A sermon against self-love, &c. preached before the Honourable House of Commons on the 5th of June, 1689 : being the fast-day appointed to implore the blessing of almighty God upon Their Majesties forces by sea and land, and success in the war now declared against the French-king / by Thomas Tenison ...

Tenison, Thomas, 1636-1715
Publisher: Printed for Richard Chiswell
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1689
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A64366 ESTC ID: R22400 STC ID: T708
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Timothy, 2nd, III, 1; Fast-day sermons; Sermons, English;
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0 A SERMON AGAINST Self-Love, &c. 2 TIM. III. i, and part of ii. This know, also, That, in the last Daies, perillous times shall come: A SERMON AGAINST Self-Love, etc. 2 TIM. III. i, and part of ii. This know, also, That, in the last Days, perilous times shall come: dt n1 p-acp n1, av crd np1. np1. sy, cc n1 pp-f crd. d vvb, av, cst, p-acp dt ord n2, j n2 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 For men shall be lovers of their own selves. — For men shall be lovers of their own selves. — p-acp n2 vmb vbi n2 pp-f po32 d n2. — (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
2 TWO great Evils have reigned among us, by which Almighty God has been moved to heavy Displeasure: TWO great Evils have reigned among us, by which Almighty God has been moved to heavy Displeasure: crd j n2-jn vhb vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq j-jn np1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
3 The denial of his Existence by Atheists, and the forbearance of a Profession of Piety by weak Believers, who have not had enough of Christian Courage to bear the Shock of their insolent Mockeries: The denial of his Existence by Atheists, and the forbearance of a Profession of Piety by weak Believers, who have not had enough of Christian Courage to bear the Shock of their insolent Mockeries: dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, q-crq vhb xx vhn d pp-f np1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
4 insomuch that the very Form and Face of true Religion has, sometimes, disappeared; and the worst kind of Hypocrisie has come upon the Stage, the dissembling of Iniquity ; insomuch that the very From and Face of true Religion has, sometime, disappeared; and the worst kind of Hypocrisy has come upon the Stage, the dissembling of Iniquity; av cst dt j p-acp cc n1 pp-f j n1 vhz, av, vvd; cc dt js n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt vvg pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
5 and the owning of Vices which have not been committed. and the owning of Vices which have not been committed. cc dt vvg pp-f n2 r-crq vhb xx vbn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
6 Hence Publick Fastings and Humiliations, being open Testimonies of our Fear of God and our dependence upon him, have been unfrequent, notwithstanding so great and Pressing a Load of Guilt has laid upon us. Hence Public Fastings and Humiliations, being open Testimonies of our fear of God and our dependence upon him, have been unfrequent, notwithstanding so great and Pressing a Load of Gilded has laid upon us. av j n2-vvg cc n2, vbg j n2 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1 p-acp pno31, vhb vbn j, c-acp av j cc vvg dt n1 pp-f j-vvn vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
7 The Celebration therefore of the humble Solemnity of this Day, (on which we make a Publick Acknowledgment of the Divine Providence, Justice, and Long-Suffering Goodness; The Celebration Therefore of the humble Solemnity of this Day, (on which we make a Public Acknowledgment of the Divine Providence, justice, and Long-Suffering goodness; dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1, cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
8 and of our own Unworthiness to eat so much as of the Crumbs which his Liberality has every where scattered) as it is our most bounden Duty, and of our own Unworthiness to eat so much as of the Crumbs which his Liberality has every where scattered) as it is our most bounden Duty, cc pp-f po12 d n1 pc-acp vvi av av-d c-acp pp-f dt n2 r-crq po31 n1 vhz d c-crq j-vvn) c-acp pn31 vbz po12 av-ds vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
9 so it is our most reasonable Service. so it is our most reasonable Service. av pn31 vbz po12 av-ds j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
10 And a due sense of our former Neglects should mightily quicken us in our present Performance, that it may not languish in mere Formality And a due sense of our former Neglects should mightily quicken us in our present Performance, that it may not languish in mere Formality cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 j vvz vmd av-j vvi pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, cst pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp j n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
11 And for the Performance of this Duty, the whole of it is not accomplished by a bewailing of Sin in general. Neither will so short a space admit of an enumeration of every Sin, And for the Performance of this Duty, the Whole of it is not accomplished by a bewailing of since in general. Neither will so short a Molle admit of an enumeration of every since, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt j-jn pp-f pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1. av-d vmb av j dt n1 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
12 and of a due reflection upon it. and of a due reflection upon it. cc pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
13 I have, therefore, chosen out one Evil, which seems to be the root of all the rest: I have, Therefore, chosen out one Evil, which seems to be the root of all the rest: pns11 vhb, av, vvn av crd j-jn, r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi dt vvb pp-f d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
14 It is the Sin of inordinate Self-Love, to which S. Paul attributes those Troubles and Miseries which make the World so uneasie a Place; It is the since of inordinate Self-Love, to which S. Paul attributes those Troubles and Misery's which make the World so uneasy a Place; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 n2 d vvz cc ng1 r-crq vvb dt n1 av j dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
15 and to which we, in particular, may ascribe our own dissettlements. This know, That in the last daies perillous times shall come: and to which we, in particular, may ascribe our own dissettlements. This know, That in the last days perilous times shall come: cc p-acp r-crq pns12, p-acp j, vmb vvi po12 d n2. d vvb, cst p-acp dt ord n2 j n2 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
16 for Men shall be Lovers of their own selves. In speaking to these Words four things may be considered. I. for Men shall be Lovers of their own selves. In speaking to these Words four things may be considered. I. c-acp n2 vmb vbi n2 pp-f po32 d n2. p-acp vvg p-acp d n2 crd n2 vmb vbi vvn. pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
17 What kind of Self-Love it is which Saint Paul do's here so severely censure. II. By what manner of Influence Self-Love makes Times and Seasons become perillous. III. What Times the Apostle means by the Last Daies ; What kind of Self-Love it is which Saint Paul do's Here so severely censure. II By what manner of Influence Self-Love makes Times and Seasons become perilous. III. What Times the Apostle means by the Last Days; q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz r-crq n1 np1 vdz av av av-j vvi. crd p-acp q-crq n1 pp-f n1 n1 vvz n2 cc n2 vvb j. np1. q-crq n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt vvb n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
18 and whence it is, that Self-Love operates with such Successful Prevalence in those Daies, as to render them, The Evil Daies. IV. What Reflections are fit to be made by us, this Day, upon occasion of this Argument, in relation to our Age, and to our selves, and whence it is, that Self-Love operates with such Successful Prevalence in those Days, as to render them, The Evil Days. IV. What Reflections Are fit to be made by us, this Day, upon occasion of this Argument, in Relation to our Age, and to our selves, cc c-crq pn31 vbz, cst n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, dt j-jn n2. np1 q-crq n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
19 and our present Affairs, in order to that which all ought to Fast and Pray, and labour for, the stability of our Times, and the Peace of Ierusalem. and our present Affairs, in order to that which all ought to Fast and Pray, and labour for, the stability of our Times, and the Peace of Ierusalem. cc po12 j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq d pi p-acp av-j cc vvb, cc n1 p-acp, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
20 My Method obliges me in the My Method obliges me in the po11 n1 vvz pno11 p-acp dt (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
21 First Place, To consider what kind of Self-Love S. Paul speaks against, as the Fountain of Publick Mischief: First Place, To Consider what kind of Self-Love S. Paul speaks against, as the Fountain of Public Mischief: ord n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1 vvz p-acp, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
22 for there is a Self-Love, which is a very Natural and a very useful Principle. No Man ever yet hated his own Flesh : for there is a Self-Love, which is a very Natural and a very useful Principle. No Man ever yet hated his own Flesh: c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1, r-crq vbz dt av j cc dt j j n1. dx n1 av av vvd po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
23 No considering Man can be an Enemy to that concerning which he is convinced that it is, upon the whole Matter, his true Interest; No considering Man can be an Enemy to that Concerning which he is convinced that it is, upon the Whole Matter, his true Interest; dx vvg n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp d vvg r-crq pns31 vbz vvn cst pn31 vbz, p-acp dt j-jn n1, po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
24 no Man, without the loving of himself, does either preserve or improve himself. no Man, without the loving of himself, does either preserve or improve himself. dx n1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f px31, vdz d vvi cc vvi px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
25 All Friends at distance of Place would be in perpetual Pain for one another, if they did not, under God, place some part of their Security in this Thought, that, having a Principle of Self-Preservation in their Natures, they would take some competent Care of themselves. All Friends At distance of Place would be in perpetual Pain for one Another, if they did not, under God, place Some part of their Security in this Thought, that, having a Principle of Self-Preservation in their Nature's, they would take Some competent Care of themselves. d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi p-acp j n1 p-acp crd j-jn, cs pns32 vdd xx, p-acp np1, vvb d n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d n1, cst, vhg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmd vvi d j n1 pp-f px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
