Ferguson's text explain'd and apply'd, in a sermon before the Right Honourable Sir Robert Geffery, Kt., Lord Mayor of London, at Guild-Hall Chappel, December the 6th, anno 1685 by Robert Wensley ...
OF all the Sacred Writings, none are more easily wrested to ill Purposes, than the Prophesies of the Old Testament, and the Revelations of the New. Strength of Imagination,
OF all the Sacred Writings, none Are more Easily wrested to ill Purposes, than the prophecies of the Old Testament, and the Revelations of the New. Strength of Imagination,
Amongst all the Prophetical Writings, (if we may believe Report) none hath been more abused than this Text, by that Grand Traytor and Trumpeter of Hell, Ferguson;
among all the Prophetical Writings, (if we may believe Report) none hath been more abused than this Text, by that Grand Traitor and Trumpeter of Hell, Ferguson;
p-acp d dt j n2-vvg, (cs pns12 vmb vvi n1) pix vhz vbn av-dc vvn cs d n1, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1;
and the Riches of all the City, he carried away with him into Babylon, and deposed Jehoiakim; and made Mattaniah, his Father's Brother, King in his stead;
and the Riches of all the city, he carried away with him into Babylon, and deposed Jehoiakim; and made Mattaniah, his Father's Brother, King in his stead;
cc dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, pns31 vvd av p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, cc j-vvn np1; cc j-vvn np1, po31 ng1 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1;
and changed his Name to Zedekiah: Who, notwithstanding all this, Rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar; and being overcome by him, had his Sons slain before his Eyes;
and changed his Name to Zedekiah: Who, notwithstanding all this, Rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar; and being overcome by him, had his Sons slave before his Eyes;
cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1: r-crq, c-acp d d, vvd p-acp np1; cc vbg vvn p-acp pno31, vhd po31 n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2;
For then, indeed, it was, that both the Jewish Religion and Government were absolutely Over-turn'd by the Romans, when the Apostles had just finished their Work of Preaching the Gospel to all Nations,
For then, indeed, it was, that both the Jewish Religion and Government were absolutely Overturned by the Roman, when the Apostles had just finished their Work of Preaching the Gospel to all nations,
p-acp av, av, pn31 vbds, cst d dt jp n1 cc n1 vbdr av-j j p-acp dt njp2, c-crq dt n2 vhd av vvn po32 n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp d n2,
So that, we may well conclude, that they were most odious to God: And therefore, it cannot be but worth our while, to proceed to the next Enquiry propos'd: viz.
So that, we may well conclude, that they were most odious to God: And Therefore, it cannot be but worth our while, to proceed to the next Enquiry proposed: viz.
av cst, pns12 vmb av vvi, cst pns32 vbdr av-ds j p-acp np1: cc av, pn31 vmbx vbi p-acp n1 po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1 vvn: n1
Now, if we will take the pains to read the places of Scripture before-mentioned, we shall find his Crimes to be these three, viz. Ingratitude, Treachery, and Rebellion.
Now, if we will take the pains to read the places of Scripture beforementioned, we shall find his Crimes to be these three, viz. Ingratitude, Treachery, and Rebellion.
Whereas, Common Gratitude (if he had retain'd any Sense of it) would have bound him fast to the Service of such a Prince, who had conferr'd so great Honours and Obligations upon him, that even all that he could do for his Service, was little enough to express his Grateful Acknowledgments:
Whereas, Common Gratitude (if he had retained any Sense of it) would have bound him fast to the Service of such a Prince, who had conferred so great Honours and Obligations upon him, that even all that he could do for his Service, was little enough to express his Grateful Acknowledgments:
cs, j n1 (cs pns31 vhd vvn d n1 pp-f pn31) vmd vhi vvn pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn av j ng1 cc n2 p-acp pno31, cst av d cst pns31 vmd vdi p-acp po31 n1, vbds j av-d pc-acp vvi po31 j n2:
and we have this further Warrant for it, That one of the best Commentators (as to the sense of the Antients) tells us directly, That the Prophet here speaks to Zedekiah, the Covenant-breaker.
and we have this further Warrant for it, That one of the best Commentators (as to the sense of the Ancients) tells us directly, That the Prophet Here speaks to Zedekiah, the Covenant breaker.
cc pns12 vhb d jc vvb p-acp pn31, cst pi pp-f dt js n2 (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j) vvz pno12 av-j, cst dt n1 av vvz p-acp np1, dt n1.
