns11 vmb vvi, crd p-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb av-js vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
29 2. To set forth the Rules of this Court by which she governs her Judgment. 2. To Set forth the Rules of this Court by which she governs her Judgement. crd p-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
30 And, 3. To shew how far the Jurisdiction of this Court extendeth, viz to all Christians who are called in one body. And, 3. To show how Far the Jurisdiction of this Court extendeth, videlicet to all Christians who Are called in one body. np1, crd p-acp n1 c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz, av p-acp d np1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
31 4. To shew that all the reasons which oblige us to be thankful to God, particularly the occasion of this present Solemnity, do enforce this Duty upon us. 4. To show that all the Reasons which oblige us to be thankful to God, particularly the occasion of this present Solemnity, do enforce this Duty upon us. crd p-acp n1 cst d dt n2 r-crq vvb pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, av-j dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vdb vvi d n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
32 For so the last words of the Text be ye thankful, may be understood as a Motive to us to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. I. For so the last words of the Text be you thankful, may be understood as a Motive to us to let the peace of God Rule in our hearts. I. p-acp av dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb pn22 j, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp po12 n2. pns11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
33 Now a judgment of Charity for the determination of Controversies cannot more effectually be recommended to us, than (1.) From the Example of God. (2.) From the consideration of our Selves. Now a judgement of Charity for the determination of Controversies cannot more effectually be recommended to us, than (1.) From the Exampl of God. (2.) From the consideration of our Selves. av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmbx av-dc av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cs (crd) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (crd) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
34 And (3.) From the particular Felicity of this sort of Judicature. And (3.) From the particular Felicity of this sort of Judicature. cc (crd) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
35 1. From the Example of God himself, who hath usually in this Method put an end to those Controversies which have arose betwixt Mankind, his weak peevish Creature and himself, our great and good Creator. 1. From the Exampl of God himself, who hath usually in this Method put an end to those Controversies which have arose betwixt Mankind, his weak peevish Creature and himself, our great and good Creator. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, r-crq vhz av-j p-acp d n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp n1, po31 j j n1 cc px31, po12 j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
36 If we look back to the Creation, as described in the Book of Moses, we read that God bestowed the whole World upon Mankind, only reserving a small peculiar to himself for a tryal of Man's obedience if he would satisfie himself with his own Portion, If we look back to the Creation, as described in the Book of Moses, we read that God bestowed the Whole World upon Mankind, only reserving a small peculiar to himself for a trial of Man's Obedience if he would satisfy himself with his own Portion, cs pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb cst np1 vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, av-j vvg dt j j p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 cs pns31 vmd vvi px31 p-acp po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
37 and restrain his Appetite at God's Command. and restrain his Appetite At God's Command. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
38 We read also that from Man's indulging his Appetite, and not ruling it by his Reason, arose the first Controversie betwixt him and his God. We read also that from Man's indulging his Appetite, and not ruling it by his Reason, arose the First Controversy betwixt him and his God. pns12 vvb av cst p-acp ng1 vvg po31 n1, cc xx vvg pn31 p-acp po31 n1, vvd dt ord n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
39 But this Breach was soon made up by Divine condescention. God did not exact the Life of Man on the day of his Transgression: But this Breach was soon made up by Divine condescension. God did not exact the Life of Man on the day of his Transgression: p-acp d n1 vbds av vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n1. np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
40 And tho' he condemned him to labour, yet he allowed him to get Bread thereby, and an Appetite to relish the Sweetness of it. And though he condemned him to labour, yet he allowed him to get Bred thereby, and an Appetite to relish the Sweetness of it. cc cs pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi, av pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 av, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
41 He still held forth the Lights of Heaven to direct him from without, and the Light of Reason to guide him from within. He still held forth the Lights of Heaven to Direct him from without, and the Light of Reason to guide him from within. pns31 av vvd av dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
42 And to crown all, he revealed to him the way how he should regain that state of Immortal Happiness from whence he had fallen. And to crown all, he revealed to him the Way how he should regain that state of Immortal Happiness from whence he had fallen. cc pc-acp vvi d, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi d n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp c-crq pns31 vhd vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
43 Another instance of this nature we read in the case of Lot, who being forewarned of the Judgment falling upon Sodom, and directed to fly to the Neighbouring Hills, another instance of this nature we read in the case of Lot, who being forewarned of the Judgement falling upon Sodom, and directed to fly to the Neighbouring Hills, j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbg vvn pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp np1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
44 yet he contests with God the place of refuge, and will accept only of one of his own choosing. yet he contests with God the place of refuge, and will accept only of one of his own choosing. av pns31 vvz p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vvi av-j pp-f crd pp-f po31 d n-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
45 Arise (said the Angel of God) take thy wife, and thy daughters, and escape to the mountains, lest thou be consumed: Arise (said the Angel of God) take thy wife, and thy daughters, and escape to the Mountains, lest thou be consumed: vvb (vvd dt n1 pp-f np1) vvb po21 n1, cc po21 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n2, cs pns21 vbb vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
46 to which kind admonition Lot 's answer is, O not so, my Lord, &c. and insists upon Zoar to be the place of his refuge; to which kind admonition Lot is answer is, Oh not so, my Lord, etc. and insists upon Zoar to be the place of his refuge; p-acp r-crq j n1 n1 vbz n1 vbz, uh xx av, po11 n1, av cc vvz p-acp j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
47 and this Controversie was soon ended by God's condescention, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing. and this Controversy was soon ended by God's condescension, See, I have accepted thee Concerning this thing. cc d n1 vbds av vvn p-acp npg1 n1, vvb, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 vvg d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
48 But 3ly. What man was ever obliged by God in a higher manner than Moses! who was designed his Special Ambassador to Egypt, there to discharge the true Character of an Hero, in being the Deliverer of his Countrymen from slavery. But 3ly. What man was ever obliged by God in a higher manner than Moses! who was designed his Special Ambassador to Egypt, there to discharge the true Character of an Hero, in being the Deliverer of his Countrymen from slavery. p-acp av-j. q-crq n1 vbds av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt jc n1 cs np1! r-crq vbds vvn po31 j n1 p-acp np1, a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
49 For this Office God qualified him with the power of working Miracles; For this Office God qualified him with the power of working Miracles; p-acp d n1 np1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
50 thereby setting the Broad-Seal of Heaven to his Commission, and promising also to assist him with such Eloquence as should become the Message which he was to deliver; thereby setting the Broad-Seal of Heaven to his Commission, and promising also to assist him with such Eloquence as should become the Message which he was to deliver; av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 c-acp vmd vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
51 yet after all, Moses peremptorily refuseth to obey these honourable Commands, saying to God, Send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. yet After all, Moses peremptorily Refuseth to obey these honourable Commands, saying to God, Send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. av p-acp d, np1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi d j vvz, vvg p-acp np1, vvb, pns11 vvb pno21, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 ro-crq pns21 vm2 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
52 This Answer did indeed kindle the anger of the Lord against Moses; but his Compassion allay'd his Anger; This Answer did indeed kindle the anger of the Lord against Moses; but his Compassion allayed his Anger; d n1 vdd av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; p-acp po31 n1 vvn po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
53 and soon after he confirmeth him in his Commission, and strengthneth him with the assistance of his Brother Aaron. and soon After he confirmeth him in his Commission, and strengtheneth him with the assistance of his Brother Aaron. cc av c-acp pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
54 Towards whom we likewise read a signal instance of God's condescention, in healing up a wide breach made by the treachery of that High-Priest: Towards whom we likewise read a signal instance of God's condescension, in healing up a wide breach made by the treachery of that High-Priest: p-acp ro-crq pns12 av vvb dt n1 n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
55 Who, whilst Moses was upon the Mount, changed the glory of Israel into the similitude of an Ox, that eateth grass. Who, while Moses was upon the Mount, changed the glory of Israel into the similitude of an Ox, that Eateth grass. r-crq, cs np1 vbds p-acp dt n1, vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
56 How great a Controversie might God have had with him, who being the High-Priest of the Living God, would yet draw all Israel into a party to worship a Lifeless Idol. How great a Controversy might God have had with him, who being the High-Priest of the Living God, would yet draw all Israel into a party to worship a Lifeless Idol. c-crq j dt n1 vmd np1 vhb vhn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbg dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, vmd av vvi d np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
57 Who soon after God had delivered them from the House of Bondage, should set up Egyptian Idolatry to betray the people of the Lord back into their former stupidity, and slavery. Who soon After God had Delivered them from the House of Bondage, should Set up Egyptian Idolatry to betray the people of the Lord back into their former stupidity, and slavery. r-crq av p-acp np1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi a-acp jp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av p-acp po32 j n1, cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
58 How justly might God have made him resemble his Idol, by taking away sight from his Eyes, hearing from his Ears, and breath from his Nostrils! How justly might God have made him resemble his Idol, by taking away sighed from his Eyes, hearing from his Ears, and breath from his Nostrils! c-crq av-j n1 np1 vhi vvn pno31 vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvg av n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
59 But see the compassion of God to pass by Aaron 's sin, and still continue him in his high station. But see the compassion of God to pass by Aaron is since, and still continue him in his high station. p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vbz n1, cc av vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
60 'Twould be endless to number the many Controversies which God had with his murmuring People in their Journey towards Canaan: Which were yet alldetermined by the forbearance and long-suffering of the Most High. 'twould be endless to number the many Controversies which God had with his murmuring People in their Journey towards Canaan: Which were yet alldetermined by the forbearance and long-suffering of the Most High. pn31|vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt d n2 r-crq np1 vhd p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1: r-crq vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j pp-f dt av-ds j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
61 And doubtless from God's great condescention to Moses (before mentioned) he learned to bear with the peevish murmurings of Israel against his Administration in the Wilderness. And doubtless from God's great condescension to Moses (before mentioned) he learned to bear with the peevish murmurings of Israel against his Administration in the Wilderness. cc av-j p-acp npg1 j n1 p-acp np1 (c-acp vvn) pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
62 But there was never such an angry man as Jonah, who being by God commanded to go to Ninive, (and be the Herauld of his Judgment in order to prepare that great City to prevent its actual falling upon them) fled to Tarshish, which lay the contrary way to that which he was ordered to take. But there was never such an angry man as Jonah, who being by God commanded to go to Nineveh, (and be the Herald of his Judgement in order to prepare that great city to prevent its actual falling upon them) fled to Tarshish, which lay the contrary Way to that which he was ordered to take. p-acp pc-acp vbds av-x d dt j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbg p-acp np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (cc vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j vvg p-acp pno32) vvd p-acp np1, r-crq vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
63 Yet instead of a severe punishment, God gave him a miraculous preservation; and after that confirm'd him in his Prophetical Office. Yet instead of a severe punishment, God gave him a miraculous preservation; and After that confirmed him in his Prophetical Office. av av pp-f dt j n1, np1 vvd pno31 dt j n1; cc c-acp cst vvd pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
64 For we read that the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, arise go unto Ninive, that great City, For we read that the word of the Lord Come to Jonah the second time, saying, arise go unto Nineveh, that great city, c-acp pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 dt ord n1, vvg, vvb vvb p-acp np1, cst j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
65 and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. cc vvi p-acp pn31 av vvg cst pns11 vvb pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
66 And in this respect Jesus Christ shewed himself to be the express Image of the Father, And in this respect jesus christ showed himself to be the express Image of the Father, cc p-acp d n1 np1 np1 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
67 when with a steady resolution he endured so great a contradiction of Sinners; when with a steady resolution he endured so great a contradiction of Sinners; c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvd av j dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
68 which tho' it rendred him a man of Sorrows, yet could never hinder him from shewing compassion to those who were the causes of his sufferings: which though it rendered him a man of Sorrows, yet could never hinder him from showing compassion to those who were the Causes of his sufferings: r-crq cs pn31 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, av vmd av-x vvi pno31 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
