Two sermons viz. I. The diseases that make a stoppage to Englands mercies discovered and attended with their remedies : in a sermon delivered at Margaretson Fish-street-hill, London : II. A preperation for suffering in these plundering times / by William Bridge ...

Bridge, William, 1600?-1670
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Publisher: Printed for Benjamin Allen
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1642
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A69627 ESTC ID: R13183 STC ID: B4464
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Lamentations; Faith; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 The Diseases that make a stoppage to Englands Mercies discovered; and attended with their remedies. Delivered in a SERMON at Margarets on Fishstreet-hill, London. JOSH. 7.4. The Diseases that make a stoppage to Englands mercies discovered; and attended with their remedies. Delivered in a SERMON At Margarets on Fishstreet-hill, London. JOSH. 7.4. dt n2 cst vvb dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vvn; cc vvd p-acp po32 n2. vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 p-acp n1, np1. np1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men, and they fled before the men of Ai. So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men, and they fled before the men of Ai. av a-acp vvd a-acp av pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd crd n2, cc pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 IN this Chapter you have a Treatise concerning Achans sin, branching it self into three parts, one concerning the commission of the sin, the second concerning the discovery of it, IN this Chapter you have a Treatise Concerning Achans since, branching it self into three parts, one Concerning the commission of the since, the second Concerning the discovery of it, p-acp d n1 pn22 vhb dt n1 vvg np1 n1, j-vvg pn31 n1 p-acp crd n2, pi vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt ord vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 and the third concerning the punishment thereof. and the third Concerning the punishment thereof. cc dt ord vvg dt n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 As for the sin it self, the commission thereof, what it was, you read in the first verse, that the children of Israel had committed a trespasse; As for the since it self, the commission thereof, what it was, you read in the First verse, that the children of Israel had committed a trespass; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, dt n1 av, r-crq pn31 vbds, pn22 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vhd vvn dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 God had commanded that all the spoil of Jericho should be consecrated unto himself, and that the first fruits of all should be his; God had commanded that all the spoil of Jericho should be consecrated unto himself, and that the First fruits of all should be his; np1 vhd vvn cst d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp px31, cc cst dt ord n2 pp-f d vmd vbi png31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 Jericho being the first City that they took in, in the land of Canaan, by right it did belong unto God, all the treasure, silver and gold, wealth and goods that was therein, properly it did belong unto God; Jericho being the First city that they took in, in the land of Canaan, by right it did belong unto God, all the treasure, silver and gold, wealth and goods that was therein, properly it did belong unto God; np1 vbg dt ord n1 cst pns32 vvd p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n-jn pn31 vdd vvi p-acp np1, d dt n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n2-j cst vbds av, av-j pn31 vdd vvi p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 now Achan be playes the thief, and does appropriate some of Gods goods, and wealth unto himself; now achan be plays the thief, and does Appropriate Some of God's goods, and wealth unto himself; av np1 vbb n2 dt n1, cc vdz vvi d pp-f n2 n2-j, cc n1 p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 this was charged upon him as a sin, and so upon all Israel, as at the first verse; this was charged upon him as a since, and so upon all Israel, as At the First verse; d vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp d np1, c-acp p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 keeping from God any thing that does belong unto him, is a sin. keeping from God any thing that does belong unto him, is a since. vvg p-acp np1 d n1 cst vdz vvi p-acp pno31, vbz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 Now in the second place this sin was discovered by occasion of the defeat that was before the town of Ai; they passing on from Jericho (at the second verse) unto the town of Ai, they laid siege to it; Now in the second place this since was discovered by occasion of the defeat that was before the town of Ai; they passing on from Jericho (At the second verse) unto the town of Ai, they laid siege to it; av p-acp dt ord n1 d n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt; pns32 vvg a-acp p-acp np1 (p-acp dt ord n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f fw-fr, pns32 vvd n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 but their siege was broken up, and three thousand men fled, and thirty six men were slain, verse 4, 5. Sins committed in one City, will follow us unto another, and overtake us there. but their siege was broken up, and three thousand men fled, and thirty six men were slave, verse 4, 5. Sins committed in one city, will follow us unto Another, and overtake us there. cc-acp po32 n1 vbds vvn a-acp, cc crd crd n2 vvn, cc crd crd n2 vbdr vvn, n1 crd, crd np1 vvn p-acp crd n1, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pno12 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 