Miserere cleri, a sermon, presenting the miseries of the clergy, and assigning their true causes in order to redress preached before the right honourable Sir John Vaughan Knight, Lord Chief Justice of His Majesties Court of common pleas, and Sir John Archer Knight, one of the justices of the same court : in the cathedral of Saint Peter, Exon, at the Assizes, on Sunday, July 26, 1688 / by Edw. Wetenhall ...

Wettenhall, Edward, 1636-1713
Publisher: Printed by T N for James Collins and are to be sold by Abisha Brocas
Place of Publication: London in the Savoy
Publication Year: 1668
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A65548 ESTC ID: R3625 STC ID: W1505
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Jeremiah XV, 10; Church of England -- Clergy;
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1 A Sermon preached in the Cathedral of St Peter, Exon. on the Assize - Sunday, July 26. 1668. The Text JEREM. XV. 10. Wo is me my Mother, that thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention to the whole earth: A Sermon preached in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Exon. on the Assize - Sunday, July 26. 1668. The Text JEREMIAH. XV. 10. Woe is me my Mother, that thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention to the Whole earth: dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f zz np1, np1 p-acp dt n1 - np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 np1. crd. crd n1 vbz pno11 po11 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 I have neither lent on Ʋsury, nor have men lent to me on Ʋsury, yet every one of them do curse me. I have neither lent on Ʋsury, nor have men lent to me on Ʋsury, yet every one of them do curse me. pns11 vhb av-dx vvn p-acp n1, ccx vhb n2 vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1, av d crd pp-f pno32 vdb vvi pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 PAtience doth not exclude a sense of Misery, nor contentedness ever seal up the lips against all complaints. PAtience does not exclude a sense of Misery, nor contentedness ever seal up the lips against all complaints. n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 av vvi a-acp dt n2 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 There may as well be on some seasons a querulous meekness as a patient grief: There may as well be on Some seasons a querulous meekness as a patient grief: pc-acp vmb a-acp av vbi p-acp d n2 dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 and the suffering Saints we in Scripture read of, have little less obliged mankind by their seeming indulging some eruption of passions, which shews us what innocently we may do, and the suffering Saints we in Scripture read of, have little less obliged mankind by their seeming indulging Some eruption of passion, which shows us what innocently we may do, cc dt j-vvg n2 pns12 p-acp n1 vvn pp-f, vhb av-j av-dc j-vvn n1 p-acp po32 j-vvg vvg d n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvz pno12 r-crq av-jn pns12 vmb vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 than by their bounding and temperating such indulgences, which teacheth us what we ought to do. than by their bounding and temperating such Indulgences, which Teaches us what we ought to do. cs p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg d n2, r-crq vvz pno12 r-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 Truly, as it is some comfort in our sadness to see, that our elder brethren, in our Lords house, have been in like condition with us, Truly, as it is Some Comfort in our sadness to see, that our elder brothers, in our lords house, have been in like condition with us, np1, c-acp pn31 vbz d n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, cst po12 j-jn n2, p-acp po12 n2 n1, vhb vbn p-acp j n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
8 so it cannot but erect and sweetly cheer our sinking minds, that we find them when in like condition, to have been also of like passions with our selves. so it cannot but erect and sweetly cheer our sinking minds, that we find them when in like condition, to have been also of like passion with our selves. av pn31 vmbx pc-acp vvi cc av-j vvb po12 j-vvg n2, cst pns12 vvb pno32 c-crq p-acp j n1, pc-acp vhi vbn av pp-f j n2 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 The Man Moses, in his more constant temper, was the meekest man on earth: The Man Moses, in his more constant temper, was the Meekest man on earth: dt n1 np1, p-acp po31 av-dc j n1, vbds dt js n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 yet, when surprized by the hateful prospect of his peoples idolatries and revolt, in a transport of indignation he broke the Tables, which not onely the most sacred Law in them written, yet, when surprised by the hateful prospect of his peoples idolatries and revolt, in a transport of Indignation he broke the Tables, which not only the most sacred Law in them written, av, c-crq vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2 cc n1, p-acp dt vvi pp-f n1 pns31 vvd dt n2, r-crq xx av-j dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 but the writing of the Almighties own finger had hallowed. but the writing of the Almighty's own finger had hallowed. cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ng1-jn d n1 vhd vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 We have heard too of the Patience of Job, who though he never in all his misery charged God foolishly, We have herd too of the Patience of Job, who though he never in all his misery charged God foolishly, pns12 vhb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq c-acp pns31 av-x p-acp d po31 n1 vvn np1 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 yet after the anguish of seven days and seven nights, when his grief was very great, yet After the anguish of seven days and seven nights, when his grief was very great, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 cc crd n2, c-crq po31 n1 vbds av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 and none spake a word unto him, then opened his mouth, and cursed his day. and none spoke a word unto him, then opened his Mouth, and cursed his day. cc pix vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, av vvd po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 In which, though some Modern heads (for Ancients never did) have been pleased to conceive him to have sinned, In which, though Some Modern Heads (for Ancients never did) have been pleased to conceive him to have sinned, p-acp r-crq, cs d j n2 (c-acp n2-j av-x vdd) vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 yet who understand the holy Language know, that that cursing which the Original word there used signifies is only a light esteeming, vilifying, or speaking dishonourably of: yet who understand the holy Language know, that that cursing which the Original word there used signifies is only a Light esteeming, vilifying, or speaking dishonourably of: av q-crq vvb dt j n1 vvb, cst d vvg r-crq dt j-jn n1 a-acp vvn vvz vbz av-j dt n1 vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg av-j pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 and who understand Poetry will be apt to think the whole Chapter, which is supposed to contein that malediction, is onely a Tragick Threnody or lofty lamentation of his unhappy self: and who understand Poetry will be apt to think the Whole Chapter, which is supposed to contain that malediction, is only a Tragic Threnody or lofty lamentation of his unhappy self: cc q-crq vvb n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1, vbz av-j dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
18 which not improbably may teach us, that Big griefs may be allowed not onely to sigh, which not improbably may teach us, that Big griefs may be allowed not only to sighs, r-crq xx av-j vmb vvi pno12, cst j n2 vmb vbi vvn xx av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
19 but to sigh deep as themselves, and flow in Language which may seem as swoln, as the brests from whence it came. but to sighs deep as themselves, and flow in Language which may seem as swollen, as the breasts from whence it Come. cc-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn c-acp px32, cc vvi p-acp n1 r-crq vmb vvi c-acp vvn, c-acp dt n2 p-acp c-crq pn31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
20 Hereof another president we have in the present Prophet, if not so innocently Chap. 20. 15. yet in the text surely without any other guilt, Hereof Another president we have in the present Prophet, if not so innocently Chap. 20. 15. yet in the text surely without any other guilt, av j-jn n1 pns12 vhb p-acp dt j n1, cs xx av av-jn np1 crd crd av p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
21 than that of frailty and humane infelicity. than that of frailty and humane infelicity. cs d pp-f n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
22 His eyes and experience had been sad witnesses of the publike corruption and loosness of the age: His eyes and experience had been sad Witnesses of the public corruption and looseness of the age: po31 n2 cc n1 vhd vbn j n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
23 Divine inspiration had acquainted him of the approaching desolation of Jerusalem, and captivity of its in habitants: Divine inspiration had acquainted him of the approaching desolation of Jerusalem, and captivity of its in habitants: j-jn n1 vhd vvn pno31 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
24 Himself had denounced to them this dreadfu• doom, and, that he might have prevented it, with al• passionateness and instance conjured them to repentance, but, alas! without success: Himself had denounced to them this dreadfu• doom, and, that he might have prevented it, with al• passionateness and instance conjured them to Repentance, but, alas! without success: px31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 d n1 n1, cc, cst pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn31, p-acp n1 n1 cc n1 vvd pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp, uh! p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 He had besides with the utmost profusion of affections, and all sensible expressions thereof lamented their imminent calamity, wishing his Eyes might run down with tears night and day incessantly, using the sweetest terms, He had beside with the utmost profusion of affections, and all sensible expressions thereof lamented their imminent calamity, wishing his Eyes might run down with tears night and day incessantly, using the Sweetest terms, pns31 vhd a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc d j n2 av vvd po32 j n1, vvg po31 n2 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp n2 n1 cc n1 av-j, vvg dt js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 and styling them the Virgin daughter of his people, who were most lewdly idolatrous and meretricious, and styling them the Virgae daughter of his people, who were most lewdly idolatrous and meretricious, cc vvg pno32 dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbdr av-ds av-j j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 and yet could neither, notwithstanding the authority with which he came, perswade the people 'twas true he said, and yet could neither, notwithstanding the Authority with which he Come, persuade the people 'twas true he said, cc av vmd d, c-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, vvi dt n1 pn31|vbds j pns31 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 nor with all his tears induce them to think he was concerned touching their certain misery. nor with all his tears induce them to think he was concerned touching their certain misery. ccx p-acp d po31 n2 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pns31 vbds vvn vvg po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 Finally, he had, with the most efficacious arguments he could imagine, pleaded and striven with God for mercy in their behalf, Finally, he had, with the most efficacious Arguments he could imagine, pleaded and striven with God for mercy in their behalf, av-j, pns31 vhd, p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pns31 vmd vvi, vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
30 and found him as inflexible as them; his answer not being onely a denial, but a protestation of resolute obstinacie: and found him as inflexible as them; his answer not being only a denial, but a protestation of resolute obstinacy: cc vvd pno31 p-acp j c-acp pno32; po31 n1 xx vbg av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
31 Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, saith the Lord, yet should not my mind be turned toward them, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, Says the Lord, yet should not my mind be turned towards them, cs np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp pno11, vvz dt n1, av vmd xx po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
32 but I would cast them out of my sight. but I would cast them out of my sighed. cc-acp pns11 vmd vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
33 And after all this, his successlesness, both with them and the Almighty, the sole reception, which all his past pains and present Zeal found, was, from the people, Opposition, hatred, And After all this, his successlesness, both with them and the Almighty, the sole reception, which all his past pains and present Zeal found, was, from the people, Opposition, hatred, cc p-acp d d, po31 n1, av-d p-acp pno32 cc dt j-jn, dt j n1, r-crq d po31 j n2 cc j n1 vvd, vbds, p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
34 and revilings, and from God further imployment in his thankless and (as to him it seemed) not onely bootless but vexatious office. and revilings, and from God further employment in his thankless and (as to him it seemed) not only bootless but vexatious office. cc n2-vvg, cc p-acp n1 av-jc n1 p-acp po31 j cc (c-acp p-acp pno31 pn31 vvd) xx av-j j p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
35 All which seeing, and not apprehending himself on one side or t'other likely to do good, being now sadly taught by his own particular experience, what Solomon before in general delivered, that The day of death is better than the day of birth, as unable in silence longer to contein such agonies of anguish, he bursts out, Wo is me my mother, that thou hast born me a son of strife and contention to the whole earth. I have neither, &c. All which seeing, and not apprehending himself on one side or tother likely to do good, being now sadly taught by his own particular experience, what Solomon before in general Delivered, that The day of death is better than the day of birth, as unable in silence longer to contain such agonies of anguish, he bursts out, Woe is me my mother, that thou hast born me a son of strife and contention to the Whole earth. I have neither, etc. av-d r-crq vvg, cc xx vvg px31 p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn j pc-acp vdi j, vbg av av-j vvn p-acp po31 d j n1, r-crq np1 a-acp p-acp n1 vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j p-acp n1 av-jc pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz av, n1 vbz pno11 po11 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. pns11 vhb av-dx, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
36 I wish it were not obvious to parallel amongst us Jeremie 's case, and that not in a particular person or two, but in a publick body. I wish it were not obvious to parallel among us Jeremiah is case, and that not in a particular person or two, but in a public body. pns11 vvb pn31 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 np1 vbz n1, cc cst xx p-acp dt j n1 cc crd, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
37 Who inherit his office, inherit his misery: Who inherit his office, inherit his misery: q-crq vvb po31 n1, vvb po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
38 and we of the Ministry of the Church of England, who are faithful to her laws and interest, may, and we of the Ministry of the Church of England, who Are faithful to her laws and Interest, may, cc pns12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr j p-acp po31 n2 cc n1, vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
39 and surely many of us often have not unjustly taken up this lamentation, Wo is me my mother, my mother the English Church, that thou hast born me a son of strife and contention to the whole earth. and surely many of us often have not unjustly taken up this lamentation, Woe is me my mother, my mother the English Church, that thou hast born me a son of strife and contention to the Whole earth. cc av-j d pp-f pno12 av vhb xx av-j vvn a-acp d n1, n1 vbz pno11 po11 n1, po11 n1 dt jp n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
40 We have neither practised extortion nor oppression, I could wish it could as truly be said, we had never suffered either, and yet the people curse us. We have neither practised extortion nor oppression, I could wish it could as truly be said, we had never suffered either, and yet the people curse us. pns12 vhb dx j-vvn n1 ccx n1, pns11 vmd vvi pn31 vmd c-acp av-j vbi vvn, pns12 vhd av-x vvn av-d, cc av dt n1 vvb pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
41 Give me leave, I beseech you, to consider the inducements of this lamentation, and you shall not find it groundless. Give me leave, I beseech you, to Consider the inducements of this lamentation, and you shall not find it groundless. vvb pno11 vvi, pns11 vvb pn22, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc pn22 vmb xx vvi pn31 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
42 Give me leave to consider the lamentation it self, and it shall not appear excessive or exorbitant. Give me leave to Consider the lamentation it self, and it shall not appear excessive or exorbitant. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pn31 n1, cc pn31 vmb xx vvi j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
43 Give me leave, lastly, to consider its intent or design, and I hope the whole will not be found useless. Give me leave, lastly, to Consider its intent or Design, and I hope the Whole will not be found useless. vvb pno11 vvi, ord, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, cc pns11 vvb dt j-jn vmb xx vbi vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
44 Who acts without a reason acts not like a man; who without due reason, not at all like a sober man. Who acts without a reason acts not like a man; who without due reason, not At all like a Sobrium man. r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz xx av-j dt n1; r-crq p-acp j-jn n1, xx p-acp d av-j dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
45 That therefore none may suspect the justice or prudence of the Prophets complaint, I beseech you attend unto its inducements (shall I say?) or inforcements; which were two; That Therefore none may suspect the Justice or prudence of the prophets complaint, I beseech you attend unto its inducements (shall I say?) or enforcements; which were two; cst av pix vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb p-acp po31 n2 (vmb pns11 vvi?) cc n2; r-crq vbdr crd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
