A sermon concerning reformation of manners preach'd at St. Jame's Church, Westminster, Feb. 13, and afterwards at St. Brides, to one of the religious societies / by Samuel Wesley ...

Wesley, Samuel, 1662-1735
Publisher: Printed for Charles Harper
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1698
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A65466 ESTC ID: R14620 STC ID: W1377
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms XCIV, 16; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSALM XCIV. v. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evil-doers, or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? Or as 'tis in the Old Translation. PSALM XCIV. v. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evildoers, or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? Or as it's in the Old translation. np1 crd. n1 crd q-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n2, cc r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? cc c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 Who will rise up with me against the Wicked, and who will take my part against the Evil-doers? Who will rise up with me against the Wicked, and who will take my part against the Evildoers? q-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j, cc r-crq vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 IF these Words had not been spoken by God himself, or, which is the same thing, by the Psalmist in his Name and by his immediate Inspiration, 'tis certain that any who should now have asked the same Question, must at least have expected the Censure of two much heat and forwardness, IF these Words had not been spoken by God himself, or, which is the same thing, by the Psalmist in his Name and by his immediate Inspiration, it's certain that any who should now have asked the same Question, must At least have expected the Censure of two much heat and forwardness, cs d n2 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp np1 px31, cc, r-crq vbz dt d n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 j n1, pn31|vbz j cst d r-crq vmd av vhi vvn dt d n1, vmb p-acp ds vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f crd d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 or the yet more severe one, of designing a Factious Combination instead of a Religious Union. or the yet more severe one, of designing a Factious Combination instead of a Religious union. cc dt av av-dc j pi, pp-f vvg dt j n1 av pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 The Occasion of them, as well as of the whole Psalm, is judg'd to have been the Affliction of Gods People in Babylon, where they had no Friend or Helper; The Occasion of them, as well as of the Whole Psalm, is judged to have been the Affliction of God's People in Babylon, where they had no Friend or Helper; dt n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vhd dx n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
5 in which Condition they address themselves in the pathetic words of this Psalm, to him who never fails those who trust in him: in which Condition they address themselves in the pathetic words of this Psalm, to him who never fails those who trust in him: p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vvb px32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp pno31 r-crq av-x vvz d r-crq vvb p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
6 expressing their firm Faith and dependance on the Almighty, and, that notwithstanding all they had endur'd, — The Lord would not cut off his People, expressing their firm Faith and dependence on the Almighty, and, that notwithstanding all they had endured, — The Lord would not Cut off his People, vvg po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cc, cst p-acp d pns32 vhd vvn, — dt n1 vmd xx vvi a-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
7 nor forsake his Inheritance, but that at the last Iudgment should return unto Righteousness. nor forsake his Inheritance, but that At the last Judgement should return unto Righteousness. ccx vvi po31 n1, p-acp cst p-acp dt ord n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
8 The time should come under the Reign of the Messiah principally and ultimately, tho immediately and imperfectly under Zerubbabel 's and Ioshua 's Administration of Affairs, The time should come under the Reign of the Messiah principally and ultimately, though immediately and imperfectly under Zerubbabel is and Ioshua is Administration of Affairs, dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt vvi pp-f dt np1 av-j cc av-j, cs av-j cc av-j p-acp np1 vbz cc np1 vbz n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
9 when there should be a more equal distribution of things, and all good Men should with one mind and one mouth glorifie God, when there should be a more equal distribution of things, and all good Men should with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God, c-crq a-acp vmd vbi dt av-dc j-jn n1 pp-f n2, cc d j n2 vmd p-acp crd n1 cc crd n1 vvi np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
10 and adore his wonderful Providence and Goodness. and adore his wondered Providence and goodness. cc vvi po31 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
11 And then it follows in the words of the Text, Who will rise up for (or with) me against the Evil-doers; who will stand up for me (or take my part) against the workers of Iniquity? Who is there that has Courage or Zeal sufficient for such an Undertaking, And then it follows in the words of the Text, Who will rise up for (or with) me against the Evildoers; who will stand up for me (or take my part) against the workers of Iniquity? Who is there that has Courage or Zeal sufficient for such an Undertaking, cc av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp (cc p-acp) pno11 p-acp dt n2; r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 (cc vvb po11 n1) p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? r-crq vbz a-acp cst vhz n1 cc n1 j p-acp d dt vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
12 and to assist the Civil and Ecclesiastical Governours to accomplish these happy Alterations; and to assist the Civil and Ecclesiastical Governors to accomplish these happy Alterations; cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
13 to reform Abuses, punish the Wicked, depress the Proud and raise the Humble? Which great Work the Psalmist [ v. 17. ] ascribes primarily and immediately to God, to reform Abuses, Punish the Wicked, depress the Proud and raise the Humble? Which great Work the Psalmist [ v. 17. ] ascribes primarily and immediately to God, pc-acp vvi n2, vvb dt j, vvb dt j cc vvi dt j? r-crq j n1 dt n1 [ n1 crd ] vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
14 tho not excluding Man's free Agency and Co-operation, yet not depending upon them nor expecting much from them — Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had well nigh dwelt in silence. though not excluding Man's free Agency and Cooperation, yet not depending upon them nor expecting much from them — Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had well High dwelled in silence. cs xx vvg ng1 j n1 cc n1, av xx vvg p-acp pno32 ccx vvg d p-acp pno32 — cs dt n1 vhd vbn po11 n1, po11 n1 vhd av av-j vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
15 But I shall not, in my Discourse from these words, insist any further on the occasion of them, But I shall not, in my Discourse from these words, insist any further on the occasion of them, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx, p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d n2, vvb d av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
16 or their connexion with the preceeding or subsequent Verses, but consider them as independant on the rest of the Psalm, or their connexion with the preceding or subsequent Verses, but Consider them as independent on the rest of the Psalm, cc po32 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc j n2, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
17 and desire you to take notice, that the — Rising up for or with the Psalmist, here mentioned against Bad men, implies Zeal and Courage, which he was then so solicitously enquiring after, — as the standing up for him, or as 'tis in the Syriac, fitting and preparing a Man's self for such an Enterprise, may denote that caution and prudence which was necessary on so emergent an Occasion; and desire you to take notice, that the — Rising up for or with the Psalmist, Here mentioned against Bad men, Implies Zeal and Courage, which he was then so solicitously inquiring After, — as the standing up for him, or as it's in the Syriac, fitting and preparing a Man's self for such an Enterprise, may denote that caution and prudence which was necessary on so emergent an Occasion; cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi n1, cst dt — vvg a-acp p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, av vvn p-acp j n2, vvz n1 cc n1, r-crq pns31 vbds av av av-j vvg a-acp, — p-acp dt vvg a-acp p-acp pno31, cc c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp dt np1, vvg cc vvg dt ng1 n1 p-acp d dt n1, vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbds j p-acp av fw-la dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
18 as both of these Expressions imply an Union of good Men with the firmest Resolves and steadiest Endeavours, against the workers of Iniquity. as both of these Expressions imply an union of good Men with the firmest Resolves and steadiest Endeavours, against the workers of Iniquity. c-acp d pp-f d n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt js vvz cc js n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
19 From the Words we may deduce these Two Propositions. I. From the Words we may deduce these Two Propositions. I. p-acp dt n2 pns12 vmb vvi d crd n2. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
20 That it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against Wicked Persons and Evil-doers. That it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against Wicked Persons and Evildoers. cst pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
21 Thisis fairly imply'd in the Words of the Question — Who will rise up with me? Who will stand up for me? What need of such a careful and exact Enquiry, Thisis fairly implied in the Words of the Question — Who will rise up with me? Who will stand up for me? What need of such a careful and exact Enquiry, np1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 — r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11? q-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11? q-crq n1 pp-f d dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
22 if the Answer had been obvious and easie? if the Answer had been obvious and easy? cs dt n1 vhd vbn j cc j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
23 II. That 'tis the indispensible Duty of Good Men, with united Councils, and with the utmost Zeal and Prudence, to oppose Vice and Wickedness. II That it's the indispensible Duty of Good Men, with united Councils, and with the utmost Zeal and Prudence, to oppose Vice and Wickedness. crd cst pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
24 The former of which Propositions I shall insist on more briefly; The former of which Propositions I shall insist on more briefly; dt j pp-f r-crq n2 pns11 vmb vvi a-acp av-dc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
25 the second more at large in the Body of my Discourse, and then apply the whole. the second more At large in the Body of my Discourse, and then apply the Whole. dt ord av-dc p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc av vvb dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
26 First then, We may learn from these Words, that it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against wicked Persons and Evil-doers. First then, We may Learn from these Words, that it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against wicked Persons and Evildoers. ord av, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, cst pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
27 The matter of fact is too plain and obvious, since neither Mens Obligations to God, The matter of fact is too plain and obvious, since neither Men's Obligations to God, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j cc j, c-acp d ng2 n2 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
28 nor those to their Country, nor the Dictates of their own Consciences, nor the Persuasions and Examples of better Men, nor those to their Country, nor the Dictates of their own Consciences, nor the Persuasions and Examples of better Men, ccx d p-acp po32 n1, ccx av vvz pp-f po32 d n2, ccx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
29 nay, nor even their own solemn Oaths, can oftentimes prevail upon them to the Performance of this hazardous Duty. nay, nor even their own solemn Oaths, can oftentimes prevail upon them to the Performance of this hazardous Duty. uh-x, ccx av po32 d j n2, vmb av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
30 Nor are the Reasons less evident than the matter of Fact is. Nor Are the Reasons less evident than the matter of Fact is. ccx vbr dt n2 av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
31 The Singularity of such an Attempt, the Disuse of the Laws, the Opposition of the Guilty, the Coldness of those who might and ought to encourage such as act in this manner; The Singularity of such an Attempt, the Disuse of the Laws, the Opposition of the Guilty, the Coldness of those who might and ought to encourage such as act in this manner; dt n1 pp-f d dt vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vmd cc vmd p-acp vvi d p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
32 the Disobliging Mens Friends or Neighbours, the Fear of injuring their own Temporal Interest, but above all, the backwardness of those who are in Publick Offices, the Disobliging Men's Friends or Neighbours, the fear of injuring their own Temporal Interest, but above all, the backwardness of those who Are in Public Offices, dt vvg ng2 n2 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 d j n1, cc-acp p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
33 and that general Dis-regard which most Men seem to have of their own and others Souls; and that general Disregard which most Men seem to have of their own and Others Souls; cc cst j n1 r-crq av-js n2 vvb pc-acp vhi pp-f po32 d cc ng2-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
34 together with the want of a true Love to God and concern for his Glory, are but too plainly at the bottom of such an unexcusable Negligence. together with the want of a true Love to God and concern for his Glory, Are but too plainly At the bottom of such an unexcusable Negligence. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, vbr p-acp av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
35 I shall not therefore need to insist any further on this Proposition, but proceed to the I shall not Therefore need to insist any further on this Proposition, but proceed to the pns11 vmb xx av vvi pc-acp vvi d av-jc p-acp d n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
36 II. That 'tis the indispensible Duty of Good Men, with united Councils, and with the utmost Zeal and Prudence to oppose Vice and Wickedness. II That it's the indispensible Duty of Good Men, with united Councils, and with the utmost Zeal and Prudence to oppose Vice and Wickedness. crd cst pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
37 Which Point may be divided into three Parts. 1. That Good Men ought to oppose Vice and Wickedness? Which Point may be divided into three Parts. 1. That Good Men ought to oppose Vice and Wickedness? r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n2. crd cst j n2 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
38 2. That they should do this with united Councils and Endeavours. And 2. That they should do this with united Councils and Endeavours. And crd cst pns32 vmd vdi d p-acp j-vvn n2 cc n2. cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
39 That 3. With the utmost Zeal and Prudence that a Matter of so high an Importance needs and deserves. That 3. With the utmost Zeal and Prudence that a Matter of so high an Importance needs and deserves. cst crd p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 cst dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 vvz cc vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
40 In speaking to the first of these Heads, I shall first enquire into the strong Obligations Men are under to the performance of this Duty; In speaking to the First of these Heads, I shall First inquire into the strong Obligations Men Are under to the performance of this Duty; p-acp vvg p-acp dt ord pp-f d n2, pns11 vmb ord vvi p-acp dt j n2 n2 vbr p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
41 and then prove, that 'tis their true Interest to answer those Obligations. and then prove, that it's their true Interest to answer those Obligations. cc av vvb, cst pn31|vbz po32 j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
42 And one would think there should be but little need to insist on the former of these Heads, to any who remember their Baptism; And one would think there should be but little need to insist on the former of these Heads, to any who Remember their Baptism; cc pi vmd vvi pc-acp vmd vbi p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f d n2, p-acp d r-crq vvb po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
43 for by their Renouncing the World, the Flesh and the Devil, they have actually entred into a War against them; for by their Renouncing the World, the Flesh and the devil, they have actually entered into a War against them; c-acp p-acp po32 vvg dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, pns32 vhb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