What then could be a greater breach of Faith, than for him to abuse so great and so honourable a Trust, to quite contrary purposes? What could be greater Treason,
What then could be a greater breach of Faith, than for him to abuse so great and so honourable a Trust, to quite contrary Purposes? What could be greater Treason,
q-crq av vmd vbi dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cs p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi av j cc av j dt n1, p-acp av j-jn n2? q-crq vmd vbi jc n1,
than for him who had received the Regal Authority over the Jews, on purpose to keep them in Subjection to the King of Babylon, to be the first that Opposed it;
than for him who had received the Regal authority over the jews, on purpose to keep them in Subjection to the King of Babylon, to be the First that Opposed it;
I freely Confess, That there is nothing less becomes the Pulpit, than Personal Reflections, where they are not necessary, or at least highly convenient.
I freely Confess, That there is nothing less becomes the Pulpit, than Personal Reflections, where they Are not necessary, or At least highly convenient.
pns11 av-j vvb, cst pc-acp vbz pix av-dc vvz dt n1, cs j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr xx j, cc p-acp ds av-j j.
But since common Fame assures us, That this Text was Applyed to Seditious Purposes against our present Sovereign (Whom God long Preserve!) I cannot but think it a necessary Duty to wipe off those Foul and Impudent Aspersions from our Royal Master, and to let you see where they naturally fall.
But since Common Fame assures us, That this Text was Applied to Seditious Purposes against our present Sovereign (Whom God long Preserve!) I cannot but think it a necessary Duty to wipe off those Foul and Impudent Aspersions from our Royal Master, and to let you see where they naturally fallen.
Hath He not in the most Grateful and Publick manner Acknowledged our Services (though we did but our Duty) in Endeavouring to Maintain The Succession in the Right Line?
Hath He not in the most Grateful and Public manner Acknowledged our Services (though we did but our Duty) in Endeavouring to Maintain The Succession in the Right Line?
and His Coronation-Oath? Oh! May His Royal Word and Oath be as Sacred and Inviolable, as all good Subjects do Esteem His Person and Authority! And as He derives His Power from none but GOD,
and His Coronation-Oath? Oh! May His Royal Word and Oath be as Sacred and Inviolable, as all good Subject's do Esteem His Person and authority! And as He derives His Power from none but GOD,
cc po31 n1? uh vmb po31 j n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp j cc j, p-acp d j n2-jn vdb vvb po31 n1 cc n1! cc c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pix cc-acp np1,
That, as By these two immutable Things, His Word and Oath, It is impossible for God, it may be no less impossible for the King, to Lye! That so His NAME may be Recorded to all Ages, by those Glorious Titles of JAMES the Grateful, and JAMES the Just.
That, as By these two immutable Things, His Word and Oath, It is impossible for God, it may be no less impossible for the King, to Lie! That so His NAME may be Recorded to all Ages, by those Glorious Titles of JAMES the Grateful, and JAMES the Just.
cst, c-acp p-acp d crd j n2, po31 n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi dx av-dc j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi! cst av po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp d j n2 pp-f np1 dt j, cc np1 dt j.
But since they have alwayes been too ready to make Personal Reflections, and False Applications of Scripture, it is but Justice that we should Retort upon them, such as are apparently true;
But since they have always been too ready to make Personal Reflections, and False Applications of Scripture, it is but justice that we should Retort upon them, such as Are apparently true;
p-acp c-acp pns32 vhb av vbn av j pc-acp vvi j n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cst pns12 vmd n1 p-acp pno32, d c-acp vbr av-j j;
and their no less Perfidiousness against their repeated Promises and Oaths, as well as their bare-fac'd Rebellion, are so visible to all Persons, that are not fully resolved they will not see?
and their no less Perfidiousness against their repeated Promises and Oaths, as well as their barefaced Rebellion, Are so visible to all Persons, that Are not Fully resolved they will not see?