46 His present misery, and its grounds. His present misery, and its grounds. po31 j n1, cc po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
47 His misery in being a son of strife and contention to the whole earth, and cursed by all the people. His misery in being a son of strife and contention to the Whole earth, and cursed by all the people. po31 n1 p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvn p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
48 The grounds hereof, negatively exprest, I have neither lent upon usury, nor have men lent to me on usury: The grounds hereof, negatively expressed, I have neither lent upon Usury, nor have men lent to me on Usury: dt n2 av, av-j vvn, pns11 vhb av-dx vvn p-acp n1, ccx vhb n2 vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
49 and positively insinuated, My mother hath born me a son of strife and contention. and positively insinuated, My mother hath born me a son of strife and contention. cc av-j vvd, po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
50 As miseries seldome come single, so is it more than one, under which our Prophet groans. As misery's seldom come single, so is it more than one, under which our Prophet groans. p-acp n2 av vvb j, av vbz pn31 av-dc cs crd, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
51 His words speak him to have met with Contentious oppositions, scornful sleights, and malicious slanders. His words speak him to have met with Contentious oppositions, scornful sleights, and malicious slanders. po31 n2 vvb pno31 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp j n2, j n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
52 First, he complains himself to be a man of strife and contention to the whole earth, that is, to the Jewish world, all that of earth, to which he was yet known, or had to do with: First, he complains himself to be a man of strife and contention to the Whole earth, that is, to the Jewish world, all that of earth, to which he was yet known, or had to do with: ord, pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt jp n1, d d pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av vvn, cc vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
53 Not, that he was a man given to strifes, but that in the innocent and conscientious discharge of his sacred function he met with them from the impieties of men. Not, that he was a man given to strifes, but that in the innocent and conscientious discharge of his sacred function he met with them from the impieties of men. xx, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp cst p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
54 Neither were the Courts opprest with his suits, nor the streets with his raileries, nor the fields with his quarrels or riots: Neither were the Courts oppressed with his suits, nor the streets with his Raileries, nor the fields with his quarrels or riots: av-d vbdr dt n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2, ccx dt n2 p-acp po31 n2, ccx dt n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
55 but while from God he told Judah of their transgressions, and Israel of their sins and sad approaching recompence, while he would have perswaded the world to grow better, but while from God he told Judah of their transgressions, and Israel of their Sins and sad approaching recompense, while he would have persuaded the world to grow better, cc-acp cs p-acp np1 pns31 vvn np1 pp-f po32 n2, cc np1 pp-f po32 n2 cc j j-vvg n1, cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
56 and save justice the labour, and themselves the pains of punishment, he is reputed by such, who had no stomach to virtue, a man as it were made up of strife: and save Justice the labour, and themselves the pains of punishment, he is reputed by such, who had no stomach to virtue, a man as it were made up of strife: cc p-acp n1 dt n1, cc px32 dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d, r-crq vhd dx n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn a-acp pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
57 And while he is zealously concerned about their happiness, and will not be put off with a single or some few iterated repulses, he is thought troublesome for this his charitable and unwearied importunity, And while he is zealously concerned about their happiness, and will not be put off with a single or Some few iterated repulses, he is Thought troublesome for this his charitable and unwearied importunity, cc cs pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1, cc vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc d d vvn n2, pns31 vbz vvn j p-acp d po31 j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
58 and branded by men, who were resolved never to be guilty of changing to the better, for a contentious person; and branded by men, who were resolved never to be guilty of changing to the better, for a contentious person; cc vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbdr vvn av pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp dt jc, p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
59 and his zeal, and their incorrigibleness gave him the trouble of one sort of striving, while he could not force himself to suffer them to perish quietly. and his zeal, and their incorrigibleness gave him the trouble of one sort of striving, while he could not force himself to suffer them to perish quietly. cc po31 n1, cc po32 n1 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f vvg, cs pns31 vmd xx vvi px31 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
60 Something of such contentiousness is common to all who are sent on like errands with the Prophet. Something of such contentiousness is Common to all who Are sent on like errands with the Prophet. pi pp-f d n1 vbz j p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
61 Men commonly prove not easie Proselytes to holy Life: Men commonly prove not easy Proselytes to holy Life: np1 av-j vvb xx j n2 p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
62 nor is it a small contention of labour which those must undergo whose business it is to mend the world. nor is it a small contention of labour which those must undergo whose business it is to mend the world. ccx vbz pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq d vmb vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
63 Custome and selfwill are not the most flexile things; especially, where variety of pleasures and sensible glories perswade the stiffest adhaesion to them. Custom and Self-will Are not the most flexile things; especially, where variety of pleasures and sensible Glories persuade the stiffest adhesion to them. n1 cc n1 vbr xx dt ds n1 n2; av-j, c-crq n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 vvi dt js n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
64 Indeed therefore every private Christian is in some measure a man of strife: for he that hath enemies, which he must engage and cannot easily vanquish, must either yield or contend for victory. Indeed Therefore every private Christian is in Some measure a man of strife: for he that hath enemies, which he must engage and cannot Easily vanquish, must either yield or contend for victory. np1 av d j np1 vbz p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp pns31 cst vhz n2, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi cc vmbx av-j vvi, vmb av-d vvi cc vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
65 But the Ministry, besides the contests which they have with their own corruptions and other invisible foes, common to them with the Christian multitude, have many another strife proper to their function. But the Ministry, beside the contests which they have with their own corruptions and other invisible foes, Common to them with the Christian multitude, have many Another strife proper to their function. p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp po32 d n2 cc j-jn j n2, j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt njp n1, vhb d j-jn n1 j p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
66 1. They have a strife with the Infidelity of men. 1. They have a strife with the Infidelity of men. crd pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
67 Those whom in other matters we finde sufficiently credulous and easy, in Religion often we can perswade but little. Alas! Those whom in other matters we find sufficiently credulous and easy, in Religion often we can persuade but little. Alas! d r-crq p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vvb av-j j cc j, p-acp n1 av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j. np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
68 the practices of the age have rendred it, not only the common mode, but interest, to question or reject the principles of Faith, to the end the braver minds, the practices of the age have rendered it, not only the Common mode, but Interest, to question or reject the principles of Faith, to the end the braver minds, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn pn31, xx av-j dt j n1, cc-acp n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 dt jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
69 as they are thought, may not be precided, scope and advantage to defend their beloved Latitude of life: as they Are Thought, may not be precided, scope and advantage to defend their Beloved Latitude of life: c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, vmb xx vbi vvn, n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvn n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
70 And those very persons who will receive Novel curiosities upon conjectures and probable surmises of the very first Fundamentals of all Religion require demonstrations; And those very Persons who will receive Novel curiosities upon Conjectures and probable surmises of the very First Fundamentals of all Religion require demonstrations; cc d j n2 r-crq vmb vvi j n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt av ord n2-j pp-f d n1 vvi n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
71 and tolerable would our contention be, would they either acquiesce in them given, or not account every thing overthrown which they have been pleased to droll upon. and tolerable would our contention be, would they either acquiesce in them given, or not account every thing overthrown which they have been pleased to droll upon. cc j vmd po12 n1 vbi, vmd pns32 d vvi p-acp pno32 vvn, cc xx vvi d n1 vvn r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp uh p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
72 Not less (2.) are our contests with misbelief than with unbelief. Not less (2.) Are our contests with misbelief than with unbelief. xx dc (crd) vbr po12 n2 p-acp n1 cs p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
73 The Enemy who sowed tares seems to have set out but little after the good seeds-man: and his evil seed both quickly sprung up, The Enemy who sowed tares seems to have Set out but little After the good seedsman: and his evil seed both quickly sprung up, dt n1 r-crq vvd n2 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn av p-acp j c-acp dt j n1: cc po31 j-jn n1 av-d av-j vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
74 and hath all along been fruitful. and hath all along been fruitful. cc vhz d p-acp vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
75 Verily, hath he not servants still at work, whom while we strive to counter-work and suppress, are we not reputed men of strife: Verily, hath he not Servants still At work, whom while we strive to counterwork and suppress, Are we not reputed men of strife: av-j, vhz pns31 xx n2 av p-acp n1, ro-crq cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi, vbr pns12 xx vvn n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
76 persons who by making a clamour of damnable doctrines stirre up the Magistrate to persecutions and severities, Persons who by making a clamour of damnable doctrines stir up the Magistrate to persecutions and severities, n2 r-crq p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
77 and who obstruct the happy liberty and flourishing of the Kingdome? That is, in truth, who at present (and 'tis but a little) stand in some mens way, that they cannot do the mischief they would, and who obstruct the happy liberty and flourishing of the Kingdom? That is, in truth, who At present (and it's but a little) stand in Some men's Way, that they cannot do the mischief they would, cc r-crq vvi dt j n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1? cst vbz, p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp j (cc pn31|vbz p-acp dt j) vvb p-acp d ng2 n1, cst pns32 vmbx vdi dt n1 pns32 vmd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
78 or make the world as vitious, giddy and unhappy as themselves. A sad thing that such liberty should be denied men! or make the world as vicious, giddy and unhappy as themselves. A sad thing that such liberty should be denied men! cc vvi dt n1 c-acp j, j cc j p-acp px32. dt j n1 cst d n1 vmd vbi vvn n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
79 But (3.) we are yet further men of strife, for we have daily contests with the evil manners of the world, But (3.) we Are yet further men of strife, for we have daily contests with the evil manners of the world, p-acp (crd) pns12 vbr av jc n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vhb j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
80 and are studying and striving with all our might and main, to bring Godliness and Honesty, and Are studying and striving with all our might and main, to bring Godliness and Honesty, cc vbr vvg cc vvg p-acp d po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
81 and Temperance and Charity into publick fashion, and, if it might be, universal practice. and Temperance and Charity into public fashion, and, if it might be, universal practice. cc n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, cc, cs pn31 vmd vbi, j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
82 In prosecution of which design, we many times meet with other contention, besides that of labour. In prosecution of which Design, we many times meet with other contention, beside that of labour. p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq n1, pns12 d n2 vvb p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp d pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
83 For when men cannot slight Gods worship, or cheat or revel, or maintain malice, but they must hear of it, it is no wonder if they, who quarrel with reformation of life, entreat not well such who would reform them. For when men cannot slight God's worship, or cheat or revel, or maintain malice, but they must hear of it, it is no wonder if they, who quarrel with Reformation of life, entreat not well such who would reform them. p-acp c-crq n2 vmbx vvi ng1 n1, cc vvi cc vvi, cc vvi n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz dx n1 cs pns32, r-crq n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb xx av d r-crq vmd vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
84 But that which makes this strife so irksome, and, as it were, impregnates it with woe, is, its frequent unsuccessfulness, and notwithstanding perpetual incumbency. But that which makes this strife so irksome, and, as it were, impregnates it with woe, is, its frequent unsuccessfulness, and notwithstanding perpetual incumbency. p-acp cst r-crq vvz d n1 av j, cc, c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvz pn31 p-acp n1, vbz, pn31|vbz j n1, cc a-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
85 Men will not be perswaded to Faith, to soundness, to Virtue, yet still must we strive on, Men will not be persuaded to Faith, to soundness, to Virtue, yet still must we strive on, np1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, av av vmb pns12 vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
86 and call and conjure and every way struggle to reclaim their disobedient and gainsaying minds. And, speed or not speed, cease we must not: and call and conjure and every Way struggle to reclaim their disobedient and gainsaying minds. And, speed or not speed, cease we must not: cc vvi cc vvi cc d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi po32 j cc vvg n2. np1, n1 cc xx vvi, vvb pns12 vmb xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
87 Our being quiet were to betray those who count us contentious for speaking, and, our very silence would cry for vengeance on our selves, whatever it would bring on them who are so fond on it. Our being quiet were to betray those who count us contentious for speaking, and, our very silence would cry for vengeance on our selves, whatever it would bring on them who Are so found on it. np1 vbg j-jn vbdr pc-acp vvi d r-crq vvb pno12 j p-acp vvg, cc, po12 j n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr av j p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
88 Is not then this our work and function, as the case stands, a real misery. If we hold our peace, albeit after rejection, we are sound guilty. Is not then this our work and function, as the case Stands, a real misery. If we hold our peace, albeit After rejection, we Are found guilty. vbz xx av d po12 n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, dt j n1. cs pns12 vvb po12 n1, cs p-acp n1, pns12 vbr j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
89 A necessity is laid upon me, and wo is me, if I preach not the Gospel. A necessity is laid upon me, and woe is me, if I preach not the Gospel. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11, cc n1 vbz pno11, cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
90 If we preach, we generally stirre up the minds of such against us, whose vices we have taxt; If we preach, we generally stir up the minds of such against us, whose vices we have taxed; cs pns12 vvb, pns12 av-j vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f d p-acp pno12, rg-crq n2 pns12 vhb vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
91 we embroil our selves in fresh heats, and, Wo is me, for thus, I become a man of strife and contention. we embroil our selves in fresh heats, and, Woe is me, for thus, I become a man of strife and contention. pns12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n2, cc, n1 vbz pno11, c-acp av, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
92 But I will be bold to avouch this strife innocent, though troublesome, and of most worthy and profitable design. But I will be bold to avouch this strife innocent, though troublesome, and of most worthy and profitable Design. cc-acp pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 j-jn, cs j, cc pp-f ds j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
93 'Tis onely great vice which makes our work strife and then is pleas'd to brand us for contentious; It's only great vice which makes our work strife and then is pleased to brand us for contentious; pn31|vbz j j n1 r-crq vvz po12 n1 n1 cc av vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
