A sermon preached before the King at White-Hall November 5, 1684 / by Francis Lord Bishop of Ely ...

Turner, Francis, 1638?-1700
Publisher: Printed for Benj Tooke
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A63884 ESTC ID: R1832 STC ID: T3285
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Romans III, 8; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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1 And not rather as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say, Let us do Evil that Good may come? Whose damnation is just. And not rather as we be slanderously reported, and as Some affirm that we say, Let us do Evil that Good may come? Whose damnation is just. cc xx av-c c-acp pns12 vbb av-j vvn, cc c-acp d vvb cst pns12 vvb, vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi? rg-crq n1 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 IF ever that grievous complaint, which in the foregoing Chapter S. Paul makes of the Jews, might be also made of some that call themselves Christians, The name of God is Blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, perhaps from the time of S. Paul 's writing this Epistle to the time when the fifth of November, was first a Day of Note in our English Calendar, IF ever that grievous complaint, which in the foregoing Chapter S. Paul makes of the jews, might be also made of Some that call themselves Christians, The name of God is Blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, perhaps from the time of S. Paul is writing this Epistle to the time when the fifth of November, was First a Day of Note in our English Calendar, cs av d j n1, r-crq p-acp dt vvg n1 np1 np1 vvz pp-f dt np2, vmd vbi av vvn pp-f d cst vvb px32 njpg2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2-j p-acp pn22, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt ord pp-f np1, vbds ord dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp po12 np1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 neither the Jewish nor Christian story can point out a more remarkable Instance of a great scandal given to all the World, neither the Jewish nor Christian story can point out a more remarkable Instance of a great scandal given to all the World, av-dx dt jp ccx np1 n1 vmb vvi av dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 than was that foul Conspiracy which gave us occasion of Celebrating this as a Festival Day; yes, I may safely, that is, than was that foul conspiracy which gave us occasion of Celebrating this as a Festival Day; yes, I may safely, that is, cs vbds d j n1 r-crq vvd pno12 n1 pp-f vvg d c-acp dt n1 n1; uh, pns11 vmb av-j, cst vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 truly say, this was the greatest scandal on the Christian name within that compass of time: truly say, this was the greatest scandal on the Christian name within that compass of time: av-j vvb, d vbds dt js n1 p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 from S. Paul 's Preaching the Gospel of Peace, to the opening of this bloudy scene, there happen'd nothing like this; from S. Paul is Preaching the Gospel of Peace, to the opening of this bloody scene, there happened nothing like this; p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d j n1, a-acp vvd pix av-j d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 nothing so ignominious not only to Religion and to pretences of Piety, but to humane Nature it self, nothing so full of black Diabolical malice: For the first good Friday, (as I may call it) was before that period of time which I set from S. Paul 's Apostleship; nothing so ignominious not only to Religion and to pretences of Piety, but to humane Nature it self, nothing so full of black Diabolical malice: For the First good Friday, (as I may call it) was before that Period of time which I Set from S. Paul is Apostleship; pix av j xx av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp j n1 pn31 n1, pix av j pp-f j-jn j n1: p-acp dt ord j np1, (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn31) vbds p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 then for the other Judas 's and the later Pilates that occasioned our setting apart the 30th of January for our solemn Fast, they liv'd and flourisht a great while after these goodly forerunners and worthy Leaders of theirs the Powder-Traitors. then for the other Judas is and the later Pilate's that occasioned our setting apart the 30th of January for our solemn Fast, they lived and flourished a great while After these goodly forerunners and worthy Leaders of theirs the Powder traitors. av p-acp dt j-jn np1 vbz cc dt jc np2 cst vvn po12 vvg av dt ord pp-f np1 p-acp po12 j av-j, pns32 vvd cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp d j n2 cc j n2 pp-f png32 av n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 But what shall we say when S. Paul himself is forc't to enter his Protestation in my Text, and make his appeal to all the World in a case of scandal, which though never given by him, But what shall we say when S. Paul himself is forced to enter his Protestation in my Text, and make his appeal to all the World in a case of scandal, which though never given by him, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi c-crq n1 np1 px31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq c-acp av vvn p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 yet was taken up against him by some either Jews or Judaizing Christians, or Gnostick Hereticks, by such men as these was the name of Christ Blasphemed among the Gentiles through him, through S. Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles, these striving to fasten it upon him and his fellow-helpers in the Gospel, yet was taken up against him by Some either jews or Judaizing Christians, or Gnostic Heretics, by such men as these was the name of christ Blasphemed among the Gentiles through him, through S. Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles, these striving to fasten it upon him and his Fellow-helpers in the Gospel, av vbds vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp d d np2 cc vvg np1, cc n1 n2, p-acp d n2 c-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n2-j p-acp pno31, p-acp np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, d vvg pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
11 so as by consequence to fix it upon Christ himself, as if it were a part of that Gospel, so as by consequence to fix it upon christ himself, as if it were a part of that Gospel, av c-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp np1 px31, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
12 and a piece of true Christian Divinity, Preacht up as a good Principle, Let us do evil that good may come of it; and a piece of true Christian Divinity, Preached up as a good Principle, Let us do evil that good may come of it; cc dt n1 pp-f j np1 n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
13 a Principle which if granted may serve to justify any malicious wickedness, nay even to glorify those that acted in the Prodigious Wickedness of this Day. a Principle which if granted may serve to justify any malicious wickedness, nay even to Glorify those that acted in the Prodigious Wickedness of this Day. dt n1 r-crq cs vvn vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d j n1, uh-x av pc-acp vvi d cst vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
14 Now after such a Calumny as this, that any should affirm this, as if S. Paul had said it or did approve it, what Man, Now After such a Calumny as this, that any should affirm this, as if S. Paul had said it or did approve it, what Man, av p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, cst d vmd vvi d, c-acp cs n1 np1 vhd vvn pn31 cc vdd vvi pn31, r-crq n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 or what order of Men can expect or hope to escape being slanderously reported? or what order of Men can expect or hope to escape being slanderously reported? cc r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi cc vvb pc-acp vvi vbg av-j vvn? (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 But how was this occasion taken if none were given to defame this glorious Saint and Servant of Jesus Christ, But how was this occasion taken if none were given to defame this glorious Saint and Servant of jesus christ, cc-acp q-crq vbds d n1 vvn cs pi vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
17 and through his sides to strike at the Honour of his Master? Be pleas'd to observe that Saint Paul had upon all occasions magnified the goodness of God in sending the Gospel to those, who could least expect such an unspeakable Gift of a Divine Revelation, and through his sides to strike At the Honour of his Master? Be pleased to observe that Saint Paul had upon all occasions magnified the Goodness of God in sending the Gospel to those, who could least expect such an unspeakable Gift of a Divine Revelation, cc p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 np1 vhd p-acp d n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp d, r-crq vmd ds vvi d dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
18 since they had offended all manner of ways against the Dictates of Nature and right Reason, since they had offended all manner of ways against the Dictates of Nature and right Reason, c-acp pns32 vhd vvn d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f n1 cc j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
19 as well as against the sufficient Grace vouchsaf't them: as well as against the sufficient Grace vouchsafed them: c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvd pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
20 But upon this very score does S. Paul extol the Mercy of God to them, that where sin had abounded, there Grace had superabounded. But upon this very score does S. Paul extol the Mercy of God to them, that where since had abounded, there Grace had superabounded. cc-acp p-acp d j n1 vdz n1 np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst c-crq n1 vhd vvn, pc-acp vvi vhd vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
21 But from this saying of His, this Great saying, some took advantage to raise an odious lye upon him, But from this saying of His, this Great saying, Some took advantage to raise an odious lie upon him, cc-acp p-acp d n-vvg pp-f png31, d j n-vvg, d vvd n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
22 as if he had declared himself in the case of the Pagans having the Gospel preacht to them; as if he had declared himself in the case of the Pagans having the Gospel preached to them; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn vhg dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
23 that since the greatness of their sins did make God's mercy appear the more visibly great and glorious in sending the Gospel to such, that since the greatness of their Sins did make God's mercy appear the more visibly great and glorious in sending the Gospel to such, cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vdd vvi npg1 n1 vvi dt av-dc av-j j cc j p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
24 therefore it was lawful to live vicious heathenish Lives, the more to illustrate the glory of that Grace in the forgiveness of such monstrous foul offences. Therefore it was lawful to live vicious Heathenish Lives, the more to illustrate the glory of that Grace in the forgiveness of such monstrous foul offences. av pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi j j n2, dt dc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
25 For answer to this Calumny, though he can scarce afford to answer it, but with indignation rejects it as a wicked slander; For answer to this Calumny, though he can scarce afford to answer it, but with Indignation rejects it as a wicked slander; p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
26 he that in another place had shew'd so much charity as to wish himself an Anathema for his Brethren, the deluded Jews, on condition they might be converted; yet he denounces here an Anathema upon those Slanderers, who (it may be suppos'd) wilfully had perverted the Doctrine of Christianity: their Damnation, he declares, is Just and Righteous, he that in Another place had showed so much charity as to wish himself an Anathema for his Brothers, the deluded jews, on condition they might be converted; yet he denounces Here an Anathema upon those Slanderers, who (it may be supposed) wilfully had perverted the Doctrine of Christianity: their Damnation, he declares, is Just and Righteous, pns31 cst p-acp j-jn n1 vhd vvn av d n1 c-acp p-acp vvb px31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt j-vvn np2, p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn; av pns31 vvz av dt n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq (pn31 vmb vbi vvn) av-j vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: po32 n1, pns31 vvz, vbz j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
