A sermon preached July 26, 1685 being the day of publick thanksgiving appointed by His Majesty for the late victory over the rebels, in the parish-churches of St. Mildred's Poultrey, and St. Ann's Aldersgate : published in vindication of that, and the author / by John Williams ...
If the Truth of God hath more abounded through my lye unto his Glory, why yet am I also judged as a sinner? And not rather, as we be slanderously reported,
If the Truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his Glory, why yet am I also judged as a sinner? And not rather, as we be slanderously reported,
cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dc vvn p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1, uh-crq av vbm pns11 av vvn p-acp dt n1? cc xx av, c-acp pns12 vbb av-j vvn,
IN the Former Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle had considered the sad Condition which the whole Mass of Mankind was in, whether Jews or Gentiles ;
IN the Former Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle had considered the sad Condition which the Whole Mass of Mankind was in, whither jews or Gentiles;
yet in case of Unbelief and Disobedience, they could not be thereby secured against the Wrath of God which is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness [ ch. 1.18. ] For there is no respect of persons with God [ ch. 2.28.
yet in case of Unbelief and Disobedience, they could not be thereby secured against the Wrath of God which is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness [ changed. 1.18. ] For there is no respect of Persons with God [ changed. 2.28.
av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmd xx vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 [ vvn. crd. ] p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 [ vvn. crd.
Against this, the Apostle doth suppose it will probably be objected, What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? chap. 3.1. To this he replies, v. 2. Much every way; chiefly, because that unto them were committed the Oracles of God ;
Against this, the Apostle does suppose it will probably be objected, What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? chap. 3.1. To this he replies, v. 2. Much every Way; chiefly, Because that unto them were committed the Oracles of God;
p-acp d, dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn, q-crq n1 av vhz dt np1? cc q-crq n1 vbz a-acp pp-f n1? n1 crd. p-acp d pns31 vvz, n1 crd d d n1; av-jn, c-acp cst p-acp pno32 vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1;
But if in the mean while, with all these Advantages, they do not believe nor obey, is it reasonable to suppose that they should yet stand in the same condition as if they believed and obeyed? And that God could not withdraw his Favour,
But if in the mean while, with all these Advantages, they do not believe nor obey, is it reasonable to suppose that they should yet stand in the same condition as if they believed and obeyed? And that God could not withdraw his Favour,
cc-acp cs p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d d n2, pns32 vdb xx vvi ccx vvi, vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vmd av vvi p-acp dt d n1 c-acp cs pns32 vvd cc vvn? cc cst np1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1,
and disfranchise them of those Priviledges, without being false to his Word? For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the Faith, or Faithfulness, of God without effect? God forbid. v. 3.
and disfranchise them of those Privileges, without being false to his Word? For what if Some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the Faith, or Faithfulness, of God without Effect? God forbid. v. 3.
cc vvi pno32 pp-f d n2, p-acp vbg j p-acp po31 n1? p-acp r-crq cs d vdd xx vvi? vmb po32 n1 vvi dt n1, cc n1, pp-f np1 p-acp n1? np1 vvb. n1 crd
Against which the Apostle considers it may be further objected, But if it happen that our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, v. 5. And that by the unbelief of the Jews and their rejection upon it, God doth enlarge his Church,
Against which the Apostle considers it may be further objected, But if it happen that our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, v. 5. And that by the unbelief of the jews and their rejection upon it, God does enlarge his Church,
and make the Gentiles Partakers of the same Priviledg, is God unrighteous that taketh vengeance? To this he replies with great Indignation, God forbid; for then how shall God judge the world? And then what an horrid consequence would follow from it, viz. Let us do evil that good may come:
and make the Gentiles Partakers of the same Privilege, is God unrighteous that Takes vengeance? To this he replies with great Indignation, God forbid; for then how shall God judge the world? And then what an horrid consequence would follow from it, viz. Let us do evil that good may come:
cc vvi dt n2-j n2 pp-f dt d n1, vbz np1 j cst vvz n1? p-acp d pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, np1 vvb; c-acp av q-crq vmb np1 vvi dt n1? cc av q-crq dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, n1 vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi:
Which Words, and the Coherence, will be better understood, if it be considered, that the 7 th verse is but the Repetition of the Objection made verse 5. And the 8 th verse is a continuation of the objection in verse 7. As will appear more evidently, 1. If the Word rather, which is not in the Original, be left out.