94 who in truth, in all these contests are but dutiful towards God, and towards men charitable and compassionate. who in truth, in all these contests Are but dutiful towards God, and towards men charitable and compassionate. r-crq p-acp n1, p-acp d d n2 vbr p-acp j p-acp np1, cc p-acp n2 j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
95 And, being the strife, which exerciseth us, is of this nature, give me leave to say, 'Tis such which will not misbecome persons of the greatest honour and interest to assist us in. And, being the strife, which Exerciseth us, is of this nature, give me leave to say, It's such which will not misbecome Persons of the greatest honour and Interest to assist us in. np1, vbg dt n1, r-crq vvz pno12, vbz pp-f d n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31|vbz d r-crq vmb xx vvi n2 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
96 The sword of peace, and they who bear it, may do much for the abating the heat of these conflicts, which chiefly, I say, riseth from the boldness, The sword of peace, and they who bear it, may do much for the abating the heat of these conflicts, which chiefly, I say, Riseth from the boldness, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 r-crq vvb pn31, vmb vdi av-d p-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq av-jn, pns11 vvb, vvz p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
97 and that boldness from the impunity of vice. and that boldness from the impunity of vice. cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
98 Let me therefore humbly crave that no opportunity may be omitted which offers it self for the punishment of Irreligious, unsound and lewd persons. With these, alas! Let me Therefore humbly crave that no opportunity may be omitted which offers it self for the punishment of Irreligious, unsound and lewd Persons. With these, alas! vvb pno11 av av-j vvi cst dx n1 vmb vbi vvn r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, j cc j n2. p-acp d, uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
99 the poor Prophets have striven, and striven long many of us, and unsuccessfully, and are for our labours, onely reputed men of contention. But when persons of power interpose, the engagement will not be to them matter of strife, but victory. the poor prophets have striven, and striven long many of us, and unsuccessfully, and Are for our labours, only reputed men of contention. But when Persons of power interpose, the engagement will not be to them matter of strife, but victory. dt j n2 vhb vvn, cc vvn av-j d pp-f pno12, cc av-j, cc vbr p-acp po12 n2, av-j vvn n2 pp-f n1. cc-acp c-crq n2 pp-f n1 vvi, dt n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp pno32 n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
100 He that threatens and cannot strike, becomes ridiculous by his impotence: He that threatens and cannot strike, becomes ridiculous by his impotence: pns31 cst vvz cc vmbx vvi, vvz j p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
101 and they who have enjoyed long impunity easily contemn future vengeance, which their experience tempts them to think will be ever future. and they who have enjoyed long impunity Easily contemn future vengeance, which their experience tempts them to think will be ever future. cc pns32 r-crq vhb vvn j n1 av-j vvi j-jn n1, r-crq po32 n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi vmb vbi av j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
102 But he who checkes ill manners and together can and will punish them, is alone by audacious offenders reputed to speak with Authority: and pardon me, I beseech you, whoever may think your selves concern'd, But he who Checks ill manners and together can and will Punish them, is alone by audacious offenders reputed to speak with authority: and pardon me, I beseech you, whoever may think your selves concerned, p-acp pns31 r-crq n2 j-jn n2 cc av vmb cc vmb vvi pno32, vbz av-j p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1: cc vvb pno11, pns11 vvb pn22, r-crq vmb vvi po22 n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
103 if I again request you so to speak, where your own prudence and fidelity, not my impertinence shall direct. if I again request you so to speak, where your own prudence and Fidis, not my impertinence shall Direct. cs pns11 av vvb pn22 av pc-acp vvi, c-crq po22 d n1 cc n1, xx po11 n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
104 I shall account my self to have said enough to the Clergies, being men of strife and contention, when I have desired my brethren to be men of no other strifes, than those I have alledged to engage all of us in common. I shall account my self to have said enough to the Clergies, being men of strife and contention, when I have desired my brothers to be men of no other strifes, than those I have alleged to engage all of us in Common. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn av-d p-acp dt n2, vbg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dx j-jn n2, cs d pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno12 p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
105 It is an hateful thing to see any man frequent at Courts, save those who come thither to serve their Country (and their feet I could even kiss that they bring them thither) but of all men to see a Minister wear out his shooes, It is an hateful thing to see any man frequent At Courts, save those who come thither to serve their Country (and their feet I could even kiss that they bring them thither) but of all men to see a Minister wear out his shoes, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vvi p-acp n2, p-acp d r-crq vvb av pc-acp vvi po32 n1 (cc po32 n2 pns11 vmd av vvi cst pns32 vvb pno32 av) cc-acp pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb av po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
106 or tire his horse by going to Westminster, or every assize is most abominable. Necessity indeed may acquit, grand convenience excuse; or tire his horse by going to Westminster, or every assize is most abominable. Necessity indeed may acquit, grand convenience excuse; cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, cc d n1 vbz av-ds j. n1 av vmb vvi, j n1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
107 Jealousies, projects, or self-pleasing humours are no Pleas of innocence but guilt. Jealousies, projects, or self-pleasing humours Are no Pleasant of innocence but guilt. n2, n2, cc j n2 vbr dx n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
108 Our Prophets second misery, which pressed from him this Wo is me, was scornful slights and Undervaluings. Our prophets second misery, which pressed from him this Woe is me, was scornful slights and Undervaluings. po12 ng1 ord n1, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31 d n1 vbz pno11, vbds j n2 cc n2-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
109 For we must know, if we take cursing strictly for malicious imprecations, the rendring, Every one curseth me, is not the most exact: For we must know, if we take cursing strictly for malicious imprecations, the rendering, Every one Curseth me, is not the most exact: c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb vvg av-j p-acp j n2, dt n-vvg, d pi vvz pno11, vbz xx dt av-ds j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
110 the word original not being opposed to blessing but honouring. But in its Hebrew notion, the word original not being opposed to blessing but honouring. But in its Hebrew notion, dt n1 j-jn xx vbg vvn p-acp vvg p-acp vvg. cc-acp p-acp po31 njp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
111 as cursing many times signifies slighting, extenuating or contemptive language, (such cursing as undutiful children are guilty of towards their parents, as cursing many times signifies slighting, extenuating or contemptive language, (such cursing as undutiful children Are guilty of towards their Parents, c-acp vvg d n2 vvz vvg, j-vvg cc j n1, (d vvg p-acp j n2 vbr j pp-f p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
112 when they render to them disrespective terms where honourable ones are due) it is well admissible. when they render to them disrespective terms where honourable ones Are due) it is well admissible. c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 j n2 c-crq j pi2 vbr j-jn) pn31 vbz av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
113 And this it seems the Prophet was supposed to have met with in such measure, that the Septuagint (though possibly mistaking NONLATINALPHABET for NONLATINALPHABET and then supplying the supposed Ellipsis ) and others from them, have not doubted to render his words, My strength hath failed me amongst those that curse me. And this it seems the Prophet was supposed to have met with in such measure, that the septuagint (though possibly mistaking for and then supplying the supposed Ellipsis) and Others from them, have not doubted to render his words, My strength hath failed me among those that curse me. cc d pn31 vvz dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 (cs av-j vvg p-acp cc av vvg dt j-vvn n1) cc n2-jn p-acp pno32, vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n2, po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp d cst vvb pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
114 Our strength indeed fails us not yet, because there is such a thing as hope, not only that the contemptuous world may in time bethink themselves of better manners, Our strength indeed fails us not yet, Because there is such a thing as hope, not only that the contemptuous world may in time bethink themselves of better manners, po12 n1 av vvz pno12 xx av, c-acp pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp n1, xx av-j d dt j n1 vmb p-acp n1 vvb px32 pp-f jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
115 but that there is a blessing which awaits those, who have been reviled for Righteousness sake: but that there is a blessing which awaits those, who have been reviled for Righteousness sake: cc-acp cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz d, r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
116 and we are apt to think, that to be slighted for being Ministers, that is, Embassadours of Christ to perswade men to their own happiness and truest interest; and we Are apt to think, that to be slighted for being Ministers, that is, ambassadors of christ to persuade men to their own happiness and Truest Interest; cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vbg n2, cst vbz, n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po32 d n1 cc js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
117 may be adjudged a case of righteousness in one world or t'other. may be adjudged a case of righteousness in one world or tother. vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
118 But yet can we not at present (and alas most pertinently) take up that the old Churches bemoaning addresse, Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, But yet can we not At present (and alas most pertinently) take up that the old Churches bemoaning address, Have mercy upon us, Oh Lord, have mercy upon us, p-acp av vmb pns12 xx p-acp j (cc uh av-ds av-j) vvb a-acp d dt j n2 vvg vvi, vhb n1 p-acp pno12, uh n1, vhb n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
119 for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. for we Are exceedingly filled with contempt. c-acp pns12 vbr av-vvg vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
120 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the Scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud; Our soul is exceedingly filled with the Scorning of those that Are At ease, and with the contempt of the proud; po12 n1 vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d cst vbr p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
121 to whom notwithstanding we beseech thee, Lord, to render nothing but Mercy, Pardon, and Repentance. to whom notwithstanding we beseech thee, Lord, to render nothing but Mercy, Pardon, and Repentance. p-acp ro-crq a-acp pns12 vvb pno21, n1, pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp n1, vvb, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
122 There is yet more of misery which brought Jeremy, thus as it were before his time to his Lamentations. To oppositions and affronts were added slanders of no less malice than forgery and impudence. There is yet more of misery which brought Jeremiah, thus as it were before his time to his Lamentations. To oppositions and affronts were added slanders of no less malice than forgery and impudence. pc-acp vbz av av-dc pp-f n1 r-crq vvd np1, av c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. p-acp n2 cc vvz vbdr vvn n2 pp-f dx dc n1 cs n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
123 Come, said they, and let us devise devises against Jeremiah. Come, said they, and let us devise devises against Jeremiah. vvb, vvd pns32, cc vvb pno12 vvi n2 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
124 — — Come, let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed unto any of his words. — — Come, let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed unto any of his words. — — vvb, vvb pno12 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pno12 xx vvi n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
125 His words were the precepts of heaven and rules for holy living: His words were the Precepts of heaven and rules for holy living: po31 n2 vbdr dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp j n-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
126 now these because they had no minde to entertain or suffer, they resolve on the devising some scandal to cast on his person, now these Because they had no mind to entertain or suffer, they resolve on the devising Some scandal to cast on his person, av d c-acp pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pns32 vvb p-acp dt vvg d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
127 and so to blast his Ministery whom they could not silence. and so to blast his Ministry whom they could not silence. cc av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 r-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
128 Oh! that there were but so much Innocence in the age, that I wanted a parallel to this impious Stratagem! Oh! that there were but so much Innocence in the age, that I wanted a parallel to this impious Stratagem! uh cst a-acp vbdr cc-acp av d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp d j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
129 But is it not as clear as the Sun, that now when Religion it self hath been long decryed as a fondness, But is it not as clear as the Sun, that now when Religion it self hath been long decried as a fondness, cc-acp vbz pn31 xx p-acp j c-acp dt n1, cst av c-crq n1 pn31 n1 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
130 and the idol of weaker reasons, by men who pretend to have engrossed all masculine wisdom; and the idol of Weaker Reasons, by men who pretend to have engrossed all masculine Wisdom; cc dt n1 pp-f jc n2, p-acp n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vhi vvn d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
131 when Christianity (to say nothing of Christ its founder) hath been publickly affronted by such who seem to reckon drollery, scorns and lewdness, the only excellencies of the rational life, when Christianity (to say nothing of christ its founder) hath been publicly affronted by such who seem to reckon drollery, scorns and Lewdness, the only excellencies of the rational life, c-crq np1 (pc-acp vvi pix pp-f np1 po31 n1) vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n1, vvz cc n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
132 and yet both Religion in the general and Christianity particularly, seemed still in the possession of their ancient authority and esteem, not only the people being generally tenacious of them, and yet both Religion in the general and Christianity particularly, seemed still in the possession of their ancient Authority and esteem, not only the people being generally tenacious of them, cc av d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc np1 av-jn, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1, xx av-j dt n1 vbg av-j j pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
133 but there being a certain order of men, of learning, gravity and some influence upon the multitude, whose business it is both to defend and propagate this holy doctrine; but there being a certain order of men, of learning, gravity and Some influence upon the multitude, whose business it is both to defend and propagate this holy Doctrine; cc-acp a-acp vbg dt j n1 pp-f n2, pp-f n1, n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
134 persons of the Character now given, have made it their work to draw an Odium and contempt on that Order, most vily aspersing some (and making but a jest of it, Persons of the Character now given, have made it their work to draw an Odium and contempt on that Order, most vily aspersing Some (and making but a jest of it, n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, vhb vvn pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt np1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, av-ds av-j vvg d (cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
135 when they had done) and involving the whole body in more general imputations, which would be sure to blast their repute and interest, wherever those imputations could be received, when they had done) and involving the Whole body in more general imputations, which would be sure to blast their repute and Interest, wherever those imputations could be received, c-crq pns32 vhd vdn) cc vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp av-dc j n2, r-crq vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1, c-crq d n2 vmd vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
136 and so make their testimonies of little effect to promote virtue, which it is before hand insinuated, they have no regard for themselves. and so make their testimonies of little Effect to promote virtue, which it is before hand insinuated, they have no regard for themselves. cc av vvb po32 n2 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n1 vvd, pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
137 This, this then being our condition, that our work is perpetual contention with the infidelity, factiousness, schisms, This, this then being our condition, that our work is perpetual contention with the infidelity, factiousness, schisms, d, d av vbg po12 n1, cst po12 n1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1, n1, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