Oh what unexpected wayes and means hath God for to bring out mens sin to light? Three thousand men flee before the men of Ai, and thirty six men are slain, O what unexpected ways and means hath God for to bring out men's since to Light? Three thousand men flee before the men of Ai, and thirty six men Are slave, uh q-crq j n2 cc n2 vhz np1 p-acp pc-acp vvi av ng2 n1 pc-acp vvi? crd crd n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr, cc crd crd n2 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and this was made the means of discovery of Achans sin, who would have thought that there should have been such a discovery as this? and this was made the means of discovery of Achans since, who would have Thought that there should have been such a discovery as this? cc d vbds vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 pp-f np1 n1, r-crq vmd vhi vvn d a-acp vmd vhi vbn d dt n1 c-acp d? (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 The work was hindred by this defeat, and that sets them on work to search out the cause; and shews, The work was hindered by this defeat, and that sets them on work to search out the cause; and shows, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp d n1, cc d vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1; cc vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 1. That afflictions should set us on work, to search out our sins, and the cause of them. 1. That afflictions should Set us on work, to search out our Sins, and the cause of them. crd d n2 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 2. That sins shall not alway be pocketed up, but shall be discovered, though never so secret. 2. That Sins shall not always be pocketed up, but shall be discovered, though never so secret. crd d n2 vmb xx av vbi vvn a-acp, cc-acp vmb vbi vvn, cs av-x av j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 3. That God hath strange wayes to discover mans sins. 3. That God hath strange ways to discover men Sins. crd cst np1 vhz j n2 pc-acp vvi ng1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
18 But why must the children of Israel be beaten here by the men of Ai? and why must one mans sin be punished upō all? surely the children of Israel were in covenant one with another, But why must the children of Israel be beaten Here by the men of Ai? and why must one men since be punished upon all? surely the children of Israel were in Covenant one with Another, cc-acp q-crq vmb dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr? cc q-crq vmb crd ng1 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d? av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
19 and so being in covenant together, the sin of the one not being punished by the rest, was charged upon all the rest. and so being in Covenant together, the since of the one not being punished by the rest, was charged upon all the rest. cc av vbg p-acp n1 av, dt n1 pp-f dt crd xx vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
20 As for England, either we are in covenant one with another, or else we are not: As for England, either we Are in Covenant one with Another, or Else we Are not: p-acp p-acp np1, d pns12 vbr p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn, cc av pns12 vbr xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
21 Either there is a nationall covenant, or else there is not: Either there is a national Covenant, or Else there is not: av-d pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc av pc-acp vbz xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
22 If there be not a Nationall covenant, as was among the Jews, why do we not rather say, the Churches of England then the Church? And if there be a Nationall covenant, the sin of one is made the sin of the rest, what sins do we bring upon our selves? But they must flee before the men of Ai, why? Because that the men of Ai were to be destroyed with a great destruction, If there be not a National Covenant, as was among the jews, why do we not rather say, the Churches of England then the Church? And if there be a National Covenant, the since of one is made the since of the rest, what Sins do we bring upon our selves? But they must flee before the men of Ai, why? Because that the men of Ai were to be destroyed with a great destruction, cs pc-acp vbb xx dt j n1, c-acp vbds p-acp dt np2, q-crq vdb pns12 xx av-c vvi, dt n2 pp-f np1 av dt n1? cc cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f pi vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq n2 vdb pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2? p-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr, q-crq? p-acp cst dt n2 pp-f dt vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
23 therefore God does first suffer them to prevail, the more to imbitter and stir up the spirits of Israel against them, this did provoke them. Therefore God does First suffer them to prevail, the more to embitter and stir up the spirits of Israel against them, this did provoke them. av np1 vdz ord vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, dt av-dc p-acp j cc vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, d vdd vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
24 Whence I take up these two Observations: The first is this: Whence I take up these two Observations: The First is this: c-crq pns11 vvb a-acp d crd n2: dt ord vbz d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
25 Where God is in a way of mercie towards a people, there sin makes a stoppage in his proceedings. The second is this: Where God is in a Way of mercy towards a people, there since makes a stoppage in his proceedings. The second is this: c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, a-acp n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg. dt ord vbz d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
