A sermon against rebellion shewing deceivers to be deceived in their wicked mistakes. Preached at St. Paul's, October 20th 1661. By Sam. Stone, M.A.

Stone, Samuel, 1602-1663
Publisher: printed for Henry Brome at the Gun in Ivy lane
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1662
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A61679 ESTC ID: R222079 STC ID: S5736
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Deceivers Deceived: OR, The Mistakes of Wickedness. PROV. XIV. the latter part of the 8th Verse. Deceivers Deceived: OR, The Mistakes of Wickedness. CURAE. XIV. the latter part of the 8th Verse. n2 vvn: cc, dt n2 pp-f n1. np1. np1. dt d n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 — But the folly of Fools is Deceit. — But the folly of Fools is Deceit. — cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 THis particle [ But ] being discretive and so conjunctive, might occasion me to take some notice of the connection; THis particle [ But ] being discretive and so conjunctive, might occasion me to take Some notice of the connection; d n1 [ cc-acp ] vbg j cc av j, vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 but, because that is not very usual in the Proverbs, and the words themselves will afford us matter enough for our present Exercise, I shall therefore consider them only absolutely without relation, The folly of Fools is Deceit. but, Because that is not very usual in the Proverbs, and the words themselves will afford us matter enough for our present Exercise, I shall Therefore Consider them only absolutely without Relation, The folly of Fools is Deceit. cc-acp, c-acp d vbz xx av j p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2 px32 vmb vvi pno12 n1 av-d p-acp po12 j n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pno32 av-j av-j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 Folly and Fools are denominatives re & voce, the name and quality of the one, deriv'd from the other; Folly and Fools Are denominatives re & voce, the name and quality of the one, derived from the other; n1 cc n2 vbr n2 zz cc fw-mi, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt crd, vvn p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
5 every fool so call'd by his folly, and all folly the quality of fools, and the meaning of this quality, wickedness; the Wisemans fool here is a wicked man; he that knows not this, may very well be both. every fool so called by his folly, and all folly the quality of Fools, and the meaning of this quality, wickedness; the Wiseman's fool Here is a wicked man; he that knows not this, may very well be both. d n1 av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc d n1 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1; dt ng1 n1 av vbz dt j n1; pns31 cst vvz xx d, vmb av av vbb d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
6 So 'twas in his Father David 's language too, Psa. 14.1. The fool that said in his heart, There was no God, is presently exprest by corrupt and abominable works. And in St. Paul 's likewise, Tit. 3.3. So 'twas in his Father David is language too, Psa. 14.1. The fool that said in his heart, There was no God, is presently expressed by corrupt and abominable works. And in Saint Paul is likewise, Tit. 3.3. av pn31|vbds p-acp po31 n1 np1 vbz n1 av, np1 crd. dt n1 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbds dx n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp j cc j n2. cc p-acp n1 np1 vbz av, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
7 the disobedient and slaves to lust and malicious, &c. are all prefac't by [ fools ]; We our selves were also foolish and disobedient, &c. the disobedient and slaves to lust and malicious, etc. Are all prefaced by [ Fools ]; We our selves were also foolish and disobedient, etc. dt j cc n2 p-acp n1 cc j, av vbr d j p-acp [ n2 ]; pns12 po12 n2 vbdr av j cc j, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
8 Now if folly be sin, and fools sinners, the words afford us these two parts, a Supposition, and a Proposition. Now if folly be since, and Fools Sinners, the words afford us these two parts, a Supposition, and a Proposition. av cs n1 vbb n1, cc n2 n2, dt n2 vvb pno12 d crd n2, dt n1, cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
9 First, A Supposition in the denomination of the subject, Sin is folly, and sinners are fools. First, A Supposition in the denomination of the Subject, since is folly, and Sinners Are Fools. ord, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, n1 vbz n1, cc n2 vbr n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 Secondly, A Proposition, by an attribution of a praedicate to this subject, that is, Deceit; Sin or folly is deceit. Secondly, A Proposition, by an attribution of a predicate to this Subject, that is, Deceit; since or folly is deceit. ord, dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp d n-jn, cst vbz, n1; n1 cc n1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
11 The Supposition, that sin is folly, and sinners fools, would afford us ample meditation for this time: The Supposition, that since is folly, and Sinners Fools, would afford us ample meditation for this time: dt n1, cst n1 vbz n1, cc n2 n2, vmd vvi pno12 j n1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
12 but because Deceit is a causal attribute unto sin, and antecedent to folly; our first Parents being first deceiv'd themselves, but Because Deceit is a causal attribute unto since, and antecedent to folly; our First Parents being First deceived themselves, cc-acp c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 vvb p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; po12 ord ng1 n1 ord vvn px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
13 before they became fools or sinners, and convey'd that appellation to posterity; Deceit therefore shall first step forth, leading Sin in her hand: before they became Fools or Sinners, and conveyed that appellation to posterity; Deceit Therefore shall First step forth, leading since in her hand: c-acp pns32 vvd n2 cc n2, cc vvd cst n1 p-acp n1; n1 av vmb ord vvi av, vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
14 Sin is deceit, and sinners are deceiv'd, that's our Observation. Sin is deceit, and sinners are deceiv'd. since is deceit, and Sinners Are deceived, that's our Observation. since is deceit, and Sinners Are deceived. n1 vbz n1, cc n2 vbr vvn, d po12 n1. n1 vbz n1, cc n2 vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 So speaks Divine Wisdom here, and 'tis seconded with Humane: Wisd. 4.11. Lest wickedness should alier his understanding, and deceit beguile his soul. So speaks Divine Wisdom Here, and it's seconded with Humane: Wisdom 4.11. Lest wickedness should alier his understanding, and deceit beguile his soul. av vvz j-jn n1 av, cc pn31|vbz vvn p-acp j: np1 crd. cs n1 vmd n1 po31 n1, cc n1 vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
16 Wickedness and Deceit are so intrinsecal and complicate one with another, as they serve mutually to express each other: Wickedness and Deceit Are so intrinsical and complicate one with Another, as they serve mutually to express each other: n1 cc n1 vbr av j cc j pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp pns32 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi d n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
17 or, if you would rather that the Divine voice should eccho to its self again, ye may have it in the fore-mentioned of Titus 3.3. or, if you would rather that the Divine voice should echo to its self again, you may have it in the forementioned of Titus 3.3. cc, cs pn22 vmd av-c cst dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 av, pn22 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp dt j pp-f np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
18 where the foolish and disobedient are rendred also deceived; We our selves were sometimes foolish and disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts, &c. the service of lusts set off with deceit. where the foolish and disobedient Are rendered also deceived; We our selves were sometime foolish and disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest, etc. the service of Lustiest Set off with deceit. c-crq dt j cc j vbr vvn av vvn; pns12 po12 n2 vbdr av j cc j, vvn, vvg j n2, av dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
19 I shall proceed upon it for this present occasion only in two steps or degrees of method. 1. In the manner of sins acting. 2. In the principles or reasonings of sin, whereby the slaves or servants thereof are deceiv'd. I shall proceed upon it for this present occasion only in two steps or Degrees of method. 1. In the manner of Sins acting. 2. In the principles or reasonings of since, whereby the slaves or Servants thereof Are deceived. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d j n1 av-j p-acp crd n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg. crd p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f n1, c-crq dt n2 cc n2 av vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
20 First, that in the manner of sins acting, it is deceit. First, that in the manner of Sins acting, it is deceit. ord, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg, pn31 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
21 NONLATINALPHABET, said Clemens Alexandrinus, The shadow or likeness is one thing, the reality and substance is another. , said Clemens Alexandrian, The shadow or likeness is one thing, the reality and substance is Another. , vvd np1 np1, dt n1 cc n1 vbz crd n1, dt n1 cc n1 vbz j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
22 Now sin takes the shadow for the substance, the likeness for the reality, and so commits her deceit. Now since Takes the shadow for the substance, the likeness for the reality, and so commits her deceit. av n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
23 Mendaci { que } diu pietatis imagine fallor, Said the wanton Sister in the Poet. She complained that she was deceived a long time under the lying likeness of Piety. Mendaci { que } Diu pietatis imagine fallor, Said the wanton Sister in the Poet. She complained that she was deceived a long time under the lying likeness of Piety. np1 { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la vvb fw-la, vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
24 Thus doth the Prodigal deceive himself under the shew of Liberality, and the Covetous man of Thrift, Thus does the Prodigal deceive himself under the show of Liberality, and the Covetous man of Thrift, av vdz dt n-jn vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
25 and the Intemperate in the free use of the Creature, and the Proud man under a colour of Magnanimity, and the Intemperate in the free use of the Creature, and the Proud man under a colour of Magnanimity, cc dt j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
26 and the foolish Dueller in a mistake of Valour: and the foolish Dueller in a mistake of Valour: cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
27 and thus through this nearness of likeness in appearance betwixt good and evill, Christian Liberty is turn'd into Licentiousness; and thus through this nearness of likeness in appearance betwixt good and evil, Christian Liberty is turned into Licentiousness; cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j cc j-jn, np1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
28 Christian Affability and Courtesie, into base prostitute Flattery; Laudable Ceremony, into Superstition; Christian Affability and Courtesy, into base prostitute Flattery; Laudable Ceremony, into Superstition; np1 n1 cc n1, p-acp j vvb n1; j n1, p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
29 Love into Lust, Recreation into Voluptuousness, Feasting into Luxury, Decency of Apparel into Gaudery, Dominion into Tyranny, Subjection into Slavery, Faith into Phansie, Hope into Presumption, Zeal into Fury, Godly sorrow into worldly, and necessary Humility into voluntary; Love into Lust, Recreation into Voluptuousness, Feasting into Luxury, Decency of Apparel into Gaudery, Dominion into Tyranny, Subjection into Slavery, Faith into Fancy, Hope into Presumption, Zeal into Fury, Godly sorrow into worldly, and necessary Humility into voluntary; vvb p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp j, cc j n1 p-acp j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
30 thus saith Clemens again, NONLATINALPHABET, speaking of Virtue and Goodness; They are depriv'd, saith he, (meaning Erronious sinners) thereof, being robb'd, or gull'd, thus Says Clemens again,, speaking of Virtue and goodness; They Are deprived, Says he, (meaning Erroneous Sinners) thereof, being robbed, or gulled, av vvz np1 av,, vvg pp-f n1 cc n1; pns32 vbr vvn, vvz pns31, (vvg j n2) av, vbg vvd, cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
31 and cheated, as if bewitched, and so deceived. If I have walked with vanity, or my feet have hasted after deceit, Job 31.5. Deceit and Vanity so near together, that the same Stride gathers them both. and cheated, as if bewitched, and so deceived. If I have walked with vanity, or my feet have hasted After deceit, Job 31.5. Deceit and Vanity so near together, that the same Stride gathers them both. cc vvn, c-acp cs vvn, cc av vvn. cs pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n2 vhb vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. n1 cc n1 av av-j av, cst dt d n1 vvz pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
32 And so much for the manner of the deceit of sin. And so much for the manner of the deceit of since. cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
33 Secondly, Sin is deceit in the Principles, or Reasonings, or Imaginations in the hearts of sinners, which the power of the spiritual Militia casteth down, 2 Cor. 10.5. That such deceitful reasonings were alwayes in the thoughts and communications of the sons of men, appears not only by the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. 17.9: The heart of man is deceitful above all things: Secondly, since is deceit in the Principles, or Reasonings, or Imaginations in the hearts of Sinners, which the power of the spiritual Militia Cast down, 2 Cor. 10.5. That such deceitful reasonings were always in the thoughts and communications of the Sons of men, appears not only by the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. 17.9: The heart of man is deceitful above all things: ord, n1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2-vvg, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz a-acp, crd np1 crd. cst d j n2-vvg vbdr av p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, vvz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 np1, np1 crd: dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
34 but, by the many caveats St. Paul gives in sundry places, Be not deceived; and particularly in the 2d Chap. of the Colossians, ver. 4. Let no man beguile you with enticing words, which is exprest, ver. 8. by Philosophy or vain deceit. Philosophy, you know, is a form of reasoning; but, by the many caveats Saint Paul gives in sundry places, Be not deceived; and particularly in the 2d Chap. of the colossians, ver. 4. Let no man beguile you with enticing words, which is expressed, ver. 8. by Philosophy or vain deceit. Philosophy, you know, is a from of reasoning; p-acp, p-acp dt d n2 n1 np1 vvz p-acp j n2, vbb xx vvn; cc av-jn p-acp dt crd np1 pp-f dt njp2, fw-la. crd vvb dx n1 vvi pn22 p-acp vvg n2, r-crq vbz vvn, fw-la. crd p-acp n1 cc j n1. n1, pn22 vvb, vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
35 but, whereas 'tis exprest by deceit, we are not to understand thereby (by the way) those good habits of the minde, which serve as Handmaids to dress up their Mistres Divinity, but, whereas it's expressed by deceit, we Are not to understand thereby (by the Way) those good habits of the mind, which serve as Handmaids to dress up their Mistress Divinity, cc-acp, cs pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi av (p-acp dt n1) d j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
36 and set her off with a more comely aad affecting beauty, but as Clemens again, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. The Apostle, saith he, means not all Philosophy, in that place, and Set her off with a more comely and affecting beauty, but as Clemens again,, etc. The Apostle, Says he, means not all Philosophy, in that place, cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt av-dc j cc j-vvg n1, cc-acp c-acp np1 av,, av dt n1, vvz pns31, vvz xx d n1, p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
37 but only the Epicurean, that destroy'd Providence, and deifyed Pleasure, making that a God; but only the Epicurean, that destroyed Providence, and deified Pleasure, making that a God; cc-acp av-j dt jp, cst vvn n1, cc vvn n1, vvg cst dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
38 denying the Resurrection, and any furture state of Being, &c. Which divination of the Fathers, I am the more inclinable unto, denying the Resurrection, and any furture state of Being, etc. Which divination of the Father's, I am the more inclinable unto, vvg dt n1, cc d n1 n1 pp-f vbg, av r-crq n1 pp-f dt n2, pns11 vbm dt av-dc j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
39 as most probable, by comparing with 1 Cor. 15.32, 33. ver. as most probable, by comparing with 1 Cor. 15.32, 33. ver. c-acp ds j, p-acp vvg p-acp crd np1 crd, crd fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
40 where giving the same Caveat, Be not deceived, he presently infers, Let us eat and drink, where giving the same Caveat, Be not deceived, he presently infers, Let us eat and drink, c-crq vvg dt d n1, vbb xx vvn, pns31 av-j vvz, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
41 for to morrow we shall die; for to morrow we shall die; c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
42 which being a Principle once brought to communication, was evill and deceitful, and corrupted good manners. which being a Principle once brought to communication, was evil and deceitful, and corrupted good manners. r-crq vbg dt n1 a-acp vvn p-acp n1, vbds j-jn cc j, cc vvd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
43 But this Principle being not, as I hope, familiar in the thoughts and practises of men of our times, I shall not insist upon, But this Principle being not, as I hope, familiar in the thoughts and practises of men of our times, I shall not insist upon, p-acp d n1 vbg xx, c-acp pns11 vvb, j-jn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 pp-f po12 n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
44 nor yet others leading unto sin more generally; nor yet Others leading unto since more generally; ccx av ng2-jn vvg p-acp n1 av-dc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
45 my whole business therefore shall be at this time, to evince the deceit of such Principles or Reasonings only as have deceived the Foolish and Disobedient of our late dismal Times, my Whole business Therefore shall be At this time, to evince the deceit of such Principles or Reasonings only as have deceived the Foolish and Disobedient of our late dismal Times, po11 j-jn n1 av vmb vbi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2-vvg av-j a-acp vhb vvn dt j cc j pp-f po12 j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
46 when as wickedness broke out like sire, in the Prophet Isaiahs phrase, Ch. 9.18. and devoured not only the shrubs and Cedars of our Lebanon, but even the Royal Oak himself. when as wickedness broke out like sire, in the Prophet Isaiah's phrase, Christ 9.18. and devoured not only the shrubs and Cedars of our Lebanon, but even the Royal Oak himself. c-crq c-acp n1 vvd av av-j n1, p-acp dt n1 njp2 n1, np1 crd. cc vvd xx av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 np1, p-acp av dt j n1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
47 For prevention of which, and the like mischiefs hereafter, occasionable possibly by the same deceitfulnesse of mens thoughts through such dangerous Principles, which are shrewdly suspected to lye latent in the hearts of discontented parties, For prevention of which, and the like mischiefs hereafter, occasionable possibly by the same deceitfulness of men's thoughts through such dangerous Principles, which Are shrewdly suspected to lie latent in the hearts of discontented parties, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq, cc dt j n2 av, j av-j p-acp dt d n1 pp-f ng2 n2 p-acp d j n2, r-crq vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi fw-la p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
48 as may seem by the daily jealousies of plotts and rumours of plotts: as may seem by the daily jealousies of plots and rumours of plots: c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
49 how true though I leave to Authority to find out, yet not knowing how to conceal my fears, have made it my work for the remainder of my hour to retexe the fallacies, how true though I leave to authority to find out, yet not knowing how to conceal my fears, have made it my work for the remainder of my hour to retexe the fallacies, c-crq j cs pns11 vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av, av xx vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi po11 n2, vhb vvn pn31 po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
50 or mistakes of most of their destructive reasonings, lest wickedness should afresh conceive, and pregnate, and break forth, and bring forth more swords, and fire-brands amongst us. or mistakes of most of their destructive reasonings, lest wickedness should afresh conceive, and pregnate, and break forth, and bring forth more swords, and firebrands among us. cc n2 pp-f ds pp-f po32 j n2-vvg, cs n1 vmd av vvi, cc j, cc vvi av, cc vvi av dc n2, cc n2 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
51 Wherein, howbeit, I cannot but preface this serious protestation that I mean not any upbraidment or insulting over mens weaknesses, or ignorances; Wherein, howbeit, I cannot but preface this serious protestation that I mean not any upbraidment or insulting over men's Weaknesses, or ignorances; c-crq, a-acp, pns11 vmbx p-acp n1 d j n1 cst pns11 vvb xx d n1 cc vvg p-acp ng2 n2, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
52 but to convince their Consciences and tender the good of their Souls, as well as the safety of our dear and precious King and Nation. To proceed then, but to convince their Consciences and tender the good of their Souls, as well as the safety of our dear and precious King and nation. To proceed then, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc j dt j pp-f po32 n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n-jn cc j n1 cc n1. p-acp vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
53 1. The first false position, or principle of deceit whereby Wickednesse hath been much heightned, 1. The First false position, or principle of deceit whereby Wickedness hath been much heightened, crd dt ord j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 c-crq n1 vhz vbn av-d vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
54 and improv'd, and may be again, is good Meanings, or good Intentions, as you may remember that scandall of the Law, who prepared for the Kings Tryal and Murder: and improved, and may be again, is good Meanings, or good Intentions, as you may Remember that scandal of the Law, who prepared for the Kings Trial and Murder: cc vvn, cc vmb vbi av, vbz j n2, cc j n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
55 said at his Execution, he had good Intentions; And so may we believe of those last vile, ignorant, said At his Execution, he had good Intentions; And so may we believe of those last vile, ignorant, vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhd j n2; cc av vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d ord j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
56 and publick Murtherers, who pretended that their businesse was to prepare the way for the coming of Christ in his Kingdome; Thus if men have caught but a good Meaning by the end, and public Murderers, who pretended that their business was to prepare the Way for the coming of christ in his Kingdom; Thus if men have caught but a good Meaning by the end, cc j n2, r-crq vvd d po32 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1; av cs n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt j vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
57 as, for the Glory of God, the reformation of Religion and Laws, the suppression of Vice and Tyranny, or the like, they think that then their actions are lawful and righteous though never so cross to the Laws both of God and Man. as, for the Glory of God, the Reformation of Religion and Laws, the suppression of Vice and Tyranny, or the like, they think that then their actions Are lawful and righteous though never so cross to the Laws both of God and Man. c-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt j, pns32 vvb cst av po32 n2 vbr j cc j cs av-x av j p-acp dt n2 d pp-f np1 cc n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