138 and other ill manners of men, and, which renders this the more troublesome, that though we have long without success contended, we must still with utmost vigour proceed, that notwithstanding all our old and present busying our heads, and other ill manners of men, and, which renders this the more troublesome, that though we have long without success contended, we must still with utmost vigour proceed, that notwithstanding all our old and present busying our Heads, cc n-jn j-jn n2 pp-f n2, cc, r-crq vvz d dt av-dc j, cst cs pns12 vhb av-j p-acp n1 vvd, pns12 vmb av p-acp j n1 vvi, cst p-acp d po12 j cc j vvg po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
139 and concerning our very souls for men, besides opposition we receive, all abroad, most bitter slights, are reputed as the filth of the world and the most impertinent of all things, a sort of men who were found in the world and must live, and Concerning our very Souls for men, beside opposition we receive, all abroad, most bitter slights, Are reputed as the filth of the world and the most impertinent of all things, a sort of men who were found in the world and must live, cc vvg po12 j n2 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 pns12 vvb, d av, av-ds j n2, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt av-ds j pp-f d n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
140 but are permitted to live onely clouded with a multitude of black aspersions; but Are permitted to live only clouded with a multitude of black Aspersions; cc-acp vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
141 This, I say, being the condition of the very chief of us and all in common, what can be expected more naturally from us, This, I say, being the condition of the very chief of us and all in Common, what can be expected more naturally from us, d, pns11 vvb, vbg dt n1 pp-f dt j n-jn pp-f pno12 cc d p-acp j, q-crq vmb vbi vvn av-dc av-j p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
142 if we may be supposed to attend unto our misery, than Woe is me my Mother that thou hast borne me a man of strife and contention to the whole earth! if we may be supposed to attend unto our misery, than Woe is me my Mother that thou hast born me a man of strife and contention to the Whole earth! cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, cs n1 vbz pno11 po11 n1 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
143 But blessed be God, it is to Earth only that we are reputed such: (Our contention being in the cause of Heaven, we have it our Friend.) And not to every one on earth neither, But blessed be God, it is to Earth only that we Are reputed such: (Our contention being in the cause of Heaven, we have it our Friend.) And not to every one on earth neither, cc-acp vvn vbb np1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 av-j cst pns12 vbr vvn d: (po12 n1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vhb pn31 po12 n1.) cc xx p-acp d crd p-acp n1 av-dx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
144 but to such onely who bear the Character of Earth (are NONLATINALPHABET) sons of Violence or obscurity, the meaner or worser sort, but to such only who bear the Character of Earth (Are) Sons of Violence or obscurity, the meaner or Worse sort, cc-acp p-acp d av-j r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 (vbr) n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt jc cc jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
145 as earth the dregs of nature, and such whose souls seem made of mud too, as minding onely earthly or more vile things. as earth the dregs of nature, and such whose Souls seem made of mud too, as minding only earthly or more vile things. c-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1, cc d r-crq n2 vvb vvd pp-f n1 av, c-acp vvg av-j j cc av-dc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
146 There are some more generous and heaven-born minds (and I am confident I speak before several such at present) who having renounced the hidden things of dishonesty and dishonourableness, all infidely, and bad principles and vileness, both stand up for the worship of God, There Are Some more generous and Heavenborn minds (and I am confident I speak before several such At present) who having renounced the hidden things of dishonesty and dishonourableness, all infidely, and bad principles and vileness, both stand up for the worship of God, pc-acp vbr d n1 j cc j n2 (cc pns11 vbm j pns11 vvb p-acp j d p-acp j) r-crq vhg vvd dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d av-j, cc j n2 cc n1, d vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
147 and think a slovenly and disorderly worship not worthy his glory; and think a slovenly and disorderly worship not worthy his glory; cc vvb dt j cc av-j vvb xx j po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
148 who are not fond to see their priests in rags, nor the faces or of them or theirs pale with leanness. who Are not found to see their Priests in rags, nor the faces or of them or theirs pale with leanness. r-crq vbr xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, ccx dt n2 cc pp-f pno32 cc png32 j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
149 The Lord give mercy unto such in that day. The Lord give mercy unto such in that day. dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp d p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
150 And to all such, who are conscious to themselves of so worthy minds (and it is not our fault if any be not) we in all humility addressing our selves, beseech, what we complain of as the reception we find from the generality, none of them think in the least to reflect upon himself. And to all such, who Are conscious to themselves of so worthy minds (and it is not our fault if any be not) we in all humility addressing our selves, beseech, what we complain of as the reception we find from the generality, none of them think in the least to reflect upon himself. cc p-acp d d, r-crq vbr j p-acp px32 pp-f av j n2 (cc pn31 vbz xx po12 n1 cs d vbb xx) pns12 p-acp d n1 vvg po12 n2, vvb, r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, pix pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp dt ds pc-acp vvi p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
151 Even in the text, those general words [ A man of contention to the whole earth, and, Every one of them, or rather All them, that is the generality, Even in the text, those general words [ A man of contention to the Whole earth, and, Every one of them, or rather All them, that is the generality, np1 p-acp dt n1, d j n2 [ dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc, d crd pp-f pno32, cc av-c d pno32, cst vbz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
152 and some of all sorts, curse me ] were not intended by Jeremiah to design the whole humane nature, no, and Some of all sorts, curse me ] were not intended by Jeremiah to Design the Whole humane nature, no, cc d pp-f d n2, vvb pno11 ] vbdr xx vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 dt j-jn j n1, uh-dx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
153 nor all of the Jewish nation. nor all of the Jewish Nation. ccx d pp-f dt jp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
154 There were of them that hid Jeremiah and Baruch, and stood as a skreen between him and the wrath of the King. There were of them that hid Jeremiah and baruch, and stood as a skreen between him and the wrath of the King. pc-acp vbdr pp-f pno32 cst vvd np1 cc np1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
155 There were that visited him in the dungeon, and lift him thence, and brought him again unto the King, There were that visited him in the dungeon, and lift him thence, and brought him again unto the King, pc-acp vbdr cst vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno31 av, cc vvd pno31 av p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
156 and procured favour and kinder usage for him. and procured favour and kinder usage for him. cc vvd n1 cc jc n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
157 And verily, Except the Lord had left unto us such a remnant, we should have been as Sodom, And verily, Except the Lord had left unto us such a remnant, we should have been as Sodom, cc av-j, c-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12 d dt n1, pns12 vmd vhi vbn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
158 and we should have been like unto Gomorrah. and we should have been like unto Gomorrah. cc pns12 vmd vhi vbn av-j p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
159 But blessed be him that remembred us in our low estate, and hath made Kings our nursing Fathers, and Queens our nursing Mothers; But blessed be him that remembered us in our low estate, and hath made Kings our nursing Father's, and Queen's our nursing Mother's; p-acp vvn vbb pno31 d vvd pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, cc vhz vvn np1 po12 j-vvg n2, cc n2 po12 j-vvg ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
160 Insomuch that still our remnant, God be thanked, is larger much than was that of the Prophets friends: Insomuch that still our remnant, God be thanked, is larger much than was that of the prophets Friends: av cst av po12 n1, np1 vbb vvn, vbz jc av-d cs vbds d pp-f dt ng1 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
161 And we hope he will yet remember us. And we hope he will yet Remember us. cc pns12 vvb pns31 vmb av vvi pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
162 For truly, such still is our low estate (if to be matter of the common trample be to be low) that we need the constancy and endeavours of all our friends, were they more numerous much than they are. For truly, such still is our low estate (if to be matter of the Common trample be to be low) that we need the constancy and endeavours of all our Friends, were they more numerous much than they Are. p-acp av-j, d av vbz po12 j n1 (cs pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt j vvi vbi pc-acp vbi j) cst pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d po12 n2, vbdr pns32 av-dc j av-d cs pns32 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
163 And in confidence of the kind reception of what we speak to such, we will adventure to lay our misery yet farther open, by proceeding unto its grounds, And in confidence of the kind reception of what we speak to such, we will adventure to lay our misery yet farther open, by proceeding unto its grounds, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av jc vvb, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
164 first, Negatively expressed in the text, I have neither lent on usury, nor have men lent to me on usury. First, Negatively expressed in the text, I have neither lent on Usury, nor have men lent to me on Usury. ord, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb av-dx vvn p-acp n1, ccx vhb n2 vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
165 I intend not here at all to enter upon the common place of Usury: I intend not Here At all to enter upon the Common place of Usury: pns11 vvb xx av p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
166 It shall suffice onely to say, that the Old Usury in practice amongst the Jews was widely different from that which our Law permits. It shall suffice only to say, that the Old Usury in practice among the jews was widely different from that which our Law permits. pn31 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi, cst dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2 vbds av-j j p-acp d r-crq po12 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
167 The precept which allowed it to them was so far from setting bounds to their avarice, that it seems to have enlarged its mouth, at least as sin took occasion by the law. The precept which allowed it to them was so Far from setting bounds to their avarice, that it seems to have enlarged its Mouth, At least as since took occasion by the law. dt n1 r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp pno32 vbds av av-j p-acp vvg n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1, p-acp ds c-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
168 For the Law determining Usury lawful to be exacted onely upon Gentiles, not brethren Jews (and most probably on the seven Nations, whom God had commanded them to afflict and cast out, For the Law determining Usury lawful to be exacted only upon Gentiles, not brothers jews (and most probably on the seven nations, whom God had commanded them to afflict and cast out, p-acp dt n1 vvg n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp np1, xx n2 np2 (cc av-ds av-j p-acp dt crd n2, ro-crq np1 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
169 though afterwards, for their punishment, he suffered the remains of them to co-inhabit the Holy Land with his people) the Jews thought themselves not onely allowed but in a sort obliged (by the precept of afflicting them) by all means to extort from them all they could. though afterwards, for their punishment, he suffered the remains of them to co-inhabit the Holy Land with his people) the jews Thought themselves not only allowed but in a sort obliged (by the precept of afflicting them) by all means to extort from them all they could. cs av, p-acp po32 n1, pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp j dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1) dt np2 vvd px32 xx av-j vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn (p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pno32) p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d pns32 vmd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
170 Hence it came to pass that where-ever they lent on usury (which by degrees they did to other than those seven Nations, indeed to any whose needs made them borrowers) they made all the advantages they could on the necessity of the borrower, Hence it Come to pass that wherever they lent on Usury (which by Degrees they did to other than those seven nations, indeed to any whose needs made them borrowers) they made all the advantages they could on the necessity of the borrower, av pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi d j pns32 vvd p-acp n1 (r-crq p-acp n2 pns32 vdd p-acp n-jn cs d crd n2, av p-acp d r-crq av vvd pno32 n2) pns32 vvd d dt n2 pns32 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
171 and oppression, extortion or grinding the face of the poor, became the same thing with Usury, and oppression, extortion or grinding the face of the poor, became the same thing with Usury, cc n1, n1 cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvd dt d n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
172 as not onely the Hebrew, but many of the Oriental names for Usury still import. Whereas I suppose our laws which state Usury punish Extortion. as not only the Hebrew, but many of the Oriental names for Usury still import. Whereas I suppose our laws which state Usury Punish Extortion. c-acp xx av-j dt njp, cc-acp d pp-f dt jp n2 p-acp n1 av vvi. cs pns11 vvb po12 n2 r-crq n1 n1 vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
173 Whence it is conclusible, that they who urge texts of the Old Testament with so much heat against the present Use amongst us, do not speak Ad idem, if ad idem nominis, not rei. Whence it is conclusible, that they who urge texts of the Old Testament with so much heat against the present Use among us, do not speak Ad idem, if and idem Nominis, not rei. c-crq pn31 vbz j, cst pns32 r-crq vvb n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp av d n1 p-acp dt j vvb p-acp pno12, vdb xx vvi fw-la fw-la, cs cc fw-la fw-la, xx fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
174 Now as to the Clergy in this case, I wish fa•re the greatest number of them were as able to purge themselves of the latter clause, that they have not taken on usury, as they are of the former, that they have not lent. Now as to the Clergy in this case, I wish fa•re the greatest number of them were as able to purge themselves of the latter clause, that they have not taken on Usury, as they Are of the former, that they have not lent. av c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb vbr dt js n1 pp-f pno32 vbdr a-acp j pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f dt d n1, cst pns32 vhb xx vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr pp-f dt j, cst pns32 vhb xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
175 But to quit the whole matter in so strict an acception. But to quit the Whole matter in so strict an acception. p-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
176 It is the observation of a learned Textuary, that under the one kind of Borrowing and Lending, he comprises all other matters which men use to transact among themselves in point of dealing or Traffick. It is the observation of a learned Textuary, that under the one kind of Borrowing and Lending, he comprises all other matters which men use to transact among themselves in point of dealing or Traffic. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, pns31 vvz d j-jn n2 r-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
177 And so undoubtedly the summe of what the Prophet meant is more general; yet reducible to these two points: And so undoubtedly the sum of what the Prophet meant is more general; yet reducible to these two points: cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvn vbz av-dc j; av j p-acp d crd n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
178 He had neither been guilty in any case of rigorous exaction of what was his own, He had neither been guilty in any case of rigorous exaction of what was his own, pns31 vhd d vbn j p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f r-crq vbds po31 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
179 nor of Detention, or undue holding, what was anothers: nor of Detention, or undue holding, what was another's: ccx pp-f n1, cc j n-vvg, r-crq vbds j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
180 No one had matter of contention with him in things of this nature, nor could for these any man curse him. No one had matter of contention with him in things of this nature, nor could for these any man curse him. dx crd vhd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, ccx vmd p-acp d d n1 vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
181 I am sure for the Clergy generally I have the same plea to enter. I am sure for the Clergy generally I have the same plea to enter. pns11 vbm j p-acp dt n1 av-j pns11 vhb dt d n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
182 1. It is not for any Extortion or severe Exaction that we meet with such opposition and obloquy as what at present we labour under. 1. It is not for any Extortion or severe Exaction that we meet with such opposition and obloquy as what At present we labour under. crd pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 cc j n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq p-acp j pns12 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
183 I know indeed there are who account receiving of Tithes, and such revenues, which antient nursing Fathers and Mothers bequeathed to the Church, to be Exaction. I know indeed there Are who account receiving of Tithes, and such revenues, which ancient nursing Father's and Mother's bequeathed to the Church, to be Exaction. pns11 vvb av a-acp vbr r-crq vvb vvg pp-f n2, cc d n2, r-crq j j-vvg n2 cc ng1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