27 if they persevere in charging not only him but his Blessed Gospel with admitting so cursed a Principle, if they persevere in charging not only him but his Blessed Gospel with admitting so cursed a Principle, cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvg xx av-j pno31 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp vvg av j-vvn dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
28 as if it were lawful to do any one known Evil, though with an eye to the best and noblest Designs, as if it were lawful to do any one known Evil, though with an eye to the best and Noblest Designs, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr j p-acp vdb d crd vvn j-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt js cc js n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
29 and with an aim at no other consequences but such as were most beneficial to the Publick; and with an aim At no other consequences but such as were most beneficial to the Public; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dx j-jn n2 p-acp d c-acp vbdr av-ds j p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
30 nay though the Glory of God, the propagating of his Gospel, the setling of his Church, be the studied end and intent of that one forbidden Action: it must not be allowed in contemplation of all the good in the World. nay though the Glory of God, the propagating of his Gospel, the settling of his Church, be the studied end and intent of that one forbidden Actium: it must not be allowed in contemplation of all the good in the World. uh-x cs dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, vbb dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd vvn n1: pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d dt j p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
31 But since the Apostle has said enough to vindicate himself, that this was no Apostolical Canon of his Making, But since the Apostle has said enough to vindicate himself, that this was no Apostolical Canon of his Making, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vhz vvd av-d pc-acp vvi px31, cst d vbds dx j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
32 but rather a Maxime from Hell (and thither he sends it again) I shall now consider it apart, but rather a Maxim from Hell (and thither he sends it again) I shall now Consider it apart, cc-acp av dt n1 p-acp n1 (cc av pns31 vvz pn31 av) pns11 vmb av vvi pn31 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
33 and drawing off from the particular case of S. Paul, I shall proceed by these steps which will come extremely home to the case of these sinners against their own Souls, whose burthen it is to be arraign'd every fifth of November. and drawing off from the particular case of S. Paul, I shall proceed by these steps which will come extremely home to the case of these Sinners against their own Souls, whose burden it is to be arraigned every fifth of November. cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq vmb vvi av-jn n1-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po32 d n2, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn d ord pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
34 First I shall shew that this Principle, of doing Evil that good may come of it, does indeed afford a colour (though a false deceitful colour) to those that do Evil to call it Good, and so to go on as if they did no Evil. First I shall show that this Principle, of doing Evil that good may come of it, does indeed afford a colour (though a false deceitful colour) to those that do Evil to call it Good, and so to go on as if they did no Evil. ord pns11 vmb vvi cst d n1, pp-f vdg n-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, vdz av vvi dt n1 (c-acp dt j j n1) p-acp d d vdb av-jn pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp c-acp cs pns32 vdd dx np1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
35 Secondly, that this is a most unchristian heathenish Principle, Let us do evil that good may come of it: Secondly, that this is a most unchristian Heathenish Principle, Let us do evil that good may come of it: ord, cst d vbz dt av-ds j j n1, vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
36 accordingly the Apostle has read their sentence, whosoever they are that hold it, their damnation is Just; and still the more just their damnation, accordingly the Apostle has read their sentence, whosoever they Are that hold it, their damnation is Just; and still the more just their damnation, av-vvg av n1 vhz vvn po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vbr cst vvb pn31, po32 n1 vbz j; cc av dt av-dc j po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
37 as they justify the more impious Practices upon this Principle; as they justify the more impious Practices upon this Principle; c-acp pns32 vvb dt av-dc j n2 p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
38 where I shall have occasion to shew how those that acted in this hellish Conspiracy proceeded upon this Principle, where I shall have occasion to show how those that acted in this hellish conspiracy proceeded upon this Principle, c-crq pns11 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq d cst vvd p-acp d j n1 vvd p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
39 and by consequence, how justly they fell into condemnation. and by consequence, how justly they fell into condemnation. cc p-acp n1, c-crq av-j pns32 vvd p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
40 Thirdly, That it is a wicked Slander, to charge any that are not guilty, as if they held this Principle, Thirdly, That it is a wicked Slander, to charge any that Are not guilty, as if they held this Principle, ord, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d cst vbr xx j, c-acp cs pns32 vvd d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
41 or proceeded upon it in their Practices: or proceeded upon it in their Practices: cc vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
42 Now, whereas we of the Church of England do charge some others that are not of the Roman Communion, Now, whereas we of the Church of England do charge Some Others that Are not of the Roman Communion, av, cs pns12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi d n2-jn cst vbr xx pp-f dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
43 and whereas we our selves are charged by some, as if we also were serving Turns upon this same Principle, I shall endeavour to make it appear, who are, and whereas we our selves Are charged by Some, as if we also were serving Turns upon this same Principle, I shall endeavour to make it appear, who Are, cc cs pns12 po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d, c-acp cs pns12 av vbdr vvg vvz p-acp d d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, r-crq vbr, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
44 and who are not slanderously Reported. and who Are not slanderously Reported. cc q-crq vbr xx av-j j-vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
45 First, I shall shew, that this Principle, of Doing Evil, that Good may come of it, does indeed afford a Colour (though a false deceitful Colour) to those that do Evil to call it Good, and so to go on as if they did no Evil. First, I shall show, that this Principle, of Doing Evil, that Good may come of it, does indeed afford a Colour (though a false deceitful Colour) to those that do Evil to call it Good, and so to go on as if they did not Evil. ord, pns11 vmb vvi, cst d n1, pp-f vdg n-jn, cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, vdz av vvi dt n1 (c-acp dt j j n1) p-acp d d vdb av-jn pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp c-acp cs pns32 vdd xx np1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
46 Wo unto them that call Evil Good, and Good Evil (sayes the Prophet Isaiah) then Wo unto them that take up this Principle, of Doing Evil that Good may come of it; Woe unto them that call Evil Good, and Good Evil (Says the Prophet Isaiah) then Woe unto them that take up this Principle, of Doing Evil that Good may come of it; n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb n-jn j, cc j j-jn (vvz dt n1 np1) av n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb a-acp d n1, pp-f vdg n-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
47 for Evil when it is called by its own Name, and when it appears in its own shape, is so frightful a thing, few can endure the sight of it in themselves, till they have borrow'd for it a Mask from Goodness. for Evil when it is called by its own Name, and when it appears in its own shape, is so frightful a thing, few can endure the sighed of it in themselves, till they have borrowed for it a Mask from goodness. p-acp j-jn c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 d n1, cc c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po31 d n1, vbz av j dt n1, d vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vhb j-vvn p-acp pn31 dt n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
48 Now of all the Disguises capable of Cheating the Judgement, none is so proper as this, a great Design seemingly for the Glory of God; Now of all the Disguises capable of Cheating the Judgement, none is so proper as this, a great Design seemingly for the Glory of God; av pp-f d dt n2 j pp-f vvg dt n1, pix vbz av j c-acp d, dt j n1 av-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
49 an End so good, as to be thought a sufficient Apology, a fair Excuse for the bad Means us'd to attain it. an End so good, as to be Thought a sufficient Apology, a fair Excuse for the bad Means used to attain it. dt vvb av j, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 vvn pc-acp vvi pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
50 This is so forcible a Motive to do Evil that Good may come of it, that in the Heat of such a Temptation, This is so forcible a Motive to do Evil that Good may come of it, that in the Heat of such a Temptation, d vbz av j dt n1 pc-acp vdi j-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
51 as comes but once, and unexpectedly, a Man of true Goodness, (when to use the words of the Prophet Ezekiel, God layes a stumbling block before him, either for his Tryal, as comes but once, and unexpectedly, a Man of true goodness, (when to use the words of the Prophet Ezekielem, God lays a stumbling block before him, either for his Trial, c-acp vvz p-acp a-acp, cc av-j, dt n1 pp-f j n1, (c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 vvz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno31, d p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
52 or his Punishment) even one that walks warily with God, may make a false step sometimes in some more Difficult and more Disputable Cases, or his Punishment) even one that walks warily with God, may make a false step sometime in Some more Difficult and more Disputable Cases, cc po31 n1) av pi cst n2 av-j p-acp np1, vmb vvi dt j n1 av p-acp d dc j cc av-dc j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
53 though upon second thoughts and cooler Debates, he presently sees his Error: though upon second thoughts and cooler Debates, he presently sees his Error: cs p-acp ord n2 cc jc n2, pns31 av-j vvz po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
54 So S. Austin in his Treatise De Mendacio, where he does very rationally conclude all manner of Serious Officious Lying, to be absolutely unlawful, though it were to preserve a Life, (the Life of a Saint whom a Tyrant sought to discover and put to death) nay, So S. Austin in his Treatise De Mendacio, where he does very rationally conclude all manner of Serious Officious Lying, to be absolutely unlawful, though it were to preserve a Life, (the Life of a Saint whom a Tyrant sought to discover and put to death) nay, av n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr np1, c-crq pns31 vdz av av-j vvi d n1 pp-f j j vvg, pc-acp vbi av-j j, c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1, (dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1) uh, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