58 But such men I desire to take notice of that good meaning, John 16.2. Where Christ foretold, That some should murther his Apostles with a thought of doing God service. But such men I desire to take notice of that good meaning, John 16.2. Where christ foretold, That Some should murder his Apostles with a Thought of doing God service. p-acp d n2 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f cst j n1, np1 crd. c-crq np1 vvd, cst d vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
59 See what a fair meaning here was in a most ugly hellish Sin! See what a fair meaning Here was in a most ugly hellish since! vvb r-crq dt j n1 av vbds p-acp dt av-ds j j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
60 Could that meaning think you excuse them? Let them observe also the meaning of St. Peter, Matth. 16.22. Where ye may read, That Peter would by no means consent that his Master should dye: Could that meaning think you excuse them? Let them observe also the meaning of Saint Peter, Matthew 16.22. Where you may read, That Peter would by no means consent that his Master should die: vmd d n1 vvb pn22 vvb pno32? vvb pno32 vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, np1 crd. c-crq pn22 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd p-acp dx n2 vvi cst po31 n1 vmd vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
61 this was seemingly as fair a good meaning as can be imagin'd, for an honest loving Servant to wish the life, this was seemingly as fair a good meaning as can be imagined, for an honest loving Servant to wish the life, d vbds av-vvg c-acp j dt j n1 c-acp vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
62 and well-being of his dear good Master; and well-being of his dear good Master; cc n1 pp-f po31 j-jn j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
63 But, mark ye, the Devil himself could not have wisht us a greater mischief than that Christ should not have dyed, But, mark you, the devil himself could not have wished us a greater mischief than that christ should not have died, cc-acp, vvb pn22, dt n1 px31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno12 dt jc n1 cs cst np1 vmd xx vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
64 for then we and all the World besides had been damn'd in Hell. What a monstrous wicked good meaning was this: for then we and all the World beside had been damned in Hell. What a monstrous wicked good meaning was this: c-acp cs pns12 cc d dt n1 a-acp vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1. q-crq dt j j j n1 vbds d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
65 Christ calling his chief Disciple Devil-for't? And let them consider one good Meaning more, to wit, of the Jews, who crucified the Lord of Life, under a good meaning of zeal for the Law of Moses, and their antient customes, Sub zelo legis odium latebat Legislatoris, Here was the greatest wickednesse that ever was acted in the World, carryed on, under a good meaning for the Law. christ calling his chief Disciple Devil-fored? And let them Consider one good Meaning more, to wit, of the jews, who Crucified the Lord of Life, under a good meaning of zeal for the Law of Moses, and their ancient customs, Sub Zeal Legis odium latebat Legislatoris, Here was the greatest wickedness that ever was acted in the World, carried on, under a good meaning for the Law. np1 vvg po31 j-jn n1 j? cc vvb pno32 vvi crd j vvg n1, pc-acp vvi, pp-f dt np2, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 j n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, av vbds dt js n1 cst av vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
66 Now this being well remarked, I would aske of all those who were guilty of the late Defection, or rather Rebellion indeed (for howsoever policy covers it with a term of indulgence, and calls it only inconvenience, yet the Pulpit may not so, we are bid Cry aloud and spare not, Now this being well remarked, I would ask of all those who were guilty of the late Defection, or rather Rebellion indeed (for howsoever policy covers it with a term of indulgence, and calls it only inconvenience, yet the Pulpit may not so, we Are bid Cry aloud and spare not, av d vbg av vvn, pns11 vmd vvi pp-f d d r-crq vbdr j pp-f dt j n1, cc av-c n1 av (c-acp c-acp n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz pn31 av-j n1, av dt n1 vmb xx av, pns12 vbr vvn vvb av cc vvb xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
67 and lift up our voices like Trumpets, aud tell the House of Juda their transgressions, and Israel their sins: and lift up our voices like Trumpets, and tell the House of Juda their transgressions, and Israel their Sins: cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 av-j n2, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n2, cc np1 po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
68 Which we cannot do unlesse we call every thing by it's own distinctive name, a spade a spade, Rebellion Rebellion, a Rebell a Rebell; Which we cannot do unless we call every thing by it's own distinctive name, a spade a spade, Rebellion Rebellion, a Rebel a Rebel; r-crq pns12 vmbx vdi cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp pn31|vbz d j n1, dt n1 dt n1, n1 n1, dt n1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
69 except those in whom the Grace of Repentance is visible by their contrary actings and retractations (for all whom there is both joy in Heaven, except those in whom the Grace of Repentance is visible by their contrary actings and retractations (for all whom there is both joy in Heaven, c-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp po32 j-jn n2 cc n2 (c-acp d r-crq a-acp vbz d n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
70 and that, and honour also upon earth): and that, and honour also upon earth): cc cst, cc n1 av p-acp n1): (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
71 but as for others who retain their old guilt before God, having never repented their abominations, but as for Others who retain their old guilt before God, having never repented their abominations, cc-acp c-acp p-acp n2-jn r-crq vvb po32 j n1 p-acp np1, vhg av vvn po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
72 but nourish their old principles of impiety under phansied good meaning so as to be ready to act over the same wickednesse again; but nourish their old principles of impiety under fancied good meaning so as to be ready to act over the same wickedness again; cc-acp vvb po32 j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvn j n1 av c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
73 of those I say I would demand; of those I say I would demand; pp-f d pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
74 Suppose they had liv'd in the time of the Jews, and had concurr'd with them to the murthering of Christ, Suppose they had lived in the time of the jews, and had concurred with them to the murdering of christ, vvb pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, cc vhd vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
75 and his Apostles with the same good meanings also that the Jews had, whether they could think themselves any whit excusable by those good meanings more then the Jews? if not (as we are sure, they can not, they having equally concurr'd in the sinne, by the supposition, and his Apostles with the same good meanings also that the jews had, whither they could think themselves any whit excusable by those good meanings more then the jews? if not (as we Are sure, they can not, they having equally concurred in the sin, by the supposition, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt d j n2 av cst dt np2 vhd, cs pns32 vmd vvi px32 d n1 j p-acp d j n2 av-dc cs dt np2? cs xx (c-acp pns12 vbr j, pns32 vmb xx, pns32 vhg av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
76 and therefore are equally lyable in guilt, for which the Jews are punisht in their posterity to this day) the question then will be, How; and Therefore Are equally liable in guilt, for which the jews Are punished in their posterity to this day) the question then will be, How; cc av vbr av-j j p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq dt np2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1) dt n1 av vmb vbi, c-crq; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
77 or why, they should conceive themselves excusable, or justifiable by their good meanings now, in or after the commission of such horrible iniquities as Heaven and Earth blush at, being in their whole latitude of circumstantial aggravations of as great, or why, they should conceive themselves excusable, or justifiable by their good meanings now, in or After the commission of such horrible iniquities as Heaven and Earth blush At, being in their Whole latitude of circumstantial aggravations of as great, cc q-crq, pns32 vmd vvi px32 j, cc j p-acp po32 j n2 av, p-acp cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 c-acp n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp, vbg p-acp po32 j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f a-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
78 or rather greater criminableness than the crucifixion of Christ himself (setting aside the disproportion of the Object as Christ was God, and therein infinite) and more intensely, or rather greater criminableness than the crucifixion of christ himself (setting aside the disproportion of the Object as christ was God, and therein infinite) and more intensely, cc av-c jc n1 cs dt n1 pp-f np1 px31 (vvg av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp np1 vbds np1, cc av j) cc av-dc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
79 and accumulately wronged? What? Can it enter the heart of any knowing Christian to believe, that so sleight a thing as good meanings should justifie such abominations, and accumulately wronged? What? Can it enter the heart of any knowing Christian to believe, that so sleight a thing as good meanings should justify such abominations, cc av-j vvn? q-crq? vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg np1 pc-acp vvi, cst av n1 dt n1 c-acp j n2 vmd vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
80 as all the Miseries and Impieties of a voluntary, unnatural, and rebellious War, which swept away Myriads of innocent Christians, as all the Misery's and Impieties of a voluntary, unnatural, and rebellious War, which swept away Myriads of innocent Christians, c-acp d dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn, j, cc j n1, r-crq vvd av crd pp-f j-jn np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
81 and good Subjects, and afterwards One, like David, worth ten or a 100000 thousand of them, the dear and precious anointed of the Lord himself? and good Subject's, and afterwards One, like David, worth ten or a 100000 thousand of them, the dear and precious anointed of the Lord himself? cc j n2-jn, cc av crd, av-j np1, j crd cc dt crd crd pp-f pno32, dt j-jn cc j j-vvn pp-f dt n1 px31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
82 No, beloved, good meanings avail nothing, in such prodigious Wickedness at least: No, Beloved, good meanings avail nothing, in such prodigious Wickedness At least: uh-dx, vvn, j n2 vvb pix, p-acp d j n1 p-acp ds: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
83 Though a bad meaning may make a good action bad; yet, good meanings can never make a bad action, good. Quid, furemur divitibus us demus pauperibus? saith St. Augustine, Shall we steal from the Rich to give unto the Poor? There's a Meaning good enough, Though a bade meaning may make a good actium bad; yet, good meanings can never make a bad actium, good. Quid, furemur divitibus us Demos pauperibus? Says Saint Augustine, Shall we steal from the Rich to give unto the Poor? There's a Meaning good enough, cs dt vvd vvg vmb vvi dt j n1 j; av, j n2 vmb av-x vvi dt j n1, j. fw-la, fw-la fw-la pno12 fw-la fw-la? vvz n1 np1, vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j? pc-acp|vbz dt vvg j d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
84 but a Means every whit as bad. but a Means every whit as bad. cc-acp dt n2 d n1 c-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
85 St. Bernard therefore teacheth us better, As there must be Charitas in intentione; so there must be Veritas in electione, saith he, A choice of true and proper means, Saint Bernard Therefore Teaches us better, As there must be Charitas in intention; so there must be Veritas in election, Says he, A choice of true and proper means, n1 np1 av vvz pno12 j, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi fw-la p-acp n1; av pc-acp vmb vbi fw-la p-acp n1, vvz pns31, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
86 for every true and genuine end. for every true and genuine end. p-acp d j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
87 Because we creatures are not immediate and complicate with our end, as God is, who himself is his own End; Because we creatures Are not immediate and complicate with our end, as God is, who himself is his own End; c-acp pns12 n2 vbr xx j cc j p-acp po12 n1, c-acp np1 vbz, r-crq n1 vbz po31 d vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
88 but we are at a distance from our end, and therefore must consult and deliberate upon the choice of our means in order thereunto, which are most proper, suitable, and lawful for attainment: but we Are At a distance from our end, and Therefore must consult and deliberate upon the choice of our means in order thereunto, which Are most proper, suitable, and lawful for attainment: cc-acp pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc av vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1 av, r-crq vbr av-ds j, j, cc j p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
89 He that thinks, in the use of unlawful means or actions, with them to attain the scope of righteousness, He that thinks, in the use of unlawful means or actions, with them to attain the scope of righteousness, pns31 cst vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
90 and happiness therewith, is like one, as a late Writer wittily similizeth, That rowles himself upon a bed of thorns to sleep easily; and happiness therewith, is like one, as a late Writer wittily similizeth, That rolls himself upon a Bed of thorns to sleep Easily; cc n1 av, vbz av-j crd, c-acp dt j n1 av-j vvz, cst vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
91 or, that sets his face to the East to go to bed with the Sun in the West; or, that sets his face to the East to go to Bed with the Sun in the West; cc, cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
92 which are meer impossibilities and repugnances. Beloved, Good works will be in heaven, to the eternal glory of their Author; which Are mere impossibilities and repugnances. beloved, Good works will be in heaven, to the Eternal glory of their Author; r-crq vbr j n2 cc n2. j-vvn, j n2 vmb vbi p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
93 when as evill works, for all their good meanings, will be in hell, without Repentance, to the eternal shame of their Actors. when as evil works, for all their good meanings, will be in hell, without Repentance, to the Eternal shame of their Actors. c-crq c-acp j-jn n2, p-acp d po32 j n2, vmb vbi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
94 To conclude this, as he cannot well be thought to mean ill, who doeth well; so, To conclude this, as he cannot well be Thought to mean ill, who doth well; so, p-acp vvi d, c-acp pns31 vmbx av vbi vvn p-acp j av-jn, r-crq vdz av; av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
95 nor he likely so much as to mean well, who resolves and continues to do ill. nor he likely so much as to mean well, who resolves and continues to do ill. ccx pns31 j av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi av, r-crq vvz cc vvz pc-acp vdi av-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
96 And therefore, my brethren, since good meanings are so sleight an excuse for wicked actions, no better than the ignorance of the Law, whence they proceed, and justifies no man; And Therefore, my brothers, since good meanings Are so sleight an excuse for wicked actions, no better than the ignorance of the Law, whence they proceed, and Justifies no man; cc av, po11 n2, c-acp j n2 vbr av j dt n1 p-acp j n2, av-dx jc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb, cc vvz dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
97 let all those that have followed the sin of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, not only in the calves of Bethel, but also in dividing from the Crown of Juda; let all those that have followed the since of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to since, not only in the calves of Bethel, but also in dividing from the Crown of Juda; vvb d d cst vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f fw-la, r-crq vvd np1 p-acp n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
98 let them all seriously bethink themselves, and repent betwixt God and their souls, and strive to become pricked in their hearts with remorse, let them all seriously bethink themselves, and Repent betwixt God and their Souls, and strive to become pricked in their hearts with remorse, vvb pno32 d av-j vvi px32, cc vvi p-acp np1 cc po32 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
99 as were the Jews, notwithstanding all their good meanings, lest, under the security they have by the indemnity temporal of their Lives and Estates, they hazzard the salvation of their souls, being no power temporary can indemnifie a soul. as were the jews, notwithstanding all their good meanings, lest, under the security they have by the indemnity temporal of their Lives and Estates, they hazard the salvation of their Souls, being no power temporary can indemnify a soul. c-acp vbdr dt np2, a-acp d po32 j n2, cs, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb p-acp dt n1 j pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbg dx n1 j vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
100 And let all such beware further, who are still feeding upon the old leaven of Malice and Wickedness, whereby they nourish unto themselves discontents and murmurings in their Tents against Moses and Aaron because they are whipt a little while longer with the rods of their own making, And let all such beware further, who Are still feeding upon the old leaven of Malice and Wickedness, whereby they nourish unto themselves discontents and murmurings in their Tents against Moses and Aaron Because they Are whipped a little while longer with the rods of their own making, cc vvb d d vvb av-jc, r-crq vbr av vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp px32 vvz cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc np1 c-acp pns32 vbr vvd dt j n1 av-jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
101 and stung with the tails of those Scorpions hatcht by their own Cockatrice Eggs: and stung with the tails of those Scorpions hatched by their own Cockatrice Eggs: cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn p-acp po32 d n1 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
102 Let them, I say, beware how they adventure upon such odious and perilous actions again, under a conceit of doing lawfully by their good Meanings; Let them, I say, beware how they adventure upon such odious and perilous actions again, under a conceit of doing lawfully by their good Meanings; vvb pno32, pns11 vvb, vvb c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d j cc j n2 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg av-j p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
103 for, believe it, they will prove no better then that in Daniel, Mene mene tekel upharzin: for, believe it, they will prove no better then that in daniel, Mene mean Tekel upharzin: p-acp, vvb pn31, pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs cst p-acp np1, np1 n1 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
104 being weighed, they'l be found too light, when the handwriting of judgement is upon the wall against them. being weighed, They'll be found too Light, when the handwriting of judgement is upon the wall against them. vbg vvn, pns32|vmb vbi vvn av j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
105 A second deceitful Principle is, Following a godly party; whereof I take occasion to speak, from a passage of mine own experience; A second deceitful Principle is, Following a godly party; whereof I take occasion to speak, from a passage of mine own experience; dt ord j n1 vbz, vvg dt j n1; c-crq pns11 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
106 for being confulted once in point of conscience, by a person of a considerable quality, a little after the beginning of the late Miseries, for being confulted once in point of conscience, by a person of a considerable quality, a little After the beginning of the late Misery's, c-acp vbg vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j ng1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
107 Whether he might lawfully and with a safe conscience, take one of the Rebellious Oaths or Protestations? And I having answered him in the Negative, that he might not do it with a safe conscience; Whither he might lawfully and with a safe conscience, take one of the Rebellious Oaths or Protestations? And I having answered him in the Negative, that he might not do it with a safe conscience; cs pns31 vmd av-j cc p-acp dt j n1, vvb crd pp-f dt j n2 cc n2? cc pns11 vhg vvn pno31 p-acp dt j-jn, cst pns31 vmd xx vdi pn31 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
108 He replyed, That he would hold with the godly and praying Party; and so took it. He replied, That he would hold with the godly and praying Party; and so took it. pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1; cc av vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
109 And indeed this was the vulgar Error of England, at that time, to follow those who had the most plausible shews of godliness in outward appearance beyond others, And indeed this was the Vulgar Error of England, At that time, to follow those who had the most plausible shows of godliness in outward appearance beyond Others, cc av d vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vhd dt av-ds j vvz pp-f n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
110 and by advantage thereof, gave the Conduct and Clarigation to the satal War. and by advantage thereof, gave the Conduct and Clarigation to the satal War. cc p-acp n1 av, vvd dt vvb cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
111 Now to this I shall discourse, that however Religion be indeed the best practise in the world, Now to this I shall discourse, that however Religion be indeed the best practice in the world, av p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi, cst c-acp n1 vbb av dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
112 and to follow a Godly or Religious party, be the best also for a mans imitation, caeteris paribus, all things equally considered, Be ye followers of me, and to follow a Godly or Religious party, be the best also for a men imitation, caeteris paribus, all things equally considered, Be you followers of me, cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, vbb dt js av p-acp dt ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la, d n2 av-jn vvn, vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
113 as I am of Christ, saith St. Paul; but nevertheless, without much heedfulness and circumspection, there may be great deceit in it. as I am of christ, Says Saint Paul; but nevertheless, without much heedfulness and circumspection, there may be great deceit in it. c-acp pns11 vbm pp-f np1, vvz n1 np1; p-acp av, p-acp d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vmb vbi j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
114 For first, I would know of such people, who are apt to be taken with this reasoning, What Godly party it is they would fain follow? If they mean, by the Godly party, such as place their Religion in Whimzies, For First, I would know of such people, who Are apt to be taken with this reasoning, What Godly party it is they would fain follow? If they mean, by the Godly party, such as place their Religion in Whimsies, p-acp ord, pns11 vmd vvi pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n-vvg, q-crq j n1 pn31 vbz pns32 vmd av-j vvi? cs pns32 vvb, p-acp dt j n1, d c-acp vvb po32 n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
115 and Humors, and Singularities, and Curiosities, and Phansies, and Affectations, in Mimick mouths, and Antick faces, in Canting phrases, and Humours, and Singularities, and Curiosities, and Fancies, and Affectations, in Mimic mouths, and Antic faces, in Canting phrases, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, p-acp n1 n2, cc j-jn n2, p-acp vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