26 If Almighty God would not have suffered Men to love themselves, be would not have moved them to their Duty by their personal Benefit, If Almighty God would not have suffered Men to love themselves, be would not have moved them to their Duty by their personal Benefit, cs j-jn n1 vmd xx vhi vvn n2 pc-acp vvi px32, vbb vmd xx vhi vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
27 and especially by so great a Recompence as is that of Life Eternal. and especially by so great a Recompense as is that of Life Eternal. cc av-j p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp vbz d pp-f n1 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
28 It would conduce to the Felicity of Men, even in this World, if they truly loved themselves; It would conduce to the Felicity of Men, even in this World, if they truly loved themselves; pn31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av p-acp d n1, cs pns32 av-j vvd px32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
29 for then they would not wast their Fortunes by an unaccountable profuseness, nor destroy their Bodies by the extravagances of Rage, and Luxury, and Lust. for then they would not wast their Fortune's by an unaccountable profuseness, nor destroy their Bodies by the extravagances of Rage, and Luxury, and Lust. c-acp cs pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, ccx vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
30 Even the Mortifications and Self-denials prescribed by Religion, are consistent with the Love of ourselves, and move upon the Foot of it, though not upon that alone; Even the Mortifications and Self-denials prescribed by Religion, Are consistent with the Love of ourselves, and move upon the Foot of it, though not upon that alone; np1 dt n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1, vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f px12, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs xx p-acp d j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
31 for it turns to the greatest Profit of every Man, when by losing the World he saves his Soul. for it turns to the greatest Profit of every Man, when by losing the World he saves his Soul. p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt js n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq p-acp vvg dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
32 The Self-Love, here condemned by S. Paul, is that narrow wicked Affection which either wholly or principally confines a Man to his seeming personal Good on Earth. The Self-Love, Here condemned by S. Paul, is that narrow wicked Affection which either wholly or principally confines a Man to his seeming personal Good on Earth. dt n1, av vvn p-acp np1 np1, vbz d j j n1 r-crq d av-jn cc av-jn vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg j j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
33 An Affection, which either opposeth all Publick Good, or at least all that Publick Good, which comes in competition with Man's private Advantage. an Affection, which either Opposeth all Public Good, or At least all that Public Good, which comes in competition with Man's private Advantage. dt n1, r-crq d vvz d j j, cc p-acp ds d d j j, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 p-acp ng1 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
34 For some will do a good Office when it costs them nothing, and no Self-Ends are obstructed by the performance of it. For Some will do a good Office when it costs them nothing, and no Self-Ends Are obstructed by the performance of it. p-acp d vmb vdi dt j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz pno32 pix, cc dx j vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
35 But others are so bound down to their own Illnatured Selfishness, that they will not move in the easiest Charities, But Others Are so bound down to their own Ill-natured Selfishness, that they will not move in the Easiest Charities, p-acp n2-jn vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp po32 d j n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt js ng1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
36 if by them they cannot serve a particular Turn. if by them they cannot serve a particular Turn. cs p-acp pno32 pns32 vmbx vvi dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
37 Of such Lovers of themselves the Apostle gives a very ill Character in the Words that follow the Text. Of such Lovers of themselves the Apostle gives a very ill Character in the Words that follow the Text. pp-f d n2 pp-f px32 dt n1 vvz dt j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvb dt np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
38 He says of them, in the 2d. Verse, That they are covetous ; He Says of them, in the 2d. Verse, That they Are covetous; pns31 vvz pp-f pno32, p-acp dt crd. n1, cst pns32 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
39 their Heart is like the Mouth of a devouring Gulf, which sucks in all into it self with deep & unsatiable desire. their Heart is like the Mouth of a devouring Gulf, which sucks in all into it self with deep & unsatiable desire. po32 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp j-jn cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
40 He continues to mark them, in the 3d. Verse, as Persons without Natural Affection, as People who have no Bowels for the miserable part of Mankind: He continues to mark them, in the 3d. Verse, as Persons without Natural Affection, as People who have no Bowels for the miserable part of Mankind: pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp dt n1 n1, c-acp n2 p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 r-crq vhb dx n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
41 As such who rejoyce at a publick Wreck, not considering the Loss of others, nor the moving, the dismal Circumstances of it; As such who rejoice At a public Wreck, not considering the Loss of Others, nor the moving, the dismal circumstances of it; c-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1, xx vvg dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, ccx dt j-vvg, dt j n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
42 but minding, with their whole Intention, the Profit which they may gather up for their inhuman selves. but minding, with their Whole Intention, the Profit which they may gather up for their inhuman selves. cc-acp vvg, p-acp po32 j-jn n1, dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
43 He adds, in the same Verse, that they are Despisers of those who are Good. He adds, in the same Verse, that they Are Despisers of those who Are Good. pns31 vvz, p-acp dt d n1, cst pns32 vbr n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
44 They vilisie Men of a Publick Spirit, as so many simple Sheep, who bear Fleeces for others, They vilify Men of a Public Spirit, as so many simple Sheep, who bear Fleeces for Others, pns32 vvi n2 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp av d j n1, r-crq vvb n2 p-acp n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
45 and understand not how to keep themselves warm in their own soft and beloved Interests. Now, and understand not how to keep themselves warm in their own soft and Beloved Interests. Now, cc vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp po32 d j cc j-vvn n2. av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
46 II. This strait and uncharitable Affection is of so malignant an Influence, that where it prevails, no Age can be Calm, no Government Stable, no Person Secure. II This strait and uncharitable Affection is of so malignant an Influence, that where it prevails, no Age can be Cam, no Government Stable, no Person Secure. crd d j cc j n1 vbz pp-f av j dt n1, cst c-crq pn31 vvz, dx n1 vmb vbi j-jn, dx n1 j, dx n1 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
47 And that it is of such perillous consequence, may be demonstrated on this manner. And that it is of such perilous consequence, may be demonstrated on this manner. cc cst pn31 vbz pp-f d j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
48 God, Who is Good and does good, designed, That whilst Man was here on Earth, it should be competently well with him in case of his Obedience, God, Who is Good and does good, designed, That while Man was Here on Earth, it should be competently well with him in case of his obedience, np1, r-crq vbz j cc vdz j, vvn, cst cs n1 vbds av p-acp n1, pn31 vmd vbi av-j av p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
49 though he intended not to give him all his Portion in this Life. though he intended not to give him all his Portion in this Life. cs pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vvi pno31 d po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
50 He knew that Men could not subsist apart with such Conveniences as they might obtain, by being knit into Regular Societies. He knew that Men could not subsist apart with such Conveniences as they might obtain, by being knit into Regular Societies. pns31 vvd d n2 vmd xx vvi av p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vmd vvi, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
51 He, therefore, united them in Civil and Sacred Bodies, That by conjoyned Strength they might procure those Benefits, which, in a separate State, He, Therefore, united them in Civil and Sacred Bodies, That by conjoined Strength they might procure those Benefits, which, in a separate State, pns31, av, vvn pno32 p-acp j cc j n2, cst p-acp vvn n1 pns32 vmd vvi d n2, r-crq, p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
52 and by their single selves, they could not come at. and by their single selves, they could not come At. cc p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
53 For, consider, (I beseech you) how void of Comfort a Life of intire solitude would have been to Man? with what a Life of Fear, would they have been crucified, who had stood perpetually by themselves on their own Defence? with what a Life of Labour and Meanness, would Men have been burthened, For, Consider, (I beseech you) how void of Comfort a Life of entire solitude would have been to Man? with what a Life of fear, would they have been Crucified, who had stood perpetually by themselves on their own Defence? with what a Life of Labour and Meanness, would Men have been burdened, p-acp, vvb, (pns11 vvb pn22) q-crq j pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmd vhi vbn p-acp n1? p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd pns32 vhb vbn vvn, r-crq vhd vvn av-j p-acp px32 p-acp po32 d n1? p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd n2 vhb vbn j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
54 if every one of them must have been his own only Servant? If every one had been obliged to build and plant, if every one of them must have been his own only Servant? If every one had been obliged to built and plant, cs d crd pp-f pno32 vmb vhi vbn po31 d j n1? cs d pi vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