55 though it were to save a soul, yet he does acknowledge his own want of Resolution in some hard Cases and surprizing Exigences, though it were to save a soul, yet he does acknowledge his own want of Resolution in Some hard Cases and surprising Exigences, cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pns31 vdz vvi po31 d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2 cc j-vvg n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
56 when his Truth happens to stand in Competition with his Compassion, and he cannot do some great Good, when his Truth happens to stand in Competition with his Compassion, and he cannot do Some great Good, c-crq po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vmbx vdi d j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
57 or avoid some desperate Evil, without admitting that, which he ingeniously calls Quasi Compensativum Peccatum, a sin that seems to make amends for it self. or avoid Some desperate Evil, without admitting that, which he ingeniously calls Quasi Compensativum Peccatum, a since that seems to make amends for it self. cc vvi d j n-jn, p-acp vvg cst, r-crq pns31 av-j vvz fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pn31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
58 It does but seem to do so. It does but seem to do so. pn31 vdz p-acp vvb pc-acp vdi av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
59 But then if the best men have been prevail'd withal to transgress upon this account in lesser Instances, no wonder if the worst men do Evil with both hands, the greatest Evil, But then if the best men have been prevailed withal to transgress upon this account in lesser Instances, no wonder if the worst men do Evil with both hands, the greatest Evil, p-acp av cs dt js n2 vhb vbn vvn av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp jc n2, dx n1 cs dt js n2 vdb j-jn p-acp d n2, dt js n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
60 when they have it in their prospect, or, which is all one, in their fancy, to compass by so doing the greatest Good; when they have it in their prospect, or, which is all one, in their fancy, to compass by so doing the greatest Good; c-crq pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cc, r-crq vbz d pi, p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp av vdg dt js j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
61 when they have an Enthusiasm upon them, and are possest, that as they Act for God and his Glory, when they have an Enthusiasm upon them, and Are possessed, that as they Act for God and his Glory, c-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vbr vvn, cst c-acp pns32 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
62 so they Act like Him too, and gloriously as He does: so they Act like Him too, and gloriously as He does: av pns32 n1 av-j pno31 av, cc av-j c-acp pns31 vdz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
63 they mean to bring Light out of Darkness, even out of their own deeds of Darkness; when they are consulting and contriving to raise a New World of Order and Beauty, out of that Chaos and Confusion, to which they must first reduce all things. they mean to bring Light out of Darkness, even out of their own Deeds of Darkness; when they Are consulting and contriving to raise a New World of Order and Beauty, out of that Chaos and Confusion, to which they must First reduce all things. pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f n1, av av pp-f po32 d n2 pp-f n1; c-crq pns32 vbr vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pp-f d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb ord vvi d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
64 This is the Principle still that is at the bottom of all that Evil under the Sun committed by such as S. Paul foretells there shall come in these last dayes, in these perillous times, men that are Traytors, heady, high-minded. This is the Principle still that is At the bottom of all that Evil under the Sun committed by such as S. Paul foretells there shall come in these last days, in these perilous times, men that Are Traitors, heady, High-minded. d vbz dt n1 av cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j-jn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp d c-acp np1 np1 vvz a-acp vmb vvi p-acp d ord n2, p-acp d j n2, n2 cst vbr n2, j, j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
65 Such Traytors as are Elevated and even Transported with the Glory (though it be but vain Glory) of some high flying Design in their present management; Such Traitors as Are Elevated and even Transported with the Glory (though it be but vain Glory) of Some high flying Design in their present management; d n2 c-acp vbr vvn cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 (cs pn31 vbb p-acp j n1) pp-f d j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
66 such Traytors as propose some vast Undertaking as a Common Benefaction: such Traitors as propose Some vast Undertaking as a Common Benefaction: d ng1 p-acp vvi d j n-vvg p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
67 Such are apt to conceit they have made themselves necessary, as if God Almighty could not do his Work without them: Such Are apt to conceit they have made themselves necessary, as if God Almighty could not do his Work without them: d vbr j p-acp n1 pns32 vhb vvn px32 j, c-acp cs np1 j-jn vmd xx vdi po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
68 then they conclude, they are so much before-hand with Him; that He is indebted to them an Indulgence for the grossest Prevarications of His Laws; then they conclude, they Are so much beforehand with Him; that He is indebted to them an Indulgence for the Grossest Prevarications of His Laws; cs pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr av av-d av p-acp pno31; cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
69 then to contradict the Reveal'd Will of God is Greatness and Priviledge, not Sin: then to contradict the Revealed Will of God is Greatness and Privilege, not since: av pc-acp vvi dt vvn vmb pp-f np1 vbz n1 cc n1, xx n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
70 So I have heard, that the Case of Jacob wrestling with God, was Preacht upon to our late great Usurper from that Text, Let me go, for the day breaketh: So I have herd, that the Case of Jacob wrestling with God, was Preached upon to our late great Usurper from that Text, Let me go, for the day breaks: av pns11 vhb vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp np1, vbds vvn p-acp p-acp po12 j j n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pno11 vvi, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
71 and he said, I will not let thee go except thou bless me; and he said, I will not let thee go except thou bless me; cc pns31 vvd, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 vvi c-acp pns21 vvb pno11; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
72 whence there was rais'd this Doctrine most comfortable for him, That Gods Jacobs, or Glorious Wrestlers with God, might for great Ends do some things contrary to His Declar'd Will, which things might yet be Acceptable to His Secret Will, and procure a Blessing. whence there was raised this Doctrine most comfortable for him, That God's Jacobs, or Glorious Wrestlers with God, might for great Ends do Some things contrary to His Declared Will, which things might yet be Acceptable to His Secret Will, and procure a Blessing. c-crq pc-acp vbds vvn d n1 av-ds j p-acp pno31, cst npg1 np1, cc j n2 p-acp np1, vmd p-acp j n2 vdb d n2 j-jn p-acp po31 vvd n1, r-crq n2 vmd av vbi j p-acp po31 j-jn n1, cc vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
73 Then they grow Masters or Learned in Wickedness (as the Prophet Jeremy speaks) they are Illuminated with so Extraordinary Notions of Justice and Charity, that they have no Charity for other mens Understandings, Then they grow Masters or Learned in Wickedness (as the Prophet Jeremiah speaks) they Are Illuminated with so Extraordinary Notions of justice and Charity, that they have no Charity for other men's Understandings, av pns32 vvb n2 cc vvn p-acp n1 (c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz) pns32 vbr vvn p-acp av j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
74 but count them Tender-hearted Fools that oppose their Expedient, and therefore Meritorious Cruelties, with any Scruples of Pity. but count them Tender-hearted Fools that oppose their Expedient, and Therefore Meritorious Cruelties, with any Scruples of Pity. cc-acp n1 pno32 j n2 cst vvb po32 j, cc av j n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
75 Ye know nothing at all (it was very Magisterially spoken by Caiaphas the High Priest) nor consider that it is Expedient for us, that One Man should Dye for the People, You know nothing At all (it was very Magisterially spoken by Caiaphas the High Priest) nor Consider that it is Expedient for us, that One Man should Die for the People, pn22 vvb pix p-acp d (pn31 vbds av av-jn vvn p-acp n2 dt j n1) ccx vvb cst pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12, cst pi n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
76 and that the whole Nation Perish not. and that the Whole nation Perish not. cc cst dt j-jn n1 vvb xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
77 Now if I can destroy this fundamentally Erroneous Principle of Expedience instead of that which is Just and Right, I shall plow up the very ground upon which the Architects of what ever Sect or Party do build almost all their Treasonable Designs. Now if I can destroy this fundamentally Erroneous Principle of Expedience instead of that which is Just and Right, I shall blow up the very ground upon which the Architects of what ever Sect or Party do built almost all their Treasonable Designs. av cs pns11 vmb vvi d av-j j n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f d r-crq vbz j cc av-jn, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f r-crq av n1 cc n1 vdb vvi av d po32 j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
78 I wish I could sow it with Salt too, and that none might dare to build upon it hereafter, I wish I could sow it with Salt too, and that none might Dare to built upon it hereafter, pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp n1 av, cc cst pix vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
79 for fear of the Curse that S. Paul has left on the Ground. for Fear of the Curse that S. Paul has left on the Ground. p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvb cst np1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
80 I proceed then in the Second Place to shew, That this is a most Unchristian Heathenish Principle, Let us Do Evil that Good may come of It. I proceed then in the Second Place to show, That this is a most Unchristian Heathenish Principle, Let us Do Evil that Good may come of It. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi, cst d vbz dt av-ds j j n1, vvb pno12 vdb n-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f np1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
81 And First, I shall make it appear, That whoever Act on this Principle, do but Abuse themselves and others, And First, I shall make it appear, That whoever Act on this Principle, do but Abuse themselves and Others, cc ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vvi, cst r-crq n1 p-acp d n1, vdb p-acp vvi px32 cc n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
82 if they suppose that they Act for the Glory of God. if they suppose that they Act for the Glory of God. cs pns32 vvb cst pns32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
83 Secondly, I shall Expose the necessary but extream ill Consequence of this Principle, that it naturally leads from one great Sin and Mischief to another. Secondly, I shall Expose the necessary but extreme ill Consequence of this Principle, that it naturally leads from one great since and Mischief to Another. ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp j-jn j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 av-j vvz p-acp crd j n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
84 First, That they do not Act for the Glory of God: First, That they do not Act for the Glory of God: ord, cst pns32 vdb xx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