116 and Affected Graces, in Twinckling of the eyes, and Ronching of the nose, in long Prayer, and Affected Graces, in Twinkling of the eyes, and Ronching of the nose, in long Prayer, cc j-vvn n2, p-acp vvg pp-f dt n2, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
117 and short hair, which ye know was the guise before the Troubles; though now, tis but the character of a Quaker, or scarse that; and short hair, which you know was the guise before the Troubles; though now, this but the character of a Quaker, or scarce that; cc j n1, r-crq pn22 vvb vbds dt n1 p-acp dt vvz; cs av, pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc av-j d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
118 in flashes of Zeal, and mazes of the Spirit, in length and quantity, rather than in quality and perfection of Duty, in rude anhelous pantings, in flashes of Zeal, and mazes of the Spirit, in length and quantity, rather than in quality and perfection of Duty, in rude anhelous pantings, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, av-c cs p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
119 and interrupt breathings at Devotion, in passionate interjections, and extempore imperfections, and as many Ah Lord 's, and interrupt breathings At Devotion, in passionate interjections, and extempore imperfections, and as many Ah Lord is, cc vvi n2-vvg p-acp n1, p-acp j n2, cc av n2, cc c-acp d uh n1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
120 as the Papists have Ah Lady 's at their Ave Maries; in outside austerity and abstinence from Indifferencies; as the Papists have Ah Lady is At their Have Mary's; in outside austerity and abstinence from Indifferences; c-acp dt njp2 vhb uh n1 vbz p-acp po32 vhb npg1; p-acp n1-an n1 cc n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
121 as, from the Lot in Recreation, and from Ceremony in Religion; in taking down a stone-bason, and setting up a pewter-bason; as, from the Lot in Recreation, and from Ceremony in Religion; in taking down a stone-bason, and setting up a pewter-bason; c-acp, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1; p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1, cc vvg a-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
122 or, taking it from the Church door, and setting it at the Ministers Pew door; in taking down a Saint-holyday, and setting up a Parliament-holyday; or, taking it from the Church door, and setting it At the Ministers Pew door; in taking down a Saint-holiday, and setting up a Parliament-holiday; cc, vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vvg pn31 p-acp dt n2 uh n1; p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1, cc vvg a-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
123 in ceasing to feast for the Birth of Christ, and feasting rather for the dea•h of Christians, and many such like. in ceasing to feast for the Birth of christ, and feasting rather for the dea•h of Christians, and many such like. p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
124 If such be the Godly Party, whom any people would follow, we all know that this is the Party who have deceived this poor Church and Nation, into all the mischief and ruine it hath suffered: If such be the Godly Party, whom any people would follow, we all know that this is the Party who have deceived this poor Church and nation, into all the mischief and ruin it hath suffered: cs d vbb dt j n1, ro-crq d n1 vmd vvi, pns12 d vvb cst d vbz dt n1 r-crq vhb vvn d j n1 cc n1, p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pn31 vhz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
125 this is a Godly Party with an amusement, enough to make Religion and Godliness it self ridiculous and contemptible, in the observation of wise and indifferent men, even Pagans themselves; this is a Godly Party with an amusement, enough to make Religion and Godliness it self ridiculous and contemptible, in the observation of wise and indifferent men, even Pagans themselves; d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 pn31 n1 j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, av n2-jn px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
126 and therefore, to follow such a Godly Party must needs be deceit. and Therefore, to follow such a Godly Party must needs be deceit. cc av, pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 vmb av vbi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
127 Secondly, Put case the Godly Party, to be followed, were the most wise and regular Church-Society; Secondly, Put case the Godly Party, to be followed, were the most wise and regular Church society; ord, vvb n1 dt j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, vbdr dt av-ds j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
128 yet, to follow them so, as to make a total resignation unto them of our Faith and Reason, Consciences and Affections, yet, to follow them so, as to make a total resignation unto them of our Faith and Reason, Consciences and Affections, av, pc-acp vvi pno32 av, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
129 as the Community of the people did unto the Long-Parliament, this also must needs be a deceit; because the spirit of Error is apt to insinuate and creep into the best Societies of men in the World. as the Community of the people did unto the Long-Parliament, this also must needs be a deceit; Because the Spirit of Error is apt to insinuate and creep into the best Societies of men in the World. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdd p-acp dt n1, d av vmb av vbi dt n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
130 Fas ergo est aliquà, Coelestia pectora falli. Fas ergo est aliquà, Coelestia pectora Fallen. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
131 There was folly found in the Angels, and chaffe in the first floor Christ ever lay'd, which if he with his fan in his hand, had not purged out of their hearts, Satan himself would have winowed them as wheat. There was folly found in the Angels, and chaff in the First floor christ ever laid, which if he with his fan in his hand, had not purged out of their hearts, Satan himself would have winowed them as wheat. a-acp vbds n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, cc n1 p-acp dt ord n1 np1 av vvn, r-crq cs pns31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vhd xx vvn av pp-f po32 n2, np1 px31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
132 So shall you see the cleerest streams, stained with a vein of puddle; the purest pupil moated; So shall you see the Clearest streams, stained with a vein of puddle; the Purest pupil moated; av vmb pn22 vvi dt js n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; dt js n1 j-vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
133 the most radiant Stars dimmed with the steams of Terrene vapors; so the most eminent in place of action found of Error; the most radiant Stars dimmed with the steams of Terrene vapours; so the most eminent in place of actium found of Error; dt av-ds j n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2; av dt av-ds j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
134 the very Pillars of the Church sometimes chinckt in with some stones of offence. Errare possum, saith St. Augustine, he might Err, he confest; the very Pillars of the Church sometime chinckt in with Some stones of offence. Errare possum, Says Saint Augustine, he might Err, he confessed; dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvn p-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1, pns31 vmd vvb, pns31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
135 only would not be an Heretick. only would not be an Heretic. av-j vmd xx vbi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
136 The High-Priest may have the Urim and Thummim on his breast, but neither the one in his head, The High-Priest may have the Urim and Thummim on his breast, but neither the one in his head, dt n1 vmb vhi dt np1 cc j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp dx dt pi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
137 nor the other in his heart. nor the other in his heart. ccx dt n-jn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
138 I know no promise of Infallibility universal, except to the Churchuniversal, as comprehending all Persons, Times, I know no promise of Infallibility universal, except to the Church-universal, as comprehending all Persons, Times, pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f n1 j, c-acp p-acp dt j, c-acp vvg d n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
139 and Places, as Chillingworth gives it; and Places, as chillingworth gives it; cc n2, c-acp np1 vvz pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
140 or, unless to the Apostles themselves, and that too, as they acted their Supream Apostolick Commission, not otherwise; or, unless to the Apostles themselves, and that too, as they acted their Supreme Apostolic Commission, not otherwise; cc, cs p-acp dt n2 px32, cc cst av, c-acp pns32 vvd po32 j j-jn n1, xx av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
141 for St. Peter and St. Paul were at a contradiction, and both parties could not have the right; for Saint Peter and Saint Paul were At a contradiction, and both parties could not have the right; p-acp n1 np1 cc n1 np1 vbdr p-acp dt n1, cc d n2 vmd xx vhi dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
142 and Paul and Barnabas were at a contention. The Spirit of truth shall guide you into all truth, was the Promise of Christ; and Paul and Barnabas were At a contention. The Spirit of truth shall guide you into all truth, was the Promise of christ; cc np1 cc np1 vbdr p-acp dt n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
143 He that said it, is as true as his Word, but well understood, not in the whole circumference of the Terms, He that said it, is as true as his Word, but well understood, not in the Whole circumference of the Terms, pns31 cst vvd pn31, vbz a-acp j c-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av vvd, xx p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
144 but in the limitation of the Sense; but in the limitation of the Sense; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
145 All truths fundamental, the essential constituents of a Church, the Spirit of Christ hath promised to lead his Church into. All truths fundamental, the essential constituents of a Church, the Spirit of christ hath promised to led his Church into. d n2 j, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
146 And so he doth, for the Church is the Pillar of Truth, and the foundation of God standeth sure; And so he does, for the Church is the Pillar of Truth, and the Foundation of God Stands sure; cc av pns31 vdz, p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
147 but as for other truth's of analogie, inference and remote consequence, that like backer houses, shew not at first sight, in the building of faith; but as for other truth's of analogy, Inference and remote consequence, that like backer houses, show not At First sighed, in the building of faith; cc-acp c-acp p-acp j-jn ng1 pp-f n1, n1 cc j n1, cst av-j jc n2, vvb xx p-acp ord n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
148 into such truth's as these, the Spirit of Truth, hath not promised to lead us: into such truth's as these, the Spirit of Truth, hath not promised to led us: p-acp d ng1 p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
149 but sometimes leaves us to the spirit of Error, who does his best to do his worst, and deceive those that believe. but sometime leaves us to the Spirit of Error, who does his best to do his worst, and deceive those that believe. cc-acp av vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdz po31 js pc-acp vdi po31 js, cc vvi d cst vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
150 Instance whereof you may take in the most glorious Church of Christendom, this of England, whom the old Dragon, according to his use of persecuting the Woman into the Wilderness, hath endeavoured to bring (in our late dayes of Tribulation) into contempt and disgrace, in the view of the whole World; Instance whereof you may take in the most glorious Church of Christendom, this of England, whom the old Dragon, according to his use of persecuting the Woman into the Wilderness, hath endeavoured to bring (in our late days of Tribulation) into contempt and disgrace, in the view of the Whole World; n1 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1, d pp-f np1, ro-crq dt j n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vhz vvn pc-acp vvi (p-acp po12 j n2 pp-f n1) p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
151 and to that end had insinuated such mischievous Delusions, into the two chief Parties of her most considerable interest, and to that end had insinuated such mischievous Delusions, into the two chief Parties of her most considerable Interest, cc p-acp d n1 vhd vvd d j n2, p-acp dt crd j-jn n2 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
152 after once divided, as the most remarkable in their own thoughts, and their Disciples admiration; After once divided, as the most remarkable in their own thoughts, and their Disciples admiration; c-acp a-acp vvn, c-acp dt av-ds j p-acp po32 d n2, cc po32 n2 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
153 for strictness and severity of life, were grosly misled into the soulest miscarriage imaginable, as to their Politicks in the case of Subjection & Government. for strictness and severity of life, were grossly misled into the soulest miscarriage imaginable, as to their Politics in the case of Subjection & Government. p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt js n1 j, c-acp p-acp po32 n2-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
154 On the other side, they which were most regular and best principled in understanding of Government and Learning, were not altogether, some of them, in mens observation, On the other side, they which were most regular and best principled in understanding of Government and Learning, were not altogether, Some of them, in men's observation, p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 r-crq vbdr av-ds j cc av-js vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbdr xx av, d pp-f pno32, p-acp ng2 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
155 so perfect in their Morals as they should have been; so perfect in their Morals as they should have been; av j p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vmd vhi vbn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
156 and therefore, to conclude, in both respects aforesaid, to follow a Godly Party may be deceitful, although caeteris paribas, all things equally considered, A Godly party, especially truly godly, is best imitable with Wisdom and Circumspection, but not simply and absolutely. and Therefore, to conclude, in both respects aforesaid, to follow a Godly Party may be deceitful, although caeteris paribas, all things equally considered, A Godly party, especially truly godly, is best imitable with Wisdom and Circumspection, but not simply and absolutely. cc av, pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n2 j, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 vmb vbi j, cs fw-la fw-la, d n2 av-jn vvn, dt j n1, av-j av-j j, vbz js j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp xx av-j cc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
157 So much for the second deceitful Reasoning whereby Wickedness hath been much improved. So much for the second deceitful Reasoning whereby Wickedness hath been much improved. av av-d c-acp dt ord j vvg c-crq n1 vhz vbn av-d vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
158 A third Principle of deceit, whereby wickedness doth much impregnate, is a reasoning from contraries; as in case some person or persons do act wickedly in their way, that therefore others acting the quite contrary, shall be allowed and warranted as righteous in what they do, A third Principle of deceit, whereby wickedness does much impregnate, is a reasoning from contraries; as in case Some person or Persons do act wickedly in their Way, that Therefore Others acting thee quite contrary, shall be allowed and warranted as righteous in what they do, dt ord n1 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 vdz d n1, vbz dt vvg p-acp n2-jn; c-acp p-acp n1 d n1 cc n2 vdb vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1, cst av ng1-jn n-vvg pno32 av j-jn, vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
159 because contrary. Which seems indeed to carry some reasonableness and probability with it, it being backt with a shew of Logick, Contrariorum contraria sunt consequentia, Of contraries there are contrary consequences, Because contrary. Which seems indeed to carry Some reasonableness and probability with it, it being backed with a show of Logic, Contrary contraria sunt consequentia, Of contraries there Are contrary consequences, c-acp j-jn. r-crq vvz av pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vbr j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
160 And so in Physick, Contraria contrariis curantur, Evils in mens bodies are remedied by their contraries. And so in Physic, Contraria contrariis curantur, Evils in men's bodies Are remedied by their contraries. cc av p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2-jn p-acp ng2 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
161 And in Philosophy likewise, Contraria mutuò se pellunt, Contraries expel one the other. But nevertheless, this kind of Reasoning is most deceitfull without wary distinguishing. And in Philosophy likewise, Contraria mutuò se pellunt, Contraries expel one the other. But nevertheless, this kind of Reasoning is most deceitful without wary distinguishing. cc p-acp n1 av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2-jn vvi pi dt n-jn. p-acp av, d n1 pp-f vvg vbz ds j p-acp j vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
162 To which purpose we must distinguish; there is a contrariety natural, and contrariety moral. To which purpose we must distinguish; there is a contrariety natural, and contrariety moral. p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi; pc-acp vbz dt n1 j, cc n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
163 The contrariety natural, is first betwixt the Elements, as Fire and Water, which are mutually destructive one of the other; The contrariety natural, is First betwixt the Elements, as Fire and Water, which Are mutually destructive one of the other; dt n1 j, vbz ord p-acp dt n2, c-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr av-j j crd pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
164 and much like are the extreams of Virtue, as Avarice and Prodigality, to instance in no more, which are as inconsistent and expellent of each other, and much like Are the extremes of Virtue, as Avarice and Prodigality, to instance in no more, which Are as inconsistent and expellent of each other, cc d av-j vbr dt n2-jn pp-f n1, c-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dx av-dc, r-crq vbr a-acp j cc fw-fr pp-f d n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
165 as Fire and Water, and therefore I call them Contraries natural; for though as they stand in opposition to the mean which is Virtue, they are morally contrary; yet as in contra-distinction of one to the other, they are but natural Contraries. as Fire and Water, and Therefore I call them Contraries natural; for though as they stand in opposition to the mean which is Virtue, they Are morally contrary; yet as in contradistinction of one to the other, they Are but natural Contraries. c-acp n1 cc n1, cc av pns11 vvb pno32 n2-jn j; c-acp cs c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz n1, pns32 vbr av-j j-jn; av c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f crd p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 vbr p-acp j n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
166 There is also another contrariety called moral, as before; There is also Another contrariety called moral, as before; pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 vvn j, c-acp a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
167 that is, betwixt the Extreams and the Mean, alias Virtue, which I call Contraries being opposite, that is, betwixt the Extremes and the Mean, alias Virtue, which I call Contraries being opposite, d vbz, p-acp dt n2-jn cc dt j, av n1, r-crq pns11 vvb n2-jn vbg j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
168 as Good and Evill moral, they differing as much as Wisdom and Folly, which we all know to be contrary; the mean, which is Virtue, being acted by Wisdom, according to Aristotle in his his Ethicks, NONLATINALPHABET, and the extream by Folly. Now to apply this Distinction. as Good and Evil moral, they differing as much as Wisdom and Folly, which we all know to be contrary; the mean, which is Virtue, being acted by Wisdom, according to Aristotle in his his Ethics,, and the extreme by Folly. Now to apply this Distinction. c-acp j cc j-jn j, pns32 vvg p-acp d c-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq pns12 d vvb pc-acp vbi j-jn; dt j, r-crq vbz n1, vbg vvn p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 png31 n2,, cc dt j-jn p-acp n1. av pc-acp vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
169 If men shall reason the lawfulness of their actions, by practising the sense of Contraries natural or exteme, If men shall reason the lawfulness of their actions, by practising the sense of Contraries natural or extreme, cs n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n2-jn av-j cc j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
170 or running from one extreme to another, they are foully deceiv'd. In vitium ducit culpae fuga, si caret Arte: or running from one extreme to Another, they Are foully deceived. In Vitium Ducit Culpae fuga, si caret Arte: cc vvg p-acp crd j-jn p-acp j-jn, pns32 vbr av-j vvn. p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
171 (saith the Poet) The declining of one Vice incurs another, if done without Prudence, which governs all virtuous actions; (Says the Poet) The declining of one Vice incurs Another, if done without Prudence, which governs all virtuous actions; (vvz dt n1) dt vvg pp-f crd n1 vvz j-jn, cs vdn p-acp n1, r-crq vvz d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
172 howbeit to decline one Contrariy in a moral sense, and turn to the other; howbeit to decline one Contrary in a moral sense, and turn to the other; a-acp pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
173 that is, from Vice to Virture, from Evill to Good, from Sin to Righteousness, is a ratitionall and wise practise, otherwise false and deceitfull; As for instance: that is, from Vice to Virtue, from Evil to Good, from since to Righteousness, is a ratitionall and wise practice, otherwise false and deceitful; As for instance: d vbz, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n-jn p-acp j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt j cc j n1, av j cc j; c-acp p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
174 some men are lewd and vitious in their lives and conversations, breaking all the rules of virtue; Some men Are lewd and vicious in their lives and conversations, breaking all the rules of virtue; d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vvg d dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
175 others therefore presuming to themselves safety and lawfulnesse in their actions by running into an extream distance from them, desire to avoid them in whatsoever they do, Others Therefore presuming to themselves safety and lawfulness in their actions by running into an extreme distance from them, desire to avoid them in whatsoever they do, n2-jn av vvg p-acp px32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
176 although they are as good politically as to the government and laws of a Nation (according to Aristotle that Malus vir, may be Bonus Civis, an evill man in manners may be a good Subject to his Prince) as they are bad morally; although they Are as good politically as to the government and laws of a nation (according to Aristotle that Malus vir, may be Bonus Civis, an evil man in manners may be a good Subject to his Prince) as they Are bad morally; cs pns32 vbr a-acp j av-j c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 (vvg p-acp np1 cst fw-la fw-la, vmb vbi fw-la fw-la, dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2 vmb vbi dt j j-jn p-acp po31 n1) c-acp pns32 vbr j av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
177 whence follows separations, divisions, and contentions betwixt them, and thereupon occasionally civill dissentions and warr too even against the Prince himself, whence follows separations, divisions, and contentions betwixt them, and thereupon occasionally civil dissensions and war too even against the Prince himself, q-crq vvz n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp pno32, cc av av-j j n2 cc n1 av av p-acp dt n1 px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