69 When he was led as a Lamb to the slaughter, he was dumb as a sheep before her shearers, and opened not his Mouth: When he was led as a Lamb to the slaughter, he was dumb as a sheep before her shearers, and opened not his Mouth: c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds j c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd xx po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
70 unless it were to recommend his Enemies to God's mercy. unless it were to recommend his Enemies to God's mercy. cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
71 In which prayer he ended his controversie with them, together with his Life, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. In which prayer he ended his controversy with them, together with his Life, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno32, av p-acp po31 n1, n1, vvb pno32, p-acp pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vdb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
72 If we consider the particular Controversies which Christ had with two of his Disciples, Peter and Thomas, they were soon compromized by his gracious condescentions. If we Consider the particular Controversies which christ had with two of his Disciples, Peter and Thomas, they were soon compromized by his gracious condescensions. cs pns12 vvb dt j n2 r-crq np1 vhd p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2, np1 cc np1, pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
73 Thrice Peter had deny'd his Master, who after that confirm'd him in his Apostolick Function by a threefold Benediction. Thrice Peter had denied his Master, who After that confirmed him in his Apostolic Function by a threefold Benediction. av np1 vhd vvn po31 n1, r-crq p-acp cst vvd pno31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
74 And tho' Thomas was so obstinately prejudiced against the belief of Christ's Resurrection, that he would give no credit to the Relation of his Fellow-disciples, whose probity was so well known to him, And though Thomas was so obstinately prejudiced against the belief of Christ's Resurrection, that he would give no credit to the Relation of his Fellow-disciples, whose probity was so well known to him, cc cs np1 vbds av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, rg-crq n1 vbds av av vvn p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
75 but he must be convinced by his senses alone, he must feel out the Article of the Resurrection in the Side of his Master; but he must be convinced by his Senses alone, he must feel out the Article of the Resurrection in the Side of his Master; cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2 av-j, pns31 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
76 (for thus he saith, Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, (for thus he Says, Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, (c-acp av pns31 vvz, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
77 and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vvd po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
78 ) Yet in this case our Saviour condescended to satisfie his unbelieving Disciple in his own way. ) Yet in this case our Saviour condescended to satisfy his unbelieving Disciple in his own Way. ) av p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 vvg n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
79 Reach hither (saith he) thy finger, and behold my hands: and reach hither thy hand, Reach hither (Says he) thy finger, and behold my hands: and reach hither thy hand, vvb av (vvz pns31) po21 n1, cc vvb po11 n2: cc vvb av po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
80 and thrust it into my side. And be not faithless but believing. and thrust it into my side. And be not faithless but believing. cc vvd pn31 p-acp po11 n1. cc vbb xx j p-acp vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
81 The 2d Reason which recommends Charity to rule our Hearts, and direct our Judgments, is the consideration of our own selves, with relation to the lapsed state of our Nature: The 2d Reason which recommends Charity to Rule our Hearts, and Direct our Judgments, is the consideration of our own selves, with Relation to the lapsed state of our Nature: dt crd n1 r-crq vvz n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvb po12 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
82 which is so prone to evil, that we dare not suffer our Actions to be tried in a Court of strict Justice. which is so prove to evil, that we Dare not suffer our Actions to be tried in a Court of strict justice. r-crq vbz av j p-acp n-jn, cst pns12 vvb xx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
83 But we always find it necessary to appeal to Equity, and a favourable Construction. But we always find it necessary to appeal to Equity, and a favourable Construction. cc-acp pns12 av vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
84 Do we not find recorded in Holy Writ, not only the slips and failures, but gross faults committed by men of high Characters. Do we not find recorded in Holy Writ, not only the slips and failures, but gross Faults committed by men of high Characters. vdb pns12 xx vvi vvn p-acp j vvn, xx av-j dt n2 cc vvz, cc-acp j n2 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
85 So that the man after God's own heart might have reason to say, with relation to men as well as God, if they should mark wherein he had done amiss, he could not be able to abide their judgment. So that the man After God's own heart might have reason to say, with Relation to men as well as God, if they should mark wherein he had done amiss, he could not be able to abide their judgement. av cst dt n1 p-acp npg1 d n1 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp n2 c-acp av c-acp np1, cs pns32 vmd vvi c-crq pns31 vhd vdn av, pns31 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
86 And let any man examine the state of his own soul, and he will find reason enough to condemn himself. And let any man examine the state of his own soul, and he will find reason enough to condemn himself. cc vvb d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
87 He who seeth a Mote in his Brother's Eye, if he would look homewards, might discern a Beam in his own; He who sees a Mote in his Brother's Eye, if he would look homeward, might discern a Beam in his own; pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi av, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
88 and therefore (saith St. Paul ) thou art inexcusable, O man, that judgest; for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thy self: and Therefore (Says Saint Paul) thou art inexcusable, Oh man, that Judges; for wherein thou Judges Another, thou Condemnest thy self: cc av (vvz n1 np1) pns21 vb2r j, uh n1, cst vv2; p-acp c-crq pns21 vv2 j-jn, pns21 vv2 po21 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
89 for thou that judgest dost the same things. for thou that Judges dost the same things. c-acp pns21 cst vv2 vd2 dt d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
90 Nay, in all respects, we may say we do the same thing, to far forth as God is concerned in the sins of men. Nay, in all respects, we may say we do the same thing, to Far forth as God is concerned in the Sins of men. uh, p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb vvi pns12 vdb dt d n1, p-acp av-j av c-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
91 For tho' one sinneth against the Laws of Justice, another against the Rules of Charity, a third against Sobriety: For though one Sinneth against the Laws of justice, Another against the Rules of Charity, a third against Sobriety: p-acp cs crd vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt ord p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
92 yet they all shew the same disrespect to God's Authority. yet they all show the same disrespect to God's authority. av pns32 d vvi dt d n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
93 They are all guity of the same Ingratitude to God who hath laid strong obligations on them all to duty; They Are all guity of the same Ingratitude to God who hath laid strong obligations on them all to duty; pns32 vbr d n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp np1 r-crq vhz vvn j n2 p-acp pno32 d p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
94 and of the same Infidelity with regard to the terrors of the Law, and rich Promises of the Gospel. and of the same Infidelity with regard to the terrors of the Law, and rich Promises of the Gospel. cc pp-f dt d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc j vvz pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
95 Where is the man who would be contented to have a Window into his Breast? Why then does any man by being a severe Critick upon his Brother, tempt him to judge as severely as he has been judged, Where is the man who would be contented to have a Window into his Breast? Why then does any man by being a severe Critic upon his Brother, tempt him to judge as severely as he has been judged, q-crq vbz dt n1 r-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? uh-crq av vdz d n1 p-acp vbg dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vhz vbn vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
96 and to pay back that hard measure which was meeted out to him? and to pay back that hard measure which was meeted out to him? cc pc-acp vvi av d j n1 r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp pno31? (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
97 But this consideration ought to be improved further from the common deficiency found in our Intellectuals as well as Morals: But this consideration ought to be improved further from the Common deficiency found in our Intellectuals as well as Morals: p-acp d n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av-jc p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2-j c-acp av c-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
98 whereby we are rendred insufficient to pass strict judgment on the ways of others; whereby we Are rendered insufficient to pass strict judgement on the ways of Others; c-crq pns12 vbr vvn j pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
99 especially since we are utter strangers to their Hearts from whence the springs of all actions arise. especially since we Are utter Strangers to their Hearts from whence the springs of all actions arise. av-j c-acp pns12 vbr j n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp c-crq dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
100 As to outward Circumstances, Satan may appear as an Angel of Light, whilst the true Children of Light seem as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things. As to outward circumstances, Satan may appear as an Angel of Light, while the true Children of Light seem as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things. p-acp p-acp j n2, np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt j n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
101 'Tis hard for man throly to discern even his own heart: It's hard for man throly to discern even his own heart: pn31|vbz j p-acp n1 j pc-acp vvi av po31 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
102 and if we judge by outward appearance, we are not likely to judge righteous, unless it be likewise charitable, judgment. and if we judge by outward appearance, we Are not likely to judge righteous, unless it be likewise charitable, judgement. cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi j, cs pn31 vbb av j, n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
103 But how various are the sizes of human Capacities, and the shapes of our formed and lashioned understandings? Not one man's Mind, any more than Face, perfectly resembling another in all its Lines and Features. But how various Are the sizes of human Capacities, and the shapes of our formed and lashioned understandings? Not one Man's Mind, any more than Face, perfectly resembling Another in all its Lines and Features. cc-acp c-crq j vbr dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 vvn cc j-vvn n2? xx crd ng1 n1, d dc cs n1, av-j vvg j-jn p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 7
104 And yet the weaker Capacity will most commonly be judging the stronger; as if the smaller measure could comprehend the greater. And yet the Weaker Capacity will most commonly be judging the Stronger; as if the smaller measure could comprehend the greater. cc av dt jc n1 vmb av-ds av-j vbi vvg dt jc; c-acp cs dt jc n1 vmd vvi dt jc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 7
105 And altho' God hath been pleased to reveal his Wisdom to men, tho' he who hath commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the enlightning knowledge of God's glory in the face of Jesus Christ, (as St. Paul speaketh,) yet he telleth us, that we have this knowledge in earthen vessels. And although God hath been pleased to reveal his Wisdom to men, though he who hath commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the enlightening knowledge of God's glory in the face of jesus christ, (as Saint Paul speaks,) yet he Telleth us, that we have this knowledge in earthen vessels. cc cs np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2, cs pns31 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f n1, vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, (c-acp n1 np1 vvz,) av pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 7
106 Subject to many frailties, besides the ill tincture of the earth which contains it. Subject to many frailties, beside the ill tincture of the earth which contains it. j-jn p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 7
107 What strong and almost invincible prejudices are mixed even with our knowledge of God and his Son Christ Jesus, the various Sects of Christians sufficiently set forth. What strong and almost invincible prejudices Are mixed even with our knowledge of God and his Son christ jesus, the various Sects of Christians sufficiently Set forth. q-crq j cc av j n2 vbr vvn av p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 np1 np1, dt j n2 pp-f np1 av-j vvd av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
108 How easily do prejudices arise from the custom of the place where we live? the examples of those we converse with? the admiration we have for mens persons? from the byas of affection towards some, How Easily do prejudices arise from the custom of the place where we live? the Examples of those we converse with? the admiration we have for men's Persons? from the bias of affection towards Some, c-crq av-j vdb n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb? dt n2 pp-f d pns12 vvb p-acp? dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp ng2 n2? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
109 and aversion to others, according to the real or imaginary good or ill turns they have done us? what various forms, and aversion to Others, according to the real or imaginary good or ill turns they have done us? what various forms, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, vvg p-acp dt j cc j j cc j-jn n2 pns32 vhb vdn pno12? q-crq j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
110 and different shapes doth Education give to our common Christianity? so that the very Sheep of Christ do not so much as know one another, and different shapes does Education give to our Common Christianity? so that the very Sheep of christ do not so much as know one Another, cc j n2 vdz n1 vvi p-acp po12 j np1? av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdb xx av av-d c-acp vvi pi j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
111 but one part of the Flock shall flie from the other. Now all their strict and rigorous censures against one another can never be just; but one part of the Flock shall fly from the other. Now all their strict and rigorous censures against one Another can never be just; cc-acp crd n1 pp-f dt vvb vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn. av d po32 j cc j n2 p-acp crd j-jn vmb av-x vbi j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
112 and generally none of those severe judgments are so. and generally none of those severe Judgments Are so. cc av-j pi pp-f d j n2 vbr av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
113 And ought therefore give place to the favourable construction of Charity, and suffer the peace of God to bear Rule. And ought Therefore give place to the favourable construction of Charity, and suffer the peace of God to bear Rule. cc vmd av vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
114 The 3d Consideration which recommends Charity as the the best Chancery to end all differences amongst Christians is the extraordinary Felicity of this Court of Equity. The 3d Consideration which recommends Charity as thee the best Chancery to end all differences among Christians is the extraordinary Felicity of this Court of Equity. dt crd n1 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp pno32 dt js n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