85 For what can more tend to lessen the Glory of an Omnipotent Being, and of purer Eyes than to behold Iniquity, than to break his most Holy Commandments upon pretence of doing Him Honour and Service; For what can more tend to lessen the Glory of an Omnipotent Being, and of Purer Eyes than to behold Iniquity, than to break his most Holy commandments upon pretence of doing Him Honour and Service; c-acp q-crq vmb av-dc vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j vbg, cc pp-f jc n2 cs pc-acp vvi n1, cs pc-acp vvi po31 av-ds j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vdg pno31 n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
86 as if He could not Govern the World, but by Conniving at their Violation of His Precepts? But it may be answer'd for them, that perhaps they judge it no Iniquity, while they Intend all for his Glory: But 'tis easily reply'd, they do not sincerely Intend it: as if He could not Govern the World, but by Conniving At their Violation of His Precepts? But it may be answered for them, that perhaps they judge it no Iniquity, while they Intend all for his Glory: But it's Easily replied, they do not sincerely Intend it: c-acp cs pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1 pp-f po31 n2? p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cst av pns32 vvb pn31 dx n1, cs pns32 vvb d p-acp po31 n1: cc-acp pn31|vbz av-j vvn, pns32 vdb xx av-j vvb pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
87 They may think indeed that they do Intend it; They may think indeed that they do Intend it; pns32 vmb vvi av cst pns32 vdb vvb pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
88 they may not only to others seem to do so (which is as easie as winking to counterfeit sleeping) but to themselves; they may be men of that strange Composition and Contradiction which S. Paul describes, Deceivers and being deceived: They may be bloody Hypocrites, they may not only to Others seem to do so (which is as easy as winking to counterfeit sleeping) but to themselves; they may be men of that strange Composition and Contradiction which S. Paul describes, Deceivers and being deceived: They may be bloody Hypocrites, pns32 vmb xx av-j p-acp n2-jn vvi pc-acp vdi av (r-crq vbz a-acp j c-acp vvg pc-acp vvi vvg) p-acp p-acp px32; pns32 vmb vbi n2 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz, n2 cc vbg vvn: pns32 vmb vbi j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
89 and yet imagine themselves the blessed Instruments of God, and Workers for His Glory. and yet imagine themselves the blessed Instruments of God, and Workers for His Glory. cc av vvb px32 dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
90 Such were they of whom the Prophet Isaiah gives this account, Your Brethren that hated you and cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be Glorified. Such were they of whom the Prophet Isaiah gives this account, Your Brothers that hated you and cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be Glorified. d vbdr pns32 pp-f r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz d n1, po22 n2 cst vvd pn22 cc vvb pn22 av p-acp po11 n1 n1, vvd, vvb dt n1 vbb vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
91 But notwithstanding all this Deceitfulness of the Heart, we must come at last to this resolution of the Case, That as the Stoick Philosophy concludes all Evil-Doers to be Fools and Ignorant, though the violence of their Affections has wrought them up to the heighth of Perswasion that they do well; But notwithstanding all this Deceitfulness of the Heart, we must come At last to this resolution of the Case, That as the Stoic Philosophy concludes all Evil-Doers to be Fools and Ignorant, though the violence of their Affections has wrought them up to the height of Persuasion that they do well; p-acp a-acp d d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp ord p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst p-acp dt jp n1 vvz d n2 pc-acp vbi n2 cc j, cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vhz vvn pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns32 vdb av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
92 so the Christian Philosophy supposes all such Fools, to be Knaves; all Christians that are Ignorant of such plain necessary Practical Doctrines, so the Christian Philosophy supposes all such Fools, to be Knaves; all Christians that Are Ignorant of such plain necessary Practical Doctrines, av dt njp n1 vvz d d n2, pc-acp vbi n2; d np1 cst vbr j pp-f d j j j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
93 as to do no Murther on pretence of Doing God Service, must be suppos'd to be willingly Ignorant, as S. Peter speaks: as to do no Murder on pretence of Doing God Service, must be supposed to be willingly Ignorant, as S. Peter speaks: c-acp pc-acp vdi dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vdg n1 n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi av-j j, p-acp np1 np1 vvz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
94 Willingly, that is, wilfully Ignorant if they be Christians: Willingly, that is, wilfully Ignorant if they be Christians: av-j, cst vbz, av-j j cs pns32 vbb njpg2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
95 For the works of the Flesh are manifest, sayes S. Paul: and amongst those works is Murther as well as Adultery: so that the Case of those Offenders who pretend to believe S. Paul 's Gospel, is altogether different from the Case of S. Paul himself, For the works of the Flesh Are manifest, Says S. Paul: and among those works is Murder as well as Adultery: so that the Case of those Offenders who pretend to believe S. Paul is Gospel, is altogether different from the Case of S. Paul himself, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, vvz n1 np1: cc p-acp d n2 vbz n1 c-acp av c-acp n1: av cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp vvb n1 np1 vbz n1, vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 px31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
96 though his was bad enough too, while he was a Persecutor of the Church, out of Zeal to the Glory of God, but yet he did it ignorantly in Unbelief. though his was bad enough too, while he was a Persecutor of the Church, out of Zeal to the Glory of God, but yet he did it ignorantly in Unbelief. cs po31 vbds j av-d av, cs pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp av pns31 vdd pn31 av-j p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
97 But Secondly, (To joyn together both those Considerations which I proposed) A Principle that opens a Gap to let in Sin upon Sin, But Secondly, (To join together both those Considerations which I proposed) A Principle that Opens a Gap to let in since upon since, p-acp ord, (pc-acp vvi av d d n2 r-crq pns11 vvd) dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
98 and Mischief upon Mischief, can never be a Means to advance the Glory of God, and Mischief upon Mischief, can never be a Means to advance the Glory of God, cc n1 p-acp n1, vmb av-x vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
99 or set forward the welfare of Mankind, unless the way to either of those be to turn the World upside down. or Set forward the welfare of Mankind, unless the Way to either of those be to turn the World upside down. cc vvd av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 p-acp d pp-f d vbb p-acp vvb dt n1 av a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
100 That it opens a Gap, did I say, to let in Sin? Yes, it sets the very Flood-gates of Hell wide open, to pour upon the Earth a black Inundation of the most Practical Atheism, to which God alone can speak, That it Opens a Gap, did I say, to let in since? Yes, it sets the very Floodgates of Hell wide open, to pour upon the Earth a black Inundation of the most Practical Atheism, to which God alone can speak, cst pn31 vvz dt n1, vdd pns11 vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1? uh, pn31 vvz dt j n2 pp-f n1 av-j j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 av-j vmb vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
101 as He does to the Sea, Hitherto shalt thou go, and no farther. as He does to the Sea, Hitherto shalt thou go, and no farther. c-acp pns31 vdz p-acp dt n1, av vm2 pns21 vvi, cc dx av-jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
102 To prove it upon these Conspirators of the Fifth of November, proceeding still upon this same ground; To prove it upon these Conspirators of the Fifth of November, proceeding still upon this same ground; pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt ord pp-f np1, vvg av p-acp d d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
103 How did they, as David said of other wicked men, go from one wickedness to another? From conspiring a Horrible Massacre of so many reputed Hereticks, but most falsely so call'd, they soon Resolv'd it as Lawful to Murder many whom they judg'd to be altogether Innocent and Good Catholicks; yet even such were Condemn'd to Fall with the Guilty Hereticks. It was determin'd by Garnet the Provincial, That even this was Lawful, if so much Good would come of it, How did they, as David said of other wicked men, go from one wickedness to Another? From conspiring a Horrible Massacre of so many reputed Heretics, but most falsely so called, they soon Resolved it as Lawful to Murder many whom they judged to be altogether Innocent and Good Catholics; yet even such were Condemned to Fallen with the Guilty Heretics. It was determined by Garnet the Provincial, That even this was Lawful, if so much Good would come of it, q-crq vdd pns32, c-acp np1 vvd pp-f j-jn j n2, vvb p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn? p-acp vvg dt j vvi pp-f av d j-vvn n2, p-acp ds av-j av vvn, pns32 av vvn pn31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi d ro-crq pns32 vvn pc-acp vbi av j-jn cc j njp2; av av d vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2. pn31 vbds vvd p-acp np1 dt j-jn, cst av d vbds j, cs av d j vmd vvi pp-f pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
104 as would Recompense the Lives of so many Guiltless Persons. as would Recompense the Lives of so many Guiltless Persons. c-acp vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f av d j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
105 So they supported themselves on the same ground still, Onmia metiri ex commodo Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae, to Measure all things by the Benefit would Accrue to their Holy Mother Church. So they supported themselves on the same ground still, Onmia metiri ex commodo Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae, to Measure all things by the Benefit would Accrue to their Holy Mother Church. av pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt d n1 av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 np1, p-acp vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 j n1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
106 Their Design they thought was Catholick, therefore it must be Christian, though it were attended throughout with the most Sacrilegious Abuses of their Holy Things, Oaths, Confessions and Sacraments. Their Design they Thought was Catholic, Therefore it must be Christian, though it were attended throughout with the most Sacrilegious Abuses of their Holy Things, Oaths, Confessions and Sacraments. po32 n1 pns32 vvd vbds njp, av pn31 vmb vbi njp, cs pn31 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f po32 j n2, n2, n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
107 And upon this account I call'd it a Hellish Conspiracy, for their Owning and Avowing a Doctrine so Damnable as this; (for so does S. Paul call it) the Wisdom, or rather the Infernal Subtlety of Traytors; And upon this account I called it a Hellish conspiracy, for their Owning and Avowing a Doctrine so Damnable as this; (for so does S. Paul call it) the Wisdom, or rather the Infernal Subtlety of Traitors; cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vvd pn31 dt j n1, p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg dt n1 av j c-acp d; (c-acp av vdz n1 np1 vvb pn31) dt n1, cc av-c dt j n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
108 a Wisdom, which to be sure, descended not from Above: 'tis short to call it Earthly and Sensual, unless I add the Apostles last Epithet, a Wisdom, which to be sure, descended not from Above: it's short to call it Earthly and Sensual, unless I add the Apostles last Epithet, dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vbi j, vvd xx p-acp p-acp: pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 j cc j, cs pns11 vvb dt n2 ord n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