178 because the contrary in vice is for the Prince in Loyalty, Sic vitant stulti vitia; This is the contrariety of fools, and practisers of extreams. Because the contrary in vice is for the Prince in Loyalty, Sic vitant stulti Vices; This is the contrariety of Fools, and practisers of extremes. c-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
179 The Church of Rome maintaines good works as causall and meritorious in the point of Justification, others therefore French, and Germane Divines, thinking truth on their side, by a quite contrary judgment, have gon so farre from them into the extream, The Church of Room maintains good works as causal and meritorious in the point of Justification, Others Therefore French, and Germane Divines, thinking truth on their side, by a quite contrary judgement, have gone so Far from them into the extreme, dt n1 pp-f vvb vvz j n2 p-acp n1 cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n2-jn av jp, cc j vvz, vvg n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt av j-jn n1, vhb vvn av av-j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
180 as not to allow any good work at all before Justification, albeit so confessedly necessary for the qualification of Faith it self, in her existence and operation. as not to allow any good work At all before Justification, albeit so confessedly necessary for the qualification of Faith it self, in her existence and operation. c-acp xx pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp d c-acp n1, cs av av-vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
181 Sic vitant stulti vitia. This is the contrariety of extreams. The Church of Rome setts forth so many Ceremonies, as amount to Superstition: Sic vitant stulti Vices. This is the contrariety of extremes. The Church of Room sets forth so many Ceremonies, as amount to Superstition: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. dt n1 pp-f vvb vvz av av d n2, c-acp vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
182 some therefore of our side, to avoid that, would have no Ceremony at all; and so dis-robe the Church of all her externall decentials, and badges of Antiquity. Some Therefore of our side, to avoid that, would have no Ceremony At all; and so disrobe the Church of all her external decentials, and badges of Antiquity. d av pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi d, vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp d; cc av n1 dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2-jn, cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
183 Sic vitant Stulti vitia; This is the contrariety of Fools. Sic vitant Stulti Vices; This is the contrariety of Fools. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
184 The Church of Rome establishes as many Holydaies almost as daies, and therefore our wise Assemblers and Religionists of late would have no Holydaies besides the Sabbath at all; The Church of Room establishes as many Holidays almost as days, and Therefore our wise Assemblers and Religionists of late would have no Holidays beside the Sabbath At all; dt n1 pp-f vvb vvz p-acp d n2 av p-acp n2, cc av po12 j n2 cc np1 pp-f av-j vmd vhi dx n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
185 not so much as for the Celebration of the Nativity of Christ himself. Sic vitant stulti vitia. This is the contrariety of Fools. not so much as for the Celebration of the Nativity of christ himself. Sic vitant stulti Vices. This is the contrariety of Fools. xx av av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 px31. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
186 The Church of Rome patter over their forms, of Pater Noster, and Ave-Maries, and so many empty slight Collects, The Church of Room patter over their forms, of Pater Noster, and Ave-maries, and so many empty slight Collects, dt n1 pp-f vvb vvi p-acp po32 n2, pp-f fw-la fw-la, cc n2, cc av d j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
187 as a wise Christian can sense it no better then meer superfluity: as a wise Christian can sense it no better then mere superfluity: c-acp dt j njp vmb n1 pn31 av-dx av-jc cs j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
188 others therefore would have no form of Prayer at all, no not so much as the Common Prayer it self, Others Therefore would have no from of Prayer At all, no not so much as the Common Prayer it self, n2-jn av vmd vhi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, uh-dx xx av av-d c-acp dt j n1 pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
189 though it be the very Characteristick of our Church of England, to distinguish it from other Protestant Churches. Sic vitant stulti vitia; though it be the very Characteristic of our Church of England, to distinguish it from other Protestant Churches. Sic vitant stulti Vices; cs pn31 vbb dt av j pp-f po12 n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1 n2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
190 This is the contrariety of Extreams. This is the contrariety of Extremes. d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
191 Some practise the Sabbath as not keeping it at all, without any observation of duty all the day long; some practice the Sabbath as not keeping it At all, without any observation of duty all the day long; d n1 dt n1 c-acp xx vvg pn31 p-acp d, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 d dt n1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
192 others therefore would be seem in declining this extremity to keep it without any intermission of duty from morning, until deep at night: Others Therefore would be seem in declining this extremity to keep it without any intermission of duty from morning, until deep At night: n2-jn av vmd vbi vvi p-acp vvg d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, c-acp j-jn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
193 as if the Lords day which by the practise of all the Churches is a festival, a day of joy, as if the lords day which by the practice of all the Churches is a festival, a day of joy, c-acp cs dt n2 n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
194 & to be called our delight, saith the prophet Isai, c. 58.13. Exod. 31.17. & to be called our delight, Says the Prophet Isaiah, c. 58.13. Exod 31.17. cc pc-acp vbi vvn po12 n1, vvz dt n1 np1, sy. crd. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
195 and a refreshment saith Moses, explayning rest as if such a day should be more onerous or burthensome then a Fast, and a refreshment Says Moses, explaining rest as if such a day should be more onerous or burdensome then a Fast, cc dt n1 vvz np1, vvg n1 c-acp cs d dt n1 vmd vbi av-dc j cc j cs dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
196 or as if the perfection of holiness should consist in length, and quantity, which is a known property of imperfection; or as if the perfection of holiness should consist in length, and quantity, which is a known property of imperfection; cc c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
197 or as if purity of reformation (whereof this of the sabbath they most ostentate) should be seen chiefly in a likenesse unto Jews in their Devotion, or as if purity of Reformation (whereof this of the Sabbath they most ostentate) should be seen chiefly in a likeness unto jews in their Devotion, cc c-acp cs n1 pp-f n1 (c-crq d pp-f dt n1 pns32 ds n1) vmd vbi vvn av-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np2 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
198 as they were too much like them in the late Kings, The Lords anointed, decollation, Sic vitant stulti vitia, This is the contrariety of extreams. as they were too much like them in the late Kings, The lords anointed, decollation, Sic vitant stulti Vices, This is the contrariety of extremes. c-acp pns32 vbdr av av-d vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n2, dt n2 vvn, n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
199 Which together with the premises shews, the Principle of reasoning from contraries, to be foolish, and deceitful. Which together with the premises shows, the Principle of reasoning from contraries, to be foolish, and deceitful. r-crq av p-acp dt n2 vvz, dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vbi j, cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
200 A fourth deceitful Principle of wickedness, whence vain workers of iniquity reason to themselves the lawfulnesse of their vilest practices, is, Successe in them. A fourth deceitful Principle of wickedness, whence vain workers of iniquity reason to themselves the lawfulness of their Vilest practices, is, Success in them. dt ord j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq j n2 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp px32 dt n1 pp-f po32 js n2, vbz, n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
201 Because their actions though never so monstrous, and abominable, do neverthelesse prosper, and take effect according to their desires; Because their actions though never so monstrous, and abominable, do nevertheless prosper, and take Effect according to their Desires; p-acp po32 n2 cs av-x av j, cc j, vdb av vvi, cc vvb n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
202 they conclude therefore, 'Twas Gods will and pleasure so to have them come to passe, they conclude Therefore, 'Twas God's will and pleasure so to have them come to pass, pns32 vvb av, pn31|vbds npg1 n1 cc n1 av pc-acp vhi pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
203 and thereby they warrant and applaud themselves as instruments of effecting Gods purposes, and giving issue to his providential Decrees forsooth, and thereby they warrant and applaud themselves as Instruments of effecting God's Purposes, and giving issue to his providential Decrees forsooth, cc av pns32 vvb cc vvi px32 p-acp n2 pp-f vvg n2 n2, cc vvg n1 p-acp po31 j n2 uh, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
204 as the only servants of the most High. as the only Servants of the most High. c-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt av-ds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
205 Whereupon it follows in the Poets phrase, That Prosperum Scelus Virtus Vocetur. Wickednesse must be new Christened, and called a Virtue; Whereupon it follows in the Poets phrase, That Prosperum Scelus Virtus Vocetur. Wickedness must be new Christened, and called a Virtue; c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc vvd dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
206 As the late Rebellion was called the Good old Cause; nay God himself was invited to be the Godfather to't and 'twas called the Cause of God: for the promotion whereof, Religion it self deform'd by policy was fain to play the Hypocrite and mockt God with Thanksgivings for his blessing upon the Enterprise, As the late Rebellion was called the Good old Cause; nay God himself was invited to be the Godfather to't and 'twas called the Cause of God: for the promotion whereof, Religion it self deformed by policy was fain to play the Hypocrite and mocked God with Thanksgivings for his blessing upon the Enterprise, c-acp dt j n1 vbds vvn dt j j n1; uh np1 px31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp|pn31 cc pn31|vbds vvd dt n1 pp-f np1: p-acp dt n1 c-crq, n1 pn31 n1 vvn p-acp n1 vbds av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvd np1 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
207 and his wonderfull mercy in the Successe; and his wonderful mercy in the Success; cc po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
208 and Prayer, and Fasting too, did take their turn to implore divine assistance for the further carrying on, and maintenance of the Prodigie. and Prayer, and Fasting too, did take their turn to implore divine assistance for the further carrying on, and maintenance of the Prodigy. cc n1, cc vvg av, vdd vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 p-acp dt av-jc vvg a-acp, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
209 God himself being thus entitled both Father & Author thereof. God himself being thus entitled both Father & Author thereof. np1 px31 vbg av vvn d n1 cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
210 The deceitfulness of which reasoning appears sufficiently in this, That the very Turks themselves from the same Argument may plead the cause of Mahomet, and justify their Tyranny, The deceitfulness of which reasoning appears sufficiently in this, That the very Turks themselves from the same Argument may plead the cause of Mahomet, and justify their Tyranny, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvg n2 av-j p-acp d, cst dt j np1 px32 p-acp dt d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
211 and Usurpation over half the World almost; and Usurpation over half the World almost; cc n1 p-acp j-jn dt n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
212 and so ye know had Popery spread over all Christendome for many hundred years, and is yet successfull over a great part thereof: and so you know had Popery spread over all Christendom for many hundred Years, and is yet successful over a great part thereof: cc av pn22 vvb vhd n1 vvn p-acp d np1 p-acp d crd n2, cc vbz av j p-acp dt j n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
213 Yea sin it self after it had once entred, prevailed over al the World; Yea since it self After it had once entered, prevailed over all the World; uh n1 pn31 n1 p-acp pn31 vhd a-acp vvn, vvn p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
214 which I hope no man will be so wretched as to impute to God as the Author thereof, which I hope no man will be so wretched as to impute to God as the Author thereof, r-crq pns11 vvb dx n1 vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
215 howbeit it had successe enough as to it self as well as Mahometism and Popery. howbeit it had success enough as to it self as well as Mahometism and Popery. cs pn31 vhd n1 av-d c-acp p-acp pn31 n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
216 He that rates the righteousnesse and lawfulnesse of actions by their coming to effect, or their successe by mens prospering in them, may very well allow the Atheists Argument in Martial, Caelius by name, who would prove there was neither God, He that rates the righteousness and lawfulness of actions by their coming to Effect, or their success by men's prospering in them, may very well allow the Atheists Argument in Martial, Caelius by name, who would prove there was neither God, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp ng2 vvg p-acp pno32, vmb av av vvi dt n2 n1 p-acp j, np1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmd vvi a-acp vbds dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
217 nor Heaven, Quòd se videt, dum negat haec, beatum, because he prospered in that opinion. nor Heaven, Quòd se videt, dum negate haec, Beatum, Because he prospered in that opinion. ccx n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la vvd fw-la, fw-la, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
218 But what virtue soever there might supposedly have been in this Argument of successe during the time of Wickednesse, what strength hath it, But what virtue soever there might supposedly have been in this Argument of success during the time of Wickedness, what strength hath it, p-acp r-crq n1 av pc-acp vmd av-vvn vhi vbn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 vhz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
219 now that Monster of Iniquity, which gave being to so much fatal successe is quite cut off, Branch, now that Monster of Iniquity, which gave being to so much fatal success is quite Cut off, Branch, av d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd vbg p-acp av d j n1 vbz av vvn a-acp, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
220 and Root, head and tayl, Carkasse and Rump, and those Vermine that crawled out from her poysonons bowels are left to rot in their own stanch and contagion? The memory of the wicked shall rot, saith Solomon; I and their members too, say I. and Root, head and tail, Carcase and Rump, and those Vermin that crawled out from her poysonons bowels Are left to rot in their own staunch and contagion? The memory of the wicked shall rot, Says Solomon; I and their members too, say I. cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc d n1 cst vvd av p-acp po31 ng1 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d j cc n1? dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi, vvz np1; sy cc po32 n2 av, vvb pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
221 And may they rot and repent in misery, and shame if they could the impudence, And may they rot and Repent in misery, and shame if they could the impudence, cc vmb pns32 vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cc n1 cs pns32 vmd dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
222 and ignorance of such lewd reasoning, as from the Evant and a little temporary Successe to justifie the greatest abominations that ever were done (one only excepted) upon the face of the earth: and ignorance of such lewd reasoning, as from the Evant and a little temporary Success to justify the greatest abominations that ever were done (one only excepted) upon the face of the earth: cc n1 pp-f d j n-vvg, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n2 cst av vbdr vdn (pi av-j vvn) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
223 the Poet's curse therefore is now upon them; the Poet's curse Therefore is now upon them; dt n1|vbz n1 av vbz av p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
224 Careat successibus opto, Quisquis ah oventu facta notanda putet, For arguing so wickedly, and deceitfully from successe, never to have successe more; Care at successibus opto, Quisquis ah oventu facta notanda putet, For arguing so wickedly, and deceitfully from success, never to have success more; vvb fw-la fw-la, fw-la uh fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp vvg av av-j, cc av-j p-acp n1, av-x pc-acp vhi n1 av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
225 for what successe do they deserve who make voyd the Law of God, which should be the rule of all actions, for what success do they deserve who make void the Law of God, which should be the Rule of all actions, p-acp r-crq n1 vdb pns32 vvi r-crq vvb j dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
226 and measure them by events or effects, as results of God; and measure them by events or effects, as results of God; cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2, c-acp vvz pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
227 Will in Decree, in the bringing whereof to pass, their hands and counsels chiefly being instrumental, they think they have done well, Will in decree, in the bringing whereof to pass, their hands and Counsels chiefly being instrumental, they think they have done well, vmb p-acp n1, p-acp dt vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi, po32 n2 cc n2 av-jn vbg j, pns32 vvb pns32 vhb vdn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
228 and are the only Servants of the Almighty; and Are the only Servants of the Almighty; cc vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
229 not considering that men slighting the revealed Will of God in his written Word, which they are only bound to observe; not considering that men slighting the revealed Will of God in his written Word, which they Are only bound to observe; xx vvg d n2 vvg dt vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, r-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
230 for, Vivendum secundum Precepta, nonsecundum decreta; for, Vivendum secundum Precepta, nonsecundum decreta; p-acp, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
231 The will of Gods Commandements must be our rule, not of his Decrees, which are unknown, Things revealed belong to us and our children, that we may do all the words of the Law, Deut. 29. ult. whereas secret things belong unto the Lord only, verse the same; The will of God's commandments must be our Rule, not of his Decrees, which Are unknown, Things revealed belong to us and our children, that we may do all the words of the Law, Deuteronomy 29. ult. whereas secret things belong unto the Lord only, verse the same; dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi po12 n1, xx pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vbr j, n2 vvd vvi p-acp pno12 cc po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vdi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd n1. cs j-jn n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 av-j, n1 dt d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
232 not considering this, I say, but presuming into the secrets of the Almighty, to unravel and measure out the mysteries of his Decrees, not considering this, I say, but presuming into the secrets of the Almighty, to unravel and measure out the Mysteres of his Decrees, xx vvg d, pns11 vvb, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
233 and resolve them by their own phansies, they little think, that whereas good men do the known will of God to their Salvation, wicked men, such as themselves, may perform the secret will of God to their Damnation, and resolve them by their own fancies, they little think, that whereas good men do the known will of God to their Salvation, wicked men, such as themselves, may perform the secret will of God to their Damnation, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, pns32 av-j vvb, cst cs j n2 vdb dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, j n2, d c-acp px32, vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
234 as the wretched Jews crucified the Lord of Life to their evenlasting confusion, albeit he was delivered by the determinate counsel and fore-knowledge of God, Act 2.23. as the wretched jews Crucified the Lord of Life to their evenlasting confusion, albeit he was Delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, Act 2.23. c-acp dt j np2 vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n1, cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
235 And as the Assyrian was the Rod of Gods indignation to punish a hypocritical Nation, And as the assyrian was the Rod of God's Indignation to Punish a hypocritical nation, cc c-acp dt jp vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
236 but afterwards thrown into fire, Isa. 10. And Pharaoh 's obstinacy served for the magnification of Gods Name and Power over all the Earth, Rom. 9.17. whiles himself was therefore drowned in the Red-Sea, and became a Type of Reprobates in Hell: but afterwards thrown into fire, Isaiah 10. And Pharaoh is obstinacy served for the magnification of God's Name and Power over all the Earth, Rom. 9.17. while himself was Therefore drowned in the Red sea, and became a Type of Reprobates in Hell: cc-acp av vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd np1 np1 vbz n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1, np1 crd. n1 px31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
237 Let no man therefore hereafter deceive himself with this fa'se imagination of lawfulness in his action, Let no man Therefore hereafter deceive himself with this fa'se imagination of lawfulness in his actium, vvb dx n1 av av vvi px31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
238 because eventually 'tis or may be successful, and being brought to pass, may seem to answer unto the Purpose and Decree of God, that God would so have it. Because eventually it's or may be successful, and being brought to pass, may seem to answer unto the Purpose and decree of God, that God would so have it. c-acp av-j pn31|vbz cc vmb vbi j, cc vbg vvn pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vmd av vhi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
239 For there is no more warrant of lawfulness from such a plea, than for a Sons wishing his Fathers death, For there is no more warrant of lawfulness from such a plea, than for a Sons wishing his Father's death, p-acp pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1, cs p-acp dt n2 vvg po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
240 because, it so falling out, his wish concurr'd with the secret will of God who had determined the Fathers dayes. Because, it so falling out, his wish concurred with the secret will of God who had determined the Father's days. c-acp, pn31 av vvg av, po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vhd vvn dt ng1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
241 So much for discovery of the fourth Deceit. A fifth deceit in the practise of sin, is a Plea of Necessity: So much for discovery of the fourth Deceit. A fifth deceit in the practice of since, is a Plea of Necessity: av av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt ord n1. dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