44 they have listed themselves under the Banner of the Cross, and have taken a virtual Oath to be Christs faithful Servants and Soldiers to their Lives end. they have listed themselves under the Banner of the Cross, and have taken a virtual Oath to be Christ faithful Servants and Soldiers to their Lives end. pns32 vhb vvd px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhb vvn dt j n1 pc-acp vbi npg1 j n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
45 Now we cannot make this War Defensive only without great Disadvantage, nor will it be policy to expect it at home, but rather to carry it into the Enemy's Country, where we may expect, Now we cannot make this War Defensive only without great Disadvantage, nor will it be policy to expect it At home, but rather to carry it into the Enemy's Country, where we may expect, av pns12 vmbx vvi d n1 j av-j p-acp j n1, ccx vmb pn31 vbi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1-an, cc-acp av-c pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
46 if not wholly to put an end to it, yet, at least, more successfully engage against it. if not wholly to put an end to it, yet, At least, more successfully engage against it. cs xx av-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, av, p-acp ds, dc av-j vvi p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
47 Daring and open Wickedness is a plain Contradiction to the Almighty, and High-Treason against the Majesty of Heaven; Daring and open Wickedness is a plain Contradiction to the Almighty, and High treason against the Majesty of Heaven; vvg cc j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
48 against him who is a great God, and a great King above all Gods: against him who is a great God, and a great King above all God's: p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt j np1, cc dt j n1 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
49 and are not all his Liege Subjects under the deepest Obligations to oppose it for that reason; and Are not all his Liege Subject's under the Deepest Obligations to oppose it for that reason; cc vbr xx d po31 n1 n2-jn p-acp dt js-jn n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
50 to hate that which his Soul hates, and which hates him, and would if possible Dethrone him? Lest otherwise they be dealt with as Saul was for sparing the Amelekites, when he ought to have obey'd the Commandment of the Lord, to hate that which his Soul hates, and which hates him, and would if possible Dethrone him? Lest otherwise they be dealt with as Saul was for sparing the Amelekites, when he ought to have obeyed the Commandment of the Lord, pc-acp vvi d r-crq po31 n1 vvz, cc r-crq vvz pno31, cc vmd cs j vvi pno31? cs av pns32 vbb vvn p-acp p-acp np1 vbds p-acp vvg dt n2, c-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vhi vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
51 and to have utterly destroy'd them. and to have utterly destroyed them. cc pc-acp vhi av-j vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
52 But we have yet a further Relation to the Almighty, which obliges us to be valiant in his Cause and to fight his Battels. But we have yet a further Relation to the Almighty, which obliges us to be valiant in his Cause and to fight his Battles. cc-acp pns12 vhb av dt jc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
53 We are his Servants as well as his Children and his Subjects; We Are his Servants as well as his Children and his Subject's; pns12 vbr po31 n2 c-acp av c-acp po31 n2 cc po31 n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
54 he sav'd us from our Enemies, he sav'd us when Rebels, he rescu'd us from the Devil, he ransom'd us by the Blood of his Son; he saved us from our Enemies, he saved us when Rebels, he rescued us from the devil, he ransomed us by the Blood of his Son; pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vvd pno12 c-crq n2, pns31 vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
55 he has therefore by all imaginable Titles the Right of Dominion over us; he has Therefore by all imaginable Titles the Right of Dominion over us; pns31 vhz av p-acp d j n2 dt n-jn pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
56 we are not our own, but are bought with a Price, and are therefore to glorifie God with our Bodies and Souls, which are his, we Are not our own, but Are bought with a Price, and Are Therefore to Glorify God with our Bodies and Souls, which Are his, pns12 vbr xx po12 vvi, cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbr av pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr png31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
57 and can by no means be accounted either grateful or faithful Servants, if we desert the Interest of our Master; and can by no means be accounted either grateful or faithful Servants, if we desert the Interest of our Master; cc vmb p-acp dx n2 vbb vvn d j cc j n2, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
58 if we refuse to engage in his Cause, or are patient while he is Dishonoured. if we refuse to engage in his Cause, or Are patient while he is Dishonoured. cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr j cs pns31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
59 Now if these Obligations (and to which many others might be added) did really cross our true Interest, there might be some Pretence for our not pursuing them; Now if these Obligations (and to which many Others might be added) did really cross our true Interest, there might be Some Pretence for our not pursuing them; av cs d n2 (cc p-acp r-crq d n2-jn vmd vbi vvn) vdd av-j vvi po12 j n1, a-acp vmd vbi d n1 p-acp po12 xx vvg pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
60 but if, instead of that, it shall appear, that the Publick opposing of Vice does highly conduce to our Private, our Civil, our Temporal and Spiritual, but if, instead of that, it shall appear, that the Public opposing of Vice does highly conduce to our Private, our Civil, our Temporal and Spiritual, cc-acp cs, av pp-f d, pn31 vmb vvi, cst dt j vvg pp-f n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp po12 j, po12 j, po12 j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
61 and Eternal Happiness, what excuse can we make for our Negligence in this matter? and Eternal Happiness, what excuse can we make for our Negligence in this matter? cc j n1, r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
62 As for our Civil Happiness, we are all born Members of a Community, and consequently must desire the Good of the Whole, As for our Civil Happiness, we Are all born Members of a Community, and consequently must desire the Good of the whole, c-acp p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vbr d vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av-j vmb vvi dt j pp-f dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
63 unless we can hate our selves, who are Parts of it. unless we can hate our selves, who Are Parts of it. cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
64 Now 'tis hard to say whether has done greater Mischief to the Publick, either Ill Principles, which have taken Men off from that Passionate Regard to their Country, which was so remarkable and so glorious among the antient Heathens, or else a Bad Life and a Dissolution of Manners, which from a complication of many unhappy Circumstances, has of late so visibly broken in upon us, both of which have so plain an Influence upon each other. Now it's hard to say whither has done greater Mischief to the Public, either Ill Principles, which have taken Men off from that Passionate Regard to their Country, which was so remarkable and so glorious among the ancient heathens, or Else a Bad Life and a Dissolution of Manners, which from a complication of many unhappy circumstances, has of late so visibly broken in upon us, both of which have so plain an Influence upon each other. av pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq vhz vdn jc n1 p-acp dt j, d j-jn n2, r-crq vhb vvn n2 a-acp p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbds av j cc av j p-acp dt j n2-jn, cc av dt j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, vhz pp-f av-j av av-j vvn p-acp p-acp pno12, d pp-f r-crq vhb av j dt n1 p-acp d n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
65 Thus much is however certain, that whoever truely loves his Country, will heartily endeavour to make it better, which cannot be expected, considering the Disingenuity of the Bulk of Mankind, without the due exercise of Discipline, Thus much is however certain, that whoever truly loves his Country, will heartily endeavour to make it better, which cannot be expected, considering the Disingenuity of the Bulk of Mankind, without the due exercise of Discipline, av d vbz a-acp j, cst r-crq av-j vvz po31 n1, vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 jc, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
66 and the Punishment of those that do Evil. and the Punishment of those that doe Evil. cc dt n1 pp-f d cst n1 np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
67 But this is an Article which has been so often toucht and so much exhausted, that I shall insist no longer on it, only leaving it to the Consideration of every prudent Person, But this is an Article which has been so often touched and so much exhausted, that I shall insist no longer on it, only leaving it to the Consideration of every prudent Person, p-acp d vbz dt n1 r-crq vhz vbn av av vvn cc av d vvn, cst pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp pn31, av-j vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
68 whether there would be so much Baseness, so much Falshood, Treason, Bribery and Injustice; whither there would be so much Baseness, so much Falsehood, Treason, Bribery and Injustice; cs pc-acp vmd vbi av av-d n1, av d n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
69 so much Unrighteousness and Strife every where, were Persons generally influenc'd with the Principles of Probity and Virtue; so much Unrighteousness and Strife every where, were Persons generally influenced with the Principles of Probity and Virtue; av d n1 cc n1 d c-crq, vbdr n2 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
70 nay, had they not, on the contrary, abandoned themselves to the Stream of Vice and Lewdness, which therefore 'tis the concern of every Good Man to oppose with all his Might; nay, had they not, on the contrary, abandoned themselves to the Stream of Vice and lewdness, which Therefore it's the concern of every Good Man to oppose with all his Might; uh-x, vhd pns32 xx, p-acp dt n-jn, vvd px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq av pn31|vbz dt vvb pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 vmd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
71 to prevent, if possible, that threatning Deluge which is likely to break in upon us, and cover the Face of our Land. to prevent, if possible, that threatening Deluge which is likely to break in upon us, and cover the Face of our Land. pc-acp vvi, cs j, cst j-vvg n1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
72 Nor is the Opposition of Vice, in order to the suppressing, or at least the restraining of it, less conducive to domestick Happiness than 'tis to that of the Publick; it being evident, that the want of Discipline is the Ruine of Families, and that the restoration thereof would make better Servants, better Children, better Masters, Nor is the Opposition of Vice, in order to the suppressing, or At least the restraining of it, less conducive to domestic Happiness than it's to that of the Public; it being evident, that the want of Discipline is the Ruin of Families, and that the restoration thereof would make better Servants, better Children, better Masters, ccx vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg, cc p-acp ds dt vvg pp-f pn31, av-dc j p-acp j-jn n1 av pn31|vbz p-acp d pp-f dt j; pn31 vbg j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d dt n1 av vmd vvi jc n2, jc n2, jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
73 and render all Relations much more useful, and comfortable, and happy. But Vice is further injurious to every Mans personal Happiness; and render all Relations much more useful, and comfortable, and happy. But Vice is further injurious to every men personal Happiness; cc vvi d n2 av-d av-dc j, cc j, cc j. p-acp n1 vbz jc j p-acp d ng1 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
74 to his Profit as well as Reputation, to his Body as well as his Mind, by innumerable Inconveniences it brings upon him. to his Profit as well as Reputation, to his Body as well as his Mind, by innumerable Inconveniences it brings upon him. p-acp po31 vvi c-acp av c-acp n1, p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp po31 n1, p-acp j n2 pn31 vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
75 Of how base a Spirit therefore he must be, who yields to that Sin which as it first brought Death into the World, Of how base a Spirit Therefore he must be, who yields to that since which as it First brought Death into the World, pp-f q-crq n1 dt n1 av pns31 vmb vbi, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq c-acp pn31 ord vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
76 so it continues daily to slay its Thousands; so it continues daily to slay its Thousands; av pn31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi po31 crd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
77 brings the Judgments of God upon us, emaculates Mankind, taints and poisons the very first Threads of Life, projects its Mischief beyond the present Age, and loads Posterity with a feeble and a miserable Offspring? brings the Judgments of God upon us, emaculate Mankind, taints and poisons the very First Threads of Life, projects its Mischief beyond the present Age, and loads Posterity with a feeble and a miserable Offspring? vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, vvz n1, n2 cc vvz dt av ord n2 pp-f n1, n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
78 Let us next reflect on what passes in our own Minds, and the necessity there is, Let us next reflect on what passes in our own Minds, and the necessity there is, vvb pno12 ord vvi p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp po12 d n2, cc dt n1 pc-acp vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
79 if we consult their Happiness, to oppose Vice in others as well as in our selves, if we consult their Happiness, to oppose Vice in Others as well as in our selves, cs pns12 vvb po32 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
80 because its Contagion is so very spreading and dangerous. Because its Contagion is so very spreading and dangerous. c-acp po31 n1 vbz av av vvg cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
81 Mistaken Men may call the Proud happy, and so of other Sinners, but 'tis impossible they should be so, and they know the contrary themselves: Mistaken Men may call the Proud happy, and so of other Sinners, but it's impossible they should be so, and they know the contrary themselves: vvn n2 vmb vvi dt j j, cc av pp-f j-jn n2, cc-acp pn31|vbz j pns32 vmd vbi av, cc pns32 vvb dt j-jn px32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
82 for what more severe Tormentor can a Man have in his own Breast, than any uncontroul'd Vice or sinful Habit. There are few Men who are altogether lost to the sense of Virtue, and to that natural Tast of Goodness at first imprinted on the Mind, for what more severe Tormentor can a Man have in his own Breast, than any uncontrolled Vice or sinful Habit. There Are few Men who Are altogether lost to the sense of Virtue, and to that natural Taste of goodness At First imprinted on the Mind, p-acp r-crq dc j n1 vmb dt n1 vhb p-acp po31 d n1, cs d j n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d j vvi pp-f n1 p-acp ord vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
83 and consequently Vice must needs be a Torment to the Mind as well as to the Body, and consequently Vice must needs be a Torment to the Mind as well as to the Body, cc av-j n1 vmb av vbi dt vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
84 since 'tis so contrary to our true Nature, and a Man must be as uneasie under it, since it's so contrary to our true Nature, and a Man must be as uneasy under it, c-acp pn31|vbz av j-jn p-acp po12 j n1, cc dt n1 vmb vbi c-acp j p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
85 as a wounded Person with an Arrow sticking fast in his Body. as a wounded Person with an Arrow sticking fast in his Body. c-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg av-j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
86 Its true, an Ill Man makes as good a Show as he can, and thinks he bears it well out, Its true, an Ill Man makes as good a Show as he can, and thinks he bears it well out, po31 j, dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp j dt vvb c-acp pns31 vmb, cc vvz pns31 vvz pn31 av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
87 but 'tis all Paint and Vernish; he has something within that denies him Ease; but it's all Paint and Varnish; he has something within that Denies him Ease; cc-acp pn31|vbz d vvb cc n1; pns31 vhz pi p-acp cst vvz pno31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
88 all his Triumphs are but like the miserable Ravings of one in a Fever, who perhaps looks as fresh as ever, all his Triumphos Are but like the miserable Ravings of one in a Fever, who perhaps looks as fresh as ever, d po31 n2 vbr p-acp av-j dt j n2-vvg pp-f pi p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vvz p-acp j c-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