109 and call it Devilish. For, allowing them their utmost Rigours, their most unreasonable Prejudices to our Communion; and call it Devilish. For, allowing them their utmost Rigours, their most unreasonable Prejudices to our Communion; cc vvb pn31 j. p-acp, vvg pno32 po32 j np1, po32 av-ds j n2 p-acp po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
110 yet to Attempt our Reduction through a Sea of Blood, I must still call it Devilish: This Restoring us (as they call it) to the Church, by Hurrying Kings and Princes out of the World, yet to Attempt our Reduction through a Sea of Blood, I must still call it Devilish: This Restoring us (as they call it) to the Church, by Hurrying Kings and Princes out of the World, av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pn31 j: d j-vvg pno12 (c-acp pns32 vvb pn31) p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg n2 cc n2 av pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
111 and Involving a whole Senate in Dust and Blood; the Remedy is worse than they can imagine the Disease: and Involving a Whole Senate in Dust and Blood; the Remedy is Worse than they can imagine the Disease: cc vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; dt n1 vbz jc cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
112 the Prescription is as Unnatural as Detestable, as was the Advice of some Physicians, or rather Magicians to the Royal Constantine, (if there be truth in the Story, however the Moral is good) that He might be cured of his Leprosie, the Prescription is as Unnatural as Detestable, as was the advice of Some Physicians, or rather Magicians to the Royal Constantine, (if there be truth in the Story, however the Moral is good) that He might be cured of his Leprosy, dt n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp j, c-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc av-c n2 p-acp dt j np1, (cs pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz j) cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
113 if He would bathe Himself in the Life-blood of Infants: 'tis said, He abhorr'd the Medicine: if He would bathe Himself in the Lifeblood of Infants: it's said, He abhorred the Medicine: cs pns31 vmd vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: pn31|vbz vvn, pns31 vvd dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
114 and I wish that Bishop of Rome, who they pretend cured this Emperour of his Leprosie when he Baptiz'd Him (though the Lye be long ago rejected and derided by the Learned of their own Church, I wish he) could have Entail'd but so much Tenderness upon all his Successors in that See, that they should not have thought of Purging us to Death, and I wish that Bishop of Rome, who they pretend cured this Emperor of his Leprosy when he Baptized Him (though the Lie be long ago rejected and derided by the Learned of their own Church, I wish he) could have Entailed but so much Tenderness upon all his Successors in that See, that they should not have Thought of Purging us to Death, cc pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns32 vvb vvn d n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 (c-acp dt n1 vbb j av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j pp-f po32 d n1, pns11 vvb pns31) vmd vhi vvn p-acp av d n1 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp d vvb, cst pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn pp-f vvg pno12 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
115 when we were in so good health; when we were in so good health; c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp av j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
116 then would they not by their Deposing or Excluding Bulls have given Life to such a Design as this, of washing us, by shedding the Royal Blood. then would they not by their Deposing or Excluding Bulls have given Life to such a Design as this, of washing us, by shedding the Royal Blood. av vmd pns32 xx p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg n2 vhb vvn n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, pp-f vvg pno12, p-acp vvg dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
117 I have shew'd how those that Acted in this Conspiracy, proceeded upon this Principle of Doing Evil that Good may come of it, and by consequence, I have showed how those that Acted in this conspiracy, proceeded upon this Principle of Doing Evil that Good may come of it, and by consequence, pns11 vhb vvn c-crq d cst vvn p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f vdg n-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, cc p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
118 how justly they fell into Condemnation: how justly they fell into Condemnation: c-crq av-j pns32 vvd p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
119 But now, whereas we our selves of the Church of England charge some others that are not of the Roman Communion, and whereas we our selves are charged by some, But now, whereas we our selves of the Church of England charge Some Others that Are not of the Roman Communion, and whereas we our selves Are charged by Some, cc-acp av, cs pns12 po12 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb d n2-jn cst vbr xx pp-f dt np1 n1, cc cs pns12 po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
120 as if we also were serving Turns upon this same Principle; as if we also were serving Turns upon this same Principle; c-acp cs pns12 av vbdr vvg vvz p-acp d d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
121 I shall in the Third and last Place, and that very briefly, endeavour to make it appear, who are, and who are not slanderously Reported. I shall in the Third and last Place, and that very briefly, endeavour to make it appear, who Are, and who Are not slanderously Reported. pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, cc cst av av-j, vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, r-crq vbr, cc q-crq vbr xx av-j j-vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
122 Since I undertook to shew the spreading malignant Influence of this Principle, can I avoid reflecting on another Party? when ever they Heard or Read the Story of the Powder-Traytors, sure they must needs Reflect upon themselves in such words as those which immediately follow my Text, What then? are we better than they? no, in no wise. Since I undertook to show the spreading malignant Influence of this Principle, can I avoid reflecting on Another Party? when ever they Herd or Read the Story of the Powder-Traytors, sure they must needs Reflect upon themselves in such words as those which immediately follow my Text, What then? Are we better than they? no, in no wise. c-acp pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg j n1 pp-f d n1, vmb pns11 vvi vvg p-acp j-jn n1? q-crq av pns32 vvd cc vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2, j pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp px32 p-acp d n2 c-acp d r-crq av-j vvb po11 n1, q-crq av? vbr pns12 j cs pns32? uh-dx, p-acp dx j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
123 I mean the Party that openly Voted and Acted in Westminster-Hall the Unparallel'd Villany, which they Executed at White-Hall-Gate: And perhaps it were an Excess of Charity, to suppose that any of them ever Imagin'd or Intended any Good to come of it, but only to set up themselves, which was another Insupportable Evil. I mean the Party that openly Voted and Acted in Westminster hall the Unparalleled Villainy, which they Executed At White-Hall-Gate: And perhaps it were an Excess of Charity, to suppose that any of them ever Imagined or Intended any Good to come of it, but only to Set up themselves, which was Another Insupportable Evil. pns11 vvb dt n1 cst av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 dt j n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1: cc av pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cst d pp-f pno32 av vvd cc j-vvn d j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, p-acp j pc-acp vvi a-acp px32, r-crq vbds j-jn j np1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
124 But I must needs add, Has not the same restless Party gone on still, either upon the same Principle, But I must needs add, Has not the same restless Party gone on still, either upon the same Principle, cc-acp pns11 vmb av vvi, vhz xx dt d j n1 vvn p-acp av, av-d p-acp dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
125 or none at all? Should they not in all Reason and Conscience, when ever they talk of these Regicides of the Fifth of November, ask themselves the same plain Question, or none At all? Should they not in all Reason and Conscience, when ever they talk of these Regicides of the Fifth of November, ask themselves the same plain Question, cc pix p-acp d? vmd pns32 xx p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-crq av pns32 vvb pp-f d n2 pp-f dt ord pp-f np1, vvb px32 dt d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
126 and give themselves the same Answer? What then? are we better than they? no, in no wise. and give themselves the same Answer? What then? Are we better than they? no, in no wise. cc vvi px32 dt d n1? q-crq av? vbr pns12 j cs pns32? uh-dx, p-acp dx j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
127 For sure the Crime is much alike, whether a King be Destroy'd at Westminster, or the Rye, whether by so many Barrels of Powder or so many Blunderbusses. But farther yet: For sure the Crime is much alike, whither a King be Destroyed At Westminster, or the Rye, whither by so many Barrels of Powder or so many Blunderbusses. But farther yet: p-acp j dt n1 vbz av-d av-j, cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1, cc dt n1, cs p-acp av d n2 pp-f n1 cc av d n2. p-acp jc av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
128 Must we not sadly Acknowledge, that there is a Numerous Party, who, though I hope and believe, they are none of the Conspirators, yet by following the grain of this Principle, Doing Evil that Good may come of it, they are in a fair way to be any thing, rather than Christians? Is it not come to that pass, that many will rather forswear themselves, than Act against their Conscience (as they call it) or which is all one with them, against their Party? Is not Casuistical Divinity grown even in this Age and Nation, Must we not sadly Acknowledge, that there is a Numerous Party, who, though I hope and believe, they Are none of the Conspirators, yet by following the grain of this Principle, Doing Evil that Good may come of it, they Are in a fair Way to be any thing, rather than Christians? Is it not come to that pass, that many will rather forswear themselves, than Act against their Conscience (as they call it) or which is all one with them, against their Party? Is not Casuistical Divinity grown even in this Age and nation, vmb pns12 xx av-j vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1, r-crq, cs pns11 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vbr pix pp-f dt n2, av p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, vdg n-jn d j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi d n1, av-c cs np1? vbz pn31 xx vvi p-acp d n1, cst d vmb av-c vvi px32, cs n1 p-acp po32 n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb pn31) cc q-crq vbz d pi p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1? vbz xx j n1 vvn av p-acp d n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
129 as One ingeniously defin'd it, Ars litigandi cum Deo, an Art of trying Causes with God Almighty; as One ingeniously defined it, Ars litigandi cum God, an Art of trying Causes with God Almighty; c-acp pi av-j vvn pn31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp np1 j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
130 a study to make every thing that men have a mind to do, as Lawful as they can? God has given us ten Commandments, and we return Him ten Expedients, and twenty Shifts, instead of Obeying Him. a study to make every thing that men have a mind to do, as Lawful as they can? God has given us ten commandments, and we return Him ten Expedients, and twenty Shifts, instead of Obeying Him. dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cst n2 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vdi, c-acp j c-acp pns32 vmb? np1 vhz vvn pno12 crd n2, cc pns12 vvb pno31 crd n2, cc crd n2, av pp-f vvg pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