115 Because, (1.) it gives the quickest dispatch to business. And (2.) it decideth all Controversies to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. Because, (1.) it gives the quickest dispatch to business. And (2.) it decideth all Controversies to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. p-acp, (crd) pn31 vvz dt js n1 p-acp n1. cc (crd) pn31 vvz d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
116 As to the first of these, Charity cutteth off all occasions of delay; it admits no Demurrers, Rejoynders and Rebutters. As to the First of these, Charity cutteth off all occasions of Delay; it admits no Demurrers, Rejoinders and Rebutters. p-acp p-acp dt ord pp-f d, n1 vvz a-acp d n2 pp-f n1; pn31 vvz dx n2, n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
117 Charity insisteth not upon strict Fendings and Provings, but rather suffereth long, and is kind, and thinketh no evil: Charity insisteth not upon strict Fendings and Provings, but rather suffers long, and is kind, and Thinketh no evil: n1 vvz xx p-acp j n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, cc-acp av-c vvz av-j, cc vbz j, cc vvz dx n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
118 but admits of as good colours as the Advocate can put upon the Actions of his Client: but admits of as good colours as the Advocate can put upon the Actions of his Client: cc-acp vvz pp-f a-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
119 for Charity believeth all things, and hopeth all things, i. e. believeth and hopeth the best of all things; for Charity Believeth all things, and Hopes all things, i. e. Believeth and Hopes the best of all things; p-acp n1 vvz d n2, cc vvz d n2, uh. sy. vvz cc vvz dt js pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
120 and whensoever the Offender pleadeth Guilty, the Process is stopped; and then both parties are satisfied: and whensoever the Offender pleads Guilty, the Process is stopped; and then both parties Are satisfied: cc c-crq dt n1 vvz j, dt n1 vbz vvn; cc cs d n2 vbr vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
121 the one that he hath found favour, the other that he hath granted it. One is delivered from fear, the other from trouble; the one that he hath found favour, the other that he hath granted it. One is Delivered from Fear, the other from trouble; dt pi cst pns31 vhz vvn n1, dt n-jn cst pns31 vhz vvn pn31. pi vbz vvn p-acp n1, dt j-jn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
122 both rejoyce that their Controversie is happily brought to an end. both rejoice that their Controversy is happily brought to an end. d vvb cst po32 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
123 And to crown all, it sometimes falls out, that each hath made a Friend of the other. And to crown all, it sometime falls out, that each hath made a Friend of the other. cc pc-acp vvi d, pn31 av vvz av, cst d vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
124 2. The Second general Head to be considered, was the Rules of this Court by which she governeth her Judgment. 2. The Second general Head to be considered, was the Rules of this Court by which she Governs her Judgement. crd dt ord n1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbds dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
125 Now the Rules and Measures constantly us'd in Courts of Judicature, are those Methods and Ways which long Experience hath found out to be useful and expeditious for determining of Causes. Now the Rules and Measures constantly used in Courts of Judicature, Are those Methods and Ways which long Experience hath found out to be useful and expeditious for determining of Causes. av dt n2 cc vvz av-j vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vbr d n2 cc n2 r-crq j n1 vhz vvn av pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp vvg pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
126 By these our Courts give Law to their own Power, in order to the publick Good. By these our Courts give Law to their own Power, in order to the public Good. p-acp d po12 n2 vvb n1 p-acp po32 d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
127 And the Rules by which Charity decideth Controversies are these: And the Rules by which Charity decideth Controversies Are these: cc dt n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vvz n2 vbr d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
128 1. Charity judgeth not the Person of any Man, from those ill Consequences which are charged upon his Opinion; 1. Charity Judgeth not the Person of any Man, from those ill Consequences which Are charged upon his Opinion; crd n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
129 especially if he disown those Consequences: especially if he disown those Consequences: av-j cs pns31 vvb d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
130 Since nothing but what cometh from within can defile the Man. A good Man will reason thus with himself: Since nothing but what comes from within can defile the Man. A good Man will reason thus with himself: c-acp pix cc-acp r-crq vvz p-acp a-acp vmb vvi dt n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi av p-acp px31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
131 'Tis possible I may be mistaken in the Inferences I draw from such an Opinion: Or, if I have concluded right; It's possible I may be mistaken in the Inferences I draw from such an Opinion: Or, if I have concluded right; pn31|vbz j pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pns11 vvb p-acp d dt n1: cc, cs pns11 vhb vvn j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
132 another, who receiveth the Opinion, it may be, doth not discern the ill Consequences of it; Another, who receives the Opinion, it may be, does not discern the ill Consequences of it; j-jn, r-crq vvz dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi, vdz xx vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
133 but if he declare his Disbelief of 'em, though they may be ever so truly charged upon the Opinion, they cannot upon the Man: but if he declare his Disbelief of they, though they may be ever so truly charged upon the Opinion, they cannot upon the Man: cc-acp cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 pp-f pno32, cs pns32 vmb vbi av av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
134 This Rule of Charity would calm the Disputers of this World, and soften the Stile of Controversie. This Rule of Charity would Cam the Disputers of this World, and soften the Style of Controversy. d n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
135 'Twould suffer no Gall to drop from the Pen of the Writer in bitter Reflections upon the Person of his Adversary. 'twould suffer no Gall to drop from the Pen of the Writer in bitter Reflections upon the Person of his Adversary. pn31|vmd vvi dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
136 This Rule would have softned the Controversie, and prevented the Quarrel which not long since arose betwixt the Calvinists and Arminians; the one call'd the other Freewillers, This Rule would have softened the Controversy, and prevented the Quarrel which not long since arose betwixt the Calvinists and Arminians; the one called the other Freewillers, d n1 vmd vhi vvn dt n1, cc vvd dt vvb r-crq xx av-j a-acp vvd p-acp dt np1 cc njp2; dt pi vvd dt j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 9
137 and from thence laid to their Charge that they lessened the Esteem due to the Grace of God, and from thence laid to their Charge that they lessened the Esteem due to the Grace of God, cc p-acp av vvn p-acp po32 n1 cst pns32 vvd dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 9
138 as if it were not absolutely necessary to our Salvation; as if it were not absolutely necessary to our Salvation; c-acp cs pn31 vbdr xx av-j j p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 9
139 when on the other hand it was objected to them who held the Article of absolute Predetermination, that they blasphemed God by making him the Author of Sin. Now, when on the other hand it was objected to them who held the Article of absolute Predetermination, that they blasphemed God by making him the Author of Sin. Now, c-crq p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst pns32 vvd np1 p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 9
140 tho' the one Party owned God's Grace absolutely needful to their Salvation, and most of the other Party disowned God's being the Author of Sin; though the one Party owned God's Grace absolutely needful to their Salvation, and most of the other Party disowned God's being the Author of since; cs dt crd n1 vvd npg1 n1 av-j j p-acp po32 n1, cc ds pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvn npg1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
141 and all disowned that he was culpably so, yet an immortal Hatred arose between both Parties, and all disowned that he was culpably so, yet an immortal Hatred arose between both Parties, cc d vvn cst pns31 vbds av-j av, av dt j n1 vvd p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
142 and when each had the Opportunity of Power the other felt the Effects of it. and when each had the Opportunity of Power the other felt the Effects of it. cc c-crq d vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n-jn vvd dt n2 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
143 2. This Court esteemeth Errors in Men's Judgment not to be a Subject Matter of Punishment, 2. This Court esteems Errors in Men's Judgement not to be a Subject Matter of Punishment, crd d n1 vvz n2 p-acp ng2 n1 xx pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
144 but Instruction, Errantis poena est doceri. Such Opinions which are meerly speculative, tending to no immoral Practice, (whether they be true or false) are innocent, but Instruction, Errantis poena est doceri. Such Opinions which Are merely speculative, tending to no immoral Practice, (whither they be true or false) Are innocent, cc-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. d n2 r-crq vbr av-j j, vvg p-acp dx j n1, (cs pns32 vbb j cc j) vbr j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
145 and can therefore give no reason of Disturbance, and consequently no just Occasion of punishing their Abettors. and can Therefore give no reason of Disturbance, and consequently no just Occasion of punishing their Abettors. cc vmb av vvi dx n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j dx j n1 pp-f vvg po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
146 They fall not under the Cognizance of the Ruler, who is only a Terrour to evil Works, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that doth evil. They fallen not under the Cognizance of the Ruler, who is only a Terror to evil Works, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that does evil. pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp n-jn vvz, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 cst vdz av-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
147 Had this Rule been observed, Smithfield Fires had never been kindled, and the World had been guiltless of all the barbarous Murders of those who held this innocent Opinion (could it possibly have been an Error) viz. That what was Bread before the Consecration of the Priest, was Bread after it. Had this Rule been observed, Smithfield Fires had never been kindled, and the World had been guiltless of all the barbarous Murders of those who held this innocent Opinion (could it possibly have been an Error) viz. That what was Bred before the Consecration of the Priest, was Bred After it. vhd d n1 vbn vvn, np1 vvz vhd av-x vbn vvn, cc dt n1 vhd vbn j pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd d j-jn n1 (vmd pn31 av-j vhb vbn dt n1) n1 cst r-crq vbds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
148 But if a Man will propagate such erroneous Opinions which directly mislead Men into wicked Practices, the publick Weal requireth that an effectual Restraint be put thereunto; But if a Man will propagate such erroneous Opinions which directly mislead Men into wicked Practices, the public Weal requires that an effectual Restraint be put thereunto; cc-acp cs dt n1 vmb vvi d j n2 r-crq av-j vvn n2 p-acp j n2, dt j n1 vvz cst dt j n1 vbi vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
149 as in the Case of a Native of England, who hath received Orders from the See of Rome, and is therefore by Law condemned to Death, the reason is because no Priest is admitted to Cure of Souls under that See, as in the Case of a Native of England, who hath received Order from the See of Room, and is Therefore by Law condemned to Death, the reason is Because no Priest is admitted to Cure of Souls under that See, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f vvi, cc vbz av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp dx n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
150 but is obliged to take an Oath contained in the Bull of Pius the 4th, Super formam juramenti professionis, which is usually annext to the printed Canons of the Council of Trent, which Oath contains in it evident Matter of Treason, but is obliged to take an Oath contained in the Bull of Pius the 4th, Super formam Juramenti professionis, which is usually annexed to the printed Canonas of the Council of Trent, which Oath contains in it evident Matter of Treason, cc-acp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 vvz p-acp pn31 j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
151 as will appear by these Clauses: Romano Pontifici veram Obedientiam spondeo & juro, i. e. I vow and swear true Obedience to the Pope. as will appear by these Clauses: Romano Pontifici Veram Obedientiam Spondeo & juro, i. e. I Voelli and swear true obedience to the Pope. c-acp vmb vvi p-acp d n2: np1 np1 n1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, sy. sy. pns11 vvb cc vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
152 Again, Caetera omnia à sacris Canonibus & oecumenicis Conciliis definita recipio, i. e. all the Decrees and Determinations of general Councils and holy Canons I receive; Again, Caetera omnia à sacris Canonibus & oecumenicis Councils definita recipio, i. e. all the Decrees and Determinations of general Councils and holy Canonas I receive; av, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la cc fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la, sy. sy. av-d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 cc j n2 pns11 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
153 and at last, hanc fidem integram indubitanter recipio, & ab illis quorum Cura ad me spectabit, teneri, doceri, and At last, hanc fidem integram Indubitably recipio, & ab illis quorum Cure ad me spectabit, teneri, doceri, cc p-acp ord, fw-la fw-la n1 jc fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 10
154 & praedicari, quantum in me erit curaturum juro, i. e. & praedicari, quantum in me erit curaturum juro, i. e. cc fw-la, fw-la p-acp pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la, sy. sy. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
155 as I heartily receive these Doctrins, so I swear that I will take care, to the utmost of my Power, that they shall be propagated wheresoever I shall be concerned. as I heartily receive these Doctrines, so I swear that I will take care, to the utmost of my Power, that they shall be propagated wheresoever I shall be concerned. c-acp pns11 av-j vvb d n2, av pns11 vvb cst pns11 vmb vvi n1, p-acp dt j pp-f po11 n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
156 Now, since those Canons, which the Papists call holy, and Councils which they call general, give the Popes a Power to depose Sovereign Princes: Now, since those Canonas, which the Papists call holy, and Councils which they call general, give the Popes a Power to depose Sovereign Princes: av, c-acp d n2, r-crq dt njp2 vvb j, cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvb n1, vvb dt n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
157 And since the Experience of our own Nation hath informed us that former Popes have endeavour'd to render the Imperial Crown of this Realm feudatory to Rome, and that K. Henry VIII. And since the Experience of our own nation hath informed us that former Popes have endeavoured to render the Imperial Crown of this Realm feudatory to Room, and that K. Henry VIII. cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1 vhz vvn pno12 d j n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 j p-acp vvi, cc d n1 np1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
158 and Q. Elizabeth were actually excommunicated and deposed by papal Power, certainly such Natives of England, who swear to propagate Doctrins of this Tendency among their Countrymen, and Q. Elizabeth were actually excommunicated and deposed by papal Power, Certainly such Natives of England, who swear to propagate Doctrines of this Tendency among their Countrymen, cc np1 np1 vbdr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1, av-j d n2-jn pp-f np1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