26 When God intends utterly to destroy his enemies, he does first suffer his own servants, and dearest children to flee & fall before them. Concerning the first: When God intends utterly to destroy his enemies, he does First suffer his own Servants, and dearest children to flee & fallen before them. Concerning the First: c-crq np1 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pns31 vdz ord vvi po31 d n2, cc js-jn n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32. vvg dt ord: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
27 Where God is in a way of mercie towards his people, there sin does make a stoppage in his proceedings: Where God is in a Way of mercy towards his people, there sin does make a stoppage in his proceedings: c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
28 So here God was in a way of mercie towards his people, carrying of them into the land of Canaan, but in the way they sin, Achan playes the thief, mark what a stopage this made in the way of mercie; So Here God was in a Way of mercy towards his people, carrying of them into the land of Canaan, but in the Way they sin, achan plays the thief, mark what a stopage this made in the Way of mercy; av av np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb, np1 vvz dt n1, vvb r-crq dt n1 d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
29 So you have it in Joshua 24.20. So you have it in joshua 24.20. av pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
30 Though God be about to do you good, and have done you good, yet If you forsake the Lord, Though God be about to do you good, and have done you good, yet If you forsake the Lord, cs np1 vbb a-acp pc-acp vdi pn22 j, cc vhb vdn pn22 j, av cs pn22 vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
31 and serve strange gods, he will turn from the good he is a doing, and do you hurt, after he hath done you good. So in Jer. 28.9. and serve strange God's, he will turn from the good he is a doing, and do you hurt, After he hath done you good. So in Jer. 28.9. cc vvi j n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j pns31 vbz dt vdg, cc vdb pn22 vvi, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pn22 j. av p-acp np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
32 At what instant I shall say or speak concerning a Nation, and concerning a Kingdom, to build, and to plant it: At what instant I shall say or speak Concerning a nation, and Concerning a Kingdom, to built, and to plant it: p-acp r-crq j-jn pns11 vmb vvi cc vvb vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
33 that is, At what time I shall give sensible testimony of good to a land or nation; that is, At what time I shall give sensible testimony of good to a land or Nation; cst vbz, p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f j p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
34 If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, &c. So that sins committed against God when he is in a way of mercy, do make a stopage in those proceedings of mercie. If it do evil in my sighed, that it obey not my voice, then I will Repent of the good, etc. So that Sins committed against God when he is in a Way of mercy, do make a stopage in those proceedings of mercy. cs pn31 vdb j-jn p-acp po11 n1, cst pn31 vvb xx po11 n1, cs pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt j, av av d n2 vvn p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
35 There are these two or three reasons for it: There Are these two or three Reasons for it: pc-acp vbr d crd cc crd n2 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
36 First of all, sins committed when God is in a way of mercie, are a slighting of mercie. First of all, Sins committed when God is in a Way of mercy, Are a slighting of mercy. ord pp-f d, n2 vvn c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr dt n-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
37 Amongst your selves, if you be doing any speciall work before others, that they may take notice of you, among your selves, if you be doing any special work before Others, that they may take notice of you, p-acp po22 n2, cs pn22 vbb vdg d j n1 p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
38 and they slight your work, you will leave off work, and work no more: and they slight your work, you will leave off work, and work no more: cc pns32 j po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp n1, cc vvb av-dx av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
39 now I say, when as God is in a way of mercie, and you then sin against him, your sins do slight mercie, now I say, when as God is in a Way of mercy, and you then since against him, your Sins do slight mercy, av pns11 vvb, c-crq p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn22 av n1 p-acp pno31, po22 n2 vdb j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
40 nay then sayes God I wil turn away, it will make a stoppage in this work. nay then Says God I will turn away, it will make a stoppage in this work. uh-x av vvz np1 pns11 vmb vvi av, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
41 Again secondly, those mercies that come unto Gods people, come unto them in the way of a promise. Again secondly, those Mercies that come unto God's people, come unto them in the Way of a promise. av ord, d n2 cst vvb p-acp npg1 n1, vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
42 And Gods promises they are, either spirituall, concerning spirituall things, or temporall, concerning temporall things. And God's promises they Are, either spiritual, Concerning spiritual things, or temporal, Concerning temporal things. np1 npg1 n2 pns32 vbr, d j, vvg j n2, cc j, vvg j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
