A sermon preached at Lincolns-Inn-Chappel, on the 31th of January, 1688 being the day appointed for a publick thanksgiving to Almighty God for having made His Highness the Prince of Orange the glorious instrument of the great deliverance of this kingdom from popery & arbitrary power / by John Tillotson ...

Tillotson, John, 1630-1694
Publisher: Printed for Brabazon Aylmer and William Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1689
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A62599 ESTC ID: R6939 STC ID: T1236
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Ezra IX, 13-14; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A THANKSGIVING SERMON. A THANKSGIVING SERMON. dt n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 EZRA ix. 13, 14. And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, EZRA ix. 13, 14. And After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, np1 crd. crd, crd cc p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, cc p-acp po12 j n1, vvg cst pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 and hast given us such a deliverance as this: and hast given us such a deliverance as this: cc vh2 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
4 Should we again break thy Commandments, and joyn in affinity with the people of these abominations? Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us, vmd pns12 av vvb po21 n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2? vmd2 xx pns21 vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
5 so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
6 I Am sufficiently aware that the particular occasion of these Words is, in several respects, very different from the Occasion of this Day's Solemnity. I Am sufficiently aware that the particular occasion of these Words is, in several respects, very different from the Occasion of this Day's Solemnity. pns11 vbm av-j j cst dt j n1 pp-f d n2 vbz, p-acp j n2, av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 For these Words were spoken by Ezra at a time appointed for Publick and Solemn Humiliation. For these Words were spoken by Ezra At a time appointed for Public and Solemn Humiliation. p-acp d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
8 But I shall not now consider them in that relation, but rather as they refer to that Great Deliverance which God had so lately wrought for them; But I shall not now Consider them in that Relation, but rather as they refer to that Great Deliverance which God had so lately wrought for them; p-acp pns11 vmb xx av vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-c c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d j n1 r-crq np1 vhd av av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and as they are a Caution to take heed of abusing great Mercies received from God; and as they Are a Caution to take heed of abusing great mercies received from God; cc c-acp pns32 vbr dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f vvg j n2 vvn p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 and so they are very proper and pertinent to the great Occasion of this Day. Nay these Words, even in their saddest aspect, are not so unsuitable to it. and so they Are very proper and pertinent to the great Occasion of this Day. Nay these Words, even in their Saddest aspect, Are not so unsuitable to it. cc av pns32 vbr av j cc j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. uh d n2, av p-acp po32 js n1, vbr xx av j p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 For we find in Scripture upon the most solemn Occasions of Humiliation, that good Men have alwayes testifyed a thankful sense of the goodness of God to them. For we find in Scripture upon the most solemn Occasions of Humiliation, that good Men have always testified a thankful sense of the Goodness of God to them. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n1, cst j n2 vhb av vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 And indeed, the Mercy of God doth then appear above measure merciful, when the Sinner is most deeply sensible of his own Vileness and Unworthiness. And indeed, the Mercy of God does then appear above measure merciful, when the Sinner is most deeply sensible of his own Vileness and Unworthiness. cc av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz av vvi p-acp n1 j, c-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds av-jn j pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 And so Ezra here, in the depth of their Sorrow and Humiliation, hath so great a sense of the greatness of their Deliverance, that he hardly knew how to express it; And so Ezra Here, in the depth of their Sorrow and Humiliation, hath so great a sense of the greatness of their Deliverance, that he hardly knew how to express it; cc av np1 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, vhz av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns31 av vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 And hast given us such a deliverance as this. And haste given us such a deliverance as this. cc n1 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 And on the other hand, we find that good Men, in their most solemn Praises and Thanksgivings, have made very serious reflections upon their own unworthiness. And on the other hand, we find that good Men, in their most solemn Praises and Thanksgivings, have made very serious reflections upon their own unworthiness. cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns12 vvb cst j n2, p-acp po32 av-ds j n2 cc n2-vvg, vhb vvn av j n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
16 And surely the best way to make Men truly thankful is first to make them very humble. And surely the best Way to make Men truly thankful is First to make them very humble. cc av-j dt js n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av-j j vbz ord pc-acp vvi pno32 av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
17 When David makes his most solemn acknowledgments to God for his great Mercies to him; When David makes his most solemn acknowledgments to God for his great mercies to him; c-crq np1 vvz po31 av-ds j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
18 how doth he abase himself before Him? But who am I, and what is my people? And so likewise, after he had summoned all the powers and faculties of his Soul to joyn in the praises of God, he interposeth this seasonable meditation, He hath not dealt with us after our sins, how does he abase himself before Him? But who am I, and what is my people? And so likewise, After he had summoned all the Powers and faculties of his Soul to join in the praises of God, he interposeth this seasonable meditation, He hath not dealt with us After our Sins, q-crq vdz pns31 vvi px31 p-acp pno31? cc-acp q-crq vbm pns11, cc r-crq vbz po11 n1? cc av av, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz d j n1, pns31 vhz xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
19 nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. ccx n1 pno12 p-acp p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
20 The greater and more lively sense we have of the goodness of God to us, the more we shall abhor our selves in dust and ashes; The greater and more lively sense we have of the Goodness of God to us, the more we shall abhor our selves in dust and Ashes; dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pns12 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, dt av-dc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
21 nothing being more apt to melt us into tears of Repentance, than the consideration of great and undeserved Mercies vouchsafed to us. nothing being more apt to melt us into tears of Repentance, than the consideration of great and undeserved mercies vouchsafed to us. pix vbg av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
22 The goodness of God doth naturally lead to Repentance. The Goodness of God does naturally led to Repentance. dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
23 Having thus reconciled the Text to the present Occasion, I shall for the more distinct handling of the Words take notice of these two Parts in them. Having thus reconciled the Text to the present Occasion, I shall for the more distinct handling of the Words take notice of these two Parts in them. vhg av vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j np1-n, pns11 vmb p-acp dt av-dc j n-vvg pp-f dt n2 vvb n1 pp-f d crd n2 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
24 First, Here is a Case supposed; First, Here is a Case supposed; ord, av vbz dt n1 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 should we, after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and since God hath punished us less than our iniquities deserve, should we, After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and since God hath punished us less than our iniquities deserve, vmd pns12, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
26 and hath given us such a deliverance as this; should we again break his Commandments. Secondly, Here is a sentence and determination in the Case; and hath given us such a deliverance as this; should we again break his commandments. Secondly, Here is a sentence and determination in the Case; cc vhz vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d; vmd pns12 av vvi po31 n2. ord, av vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consum'd us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? This is not spoken doubtfully, though it be put by way of question; Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? This is not spoken doubtfully, though it be put by Way of question; vmd2 pns21 xx vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? d vbz xx vvn av-j, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 but is the more vehemently positive, the more peremptorily affirmative; but is the more vehemently positive, the more peremptorily affirmative; cc-acp vbz dt av-dc av-j j, dt av-dc av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
29 as if he had said, it cannot otherwise be in reason expected, but that after such repeated provocations God should be angry with us till be had consumed us. as if he had said, it cannot otherwise be in reason expected, but that After such repeated provocations God should be angry with us till be had consumed us. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vmbx av vbi p-acp n1 vvn, cc-acp cst p-acp d vvn n2 np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp vbi vhn vvn pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 First, Here is a Case supposed; First, Here is a Case supposed; ord, av vbz dt n1 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
31 should we, after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass; should we, After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass; vmd pns12, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
32 and since God hath punish'd us less than our iniquities deserve, and hath given us such a deliverance as this: and since God hath punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hath given us such a deliverance as this: cc c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi, cc vhz vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
33 Should we again break his commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these abominations. Should we again break his Commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these abominations. vmd pns12 av vvi po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 In which Words these following Propositions seem to be involv'd, which I shall but just mention, In which Words these following Propositions seem to be involved, which I shall but just mention, p-acp r-crq n2 d vvg n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq pns11 vmb p-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
35 and pass to the Second Part of the Text. and pass to the Second Part of the Text. cc vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt np1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
36 1. That Sin is the cause of all our sufferings, after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass. 1. That since is the cause of all our sufferings, After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass. crd cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 Our evil deeds bring all other evils upon us. 2. That great Sins have usually a proportionable punishment; Our evil Deeds bring all other evils upon us. 2. That great Sins have usually a proportionable punishment; po12 j-jn n2 vvb d j-jn n2-jn p-acp pno12. crd cst j n2 vhb av-j dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
38 after all that is come upon us, there is the greatness of our punishment; for our evil deeds, After all that is come upon us, there is the greatness of our punishment; for our evil Deeds, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; p-acp po12 j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 and for our great trespass, there is the greatness of our Sin. But when I say that great Sins have a proportionable Punishment, I do not mean that any temporal Punishments are proportionable to the great evil of Sin; and for our great trespass, there is the greatness of our Sin. But when I say that great Sins have a proportionable Punishment, I do not mean that any temporal Punishments Are proportionable to the great evil of since; cc p-acp po12 j n1, a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb cst j n2 vhb dt j n1, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst d j n2 vbr j p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
40 but that God doth usually observe a proportion in the temporal punishments of Sin, so that although no temporal punishment be proportionable to Sin, but that God does usually observe a proportion in the temporal punishments of since, so that although no temporal punishment be proportionable to since, cc-acp cst np1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, av cst cs dx j n1 vbb j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
41 yet the temporal punishment of one Sin holds a proportion to the punishment of another; and consequently, lesser and greater Sins have proportionably a lesser and greater Punishment. yet the temporal punishment of one since holds a proportion to the punishment of Another; and consequently, lesser and greater Sins have proportionably a lesser and greater Punishment. av dt j n1 pp-f crd n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn; cc av-j, jc cc jc n2 vhb av-j dt jc cc jc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
42 3. That all the Punishments which God inflicts in this Life do fall short of the demerit of our Sins; 3. That all the Punishments which God inflicts in this Life do fallen short of the demerit of our Sins; crd cst d dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp d n1 vdb vvi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
43 and seeing thou our God hast punish'd us less than our iniquities deserve. and seeing thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve. cc vvg pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
44 In the Hebrew it is, and hast kept down our iniquities, that is, that they should not rise up against us. The LXX. expresseth it very emphatically, thou hast eased us of our fins, that is, thou hast not let the whole weight of them fall upon us. In the Hebrew it is, and haste kept down our iniquities, that is, that they should not rise up against us. The LXX. Expresses it very emphatically, thou hast eased us of our fins, that is, thou hast not let the Whole weight of them fallen upon us. p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz, cc n1 vvd a-acp po12 n2, cst vbz, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi a-acp p-acp pno12. dt crd. vvz pn31 av av-j, pns21 vh2 vvn pno12 pp-f po12 n2, cst vbz, pns21 vh2 xx vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
45 Were it not for the restraints which God puts upon his anger, and the merciful mitigations of it, the Sinner would not be able to bear it, but must sink under it. Were it not for the restraints which God puts upon his anger, and the merciful mitigations of it, the Sinner would not be able to bear it, but must sink under it. vbdr pn31 xx p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
46 Indeed it is only said in the Text, that the punishment which God inflicted upon the Jews, though it was a long Captivity, was beneath the desert of their Sins: Indeed it is only said in the Text, that the punishment which God inflicted upon the jews, though it was a long Captivity, was beneath the desert of their Sins: np1 pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 r-crq np1 vvn p-acp dt np2, cs pn31 vbds dt j n1, vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