55 and till the Ground, and provide Food and Physick and Garments, for himself by his own solitary Power? And how could a Man serve himself in any of these necessary Offices in times of Sickness, Lameness, Delirancie, and till the Ground, and provide Food and Physic and Garments, for himself by his own solitary Power? And how could a Man serve himself in any of these necessary Offices in times of Sickness, Lameness, Delirancy, cc p-acp dt n1, cc vvi n1 cc n1 cc n2, p-acp px31 p-acp po31 d j n1? cc q-crq vmd dt n1 vvi px31 p-acp d pp-f d j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
56 and decrepit Old Age? To such a perillous and laborious Life, as I have been speaking of, indiscreet and vicious self-love tends: and decrepit Old Age? To such a perilous and laborious Life, as I have been speaking of, indiscreet and vicious Self-love tends: cc j j n1? p-acp d dt j cc j n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vbn vvg pp-f, j cc j n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
57 for as far as Men do mind and seek themselves alone, so far they dissolve Society, for as Far as Men do mind and seek themselves alone, so Far they dissolve Society, c-acp c-acp av-j c-acp n2 vdb vvi cc vvi px32 av-j, av av-j pns32 vvb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
58 and lessen its Benefits, being rather in it than of it. and lessen its Benefits, being rather in it than of it. cc vvi po31 n2, vbg av-c p-acp pn31 cs pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
59 And if all stood upon as narrow a Bottom as some do, Government it self would fail, till Men (learning Wisdom by Affliction) finding their personal Interest in the Common Good, should again enter into the Covenants of it. And if all stood upon as narrow a Bottom as Some do, Government it self would fail, till Men (learning Wisdom by Affliction) finding their personal Interest in the Common Good, should again enter into the Covenants of it. cc cs d vvd p-acp p-acp j dt n1 c-acp d vdb, n1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi, c-acp n2 (vvg n1 p-acp n1) vvg po32 j n1 p-acp dt j j, vmd av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
60 So that the Soul which animates Society, whose Advantages are so considerable, is the great and generous Spirit of Charity. So that the Soul which animates Society, whose Advantages Are so considerable, is the great and generous Spirit of Charity. av cst dt n1 r-crq vvz n1, rg-crq n2 vbr av j, vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
61 That violates no Compacts, That raises no Commotions, That interrupts no Good Man's Peace, That assaults no innocent Man's Person, That invades no Man's Property, That grinds no poor Man's Face, That takes no Ewe lamb out of his Bosom, That envies no Man, That supplants no Man, That submits its Private Convenience to the Publick Necessities, That does all the Good it can; That violates no Compacts, That raises no Commotions, That interrupts no Good Man's Peace, That assaults no innocent Man's Person, That invades no Man's Property, That grinds no poor Man's Face, That Takes no Ewe lamb out of his Bosom, That envies no Man, That supplants no Man, That submits its Private Convenience to the Public Necessities, That does all the Good it can; cst vvz dx n2, cst vvz dx n2, cst vvz dx j ng1 n1, cst vvz dx j-jn ng1 n1, cst vvz dx ng1 n1, cst vvz dx j ng1 n1, cst vvz dx n1 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz dx n1, cst vvz dx n1, cst vvz po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n2, cst vdz d dt j pn31 vmb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
62 But it does not so much as think of Evil, unless to suppress and prevent it. But it does not so much as think of Evil, unless to suppress and prevent it. cc-acp pn31 vdz xx av d c-acp vvb pp-f n-jn, cs pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
63 All the Evil that is thought of and done, comes originally from Men of ill Natures and narrow Dispositions, who behave themselves in the Publick Body, All the Evil that is Thought of and done, comes originally from Men of ill Nature's and narrow Dispositions, who behave themselves in the Public Body, d dt n-jn cst vbz vvn pp-f cc vdn, vvz av-j p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n2 cc j n2, r-crq vvb px32 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
64 as the Vermin, and not the Members of it. as the Vermin, and not the Members of it. c-acp dt n1, cc xx dt n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
65 From a false and unnatural Self-Love it is, That Children enquire too early into the Age of their Parents: From a false and unnatural Self-Love it is, That Children inquire too early into the Age of their Parents: p-acp dt j cc j n1 pn31 vbz, cst n2 vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
66 That Discord arises and separates Brother from Brother, whilst each covets the greatest Share of the Inheritance: That Discord arises and separates Brother from Brother, while each covets the greatest Share of the Inheritance: cst n1 vvz cc vvz n1 p-acp n1, cs d vvz dt js n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
67 That Friends divide, and after Professions of the sincerest Love, exercise the bitterest Hatred: That Friends divide, and After Professions of the Sincerest Love, exercise the Bitterest Hatred: cst n2 vvi, cc p-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1, vvb dt js n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
68 That so many Men are barbarously murthered, and so many Houses set on fire by Thieves and Robbers, who are tempted by incosiderable Spoils to such inhuman Villanies That so many Men Are barbarously murdered, and so many Houses Set on fire by Thieves and Robbers, who Are tempted by incosiderable Spoils to such inhuman Villainies cst av d n2 vbr av-j vvn, cc av d n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp d j n2 (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
69 From Selfishness it proceeds, That in the Kingdoms of the Earth, there are sometimes Markets for Justice: From Selfishness it proceeds, That in the Kingdoms of the Earth, there Are sometime Markets for justice: p-acp n1 pn31 vvz, cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbr av n2 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
70 That Causes are often carried by secret Perjuries: That Men intrude into Offices, which they have more ability to pay than to execute: That Causes Are often carried by secret Perjuries: That Men intrude into Offices, which they have more ability to pay than to execute: cst n2 vbr av vvn p-acp j-jn n2: cst n2 vvb p-acp n2, r-crq pns32 vhb dc n1 pc-acp vvi cs pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
71 That they affect the Honor or Profit of Publick Places, and shun the Duty of them; That they affect the Honour or Profit of Public Places, and shun the Duty of them; cst pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
72 and appear only when a Private Turn for themselves, or their Dependants is to be served: and appear only when a Private Turn for themselves, or their Dependants is to be served: cc vvb av-j c-crq dt j n1 p-acp px32, cc po32 n2-jn vbz pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
73 That Trusts are managed as Estates: And that he who has obtained a Guardianship, does think he has made a Fortune: That Trusts Are managed as Estates: And that he who has obtained a Guardianship, does think he has made a Fortune: cst n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2: cc cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1, vdz vvi pns31 vhz vvn dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
74 That to gratifie a private Animosity, many engage into a publick Embroylment: That to gratify a private Animosity, many engage into a public Embroilment: cst pc-acp vvi dt j n1, d vvb p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
75 That the Selfish make as many Inlets as possible, in their own Cisterns, out of the Publick Revenue, ' though it be one great worldly Instrument of Protection. That the Selfish make as many Inlets as possible, in their own Cisterns, out of the Public Revenue, ' though it be one great worldly Instrument of Protection. cst dt n1 vvb p-acp d n2 c-acp j, p-acp po32 d n2, av pp-f dt j n1, ' c-acp pn31 vbb crd j j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
76 These are the Practices which make all Times perillous ; and Self-Love is the Head from whence they flow. These Are the Practices which make all Times perilous; and Self-Love is the Head from whence they flow. d vbr dt n2 r-crq vvb d n2 j; cc n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
77 Concerning this vile Affection S. Paul taught, That it would possess the Men of the last Daies. And we are, in the Concerning this vile Affection S. Paul taught, That it would possess the Men of the last Days. And we Are, in the vvg d j n1 np1 np1 vvn, cst pn31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt ord n2. cc pns12 vbr, p-acp dt (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
78 III d. Place, To consider what Times he means by those Daies ; III d. Place, To Consider what Times he means by those Days; crd zz. n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 pns31 vvz p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
79 and in what sense he speaks of Self-Love, as the Distemper of the last Daies, seeing it has been the Disease of every Age. and in what sense he speaks of Self-Love, as the Distemper of the last Days, seeing it has been the Disease of every Age. cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n2, vvg pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
80 By the last Days he means the last Age of the World, the Age of the Messiah, not excluding that part of it in which he himself lived; By the last Days he means the last Age of the World, the Age of the Messiah, not excluding that part of it in which he himself lived; p-acp dt ord n2 pns31 vvz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt np1, xx vvg d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp r-crq pns31 px31 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
81 for he gives Caution to Timothy, against some Practices which he should presently meet with from Judaizing Christians and vain Philosophers. for he gives Caution to Timothy, against Some Practices which he should presently meet with from Judaizing Christians and vain Philosophers. c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp p-acp vvg np1 cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
82 S. Peter, speaking of the Son of God, saith, He was manifest in these last Times, referring to his own. S. Peter, speaking of the Son of God, Says, He was manifest in these last Times, referring to his own. np1 np1, vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz, pns31 vbds j p-acp d ord n2, vvg p-acp po31 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
83 And S. Iohn speaks more expresly, Little Children, it is the last Time ; or this is the last Age of the World. And S. John speaks more expressly, Little Children, it is the last Time; or this is the last Age of the World. cc np1 np1 vvz av-dc av-j, j n2, pn31 vbz dt ord n1; cc d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
84 There were several precedent Periods, That of the Fathers before the Flood: That of the Patriarchs before the Law: There were several precedent Periods, That of the Father's before the Flood: That of the Patriarchs before the Law: a-acp vbdr j j n2, cst pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1: cst pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