43 If they be spirituall promises, concerning spirituall things, then they are absolute, bottomed and grounded upon no condition: If they be spiritual promises, Concerning spiritual things, then they Are absolute, bottomed and grounded upon no condition: cs pns32 vbb j n2, vvg j n2, cs pns32 vbr j, j cc vvn p-acp dx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
44 as the promise he made, that he would drown the world no more, sayes the Prophet Isaiah; such a covenant as he made with Noah, he makes with his people, that runs upon no condition; as the promise he made, that he would drown the world no more, Says the Prophet Isaiah; such a Covenant as he made with Noah, he makes with his people, that runs upon no condition; c-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 av-dx av-dc, vvz dt n1 np1; d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cst vvz p-acp dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
45 he does not say, If the world goes on, and serve me, I will drown it no more: he does not say, If the world Goes on, and serve me, I will drown it no more: pns31 vdz xx vvi, cs dt n1 vvz a-acp, cc vvb pno11, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
46 but the promise runs upon no condition, and so the promise of grace runs upon no condition: but the promise runs upon no condition, and so the promise of grace runs upon no condition: cc-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dx n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
47 for if it runs upon a condition of faith, God promises to give faith, God promises perseverance, upon the exercise of grace he promises to give the exercise of grace, all spirituall promises run upon no condition. for if it runs upon a condition of faith, God promises to give faith, God promises perseverance, upon the exercise of grace he promises to give the exercise of grace, all spiritual promises run upon no condition. c-acp cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1, np1 vvz n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, d j n2 vvn p-acp dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
48 But now outward promises run upon condition, and therefore if men do not keep the condition, God takes himself free, But now outward promises run upon condition, and Therefore if men do not keep the condition, God Takes himself free, p-acp av j n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc av cs n2 vdb xx vvi dt n1, np1 vvz px31 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
49 and will turn himself out of the way of his mercie. You have an expression to this purpose, Numb. 14.34. and will turn himself out of the Way of his mercy. You have an expression to this purpose, Numb. 14.34. cc vmb vvi px31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp d n1, j. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
50 After the number of the dayes in which ye searched the land, even forty dayes (each day for a yeer) shall you bear your in quity, After the number of the days in which you searched the land, even forty days (each day for a year) shall you bear your in quity, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vvd dt n1, av crd n2 (d n1 p-acp dt n1) vmb pn22 vvi po22 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
51 even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. even forty Years, and you shall know my breach of promise. av crd n2, cc pn22 vmb vvi po11 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
52 Will God break his promise? As much as if he should have said, I have promised to bring you into the land of Canaan, upon such and such conditions; Will God break his promise? As much as if he should have said, I have promised to bring you into the land of Canaan, upon such and such conditions; vmb np1 vvi po31 n1? p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d cc d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
53 but now, if you do not perform the condition, I count my self free, and you shall know my breach of promise, that I will not give you the thing that I am about to give you. but now, if you do not perform the condition, I count my self free, and you shall know my breach of promise, that I will not give you the thing that I am about to give you. cc-acp av, cs pn22 vdb xx vvi dt n1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 j, cc pn22 vmb vvi po11 n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 dt n1 cst pns11 vbm a-acp pc-acp vvi pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
54 Thirdly, God never gives his people any mercie, but he gives it them in a way of mercie. Thirdly, God never gives his people any mercy, but he gives it them in a Way of mercy. ord, np1 av-x vvz po31 n1 d n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
55 He does not think it enough to give them that which is mercie, but he will give it them in a way of mercie. He does not think it enough to give them that which is mercy, but he will give it them in a Way of mercy. pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31 av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 d r-crq vbz n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
56 As now in your gifts to God, if you be gracious, you do not think it enough to do that which is gracious, As now in your Gifts to God, if you be gracious, you do not think it enough to do that which is gracious, p-acp av p-acp po22 n2 p-acp np1, cs pn22 vbb j, pn22 vdb xx vvi pn31 av-d pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
57 but do it in a gracious manner; but do it in a gracious manner; cc-acp vdb pn31 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
58 so God in his gifts to you, will not onely give you that which is mercie, so God in his Gifts to you, will not only give you that which is mercy, av np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pn22, vmb xx av-j vvi pn22 d r-crq vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