184 But such must pardon us if we think what bounty gives, indigent industry may harmlesly receive, But such must pardon us if we think what bounty gives, indigent industry may harmlessly receive, p-acp d vmb vvi pno12 cs pns12 vvb r-crq n1 vvz, j n1 vmb av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
185 and further crave, it may be thought hard, that such, who will not give us any thing themselves, should seek to take away from us the antient Donations of others. and further crave, it may be Thought hard, that such, who will not give us any thing themselves, should seek to take away from us the ancient Donations of Others. cc av-jc vvi, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j, cst d, r-crq vmb xx vvi pno12 d n1 px32, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno12 dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
186 I have heard that they who have been unquestionably learned in the Law, have said, that he understands not how he holds his Lands, who thinks his Tithes his own: I have herd that they who have been unquestionably learned in the Law, have said, that he understands not how he holds his Lands, who thinks his Tithes his own: pns11 vhb vvn cst pns32 r-crq vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, vhb vvn, cst pns31 vvz xx c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2, r-crq vvz po31 n2 po31 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
187 and that there is not the Family now in being, which can plead in an uninterrupted line to have enjoyed any Possessions neer so long as the Church hath done this of Tithes: and that there is not the Family now in being, which can plead in an uninterrupted line to have enjoyed any Possessions near so long as the Church hath done this of Tithes: cc cst pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 av p-acp vbg, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vhi vvn d n2 av-j av av-j c-acp dt n1 vhz vdn d pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
188 much less which hath had revenues settled by half so many Statutes and legal Securities as these. much less which hath had revenues settled by half so many Statutes and Legal Securities as these. av-d dc r-crq vhz vhn n2 vvn p-acp j-jn av d n2 cc j n2 c-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
189 But as to this of Tithes and other Church-revenues, I shall onely be bold to speak in my own Profession, using too the words of one vastly abler than my self therein. But as to this of Tithes and other Church revenues, I shall only be bold to speak in my own Profession, using too the words of one vastly abler than my self therein. cc-acp c-acp p-acp d pp-f n2 cc j-jn n2, pns11 vmb av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d n1, vvg av dt n2 pp-f pi av-j jc cs po11 n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
190 That God accepts of things given him and so holds a Propriety, as well in the New as Old Testament, That God accepts of things given him and so holds a Propriety, as well in the New as Old Testament, cst np1 vvz pp-f n2 vvn pno31 cc av vvz dt n1, c-acp av p-acp dt j c-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
191 and, That God gets this Propriety in those things he holds, as well by an acceptation of what is voluntarily given, and, That God gets this Propriety in those things he holds, as well by an acceptation of what is voluntarily given, cc, cst np1 vvz d n1 p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-jn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
192 as by a command that such things should be presented to him is most clear from Scripture. as by a command that such things should be presented to him is most clear from Scripture. c-acp p-acp dt n1 cst d n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31 vbz av-ds j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
193 The known case of Ananias and Sapphira will prove it. The known case of Ananias and Sapphira will prove it. dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vmb vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
194 And that he accounts himself to receive by the hands of his servants who want it, is no less evident from that passage, I was hungry and ye fed me, naked and ye clothed me, sick and ye visited me, &c. In a word, it is as much as if he said, Food, Raiment, And that he accounts himself to receive by the hands of his Servants who want it, is no less evident from that passage, I was hungry and you fed me, naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, etc. In a word, it is as much as if he said, Food, Raiment, cc cst pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 r-crq vvb pn31, vbz dx av-dc j p-acp d n1, pns11 vbds j cc pn22 vvd pno11, j cc pn22 vvd pno11, j cc pn22 vvd pno11, av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vvd, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
195 and Necessaries, as well in sickness as in health, ye the true Righteous Ones have provided for me: and Necessaries, as well in sickness as in health, you the true Righteous Ones have provided for me: cc n2-j, c-acp av p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp n1, pn22 dt j j pi2 vhb vvn p-acp pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
196 ye have, as farre as was possible to you, provided for me the Head (who absolutely in my self am above the sphere of your bounty) while your goodness, which could not extend to me, hath imparted to the Saints my members which are on earth. And we cannot suppose (as my incomparable Authour proceeds) that he would take meat, you have, as Far as was possible to you, provided for me the Head (who absolutely in my self am above the sphere of your bounty) while your Goodness, which could not extend to me, hath imparted to the Saints my members which Are on earth. And we cannot suppose (as my incomparable Author proceeds) that he would take meat, pn22 vhb, c-acp av-j c-acp vbds j p-acp pn22, vvn p-acp pno11 dt n1 (r-crq av-j p-acp po11 n1 vbm p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1) n1 po22 n1, r-crq vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11, vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 po11 n2 r-crq vbr p-acp n1. cc pns12 vmbx vvi (c-acp po11 j n1 vvz) cst pns31 vmd vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
197 and refuse revenues, or like being fed and clothed to day, and being in danger to be starved to morrow. and refuse revenues, or like being fed and clothed to day, and being in danger to be starved to morrow. cc vvi n2, cc av-j vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, cc vbg p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
198 No more can we think, that the wanting persons in whom he accounted himself to be fed, clothed and supported were only Laicks, No more can we think, that the wanting Persons in whom he accounted himself to be fed, clothed and supported were only Laics, av-dx dc vmb pns12 vvi, cst dt j-vvg n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn cc vvn vbdr av-j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
199 as we speak, persons to be instructed, not at all their instructers: as we speak, Persons to be instructed, not At all their instructers: c-acp pns12 vvb, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, xx p-acp d po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
200 For it were a strange thing to affirm, Christ liked it extreme well to be fed and clothed in all His but onely his Apostles or Seventy Disciples. For it were a strange thing to affirm, christ liked it extreme well to be fed and clothed in all His but only his Apostles or Seventy Disciples. c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 vvd pn31 j-jn av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d po31 p-acp av-j po31 n2 cc crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
201 Besides touching them expresly he speaks, He that receiveth you receiveth me, &c. Matth. 10. 40, &c. In summe then, it was lawful for those antient Saints, our Founders and Benefactours to give: Beside touching them expressly he speaks, He that receives you receives me, etc. Matthew 10. 40, etc. In sum then, it was lawful for those ancient Saints, our Founders and Benefactors to give: p-acp vvg pno32 av-j pns31 vvz, pns31 cst vvz pn22 vvz pno11, av np1 crd crd, av p-acp n1 av, pn31 vbds j p-acp d j n2, po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
202 it was not onely a lawful but good work, for they have rewards promised and approportioned to them for their giving: it was not only a lawful but good work, for they have rewards promised and approportioned to them for their giving: pn31 vbds xx av-j dt j p-acp j n1, c-acp pns32 vhb n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
203 and further, their giving makes the things given Gods, that is, the Churches his Proxy. Our laws settle the Donation: and further, their giving makes the things given God's, that is, the Churches his Proxy. Our laws settle the Donation: cc av-jc, po32 vvg vvz dt n2 vvn n2, cst vbz, dt n2 po31 n1. po12 n2 vvi dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
204 where then is the Exaction in Receiving? The rigour with which any exact their dues, together with the (seemingly) unhandsome management of such matters, where then is the Exaction in Receiving? The rigour with which any exact their dues, together with the (seemingly) unhandsome management of such matters, c-crq av vbz dt n1 p-acp vvg? dt n1 p-acp r-crq d vvb po32 n2-jn, av p-acp dt (av-vvg) j-u n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
205 if the particular necessitous conditions of such persons and the provocations of the deteinours do not excuse or alleviate, if the particular necessitous conditions of such Persons and the provocations of the deteinours do not excuse or alleviate, cs dt j j n2 pp-f d n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vdb xx vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
206 yet may not be extended beyond the particular persons guilty, and so is no crime of the body. yet may not be extended beyond the particular Persons guilty, and so is no crime of the body. av vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 j, cc av vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
207 It is evident then, that 'tis not for Exactions that we fare or hear thus hardly: It is evident then, that it's not for Exactions that we fare or hear thus hardly: pn31 vbz j av, cst pn31|vbz xx p-acp n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vvi av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
208 And the reflexion on what we have said will evince, that it is not (2.) for unjust Detention neither. And the reflection on what we have said will evince, that it is not (2.) for unjust Detention neither. cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx (crd) p-acp j n1 av-dx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
209 For if what we hold be, both by the law of God and our good Kings, our own, we cannot be said, For if what we hold be, both by the law of God and our good Kings, our own, we cannot be said, p-acp cs r-crq pns12 vvb vbi, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 j n2, po12 d, pns12 vmbx vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
210 for holding it, deteinours of anothers. for holding it, deteinours of another's. p-acp vvg pn31, n2 pp-f j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
211 Possibly some may say, all was not given us to raise to our selves vast estates, to live in the greatest pomp, splendour, and ease; Possibly Some may say, all was not given us to raise to our selves vast estates, to live in the greatest pomp, splendour, and ease; av-j d vmb vvi, d vbds xx vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
212 but after necessary sustenance of our selves, to feed the hungry, to cloth the naked, and entertain indigent strangers, and not solely our rich friends. but After necessary sustenance of our selves, to feed the hungry, to cloth the naked, and entertain indigent Strangers, and not solely our rich Friends. cc-acp p-acp j n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt j, pc-acp vvi dt j, cc vvi j n2, cc xx av-j po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
213 I most gladly grant all this: I most gladly grant all this: pns11 av-ds av-j vvi d d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
214 and certainly there are not a few of the able Clergy who do this, only they desire to be excused if they do not sound trumpets to it; and Certainly there Are not a few of the able Clergy who do this, only they desire to be excused if they do not found trumpets to it; cc av-j pc-acp vbr xx dt d pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vdb d, av-j pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cs pns32 vdb xx vvi n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
215 and as to those, who being able do it not, I know no man of so base a spirit as to undertake their defence. and as to those, who being able do it not, I know no man of so base a Spirit as to undertake their defence. cc c-acp p-acp d, r-crq vbg j vdb pn31 xx, pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f av j dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
216 There may be haply some who may account gratitude next to charity, and say, not unreasonably, we should out of our abundance consider more liberally such who have suffered for us. Alas! There may be haply Some who may account gratitude next to charity, and say, not unreasonably, we should out of our abundance Consider more liberally such who have suffered for us. Alas! a-acp vmb vbi av d r-crq vmb vvi n1 ord p-acp n1, cc vvi, xx av-j, pns12 vmd av pp-f po12 n1 vvi av-dc av-j d r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno12. np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
217 should every suffering Friend of the Church be according to merit gratified out of its revenues, the whole would not suffice to pay that one debt. should every suffering Friend of the Church be according to merit gratified out of its revenues, the Whole would not suffice to pay that one debt. vmd d j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvg p-acp n1 vvd av pp-f po31 n2, dt j-jn vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
218 And if any alledge we have found wherewith to gratifie enemies, let that onely lie at the door of the guilty, And if any allege we have found wherewith to gratify enemies, let that only lie At the door of the guilty, cc cs d vvb pns12 vhb vvn c-crq pc-acp vvi n2, vvb d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
219 and then I am sure it will lie nor at all nor at most of the Clergies; and then I am sure it will lie nor At all nor At most of the Clergies; cc av pns11 vbm j pn31 vmb vvi ccx p-acp d ccx p-acp ds pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
220 amongst whom, if where there is an impotence of paying other thanks, prayers and love, among whom, if where there is an impotence of paying other thanks, Prayers and love, p-acp ro-crq, cs c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg j-jn n2, n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
221 and honour, and offices of kindness and Christianity, might be reckoned as acts of gratitude, I hope there are very few will be found ungrateful. and honour, and Offices of kindness and Christianity, might be reckoned as acts of gratitude, I hope there Are very few will be found ungrateful. cc n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr av d vmb vbi vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
222 Notwithstanding even these charges therefore, the generality of us can most truly say, that if we lie under contempt and infamy, Notwithstanding even these charges Therefore, the generality of us can most truly say, that if we lie under contempt and infamy, a-acp av d n2 av, dt n1 pp-f pno12 vmb av-ds av-j vvi, cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
223 and are struck at by any at present, it is not either for Exaction or Detention. What the Clergy receives or holds at present is justly theirs; and Are struck At by any At present, it is not either for Exaction or Detention. What the Clergy receives or holds At present is justly theirs; cc vbr vvn p-acp p-acp d p-acp j, pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. q-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp n1 vbz av-j png32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
224 nor is it evident, the premises being considered, how any other can receive or hold the same without Sacriledge. nor is it evident, the premises being considered, how any other can receive or hold the same without Sacrilege. ccx vbz pn31 j, dt n2 vbg vvn, c-crq d j-jn vmb vvi cc vvi dt d p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
225 I have done with what is not the cause of our Misery: but I said something of what is its cause was positively insinuated in the text, I have done with what is not the cause of our Misery: but I said something of what is its cause was positively insinuated in the text, pns11 vhb vdn p-acp q-crq vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: cc-acp pns11 vvd pi pp-f r-crq vbz po31 n1 vbds av-j vvd p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
226 and so it is in those words, My Mother thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention. and so it is in those words, My Mother thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention. cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d n2, po11 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
227 Infants indeed when born, they say, cry: but their little wrangles have more of Misery than Contention: Infants indeed when born, they say, cry: but their little wrangles have more of Misery than Contention: n2 av c-crq vvn, pns32 vvb, vvb: cc-acp po32 j vvz vhb dc pp-f n1 cs n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
228 How then had his Mother born him such? Or why cries he out of an innocent Parent? Was she accessary to his Misery, How then had his Mother born him such? Or why cries he out of an innocent Parent? Was she accessary to his Misery, c-crq av vhd po31 n1 vvn pno31 d? cc q-crq vvz pns31 av pp-f dt j-jn n1? vbds pns31 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
229 because instrumental to his being? No: this was not it. Because instrumental to his being? No: this was not it. c-acp j p-acp po31 n1? uh-dx: d vbds xx pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
230 Jeremiah, we must know, was the son of Hilkiah of the Priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: and being the son of a Priest he was so farr forth born a Priest; Jeremiah, we must know, was the son of Hilkiah of the Priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: and being the son of a Priest he was so Far forth born a Priest; np1, pns12 vmb vvi, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vbds av av-j av vvn dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