Which Words, and the Coherence, will be better understood, if it be considered, that the 7 that verse is but the Repetition of the Objection made verse 5. And the 8 that verse is a continuation of the objection in verse 7. As will appear more evidently, 1. If the Word rather, which is not in the Original, be left out.
And 2. If the following words, as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say, be read by way of Parenthesis. And 3. That the word [ why ] be repeated after this manner, If the truth of God hath more abounded through my lye unto his Glory;
And 2. If the following words, as we be slanderously reported, and as Some affirm that we say, be read by Way of Parenthesis. And 3. That the word [ why ] be repeated After this manner, If the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his Glory;
cc crd cs dt j-vvg n2, c-acp pns12 vbb av-j vvn, cc c-acp d vvb cst pns12 vvb, vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. cc crd cst dt n1 [ q-crq ] vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dc vvn p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1;
So that the words, let us do evil that good may come, are an Inference from the objection contained in the Words, If the truth of God hath more abounded, &c. And which it seems some maliciously reported, that the Apostle held;
So that the words, let us do evil that good may come, Are an Inference from the objection contained in the Words, If the truth of God hath more abounded, etc. And which it seems Some maliciously reported, that the Apostle held;
av cst dt n2, vvb pno12 vdi n-jn cst j vmb vvi, vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dc vvn, av cc r-crq pn31 vvz d av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vvd;
that it's a Doctrine of pernicious Consequence, and what no man can hold without apparent hazard of his Salvation, whose damnation is just. Which censure,
that it's a Doctrine of pernicious Consequence, and what not man can hold without apparent hazard of his Salvation, whose damnation is just. Which censure,
cst pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc q-crq xx n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1, rg-crq n1 vbz j. r-crq n1,
and not what is so upon mutable Reasons, such as that which is forbid by Temporary and Arbitrary Laws, depending upon the mere will of the Lawgiver, or some present Reasons.
and not what is so upon mutable Reasons, such as that which is forbid by Temporary and Arbitrary Laws, depending upon the mere will of the Lawgiver, or Some present Reasons.
cc xx r-crq vbz av p-acp j n2, d c-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j cc j-jn n2, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d j n2.
and no circumstance of things can alter it, as it is in violation of Oaths, Blaspheming of God, &c. 2. When I say Sins of Omission and Commission are forbidden to be done for a good end;
and no circumstance of things can altar it, as it is in violation of Oaths, Blaspheming of God, etc. 2. When I say Sins of Omission and Commission Are forbidden to be done for a good end;
So our Saviour did when he healed on the Sabbath day, Luke 13.15. and so he determined the case, when he saith, God will have mercy and not sacrifice, Matth. 12.7. The Good which will not warrant any evil to be done for it, may be of Two Sorts. 1. Positive Privative:
So our Saviour did when he healed on the Sabbath day, Lycia 13.15. and so he determined the case, when he Says, God will have mercy and not sacrifice, Matthew 12.7. The Good which will not warrant any evil to be done for it, may be of Two Sorts. 1. Positive Privative:
av po12 n1 vdd c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 n1, av crd. cc av pns31 vvd dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, np1 vmb vhi n1 cc xx vvi, np1 crd. dt j r-crq vmb xx vvi d n-jn pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp pn31, vmb vbi pp-f crd n2. crd j j:
The thing called Good, and especially that kind of Good which is evidently known and own'd so to be (such as the Cause of God and Religion, the good of the Church,
The thing called Good, and especially that kind of Good which is evidently known and owned so to be (such as the Cause of God and Religion, the good of the Church,
dt n1 vvd j, cc av-j d n1 pp-f j r-crq vbz av-j vvn cc j-vvn av pc-acp vbi (d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, dt j pp-f dt n1,
