A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, and Court of Aldermen, of the city of London, at St. Mary le Bow, on the 29th of May, 1694 by John Trenchard ...

Trenchard, John, 1662-1723
Publisher: Printed for Richard Baldwin
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A63119 ESTC ID: R23483 STC ID: T2114
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXVIII, 22-24; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd before the LORD-MAYOR, &c. MAY the 29th. 1694. PSALM CXVIII. 22, 23, and 24 verses. A SERMON Preached before the LORD-MAYOR, etc. MAY the 29th. 1694. PSALM CXVIII. 22, 23, and 24 Verses. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, av vmb dt ord. crd np1 crd. crd, crd, cc crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 The stone which the builders refused, is become the head-stone of the corner. This was the Lord's doing, and it was marvellous in our eyes. The stone which the Builders refused, is become the headstone of the corner. This was the Lord's doing, and it was marvellous in our eyes. dt n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1. d vbds dt ng1 vdg, cc pn31 vbds j p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 This is the day which the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day which the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, vvb pno12 vvi cc vbi j p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 THIS Psalm is generally thought to have been compos'd by that great Master of Poetry and Devotion, King David; and it further appears, both from the matter and stile thereof, to have been a Pious and Gratulatory Hymn of his own penning, wherein he does very religiously acknowledge the special vouchsafement of God's Mercy and Goodness towards him, in that he was advanced so miraculously and providentially from the low and despicable State of a Shepherd; THIS Psalm is generally Thought to have been composed by that great Master of Poetry and Devotion, King David; and it further appears, both from the matter and style thereof, to have been a Pious and Gratulatory Hymn of his own penning, wherein he does very religiously acknowledge the special vouchsafement of God's Mercy and goodness towards him, in that he was advanced so miraculously and providentially from the low and despicable State of a Shepherd; d n1 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 np1; cc pn31 av-jc vvz, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av, pc-acp vhi vbn dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 d n-vvg, c-crq pns31 vdz av av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn av av-j cc av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
4 nay from the mean degree of a Fugitive or banished Person, to sway the Scepter of God's People, nay from the mean degree of a Fugitive or banished Person, to sway the Sceptre of God's People, uh-x p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n-jn cc j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
5 and in the room of his Father Saul to be another King over Israel. and in the room of his Father Saul to be Another King over Israel. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 pc-acp vbi j-jn n1 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
6 My Text, 'tis true, is not uncommonly nor improperly understood by all Divines agreeable with that application of it to the same purpose which the Apostle makes in Acts 4.11, — to refer to Christ; My Text, it's true, is not uncommonly nor improperly understood by all Divines agreeable with that application of it to the same purpose which the Apostle makes in Acts 4.11, — to refer to christ; po11 n1, pn31|vbz j, vbz xx av-j ccx av-j vvd p-acp d n2-jn j p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n2 crd, — pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
7 who being the stone which the builders (i. e.) the Jews refused, and the Person which they did afterwards most despitefully Crucify, is now, being risen from the dead, become the head stone of the corner, or the chief Pillar and Foundation of the Church of God. who being the stone which the Builders (i. e.) the jews refused, and the Person which they did afterwards most despitefully Crucify, is now, being risen from the dead, become the head stone of the corner, or the chief Pillar and Foundation of the Church of God. r-crq vbg dt n1 r-crq dt n2 (uh. sy.) dt np2 vvn, cc dt n1 r-crq pns32 vdd av av-ds av-j vvi, vbz av, vbg vvn p-acp dt j, vvb dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
8 And therefore in a Prophetical Rapture, being especially assisted thereunto by the Divine Spirit, the Royal Psalmist is supposed hereby to celebrate (even before it came to pass) the Resurrection of Christ our Redeemer from the dead, And Therefore in a Prophetical Rapture, being especially assisted thereunto by the Divine Spirit, the Royal Psalmist is supposed hereby to celebrate (even before it Come to pass) the Resurrection of christ our Redeemer from the dead, cc av p-acp dt j n1, vbg av-j vvn av p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi (av c-acp pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi) dt n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1 p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 and to congratulate that most beneficial advancement of his Person to the Regalia, and Supream Authority next under God his Father, in the Kingdom of Heaven. and to congratulate that most beneficial advancement of his Person to the Regalia, and Supreme authority next under God his Father, in the Kingdom of Heaven. cc pc-acp vvi cst av-ds j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt np1, cc j n1 ord p-acp np1 po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 But waving this typical and figurative Interpretation (though no question sufficiently intended by our Royal Prophet in this Psalm) I shall take these words at present only in a literal sense, But waving this typical and figurative Interpretation (though no question sufficiently intended by our Royal Prophet in this Psalm) I shall take these words At present only in a literal sense, p-acp vvg d j cc j n1 (cs dx n1 av-j vvn p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp d n1) pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp j av-j p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
11 as they are part of that grateful and devout acknowledgment, which Holy David did humbly offer to the Divine Majesty for those repeated Deliverances which the watchful Eye of Providence had ever afforded him amidst all his manifold Dangers and Tribulations; as they Are part of that grateful and devout acknowledgment, which Holy David did humbly offer to the Divine Majesty for those repeated Deliverances which the watchful Eye of Providence had ever afforded him amid all his manifold Dangers and Tribulations; c-acp pns32 vbr n1 pp-f cst j cc j n1, r-crq j np1 vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp d vvn n2 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vhd av vvn pno31 p-acp d po31 j n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
12 but more especially for that unexpected and surprizing Revolution in the Exaltation of his Person and Family to the Throne and Scepter of Israel. but more especially for that unexpected and surprising Revolution in the Exaltation of his Person and Family to the Throne and Sceptre of Israel. cc-acp av-dc av-j p-acp cst j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
13 Considering the extraordinary pre-eminence of King David above all other Kings, as well upon the account of his Prophetical Spirit, Considering the extraordinary preeminence of King David above all other Kings, as well upon the account of his Prophetical Spirit, vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp d j-jn n2, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
14 as of the peculiar designation by an immediate Divine Appointment, that he and his Family should sway the Scepter of Israel; (which was such a Title to a Crown as no Kings out of the Jewish Oeconomy have ever since been able with the utmost assistance of all their Mercenary Advocates for Arbitrary Government, to justify a claim to): as of the peculiar designation by an immediate Divine Appointment, that he and his Family should sway the Sceptre of Israel; (which was such a Title to a Crown as no Kings out of the Jewish Oeconomy have ever since been able with the utmost assistance of all their Mercenary Advocates for Arbitrary Government, to justify a claim to): c-acp pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j j-jn n1, cst pns31 cc po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (r-crq vbds d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dx n2 av pp-f dt jp np1 vhb av c-acp vbn j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po32 j-jn n2 p-acp j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp): (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
15 I say, considering this, and his other many personal Merits, especially his Exemplary Devotions, and the tender regard which he always had to the Profession of God's True Religion, it may, perhaps, be a just Scruple to some, I say, considering this, and his other many personal Merits, especially his Exemplary Devotions, and the tender regard which he always had to the Profession of God's True Religion, it may, perhaps, be a just Scruple to Some, pns11 vvb, vvg d, cc po31 j-jn d j n2, av-j po31 j n2, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns31 av vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, pn31 vmb, av, vbb dt j n1 p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
16 how far such an occasional Comparison might be well prosecuted, which my Text invites me to make, between King David and that Prince, whose wonderful and happy Restoration to these Kingdoms we are this day conven'd, by the Order of our Government, to commemorate, how Far such an occasional Comparison might be well prosecuted, which my Text invites me to make, between King David and that Prince, whose wondered and happy Restoration to these Kingdoms we Are this day convened, by the Order of our Government, to commemorate, c-crq av-j d dt j n1 vmd vbi av vvd, r-crq po11 n1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 np1 cc d n1, rg-crq j cc j n1 p-acp d n2 pns12 vbr d n1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 and out of a religious sense of the great Blessing, to return unto God the Author and Procurer of it, our devoutest Acknowledgments, and most pious Thanksgivings. and out of a religious sense of the great Blessing, to return unto God the Author and Procurer of it, our devoutest Acknowledgments, and most pious Thanksgivings. cc av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, po12 js n2, cc av-ds j n2-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 And though some Persons in the former Reigns have been perhaps too free and audacious in their Panegyrical Strains at such Anniversary Entertainments as this, And though Some Persons in the former Reigns have been perhaps too free and audacious in their Panegyrical Strains At such Anniversary Entertainments as this, cc cs d n2 p-acp dt j vvz vhb vbn av av j cc j p-acp po32 j vvz p-acp d n1 n2 c-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
19 when they thought it not amiss to draw both these Princes in the same Colours, making them Rivals and Competitors for the same Heroic Perfections and Kingly Qualifications (as if the latter, not unlike the former, had been a man, and what is more, a King too, after God's own heart ) yet it will be pardonable, I hope, in me, when they Thought it not amiss to draw both these Princes in the same Colours, making them Rivals and Competitors for the same Heroic Perfections and Kingly Qualifications (as if the latter, not unlike the former, had been a man, and what is more, a King too, After God's own heart) yet it will be pardonable, I hope, in me, c-crq pns32 vvd pn31 xx av pc-acp vvi d d n2 p-acp dt d n2, vvg pno32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt d j n2 cc j n2 (c-acp cs dt d, xx av-j dt j, vhd vbn dt n1, cc r-crq vbz av-dc, dt n1 av, p-acp npg1 d n1) av pn31 vmb vbi j, pns11 vvb, p-acp pno11, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
20 if I make not too forward a step in dawbing over the Characters of Princes: if I make not too forward a step in daubing over the Characters of Princes: cs pns11 vvb xx av av-j dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
21 But however, this I will be bold to affirm, That if we examine the Journals of their persecuted and broken Fortunes, But however, this I will be bold to affirm, That if we examine the Journals of their persecuted and broken Fortune's, cc-acp c-acp, d pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns12 vvb dt n2-j pp-f po32 vvn cc j-vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
22 how very difficult and alike Providential the Circumstances of their Escape were from the deep-laid Treachery and Machinations of their Enemies, how very difficult and alike Providential the circumstances of their Escape were from the deep-laid Treachery and Machinations of their Enemies, c-crq av j cc av-j np1 dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbdr p-acp dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
23 and how after their being forc'd to retire to Achish the King of Gath for Protection, they were wonderfully brought back again in Peace to their own Countrey, and how After their being forced to retire to Achish the King of Gaza for Protection, they were wonderfully brought back again in Peace to their own Country, cc c-crq p-acp po32 n1 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j dt n1 pp-f vhz p-acp n1, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn av av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
24 and alike rewarded with the Donation of a Crown for their Travel. and alike rewarded with the Donation of a Crown for their Travel. cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
25 If we consider these broken pieces of Story, with regard had to the special Providence of their unexpected Promotion, the Choice of these Words on the present Solemnity, may admit of a very tolerable justification. If we Consider these broken Pieces of Story, with regard had to the special Providence of their unexpected Promotion, the Choice of these Words on the present Solemnity, may admit of a very tolerable justification. cs pns12 vvb d j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 vhd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi pp-f dt j j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
26 In discoursing therefore on the Words of my Text, as I have accounted for them, I shall in the first place observe how eminently the Providence of God is concern'd in the Revolution and Alteration of Government. In discoursing Therefore on the Words of my Text, as I have accounted for them, I shall in the First place observe how eminently the Providence of God is concerned in the Revolution and Alteration of Government. p-acp vvg av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno32, pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvb c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
27 For thus the stone which the builders refused, became the head stone of the corner; For thus the stone which the Builders refused, became the head stone of the corner; c-acp av dt n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd, vvd dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
28 and thus a Prince that had been formerly forced into Banishment, was afterwards recalled, and triumphantly brought back, pursuant to the then general Vote and Desire of the English Nation, to the Throne and Scepter of his Ancestors: and thus a Prince that had been formerly forced into Banishment, was afterwards Recalled, and triumphantly brought back, pursuant to the then general Vote and Desire of the English nation, to the Throne and Sceptre of his Ancestors: cc av dt n1 cst vhd vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1, vbds av vvn, cc av-j vvn av, n1 p-acp dt av j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
29 And this was the Lord's doing, and was marvellous in our eyes. And this was the Lord's doing, and was marvellous in our eyes. cc d vbds dt ng1 vdg, cc vbds j p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
30 2dly. I shall shew the Reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving: 2dly. I shall show the Reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving: av-j. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
31 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) 12 Page 4
32 I shall in the first place observe, How eminently the Providence of God is concerned in the Revolution and Alteration of Government: I shall in the First place observe, How eminently the Providence of God is concerned in the Revolution and Alteration of Government: pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvi, c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