231 for as such he was actually to be admitted as soon as by age serviceable for his office. for as such he was actually to be admitted as soon as by age serviceable for his office. c-acp c-acp d pns31 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av c-acp p-acp n1 j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
232 The summe then of what he complains of, as from his Mother was, Because thou hast born me a Priest, thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention. The sum then of what he complains of, as from his Mother was, Because thou hast born me a Priest, thou hast born me a Man of strife and contention. dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 vbds, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
233 And all us who were from our Births by providence destin'd to the same Office, seem also set forth as men appointed to the like Misery; And all us who were from our Births by providence destined to the same Office, seem also Set forth as men appointed to the like Misery; cc d pno12 r-crq vbdr p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt d n1, vvb av vvn av p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
234 Persons who have an Office devolv'd upon us to tell men of their faults, to awaken a thing call'd Conscience, which the luxury and affected liberty of the age hath no mind to hear; Persons who have an Office devolved upon us to tell men of their Faults, to awaken a thing called Conscience, which the luxury and affected liberty of the age hath no mind to hear; n2 r-crq vhb dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn n1, r-crq dt n1 cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
235 and besides this are to live upon Tithes, or that more envied matter Church-revenues. Ah! hence, hence are we Men of contention and cursed by the multitude. and beside this Are to live upon Tithes, or that more envied matter Church revenues. Ah! hence, hence Are we Men of contention and cursed by the multitude. cc p-acp d vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc d dc vvd n1 n2. uh av, av vbr pns12 n2 pp-f n1 cc j-vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
236 But part of this Misery hath been already toucht, and the rest perhaps it is better silently to devour, But part of this Misery hath been already touched, and the rest perhaps it is better silently to devour, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vbn av vvn, cc dt n1 av pn31 vbz jc av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
237 than to let the world hear of it, least any should be angry also that we feel it. than to let the world hear of it, lest any should be angry also that we feel it. cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb pp-f pn31, cs d vmd vbi j av cst pns12 vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
238 Are there then no causes of this your Misery amongst your selves? will some say: are there then no Causes of this your Misery among your selves? will Some say: vbr a-acp av dx n2 pp-f d po22 n1 p-acp po22 n2? vmb d vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
239 none too, which argue gu•lt on your side? Alas! if I knew none yet would I not justifie us; none too, which argue gu•lt on your side? Alas! if I knew none yet would I not justify us; pix av, r-crq vvb n1 p-acp po22 n1? uh! cs pns11 vvd pix av vmd pns11 xx vvi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
240 for he that judgeth is the Lord. for he that Judgeth is the Lord. c-acp pns31 cst vvz vbz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
241 But there are faults, and those too visible, though haply not the same with them which are commonly charged upon us. To wit, But there Are Faults, and those too visible, though haply not the same with them which Are commonly charged upon us. To wit, p-acp a-acp vbr n2, cc d av j, cs av xx dt d p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno12. p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
242 1. Fawning and base Compliances for advantage or quiets sake is a fault many of us cannot acquit our selves of ▪ This, 1. Fawning and base Compliances for advantage or quiets sake is a fault many of us cannot acquit our selves of ▪ This, crd vvg cc j n2 p-acp n1 cc vvz n1 vbz dt n1 d pp-f pno12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 pp-f ▪ np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
243 as soon as perceived, blasts our authority with the perceiver, and exposeth us to contempt: as soon as perceived, blasts our Authority with the perceiver, and exposeth us to contempt: c-acp av c-acp vvn, vvz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno12 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
244 and 'tis sure, Contemne me this moment, and hate me the next, and then immediately enter all the consequents of conceived hate, Oppositions, calumnies, affronts, &c. Again, and it's sure, Contemn me this moment, and hate me the next, and then immediately enter all the consequents of conceived hate, Oppositions, calumnies, affronts, etc. Again, cc pn31|vbz j, vvb pno11 d n1, cc vvb pno11 dt ord, cc av av-j vvi d dt n2-j pp-f j-vvn n1, n2, n2, vvz, av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
245 2. Affectation of too splendid and courtly living is no friend nor virtue of many of the Clergy. 2. Affectation of too splendid and courtly living is no friend nor virtue of many of the Clergy. crd n1 pp-f av j cc j n-vvg vbz dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
246 Courtly living I call that, when we cannot furnish our houses nor tables, but both appear emulous of those of Noblemen; Courtly living I call that, when we cannot furnish our houses nor tables, but both appear emulous of those of Noblemen; j vvg pns11 vvb cst, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 ccx n2, cc-acp d vvb j pp-f d pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
247 and the clothes our families wear, or fashions they go in, are such that our neighbours of best condition are fain to stretch their estates, and the clothes our families wear, or fashions they go in, Are such that our neighbours of best condition Are fain to stretch their estates, cc dt n2 po12 n2 vvi, cc n2 pns32 vvb p-acp, vbr d cst po12 n2 pp-f js n1 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
248 and perhaps be as lavish of their time, to dress and go so fine as ours do. and perhaps be as lavish of their time, to dress and go so fine as ours do. cc av vbi a-acp j pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av j c-acp png12 vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
249 This exposeth us to envy, as the other to contempt, and an envied person can never live without opposers and detractours. This exposeth us to envy, as the other to contempt, and an envied person can never live without opposers and detractors. np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1, cc dt vvn n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
250 3. Another fault amongst us which begets us no love is Vain-glory, and derogating from others of our brethren to adde unto our selves. 3. another fault among us which begets us no love is Vainglory, and derogating from Others of our brothers to add unto our selves. crd j-jn n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq vvz pno12 dx n1 vbz n1, cc j-vvg p-acp ng2-jn pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
251 We make one another cursed, that is meanly or evil spoken of, because some of us have a mind to fly loftier in the mouths of men than we do deserve. We make one Another cursed, that is meanly or evil spoken of, Because Some of us have a mind to fly loftier in the mouths of men than we do deserve. pns12 vvb pi j-jn vvn, cst vbz av-j cc av-jn vvn pp-f, c-acp d pp-f pno12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cs pns12 vdb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
252 Some of us would have our parts admired, and others our pains, and others somewhat else: some of us would have our parts admired, and Others our pains, and Others somewhat Else: d pp-f pno12 vmd vhi po12 n2 vvn, cc n2-jn po12 n2, cc n2-jn av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
253 and accordingly when we meet with opportunities to our minds we slily insinuate, such a mans preaching is at best dull and liveless, such and such are lazy and more studious of the fleece than flock, &c. And few hearers now-adays but can understand the persons designed, by general characters, without particular names or indigitations. and accordingly when we meet with opportunities to our minds we slily insinuate, such a men preaching is At best dull and Lifeless, such and such Are lazy and more studious of the fleece than flock, etc. And few hearers nowadays but can understand the Persons designed, by general characters, without particular names or indigitations. cc av-vvg c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp po12 n2 pns12 av-j vvi, d dt ng1 vvg vbz p-acp js j cc j, d cc d vbr j cc av-dc j pp-f dt n1 cs n1, av cc d n2 j cc-acp vmb vvi dt n2 vvn, p-acp j n2, p-acp j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
254 Thus in Cathedrals we hear our selves called lazy, by many who cannot be ignorant we minister weekly elsewhere, Thus in Cathedrals we hear our selves called lazy, by many who cannot be ignorant we minister weekly elsewhere, av p-acp np1 pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvn j, p-acp d r-crq vmbx vbi j pns12 vvb av-j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
255 but are willing, to the end their diligence may be admired, that the people should think we never preach but when in our courses (which those onely who seldomest come here, think most slowly to return) we serve this audience. but Are willing, to the end their diligence may be admired, that the people should think we never preach but when in our courses (which those only who seldomest come Here, think most slowly to return) we serve this audience. cc-acp vbr j, p-acp dt n1 po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pns12 av-x vvb cc-acp c-crq p-acp po12 n2 (r-crq d j r-crq js vvb av, vvb av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi) pns12 vvb d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
256 I have no mind to exagitate, or drive this general through all the severals I might: I have no mind to exagitate, or drive this general through all the severals I might: pns11 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi d n1 p-acp d dt n2-j pns11 vmd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
257 but in summe, it is no wonder if when we bring railing accusations (though cunningly) against one another, the people at least learn thus much, that they say after us. but in sum, it is no wonder if when we bring railing accusations (though cunningly) against one Another, the people At least Learn thus much, that they say After us. cc-acp p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dx n1 cs c-crq pns12 vvb vvg n2 (cs av-jn) p-acp crd j-jn, dt n1 p-acp ds vvb av av-d, cst pns32 vvb p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
258 4. Further, No small occasion of Evil and Evil-speaking to us is the seeking great things for our selves and families. 4. Further, No small occasion of Evil and Evil-speaking to us is the seeking great things for our selves and families. crd av-jc, dx j n1 pp-f j-jn cc j p-acp pno12 vbz dt vvg j n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
259 We profess to teach self-denial and contempt of secular glories: we therefore evidently contradict our selves when moderate provisions suffice us not. And the truth is; We profess to teach self-denial and contempt of secular Glories: we Therefore evidently contradict our selves when moderate provisions suffice us not. And the truth is; pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2: pns12 av av-j vvi po12 n2 c-crq j n2 vvb pno12 xx. cc dt n1 vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
260 Grasping at too large estates is neither safe to us nor our posterity as to the general. Grasping At too large estates is neither safe to us nor our posterity as to the general. j-vvg p-acp av j n2 vbz dx j p-acp pno12 cc po12 n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
261 Not to us, inasmuch as none can grow great without envy: (Whether St. Hierome spoke it out of Discontent or in sobriety, it is strangely sunk into most mens minds, as their practice speaks. Not to us, inasmuch as none can grow great without envy: (Whither Saint Jerome spoke it out of Discontent or in sobriety, it is strangely sunk into most men's minds, as their practice speaks. xx p-acp pno12, av c-acp pix vmb vvi j p-acp n1: (cs n1 np1 vvd pn31 av pp-f n1 cc p-acp n1, pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp ds ng2 n2, c-acp po32 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
262 Clericum ex inope divitem ▪ quasi quandam pestem fuge. Cleric ex inope divitem ▪ quasi quandam Pestem fuge. np1 fw-la n1 fw-la ▪ fw-la fw-la vvi fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
263 ) Nor to our posterity, for wise men have observed that the children of Clergy-men, who have been with mean fortunes put into ways of living or thriving by their own industry, have more perpetuated their fathers names and honours, ) Nor to our posterity, for wise men have observed that the children of Clergymen, who have been with mean fortune's put into ways of living or thriving by their own industry, have more perpetuated their Father's names and honours, ) ccx p-acp po12 n1, p-acp j n2 vhb vvn d dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb vbn p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp po32 d n1, vhb dc vvn po32 ng1 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
264 than those who having been amply bred have been left as amply provided for. Their parents have made them Gentlemen, and their own negligence Beggars. than those who having been amply bred have been left as amply provided for. Their Parents have made them Gentlemen, and their own negligence Beggars. cs d r-crq vhg vbn av-j vvn vhb vbn vvn a-acp av-j vvn p-acp. po32 n2 vhb vvn pno32 n2, cc po32 d n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
265 It is then more than double imprudence to venture mine own ruine, that I may expose my sons to the same fate. Lastly It is then more than double imprudence to venture mine own ruin, that I may expose my Sons to the same fate. Lastly pn31 vbz av av-dc cs j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po11 d n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt d n1. ord (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
266 5. I cannot deny, but there are amongst us who are guilty of encroachment upon the lower Clergy. 5. I cannot deny, but there Are among us who Are guilty of encroachment upon the lower Clergy. crd pns11 vmbx vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vbr p-acp pno12 r-crq vbr j pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
267 The abuse of Dispensations and Pluralities in such cases where nothing but some mens insatiableness requires them, breeds many a negligent incumbent, many an unsufficient Curate, The abuse of Dispensations and Pluralities in such cases where nothing but Some men's insatiableness requires them, breeds many a negligent incumbent, many an unsufficient Curate, dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2 c-crq pix cc-acp d ng2 n1 vvz pno32, vvz d dt j vvn, d dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
268 and a great deal of hate, obloquy and contempt to our whole order. and a great deal of hate, obloquy and contempt to our Whole order. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
269 But I am an unfit person to speak hereof, and say not what I would in this case, But I am an unfit person to speak hereof, and say not what I would in this case, p-acp pns11 vbm dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc vvb xx r-crq pns11 vmd p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
270 least, in any thing I say, discontent should seem to prompt me. lest, in any thing I say, discontent should seem to prompt me. cs, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb, n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
271 I might possibly enlarge this Catalogue on our side, but am more ways than one straitned. I might possibly enlarge this Catalogue on our side, but am more ways than one straitened. pns11 vmd av-j vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp vbm dc n2 cs pi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
272 Onely I cannot but crave leave to adde, that there are several faults too on the side of the people, which we are not at all accessary to, which notwithstanding bring vexation and reproaches in abundance on the most innocent of our body. Only I cannot but crave leave to add, that there Are several Faults too on the side of the people, which we Are not At all accessary to, which notwithstanding bring vexation and Reproaches in abundance on the most innocent of our body. j pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp vbr j n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns12 vbr xx p-acp d n-jn p-acp, r-crq p-acp vvi n1 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j-jn pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
273 I ment on them not by way of upbraiding but as supplicating for their reformation. 1. First, it is certain that a luxurious age will never shine upon the Clergy: I meant on them not by Way of upbraiding but as supplicating for their Reformation. 1. First, it is certain that a luxurious age will never shine upon the Clergy: pns11 vvd p-acp pno32 xx p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1. crd ord, pn31 vbz j cst dt j n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
274 I onely wish this may not prove one. I only wish this may not prove one. pns11 av-j vvb d vmb xx vvi pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
275 2. Another evil no less mischievous to us, is, that the Multitude are and have been a long time venim'd with factious and schismatical principles, which late disorders have infused; 2. another evil no less mischievous to us, is, that the Multitude Are and have been a long time venimed with factious and Schismatical principles, which late disorders have infused; crd j-jn n-jn dx av-dc j p-acp pno12, vbz, cst dt n1 vbr cc vhb vbn dt j n1 vvn p-acp j cc j n2, r-crq j n2 vhb vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
276 and from this perverse abundance proceed answerable practices. and from this perverse abundance proceed answerable practices. cc p-acp d j n1 vvb j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
277 3. With the humour of these male-contents strike in those, who as good as profess to be of no religion, 3. With the humour of these malcontents strike in those, who as good as profess to be of no Religion, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn vvb p-acp d, r-crq c-acp j c-acp vvi pc-acp vbi pp-f dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