85 That of Moses and the Prophets under the Law. But after the Age of the Messiah, Time it self shall no more. That of Moses and the prophets under the Law. But After the Age of the Messiah, Time it self shall no more. cst pp-f np1 cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, n1 pn31 n1 vmb av-dx av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
86 To this Age all evil Self-Love cannot be confined, for that Dotage had a Being in the World from the very beginning of it. To this Age all evil Self-Love cannot be confined, for that Dotage had a Being in the World from the very beginning of it. p-acp d n1 d j-jn n1 vmbx vbi vvn, c-acp cst n1 vhd dt vbg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
87 The Murther of Cain was so early, that he sinn'd without Example; and from his Selfishness his Murther proceeded. The Murder of Cain was so early, that he sinned without Exampl; and from his Selfishness his Murder proceeded. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av av-j, cst pns31 vvd p-acp n1; cc p-acp po31 n1 po31 n1 vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
88 He could not bear the sight of a man more acceptable, in God's Eye, than himself; He could not bear the sighed of a man more acceptable, in God's Eye, than himself; pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-dc j, p-acp npg1 n1, cs px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
89 though it was the greater Vertue of Abel, which made his way to the greater Favour of that God who is a Respecter of Causes, but not of Persons. though it was the greater Virtue of Abel, which made his Way to the greater Favour of that God who is a Respecter of Causes, but not of Persons. cs pn31 vbds dt jc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f cst np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp xx pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
90 We therefore misunderstand S. Paul, if we interpret him, as speaking, not of the Increase, but of the Being of Self-Love : We Therefore misunderstand S. Paul, if we interpret him, as speaking, not of the Increase, but of the Being of Self-Love: pns12 av vvi n1 np1, cs pns12 vvb pno31, c-acp vvg, xx pp-f dt vvi, p-acp pp-f dt vbg pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
91 For it is not its Existence, but its abundance, which he foretells; For it is not its Existence, but its abundance, which he foretells; c-acp pn31 vbz xx po31 n1, cc-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
92 prophesying, that the World should, as it were, throw off the Dreggs of this its distemper into the Extream Parts of it; prophesying, that the World should, as it were, throw off the Dregs of this its distemper into the Extreme Parts of it; vvg, cst dt n1 vmd, c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f d po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
93 and that its Covetousness would increase with its Age. and that its Covetousness would increase with its Age. cc cst po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
94 What he wrote has been true in Fact, from the Times of Demas and Diotrephes, to this very hour. What he wrote has been true in Fact, from the Times of Demas and Diotrephes, to this very hour. r-crq pns31 vvn vhz vbn j p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
95 Light is come into the World, a glorious Gospel which shines every where, and every where sheds its healing influence; Light is come into the World, a glorious Gospel which shines every where, and every where sheds its healing influence; n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 r-crq vvz d q-crq, cc d c-crq vvz po31 j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
96 and men love darkness rather than light, and shut up themselves in their own hard, and rough, and private Shells. and men love darkness rather than Light, and shut up themselves in their own hard, and rough, and private Shells. cc n2 vvb n1 av-c cs vvi, cc vvd a-acp px32 p-acp po32 d j, cc j, cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
97 How this should come to pass, few can readily understand: How this should come to pass, few can readily understand: c-crq d vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, d vmb av-j vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
98 S. Paul, without a Spirit of Prophesie, could scare have affirmed, That in the Age of the Messiah, which affords the best Moral Causes, there should be the worst Effects. S. Paul, without a Spirit of Prophesy, could scare have affirmed, That in the Age of the Messiah, which affords the best Moral Causes, there should be the worst Effects. n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, vmd vvi vhi vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvz dt js j n2, pc-acp vmd vbi dt js n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
99 Selfishness cannot be the direct Natural Effect of the Gospel of Christ, which, of all other Dispensations, depresseth the Private under the Publick Good. Selfishness cannot be the Direct Natural Effect of the Gospel of christ, which, of all other Dispensations, depresseth the Private under the Public Good. n1 vmbx vbi dt j j vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq, pp-f d j-jn n2, vvz dt j p-acp dt j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
100 And if the Heavenly Doctrines of it were heartily believ'd, and the Divine Rules of it were exactly follow'd, the Event would not be a Sword, but Peace on Earth : And if the Heavenly Doctrines of it were heartily believed, and the Divine Rules of it were exactly followed, the Event would not be a Sword, but Peace on Earth: cc cs dt j n2 pp-f pn31 vbdr av-j vvn, cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31 vbdr av-j vvn, dt n1 vmd xx vbi dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
101 The Times would then be so free from peril, that Men would have strong Temptation to say, It is good for us to be here. The Times would then be so free from peril, that Men would have strong Temptation to say, It is good for us to be Here. dt n2 vmd av vbi av j p-acp n1, cst n2 vmd vhi j n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
102 The Age of the Messiah is the best of Ages in His Design, and in the Means of Vertue, which he gives the World; The Age of the Messiah is the best of Ages in His Design, and in the Means of Virtue, which he gives the World; dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz dt js pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
103 and if the Men of it be worse than those of other Generations, the greater is the aggravation of their Guilt, and if the Men of it be Worse than those of other Generations, the greater is the aggravation of their Gilded, cc cs dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbi jc cs d pp-f j-jn n2, dt jc vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
104 whilst, under a Gospel of the widest Charity, they exercise the narrowest Selfishness; whilst, the nigher they are to the last Judgment, the more Criminal they grow; while, under a Gospel of the Widest Charity, they exercise the narrowest Selfishness; while, the nigher they Are to the last Judgement, the more Criminal they grow; cs, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, pns32 vvb dt js n1; cs, dt jc pns32 vbr p-acp dt ord n1, dt av-dc j-jn pns32 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
105 in which respect, the Self-Love of the last days, though it be but equal to that of former Times, is to be esteemed a greater Evil, seeing it offends against higher means. in which respect, the Self-Love of the last days, though it be but equal to that of former Times, is to be esteemed a greater Evil, seeing it offends against higher means. p-acp r-crq n1, dt n1 pp-f dt ord n2, cs pn31 vbb p-acp j-jn p-acp d pp-f j n2, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn dt jc n-jn, vvg pn31 vvz p-acp jc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
106 How men (I say) should thus advance in wickedness, under a Dispensation so proper for the suppressing of it, is a Mystery not so easie to be unfolded. How men (I say) should thus advance in wickedness, under a Dispensation so proper for the suppressing of it, is a Mystery not so easy to be unfolded. c-crq n2 (pns11 vvb) vmd av vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 av j p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, vbz dt n1 xx av j pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
107 But however, so it is: Whether it be, that wicked men, by a Spirit of Contradiction, oppose Charity where they are most earnestly pressed to it. But however, so it is: Whither it be, that wicked men, by a Spirit of Contradiction, oppose Charity where they Are most earnestly pressed to it. p-acp a-acp, av pn31 vbz: cs pn31 vbb, cst j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb n1 c-crq pns32 vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
108 Or that the Devil, having but a short time, is the more passionately industrious in promoting the Interests of his Kingdom. Or that the devil, having but a short time, is the more passionately Industria in promoting the Interests of his Kingdom. cc d dt n1, vhg p-acp dt j n1, vbz dt av-dc av-j j p-acp j-vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
109 Or that the further men are from the Age of Divine Revelations, the less firmly they believe them. Or that the further men Are from the Age of Divine Revelations, the less firmly they believe them. cc d dt jc n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, dt av-dc av-j pns32 vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
110 Whether it be, that the greater Communication of the Nations of the World with one another in the latter Times, has, by making the Vices of the World more fully and commonly known, made them to be the more commonly practis'd. Whither it be, that the greater Communication of the nations of the World with one Another in the latter Times, has, by making the Vices of the World more Fully and commonly known, made them to be the more commonly practised. cs pn31 vbb, cst dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd j-jn p-acp dt d n2, vhz, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn, vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi dt av-dc av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
111 Or that the Men of these late days having, in especial manner, apply'd their Minds to the framing of Hypotheses of Nature, and Systems of the World; Or that the Men of these late days having, in especial manner, applied their Minds to the framing of Hypotheses of Nature, and Systems of the World; cc d dt n2 pp-f d j n2 vhg, p-acp j n1, vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
112 have, in the Vanity of their Imaginations, fallen upon such Schemes as represent the Universe more the Work of Chance than Wisdom; have, in the Vanity of their Imaginations, fallen upon such Schemes as represent the Universe more the Work of Chance than Wisdom; vhb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc dt n1 pp-f n1 cs n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