33 For thus the stone which the builders refused, became the head stone of the corner; For thus the stone which the Builders refused, became the head stone of the corner; c-acp av dt n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd, vvd dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
34 and thus a Prince that had been formerly forced into banishment, was afterwards recalled, and triumphantly brought back, pursuant to the then Genral Vote and Desire of the English Nation, to the Throne and Scepter of his Ancestors: and thus a Prince that had been formerly forced into banishment, was afterwards Recalled, and triumphantly brought back, pursuant to the then General Vote and Desire of the English nation, to the Throne and Sceptre of his Ancestors: cc av dt n1 cst vhd vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1, vbds av vvn, cc av-j vvn av, n1 p-acp dt av j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
35 And this was the Lord's doing, and was marvellous in our eyes. And this was the Lord's doing, and was marvellous in our eyes. cc d vbds dt ng1 vdg, cc vbds j p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
36 The Notion of a God and Providence are so reciprocally and so inseparably dependent upon each other, that there is no possibility of arriving at a rational perception of the one, without the necessary result and supposition of the other. The Notion of a God and Providence Are so reciprocally and so inseparably dependent upon each other, that there is no possibility of arriving At a rational perception of the one, without the necessary result and supposition of the other. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vbr av av-j cc av av-j j-jn p-acp d n-jn, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt crd, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
37 For the Belief of the real existence of the one, does effectually establish the consequent Hypothesis of the universal Influence and Actuation of the other; For the Belief of the real existence of the one, does effectually establish the consequent Hypothesis of the universal Influence and Actuation of the other; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt crd, vdz av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
38 as on the contrary, to deny either, is to take away the common Belief and Assent which is due to both. as on the contrary, to deny either, is to take away the Common Belief and Assent which is due to both. c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi d, vbz pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
39 Because God and Providence are words of the same import and signification, though with this only difference, that one denotes the Person, Because God and Providence Are words of the same import and signification, though with this only difference, that one denotes the Person, p-acp np1 cc n1 vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, cs p-acp d j n1, cst pi vvz dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
40 or Infinitely Powerful Being that made the World at first out of nothing; or Infinitely Powerful Being that made the World At First out of nothing; cc av-j j vbg d vvn dt n1 p-acp ord av pp-f pix; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
41 and the other expresses, that necessary and essential Attribute of the Deity, his Infinite Wisdom, by which he presides continually over us, watching and ordering all things in it for the best, and the other Expresses, that necessary and essential Attribute of the Deity, his Infinite Wisdom, by which he presides continually over us, watching and ordering all things in it for the best, cc dt n-jn vvz, cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, po31 j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz av-j p-acp pno12, vvg cc vvg d n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt js, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
42 so as to prevent what must otherwise unavoidably come to pass, a general Ruin and Confusion amongst us. so as to prevent what must otherwise avoidable come to pass, a general Ruin and Confusion among us. av c-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
43 For were it true, which the Fools affirm in their hearts when they say that there is no God; For were it true, which the Fools affirm in their hearts when they say that there is no God; c-acp vbdr pn31 j, r-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb cst pc-acp vbz dx n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
44 and had there been no first and infinite Being to have given life by his bare fiat to all the other beings that are now Existing in the World, all things had for ever been locked up in the womb of an eternal and silent Chaos; and had there been no First and infinite Being to have given life by his bore fiat to all the other beings that Are now Existing in the World, all things had for ever been locked up in the womb of an Eternal and silent Chaos; cc vhd a-acp vbn dx ord cc j vbg p-acp vhi vvn n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d dt j-jn n2 cst vbr av vvg p-acp dt n1, d n2 vhd p-acp av vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
45 and they would have still remained in the same unactive and insensible State, as they were once in before the Eternal Word gave Being and Existence to them, or put them into Motion. and they would have still remained in the same unactive and insensible State, as they were once in before the Eternal Word gave Being and Existence to them, or put them into Motion. cc pns32 vmd vhi av vvn p-acp dt d j cc j n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr a-acp p-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvd vbg cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
46 And so in like manner, were there at this time no such thing as a Superintending Providence to Direct and Order the Affairs of this World here below, And so in like manner, were there At this time no such thing as a Superintending Providence to Direct and Order the Affairs of this World Here below, cc av p-acp j n1, vbdr a-acp p-acp d n1 dx d n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb dt n2 pp-f d n1 av a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
47 but that all things, according to the Epicurean Conjecture, were abandoned to blind Fate and an uncertain Chance, the Disorders of the Universe would quickly become excessively great and intolerable. but that all things, according to the Epicurean Conjecture, were abandoned to blind Fate and an uncertain Chance, the Disorders of the Universe would quickly become excessively great and intolerable. cc-acp cst d n2, vvg p-acp dt jp n1, vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 cc dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd av-j vvi av-j j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
48 In short, were it not for the Direction of a Divine Providence, Nature it self after such a long series of Time must needs decay, In short, were it not for the Direction of a Divine Providence, Nature it self After such a long series of Time must needs decay, p-acp j, vbdr pn31 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1 pn31 n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n1 vmb av vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
49 and run from off its Hinges, and Mankind would be soon destroyed from off the face of the Earth. and run from off its Hinges, and Mankind would be soon destroyed from off the face of the Earth. cc vvi p-acp a-acp po31 n2, cc n1 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
50 That God Almighty therefore does actually concern himself about the Administration of human Affairs; That God Almighty Therefore does actually concern himself about the Administration of human Affairs; cst np1 j-jn av vdz av-j vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
51 and that his Providence is eminently exerted over mankind in the various Revolutions and Alterations of Government that do ordinarily happen, will be abundantly evident from these following Considerations. and that his Providence is eminently exerted over mankind in the various Revolutions and Alterations of Government that do ordinarily happen, will be abundantly evident from these following Considerations. cc cst po31 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cst vdb av-j vvi, vmb vbi av-j j p-acp d j-vvg n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
52 First, From the Reason and Nature of Government it self, which being purposely instituted for the sake of Order, First, From the Reason and Nature of Government it self, which being purposely instituted for the sake of Order, ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbg av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
53 and a peaceable Harmony among sociable Creatures; and a peaceable Harmony among sociable Creatures; cc dt j n1 p-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
54 I mean, for the Publick Good and Benefit of the governed, rather than as some have fantastically imagined, to gratify the Boundless Luxury of any particular Person or Persons that shall so happen to be set over the rest, does therefore necessarily suppose the Care and continual Superintendency of an All-wise Being, that first qualified mankind for Society, I mean, for the Public Good and Benefit of the governed, rather than as Some have fantastically imagined, to gratify the Boundless Luxury of any particular Person or Persons that shall so happen to be Set over the rest, does Therefore necessarily suppose the Care and continual Superintendency of an Alwise Being, that First qualified mankind for Society, pns11 vvb, p-acp dt j j cc n1 pp-f dt vvn, av-c cs c-acp d vhb av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n2 cst vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, vdz av av-j vvi dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt j vbg, cst ord vvd n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
55 and afterwards disposed them in so wonderful a manner as he has done, for the Terms of Subjection and Obedience. and afterwards disposed them in so wondered a manner as he has done, for the Terms of Subjection and obedience. cc av vvn pno32 p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vdn, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
56 For seeing that all men are by nature equally ambitious of Power and Dominion, and alike impatient of being controul'd and put upon by others, it must be the Power and Will of God alone, that should first incline men to forgo these their Natural Propensities of Tyrannizing and Domineering over one another, For seeing that all men Are by nature equally ambitious of Power and Dominion, and alike impatient of being controlled and put upon by Others, it must be the Power and Will of God alone, that should First incline men to forgo these their Natural Propensities of Tyrannizing and Domineering over one Another, p-acp vvg cst d n2 vbr p-acp n1 av-jn j pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av j pp-f vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cst vmd ord vvi n2 pc-acp vvi d po32 j n2 pp-f vvg cc j-vvg p-acp crd j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
57 and instead thereof to give up their Lives and Fortnnes so unanimously as they have done, to the Stated Forms of Civil Policy. and instead thereof to give up their Lives and Fortnnes so unanimously as they have done, to the Stated Forms of Civil Policy. cc av av pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 cc vvz av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb vdn, p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
58 For thus, Saul himself, tho higher by the head and shoulders than the rest of his Brethren, had no Title by Nature or Birth, For thus, Saul himself, though higher by the head and shoulders than the rest of his Brothers, had no Title by Nature or Birth, c-acp av, np1 px31, cs jc p-acp dt n1 cc n2 cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vhd dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
59 or any pretence to the Crown of Israel, till the foregoing Request of the People, and God's subsequent Designation, had first recommended him as fit to be their King: or any pretence to the Crown of Israel, till the foregoing Request of the People, and God's subsequent Designation, had First recommended him as fit to be their King: cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, cc npg1 j n1, vhd ord vvn pno31 p-acp j pc-acp vbi po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
60 Nor had any of those barbarous Nations, in imitation of whose particular Forms of Government, the foolish Israelites were willing to quit their Theocracy, ever resign'd themselves up to the Power and Conduct of one man, Nor had any of those barbarous nations, in imitation of whose particular Forms of Government, the foolish Israelites were willing to quit their Theocracy, ever resigned themselves up to the Power and Conduct of one man, ccx vhn d pp-f d j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f rg-crq j n2 pp-f n1, dt j np1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, av vvn px32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
61 but that the Wise Disposer of things, who is he that stilleth the raging of the Sea, that represseth the Tumults of the People, had first prepared them by suitable Instincts, but that the Wise Disposer of things, who is he that stilleth the raging of the Sea, that represseth the Tumults of the People, had First prepared them by suitable Instincts, cc-acp cst dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz pns31 cst vvz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vhd ord vvn pno32 p-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
62 and previous Dispositions, to be so directed and commanded. Government then in general being an undoubted Ordinance of God, Rom. 13.2. and previous Dispositions, to be so directed and commanded. Government then in general being an undoubted Ordinance of God, Rom. 13.2. cc j n2, pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn. n1 av p-acp n1 vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
63 though the Specification of it to this or that Form does always depend upon the different Climats of Countreys, though the Specification of it to this or that From does always depend upon the different Climates of Countries', cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d cc d n1 vdz av vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f ng2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
64 and the various Complections and Humours of People, according to that of St. Peter 1.2.13. and the various Complexions and Humours of People, according to that of Saint Peter 1.2.13. cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp d pp-f n1 np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
65 who stiles all the Species of Government (Monarchy it self not excepted) the Ordinance, who stile all the Species of Government (Monarchy it self not excepted) the Ordinance, q-crq vvz d dt n2 pp-f n1 (n1 pn31 n1 xx vvn) dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
66 or Creature of man, for NONLATINALPHABET is the expression; or Creature of man, for is the expression; cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vbz dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
67 I say nevertheless, Government in general being an undoubted Ordinance of God, it must therefore be in all Times and Places of the World one of the Principal Concernments of his Directing and Superintending Providence. I say nevertheless, Government in general being an undoubted Ordinance of God, it must Therefore be in all Times and Places of the World one of the Principal Concernments of his Directing and Superintending Providence. pns11 vvb av, n1 p-acp n1 vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 crd pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 vvg cc vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
68 For an infinite Wise Being, such as the common Notion of Persection in the Godhead supposes him to be, could never Ordain and Appoint any thing to be, For an infinite Wise Being, such as the Common Notion of Persecution in the Godhead supposes him to be, could never Ordain and Appoint any thing to be, p-acp dt j n1 vbg, av-d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi, vmd av-x vvi cc vvb d n1 pc-acp vbi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
69 but that he must be thought likewise to be ever careful of it afterwards, and to provide always for its Continuance and Preservation. but that he must be Thought likewise to be ever careful of it afterwards, and to provide always for its Continuance and Preservation. cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vbi av j pp-f pn31 av, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