cc po32 dx dc n1 p-acp po32 vvn vvz cc n2, c-acp av c-acp po32 j n1, vbr av j p-acp d n2, cst vbr xx av-j vvn pns32 vmb xx vvi?
and though I would no more revive his Crimes, than I would his Person, yet Necessity forces me to it, that I may Endeavour to give some Satisfaction to those that mean well,
and though I would no more revive his Crimes, than I would his Person, yet Necessity forces me to it, that I may Endeavour to give Some Satisfaction to those that mean well,
cc cs pns11 vmd av-dx av-dc vvi po31 n2, cs pns11 vmd po31 n1, av n1 vvz pno11 p-acp pn31, cst pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d cst vvb av,
Hear what His late Majesty saith in His Declaration before-mentioned, where He doth Freely Testify for his Dearest Brother, that the Duke of Monmouth (till he made himself uncapable of his Friendship) never had a more entire or fast-Friend about His Majesty;
Hear what His late Majesty Says in His Declaration beforementioned, where He does Freely Testify for his Dearest Brother, that the Duke of Monmouth (till he made himself uncapable of his Friendship) never had a more entire or fast-Friend about His Majesty;
Not only, not regarding the Life of his best Benefactor, but (Oh most horrid Ingratitude!) taking no care (to say no worse) of the Life of his most Affectionate and Indulgent Father!
Not only, not regarding the Life of his best Benefactor, but (O most horrid Ingratitude!) taking no care (to say no Worse) of the Life of his most Affectionate and Indulgent Father!
and of his repeated Promises to his greatest Patron his Royal Ʋncle) How often, upon the account of his several Honours and Offices, had he taken the Oath of Allegiance, and the Holy Sacrament, to bind him to that, to which Nature it self had most strictly ty'd him, (i. e.) His Duty to his most Loving Father, & his most Gracious King? How did he promise his Royal Father; Nay, swear to Him under his Hand, That For the time to come, the whole study of his Life should be, to shew how truly Penitent he was:
and of his repeated Promises to his greatest Patron his Royal Ʋncle) How often, upon the account of his several Honours and Offices, had he taken the Oath of Allegiance, and the Holy Sacrament, to bind him to that, to which Nature it self had most strictly tied him, (i. e.) His Duty to his most Loving Father, & his most Gracious King? How did he promise his Royal Father; Nay, swear to Him under his Hand, That For the time to come, the Whole study of his Life should be, to show how truly Penitent he was:
And yet (Oh Ʋnnatural Treachery!) all these Bonds were too weak to hold him from Joyning with such Bloody Traitors, as sought the very Life of the King his Father.
And yet (O Ʋnnatural Treachery!) all these Bonds were too weak to hold him from Joining with such Bloody Traitors, as sought the very Life of the King his Father.
cc av (uh j n1!) d d n2 vbdr av j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp d j n2, a-acp vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 po31 n1.
For He himself assures his Uncle, then Duke of York, That if He would grant him the Kindness to bring him to the King his Father, If ever he should do any thing against him, he must be thought the most ungrateful Man living.
For He himself assures his Uncle, then Duke of York, That if He would grant him the Kindness to bring him to the King his Father, If ever he should do any thing against him, he must be Thought the most ungrateful Man living.
and to Depose Him from His Throne, and to place himself upon it, though he himself confessed (more than once) That he had no manner of just Right or Title to it?
and to Depose Him from His Throne, and to place himself upon it, though he himself confessed (more than once) That he had no manner of just Right or Title to it?
cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp pn31, cs pns31 px31 vvd (av-dc cs a-acp) d pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f j n-jn cc n1 p-acp pn31?