113 and so live without God in the World, and meerly to themselves, always in not advancing, and so live without God in the World, and merely to themselves, always in not advancing, cc av vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-j p-acp px32, av p-acp xx vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
114 and sometimes in opposing the Common Good. For our selves. and sometime in opposing the Common Good. For our selves. cc av p-acp vvg dt j j. p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
115 Perhaps the Doctrine of Personal worldly Self-Love, as the measure and ultimate end of all Man's Designs, has, in no Age, Perhaps the Doctrine of Personal worldly Self-Love, as the measure and ultimate end of all Man's Designs, has, in no Age, av dt n1 pp-f j j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvi n1 pp-f d ng1 n2, vhz, p-acp dx n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
116 and in no Countrey, been more closely thought of; and in no Country, been more closely Thought of; cc p-acp dx n1, vbi av-dc av-j vvn pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
117 more cultivated with the Art of pretended Philosophy, more diligently spread, and with more fatal Contagion propagated, than in our own. more cultivated with the Art of pretended Philosophy, more diligently spread, and with more fatal Contagion propagated, than in our own. av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, av-dc av-j vvn, cc p-acp av-dc j n1 vvn, cs p-acp po12 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
118 It concerns us then, in the It concerns us then, in the pn31 vvz pno12 av, p-acp dt (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
119 4 th Place, To make serious Reflections upon this Argument, and to suffer our selves to be touch'd with such deep Remorse for the Guilt of our Partiality, that God may be appeased, 4 that Place, To make serious Reflections upon this Argument, and to suffer our selves to be touched with such deep Remorse for the Gilded of our Partiality, that God may be appeased, crd dt n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f po12 n1, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
120 and our Sins pardon'd, and our Lives reform'd; and that perillous Times may be succeeded by many prosperous Days. and our Sins pardoned, and our Lives reformed; and that perilous Times may be succeeded by many prosperous Days. cc po12 n2 vvn, cc po12 n2 vvd; cc cst j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
121 And 1 st, Let us give Glory to God, and take Shame to our selves, upon the Account of that selfish Principle which hath long wrought among us, and still worketh. And 1 Saint, Let us give Glory to God, and take Shame to our selves, upon the Account of that selfish Principle which hath long wrought among us, and still works. cc crd zz, vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt vvb pp-f d n1 n1 r-crq vhz av-j vvn p-acp pno12, cc av vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
122 The Complaint of the Apostle in his Days, is in ours, not malicious Satyr, but just Reprehension: The Complaint of the Apostle in his Days, is in ours, not malicious Satyr, but just Reprehension: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, vbz p-acp png12, xx j n1, cc-acp j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
123 All Men [ or the greater part of them ] seek their own; and none [ exceeding few, comparatively none ] seek the Things of Jesus Christ. All Men [ or the greater part of them ] seek their own; and none [ exceeding few, comparatively none ] seek the Things of jesus christ. d n2 [ cc dt jc n1 pp-f pno32 ] vvi po32 d; cc pix [ av-vvg d, av-j pi ] vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
124 And those things are the Publick Interests of God's Church, and of Civil Peace. And those things Are the Public Interests of God's Church, and of Civil Peace. cc d n2 vbr dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
125 Of the Spirit of New Rome, of its Partiality, of such an absurd Catholicism as confines Salvation it self to a Party, a Corrupt and Erroneous Party, we have had enough; enough even to Satiety: Of the Spirit of New Room, of its Partiality, of such an absurd Catholicism as confines Salvation it self to a Party, a Corrupt and Erroneous Party, we have had enough; enough even to Satiety: pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, pp-f po31 n1, pp-f d dt j n1 p-acp n2 n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j cc j n1, pns12 vhb vhn d; d av p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
126 But for the Ancient Roman Spirit, which widens the Minds of Men, and makes them capable of the greatest and most generous things: But for the Ancient Roman Spirit, which widens the Minds of Men, and makes them capable of the greatest and most generous things: cc-acp p-acp dt j njp n1, r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 j pp-f dt js cc av-ds j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
127 for such a Spirit as This, whether has it fled? or where has it conceal'd it self? For it is not very discernable among us. for such a Spirit as This, whither has it fled? or where has it concealed it self? For it is not very discernible among us. c-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, q-crq vhz pn31 vvn? cc q-crq vhz pn31 vvn pn31 n1? p-acp pn31 vbz xx av j p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
128 It is not long since, in open Theaters, the Men of Business, the Men of Publick Spirits, were scoffed at, as dull and insipid People; It is not long since, in open Theaters, the Men of Business, the Men of Public Spirits, were scoffed At, as dull and insipid People; pn31 vbz xx av-j a-acp, p-acp j n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f j n2, vbdr vvn p-acp, c-acp j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
129 as Publick Drudges, and Beasts of Burthen. But unless there had at all times been some such supporters, Total Ruine had come down. as Public Drudges, and Beasts of Burden. But unless there had At all times been Some such supporters, Total Ruin had come down. c-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. cc-acp cs pc-acp vhd p-acp d n2 vbn d d n2, j n1 vhd vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
130 Instead of deriding the greatest of Vertues, let us openly lament that crying iniquity whereby we have liv'd, Instead of deriding the greatest of Virtues, let us openly lament that crying iniquity whereby we have lived, av pp-f vvg dt js pp-f n2, vvb pno12 av-j vvi d j-vvg n1 c-crq pns12 vhb vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
131 as if Personal Care were the only Providence; as if God rul'd not the World, and intended not the Common Good of it; as if Personal Care were the only Providence; as if God ruled not the World, and intended not the Common Good of it; c-acp cs j vvb vbdr dt j n1; c-acp cs np1 vvd xx dt n1, cc vvd xx dt j j pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
132 as if it was indifferent to him, whether he were own'd or neglected; as if it was indifferent to him, whither he were owned or neglected; c-acp cs pn31 vbds j p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vbdr j-vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
133 and would hold them Guiltless, who, being planted in his Vineyard, would, in imitation of Ephraim, bring forth Fruit unto themselves. and would hold them Guiltless, who, being planted in his Vineyard, would, in imitation of Ephraim, bring forth Fruit unto themselves. cc vmd vvi pno32 j, r-crq, vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, vmd, p-acp n1 pp-f np1, vvb av n1 p-acp px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
134 The Idle and Useless, God will judge; and for the Authors of Publick Peril, they shall receive the greater damnation. The Idle and Useless, God will judge; and for the Authors of Public Peril, they shall receive the greater damnation. dt j cc j, np1 vmb vvi; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, pns32 vmb vvi dt jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
135 And if the unprofitable Servant shall undergo so severe a Doom, where shall the Cruel, the Malicious, the Mischievous appear? And if the unprofitable Servant shall undergo so severe a Doom, where shall the Cruel, the Malicious, the Mischievous appear? cc cs dt j n1 vmb vvi av j dt n1, q-crq vmb dt j, dt j, dt j vvi? (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
136 2 dly, May we not only bewail, but, amend this great Defect in our Nature, and in our Civil and Christian Duty. 2 dly, May we not only bewail, but, amend this great Defect in our Nature, and in our Civil and Christian Duty. crd av, vmb pns12 xx av-j vvi, cc-acp, vvb d j n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 j cc np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
137 The re-gaining of a Publick Genius is worthy our care at all times; and at all times that Spirit needs our Care, and particularly at this. The regaining of a Public Genius is worthy our care At all times; and At all times that Spirit needs our Care, and particularly At this. dt j pp-f dt j n1 vbz j po12 n1 p-acp d n2; cc p-acp d n2 cst n1 vvz po12 n1, cc av-j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
138 1. The re-gaining of a Publick Spirit is at all times worthy our Care. We can do no greater thing than to follow God, who is concerned for all, 1. The regaining of a Public Spirit is At all times worthy our Care. We can do no greater thing than to follow God, who is concerned for all, crd dt j pp-f dt j n1 vbz p-acp d n2 j po12 n1. pns12 vmb vdi dx jc n1 cs pc-acp vvi np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
139 as if they were but one Man; and for every single Person, as if he were a World. as if they were but one Man; and for every single Person, as if he were a World. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr cc-acp crd n1; cc p-acp d j n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 3
140 God hath disposed all things in mutual subserviency to one another: The Light, the Air, the Water, are made for Common Good: God hath disposed all things in mutual subserviency to one Another: The Light, the Air, the Water, Are made for Common Good: np1 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp crd j-jn: dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, vbr vvn p-acp j j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
141 and because they are Common, they are the less, but they ought, for that Reason, to be the more esteemed. and Because they Are Common, they Are the less, but they ought, for that Reason, to be the more esteemed. cc c-acp pns32 vbr j, pns32 vbr dt av-dc, cc-acp pns32 vmd, c-acp cst n1, pc-acp vbi dt av-dc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
142 There is not an humble Plant that grows to it self, or a mean Ox that treads out the Corn meerly for his own Service: There is not an humble Plant that grows to it self, or a mean Ox that treads out the Corn merely for his own Service: pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31 n1, cc dt j n1 cst vvz av dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
143 And shall Man be the only useless part of the Creation? Man, who has so much power to know Good, And shall Man be the only useless part of the Creation? Man, who has so much power to know Good, cc vmb n1 vbi dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1? n1, r-crq vhz av d n1 pc-acp vvi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