70 And therefore, if he Instituted Government at first in the World for the Publick Good and Order of Human Society, he must be suppos'd to be still concern'd in the Disposal and Administration of it, and to be privy to all the Transactions and Revolutions relating to States and Kingdoms. And Therefore, if he Instituted Government At First in the World for the Public Good and Order of Human Society, he must be supposed to be still concerned in the Disposal and Administration of it, and to be privy to all the Transactions and Revolutions relating to States and Kingdoms. cc av, cs pns31 vvd n1 p-acp ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j j cc n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
71 But Secondly, The Consideration of his Attributes of infinite Perfection in Power, Knowledge, Goodness, and Wisdom, do justly bespeak him to be the Mighty King of kings, and Lord of lords, But Secondly, The Consideration of his Attributes of infinite Perfection in Power, Knowledge, goodness, and Wisdom, do justly bespeak him to be the Mighty King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, p-acp ord, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vdb av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
72 and the only ruler of princes. His Omnipotence imports, That he is the Supream Legislator and Governor of the whole Earth, and the only ruler of Princes. His Omnipotence imports, That he is the Supreme Legislator and Governor of the Whole Earth, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2. po31 n1 vvz, cst pns31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
73 and that all things are ordered according to his Will, or by his Permission; and that all things Are ordered according to his Will, or by his Permission; cc cst d n2 vbr vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
74 and that no Government is set up or pull'd down, but through the uncontroulable Superintendency of his Pleasure, who has before decreed to have it so, and that no Government is Set up or pulled down, but through the uncontrollable Superintendency of his Pleasure, who has before decreed to have it so, cc cst dx n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc vvn a-acp, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhz a-acp vvn pc-acp vhi pn31 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
75 and has accordingly rais'd up fit and proper Instruments for the bringing it to pass. and has accordingly raised up fit and proper Instruments for the bringing it to pass. cc vhz av-vvg vvn a-acp j cc j n2 p-acp dt vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
76 He it is that whistles for the fly out of Egypt, or the bee out of the land of Assyria, Isa. 7.18. That stirs up a Pharaoh to persecute, or a Nebuchadnezzar to carry into Captivity his People. He it is that whistles for the fly out of Egypt, or the bee out of the land of Assyria, Isaiah 7.18. That stirs up a Pharaoh to persecute, or a Nebuchadnezzar to carry into Captivity his People. pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz p-acp dt n1 av pp-f np1, cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cst vvz a-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
77 In a word, he it is that calls in Foreign Armies into a Nation to destroy it, In a word, he it is that calls in Foreign Armies into a nation to destroy it, p-acp dt n1, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
78 or else finds Enemies enough at home to effect his purposes, when a Land is ripe for his Judgments, or Else finds Enemies enough At home to Effect his Purposes, when a Land is ripe for his Judgments, cc av vvz n2 av-d p-acp n1-an pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
79 and that the measure of its Iniquity is full. and that the measure of its Iniquity is full. cc cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
80 In a word, He it is that prefers and degrades, for Reasons best known to himself; In a word, He it is that prefers and degrades, for Reasons best known to himself; p-acp dt n1, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz cc n2, c-acp n2 av-js vvn p-acp px31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
81 that gives Merit and Success to some bold Undertakers, and yet at the same time infatuates the Counsels, that gives Merit and Success to Some bold Undertakers, and yet At the same time infatuates the Counsels, cst vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, cc av p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
82 and defeats the Purposes of others. To use King David 's words, who found it experimentally true; and defeats the Purposes of Others. To use King David is words, who found it experimentally true; cc vvz dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. p-acp n1 n1 np1 vbz n2, r-crq vvd pn31 av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
83 He it is that pulleth down one, and setteth up another: For promotion cometh neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South, He it is that pulls down one, and sets up Another: For promotion comes neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz a-acp crd, cc vvz a-acp j-jn: p-acp n1 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
84 but God is the judge, Psal. 75. v. 6, 7. but God is the judge, Psalm 75. v. 6, 7. cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1, np1 crd n1 crd, crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
85 His Omniscience and Omnipresence do justly entitle him to be the great Arbitrator and Umpire between several Kings and their Kingdoms, His Omniscience and Omnipresence do justly entitle him to be the great Arbitrator and Umpire between several Kings and their Kingdoms, po31 n1 cc n1 vdb av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2 cc po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
86 and between Sovereign Princes and their People. For there is no Plot or Conspiracy that can be hid from his Allseeing Eye. and between Sovereign Princes and their People. For there is no Plot or conspiracy that can be hid from his All-seeing Eye. cc p-acp j-jn n2 cc po32 n1. p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
87 He watches all our Actions, he hears all our Words, nay he understandeth the very secrets of the Heart, and tryeth the Reins; He watches all our Actions, he hears all our Words, nay he understands the very secrets of the Heart, and trieth the Reins; pns31 vvz d po12 n2, pns31 vvz d po12 n2, uh-x pns31 vvz dt j n2-jn pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
88 so that nothing can possibly escape his Knowledge. so that nothing can possibly escape his Knowledge. av cst pix vmb av-j vvi po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
89 He therefore may be well supposed to know what Designs are forming by one Prince against another, what Treachery there is in their Treaties, He Therefore may be well supposed to know what Designs Are forming by one Prince against Another, what Treachery there is in their Treaties, pns31 av vmb vbi av vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 vbr vvg p-acp crd n1 p-acp n-jn, r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
90 and what notorious falsifications there sometimes are in their most solemn Vows and Promises. and what notorious falsifications there sometime Are in their most solemn Vows and Promises. cc r-crq j n2 a-acp av vbr p-acp po32 av-ds j n2 cc vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
91 He is present also at all Cabals and Consultations, and will either blast or ripen their politick Devices, He is present also At all Cabals and Consultations, and will either blast or ripen their politic Devices, pns31 vbz j av p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc vmb d n1 cc vvi po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
92 as shall best conduce to that great end which he proposes to himself in the Administration of his Government over us, I mean, his own Glory and our Good. as shall best conduce to that great end which he proposes to himself in the Administration of his Government over us, I mean, his own Glory and our Good. c-acp vmb av-js vvi p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pns11 vvb, po31 d n1 cc po12 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
93 He can easily penetrate the thick disguise of fair pretences, and is well acquainted with the inside of every man's heart. He can Easily penetrate the thick disguise of fair pretences, and is well acquainted with the inside of every Man's heart. pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1-an pp-f d ng1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
94 He can fathom the bottom of all the deepest Intrigues of State that have been, He can fathom the bottom of all the Deepest Intrigues of State that have been, pns31 vmb n1 dt n1 pp-f d dt js-jn np1 pp-f n1 cst vhb vbn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
95 or shall ever happen to be carried on between a Prince and his People in the prosecution of a separate Interest: or shall ever happen to be carried on between a Prince and his People in the prosecution of a separate Interest: cc vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
96 And when differences are on foot between them, as he is privy to the Designs, And when differences Are on foot between them, as he is privy to the Designs, cc c-crq n2 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
97 so he is able to prevent the mischief of either side, before the reciprocal Charges and Clamours which they make against each other shall have time to blow up the coals of their Contention into a flame, so he is able to prevent the mischief of either side, before the reciprocal Charges and Clamours which they make against each other shall have time to blow up the coals of their Contention into a flame, av pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n-jn vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
98 or improve their first misunderstandings into the bloody Acts of an open and implacable Hostility. or improve their First misunderstandings into the bloody Acts of an open and implacable Hostility. cc vvi po32 ord n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
99 Thus for instance, he can distinguish whether their Murmurings, and whisper'd Discontentments, have a true and just occasion, yea or no: Thus for instance, he can distinguish whither their Murmurings, and whispered Discontentments, have a true and just occasion, yea or no: av p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi cs po32 n2, cc j-vvn n2, vhb dt j cc j n1, uh cc uh-x: (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
100 If they are just and rational, he will perhaps regard their Complaints, and further all their Attempts whatsoever for the Redress of their Grievances, If they Are just and rational, he will perhaps regard their Complaints, and further all their Attempts whatsoever for the Redress of their Grievances, cs pns32 vbr j cc j, pns31 vmb av vvi po32 n2, cc av-j d po32 vvz c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
101 and the Recovery of their just Rights and Liberties. and the Recovery of their just Rights and Liberties. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2-jn cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
102 But if on the contrary, they are peevish and unreasonable Exceptions, only against the honest and well-meant Administration of their Governors, he will then frustrate all their Seditious practices, But if on the contrary, they Are peevish and unreasonable Exceptions, only against the honest and well-meant Administration of their Governors, he will then frustrate all their Seditious practices, p-acp cs p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 vbr j cc j n2, av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns31 vmb av vvi d po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
103 and by the Rod of the Civil Magistrate give them ample Chastisement for their folly: Thus according to that of the Psalmist 37.17. God breaketh the arm of the wicked. and by the Rod of the Civil Magistrate give them ample Chastisement for their folly: Thus according to that of the Psalmist 37.17. God breaks the arm of the wicked. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvb pno32 j n1 p-acp po32 n1: av vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1 crd. np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
104 So on the other hand, he is not so insensible (as some Machiavillians may imagine) when Princes design the Ruin and Destruction of their Subjects (for the hearts of kings are in his rule and governance) he knows what Designs are clandestinely formed and carried on by them and their Ministers for the subversion of a National Religion, So on the other hand, he is not so insensible (as Some Machiavellians may imagine) when Princes Design the Ruin and Destruction of their Subject's (for the hearts of Kings Are in his Rule and governance) he knows what Designs Are clandestinely formed and carried on by them and their Ministers for the subversion of a National Religion, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbz xx av j (c-acp d np1 vmb vvi) q-crq n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2-jn (c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr p-acp po31 n1 cc n1) pns31 vvz r-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno32 cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
105 and other Legal Immunities of a People; and other Legal Immunities of a People; cc j-jn j n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
106 and if it so pleases him, then Achitophel and Absalom - like they shall not prosper, but be confounded. and if it so Pleases him, then Ahithophel and Absalom - like they shall not prosper, but be confounded. cc cs pn31 av vvz pno31, av np1 cc np1 - zz pns32 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
107 He sees the difference between just and unjust, and between right and wrong, and can readily adjust all the many bloody Controversies that have been started and bandied to and fro about Liberty and Prerogative: He sees the difference between just and unjust, and between right and wrong, and can readily adjust all the many bloody Controversies that have been started and bandied to and from about Liberty and Prerogative: pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp j cc j, cc p-acp j-jn cc n-jn, cc vmb av-j j av-d dt d j n2 cst vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp cc av p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
108 Because he knows the utmost Bounds of Princes Power, and the Original or Fundamental Reason of their being so entrusted with it. Because he knows the utmost Bounds of Princes Power, and the Original or Fundamental Reason of their being so Entrusted with it. c-acp pns31 vvz dt j n2 pp-f ng1 n1, cc dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f po32 vbg av vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
109 Thus, for instance, if Princes employ their Power, and exercise their Authority for the common Weal of a Nation, God will undoubtedly crown all their Undertakings with Success; Thus, for instance, if Princes employ their Power, and exercise their authority for the Common Weal of a nation, God will undoubtedly crown all their Undertakings with Success; av, p-acp n1, cs n2 vvb po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vmb av-j vvi d po32 n2-vvg p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
110 and then, like Solomon, their Wisdom improving with that of their Government, they shall daily encrease both in Power and in Riches. and then, like Solomon, their Wisdom improving with that of their Government, they shall daily increase both in Power and in Riches. cc av, av-j np1, po32 n1 vvg p-acp d pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
111 But if they begin to affect an unreasonable Jurisdiction, and to Tyrannize over the People, contrary to the implied Conditions of all Governments, which are no longer justifiable than whilst the primary ends of their Institution shall be observed in the Protection and Preservation of a Peoples Just Rights and Liberties. But if they begin to affect an unreasonable Jurisdiction, and to Tyrannise over the People, contrary to the implied Conditions of all Governments, which Are not longer justifiable than while the primary ends of their Institution shall be observed in the Protection and Preservation of a Peoples Just Rights and Liberties. cc-acp cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, j-jn p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr xx jc j cs cs dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 j n2-jn cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
112 If Princes, I say, begin to affect such Abuses of Power as these, then it may reasonably be presumed, that he will cross and disappoint all their Measures, If Princes, I say, begin to affect such Abuses of Power as these, then it may reasonably be presumed, that he will cross and disappoint all their Measures, cs n2, pns11 vvb, vvb pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp d, cs pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi d po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