89 and tells you he feels no pain, when 'tis but an unnatural flushing, he's still sick at Heart, all within is disorder'd, and he's not far from his End. and tells you he feels no pain, when it's but an unnatural flushing, he's still sick At Heart, all within is disordered, and he's not Far from his End. cc vvz pn22 pns31 vvz dx n1, c-crq pn31|vbz p-acp dt j j-vvg, pns31|vbz av j p-acp n1, d a-acp vbz vvn, cc pns31|vbz xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
90 Nor is the eternal Interest of every Man less concern'd in these matters than the present quiet of his Mind: For unless we oppose Wickedness, 'twill as certainly gain ground upon us, Nor is the Eternal Interest of every Man less concerned in these matters than the present quiet of his Mind: For unless we oppose Wickedness, it'll as Certainly gain ground upon us, ccx vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 av-dc vvn p-acp d n2 cs dt j j-jn pp-f po31 n1: c-acp cs pns12 vvi n1, pn31|vmb c-acp av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
91 and hurry us away in the stream, as the Sea will break in upon a Level, if there be no Beach or Banks to resist it. and hurry us away in the stream, as the Sea will break in upon a Level, if there be no Beach or Banks to resist it. cc vvb pno12 av p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt vvb, cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
92 We know that the Wages of Sin is Death, both temporal and eternal we know 'tis an acceptable Service to God to oppose and resist it, that he himself has told us — Those who Honour him he will Honour; We know that the Wages of since is Death, both temporal and Eternal we know it's an acceptable Service to God to oppose and resist it, that he himself has told us — Those who Honour him he will Honour; pns12 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz n1, d j cc j pns12 vvb pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, cst pns31 px31 vhz vvn pno12 — d r-crq vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
93 and that our blessed Saviour has assured us, That those who confess him before Men, he will also confess them before his Father which is in Heaven. and that our blessed Saviour has assured us, That those who confess him before Men, he will also confess them before his Father which is in Heaven. cc d po12 j-vvn n1 vhz vvn pno12, cst d r-crq vvb pno31 p-acp n2, pns31 vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
94 II. I proceed to the second thing — That as good Men are oblig'd to oppose Vice and Wickedness, II I proceed to the second thing — That as good Men Are obliged to oppose Vice and Wickedness, crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 — cst p-acp j n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
95 so they are to do this with united Councils and Endeavours. What is a single Persons Duty in this matter cannot alter its nature when it falls into the Hands of Communities or Bodies of Men, so they Are to do this with united Councils and Endeavours. What is a single Persons Duty in this matter cannot altar its nature when it falls into the Hands of Communities or Bodies of Men, av pns32 vbr pc-acp vdi d p-acp j-vvn n2 cc n2. q-crq vbz dt j n2 n1 p-acp d n1 vmbx vvb po31 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
96 but may be much more hopefully and successfully attempted by them; but may be much more hopefully and successfully attempted by them; cc-acp vmb vbi av-d av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
97 for the Offenders may sometimes be such Sons of Zerviah, that they'll prove too hard for any single Person: for the Offenders may sometime be such Sons of Zeruiah, that They'll prove too hard for any single Person: c-acp dt n2 vmb av vbi d n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32|vmb vvi av av-j c-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
98 Their Numbers may be so great, that there will need one somewhat proportionable to oppose them, Their Numbers may be so great, that there will need one somewhat proportionable to oppose them, po32 n2 vmb vbi av j, cst a-acp vmb vvi pi av j pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
99 since Miracles are generally ceas'd, and tho Sampson and others of old could slay their Heaps upon Heaps, yet 'tis not now for single Persons to attack whole Armies; since Miracles Are generally ceased, and though Sampson and Others of old could slay their Heaps upon Heaps, yet it's not now for single Persons to attack Whole Armies; c-acp n2 vbr av-j vvn, cc av np1 cc n2-jn pp-f n1 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, av pn31|vbz xx av p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
100 nor will a greater Number of undisciplined Men, who fight loose and stragling, gain equal Advantages on the Enemy, with a much smaller Body who engage with Discipline and Order. Its true, that the Kingdom of Darkness is likewise the Kingdom of Confusion; but still Satan will not fight against Satan, and all his Subjects unite themselves against the Lord and against his Christ, to break their bonds in sunder, nor will a greater Number of undisciplined Men, who fight lose and straggling, gain equal Advantages on the Enemy, with a much smaller Body who engage with Discipline and Order. Its true, that the Kingdom of Darkness is likewise the Kingdom of Confusion; but still Satan will not fight against Satan, and all his Subject's unite themselves against the Lord and against his christ, to break their bonds in sunder, ccx vmb dt jc n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq n1 j cc j-vvg, vvb j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt d jc n1 r-crq vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp j np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1, cc d po31 n2-jn vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 np1, p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
101 and cast away their cords from them. and cast away their cords from them. cc vvd av po32 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
102 Now in opposition to those infernal Legions, did our blessed Lord institute his Church; being a regulated Society of Men, by their very Nature and Constitution most firmly united together, Now in opposition to those infernal Legions, did our blessed Lord institute his Church; being a regulated Society of Men, by their very Nature and Constitution most firmly united together, av p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2, vdd po12 j-vvn n1 vvi po31 n1; vbg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2, p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 av-ds av-j vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
103 and obliged to love one another; and obliged to love one Another; cc vvn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
104 by virtue of which mystical and indissolvable Union, a• well with Christ their Head, as with al• their Fellow-Members, sealed and confirmed in the Holy Sacraments, they obtain that Strength and Stability that the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against them. by virtue of which mystical and indissolvable union, a• well with christ their Head, as with al• their Fellow members, sealed and confirmed in the Holy Sacraments, they obtain that Strength and Stability that the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against them. p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq j cc j n1, n1 av p-acp np1 po32 n1, a-acp p-acp n1 po32 n2, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n2, pns32 vvb d n1 cc n1 cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
105 And indeed were all the outward Members of the visible Church, but real Members likewise of that which is internal spiritual and invisible; And indeed were all the outward Members of the visible Church, but real Members likewise of that which is internal spiritual and invisible; cc av vbdr d dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp j n2 av pp-f d r-crq vbz j j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
106 in short, did all who bear the name of Christ walk worthy of their Holy Profession, there would be no need of Discipline, nor of any such subordinate Union as I am now recommending, in any Christian Commonwealth; in short, did all who bear the name of christ walk worthy of their Holy Profession, there would be no need of Discipline, nor of any such subordinate union as I am now recommending, in any Christian Commonwealth; p-acp j, vdd d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi j pp-f po32 j n1, pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pp-f n1, ccx pp-f d d j n1 c-acp pns11 vbm av vvg, p-acp d njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
107 any more than there would be need of Laws and Sanctions annexed unto them in the Civil Government, did all Men regulate themselves by the true Law of Nature and Principles of right Reason: but since none can be so sanguine, as to expect such a happy state of things, it lies upon Good Men to do what they can, any more than there would be need of Laws and Sanctions annexed unto them in the Civil Government, did all Men regulate themselves by the true Law of Nature and Principles of right Reason: but since none can be so sanguine, as to expect such a happy state of things, it lies upon Good Men to do what they can, d dc cs pc-acp vmd vbi n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, vdd d n2 vvb px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1: cc-acp c-acp pix vmb vbi av j, a-acp pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vvz p-acp j n2 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns32 vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
108 and to use all those prudent Methods which are in their power, to make the World a little better; and to use all those prudent Methods which Are in their power, to make the World a little better; cc pc-acp vvi d d j n2 r-crq vbr p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt av-j jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
109 to unite their Hands and their Hearts, in some measure, at least to repress notorious Vice and punish Gods Dishonour. to unite their Hands and their Hearts, in Some measure, At least to repress notorious Vice and Punish God's Dishonour. pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc po32 n2, p-acp d n1, p-acp ds p-acp vvb j n1 cc vvb n2 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
110 It's almost incredible, to say, what happy Effects we shoud soon see from such a close and firm Conjunction of all good Men in the prosecution of these desirable Ends. Very considerable things have by Gods Blessing been already done by some few who have devoted themselves to the Service of God and their Country on this occasion; It's almost incredible, to say, what happy Effects we should soon see from such a close and firm Conjunction of all good Men in the prosecution of these desirable Ends. Very considerable things have by God's Blessing been already done by Some few who have devoted themselves to the Service of God and their Country on this occasion; pn31|vbz av j, pc-acp vvi, r-crq j n2 pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp d dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 av j n2 vhb p-acp n2 n1 vbn av vdn p-acp d d r-crq vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po32 n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
111 who have born the Burden and Heat of the day, and entred themselves into Societies for the Reformation of Manners, both in this and our neighbouring Nation of Ireland. And may God increase their Number as he will certainly reward their Labour. There's a great Door opend, who have born the Burden and Heat of the day, and entered themselves into Societies for the Reformation of Manners, both in this and our neighbouring nation of Ireland. And may God increase their Number as he will Certainly reward their Labour. There's a great Door opened, r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd px32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, d p-acp d cc po12 j-vvg n1 pp-f np1. cc vmb np1 vvi po32 n1 c-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi po32 vvi. pc-acp|vbz dt j n1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
112 and no other can be expected but that they shou'd still meet with many Adversaries: and no other can be expected but that they should still meet with many Adversaries: cc dx j-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp cst pns32 vvd av j p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
113 There's yet but too much Employment for more Hands, and 'twou'd be the Honour as well as the Interest of all good Men, to joyn with them in this Undertaking (nay of the greatest Prince on Earth to own his Cause from whom he receives his Crown) that by mature and united Councils, mutual assistance, more earnest application and greater numbers, they might successfully prosecute what is so well began, There's yet but too much Employment for more Hands, and 'twoued be the Honour as well as the Interest of all good Men, to join with them in this Undertaking (nay of the greatest Prince on Earth to own his Cause from whom he receives his Crown) that by mature and united Councils, mutual assistance, more earnest application and greater numbers, they might successfully prosecute what is so well began, pc-acp|vbz av cc-acp av d n1 c-acp dc n2, cc pn31|vmd vbi dt vvb c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d vvg (uh-x pp-f dt js n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1) cst p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, j n1, av-dc j n1 cc jc n2, pns32 vmd av-j vvi r-crq vbz av av vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
114 and what can scarcely be accomplished by any other methods. III. I come now in the third place to the manner how we are to set about this great Duty. and what can scarcely be accomplished by any other methods. III. I come now in the third place to the manner how we Are to Set about this great Duty. cc q-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2. np1. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
115 It ought certainly to be managed with the greatest Zeal and the greatest Prudence. It ought Certainly to be managed with the greatest Zeal and the greatest Prudence. pn31 vmd av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1 cc dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
116 1. With Zeal. For since 'tis good to be Zealously affected in every Good matter, much more is it so in this, which has so immediate an Influence on so many great and momentous Ends. Zeal in moral Affairs seems to have much the same surprising Effects which Motion has in Physical and Mechanical; it produces what seem'd at first impossible, it gives a new Mould and Turn to every Action; 1. With Zeal. For since it's good to be Zealously affected in every Good matter, much more is it so in this, which has so immediate an Influence on so many great and momentous Ends. Zeal in moral Affairs seems to have much the same surprising Effects which Motion has in Physical and Mechanical; it produces what seemed At First impossible, it gives a new Mould and Turn to every Actium; crd p-acp n1. c-acp c-acp pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, d dc vbz pn31 av p-acp d, r-crq vhz av j dt n1 p-acp av d j cc j n2 n1 p-acp j n2 vvz pc-acp vhi d dt d j-vvg n2 r-crq n1 vhz p-acp j cc j; pn31 vvz r-crq vvd p-acp ord j, pn31 vvz dt j vvb cc vvb p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
117 it sets on work all the secret Springs and Powers of the Mind, and makes them act with such a Force and Vigour as is almost irresistible. God and Man hate a lukewarm Temper, which has often created greater Obstructions to good Designs, than the most open Opposition against them; it sets on work all the secret Springs and Powers of the Mind, and makes them act with such a Force and Vigour as is almost irresistible. God and Man hate a lukewarm Temper, which has often created greater Obstructions to good Designs, than the most open Opposition against them; pn31 vvz p-acp n1 d dt j-jn vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pno32 vvi p-acp d dt vvb cc n1 c-acp vbz av j. np1 cc n1 vvb dt j vvi, r-crq vhz av vvd jc n2 p-acp j n2, cs dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
118 Who will rise up with me, who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Who has Courage, and Constancy, and Bravery equal to so glorious, an Underatking? As that Zeal is Madness which pushes a Man on to illegal and indefensible Actions, whatever be the motive of his engaging in them; — Who will rise up with me, who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Who has Courage, and Constancy, and Bravery equal to so glorious, an Underatking? As that Zeal is Madness which pushes a Man on to illegal and indefensible Actions, whatever be the motive of his engaging in them; — r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? r-crq vhz n1, cc n1, cc n1 j-jn p-acp av j, dt n-vvg? p-acp cst n1 vbz n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp p-acp j cc j n2, r-crq vbb dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
119 so that Wisdom is Folly, which hinders a Man from doing his Duty, and vindicating Gods Honour. so that Wisdom is Folly, which hinders a Man from doing his Duty, and vindicating God's Honour. av d n1 vbz n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp vdg png31 n1, cc j-vvg n2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