144 and so much ability to do it? and so much ability to do it? cc av d n1 pc-acp vdi pn31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
145 It is a most unworthy practice, upon the Account of Self-Interest, to multiply the moral Perils of the World, It is a most unworthy practice, upon the Account of Self-Interest, to multiply the moral Perils of the World, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1, p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
146 whilst there are Inconveniencies enough in insensible Nature. It is enough, that the Natural Seasons are Tempestuous; while there Are Inconveniences enough in insensible Nature. It is enough, that the Natural Seasons Are Tempestuous; cs pc-acp vbr n2 av-d p-acp j n1. pn31 vbz av-d, cst dt j n2 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
147 Mens Passions should not raise more Storms. It is enough that Famine can destroy so many; Uncharitableness should not do it. Men's Passion should not raise more Storms. It is enough that Famine can destroy so many; Uncharitableness should not do it. ng2 n2 vmd xx vvi dc n2. pn31 vbz av-d d n1 vmb vvi av d; n1 vmd xx vdi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
148 What is it that is worthy the daily Thoughts, and the nightly Studies of a Man of Understanding, What is it that is worthy the daily Thoughts, and the nightly Studies of a Man of Understanding, q-crq vbz pn31 cst vbz j dt j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
149 and of an Excellent Spirit ? Is it the supplanting of a credulous Friend, or the oppressing of an helpless Neighbour? Is it the eating the Bread of others, at the Expence of our Conscience? Is it the gaining of an Estate by Extortion, Fraud and Perjury? Is it the Pining of the Body for the fat'ning of the Fortune? The taking in of all we can, by ways just or unjust, and of an Excellent Spirit? Is it the supplanting of a credulous Friend, or the oppressing of an helpless Neighbour? Is it the eating the Bred of Others, At the Expense of our Conscience? Is it the gaining of an Estate by Extortion, Fraud and Perjury? Is it the Pining of the Body for the fattening of the Fortune? The taking in of all we can, by ways just or unjust, cc pp-f dt j n1? vbz pn31 dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1? vbz pn31 dt j-vvg dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1? vbz pn31 dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1? vbz pn31 dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1? dt vvg p-acp pp-f d pns12 vmb, p-acp n2 j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
150 and the using of nothing? Alas! and the using of nothing? Alas! cc dt vvg pp-f pix? np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
151 these are Designs so base and low, that he who calls himself a Man, should not stoop to them. these Are Designs so base and low, that he who calls himself a Man, should not stoop to them. d vbr n2 av j cc j, cst pns31 r-crq vvz px31 dt n1, vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
152 But that which is worthy of a Man, is the Service of his God, his Church, his Country; But that which is worthy of a Man, is the Service of his God, his Church, his Country; cc-acp cst r-crq vbz j pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 3
153 the generous exposing of himself when a Kingdom is in hazard. These are the things which deserve a Statue, and they will not miss a Reward, the generous exposing of himself when a Kingdom is in hazard. These Are the things which deserve a Statue, and they will not miss a Reward, dt j vvg pp-f px31 c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1. d vbr dt n2 r-crq vvb dt n1, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 3
154 tho they meet not with that. though they meet not with that. cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 3
155 2. A Publick Spirit, as it is worthy our Care at all times, so at all times it needs it. 2. A Public Spirit, as it is worthy our Care At all times, so At all times it needs it. crd dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j po12 n1 p-acp d n2, av p-acp d n2 pn31 vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 3
156 For it requires the utmost application of our Minds, seeing Self-love insinuates with great art and subtlety into all our Designs and Actions. For it requires the utmost application of our Minds, seeing Self-love insinuates with great art and subtlety into all our Designs and Actions. p-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg n1 vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 3
157 And if we keep not a close watch upon our Hearts, they will betray us into Partiality, And if we keep not a close watch upon our Hearts, they will betray us into Partiality, cc cs pns12 vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns32 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 3
158 even when we lay before us as our Scope the Publick Good. even when we lay before us as our Scope the Public Good. av c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 dt j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 3
159 Some oppos'd Christ as Caesar 's Enemy, but it was after their Malice had made him their own. some opposed christ as Caesar is Enemy, but it was After their Malice had made him their own. d j-vvn np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp po32 n1 vhd vvn pno31 po32 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
160 Some preach'd Christ out of Envy, but for the lessening of St. Paul, not for the propagating of the Gospel. some preached christ out of Envy, but for the lessening of Saint Paul, not for the propagating of the Gospel. d vvd np1 av pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 np1, xx p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 3
161 It is an ancient Observation that those who wrote against Vain Glory, set their Names to their Books; It is an ancient Observation that those who wrote against Vain Glory, Set their Names to their Books; pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst d r-crq vvd p-acp j n1, vvb po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
162 and it hath been noted of the Cynic, that whilst he trampled on the Gown of Plato, and pretended to trample on his Pride, he did it in a way of Ostentation, and with greater Pride. and it hath been noted of the Cynic, that while he trampled on the Gown of Plato, and pretended to trample on his Pride, he did it in a Way of Ostentation, and with greater Pride. cc pn31 vhz vbn vvn pp-f dt n1, cst cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j-vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vdd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 3
163 The Scripture hath taken notice of a Generation of Men who fasted for Strife and Debate; The Scripture hath taken notice of a Generation of Men who fasted for Strife and Debate; dt n1 vhz vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vvd p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
164 who upon pretence of long Prayers, devoured Widows Houses ; who gave Alms as the purchase of popular Praise. who upon pretence of long Prayers, devoured Widows Houses; who gave Alms as the purchase of popular Praise. r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f av-j n2, vvn n2 n2; r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 3
165 Blessed God! where shall we meet with sincere Piety and Charity, if Self-love mingles it self with Fasting, Prayer and Alms? Blessed God! where shall we meet with sincere Piety and Charity, if Self-love mingles it self with Fasting, Prayer and Alms? vvn np1 q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, cs n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp vvg, n1 cc n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 3
166 So subtle a Poison requires our nicest care for the preventing of it. And Thirdly, It ought to be prevented at all times, and in particular manner in these. So subtle a Poison requires our nicest care for the preventing of it. And Thirdly, It ought to be prevented At all times, and in particular manner in these. av j dt n1 vvz po12 js n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. cc ord, pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 3
167 For 1 st. There is now an open pretence (and much more I hope than a pretence) of repairing the Breaches our Self-Interest has made: For 1 Saint. There is now an open pretence (and much more I hope than a pretence) of repairing the Breaches our Self-Interest has made: p-acp crd zz. pc-acp vbz av dt j n1 (cc av-d dc pns11 vvb cs dt n1) pp-f vvg dt n2 po12 n1 vhz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 3
168 of settling upon the firmest Bottom of Laws, of pursuing the true end of Government, the Good of the whole Body ; of settling upon the firmest Bottom of Laws, of pursuing the true end of Government, the Good of the Whole Body; a-acp vvg p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n2, pp-f vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 3
169 of raising the Figure of the Nation, and making us that which we are capable of being, by our natural Genius, of raising the Figure of the nation, and making us that which we Are capable of being, by our natural Genius, pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pno12 d r-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f vbg, p-acp po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 3
170 and by the Advantages of our Scituation, a great and flourishing People. and by the Advantages of our Situation, a great and flourishing People. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, dt j cc j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 3
171 How can this be effected, but by bringing again the Spirit of our illustrious Ancestors, which appeared gloriously in former days, How can this be effected, but by bringing again the Spirit of our illustrious Ancestors, which appeared gloriously in former days, q-crq vmb d vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, r-crq vvd av-j p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 3
172 and particularly in the Reign of that excellent Princess who settled our Reformation, and was a Terror to some Nations, a Support to others, a common Blessing to her own Country, and a Praise in the whole Earth. and particularly in the Reign of that excellent Princess who settled our Reformation, and was a Terror to Some nations, a Support to Others, a Common Blessing to her own Country, and a Praise in the Whole Earth. cc av-j p-acp dt vvi pp-f cst j n1 r-crq vvd po12 n1, cc vbds dt n1 p-acp d n2, dt vvb p-acp n2-jn, dt j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 3