59 but he will give it you in a way of mercie: but he will give it you in a Way of mercy: cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
60 but now if God should be in a way of mercie towards his people, and they sin against him, but now if God should be in a Way of mercy towards his people, and they sin against him, cc-acp av cs np1 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
61 and he should go on to give them the mercie, they would be hardned in their sin, and he should go on to give them the mercy, they would be hardened in their since, cc pns31 vmd vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1, pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
62 and so it would not come unto them in the way of mercie: and so it would not come unto them in the Way of mercy: cc av pn31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
63 Therefore, if God be in a way of mercie towards his people, and they sin against him, he will break off the course of his mercy, Therefore, if God be in a Way of mercy towards his people, and they sin against him, he will break off the course of his mercy, av, cs np1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
64 and go another way, and there shall be a stoppage made in these proceedings. But you will say we see the contrary: and go Another Way, and there shall be a stoppage made in these proceedings. But you will say we see the contrary: cc vvb j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp d n2-vvg. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi pns12 vvb dt n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
65 who have more blessings, and outward mercies, then the Church of Rome? who more sinfull? what adulteries, what idolatries, sorceries, opposition of Saints and Ministers? and you know what plenty is among them, who have more blessings, and outward Mercies, then the Church of Rome? who more sinful? what adulteries, what idolatries, sorceries, opposition of Saints and Ministers? and you know what plenty is among them, r-crq vhb dc n2, cc j n2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq av-dc j? q-crq n2, r-crq n2, n2, n1 pp-f n2 cc n2? cc pn22 vvb r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
66 and God goes on to give them mercie after mercie, outward blessing after outward blessing, and God Goes on to give them mercy After mercy, outward blessing After outward blessing, cc np1 vvz p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
67 and therefore this is not true, we see it in experience otherwise, that our sins do not make a stoppage in the proceedings of mercie. and Therefore this is not true, we see it in experience otherwise, that our Sins do not make a stoppage in the proceedings of mercy. cc av d vbz xx j, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 av, cst po12 n2 vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
68 But for answer hereunto, The thing is not true, God does not go on in a way of blessing and mercie towards them: But for answer hereunto, The thing is not true, God does not go on in a Way of blessing and mercy towards them: cc-acp p-acp n1 av, dt n1 vbz xx j, np1 vdz xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
69 Beloved, of all afflictions, it is the greatest affliction to be without affliction; of all judgements, it is the greatest judgement to want judgement: beloved, of all afflictions, it is the greatest affliction to be without affliction; of all Judgments, it is the greatest judgement to want judgement: vvn, pp-f d n2, pn31 vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; pp-f d n2, pn31 vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
70 as you may see for this purpose, Isa. 1. Why should you be stricken any more; as you may see for this purpose, Isaiah 1. Why should you be stricken any more; c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, np1 crd q-crq vmd pn22 vbi vvn d dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
71 ye will revolt more and more: you will revolt more and more: pn22 vmb vvi av-dc cc av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
72 It is the greatest stroke, not to be smitten, and the greatest affliction to be denyed affliction, It is the greatest stroke, not to be smitten, and the greatest affliction to be denied affliction, pn31 vbz dt js n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt js n1 pc-acp vbi vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
73 when there is use and need of it: when there is use and need of it: c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
74 now though the people of Rome, and that party flourish in the world, yet their souls are smitten, God smites them with blindnesse, now though the people of Room, and that party flourish in the world, yet their Souls Are smitten, God smites them with blindness, av cs dt n1 pp-f vvi, cc d n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, av po32 n2 vbr vvn, np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
75 and with spirituall death, so that there is a stoppage made in the proceedings of mercie. and with spiritual death, so that there is a stoppage made in the proceedings of mercy. cc p-acp j n1, av cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
76 2. But I rather answer it thus: 2. But I rather answer it thus: crd p-acp pns11 av-c vvb pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
77 When God is in a way of mercie towards his people, towards his Church, then sin will make a stoppage: When God is in a Way of mercy towards his people, towards his Church, then since will make a stoppage: c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, cs n1 vmb vvi dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