242 Some ugly sin or sins being once palliated and allowed, and the poor Conscience baffled with some pretext of the lawfulness thereof, gives allowance afterward to any thing that shall appear necessary for the maintenance or carrying on of the former; some ugly since or Sins being once palliated and allowed, and the poor Conscience baffled with Some pretext of the lawfulness thereof, gives allowance afterwards to any thing that shall appear necessary for the maintenance or carrying on of the former; d j n1 cc n2 vbg a-acp vvn cc vvn, cc dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 av, vvz n1 av p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi j p-acp dt n1 cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
243 as a Thief assaulting a Traveller for his Purse, in case of being stoutly resisted, even to the hazard of captivation, or life; as a Thief assaulting a Traveller for his Purse, in case of being stoutly resisted, even to the hazard of captivation, or life; c-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f vbg av-j vvn, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
244 will think it lawful, because necessary, rather to kill the Defendant if he can, than to be kill'd himself, or taken Prisoner; will think it lawful, Because necessary, rather to kill the Defendant if he can, than to be killed himself, or taken Prisoner; vmb vvi pn31 j, c-acp j, av-c pc-acp vvi dt n1 cs pns31 vmb, cs pc-acp vbi vvn px31, cc vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
245 which necessity was only of his own making. which necessity was only of his own making. r-crq n1 vbds j pp-f po31 d vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
246 So the Patriarchs having sold their Brother Joseph into Egypt, brought upon themselves a necessity of concealing their wickedness from Jacob, with the shift of a lye; So the Patriarchs having sold their Brother Joseph into Egypt, brought upon themselves a necessity of concealing their wickedness from Jacob, with the shift of a lie; np1 dt n2 vhg vvn po32 n1 np1 p-acp np1, vvd p-acp px32 dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
247 the like did Gebezi to his Master Elisha; so when the conspiracy of Achitophel and Absolom had broken out into open rebellion, their counsel found it no less than necessary to make short work on't, the like did Gebezi to his Master Elisha; so when the Conspiracy of Ahithophel and Absalom had broken out into open rebellion, their counsel found it no less than necessary to make short work oned, dt j vdd np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1; av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vhd vvn av p-acp j n1, po32 n1 vvd pn31 av-dx av-dc cs j pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp|pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
248 and murder good King David; and not long afterwards, Jeroboam to make good the defection of the ten Tribes of Juda, saw a necessity of changing the true Worship of God into Idolatry, setting up a new mode of Worship and Priesthood at Bethel for the Peoples resort thereunto, and murder good King David; and not long afterwards, Jeroboam to make good the defection of the ten Tribes of Juda, saw a necessity of changing the true Worship of God into Idolatry, setting up a new mode of Worship and Priesthood At Bethel for the Peoples resort thereunto, cc vvi j n1 np1; cc xx av-j av, np1 pc-acp vvi j dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 pp-f np1, vvd dt n1 pp-f vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
249 lest holding the same uniformity of Religion, they might return again to the same unity of Government and affection at their anniversary meetings in their Royal City Jerusalem: Such was that Doctrine of Devils taught by our English Regicides, who conscious to themselves of that inexpiable wrong they had done unto their good King, lest holding the same uniformity of Religion, they might return again to the same unity of Government and affection At their anniversary meetings in their Royal city Jerusalem: Such was that Doctrine of Devils taught by our English Regicides, who conscious to themselves of that inexpiable wrong they had done unto their good King, cs vvg dt d n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 n2 p-acp po32 j n1 np1: d vbds d n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po12 np1 n2, r-crq j p-acp px32 pp-f d j n-jn pns32 vhd vdn p-acp po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
250 and that his displeasure therefore might be implacable, dispairing also least every one of his friends where they met them should fall upon and kill them, concluded to make a short work of it, with the Mode necesse to cut off his head, and that his displeasure Therefore might be implacable, despairing also lest every one of his Friends where they met them should fallen upon and kill them, concluded to make a short work of it, with the Mode Necessary to Cut off his head, cc cst po31 n1 av vmd vbi j, vvg av cs d crd pp-f po31 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd pno32 vmd vvi p-acp cc vvi pno32, vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
251 and for their better security in this dismal wickedness, they found it further necessary to destroy the very foundations of the Righteous, turning all things topsie turvie, and for their better security in this dismal wickedness, they found it further necessary to destroy the very foundations of the Righteous, turning all things topsy turvie, cc p-acp po32 jc n1 p-acp d j n1, pns32 vvd pn31 av-jc j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt j, vvg d n2 n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
252 and trampling under foot all Laws both of God and Man, and changeing the whole Fabrick of Government both Ecclesiastick and Civil. and trampling under foot all Laws both of God and Man, and changing the Whole Fabric of Government both Ecclesiastic and Civil. cc vvg p-acp n1 d n2 d pp-f np1 cc n1, cc vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 av-d j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
253 But now what a pitiful and wretched deception is this, as if there were any necessity of sinning; But now what a pitiful and wretched deception is this, as if there were any necessity of sinning; p-acp av q-crq dt j cc j n1 vbz d, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr d n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
254 belike then according to the Modal Aequipollence in Logick, Quod necesse est esse, impossibile est non esse, If it be necessary to sin, by consequence 'tis impossible not to sin; belike then according to the Modal Aequipollence in Logic, Quod Necessary est esse, impossibile est non esse, If it be necessary to sin, by consequence it's impossible not to sin; av av vvg p-acp dt np1 np1 p-acp n1, vvd n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pn31|vbz j xx pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
255 and so God should command his creatures impossibilities in commanding them to abstain from sin, which grossly imposeth upon his infinite Wisdom, Justice, and Holiness; and so God should command his creatures impossibilities in commanding them to abstain from since, which grossly Imposes upon his infinite Wisdom, justice, and Holiness; cc av np1 vmd vvi po31 n2 n2 p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, r-crq av-j vvz p-acp po31 j n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
256 for we all know, and are well assured of, a necessity of repentance in case of sin committed; for we all know, and Are well assured of, a necessity of Repentance in case of since committed; c-acp pns12 d vvb, cc vbr av vvn pp-f, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
257 Go thy wayes, sin no more, lest a worse thing happen unto thee, was the counsel of Christ himself: Go thy ways, sin no more, lest a Worse thing happen unto thee, was the counsel of christ himself: vvb po21 n2, vvb av-dx av-dc, cs dt jc n1 vvi p-acp pno21, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
258 and David 's likewise, God shall wound the hairy scalp of such as go on stall in their wickedness, as he hath wounded the hairy scalp of many of them to your knowledge already, and David is likewise, God shall wound the hairy scalp of such as go on stall in their wickedness, as he hath wounded the hairy scalp of many of them to your knowledge already, cc np1 vbz av, np1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32 p-acp po22 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
259 and mounted them aloft to be spectacles of his indignation to the world, notwithstanding their pretended necessities for what they so impiously acted; and mounted them aloft to be spectacles of his Indignation to the world, notwithstanding their pretended necessities for what they so impiously acted; cc vvd pno32 av pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp po32 j-vvn n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 av av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
260 and therefore whosoever hereafter being warn'd by such examples, shall embolden themselves under the same conceit or considence of necessitate-lawfulness in their wicked proceedings, I shall leave them under the Apostles curse, 2 Tim. 3.13. and Therefore whosoever hereafter being warned by such Examples, shall embolden themselves under the same conceit or confidence of necessitate-lawfulness in their wicked proceedings, I shall leave them under the Apostles curse, 2 Tim. 3.13. cc av r-crq av vbg vvn p-acp d n2, vmb vvi px32 p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n2-vvg, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 vvb, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
261 They shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived, from one degree of vileness they shall grow to another, They shall wax Worse and Worse, deceiving and being deceived, from one degree of vileness they shall grow to Another, pns32 vmb vvi av-jc cc av-jc, vvg cc vbg vvn, p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
262 sin being of a progressive and propagating nature, till at last they come to induration and occaecation, their hearts will be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin, Heb. 3.13. and so after their hardness and impenitency of hearts treasure up unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2.5. since being of a progressive and propagating nature, till At last they come to induration and occecation, their hearts will be hardened through the deceitfulness of since, Hebrew 3.13. and so After their hardness and impenitency of hearts treasure up unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2.5. n1 vbg pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1, c-acp p-acp ord pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. cc av p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f ng1 n1 a-acp p-acp px32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
263 And therefore again, Let not the man of violence that hath oppressed and taken away a house which he builded not, Job 20.19. deceive his soul with a pretence of lawfulness, under conceited necessity of keeping what he hath extortingly gotten for his necessary maintenance; And Therefore again, Let not the man of violence that hath oppressed and taken away a house which he built not, Job 20.19. deceive his soul with a pretence of lawfulness, under conceited necessity of keeping what he hath extortingly got for his necessary maintenance; cc av av, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz vvn cc vvn av dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd xx, np1 crd. vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg r-crq pns31 vhz av-vvg vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
264 for, in such a case, Non minus est vitium, quám quaerere, parta tueri, he sins as much in keeping, for, in such a case, Non minus est Vitium, quám quaerere, Parta tueri, he Sins as much in keeping, p-acp, p-acp d dt n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz c-acp d p-acp vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
265 as in getting unjustly, or rather more: Zachaeus his practice would better become him, to restore four-fold; as in getting unjustly, or rather more: Zacchaeus his practice would better become him, to restore fourfold; c-acp p-acp vvg av-j, cc av-c av-dc: np1 po31 n1 vmd av-jc vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
266 or else for his covetousness he may gain Gehezi 's advantage to boot, a Leprosie both upon Body and Soul: or Else for his covetousness he may gain Gehazi is advantage to boot, a Leprosy both upon Body and Soul: cc av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi np1 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
267 and what a sad cozenage and deceit doth he therein put upon himself in gaining the World to lose his Soul? and what a sad cozenage and deceit does he therein put upon himself in gaining the World to loose his Soul? cc q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vdz pns31 av vvd p-acp px31 p-acp vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
268 A Sixth deceitful principle or erroneous reasoning and vain imagination of wicked men is a perswasion grounded only upon a conceipt of being led forth and forward in their actions by the Spirit, which they phansy betwixt a good meaning perhaps and a pang of blind zeal, A Sixth deceitful principle or erroneous reasoning and vain imagination of wicked men is a persuasion grounded only upon a conceit of being led forth and forward in their actions by the Spirit, which they fancy betwixt a good meaning perhaps and a pang of blind zeal, dt ord j n1 cc j n-vvg cc j n1 pp-f j n2 vbz dt n1 vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn av cc av-j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 av cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
269 and an abhorrence also of some external vices, and a shew of outward austerity, and a devotion of their own way, that looks much like holinesse it self, and an abhorrence also of Some external vices, and a show of outward austerity, and a devotion of their own Way, that looks much like holiness it self, cc dt n1 av pp-f d j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, cst vvz d j n1 pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
270 and whereby they conceit themselves to be the only beloved, accepted, and acquainted with God, and whereby they conceit themselves to be the only Beloved, accepted, and acquainted with God, cc c-crq pns32 n1 px32 pc-acp vbi dt av-j vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
271 and consequently all the stirrings and imaginations of their vain deceitfull hearts, to be the very motions and impulses of Gods holy Spirit himself, the conduct whereof they do and will follow, not only without the warrant but contrary unto the expresse letter of Scripture, and consequently all the stirrings and Imaginations of their vain deceitful hearts, to be the very motions and impulses of God's holy Spirit himself, the conduct whereof they do and will follow, not only without the warrant but contrary unto the express Letter of Scripture, cc av-j d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 j j n2, pc-acp vbi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 j n1 px31, dt n1 c-crq pns32 vdb cc vmb vvi, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
272 and so commit the greatest enormities in the World, Murder, Treason, Perjury, Sacriledg, Persecution of the Lords anointed, his Princes and Nobles, his Priests and Prophets, and so commit the greatest enormities in the World, Murder, Treason, Perjury, Sacrilege, Persecution of the lords anointed, his Princes and Nobles, his Priests and prophets, cc av vvb dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn, po31 n2 cc n2-j, po31 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
273 and the most wise and righteous of his people; and the most wise and righteous of his people; cc dt av-ds j cc j pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
274 and justifie themselves therein, as doing God service, and furthering his Glory, by seconding the secret movings and impulses of his Spirit; and justify themselves therein, as doing God service, and furthering his Glory, by seconding the secret movings and impulses of his Spirit; cc vvi px32 av, c-acp vdg n1 n1, cc j-vvg po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
275 Counting it also their Calling extraordinary, as the wretched Murderers reasoned for their fearfull execution of our late Lord and King, deceiving their perverse minds, by not distinguishing the motive and directive part of every morall and humane action; Counting it also their Calling extraordinary, as the wretched Murderers reasoned for their fearful execution of our late Lord and King, deceiving their perverse minds, by not distinguishing the motive and directive part of every moral and humane actium; vvg pn31 av po32 vvg j, c-acp dt j n2 vvn p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1, vvg po32 j n2, p-acp xx vvg dt n1 cc n1 n1 pp-f d j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
276 There is the directive part of the actions of man aswell as the motive and impulsive, otherwise meer motion and impulse might serve the turn, There is the directive part of the actions of man aswell as the motive and impulsive, otherwise mere motion and impulse might serve the turn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 av p-acp dt n1 cc j, av j n1 cc n1 vmd vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
277 but not as direction is also required; but not as direction is also required; cc-acp xx p-acp n1 vbz av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
278 Now for the direction of a man in any action of his life to be accounted for, there is no other Rule but the Word of God, Psal. 119.195. Thy Word is as a Lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my pathes, and verse 130. The entrance of thy Word giveth light, and Psal. 19.8. The Commandements of the Lord are pure, enlightening the eies, and by them is thy Servant warned, verse 11. So Isa. 8.20. To the Law and to the Testimony; Now for the direction of a man in any actium of his life to be accounted for, there is no other Rule but the Word of God, Psalm 119.195. Thy Word is as a Lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my paths, and verse 130. The Entrance of thy Word gives Light, and Psalm 19.8. The commandments of the Lord Are pure, enlightening the eyes, and by them is thy Servant warned, verse 11. So Isaiah 8.20. To the Law and to the Testimony; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po11 n2, cc n1 crd dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvz n1, cc np1 crd. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, vvg dt n2, cc p-acp pno32 vbz po21 n1 vvd, n1 crd av np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
279 if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them; if they speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them; cs pns32 vvb xx vvg p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
280 no light, no direction, no instruction, no warrant, measure, or rule for what they do or speak if done or said contrary to this written Word, which is the abstract or summary of the whole Law of God both naturall and reveald, no Light, no direction, no instruction, no warrant, measure, or Rule for what they do or speak if done or said contrary to this written Word, which is the abstract or summary of the Whole Law of God both natural and revealed, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb cc vvi cs vdn cc vvn j-jn p-acp d j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz dt n-jn cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 d j cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
281 and necessary for direction in all cases of action morall, both naturall, and supernatural; either in terms analogie, or inference: and necessary for direction in all cases of actium moral, both natural, and supernatural; either in terms analogy, or Inference: cc j p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 j, d j, cc j; d p-acp n2 n1, cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
282 and therefore for any man to pretend an impulse, or motion, from some spirit only, however fancied, and Therefore for any man to pretend an impulse, or motion, from Some Spirit only, however fancied, cc av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1 av-j, c-acp vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
283 or conceited to be of God himself, yet without allowance of this his word, he acts but by half a principle, to wit without the guiding and directive part, or conceited to be of God himself, yet without allowance of this his word, he acts but by half a principle, to wit without the guiding and directive part, cc j-vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f np1 px31, av p-acp n1 pp-f d po31 n1, pns31 vvz cc-acp p-acp j-jn dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg cc n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
284 and so hath no help or conduct at all of the good Spirit; and so hath no help or conduct At all of the good Spirit; cc av vhz dx n1 cc vvi p-acp d pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
285 Who moves no man contrary to the rule of his own word, more then the Pen-man doth the hand of his Schollar contrary to his own Coppy, Who moves no man contrary to the Rule of his own word, more then the Penman does the hand of his Scholar contrary to his own Copy, r-crq vvz dx n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, av-dc cs dt n1 vdz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 j-jn p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
286 but altogether according, for else the Learner shal never write up to it. but altogether according, for Else the Learner shall never write up to it. cc-acp av vvg, c-acp av dt n1 vmb av-x vvi a-acp p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
287 And no more can any man whatsoever answer the form of Righteousnesse, or Lawfulnesse, in any of his actions that forsakes his coppy, And no more can any man whatsoever answer the from of Righteousness, or Lawfulness, in any of his actions that forsakes his copy, cc dx dc vmb d n1 r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp d pp-f po31 n2 cst vvz po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
288 or rule, he should be guided by; That is, the written word of truth, which is the only tryall of every Spirit, or Rule, he should be guided by; That is, the written word of truth, which is the only trial of every Spirit, cc n1, pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp; cst vbz, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
289 and of every motion, and impulse, whether of God or no. He that knoweth God heareth us, saith St. John, 1 Epist. 4.6. And he that is not of God heareth not us; and of every motion, and impulse, whither of God or no. He that Knoweth God hears us, Says Saint John, 1 Epistle 4.6. And he that is not of God hears not us; cc pp-f d n1, cc n1, cs pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. pns31 cst vvz np1 vvz pno12, vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd. cc pns31 cst vbz xx pp-f np1 vvz xx pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
290 and hereby know we the Spirit of truth, and the Spirit of error; and hereby know we the Spirit of truth, and the Spirit of error; cc av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
291 That is, by their agreement, or disagreement unto the words preached by St. John and the rest of the Apostles, which were spoken and written for our instructions, That is, by their agreement, or disagreement unto the words preached by Saint John and the rest of the Apostles, which were spoken and written for our instructions, cst vbz, p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 vvd p-acp n1 np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
292 and delivered down unto us, and now with the other books of Holy Oracle are called Scripture or the written Word of God; and Delivered down unto us, and now with the other books of Holy Oracle Are called Scripture or the written Word of God; cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno12, cc av p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f j n1 vbr vvn n1 cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
293 The light and guidance whereof whosoever refuseth, to follow the conduct of some pretended Spirit only diverse or contrary to it; The Light and guidance whereof whosoever Refuseth, to follow the conduct of Some pretended Spirit only diverse or contrary to it; dt n1 cc n1 c-crq c-crq vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 av-j j cc j-jn p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
294 Instead of being led by the Spirit of God, doubtlesse he is led by the Spirit of the Devill, Instead of being led by the Spirit of God, doubtless he is led by the Spirit of the devil, av pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