173 2 dly. We are engaged in the Evangelical Cause, against Popish Superstition. The means by which we may have success in this Cause, is the raising up the true Spirit of Christianity, which hath for its Scope the Publick Benefit. That Spirit will not prostitute it self to the vile and little Interests of the foolishly cunning Men of this present World. 2 dly. We Are engaged in the Evangelical Cause, against Popish Superstition. The means by which we may have success in this Cause, is the raising up the true Spirit of Christianity, which hath for its Scope the Public Benefit. That Spirit will not prostitute it self to the vile and little Interests of the foolishly cunning Men of this present World. crd av-j. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt np1 n1, p-acp j n1. dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp d n1, vbz dt n-vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1. cst n1 vmb xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt av-j j-jn n2 pp-f d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 3
174 That will not turn a Church into a Secular Factory. It will therefore suppress the Popish Spirit which aims at temporal Advantages in its spiritual Policy. That will not turn a Church into a Secular Factory. It will Therefore suppress the Popish Spirit which aims At temporal Advantages in its spiritual Policy. cst vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j j. pn31 vmb av vvi dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp j n2 p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 3
175 The Fire of Purgatory would die away of it self, if no person was to pay for the delivering of his Friends out of that Visionary Flame. The Fire of Purgatory would die away of it self, if no person was to pay for the delivering of his Friends out of that Visionary Flame. dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av pp-f pn31 n1, cs dx n1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2 av pp-f d np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 3
176 Relick and Indulgences would not be so very common, if no worldly Trade could be driven by them. Relic and Indulgences would not be so very Common, if no worldly Trade could be driven by them. n1 cc n2 vmd xx vbi av av j, cs dx j n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 3
177 The Oracle of Infallibility would be silent; Persecution for the Heresy of believing our senses, when rightly dispos'd, would rage no longer, The Oracle of Infallibility would be silent; Persecution for the Heresy of believing our Senses, when rightly disposed, would rage no longer, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi j; n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2, c-crq av-jn vvn, vmd vvi av-dx av-jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 3
178 if Impostors were hindred from making a gain of the credulous, by raising up in them an unjust admiration of themselves. if Impostors were hindered from making a gain of the credulous, by raising up in them an unjust admiration of themselves. cs n2 vbdr vvn p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 3
179 If they were not permitted to take hold of the Riches of the Ignorant and Simple, by making themselves first sole Masters of their Faith ; If they were not permitted to take hold of the Riches of the Ignorant and Simple, by making themselves First sole Masters of their Faith; cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j, p-acp vvg px32 ord j n2 pp-f po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 3
180 chaining them up in the dark Prison of an implicit Assent. Lastly, We are, in effect, engag'd in a War against all manner of unjust Self-love ; chaining them up in the dark Prison of an implicit Assent. Lastly, We Are, in Effect, engaged in a War against all manner of unjust Self-love; vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvi. ord, pns12 vbr, p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 3
181 let us behave our selves like Christian Men. AT HOME, our publick Peace has been interrupted upon slender, upon insignificant Motives. let us behave our selves like Christian Men. AT HOME, our public Peace has been interrupted upon slender, upon insignificant Motives. vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 vvb njp n2. p-acp n1-an, po12 j n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp j, p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 3
182 Perilous things have been done for the sake of Tapers and Processions, of Images and enchanted Water. Perilous things have been done for the sake of Tapers and Procession, of Images and enchanted Water. j n2 vhb vbn vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pp-f n2 cc vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Image 3
183 Now, as by a Zeal for inconsiderable things, a narrow and little Spirit has brought upon us many Troubles and Disquiets; Now, as by a Zeal for inconsiderable things, a narrow and little Spirit has brought upon us many Troubles and Disquiets; av, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, dt j cc j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 d vvz cc vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Image 3
184 so it ought to be our Endeavour, by a Divine Charity which pursueth great and noble Ends, to deliver our selves out of those Difficulties in which that imprudent Selfishness has entangled us. so it ought to be our Endeavour, by a Divine Charity which pursueth great and noble Ends, to deliver our selves out of those Difficulties in which that imprudent Selfishness has entangled us. av pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi po12 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvz j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq d j n1 vhz vvn pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Image 3
185 ABROAD, we are engag'd in an Opposition to his Arms, who is reputed, even by the Head of the Roman Church, the Common Enemy of West-Europe. We are at War with One, who (how unlike soever he is to the Governour of the World) hath set himself in the Seat of God, by making his Personal Glory his ultimate End. ABROAD, we Are engaged in an Opposition to his Arms, who is reputed, even by the Head of the Roman Church, the Common Enemy of West-Europe. We Are At War with One, who (how unlike soever he is to the Governor of the World) hath Set himself in the Seat of God, by making his Personal Glory his ultimate End. av, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, r-crq vbz vvn, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1. pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp crd, r-crq (c-crq j av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg po31 j n1 po31 j n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 3
186 It is true, he has done Great Things, but they have been Great Things for Himself. And the Sacrifice can never be truly Great, where the Idol is Vain Glory. He hath encourag'd Orators ; It is true, he has done Great Things, but they have been Great Things for Himself. And the Sacrifice can never be truly Great, where the Idol is Vain Glory. He hath encouraged Orators; pn31 vbz j, pns31 vhz vdn j n2, p-acp pns32 vhb vbn j n2 p-acp px31. cc dt n1 vmb av-x vbi av-j j, c-crq dt n1 vbz j n1. pns31 vhz vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 3
187 but such Orators as have celebrated his own Praise. but such Orators as have celebrated his own Praise. cc-acp d n2 c-acp vhb vvn po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Image 3
188 And Mercenary Rhetoricians, (who with a small Talent of Skill could understand what would please) have turned Praise into Flattery ; And Mercenary Rhetoricians, (who with a small Talon of Skill could understand what would please) have turned Praise into Flattery; cc j-jn n2, (r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi r-crq vmd vvi) vhb vvn vvb p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Image 3
189 and from Flattering have risen to Blaspheming. and from Flattering have risen to Blaspheming. cc p-acp vvg vhb vvn p-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Image 3
190 Certainly the Minimes in the Convent of Marseille, were not much short of Blasphemy, who declared in so many Words; Certainly the Minimes in the Convent of Marseille, were not much short of Blasphemy, who declared in so many Words; av-j dt av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbdr xx d j pp-f n1, r-crq vvd p-acp av d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 87 Image 3
191 That Lewis the Great, might be very justly call'd the King of Glory; strong and mighty in Battel. That Lewis the Great, might be very justly called the King of Glory; strong and mighty in Battle. cst np1 dt j, vmd vbi av av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1; j cc j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 87 Image 3
192 It is confess'd that he has caus'd the Art of War to be considerably improv'd, It is confessed that he has caused the Art of War to be considerably improved, pn31 vbz vvn cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 88 Image 3
193 but in order to the making room for his own Triumphs in the Solitudes of his Neighbourhood. but in order to the making room for his own Triumphos in the solitudes of his Neighbourhood. cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp po31 d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 88 Image 3
194 He hath professed a most Catholick Zeal : but in pursuance of it he has done the meanest Things in the World: He hath professed a most Catholic Zeal: but in pursuance of it he has done the Meanest Things in the World: pns31 vhz vvn dt av-ds njp n1: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 pns31 vhz vdn dt js n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 3
195 for nothing could be more mean than Cruelty to the Innocent, who gave him no Provocation. for nothing could be more mean than Cruelty to the Innocent, who gave him no Provocation. c-acp pix vmd vbi av-dc j cs n1 p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq vvd pno31 dx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 3
196 In the heat of this Catholick Zeal, (which has been an unusual Fury, for it has lasted) he has put Multitudes of his Obedient Subjects into Prisons and Gallies. In the heat of this Catholic Zeal, (which has been an unusual Fury, for it has lasted) he has put Multitudes of his Obedient Subject's into Prisons and Galleys. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d njp n1, (r-crq vhz vbn dt j-u n1, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn) pns31 vhz vvn n2 pp-f po31 j n2-jn p-acp n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 3
197 He has terrified Multitudes into a sudden Flight into strange Lands, yet to them more charitable than their Native Country. He has terrified Multitudes into a sudden Flight into strange Lands, yet to them more charitable than their Native Country. pns31 vhz vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2, av p-acp pno32 av-dc j cs po32 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 3
198 And for many who could neither escape of themselves, nor obtain of him the Priviledg of Banishment, he has driven them by a Terror (by mere Human Strength not to be resisted) into the very worst of all Refuges; I mean, Hypocrisy. And for many who could neither escape of themselves, nor obtain of him the Privilege of Banishment, he has driven them by a Terror (by mere Human Strength not to be resisted) into the very worst of all Refuges; I mean, Hypocrisy. cc p-acp d r-crq vmd av-dx vvi pp-f px32, ccx vvb pp-f pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 (p-acp j j n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn) p-acp dt av js pp-f d n2; pns11 vvb, n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 3