120 But still we must take care that our Zeal be temper'd with Prudence; and if ever we are to be wise as Serpents, we are certainly to be so in these Matters, wherein we are sure to have the old Serpent himself our sworn and inveterate Enemy: But still we must take care that our Zeal be tempered with Prudence; and if ever we Are to be wise as Serpents, we Are Certainly to be so in these Matters, wherein we Are sure to have the old Serpent himself our sworn and inveterate Enemy: cc-acp av pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst po12 n1 vbi vvd p-acp n1; cc cs av pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j c-acp n2, pns12 vbr av-j pc-acp vbi av p-acp d n2, c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vhi dt j n1 px31 po12 j-vvn cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
121 He may bruise the Heel of the Seed of the Woman, of the Members, as well as of Christ their Head, by Backbiting and Reproaches, and by all the Calumnies that Hell can invent, or its Emissaries utter. He may bruise the Heel of the Seed of the Woman, of the Members, as well as of christ their Head, by Backbiting and Reproaches, and by all the Calumnies that Hell can invent, or its Emissaries utter. pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n2, c-acp av c-acp pp-f np1 po32 n1, p-acp n1 cc n2, cc p-acp d dt n2 cst n1 vmb vvi, cc po31 n2 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
122 What need then have all those good Men who engage in this honourable and weighty Affair of stemming the Tide of Vice amongst us, what need have they to be always upon their Guard, and to take care of their Steps, since there are so many who watch for their Halting. To act by the most prudent and advisable Methods, to be zealous without being passionate, which perhaps is one of the most difficult things in the World. What need then have all those good Men who engage in this honourable and weighty Affair of stemming the Tide of Vice among us, what need have they to be always upon their Guard, and to take care of their Steps, since there Are so many who watch for their Halting. To act by the most prudent and advisable Methods, to be zealous without being passionate, which perhaps is one of the most difficult things in the World. q-crq vvb av vhb d d j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, q-crq n1 vhb pns32 pc-acp vbi av p-acp po32 vvb, cc pc-acp vvi vvb pp-f po32 vvz, a-acp a-acp vbr av d r-crq vvb p-acp po32 j-vvg. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds j cc j n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp vbg j, r-crq av vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
123 To give no just Offence to any, to prepare themselves against the doubtful Combat; to expect to be hated and slander'd by bad Men, as was their Master before them, To give no just Offence to any, to prepare themselves against the doubtful Combat; to expect to be hated and slandered by bad Men, as was their Master before them, p-acp vvb dx j n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1; pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2, a-acp vbds po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
124 and for the same Reason too, because they testifie against them that their deeds are evil: and for the same Reason too, Because they testify against them that their Deeds Are evil: cc p-acp dt d n1 av, c-acp pns32 vvi p-acp pno32 d po32 n2 vbr j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
125 to be sober and vigilant, to avoid what is scandalous as well as what is sinful, and so on the contrary. to be Sobrium and vigilant, to avoid what is scandalous as well as what is sinful, and so on the contrary. pc-acp vbi j cc j, pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j c-acp av c-acp r-crq vbz j, cc av p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
126 By no means to forget themselves, their own Persons, or their own Families, while they are so busie in reforming others; By no means to forget themselves, their own Persons, or their own Families, while they Are so busy in reforming Others; p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vvi px32, po32 d n2, cc po32 d n2, cs pns32 vbr av j p-acp vvg n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
127 and to suffer no Beam, or so much as a Mote in their own Eye, and to suffer no Beam, or so much as a Mote in their own Eye, cc pc-acp vvi dx n1, cc av av-d c-acp dt vmb p-acp po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
128 while they are endeavouring to clear their Brothers Eye, which could not fail of having an happy influence on their own Minds, while they Are endeavouring to clear their Brother's Eye, which could not fail of having an happy influence on their own Minds, cs pns32 vbr vvg p-acp vvb po32 ng1 n1, r-crq vmd xx vvi pp-f vhg dt j n1 p-acp po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
129 as their instructive Examples would on those of others; and be one of those natural and inseparable Rewards which even in this Life attend Virtue and Goodness, and which in some sort may seem to antedate an happy Eternity. as their instructive Examples would on those of Others; and be one of those natural and inseparable Rewards which even in this Life attend Virtue and goodness, and which in Some sort may seem to antedate an happy Eternity. c-acp po32 j n2 vmd p-acp d pp-f n2-jn; cc vbi crd pp-f d j cc j vvz r-crq av p-acp d n1 vvi n1 cc n1, cc r-crq p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvi dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
130 I proceed to draw some practical Inferences from what has been said. I proceed to draw Some practical Inferences from what has been said. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
131 ( Use 1.) And the first may be to Reprove those who are so far from opposing Vice and Wickedness, that they rather encourage it and support, (Use 1.) And the First may be to Reprove those who Are so Far from opposing Vice and Wickedness, that they rather encourage it and support, (vvb crd) cc dt ord vmb vbi p-acp vvb d r-crq vbr av av-j p-acp j-vvg n1 cc n1, cst pns32 av vvb pn31 cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
132 as it well as discourage others who are engag'd against it: so far from rising up against Evil-doers, that they rise up together with them; as it well as discourage Others who Are engaged against it: so Far from rising up against Evildoers, that they rise up together with them; c-acp pn31 av p-acp vvi n2-jn r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31: av av-j p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp n2, cst pns32 vvb a-acp av p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
133 and 'tis to be fear'd, that too many will come under this Reproof who think themselves wholly innocent; such are those who any ways countenance wicked Men in their lewd Practices and infamous Behaviours: and it's to be feared, that too many will come under this Reproof who think themselves wholly innocent; such Are those who any ways countenance wicked Men in their lewd Practices and infamous Behaviours: cc pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst av d vmb vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vvb px32 av-jn av-jn; d vbr d r-crq d n2 n1 j n2 p-acp po32 j n2 cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
134 who chuse the Company of ill Men, and therefore seem to stand in the way of Sinners, and are in great danger of sitting in the seat of the scorner — tho they cannot be ignorant who has said, That he who walks with wise men shall be wise, who choose the Company of ill Men, and Therefore seem to stand in the Way of Sinners, and Are in great danger of sitting in the seat of the scorner — though they cannot be ignorant who has said, That he who walks with wise men shall be wise, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc av vvb p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vbr p-acp j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 — cs pns32 vmbx vbi j r-crq vhz vvn, cst pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp j n2 vmb vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
135 but a companion of fools shall be destroy'd: but a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
136 not that all Correspondence with Ill Men is forbidden, as to the necessary Offices of Civil or Private Life; not that all Correspondence with Ill Men is forbidden, as to the necessary Offices of Civil or Private Life; xx cst d n1 p-acp j-jn n2 vbz vvn, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
137 for then as the Apostle says, must we go out of the World; but I speak of a voluntary Intimacy, a peculiar unnecessary Endearment with bad Men, which if it does not make them better, will certainly make others worse, whose Conversation is so pestilentially infectious, for then as the Apostle Says, must we go out of the World; but I speak of a voluntary Intimacy, a peculiar unnecessary Endearment with bad Men, which if it does not make them better, will Certainly make Others Worse, whose Conversation is so pestilentially infectious, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 vvz, vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f dt n1; p-acp pns11 vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt j j n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq cs pn31 vdz xx vvi pno32 av-jc, vmb av-j vvi n2-jn jc, rg-crq n1 vbz av av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
138 than which the Enemy has scarcely a more dangerous Snare for the Souls of Men: than which the Enemy has scarcely a more dangerous Snare for the Souls of Men: cs r-crq dt n1 vhz av-j dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
139 Unless, perhaps, some certain Societies in the Nation, of a quite different sort from those already mention'd, Unless, perhaps, Some certain Societies in the nation, of a quite different sort from those already mentioned, cs, av, d j n2 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt av j n1 p-acp d av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
140 and who, one would think, had for some years last past enter'd into a sworn Conspiracy against Religion and Virtue. and who, one would think, had for Some Years last past entered into a sworn conspiracy against Religion and Virtue. cc r-crq, pi vmd vvi, vhd p-acp d n2 vvb j vvn p-acp dt vvn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
141 There scarce seems any need to explain my self, that hereby I mean our Infamous Theatres, which seem to have done more Mischief, There scarce seems any need to explain my self, that hereby I mean our Infamous Theatres, which seem to have done more Mischief, a-acp av-j vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cst av pns11 vvb po12 j n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vhi vdn av-dc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
142 than Hobes himself or our new Atheistical Clubs, to the Faith and Morals of the Nation. Moral Representations are own'd to be in their own Nature, not only Innocent, than Hobes himself or our new Atheistical Clubs, to the Faith and Morals of the nation. Moral Representations Are owned to be in their own Nature, not only Innocent, cs n2 px31 cc po12 j j n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. j n2 vbr j-vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp po32 d n1, xx av-j j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
143 but even useful as well as pleasant; but even useful as well as pleasant; cc-acp av j c-acp av c-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
144 but what is this to those which have no Morals or Morality at all in them, but what is this to those which have no Morals or Morality At all in them, cc-acp q-crq vbz d p-acp d r-crq vhb dx n2 cc n1 p-acp d p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
145 and which are the most Immoral things in the World; and which Are the most Immoral things in the World; cc q-crq vbr dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
146 which the more any good Man is acquainted with them, the less he must still like them, and at which any modest Heathen would blush to be present. which the more any good Man is acquainted with them, the less he must still like them, and At which any modest Heathen would blush to be present. r-crq dt av-dc d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, dt dc pns31 vmb av vvb pno32, cc p-acp r-crq d j j-jn vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
147 If we ever hope for an entire Reformation of Manners, even our Iails and our Theatres must have their shares. If we ever hope for an entire Reformation of Manners, even our Jails and our Theatres must have their shares. cs pns12 av vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, av po12 n2 cc po12 n2 vmb vhi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
148 With as much reason may we exclaim against our modern Plays and Interludes, as did the old zealous Fathers against the Pagan Spectales, and as justly rank these as they did the others, among those Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World which our Baptism obliges us to renounce and to abhor. What Communion hath the Temple of God with Idols, with those abominable mysteries of Iniquity which outdo the old Fescennina of the Heathens, the lewd Orgies of Bacchus, and the impious Feasts of Isis and Priapus? I know not how any Persons can profitably, or indeed decently, present themselves here before Gods Holy Oracle, who are frequently present at those Schools of Vice, and Nurseries of Profaneness and Lewdness, to unlearn there what they are here taught, out of Gods Holy Word. It recals to my mind a Passage not unlike it, in the Book of the Kings, (2 Kings xvii. 30, 33.) concerning those Samaritans who inhabited the Land of Israel after the Captivity of the Ten Tribes; With as much reason may we exclaim against our modern Plays and Interludes, as did the old zealous Father's against the Pagan Spectales, and as justly rank these as they did the Others, among those Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World which our Baptism obliges us to renounce and to abhor. What Communion hath the Temple of God with Idols, with those abominable Mysteres of Iniquity which outdo the old Fescennina of the heathens, the lewd Orgies of Bacchus, and the impious Feasts of Isis and Priapus? I know not how any Persons can profitably, or indeed decently, present themselves Here before God's Holy Oracle, who Are frequently present At those Schools of Vice, and Nurseries of Profaneness and lewdness, to unlearn there what they Are Here taught, out of God's Holy Word. It recalls to my mind a Passage not unlike it, in the Book of the Kings, (2 Kings xvii. 30, 33.) Concerning those Samaritans who inhabited the Land of Israel After the Captivity of the Ten Tribes; p-acp p-acp d n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 j vvz cc n2, c-acp vdd dt j j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n2, cc c-acp av-j vvi d c-acp pns32 vdd dt ng2-jn, p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb. q-crq n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb dt j np1 pp-f dt n2-jn, dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc np1? pns11 vvb xx c-crq d n2 vmb av-j, cc av av-j, vvb px32 av p-acp npg1 j n1, r-crq vbr av-j j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq pns32 vbr av vvd, av pp-f n2 j n1. pn31 vvz p-acp po11 n1 dt n1 xx av-j pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (crd n2 crd. crd, crd) vvg d njp2 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
149 'tis said of them, That every Nation made Gods of their own; it's said of them, That every nation made God's of their own; pn31|vbz vvn pp-f pno32, cst d n1 vvd npg1 pp-f po32 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
150 the Men of Babylon made Succoth-Benoth, that is, as Learned Men are of Opinion, the Tabernacles or Temples, or if you please, Scenes or Theatres of Venus; and others of them burnt their Children in the Fire to their Idols: — so they feared the Lord and served their own Gods. The Application is but too obvious and easie; would you suffer your Friend or your Child to resort every day to a Pest-house, or a Place infected with any contagious and deadly Disease, whence you had seen many Persons carried out dead before you? If none would do this who pretended to be in his right senses, what excuse can be made for those who do worse, and are themselves frequently present, as well as suffer others to be so, at that place which is so nearly ally'd to hers which Solomon describes; the Men of Babylon made Succoth-Benoth, that is, as Learned Men Are of Opinion, the Tabernacles or Temples, or if you please, Scenes or Theatres of Venus; and Others of them burned their Children in the Fire to their Idols: — so they feared the Lord and served their own God's The Application is but too obvious and easy; would you suffer your Friend or your Child to resort every day to a Pesthouse, or a Place infected with any contagious and deadly Disease, whence you had seen many Persons carried out dead before you? If none would do this who pretended to be in his right Senses, what excuse can be made for those who do Worse, and Are themselves frequently present, as well as suffer Others to be so, At that place which is so nearly allied to hers which Solomon describes; dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd j, cst vbz, c-acp j n2 vbr pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2, cc cs pn22 vvb, n2 cc n2 pp-f np1; cc n2-jn pp-f pno32 vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2: — av pns32 vvd dt n1 cc vvd po32 d n2 dt n1 vbz p-acp av j cc j; vmd pn22 vvi po22 n1 cc po22 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp d j cc j n1, c-crq pn22 vhd vvn d n2 vvd av j p-acp pn22? cs pi vmd vdi d r-crq vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 j-jn n2, r-crq vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vdb av-jc, cc vbr px32 av-j j, c-acp av c-acp vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vbi av, p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp png31 r-crq np1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