And there being no case in which there may not be some good, real or imaginary, pretended, there will be no case in which Evil will not, or may not be done:
And there being no case in which there may not be Some good, real or imaginary, pretended, there will be no case in which Evil will not, or may not be done:
cc a-acp vbg dx n1 p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb xx vbi d j, j cc j, j-vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp r-crq j-jn vmb xx, cc vmb xx vbi vdn:
then what Evil is there which will not be legitimate? For let but a good End, such as the Glory of God, the Advantage of the Church, be placed in the Van,
then what Evil is there which will not be legitimate? For let but a good End, such as the Glory of God, the Advantage of the Church, be placed in the Van,
and presently Injustice and Extortion, Rapine and Violence, Oppression and Tyranny, Usurpation and Disloyalty, and all the Evils of the World may come in the Rear;
and presently Injustice and Extortion, Rapine and Violence, Oppression and Tyranny, Usurpation and Disloyalty, and all the Evils of the World may come in the Rear;
cc av-j n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc d dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1;
and make the Evil to be Good, and the unlawful to be lawful, then we are no longer quiet or safe than our neighbour hath no good end of his own to serve;
and make the Evil to be Good, and the unlawful to be lawful, then we Are no longer quiet or safe than our neighbour hath no good end of his own to serve;
cc vvi dt j-jn pc-acp vbi j, cc dt j pc-acp vbi j, cs pns12 vbr av-dx av-jc vvi cc j cs po12 n1 vhz dx j n1 pp-f po31 d pc-acp vvi;
we must be always upon our Guard, and every man is bound, as far as his safety is concerned, to look upon the best of his Friends as in a possibility of being his most dangerous Enemy,
we must be always upon our Guard, and every man is bound, as Far as his safety is concerned, to look upon the best of his Friends as in a possibility of being his most dangerous Enemy,
Grant this, that Evil becomes lawful by a good End, and we that live in Amity and good Correspondence, may be in as much Danger as those that live at the Foot of Aetna or Vesuvius, which in a Moment do shake and tremble,
Grant this, that Evil becomes lawful by a good End, and we that live in Amity and good Correspondence, may be in as much Danger as those that live At the Foot of Aetna or Vesuvius, which in a Moment do shake and tremble,
n1 d, cst n-jn vvz j p-acp dt j vvb, cc pns12 cst vvb p-acp n1 cc j n1, vmb vbi p-acp c-acp d n1 c-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi cc vvi,
If therefore Persons do pass the Bounds prescribed them by the Divine Law (whatever cause they do it for) it's to betake themselves to diabolical Arts,
If Therefore Persons do pass the Bounds prescribed them by the Divine Law (whatever cause they do it for) it's to betake themselves to diabolical Arts,
Or as Ahaziah, that in his Sickness sent to Baalzebub the God of Ekron, when there was a God in Israel, 2 Kings 1.2, 6. Such do in effect disown the Presence of God in the World,
Or as Ahaziah, that in his Sickness sent to Baalzebub the God of Ekron, when there was a God in Israel, 2 Kings 1.2, 6. Such do in Effect disown the Presence of God in the World,
We are always to resign up our Wills and Understandings and Devices to him, and to believe that when we have done all we lawfully can, he will in his good time,
We Are always to resign up our Wills and Understandings and Devices to him, and to believe that when we have done all we lawfully can, he will in his good time,
pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 cc n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi cst c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d pns12 av-j vmb, pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1,
I shall close this with the Observation of the Son of Syrach, Ecclus. 15.11, 12, 13. Say not thou it is through the Lord that I turn back [ or aside ] for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.
I shall close this with the Observation of the Son of Sirach, Ecclus 15.11, 12, 13. Say not thou it is through the Lord that I turn back [ or aside ] for thou Ought not to do the things that he hates.
pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd, crd vvb xx pns21 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vvb av [ cc av ] c-acp pns21 vmd2 xx pc-acp vdi dt n2 cst pns31 vvz.