For is not his Day come, when his iniquity had an end? Is not his Diadem remov'd, which he vainly fancied to himself? is not his Crown taken off, which his ambitious Thoughts had placed upon his own Head;
For is not his Day come, when his iniquity had an end? Is not his Diadem removed, which he vainly fancied to himself? is not his Crown taken off, which his ambitious Thoughts had placed upon his own Head;
c-acp vbz xx po31 n1 vvb, c-crq po31 n1 vhd dt n1? vbz xx po31 n1 vvn, r-crq pns31 av-j vvd p-acp px31? vbz xx po31 vvb vvn a-acp, r-crq po31 j n2 vhd vvn p-acp po31 d n1;
nay, and his Head too? is he any longer the same he was? is not our Dread Sovereign, who was so low, Exalted, from his Banishment, to the Throne of His Ancestors? is not He, who was so high in his own,
nay, and his Head too? is he any longer the same he was? is not our Dread Sovereign, who was so low, Exalted, from his Banishment, to the Throne of His Ancestors? is not He, who was so high in his own,
uh-x, cc po31 n1 av? vbz pns31 av-d jc dt d pns31 vbds? vbz xx po12 j j-jn, r-crq vbds av j, vvn, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? vbz xx pns31, r-crq vbds av j p-acp po31 d,
For no Man can Rebel, but he breaks those Ties of Nature, as well as his Promises and Oaths (which, by our Laws, every Subject is supposed and required to take) by which he is bound to maintain his Prince's Life and Government.
For no Man can Rebel, but he breaks those Ties of Nature, as well as his Promises and Oaths (which, by our Laws, every Subject is supposed and required to take) by which he is bound to maintain his Prince's Life and Government.
p-acp dx n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz d n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp po31 vvz cc n2 (r-crq, p-acp po12 n2, d j-jn vbz vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi) p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1 cc n1.
Now, against all Rebellion, this Text doth apply it self, as the highest and strongest Argument that can be, by answering all the Pretences and Excuses, that can possibly be made for it:
Now, against all Rebellion, this Text does apply it self, as the highest and Strongest Argument that can be, by answering all the Pretences and Excuses, that can possibly be made for it:
av, p-acp d n1, d n1 vdz vvi pn31 n1, c-acp dt js cc js n1 cst vmb vbi, p-acp vvg d dt n2 cc n2, cst vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pn31:
and yet was blamed and punish'd in the highest manner for his Rebellion. His People's Properties, Lives, Liberties, and Religion, were utterly invaded and violated.
and yet was blamed and punished in the highest manner for his Rebellion. His People's Properties, Lives, Liberties, and Religion, were utterly invaded and violated.
cc av vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1. po31 ng1 n2, n2, n2, cc n1, vbdr av-j vvn cc vvn.
Was not the King of Babylon a meer Invader of them all? What Right had he (but only what his Sword had given him) to the Country of Judea? And yet, did he not by meer Force, (without so much as a Pretence of Right or Title to it) besiege, take,
Was not the King of Babylon a mere Invader of them all? What Right had he (but only what his Sword had given him) to the Country of Judea? And yet, did he not by mere Force, (without so much as a Pretence of Right or Title to it) besiege, take,
Secondly, As to Religion, even that which God himself had Instituted amongst the Jews; it was no less violated by the King of Babylon, than their Liberties and Properties.
Secondly, As to Religion, even that which God himself had Instituted among the jews; it was no less violated by the King of Babylon, than their Liberties and Properties.
Was it not He, that cast Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the Fiery Furnace, (heated seven times hotter than it used to be) only because they worshipped the True God, and would not Fall down and worship the Golden Image that he had set up.
Was it not He, that cast Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the Fiery Furnace, (heated seven times hotter than it used to be) only Because they worshipped the True God, and would not Fallen down and worship the Golden Image that he had Set up.
vbds pn31 xx pns31, cst vvd np1, np1, cc np1 p-acp dt j n1, (vvd crd n2 jc cs pn31 vvd pc-acp vbi) av-j c-acp pns32 vvd dt j np1, cc vmd xx vvi a-acp cc vvi dt j n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn a-acp.
For our full Satisfaction in this Particular, let us read 2 Kings ch. 24. v. 20. and we shall there find it expresly said, That it was for this cause that God had Cast out him and all Israel out of his Presence, (i. e.) out of his Protection.
For our full Satisfaction in this Particular, let us read 2 Kings changed. 24. v. 20. and we shall there find it expressly said, That it was for this cause that God had Cast out him and all Israel out of his Presence, (i. e.) out of his Protection.
p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp d j-jn, vvb pno12 vvi crd n2 vvn. crd n1 crd cc pns12 vmb a-acp vvi pn31 av-j vvd, cst pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 cst np1 vhd vvb av pno31 cc d np1 av pp-f po31 n1, (uh. sy.) av pp-f po31 n1.