151 whose House is the way to Hell, and her Gates lead down to the Chambers of Death. whose House is the Way to Hell, and her Gates led down to the Chambers of Death. rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 n2 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
152 And are they not too like those Iews Ezekiel mentions, who when they had slain their Children in the Fire to their Idols, came into Gods Sanctuary to profane it. And Are they not too like those Iews Ezekielem mentions, who when they had slave their Children in the Fire to their Idols, Come into God's Sanctuary to profane it. cc vbr pns32 xx av av-j d np2 np1 n2, r-crq c-crq pns32 vhd vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvd p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
153 How can such Persons pray every day Lead us not into Temptation, when they themselves wilfully rush into the very mouth of it? 'Tis true the Stage pretends to Reform Manners, but let them tell us how many Converts they can name, by their means, to Virtue and Religion during these last thirty or forty years, How can such Persons pray every day Led us not into Temptation, when they themselves wilfully rush into the very Mouth of it? It's true the Stage pretends to Reform Manners, but let them tell us how many Converts they can name, by their means, to Virtue and Religion during these last thirty or forty Years, q-crq vmb d n2 vvb d n1 vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 px32 av-j vvb p-acp dt j vvb pp-f pn31? pn31|vbz j dt n1 vvz p-acp vvb n2, p-acp vvi pno32 vvi pno12 c-crq d vvz pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d ord crd cc crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
154 and we can give numerous and sad Instances to the contrary, even of a brave and virtuous Nation too generally depraved and corrupted, to which there cannot perhaps be any one thing assigned, which has more highly contributed than these unsufferable and abominable Representations; the Authors of which, and we can give numerous and sad Instances to the contrary, even of a brave and virtuous nation too generally depraved and corrupted, to which there cannot perhaps be any one thing assigned, which has more highly contributed than these unsufferable and abominable Representations; the Authors of which, cc pns12 vmb vvi j cc j n2 p-acp dt n-jn, av pp-f dt j cc j n1 av av-j vvn cc vvn, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmbx av vbi d crd n1 vvn, r-crq vhz n1 av-j vvn cs d j cc j n2; dt n2 pp-f r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
155 tho the Publick should continue to take notice of them, would either be forc'd so far to alter them that they would hardly be known, though the Public should continue to take notice of them, would either be forced so Far to altar them that they would hardly be known, cs dt j vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32, vmd d vbi vvn av av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns32 vmd av vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
156 or else they would fall of themselves, if Men would but withdraw their Company from them, or Else they would fallen of themselves, if Men would but withdraw their Company from them, cc av pns32 vmd vvi pp-f px32, cs n2 vmd cc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
157 as their pretence there does actually encourage and support them. as their pretence there does actually encourage and support them. c-acp po32 n1 a-acp vdz av-j vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
158 To close the Head, whereon I'm sorry there's so much cause of insisting, since there are too many, of whom we may without Breach of Charity believe, that they'd rather forsake the Church than the Theatre, by their being so much more frequently and delightfully present at the latter than they are at the former. To close the Head, whereon I'm sorry there's so much cause of insisting, since there Are too many, of whom we may without Breach of Charity believe, that they rather forsake the Church than the Theatre, by their being so much more frequently and delightfully present At the latter than they Are At the former. p-acp j dt n1, c-crq pns11|vbm j pc-acp|vbz av d n1 pp-f vvg, c-acp pc-acp vbr av d, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb, cst pns32|vmd av-c vvi dt n1 cs dt n1, p-acp po32 vbg av av-d av-dc av-j cc av-j j p-acp dt d cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
159 If Oaths, if Blasphemy, if perpetual Profanation of the glorious Name of God and of our Blessed Redeemer, if making a scoff and a laughter at his Holy Word and Institutions, and I know not why I should not add his Ministers too, which is the very Salt, and almost the Imprimatur to most of the Comedies of the present Age. If Oaths, if Blasphemy, if perpetual Profanation of the glorious Name of God and of our Blessed Redeemer, if making a scoff and a laughter At his Holy Word and Institutions, and I know not why I should not add his Ministers too, which is the very Salt, and almost the Imprimatur to most of the Comedies of the present Age. cs n2, cs n1, cs j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po12 vvn n1, cs vvg dt vvb cc dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n2, cc pns11 vvb xx c-crq pns11 vmd xx vvi po31 n2 av, r-crq vbz dt j n1, cc av dt fw-la p-acp av-ds pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
160 If Filthiness and foolish Talking and profane or immodest Iesting, and insulting over the miseries, and excusing, and representing, and recommending the Vices of Mankind, either by not punishing them at all, If Filthiness and foolish Talking and profane or immodest Jesting, and insulting over the misery's, and excusing, and representing, and recommending the Vices of Mankind, either by not punishing them At all, cs n1 cc j vvg cc j cc j j-vvg, cc j-vvg a-acp dt n2, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp xx n-vvg pno32 p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
161 or slighty punishing them, or even making them prosperous and happy; and teaching others first how to be wicked, and then to defend or hide their Wickedness, or at least to think Virtue ridiculous and unfashionable, and Religion and Piety fit for none but old People, Fools and Lunaticks; if Contempt of Superiours, if false Notions of Honour. if heighth of Lewdness and Pride, and Revenge, and even Murder be those Lessons which are daily taught at these Publick Play-houses, to the disgrace of our Age, corruption of our Morals, and scandal and odium of our Nation; for the truth of which we may appeal to all the unprejudiced and virtuous part of Mankind: or slighty punishing them, or even making them prosperous and happy; and teaching Others First how to be wicked, and then to defend or hide their Wickedness, or At least to think Virtue ridiculous and unfashionable, and Religion and Piety fit for none but old People, Fools and Lunatics; if Contempt of Superiors, if false Notions of Honour. if height of lewdness and Pride, and Revenge, and even Murder be those Lessons which Are daily taught At these Public Play-houses, to the disgrace of our Age, corruption of our Morals, and scandal and odium of our nation; for the truth of which we may appeal to all the unprejudiced and virtuous part of Mankind: cc j vvg pno32, cc av vvg pno32 j cc j; cc vvg n2-jn ord c-crq pc-acp vbi j, cc av p-acp vvb cc vvi po32 n1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi n1 j cc j, cc n1 cc n1 j p-acp pix cc-acp j n1, n2 cc n2-jn; cs n1 pp-f n2-jn, cs j n2 pp-f n1. cs n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc j vvb vbb d n2 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 cc fw-la pp-f po12 n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
162 Then we may further ask, whether these are fit Places for the Education of our Youth, the Diversion of those of riper Age, or indeed so much as tolerable as they now are, Then we may further ask, whither these Are fit Places for the Education of our Youth, the Diversion of those of riper Age, or indeed so much as tolerable as they now Are, av pns12 vmb av-jc vvi, cs d vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f d pp-f jc n1, cc av av av-d c-acp j c-acp pns32 av vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
163 and without a great and unexpected Reformation under any Christian Government. and without a great and unexpected Reformation under any Christian Government. cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp d njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
164 If they are so, they may then continue in their present state, and we may still frequent them; If they Are so, they may then continue in their present state, and we may still frequent them; cs pns32 vbr av, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp po32 j n1, cc pns12 vmb av j pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
165 but in the mean time how can we presume to come hither unto Gods House and his Holy Table, unless we could answer that pathetick Expostulation of God to his own People, who liv'd not answerable to their Profession, What hast thou to do to tread my Courts, but in the mean time how can we presume to come hither unto God's House and his Holy Table, unless we could answer that pathetic Expostulation of God to his own People, who lived not answerable to their Profession, What hast thou to do to tread my Courts, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp npg1 n1 cc po31 j n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq vvd xx j p-acp po32 n1, q-crq vh2 pns21 pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi po11 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
166 or take my Name into thy Lips, seeing thou hatest to be Reformed and hast cast my Words behind thy back, or take my Name into thy Lips, seeing thou Hatest to be Reformed and haste cast my Words behind thy back, cc vvb po11 vvb p-acp po21 n2, vvg pns21 vv2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc n1 vvn po11 n2 p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
167 and wert Partaker with the Adulterer. But to go on with the other Inferences; and the and Wertenberg Partaker with the Adulterer. But to go on with the other Inferences; and the cc vbd2r n1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2; cc dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
168 II. Shall be to recommend that Zeal and that Prudence to your Practice, which is so highly necessary in those who set about the Reforming others. II Shall be to recommend that Zeal and that Prudence to your Practice, which is so highly necessary in those who Set about the Reforming Others. crd vmb vbb pc-acp vvi d n1 cc d n1 p-acp po22 n1, r-crq vbz av av-j j p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp dt vvg n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
169 And First for Prudence. Let every Man act in the station wherein God has plac'd him, And First for Prudence. Let every Man act in the station wherein God has placed him, cc ord p-acp n1. vvb d n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
170 and by those Laws which are the Strength of our happy Constitution, and with that meekness, patience and excellent temper of Mind, which our Saviour recommends to his Disciples, and by those Laws which Are the Strength of our happy Constitution, and with that meekness, patience and excellent temper of Mind, which our Saviour recommends to his Disciples, cc p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc p-acp d n1, n1 cc j vvb pp-f n1, r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
171 and then they cannot err in this matter. and then they cannot err in this matter. cc av pns32 vmbx vvb p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
172 Humility is certainly a great part of Prudence and a noble Christian Virtue, tho hardly ever known or mentioned in the Ethics of the Heathens, and is highly necessary to those who are engaged in this Work. For 'tis not easie to be singular without a too great Opinion of our selves and being embittered and soured by the Censures of others, Humility is Certainly a great part of Prudence and a noble Christian Virtue, though hardly ever known or mentioned in the Ethics of the heathens, and is highly necessary to those who Are engaged in this Work. For it's not easy to be singular without a too great Opinion of our selves and being embittered and soured by the Censures of Others, n1 vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j njp n1, av av av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2-jn, cc vbz av-j j p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d vvi. p-acp pn31|vbz xx j pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt av j n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
173 as well as by their refusal to assist us in what we know to be a necessary and an honourable Undertaking &c. those must have a great Command indeed, of their own Minds, who never felt any risings in them on such Provocations. However thus much is sure, that Modesty and Meekness did never yet hurt a good Cause, as well as by their refusal to assist us in what we know to be a necessary and an honourable Undertaking etc. those must have a great Command indeed, of their own Minds, who never felt any risings in them on such Provocations. However thus much is sure, that Modesty and Meekness did never yet hurt a good Cause, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j cc dt j n-vvg av d vmb vhi dt j vvb av, pp-f po32 d n2, r-crq av-x vvd d n2-vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2. c-acp av d vbz j, cst n1 cc n1 vdd av-x av vvn dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
174 and are so far from that meanness and demission of Mind which betray whatever they undertake; and Are so Far from that meanness and demission of Mind which betray whatever they undertake; cc vbr av av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb r-crq pns32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
175 that after all, they are Arguments of the clearest Courage and Magnanimity. To close this Head, let us always remember, that we are not to rise up tumultuously even against Evil-Doers, but in an orderly and legal way. that After all, they Are Arguments of the Clearest Courage and Magnanimity. To close this Head, let us always Remember, that we Are not to rise up tumultuously even against Evil-Doers, but in an orderly and Legal Way. cst p-acp d, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1. pc-acp vvi d n1, vvb pno12 av vvi, cst pns12 vbr xx p-acp vvb a-acp av-j av p-acp n2, p-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
176 Those that strive must strive lawfully, in this, as well as in all other parts of our Christian Warfare, and prudently too, Those that strive must strive lawfully, in this, as well as in all other parts of our Christian Warfare, and prudently too, d cst vvb vmb vvi av-j, p-acp d, c-acp av c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f po12 np1 n1, cc av-j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
177 and therefore with united Councils and Endeavours. and Therefore with united Councils and Endeavours. cc av p-acp j-vvn n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
178 Which will be no prejudice, but rather an advantage to their Zeal, when it has so stable and so rational a Foundation. Which will be no prejudice, but rather an advantage to their Zeal, when it has so stable and so rational a Foundation. r-crq vmb vbi dx vvi, p-acp av-c dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, c-crq pn31 vhz av j cc av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
179 And what further Encouragement can we desire, to set us about this necessary tho invidious Employment with the utmost Zeal and Courage, than those we already have? What stronger Arguments to persuade us to fix our selves as Iron Pillars and Brazen Walls against the Workers of Iniquity? To set our united Breasts against the Stream of Profaneness and Wickedness, which if we did, it must of necessity give way, And what further Encouragement can we desire, to Set us about this necessary tho invidious Employment with the utmost Zeal and Courage, than those we already have? What Stronger Arguments to persuade us to fix our selves as Iron Pillars and Brazen Walls against the Workers of Iniquity? To Set our united Breasts against the Stream of Profaneness and Wickedness, which if we did, it must of necessity give Way, cc r-crq av-jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d j zz j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cs d pns12 av vhb? q-crq jc n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? pc-acp vvi po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq cs pns12 vdd, pn31 vmb pp-f n1 vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
180 since Vice cannot act upon any settled Principles, but is at the bottom cowardly and unstable. since Vice cannot act upon any settled Principles, but is At the bottom cowardly and unstable. c-acp n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d vvn n2, p-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
181 Is it number that we want to encourage us? Why we have a thousand on our side even in the Breast of every Ill man whom we bring to just Punishment. We have now, blessed be God, the glorious Encouragement of Superiours, that the Sword of Iustice shall no longer lye rusting and idle, but be drawn and furbished up for the Battle, and glitter against the Faces of Gods and our Countrey's Enemies. Is it number that we want to encourage us? Why we have a thousand on our side even in the Breast of every Ill man whom we bring to just Punishment. We have now, blessed be God, the glorious Encouragement of Superiors, that the Sword of justice shall no longer lie rusting and idle, but be drawn and furbished up for the Battle, and glitter against the Faces of God's and our Country's Enemies. vbz pn31 n1 cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno12? c-crq pns12 vhb dt crd p-acp po12 n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 ro-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n1. pns12 vhb av, j-vvn vbb np1, dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi vvg cc j, p-acp vbi vvn cc j-vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc po12 ng1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