How would this overthrow the Authority, and disparage the Excellency of Gods Law, and render the Threatning of our Saviour insignificant? Matth. 5.19.
How would this overthrow the authority, and disparage the Excellency of God's Law, and render the Threatening of our Saviour insignificant? Matthew 5.19.
q-crq vmd d vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvi dt vvg pp-f po12 n1 j? np1 crd.
Whosoever shall break one of the least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in, and be utterly excluded the Kingdom of Heaven.
Whosoever shall break one of the least Commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in, and be utterly excluded the Kingdom of Heaven.
5. If this were true, it would change the very Notion and Character of a Good Man, who is described, with Job, to be an upright man, one that fears God, and eschews evil.
5. If this were true, it would change the very Notion and Character of a Good Man, who is described, with Job, to be an upright man, one that fears God, and eschews evil.
crd cs d vbdr j, pn31 vmd vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn, p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi dt j n1, pi cst vvz np1, cc vvz j-jn.
With David, to be a man after God's own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. With Nathaneel, to be an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile, Joh. 1.47. Christians are to be wise as serpents, but harmless as doves, Matth. 10.16. They are to be Free and Ingenuous, Candid and Open, Plain and Sincere;
With David, to be a man After God's own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. With Nathaneel, to be an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile, John 1.47. Christians Are to be wise as Serpents, but harmless as Dove, Matthew 10.16. They Are to be Free and Ingenuous, Candid and Open, Plain and Sincere;
6. If this Doctrine be true, it would be a great disparagement to Religion, and make that in Conclusion to be a Patron of Vice, which in its Precepts and Directions, it's a declared enemy unto.
6. If this Doctrine be true, it would be a great disparagement to Religion, and make that in Conclusion to be a Patron of Vice, which in its Precepts and Directions, it's a declared enemy unto.
And tho our Religion is never so pious in its Institution, yet if by some collateral Ways it permits Men to be impious, it would be as contemptible as the gods among the Heathens.
And though our Religion is never so pious in its Institution, yet if by Some collateral Ways it permits Men to be impious, it would be as contemptible as the God's among the heathens.
cc cs po12 n1 vbz av-x av j p-acp po31 n1, av cs p-acp d j n2 pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2-jn.
It's the Excellency of the Christian Religion, that by its Precepts and Commands, its Arguments and Motives, its Considerations and Rewards, it doth drive at the Perfection of Humane Nature,
It's the Excellency of the Christian Religion, that by its Precepts and Commands, its Arguments and Motives, its Considerations and Rewards, it does drive At the Perfection of Humane Nature,
pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, cst p-acp po31 n2 cc vvz, po31 n2 cc n2, po31 n2 cc n2, pn31 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1,
But if this should be tolerated and maintained by it, That men might do evil for a good end, it would take in again all the Mischief it did discountenance and controul, threaten and condemn;
But if this should be tolerated and maintained by it, That men might do evil for a good end, it would take in again all the Mischief it did discountenance and control, threaten and condemn;
p-acp cs d vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, cst n2 vmd vdi j-jn p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp av d dt n1 pn31 vdd vvi cc vvi, vvb cc vvi;
And therefore from these and the like Reasons, it is no wonder that the Apostle did with Indignation cast off the Aspersion charged upon him by the false Apostles, that he declared against it with all his might,
And Therefore from these and the like Reasons, it is no wonder that the Apostle did with Indignation cast off the Aspersion charged upon him by the false Apostles, that he declared against it with all his might,
cc av p-acp d cc dt j n2, pn31 vbz dx n1 cst dt n1 vdd p-acp n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n2, cst pns31 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp d po31 n1,
And consequently, the Persons holding such Principles, and engaging in Practices issuing from, and conformable to them, must also be the Objects of his heavy Displeasure.