For (saith the Text) through the Anger of the Lord, it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah (until he had cast them out from his Presence) that Zedekiah rebelled against the King of Babylon.
For (Says the Text) through the Anger of the Lord, it Come to pass in Jerusalem and Judah (until he had cast them out from his Presence) that Zedekiah rebelled against the King of Babylon.
Since then nothing can excuse Rebellion, Give me leave (as a further Application of these Words) to press these Two Considerations: 1. The Greatness of the Sin of Rebellion. 2. The remarkable Punishments of Rebellion.
Since then nothing can excuse Rebellion, Give me leave (as a further Application of these Words) to press these Two Considerations: 1. The Greatness of the since of Rebellion. 2. The remarkable Punishments of Rebellion.
and Violations of all things Sacred, are the necessary Consequences of it. It too often makes Children to sheath their Swords in the Bowels of their Parents;
and Violations of all things Sacred, Are the necessary Consequences of it. It too often makes Children to sheath their Swords in the Bowels of their Parents;
cc n2 pp-f d n2 j, vbr dt j n2 pp-f pn31. pn31 av av vvz n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2;
and ye may find, that we could never have been Conquered either by the Danes, Saxons, or Normans, nay, not by the Romans themselves, had it not been for our Intestine Wars and Rebellions.
and you may find, that we could never have been Conquered either by the Danes, Saxons, or Normans, nay, not by the Romans themselves, had it not been for our Intestine Wars and Rebellions.
cc pn22 vmb vvi, cst pns12 vmd av-x vhi vbn j-vvn d p-acp dt np2, njp2, cc np1, uh, xx p-acp dt np1 px32, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2.
How can any one make Amends for memberless Rapines, Plunderings, and Desolations of whole Towns and Countries? Unless we could suppose him possess'd with all the Riches of the Indies.
How can any one make Amends for memberless Rapines, Plunderings, and Desolations of Whole Towns and Countries? Unless we could suppose him possessed with all the Riches of the Indies.
q-crq vmb d crd vvi n2 p-acp j n2, n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2? cs pns12 vmd vvi pno31 vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt np2.
What Hopes can we have for such as die in this Sin, (especially, such as are the Chief Authors of Rebellion) for which they know before-hand, that no Satisfaction can be made? Most especially, if we consider,
What Hope's can we have for such as die in this since, (especially, such as Are the Chief Authors of Rebellion) for which they know beforehand, that no Satisfaction can be made? Most especially, if we Consider,
So we have great reason to believe, that he that shall dare to venture upon Rebellion, (which he knows to contain all other Sin, s (tho' never so horrid) or at least to lead him into them,
So we have great reason to believe, that he that shall Dare to venture upon Rebellion, (which he knows to contain all other since, s (though never so horrid) or At least to led him into them,
av pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, zz (cs av-x av j) cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno32,
And indeed, such sad Examples hath this Age afforded us of Impenitent Rebels, as are too apparent Arguments, to prove this to be a most undeniable, though a most sad Truth:
And indeed, such sad Examples hath this Age afforded us of Impenitent Rebels, as Are too apparent Arguments, to prove this to be a most undeniable, though a most sad Truth:
cc av, d j n2 vhz d n1 vvd pno12 pp-f j n2, c-acp vbr av j n2, pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j, cs dt av-ds j n1:
For, notwithstanding those strange Miracles of Providence in His Majesty's Restauration, and those no less strange Miracles of Mercy towards the Rebels themselves, (which, one would have thought, should have forc'd any thing but the Devil himself to Repentance) yet,
For, notwithstanding those strange Miracles of Providence in His Majesty's Restauration, and those no less strange Miracles of Mercy towards the Rebels themselves, (which, one would have Thought, should have forced any thing but the devil himself to Repentance) yet,
c-acp, c-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc d av-dx av-dc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 px32, (r-crq, pi vmd vhi vvn, vmd vhi vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 px31 p-acp n1) av,
These are so visible both in the Sacred History, and in the Histories of our own Nation, that he must be a Stranger to both, that hath not taken Notice of them.