182 We may hope for the concurrence of most good Men upon Earth, when they are satisfied of the sincerity of our Intentions and t•• Prudence of our Behaviour. We may hope for the concurrence of most good Men upon Earth, when they Are satisfied of the sincerity of our Intentions and t•• Prudence of our Behaviour. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f ds j n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n1 n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
183 Nay of a•• the Heavenly Host above, all the Ho•• Angels of God; Nay of a•• the Heavenly Host above, all the Ho•• Angels of God; uh-x pp-f n1 dt j n1 a-acp, d dt np1 n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
184 who if they rejoice •• the Conversion of one Sinner, cannot b• unconcern'd in any thing that looks t•wards a more publick and general Refo•mation. But alas! who if they rejoice •• the Conversion of one Sinner, cannot b• unconcerned in any thing that looks t•wards a more public and general Refo•mation. But alas! r-crq cs pns32 vvb •• dt n1 pp-f crd n1, vmbx n1 vvn p-acp d n1 cst vvz av dt dc j cc j n1. cc-acp uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
185 after all this, what reaso• has every one who has any real Concer• for God and his Country, to cry out wit• the Father of old, To what dregs of ti•• are we reserved! After all this, what reaso• has every one who has any real Concer• for God and his Country, to cry out wit• the Father of old, To what dregs of ti•• Are we reserved! p-acp d d, r-crq n1 vhz d crd r-crq vhz d j np1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av n1 dt n1 pp-f j, p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1 vbr pns12 vvn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
186 when Men may almo•• print or speak what Blasphemies they pleas• with Impunity and even with Triumph when too many of the inordinate Magistrates will not act, nor the People generally assist them in the Punishment of Evil-Doers; when it shall be reckoned patt of good Breeding, or at least an Argument of Wit and Spirit, to ridicule al• that's scared, and to profane the glorious and fearful Name, — The Lord our God, and yet the rudest, the busiest, and the most clownish thing in the World, to reprove, to detect and punish such notorious Offenders, when Men may almo•• print or speak what Blasphemies they pleas• with Impunity and even with Triumph when too many of the inordinate Magistrates will not act, nor the People generally assist them in the Punishment of Evil-Doers; when it shall be reckoned pat of good Breeding, or At least an Argument of Wit and Spirit, to ridicule al• that's scared, and to profane the glorious and fearful Name, — The Lord our God, and yet the rudest, the Busiest, and the most clownish thing in the World, to reprove, to detect and Punish such notorious Offenders, c-crq n2 vmb n1 vvi cc vvb r-crq n2 pns32 n1 p-acp n1 cc av p-acp vvb c-crq av d pp-f dt j n2 vmb xx vvi, ccx dt n1 av-j vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f j n-vvg, cc p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 d|vbz vvn, cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, — dt n1 po12 n1, cc av dt js, dt js, cc dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvi, p-acp vvb cc vvb d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
187 tho by the most legal, prudent and advisable Methods. though by the most Legal, prudent and advisable Methods. cs p-acp dt ds j, j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
188 But there's still one Comfort to those who do so, and that is, that God sees not as man sees; But there's still one Comfort to those who do so, and that is, that God sees not as man sees; p-acp pc-acp|vbz av crd vvb p-acp d r-crq vdb av, cc d vbz, cst np1 vvz xx p-acp n1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
189 that he is the God of Iudgment, and by him Actions are weighed, not in the unequal Scales of Prejudice and Partiality, but by the unerring Standard of his own Immutable Iustice. that he is the God of Judgement, and by him Actions Are weighed, not in the unequal Scales of Prejudice and Partiality, but by the unerring Standard of his own Immutable Justice cst pns31 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp pno31 n2 vbr vvn, xx p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
190 And shall then a wretched Mortal, a Worm of the same Dust and Clay with our selves, And shall then a wretched Mortal, a Worm of the same Dust and Clay with our selves, cc vmb av dt j j-jn, dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
191 and which must soon be reduc'd unto the same Dust again: and which must soon be reduced unto the same Dust again: cc r-crq vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
192 shall such a one presume to affront my Father, my Patron, my Friend, my Benefactor, my Saviour, and I want Courage or Honesty to oppose him, to detect him, shall such a one presume to affront my Father, my Patron, my Friend, my Benefactor, my Saviour, and I want Courage or Honesty to oppose him, to detect him, vmb d dt pi vvb pc-acp vvi po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, cc pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
193 and to bring him to that Shame and Punishment he so highly merits? Is this our kindness to our Friend, and to bring him to that Shame and Punishment he so highly merits? Is this our kindness to our Friend, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns31 av av-j n2? vbz d po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
194 or should we ever believe any Person to be ours who so basely deserted us? Whom are we afraid of, that we forget the Lord our Maker? Let all the Potsherds of the Earth fall down together, or should we ever believe any Person to be ours who so basely deserted us? Whom Are we afraid of, that we forget the Lord our Maker? Let all the Potsherds of the Earth fallen down together, cc vmd pns12 av vvb d n1 pc-acp vbi png12 r-crq av av-j vvn pno12? r-crq vbr pns12 j pp-f, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 po12 n1? vvb d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb a-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
195 and humble themselves before the King, the Lord of Hosts, and let him alone be exalted, whose Glory is above the Heavens, and who shakes the Earth at his Displeasure: The Mountains and the Hills shall flee away before him, and humble themselves before the King, the Lord of Hosts, and let him alone be exalted, whose Glory is above the Heavens, and who shakes the Earth At his Displeasure: The Mountains and the Hills shall flee away before him, cc j px32 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvb pno31 av-j vbi vvn, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n2, cc r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: dt n2 cc dt n2 vmb vvi av p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
196 and the Thunder of his Power who can bear? If we find our selves not yet warm'd or concern'd for any of these things, and the Thunder of his Power who can bear? If we find our selves not yet warmed or concerned for any of these things, cc dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vmb vvi? cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 xx av vvn cc vvn p-acp d pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
197 or at least unstable, double-minded and wavering in our Duty; or At least unstable, double-minded and wavering in our Duty; cc p-acp ds j, j cc vvg p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
198 there's one Method still remaining, which will scarce fail to give a true and lasting bent to our Minds, there's one Method still remaining, which will scarce fail to give a true and lasting bent to our Minds, pc-acp|vbz pi n1 av vvg, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-vvg vvn p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
199 and throughly engage us in this matter; and thoroughly engage us in this matter; cc av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
200 and that is, the entire Dedication of our selves to God, without exception and without reserve; especially and more solemnly at the Blessed Sacrament, as often as the happy occasion is offer'd, and that is, the entire Dedication of our selves to God, without exception and without reserve; especially and more solemnly At the Blessed Sacrament, as often as the happy occasion is offered, cc d vbz, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvb; av-j cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt vvn n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
201 and then let us see whether we shall fear the World, or whether that can ever hurt us! and then let us see whither we shall Fear the World, or whither that can ever hurt us! cc av vvb pno12 vvi cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, cc cs d vmb av vvb pno12! (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
202 Let us make Gods Glory the principal motive and end of all our Actions, actually advest unto it, and habitually regard it; Let us make God's Glory the principal motive and end of all our Actions, actually advest unto it, and habitually regard it; vvb pno12 vvi npg1 n1 dt j-jn n1 cc vvb pp-f d po12 n2, av-j vvb p-acp pn31, cc av-j n1 pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
203 let us love God with all our Hearts, and then we shall never endure to hear his Holy Name profan'd without a just and a tender Resentment. let us love God with all our Hearts, and then we shall never endure to hear his Holy Name profaned without a just and a tender Resentment. vvb pno12 vvi np1 p-acp d po12 n2, cc av pns12 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 vvn p-acp dt j cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
204 Let us read often the Lives of the Martyrs, and see what they suffer'd, for his sake who loved them, and washed them from their Sins in his own Blood. (Heb. 11.) They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the Sword, they endured Tryals of cruel mockings and Scourgings, and Bonds and Imprisonments and the most infamous and painful Deaths, not accepting Deliverance that they might obtain a better Resurrection, a new and happier State of things in a better World. Let us read often the Lives of the Martyrs, and see what they suffered, for his sake who loved them, and washed them from their Sins in his own Blood. (Hebrew 11.) They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slave with the Sword, they endured Trials of cruel mockings and Scourgings, and Bonds and Imprisonments and the most infamous and painful Death's, not accepting Deliverance that they might obtain a better Resurrection, a new and Happier State of things in a better World. vvb pno12 vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc vvb r-crq pns32 vvd, p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 d n1. (np1 crd) pns32 vbdr vvn, vbdr vvn av, vbdr vvn, vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, cc n2 cc n2 cc dt av-ds j cc j n2, xx vvg n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi dt jc n1, dt j cc jc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
205 They endured all this, in opposition to all the World, for his sake whom they lov'd, They endured all this, in opposition to all the World, for his sake whom they loved, pns32 vvd d d, p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 r-crq pns32 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
206 and who, they knew, did then see them, and would unspeakably reward them. Here was the Faith and Patience of the Saints! and who, they knew, did then see them, and would unspeakably reward them. Here was the Faith and Patience of the Saints! cc r-crq, pns32 vvd, vdd av vvb pno32, cc vmd av-j n1 pno32. av vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
207 Here were Christians indeed, and not in empty Name and outward Profession only! Here were Christians indeed, and not in empty Name and outward Profession only! av vbdr np1 av, cc xx p-acp j vvb cc j n1 av-j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
208 These trampled the World, subdued the Flesh and conquered the Devil, following the great Captain of their Salvation, These trampled the World, subdued the Flesh and conquered the devil, following the great Captain of their Salvation, np1 vvd dt n1, vvd dt n1 cc vvd dt n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
209 as he himself led the way, with Crimson Banners and Garments roll'd in Blood; as he himself led the Way, with Crimson Banners and Garments rolled in Blood; c-acp pns31 px31 vvd dt n1, p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
210 and shall we pretend to follow them as they did him, and pray for Grace to do so, and shall we pretend to follow them as they did him, and pray for Grace to do so, cc vmb pns12 vvi p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pns32 vdd pno31, cc vvb p-acp vvb pc-acp vdi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
211 and yet be afraid of a few hard words or Frowns from Fellow-Creatures: and yet be afraid of a few hard words or Frowns from Fellow-Creatures: cc av vbi j pp-f dt d j n2 cc vvz p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
212 be unwilling at the expence of a little Reputation amongst mistaken or ill men, to rescue the Honour of God and of Religion, and vindicate the Laws and Glory of our Nation and of common Christianity. be unwilling At the expense of a little Reputation among mistaken or ill men, to rescue the Honour of God and of Religion, and vindicate the Laws and Glory of our nation and of Common Christianity. vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp vvn cc j-jn n2, p-acp vvb dt vvb pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1, cc vvb dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc pp-f j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
213 Which is, in truth, the proper and immediate Office of the Magistrate, and all others must rise up against Evil-Doers, a• Assistants with him and in Subordination to him. Which is, in truth, the proper and immediate Office of the Magistrate, and all Others must rise up against Evil-Doers, a• Assistants with him and in Subordination to him. r-crq vbz, p-acp n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d n2-jn vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2, n1 n2 p-acp pno31 cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
214 If he therefore, like Gallio, cares for none of these things; If he Therefore, like Gallio, Cares for none of these things; cs pns31 av, av-j np1, vvz p-acp pix pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
215 if he does not rise up against the workers of Iniquity, how can he answer his criminal Neglect before the Almighty Iudge of all Men, with whom there is no respect of Persons? If the Subordinate Magistrate refuses to discharge his own Duty, much more if he discourages those who attempt the Punishment of Offenders, he's at once guilty of Perjury and Injustice; if he does not rise up against the workers of Iniquity, how can he answer his criminal Neglect before the Almighty Judge of all Men, with whom there is no respect of Persons? If the Subordinate Magistrate refuses to discharge his own Duty, much more if he discourages those who attempt the Punishment of Offenders, he's At once guilty of Perjury and Injustice; cs pns31 vdz xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, q-crq vmb pns31 vvi po31 j-jn vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2? cs dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, d dc cs pns31 vvz d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31|vbz p-acp a-acp j pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
216 he's neither loyal to God nor to his Prince, nor true to his Engagements, nor faithful to his Country. he's neither loyal to God nor to his Prince, nor true to his Engagements, nor faithful to his Country. pns31|vbz dx j p-acp np1 ccx p-acp po31 n1, ccx j p-acp po31 n2, ccx j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
217 Blessed be God that there is now such great Encouragement from our Governours, for every honest Man to act with his utmost force in this Affair, Blessed be God that there is now such great Encouragement from our Governors, for every honest Man to act with his utmost force in this Affair, j-vvn vbb np1 cst pc-acp vbz av d j n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
218 and to make one attack more upon Vice, one further effort to recover the Honour, the Virtue, the Happiness of our Nation; and to make one attack more upon Vice, one further effort to recover the Honour, the Virtue, the Happiness of our nation; cc pc-acp vvi crd n1 av-dc p-acp n1, crd jc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
219 I mean the late Address of our Honourable Representatives in Parliament, which [ and his Majesty's truly Royal Proclamation for the suppression of Vice, in pursuance thereof; I mean the late Address of our Honourable Representatives in Parliament, which [ and his Majesty's truly Royal Proclamation for the suppression of Vice, in pursuance thereof; pns11 vvb dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp n1, r-crq [ cc po31 ng1 av-j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