159 and also vow and swear personal Obedience to the Pope in Matters of this nature, can be consider'd by our Laws no otherwise than as Traytors to their Country. and also Voelli and swear personal obedience to the Pope in Matters of this nature, can be considered by our Laws not otherwise than as Traitors to their Country. cc av vvb cc vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2 xx av cs p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
160 I know the Papists complain that their Priests suffer here for Religion and the Catholick Faith; I know the Papists complain that their Priests suffer Here for Religion and the Catholic Faith; pns11 vvb dt njp2 vvb cst po32 n2 vvi av p-acp n1 cc dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
161 but if what they are pleased to call by those Names be in Truth Treason of the highest Nature, I do not see how specious Names can excuse the Guilt of such execrable Villany any more than the fine Phrase, An Act of Faith can excuse the most barbarous Sort of solemn Murder, which is the burning of Men alive, against whom they pretend not to lay the Charge of any Immorality. but if what they Are pleased to call by those Names be in Truth Treason of the highest Nature, I do not see how specious Names can excuse the Gilded of such execrable Villainy any more than the fine Phrase, an Act of Faith can excuse the most barbarous Sort of solemn Murder, which is the burning of Men alive, against whom they pretend not to lay the Charge of any Immorality. cc-acp cs r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 vbb p-acp n1 n1 pp-f dt js n1, pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq j n2 vmb vvi dt j-vvn pp-f d j n1 d av-dc cs dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt av-ds j vvb pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz dt j-vvg pp-f n2 j, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
162 But on the contrary, if the Opinions which some Man or Society of Men profess, have in their Nature no Tendency to produce immoral Practices betwixt Man and Man, But on the contrary, if the Opinions which Some Man or Society of Men profess, have in their Nature no Tendency to produce immoral Practices betwixt Man and Man, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, cs dt n2 r-crq d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvb, vhb p-acp po32 n1 dx n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 11
163 nor to unsettle the Form of Government which is established in a Nation; nor to unsettle the From of Government which is established in a nation; ccx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 11
164 this Court of Chancery hath no Rule whereby to punish such Opinions, notwithstanding the Complaints of some angry Men of all Communions who shall charge him that professeth any Opinion they dislike, with a Breach upon the Peace of the Church. this Court of Chancery hath no Rule whereby to Punish such Opinions, notwithstanding the Complaints of Some angry Men of all Communions who shall charge him that Professes any Opinion they dislike, with a Breach upon the Peace of the Church. d n1 pp-f n1 vhz dx n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi d n2, c-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno31 cst vvz d n1 pns32 vvb, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 11
165 3. This Court forbid deth no Man or Community of Men, that Liberty in the Exercise of their Christian Profession which Christ hath not forbidden. 3. This Court forbid death no Man or Community of Men, that Liberty in the Exercise of their Christian Profession which christ hath not forbidden. crd d n1 vvb n1 dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 np1 n1 r-crq np1 vhz xx vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
166 Nor will it compel any one by Fine, Imprisonment, bodily Pain, or any other Force whatsoever, to own any Article of Belief, Nor will it compel any one by Fine, Imprisonment, bodily Pain, or any other Force whatsoever, to own any Article of Belief, ccx vmb pn31 vvi d crd p-acp j, n1, j n1, cc d j-jn n1 r-crq, p-acp d d n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
167 or joyn with any Form of Worship, which he in his Conscience doth disapprove. or join with any From of Worship, which he in his Conscience does disapprove. cc vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vdz vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
168 The reason hereof is, 1. Because our Christian Profession teacheth us to call no Man Master but Christ; The reason hereof is, 1. Because our Christian Profession Teaches us to call no Man Master but christ; dt n1 av vbz, crd p-acp po12 np1 n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dx n1 n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
169 and, 2. Because there is no Assembly of Men; and, 2. Because there is no Assembly of Men; cc, crd p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
170 no not a general Council, but may err (as our Church declareth in her 21st Article) even in things pertaining unto God. no not a general Council, but may err (as our Church Declareth in her 21st Article) even in things pertaining unto God. uh-dx xx dt j n1, cc-acp vmb vvi (p-acp po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 ord n1) av p-acp n2 vvg p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
171 3. Because our Reason was given us to interpret the Scriptures for our selves, not to be a standing Rule to others: 3. Because our Reason was given us to interpret the Scriptures for our selves, not to be a standing Rule to Others: crd p-acp po12 n1 vbds vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp po12 n2, xx pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n2-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
172 And, 4. if the Reason of the learned cannot convince, much less can the Force of the Magistrate. And, 4. if the Reason of the learned cannot convince, much less can the Force of the Magistrate. cc, crd cs dt n1 pp-f dt j vmbx vvi, av-d av-dc vmb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
173 But on the contrary, put Force in the Place of Reason, and all Religion will be alike, But on the contrary, put Force in the Place of Reason, and all Religion will be alike, p-acp p-acp dt n-jn, vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vmb vbi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
174 and as Colours in the dark, undistinguishable. Force in its own Nature equally disposeth a Man to become Mahometan, Christian, or Pagan: and as Colours in the dark, undistinguishable. Force in its own Nature equally Disposeth a Man to become Mahometan, Christian, or Pagan: cc c-acp n2 p-acp dt j, j. n1 p-acp po31 d n1 av-jn vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi jp, njp, cc j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
175 Not that it can convince Men of any Truth which is in these Professions; but it may compel 'em, thro' Hypocrisie, to make a Shew of any Religion. Not that it can convince Men of any Truth which is in these Professions; but it may compel they, through Hypocrisy, to make a Show of any Religion. xx cst pn31 vmb vvi n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n2; cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno32, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
176 Had this Rule of our Court been observed, Pope Victor had never put the World into a Flame by enjoyning the Day upon which the Feast of Easter was to be celebrated; Had this Rule of our Court been observed, Pope Victor had never put the World into a Flame by enjoining the Day upon which the Feast of Easter was to be celebrated; vhd d n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbn vvn, n1 n1 vhd av-x vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
177 which Controversie produced such an unchristian Bitterness that the Eastern and Western Christians withdrew from the Communion of each other. which Controversy produced such an unchristian Bitterness that the Eastern and Western Christians withdrew from the Communion of each other. r-crq n1 vvd d dt j n1 cst dt j cc j np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
178 I cannot conclude this Point better than with the excellent Words of the Irenicum, or Book of Peace, written heretofore to compose the Differences in our Church by the present Right Reverend Bishop of of Worcester. Were we (saith he) so happy but to take off things granted unnecessary by all, I cannot conclude this Point better than with the excellent Words of the Irenicum, or Book of Peace, written heretofore to compose the Differences in our Church by the present Right Reverend Bishop of of Worcester. Were we (Says he) so happy but to take off things granted unnecessary by all, pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 av-jc cs p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt np1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j j-jn n-jn n1 pp-f pp-f np1. np1 pns12 (vvz pns31) av j cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 vvn j p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
179 and suspected by many, and judged unlawful by some; and to make nothing the Bonds of our Communion but what Christ hath made so; and suspected by many, and judged unlawful by Some; and to make nothing the Bonds of our Communion but what christ hath made so; cc vvn p-acp d, cc vvd j p-acp d; cc pc-acp vvi pix dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
180 allowing a Liberty for Matters of Indifferency, and bearing with the Weakness of those who cannot bear those things which others count lawful; allowing a Liberty for Matters of Indifferency, and bearing with the Weakness of those who cannot bear those things which Others count lawful; vvg dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vmbx vvi d n2 r-crq n2-jn vvb j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
181 we might be restored to a true primitive Lustre, far sooner than by furbishing up some antiquated Ceremonies which can derive their Pedigree no higher than some ancient Custom and Tradition; we might be restored to a true primitive Lustre, Far sooner than by furbishing up Some antiquated Ceremonies which can derive their Pedigree no higher than Some ancient Custom and Tradition; pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1, av-j av-c cs p-acp vvg a-acp d vvn n2 r-crq vmb vvi po32 n1 av-dx av-jc cs d j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
182 and after this he piously concludeth, that God will one Day convince Men, that the Ʋnion of the Church lieth more in the Ʋnity of Faith and Affection, and After this he piously Concludeth, that God will one Day convince Men, that the Ʋnion of the Church lies more in the Ʋnity of Faith and Affection, cc p-acp d pns31 av-j vvz, cst np1 vmb crd n1 vvi n2, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
183 than in the Ʋniformity of doubtful Rites and Ceremonies, p. 123. 4. This Court takes into special Cognizance, all the Bonds of Union, as well as Causes of Division which may be found amongst Christians. than in the Ʋniformity of doubtful Rites and Ceremonies, p. 123. 4. This Court Takes into special Cognizance, all the Bonds of union, as well as Causes of Division which may be found among Christians. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, n1 crd crd d n1 vvz p-acp j n1, d dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
184 For want of this impartial Consideration. For want of this impartial Consideration. p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
185 Men are apt to think the Differences betwixt each other to be wider than indeed they are; Men Are apt to think the Differences betwixt each other to be wider than indeed they Are; n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp d n-jn pc-acp vbi jc cs av pns32 vbr; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
186 and from hence chiefly it is that the deplorable Differences amongst Protestants are still maintained. There is not any one Doctrin or Practice necessary to make us good Men here, and from hence chiefly it is that the deplorable Differences among Protestants Are still maintained. There is not any one Doctrine or Practice necessary to make us good Men Here, cc p-acp av av-jn zz vbz d dt j n2 p-acp n2 vbr av vvn. pc-acp vbz xx d crd n1 cc n1 j pc-acp vvi pno12 j n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
187 or happy hereafter, but what we are all agreed in. or happy hereafter, but what we Are all agreed in. cc j av, cc-acp r-crq pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
188 The Moral Law of Christ is equally receiv'd by us all, and the Apostles Creed, which containeth a Summary of our Evangelic Faith, is owned by us all. The Moral Law of christ is equally received by us all, and the Apostles Creed, which Containeth a Summary of our Evangelic Faith, is owned by us all. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12 d, cc dt n2 n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 n1, vbz j-vvn p-acp pno12 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
189 Idolatry and Superstition are cast out of the several Forms of Worship which all those Protestants, who dissent from us, adhere to. Idolatry and Superstition Are cast out of the several Forms of Worship which all those Protestants, who dissent from us, adhere to. n1 cc n1 vbr vvn av pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq d d n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
190 Now these Bonds of Union, so many in Number, so strong and important in their Nature, cannot but prevail upon a charitable Disposition, to compromize those few Differences which arise from various Ways of Expression, Rites of Worship, Now these Bonds of union, so many in Number, so strong and important in their Nature, cannot but prevail upon a charitable Disposition, to compromize those few Differences which arise from various Ways of Expression, Rites of Worship, av d n2 pp-f n1, av d p-acp n1, av j cc j p-acp po32 n1, vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
191 or Forms of Discipline, which are Matters of no great Importance, if considered by themselves; or Forms of Discipline, which Are Matters of no great Importance, if considered by themselves; cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f dx j n1, cs vvn p-acp px32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
192 but if compared with the Fundamentals, in all which we are agreed, they will scarce be discernible by the Judgment of Charity. but if compared with the Fundamentals, in all which we Are agreed, they will scarce be discernible by the Judgement of Charity. cc-acp cs vvn p-acp dt n2-j, p-acp d r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, pns32 vmb av-j vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
193 5. This Court puts the best Construction upon all cases which come before it; 'twill admit of no Innuendo's, strain'd Aggravations arising from meer Probabilities or fanciful Conjectures. 5. This Court puts the best Construction upon all cases which come before it; it'll admit of no Innuendo's, strained Aggravations arising from mere Probabilities or fanciful Conjectures. crd d n1 vvz dt js n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pn31; pn31|vmb vvi pp-f dx npg1, vvd n2 vvg p-acp j n2 cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
194 Plainness of Sense is here better understood than Sharpness of Wit: Plainness of Sense is Here better understood than Sharpness of Wit: n1 pp-f n1 vbz av jc vvd cs n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
195 It looks upon the best Construction to be the right Handle of the Cause, according to which it giveth Judgment. It looks upon the best Construction to be the right Handle of the Cause, according to which it gives Judgement. pn31 vvz p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
196 This Rule was taught by Christ himself in his Behaviour to his Disciples on that Night in which he was betray'd: This Rule was taught by christ himself in his Behaviour to his Disciples on that Night in which he was betrayed: d n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 px31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
197 At that time when the Troubles and Cares of the Master increase, the Diligence of the Servant should be doubled. At that time when the Troubles and Cares of the Master increase, the Diligence of the Servant should be doubled. p-acp d n1 c-crq dt vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
198 But so heavy were his Disciples, that they did not watch with him an hour in his Extremity of Grief: But so heavy were his Disciples, that they did not watch with him an hour in his Extremity of Grief: p-acp av j vbdr po31 n2, cst pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