47 But yet it is universally true, and Ezra perhaps might intend to insinuate so much, that all temporal Punishments, But yet it is universally true, and Ezra perhaps might intend to insinuate so much, that all temporal Punishments, cc-acp av pn31 vbz av-j j, cc np1 av vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av av-d, cst d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
48 though never so severe, are always less than our iniquities deserve. though never so severe, Are always less than our iniquities deserve. cs av-x av j, vbr av av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
49 4. That God many times works very great Deliverances for those who are very unworthy of them; 4. That God many times works very great Deliverances for those who Are very unworthy of them; crd cst np1 d n2 vvz av j n2 p-acp d r-crq vbr av j pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
50 and hast given us such a Deliverance as this, notwithstanding our evil deeds, and notwithstanding our great Trespass. and haste given us such a Deliverance as this, notwithstanding our evil Deeds, and notwithstanding our great Trespass. cc n1 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d, a-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc a-acp po12 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
51 5. That we are but too apt, even after great Judgments, and after great Mercies, to relapse into our former Sins; 5. That we Are but too apt, even After great Judgments, and After great mercies, to relapse into our former Sins; crd cst pns12 vbr p-acp av j, av p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
52 should we again break thy Commandments. should we again break thy commandments. vmd pns12 av vvb po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
53 Ezra insinuates that there was great reason to fear this, especially considering the strange temper of that People, who when God multiply'd his blessings upon them, were so apt to wax fat and kick against Him; Ezra insinuates that there was great reason to Fear this, especially considering the strange temper of that People, who when God multiplied his blessings upon them, were so apt to wax fat and kick against Him; np1 vvz cst a-acp vbds j n1 pc-acp vvi d, av-j vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq c-crq np1 vvn po31 n2 p-acp pno32, vbdr av j p-acp vvb j cc vvi p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
54 and though he had cast them several times into the furnace of Affliction, though they were melted for the present, and though he had cast them several times into the furnace of Affliction, though they were melted for the present, cc cs pns31 vhd vvn pno32 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
55 yet they were many times but the harder for it afterwards. yet they were many times but the harder for it afterwards. av pns32 vbdr d n2 p-acp dt jc p-acp pn31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
56 6. That it is good to take notice of those particular Sins which have brought the Judgments of God upon us. So Ezra does here; 6. That it is good to take notice of those particular Sins which have brought the Judgments of God upon us. So Ezra does Here; crd cst pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. np1 np1 vdz av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
57 after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass; After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass; p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
58 and, should we again join in affinity with the People of these abominations. Secondly, Here is a Sentence and determination in the Case; and, should we again join in affinity with the People of these abominations. Secondly, Here is a Sentence and determination in the Case; cc, vmd pns12 av vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. ord, av vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
59 wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? Which Question, Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? Which Question, vmd2 pns21 xx vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? r-crq n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
60 as I said before, doth imply a strong and peremptory affirmative; as I said before, does imply a strong and peremptory affirmative; c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, vdz vvi dt j cc j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
61 as if he had said, after such a provocation there is great reason to conclude that God would be angry with us till he had consumed us. as if he had said, After such a provocation there is great reason to conclude that God would be angry with us till he had consumed us. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp d dt n1 a-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
62 From whence the Observation contained in this part of the Text will be this, That it is a fearful aggravation of Sin, From whence the Observation contained in this part of the Text will be this, That it is a fearful aggravation of since, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi d, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
63 and a sad presage of ruine to a People, after great Judgments and great Deliverances, to return to Sin, and a sad presage of ruin to a People, After great Judgments and great Deliverances, to return to since, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n2 cc j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
64 and especially to the same Sins again. and especially to the same Sins again. cc av-j p-acp dt d n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
65 Hear how passionately Ezra expresses himself in this Case, vers. 6. I am ashamed, O my God, Hear how passionately Ezra Expresses himself in this Case, vers. 6. I am ashamed, Oh my God, vvb c-crq av-j np1 vvz px31 p-acp d n1, fw-la. crd pns11 vbm j, uh po11 np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
66 and blush to lift up mine eyes to thee, my God. and blush to lift up mine eyes to thee, my God. cc vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n2 p-acp pno21, po11 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
67 Why? what was the cause of this great shame and confusion of face? He tells us, vers. 9. for we were bondmen, yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, Why? what was the cause of this great shame and confusion of face? He tells us, vers. 9. for we were bondmen, yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, q-crq? q-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? pns31 vvz pno12, fw-la. crd c-acp pns12 vbdr n2, av po12 np1 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
68 but hath extended his mercy to us, to give us a reviving, to set up the House of our God, but hath extended his mercy to us, to give us a reviving, to Set up the House of our God, cc-acp vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 dt vvg, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
69 and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a Wall in Judah and in Jerusalem; and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a Wall in Judah and in Jerusalem; cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
70 that is, to restore to them the free and safe exercise of their Religion. Here was great Mercy, and a mighty Deliverance indeed; that is, to restore to them the free and safe exercise of their Religion. Here was great Mercy, and a mighty Deliverance indeed; d vbz, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1. av vbds j n1, cc dt j n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
71 and yet after this they presently relapsed into a very great Sin, vers. 10. And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy Commandments. and yet After this they presently relapsed into a very great since, vers. 10. And now, Oh our God, what shall we say After this? for we have forsaken thy commandments. cc av p-acp d pns32 av-j vvn p-acp dt j j n1, fw-la. crd cc av, uh po12 n1, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d? c-acp pns12 vhb vvn po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
72 In the handling of this Observation, I shall do these two things. First, I shall endeavour to shew that this is a sad aggravation of Sin, and In the handling of this Observation, I shall do these two things. First, I shall endeavour to show that this is a sad aggravation of since, and p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vdi d crd n2. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
73 Secondly, That it is a fatal presage of ruine to a People. Secondly, That it is a fatal presage of ruin to a People. ord, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
74 First, It is a sad aggravation of Sin after great Judgments, and after signal Mercies and Deliverances to return to Sin, First, It is a sad aggravation of since After great Judgments, and After signal mercies and Deliverances to return to since, ord, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n1 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
75 and especially to the same Sins again. and especially to the same Sins again. cc av-j p-acp dt d n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
76 Here are three things to be distinctly spoken to. 1. That it is a sad aggravation of Sin to return to it after great Judgments. 2. To do this after great Mercies and Deliverances. Here Are three things to be distinctly spoken to. 1. That it is a sad aggravation of since to return to it After great Judgments. 2. To do this After great mercies and Deliverances. av vbr crd n2 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp. crd cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2. crd pc-acp vdi d p-acp j n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
77 3. After both to return to the same Sins again. 3. After both to return to the same Sins again. crd p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
78 1. It is a great aggravation of Sin after great Judgments have been upon us to return to an evil course. 1. It is a great aggravation of since After great Judgments have been upon us to return to an evil course. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2 vhb vbn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
79 Because this is an Argument of great obstinacy in evil. Because this is an Argument of great obstinacy in evil. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
80 The longer Pharaoh resisted the Judgments of God, the more was his wicked heart hardned, till at last he arriv'd at a monstrous degree of hardness, having been, The longer Pharaoh resisted the Judgments of God, the more was his wicked heart hardened, till At last he arrived At a monstrous degree of hardness, having been, dt jc np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, dt av-dc vbds po31 j n1 vvn, c-acp p-acp ord pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vhg vbn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
81 as the Text tells us, hardned under ten plagues. And we find, that after God had threaten'd the People of Israel with several Judgments, he tells them, that if they will not be reformed by all these things, he will punish them seven times more for their sins. as the Text tells us, hardened under ten plagues. And we find, that After God had threatened the People of Israel with several Judgments, he tells them, that if they will not be reformed by all these things, he will Punish them seven times more for their Sins. c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, vvn p-acp crd n2. cc pns12 vvb, cst p-acp np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, pns31 vvz pno32, cst cs pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d d n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 crd n2 av-dc p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
82 And if the just God will in such a case punish seven times more, we may conclude that the Sin is seven times greater. And if the just God will in such a case Punish seven times more, we may conclude that the since is seven times greater. cc cs dt j np1 vmb p-acp d dt n1 vvi crd n2 av-dc, pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 vbz crd n2 jc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
83 What sad complaints doth the Prophet make of the People of Israel growing worse for Judgments. What sad complaints does the Prophet make of the People of Israel growing Worse for Judgments. q-crq j n2 vdz dt n1 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg av-jc p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
84 Ah! sinful Nation, a People laden with iniquity, children that have been corrupters, a seed of evil doers. Ah! sinful nation, a People laden with iniquity, children that have been corrupters, a seed of evil doers. uh j n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, n2 cst vhb vbn n2, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
85 He can hardly find words enough to express how great Sinners they were; He can hardly find words enough to express how great Sinners they were; pns31 vmb av vvi n2 av-d pc-acp vvi c-crq j n2 pns32 vbdr; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
86 and he adds the reason in the next verse, Why should they be smitten any more? they will revolt more and more. and he adds the reason in the next verse, Why should they be smitten any more? they will revolt more and more. cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, q-crq vmd pns32 vbb vvn d dc? pns32 vmb vvi av-dc cc av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
87 They were but the worse for Judgments. This renders them a sinful Nation, a People laden with iniquity. They were but the Worse for Judgments. This renders them a sinful nation, a People laden with iniquity. pns32 vbdr p-acp dt jc p-acp n2. np1 vvz pno32 dt j n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
88 And again, The People turneth not to him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the Lord of Hosts; And again, The People turns not to him that smites them, neither do they seek the Lord of Hosts; cc av, dt n1 vvz xx p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno32, av-dx vdb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
89 therefore his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. Therefore his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. av po31 n1 vbz xx vvn av, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
90 And the same Prophet further complains to the same purpose, When thy hand is lifted up they will not see. And the same Prophet further complains to the same purpose, When thy hand is lifted up they will not see. cc dt d n1 av-jc vvz p-acp dt d n1, c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn a-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
91 There is a particular brand set upon King Ahaz, because affliction made him worse: This is that King Ahaz, that is, that grievous and notorious Sinner. There is a particular brand Set upon King Ahaz, Because affliction made him Worse: This is that King Ahaz, that is, that grievous and notorious Sinner. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1, p-acp n1 vvd pno31 jc: d vbz d n1 np1, cst vbz, cst j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
92 And what was it that render'd him so? In the time of his distress he sinned yet more against the Lord; And what was it that rendered him so? In the time of his distress he sinned yet more against the Lord; cc q-crq vbds pn31 cst vvd pno31 av? p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvd av av-dc p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
93 this is that King Ahaz, who is said to have provoked the Lord above all the Kings of Israel which were before him. this is that King Ahaz, who is said to have provoked the Lord above all the Kings of Israel which were before him. d vbz cst n1 np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbdr p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
94 2. It is likewise a sore aggravation of Sin, when it is committed after great Mercies and Deliverances vouchsafed to us. 2. It is likewise a soar aggravation of since, when it is committed After great mercies and Deliverances vouchsafed to us. crd pn31 vbz av dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
95 Because this is an argument of great ingratitude. Because this is an argument of great ingratitude. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