113 and cut them off as he did Reboboam, that early Affecter of Arbitrary Power, by the Loss of Ten Tribes from his Government. and Cut them off as he did Rehoboam, that early Affecter of Arbitrary Power, by the Loss of Ten Tribes from his Government. cc vvd pno32 a-acp c-acp pns31 vdd np1, cst j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
114 And thus, as Job long since observeth, does God pour out his contempt on some Princes, Job 12.21. But further; And thus, as Job long since observeth, does God pour out his contempt on Some Princes, Job 12.21. But further; cc av, c-acp np1 av-j a-acp vvz, vdz np1 vvb av po31 n1 p-acp d n2, n1 crd. p-acp jc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
115 The Infinite Goodness and Wisdom of God is another special Qualification and Title in him to the Supreme Government of the Universe, The Infinite goodness and Wisdom of God is Another special Qualification and Title in him to the Supreme Government of the Universe, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
116 and a sufficient reason to evidence this great truth which I have asserted, viz. That he does actually concern himself in the various Revolutions and Alterations that do occasionally happen throughout the several States and Kingdoms of the World. and a sufficient reason to evidence this great truth which I have asserted, viz. That he does actually concern himself in the various Revolutions and Alterations that do occasionally happen throughout the several States and Kingdoms of the World. cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 d j n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, n1 cst pns31 vdz av-j vvi px31 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 cst vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
117 His Goodness disposes him to commiserate the Miseries and Calamities of an Enslaved and Oppressed People; His goodness disposes him to commiserate the Misery's and Calamities of an Enslaved and Oppressed People; po31 n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f dt vvn cc j-vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
118 and his Wisdom provides fit remedies against the times of their Distress, preparing all things necessary, the worthy Instruments and brave Undertakers, and his Wisdom provides fit remedies against the times of their Distress, preparing all things necessary, the worthy Instruments and brave Undertakers, cc po31 n1 vvz j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, vvg d n2 j, dt j n2 cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
119 as well as the ways and means of their Deliverance. For his Goodness carries a very tender regard to the Peace and Welfare of Mankind, as well as the ways and means of their Deliverance. For his goodness carries a very tender regard to the Peace and Welfare of Mankind, c-acp av c-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1. p-acp po31 n1 vvz dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
120 and to the Preservation of their Lives and Liberties; and to the Preservation of their Lives and Liberties; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 11
121 And his Wisdom can (at his pleasure) effectually secure them against any Attempts whatever, in the enjoyment of all those many invaluable Blessings. Thus for instance; And his Wisdom can (At his pleasure) effectually secure them against any Attempts whatever, in the enjoyment of all those many invaluable Blessings. Thus for instance; cc po31 n1 vmb (p-acp po31 n1) av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d vvz r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d d j n2. av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 11
122 out of Sacred History we have Rehoboam, who according to the Advice of his Flatterers, (the young Counsellors, out of Sacred History we have Rehoboam, who according to the advice of his Flatterers, (the young Counsellors, av pp-f j n1 pns12 vhb np1, r-crq vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (dt j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 11
123 and unwary Politicians that were about him) was fully resolved (instead of redressing Grievances, and unwary Politicians that were about him) was Fully resolved (instead of redressing Grievances, cc j-u n2 cst vbdr p-acp pno31) vbds av-j vvn (av pp-f vvg n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 11
124 and gratifying the just Complaints of an Oppressed People) to load the Israelites with other additional and more heavy Impositions, and gratifying the just Complaints of an Oppressed People) to load the Israelites with other additional and more heavy Impositions, cc vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1) pc-acp vvi dt np1 p-acp j-jn j cc av-dc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
125 and to make them feel (as the Advice was given) that his little singer should be more than all his father's loins. and to make them feel (as the advice was given) that his little singer should be more than all his Father's loins. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi (c-acp dt n1 vbds vvn) cst po31 j n1 vmd vbi av-dc cs d po31 ng1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
126 But yet it so pleased God in mercy to that People, to reserve a Jeroboam (though one, 'tis true, that afterwards made Israel sin) for the prevention of such Evil and Tyrannical Purposes. But yet it so pleased God in mercy to that People, to reserve a Jeroboam (though one, it's true, that afterwards made Israel since) for the prevention of such Evil and Tyrannical Purposes. cc-acp av pn31 av vvd np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt np1 (cs pi, pn31|vbz j, cst av vvd np1 n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 12
127 And so it came to pass by the Wisdom of the same good Providence of God, that Ten Tribes unanimously revolting together as they did, they bravely asserted their Liberty, And so it Come to pass by the Wisdom of the same good Providence of God, that Ten Tribes unanimously revolting together as they did, they bravely asserted their Liberty, cc av pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d j n1 pp-f np1, cst crd n2 av-j j-vvg av p-acp pns32 vdd, pns32 av-j vvn po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 12
128 and by the bold refusal of having him for their King, they preserved themselves a free and unenslaved Nation. and by the bold refusal of having him for their King, they preserved themselves a free and unenslaved nation. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vhg pno31 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvd px32 dt j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 12
129 For Modern Examples of the like kind (besides the late wonderful Revolution that occasions this present Solemnity) 'tis observable, that when the great and very Potent King of Spain was immoveably fix'd upon the oppression of his Subjects in the Low Countries, God's Providence was ready at hand to favour the Righteous Cause of the Oppressed, For Modern Examples of the like kind (beside the late wondered Revolution that occasions this present Solemnity) it's observable, that when the great and very Potent King of Spain was immoveably fixed upon the oppression of his Subject's in the Low Countries, God's Providence was ready At hand to favour the Righteous Cause of the Oppressed, p-acp j n2 pp-f dt j n1 (p-acp dt j j n1 cst n2 d j n1) pn31|vbz j, cst c-crq dt j cc j j n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn p-acp dt j n2, npg1 n1 vbds j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 12
130 and he accordingly raised up as horn of salvation for them in these Kingdoms, our Renowned Virgin Queen of most blessed memory, to remove the ground and occasion of their just Complaints, and to establish their Freedom. and he accordingly raised up as horn of salvation for them in these Kingdoms, our Renowned Virgae Queen of most blessed memory, to remove the ground and occasion of their just Complaints, and to establish their Freedom. cc pns31 av-vvg vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, po12 j-vvn n1 n1 pp-f ds j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 12
131 And for another Instance of this nature, but later date, it may suffice to remark the stupendious Proceedings of Providence which both disposed and enabled those very People to repay our kindness to them with the very same good Turn done unto us. And for Another Instance of this nature, but later date, it may suffice to remark the stupendious Proceedings of Providence which both disposed and enabled those very People to repay our kindness to them with the very same good Turn done unto us. cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp jc n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 dt j n2-vvg pp-f n1 r-crq d vvn cc vvn d j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j d j n1 vdn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 12
132 For when our Rights and Properties, and what should be dearer to us, our Religion, were just a breathing out its last, by reason of an upstart Popish Arbitrary Power that was then hurrying and hudling up all things together to compleat our Confusions and Destruction, it pleased the Infinite Goodness of our Merciful God to put it into the hearts of these very People to furnish our King (the glorious Champion of England 's, For when our Rights and Properties, and what should be Dearer to us, our Religion, were just a breathing out its last, by reason of an upstart Popish Arbitrary Power that was then hurrying and huddling up all things together to complete our Confusions and Destruction, it pleased the Infinite goodness of our Merciful God to put it into the hearts of these very People to furnish our King (the glorious Champion of England is, p-acp c-crq po12 n2-jn cc n2, cc q-crq vmd vbi jc-jn p-acp pno12, po12 n1, vbdr j dt n-vvg av po31 ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 j j-jn n1 cst vbds av vvg cc vvg a-acp d n2 av p-acp j po12 n2 cc n1, pn31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 (dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 13
133 nay of Europe 's Liberty) with means sufficient at once to attempt and accomplish our Deliverance. nay of Europe is Liberty) with means sufficient At once to attempt and accomplish our Deliverance. uh-x pp-f np1 vbz n1) p-acp n2 j p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 13
134 And this too, as we have reason to say, was marvellous in our eyes, and was undoubtedly the Lord's doing. And this too, as we have reason to say, was marvellous in our eyes, and was undoubtedly the Lord's doing. cc d av, c-acp pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, vbds j p-acp po12 n2, cc vbds av-j dt n1|vbz vdg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 13
135 In a word, The Divine Goodness does principally aim at, and intend throughout all his Administrations, the particular advantage of every Nation and People; In a word, The Divine goodness does principally aim At, and intend throughout all his Administrations, the particular advantage of every nation and People; p-acp dt n1, dt j-jn n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp, cc vvb p-acp d po31 n2, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 13
136 and accordingly his Wisdom (being wholly intent on the Common weal and general good of Societies) is never deficient in its Operations towards that end, and accordingly his Wisdom (being wholly intent on the Common weal and general good of Societies) is never deficient in its Operations towards that end, cc av-vvg po31 n1 (vbg av-jn j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 j pp-f n2) vbz av j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 13
137 and never fails by some Expedient or other of bringing his great Designs, for the good and happiness of Mankind, to pass. and never fails by Some Expedient or other of bringing his great Designs, for the good and happiness of Mankind, to pass. cc av-x vvz p-acp d j cc j-jn pp-f vvg po31 j n2, p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 13
138 Supposing therefore one Nation to be more refined and polite, upon the account of its Arts and Manners, Supposing Therefore one nation to be more refined and polite, upon the account of its Arts and Manners, vvg av crd n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc j-vvn cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 13
139 than another, or to be very flourishing in any useful part of Learning, the method of God's Providence has been such, than Another, or to be very flourishing in any useful part of Learning, the method of God's Providence has been such, cs j-jn, cc pc-acp vbi av vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vhz vbn d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 13
140 as to suffer a Neighbouring and more Barbarous People to be overcome by, and to be rendred tributary to such as were so civilized and improved. as to suffer a Neighbouring and more Barbarous People to be overcome by, and to be rendered tributary to such as were so civilized and improved. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg cc av-dc j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cc pc-acp vbi vvn n-jn p-acp d c-acp vbdr av vvn cc vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 13
141 And thus Learning and Arms heretofore did usually march under the same Banners, and travel together out of one Country into another; And thus Learning and Arms heretofore did usually march under the same Banners, and travel together out of one Country into Another; cc av vvg cc n2 av vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt d n2, cc vvi av av pp-f crd n1 p-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 13
142 and thus by the alternate Succession of the four great Empires of the World, a free circulation and communication of many excellent and many useful Arts and Sciences, were most happily begun and prepared for the universal benefit and satisfaction of Mankind. and thus by the alternate Succession of the four great Empires of the World, a free circulation and communication of many excellent and many useful Arts and Sciences, were most happily begun and prepared for the universal benefit and satisfaction of Mankind. cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt crd j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j cc d j n2 cc n2, vbdr av-ds av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 13
143 Upon this very account we may presume it was, that he permitted the Roman Eagle in times past to spread out her victorious Wings over the greatest part of the then known World for the sake of a general improvement and propagation of Arts and Sciences; Upon this very account we may presume it was, that he permitted the Roman Eagl in times past to spread out her victorious Wings over the greatest part of the then known World for the sake of a general improvement and propagation of Arts and Sciences; p-acp d j n1 pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vbds, cst pns31 vvd dt njp n1 p-acp n2 j pc-acp vvi av po31 j n2 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt av vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
144 and that by the general reception of the Roman Laws and Language, when the Emperors of Rome should become Christians, and that by the general reception of the Roman Laws and Language, when the Emperor's of Room should become Christians, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n2 cc n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f vvb vmd vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
145 as afterwards they did, the great Mystery of Godliness, and the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, might obtain an easier passage, as afterwards they did, the great Mystery of Godliness, and the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, might obtain an Easier passage, c-acp av pns32 vdd, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, vmd vvi dt jc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
146 and a more agreeable admittance amongst them. and a more agreeable admittance among them. cc dt av-dc j n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
147 To this Head I cannot forbear to refer one Instance more, (and though some persons may think it too foreign to the Argument in hand, To this Head I cannot forbear to refer one Instance more, (and though Some Persons may think it too foreign to the Argument in hand, p-acp d n1 pns11 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi crd n1 av-dc, (cc cs d n2 vmb vvi pn31 av j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
148 yet, with submission I think it sufficiently vindicates the interposition of a Divine Providence in the disposal and administration of Human Affairs). yet, with submission I think it sufficiently vindicates the interposition of a Divine Providence in the disposal and administration of Human Affairs). av, p-acp n1 pns11 vvb pn31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2). (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