199 But whilst the Master was in an Agony, the Servants were so unconcerned, that they fell asleep. But while the Master was in an Agony, the Servants were so unconcerned, that they fell asleep. cc-acp cs dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, dt n2 vbdr av vvn, cst pns32 vvd j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
200 Yet Christ put the best construction hereupon; not blaming their negligence, but in compassion to their Humane Frailty, he pronounced this Sentence; Yet christ put the best construction hereupon; not blaming their negligence, but in compassion to their Humane Frailty, he pronounced this Sentence; av np1 vvd dt js n1 av; xx vvg po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1, pns31 vvd d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
201 The Spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. 3. The Third general Consideration was the Extent of this Court's Jurisdiction; The Spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. 3. The Third general Consideration was the Extent of this Court's Jurisdiction; dt n1 av vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz j. crd dt ord j n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
202 which reaches as far as the Body of Christ extends. which reaches as Far as the Body of christ extends. r-crq vvz a-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
203 To this we are called in one Body, saith the Text. Humane Nature obligeth us to compassionate Men as Men. To this we Are called in one Body, Says the Text. Humane Nature obliges us to compassionate Men as Men. p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1, vvz dt np1 j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp j n2 c-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
204 But when it pleaseth God to distinguish a People from the rest of the World, But when it Pleases God to distinguish a People from the rest of the World, p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
205 and take them for his own Lot, by revealing himself particularly to them, he doth oblige them to a closer tye of Love to each other in answer to the particular condescension he hath shewn to them. and take them for his own Lot, by revealing himself particularly to them, he does oblige them to a closer tie of Love to each other in answer to the particular condescension he hath shown to them. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp vvg px31 av-j p-acp pno32, pns31 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
206 Thus Israel was obliged to a stricter Charity towards their Brethren than to Strangers from them in point of Religion; Thus Israel was obliged to a Stricter Charity towards their Brothers than to Strangers from them in point of Religion; av np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cs p-acp n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
207 but yet they were to extend their utmost Compassion to all Proselytes, let them come over to their Religion from what Nation soever. but yet they were to extend their utmost Compassion to all Proselytes, let them come over to their Religion from what nation soever. cc-acp av pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp d n2, vvb pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp r-crq n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 14
208 In like manner Christians are by St. Paul exhorted, as they have opportunity to do good unto all men, In like manner Christians Are by Saint Paul exhorted, as they have opportunity to do good unto all men, p-acp j n1 np1 vbr p-acp n1 np1 vvd, c-acp pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
209 but especially to them who are of the houshold of Faith. but especially to them who Are of the household of Faith. cc-acp av-j p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
210 So that as every Nation and Government is by a true Civil Polity obliged to a particular care of all the Parts and Members belonging thereunto; So that as every nation and Government is by a true Civil Polity obliged to a particular care of all the Parts and Members belonging thereunto; av cst p-acp d n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp dt j j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 vvg av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
211 and every part and Member of that Body Politick is oblig'd to use his utmost endeavour for the good of the whole, and every part and Member of that Body Politic is obliged to use his utmost endeavour for the good of the Whole, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 j vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
212 so all People who are united under one Head the Lord Jesus, should look upon themselves as one Body; so all People who Are united under one Head the Lord jesus, should look upon themselves as one Body; av d n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp crd n1 dt n1 np1, vmd vvi p-acp px32 p-acp crd n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
213 and therefore every division and branch thereof should in Christian policy hold it self oblig'd in particular manner to contribute to the safety of the whole; and Therefore every division and branch thereof should in Christian policy hold it self obliged in particular manner to contribute to the safety of the Whole; cc av d n1 cc n1 av vmd p-acp np1 n1 vvb pn31 n1 vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
214 all one as every individual Member of a Family is bound in a more especial manner to support the common Interest of their own Houshold, more than any other. all one as every Individu Member of a Family is bound in a more especial manner to support the Common Interest of their own Household, more than any other. d pi p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po32 d n1, av-dc cs d n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
215 To exercise this Charity, to the Rule of this Peace of God, we are called in one Body. To exercise this Charity, to the Rule of this Peace of God, we Are called in one Body. p-acp n1 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
216 The outward visible bond of Union which joineth this Body together is the pure Law of Christ, unmixed with the Traditions of Men; The outward visible bound of union which joins this Body together is the pure Law of christ, unmixed with the Traditions of Men; dt j j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz d n1 av vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
217 not levened with any Worldly Interest. not leavened with any Worldly Interest. xx vvn p-acp d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
218 That Law which teacheth us to know that God alone is our Owner, Governor, and Benefactor, That Law which Teaches us to know that God alone is our Owner, Governor, and Benefactor, cst n1 r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst np1 av-j vbz po12 n1, n1, cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
219 and therefore to him chiefly belongs our Submission, Obedience, and Thankfulness. Which enjoyneth us Sobriety, Justice, and Charity: and Therefore to him chiefly belongs our Submission, obedience, and Thankfulness. Which enjoineth us Sobriety, justice, and Charity: cc av p-acp pno31 av-jn vvz po12 n1, n1, cc n1. r-crq vvz pno12 n1, n1, cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
220 And hath no other Design, but to adorn our Souls with all sorts of Virtue in as eminent Degree as we are capable of receiving. And hath no other Design, but to adorn our Souls with all sorts of Virtue in as eminent Degree as we Are capable of receiving. cc vhz dx j-jn n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp a-acp j n1 c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
221 All the Professors of this Law, howsoever dispersed over the World, are Members of this one Body, All the Professors of this Law, howsoever dispersed over the World, Are Members of this one Body, av-d dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, vbr n2 pp-f d crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
222 and may therefore demand the utmost assistance of our Christian Charity. and may Therefore demand the utmost assistance of our Christian Charity. cc vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
223 This Rule of Charity was well understood in the beginning of our Reformation, and was held as a Maxim of State during the happy Reign of Queen Elizabeth of ever blessed Memory, viz. That England should always make it self the Head and Protection of the whole Protestant Interest. This Rule of Charity was well understood in the beginning of our Reformation, and was held as a Maxim of State during the happy Reign of Queen Elizabeth of ever blessed Memory, viz. That England should always make it self the Head and Protection of the Whole Protestant Interest. d n1 pp-f n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j vvi pp-f n1 np1 pp-f av j-vvn n1, n1 cst np1 vmd av vvi pn31 n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
224 Our Christian Church or Nation (call it which you please) saw it self particularly oblig'd to this undertaking by the especial Providence of God, which furnished us with that Strength, Wealth, happy Situation, Our Christian Church or nation (call it which you please) saw it self particularly obliged to this undertaking by the especial Providence of God, which furnished us with that Strength, Wealth, happy Situation, po12 njp n1 cc n1 (vvb pn31 r-crq pn22 vvb) vvd pn31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d n-vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp d n1, n1, j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
225 and Fertile Soyl which rendred us the Envy and Terrour of Antichrist. and Fertile Soil which rendered us the Envy and Terror of Antichrist. cc j n1 r-crq vvd pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
226 And hence was it that our Church looked upon her self in relation to other Protestant Churches as the Elder Sister in the Family, who being grown up to greater Strength and Abilities than the rest, dischargeth the part of a Mother, in giving her Assistance to the Younger and more tender Branches of that Houshould. And hence was it that our Church looked upon her self in Relation to other Protestant Churches as the Elder Sister in the Family, who being grown up to greater Strength and Abilities than the rest, dischargeth the part of a Mother, in giving her Assistance to the Younger and more tender Branches of that Household. cc av vbds pn31 cst po12 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n1 n2 p-acp dt jc-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn a-acp p-acp jc n1 cc n2 cs dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n2 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
227 By pursuing this Pious State Maxim, Englands Glorious Queen made her self the Nursing Mother of the whole Gospel-Reformation; By pursuing this Pious State Maxim, Englands Glorious Queen made her self the Nursing Mother of the Whole Gospel-Reformation; p-acp vvg d j n1 n1, npg1 j n1 vvd po31 n1 dt n-vvg n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
228 hereby she gave check to the power of Babylon, and by making all true Protestants, i.e. all true Christians her Friends, she enabled England to make good her Oldest Maxim of State, which was, To keep the ballance of Europe equal and steady. hereby she gave check to the power of Babylon, and by making all true Protestants, i.e. all true Christians her Friends, she enabled England to make good her Oldest Maxim of State, which was, To keep the balance of Europe equal and steady. av pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp vvg d j n2, n1 d j np1 po31 n2, pns31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi j po31 js n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
229 From whence it is evident, if the Line which Succeeded that great Queen had Religiously pursued the Holy Politick of her Reign, Europe had never heard of the overgrown greatness of France, much less submitted to those Barbarous Insolencies which some places now groan under. From whence it is evident, if the Line which Succeeded that great Queen had Religiously pursued the Holy Politic of her Reign, Europe had never herd of the overgrown greatness of France, much less submitted to those Barbarous Insolences which Some places now groan under. p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz j, cs dt n1 r-crq vvd cst j n1 vhd av-j vvn dt j j pp-f pno31 vvi, np1 vhd av-x vvn pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, d dc vvn p-acp d j n2 r-crq d n2 av vvi p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
230 Nor had England at this day been startled by Popish Cutthroats, who were to prepare the way for a French Invasion. Nor had England At this day been startled by Popish Cutthroats, who were to prepare the Way for a French Invasion. ccx vhd np1 p-acp d n1 vbn vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
231 So that our Allies of the Roman Communion must allow this Protestant Maxim to be truly Catholick, So that our Allies of the Roman Communion must allow this Protestant Maxim to be truly Catholic, av cst po12 n2 pp-f dt njp n1 vmb vvi d n1 n1 pc-acp vbi av-j njp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
232 because their safety from the Power of France was wrapped up in it together with our own. Because their safety from the Power of France was wrapped up in it together with our own. c-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp pn31 av p-acp po12 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
233 And hence it may be discern'd, who amongst us are truest Protestants and best English-men: And hence it may be discerned, who among us Are Truest Protestants and best Englishmen: cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, r-crq p-acp pno12 vbr js n2 cc js np2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
234 Those who endeavour to heal up all Differences amongst Christian Churches who are willing to join with them in bonds of Affection as Fellow-members of the same Houshold of Faith, Those who endeavour to heal up all Differences among Christian Churches who Are willing to join with them in bonds of Affection as Fellow members of the same Household of Faith, d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 p-acp njp n2 r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
235 or those who by vilifying all Foreign Reformations, and all other Communions but their own, divide the Body of Christ, or those who by vilifying all Foreign Reformations, and all other Communions but their own, divide the Body of christ, cc d r-crq p-acp j-vvg d j n2, cc d j-jn n2 p-acp po32 d, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
236 and the Affections of Christian Churches from one another. and the Affections of Christian Churches from one Another. cc dt n2 pp-f njp n2 p-acp crd j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
237 From what hath been said also 'tis evident, that the Body of Anti-Christ can be no part of that One Body mentioned in my Text, From what hath been said also it's evident, that the Body of Antichrist can be no part of that One Body mentioned in my Text, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn av pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f d crd n1 vvn p-acp po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
238 and no more within the perview of our Christian Law of Charity, than Turks and Infidels. and no more within the perview of our Christian Law of Charity, than Turks and Infidels. cc dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1 pp-f n1, cs np1 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
239 I have read in the Turkish Alcoran some honourable mention of Jesus the Son of Mary; but tho' the Mahometans join with us in paying some fort of Respect to our Saviour, I have read in the Turkish Alcorani Some honourable mention of jesus the Son of Marry; but though the Mahometans join with us in paying Some fort of Respect to our Saviour, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt jp np1 d j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f uh; p-acp cs dt np1 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
240 yet since they pay a greater Deference to their own Prophet, and an intire submission to his Laws, yet since they pay a greater Deference to their own Prophet, and an entire submission to his Laws, av c-acp pns32 vvb dt jc n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
241 and since their Laws have inspir'd them with the Genius and Spirit of their Prophet, which never faileth to exert itself in the highest degrees of Rage and Malice against all who profess an intire subjection to the Lord Jesus; and since their Laws have inspired them with the Genius and Spirit of their Prophet, which never Faileth to exert itself in the highest Degrees of Rage and Malice against all who profess an entire subjection to the Lord jesus; cc p-acp po32 n2 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq av-x vvz pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