96 And this we find recorded as a heavy charge upon the People of Israel, that they remembred not the Lord their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; And this we find recorded as a heavy charge upon the People of Israel, that they remembered not the Lord their God, who had Delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; cc d pns12 vvb vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d pns32 vvd xx dt n1 po32 n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
97 neither shewed they kindness to the House of Jerubbaal, namely Gideon who had been their Deliverer, according to all the goodness which he had shewed to Israel. neither showed they kindness to the House of Jerubbaal, namely gideon who had been their Deliverer, according to all the Goodness which he had showed to Israel. d vvd pns32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av np1 r-crq vhd vbn po32 n1, vvg p-acp d dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
98 God, we see, takes it very ill at our hands, when we are ungrateful to the Instruments of our Deliverance; God, we see, Takes it very ill At our hands, when we Are ungrateful to the Instruments of our Deliverance; np1, pns12 vvb, vvz pn31 av av-jn p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
99 but much more, when we are unthankful to Him the Author of it. but much more, when we Are unthankful to Him the Author of it. cc-acp d dc, c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
100 And how severely does Nathan the Prophet reproach David upon this account? Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee King over Israel, and delivered thee out of the hand of Saul, &c. And if this had been too little, I would moreover have done such and such things. And how severely does Nathan the Prophet reproach David upon this account? Thus Says the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee King over Israel, and Delivered thee out of the hand of Saul, etc. And if this had been too little, I would moreover have done such and such things. cc c-crq av-j vdz np1 dt n1 n1 np1 p-acp d n1? av vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvd pno21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av cc cs d vhd vbn av j, pns11 vmd av vhi vdn d cc d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
101 Wherefore hast thou despis'd the Commandment of the Lord to do evil in his sight? God here reckons up his manifold mercies and deliverances, Wherefore hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord to do evil in his sighed? God Here reckons up his manifold Mercies and Deliverances, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp po31 n1? np1 av vvz a-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
102 and aggravates David 's Sin upon this account. and aggravates David is since upon this account. cc vvz np1 vbz n1 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
103 And he was very angry likewise with Solomon for the same reason, because he had turned from the Lord God of Israel, who had appear'd to him twice. And he was very angry likewise with Solomon for the same reason, Because he had turned from the Lord God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. cc pns31 vbds av j av p-acp np1 p-acp dt d n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhd vvn p-acp pno31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
104 However we may slight the mercies of God, he keeps a punctual and strict account of them. However we may slight the Mercies of God, he keeps a punctual and strict account of them. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
105 It is particularly noted, as a great blot upon Hezekiah, that he returned not again according to the benefits done unto him. It is particularly noted, as a great blot upon Hezekiah, that he returned not again according to the benefits done unto him. pn31 vbz av-j vvn, c-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vvd xx av vvg p-acp dt n2 vdn p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
106 God takes very severe notice of all the unkind and unworthy returns that are made to Him for his goodness. God Takes very severe notice of all the unkind and unworthy returns that Are made to Him for his Goodness. np1 vvz av j n1 pp-f d dt j cc j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
107 Ingratitude to God is so unnatural and monstrous, that we find Him appealing against us for it to the inanimate Creatures. Ingratitude to God is so unnatural and monstrous, that we find Him appealing against us for it to the inanimate Creatures. n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j cc j, cst pns12 vvb pno31 n-vvg p-acp pno12 c-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
108 Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth! for the Lord hath spoken; I have nourish'd and brought up Children, but they have rebelled against me. Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth! for the Lord hath spoken; I have nourished and brought up Children, but they have rebelled against me. vvb uh n2, cc vvb n1 uh n1! p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn; pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn a-acp n2, cc-acp pns32 vhb vvd p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
109 And then he goes on and upbraids them with the Brute Creatures, as being more grateful to men than men are to God. And then he Goes on and upbraids them with the Brutus Creatures, as being more grateful to men than men Are to God. cc av pns31 vvz a-acp cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 n2, c-acp vbg av-dc j p-acp n2 cs n2 vbr p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
110 The Ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass her Masters Crib, but Israel doth not know, my People doth not consider. The Ox Knoweth his owner, and the Ass her Masters Crib, but Israel does not know, my People does not Consider. dt n1 vvz po31 n1, cc dt n1 po31 ng1 n1, p-acp np1 vdz xx vvi, po11 n1 vdz xx vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
111 And in the same Prophet there is the like complaint, Let favour be shewn to the wicked, And in the same Prophet there is the like complaint, Let favour be shown to the wicked, cc p-acp dt d n1 a-acp vbz dt j n1, vvb n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
112 yet will he not learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the Majesty of the Lord. yet will he not Learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the Majesty of the Lord. av vmb pns31 xx vvi n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb pns31 vvi av-j, cc vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
113 Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see, but they shall see and be ashamed. Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see, but they shall see and be ashamed. n1, c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi cc vbi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
114 They that will not acknowledge the Mercies of Gods Providence shall feel the strokes of his Justice. They that will not acknowledge the mercies of God's Providence shall feel the Strokes of his justice. pns32 d vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
115 There is no greater evidence in the World of an intractable disposition, than not to be wrought upon by kindness, not to be melted by mercies, not to be obliged by benefits, not to be tamed by gentle usage. There is no greater evidence in the World of an intractable disposition, than not to be wrought upon by kindness, not to be melted by Mercies, not to be obliged by benefits, not to be tamed by gentle usage. pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
116 Nay, God expects that his mercies should lay so great an obligation upon us, that even a Miracle should not tempt us to be unthankful. Nay, God expects that his Mercies should lay so great an obligation upon us, that even a Miracle should not tempt us to be unthankful. uh-x, np1 vvz cst po31 n2 vmd vvi av j dt n1 p-acp pno12, cst av dt n1 vmd xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
117 If there arise among you a Prophet, sayes Moses to the People of Israel, or a Dreamer of dreams, If there arise among you a Prophet, Says Moses to the People of Israel, or a Dreamer of dreams, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
118 and giveth thee a Sign or a Wonder, and the Sign or the Wonder cometh to pass, whereof he spake to thee, saying, let us go after other Gods and serve them; and gives thee a Signen or a Wonder, and the Signen or the Wonder comes to pass, whereof he spoke to thee, saying, let us go After other God's and serve them; cc vvz pno21 dt n1 cc dt n1, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno21, vvg, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp j-jn n2 cc vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
119 thou shalt not hearken to the words of that Prophet. thou shalt not harken to the words of that Prophet. pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
120 And he gives the reason, because he hath spoken to turn you away from the Lord God of Israel, which brought you out of the Land of Egypt, and delivered you out of the House of Bondage. And he gives the reason, Because he hath spoken to turn you away from the Lord God of Israel, which brought you out of the Land of Egypt, and Delivered you out of the House of Bondage. cc pns31 vvz dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 av p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pn22 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd pn22 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
121 3. It is a greater aggravation yet, after great Mercies and Judgments to return to the same Sins. 3. It is a greater aggravation yet, After great mercies and Judgments to return to the same Sins. crd pn31 vbz dt jc n1 av, p-acp j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
122 Because this can hardly be without our sinning against knowledge, and after we are convinced how evil and bitter the Sin is which we were guilty of, Because this can hardly be without our sinning against knowledge, and After we Are convinced how evil and bitter the since is which we were guilty of, p-acp d vmb av vbi p-acp po12 vvg p-acp n1, cc c-acp pns12 vbr vvn c-crq j-jn cc j dt n1 vbz q-crq pns12 vbdr j pp-f, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
123 and have been so sorely punish'd for before. and have been so sorely punished for before. cc vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
124 This is an argument of a very perverse and incorrigible temper, and that which made the Sin of the People of Israel so above measure sinful, that after so many signal Deliverances, This is an argument of a very perverse and incorrigible temper, and that which made the since of the People of Israel so above measure sinful, that After so many signal Deliverances, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j cc j n1, cc cst r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp n1 j, cst p-acp av d n1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
125 and so many terrible Judgments, they fell into the same Sin of murmuring ten times; murmuring against God the Author, and against Moses the glorious Instrument of their Deliverance out of Egypt, which was one of the two great Types of the Old Testament, both of temporal and spiritual Oppression and Tyranny. Hear with what resentment God speaks of the ill returns which they made to him for that great Mercy and Deliverance. and so many terrible Judgments, they fell into the same since of murmuring ten times; murmuring against God the Author, and against Moses the glorious Instrument of their Deliverance out of Egypt, which was one of the two great Types of the Old Testament, both of temporal and spiritual Oppression and Tyranny. Hear with what resentment God speaks of the ill returns which they made to him for that great Mercy and Deliverance. cc av d j n2, pns32 vvd p-acp dt d n1 pp-f vvg crd n2; vvg p-acp np1 dt n1, cc p-acp np1 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 av pp-f np1, r-crq vbds crd pp-f dt crd j n2 pp-f dt j n1, d pp-f j cc j n1 cc n1. vvb p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f dt j-jn n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
126 Because all these men which have seen my glory, and my miracles which I did in Egypt, and in the Wilderness; and have tempted me now these ten times, Because all these men which have seen my glory, and my Miracles which I did in Egypt, and in the Wilderness; and have tempted me now these ten times, p-acp d d n2 r-crq vhb vvn po11 n1, cc po11 n2 r-crq pns11 vdd p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1; cc vhb vvn pno11 av d crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
127 and have not hearkned unto my voice: surely they shall not see the Land which I sware to their Fathers. and have not hearkened unto my voice: surely they shall not see the Land which I sware to their Father's. cc vhb xx vvd p-acp po11 n1: av-j pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
128 And after he had brought them into the promised Land, and wrought great Deliverances for them several times, And After he had brought them into the promised Land, and wrought great Deliverances for them several times, cc c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc vvd j n2 p-acp pno32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
129 how does he upbraid them with their proneness to fall again into the same Sin of Idolatry? And the Lord said unto the Children of Israel, did not I deliver you from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites; how does he upbraid them with their proneness to fallen again into the same since of Idolatry? And the Lord said unto the Children of Israel, did not I deliver you from the egyptians, and from the amorites; q-crq vdz pns31 vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1? cc dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdd xx pns11 vvi pn22 p-acp dt njp2, cc p-acp dt np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
130 from the Children of Ammon, and from the Philistins? The Zidonians also and the Amalekites and Maonites did oppress you; and ye cryed unto me, from the Children of Ammon, and from the philistines? The Zidonians also and the Amalekites and Maonites did oppress you; and you cried unto me, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt njp2? dt njp2 av cc dt n2 cc np1 vdd vvi pn22; cc pn22 vvd p-acp pno11, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
131 and I delivered you out of their hand: yet you have forsaken me, and served other Gods; and I Delivered you out of their hand: yet you have forsaken me, and served other God's; cc pns11 vvd pn22 av pp-f po32 n1: av pn22 vhb vvn pno11, cc vvd j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
132 wherefore I will deliver you no more: Wherefore I will deliver you no more: c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-dc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
133 go and cry unto the Gods which ye have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. go and cry unto the God's which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvb pno32 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
134 This incensed God so highly against them, that they still relaps'd into the same Sin of Idolatry after so many afflictions and so many deliverances. This incensed God so highly against them, that they still relapsed into the same since of Idolatry After so many afflictions and so many Deliverances. d j-vvn np1 av av-j p-acp pno32, cst pns32 av vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av d n2 cc av d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
135 Upon such an occasion well might the Prophet say, Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy sins shall reprove thee: Upon such an occasion well might the Prophet say, Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy Sins shall reprove thee: p-acp d dt n1 av vmd dt n1 vvb, po21 d n1 vmb vvi pno21, cc po21 n2 vmb vvi pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
136 know therefore, that it is an evil and bitter thing that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God. know Therefore, that it is an evil and bitter thing that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God. vvb av, cst pn31 vbz dt j-jn cc j n1 cst pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 po21 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
137 It is hardly possible but we should know that the wickedness for which we have been so severely corrected is an evil and bitter thing. It is hardly possible but we should know that the wickedness for which we have been so severely corrected is an evil and bitter thing. pn31 vbz av j p-acp pns12 vmd vvi d dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vbn av av-j vvn vbz dt j-jn cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