295 as I make no question those late wretched publick Murtherers were (whom the Right Honourable the present Lord Maior had the Lot under Gods grace and providence to suppresse, to his monumental honor; as I make no question those late wretched public Murderers were (whom the Right Honourable the present Lord Maior had the Lot under God's grace and providence to suppress, to his monumental honour; c-acp pns11 vvb dx n1 d j j j n2 vbdr (ro-crq dt n-jn j dt j n1 np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
296 the trophie whereof be his unto all posterity), I say, they were not led by the Spirit of God, the trophy whereof be his unto all posterity), I say, they were not led by the Spirit of God, dt n1 q-crq vbb po31 p-acp d n1), pns11 vvb, pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
297 but by the Spirit of the Devill, as indeed some said, They fought like Divells, Men had as good follow those spirits the Prophet Isa. speaks of in the forementioned Chapter, oppositely unto the Law, and the Testimonie: but by the Spirit of the devil, as indeed Some said, They fought like Devils, Men had as good follow those spirits the Prophet Isaiah speaks of in the forementioned Chapter, oppositely unto the Law, and the Testimony: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av d vvd, pns32 vvd av-j n2, n2 vhd a-acp j vvi d n2 dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
298 Spirits that peep and mutter, that is, spirits of witches, and wizards, with whom it may be doubted that these spirit-people are too familiar. Spirits that peep and mutter, that is, spirits of Witches, and wizards, with whom it may be doubted that these spirit-people Are too familiar. n2 cst vvb cc vvi, cst vbz, n2 pp-f n2, cc n2, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst d n1 vbr av j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
299 I shall superadd to this particular but one plain Similie of a blind metled horse let loose, which by reason of his metall will be ever prauncing, I shall superadd to this particular but one plain Simile of a blind mettled horse let lose, which by reason of his metal will be ever prancing, pns11 vmb j p-acp d j p-acp crd j n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1 vvb j, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vbi av vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
300 and frisking up and down, till at length he getts upon the top of a steep bank or precipice, and frisking up and down, till At length he gets upon the top of a steep bank or precipice, cc vvg a-acp cc a-acp, c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
301 and from thence for want of his sight, down he tumbles and breaks his neck; and from thence for want of his sighed, down he tumbles and breaks his neck; cc p-acp av p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, a-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
302 And such verily will be the end of all blind zealots who shut their eies against the light, And such verily will be the end of all blind zealots who shut their eyes against the Light, cc d av-j vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
303 and direction of Gods word, and right Reason, to follow, in the heat and metal of their zeal, bare motions and impulses as pretended from some Spirit; and direction of God's word, and right Reason, to follow, in the heat and metal of their zeal, bore motions and impulses as pretended from Some Spirit; cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, j n2 cc vvz a-acp vvd p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
304 However in their conceits and imaginations divine, they will certainly, before they are aware, fall at last upon some lewd unreasonable wicked practice or other, that will break the neck of all their reputation both in Christianity, However in their conceits and Imaginations divine, they will Certainly, before they Are aware, fallen At last upon Some lewd unreasonable wicked practice or other, that will break the neck of all their reputation both in Christianity, c-acp p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 j-jn, pns32 vmb av-j, c-acp pns32 vbr j, vvb p-acp ord p-acp d j j j n1 cc n-jn, cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d po32 n1 av-d p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
305 and Civility, and without metcy upon their repentance, throw them down headlong the precipice of Hell; and Civility, and without metcy upon their Repentance, throw them down headlong the precipice of Hell; cc n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, vvb pno32 a-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
306 St. Paul therefore shall conclude, Let no man hereafter deceive you neither by Word, nor Letter, nor Spirit, 2 Thes. 2.2. Which two words of the Apostle [ Letter and Spirit ] minde me of the Appendix mentioned in the Dedication; Saint Paul Therefore shall conclude, Let no man hereafter deceive you neither by Word, nor letter, nor Spirit, 2 Thebes 2.2. Which two words of the Apostle [ letter and Spirit ] mind me of the Appendix mentioned in the Dedication; n1 np1 av vmb vvi, vvb dx n1 av vvi pn22 av-dx p-acp n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, crd np1 crd. r-crq crd n2 pp-f dt n1 [ n1 cc n1 ] n1 pno11 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
307 Letter and Spirit having in the terms, a very fair connection with the literal and spiritual sense of Scripture; letter and Spirit having in the terms, a very fair connection with the literal and spiritual sense of Scripture; n1 cc n1 vhg p-acp dt n2, dt j j n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
308 whereby, notwithstanding what hath been said against the blinde motion and impulse of a Spirit, some Mistakers conceiving themselves wiser and more defensible than the former, do warrant themselves in their wicked actions, not only in Politicks, whereby, notwithstanding what hath been said against the blind motion and impulse of a Spirit, Some Mistakers conceiving themselves Wiser and more defensible than the former, do warrant themselves in their wicked actions, not only in Politics, c-crq, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, d n2 vvg px32 jc cc av-dc j cs dt j, vdb vvi px32 p-acp po32 j n2, xx av-j p-acp n2-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
309 but Morals also, from the sense and spiritual meaning of the Word of God it self; but Morals also, from the sense and spiritual meaning of the Word of God it self; cc-acp n2 av, p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
310 as if upon conviction, by the former Reasoning, what they may not do by a bare impulse or motion, they may nevertheless do in their thoughts by a spiritual meaning of the written Word, the rule whereof they seem not to refuse. as if upon conviction, by the former Reasoning, what they may not do by a bore impulse or motion, they may nevertheless do in their thoughts by a spiritual meaning of the written Word, the Rule whereof they seem not to refuse. c-acp cs p-acp n1, p-acp dt j vvg, r-crq pns32 vmb xx vdi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb av vdi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
311 But this also, Beloved, is a very fallacious imagination, which I shall desire to Discourse by way of reduciblenesse as an Appendix unto the great deceit of Conduct by the Spirit last confuted; But this also, beloved, is a very fallacious imagination, which I shall desire to Discourse by Way of reduciblenesse as an Appendix unto the great deceit of Conduct by the Spirit last confuted; p-acp d av, j-vvn, vbz dt av j n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb p-acp dt n1 ord vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
312 and to that purpose do observe that a spiritual Meaning or sense of Scripture opposite unto, and to that purpose do observe that a spiritual Meaning or sense of Scripture opposite unto, cc p-acp d n1 vdb vvi cst dt j vvg cc n1 pp-f n1 j-jn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
313 or diverse from, the sense of the Letter, is very destructive, and deceptive of foolish sinners, such as St. Peter calls unstable and unlearned, such as are apt to wrest the Scriptures, not only to their own, or diverse from, the sense of the letter, is very destructive, and deceptive of foolish Sinners, such as Saint Peter calls unstable and unlearned, such as Are apt to wrest the Scriptures, not only to their own, cc j p-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz av j, cc j pp-f j n2, d c-acp n1 np1 vvz j cc j, d c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n2, xx av-j p-acp po32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
314 but others destination also, even whole Churches, Nations, and Kingdoms, as well Kings as their People; but Others destination also, even Whole Churches, nations, and Kingdoms, as well Kings as their People; cc-acp n2-jn n1 av, av j-jn n2, n2, cc n2, c-acp av n2 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
315 may whereof there are, who taking upon them a boldness, through this perswasion, to wave the sense of the Letter of the written Word, where the Commands of God agree not to their humours, engagements, may whereof there Are, who taking upon them a boldness, through this persuasion, to wave the sense of the letter of the written Word, where the Commands of God agree not to their humours, engagements, vmb c-crq pc-acp vbr, r-crq vvg p-acp pno32 dt n1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, c-crq dt vvz pp-f np1 vvb xx p-acp po32 n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
316 and inclinations, they adventure to sense the text only to their own thoughts and purposes, though never so contrary to the most righteous laws both of God and Man; and inclinations, they adventure to sense the text only to their own thoughts and Purposes, though never so contrary to the most righteous laws both of God and Man; cc n2, pns32 vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 av-j p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2, cs av-x av j-jn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 d pp-f np1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
317 and, in a policy of avoiding discovery herein (it sounding harsh unto the most ingenuous sort of Christians, that the plain meaning of the World should be slighted and baffled) they boast most of all in their Spiritual Light, of an easie and clear understanding, and, in a policy of avoiding discovery herein (it sounding harsh unto the most ingenuous sort of Christians, that the plain meaning of the World should be slighted and baffled) they boast most of all in their Spiritual Light, of an easy and clear understanding, cc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 av (pn31 vvg j p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn) pns32 vvb av-ds pp-f d p-acp po32 j n1, pp-f dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 30
318 and thereafter expound it of the most mysterious hidden and intricate places of the whole book of God, and thereafter expound it of the most mysterious hidden and intricate places of the Whole book of God, cc av vvb pn31 pp-f dt av-ds j j-vvn cc j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 30
319 as the Revelation, and other the dark Prophetical passages, which neither Time nor Learning hath yet sufficiently unridled or unclasped; as the Revelation, and other the dark Prophetical passages, which neither Time nor Learning hath yet sufficiently unbridled or unclasped; c-acp dt n1, cc j-jn dt j j n2, r-crq dx n1 ccx n1 vhz av av-j j cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 30
320 and in these they ostentate a familiar, though wonderful, Knowledge; and in these they ostentate a familiar, though wondered, Knowledge; cc p-acp d pns32 n1 dt j-jn, cs j, n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 30
321 because they would be the readyer believed by foolish admirers in their abusings and wrestings of the plainer letter of other Scriptures. Because they would be the Readier believed by foolish admirers in their abusings and wrestings of the plainer Letter of other Scriptures. c-acp pns32 vmd vbi dt jc vvd p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2-vvg cc n2-vvg pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 30
322 Now, beloved, this fallacious Reasoning grounds upon a mistaken understanding of some texts of Scripture, where you shall read an opposition betwixt the Letter and the Spirit. As First, 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us able Ministers, not of the Letter only, but also of the Spirit. Now, Beloved, this fallacious Reasoning grounds upon a mistaken understanding of Some texts of Scripture, where you shall read an opposition betwixt the letter and the Spirit. As First, 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us able Ministers, not of the letter only, but also of the Spirit. av, j-vvn, d j vvg n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. p-acp ord, crd np1 crd. r-crq vhz vvn pno12 j n2, xx pp-f dt n1 av-j, cc-acp av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
323 Therefore say they, There is a Litteral and a Spiritual sense of the New Testament. Therefore say they, There is a Litera and a Spiritual sense of the New Testament. av vvb pns32, pc-acp vbz dt np1 cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
324 But how false that consequence is, may appear by observing, that the word Sense or Meaning, is not in the text read, nor in the whole context; But how false that consequence is, may appear by observing, that the word Sense or Meaning, is not in the text read, nor in the Whole context; p-acp c-crq j d n1 vbz, vmb vvi p-acp vvg, cst dt n1 n1 cc vvg, vbz xx p-acp dt n1 vvb, ccx p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
325 but only Letter and Spirit in the Ministry or Ministration of the New Testament or Gospel, there is the Letter or bare Word spoken, but only letter and Spirit in the Ministry or Ministration of the New Testament or Gospel, there is the letter or bore Word spoken, cc-acp av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc j n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
326 and the Spirit of Grace that quickneth or giveth life unto the Letter or Word spoken or written, making it fruitfull and effectual, opening the minde to receive it, and the Spirit of Grace that Quickeneth or gives life unto the letter or Word spoken or written, making it fruitful and effectual, opening the mind to receive it, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz cc vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvn, vvg pn31 j cc j, vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
327 and working the heart and affections to submit unto it; and working the heart and affections to submit unto it; cc vvg dt n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
328 which puts the great difference betwixt the Gospel and the Law, the Law being only a bare or dead Letter engraven in stony tables, without any assistance of the Spirit of Grace to quicken it, which puts the great difference betwixt the Gospel and the Law, the Law being only a bore or dead letter engraven in stony tables, without any assistance of the Spirit of Grace to quicken it, r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 vbg av-j dt j cc j n1 vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 30
329 and so the ministration thereof is of death and condemnation unto all mankind that hear it, there being no promise or concurrence of spirit with it to work it upon the heart unto obedience: and so the ministration thereof is of death and condemnation unto all mankind that hear it, there being no promise or concurrence of Spirit with it to work it upon the heart unto Obedience: cc av dt n1 av vbz pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvb pn31, a-acp vbg dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
330 man under the Covenant of the Law being left to his own self, and strength, which was become utter weaknesse through the corruption of the flesh, and unable to perform; man under the Covenant of the Law being left to his own self, and strength, which was become utter weakness through the corruption of the Flesh, and unable to perform; n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp po31 d n1, cc n1, r-crq vbds vvn j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j-u pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
331 whereas the Covenant of Grace, or the Gospel hath the promise or assistance of the Holy Spirit, to work the Heavenly words of life upon the Soul or Spirit of the hearers unto Life and Righteousnesse; whereas the Covenant of Grace, or the Gospel hath the promise or assistance of the Holy Spirit, to work the Heavenly words of life upon the Soul or Spirit of the hearers unto Life and Righteousness; cs dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vhz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
332 not by whispering or privately insinuating, or infufing any other sense or meaning above or diverse from the literal: not by whispering or privately insinuating, or infufing any other sense or meaning above or diverse from the literal: xx p-acp vvg cc av-j j-vvg, cc vvg d j-jn n1 cc vvg a-acp cc j p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
333 but by seconding, & backing the same meaning of the words imported in the letter with power and efficacy, whereupon I inferr that by Spirit here as opposite to Letter is not meant an Opposition of a Spiritual sense in the Gospell, but by seconding, & backing the same meaning of the words imported in the Letter with power and efficacy, whereupon I infer that by Spirit Here as opposite to letter is not meant an Opposition of a Spiritual sense in the Gospel, cc-acp p-acp vvg, cc vvg dt d n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq pns11 vvb cst p-acp n1 av c-acp j-jn p-acp n1 vbz xx vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
334 or any other part of Gods word different or above the sense of the Letter, or any other part of God's word different or above the sense of the letter, cc d j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1 j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
335 but only a lively concurrence of the Spirit of Grace with the ordinance of Gods word, in the Letter of the words clauses, but only a lively concurrence of the Spirit of Grace with the Ordinance of God's word, in the letter of the words clauses, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
336 and propositions of it, to make it effectual in the hearts of the hearers for their Salvation, without which work of the Spirit, the Gospel it self would be as dead and killing a letter as the very Law. and propositions of it, to make it effectual in the hearts of the hearers for their Salvation, without which work of the Spirit, the Gospel it self would be as dead and killing a Letter as the very Law. cc n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pn31 n1 vmd vbi a-acp j cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
337 Secondly, Another opposition of Letter and Spirit is, Rom. 2. the three last verses, about the Jew and one of his Marks, and Cognizances; Secondly, another opposition of letter and Spirit is, Rom. 2. the three last Verses, about the Jew and one of his Marks, and Cognizances; ord, j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz, np1 crd dt crd ord n2, p-acp dt np1 cc crd pp-f po31 n2, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 31
338 viz. Circumsion which the Apostle distinguisheth into outward and inward, or in the flesh, or in the heart and spirit verse the last, resembling the outward circumcision in opposition to circumcision that is inward and spiritual, of the heart, by the terme or simily of a Letter which whether one or more in the composition of a word pronounced or written, is but the mere outside of that word compared with its sense and signification, viz. Circumcision which the Apostle Distinguisheth into outward and inward, or in the Flesh, or in the heart and Spirit verse the last, resembling the outward circumcision in opposition to circumcision that is inward and spiritual, of the heart, by the term or simily of a letter which whither one or more in the composition of a word pronounced or written, is but the mere outside of that word compared with its sense and signification, n1 n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp j cc j, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 n1 dt ord, vvg dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cst vbz j cc j, pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq cs crd cc av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc vvn, vbz p-acp dt j n1-an pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
339 and so it may well be put to resemble the outward circumcision of the flesh, as contrary to the inward or spiritual circumcision of the heart; and so it may well be put to resemble the outward circumcision of the Flesh, as contrary to the inward or spiritual circumcision of the heart; cc av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp j-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
340 or as the bare empty Letter of the Law is contrary to the quickning spirit of the Gospel, or as the bore empty letter of the Law is contrary to the quickening Spirit of the Gospel, cc c-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
341 as dead to living, or old to new. Rom. 7.6. as dead to living, or old to new. Rom. 7.6. c-acp j p-acp vvg, cc j p-acp j. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
342 But from thence to reason a double and contrary sense or signification, the one Literal the other spiritual, either of the words of institution of Circumcision it self, which expressely declares both Mystery and Ceremany, But from thence to reason a double and contrary sense or signification, the one Literal the other spiritual, either of the words of Institution of Circumcision it self, which expressly declares both Mystery and Ceremany, p-acp p-acp av pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 cc n1, dt crd j dt n-jn j, av-d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, r-crq av-j vvz d n1 cc np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
343 or outward and inward of that Ordinance, or of any other text of Scripture, is a most fallacious and pittiful non concludence; or outward and inward of that Ordinance, or of any other text of Scripture, is a most fallacious and pitiful non concludence; cc j cc j pp-f d n1, cc pp-f d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt av-ds j cc j fw-fr n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
344 Circumcision is outward and inward exprest by the opposition of Letter and Spirit, therefore there are two different senses in Scriptures, Literal, Circumcision is outward and inward expressed by the opposition of letter and Spirit, Therefore there Are two different Senses in Scriptures, Literal, n1 vbz j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av a-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp n2, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
345 and Spiritual of the same words or sentence, is a most absurd consequence. The third Text, occasioning this deception, is, John 6.63. and Spiritual of the same words or sentence, is a most absurd consequence. The third Text, occasioning this deception, is, John 6.63. cc j pp-f dt d n2 cc n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1. dt ord n1, vvg d n1, vbz, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
346 My words, saith Christ, are spirit, the words that I speak they are Spirit, and they are life, therefore, say the mistakers, Christs words must be understood spiritually, My words, Says christ, Are Spirit, the words that I speak they Are Spirit, and they Are life, Therefore, say the mistakers, Christ words must be understood spiritually, po11 n2, vvz np1, vbr n1, dt n2 cst pns11 vvb pns32 vbr n1, cc pns32 vbr n1, av, vvb dt n2, npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 32
347 or in a spirituall sense not litterall. or in a spiritual sense not literal. cc p-acp dt j n1 xx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 32
348 Nay, but my Brethren what an inconsequence is this? For what were the words that Christ then spake, they were verse 53, 54, 56. of cating his flesh, and drinking his bloud in order to eternall life: Nay, but my Brothers what an inconsequence is this? For what were the words that christ then spoke, they were verse 53, 54, 56. of cating his Flesh, and drinking his blood in order to Eternal life: uh-x, cc-acp po11 n2 r-crq dt n1 vbz d? p-acp r-crq vbdr dt n2 cst np1 av vvd, pns32 vbdr n1 crd, crd, crd pp-f vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 32