242 I do not remember that the Mosque hath ever been owned as a branch of the Christian Temple. I do not Remember that the Mosque hath ever been owned as a branch of the Christian Temple. pns11 vdb xx vvi cst dt n1 vhz av vbn vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
243 And altho' the State-politick Confederacy of Rome erect Temples and Altars to Christ (tho more to his Mother) yet in as much as they pay a more profound Respect to their own High Priest, And although the State-politic Confederacy of Room erect Temples and Altars to christ (though more to his Mother) yet in as much as they pay a more profound Respect to their own High Priest, cc cs dt j n1 pp-f vvb vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 (cs dc p-acp po31 n1) av p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vvb dt av-dc j n1 p-acp po32 d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
244 and the Laws which he hath confirmed, and since the Genius and Spirit of those Laws is so directly opposed to the good Spirit of the Gospel, that there is no Rebellion or Insurrection so bloody, no Murder or Massacre so cruel, no Conspiracy or Assassination so base and barbarous, and the Laws which he hath confirmed, and since the Genius and Spirit of those Laws is so directly opposed to the good Spirit of the Gospel, that there is no Rebellion or Insurrection so bloody, no Murder or Massacre so cruel, no conspiracy or Assassination so base and barbarous, cc dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 av j, dx n1 cc n1 av j, dx n1 cc n1 av j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
245 but what the Spirit of Popery not only alloweth, but injoyneth in Opposition to those who own no High-Priest but the Lord Jesus, it cannot easily be comprehended how the Mass-house should be any part of the Christian Church; but what the Spirit of Popery not only alloweth, but enjoin in Opposition to those who own no High-Priest but the Lord jesus, it cannot Easily be comprehended how the Mass-house should be any part of the Christian Church; cc-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 xx av-j vvz, cc-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pn31 vmbx av-j vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 vmd vbi d n1 pp-f dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
246 altho' the Papists assume to themselves, in exclusion of all others, the Sacred Name of Christians. although the Papists assume to themselves, in exclusion of all Others, the Sacred Name of Christians. cs dt njp2 vvb p-acp px32, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2-jn, dt j n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
247 And in this they are follow'd by their Adherents among us, tho' of another Denomination, who chuse to serve Baal for the sake of Jehovah; and to preserve our holy Christian Church in its original Purity joyn themselves to Antichrist. And in this they Are followed by their Adherents among us, though of Another Denomination, who choose to serve Baal for the sake of Jehovah; and to preserve our holy Christian Church in its original Purity join themselves to Antichrist. cc p-acp d pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno12, cs pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc pc-acp vvi po12 j njp n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvi px32 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
248 This is indeed a Combination without precedent; This is indeed a Combination without precedent; d vbz av dt n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
249 the Fundamental of their Faith is Contradiction, and their Principles would best have been explained by the Philosopher, who read Lectures concerning the blackness of Snow. the Fundamental of their Faith is Contradiction, and their Principles would best have been explained by the Philosopher, who read Lectures Concerning the blackness of Snow. dt j pp-f po32 n1 vbz n1, cc po32 n2 vmd js vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
250 I have heard of a crazed Friar, (the fore-runner of these men) who made his Prayer to God to reconcile himself to the Devil, in order to establish Peace in the world: I have herd of a crazed Friar, (the forerunner of these men) who made his Prayer to God to reconcile himself to the devil, in order to establish Peace in the world: pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (dt n1 pp-f d n2) r-crq vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
251 just as this sort of Men assist French Dragoons into the Kingdom, Popish Cut-throats into the Court, just as this sort of Men assist French Dragoons into the Kingdom, Popish Cutthroats into the Court, av c-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvb jp av p-acp dt n1, j n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
252 and the late Subverter of our Religion and Laws into the Throne; and the late Subverter of our Religion and Laws into the Throne; cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
253 and all this, in order to support the Church of England; which Church does therefore cast them out as Apostates from her Communion. and all this, in order to support the Church of England; which Church does Therefore cast them out as Apostates from her Communion. cc d d, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq n1 vdz av vvi pno32 av p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
254 But if there shall be found within the pale of our holy Church any Abettors of these Adherents, who shall still be disputing our gracious King William 's Right to the Brittish Throne, who, by divine Assistance, But if there shall be found within the pale of our holy Church any Abettors of these Adherents, who shall still be disputing our gracious King William is Right to the Brit Throne, who, by divine Assistance, cc-acp cs pc-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j pp-f po12 j n1 d n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vmb av vbi vvg po12 j n1 np1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt jp n1, r-crq, p-acp j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 17
255 first recovered and does still support all the Rights of these Kingdoms, tho' this sort of men take great pains to sequester themselves from our Christian Charity, First recovered and does still support all the Rights of these Kingdoms, though this sort of men take great pains to sequester themselves from our Christian Charity, ord vvn cc vdz av vvi d dt n2-jn pp-f d n2, cs d n1 pp-f n2 vvb j n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po12 np1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 17
256 yet I trust, that God in his great mercy will continue to blast all the designs of Antichrist, confound the Stratagems of Rome, discover the Treacheries of France, and prosper the Arms of our Rightfull and Lawfull Sovereign King William, that his happy Success and our secure Settlement may be even to these men as a divine Illumination. yet I trust, that God in his great mercy will continue to blast all the designs of Antichrist, confound the Stratagems of Room, discover the Treacheries of France, and prosper the Arms of our Rightful and Lawful Sovereign King William, that his happy Success and our secure Settlement may be even to these men as a divine Illumination. av pns11 vvb, cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb dt n2 pp-f vvi, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 j cc j j-jn n1 np1, cst po31 j n1 cc po12 j np1 vmb vbi av p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
257 IV. The fourth general Head, was the great motive to Christian Charity, which in the Text is taken from our obligation to thankfulness, be ye thankfull. IV. The fourth general Head, was the great motive to Christian Charity, which in the Text is taken from our obligation to thankfulness, be you thankful. np1 dt ord j n1, vbds dt j n1 p-acp njp n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, vbb pn22 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
258 We cannot reflect upon any one reason, which engageth us to be thankfull to God, but what obligeth us to Charity towards one another. We cannot reflect upon any one reason, which engageth us to be thankful to God, but what obliges us to Charity towards one Another. pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d crd n1, r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, cc-acp q-crq vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp crd j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
259 Our Creation, Preservation, Redemption, Means of Grace, Hopes of Glory, and all the Blessings of this Life, Our Creation, Preservation, Redemption, Means of Grace, Hope's of Glory, and all the Blessings of this Life, po12 n1, n1, n1, n2 pp-f n1, ng1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
260 for which we give daily Thanks, are either common Bonds of Union, or Talents to be employ'd for common good. for which we give daily Thanks, Are either Common Bonds of union, or Talents to be employed for Common good. p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb j n2, vbr d j n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
261 But how particular a motive to mutual Charity the wonderfull Deliverance which God hath so lately wrought, doth assord us, will appear, But how particular a motive to mutual Charity the wonderful Deliverance which God hath so lately wrought, does assord us, will appear, p-acp c-crq j dt n1 p-acp j n1 dt j n1 r-crq np1 vhz av av-j vvn, vdz vvi pno12, vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
262 if we consider the Particulars thereof, so far forth as they have already been discovered: if we Consider the Particulars thereof, so Far forth as they have already been discovered: cs pns12 vvb dt n2-j av, av av-j av c-acp pns32 vhb av vbn vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
263 as first, The Deliverance of a Life as dear to us as the breath of our Nostrils, from a barbarous Assassination: as First, The Deliverance of a Life as dear to us as the breath of our Nostrils, from a barbarous Assassination: c-acp ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
264 and secondly, Of our Nation from an unnatural Insurrection in order to assist a French Invasion. and secondly, Of our nation from an unnatural Insurrection in order to assist a French Invasion. cc ord, pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
265 All the parts of this Conspiracy were linked together in one Chain; the Assassination was to facilitate the Insurrection, the Insurrection to make way for the Invasion, All the parts of this conspiracy were linked together in one Chain; the Assassination was to facilitate the Insurrection, the Insurrection to make Way for the Invasion, av-d dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbdr vvn av p-acp crd vvb; dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
266 and all this in order to a French Conquest. and all this in order to a French Conquest. cc d d p-acp n1 p-acp dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
267 If any private person hath received injury from another, there is in all civiliz'd Countries a Law and Court of Judicature, from whence the Appellant may receive a Recompence; If any private person hath received injury from Another, there is in all civilized Countries a Law and Court of Judicature, from whence the Appellant may receive a Recompense; cs d j n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp j-jn, pc-acp vbz p-acp d vvn n2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
268 so that there is no room left for any private Revenge; so that there is no room left for any private Revenge; av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
269 much less for that which is in the highest degree barbarous, as is an Assassination upon the meanest person. much less for that which is in the highest degree barbarous, as is an Assassination upon the Meanest person. av-d av-dc p-acp d r-crq vbz p-acp dt js n1 j, c-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt js n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
270 If a difference ariseth between Sovereign Princes, their Appeal lieth to God's Providence, and is to be prosecuted by open force of Arms. so that hereby is a bar set to all pretence for an Assassination upon any publick person; If a difference arises between Sovereign Princes, their Appeal lies to God's Providence, and is to be prosecuted by open force of Arms. so that hereby is a bar Set to all pretence for an Assassination upon any public person; cs dt n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n2, po32 n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n1, cc vbz pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp j n1 pp-f n2 av cst av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
271 and indeed no men ever pretended to assassinate, but such who had openly cast off all principles of Humanity; and indeed no men ever pretended to assassinate, but such who had openly cast off all principles of Humanity; cc av dx n2 av vvd pc-acp vvi, cc-acp d r-crq vhd av-j vvn a-acp d n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
272 such as, House-breakers, Highway Robbers, Tories and Banditti: such as, Housebreakers, Highway Robbers, Tories and Banditti: d c-acp, n2, n1 n2, n2 cc np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
273 and no Prince can be suppos'd to commission these persons, but such as Nero, who wished that the people of Rome had but one Neck, that he with his own hand might be the Executioner of his own people: and no Prince can be supposed to commission these Persons, but such as Nero, who wished that the people of Room had but one Neck, that he with his own hand might be the Executioner of his own people: cc dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 d n2, cc-acp d c-acp np1, r-crq vvd cst dt n1 pp-f vvb vhd p-acp crd n1, cst pns31 p-acp po31 d n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
274 such, whose insamous Cowardize maketh way for their Cruelty. such, whose insamous Cowardice makes Way for their Cruelty. d, rg-crq j n1 vvz n1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
275 'Tis fit for him who dares not see his Enemy in the Field, to attack him by Russians in his Winter Quarters: i. e. It's fit for him who dares not see his Enemy in the Field, to attack him by Russians in his Winter Quarters: i. e. pn31|vbz j p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp njp2 p-acp po31 vvi n2: uh. sy. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
276 his Park, his Garden, his House, or naked in his Bed-chamber; his Park, his Garden, his House, or naked in his Bedchamber; po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, cc j p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
277 and yet if we may believe the dying Speeches of Popish Cut-throats, who to gain their own Absolution from the Priest are forced to absolve their Masters, and yet if we may believe the dying Speeches of Popish Cutthroats, who to gain their own Absolution from the Priest Are forced to absolve their Masters, cc av cs pns12 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
278 since Granval is dead, and Du Mont almost forgotten, there are now no more Ruffians remaining beyond the Seas. since Granval is dead, and Du Mont almost forgotten, there Are now no more Ruffians remaining beyond the Seas. c-acp np1 vbz j, cc np1 fw-fr av vvn, pc-acp vbr av dx dc n2 vvg p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
279 But this Assassination was timed to the Popish Carneval, the preparation to their holy Fast of Lent was to have been a Riot in the Blood of our excellent Prince; But this Assassination was timed to the Popish Carnival, the preparation to their holy Fast of Lent was to have been a Riot in the Blood of our excellent Prince; p-acp d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j np1, dt n1 p-acp po32 j j pp-f vvn vbds pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
280 a fit Preparation for that barbarous Act of Religion they were to commit when their Fast should be ended, which is to eat the Flesh and Drink the Blood of our Redeemer. a fit Preparation for that barbarous Act of Religion they were to commit when their Fast should be ended, which is to eat the Flesh and Drink the Blood of our Redeemer. dt j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi c-crq po32 j vmd vbi vvn, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
281 Brutus the first arose against Tarquin, the second against Caesar, Piso against Nero, because those Princes were the known Enemies of publick Liberty. Brutus the First arose against Tarquin, the second against Caesar, Piso against Nero, Because those Princes were the known Enemies of public Liberty. np1 dt ord vvd p-acp np1, dt ord p-acp np1, np1 p-acp np1, c-acp d n2 vbdr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