138 Thus much for the first part of the Observation, namely, that it is a fearful aggravation of Sin, Thus much for the First part of the Observation, namely, that it is a fearful aggravation of since, av av-d c-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, av, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
139 after great Judgments and great deliverances to return to Sin, and especially to the same Sins again. I proceed to the After great Judgments and great Deliverances to return to since, and especially to the same Sins again. I proceed to the p-acp j n2 cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp dt d n2 av. pns11 vvb p-acp dt (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
140 Second part, namely, That this is a fatal presage of ruine to a People; Second part, namely, That this is a fatal presage of ruin to a People; vvb vvi, av, cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
141 Should we again break thy Commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these abominations, wouldest thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these abominations, Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us, vmd pns12 av vvb po21 n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmd2 pns21 xx vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
142 so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? And so God threatens the People of Israel in the Text which I cited before, wherefore I will deliver you no more. Wherefore; so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? And so God threatens the People of Israel in the Text which I cited before, Wherefore I will deliver you no more. Wherefore; av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? cc av np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd a-acp, c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-dc. q-crq; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
143 that is, because they would neither be reform'd by the Afflictions wherewith God had exercis'd them, that is, Because they would neither be reformed by the Afflictions wherewith God had exercised them, cst vbz, c-acp pns32 vmd av-dx vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 c-crq np1 vhd vvn pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
144 nor by the many wonderful Deliverances which he had wrought for them. nor by the many wondered Deliverances which he had wrought for them. ccx p-acp dt d j n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
145 And there is great reason why God should deal thus with a People that continues impenitent both under the Judgments and Mercies of God. And there is great reason why God should deal thus with a People that continues impenitent both under the Judgments and mercies of God. cc pc-acp vbz j n1 c-crq np1 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1 cst vvz j av-d p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
146 1. Because this doth ripen the Sins of a Nation; 1. Because this does ripen the Sins of a nation; crd p-acp d vdz vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
147 and it is time for God to put in his Sickle when a People are ripe for ruine. and it is time for God to put in his Fickle when a People Are ripe for ruin. cc pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 c-crq dt n1 vbr j p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
148 When the measure of their Sins is full, it is no wonder if the Cup of his indignation begin to overflow. When the measure of their Sins is full, it is no wonder if the Cup of his Indignation begin to overflow. c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz j, pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
149 It is said of the Amorites, four hundred years before God brought that fearful ruin upon them, that God deferr'd the extirpation of them, It is said of the amorites, four hundred Years before God brought that fearful ruin upon them, that God deferred the extirpation of them, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np1, crd crd n2 p-acp np1 vvd cst j n1 p-acp pno32, cst np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
150 because the iniquity of the Amorites, was not yet full. When neither the Mercies nor the Judgments of God will bring us to repentance, we are then fit for destruction; Because the iniquity of the amorites, was not yet full. When neither the mercies nor the Judgments of God will bring us to Repentance, we Are then fit for destruction; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vbds xx av j. c-crq av-d dt n2 ccx dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pns12 vbr av j p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
151 according to that of the Apostle, What if God willing to shew his wrath, and make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of wrath fitted for destruction? They who are not wrought upon neither by the patience of God's Mercies, according to that of the Apostle, What if God willing to show his wrath, and make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of wrath fitted for destruction? They who Are not wrought upon neither by the patience of God's mercies, vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, r-crq cs np1 vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 vvn, vvn p-acp d j vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1? pns32 r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
152 nor by the patience of his Judgments, seem to be fitted and prepared, to be ripe and ready for destruction. nor by the patience of his Judgments, seem to be fitted and prepared, to be ripe and ready for destruction. ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
153 2. Because this incorrigible temper shews the Case of such persons to be desperate and incurable. 2. Because this incorrigible temper shows the Case of such Persons to be desperate and incurable. crd p-acp d j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vbi j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
154 Why should they be smitten any more? sayes God of the People of Israel, they will revolt more and more. How often would I have gathered you, sayes our B. Saviour to the Jews, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings? and ye would not. Why should they be smitten any more? Says God of the People of Israel, they will revolt more and more. How often would I have gathered you, Says our B. Saviour to the jews, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings? and you would not. q-crq vmd pns32 vbi vvn d dc? vvz np1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi dc cc av-dc. uh-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn pn22, vvz po12 np1 n1 p-acp dt np2, av c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2? cc pn22 vmd xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
155 Behold, your house is left to you desolate, that is, ye shall be utterly destroyed; as it hapned forty years after to Jerusalem, and to the whole Jewish Nation. Behold, your house is left to you desolate, that is, you shall be utterly destroyed; as it happened forty Years After to Jerusalem, and to the Whole Jewish nation. vvb, po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 j, cst vbz, pn22 vmb vbi av-j vvn; c-acp pn31 vvd crd n2 a-acp pc-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j-jn jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
156 When God sees that all the means which he can use do prove ineffectual and to no purpose, he will then give over a People, When God sees that all the means which he can use do prove ineffectual and to no purpose, he will then give over a People, c-crq np1 vvz cst d dt n2 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi vdb vvi j cc p-acp dx n1, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
157 as Physicians do their Patients when they see that nature is spent and their case past remedy. as Physicians do their Patients when they see that nature is spent and their case passed remedy. c-acp n2 vdb po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb cst n1 vbz vvn cc po32 n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
158 When men will not be the better for the best means that Heaven can use, God will then leave them to reap the fruit of their own doings, When men will not be the better for the best means that Heaven can use, God will then leave them to reap the fruit of their own doings, c-crq n2 vmb xx vbi dt jc p-acp dt js n2 cst n1 vmb vvi, np1 vmb av vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2-vdg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
159 and abandon them to the demerit of their Sins. and abandon them to the demerit of their Sins. cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
160 That which now remains is to apply this to our selves, and to the solemn Occasion of this Day. That which now remains is to apply this to our selves, and to the solemn Occasion of this Day. cst r-crq av vvz vbz p-acp vvi d p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
161 And if this be our Case, let us take heed that this be not also our Doom and Sentence. And if this be our Case, let us take heed that this be not also our Doom and Sentence. cc cs d vbb po12 n1, vvb pno12 vvi n1 cst d vbb xx av po12 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
162 First, The Case in the Text doth very much resemble Ours. And that in three respects. First, The Case in the Text does very much resemble Ours. And that in three respects. ord, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vdz av av-d vvi png12. cc cst p-acp crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
163 God hath sent great Judgments upon us for our evil deeds and for our great trespasses: He hath punish'd us less than our iniquities have deserv'd: God hath sent great Judgments upon us for our evil Deeds and for our great Trespasses: He hath punished us less than our iniquities have deserved: np1 vhz vvn j n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2 cc p-acp po12 j n2: pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vhb vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
164 And hath given us a very great and wonderful Deliverance. And hath given us a very great and wondered Deliverance. cc vhz vvn pno12 dt j j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
165 1. God hath inflicted great Judgments upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespasses. 1. God hath inflicted great Judgments upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great Trespasses. crd np1 vhz vvn j n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
166 Great Judgments, both for the quality, and for the continuance of them. It shall suffice only to mention those which are of a more ancient Date. Great Judgments, both for the quality, and for the Continuance of them. It shall suffice only to mention those which Are of a more ancient Date. j n2, d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. pn31 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbr pp-f dt av-dc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
167 Scarce hath any Nation been more calamitous than this of Ours, both in respect of the Invasions and Conquests of Foreigners, and of our own Civil and intestine Divisions. Four times we have been Conquer'd; By the Romans, Saxons, Danes, and Normans, And our intestine Divisions have likewise been great and of long continuance. Scarce hath any nation been more calamitous than this of Ours, both in respect of the Invasions and Conquests of Foreigners, and of our own Civil and intestine Divisions. Four times we have been Conquered; By the Roman, Saxons, Danes, and Normans, And our intestine Divisions have likewise been great and of long Continuance. np1 vhz d n1 vbn av-dc j cs d pp-f png12, d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cc pp-f po12 d j cc j n2. crd n2 pns12 vhb vbn j-vvn; p-acp dt njp2, njp2, np2, cc np1, cc po12 j n2 vhb av vbn j cc pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
168 Witness the Barons Wars, and that long and cruel Contest between the two Houses of York and Lancaster. Witness the Barons Wars, and that long and cruel Contest between the two Houses of York and Lancaster. n1 dt n2 n2, cc cst av-j cc j vvi p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f np1 cc np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
169 But to come nearer to our own Times. What fearful Judgments and Calamities, of War, and Pestilence, and Fire, have many of us seen? And how close did they follow one another? What terrible havock did the Sword make amongst us for many years? and this not the Sword of a Foreign Enemy, but of a Civil War; the mischiefs whereof were all terminated upon our selves, But to come nearer to our own Times. What fearful Judgments and Calamities, of War, and Pestilence, and Fire, have many of us seen? And how close did they follow one Another? What terrible havoc did the Sword make among us for many Years? and this not the Sword of a Foreign Enemy, but of a Civil War; the mischiefs whereof were all terminated upon our selves, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp po12 d n2. q-crq j n2 cc n2, pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, vhb d pp-f pno12 vvn? cc c-crq av-j vdd pns32 vvi pi j-jn? q-crq j n1 vdd dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2? cc d xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp pp-f dt j n1; dt n2 c-crq vbdr d vvn p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
170 and have given deep wounds, and left broad scars upon the most considerable Families in the Nation. and have given deep wounds, and left broad scars upon the most considerable Families in the nation. cc vhb vvn j-jn n2, cc vvd j n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 19
171 Alta manent civilis vulnera dextrae. — Alta manent Civilis vulnera Dextrae. — np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 19
172 This War was drawn out to a great length, and had a Tragical end, in the Murtber of an excellent King; and in the Banishment of his Children into a strange Countrey, whereby they were expos'd to the Arts and Practices of those of another Religion; This War was drawn out to a great length, and had a Tragical end, in the Murtber of an excellent King; and in the Banishment of his Children into a strange Country, whereby they were exposed to the Arts and Practices of those of Another Religion; d n1 vbds vvn av p-acp dt j n1, cc vhd dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt j n1; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d pp-f j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
173 the mischievous Consequences whereof we have ever since sadly labour'd under, and do feel them at this day. the mischievous Consequences whereof we have ever since sadly laboured under, and do feel them At this day. dt j n2 c-crq pns12 vhb av c-acp av-j vvd p-acp, cc vdb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
174 And when God was pleas'd in great mercy at last to put an end to the miserable Distractions and Confusions of almost twenty years, by the happy Restoration of the Royal Family, and our ancient Government; which seem'd to promise to us a lasting settlement, And when God was pleased in great mercy At last to put an end to the miserable Distractions and Confusions of almost twenty Years, by the happy Restoration of the Royal Family, and our ancient Government; which seemed to promise to us a lasting settlement, cc c-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp ord pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f av crd n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc po12 j n1; r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j-vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
175 and all the felicities we could wish: and all the felicities we could wish: cc d dt n2 pns12 vmd vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
176 yet how soon was this bright and glorious morning overcast, by the restless and black Designs of that sure and inveterate Enemy of ours, the Church of Rome, for the restoring of their Religion amongst us. yet how soon was this bright and glorious morning overcast, by the restless and black Designs of that sure and inveterate Enemy of ours, the Church of Rome, for the restoring of their Religion among us. av c-crq av vbds d j cc j n1 vvn, p-acp dt j cc j-jn n2 pp-f d j cc j n1 pp-f png12, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