78 Those of Rome are no true Church, the Church was in Babilon, but Babilon was not the Church; Those of Room Are no true Church, the Church was in Babylon, but Babylon was not the Church; d pp-f vvb vbr dx j n1, dt n1 vbds p-acp np1, p-acp np1 vbds xx dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
79 the Church was in Egypt, but Egypt was not the Church; Lot was in Sodom, Sodom was not in Lots family; the Church was in Egypt, but Egypt was not the Church; Lot was in Sodom, Sodom was not in Lots family; dt n1 vbds p-acp np1, p-acp np1 vbds xx dt n1; n1 vbds p-acp np1, np1 vbds xx p-acp npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
80 Rome is called Babilon, Egypt, and Sodom; they are not the Church of God; Room is called Babylon, Egypt, and Sodom; they Are not the Church of God; vvb vbz vvn np1, np1, cc np1; pns32 vbr xx dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
81 but if the Church of God sin when God is in a way of mercie, a stoppage shall be made rather for them then for others, but if the Church of God since when God is in a Way of mercy, a stoppage shall be made rather for them then for Others, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av-c p-acp pno32 av p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
82 for these two or three Reasons: First, they are in Gods house, and their sin is greater. for these two or three Reasons: First, they Are in God's house, and their since is greater. c-acp d crd cc crd n2: ord, pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n1, cc po32 n1 vbz jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 6
83 The great house of God is as a great mans house, who hath some servants that doth his work abroad in the field, some that tend in his chamber, that are neerer round about him: The great house of God is as a great men house, who hath Some Servants that does his work abroad in the field, Some that tend in his chamber, that Are nearer round about him: dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt j ng1 n1, r-crq vhz d n2 cst vdz po31 n1 av p-acp dt n1, d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, cst vbr jc j p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
84 if those servants that are neer him be naught, and vile, it makes more to the dishonour of the master, if those Servants that Are near him be nought, and vile, it makes more to the dishonour of the master, cs d n2 cst vbr av-j pno31 vbb pix, cc j, pn31 vvz av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
85 then if those were so that are abroad in the field: then if those were so that Are abroad in the field: cs cs d vbdr av d vbr av p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
86 now Gods people are a people that are round about him, neer unto him, his houshold servants, now God's people Are a people that Are round about him, near unto him, his household Servants, av npg1 n1 vbr dt n1 cst vbr av-j p-acp pno31, av-j p-acp pno31, po31 n1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
87 and therefore if they sin when God is in a way of mercie, God will turn out of that way, and Therefore if they sin when God is in a Way of mercy, God will turn out of that Way, cc av cs pns32 vvb c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb vvi av pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
88 and there shall be a stoppage made in Gods proceedings. and there shall be a stoppage made in God's proceedings. cc pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp n2 n2-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
89 Secondly, their sin is of all others the most scandalous, and therefore the worse, the more dishonoring to God, the more provoking. Secondly, their since is of all Others the most scandalous, and Therefore the Worse, the more Dishonoring to God, the more provoking. ord, po32 n1 vbz pp-f d n2-jn dt av-ds j, cc av dt jc, dt av-dc vvg p-acp np1, dt av-dc j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
90 If two men be drunk, one a Professor, and the other not; why there is no scandall arises from the drunkennesse of him that is no Professor; If two men be drunk, one a Professor, and the other not; why there is no scandal arises from the Drunkenness of him that is no Professor; cs crd n2 vbb vvn, crd dt n1, cc dt n-jn xx; q-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbz dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
91 but if a Professor be gotten in, and made drunk, they are all so, what a scandall ariseth? And so, but if a Professor be got in, and made drunk, they Are all so, what a scandal arises? And so, cc-acp cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp, cc vvd vvn, pns32 vbr d av, q-crq dt n1 vvz? cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
92 if two commit adultery, the one a Professor, and the other not, the scandall ariseth from the Professor; if two commit adultery, the one a Professor, and the other not, the scandal arises from the Professor; cs crd vvb n1, dt pi dt n1, cc dt n-jn xx, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
93 Profession is the ground of Scandall. And therefore, 2 Sam. 20.12. when as Amasa was slain, and laid in his blood, the people made a stay, Profession is the ground of Scandal. And Therefore, 2 Sam. 20.12. when as Amasa was slave, and laid in his blood, the people made a stay, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. cc av, crd np1 crd. c-crq p-acp np1 vbds vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvd dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
94 and went no further, till they drew him out of the way, and cast a cloath over him; and went no further, till they drew him out of the Way, and cast a cloth over him; cc vvd av-dx av-jc, c-acp pns32 vvd pno31 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