199 For what Great, for what Good, for what Glorious Ends has all this Severity been exercis'd? Why! For what Great, for what Good, for what Glorious Ends has all this Severity been exercised? Why! p-acp r-crq j, p-acp r-crq j, p-acp r-crq j n2 vhz d d n1 vbn vvn? q-crq! (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Image 3
200 not for making his People all of One Christian Mind, but all of His. not for making his People all of One Christian Mind, but all of His. xx p-acp vvg po31 n1 d pp-f crd np1 n1, p-acp d pp-f np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Image 3
201 Excuse me, All you who are Judges of Decency, if my just Indignation against the Inhumanities of a selfish and violent Persecutor, has caus'd me to trespass in any Degree against the Character of a Sovereign Prince. Excuse me, All you who Are Judges of Decency, if my just Indignation against the Inhumanities of a selfish and violent Persecutor, has caused me to trespass in any Degree against the Character of a Sovereign Prince. vvb pno11, d pn22 r-crq vbr n2 pp-f n1, cs po11 j n1 p-acp dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 3
202 Profound Respect is always due to such high Authority ; Profound Respect is always due to such high authority; j n1 vbz av j-jn p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 3
203 but for Tyranny which usurps the Rights of all others, it should (methinks) have little remaining to it which it self could justly claim. but for Tyranny which usurps the Rights of all Others, it should (methinks) have little remaining to it which it self could justly claim. cc-acp p-acp n1 r-crq vvz dt n2-jn pp-f d n2-jn, pn31 vmd (vvz) vhi j vvg p-acp pn31 r-crq zz n1 vmd av-j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 3
204 May our Councils be wise and steady, in order to the frustration of his Devices. May both our Sea and Land-Forces prepared against such pernicious Self-Love, go forth in the Name of that God who is truly the Lord of Hosts. May they go forth with Courage, and return with Victory. May our Councils be wise and steady, in order to the frustration of his Devices. May both our Sea and Land forces prepared against such pernicious Self-Love, go forth in the Name of that God who is truly the Lord of Hosts. May they go forth with Courage, and return with Victory. vmb po12 n2 vbb j cc j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. vmb d po12 n1 cc n2 vvn p-acp d j n1, vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1 r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n2. vmb pns32 vvi av p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 3
205 May they prosper against the Arms of a Nation to which we were never yet in Bondage. May they prosper against the Arms of a nation to which we were never yet in Bondage. vmb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbdr av-x av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 3
206 We shall not be disappointed in these Wishes, if God's great Ends be Ours. We shall not be disappointed in these Wishes, if God's great Ends be Ours. pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cs npg1 j n2 vbb png12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 3
207 Success will attend on our Fleets and Armies, if there be more of God among them than has sometimes been, Success will attend on our Fleets and Armies, if there be more of God among them than has sometime been, n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cs pc-acp vbb dc pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 cs vhz av vbn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 3
208 tho there should be less of Man. though there should be less of Man. cs pc-acp vmd vbi av-dc pp-f n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 3
209 We have of late (Blessed be Heaven, from whence descend the Inspirations of Charity) been a Relief to the Distressed of two Nations ; We have of late (Blessed be Heaven, from whence descend the Inspirations of Charity) been a Relief to the Distressed of two nations; pns12 vhb pp-f av-j (np1 vbb n1, p-acp c-crq vvi dt n2 pp-f n1) vbn dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 3
210 to those from France first, and now to those from Ireland, who are doubly persecuted by Men who first trouble them, and then declare that they are not troubled. to those from France First, and now to those from Ireland, who Are doubly persecuted by Men who First trouble them, and then declare that they Are not troubled. p-acp d p-acp np1 ord, cc av p-acp d p-acp np1, r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp n2 r-crq ord vvb pno32, cc av vvi cst pns32 vbr xx vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 3
211 There is, also, under your wise and charitable Consideration the great Case of the City Orphans. And the more we make our Nation a Sanctuary for the Miserable; There is, also, under your wise and charitable Consideration the great Case of the city Orphans. And the more we make our nation a Sanctuary for the Miserable; pc-acp vbz, av, p-acp po22 j cc j n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n2. cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb po12 n1 dt n1 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Image 3
212 we may, with the surer Hope, make God our Refuge. He does the great Things that are done upon Earth. we may, with the Surer Hope, make God our Refuge. He does the great Things that Are done upon Earth. pns12 vmb, p-acp dt jc n1, vvb np1 po12 n1. pns31 vdz dt j n2 cst vbr vdn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Image 3
213 They are brought about frequently, through ways by us unthought of. They Are brought about frequently, through ways by us unthought of. pns32 vbr vvn a-acp av-j, p-acp n2 p-acp pno12 j pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 3
214 If we depend on him in the use of Good Means, he will, either by those Means, If we depend on him in the use of Good Means, he will, either by those Means, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns31 vmb, av-d p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 3
215 or by some other Methods of his Providence, give unto us at last the Blessing of Settlement. or by Some other Methods of his Providence, give unto us At last the Blessing of Settlement. cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 3
216 We may expect this much desired Blessing from Heaven, if we sincerely aim at the Publick Interests of Church and State. We may expect this much desired Blessing from Heaven, if we sincerely aim At the Public Interests of Church and State. pns12 vmb vvi d d j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 3
217 But, if we merely seek our Selves, That Iniquity, will be our Ruin. Seek, therefore, the Peace of the Community, and in it ye shall have Peace. But, if we merely seek our Selves, That Iniquity, will be our Ruin. Seek, Therefore, the Peace of the Community, and in it you shall have Peace. p-acp, cs pns12 av-j vvi po12 n2, cst n1, vmb vbi po12 n1. vvb, av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp pn31 pn22 vmb vhi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 3
218 And as Evil Men, who have heightned themselves by trampling upon the Laws, do in the return of Things, find those very Laws rising up against Them; And as Evil Men, who have heightened themselves by trampling upon the Laws, do in the return of Things, find those very Laws rising up against Them; cc c-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vhb vvn px32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2, vdb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb d j n2 vvg a-acp p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 3
219 so Good Men, in the Circulation of Benefits in a well-regulated State, will find the Good they did the Publick return, in some sort, into their own Bosom. so Good Men, in the Circulation of Benefits in a well-regulated State, will find the Good they did the Public return, in Some sort, into their own Bosom. av j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi dt j pns32 vdd dt j n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 3
220 Every Passenger meets with his Convenience in the Safety of the Vessel in which he Imbarqu'd, Every Passenger meets with his Convenience in the Safety of the Vessel in which he Embarked, np1 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 3
221 after having apply'd himself to the preserving of it with all his Might, and perhaps with the throwing out of his Goods, during the time of a perillous Storm. After having applied himself to the preserving of it with all his Might, and perhaps with the throwing out of his Goods, during the time of a perilous Storm. c-acp vhg vvn px31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp d po31 vmd, cc av p-acp dt vvg av pp-f po31 n2-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 3
222 Oh that there were in us such an enlarged Heart, that we might seek, in the first place, the Publick Good ; O that there were in us such an enlarged Heart, that we might seek, in the First place, the Public Good; uh cst a-acp vbdr p-acp pno12 d dt vvn n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi, p-acp dt ord n1, dt j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Image 3
223 and then God, in his due time, would make us happy in a lasting Tranquillity, after we had endured, for a Season, in Christian Manner, the Embroylments of War. and then God, in his due time, would make us happy in a lasting Tranquillity, After we had endured, for a Season, in Christian Manner, the Embroilments of War. cc cs np1, p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vmd vvi pno12 j p-acp dt j-vvg n1, c-acp pns12 vhd vvn, p-acp dt n1, p-acp njp n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Image 3
224 Under this Lord of Hosts, and God of Peace, let us humble our selves. Under this Lord of Hosts, and God of Peace, let us humble our selves. p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, cc np1 pp-f n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Image 3
225 In this Protector of Kingdoms let us put our Trust. To this King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be Honour and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE END. In this Protector of Kingdoms let us put our Trust. To this King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be Honour and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE END. p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1 j, j, j, dt j j np1, vbb n1 cc n1, c-acp av cc av. uh-n. dt vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Image 3

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82 0 1 Pet. 1.5, 20. 1 Pet. 1.5, 20. vvn np1 crd, crd
83 0 1 Joh. 2.18. 1 John 2.18. vvn np1 crd.
192 0 Questions choises a son Roi, &c. Juin. 1685. p. 26, 27. — Louis le Grand qu'on peut appeller fort justement, le Roi de gloire fort & puissant en guerre. Questions choises a son Roi, etc. Juin. 1685. p. 26, 27. — Louis le Grand qu'on peut appeller fort justement, le Roi de gloire fort & puissant en guerre. n2 vvz dt n1 fw-fr, av np1. crd n1 crd, crd — np1 fw-fr fw-fr vvb fw-fr n1 fw-fr n1, fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr n1 cc j fw-fr fw-fr.