177 And there was too much encouragement given to this Design, by those who had power in their hands, And there was too much encouragement given to this Design, by those who had power in their hands, cc a-acp vbds av d n1 vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d r-crq vhd n1 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
178 and had brought home with them a secret good will to it. For this great Trespass, and for our many other Sins, God was angry with us, and had brought home with them a secret good will to it. For this great Trespass, and for our many other Sins, God was angry with us, cc vhd vvn av-an p-acp pno32 dt j-jn j n1 p-acp pn31. p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp po12 d j-jn n2, np1 vbds j p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
179 and sent among us the most raging Pestilence that ever was known in this Nation, which in the space of eight or nine Months swept away near a third part of the Inhabitants of this vast and populous City, and of the Suburbs thereof; and sent among us the most raging Pestilence that ever was known in this nation, which in the Molle of eight or nine Months swept away near a third part of the Inhabitants of this vast and populous city, and of the Suburbs thereof; cc vvd p-acp pno12 dt ds j-vvg n1 cst av vbds vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 vvn av av-j dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d j cc j n1, cc pp-f dt n2 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
180 besides a great many thousands more in several parts of the Nation. But we did not return to the Lord, nor seek him for all this. beside a great many thousands more in several parts of the nation. But we did not return to the Lord, nor seek him for all this. p-acp dt j d crd av-dc p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1. cc-acp pns12 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, ccx vvi pno31 p-acp d d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
181 And therefore, the very next year after, God sent a terrible and devouring Fire, which in less than three days time laid the greatest part of this great City in ashes. And Therefore, the very next year After, God sent a terrible and devouring Fire, which in less than three days time laid the greatest part of this great city in Ashes. cc av, dt av ord n1 a-acp, np1 vvd dt j cc j-vvg n1, r-crq p-acp dc cs crd n2 n1 vvd dt js n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
182 And there is too much reason to believe that the Enemy did this; that perpetual and implacable Enemy of the peace and happiness of this Nation. And there is too much reason to believe that the Enemy did this; that perpetual and implacable Enemy of the peace and happiness of this nation. cc pc-acp vbz av d n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 vdd d; cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
183 And even since the time of that dreadful Calamity, which is now above twenty years agone, we have been in a continual fear of the cruel Designs of that Party, which had hitherto been incessantly working under ground, And even since the time of that dreadful Calamity, which is now above twenty Years ago, we have been in a continual Fear of the cruel Designs of that Party, which had hitherto been incessantly working under ground, cc av c-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq vbz av p-acp crd n2 av, pns12 vhb vbn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vhd av vbn av-j vvg p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
184 but now began to shew themselves more openly: but now began to show themselves more openly: cc-acp av vvd pc-acp vvi px32 av-dc av-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
185 and especially, since a Prince of that Religion succeeded to the Crown, our eyes have been ready to fail us for fear, and especially, since a Prince of that Religion succeeded to the Crown, our eyes have been ready to fail us for Fear, cc av-j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, po12 n2 vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
186 and for looking after those dreadful things that were coming upon us, and seem'd to be even at the door. and for looking After those dreadful things that were coming upon us, and seemed to be even At the door. cc p-acp vvg p-acp d j n2 cst vbdr vvg p-acp pno12, cc vvd pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
187 A fear which this Nation could easily have rid it self of, because they that caused it were but a handful in comparison of us, A Fear which this nation could Easily have rid it self of, Because they that caused it were but a handful in comparison of us, dt vvb r-crq d n1 vmd av-j vhi vvn pn31 n1 pp-f, c-acp pns32 cst vvd pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
188 and could have done nothing without a foreign force and assistance; and could have done nothing without a foreign force and assistance; cc vmd vhi vdn pix p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
189 had not the Principles of Humanity, and of our Religion too, restrain'd us from violence and cruelty, had not the Principles of Humanity, and of our Religion too, restrained us from violence and cruelty, vhd xx dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f po12 n1 av, vvn pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
190 and from every thing which had the appearance of undutifulness to the Government which the Providence of God had set over us. and from every thing which had the appearance of undutifulness to the Government which the Providence of God had Set over us. cc p-acp d n1 r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
191 An Instance of the like patience under the like provocations, for so long a time, an Instance of the like patience under the like provocations, for so long a time, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2, c-acp av j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
192 and after such visible and open attempts upon them, I challenge any Nation or Church in the World, and After such visible and open attempts upon them, I challenge any nation or Church in the World, cc p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp pno32, pns11 vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
193 when they had the Laws so plainly on their side, from the very foundation of it, to produce. when they had the Laws so plainly on their side, from the very Foundation of it, to produce. c-crq pns32 vhd dt n2 av av-j p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
194 Insomuch, that if God had not put it into the hearts of our kind Neighbours, and of that incomparable Prince, who laid and conducted that great Design with so much skill and secrecy, to have appear'd so seasonably for our rescue, our Patience had infallibly, without a Miracle, been our ruine. Insomuch, that if God had not put it into the hearts of our kind Neighbours, and of that incomparable Prince, who laid and conducted that great Design with so much skill and secrecy, to have appeared so seasonably for our rescue, our Patience had infallibly, without a Miracle, been our ruin. av, cst cs np1 vhd xx vvn pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2, cc pp-f d j n1, r-crq vvd cc vvd cst j n1 p-acp av d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vhi vvn av av-j p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vhd av-j, p-acp dt n1, vbi po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
195 And I am sure if our Enemies had ever had the like Opportunity in their hands, And I am sure if our Enemies had ever had the like Opportunity in their hands, cc pns11 vbm j cs po12 n2 vhd av vhn dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
196 and had overbalanced us in numbers but half so much as we did them, they would never have let it slip; and had overbalanced us in numbers but half so much as we did them, they would never have let it slip; cc vhd vvd pno12 p-acp n2 p-acp j-jn av av-d c-acp pns12 vdd pno32, pns32 vmd av-x vhi vvn pn31 vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
197 but would long since have extirpated us utterly, and have made the remembrance of us to have ceas'd from among men. but would long since have extirpated us utterly, and have made the remembrance of us to have ceased from among men. cc-acp vmd j c-acp vhb vvn pno12 av-j, cc vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f pno12 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
198 And now if you ask me, for what Sins more especially God hath sent all these Judgments upon us? It will not, I think, become us to be very particular and positive in such determinations. And now if you ask me, for what Sins more especially God hath sent all these Judgments upon us? It will not, I think, become us to be very particular and positive in such determinations. cc av cs pn22 vvb pno11, p-acp r-crq n2 av-dc av-j np1 vhz vvn d d n2 p-acp pno12? pn31 vmb xx, pns11 vvb, vvb pno12 pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
199 Thus much is certain, That we have all sinn'd and contributed to these Judgments; Thus much is certain, That we have all sinned and contributed to these Judgments; av d vbz j, cst pns12 vhb d vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
200 every one hath had some hand, more or less, in pulling down this vengeance upon the Nation. every one hath had Some hand, more or less, in pulling down this vengeance upon the nation. d pi vhz vhd d n1, av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp vvg a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
201 But we are all too apt to remove the meritorious cause of God's Judgments as far as we can from our selves, But we Are all too apt to remove the meritorious cause of God's Judgments as Far as we can from our selves, cc-acp pns12 vbr d av j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
202 and our own Party, and upon any flight pretence to lay it upon others. and our own Party, and upon any flight pretence to lay it upon Others. cc po12 d n1, cc p-acp d n1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
203 Yet I will venture to instance in one or two things which may probably enough have had a more particular and immediate hand in drawing down the Judgments of God upon us. Yet I will venture to instance in one or two things which may probably enough have had a more particular and immediate hand in drawing down the Judgments of God upon us. av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 r-crq vmb av-j d vhb vhn dt av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 22
204 Our horrible contempt of Religion on the one hand, by our Infidelity and Profaneness; and our shameful abuse of it on the other, by our gross Hypocrisie, and sheltering great wickedness and immoralities under the cloak and profession of Religion. Our horrible contempt of Religion on the one hand, by our Infidelity and Profaneness; and our shameful abuse of it on the other, by our gross Hypocrisy, and sheltering great wickedness and immoralities under the cloak and profession of Religion. po12 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt crd n1, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; cc po12 j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp po12 j n1, cc j-vvg j n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
205 And then, great Dissentions and Divisions; great uncharitableness and bitterness of Spirit among those of the same Religion; And then, great Dissensions and Divisions; great uncharitableness and bitterness of Spirit among those of the same Religion; cc av, j n2 cc n2; j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f dt d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
206 so that almost from the beginning of our happy Reformation the Enemy had sown these Tares, and by the unwearied Malice and Arts of the Church of Rome the seeds of Dissention were scattered very early amongst us; so that almost from the beginning of our happy Reformation the Enemy had sown these Tares, and by the unwearied Malice and Arts of the Church of Room the seeds of Dissension were scattered very early among us; av cst av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 j n1 dt n1 vhd vvn d n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn av av-j p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
207 and a sowre humour had been fermenting in the Body of the Nation, both upon account of Religion and Civil Interests, and a sour humour had been fermenting in the Body of the nation, both upon account of Religion and Civil Interests, cc dt j n1 vhd vbn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
208 for a long time before things broke out into a Civil War. And more particularly yet; for a long time before things broke out into a Civil War. And more particularly yet; p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n2 vvd av p-acp dt j n1 cc av-dc av-j av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
209 That which is call'd the great Trespass here in the Text, their joining in affinity with the People of these abominations, by whom they had been detain'd in a long Captivity: That which is called the great Trespass Here in the Text, their joining in affinity with the People of these abominations, by whom they had been detained in a long Captivity: cst r-crq vbz vvn dt j n1 av p-acp dt n1, po32 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
210 This, I say, seems to have had, both from the nature of the thing, and the just Judgment of God, no small influence upon a great part of the Miseries and Calamities which have befallen us. This, I say, seems to have had, both from the nature of the thing, and the just Judgement of God, no small influence upon a great part of the Misery's and Calamities which have befallen us. d, pns11 vvb, vvz pc-acp vhi vhn, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, dx j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 cc n2 r-crq vhb vvn pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
211 For had it not been for the countenance which Popery had by the Marriages and Alliances of our Princes, for two or three Generations together, with those of that Religion, it had not probably had a continuance among us to this day. For had it not been for the countenance which Popery had by the Marriages and Alliances of our Princes, for two or three Generations together, with those of that Religion, it had not probably had a Continuance among us to this day. c-acp vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp dt n1 r-crq n1 vhd p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp crd cc crd n2 av, p-acp d pp-f cst n1, pn31 vhd xx av-j vhd dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
212 Which will, I hope, now be a good warning to those, who have the Authority to do it, to make effectual provision by Law for the prevention of the like inconvenience and mischief in this Nation for ever. Which will, I hope, now be a good warning to those, who have the authority to do it, to make effectual provision by Law for the prevention of the like inconvenience and mischief in this nation for ever. r-crq vmb, pns11 vvb, av vbb dt j vvg p-acp d, r-crq vhb dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
213 2. Another Parallel between our Case and that in the Text, is, That God hath punish'd us less than our iniquities did deserve. 2. another Parallel between our Case and that in the Text, is, That God hath punished us less than our iniquities did deserve. crd j-jn vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc cst p-acp dt n1, vbz, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vdd vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
214 And this acknowledgment we have as much reason to make for our selves, as Ezra had to do it in behalf of the Jews; Thou our God hast punish'd us less than our iniquities deserve. And this acknowledgment we have as much reason to make for our selves, as Ezra had to do it in behalf of the jews; Thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve. cc d n1 pns12 vhb p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, c-acp np1 vhd pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f dt np2; pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
215 Thou, our God, hast punish'd us; there is the reason of so much mercy and mitigation. Thou, our God, hast punished us; there is the reason of so much mercy and mitigation. pns21, po12 np1, vh2 vvn pno12; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f av d n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
216 It is God, and not Man, with whom we have to do; and therefore it is, that we the children of men are not consumed. It is God, and not Man, with whom we have to do; and Therefore it is, that we the children of men Are not consumed. pn31 vbz np1, cc xx n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi; cc av pn31 vbz, cst pns12 dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr xx vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