282 And if a Sovereign Prince shall so far degenerate from the Character of a Father to his Country, And if a Sovereign Prince shall so Far degenerate from the Character of a Father to his Country, cc cs dt j-jn n1 vmb av av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
283 as to make it his business to subvert the Religion, Laws, and Liberties thereof; as to make it his business to subvert the Religion, Laws, and Liberties thereof; c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, n2, cc n2 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
284 in such a case a People are not only permitted, but obliged by the duty they owe to their Country, their Posterity, in such a case a People Are not only permitted, but obliged by the duty they owe to their Country, their Posterity, p-acp d dt n1 dt n1 vbr xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
285 and their own Souls effectually, by open force of Arms, to remove the cause of such an insupportable Calamity, and their own Souls effectually, by open force of Arms, to remove the cause of such an insupportable Calamity, cc po32 d n2 av-j, p-acp j n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
286 as being fully assured, both from the goodness of the divine Nature, as well as from the express word of God, that the Magistrate is the Minister of God only for good: as being Fully assured, both from the Goodness of the divine Nature, as well as from the express word of God, that the Magistrate is the Minister of God only for good: c-acp vbg av-j vvn, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
287 but to commit a Parricide upon such a Prince, who defends not only the Liberty of England, but Europe, is a greater Villany than what was ever thought upon by Cataline. How dear should that Life be to us which was so barbarously sought after by the professed Enemies of all that is dear to God and Man? how does it become us to be thankfull, that the breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord was not taken in their Pits, of whom we said, Ʋnder his shadow we shall live among the Heathen? but to commit a Parricide upon such a Prince, who defends not only the Liberty of England, but Europe, is a greater Villainy than what was ever Thought upon by Cataline. How dear should that Life be to us which was so barbarously sought After by the professed Enemies of all that is dear to God and Man? how does it become us to be thankful, that the breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord was not taken in their Pits, of whom we said, Ʋnder his shadow we shall live among the Heathen? cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, r-crq vvz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1, vbz dt jc n1 cs q-crq vbds av vvn p-acp p-acp np1. q-crq n1 vmd d n1 vbb p-acp pno12 r-crq vbds av av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d cst vbz j-jn p-acp np1 cc n1? q-crq vdz pn31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp po32 n2, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vvd, vvb po31 n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn? (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
288 But secondly, They who were bringing this Plague upon us, did not intend that it should visit us single; But secondly, They who were bringing this Plague upon us, did not intend that it should visit us single; p-acp ord, pns32 r-crq vbdr vvg d n1 p-acp pno12, vdd xx vvi cst pn31 vmd vvi pno12 j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
289 an Insurrection at Home, and an Invasion from Abroad were to have been its Attendants. an Insurrection At Home, and an Invasion from Abroad were to have been its Attendants. dt n1 p-acp n1-an, cc dt n1 p-acp av vbdr pc-acp vhi vbn po31 n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
290 That the natural Enemy of England should invade and hold Correspondence to strengthen his design is not strange, (altho' carrying on that Correspondence to an Assassination be some diminution to his Glory.) Nor is it to be admired that English Papists, who by the tye of their Religion are united to a foreign Head, should forget the Land of their Nativity. That the natural Enemy of England should invade and hold Correspondence to strengthen his Design is not strange, (although carrying on that Correspondence to an Assassination be Some diminution to his Glory.) Nor is it to be admired that English Papists, who by the tie of their Religion Are united to a foreign Head, should forget the Land of their Nativity. cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vbz xx j, (cs vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbb d n1 p-acp po31 n1.) ccx vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn cst jp njp2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
291 Nor is it a wonder, that they who can believe against their Senses, should persuade themselves, that Lewis XIV. may found an Invasion in self-denial, and at the expence of French Blood, make a Conquest upon England, only to restore James the II. But 'tis astonishing, that English Protestants, of the best and purest Reformation (as they themselves assert) should be Harbingers to the eldest Son of Antichrist: Nor is it a wonder, that they who can believe against their Senses, should persuade themselves, that Lewis XIV. may found an Invasion in self-denial, and At the expense of French Blood, make a Conquest upon England, only to restore James the II But it's astonishing, that English Protestants, of the best and Purest Reformation (as they themselves assert) should be Harbingers to the eldest Son of Antichrist: ccx vbz pn31 dt n1, cst pns32 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, vmd vvi px32, cst np1 np1. vmb vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f jp n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, av-j pc-acp vvi np1 dt crd p-acp pn31|vbz vvg, cst jp n2, pp-f dt js cc js n1 (c-acp pns32 px32 vvb) vmd vbi n2 p-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
292 and by an unnatural Conspiracy prepare the way for the grand Nimrod, the mighty Hunter after Europe 's Liberty: and by an unnatural conspiracy prepare the Way for the grand Nimrod, the mighty Hunter After Europe is Liberty: cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j np1, dt j n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
293 and assist him to settle the French Yoke upon their native Country: and assist him to settle the French Yoke upon their native Country: cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi dt jp n1 p-acp po32 j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
294 i. e. to suppress the Liberty, burn the Body, poyson (and as much as in him lieth) damn the Soul of the Nation. i. e. to suppress the Liberty, burn the Body, poison (and as much as in him lies) damn the Soul of the nation. sy. sy. pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb dt n1, n1 (cc c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz) vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
295 For these are the certain and known effects of a French Conquest. For these Are the certain and known effects of a French Conquest. p-acp d vbr dt j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
296 What could the great Oppressor mean but to found himself a Title to England in Conquest? and how inviting has it of late bin to him to know how fond we have (some of us) bin of that Title? especially when crown'd with Success and Settlement: What could the great Oppressor mean but to found himself a Title to England in Conquest? and how inviting has it of late been to him to know how found we have (Some of us) been of that Title? especially when crowned with Success and Settlement: q-crq vmd dt j n1 vvb cc-acp pc-acp vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1? cc q-crq j-vvg vhz pn31 a-acp av-j vbn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi c-crq j pns12 vhb (n1 pp-f pno12) vbn pp-f d n1? av-j c-crq vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
297 And what other thing could be design'd, when the Embarking Army had not one English, Scotch, or so much as Irish Troop in it, being made up only of the Veteran Troops of France, but that the late King of unhappy memory might march through his former Dominions in safe Custody, having only the revenge to see England become the worst of all Conquests, a French Conquest? For to the French Monarch alone 'tis owing, that War is made more barbarous than 'twas ever known in former Ages. And what other thing could be designed, when the Embarking Army had not one English, Scotch, or so much as Irish Troop in it, being made up only of the Veteran Troops of France, but that the late King of unhappy memory might march through his former Dominions in safe Custody, having only the revenge to see England become the worst of all Conquests, a French Conquest? For to the French Monarch alone it's owing, that War is made more barbarous than 'twas ever known in former Ages. cc r-crq j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn, c-crq dt vvg n1 vhd xx pi jp, jp, cc av av-d c-acp jp n1 p-acp pn31, vbg vvn a-acp av-j pp-f dt np1 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cst dt j n1 pp-f j n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp j n1, vhg av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 vvb dt js pp-f d n2, dt jp n1? p-acp p-acp dt jp n1 j pns31|vbz vvg, cst n1 vbz vvn av-dc j cs pn31|vbds av vvn p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
298 His Promises and Oaths make way for his Perjury, his Treachery leads on to his Cruelty, His Promises and Oaths make Way for his Perjury, his Treachery leads on to his Cruelty, po31 vvz cc n2 vvb n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
299 and what the Sword is uncapable to devour the Fire must consume. and what the Sword is uncapable to devour the Fire must consume. cc q-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
300 Did ever any Men before now found an Insurrection only in a revenge upon their own native Country? Did ever Men before now form a Rebellion without any other rational prospect but of Slavery to the Souls and Bodies of themselves and their Posterity? May not England with astonishment take up the words of Isaiah? Hear O Heavens! and give ear O Earth! Did ever any Men before now found an Insurrection only in a revenge upon their own native Country? Did ever Men before now from a Rebellion without any other rational prospect but of Slavery to the Souls and Bodies of themselves and their Posterity? May not England with astonishment take up the words of Isaiah? Hear Oh Heavens! and give ear Oh Earth! vdd av d n2 c-acp av vvd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 d j-jn n1? vdd av n2 p-acp av vvi dt n1 p-acp d j-jn j n1 cc-acp pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f px32 cc po32 n1? vmb xx np1 p-acp n1 vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? np1 uh n2! cc vvb n1 uh n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
301 I have nourished and brought up Children, and they have rebelled against me, Isa. 1.2. But what does the sense of our wonderfull Deliverance call for? Does it not, I have nourished and brought up Children, and they have rebelled against me, Isaiah 1.2. But what does the sense of our wonderful Deliverance call for? Does it not, pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn a-acp n2, cc pns32 vhb vvd p-acp pno11, np1 crd. cc-acp q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vvb p-acp? vdz pn31 xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
302 1. First engage all those who joyn together in a just abhorrence of this unnatural Confederacy to unite together in bonds of mutual love and charity to each other? are not all those who have the same common Enemies even thereby compelled to associate themselves together in the strictest Friendship? have not French Invasions already joyn'd different Nations of differing Religions, together in one common League for mutual safety? and may not the same reason prevail for the Union of Protestants of the same Nation (at least) in brotherly love and charity? When the Heathen and the high Church of Israel conspired together against the life of Christ, was it not a warning to all his Servants to unite against their confederated Enemies? Certainly when the reasons of our mutual agreement with one another are so weighty (as hath bin shewn) and the causes of our differences so very light, nothing but our own ill nature can give an ill turn to the scale. 1. First engage all those who join together in a just abhorrence of this unnatural Confederacy to unite together in bonds of mutual love and charity to each other? Are not all those who have the same Common Enemies even thereby compelled to associate themselves together in the Strictest Friendship? have not French Invasions already joined different nations of differing Religions, together in one Common League for mutual safety? and may not the same reason prevail for the union of Protestants of the same nation (At least) in brotherly love and charity? When the Heathen and the high Church of Israel conspired together against the life of christ, was it not a warning to all his Servants to unite against their confederated Enemies? Certainly when the Reasons of our mutual agreement with one Another Are so weighty (as hath been shown) and the Causes of our differences so very Light, nothing but our own ill nature can give an ill turn to the scale. crd ord vvb d d r-crq vvb av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-jn? vbr xx d d r-crq vhb dt d j n2 av av vvn p-acp vvi px32 av p-acp dt js n1? vhb xx jp n2 av vvn j n2 pp-f j-vvg n2, av p-acp crd j n1 p-acp j n1? cc vmb xx dt d n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f dt d n1 (p-acp ds) p-acp j n1 cc n1? c-crq dt j-jn cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbds pn31 xx dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2? av-j c-crq dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp crd j-jn vbr av j (c-acp vhz vbn vvn) cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 av j n1, pix cc-acp po12 d j-jn n1 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
303 2dly. This Deliverance calls us to more caution, that we give no further Encouragements to the common Oppressor to invade, 2dly. This Deliverance calls us to more caution, that we give no further Encouragements to the Common Oppressor to invade, av-j. d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dc n1, cst pns12 vvb dx jc n2 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
304 nor to the home-bred Traytor to assist him. nor to the Homebred Traitor to assist him. ccx p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
305 Let us no longer preserve as sacred the forseited Right of a Tyrant, and no longer refuse to own the legal Right of our Deliverer. Let us no longer preserve as sacred the forseited Right of a Tyrant, and no longer refuse to own the Legal Right of our Deliverer. vvb pno12 dx av-jc vvi p-acp j dt j-vvn n-jn pp-f dt n1, cc dx av-jc vvi p-acp d dt j n-jn pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
306 A Right by Law should be (if possible) more pretious to us than a Right by Succession, A Right by Law should be (if possible) more precious to us than a Right by Succession, dt n-jn p-acp n1 vmd vbi (cs j) av-dc j p-acp pno12 av dt j-jn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
307 since fortuitous birth giveth a Right by Succession, but 'tis the addition of Heroick Merit to Princely birth which recommends to a Right by Law. since fortuitous birth gives a Right by Succession, but it's the addition of Heroic Merit to Princely birth which recommends to a Right by Law. c-acp j n1 vvz dt j-jn p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
308 And what greater affront can we offer to the high Merit of our excellent Prince, who useth his just Title only to support the true old legal Monarchy of England, than to pay any respect to the Title or Memory of him who Abdicated the Crown? i. e. cast off the legal form of Government, And what greater affront can we offer to the high Merit of our excellent Prince, who uses his just Title only to support the true old Legal Monarchy of England, than to pay any respect to the Title or Memory of him who Abdicated the Crown? i. e. cast off the Legal from of Government, cc q-crq jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, r-crq vvz po31 j n1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt j j j n1 pp-f np1, cs pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvd dt n1? sy. sy. vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
309 and ruled us by a Despotick Power; and ruled us by a Despotic Power; cc vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