149 For thus Augustus Caesar seems to have been purposely directed by the special Providence of God to tax the world, Luke 2.1. in that uncustomary manner as he did, that so every man repairing to his own City, Christ by that means might be born at Bethlehem, a City of Judah, according as it was foretold by the Prophet Micha 5.5. For thus Augustus Caesar seems to have been purposely directed by the special Providence of God to Tax the world, Lycia 2.1. in that uncustomary manner as he did, that so every man repairing to his own city, christ by that means might be born At Bethlehem, a city of Judah, according as it was foretold by the Prophet Micah 5.5. p-acp av np1 np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvb dt n1, av crd. p-acp cst j n1 c-acp pns31 vdd, cst av d n1 vvg p-acp po31 d n1, np1 p-acp d n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
150 And so likewise, to verify the Prediction of another Prophet, was the very same Person confirm'd and establish'd in the free and undisturbed possession of his Empire; And so likewise, to verify the Prediction of Another Prophet, was the very same Person confirmed and established in the free and undisturbed possession of his Empire; cc av av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vbds dt av d n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
151 to the end, that as an Instrument wherewith to accomplish the Eternal and Irreversible Decrees of a Superintending Providence, he might shut the Temple of Janus, and settle an Universal Peace throughout the World against that time when the great Prince of Peace was to be born in it. to the end, that as an Instrument wherewith to accomplish the Eternal and Irreversible Decrees of a Superintending Providence, he might shut the Temple of Janus, and settle an Universal Peace throughout the World against that time when the great Prince of Peace was to be born in it. p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt j-u n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
152 But to wind up the whole thread of this Argument: But to wind up the Whole thread of this Argument: p-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 14
153 Let us further reflect on these following Particulars, each of which well adverted to, will abundantly illustrate the truth of what I have thus in general terms endeavoured to assert. Let us further reflect on these following Particulars, each of which well adverted to, will abundantly illustrate the truth of what I have thus in general terms endeavoured to assert. vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp d j-vvg n2-j, d pp-f r-crq av vvn p-acp, vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb av p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 14
154 Had it ever constantly so fell out in the administration of a National and Publick Trust, Had it ever constantly so fell out in the administration of a National and Public Trust, vhd pn31 av av-j av vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
155 as it very usually does in the Transactions of a Domestick and Private Capacity; as it very usually does in the Transactions of a Domestic and Private Capacity; c-acp pn31 av av-j vdz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
156 And had there ever been so many uninterrupted Successions of Wise and Warlike Princes to inherit a Crown, And had there ever been so many uninterrupted Successions of Wise and Warlike Princes to inherit a Crown, cc vhd a-acp av vbi av d j-vvn n2 pp-f j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
157 and to manage the weighty Affairs of some large Dominion, correspondent to what may be observed in many private Families, where there has been it may be a continual Generation of such as by their great Prudence and sagacious Conduct have encreas'd and conveyed down an Improv'd Estate to their Posterities. and to manage the weighty Affairs of Some large Dominion, correspondent to what may be observed in many private Families, where there has been it may be a continual Generation of such as by their great Prudence and sagacious Conduct have increased and conveyed down an Improved Estate to their Posterities. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d j n1, j p-acp r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, c-crq a-acp vhz vbn pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp p-acp po32 j n1 cc j vvb vhb vvn cc vvn a-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
158 The whole World would have truckled long since to the Arbitrary Subjection of some mighty Nimrod 's Race; The Whole World would have truckled long since to the Arbitrary Subjection of Some mighty Nimrod is Raze; dt j-jn n1 vmd vhi vvn av-j a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j np1 vbz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 15
159 And all the Kingdoms or particular Forms of Government that are now extant among us, had but been so many precarious Tenures under some one great and Invincible Monarch. And all the Kingdoms or particular Forms of Government that Are now extant among us, had but been so many precarious Tenures under Some one great and Invincible Monarch. cc d dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1 cst vbr av j p-acp pno12, vhd a-acp vbn av d j n2 p-acp d crd j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 15
160 In Popular Governments there may be perhaps (for so 'twas among the Romans ) a longer Succession of Worthy Magistrates and Brave Generals (the Condition and necessity of such Governments requiring it should be so) to secure men against the common danger of Foreign and Intestine Wars. In Popular Governments there may be perhaps (for so 'twas among the Romans) a longer Succession of Worthy Magistrates and Brave Generals (the Condition and necessity of such Governments requiring it should be so) to secure men against the Common danger of Foreign and Intestine Wars. p-acp j n2 a-acp vmb vbi av (c-acp av pn31|vbds p-acp dt np1) dt jc n1 pp-f j-jn n2 cc j n2 (dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 vvg pn31 vmd vbi av) p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
161 But in this Case too there is commonly a due Crisis which puts a period to the Success and Prosperity of their Sate. But in this Case too there is commonly a due Crisis which puts a Period to the Success and Prosperity of their Sat. p-acp p-acp d n1 av pc-acp vbz av-j dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
162 For thus the excessive Wealth of Great men does either insensibly betray and deliver them over to Luxury, Licenciousness, For thus the excessive Wealth of Great men does either insensibly betray and deliver them over to Luxury, Licentiousness, c-acp av dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vdz d av-j vvi cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
163 and the most despicable degrees of Effeminacy in their Conduct: and the most despicable Degrees of Effeminacy in their Conduct: cc dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
164 or else in time their Boundless Ambition and Mutual Contention among one another for Superiority, will effectually prepare a way as well for their own ruin, or Else in time their Boundless Ambition and Mutual Contention among one Another for Superiority, will effectually prepare a Way as well for their own ruin, cc av p-acp n1 po32 j n1 cc j n1 p-acp crd j-jn p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi dt n1 c-acp av c-acp po32 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
165 as the final Subversion of their admired Leviathan. as the final Subversion of their admired Leviathan. c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
166 But to reassume the first Observation, if we consider the Successions that have hapned in most Countries, we may well conclude from it, that God's Providence for the Reason already suggested, is very nearly and intimately concern'd in them all. But to reassume the First Observation, if we Consider the Successions that have happened in most Countries, we may well conclude from it, that God's Providence for the Reason already suggested, is very nearly and intimately concerned in them all. p-acp pc-acp vvi dt ord n1, cs pns12 vvb dt n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp ds n2, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pn31, cst npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvn, vbz av av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 16
167 For seeing God Almighty, whose Wisdom is unsearchable, and his Ways past finding out, is privy to, For seeing God Almighty, whose Wisdom is unsearchable, and his Ways passed finding out, is privy to, p-acp vvg np1 np1, rg-crq n1 vbz j, cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg av, vbz j p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
168 and has eternally foreseen all the Natural Consequences, and probable Event of Things; and has eternally foreseen all the Natural Consequences, and probable Event of Things; cc vhz av-j vvn d dt j n2, cc j n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
169 and knows very well, that in case he should give to this or that Nation a continual Race of Virtuous and Victorious Princes, that then neither the Rivers nor Seas, the Mountains nor Deserts would contain them, and knows very well, that in case he should give to this or that nation a continual Raze of Virtuous and Victorious Princes, that then neither the rivers nor Seas, the Mountains nor Deserts would contain them, cc vvz av av, cst p-acp n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d cc d n1 dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2, cst av av-d dt n2 ccx n2, dt n2 ccx n2 vmd vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
170 or restrain their unbridled Ambition from invading the Territories of a Neighbouring Prince: or restrain their unbridled Ambition from invading the Territories of a Neighbouring Prince: cc vvi po32 j-vvn n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
171 He therefore the better to keep the Ballance even between them, and to preserve the distinct or separate Interest of Governments and Countries in the same manner, He Therefore the better to keep the Balance even between them, and to preserve the distinct or separate Interest of Governments and Countries in the same manner, pns31 av dt jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
172 as he hath long since established and setled it, does very rarely bless any one Kingdom with Two Princes of the same Mind, or the like Virtues. as he hath long since established and settled it, does very rarely bless any one Kingdom with Two Princes of the same Mind, or the like Virtues. c-acp pns31 vhz av-j a-acp vvn cc vvn pn31, vdz av av-j vvi d crd n1 p-acp crd n2 pp-f dt d n1, cc dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
173 Agreeable to which method of his Providence, it was, that Rehoboam succeeded Solomon, that after Hezekiah came Manasses, and so on in the several Reigns and Successions of the Kings of Judah and Israel. Agreeable to which method of his Providence, it was, that Rehoboam succeeded Solomon, that After Hezekiah Come Manasses, and so on in the several Reigns and Successions of the Kings of Judah and Israel. j p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbds, cst np1 vvd np1, cst a-acp np1 vvd np1, cc av a-acp p-acp dt j vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
174 The like happen'd (as we read in Prophane History) among the Romans, when Tiberius succeeded Augustus, and Domitian to Titus, &c. And there might be in the History of our own Nation, a Collection made by those that are better at leisure than my self to do it, of some Unhappy Princes that have not come up to the true Bravery, the exact Justice, The like happened (as we read in Profane History) among the Roman, when Tiberius succeeded Augustus, and Domitian to Titus, etc. And there might be in the History of our own nation, a Collection made by those that Are better At leisure than my self to do it, of Some Unhappy Princes that have not come up to the true Bravery, the exact justice, dt av-j vvd (c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j n1) p-acp dt njp2, c-crq np1 vvd np1, cc np1 p-acp np1, av cc a-acp vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp d cst vbr jc p-acp n1 cs po11 n1 pc-acp vdi pn31, pp-f d j n2 cst vhb xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
175 and approved Wisdom of their Renowned Predecessors. and approved Wisdom of their Renowned Predecessors. cc j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
176 Much to the same purpose, I might reflect on the many instances of unexpected Revolutions, which have befallen the several States and Kingdoms of the World, Much to the same purpose, I might reflect on the many instances of unexpected Revolutions, which have befallen the several States and Kingdoms of the World, av-d p-acp dt d n1, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt d n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq vhb vvn dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
177 and so put it upon the experiment, whether 'tis possible for them to fail of giving your Conscience a due and sufficient Conviction, that God is the only Judge upon Earth, and so put it upon the experiment, whither it's possible for them to fail of giving your Conscience a due and sufficient Conviction, that God is the only Judge upon Earth, cc av vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31|vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg po22 n1 dt j-jn cc j n1, cst np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
178 and Supream Governor of the World. and Supreme Governor of the World. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
179 For we read in all Histories, of Persons of all Ranks and Orders, the Ignoble and Base, For we read in all Histories, of Persons of all Ranks and Order, the Ignoble and Base, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d n2, pp-f n2 pp-f d n2 cc n1, dt j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
180 as well as the first and high born, that have been suddenly and unaccountably advanc'd to a Supream and Soveraign Power. as well as the First and high born, that have been suddenly and unaccountably advanced to a Supreme and Sovereign Power. c-acp av c-acp dt ord cc j vvn, cst vhb vbn av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
181 Now therefore to conjecture after all this, that such important Occurences as these have happen'd only by chance in the World, Now Therefore to conjecture After all this, that such important Occurrences as these have happened only by chance in the World, av av pc-acp vvi p-acp d d, cst d j n2 c-acp d vhb vvn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
182 or that the God who numbreth the Hairs of our Head, and without whose Knowledg and Privity so inconsiderable a Creature as a Sparrow does not fall to the Ground: or that the God who numbereth the Hairs of our Head, and without whose Knowledge and Privity so inconsiderable a Creature as a Sparrow does not fallen to the Ground: cc cst dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
183 I say, to think, That such an Infinite and Perfect Being, as God is, who is Lord of all Things, I say, to think, That such an Infinite and Perfect Being, as God is, who is Lord of all Things, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi, cst d dt j cc j vbg, c-acp np1 vbz, r-crq vbz n1 pp-f d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
184 and Judge of all Men, should sit by altogether unconcern'd, as one that had no hand in these Affairs, which have so immediate a tendency to the Happiness or Infelicity of Mankind, would be a thought too too hard and absurd for a rational Creature to entertain of him, who is Infinite in Power, Wisdom, and Goodness; and Judge of all Men, should fit by altogether unconcerned, as one that had no hand in these Affairs, which have so immediate a tendency to the Happiness or Infelicity of Mankind, would be a Thought too too hard and absurd for a rational Creature to entertain of him, who is Infinite in Power, Wisdom, and goodness; cc n1 pp-f d n2, vmd vvi p-acp av vvn, c-acp pi cst vhd dx n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vhb av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vmd vbi dt n1 av av j cc j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, n1, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
185 nay, and I had almost said, That 'twas as good for us to have no God at all, nay, and I had almost said, That 'twas as good for us to have no God At all, uh-x, cc pns11 vhd av vvn, cst pn31|vbds p-acp j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vhi dx n1 p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
186 as to admit the Notion of such an one, that either cannot, or does not, as to admit the Notion of such an one, that either cannot, or does not, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt pi, cst d vmbx, cc vdz xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