349 the mystery whereof they not understanding because he spake in a figure, he explaines himself in the verse mentioned by a distinction of flesh and spirit, the flesh profiteth nothing, saith he, the mystery whereof they not understanding Because he spoke in a figure, he explains himself in the verse mentioned by a distinction of Flesh and Spirit, the Flesh profiteth nothing, Says he, dt n1 c-crq pns32 xx vvg c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 vvz pix, vvz pns31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
350 but the spirit quickneth, and my words are spirit; but the Spirit Quickeneth, and my words Are Spirit; cc-acp dt n1 vvz, cc po11 n2 vbr n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
351 as if he had said, think not therefore, that I mean you thould eat my flesh, as if he had said, think not Therefore, that I mean you thould eat my Flesh, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vvb xx av, cst pns11 vvb pn22 vmd vvi po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
352 and drink my bloud, after a carnal or corporal manner, for that would not profit you, The slesh profiteth not; but feed upon me in communion with my spirit by faith, and so shall ye be quickened unto eternall life. and drink my blood, After a carnal or corporal manner, for that would not profit you, The slesh profiteth not; but feed upon me in communion with my Spirit by faith, and so shall you be quickened unto Eternal life. cc vvb po11 n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-acp cst vmd xx vvi pn22, dt n1 vvz xx; p-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n1, cc av vmb pn22 vbi vvn p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
353 'Tis a spiritual eating of my flesh that my words mean, my words are spirit. But neverthelesse (beloved) not to be understood of a diverse or contrary meaning from the Letter, It's a spiritual eating of my Flesh that my words mean, my words Are Spirit. But nevertheless (Beloved) not to be understood of a diverse or contrary meaning from the letter, pn31|vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f po11 n1 cst po11 n2 vvb, po11 n2 vbr n1. p-acp av (vvn) xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
354 for the Letter, as of all Scripture, so of this, is twofold, Proper and Tropical. First Proper, which expresseth the thing by a word signifying, a meaning plainly answering the nature of the thing. for the letter, as of all Scripture, so of this, is twofold, Proper and Tropical. First Proper, which Expresses the thing by a word signifying, a meaning plainly answering the nature of the thing. p-acp dt n1, c-acp pp-f d n1, av pp-f d, vbz j, j cc j. ord j, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg, dt n1 av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
355 Secondly Tropicall, which expresseth the thing by way of allusion, or similitude, or types and parables, conversively putting a word of similitude or parable, Secondly Tropical, which Expresses the thing by Way of allusion, or similitude, or types and parables, conversively putting a word of similitude or parable, ord j, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n2 cc n2, av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
356 for a word proper to the nature of the thing it self; for a word proper to the nature of the thing it self; p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
357 Now the eating Christ speaks of here, is not proper of fleshly eating, but in the Trope and Similitude, that is spiritual eating; Now the eating christ speaks of Here, is not proper of fleshly eating, but in the Trope and Similitude, that is spiritual eating; av dt vvg np1 vvz pp-f av, vbz xx j pp-f j n-vvg, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cst vbz j n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
358 for as Corporal eating nourisheth the body unto life Natural, so doth Spiritual feeding upon Christ by faith, nourish and quicken the soul unto life eternall; for as Corporal eating Nourishes the body unto life Natural, so does Spiritual feeding upon christ by faith, nourish and quicken the soul unto life Eternal; c-acp c-acp j n-vvg vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 j, av vdz j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvb cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
359 and so though Christs words here are spirit, as he saith [ my words are Spirit ] that is, import a spiritual eating, and so though Christ words Here Are Spirit, as he Says [ my words Are Spirit ] that is, import a spiritual eating, cc av c-acp npg1 n2 av vbr n1, c-acp pns31 vvz [ po11 n2 vbr n1 ] cst vbz, vvb dt j n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
360 yet the sense of them is never the more spiritual, as if different from the Letter, yet the sense of them is never the more spiritual, as if different from the letter, av dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz av dt av-dc j, c-acp cs j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 33
361 for the Letter of this word [ Spirit ] gives the sense of the Trope, denoting Spiritual eating; for the letter of this word [ Spirit ] gives the sense of the Trope, denoting Spiritual eating; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 [ n1 ] vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg j n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 34
362 yet with the help of a little Logick too, the Abstract put for the Concrete, Spirit for Spiritual; yet with the help of a little Logic too, the Abstract put for the Concrete, Spirit for Spiritual; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av, dt n-jn vvd p-acp dt j, n1 p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 34
363 and in the Concretion, the adject Spiritual, connoting its subject Eating, is as much as Spiritual eating; and in the Concretion, the adject Spiritual, connoting its Subject Eating, is as much as Spiritual eating; cc p-acp dt n1, dt n-jn j, vvg po31 n-jn vvg, vbz p-acp d c-acp j n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 34
364 and so the sense being Tropical, is, in that respect, nevertheless, Literal; and so the sense being Tropical, is, in that respect, nevertheless, Literal; cc av dt n1 vbg j, vbz, p-acp d n1, av, j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 34
365 the sense of Scripture, with this amongst the rest, being of two kinds, Proper and Tropical, as aforesaid, and both Literal. the sense of Scripture, with this among the rest, being of two Kinds, Proper and Tropical, as aforesaid, and both Literal. dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d p-acp dt n1, vbg pp-f crd n2, j cc j, c-acp j, cc d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 34
366 You will wonder, it may be, I should say, There is no sense of Scripture but only Literal; You will wonder, it may be, I should say, There is no sense of Scripture but only Literal; pn22 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi, pns11 vmd vvi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp av-j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 34
367 and thereupon Object, What Divines should mean, by observing a distinction of the Letter from some other thing differing in the meaning of the words besides it? and thereupon Object, What Divines should mean, by observing a distinction of the letter from Some other thing differing in the meaning of the words beside it? cc av n1, r-crq n2-jn vmd vvi, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp pn31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 34
368 To which I answer, 'Tis true, as I said at the first of this passage, many wife and good Christians generally mistaking these oppositions of Letter and Spirit; To which I answer, It's true, as I said At the First of this passage, many wife and good Christians generally mistaking these oppositions of letter and Spirit; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, pn31|vbz j, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp dt ord pp-f d n1, d n1 cc j np1 av-j vvg d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
369 which I have but now oponed, and are the only to that purpose, throughout the whole book of God, which I have but now oponed, and Are the only to that purpose, throughout the Whole book of God, r-crq pns11 vhb p-acp av j, cc vbr dt j p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
370 and all professing a Literal sense. and all professing a Literal sense. cc d vvg dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
371 That for want of a term contra-distinct unto Literal, have in that necessity allowed a sense Spiritual; That for want of a term contradistinct unto Literal, have in that necessity allowed a sense Spiritual; cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp j, vhb p-acp d n1 vvd dt n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
372 but, unsatisfied therewith, I conceive, upon further disquisition, have been found to understand themselves only in a sense of a Rhetorism or a Trope; but, unsatisfied therewith, I conceive, upon further disquisition, have been found to understand themselves only in a sense of a Rhetorism or a Trope; cc-acp, j-vvn av, pns11 vvb, p-acp jc n1, vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
373 which, not knowing what to oppose unto the Letter, under the said mistakes they have called Spiritual, which, not knowing what to oppose unto the letter, under the said mistakes they have called Spiritual, r-crq, xx vvg r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvn vvz pns32 vhb vvn j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
374 though indeed it be in true understanding only Literal, according to the common manner of speaking by Tropes and Figures, which bear their part in expression of the mind in all Languages, though indeed it be in true understanding only Literal, according to the Common manner of speaking by Tropes and Figures, which bear their part in expression of the mind in all Languages, cs av pn31 vbb p-acp j n1 av-j j, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 34
375 and together with Grammar make up the whole business of Utterance, or the NONLATINALPHABET, the word discovering the sense of the minde, bearing a signification either plain and proper, and together with Grammar make up the Whole business of Utterance, or the, the word discovering the sense of the mind, bearing a signification either plain and proper, cc av p-acp n1 vvi a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc dt, dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n1 av-d j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
376 and so hath been taken for the Letter; or Tropical, and more mysterious, and so hath been taken for Spiritual; and so hath been taken for the letter; or Tropical, and more mysterious, and so hath been taken for Spiritual; cc av vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1; cc j, cc av-dc j, cc av vhz vbn vvn p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
377 but in true judgement, the literal word is common to both, Proper and Tropical: but in true judgement, the literal word is Common to both, Proper and Tropical: cc-acp p-acp j n1, dt j n1 vbz j p-acp d, j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
378 the Trope and Rhetorism both in word and sense, being in the letter of the Scripture also, the Trope and Rhetorism both in word and sense, being in the Letter of the Scripture also, dt n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
379 as well as the Proper, though not so frequent as the Proper and Grammatical; as well as the Proper, though not so frequent as the Proper and Grammatical; c-acp av c-acp dt j, cs xx av j c-acp dt j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
380 yet so, of a meaning literal as well as the other, and in that respect all senses of words Typical, Parabolical, yet so, of a meaning literal as well as the other, and in that respect all Senses of words Typical, Parabolical, av av, pp-f dt n1 j c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn, cc p-acp d n1 d n2 pp-f n2 j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
381 or otherwise Tropological (as I humbly conceive with submission to better judgements) can be thought no more then Literal, or otherwise Tropological (as I humbly conceive with submission to better Judgments) can be Thought no more then Literal, cc av j (c-acp pns11 av-j vvb p-acp n1 p-acp jc n2) vmb vbi vvn av-dx av-dc cs j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
382 and the mystery of them to be understood, by endeavouring to find the extent of the Letter only. and the mystery of them to be understood, by endeavouring to find the extent of the letter only. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 35
383 Away therefore with that deception of a Spiritual sense of Scripture, whereby the safety of Divine Truths, hath been, Away Therefore with that deception of a Spiritual sense of Scripture, whereby the safety of Divine Truths, hath been, av av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, vhz vbn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 35
384 and may be still, much in hazzard. and may be still, much in hazard. cc vmb vbi av, av-d p-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 35
385 And let us conceive of Gods meaning in his Word, speaking to us, as we speak to one another, according to the use of sensing the words in the practice of Nations, without which we can never be supposed to understand him; And let us conceive of God's meaning in his Word, speaking to us, as we speak to one Another, according to the use of sensing the words in the practice of nations, without which we can never be supposed to understand him; cc vvb pno12 vvi pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp crd j-jn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb av-x vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 35
386 and if we cannot yet reach the mystery of every letter, let us be content till God in the seasons of his Grace and Wisdom, shall afford us helps of a further discovery, by his blessing upon the labours of Pious and Learned men, whom God hath set forth hitherto, and if we cannot yet reach the mystery of every Letter, let us be content till God in the seasons of his Grace and Wisdom, shall afford us helps of a further discovery, by his blessing upon the labours of Pious and Learned men, whom God hath Set forth hitherto, cc cs pns12 vmbx av vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vmb vvi pno12 n2 pp-f dt jc n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2, ro-crq np1 vhz vvn av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 35
387 and doubtless will hereafter, during the being of his Church upon Earth, as lights in his Candlestick for the further manifestation of the hidden Truths of his Word every day; and doubtless will hereafter, during the being of his Church upon Earth, as lights in his Candlestick for the further manifestation of the hidden Truths of his Word every day; cc av-j vmb av, p-acp dt vbg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po31 n1 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 36
388 and let us beware of our own Phanatical conceipts of Spiritual meanings through Revelation and Infusion, which will vary the rule and standard of Truth, and let us beware of our own Fanatical conceits of Spiritual meanings through Revelation and Infusion, which will vary the Rule and standard of Truth, cc vvb pno12 vvi pp-f po12 d j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 36
389 and make Gods own Word no better than a Leaden Rule and a Nose of Wax. and make God's own Word no better than a Leaden Rule and a Nose of Wax. cc vvi n2 d n1 av-dx av-jc cs dt j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 36
390 A Seventh deceitful Principle, is, That of a mere Moral man in the Church of Christ, A Seventh deceitful Principle, is, That of a mere Moral man in the Church of christ, dt ord j n1, vbz, cst pp-f dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
391 and allowed indeed by the profound mistakes of wise and learned Christians of many ages and professions, especially of late, and allowed indeed by the profound mistakes of wise and learned Christians of many ages and professions, especially of late, cc vvd av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j cc j np1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, av-j pp-f j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
392 but of a dangerous and destructive use in the practice thereof by the weaker sort of deceivable and factious people; but of a dangerous and destructive use in the practice thereof by the Weaker sort of deceivable and factious people; cc-acp pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
393 who acting the Annimal part of Religion, more than the Rational; Passion, Zeal, and Humor, more than Reason; who acting the Animal part of Religion, more than the Rational; Passion, Zeal, and Humour, more than Reason; r-crq vvg dt n1 n1 pp-f n1, av-dc cs dt j; n1, n1, cc n1, av-dc cs n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
394 and mistaking Pharisaical niceness, for Godliness; and for Purity, Singularity and preciseness; and for hatred of Evill, avoidance only of Indifference, both Civil and Religious; and mistaking Pharisaical niceness, for Godliness; and for Purity, Singularity and preciseness; and for hatred of Evil, avoidance only of Indifference, both Civil and Religious; cc vvg j n1, p-acp n1; cc p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; cc p-acp n1 pp-f n-jn, n1 av-j pp-f n1, d j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
395 and true pious heavenly Affection, for Phansie and Affectation; and true pious heavenly Affection, for Fancy and Affectation; cc j j j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
396 they presume themselves in their erroneous and proud conceits, to be the only true sraelites of God, the only holy and separate from the rest of men in the love of Gods Election, the only pecultar, regenerate, they presume themselves in their erroneous and proud conceits, to be the only true sraelites of God, the only holy and separate from the rest of men in the love of God's Election, the only pecultar, regenerate, pns32 vvb px32 p-acp po32 j cc j n2, pc-acp vbi dt j j n2 pp-f np1, dt j j cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt j n1, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
397 and spiritual above all others, though of the same Church in Faith, Baptism, and Worship, accompting the rest only mere Moral men, of no more interest in Christ and his Graces, and spiritual above all Others, though of the same Church in Faith, Baptism, and Worship, accounting the rest only mere Moral men, of no more Interest in christ and his Graces, cc j p-acp d n2-jn, c-acp pp-f dt d n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, vvg dt n1 av-j j j n2, pp-f dx dc n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
398 than the mere civil Pagans, Greeks, and Barbarians, that denyed him as a point of foolishness: than the mere civil Pagans, Greeks, and Barbarians, that denied him as a point of foolishness: cs dt j j n2-jn, np1, cc n2-jn, cst vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 36
399 whereupon follows a proud contempt of all but those of their own Society, and consequently Separations, Schisms, whereupon follows a proud contempt of all but those of their own Society, and consequently Separations, Schisms, c-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f d p-acp d pp-f po32 d n1, cc av-j n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
400 and Divisions in the Church, and thereafter Seditions and Commotions in the State civil, even Rebellions against Kings and Princes; and Divisions in the Church, and thereafter Seditions and Commotions in the State civil, even Rebellions against Kings and Princes; cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 j, j n2 p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
401 all Persons whatsoever, in comparison with the Sect, being slighted and undervalued as mere Moral men; all Persons whatsoever, in comparison with the Sect, being slighted and undervalved as mere Moral men; d n2 r-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
402 like empty Chaff or fruitless trees, fit fuel for the fire of unruly furious Zeal; like empty Chaff or fruitless trees, fit fuel for the fire of unruly furious Zeal; av-j j n1 cc j n2, j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
403 though in impartial and right understanding, the despised prove in plain terms, no other than the most wise, though in impartial and right understanding, the despised prove in plain terms, no other than the most wise, cs p-acp j cc j-jn n1, dt j-vvn vvi p-acp j n2, dx n-jn cs dt av-ds j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
404 and regular, and righteous of a whole Church and Nation. and regular, and righteous of a Whole Church and nation. cc j, cc j pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
405 This Divinity hath been a long time Oracular, both in Press and Pulpit, though so pernicious in the use of it, This Divinity hath been a long time Oracular, both in Press and Pulpit, though so pernicious in the use of it, d n1 vhz vbn dt j n1 j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cs av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
406 as an occasion of so much evill, but yet most false and deceitful. as an occasion of so much evil, but yet most false and deceitful. c-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n-jn, cc-acp av av-ds j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 37
407 For either the person supposed for a mere Moral man in the Church, professeth Christ in Communion of Faith and Worship with the rest of the Church, or not; For either the person supposed for a mere Moral man in the Church, Professes christ in Communion of Faith and Worship with the rest of the Church, or not; p-acp d dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
408 if not, then he is no Christian, and no member of a Church; if not, then he is no Christian, and no member of a Church; cs xx, cs pns31 vbz dx njp, cc dx n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
409 for no Church allows any such as profess not Christ, and so no subject of the question, which was of a mere Moral man in the Church: for no Church allows any such as profess not christ, and so no Subject of the question, which was of a mere Moral man in the Church: p-acp dx n1 vvz d d c-acp vvb xx np1, cc av dx n-jn pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds pp-f dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
410 If he doth profess Christ with belief and duty, he goes beyond a mere Moral man; If he does profess christ with belief and duty, he Goes beyond a mere Moral man; cs pns31 vdz vvi np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
411 for a mere Moral man that practiseth nothing but civil Virtue, as the wise Grecians that disputed St. Paul against Christ, he goes not so far as to acknowledge him, for a mere Moral man that Practiseth nothing but civil Virtue, as the wise Greeks that disputed Saint Paul against christ, he Goes not so Far as to acknowledge him, p-acp dt j j n1 cst vvz pix cc-acp j n1, c-acp dt j njp2 d vvn n1 np1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz xx av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
412 but denyeth him, and so is of no Church, he's no Christian, no subject of the question. but denyeth him, and so is of no Church, he's no Christian, no Subject of the question. cc-acp vvz pno31, cc av vbz pp-f dx n1, pns31|vbz av-dx np1, dx j-jn pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
413 The enquiry would rather be, Whether the man professing Christ, doth it really, inwardly from his heart, The enquiry would rather be, Whither the man professing christ, does it really, inwardly from his heart, dt n1 vmd av-c vbi, cs dt n1 vvg np1, vdz pn31 av-j, av-j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
414 or not? if not, he is in right speaking, a mere Formallist, a Hypocrite in his proper and distinctive denomination; or not? if not, he is in right speaking, a mere Formalist, a Hypocrite in his proper and distinctive denomination; cc xx? cs xx, pns31 vbz p-acp n-jn vvg, dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
415 not a mere Moral man properly, he's a Hypocrite, I say, whom God only can discover and pronounce absolutely, not we, who see no further than by fruits and effects, which are Moral and Civil Virtues, duties only of the Second Table; not a mere Moral man properly, he's a Hypocrite, I say, whom God only can discover and pronounce absolutely, not we, who see no further than by fruits and effects, which Are Moral and Civil Virtues, duties only of the Second Table; xx av j j n1 av-j, pns31|vbz dt n1, pns11 vvb, ro-crq np1 av-j vmb vvi cc vvi av-j, xx pns12, r-crq vvb av-dx av-jc cs p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr j cc j n2, n2 av-j pp-f dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