310 was it though decent or indeed tolerable to preserve a respect for Tarquin in the Consulship of Brutus, by whose Aid the People cast off the Yoke of his insupportable Tyranny? but what would have been thought of those, who should publickly disavow the Right of Brutus to that high Dignity which the People had vested in him out of respect to Tarquin the deposed Prince? was it though decent or indeed tolerable to preserve a respect for Tarquin in the Consulship of Brutus, by whose Aid the People cast off the Yoke of his insupportable Tyranny? but what would have been Thought of those, who should publicly disavow the Right of Brutus to that high Dignity which the People had vested in him out of respect to Tarquin the deposed Prince? vbds pn31 c-acp j cc av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 dt n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1? cc-acp q-crq vmd vhi vbn vvn pp-f d, r-crq vmd av-j vvi dt n-jn pp-f np1 p-acp cst j n1 r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 av pp-f n1 p-acp np1 dt j-vvn n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
311 3dly. Let us bless God who brought Light out of Darkness, that by the discovery of this unnatural Conspiracy, he hath sprang a light, whereby his sacred Majesty, 3dly. Let us bless God who brought Light out of Darkness, that by the discovery of this unnatural conspiracy, he hath sprang a Light, whereby his sacred Majesty, av-j. vvb pno12 vvi np1 r-crq vvd n1 av pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pns31 vhz vvd dt n1, c-crq po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
312 and those who are entrusted with any part of the Government under him, may clearly discern their Friends from their Enemies, and those who Are Entrusted with any part of the Government under him, may clearly discern their Friends from their Enemies, cc d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, vmb av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
313 and certainly know who are for and who are against the conjunct Interest of King and People; and Certainly know who Are for and who Are against the conjunct Interest of King and People; cc av-j vvi r-crq vbr p-acp cc q-crq vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
314 so that from hence such measures may be taken which are absolutely needfull to secure our Establishment. so that from hence such measures may be taken which Are absolutely needful to secure our Establishment. av cst p-acp av d n2 vmb vbi vvn r-crq vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
315 Whosoever refuseth to acknowledge the Right of William the III. does actually declare for the extinguished Right of James the II. and whosoever owns his Right, must by Virtue of his Allegiance hold himself in conscience oblig'd to endeavour his Restoration. Whosoever Refuseth to acknowledge the Right of William the III. does actually declare for the extinguished Right of James the II and whosoever owns his Right, must by Virtue of his Allegiance hold himself in conscience obliged to endeavour his Restoration. r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pp-f np1 dt crd. vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt vvn av-jn pp-f np1 dt crd cc r-crq vvz po31 n-jn, vmb p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi px31 p-acp n1 vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 22
316 Now I appeal to all the world, if any such person as this can of right claim to himself so much as Protection from the present Government; Now I appeal to all the world, if any such person as this can of right claim to himself so much as Protection from the present Government; av pns11 vvb p-acp d dt n1, cs d d n1 c-acp d vmb pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp px31 av av-d c-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 22
317 but on the other side, every one must own that the Government, in protecting them, doth fully discharge the highest duty of Christian Charity, which is to love our Enemies, but on the other side, every one must own that the Government, in protecting them, does Fully discharge the highest duty of Christian Charity, which is to love our Enemies, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, d pi vmb vvi d dt n1, p-acp vvg pno32, vdz av-j vvi dt js n1 pp-f njp n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
318 and do good to those that hate us. and do good to those that hate us. cc vdb j p-acp d cst vvb pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
319 Protection is the highest Favour which the Government can, in this case, bestow, or which these men are fit to receive; Protection is the highest Favour which the Government can, in this case, bestow, or which these men Are fit to receive; n1 vbz dt js n1 r-crq dt n1 vmb, p-acp d n1, vvb, cc r-crq d n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
320 for Christ never commanded us to trust our Enemies; for christ never commanded us to trust our Enemies; p-acp np1 av-x vvd pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
321 but, on the contrary, to temper the Innocency of the Dove with the Wisdom of the Serpent. but, on the contrary, to temper the Innocency of the Dove with the Wisdom of the Serpent. cc-acp, p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
322 He who thinks himself obliged in Conscience to James the II, as his rightfull King, He who thinks himself obliged in Conscience to James the II, as his rightful King, pns31 r-crq vvz px31 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 dt crd, c-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
323 if he hath not the Courage to make one in an Insurre Stion, nor the hardy baseness to joyn in an Assassination, if he hath not the Courage to make one in an Insurre Scion, nor the hardy baseness to join in an Assassination, cs pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp dt n1 n1, ccx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
324 yet 'tis manifest that he will not oppose the former design, nor reveal the latter. yet it's manifest that he will not oppose the former Design, nor reveal the latter. av pn31|vbz j cst pns31 vmb xx vvi dt j n1, ccx vvi dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
325 Now altho to protect such persons be the highest degree of Christian Charity, yet to admit them into the Trusts of the Nation is not the highest degree of Christian Prudence. Now although to Pact such Persons be the highest degree of Christian Charity, yet to admit them into the Trusts of the nation is not the highest degree of Christian Prudence. av cs pc-acp vvi d n2 vbb dt js n1 pp-f njp n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx dt js n1 pp-f njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
326 The Jesuits, who were convicted of a Hellish Plot in the Reign of King Charles II. could never, with all their Wit, excuse or so much as extenuate their Treason, The Jesuits, who were convicted of a Hellish Plot in the Reign of King Charles II could never, with all their Wit, excuse or so much as extenuate their Treason, dt np2, r-crq vbdr vvn pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 np1 crd vmb av-x, p-acp d po32 n1, n1 cc av av-d c-acp vvb po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
327 and therefore they betook themselves to the last Shift, or an impudent Denial. and Therefore they betook themselves to the last Shift, or an impudent Denial. cc av pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt ord n1, cc dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
328 But our late Convicts with greater Effrontery, own and justifie their unnatural Conspiracy, and die glorying in their Treason. But our late Convicts with greater Effrontery, own and justify their unnatural conspiracy, and die glorying in their Treason. p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp jc np1, d cc vvi po32 j n1, cc vvb vvg p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
329 But was ever any Kingdom so fatally divided against it self, that the Religion by Law established, should be an open Enemy to the civil Constitution? that what in the Eye of the Law is Treason, should, by the Church, be accounted Duty? that whom the Judge condemneth, the Priest shall absolve at Execution? for the Impenitence of the Traytors, But was ever any Kingdom so fatally divided against it self, that the Religion by Law established, should be an open Enemy to the civil Constitution? that what in the Eye of the Law is Treason, should, by the Church, be accounted Duty? that whom the Judge Condemneth, the Priest shall absolve At Execution? for the Impenitence of the Traitors, cc-acp vbds av d n1 av av-j vvn p-acp pn31 n1, cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vvn, vmd vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1? d r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, vmd, p-acp dt n1, vbb vvn n1? d ro-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
330 and Insolence of the Absolvers are both justifiable (as they pretend) from the Church of England 's Doctrine concerning Passive Obedience, and Insolence of the Absolvers Are both justifiable (as they pretend) from the Church of England is Doctrine Concerning Passive obedience, cc n1 pp-f dt np1 vbr av-d j (c-acp pns32 vvb) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 vvg j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
331 and it must indeed be granted, that if James the II. had a divine and indefeasible right to our Passive Obedience, the right of King William the III. and it must indeed be granted, that if James the II had a divine and indefeasible right to our Passive obedience, the right of King William the III. cc pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst cs np1 dt crd vhd dt j-jn cc j n-jn p-acp po12 j n1, dt n-jn pp-f n1 np1 dt crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
332 to the Crown of these Realms could not at this day have been own'd, nor could the bloody Conspirators, to the Crown of these Realms could not At this day have been owned, nor could the bloody Conspirators, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmd xx p-acp d n1 vhb vbn j-vvn, ccx vmd dt j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
333 even against that Life, which (under God) supporteth the liberty of Europe, and the Christian Profession throughout the World, been found guilty of Treason. even against that Life, which (under God) supporteth the liberty of Europe, and the Christian Profession throughout the World, been found guilty of Treason. av p-acp d n1, r-crq (p-acp np1) vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt njp n1 p-acp dt n1, vbn vvn j pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
334 But do these Apostates think to impose their Passive Doctrine of blind Obedience upon the Protestant Church and Kingdom of England? do they think we cannot rightly distinguish this matter? as for instance, Passive Obedience to the Law of the Land, is the Doctrine of Jesus; Passive Obedience to the will of the Prince, is the Dostrine of Judas; a false and trayterous Doctrine, whereby all civil Governments and legal Rights are betray'd to arbitrary Power. But do these Apostates think to impose their Passive Doctrine of blind obedience upon the Protestant Church and Kingdom of England? do they think we cannot rightly distinguish this matter? as for instance, Passive obedience to the Law of the Land, is the Doctrine of jesus; Passive obedience to the will of the Prince, is the Doctrine of Judas; a false and traitorous Doctrine, whereby all civil Governments and Legal Rights Are betrayed to arbitrary Power. cc-acp vdb d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? vdb pns32 vvb pns12 vmbx av-jn vvi d n1? c-acp p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt np1 pp-f np1; dt j cc j n1, c-crq d j n2 cc j n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
335 Judas betray'd the person of Christ to the High-Priest of Israel. Passive Obedience, to the will of the late King, betrays the Body of Christ, i. e. all true Christians to the Pope of Rome, and therefore the Professors of this Doctrine have, by the righteous Laws of this Land, suffer'd that Punishment to which God in his just judgment condemned the Traytor Judas, which was, To be hang'd and burst in the middle. Judas betrayed the person of christ to the High-Priest of Israel. Passive obedience, to the will of the late King, betrays the Body of christ, i. e. all true Christians to the Pope of Rome, and Therefore the Professors of this Doctrine have, by the righteous Laws of this Land, suffered that Punishment to which God in his just judgement condemned the Traitor Judas, which was, To be hanged and burst in the middle. np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, sy. sy. d j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av dt n2 pp-f d n1 vhb, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vvd d n1 p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvd dt n1 np1, r-crq vbds, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
336 But what can put a stop to the unparallell'd Insolence of this Party, unless the Parliamentary Association (which subjects these hardned Traytors to a just Revenge) be wellcomed with the Heart and Hand of the Nation? Hereby every honest Man and Lover of his Country may encourage our Confederates abroad, But what can put a stop to the unparalleled Insolence of this Party, unless the Parliamentary Association (which subject's these hardened Traitors to a just Revenge) be welcomed with the Heart and Hand of the nation? Hereby every honest Man and Lover of his Country may encourage our Confederates abroad, p-acp q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cs dt j n1 (r-crq n2-jn d j-vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1) vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1? av d j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi po12 n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
337 and assure the Minds of all true Englishmen at Home, and we need not doubt, that God will bless these our honest Endeavours in defence of that Religion which is all Charity and Peace; and assure the Minds of all true Englishmen At Home, and we need not doubt, that God will bless these our honest Endeavours in defence of that Religion which is all Charity and Peace; cc vvb dt n2 pp-f d j np1 p-acp n1-an, cc pns12 vvb xx n1, cst np1 vmb vvi d po12 j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz d n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
338 and of that King whose only fault perhaps it is, that his own safety is not so dear to him, and of that King whose only fault perhaps it is, that his own safety is not so dear to him, cc pp-f d n1 rg-crq j n1 av pn31 vbz, cst po31 d n1 vbz xx av j-jn p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
339 as it is, and ever ought to be, to us. These Cautions are absolutely needfull to preserve our Rightfull King and righteous Establishment; as it is, and ever ought to be, to us. These Cautions Are absolutely needful to preserve our Rightful King and righteous Establishment; c-acp pn31 vbz, cc av vmd p-acp vbi, p-acp pno12. np1 n2 vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 j n1 cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
340 and therefore let us joyn our Prayers to God, that no false Suggestions, nor vain Jealousies may prevent or frustrate these necessary Cautions, which God in Mercy grant, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS. and Therefore let us join our Prayers to God, that no false Suggestions, nor vain Jealousies may prevent or frustrate these necessary Cautions, which God in Mercy grant, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS. cc av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, cst dx j n2, ccx j n2 vmb vvi cc vvi d j n2, r-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvi, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24

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161 0 The burning of Men alive upon the score of Religion is by the Papists called an Act of Faith. The burning of Men alive upon the score of Religion is by the Papists called an Act of Faith. dt j-vvg pp-f n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt njp2 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1.
201 0 Mat. 26.41. Mathew 26.41. np1 crd.
208 0 Gal. 6.10. Gal. 6.10. np1 crd.
2 0 Isai. 9.6. Isaiah 9.6. np1 crd.
45 0 Gen. 19.15, 17. Gen. 19.15, 17. np1 crd, crd
47 0 v. 18. v. 18. n1 crd
51 0 Exod. 4.13, 14. Exod 4.13, 14. np1 crd, crd
53 0 v. 15, 16. v. 15, 16. n1 crd, crd
55 0 Psal. 106.20. Psalm 106.20. np1 crd.
64 0 Jona. 3.1.2 Jonah. 3.1.2 np1. crd
69 0 Isa. 53.7. Isaiah 53.7. np1 crd.
71 0 Luk. 23.34. Luk. 23.34. np1 crd.
76 0 Joh. 20.25. John 20.25. np1 crd.
79 0 v. 27. v. 27. n1 crd
88 0 Rom. 2.1. Rom. 2.1. np1 crd.
100 0 1 Cor. 4.13. 1 Cor. 4.13. vvn np1 crd.
105 0 2 Cor. 4.6.7 2 Cor. 4.6.7 crd np1 crd
117 0 1 Cor. 13. 1 Cor. 13. vvn np1 crd
119 0 v. 4, 5. v. 4, 5. n1 crd, crd
144 0 Seneca. Senecca. np1.
146 0 Rom. 13.3, 4. Rom. 13.3, 4. np1 crd, crd