187 or will not concern himself to direct and appoint fit and proper Substitutes to govern the World under him. or will not concern himself to Direct and appoint fit and proper Substitutes to govern the World under him. cc vmb xx vvi px31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
188 When Good and Just Princes are exalted and promoted to a Throne, 'tis a publick Benefit, When Good and Just Princes Are exalted and promoted to a Throne, it's a public Benefit, c-crq j cc j n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 17
189 and an inestimable Mercy to a People. and an inestimable Mercy to a People. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 17
190 'Tis undoubtedly one main instance of God's special Favours and Goodness to a Nation, and such as ought to be a standing motive of their Repentance; It's undoubtedly one main instance of God's special Favours and goodness to a nation, and such as ought to be a standing motive of their Repentance; pn31|vbz av-j crd j n1 pp-f npg1 j n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d c-acp vmd pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 17
191 nay such Mercies being Probationary ones, are to be look'd upon as design'd to make proof of our Gratitude and Obedience to that Infinite Goodness who does freely bestow them out of the Riches of his Mercy upon us. nay such mercies being Probationary ones, Are to be looked upon as designed to make proof of our Gratitude and obedience to that Infinite goodness who does freely bestow them out of the Riches of his Mercy upon us. uh-x d n2 vbg j pi2, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp c-acp vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1 r-crq vdz av-j vvi pno32 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
192 So on the contrary, when Evil and Tyrannical ones domineer and rule over us, 'tis an Argument of God's great Displeasure and Anger to a People. So on the contrary, when Evil and Tyrannical ones domineer and Rule over us, it's an Argument of God's great Displeasure and Anger to a People. av p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq j-jn cc j pi2 vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
193 For such as these (and such have these Nations felt) are indeed very heavy and deplorable Judgments, For such as these (and such have these nations felt) Are indeed very heavy and deplorable Judgments, p-acp d c-acp d (cc d vhb d n2 vvd) vbr av av j cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
194 and consequently are upon occasion the best Lectures that can be enlarged upon, in order to correct the Popular Vices of the Age, and consequently Are upon occasion the best Lectures that can be enlarged upon, in order to correct the Popular Vices of the Age, cc av-j vbr p-acp n1 dt js n2 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
195 and to reform the Publick and Crying Sins of a Nation. and to reform the Public and Crying Sins of a nation. cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc vvg n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
196 In a word, 'Twas God that, in mercy to the Israelites, rejected Saul, and promoted David. 'Twas he that divided the Kingdom of the Jews into Israel and Judah: That chose Jeroboam to be King over the Tribes that revolted, In a word, 'Twas God that, in mercy to the Israelites, rejected Saul, and promoted David. 'Twas he that divided the Kingdom of the jews into Israel and Judah: That chosen Jeroboam to be King over the Tribes that revolted, p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbds np1 cst, p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2, vvn np1, cc vvn np1. pn31|vbds pns31 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp np1 cc np1: cst vvd np1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
197 and afterwards upon due provocation overthrew Ahab, and Anointed Jehu to be King. and afterwards upon due provocation overthrew Ahab, and Anointed Jehu to be King. cc av p-acp j-jn n1 vvd np1, cc j-vvn np1 pc-acp vbi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
198 'Twas he that called in the Medes and Persians to afflict the Israelites for their Idolatry and other Abominations; 'Twas he that called in the Medes and Persians to afflict the Israelites for their Idolatry and other Abominations; pn31|vbds pns31 cst vvd p-acp dt np1 cc npg1 pc-acp vvi dt np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
199 and who afterwards, upon due humiliation, removed the Yoke of that insupportable State of Bondage. and who afterwards, upon due humiliation, removed the Yoke of that insupportable State of Bondage. cc r-crq av, p-acp j-jn n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
200 And 'twas no less than God himself, according to the Prediction of his Prophets, that rais'd up the Medes and Persians against the Caldeans; The Graecians against the Persians; and lastly, the Romans against all other Nations; And 'twas not less than God himself, according to the Prediction of his prophets, that raised up the Medes and Persians against the Chaldaeans; The Greeks against the Persians; and lastly, the Romans against all other nations; cc pn31|vbds xx av-dc cs np1 px31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cst vvd a-acp dt np1 cc npg1 p-acp dt njp2; dt njp2 p-acp dt np1; cc ord, dt np1 p-acp d j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
201 to work out and carry on the great Designs and Purposes of Infinite Power and Wisdom. To conclude; to work out and carry on the great Designs and Purposes of Infinite Power and Wisdom. To conclude; pc-acp vvi av cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
202 It was likewise God alone that facilitated the Attempts of Edward IV. and Henry VII. for the recovery of these Kingdoms, when they had been a long time banish'd from, and dispossest of them; It was likewise God alone that facilitated the Attempts of Edward IV. and Henry VII. for the recovery of these Kingdoms, when they had been a long time banished from, and dispossessed of them; pn31 vbds av np1 av-j cst j-vvn dt vvz pp-f np1 np1 cc np1 np1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq pns32 vhd vbn dt j n1 vvn p-acp, cc vvn pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 18
203 and when they landed with the Foreign Assistance of 〈 ◊ 〉 above 2000 Soldiers, and regain'd the Crown. and when they landed with the Foreign Assistance of 〈 ◊ 〉 above 2000 Soldiers, and Regained the Crown. cc c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 a-acp crd n2, cc vvd dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 18
204 And 'twas the same Good Providence of God which, in mercy to a distracted, divided, And 'twas the same Good Providence of God which, in mercy to a distracted, divided, cc pn31|vbds dt d j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
205 and almost undone People, effected this Day's Restoration with little or no opposition, I may say with less Blood. In short; and almost undone People, effected this Day's Restoration with little or no opposition, I may say with less Blood. In short; cc av vvn n1, vvn d n1|vbz n1 p-acp j cc dx n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dc n1. p-acp j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
206 'Twas this that brought us all back again to our true Constitution, when the many notorious Male-Administrations and Violent Measures of the Late Reign had justly allarm'd our Fears, 'Twas this that brought us all back again to our true Constitution, when the many notorious Maladministrations and Violent Measures of the Late Reign had justly alarmed our Fears, pn31|vbds d cst vvd pno12 d av av p-acp po12 j n1, c-crq dt d j j cc j n2 pp-f dt j vvi vhb av-j vvn po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
207 and put us upon the necessity of a Natural State, wandring Minds, and Self-defence: and put us upon the necessity of a Natural State, wandering Minds, and Self-defence: cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg n2, cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
208 In a word, 'Twas this, that when the Axe was laid to the Root of our Government, prevented the deadly design'd Blow, In a word, 'Twas this, that when the Axe was laid to the Root of our Government, prevented the deadly designed Blow, p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbds d, cst c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvd dt j vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
209 and prepared a way for the Resettlement of our Church and State, as we now (blessed be God) do enjoy it. and prepared a Way for the Resettlement of our Church and State, as we now (blessed be God) do enjoy it. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, c-acp pns12 av (vvn vbi n1) vdb vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
210 This was marvellous in our eyes, and was most certainly and undoubtedly the Lord's doing. This was marvellous in our eyes, and was most Certainly and undoubtedly the Lord's doing. d vbds j p-acp po12 n2, cc vbds av-ds av-j cc av-j dt n1|vbz vdg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
211 I come in the last place to shew the reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving. I come in the last place to show the reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
212 I have been, I must confess, somewhat longer on the first part of this Discourse, I have been, I must confess, somewhat longer on the First part of this Discourse, pns11 vhb vbn, pns11 vmb vvi, av av-jc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 19
213 because I take it to be the most useful and edifying Enquiry of the two, in these Sceptical and Atheistical Times wherein we now live; Because I take it to be the most useful and edifying Enquiry of the two, in these Sceptical and Atheistical Times wherein we now live; c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt crd, p-acp d j cc j n2 c-crq pns12 av vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 19
214 which indeed are Times so desperately wicked, as to require new Proofs and Establishment from us, which indeed Are Times so desperately wicked, as to require new Proofs and Establishment from us, r-crq av vbr n2 av av-j j, c-acp pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 19
215 for the more effectual maintaining and asserting the very Fundamentals of our Religion. for the more effectual maintaining and asserting the very Fundamentals of our Religion. c-acp dt av-dc j vvg cc vvg dt j n2-j pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 19
216 'Tis an Age this, which has Impudence and Prophaneness enough in store to explode and ridicule upon all occasions the True and Orthodox Notions of a Superintending Providence; It's an Age this, which has Impudence and Profaneness enough in store to explode and ridicule upon all occasions the True and Orthodox Notions of a Superintending Providence; pn31|vbz dt n1 d, r-crq vhz n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d n2 dt j cc n1 n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 19
217 as if the God that made the World had nothing at all to do in the Appointment and Administration of the great Affairs in it. as if the God that made the World had nothing At all to do in the Appointment and Administration of the great Affairs in it. c-acp cs dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 vhd pix p-acp av-d pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 19
218 Or, as if he who created man at first, was no ways concern'd, either to govern us by his own Eternal Decrees of Providence, Or, as if he who created man At First, was no ways concerned, either to govern us by his own Eternal Decrees of Providence, cc, c-acp cs pns31 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp ord, vbds dx n2 vvn, d pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 d j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
219 or to see us governed by fit and proper Substitutes of his own designation. or to see us governed by fit and proper Substitutes of his own designation. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 vvn p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
220 But I am apt to think that the succession of such Mercies as have befallen these Kingdoms, especially the happy Circumstances of our Present Establishment, are so many standing and convincing Evidences of such a Providence which I have been so long a contending for. But I am apt to think that the succession of such mercies as have befallen these Kingdoms, especially the happy circumstances of our Present Establishment, Are so many standing and convincing Evidences of such a Providence which I have been so long a contending for. cc-acp pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vhb vvn d n2, av-j dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1, vbr av d vvg cc j-vvg n2 pp-f d dt n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vbn av j dt vvg p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
221 To conclude therefore with the reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving, in as few words as I can conveniently use on this Grand Occasion, give me leave to observe, That though God's Mercies to these Kingdoms have hapned to be liable to several Abuses (as all Blessings are when bestowed on any Person or Persons who afterwards prove ungrateful) and though they have been perverted perhaps to many evil and pernicious purposes, viz. to the apparent hazard of this State and Kingdom, To conclude Therefore with the reasonableness of our present Joy, and the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving, in as few words as I can conveniently use on this Grand Occasion, give me leave to observe, That though God's mercies to these Kingdoms have happened to be liable to several Abuses (as all Blessings Are when bestowed on any Person or Persons who afterwards prove ungrateful) and though they have been perverted perhaps to many evil and pernicious Purposes, viz. to the apparent hazard of this State and Kingdom, pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1, p-acp c-acp d n2 c-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d j n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, cst cs npg1 n2 p-acp d n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp j n2 (c-acp d n2 vbr c-crq vvn p-acp d n1 cc n2 r-crq av vvb j) cc cs pns32 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp d j-jn cc j n2, n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 20
222 and to the notorious scandal of our Church and Religion: and to the notorious scandal of our Church and Religion: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 20
223 Yet this ought not in reason to abate the first obligations of our Gratitude, nor in the least measure to impair that natural notion or grateful sense of God's Goodness which all Mankind, either actually have, Yet this ought not in reason to abate the First obligations of our Gratitude, nor in the least measure to impair that natural notion or grateful sense of God's goodness which all Mankind, either actually have, av d vmd xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt ord n2 pp-f po12 n1, ccx p-acp dt ds n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 r-crq d n1, av-d av-j vhb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 20
224 or ought to have for Signal Benefactions and Providential Deliverances. or ought to have for Signal Benefactions and Providential Deliverances. cc pi pc-acp vhi p-acp n1 n2 cc np1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 20
225 Nor would I be understood to contend altogether for particular days and periodical returns for Persons and Names, Nor would I be understood to contend altogether for particular days and Periodical returns for Persons and Names, ccx vmd pns11 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp j n2 cc j n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
226 or for mere forms, nor for the sake of any Politick and State-compliance only, but rather for a constant and Religious sence of our thankfulness to God upon the account of his publick Benefits and National Mercies, or for mere forms, nor for the sake of any Politic and State-compliance only, but rather for a constant and Religious sense of our thankfulness to God upon the account of his public Benefits and National mercies, cc p-acp j n2, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc n1 av-j, cc-acp av-c p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
227 as likewise for a substantial and devout expression of our Joy upon all solemn Occasions to him for the same. as likewise for a substantial and devout expression of our Joy upon all solemn Occasions to him for the same. c-acp av c-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
228 I need not press home any Arguments for the particular duty of Gratitude, as the occasion of this days Jubilee and Thanksgiving might otherwise require from me; I need not press home any Arguments for the particular duty of Gratitude, as the occasion of this days Jubilee and Thanksgiving might otherwise require from me; pns11 vvb xx vvb av-an d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 n1 cc n1 vmd av vvi p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 21