And consequently, the Persons holding such Principles, and engaging in Practices issuing from, and conformable to them, must also be the Objects of his heavy Displeasure.
cc av-j, dt n2 vvg d n2, cc vvg p-acp n2 vvg p-acp, cc j p-acp pno32, vmb av vbi dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1.
And here I could wish I had nothing further to say, but that as no Religion has more discountenanced such Prineiples and Proceedings than the Christian,
And Here I could wish I had nothing further to say, but that as no Religion has more discountenanced such Principles and Proceedings than the Christian,
cc av pns11 vmd vvi pns11 vhd pix av-j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp d c-acp dx n1 vhz dc vvn d n2 cc n2-vvg av dt njp,
but it is too notorious to be dissembled: For that there have been Rebellions against, and Depositions of Princes, Dissolutions of Governments; taking and breaking of Oaths;
but it is too notorious to be dissembled: For that there have been Rebellions against, and Depositions of Princes, Dissolutions of Governments; taking and breaking of Oaths;
cc-acp pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn: c-acp cst pc-acp vhi vbn n2 p-acp, cc n2 pp-f n2, n2 pp-f n2; vvg cc vvg pp-f n2;
And if any one lacks to be inform'd, I had rather, at the present, he should receive it from the Publick Records, in which those things are deposited, than from me.
And if any one lacks to be informed, I had rather, At the present, he should receive it from the Public Records, in which those things Are deposited, than from me.
cc cs d pi vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vhd av-c, p-acp dt j, pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr vvn, cs p-acp pno11.
which teaches the wholsome Doctrine of being subject to the higher powers, and that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13.2.
which Teaches the wholesome Doctrine of being Subject to the higher Powers, and that they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, Rom. 13.2.
And in Conformity to this, are the Confessions of Faith in all the Protestant and Reformed Church•s, from which there can nothing be drawn, that will justifie Opposition or Rebellion against Civil Authority;
And in Conformity to this, Are the Confessions of Faith in all the Protestant and Reformed Church•s, from which there can nothing be drawn, that will justify Opposition or Rebellion against Civil authority;
cc p-acp n1 p-acp d, vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 cc vvn n2, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb pix vbi vvn, cst vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1;
And in France, the Protestants joined with Henry the 3 d, of another Religion, and supported him against the League of those that were of his own Perswasion.
And in France, the Protestants joined with Henry the 3 worser, of Another Religion, and supported him against the League of those that were of his own Persuasion.
cc p-acp np1, dt n2 vvn p-acp np1 dt crd n2, pp-f j-jn n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vbdr pp-f po31 d n1.
And this particularly is the avowed Doctrine of the Church of England, in all its Articles and Homilies at large, Three of which are against Rebellion.
And this particularly is the avowed Doctrine of the Church of England, in all its Articles and Homilies At large, Three of which Are against Rebellion.
cc d av-j vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp j, crd pp-f r-crq vbr p-acp n1.
From all which, we may understand what Enemies they are to our Religion, as well as the Publick Peace, that do proceed upon the Principle of doing evil that good may come;
From all which, we may understand what Enemies they Are to our Religion, as well as the Public Peace, that do proceed upon the Principle of doing evil that good may come;
And we have therefore Reason to bless God, that he hath prevented, as well the propagating this principle (by their success) as the Blood-shed and Confusion that would have ensued;
And we have Therefore Reason to bless God, that he hath prevented, as well the propagating this principle (by their success) as the Bloodshed and Confusion that would have ensued;
cc pns12 vhb av n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cst pns31 vhz vvn, c-acp av dt j-vvg d n1 (p-acp po32 n1) c-acp dt j cc n1 cst vmd vhi vvn;
The Lord grant that we be truly sensible of his undeserved Favours, and may shew our Thankfulness, by our Loyalty to our Prince, Stedfastness to our Religion,
The Lord grant that we be truly sensible of his undeserved Favours, and may show our Thankfulness, by our Loyalty to our Prince, Steadfastness to our Religion,