These Are so visible both in the Sacred History, and in the Histories of our own nation, that he must be a Stranger to both, that hath not taken Notice of them.
d vbr av j av-d p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp d, cst vhz xx vvn n1 pp-f pno32.
Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, with several of the Princes of Israel, conspire together against Moses and Aaron: For which Schism and Sedition, (lest they should go unpunish'd) God created a new thing upon Earth, (as though all known Punishments had been too small for such Rebels) and made the Earth open her Mouth,
Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, with several of the Princes of Israel, conspire together against Moses and Aaron: For which Schism and Sedition, (lest they should go unpunished) God created a new thing upon Earth, (as though all known Punishments had been too small for such Rebels) and made the Earth open her Mouth,
np1, np1, cc np1, p-acp j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb av p-acp np1 cc np1: p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1, (cs pns32 vmd vvi j) np1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1, (c-acp cs d j-vvn n2 vhd vbn av j c-acp d n2) cc vvd dt n1 vvb po31 n1,
For, though Aaron made all the haste that could be, To make an Atonement for their Sin, and (as the Text saith) the Plague was but begun amongst the People;
For, though Aaron made all the haste that could be, To make an Atonement for their since, and (as the Text Says) the Plague was but begun among the People;
As for Absalom, who, led by the Councel of Achitophel, had rais'd a most Ʋnnatural Rebellion against his own most Indulgent Father, King David; His Punishment,
As for Absalom, who, led by the Council of Ahithophel, had raised a most Ʋnnatural Rebellion against his own most Indulgent Father, King David; His Punishment,
When for these Reasons, most Men were afraid to lay violent Hands upon him, A great Tree, stretching out its Arm as it were on purpose, caught him by the long Bush of his goodly Hair, and so hang'd him up.
When for these Reasons, most Men were afraid to lay violent Hands upon him, A great Tree, stretching out its Arm as it were on purpose, caught him by the long Bush of his goodly Hair, and so hanged him up.
And as for Achitophel, (though otherwise an exceeding Wise Man, yet the mischievous Counsellor in this Rebellion) for lack of an Hang-man, (a convenient Servitor for such a Traytor) he went, and privately hang'd himself.
And as for Ahithophel, (though otherwise an exceeding Wise Man, yet the mischievous Counsellor in this Rebellion) for lack of an Hangman, (a convenient Servitor for such a Traitor) he went, and privately hanged himself.
cc c-acp p-acp np1, (cs av dt j-vvg j n1, av dt j n1 p-acp d n1) p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (dt j n1 p-acp d dt n1) pns31 vvd, cc av-j vvn px31.
For, though sometimes we may have known some particular Rebels (such as Cromwell, Bradshaw, and Shaftsbury, our Late Achitophel) which having Sinn'd above the Revenge of all Temporal Punishments, God hath reserved (we may believe) to His own Vengeance of Eternal Flames, to assure us of a Future Life, wherein such Villanies shall be punish'd;
For, though sometime we may have known Some particular Rebels (such as Cromwell, Bradshaw, and Shaftesbury, our Late Ahithophel) which having Sinned above the Revenge of all Temporal Punishments, God hath reserved (we may believe) to His own Vengeance of Eternal Flames, to assure us of a Future Life, wherein such Villainies shall be punished;
p-acp, cs av pns12 vmb vhi vvn d j n2 (d c-acp np1, np1, cc np1, po12 j np1) r-crq vhg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, np1 vhz vvn (pns12 vmb vvi) p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn;
As to the First: Though they had forced him to Resign his Crown in open Parliament, to Henry of Bullenbrook, and had Confirmed it to him, by all the means that Policy could contrive, or Law could dictate;
As to the First: Though they had forced him to Resign his Crown in open Parliament, to Henry of Bullenbrook, and had Confirmed it to him, by all the means that Policy could contrive, or Law could dictate;
yet in the Third, such a War was Rais'd thereby, between the two Royal Families, as lasted near an hundred Years, and was the Occasion of the Loss of the Lives of near an Hundred Thousand Subjects;
yet in the Third, such a War was Raised thereby, between the two Royal Families, as lasted near an hundred years, and was the Occasion of the Loss of the Lives of near an Hundred Thousand Subject's;
Neither had it had an end so soon, had not God Almighty been pleased, of his great Mercy (by several strange Over-turnings) at length to Give the Crown to them whose Right it was, in whose Posterity both the Families of York and Lancaster were firmly United.