229 because I hope that in so refined an Age, we are none of us grown such Apostates to good Manners and true Religion, Because I hope that in so refined an Age, we Are none of us grown such Apostates to good Manners and true Religion, c-acp pns11 vvb cst p-acp av vvn dt n1, pns12 vbr pix pp-f pno12 vvn d n2 p-acp j n2 cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 21
230 as to scruple the returning due Thanks and Acknowledgments for the Benefits which the extraordinary Providence of God has already vouchsafed to us, as to scruple the returning due Thanks and Acknowledgments for the Benefits which the extraordinary Providence of God has already vouchsafed to us, c-acp p-acp n1 dt vvg j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 21
231 and which we trust he will still continue to vouchsafe to these Nations. The reasonableness therefore of our present Joy will be best evinc'd from these following Reflections. In the First place; and which we trust he will still continue to vouchsafe to these nations. The reasonableness Therefore of our present Joy will be best evinced from these following Reflections. In the First place; cc r-crq pns12 vvb pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2. dt n1 av pp-f po12 j n1 vmb vbi av-js vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2. p-acp dt ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 21
232 The great and chiefest Blessing of our Restoration, for I know of no other significant enough to be mentioned in this place, was, That it reduced our Confusions, and composed our Disorders: The great and chiefest Blessing of our Restoration, for I know of no other significant enough to be mentioned in this place, was, That it reduced our Confusions, and composed our Disorders: dt j cc js-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pp-f dx j-jn j av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, vbds, cst pn31 vvd po12 n2, cc vvn po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
233 That from the mischiefs of Anarchy, it improved our condition to the benefits of a certain and fixed Form of Government: That from the mischiefs of Anarchy, it improved our condition to the benefits of a certain and fixed From of Government: cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vvn po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
234 That from no King, no Lords, and no Commons, I mean, duly Assembled in Parliament, it brought us to what was anciently, what is now, That from no King, no lords, and no Commons, I mean, duly Assembled in Parliament, it brought us to what was anciently, what is now, cst p-acp dx n1, dx n2, cc dx n2, pns11 vvb, av-jn vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vvd pno12 p-acp r-crq vbds av-jn, r-crq vbz av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
235 and what we hope will ever be Recognized as our true Constitution, a Mixt, or Limited Government, made up of each of the Three particular Forms, viz. a Monarchical, Aristocratical, and Democratical Power. and what we hope will ever be Recognized as our true Constitution, a Mixed, or Limited Government, made up of each of the Three particular Forms, viz. a Monarchical, Aristocratical, and Democratical Power. cc r-crq pns12 vvb vmb av vbi vvd p-acp po12 j n1, dt vvn, cc j-vvn n1, vvd a-acp pp-f d pp-f dt crd j n2, n1 dt j, j, cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
236 A Form of Government this, if well Administred, and justly Adhered to, that affords all Conveniencies and Advantages imaginable, that can be reap'd or enjoyed from under any of the Three distinct Species, A From of Government this, if well Administered, and justly Adhered to, that affords all Conveniences and Advantages imaginable, that can be reaped or enjoyed from under any of the Three distinct Species, dt n1 pp-f n1 d, cs av vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp, cst vvz d n2 cc n2 j, cst vmb vbi vvd cc vvd p-acp p-acp d pp-f dt crd j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
237 and yet secures us from all the Inconveniences and Disadvantages that through an Unlimited Jurisdiction can possibly result from either of them apart. and yet secures us from all the Inconveniences and Disadvantages that through an Unlimited Jurisdiction can possibly result from either of them apart. cc av vvz pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst p-acp dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d pp-f pno32 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
238 In short, a Form of Government this, which does eminently distinguish us from the Inhabitants of all the other parts of the World beside, In short, a From of Government this, which does eminently distinguish us from the Inhabitants of all the other parts of the World beside, p-acp j, dt n1 pp-f n1 d, r-crq vdz av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
239 as having provided very amply for the greatness and glory of the Monarch, for the dignity and authority of the Nobility, as having provided very amply for the greatness and glory of the Monarch, for the dignity and Authority of the Nobilt, c-acp vhg vvn av av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
240 and for the freedom and liberty of the Commonalty, without intrenching upon, or interfering with one anothers distinct Powers and Capacities, which would be to the general Confusion and Detriment of the whole. and for the freedom and liberty of the Commonalty, without entrenching upon, or interfering with one another's distinct Powers and Capacities, which would be to the general Confusion and Detriment of the Whole. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp, cc vvg p-acp crd j-jn j n2 cc n2, r-crq vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
241 In a word, A Government this, which makes our Prince the truly greatest, our Nobility the most Honourable, In a word, A Government this, which makes our Prince the truly greatest, our Nobilt the most Honourable, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 d, r-crq vvz po12 n1 dt av-j js, po12 n1 dt av-ds j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
242 and our Commons the freest and most happy of any in Europe. and our Commons the Freest and most happy of any in Europe. cc po12 n2 dt js cc av-ds j pp-f d p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
243 The next Blessing obtain'd by the Restoration, and which might well be insisted on as a very strong and pregnant Argument for our present Joy, is the Resettlement of a True and Orthodox Religion among us, in the room of the wild Phanaticisms, the Enthusiastical practices, The next Blessing obtained by the Restoration, and which might well be insisted on as a very strong and pregnant Argument for our present Joy, is the Resettlement of a True and Orthodox Religion among us, in the room of the wild Phanaticisms, the Enthusiastical practices, dt ord n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc r-crq vmd av vbi vvd a-acp p-acp dt j j cc j n1 p-acp po12 j n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j cc n1 n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, dt j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
244 and abominable Blasphemies of the late times; and abominable Blasphemies of the late times; cc j n2 pp-f dt j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
245 I mean, the Re-establishment of a Church that dispences the Holy Word and Sacraments of our Lord Jesus Christ with a Primitive Purity, and approved Devotion. I mean, the Re-establishment of a Church that dispenses the Holy Word and Sacraments of our Lord jesus christ with a Primitive Purity, and approved Devotion. pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc j-vvn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
246 A Church this is, that whatever some of her Members have unadvisedly and unwarrantably done, A Church this is, that whatever Some of her Members have unadvisedly and unwarrantably done, dt n1 d vbz, cst r-crq d pp-f po31 n2 vhb av-j cc av-j vdn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
247 yet of Her self is not any whit uncharitable to those that shall differ from Her in Judgment, provided mens scruples are truly Serious and really Conscientious. yet of Her self is not any whit uncharitable to those that shall differ from Her in Judgement, provided men's scruples Are truly Serious and really Conscientious. av pp-f po31 n1 vbz xx d n1 j p-acp d cst vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, vvd ng2 n2 vbr av-j j cc av-j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
248 Nor are Her Doctrines, whatever indiscretions the heat of Times, and prevalent Factions of a Court may have transported and betrayed some Persons into, at all prejudicial to the ascertain'd Rights and Liberties of a Free People. Nor Are Her Doctrines, whatever indiscretions the heat of Times, and prevalent Factions of a Court may have transported and betrayed Some Persons into, At all prejudicial to the ascertained Rights and Liberties of a Free People. ccx vbr po31 n2, r-crq n2 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vhi vvn cc vvn d n2 p-acp, p-acp d j p-acp dt vvn n2-jn cc n2 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
249 They were never designed, however they might happen to be Preached up and applied by some particular Persons, to advance the Arbitrary measures of a self-will'd Prince. They were never designed, however they might happen to be Preached up and applied by Some particular Persons, to advance the Arbitrary measures of a self-willed Prince. pns32 vbdr av-x vvn, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
250 And it cannot be thought that this were intended to inculcate the Duty of a blind Obedience, which supposes a servile Compliance with all Commands whatsoever, without the least Reserve or Hesitation about the Reasonableness and Justice of them: And it cannot be Thought that this were intended to inculcate the Duty of a blind obedience, which supposes a servile Compliance with all Commands whatsoever, without the least Reserve or Hesitation about the Reasonableness and justice of them: cc pn31 vmbx vbi vvn cst d vbdr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp d vvz r-crq, p-acp dt ds vvb cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
251 Nor to tye up the hands of a People, when a Prince should Commission his Booted Apostles to Rifle them of their Goods, to Dispossess them of their Estates, Nor to tie up the hands of a People, when a Prince should Commission his Booted Apostles to Rifle them of their Goods, to Dispossess them of their Estates, ccx pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vmd n1 po31 vvd n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2-j, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
252 and to rob them of their Lives, in order to make them fit Converts for Popery and Slavery. Alas! and to rob them of their Lives, in order to make them fit Converts for Popery and Slavery. Alas! cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. uh! (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
253 it cannot in reason be thought, That our Church, whose Doctrines are all so Sound and Rational, should ever intend such a Passive Obedience as this, in cases where the Law and the King's Will do not joyntly concur to make up the just and indispensable Obligation of such a Bow-string Duty. it cannot in reason be Thought, That our Church, whose Doctrines Are all so Found and Rational, should ever intend such a Passive obedience as this, in cases where the Law and the King's Will do not jointly concur to make up the just and indispensable Obligation of such a Bowstring Duty. pn31 vmbx p-acp n1 vbi vvn, cst po12 n1, rg-crq n2 vbr d av j cc j, vmd av vvi d dt j n1 c-acp d, p-acp n2 c-crq dt n1 cc dt ng1 vmb vdb xx av-j vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d dt n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 23
254 For 'tis plain, that our Church (with respect to Civil Rights, &c. ) can require no other Obedience (nor indeed does it) than the State can, For it's plain, that our Church (with respect to Civil Rights, etc.) can require no other obedience (nor indeed does it) than the State can, c-acp pn31|vbz j, cst po12 n1 (p-acp n1 p-acp j n2-jn, av) vmb vvi dx j-jn n1 (cc av vdz pn31) cs dt n1 vmb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 23
255 or does lawfully require of us too. or does lawfully require of us too. cc vdz av-j vvi pp-f pno12 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 23
256 So that the Obedience which is due to the Supream Powers, is a Legal Obedience only, and no more; So that the obedience which is due to the Supreme Powers, is a Legal obedience only, and no more; av cst dt n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n2, vbz dt j n1 av-j, cc dx av-dc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 23
257 such, I mean, as subjects us to the Penalties of a known Law, to which our own Consent was likewise had before it could have any force at all to affect or hurt us; such, I mean, as subject's us to the Penalties of a known Law, to which our own Consent was likewise had before it could have any force At all to affect or hurt us; d, pns11 vvb, c-acp n2-jn pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq po12 d vvi vbds av vhn p-acp pn31 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 23
258 and not to the uncertain Capricio's and unforeseen Violence of any one single Person's Will that shall happen to get the Administration and Execution of a National Trust into his Power. and not to the uncertain Caprice and unforeseen Violence of any one single Person's Will that shall happen to get the Administration and Execution of a National Trust into his Power. cc xx p-acp dt j npg1 cc vvn n1 pp-f d crd j n1|vbz n1 d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 23
259 And this, I take it, makes a wide difference betwixt us and Primitive Christians, who lived under the Absolute Dominion of the Roman Emperors; And this, I take it, makes a wide difference betwixt us and Primitive Christians, who lived under the Absolute Dominion of the Roman Emperor's; cc d, pns11 vvb pn31, vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 cc j np1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 23
260 for with them, to whom the Will of their Prince was an effectual and binding Law, such a Notion as Passive Obedience in the rigid sense that some Men have talk'd and preach'd it up, might be perhaps a very true, and a sound Doctrine. for with them, to whom the Will of their Prince was an effectual and binding Law, such a Notion as Passive obedience in the rigid sense that Some Men have talked and preached it up, might be perhaps a very true, and a found Doctrine. c-acp p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbds dt j cc vvg n1, d dt n1 c-acp j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst d n2 vhb vvn cc vvd pn31 a-acp, vmd vbi av dt j j, cc dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 23
261 But to our everlasting Comfort, the Case is otherwise here, where the Law is the only Measure and Guide of our Obedience, But to our everlasting Comfort, the Case is otherwise Here, where the Law is the only Measure and Guide of our obedience, p-acp p-acp po12 j n1, dt n1 vbz av av, c-crq dt n1 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
262 and where we are not to obey either Actively or Passively, but as the Laws of the Land, the Common Safety of the People, and where we Are not to obey either Actively or Passively, but as the Laws of the Land, the Common Safety of the People, cc c-crq pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d av-j cc av-j, cc-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
263 and good Manners, shall therein direct us. and good Manners, shall therein Direct us. cc j n2, vmb av vvi pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
264 To confirm the truth of this Notion, I shall e'en refer ye to the whole Occasion, Progress, To confirm the truth of this Notion, I shall even refer you to the Whole Occasion, Progress, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 24
265 and Success of the late Revolution, and to those many excellent and unanswerable Discourses that have been purposely wrote for the just Vindication of our Proceedings. and Success of the late Revolution, and to those many excellent and unanswerable Discourses that have been purposely wrote for the just Vindication of our Proceedings. cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc p-acp d d j cc j n2 cst vhb vbn av vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 24
266 For seeing that our present King, the Glorious Restorer of our violated Laws and Liberties, was so generously invited into this Kingdom, For seeing that our present King, the Glorious Restorer of our violated Laws and Liberties, was so generously invited into this Kingdom, p-acp vvg cst po12 j n1, dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n2 cc n2, vbds av av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