131 'Tis commonly said among those that know how to Adapt and Apply the Jesuits Salvo's according to any present Exigency, That a Man of Wit never sins against his Conscience; It's commonly said among those that know how to Adapt and Apply the Jesuits Salvo's according to any present Exigency, That a Man of Wit never Sins against his Conscience; pn31|vbz av-j vvn p-acp d cst vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt np2 np2 vvg p-acp d j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av-x vvz p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
132 for he can shew the Case in such Lights, as to make it look fairly to himself. for he can show the Case in such Lights, as to make it look fairly to himself. p-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi av-j p-acp px31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
133 But are the Jesuits the only Favourable Casuists to themselves? Was there not publisht, But Are the Jesuits the only Favourable Casuists to themselves? Was there not published, cc-acp vbr dt np2 dt j j n2 p-acp px32? vbds pc-acp xx vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
134 and that not long ago, a Treatise on Occasional Communion? and then another Treatise, stating that Question about taking the Oaths and Sacrament, to Qualifie Dissenters for Publick Trusts? Who ever reads those Pieces, and that not long ago, a Treatise on Occasional Communion? and then Another Treatise, stating that Question about taking the Oaths and Sacrament, to Qualify Dissenters for Public Trusts? Who ever reads those Pieces, cc cst xx av-j av, dt n1 p-acp j n1? cc av j-jn n1, vvg d n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2? r-crq av vvz d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
135 and remembers what Excellent use was made of that Doctrine, must needs confess, that there are men in the World, who cry the Protestant, the Protestant, as loud as ever the Jews did the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord; and remembers what Excellent use was made of that Doctrine, must needs confess, that there Are men in the World, who cry the Protestant, the Protestant, as loud as ever the jews did the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord; cc vvz r-crq j n1 vbds vvn pp-f d n1, vmb av vvi, cst a-acp vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 dt n1, dt n1, c-acp av-j c-acp av dt np2 vdd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
136 or as the Jesuits do the Church, the Catholick Church; or as the Jesuits do the Church, the Catholic Church; cc p-acp dt np2 vdb dt n1, dt njp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
137 and yet these True Protestants, (as they love to style themselves) are truly and thoroughly Jesuited in the Arts of Evasion, destructive to the End of our Laws, and contrary to the meaning of our Law-Givers. and yet these True Protestants, (as they love to style themselves) Are truly and thoroughly Jesuited in the Arts of Evasion, destructive to the End of our Laws, and contrary to the meaning of our Law-Givers. cc av d j n2, (c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1 px32) vbr av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 n2, cc n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
138 Thus all men would do something to save their Souls, (as we say,) or they would at least say something to save their Credit with themselves as well as with others: Thus all men would do something to save their Souls, (as we say,) or they would At least say something to save their Credit with themselves as well as with Others: av d n2 vmd vdi pi pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (c-acp pns12 vvb,) cc pns32 vmd p-acp ds vvb pi pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp px32 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
139 Some Device they would gladly find out to ease themselves, while they play with that little of Natural Conscience they have left them. some Device they would gladly find out to ease themselves, while they play with that little of Natural Conscience they have left them. d n1 pns32 vmd av-j vvi av pc-acp vvi px32, cs pns32 vvb p-acp d j pp-f j n1 pns32 vhb vvn pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
140 They do, like one that forg'd a Will, then took up the Dead Body out of the Grave, put a Pen into the Dead man's Hand, guided the Hand to sign the Will, They do, like one that forged a Will, then took up the Dead Body out of the Grave, put a Pen into the Dead Man's Hand, guided the Hand to Signen the Will, pns32 vdb, av-j pi cst vvn dt n1, av vvd a-acp dt j n1 av pp-f dt j, vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
141 and then took his Oath, that he had seen it sign'd by the Hand of the Testator. and then took his Oath, that he had seen it signed by the Hand of the Testator. cc av vvd po31 n1, cst pns31 vhd vvn pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
142 To what purpose was all this Pageantry? Had not down-right Perjury been as easily swallowed? No; To what purpose was all this Pageantry? Had not downright Perjury been as Easily swallowed? No; p-acp r-crq n1 vbds d d n1? vhd xx av-j n1 vbn p-acp av-j vvn? uh-dx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
143 Drowning men will catch at Straws: Drowning men will catch At Straws: vvg n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
144 Such is the force of Religion, that it can scarce be absolutely stifl'd in the minds of men; Such is the force of Religion, that it can scarce be absolutely stifled in the minds of men; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vmb av-j vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
145 they would gladly retain some faint colour or shadow of Innocence, that their faults may not appear too ugly, they would gladly retain Some faint colour or shadow of Innocence, that their Faults may not appear too ugly, pns32 vmd av-j vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst po32 n2 vmb xx vvi av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
146 but that they may flatter themselves in their own sight, until their Abominable Sin be found out. but that they may flatter themselves in their own sighed, until their Abominable since be found out. cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvb px32 p-acp po32 d n1, c-acp po32 j n1 vbi vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
147 But what do we of the Church of England complain of others, if that be true which some would fain insinuate, that we are Betraying our selves? Why do we still thank God for Discovering and Defeating the Powder-Plot, if we are Undermining the Church? for we are so Reported, whether slanderously or no, must be tryed: But what do we of the Church of England complain of Others, if that be true which Some would fain insinuate, that we Are Betraying our selves? Why do we still thank God for Discovering and Defeating the Powder plot, if we Are Undermining the Church? for we Are so Reported, whither slanderously or no, must be tried: cc-acp q-crq vdb pns12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pp-f n2-jn, cs d vbb j r-crq d vmd av-j vvi, cst pns12 vbr vvg po12 n2? q-crq vdb pns12 av vvb np1 p-acp vvg cc n-vvg dt n1, cs pns12 vbr vvg dt n1? c-acp pns12 vbr av j-vvn, cs av-j cc uh-dx, vmb vbi vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
148 What Volumes have been Publisht heretofore, and some Pamphlets but lately, to make it appear, that Arch-Bishop Laud had bred us up for Popery? What a noise has been made with this, What Volumes have been Published heretofore, and Some Pamphlets but lately, to make it appear, that Arch-Bishop Laud had bred us up for Popery? What a noise has been made with this, q-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn av, cc d n2 cc-acp av-j, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, cst n1 vvb vhd vvn pno12 a-acp p-acp n1? q-crq dt n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
149 as if they meant to stop the Cry of his Innocent Blood with their Clamours, that he Liv'd and Dy'd in the Design of Introducing Popery? Nay more, that the Governing part of the present Clergy, have made what Advances they could, treading in his footsteps, as if they meant to stop the Cry of his Innocent Blood with their Clamours, that he Lived and Died in the Design of Introducing Popery? Nay more, that the Governing part of the present Clergy, have made what Advances they could, treading in his footsteps, c-acp cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1? uh-x av-dc, cst dt vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1, vhb vvn r-crq n2 pns32 vmd, vvg p-acp po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
150 and in the same Broad Way, with their Faces towards the Vatican. The Clergy of England are more than Ten Thousand Men; and in the same Broad Way, with their Faces towards the Vatican. The Clergy of England Are more than Ten Thousand Men; cc p-acp dt d j n1, p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt np1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr av-dc cs crd crd n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
151 that most of this vast Number, (whether they Lead or Drive) should be marching so fast toward Rome, is exceeding strange. that most of this vast Number, (whither they Led or Drive) should be marching so fast towards Room, is exceeding strange. cst ds pp-f d j n1, (cs pno32 vvb cc vvb) vmd vbi vvg av av-j p-acp vvi, vbz av-vvg j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
152 It puts me in mind of the Story of the Eleven Thousand Virgins, who, as the Legend would make us believe, went out of England in Pilgrimage, and Perisht in the way. It puts me in mind of the Story of the Eleven Thousand Virgins, who, as the Legend would make us believe, went out of England in Pilgrimage, and Perished in the Way. pn31 vvz pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt crd crd n2, r-crq, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 vvi, vvd av pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
153 But the Wisest and Learnedest Writers for that Fable, would be contented to strike out their thousands at first dash; But the Wisest and Learnedest Writers for that Fable, would be contented to strike out their thousands At First dash; p-acp dt js cc js n2 p-acp d n1, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av po32 crd p-acp ord n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
154 that they confess was an Error of some Monkish Transcriber; they would gladly compound for Eleven, nor can they prove even those few: that they confess was an Error of Some Monkish Transcriber; they would gladly compound for Eleven, nor can they prove even those few: cst pns32 vvb vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n1; pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp crd, ccx vmb pns32 vvi av d d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
155 So may not I challenge all our Accusers, that reflect on so great a Body as the Clergy, which consist (as I said) of ten thousand at least; So may not I challenge all our Accusers, that reflect on so great a Body as the Clergy, which consist (as I said) of ten thousand At least; av vmb xx pns11 vvi d po12 n2, cst vvb p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb (c-acp pns11 vvd) pp-f crd crd p-acp ds; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
156 To name but ten of the whole Clergy; To name but ten of the Whole Clergy; p-acp n1 cc-acp crd pp-f dt j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
157 ten men of any Note, either for their Dignity or Learning, who in the worst of Times, under the greatest Temptations, fell from the Church of England to that of Rome? But since we are so Defam'd, ten men of any Note, either for their Dignity or Learning, who in the worst of Times, under the greatest Temptations, fell from the Church of England to that of Room? But since we Are so Defamed, crd n2 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp dt js pp-f n2, p-acp dt js n2, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d pp-f n1? p-acp c-acp pns12 vbr av j-vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