220 concerning both of which, we may say thus much with decency in relation to what's past, that they are beyond the Example of former Reigns, and without vanity in reference of what's to come, that they ] will shine in the Annals of our Country to all Generations. Now when Judgment thus eminently returns unto Righteousness, who is there that is upright in Heart but will gladly follow it? None will be refused who sincerely offer themselves even at the Eleventh Hour. Shall we then stand all the day idle, when the Lord of the Vineyard calls us out to this painful but glorious Work? Is not the punishment of Evil-doers a thing highly acceptable to Almighty God, Concerning both of which, we may say thus much with decency in Relation to what's past, that they Are beyond the Exampl of former Reigns, and without vanity in Referente of what's to come, that they ] will shine in the Annals of our Country to all Generations. Now when Judgement thus eminently returns unto Righteousness, who is there that is upright in Heart but will gladly follow it? None will be refused who sincerely offer themselves even At the Eleventh Hour. Shall we then stand all the day idle, when the Lord of the Vineyard calls us out to this painful but glorious Work? Is not the punishment of Evildoers a thing highly acceptable to Almighty God, vvg d pp-f r-crq, pns12 vmb vvi av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp q-crq|vbz j, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvz, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f q-crq|vbz p-acp vvi, cst pns32 ] vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n2. av c-crq n1 av av-j vvz p-acp n1, r-crq vbz a-acp cst vbz av-j p-acp n1 cc-acp vmb av-j vvi pn31? pix vmb vbi vvn r-crq av-j vvb px32 av p-acp dt ord n1. vmb pns12 av vvb d dt n1 j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno12 av p-acp d j p-acp j n1? vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n2 dt n1 av-j j p-acp j-jn np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
221 and were not Magistrates instituted by him, as for other great Ends, so to execute Wrath on those that do Evil; or have not those whose proper business 'tis to do so and yet neglect it, just reason to fear lest God should execute his Wrath against them, and were not Magistrates instituted by him, as for other great Ends, so to execute Wrath on those that do Evil; or have not those whose proper business it's to do so and yet neglect it, just reason to Fear lest God should execute his Wrath against them, cc vbdr xx n2 vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp p-acp j-jn j n2, av p-acp vvb n1 p-acp d cst vdb j-jn; cc vhb xx d r-crq j n1 pn31|vbz p-acp vdi av cc av vvb pn31, j n1 pc-acp vvi cs np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
222 and that their Lives should go for the Life of the Offender? Or is there not still something very bad at the bottom of such a general Negligence, and if Men were really virtuous themselves, would they not heartily encourage Virtue, and discourage and punish Vice in others, and that their Lives should go for the Life of the Offender? Or is there not still something very bad At the bottom of such a general Negligence, and if Men were really virtuous themselves, would they not heartily encourage Virtue, and discourage and Punish Vice in Others, cc cst po32 vvz vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cc vbz pc-acp xx av pi av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1, cc cs n2 vbdr av-j j px32, vmd pns32 xx av-j vvi n1, cc vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
223 and even root out all Evil-doers from the City of our God? and even root out all Evildoers from the city of our God? cc av n1 av d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
224 And who those Evil-doers are, is easily resolved, and they are but too frequently met with; And who those Evildoers Are, is Easily resolved, and they Are but too frequently met with; cc zz d n2 vbr, vbz av-j vvn, cc pns32 vbr p-acp av av-j vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
225 such as Blasphemers, Swearers, Profane and Atheistical Persons, the Unclean, and the Adulterer, with whom our Streets do in some parts of the City still too much abound, such as Blasphemers, Swearers, Profane and Atheistical Persons, the Unclean, and the Adulterer, with whom our Streets do in Some parts of the city still too much abound, d c-acp n2, n2, j cc j n2, dt j-u, cc dt n1, p-acp ro-crq po12 n2 vdb p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 av av av-d vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
226 and any other open and Scandalous Sinner. These the Laws of God, the Law of Nations, and any other open and Scandalous Sinner. These the Laws of God, the Law of nations, cc d j-jn j cc j n1. d dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
227 and the Laws of our Country have justly branded, as infamous Persons and Evil-doers. They were certainly esteem'd such in former Ages, and the Nature of Vice and Virtue is as unalterable and eternal as that of Good and Evil; and one would think they should not change with the mode, and that nothing should make the latter a Disgrace, the former a matter of Glory, or at least a subject of Diversion and Laughter only in any civilized Nation. But so it is, and the Laws of our Country have justly branded, as infamous Persons and Evildoers. They were Certainly esteemed such in former Ages, and the Nature of Vice and Virtue is as unalterable and Eternal as that of Good and Evil; and one would think they should not change with the mode, and that nothing should make the latter a Disgrace, the former a matter of Glory, or At least a Subject of Diversion and Laughter only in any civilized nation. But so it is, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vhb av-j vvn, p-acp j n2 cc n2. pns32 vbdr av-j vvn d p-acp j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp j cc j c-acp d pp-f j cc j-jn; cc pi vmd vvi pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, cc cst pix vmd vvi dt d dt n1, dt j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp ds dt j-jn pp-f n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp d vvn n1. p-acp av pn31 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
228 and is likely to be still worse if the Magistrate does not exert himself, and put the Laws in Execution against all such Offenders: and indeed if all People do not more heartily and unanimously join to assist the Magistrate in so doing; and is likely to be still Worse if the Magistrate does not exert himself, and put the Laws in Execution against all such Offenders: and indeed if all People do not more heartily and unanimously join to assist the Magistrate in so doing; cc vbz j pc-acp vbi av av-jc cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi px31, cc vvd dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d d n2: cc av cs d n1 vdb xx dc av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp av vdg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
229 for which there is no other effectual way but by giving Information against Ill-men and scandalous Livers. for which there is no other effectual Way but by giving Information against Ill-men and scandalous Livers. p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx j-jn j n1 cc-acp p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n2 cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
230 Good Manners are the Bond and Cement of all Societies, and good Laws the life of good Manners; and unless these Laws are well executed, 'tis the same thing as if we were without them, Good Manners Are the Bound and Cement of all Societies, and good Laws the life of good Manners; and unless these Laws Are well executed, it's the same thing as if we were without them, j n2 vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, cc j n2 dt n1 pp-f j n2; cc cs d n2 vbr av vvn, pn31|vbz dt d n1 c-acp cs pns12 vbdr p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
231 if not yet worse, because the contempt of the Laws enhances the Guilt of the Offender, and Impunity renders him still more obdurate, and they can never be executed, unless Information be given against those who transgress them. if not yet Worse, Because the contempt of the Laws enhances the Gilded of the Offender, and Impunity renders him still more obdurate, and they can never be executed, unless Information be given against those who transgress them. cs xx av jc, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1, cc n1 vvz pno31 av av-dc j, cc pns32 vmb av-x vbi vvn, cs n1 vbb vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
232 Magistrates, tho they are called Gods, because their Power is communicated unto them from the Almighty, Magistrates, though they Are called God's, Because their Power is communicated unto them from the Almighty, n2, cs pns32 vbr vvn n2, p-acp po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
233 yet are they not like him every where present. yet Are they not like him every where present. av vbr pns32 xx av-j pno31 d c-crq vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
234 They see with the Eyes of other Men, and therefore if private Persons shut their own Eyes against publick Enormities, how is it possible for the Magistrate either to detect or to punish them? 'Tis the Glory of Kings to search out a matter, 'tis the Glory of all Loyal Subjects to assist them in it; They see with the Eyes of other Men, and Therefore if private Persons shut their own Eyes against public Enormities, how is it possible for the Magistrate either to detect or to Punish them? It's the Glory of Kings to search out a matter, it's the Glory of all Loyal Subject's to assist them in it; pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2, cc av cs j n2 vvb po32 d n2 p-acp j n2, q-crq vbz pn31 j p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb pno32? pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n1, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2-jn p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
235 to Inform against profane and lewd Persons, as freely as to give their Testimony concerning any other Breaches of the Peace, and to bring those who glory in their Shame to just Punishment, that others may hear and Fear, to Inform against profane and lewd Persons, as freely as to give their Testimony Concerning any other Breaches of the Peace, and to bring those who glory in their Shame to just Punishment, that Others may hear and fear, p-acp vvb p-acp j cc j n2, c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 vvg d j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq n1 p-acp po32 vvb p-acp j n1, cst n2-jn vmb vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
236 and do no more so wickedly ▪ Is not misprision of Treason against the King of Heaven, as notorious a misdemeanour as if it were against any Earthly King? What would the Law say to one who should stifle or conceal a Felony or a Murder, and would it not look upon him as an Accomplice in the Fact? What should we think our selves of a Neighbour who should know the Person that had rob'd us, and do no more so wickedly ▪ Is not Misprision of Treason against the King of Heaven, as notorious a misdemeanour as if it were against any Earthly King? What would the Law say to one who should stifle or conceal a Felony or a Murder, and would it not look upon him as an Accomplice in the Fact? What should we think our selves of a Neighbour who should know the Person that had robbed us, cc vdb dx dc av av-j ▪ vbz xx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j dt n1 c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp d j n1? q-crq vmd dt n1 vvb p-acp pi r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vmd pn31 xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vmd pns12 vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmd vvi dt n1 cst vhd vvn pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
237 and yet would not discover him? Do we think it any ways infamous to detect an High-way-man, or to seize him and bring him to Iustice? and shall we be only unconcerned for the Glory of God, and yet would not discover him? Do we think it any ways infamous to detect an Highwayman, or to seize him and bring him to justice? and shall we be only unconcerned for the Glory of God, cc av vmd xx vvi pno31? vdb pns12 vvb pn31 d n2 j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc p-acp vvb pno31 cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1? cc vmb pns12 vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
238 and our own and our Neighbours spiritual Welfare? and our own and our Neighbours spiritual Welfare? cc po12 d cc po12 n2 j n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
239 To say the Truth, Compassion and Charity, as well as Iustice, oblige us to act in this Affair, and will teach us to behave our selves both with Concern and with Temper in it. To say the Truth, Compassion and Charity, as well as justice, oblige us to act in this Affair, and will teach us to behave our selves both with Concern and with Temper in it. pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-d p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
240 O pity, pity poor Sinners, and pray to God to pity them, who want the Sence and Grace to pity themselves; O pity, pity poor Sinners, and pray to God to pity them, who want the Sense and Grace to pity themselves; sy n1, vvb j n2, cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp vvb pno32, r-crq vvb dt n1 cc vvb p-acp vvb px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
241 but show your pity to them, not by a cruel Fondness, but by a kind and wholesome Severity. Would you suffer your dearest Friend to dye for want of Cupping or Bleeding him when you saw him labouring under the extremest Agonies? Alas these are all our Friends, but show your pity to them, not by a cruel Fondness, but by a kind and wholesome Severity. Would you suffer your dearest Friend to die for want of Cupping or Bleeding him when you saw him labouring under the Extremest Agonies? Alas these Are all our Friends, cc-acp vvb po22 vvb p-acp pno32, xx p-acp dt j n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc j n1. vmd pn22 vvi po22 js-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg pno31 c-crq pn22 vvd pno31 vvg p-acp dt js-jn n2? uh d vbr d po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
242 for a Christian has no enemies: we are all Brethren in the Profession of Christianity; we have all one common Lord, should have one Faith, as we have one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, for a Christian has no enemies: we Are all Brothers in the Profession of Christianity; we have all one Common Lord, should have one Faith, as we have one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, p-acp dt njp vhz dx n2: pns12 vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; pns12 vhb d crd j n1, vmd vhi crd n1, c-acp pns12 vhb crd n1, crd np1 cc n1 pp-f pno12 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
243 tho too many are ignorant of him, or rebellious against him. though too many Are ignorant of him, or rebellious against him. cs av d vbr j pp-f pno31, cc j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
244 Why should we suffer such as these to tumble over a fatal Precipice for fear of disturbing or disobliging them, by pulling them back with some hast and violence? Why should our poor Brother perish for whom Christ dyed? I'm mistaken if here be not oftentimes the main point and stress of this Affair. Why should we suffer such as these to tumble over a fatal Precipice for Fear of disturbing or disobliging them, by pulling them back with Some hast and violence? Why should our poor Brother perish for whom christ died? I'm mistaken if Here be not oftentimes the main point and stress of this Affair. q-crq vmd pns12 vvi d c-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg pno32, p-acp vvg pno32 av p-acp d vvb cc n1? q-crq vmd po12 j n1 vvi p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd? pns11|vbm j cs av vbb xx av dt j fw-fr cc n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
245 As one great end of punishing an Offender is for the Example of others, so another end is to make him better, where he is not notoriously incorrigible: now if you can but once convince him that you love him, As one great end of punishing an Offender is for the Exampl of Others, so Another end is to make him better, where he is not notoriously incorrigible: now if you can but once convince him that you love him, p-acp crd j vvb pp-f vvg dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, av j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 jc, c-crq pns31 vbz xx av-j j: av cs pn22 vmb p-acp a-acp vvi pno31 cst pn22 vvb pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
246 and that even your punishing of him is an effect of it, you are in a fair way to work upon him; and that even your punishing of him is an Effect of it, you Are in a fair Way to work upon him; cc cst av po22 vvg pp-f pno31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 vbr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
247 and you have ground to hope that you shall save a Soul and cover a multitude of Sins. and you have ground to hope that you shall save a Soul and cover a multitude of Sins. cc pn22 vhb n1 p-acp vvb cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