217 And it is our God likewise, to whom we have a more peculiar relation, and with whom, by virtue of our Profession of Christianity, we are in Covenant: Thou our God hast punish'd us less than our Iniquities deserve. And it is our God likewise, to whom we have a more peculiar Relation, and with whom, by virtue of our Profession of Christianity, we Are in Covenant: Thou our God hast punished us less than our Iniquities deserve. cc pn31 vbz po12 np1 av, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb dt av-dc j n1, cc p-acp ro-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr p-acp n1: pns21 po12 n1 vh2 vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
218 He might justly have pour'd forth all his wrath, and have made his jealousie to have smoak'd against us, and have blotted out the remembrance of us from under Heaven: He might justly have poured forth all his wrath, and have made his jealousy to have smoked against us, and have blotted out the remembrance of us from under Heaven: pns31 vmd av-j vhi vvn av d po31 n1, cc vhb vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno12, cc vhb vvn av dt n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
219 He might have given us up to the will of our Enemies, and into the hands of those whose tender mercies are cruelty: He might have given us up to the will of our Enemies, and into the hands of those whose tender Mercies Are cruelty: pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d rg-crq j n2 vbr n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
220 He might have brought us into the net which they had spred for us, and have laid a terrible load of affliction upon our loins, and suffer'd insolent men to ride over our heads, and them that hated us with a perfect hatred, to have had the rule over us: He might have brought us into the net which they had spread for us, and have laid a terrible load of affliction upon our loins, and suffered insolent men to ride over our Heads, and them that hated us with a perfect hatred, to have had the Rule over us: pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno12, cc vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvd j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2, cc pno32 cst vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vhi vhd dt n1 p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
221 But he was graciously pleas'd to remember mercy in the midst of judgment, and to repent himself for his servants, But he was graciously pleased to Remember mercy in the midst of judgement, and to Repent himself for his Servants, cc-acp pns31 vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp vvb px31 p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
222 when he saw that their power was gone, and that things were come to that extremity, that we were in all humane probability utterly unable to have wrought out our own Deliverance. when he saw that their power was gone, and that things were come to that extremity, that we were in all humane probability utterly unable to have wrought out our own Deliverance. c-crq pns31 vvd cst po32 n1 vbds vvn, cc d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vbdr p-acp d j n1 av-j j pc-acp vhi vvn av po12 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
223 3. The last Parallel between our Case, and that in the Text, is the great and wonderful Deliverance which God hath wrought for us. 3. The last Parallel between our Case, and that in the Text, is the great and wondered Deliverance which God hath wrought for us. crd dt ord n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1, vbz dt j cc j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
224 And whilst I am speaking of this, God is my witness, whom I serve in the Gospel of his Son, that I do not say one word upon this Occasion in flattery to men, And while I am speaking of this, God is my witness, whom I serve in the Gospel of his Son, that I do not say one word upon this Occasion in flattery to men, cc cs pns11 vbm vvg pp-f d, np1 vbz po11 n1, ro-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns11 vdb xx vvi crd n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
225 but in true thankfulness to Almighty God, and constrain'd thereto from a just sense of his great mercy to us all, in this marvelous Deliverance, in this mighty Salvation which he wrought for us. but in true thankfulness to Almighty God, and constrained thereto from a just sense of his great mercy to us all, in this marvelous Deliverance, in this mighty Salvation which he wrought for us. cc-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp j-jn np1, cc vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno12 d, p-acp d j n1, p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
226 So that we may say with Ezra, Since thou our God hast given us such a Deliverance as THIS: So that we may say with Ezra, Since thou our God hast given us such a Deliverance as THIS: av cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, c-acp pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
227 So great, that we know not how to compare it with any thing but it Self. God hath given us this Deliverance. And therefore, Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, So great, that we know not how to compare it with any thing but it Self. God hath given us this Deliverance. And Therefore, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us, av j, cst pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31 n1. np1 vhz vvn pno12 d n1. cc av, xx p-acp pno12, uh n1, xx p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
228 but to thy Name be the praise. but to thy Name be the praise. cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 vbb dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 25
229 For thou knowest, and we are all conscious to our selves, that we did in no-wise deserve it; but quite the contrary. For thou Knowest, and we Are all conscious to our selves, that we did in nowise deserve it; but quite the contrary. c-acp pns21 vv2, cc pns12 vbr d j p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vdd p-acp j vvi pn31; cc-acp av dt n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
230 God hath given it, and it ought to be so much the welcomer to us, for coming from such a Hand. God hath given it, and it ought to be so much the welcomer to us, for coming from such a Hand. np1 vhz vvn pn31, cc pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi av av-d dt jc-jn p-acp pno12, c-acp vvg p-acp d dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
231 It is the Lord's doing, and therefore ought to be the more marvellous in our eyes. It is a Deliverance full of Mercy, and I had almost said, full of Miracle. The Finger of God was visibly in it; It is the Lord's doing, and Therefore ought to be the more marvellous in our eyes. It is a Deliverance full of Mercy, and I had almost said, full of Miracle. The Finger of God was visibly in it; pn31 vbz dt n1|vbz vdg, cc av vmd p-acp vbi dt av-dc j p-acp po12 n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1, cc pns11 vhd av vvn, j pp-f n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-j p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
232 and there are plain Signatures and Characters upon it, of a more immediate Divine interposition. and there Are plain Signatures and Characters upon it, of a more immediate Divine interposition. cc pc-acp vbr j n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31, pp-f dt av-dc j j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
233 And if we will not wisely consider the Lord's doings, we have reason to stand in awe of that Threatning of His, Because they regard not the works of the Lord, And if we will not wisely Consider the Lord's doings, we have reason to stand in awe of that Threatening of His, Because they regard not the works of the Lord, cc cs pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1|vbz n2-vdg, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d vvg pp-f po31, c-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
234 nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up. It was a wonderful Deliverance indeed, if we consider all the Circumstances of it: The Greatness of it; nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not built them up. It was a wondered Deliverance indeed, if we Consider all the circumstances of it: The Greatness of it; ccx dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cc xx vvi pno32 a-acp. pn31 vbds dt j n1 av, cs pns12 vvb d dt n2 pp-f pn31: dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
235 and the strangeness of the Means whereby it was brought about; and the Suddenness, and Easiness of it. The Greatness of it; and the strangeness of the Means whereby it was brought about; and the Suddenness, and Easiness of it. The Greatness of it; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn a-acp; cc dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31. dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 26
236 it was a great Deliverance, from the greatest Fears, and from the greatest Dangers; it was a great Deliverance, from the greatest Fears, and from the greatest Dangers; pn31 vbds dt j n1, p-acp dt js n2, cc p-acp dt js n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 26
237 the apparent and imminent Danger of the saddest Thraldom and Bondage, Civil and Spiritual; both of Soul and Body. the apparent and imminent Danger of the Saddest Thraldom and Bondage, Civil and Spiritual; both of Soul and Body. dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1, j cc j; d pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 26
238 And it was brought about in a very extraordinary manner, and by very strange means: Whether we consider the greatness and difficulty of the Enterprise; And it was brought about in a very extraordinary manner, and by very strange means: Whither we Consider the greatness and difficulty of the Enterprise; cc pn31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j j n1, cc p-acp j j vvz: cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
239 or the closeness and secrecy of the Design, which must of necessity be communicated at least to the Chief of those who were to assist and engage in it: or the closeness and secrecy of the Design, which must of necessity be communicated At least to the Chief of those who were to assist and engage in it: cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp ds p-acp dt j-jn pp-f d r-crq vbdr pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
240 Especially the States of the United Provinces, who were then in so much danger themselves, and wanted more than their own Forces for their own Defence and Security: Especially the States of the United Provinces, who were then in so much danger themselves, and wanted more than their own Forces for their own Defence and Security: av-j dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n2, r-crq vbdr av p-acp av d n1 px32, cc vvd av-dc cs po32 d n2 p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
241 a kindness never to be forgotten by the English Nation. a kindness never to be forgotten by the English nation. dt n1 av-x pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
242 And besides all this, the difficulties and disappointments which happen'd, after the Design was open and manifest, from the uncertainties of Wind and Weather, and many other Accidents impossible to be foreseen and prevented. And beside all this, the difficulties and disappointments which happened, After the Design was open and manifest, from the uncertainties of Wind and Weather, and many other Accidents impossible to be foreseen and prevented. cc p-acp d d, dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vvd, p-acp dt n1 vbds j cc j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvb cc n1, cc d j-jn n2 j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
243 And yet in Conclusion a strange concurrence of all things, on all sides, to bring the thing which the Providence of God intended to a happy issue and effect. And yet in Conclusion a strange concurrence of all things, on all sides, to bring the thing which the Providence of God intended to a happy issue and Effect. cc av p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
244 And we must not here forget the many Worthies of our Nation, who did so generously run all hazards of Life and Fortune, And we must not Here forget the many Worthies of our nation, who did so generously run all hazards of Life and Fortune, cc pns12 vmb xx av vvi dt d n2-j pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vdd av av-j vvi d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
245 for the preservation of our Religion, and the asserting of our ancient Laws and Liberties. These were all strange and unusual means; for the preservation of our Religion, and the asserting of our ancient Laws and Liberties. These were all strange and unusual means; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt vvg pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2. d vbdr d j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
246 but which is stranger yet, the very counsels and methods of our Enemies did prepare the way for all this, but which is stranger yet, the very Counsels and methods of our Enemies did prepare the Way for all this, cc-acp r-crq vbz jc av, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 vdd vvi dt n1 p-acp d d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
247 and perhaps more effectually, than any counsel and contrivance of our own could have done it. and perhaps more effectually, than any counsel and contrivance of our own could have done it. cc av av-dc av-j, cs d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d vmd vhi vdn pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
248 For even the Jesuits, those formal Politicians by Book and Rule, without any consideration or true knowledg of the temper, For even the Jesuits, those formal Politicians by Book and Rule, without any consideration or true knowledge of the temper, p-acp av dt np2, d j n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi, p-acp d n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
249 and interest, and other circumstances of the People they were designing upon, and had to deal withal; and Interest, and other Circumstances of the People they were designing upon, and had to deal withal; cc n1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvg p-acp, cc vhd pc-acp vvi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
250 and indeed without any care to know them: and indeed without any care to know them: cc av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
251 I say, the Jesuits, who for so long a time, and for so little reason, have affected the reputation of the deepest and craftiest States-men in the World, have upon this great Occasion, I say, the Jesuits, who for so long a time, and for so little reason, have affected the reputation of the Deepest and craftiest Statesmen in the World, have upon this great Occasion, pns11 vvb, dt np2, r-crq p-acp av j dt n1, cc p-acp av j n1, vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt js-jn cc js n2 p-acp dt n1, vhb p-acp d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
252 and when their whole Kingdom of Darkness lay at stake, by a more than ordinary infatuation and blindness, so outwitted and over-reach'd themselves in their own counsels, that they have really contributed as much, and when their Whole Kingdom of Darkness lay At stake, by a more than ordinary infatuation and blindness, so outwitted and overreached themselves in their own Counsels, that they have really contributed as much, cc c-crq po32 j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp n1, p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 cc n1, av vvn cc vvn px32 p-acp po32 d n2, cst pns32 vhb av-j vvn p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
253 or more, to our Deliverance from the Destruction which they had designed to bring upon us, or more, to our Deliverance from the Destruction which they had designed to bring upon us, cc av-dc, p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
254 than all our wisest and best Friends could have done. than all our Wisest and best Friends could have done. cs d po12 js cc js n2 vmd vhi vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