158 as if we still went on with the same Intrigue, where that Great Prelate was forc't to leave off, in Vindicating Him, I shall make a Defence for our selves, as if we still went on with the same Intrigue, where that Great Prelate was forced to leave off, in Vindicating Him, I shall make a Defence for our selves, c-acp cs pns12 av vvd a-acp p-acp dt d np1, c-crq d j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp, p-acp vvg pno31, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
159 and to Justifie Him and His Administration, I shall make such an Appeal to Rome it self, and to Justify Him and His Administration, I shall make such an Appeal to Room it self, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1, pns11 vmb vvi d dt vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 24
160 as will be in no danger of a Praemunire. And first I refer my self to a Voluminous Italian Writer of Universal History, he Qualify'd himself very long ago with the Title of Historian to the Most Christian King: as will be in no danger of a Praemunire. And First I refer my self to a Voluminous Italian Writer of Universal History, he Qualified himself very long ago with the Title of Historian to the Most Christian King: c-acp vmb vbi p-acp dx n1 pp-f dt n1. cc ord pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt j jp n1 pp-f j-u n1, pns31 vvd px31 av av-j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt av-ds njp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 24
161 His Name I spare, because I think he is Living still, though he spares not the Memory of the Dead, and of one that Dy'd a Martyr. This Author is pleas'd to conclude in these words the Tragical Story of that Great Prelate, Laying down his Head upon the Block, it was (sayes he) sever'd from his Shoulders by the Executioner at one Blow, Rendendo l'anima a Satanasso, i. e. His Name I spare, Because I think he is Living still, though he spares not the Memory of the Dead, and of one that Died a Martyr. This Author is pleased to conclude in these words the Tragical Story of that Great Prelate, Laying down his Head upon the Block, it was (Says he) severed from his Shoulders by the Executioner At one Blow, Rendendo l'anima a Satanasso, i. e. po31 n1 pns11 vvb, c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vbz vvg av, cs pns31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc pp-f pi cst vvd dt n1. d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds (vvz pns31) vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n1, fw-la fw-la fw-fr np1, uh. sy. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 24
162 while he gave up his Soul to the Great Devil, to whom (sayes he) he belong'd in his life time, with his Damnable Doctrine of Calvin, whose follower he was. While I live I shall think the better of our Charity in the Church of England, as often as I Reflect upon this most Uncharitable Expression: while he gave up his Soul to the Great devil, to whom (Says he) he belonged in his life time, with his Damnable Doctrine of calvin, whose follower he was. While I live I shall think the better of our Charity in the Church of England, as often as I Reflect upon this most Uncharitable Expression: cs pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq (vvz pns31) pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 n1, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vbds. cs pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi dt jc pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d av-ds j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 24
163 In the mean time, with what Justice is He still branded by our Dissenting Protestants for a Papist, when the other Adverse Party at the same time Damn Him for a Calvinist? But I add further, with what Justice does this Romanist tax Him for a Calvinist, when there's another far more Authentick Writer, a Romanist too, In the mean time, with what justice is He still branded by our Dissenting Protestants for a Papist, when the other Adverse Party At the same time Damn Him for a Calvinist? But I add further, with what justice does this Romanist Tax Him for a Calvinist, when there's Another Far more Authentic Writer, a Romanist too, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz pns31 av vvn p-acp po12 vvg n2 p-acp dt njp, c-crq dt j-jn j n1 p-acp dt d n1 vvb pno31 p-acp dt np1? cc-acp pns11 vvb jc, p-acp r-crq n1 vdz d np1 vvb pno31 p-acp dt np1, c-crq pc-acp|vbz j-jn av-j av-dc j n1, dt np1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
164 but of a more Christian temper, (for he speaks with Detestation of the Powder-Plot, and ascribes the Discovery of it to the Hand of God:) & this Author clearly acquits that Renowned Prelate both from Popery and Puritanism? I mean the Pope's own Historian (as I may style him) the Continuator of the Great Cardinals Annals, who gives this Account, the Primate of England (sayes he) without the Tents of the Roman and Apostolick Church, but of a more Christian temper, (for he speaks with Detestation of the Powder plot, and ascribes the Discovery of it to the Hand of God:) & this Author clearly acquits that Renowned Prelate both from Popery and Puritanism? I mean the Pope's own Historian (as I may style him) the Continuator of the Great Cardinals Annals, who gives this Account, the Primate of England (Says he) without the Tents of the Roman and Apostolic Church, cc-acp pp-f dt av-dc njp n1, (c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1:) cc d n1 av-j vvz cst j-vvn n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc np1? pns11 vvb dt ng1 d n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb n1 pno31) dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n2, r-crq vvz d vvb, dt n-jn pp-f np1 (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp cc jp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
165 after he had been Imprison'd in the Tower of London for many Months, is Beheaded by the Command of those that stood for the Parliament, After he had been Imprisoned in the Tower of London for many Months, is Beheaded by the Command of those that stood for the Parliament, c-acp pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvd p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
166 for his standing up in defence of the Kings Just Rights, and for Advising his Majesty against the Puritans: for his standing up in defence of the Kings Just Rights, and for Advising his Majesty against the Puritans: p-acp po31 vvg a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 j n2-jn, cc p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt np2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
167 then it follows, Catholica Religio ei Morienti defuit, quod dolendum, He wanted the Catholick Religion when he dy'd, which (sayes my Author, partial to his own Faction) was to be lamented. By the Catholick, we are sure he means the Roman. After two such Testimonies as these, who ever can believe that Great and Good Man a Romanist, can, I suppose, believe whatever he has a mind to believe, then it follows, Catholica Religio ei Morienti defuite, quod dolendum, He wanted the Catholic Religion when he died, which (Says my Author, partial to his own Faction) was to be lamented. By the Catholic, we Are sure he means the Roman. After two such Testimonies as these, who ever can believe that Great and Good Man a Romanist, can, I suppose, believe whatever he has a mind to believe, av pn31 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvd dt njp n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, r-crq (vvz po11 n1, j p-acp po31 d n1) vbds pc-acp vbi vvn. p-acp dt njp, pns12 vbr j pns31 vvz dt np1. p-acp crd d n2 c-acp d, r-crq av vmb vvi cst j cc j n1 dt np1, vmb, pns11 vvb, vvb r-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 26
168 and he may in good time believe the Relation of a Third Author, a Lutheran German, who in the Body of a large General History tells us gravely, that the Arch-Bishop being Convicted to have Accepted the Title of a Cardinal sent him by the University of Oxford, and to have Corrupted Religion, was put to Death. and he may in good time believe the Relation of a Third Author, a Lutheran German, who in the Body of a large General History tells us gravely, that the Arch-Bishop being Convicted to have Accepted the Title of a Cardinal sent him by the university of Oxford, and to have Corrupted Religion, was put to Death. cc pns31 vmb p-acp j n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, dt np1 np1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vvz pno12 av-j, cst dt n1 vbg j-vvn p-acp vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vhi vvn n1, vbds vvn p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 26
169 And we are just as Guilty as he was: And we Are just as Guilty as he was: cc pns12 vbr j c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26
170 'Tis true indeed, we refus'd to Close and Comply with this Doctrine of Expedients; some of them not unlike Sampson 's Desperate Expedient to Destroy the Philistins, by pulling a vast Fabrick upon his own head, It's true indeed, we refused to Close and Comply with this Doctrine of Expedients; Some of them not unlike Sampson is Desperate Expedient to Destroy the philistines, by pulling a vast Fabric upon his own head, pn31|vbz j av, pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; d pp-f pno32 xx av-j np1 vbz j j pc-acp vvi dt njp2, p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26
171 as we must have done the Monarchy upon ours; as we must have done the Monarchy upon ours; c-acp pns12 vmb vhi vdn dt n1 p-acp png12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26
172 or rather, like Fawx 's Expedient to prevent the Death he apprehended, but to prevent it, by Blowing up the Parliament-House and himself and all, which he much regretted he had not done then when they seiz'd upon him: or rather, like fawx is Expedient to prevent the Death he apprehended, but to prevent it, by Blowing up the Parliament-House and himself and all, which he much regretted he had not done then when they seized upon him: cc av-c, j vvi vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvd, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 cc px31 cc d, r-crq pns31 av-d vvd pns31 vhd xx vdn av c-crq pns32 vvn p-acp pno31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26
173 'Tis very true, we believ'd it a preposterous way of securing our Religion, by giving up the peculiar Honour of our Church, the Doctrine of Obedience unto Kings: It's very true, we believed it a preposterous Way of securing our Religion, by giving up the peculiar Honour of our Church, the Doctrine of obedience unto Kings: pn31|vbz av j, pns12 vvd pn31 dt j n1 pp-f vvg po12 n1, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
174 And we judg'd it a strange Means of Barring out Popery, by letting in the Doctrine of Translating and Disposing of Kingdoms: And we judged it a strange Means of Barring out Popery, by letting in the Doctrine of Translating and Disposing of Kingdoms: cc pns12 vvn pn31 dt j n2 pp-f vvg av n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-vvg cc vvg pp-f n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
175 'Tis most true, we Abhorr'd that Association, which naturally and directly lead to the second Powder-Plot, as I must have leave to call it: It's most true, we Abhorred that Association, which naturally and directly led to the second Powder plot, as I must have leave to call it: pn31|vbz av-ds j, pns12 vvn d n1, r-crq av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt ord n1, c-acp pns11 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
176 All this is true, and because we in none of these Instances, would Do Evil for fear of suffering it, therefore we are Reported to be Doing or Designing so ill a thing, as 'tis hard to conceive, what Good we should Intend, even to our private Interests, by hurting the publick: And therefore we may truly say with S. Paul in my Text, that we are slanderously Reported. All this is true, and Because we in none of these Instances, would Do Evil for Fear of suffering it, Therefore we Are Reported to be Doing or Designing so ill a thing, as it's hard to conceive, what Good we should Intend, even to our private Interests, by hurting the public: And Therefore we may truly say with S. Paul in my Text, that we Are slanderously Reported. d d vbz j, cc c-acp pns12 p-acp pix pp-f d n2, vmd vdb av-jn p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pn31, av pns12 vbr j-vvn pc-acp vbi vdg cc vvg av j-jn dt n1, c-acp pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi, r-crq j pns12 vmd vvb, av p-acp po12 j n2, p-acp vvg dt j: cc av pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po11 n1, cst pns12 vbr av-j j-vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