248 As for that part of the Application which relates to that Union which ought to be among good Men against the Workers of Iniquity, I shall turn it chiefly to those who are already concern'd in any Societies for the Reformation of Manners, or in the Religious Societies. As for that part of the Application which relates to that union which ought to be among good Men against the Workers of Iniquity, I shall turn it chiefly to those who Are already concerned in any Societies for the Reformation of Manners, or in the Religious Societies. p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-jn p-acp d r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc p-acp dt j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
249 You expect not, my Brethren, any Flattering Titles, nor dare I give any, lest my Maker should take me away. But Truth must be spoken, and all due Encouragement ought to be given to such glorious Undertakings. You are engag'd in the best of Works, the preventing Gods Dishonour; the promoting his Glory and your Countrey's Happiness: you have not rested satisfied with a monastick Piety or Virtue, with being Good your selves and then letting the World run which way it pleas'd; You expect not, my Brothers, any Flattering Titles, nor Dare I give any, lest my Maker should take me away. But Truth must be spoken, and all due Encouragement ought to be given to such glorious Undertakings. You Are engaged in the best of Works, the preventing God's Dishonour; the promoting his Glory and your Country's Happiness: you have not rested satisfied with a monastic Piety or Virtue, with being Good your selves and then letting the World run which Way it pleased; pn22 vvb xx, po11 n2, d vvg n2, ccx vvb pns11 vvb d, cs po11 n1 vmd vvi pno11 av. p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc d j-jn n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2-vvg. pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt js pp-f vvz, dt vvg n2 vvb; dt j-vvg po31 n1 cc po22 ng1 n1: pn22 vhb xx vvn vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, p-acp vbg j po22 n2 cc av vvg dt n1 vvn r-crq n1 pn31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
250 but have endeavour'd to better others as well as your selves. Go on in the Name of God to fight the good Fight and finish your Course, but have endeavoured to better Others as well as your selves. Go on in the Name of God to fight the good Fight and finish your Course, cc-acp vhb vvn p-acp jc n2-jn p-acp av c-acp po22 n2. vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc vvb po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
251 for you know what is laid up for you; let not go your Hope and Confidence in your great Lord and Master! for you know what is laid up for you; let not go your Hope and Confidence in your great Lord and Master! c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pn22; vvb xx vvi po22 vvb cc n1 p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
252 Believe, be assur'd, that if you act sincerely and regularly in this Affair, he will accept and reward you. Believe, be assured, that if you act sincerely and regularly in this Affair, he will accept and reward you. vvb, vbb vvn, cst cs pn22 vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
253 Never look back now you have once put your Hand to the Plough. Since you are so well assur'd the Work is of God, and it does and will prosper, Never look back now you have once put your Hand to the Plough. Since you Are so well assured the Work is of God, and it does and will prosper, av-x vvb av av pn22 vhb a-acp vvn po22 n1 p-acp dt vvb. c-acp pn22 vbr av av vvn dt n1 vbz pp-f np1, cc pn31 vdz cc vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
254 tho how much and how long, must be left to him who is the wise disposer of all things. though how much and how long, must be left to him who is the wise disposer of all things. cs c-crq d cc q-crq av-j, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
255 Who can tell what Mercies, what undeserved Mercies God may yet have in store for a most Sinful, Ungrateful Nation, For he has mercy on whom he will have mercy. Who can tell what mercies, what undeserved mercies God may yet have in store for a most Sinful, Ungrateful nation, For he has mercy on whom he will have mercy. q-crq vmb vvi r-crq n2, r-crq j n2 np1 vmb av vhi p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j, j n1, c-acp pns31 vhz n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
256 This we are sure, that none shall miss of his Favour, who perform those Conditions on which it is offer'd. This we Are sure, that none shall miss of his Favour, who perform those Conditions on which it is offered. d pns12 vbr j, cst pix vmb vvi pp-f po31 vvi, r-crq vvb d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
257 In the mean time, suffer a little, my Brethren! the Word of Exhortation; remember the Eyes of God, Men and Angels are upon you; In the mean time, suffer a little, my Brothers! the Word of Exhortation; Remember the Eyes of God, Men and Angels Are upon you; p-acp dt j n1, vvb dt j, po11 n2! dt n1 pp-f n1; vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
258 be sober, be vigilant, and forget not who is your Adversary frequently; be Sobrium, be vigilant, and forget not who is your Adversary frequently; vbb j, vbb j, cc vvb xx r-crq vbz po22 n1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
259 remember what spirit you ought to be of, that of the Gospel of Christ, of the meek and lowly Followers of Jesus. Remember what Spirit you ought to be of, that of the Gospel of christ, of the meek and lowly Followers of jesus. vvb r-crq n1 pn22 vmd pc-acp vbi pp-f, cst pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
260 Avoid, as a pest, the saying to your Brother, like the proud Hypocrites of old, Depart from me I am Holier than thou: Avoid, as a pest, the saying to your Brother, like the proud Hypocrites of old, Depart from me I am Holier than thou: vvb, c-acp dt n1, dt vvg p-acp po22 n1, av-j dt j n2 pp-f j, vvb p-acp pno11 pns11 vbm jc cs pns21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
261 Forbid none from casting out Devils because he follows not with you. Forbid none from casting out Devils Because he follows not with you. vvb pi p-acp vvg av n2 c-acp pns31 vvz xx p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
262 Have a care of calling for Fire from Heaven upon those who do not receive you; Have a care of calling for Fire from Heaven upon those who do not receive you; vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vdb xx vvi pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
263 a weakness whereof two of Christs best Disciples were guilty. Be careful and watchful and humble, and all Earth and Hell can never hurt you. a weakness whereof two of Christ best Disciples were guilty. Be careful and watchful and humble, and all Earth and Hell can never hurt you. dt n1 c-crq crd pp-f npg1 js n2 vbdr j. vbb j cc j cc j, cc d n1 cc n1 vmb av-x vvi pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
264 Praise the Lord of Life and Glory, if he has toucht your Minds with a true sense of your Sins, and given you rational grounds to believe they are pardoned, Praise the Lord of Life and Glory, if he has touched your Minds with a true sense of your Sins, and given you rational grounds to believe they Are pardoned, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vhz vvn po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc vvn pn22 j n2 pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
265 for the sake of his dear Son our Lord, on your hearty and habitual Repentance. Endeavour more and more to pull others out of the Fire. Think not a private Admonition is sufficient in the case of open and Scandalous Offences, any more than it would excuse you in the concealment of a Traytor, or any other notorious Offender. Be willing, be thankful to be accounted the Filth and Off-scouring of the World; for the sake of his dear Son our Lord, on your hearty and habitual Repentance. Endeavour more and more to pull Others out of the Fire. Think not a private Admonition is sufficient in the case of open and Scandalous Offences, any more than it would excuse you in the concealment of a Traitor, or any other notorious Offender. Be willing, be thankful to be accounted the Filth and Offscouring of the World; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 po12 n1, p-acp po22 j cc j n1. vvb av-dc cc av-dc p-acp vvb ng2-jn av pp-f dt n1. vvb xx dt j n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, d dc cs pn31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d j-jn j n1. vbb j, vbb j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
266 the Disturbers of the publick Peace (by those who themselves notoriously break it) and such as turn the World upside down, as you know who were called before ye. the Disturbers of the public Peace (by those who themselves notoriously break it) and such as turn the World upside down, as you know who were called before you. dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 (p-acp d r-crq px32 av-j n1 pn31) cc d c-acp vvb dt n1 av a-acp, c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
267 Think much of Heaven. Forget not Death. Be constant at Sacraments, in Prayer Publick, Domestick and Private, never neglecting the latter, never when you can with any convenience be present at it, the former. Neglect not to Sing the High Praises of God. Think much of Heaven. Forget not Death. Be constant At Sacraments, in Prayer Public, Domestic and Private, never neglecting the latter, never when you can with any convenience be present At it, the former. Neglect not to Sing the High Praises of God. vvb d pp-f n1. vvb xx n1. vbb j p-acp n2, p-acp n1 j, j-jn cc j, av-x vvg dt d, av c-crq pn22 vmb p-acp d n1 vbb j p-acp pn31, dt j. vvb xx p-acp vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
268 Remember the Poor, especially Gods Poor. Pity the Afflicted, especially our dear Brethren who now suffer for the Word of God and the Testimony of Iesus. remember the Poor, especially God's Poor. Pity the Afflicted, especially our dear Brothers who now suffer for the Word of God and the Testimony of Iesus. vvb dt j, av-j n2 j. vvb dt j-vvn, av-j po12 j-jn n2 r-crq av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
269 Bless God servently, tho you can never do it sufficiently, for that Peace and Liberty which our Nation now enjoys, Bless God servently, though you can never do it sufficiently, for that Peace and Liberty which our nation now enjoys, vvb np1 av-j, cs pn22 vmb av-x vdi pn31 av-j, p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq po12 n1 av vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
270 and for the publick Discouragement of open and publick Wickedness, and be ready to make more vigorous Attacks than ever against it, and for the public Discouragement of open and public Wickedness, and be ready to make more vigorous Attacks than ever against it, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n1, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi dc j np1 cs av p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
271 now there's so great Encouragement for it, and so fair an opportunity is offered. now there's so great Encouragement for it, and so fair an opportunity is offered. av pc-acp|vbz av j n1 p-acp pn31, cc av j dt n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
272 Follow the Lamb whithersoever he goes, who came into the World for this very purpose, that he might destroy the Works of the Devil, conquer the Kingdom of Satan, Follow the Lamb whithersoever he Goes, who Come into the World for this very purpose, that he might destroy the Works of the devil, conquer the Kingdom of Satan, vvb dt n1 av pns31 vvz, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt vvz pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
273 and establish the Kingdom of God in the Hearts of Men; and establish the Kingdom of God in the Hearts of Men; cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
274 which consists not in Meats and Drinks, in little distinctions and particularities, but in Righteousness, and Peace, and Ioy in the Holy Ghost. which consists not in Meats and Drinks, in little Distinctions and particularities, but in Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost. r-crq vvz xx p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
275 Follow him in meekness, patience and humility; bearing the Cross as he himself did before us, who when he was revil'd, revil'd not again ▪ when he suffer'd threatned not, Follow him in meekness, patience and humility; bearing the Cross as he himself did before us, who when he was reviled, reviled not again ▪ when he suffered threatened not, vvb pno31 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; vvg dt j c-acp pns31 px31 vdd p-acp pno12, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds vvd, vvd xx av ▪ c-crq pns31 vvd vvd xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
276 but committed himself to him that judgeth Righteously, and for the Ioy that was set before him endured the Cross, despis'd the Shame, and is now sat down at the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. To conclude all. but committed himself to him that Judgeth Righteously, and for the Joy that was Set before him endured the Cross, despised the Shame, and is now sat down At the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. To conclude all. cc-acp vvd px31 p-acp pno31 cst vvz av-j, cc p-acp dt vvb cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31 vvd dt n1, vvn dt n1, cc vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j. pc-acp vvi d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
277 Let every serious Christian, who has that Integrity and Uprightness of Heart which the Psalmist here mentions, Let every serious Christian, who has that Integrity and Uprightness of Heart which the Psalmist Here mentions, vvb d j np1, r-crq vhz d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 av n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
278 now consider more earnestly than ever, how eminently such Designs as these would tend to the exercising, and consequently the improving and increasing of many Graces or Holy Habits, of his Prudence, and Patience, and Couroge, and Zeal, and Meekness, and contempt of the World, now Consider more earnestly than ever, how eminently such Designs as these would tend to the exercising, and consequently the improving and increasing of many Graces or Holy Habits, of his Prudence, and Patience, and Couroge, and Zeal, and Meekness, and contempt of the World, av vvb av-dc av-j cs av, c-crq av-j d n2 c-acp d vmd vvi p-acp dt vvg, cc av-j dt vvg cc vvg pp-f d n2 cc j n2, pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cc vvi, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
279 and Integrity, and Humility; and yet further, what great Rewards will he receive for his Faithfulness to God, even in this World: and Integrity, and Humility; and yet further, what great Rewards will he receive for his Faithfulness to God, even in this World: cc n1, cc n1; cc av av-jc, q-crq j n2 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
280 supposing the worst, that he should suffer in his Estate or Good Name by the Discharge of his Duty; supposing the worst, that he should suffer in his Estate or Good Name by the Discharge of his Duty; vvg dt js, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
281 O the Peace, the Ioy, the Triumph, the exultation of mind which a good Man possesses, Oh the Peace, the Joy, the Triumph, the exultation of mind which a good Man Possesses, uh dt n1, dt vvb, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt j n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
282 when he reflects on any Sufferings he undergoes for the sake of God, and for the Cause of despised Religion and Vertue. How light are these Afflictions unto him, which others would be ready to sink under, and how little does he think they deserve that Name, when they work out for him such an exceeding and etenral weight of Glory! when he reflects on any Sufferings he undergoes for the sake of God, and for the Cause of despised Religion and Virtue. How Light Are these Afflictions unto him, which Others would be ready to sink under, and how little does he think they deserve that Name, when they work out for him such an exceeding and etenral weight of Glory! c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 cc n1. c-crq j vbr d n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq n2-jn vmd vbi j p-acp vvb p-acp, cc q-crq j vdz pns31 vvb pns32 vvi d n1, c-crq pns32 vvb av p-acp pno31 d dt j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
283 He believes, he knows this from certain and infallible Causes; He believes, he knows this from certain and infallible Causes; pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz d p-acp j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
284 he knows in whom he has believed: he bids the World do its worst, he has a Reserve beyond it; he knows in whom he has believed: he bids the World do its worst, he has a Reserve beyond it; pns31 vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn: pns31 vvz dt n1 vdb po31 av-js, pns31 vhz dt vvb p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
285 his Treasure is not in it; his Treasure is not in it; po31 n1 vbz xx p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
286 he aspires to that better World, where he knows who will meet him when this painful Life is ended, receive him into everlasting Habitations, and say unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Ioy of thy Lord. FINIS. he aspires to that better World, where he knows who will meet him when this painful Life is ended, receive him into everlasting Habitations, and say unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. FINIS. pns31 vvz p-acp d j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq vmb vvi pno31 c-crq d j n1 vbz vvn, vvb pno31 p-acp j n2, cc vvz p-acp pno31, av vdn j cc j n1, vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3

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