278 yet have told the world they can be of any; yet have told the world they can be of any; av vhb vvn dt n1 pns32 vmb vbi pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
279 in hopes that if the on-both-sides-maligned Church should fall, they may share either in the booty, in hope's that if the on-both-sides-maligned Church should fallen, they may share either in the booty, p-acp n2 cst cs dt j n1 vmd vvi, pns32 vmb vvi av-d p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
280 or liberty, which will accrue thereupon. or liberty, which will accrue thereupon. cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
281 And upon the whole from the Genius and infections of both ariseth an impossibility for us (especially if we stick to our engagements of conformity) generally to please. And upon the Whole from the Genius and infections of both arises an impossibility for us (especially if we stick to our engagements of conformity) generally to please. cc p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d vvz dt n1 p-acp pno12 (av-j cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1) av-j p-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
282 If we study to speak sense, and deliver what we have meditated without affectation, we are dull Preachers. If we study to speak sense, and deliver what we have meditated without affectation, we Are dull Preachers. cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vbr j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
283 If we play the Zanies and Jack Puddings in the Pulpit, weak people admire and sober loath both us and the offerings of the Lord. If we play the Zanies and Jack Puddings in the Pulpit, weak people admire and Sobrium loath both us and the offerings of the Lord. cs pns12 vvb dt n2 cc n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, j n1 vvi cc j j d pno12 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
284 If we preach seldom, though well, we are idle: if frequently, we preach too often possibly to preach well ▪ Thus, Obstat, chare Pudens; If we preach seldom, though well, we Are idle: if frequently, we preach too often possibly to preach well ▪ Thus, Obstat, chare Pudens; cs pns12 vvb av, cs av, pns12 vbr j: cs av-j, pns12 vvb av av av-j pc-acp vvi av ▪ av, fw-la, fw-la np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
285 nostris tua turba libellis, Lectoremque frequens lassat & implet opus. nostris tua turba libellis, Lectoremque Frequent lassat & Implet opus. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-ge cc j fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
286 Again, if we preach necessaries, that is, press Virtues and Holy life, we are onely Legal-Preachers: Again, if we preach necessaries, that is, press Virtues and Holy life, we Are only Legal-Preachers: av, cs pns12 vvb n2-j, cst vbz, vvb n2 cc j n1, pns12 vbr j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
287 if we inveigh against popular vices we rail: if we inveigh against popular vices we rail: cs pns12 vvb p-acp j n2 pns12 vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
288 but if against our Governours we please indeed a great (and I fear the greater) part, but if against our Governors we please indeed a great (and I Fear the greater) part, cc-acp cs p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb av dt j (cc pns11 vvb dt jc) n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
289 but then we become factious with them. but then we become factious with them. cc-acp av pns12 vvb j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
290 And seriously, this very impossibility of pleasing (notwithstanding all our studies and prayers) I could almost protest makes me alone well-nigh weary of my function: And seriously, this very impossibility of pleasing (notwithstanding all our studies and Prayers) I could almost protest makes me alone well-nigh weary of my function: cc av-j, d j n1 pp-f vvg (c-acp d po12 n2 cc n2) pns11 vmd av vvi vvz pno11 av-j av j pp-f po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
291 but I do confidently avow that this, occasioned as beforesaid is the first and chiefest cause of all our misery; but I do confidently avow that this, occasioned as beforesaid is the First and chiefest cause of all our misery; cc-acp pns11 vdb av-j vvi cst d, vvn p-acp j vbz dt ord cc js-jn n1 pp-f d po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
292 of all the Oppositions, affronts, and ill reports we meet with. of all the Oppositions, affronts, and ill reports we meet with. pp-f d dt n2, vvz, cc j-jn n2 pns12 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
293 4. The last rock, which I will point at, threatning us with wrack is the projections and contrivances of some who are taken (rather by themselves than other competent judges) for deep and prudent men. 4. The last rock, which I will point At, threatening us with wrack is the projections and contrivances of Some who Are taken (rather by themselves than other competent judges) for deep and prudent men. crd dt ord n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp, vvg pno12 p-acp n1 vbz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn (av-c p-acp px32 cs j-jn j n2) p-acp j-jn cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
294 They could, in short, better mold the laws (Civil and Ecclesiastical) relieve the Subject, promote publick interests, were those laid aside, who stand so importunately to this, that one Religion or Profession of it should in this Church lord it over all other. As to the first case; They could, in short, better mould the laws (Civil and Ecclesiastical) relieve the Subject, promote public interests, were those laid aside, who stand so importunately to this, that one Religion or Profession of it should in this Church lord it over all other. As to the First case; pns32 vmd, p-acp j, j n1 dt n2 (j cc j) vvb dt j-jn, vvd j n2, vbdr d vvn av, r-crq vvb av av-j p-acp d, cst pi n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vmd p-acp d n1 n1 pn31 p-acp d n-jn. c-acp p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
295 that men should still be attempting the amendment of our Frame of Government, I confess I am truly amaz'd. that men should still be attempting the amendment of our Frame of Government, I confess I am truly amazed. d n2 vmd av vbi vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pns11 vbm av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
296 Good God! Are we not yet weary of Rota's? Have we not been tumbled yet often enough from one vessel to another? Surely it is now at length time to settle, Good God! are we not yet weary of Rota's? Have we not been tumbled yet often enough from one vessel to Another? Surely it is now At length time to settle, j np1 vbr pns12 xx av j pp-f npg1? vhb pns12 xx vbn vvn av av d p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn? av-j pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
297 if all of us in stead of brains wear not quicksilver. if all of us in stead of brains wear not quicksilver. cs d pp-f pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vvb xx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
298 The Ancients accounted our Country one of the Fortunate Islands: Truly it would soon be such, The Ancients accounted our Country one of the Fortunate Islands: Truly it would soon be such, dt n2-j vvn po12 n1 crd pp-f dt j n2: av-j pn31 vmd av vbi d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
299 if its inhabitants would once cease their Eutopian Projects. if its inhabitants would once cease their Utopian Projects. cs po31 n2 vmd a-acp vvi po32 jp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
300 As to the other of relieving the Subject by the ruine of the Church, I had almost said, it is the grossest abuse of God, Religion and the Truth, As to the other of relieving the Subject by the ruin of the Church, I had almost said, it is the Grossest abuse of God, Religion and the Truth, c-acp p-acp dt n-jn pp-f vvg dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vhd av vvn, pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f np1, n1 cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
301 and besides of the King and People, that can be imagined. and beside of the King and People, that can be imagined. cc a-acp pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cst vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
302 In omni Religione nihil tale sine Vindicta was of old the aged and learned Lactantius his observation. In omni Religion nihil tale sine Vindictae was of old the aged and learned Lactantius his observation. p-acp fw-la n1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la vbds pp-f j dt j-vvn cc j np1 po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
303 And can we think, if there be any Truth in Religion or the being of a God, that he, who hath ever avenged the cause of mock-gods, And can we think, if there be any Truth in Religion or the being of a God, that he, who hath ever avenged the cause of mock-gods, cc vmb pns12 vvi, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cst pns31, r-crq vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
304 when sacriledge hath been committed on what was devoted to them, will be less Zealous in his own honour and cause? Give me leave a little, I beseech you: when sacrilege hath been committed on what was devoted to them, will be less Zealous in his own honour and cause? Give me leave a little, I beseech you: c-crq n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32, vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1? vvb pno11 vvi dt j, pns11 vvb pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
305 What is become of greater revenues alienated from the Church than those at present remaining to Cathedrals? Is the Crown richer for them? Or the people easier? Or would what is left satisfie? And how long? What is become of greater revenues alienated from the Church than those At present remaining to Cathedrals? Is the Crown Richer for them? Or the people Easier? Or would what is left satisfy? And how long? q-crq vbz vvn pp-f jc n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cs d p-acp j vvg p-acp np1? vbz dt n1 jc p-acp pno32? cc dt n1 av-jc? cc vmd q-crq vbz vvn vvb? cc c-crq av-j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
306 You see I repress my self: You see I repress my self: pn22 vvb pns11 vvb po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 21
307 and to the end you may conceive our Misery is great, I shall onely adde, that besides what we have lamented to you, there is yet much remaining which we keep to our selves, intending our complaint shall be like Jeremie 's, moderate not exorbitant, which I shall briefly touch on, and to the end you may conceive our Misery is great, I shall only add, that beside what we have lamented to you, there is yet much remaining which we keep to our selves, intending our complaint shall be like Jeremiah is, moderate not exorbitant, which I shall briefly touch on, cc p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi po12 n1 vbz j, pns11 vmb av-j vvi, cst p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbz av av-d vvg r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, vvg po12 n1 vmb vbi j np1 vbz, vvi xx j, r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 21
308 as being the second thing promised. as being the second thing promised. c-acp vbg dt ord n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 21
309 Our Prophet seeing so much contention, so much scorn, so much obloquy attend him, and that meerly because of his Office and care in its discharge, which as to himself had so much pains and thanklesness in it, Our Prophet seeing so much contention, so much scorn, so much obloquy attend him, and that merely Because of his Office and care in its discharge, which as to himself had so much pains and thanklesness in it, po12 n1 vvg av d n1, av d n1, av d n1 vvb pno31, cc cst av-j c-acp pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq c-acp p-acp px31 vhd av d n2 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
310 yet so happy a design as to others, thus bemoans himself, Wo is me my Mother, that thou hast born me a Man of strife, &c. In other words, Miserable, woful man that I am! yet so happy a Design as to Others, thus bemoans himself, Woe is me my Mother, that thou hast born me a Man of strife, etc. In other words, Miserable, woeful man that I am! av av j dt n1 c-acp p-acp n2-jn, av vvz px31, n1 vbz pno11 po11 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp j-jn n2, j, j n1 cst pns11 vbm! (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
311 He doth not say, Wo is me that I was born, but that I was born a man of strife and contention, that is, a Priest, He does not say, Woe is me that I was born, but that I was born a man of strife and contention, that is, a Priest, pns31 vdz xx vvi, n1 vbz pno11 cst pns11 vbds vvn, cc-acp cst pns11 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst vbz, dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
312 and sanctified from the womb to be a Prophet. He complains his office had much of Wo in it: and sanctified from the womb to be a Prophet. He complains his office had much of Woe in it: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1. pns31 vvz po31 n1 vhd d pp-f n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
313 and the premises considered, Had not his? Hath not ours? Yet, 1. As Jeremy did not, so neither do we relinquish our Office for its burden. and the premises considered, Had not his? Hath not ours? Yet, 1. As Jeremiah did not, so neither do we relinquish our Office for its burden. cc dt n2 vvn, vhd xx png31? vhz xx png12? av, crd p-acp np1 vdd xx, av av-d vdb pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
314 Such regards of Fame we leave as proper to many of our Factious Detractours; being resolved our selves to bear the Clouds as well as Heat and burden of the day. Such regards of Fame we leave as proper to many of our Factious Detractors; being resolved our selves to bear the Clouds as well as Heat and burden of the day. d vvz pp-f n1 pns12 vvb p-acp j p-acp d pp-f po12 j n2; vbg vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 c-acp av c-acp vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
315 Being therefore we are (through Divine grace) thus resolutely diligent in our Lords vineyard, we hope neither he nor any just judge will reckon it to us as a crime, that having such a load on us, it presseth from our labouring hearts now and then a groan: Especially when we Being Therefore we Are (through Divine grace) thus resolutely diligent in our lords vineyard, we hope neither he nor any just judge will reckon it to us as a crime, that having such a load on us, it Presseth from our labouring hearts now and then a groan: Especially when we vbg av pns12 vbr (p-acp j-jn n1) av av-j j p-acp po12 n2 n1, pns12 vvb av-d pns31 ccx d j n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst vhg d dt n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vvz p-acp po12 j-vvg n2 av cc av dt n1: av-j c-crq pns12 (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
316 2. Do not (as, nor here doth Jeremy ) accuse our God that he hath laid our burden so heavy. 2. Do not (as, nor Here does Jeremiah) accuse our God that he hath laid our burden so heavy. crd vdb xx (c-acp, ccx av vdz np1) vvb po12 n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1 av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
317 Possibly 'tis our unskilfulness or miscarriage that hath, as to our sense, inhanc't its weight: Our sins haply have added unto its pressure; Possibly it's our unskilfulness or miscarriage that hath, as to our sense, enhanced its weight: Our Sins haply have added unto its pressure; av-j pn31|vbz po12 n1 cc n1 cst vhz, c-acp p-acp po12 n1, vvd po31 n1: po12 n2 av vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
318 and the load would sit much easier were our shoulders better qualified, or had we laid aside every other weight: and the load would fit much Easier were our shoulders better qualified, or had we laid aside every other weight: cc dt n1 vmd vvi d av-jc vbr po12 n2 av-jc vvn, cc vhd pns12 vvn av d j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
319 At the worst, the day hastens apace when we (persevering) shall rest from our labours; and then, no more weight, At the worst, the day hastens apace when we (persevering) shall rest from our labours; and then, no more weight, p-acp dt js, dt n1 vvz av c-crq pns12 (j) vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2; cc av, av-dx dc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
320 but that of glory, which the present pressures (that then will seem, not onely light, but that of glory, which the present pressures (that then will seem, not only Light, cc-acp cst pp-f n1, r-crq dt j n2 (cst av vmb vvi, xx av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
321 but sweet in their memory and rewards) shall exceedingly and eternally adde unto. Wherefore as we faint not, so neither do we murmur or but sweet in their memory and rewards) shall exceedingly and eternally add unto. Wherefore as we faint not, so neither do we murmur or cc-acp j p-acp po32 n1 cc n2) vmb av-vvg cc av-j vvi p-acp. c-crq a-acp pns12 vvb xx, av av-d vdb pns12 vvi cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
322 3. Nor yet do we inveigh against men who thus load us with strifes, slights, and calumnies; 3. Nor yet do we inveigh against men who thus load us with strifes, slights, and calumnies; crd ccx av vdb pns12 vvi p-acp n2 r-crq av n1 pno12 p-acp n2, n2, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
323 except the meer letting them know their sins, ours as well as their own miseries, be so interpreted. except the mere letting them know their Sins, ours as well as their own misery's, be so interpreted. c-acp dt j vvg pno32 vvi po32 n2, png12 p-acp av c-acp po32 d n2, vbb av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
324 And as long as thus only, with Jeremy, we complain, with all submission to God, meekness to men, And as long as thus only, with Jeremiah, we complain, with all submission to God, meekness to men, cc c-acp av-j c-acp av av-j, p-acp np1, pns12 vvb, p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
325 and resolved diligence in our troublesome work, we trust we shall never be adjudged in any measure excessively querulous. and resolved diligence in our troublesome work, we trust we shall never be adjudged in any measure excessively querulous. cc vvd n1 p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vvb pns12 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp d n1 av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