177 And they that are Guilty of the Slander do an Extream ill thing, whatever their Ends be: And they that Are Guilty of the Slander do an Extreme ill thing, whatever their Ends be: cc pns32 cst vbr j pp-f dt n1 vdb dt j-jn j-jn n1, r-crq po32 n2 vbb: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
178 they might expect some Good to come of it, if they could teach the Party, cum Ratione insanire, that is, When they had frighted them with Fears and Jealousies out of their Wits, they might expect Some Good to come of it, if they could teach the Party, cum Ration Insanity, that is, When they had frighted them with Fears and Jealousies out of their Wits, pns32 vmd vvi d j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, cs pns32 vmd vvi dt n1, fw-la n1 n1, cst vbz, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2 av pp-f po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 27
179 then to make them Act like Reasonable Creatures. But if the Association had broken out into a furious Rebellion, (and that was just breaking out, then to make them Act like Reasonable Creatures. But if the Association had broken out into a furious Rebellion, (and that was just breaking out, cs pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 av-j j n2. cc-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn av p-acp dt j n1, (cc cst vbds av vvg av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 28
180 as 'tis most clear and Evident, from many Credible Witnesses, and Dying Confessions long ago, nay, from Hands and Seals taken but very lately) then how could the Greatest Evil have been avoided? (even as Great as any that Piercy and Catesby intended) unless Well-meaning Rebells could have given every Bullet its Commission, whom to hit or miss, as it's most clear and Evident, from many Credible Witnesses, and Dying Confessions long ago, nay, from Hands and Seals taken but very lately) then how could the Greatest Evil have been avoided? (even as Great as any that Percy and Catesby intended) unless Well-meaning Rebels could have given every Bullet its Commission, whom to hit or miss, c-acp pn31|vbz av-ds j cc j, p-acp d j n2, cc vvg n2 av-j av, uh, p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp av av-j) av q-crq vmd dt js j-jn vhb vbn vvn? (av c-acp j c-acp d cst np1 cc np1 vvd) cs n1 n2 vmd vhi vvn d n1 po31 n1, ro-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 28
181 and could have directed their Shot as well as their Intentions. and could have directed their Shot as well as their Intentions. cc vmd vhi vvn po32 n1 c-acp av c-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 28
182 Soon after that Execrable Assassination of King Henry the Fourth of France, one of that Great Prince's Servants, one of that Incomparable Learning, Soon After that Execrable Assassination of King Henry the Fourth of France, one of that Great Prince's Servants, one of that Incomparable Learning, av p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt ord pp-f np1, crd pp-f d j ng1 n2, crd pp-f d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
183 as made him justly esteem'd one of the Glories of his Time, coming over into England to divert his Melancholy, as made him justly esteemed one of the Glories of his Time, coming over into England to divert his Melancholy, c-acp vvn pno31 av-j vvn crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg a-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
184 and to wait upon King James, the Patron of the Learned, he writes from hence to another Eminent Scholar in these words, That he was come NONLATINALPHABET, into the Island of the Happy, where I enjoy (sayes he) this Consolation, that I am not Tormented with the sight of those wicked Fiends and Parricides; and to wait upon King James, the Patron of the Learned, he writes from hence to Another Eminent Scholar in these words, That he was come, into the Island of the Happy, where I enjoy (Says he) this Consolation, that I am not Tormented with the sighed of those wicked Fiends and Parricides; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns31 vvz p-acp av p-acp j-jn j n1 p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-crq pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) d n1, cst pns11 vbm xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
185 those he means, who, he suppos'd, had Animated the Murder of his Royal Master, and then (sayes he) I have this Comfort too, that in this Kingdom I see that Face of the Primitive Church, which I learn'd to know from the Writings of the Ancient Fathers. those he means, who, he supposed, had Animated the Murder of his Royal Master, and then (Says he) I have this Comfort too, that in this Kingdom I see that Face of the Primitive Church, which I learned to know from the Writings of the Ancient Father's. d pns31 vvz, r-crq, pns31 vvn, vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc av (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb d n1 av, cst p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
186 But had that Worthy Stranger Liv'd and Convers'd with us here until these Times, he must have endur'd, not only the Aspect, but the almost Twenty Years Tyranny of as Cursed Furies among us, But had that Worthy Stranger Lived and Conversed with us Here until these Times, he must have endured, not only the Aspect, but the almost Twenty years Tyranny of as Cursed Furies among us, p-acp vhd d j-jn n1 vvd cc vvd p-acp pno12 av c-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vhi vvn, xx av-j dt n1, p-acp dt av crd n2 n1 pp-f p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
187 as any he left behind him in his own Countrey: as any he left behind him in his own Country: c-acp d pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
188 and he must have beheld another Woful Spectacle, the Church which he so much admir'd, in a manner Defac'd, or at least, most sadly Deform'd by them. and he must have beheld Another Woeful Spectacle, the Church which he so much admired, in a manner Defaced, or At least, most sadly Deformed by them. cc pns31 vmb vhi vvn j-jn j n1, dt n1 r-crq pns31 av av-d vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvn, cc p-acp ds, ds av-j vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
189 And yet by the Mercy of God, neither the black Traytors of the Powder-Plot, nor the scarlet Traytors of the High Court of Justice, (tho' these latter prevail'd for a time) were able to Compass their utmost Hellish Ends and Purposes; And yet by the Mercy of God, neither the black Traitors of the Powder plot, nor the scarlet Traitors of the High Court of justice, (though these latter prevailed for a time) were able to Compass their utmost Hellish Ends and Purposes; cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dx dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, ccx dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (cs d d vvn p-acp dt n1) vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 j j n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
190 but we are once again, the Island of the Happy, if we but knew our Happiness; but we Are once again, the Island of the Happy, if we but knew our Happiness; cc-acp pns12 vbr a-acp av, dt n1 pp-f dt j, cs pns12 p-acp vvd po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
191 and we are a Kingdom again, where there is now to be seen the same Venerable Face of the Ancient Church, Restor'd together with the King, and Restor'd by the King under God. and we Are a Kingdom again, where there is now to be seen the same Venerable Face of the Ancient Church, Restored together with the King, and Restored by the King under God. cc pns12 vbr dt n1 av, c-crq pc-acp vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn dt d j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
192 As long as our Church deserves that Glorious Character, which that Great Man bestow'd upon it, while it bears the likeness of the Primitive Church, it has a Just Title to a full share in that Gracious Promise made to the Catholick Church, Isa. 54. and the last Verse, No Weapon that is form'd against thee shall prosper, this is the Inheritance of the servants of the Lord; As long as our Church deserves that Glorious Character, which that Great Man bestowed upon it, while it bears the likeness of the Primitive Church, it has a Just Title to a full share in that Gracious Promise made to the Catholic Church, Isaiah 54. and the last Verse, No Weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, this is the Inheritance of the Servants of the Lord; p-acp j c-acp po12 n1 vvz d j n1, r-crq d j n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j vvb vvn p-acp dt njp n1, np1 crd cc dt ord n1, dx n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21 vmb vvi, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
193 and may we not justly say with Joyful Thanks, that the Lot is fall'n to us in a fair Ground, and may we not justly say with Joyful Thanks, that the Lot is fallen to us in a fair Ground, cc vmb pns12 xx av-j vvi p-acp j n2, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
194 and that this is a Goodly Inheritance? May we not with an Humble Greatness call such a Church, the place of the Vineyard that His right hand hath planted; and that this is a Goodly Inheritance? May we not with an Humble Greatness call such a Church, the place of the Vineyard that His right hand hath planted; cc cst d vbz dt j n1? vmb pns12 xx p-acp dt j n1 vvi d dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst po31 j-jn n1 vhz vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
195 and the Branch that He made so strong for Himself? O let it never be said, that Her Hedge is broken down, that all they that go by pluck off her Grapes, that the Wild Boar out of the Wood doth Root it up, and the Branch that He made so strong for Himself? Oh let it never be said, that Her Hedge is broken down, that all they that go by pluck off her Grapes, that the Wild Boar out of the Wood does Root it up, cc dt n1 cst pns31 vvd av j p-acp px31? uh vvb pn31 av-x vbi vvn, cst po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, cst d pns32 cst vvb p-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2, cst dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
196 and the Wild Beasts of the Field devour it. and the Wild Beasts of the Field devour it. cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 30
197 And after this Prayer for the Church, let us also pray for the King, as it follows in that Psalm, Let thy Hand be upon the Man of thy Right Hand; And After this Prayer for the Church, let us also pray for the King, as it follows in that Psalm, Let thy Hand be upon the Man of thy Right Hand; cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n1, vvb po21 n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
198 or in the plainer words of another Psalm, O continue thy Loving Mercies, that they may preserve Him! or in the plainer words of Another Psalm, Oh continue thy Loving mercies, that they may preserve Him! cc p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f j-jn n1, uh vvb po21 j-vvg n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno31! (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
199 So will we alway give praise unto thy Name, that we may daily perform our Vows. So will we always give praise unto thy Name, that we may daily perform our Vows. av vmb pns12 av vvb n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
200 Now unto the King Eternal, &c. FINIS. Now unto the King Eternal, etc. FINIS. av p-acp dt n1 j, av fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31

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147 0 Several of Mr. Pryn 's Pieces, Apostasia Laudensium. Patronus Bonae Fidei, &c. Several of Mr. Pryn is Pieces, Apostasia Laudensium. Patronus Bonae Fidei, etc. j pp-f n1 np1 vbz n2, np1 np1. fw-la fw-la fw-la, av
164 0 Spondanus, Anno 1605. Spondanus, Anno 1605. np1, fw-la crd
164 1 Spondanus, Anno 1645. Spondanus, Anno 1645. np1, fw-la crd
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184 0 Causabon. Epist. 1612. Dan. Heins. Causabon. Epistle 1612. Dan. Heins. np1. np1 crd np1 np1.