255 And then, if we consider further, how sudden and surprising it was, so that we could hardly believe it when it was accomplish'd; And then, if we Consider further, how sudden and surprising it was, so that we could hardly believe it when it was accomplished; cc av, cs pns12 vvb av-jc, c-crq j cc vvg pn31 vbds, av cst pns12 vmd av vvi pn31 c-crq pn31 vbds vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 28
256 and like the Children of Israel, when the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion; we were like them that dream. and like the Children of Israel, when the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion; we were like them that dream. cc av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1; pns12 vbdr j pno32 cst vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 28
257 When all things were driving on furiously, and in great hast, then God gave an unexpected check to the Designs of men, When all things were driving on furiously, and in great haste, then God gave an unexpected check to the Designs of men, q-crq d n2 vbdr vvg a-acp av-j, cc p-acp j n1, cs np1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
258 and stopp'd them in their full career. Who among us could have imagin'd, but a few Months ago, and stopped them in their full career. Who among us could have imagined, but a few Months ago, cc vvn pno32 p-acp po32 j n1. r-crq p-acp pno12 vmd vhi vvn, cc-acp dt d n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
259 so happy and so speedy an end of our fears and troubles? God hath at once scatter'd all our fears, so happy and so speedy an end of our fears and Troubles? God hath At once scattered all our fears, av j cc av j dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2? np1 vhz p-acp a-acp vvn d po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
260 and outdone all our hopes by the greatness and suddenness of our Deliverance. and outdone all our hope's by the greatness and suddenness of our Deliverance. cc vvn d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
261 O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his Goodness, and for his wondered works to the children of men. uh cst n2 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
262 And lastly, If we consider the cheapness and easiness of this Deliverance. All this was done without a Battel, and almost without Blood. All the danger is, And lastly, If we Consider the cheapness and easiness of this Deliverance. All this was done without a Battle, and almost without Blood. All the danger is, cc ord, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. av-d d vbds vdn p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp n1. d dt n1 vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
263 lest we should loath it, and grow sick of it, because it was so very easie. lest we should loath it, and grow sick of it, Because it was so very easy. cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31, cc vvb j pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vbds av av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
264 Had it come upon harder terms, and had we waded to it through a Red Sea of Blood, we would have valued it more. Had it come upon harder terms, and had we waded to it through a Read Sea of Blood, we would have valued it more. vhd pn31 vvn p-acp jc n2, cc vhd pns12 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd vhi vvn pn31 av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
265 But this surely is great wantonness; and whatever we think of it, one of the highest provocations imaginable: But this surely is great wantonness; and whatever we think of it, one of the highest provocations imaginable: p-acp d av-j vbz j n1; cc r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pn31, crd pp-f dt js n2 j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
266 For there can hardly be a fouler and blacker Ingratitude towards Almighty God, than to slight so great a Deliverance, only because it came to us so easily, For there can hardly be a Fowler and blacker Ingratitude towards Almighty God, than to slight so great a Deliverance, only Because it Come to us so Easily, c-acp a-acp vmb av vbi dt jc cc jc-jn n1 p-acp j-jn np1, cs pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, av-j c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp pno12 av av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
267 and hath cost us so very cheap. I will mention but one Circumstance more, which may not be altogether unworthy our observation. and hath cost us so very cheap. I will mention but one Circumstance more, which may not be altogether unworthy our observation. cc vhz vvn pno12 av av j. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc, r-crq vmb xx vbi av j po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 29
268 That God seems in this Last Deliverance, in some sort to have united and brought together all the great Deliverances which He hath been pleas'd to work for this Nation against all the remarkable attempts of Popery, from the beginning of our Reformation. Our wonderful Deliverance from the formidable Spanish Invasion design'd against us, happen'd in the Year 1588. And now just a hundred years after, the very same year, and at the same Season of the year, this last great Deliverance came to us. That God seems in this Last Deliverance, in Some sort to have united and brought together all the great Deliverances which He hath been pleased to work for this nation against all the remarkable attempts of Popery, from the beginning of our Reformation. Our wondered Deliverance from the formidable Spanish Invasion designed against us, happened in the Year 1588. And now just a hundred Years After, the very same year, and At the same Season of the year, this last great Deliverance Come to us. cst np1 vvz p-acp d ord n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vhi vvn cc vvn av d dt j n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1. po12 j n1 p-acp dt j np1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp dt n1 crd cc av j dt crd n2 a-acp, dt av d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, d ord j n1 vvd p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 30
269 That horrid Gunpowder Conspiracy, without Precedent, and without Parallel, was design'd to have been executed upon the Fifth Day of November; the same Day upon which his Highness the Prince of Orange landed the Forces here in England which he brought hither for our Rescue. That horrid Gunpowder conspiracy, without Precedent, and without Parallel, was designed to have been executed upon the Fifth Day of November; the same Day upon which his Highness the Prince of Orange landed the Forces Here in England which he brought hither for our Rescue. cst j n1 n1, p-acp j, cc p-acp vvi, vbds vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1; dt d n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f j-jn vvd dt n2 av p-acp np1 r-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp po12 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 30
270 So that this is a Day every way worthy to be solemnly set apart and joyfully celebrated by this Church and Nation, throughout all Generations; So that this is a Day every Way worthy to be solemnly Set apart and joyfully celebrated by this Church and nation, throughout all Generations; av cst d vbz dt n1 d n1 j pc-acp vbi av-j vvn av cc av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 30
271 as the fittest of all other to comprehend, and to put us in mind to commemorate all the great Deliverances which God hath wrought for Us, from Popery, and its inseparable Companion, Arbitrary Power. And we may then say with the Holy Psalmist, This is the Lord's doing, it is marvellous in our eyes. as the Fittest of all other to comprehend, and to put us in mind to commemorate all the great Deliverances which God hath wrought for Us, from Popery, and its inseparable Companion, Arbitrary Power. And we may then say with the Holy Psalmist, This is the Lord's doing, it is marvellous in our eyes. c-acp dt js pp-f d n-jn pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp j d dt j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp n1, cc po31 j n1, j-jn n1. cc pns12 vmb cs vvb p-acp dt j n1, d vbz dt n1|vbz vdg, pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
272 This is the Day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, pns12 vmb vvi cc vbi j p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
273 Secondly, As the Case in the Text is much like Ours, so let us take heed that the Doom and Sentence there be not so too. Secondly, As the Case in the Text is much like Ours, so let us take heed that the Doom and Sentence there be not so too. ord, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz d j png12, av vvb pno12 vvi n1 cst dt n1 cc n1 a-acp vbb xx av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
274 If after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, If After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass, cs p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
275 and since God hath punish'd us less than our iniquities did deserve; should we again break his Commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these Abominations, would He not be angry with us till he had consumed us, and since God hath punished us less than our iniquities did deserve; should we again break his commandments, and join in affinity with the People of these Abominations, would He not be angry with us till he had consumed us, cc c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vdd vvi; vmd pns12 av vvb po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmd pns31 xx vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
276 so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? What could we in reason expect after all this, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? What could we in reason expect After all this, av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? q-crq vmd pns12 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp d d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
277 but utter ruine and destruction? We may here apply, as St. Paul does, God's Dealing with the People of Israel, to the Times of the Gospel; for he speaks of it as an Example and Admonition to all Ages to the end of the World. but utter ruin and destruction? We may Here apply, as Saint Paul does, God's Dealing with the People of Israel, to the Times of the Gospel; for he speaks of it as an Exampl and Admonition to all Ages to the end of the World. cc-acp j n1 cc n1? pns12 vmb av vvi, c-acp n1 np1 vdz, npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; p-acp pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
278 Now these things, says the Apostle, were our Examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted; Now these things, Says the Apostle, were our Examples, to the intent we should not lust After evil things, as they also lusted; av d n2, vvz dt n1, vbdr po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd xx n1 p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp pns32 av vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
279 Neither be ye Idolaters, as were some of them, &c. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of Serpents. Neither be you Idolaters, as were Some of them, etc. Neither let us tempt christ, as Some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of Serpents. d vbb pn22 n2, c-acp vbdr d pp-f pno32, av av-dx vvd pno12 vvi np1, c-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvn, cc vbdr vvn pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 31
280 For the explication of this passage we must have recourse to the History, which gives this account of it. For the explication of this passage we must have recourse to the History, which gives this account of it. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
281 And the People spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt, to die in the Wilderness? &c. impeaching God and his Servant Moses, as if by this Deliverance they had put them into a much worse condition than they were in when they were in Egypt. And the Lord sent fiery Serpents among the People, And the People spoke against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have you brought us up out of Egypt, to die in the Wilderness? etc. impeaching God and his Servant Moses, as if by this Deliverance they had put them into a much Worse condition than they were in when they were in Egypt. And the Lord sent fiery Serpents among the People, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, c-crq vhb pn22 vvn pno12 a-acp av pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? av vvg np1 cc po31 n1 np1, c-acp cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt d jc n1 cs pns32 vbdr p-acp c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp np1. cc dt n1 vvd j n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
282 and they bit the People, and much People of Israel dyed. But how was this a tempting of Christ? Neither let us tempt Christ, and they bit the People, and much People of Israel died. But how was this a tempting of christ? Neither let us tempt christ, cc pns32 vvd dt n1, cc d n1 pp-f np1 vvd. cc-acp q-crq vbds d dt vvg pp-f np1? av-d vvb pno12 vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
283 as some of them also tempted; as Some of them also tempted; c-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
284 that is, let not us, now under the Gospel, tempt our Saviour and Deliverer, as the Israelites did theirs, by slighting that great Deliverance and by speaking against God, and against Moses. that is, let not us, now under the Gospel, tempt our Saviour and Deliverer, as the Israelites did theirs, by slighting that great Deliverance and by speaking against God, and against Moses. cst vbz, vvb xx pno12, av p-acp dt n1, vvb po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt np1 vdd png32, p-acp vvg d j n1 cc p-acp vvg p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
285 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer. Neither murmur you, as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the Destroyer. av-dx n1 pn22, c-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvd, cc vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
286 And how far this may concern Us, and all Others, to the end of the World, who shall tempt Christ, the great Patron and Deliverer of his Church, And how Far this may concern Us, and all Others, to the end of the World, who shall tempt christ, the great Patron and Deliverer of his Church, cc c-crq av-j d vmb vvi pno32, cc d n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi np1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
287 and murmur without cause, as the Israelites did, at the Deliverances which He works for them, and murmur without cause, as the Israelites did, At the Deliverances which He works for them, cc vvb p-acp n1, c-acp dt np1 vdd, p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
288 and against the Instruments of it, the Apostle tells us in the next words: Now all these things happened unto them for Ensamples, or Types; and against the Instruments of it, the Apostle tells us in the next words: Now all these things happened unto them for Ensamples, or Types; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt ord n2: av d d n2 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp n2, cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
289 and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the World are come. Let us not tempt Christ; and they Are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the World Are come. Let us not tempt christ; cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn. vvb pno12 xx vvi np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
290 who is now beginning the Glorious Deliverance of his Church from the Tyranny of Antichrist. To draw now towards a Conclusion; who is now beginning the Glorious Deliverance of his Church from the Tyranny of Antichrist. To draw now towards a Conclusion; r-crq vbz av vvg dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 33
291 I will comprehend my Advice to you upon the whole matter, in as few words as I can. I will comprehend my advice to you upon the Whole matter, in as few words as I can. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp c-acp d n2 c-acp pns11 vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 33
292 Let us use this great Deliverance which God hath given us, [ such a Deliverance as this ] from our Enemies, Let us use this great Deliverance which God hath given us, [ such a Deliverance as this ] from our Enemies, vvb pno12 vvi d j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12, [ d dt n1 c-acp d ] p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