Neither had it had an end so soon, had not God Almighty been pleased, of his great Mercy (by several strange Overturnings) At length to Give the Crown to them whose Right it was, in whose Posterity both the Families of York and Lancaster were firmly United.
Instead of the Best of Men, and the Best of Kings, (who was inhumanely Murdered by his own Subjects at his own Door, under a damnable pretence of Justice) we were forc'd to truckle under a Base and Bloody Ʋsurper.
Instead of the Best of Men, and the Best of Kings, (who was inhumanely Murdered by his own Subject's At his own Door, under a damnable pretence of justice) we were forced to truckle under a Base and Bloody Ʋsurper.
av pp-f dt av-js pp-f n2, cc dt js pp-f n2, (r-crq vbds av-j vvd p-acp po31 d n2-jn p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1) pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1.
Instead of The best Church and Religion in the World, Established amongst us, we had made our Nation nothing but a sink of all manner of filthy Schismes, Heresies, and Confusion.
Instead of The best Church and Religion in the World, Established among us, we had made our nation nothing but a sink of all manner of filthy Schisms, Heresies, and Confusion.
av pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vhd vvn po12 n1 pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f j n2, n2, cc n1.
Instead of the most Blessed Peace and Plenty that our Nation ever enjoyed, we brought upon our selves nothing but Sequestrations, Decimations, Rapine, Sacriledge,
Instead of the most Blessed Peace and Plenty that our nation ever enjoyed, we brought upon our selves nothing but Sequestrations, Decimations, Rapine, Sacrilege,
av pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n1 cc n1 cst po12 n1 av vvd, pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2 pix cc-acp n2, n2, n1, n1,
All that we got by that Sea of Blood, and those vast heaps of Treasure spent in that Rebellion, was only this, Viz. That we had entail'd upon our Posterity (had not God been more Merciful unto us) all those things which were the main pretences for those Fears and Jealousies, which rais'd the first Feuds and Commotions amongst us;
All that we god by that Sea of Blood, and those vast heaps of Treasure spent in that Rebellion, was only this, Viz. That we had entailed upon our Posterity (had not God been more Merciful unto us) all those things which were the main pretences for those Fears and Jealousies, which raised the First Feuds and Commotions among us;
d cst pns12 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n1, vbds av-j d, av cst pns12 vhd vvn p-acp po12 n1 (vhd xx np1 vbn av-dc j p-acp pno12) d d n2 r-crq vbdr dt j n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2, r-crq vvd dt ord n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12;
unless we add (which with good reason we may) those amazing Judgments of The most Dreadful Fire, and the most Raging Pestilence, which were the Just Punishments of that most unjust Rebellion.
unless we add (which with good reason we may) those amazing Judgments of The most Dreadful Fire, and the most Raging Pestilence, which were the Just Punishments of that most unjust Rebellion.