267 and afterwards so bravely assisted and accompanied in his Marches to this City, and at length so unanimously voted to the Throne by those that were principally of the Church of England; I mean by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and by all the Commons; and afterwards so bravely assisted and accompanied in his Marches to this city, and At length so unanimously voted to the Throne by those that were principally of the Church of England; I mean by the lords Spiritual and Temporal, and by all the Commons; cc av av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp n1 av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d cst vbdr av-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 j cc j, cc p-acp d dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
268 'tis therefore very violently to be presumed, That they thought it high time to rectify, it's Therefore very violently to be presumed, That they Thought it high time to rectify, pn31|vbz av av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns32 vvd pn31 j n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
269 or rather to reject a Notion, which a little better experience had inform'd them, was not the real Intendment, or rather to reject a Notion, which a little better experience had informed them, was not the real Intendment, cc av-c pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq dt j j n1 vhd vvn pno32, vbds xx dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
270 nor the true Construction of the so much talked-of Doctrines of our most excellent Church. nor the true Construction of the so much talked-of Doctrines of our most excellent Church. ccx dt j n1 pp-f dt av d j n2 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
271 In a word, the restoring us to Order and Decency in our Church, to good Discipline, In a word, the restoring us to Order and Decency in our Church, to good Discipline, p-acp dt n1, dt j-vvg pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 24
272 and Sacred Orders, to able Pastors, to discreet Rulers, was a true Cause of abundant Joy to our Afflicted and once Miserable Zion; and a good reason (if we value the peace of Jerusalem ) that we should as yet rejoyce and return unto God our due Praises and Thanksgivings for the same. and Sacred Order, to able Pastors, to discreet Rulers, was a true Cause of abundant Joy to our Afflicted and once Miserable Zion; and a good reason (if we valve the peace of Jerusalem) that we should as yet rejoice and return unto God our due Praises and Thanksgivings for the same. cc j n1, p-acp j ng1, p-acp j n2, vbds dt j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn cc a-acp j np1; cc dt j n1 (cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1) cst pns12 vmd a-acp av vvi cc vvi p-acp np1 po12 j-jn n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 24
273 And what tho the vicious Practices, and licentious Indulgences of the late times, which were but the natural and proper Effects of Plenty and Prosperity, did somewhat obscure the Lustre of this day's Mercy and Restoration? And what tho Foreign Politicks, And what though the vicious Practices, and licentious Indulgences of the late times, which were but the natural and proper Effects of Plenty and Prosperity, did somewhat Obscure the Lustre of this day's Mercy and Restoration? And what though Foreign Politics, cc q-crq cs dt j n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt j n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vdd av vvi dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 cc n1? cc q-crq av j n2-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 24
274 and a Foreign Religion, which came over along with it, were like to have Eclips'd our Light, and a Foreign Religion, which Come over along with it, were like to have Eclipsed our Light, cc dt j n1, r-crq vvd a-acp a-acp p-acp pn31, vbdr j pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
275 and to have brought in another Egyptian Darkeness and Slavery upon us, yet God be thanked we are rid of those our just Fears, and to have brought in Another Egyptian Darkness and Slavery upon us, yet God be thanked we Are rid of those our just Fears, cc pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp j-jn jp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, av np1 vbi vvn pns12 vbr vvn pp-f d po12 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
276 and we have still, notwithstanding all that is past, a good and firm ground for our present Joy and Thanksgiving. and we have still, notwithstanding all that is past, a good and firm ground for our present Joy and Thanksgiving. cc pns12 vhb av, c-acp d cst vbz j, dt j cc j n1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
277 Because these present Times are in a great measure the product of that Revolution: Because these present Times Are in a great measure the product of that Revolution: p-acp d j n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
278 Insomuch, that had not the Restoration of King Charles the Second preceded, the late Revolution which we have all of us had our hands in either more or less (a Revolution that is now our happiness, Insomuch, that had not the Restoration of King Charles the Second preceded, the late Revolution which we have all of us had our hands in either more or less (a Revolution that is now our happiness, av, cst vhd xx dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt ord vvd, dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vhb d pp-f pno12 vhn po12 n2 p-acp d av-dc cc av-dc (dt n1 cst vbz av po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
279 and has proved to the advantage and satisfaction of all Europe beside) had never come to pass. and has proved to the advantage and satisfaction of all Europe beside) had never come to pass. cc vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d np1 a-acp) vhd av-x vvn pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
280 To conclude, and sum up all, Had it not been for the Restoration, we had never enjoy'd, what now we have, the best Constituted Government in the World; To conclude, and sum up all, Had it not been for the Restoration, we had never enjoyed, what now we have, the best Constituted Government in the World; pc-acp vvi, cc vvb a-acp d, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vhd av-x vvn, r-crq av pns12 vhb, dt js vvn n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
281 nor had we been blessed with the very best King and Queen that ever lived in any Age before them. nor had we been blessed with the very best King and Queen that ever lived in any Age before them. ccx vhd pns12 vbn vvn p-acp dt av js n1 cc n1 cst av vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
282 A King that fights our Battels, and exposes his own Person to all Dangers for the Religion, Lives and Liberty of his Subjects. A King that fights our Battles, and exposes his own Person to all Dangers for the Religion, Lives and Liberty of his Subject's. dt n1 cst vvz po12 n2, cc vvz po31 d n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, vvz cc n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
283 And a Queen that takes all imaginable Care for the Eternal Welfare of our Souls; And a Queen that Takes all imaginable Care for the Eternal Welfare of our Souls; cc dt n1 cst vvz d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
284 that not only prays for them her self, and that prescribes the model of a most Virtuous and Religious Life for us to Copy after; that not only prays for them her self, and that prescribes the model of a most Virtuous and Religious Life for us to Copy After; cst xx av-j vvz p-acp pno32 po31 n1, cc d vvz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
285 but that in all her Promotions in the Church has taken an effectual Course to provide fit remedies for the importunate Evils of a loose and degenerate Age. but that in all her Promotions in the Church has taken an effectual Course to provide fit remedies for the importunate Evils of a lose and degenerate Age. cc-acp cst p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn pp-f dt j cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
286 I mean Persons eminent for Learning and Religion, and Men of approved moderation to heal the Sores of our Church, I mean Persons eminent for Learning and Religion, and Men of approved moderation to heal the Sores of our Church, pns11 vvb n2 j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n2 pp-f j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
287 and to cure those many Distempers of Irreligion, which the several Factions and Heats of the late Enthusiastical Times have so notoriously fomented and bred amongst us. and to cure those many Distempers of Irreligion, which the several Factions and Heats of the late Enthusiastical Times have so notoriously fomented and bred among us. cc pc-acp vvi d d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j j n2 vhb av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
288 In short, according to Isaiah 's Prophecy, 49.23. In short, according to Isaiah is Prophecy, 49.23. p-acp j, vvg p-acp np1 vbz n1, crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
289 We have now, thanks be to God for them, (and God long preserve them to us) a King and Queen that are truly and literally a nursing Father, We have now, thanks be to God for them, (and God long preserve them to us) a King and Queen that Are truly and literally a nursing Father, pns12 vhb av, n2 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, (cc np1 av-j vvi pno32 p-acp pno12) dt n1 cc n1 cst vbr av-j cc av-j dt j-vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
290 and a nursing Mother to the Church and People of England. In a word, two Princes of our own Choice, and a nursing Mother to the Church and People of England. In a word, two Princes of our own Choice, cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. p-acp dt n1, crd n2 pp-f po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
291 and according to our own hearts desire; and according to our own hearts desire; cc vvg p-acp po12 d n2 vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
292 And therefore if the greatest Temporal Blessing which the Infinite Benefactor can bestow on a Nation be a sufficient Reason for our present Joy and Thansgiving, 'twill then be our indispensable Duty to be heartily and sincerely thankful. And Therefore if the greatest Temporal Blessing which the Infinite Benefactor can bestow on a nation be a sufficient Reason for our present Joy and Thanksgiving, it'll then be our indispensable Duty to be heartily and sincerely thankful. cc av cs dt js j n1 r-crq dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 vbb dt j n1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, pn31|vmb av vbi po12 j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j cc av-j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
293 Which brings me to speak of the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving. Which brings me to speak of the Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving. r-crq vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 26
294 But having exercised your Patience too much already, I shall therefore add a very few words on this Head. But having exercised your Patience too much already, I shall Therefore add a very few words on this Head. cc-acp vhg vvn po22 n1 av av-d av, pns11 vmb av vvi dt av d n2 p-acp d n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 26
295 First, Ye are to consider, That as it is not the Design of our Present Government, in continuing the observation of this Day, to try the Strength and Zeal of a Party (as perhaps was the usual Practise and Abuse of it in the late times) so ye are to conclude, that the Business or Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving does not consist in loud Acclamations of Joy, First, You Are to Consider, That as it is not the Design of our Present Government, in Continuing the observation of this Day, to try the Strength and Zeal of a Party (as perhaps was the usual practice and Abuse of it in the late times) so you Are to conclude, that the Business or Duty of this Day's Thanksgiving does not consist in loud Acclamations of Joy, ord, pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp av vbds dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n2) av pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 26
296 and a vain Repetition of Huzzah's, nor in Sumptuous Fireworks, and Ringing of Bells, or other such like popular entertainments, which generally speaking, do end in nothing that is good, and a vain Repetition of Huzzah's, nor in Sumptuous Fireworks, and Ringing of Bells', or other such like popular entertainments, which generally speaking, do end in nothing that is good, cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1, ccx p-acp j n2, cc vvg pp-f n2, cc j-jn d av-j j n2, r-crq av-j vvg, vdb vvi p-acp pix cst vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 26
297 but are such expressions of Joy, as serve only to promote Tumults and Disorders, Drunkenness and Licentiousness amongst us; but Are such expressions of Joy, as serve only to promote Tumults and Disorders, drunkenness and Licentiousness among us; cc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f n1, c-acp vvb av-j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 26
298 and are therefore upon that account, a very improper and unsuitable return to the Supream Governor and Great Benefactor of Mankind, and Are Therefore upon that account, a very improper and unsuitable return to the Supreme Governor and Great Benefactor of Mankind, cc vbr av p-acp d n1, dt j j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 26
299 for the Blessed Revolutions which he has been the Principal Author and Contriver of in these Nations, in order to our Peace and Happiness. But Secondly to conclude all; for the Blessed Revolutions which he has been the Principal Author and Contriver of in these nations, in order to our Peace and Happiness. But Secondly to conclude all; p-acp dt j-vvn n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vbn dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. p-acp ord pc-acp vvi d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 26
300 ye are rather to look up unto God only as the Fountain and Foundation of all these Blessings. you Are rather to look up unto God only as the Fountain and Foundation of all these Blessings. pn22 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1 av-j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 27
301 Ye are to address your Thanks to the Divine Majesty with the humblest sense imaginable of your unworthiness of these his manifold Benefits, You Are to address your Thanks to the Divine Majesty with the Humblest sense imaginable of your unworthiness of these his manifold Benefits, pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt js n1 j pp-f po22 n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 27
302 and having made your suitable acknowledgments and returns of Praise and Thanksgiving to the Great and Merciful God, in the most Devout and Seraphick Strain that ye are able to reach to, ye should still continue to admire his Goodness, to adore his Wisdom, and dread his Power. and having made your suitable acknowledgments and returns of Praise and Thanksgiving to the Great and Merciful God, in the most Devout and Seraphic Strain that you Are able to reach to, you should still continue to admire his goodness, to adore his Wisdom, and dread his Power. cc vhg vvn po22 j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j cc j np1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp, pn22 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 27
303 In short, for these good things which God hath blessed us with, we ought to repay him with a Good and Religious Life, In short, for these good things which God hath blessed us with, we ought to repay him with a Good and Religious Life, p-acp j, c-acp d j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 27
304 and to walk before him in Holiness and Righteousness all our days. Which that we may all do, God of his Infinite Mercy grant us Grace. and to walk before him in Holiness and Righteousness all our days. Which that we may all do, God of his Infinite Mercy grant us Grace. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 d po12 n2. r-crq d pns12 vmb d vdb, np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvb pno12 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 27
305 Now to God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise, Might, Majesty, Glory and Dominion, both now and evermore. Amen. FINIS. Now to God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise, Might, Majesty, Glory and Dominion, both now and evermore. Amen. FINIS. av p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, np1 dt j n1, vbb vvn, c-acp vbz av-ds j-jn, d n1, vvb, vmd, n1, n1 cc n1, d av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 27

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