293 and from the Hand of all that hate us; and from the Hand of all that hate us; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
294 not by using Them as they would have done Us, had we fallen under their Power; not by using Them as they would have done Us, had we fallen under their Power; xx p-acp vvg pno32 c-acp pns32 vmd vhi vdn pno32, vhd pns12 vvn p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
295 with great Insolence, and Rage, and Cruelty; with great Insolence, and Rage, and Cruelty; p-acp j n1, cc n1, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
296 but with great Moderation and Clemency, making as few Examples of Severity as will be consistent with our future security from the like Attempts upon our Religion and Laws: And even in the Execution of Justice upon the greatest Offenders, let us not give so much countenance to the ill Examples which have been set of Extravagant Fines and Punishments, as to imitate those Patterns which with so much reason we abhor; but with great Moderation and Clemency, making as few Examples of Severity as will be consistent with our future security from the like Attempts upon our Religion and Laws: And even in the Execution of justice upon the greatest Offenders, let us not give so much countenance to the ill Examples which have been Set of Extravagant Fines and Punishments, as to imitate those Patterns which with so much reason we abhor; cc-acp p-acp j n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp vmb vbi j p-acp po12 j-jn n1 p-acp dt av-j vvz p-acp po12 n1 cc n2: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n2, vvb pno12 xx vvi av d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn pp-f j n2 cc n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq p-acp av d n1 pns12 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
297 no, not in the Punishment of the Authors of them. no, not in the Punishment of the Authors of them. uh-dx, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
298 And let us endeavour, for once, to be so wise, as not to forfeit the fruits of this Deliverance, and to hinder our selves of the benefit and advantage of it, by Breaches and Divisions among our selves. And let us endeavour, for once, to be so wise, as not to forfeit the fruits of this Deliverance, and to hinder our selves of the benefit and advantage of it, by Breaches and Divisions among our selves. cc vvb pno12 vvi, c-acp a-acp, pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
299 As we have no reason to desire it, so I think we can hardly ever hope to understand Popery better, As we have no reason to desire it, so I think we can hardly ever hope to understand Popery better, c-acp pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av pns11 vvb pns12 vmb av av vvb pc-acp vvi n1 jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
300 and the Cruel Designs of it, than we do already; and the Cruel Designs of it, than we do already; cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, cs pns12 vdb av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
301 both from the long Trial and Experience which we have had of it in this Nation, and likewise from that dismal and horrid View which hath of late been given us of the true Spirit and Temper of it in One of our Neighbour Nations, which hath long pretended to the Profession of the most refin'd and moderate Popery in the World; both from the long Trial and Experience which we have had of it in this nation, and likewise from that dismal and horrid View which hath of late been given us of the true Spirit and Temper of it in One of our Neighbour nations, which hath long pretended to the Profession of the most refined and moderate Popery in the World; d p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vhn pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp cst j cc j n1 r-crq vhz pp-f av-j vbn vvn pno12 pp-f dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp crd pp-f po12 n1 n2, r-crq vhz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
302 but hath now at last shewed it self in its true Colours, and in the Perfection of a Persecuting Spirit; but hath now At last showed it self in its true Colours, and in the Perfection of a Persecuting Spirit; cc-acp vhz av p-acp ord vvd pn31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
303 and have therein given us a most sad and deplorable Instance, of a Religion corrupted and degenerated into that which, and have therein given us a most sad and deplorable Instance, of a Religion corrupted and degenerated into that which, cc vhb av vvn pno12 dt ds j cc j n1, pp-f dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp d r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
304 if it be possible, is worse than None. if it be possible, is Worse than None. cs pn31 vbb j, vbz jc cs pi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 34
305 And since, by the undeserved Mercy of God to us, we have, upon such easie terms in comparison, escap'd their Rage and Fury; And since, by the undeserved Mercy of God to us, we have, upon such easy terms in comparison, escaped their Rage and Fury; cc c-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb, p-acp d j n2 p-acp n1, vvd po32 n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 34
306 let us now at length resolve, never to join in affinity with the People of these Abominations; let us now At length resolve, never to join in affinity with the People of these Abominations; vvb pno12 av p-acp n1 vvi, av-x p-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 34
307 since our Alliances with them by Marriage have had so fatal an Influence, both upon the publick Peace and Tranquillity of the Nation, and upon the Welfare also of private Families. I have known Many Instances of this kind, since our Alliances with them by Marriage have had so fatal an Influence, both upon the public Peace and Tranquillity of the nation, and upon the Welfare also of private Families. I have known Many Instances of this kind, p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 vhb vhn av j dt n1, av-d p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 av pp-f j n2. pns11 vhb vvn d n2 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 34
308 but hardly ever yet saw One that prov'd happy; but hardly ever yet saw One that proved happy; cc-acp av av av vvd crd cst vvd j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 34
309 but a great many that have been pernicious and ruinous to those Protestant Families in which such unequal, but a great many that have been pernicious and ruinous to those Protestant Families in which such unequal, cc-acp dt j d cst vhb vbn j cc j p-acp d n1 n2 p-acp r-crq d j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 35
310 and, as I think, unlawful Matches have been made: Not that such Marriages are void in themselves, but yet for all that sinful; and, as I think, unlawful Matches have been made: Not that such Marriages Are void in themselves, but yet for all that sinful; cc, c-acp pns11 vvb, j n2 vhb vbn vvn: xx cst d n2 vbr j p-acp px32, cc-acp av c-acp d cst j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 35
311 because of the apparent Danger and Temptation to which those of our Church and Religion that enter into them do evidently expose themselves, of being seduc'd from their Religion; Because of the apparent Danger and Temptation to which those of our Church and Religion that enter into them do evidently expose themselves, of being seduced from their Religion; c-acp pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq d pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 cst vvb p-acp pno32 vdb av-j vvi px32, pp-f vbg vvn p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 35
312 not by the good Arguments which the other can offer to that purpose, but by the ill Arts which they have the Confidence and the Conscience to make use of in the making of Proselytes. not by the good Arguments which the other can offer to that purpose, but by the ill Arts which they have the Confidence and the Conscience to make use of in the making of Proselytes. xx p-acp dt j n2 r-crq dt n-jn vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 r-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 35
313 And let us pay our most hearty and thankful Acknowledgments, chiefly and in the first place to Almighty God, the Blessed Author of this Deliverance; and under Him, to that happy Instrument whom God hath been pleased, in great pity to this sinful and unworthy Nation, to raise up on purpose for it, his Highness the Prince of Orange; and to that end did in his All-wise Providence lay the Foundation of our then future Deliverance, in that auspicious Match which was concluded here in England, about eleven years ago, between this Renowned Prince and our Excellent Princess. And let us pay our most hearty and thankful Acknowledgments, chiefly and in the First place to Almighty God, the Blessed Author of this Deliverance; and under Him, to that happy Instrument whom God hath been pleased, in great pity to this sinful and unworthy nation, to raise up on purpose for it, his Highness the Prince of Orange; and to that end did in his Alwise Providence lay the Foundation of our then future Deliverance, in that auspicious Match which was concluded Here in England, about eleven Years ago, between this Renowned Prince and our Excellent Princess. cc vvb pno12 vvi po12 av-ds j cc j n2, av-jn cc p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp j-jn np1, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n1; cc p-acp pno31, p-acp cst j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vbn vvn, p-acp j n1 p-acp d j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1; cc p-acp d n1 vdd p-acp po31 j n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po12 av j-jn n1, p-acp d j n1 r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp np1, p-acp crd n2 av, p-acp d j-vvn n1 cc po12 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 35
314 This is that most Illustrious House of Nassau and Orange, which God hath so highly honoured above all the Families of the Earth, to give a Check to the Two Great aspiring Monarchies of the West, and bold Attempters upon the Liberties of Europe: To the One, in the last Age; This is that most Illustrious House of Nassau and Orange, which God hath so highly honoured above all the Families of the Earth, to give a Check to the Two Great aspiring Monarchies of the West, and bold Attempers upon the Liberties of Europe: To the One, in the last Age; d vbz d av-ds j n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, r-crq np1 vhz av av-j j-vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt crd j j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1, cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: p-acp dt crd, p-acp dt ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 36
315 and to the Other, in the present. and to the Other, in the present. cc p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 36
316 As if the Princes of this Valiant and Victorious Line had been of the Race of Hercules, born to rescue Mankind from Oppression, and to quell Monsters. As if the Princes of this Valiant and Victorious Line had been of the Raze of Hercules, born to rescue Mankind from Oppression, and to quell Monsters. p-acp cs dt n2 pp-f d j cc j vvi vhd vbn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 36
317 And lastly, let us beseech Almighty God, all whose Ways and Works are perfect, That he would establish that which he hath wrought, and still carry it on to further and greater Perfection. And lastly, let us beseech Almighty God, all whose Ways and Works Are perfect, That he would establish that which he hath wrought, and still carry it on to further and greater Perfection. cc ord, vvb pno12 vvi j-jn np1, d rg-crq n2 cc vvz vbr j, cst pns31 vmd vvi d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc av vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp jc cc jc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 36
318 Which, after such an Earnest of his Favour and Good Will to us, we have no reason to doubt but that he is ready to do for us; Which, After such an Earnest of his Favour and Good Will to us, we have no reason to doubt but that he is ready to do for us; r-crq, p-acp d dt j pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 36
319 if by our own fickleness and inconstancy, disgusting the Deliverance now it is come, which we so earnestly desir'd before it came; if by our own fickleness and inconstancy, disgusting the Deliverance now it is come, which we so earnestly desired before it Come; cs p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1 av pn31 vbz vvn, r-crq pns12 av av-j vvn p-acp pn31 vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 36
320 if by our ingrateful Murmurings and Discontents, by our own foolish Heats and Animosities, kindled and carried on by the ill designs of some, working upon the tenderness and scruples of others, under the specious pretences of Conscience and Loyalty: I say, if by our ingrateful Murmurings and Discontents, by our own foolish Heats and Animosities, kindled and carried on by the ill designs of Some, working upon the tenderness and scruples of Others, under the specious pretences of Conscience and Loyalty: I say, cs p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, p-acp po12 d j n2 cc n2, vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f d, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: pns11 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 36
321 if by some or all these ways we do not refuse the Blessing which God now offers, if by Some or all these ways we do not refuse the Blessing which God now offers, cs p-acp d cc d d n2 pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1 r-crq np1 av vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
322 and defeat and frustate the merciful Design of this wonderful Revolution; and defeat and frustate the merciful Design of this wondered Revolution; cc vvi cc n1 dt j n1 pp-f d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
323 God will still rejoice over us, to do us good, and think thoughts of Peace towards us, thoughts of good, God will still rejoice over us, to do us good, and think thoughts of Peace towards us, thoughts of good, np1 vmb av vvb p-acp pno12, pc-acp vdi pno12 j, cc vvb n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, n2 pp-f j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
324 and not of evil, to give us an expected end of our long Troubles and Confusions. and not of evil, to give us an expected end of our long Troubles and Confusions. cc xx pp-f j-jn, pc-acp vvi pno12 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 j vvz cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
325 But if we will not know, in this our day, the things which belong to our Peace, our Destruction will then be of our selves; But if we will not know, in this our day, the things which belong to our Peace, our Destruction will then be of our selves; p-acp cs pns12 vmb xx vvi, p-acp d po12 n1, dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vmb av vbi pp-f po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
326 and there will be no need that God should be angry with us, for we shall be undone by our own Differences and Quarrels about the Way and Means of our being saved; and there will be no need that God should be angry with us, for we shall be undone by our own Differences and Quarrels about the Way and Means of our being saved; cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po12 vbg vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
327 and so be angry with one another till we be consumed. Which God, of his infinite Goodness, give us all the Grace and Wisdom to prevent; and so be angry with one Another till we be consumed. Which God, of his infinite goodness, give us all the Grace and Wisdom to prevent; cc av vbb j p-acp crd j-jn c-acp pns12 vbb vvn. r-crq np1, pp-f po31 j n1, vvb pno12 d dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37
328 for his Mercies sake, in Jesus Christ, to whom, with Thee, O Father, and the Holy-Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Thanksgiving and Praise, both now and ever. Amen. FINIS. for his mercies sake, in jesus christ, to whom, with Thee, Oh Father, and the Holy ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Thanksgiving and Praise, both now and ever. Amen. FINIS. p-acp po31 n2 n1, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq, p-acp pno21, uh n1, cc dt n1, vbb d n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, d av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 37

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