326 But if these be not expressions of discontent, what design have they? They have the same design as had Jeremy 's complaint in the Text, the View of which was the last thing propounded, But if these be not expressions of discontent, what Design have they? They have the same Design as had Jeremiah is complaint in the Text, the View of which was the last thing propounded, cc-acp cs d vbb xx n2 pp-f n-jn, r-crq n1 vhb pns32? pns32 vhb dt d n1 c-acp vhd np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbds dt ord n1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
327 and intended as the Application of all. and intended as the Application of all. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
328 First then, as Jeremy, so we thus publish our miseries to bring men to Relentings of heart and to Repentance for these stubbornnesses and irreligiousnesses which will otherwise deprive them of Eternal life, First then, as Jeremiah, so we thus publish our misery's to bring men to Relentings of heart and to Repentance for these stubbornnesses and irreligiousnesses which will otherwise deprive them of Eternal life, ord av, c-acp np1, av pns12 av vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2-vvg pp-f n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb av vvi pno32 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
329 as at present they hinder those, who design their happiness and watch over their souls, of a quiet life. as At present they hinder those, who Design their happiness and watch over their Souls, of a quiet life. c-acp p-acp j pns32 vvb d, r-crq n1 po32 n1 cc vvb a-acp po32 n2, pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
330 This is the reason of our vehemency, and clamours, as some may esteem them. Alas! we have no displeasure, no enmity or quarrel with the persons of any men: This is the reason of our vehemency, and clamours, as Some may esteem them. Alas! we have no displeasure, no enmity or quarrel with the Persons of any men: d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n2, c-acp d vmb vvi pno32. np1! pns12 vhb dx n1, dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
331 we are adversaries onely to their adversaries, that is, their vices. we Are Adversaries only to their Adversaries, that is, their vices. pns12 vbr n2 av-j p-acp po32 n2, cst vbz, po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
332 Let men renounce but these, and we forthwith quit not onely all we seem'd to have against them, Let men renounce but these, and we forthwith quit not only all we seemed to have against them, vvb n2 vvi p-acp d, cc pns12 av vvb xx av-j d pns12 vvd pc-acp vhi p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
333 but our very opinion, sense, and complaints of our own abovelamented misery. but our very opinion, sense, and complaints of our own abovelamented misery. cc-acp po12 j n1, n1, cc n2 pp-f po12 d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
334 We change our Wo is me, into Blessed me, and Blessed my mother that hast born me a man of so happy strife and contention; We change our Woe is me, into Blessed me, and Blessed my mother that hast born me a man of so happy strife and contention; pns12 vvb po12 n1 vbz pno11, p-acp vvn pno11, cc j-vvn po11 n1 cst vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f av j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
335 for I have converted a sinner from the errour of his wayes. for I have converted a sinner from the error of his ways. c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
336 Let me then most passionately importune and beg of our opposers and detractours, if not for their own sakes, Let me then most passionately importune and beg of our opposers and detractors, if not for their own sakes, vvb pno11 av av-ds av-j vvi cc vvi pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, cs xx p-acp po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
337 and out of a regard to the immortal souls they wear, yet that out of ingenuity, out of generous and good natures to which they generally pretend, they will a little abate of their affronts and contempts of religion, (for upon that fall all the sleights and reproaches which are cast on us for our Professions sake;) that they will think men, who are ready to lay down their life for the truth of it, believe really what they teach of the truth of Religion; and out of a regard to the immortal Souls they wear, yet that out of ingenuity, out of generous and good nature's to which they generally pretend, they will a little abate of their affronts and contempts of Religion, (for upon that fallen all the sleights and Reproaches which Are cast on us for our Professions sake;) that they will think men, who Are ready to lay down their life for the truth of it, believe really what they teach of the truth of Religion; cc av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvb, av cst av pp-f n1, av pp-f j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 av-j vvb, pns32 vmb dt j vvi pp-f po32 vvz cc n2 pp-f n1, (c-acp p-acp d n1 d dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2 n1;) cst pns32 vmb vvi n2, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvb av-j r-crq pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 23
338 that they will exercise so much of sobriety and good manners, as not always to answer, onely with laughter, serious reasons and demonstrations, in the verity of which ages and multitudes of most learned men have acquiesced; that they will exercise so much of sobriety and good manners, as not always to answer, only with laughter, serious Reasons and demonstrations, in the verity of which ages and Multitudes of most learned men have acquiesced; cst pns32 vmb vvi av d pp-f n1 cc j n2, c-acp xx av pc-acp vvi, av-j p-acp n1, j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 cc n2 pp-f ds j n2 vhb vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 23
339 and not proceed to vex the souls of them, who most passionately desire their welfare, with such insolent tramplings. and not proceed to vex the Souls of them, who most passionately desire their welfare, with such insolent tramplings. cc xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32, r-crq av-ds av-j vvi po32 n1, p-acp d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 23
340 Another design, which we may have in indulging these complaints, which it is not improbable too Jeremy might have in his eye, is, the putting our selves on a strict enquiry, another Design, which we may have in indulging these complaints, which it is not improbable too Jeremiah might have in his eye, is, the putting our selves on a strict enquiry, j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vhi p-acp vvg d n2, r-crq pn31 vbz xx j av np1 vmd vhi p-acp po31 n1, vbz, dt vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
341 whether we owe not our miseries to our crimes. whither we owe not our misery's to our crimes. cs pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
342 The Prophet seems (I say) to have searched, when he pronounces, I have neither lent on usury, The Prophet seems (I say) to have searched, when he pronounces, I have neither lent on Usury, dt n1 vvz (pns11 vvb) pc-acp vhi vvn, c-crq pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb av-dx vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
343 nor have men lent to me on usury. nor have men lent to me on Usury. ccx vhb n2 vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
344 And I beseech, in all reverence, all my brethren, that I may speed in this design on them: And I beseech, in all Reverence, all my brothers, that I may speed in this Design on them: cc pns11 vvb, p-acp d n1, d po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
345 if any of us particularly apprehend our selves men of strife, &c. in the sense insisted on, let such be pleased impartially to enquire, if any of us particularly apprehend our selves men of strife, etc. in the sense insisted on, let such be pleased impartially to inquire, cs d pp-f pno12 av-j vvi po12 n2 n2 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp, vvb d vbi vvn av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
346 if themselves be guiltless as to their own misery. if themselves be guiltless as to their own misery. cs px32 vbi j c-acp p-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
347 If they are not as to their own, it is certain they cannot be as to their brethrens. If they Are not as to their own, it is certain they cannot be as to their Brothers'. cs pns32 vbr xx a-acp p-acp po32 d, pn31 vbz j pns32 vmbx vbi p-acp p-acp po32 ng2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
348 I know, none of those, whom at present I address my speech to, want abilities to suggest more heads of sacerdotal miscarriages then I have touched. I know, none of those, whom At present I address my speech to, want abilities to suggest more Heads of sacerdotal miscarriages then I have touched. pns11 vvb, pix pp-f d, ro-crq p-acp j pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp, vvb n2 pc-acp vvi dc n2 pp-f j n2 av pns11 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
349 Those abilities and divine grace, which will be wanting to none in such designs, improve to an honest scrutiny and Reformation, Those abilities and divine grace, which will be wanting to none in such designs, improve to an honest scrutiny and Reformation, d n2 cc j-jn n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvg p-acp pix p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
350 and it will undoubtedly much remedy both your own and others Woe. and it will undoubtedly much remedy both your own and Others Woe. cc pn31 vmb av-j d n1 d po22 d cc ng2-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
351 A third design, which in these complaints we truly have, and Jeremy might have, is, to move Persons of Power and Place to our pity and Relief. A third Design, which in these complaints we truly have, and Jeremiah might have, is, to move Persons of Power and Place to our pity and Relief. dt ord n1, r-crq p-acp d n2 pns12 av-j vhb, cc np1 vmd vhi, vbz, pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
352 Nor can I but perswade my self, I have already sped in my request, where I am so confident justice dwells. Nor can I but persuade my self, I have already sped in my request, where I am so confident Justice dwells. ccx vmb pns11 cc-acp vvi po11 n1, pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vbm av j n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
353 The summe I crave is, all possible encouragement to serious Religion, and especially to the profession of it at present settled. The sum I crave is, all possible encouragement to serious Religion, and especially to the profession of it At present settled. dt n1 pns11 vvb vbz, d j n1 p-acp j n1, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
354 With many, all Religion is decryed as an abuse of credulous mankind: With many, all Religion is decried as an abuse of credulous mankind: p-acp d, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
355 with others, either the present Religion amongst us impugned or the strictness (as is pretended) of its present settlement. with Others, either the present Religion among us impugned or the strictness (as is pretended) of its present settlement. p-acp n2-jn, d dt j n1 p-acp pno12 vvd cc dt n1 (c-acp vbz vvn) pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
356 Now nothing can contribute so much to the interest of Religion in common as the countenance of great and grave persons. Now nothing can contribute so much to the Interest of Religion in Common as the countenance of great and grave Persons. av pix vmb vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
357 Nothing can do this particular profession of it more service than their vigorous adhaesion to its laws. Nothing can do this particular profession of it more service than their vigorous adhesion to its laws. pix vmb vdi d j n1 pp-f pn31 av-dc n1 cs po32 j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
358 And remember, I beseech you our late confusions: And Remember, I beseech you our late confusions: cc vvb, pns11 vvb pn22 po12 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
359 Can any sober man be fond on Hemms and Expletives and Non-sense for Prayers, of confused Noises for Praises, of Ruines for Churches, Can any Sobrium man be found on Hemms and Expletives and Nonsense for Prayers, of confused Noises for Praises, of Ruins for Churches, vmb d j n1 vbb j p-acp n2 cc n2 cc n1 p-acp n2, pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, pp-f n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
360 or blue Aprons, and such like cattle for Preachers. Behold the goodly majesty, yet gravity and modesty of our present Order: The place august; or blue Aprons, and such like cattle for Preachers. Behold the goodly majesty, yet gravity and modesty of our present Order: The place august; cc j-jn n2, cc d j n2 p-acp n2. vvb dt j n1, av n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1: dt n1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
361 the prayers and Hymns certain, devout, complete; the Harmony full; they who minister, in a reverend decency, and each instructed and exercised in his faculty: the Prayers and Hymns certain, devout, complete; the Harmony full; they who minister, in a reverend decency, and each instructed and exercised in his faculty: dt n2 cc n2 j, j, j; dt n1 j; pns32 r-crq n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc d vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
362 The whole striking a sacred Awe and Veneration upon the Enterer, and so fitting him with an holy fear and transport of mind to fall down and worship the unseen Beauty of Holiness, the essential glory of the infinite God. The Whole striking a sacred Awe and Veneration upon the Enterer, and so fitting him with an holy Fear and transport of mind to fallen down and worship the unseen Beauty of Holiness, the essential glory of the infinite God. dt j-jn vvg dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvg pno31 p-acp dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
363 Behold, I say, and consider all; Behold, I say, and Consider all; vvb, pns11 vvb, cc vvb d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
364 and let your souls seriously deprecate and abhorre the day, that ever the Axes and the Hammers should be at work again in the Temple, and let your Souls seriously deprecate and abhor the day, that ever the Axes and the Hammers should be At work again in the Temple, cc vvb po22 n2 av-j j cc vvi dt n1, cst av dt n2 cc dt n2 vmd vbi p-acp n1 av p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
365 except it be to repair its deficiencies, or that, for want of bread unto its Ministers, the glory of Mount Sion should become desolate, except it be to repair its deficiencies, or that, for want of bred unto its Ministers, the glory of Mount Sion should become desolate, c-acp pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc cst, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vmd vvi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
366 and as a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers. and as a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers. cc p-acp dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
367 In case these designs should fail (which God forbid) we have yet one more; In case these designs should fail (which God forbid) we have yet one more; p-acp n1 d n2 vmd vvi (r-crq np1 vvb) pns12 vhb av crd dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
368 and that is by this view of our miseries and these complaints and lamentations of it, to move our own, and that is by this view of our misery's and these complaints and lamentations of it, to move our own, cc d vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc d n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi po12 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
369 and all pious brests to a most affectionate ardour and intensness of Devotion, and thereby Him to pity, whose pity is together help, and all pious breasts to a most affectionate ardour and intenseness of Devotion, and thereby Him to pity, whose pity is together help, cc d j n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av pno31 pc-acp vvi, rg-crq n1 vbz av n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
370 and alone powerful to turn our Lamentations into Hallelujahs of joy, our fears into safety, and to make our mountain stand fast. And to him are our eyes: and alone powerful to turn our Lamentations into Hallelujahs of joy, our fears into safety, and to make our mountain stand fast. And to him Are our eyes: cc av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvb av-j. cc p-acp pno31 vbr po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
371 We have looked for peace, but behold tottering; for the time of healing, but behold trouble: We have looked for peace, but behold tottering; for the time of healing, but behold trouble: pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp vvi vvg; p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc-acp vvb n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
372 See, O Lord, we beseech thee, we are become vile. See, Oh Lord, we beseech thee, we Are become vile. vvb, uh n1, pns12 vvb pno21, pns12 vbr vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
373 We acknowledge, O Lord, our iniquities and the iniquity of our forefathers, for we have all sinned against thee, We acknowledge, Oh Lord, our iniquities and the iniquity of our Forefathers, for we have all sinned against thee, pns12 vvb, uh n1, po12 n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vhb d vvn p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
374 Yet do not thou abhorre us very much; For thy names sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory. Yet do not thou abhor us very much; For thy names sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory. av vdb xx pns21 vvi pno12 av av-d; p-acp po21 ng1 n1, vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
375 Or, if so it is decreed, for our sins, that we shall be scattered, Scatter us, O Lord, Or, if so it is decreed, for our Sins, that we shall be scattered, Scatter us, Oh Lord, cc, cs av pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn, vvb pno12, uh n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
376 but let our dispersions intirely praise thee, and find us out some Wilderness where we may in Order if not Decency, sing, Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. but let our dispersions entirely praise thee, and find us out Some Wilderness where we may in Order if not Decency, sing, Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. cc-acp vvb po12 n2 av-j vvi pno21, cc vvb pno12 av d n1 c-crq pns12 vmb p-acp vvb cs xx n1, vvb, n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25
377 Glory be to God on high, and on earth Peace, Goodwill towards mankind. Amen, Amen. FINIS. Glory be to God on high, and on earth Peace, Goodwill towards mankind. Amen, Amen. FINIS. n1 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp j, cc p-acp n1 n1, n1 p-acp n1. uh-n, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 25

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