What could we have expected from such an Usurpation, but only another War Between Him and His Whigg-Parliament, or else between the Two Houses of York and Monmouth, that might (in all probability) have lasted as long,
What could we have expected from such an Usurpation, but only Another War Between Him and His Whigg-Parliament, or Else between the Two Houses of York and Monmouth, that might (in all probability) have lasted as long,
q-crq vmd pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d dt n1, cc-acp av-j j-jn n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, cc av p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, cst vmd (p-acp d n1) vhb vvn a-acp av-j,
For, how wonderfully hath he Over-turned the Usurper his Family, and the Fagg end of a Parliament, that had unjustly seiz'd into their own hands the Supream Power of the Kingdom;
For, how wonderfully hath he Overturned the Usurper his Family, and the Fagg end of a Parliament, that had unjustly seized into their own hands the Supreme Power of the Kingdom;
And by those very Means, by which they thought to have destroy'd our King and Government, hath so firmly settled the Crown upon his Head, whose undoubted right it is, and so immoveably Fixt and Establish'd His Throne, That (unless we, by our Sins and Abuses of his Mercies, do provoke God to permit them) we have Reason to believe, that neither the Devil himself, the first Rebel,
And by those very Means, by which they Thought to have destroyed our King and Government, hath so firmly settled the Crown upon his Head, whose undoubted right it is, and so immoveably Fixed and Established His Throne, That (unless we, by our Sins and Abuses of his mercies, do provoke God to permit them) we have Reason to believe, that neither the devil himself, the First Rebel,
cc p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n1 cc n1, vhz av av-j vvn dt vvb p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq j vvi pn31 vbz, cc av av-j vvn cc vvn po31 n1, cst (cs pns12, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2, vdb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32) pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dx dt n1 px31, dt ord n1,
And let us always bear in mind the Reason that Solomon gives us (the Truth of which our own Experience hath so often confirm'd) viz. For their Calamity shall rise suddenly,
And let us always bear in mind the Reason that Solomon gives us (the Truth of which our own Experience hath so often confirmed) viz. For their Calamity shall rise suddenly,
cc vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 cst np1 vvz pno12 (dt n1 pp-f r-crq po12 d n1 vhz av av vvn) n1 p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi av-j,
And, lest any should be drawn into Rebellion with a Shew and Pretence of Religion, Let me add the most necessary Exhortation of the Great Apostle of the Gentiles, viz. Now, I beseech you, Brethren, mark them that cause Divisions amongst you, contrary to the Doctrine ye have learned, and avoid them.
And, lest any should be drawn into Rebellion with a Show and Pretence of Religion, Let me add the most necessary Exhortation of the Great Apostle of the Gentiles, viz. Now, I beseech you, Brothers, mark them that cause Divisions among you, contrary to the Doctrine you have learned, and avoid them.
For they that are such, serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own Bellies; and by good Words, and fair Speeches, deceive the Hearts of the Simple.
For they that Are such, serve not the Lord jesus christ, but their own Bellies; and by good Words, and fair Speeches, deceive the Hearts of the Simple.
c-acp pns32 cst vbr d, vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, cc-acp po32 d n2; cc p-acp j n2, cc j n2, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j.
and if all the People would so Mark them, as to Avoid them, it would be impossible for them to turn our Faith into Faction, and our Religion into Rebellion.
and if all the People would so Mark them, as to Avoid them, it would be impossible for them to turn our Faith into Faction, and our Religion into Rebellion.
cc cs d dt n1 vmd av vvb pno32, a-acp p-acp vvb pno32, pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp n1.
That God Almighty would Unite all our Hearts in the Wayes of True Religion towards Him, of Temperance and Sobriety towards our selves, of Justice and Charity towards all Men, and of Duty and Loyalty towards our Soveraign: And that,
That God Almighty would Unite all our Hearts in the Ways of True Religion towards Him, of Temperance and Sobriety towards our selves, of justice and Charity towards all Men, and of Duty and Loyalty towards our Sovereign: And that,
cst np1 j-jn vmd vvi d po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31, pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, cc pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n-jn: cc cst,
Post urbis Hierosclymae subversionem & captivitatem Populi, ad Ducem Israelis sermo dirigitur quem nemini dubium est significari Sedechiam. St. Hierom Commentarium in Textum.
Post urbis Hierosclymae subversionem & captivitatem People, ad Ducem Israelis sermon dirigitur Whom Nobody Dubium est significari Sedechiam. Saint Hieronymus Commentarium in Textum.
Venit (inquit) tibi dies quae longo tempore praefinita est in te; & propter te Sacerdotium & Regnum interiit Judaeorum. Iniquitatem ponam tibi in perpetuum, quoe non statim tibi reputata est, sed donec veniat Christus cujus est judicium & tradet ei Pater Regnum & Sacerdotium vel Ecclesiam de Gentibus Congregatam. Id. St. Hieronimus ibid.
Venit (inquit) tibi dies Quae longo tempore praefinita est in te; & propter te Sacerdotium & Kingdom interiit Judaeorum. Iniquitatem Ponam tibi in perpetuum, who non Immediately tibi reputata est, sed donec Veniat Christus cujus est judicium & tradet ei Pater Kingdom & Sacerdotium vel Church de Gentibus Congregatam. Id. Saint Jerome Ibid.