416 those of the First Table being implyed by the supposition of the persons profession of Christ: those of the First Table being employed by the supposition of the Persons profession of christ: d pp-f dt ord n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
417 whereupon the question will further be, Whether the supposed mere Moral man professing Christ doth practise these Vertues, whereupon the question will further be, Whither the supposed mere Moral man professing christ does practise these Virtues, c-crq dt n1 vmb av-jc vbi, cs dt j-vvn j j n1 vvg np1 vdz vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
418 or not? if he doth practise them, either he doth practise them in such a degree as becomes a perfect sound Christian, or not? if he does practise them, either he does practise them in such a degree as becomes a perfect found Christian, cc xx? cs pns31 vdz vvi pno32, av-d pns31 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vvz dt j j njp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
419 and so he is no Moral man, nor subject of the question; and so he is no Moral man, nor Subject of the question; cc av pns31 vbz dx j n1, ccx n-jn pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
420 or else, nor so perfectly, but with often recidivations and backslidings, failings and weaknesses, but not quite relinquishing his Profession, or Else, nor so perfectly, but with often recidivations and backslidings, failings and Weaknesses, but not quite relinquishing his Profession, cc av, ccx av av-j, cc-acp p-acp av n2 cc n2, n2-vvg cc n2, cc-acp xx av j-vvg po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
421 and so he is not yet a mere Moral man, but only a weak Christian, needing Church Discipline to restore and strengthen him, and so he is not yet a mere Moral man, but only a weak Christian, needing Church Discipline to restore and strengthen him, cc av pns31 vbz xx av dt j j n1, cc-acp av-j dt j njp, vvg n1 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
422 and so yet, no subject of the question. and so yet, no Subject of the question. cc av av, dx j-jn pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
423 Or if he doth not practise the said Virtues or Duties of the Second Table at all, Or if he does not practise the said Virtues or Duties of the Second Table At all, cc cs pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
424 but lives altogether lewdly, wickedly, and incorrigibly; but lives altogether lewdly, wickedly, and incorrigibly; cc-acp vvz av av-j, av-j, cc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
425 so he's not so good as a Moral man, nor therefore a mere one, but a scandal, a leaven of Wickedness to be purged out, so he's not so good as a Moral man, nor Therefore a mere one, but a scandal, a leaven of Wickedness to be purged out, av pns31|vbz xx av j c-acp dt j n1, ccx av dt j pi, cc-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
426 and not to be suffered in the Church, and so still no subject of the question, and not to be suffered in the Church, and so still no Subject of the question, cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av av dx n-jn pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
427 but a repugnance in the Adjection. but a repugnance in the Adjection. cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
428 Whereupon I conclude, that there is no mere Moral man in Christian Society, but a gross fallacy tending only to deceive you of your Peace, Order, Unity, Whereupon I conclude, that there is no mere Moral man in Christian Society, but a gross fallacy tending only to deceive you of your Peace, Order, Unity, c-crq pns11 vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dx j j n1 p-acp njp n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vvg av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f po22 n1, np1-n, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
429 and Charity, and to encourage distances and distinctions of some men, who conceit themselves in their Spirituals more excellent than their Brethren, and Charity, and to encourage distances and Distinctions of Some men, who conceit themselves in their Spirituals more excellent than their Brothers, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq n1 px32 p-acp po32 n2 av-dc j cs po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 38
430 and thereupon proud oppositions and contentions in assertion of each Parties respective Excellencies above others, and consequently Factions and Divisions, Tumults and Seditions, and lastly, Rebellion it self. and thereupon proud oppositions and contentions in assertion of each Parties respective Excellencies above Others, and consequently Factions and Divisions, Tumults and Seditions, and lastly, Rebellion it self. cc av j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 j n2 p-acp n2-jn, cc av-j n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, cc ord, n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 39
431 Thus we have reasoned so many fallacious Principles of sin, whereby it deceiveth the foolish and ignorant into their wicked mistakes: Thus we have reasoned so many fallacious Principles of since, whereby it deceives the foolish and ignorant into their wicked mistakes: av pns12 vhb vvn av d j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz dt j cc j p-acp po32 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 39
432 Let us now come to one word of Application, and so to an end. Let us now come to one word of Application, and so to an end. vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 39
433 If Sin and Deceit be so intrinsecal and complicate one with the other, we should all then seriously consider and examine, the great passages and chief moments of all the Actions of our lives, If since and Deceit be so intrinsical and complicate one with the other, we should all then seriously Consider and examine, the great passages and chief moments of all the Actions of our lives, cs n1 cc n1 vbb av j cc j pi p-acp dt n-jn, pns12 vmd d av av-j vvi cc vvi, dt j n2 cc j-jn n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 39
434 and by a true reflection and inquiry, if possible, make a discovery unto our selves, and by a true reflection and inquiry, if possible, make a discovery unto our selves, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cs j, vvb dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 39
435 whether we have not in many things been very much deceived, and thereupon suspect and jealous our selves, whither we have not in many things been very much deceived, and thereupon suspect and jealous our selves, cs pns12 vhb xx p-acp d n2 vbn av av-d vvn, cc av vvb cc j po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 39
436 lest we we have very much sinned also, and consequently to prepare for sound Repentance. lest we we have very much sinned also, and consequently to prepare for found Repentance. cs pns12 pns12 vhb av av-d vvn av, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 39
437 That the greatest part of our Israel have been pityfully deceived, and erred in the wayes of their own Inventions, may easily appear by observing the sad Passages of our late troublesome Times; That the greatest part of our Israel have been pitifully deceived, and erred in the ways of their own Inventions, may Easily appear by observing the sad Passages of our late troublesome Times; cst dt js n1 pp-f po12 np1 vhb vbn av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, vmb av-j vvi p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f po12 j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 39
438 Men looked for Judgement, but behold Oppression; for Righteousness, but behold a Cry: Men looked for Judgement, but behold Oppression; for Righteousness, but behold a Cry: n2 vvd p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb n1; p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 39
439 NONLATINALPHABET, saith Occumanius, 'Tis the very proper and genuine quality of deceit, that men looking for one thing should find another; , Says Occumanius, It's the very proper and genuine quality of deceit, that men looking for one thing should find Another; , vvz np1, pn31|vbz dt j j cc j n1 pp-f n1, d n2 vvg p-acp crd n1 vmd vvi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 39
440 They looked for Judgement, but behold Oppression; for Righteousness, but behold a Cry; They looked for a blessed Reformation, but behold an ugly Deformation; They looked for Judgement, but behold Oppression; for Righteousness, but behold a Cry; They looked for a blessed Reformation, but behold an ugly Deformation; pns32 vvd p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb n1; p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1; pns32 vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc-acp vvb dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 39
441 they looked for a glorious King, but behold up stept a monstrous Tyrant; they looked for a glorious King, but behold up stepped a monstrous Tyrant; pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp vvb a-acp vvd dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
442 they looked for a free priviledg'd Parliament, but behold a pack of insolent Theives and Murderers, who turned the Sons of Justice out of her Temple, they looked for a free privileged Parliament, but behold a pack of insolent Thieves and Murderers, who turned the Sons of justice out of her Temple, pns32 vvd p-acp dt j j-vvn n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 av pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
443 and shut her Gates against them; and shut her Gates against them; cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
444 they looked for a pure Religion and undefiled, but behold the Widows and Fatherless devoured, the Levite despised, the Temples profaned, demollished, some in part, some whole; Unity, Charity, Verity, exiled; they looked for a pure Religion and undefiled, but behold the Widows and Fatherless devoured, the Levite despised, the Temples profaned, demolished, Some in part, Some Whole; Unity, Charity, Verity, exiled; pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1 cc j, cc-acp vvb dt n2 cc j vvn, dt np1 vvd, dt n2 vvn, vvn, d p-acp n1, d j-jn; n1, n1, n1, vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
445 the Sacraments by some suspended, by others neglected, and by the generallity quite slighted; the Sacraments by Some suspended, by Others neglected, and by the generality quite slighted; dt n2 p-acp d vvn, p-acp n2-jn vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
446 the Word of God wrested, and baffled, the holy Law trampled, Order, Dec ncy, Maintenance, Government, the Word of God wrested, and baffled, the holy Law trampled, Order, Dec ncy, Maintenance, Government, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, cc vvn, dt j n1 vvd, n1, np1 n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
447 and every other property of a Regular Church, quite outed; and every other property of a Regular Church, quite outed; cc d j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, av vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
448 and instead thereof, crept in Schism, Heresie, Perjury, Blasphemy, Sacriledge, Ataxy, and every other quality of Disformity; and instead thereof, crept in Schism, Heresy, Perjury, Blasphemy, Sacrilege, Ataxy, and every other quality of Disformity; cc av av, vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d j-jn n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
449 in a word, our whole Church and Nation were so strangely disfigured and metamorphos'd, as we became both a shame to our selves, in a word, our Whole Church and nation were so strangely disfigured and metamorphosed, as we became both a shame to our selves, p-acp dt n1, po12 j-jn n1 cc n1 vbdr av av-j vvn cc j-vvn, c-acp pns12 vvd d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
450 and an obloquie to the world. and an obloquy to the world. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 40
451 And thus have we sound Deceit enough, and in all likelyhood as much Sin. What remains then, And thus have we found Deceit enough, and in all likelihood as much Sin. What remains then, cc av vhb pns12 j n1 av-d, cc p-acp d n1 c-acp d np1 q-crq vvz av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 40
452 but that every man gulity as aforesaid, should betake himself to Repentance, and in Repentance to confess, there being no one act in the work of Repentance, doth so much glorific God as Confession; but that every man gulity as aforesaid, should betake himself to Repentance, and in Repentance to confess, there being no one act in the work of Repentance, does so much glorific God as Confessi; cc-acp cst d n1 n1 c-acp j, vmd vvi px31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, a-acp vbg dx crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz av av-d j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 40
453 in regard that the Creature in assuming shame to himself, transfers all the glory to his Creator: in regard that the Creature in assuming shame to himself, transfers all the glory to his Creator: p-acp n1 cst dt n1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp px31, vvz d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 40
454 accordingly St. John speaks in 1 Joh. 1.9. If we confess our sins, he is saithful and just to forgive; accordingly Saint John speaks in 1 John 1.9. If we confess our Sins, he is saithful and just to forgive; av-vvg n1 np1 vvz p-acp crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, pns31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 40
455 and this was the counsel of Joshua to Achan, Confess my son, and give glory to God; and this was the counsel of joshua to achan, Confess my son, and give glory to God; cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, vvb po11 n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 40
456 and this was the practice of the Penitentiaries in Ezra 's time, who confest publickly the very particular sin they were Nationally guilty of, their strange wives, and this was the practice of the Penitentiaries in Ezra is time, who confessed publicly the very particular since they were Nationally guilty of, their strange wives, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j p-acp np1 vbz n1, r-crq vvd av-j dt j j n1 pns32 vbdr av-j j pp-f, po32 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
457 and St. Paul also comes to particulars, confessing, 1 Tim. 1.13. I was a Persecutor, a Blasphemer, and Injurious; and Saint Paul also comes to particulars, confessing, 1 Tim. 1.13. I was a Persecutor, a Blasphemer, and Injurious; cc n1 np1 av vvz p-acp n2-j, vvg, crd np1 crd. pns11 vbds dt n1, dt n1, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
458 and so indeed should all the offending and deceived Party in England, confess their sins one unto another, and so indeed should all the offending and deceived Party in England, confess their Sins one unto Another, cc av av vmd d dt j-vvg cc j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, vvb po32 n2 pi p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
459 and say, Oh my beloved Brother, or Brethren, it hath pleased God to give you his Grace of conduct in the wayes of Truth and Peace, and Loyalty; and say, O my Beloved Brother, or Brothers, it hath pleased God to give you his Grace of conduct in the ways of Truth and Peace, and Loyalty; cc vvi, uh po11 j-vvn n1, cc n2, pn31 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi pn22 po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
460 but we have sadly erred and been deceived, Oh favour us with your Christian Indulgence. But how long shall I endeavour to perswade this, and obtain nothing; but we have sadly erred and been deceived, O favour us with your Christian Indulgence. But how long shall I endeavour to persuade this, and obtain nothing; cc-acp pns12 vhb av-j vvn cc vbn vvn, uh vvb pno12 p-acp po22 njp n1. p-acp q-crq av-j vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi d, cc vvi pix; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
461 Disloalty, as they say, being impudent and brazen fac'd as ever, and like the Whore in the Prophet Jeremy, refuseth to be ashamed: Disloyalty, as they say, being impudent and brazen faced as ever, and like the Whore in the Prophet Jeremiah, Refuseth to be ashamed: n1, c-acp pns32 vvb, vbg j cc j vvn c-acp av, cc av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, vvz pc-acp vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
462 Instance not only in the case of the first and last executed, who instead of satisfying Justice by their bloud, Instance not only in the case of the First and last executed, who instead of satisfying justice by their blood, n1 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord cc ord vvn, r-crq av pp-f vvg n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
463 for so much Innocent and Pretious Bloud shed by them, seem'd rather to justifie themselves in what they had done, for so much Innocent and Precious Blood shed by them, seemed rather to justify themselves in what they had done, c-acp av d j-jn cc j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, vvd av-c pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
464 as if they would have sealed to it with their bloud, and dyed Martyrs for wickedness; as if they would have sealed to it with their blood, and died Martyrs for wickedness; c-acp cs pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvd n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
465 but also the survivers of that Confederacy, who are still chewing upon the Leeks and Garlick of Egypt, and their breath stinks so much thereof, but also the survivers of that Confederacy, who Are still chewing upon the Leeks and Garlic of Egypt, and their breath stinks so much thereof, cc-acp av dt n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr av vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 n1 vvz av av-d av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
466 as the very words they speak, smell strong of a Captain to conduct them thither again; as the very words they speak, smell strong of a Captain to conduct them thither again; c-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvb, vvb j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
467 and nor only those, but some of another Interest who led the Van of the late armed wickedness, and nor only those, but Some of Another Interest who led the Van of the late armed wickedness, cc ccx av-j d, cc-acp d pp-f j-jn n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
468 and yet instead of Confessions, Deprecations, and Submissions, they seem to justifie themselves in what they have done, by insisting their Covenant, that Engine of Wickedness, and yet instead of Confessions, Deprecations, and Submissions, they seem to justify themselves in what they have done, by insisting their Covenant, that Engine of Wickedness, cc av av pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vdn, p-acp vvg po32 n1, cst n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 41
469 and so wipe their mouths, as if they had neither done nor spoke any thing amiss, and so wipe their mouths, as if they had neither done nor spoke any thing amiss, cc av vvb po32 n2, c-acp cs pns32 vhd av-d vdi ccx vvd d n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
470 and fall to Expostulations and Complainings, and would fain insimulate, as if very much wrong were done them, and fallen to Expostulations and Complainings, and would fain insimulate, as if very much wrong were done them, cc vvi p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, cc vmd av-j vvi, c-acp cs av d n-jn vbdr vdn pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
471 whilest they detain other mens rights, (whom I speak of with a reserve, nevertheless, of Christian respect unto those of that Denomination in general, who we hope are better thew'd, whilst they detain other men's rights, (whom I speak of with a reserve, nevertheless, of Christian respect unto those of that Denomination in general, who we hope Are better thewed, cs pns32 vvb j-jn ng2 n2-jn, (r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f p-acp dt vvb, av, pp-f njp n1 p-acp d pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, r-crq pns12 vvb vbr av-jc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
472 for their own particular, as considerable worth hath manifested them by some contrary actions) which they defend and assert with much eagerness and mordacity, for their own particular, as considerable worth hath manifested them by Some contrary actions) which they defend and assert with much eagerness and mordacity, p-acp po32 d j, c-acp j n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d j-jn n2) r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
473 though they are no other than the wages of unrighteousness, given them by the late Rebellious Power, though they Are no other than the wages of unrighteousness, given them by the late Rebellious Power, cs pns32 vbr dx n-jn cs dt n2 pp-f n1, vvn pno32 p-acp dt j j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
474 as a reward of their faithfulness to the Good Old Gause; for which they might as well have perished in the gainsaying of Corah, as those that did. as a reward of their faithfulness to the Good Old Gause; for which they might as well have perished in the gainsaying of Corah, as those that did. c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt j j np1; p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd a-acp av vhi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, p-acp d cst vdd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
475 Beloved, This is not the way to obtain Peace with God or Men; beloved, This is not the Way to obtain Peace with God or Men; j-vvn, d vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
476 I could wish rather that I might hear them, and all others of their Engagement, say, with Saul to David, Behold I have play'd the Fool and erred exceedingly, I could wish rather that I might hear them, and all Others of their Engagement, say, with Saul to David, Behold I have played the Fool and erred exceedingly, pns11 vmd vvi av-c cst pns11 vmd vvi pno32, cc d n2-jn pp-f po32 n1, vvb, p-acp np1 p-acp np1, vvb pns11 vhb vvd dt n1 cc vvd av-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
477 but blessed be thou my Son David; but blessed be thou my Son David; cc-acp vvn vbb pns21 po11 n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
478 Behold my good Brother or Brethren, we have play'd the Fools and erred exceedingly against our King, Church and Laws, Behold my good Brother or Brothers, we have played the Fools and erred exceedingly against our King, Church and Laws, vvb po11 j n1 cc n2, pns12 vhb vvd dt n2 cc vvd av-vvg p-acp po12 n1, n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
479 whereas you by the grace of God, have been led in Peace and Loyal Righteousness, blessed be you therein, whereas you by the grace of God, have been led in Peace and Loyal Righteousness, blessed be you therein, cs pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1, j-vvn vbb pn22 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
480 and impart the comfort thereof unto us also, by favouring us with your Christian compassion; and impart the Comfort thereof unto us also, by favouring us with your Christian compassion; cc vvi dt n1 av p-acp pno12 av, p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp po22 njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
481 or that I might hear them say, with David himself, I have gone astray like a sheep, O seek thy servant, or that I might hear them say, with David himself, I have gone astray like a sheep, Oh seek thy servant, cc cst pns11 vmd vvi pno32 vvi, p-acp np1 px31, pns11 vhb vvn av av-j dt n1, uh vvb po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
482 for I do not forget thy Commandements; for I do not forget thy commandments; c-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi po21 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
483 then should we receive them into the Armes of our Christian and Brotherly embraces, and pray for them in the Language of our holy Letany, That it may please thee, O Lord, to bring into the way of Truth, all such as have erred and are deceived. FINIS. then should we receive them into the Arms of our Christian and Brotherly embraces, and pray for them in the Language of our holy Letany, That it may please thee, Oh Lord, to bring into the Way of Truth, all such as have erred and Are deceived. FINIS. av vmd pns12 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 np1 cc np1 vvz, cc vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi pno21, uh n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d d c-acp vhb vvn cc vbr vvn. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43

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