95 so when a Professor fals, and lyes in his blood, there is a stand made in peoples duties, and conversations; so when a Professor falls, and lies in his blood, there is a stand made in peoples duties, and conversations; av c-crq dt n1 vvz, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp ng1 n2, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
96 and therfore just that there should be a stop made in the proceedings of Gods mercie. and Therefore just that there should be a stop made in the proceedings of God's mercy. cc av j cst a-acp vmd vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
97 Thirdly, their sins are most against the remedie. Sins against the remedy, are the greatest sins: Thirdly, their Sins Are most against the remedy. Sins against the remedy, Are the greatest Sins: ord, po32 n2 vbr av-ds p-acp dt n1. np1 p-acp dt n1, vbr dt js n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
98 and therefore his sin is greatest, that commits adultery being marryed, then his that commits fornication, and Therefore his since is greatest, that commits adultery being married, then his that commits fornication, cc av po31 n1 vbz js, cst vvz n1 vbg vvn, cs po31 cst vvz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
99 though both be evil, because he sins against the remedy: though both be evil, Because he Sins against the remedy: cs d vbb j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
100 now the people of God have more remedies against sins then others, more light, more grace, more means, more helps; now the people of God have more remedies against Sins then Others, more Light, more grace, more means, more helps; av dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb dc n2 p-acp n2 cs n2-jn, av-dc j, dc n1, dc n2, dc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
101 and therfore if they sin when God is in a way of mercie, God will rather make a stoppage in them then in others. and Therefore if they sin when God is in a Way of mercy, God will rather make a stoppage in them then in Others. cc av cs pns32 vvb c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb av-c vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 av p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
102 O that I might leave this impression upon you that are Professors, and godly, that you may take heed how you sin against God. O that I might leave this impression upon you that Are Professors, and godly, that you may take heed how you sin against God. sy cst pns11 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr n2, cc j, cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
103 Why should this be, that so small a sin should turn the great God of heaven out of the way of his mercie? Achan commits but a small sin, Why should this be, that so small a since should turn the great God of heaven out of the Way of his mercy? achan commits but a small since, q-crq vmd d vbi, cst av j dt n1 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
104 and what a mighty stop is made in the way of mercie? So, David numbers the people, it was no great matter, and what a mighty stop is made in the Way of mercy? So, David numbers the people, it was no great matter, cc q-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? np1, np1 n2 dt n1, pn31 vbds dx j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
105 and a plague breaks out presently; and a plague breaks out presently; cc dt n1 vvz av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
106 what is the reason, that for sins that are little and small, such a stoppage should be made in the proceedings and mercie of the great God? For answer three things; what is the reason, that for Sins that Are little and small, such a stoppage should be made in the proceedings and mercy of the great God? For answer three things; q-crq vbz dt n1, cst p-acp n2 cst vbr j cc j, d dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2-vvg cc n1 pp-f dt j np1? p-acp n1 crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
107 1. There is nothing small between God and us, and it is true. 1. There is nothing small between God and us, and it is true. crd pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp np1 cc pno12, cc pn31 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
108 If thou hast but the least crum of bread, it is a great mercie, because it comes from the great God; If thou hast but the least crumb of bred, it is a great mercy, Because it comes from the great God; cs pns21 vh2 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
109 and if you commit a sin, though never so little in your own eyes, it is great, and if you commit a since, though never so little in your own eyes, it is great, cc cs pn22 vvb dt n1, cs av-x av j p-acp po22 d n2, pn31 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
110 because committed against the great God; Because committed against the great God; c-acp vvn p-acp dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
111 I may boldly say thus much, that men sin a great sin, in saying their sin is small. I may boldly say thus much, that men sin a great since, in saying their since is small. pns11 vmb av-j vvi av av-d, cst n2 vvb dt j n1, p-acp vvg po32 n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
112 2. Secondly, sometimes what falls short in the greatnesse of sin, is made up in the number of sin: 2. Secondly, sometime what falls short in the greatness of since, is made up in the number of since: crd ord, av q-crq vvz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
113 Great sins do go alone, smaller sins do go by companies: as with creatures, so with sins; Great Sins do go alone, smaller Sins do go by companies: as with creatures, so with Sins; j n2 vdb vvi av-j, jc n2 vdb vvi p-acp n2: c-acp p-acp n2, av p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
114 you shall observe it so in the heavens, and in the air, and in the water, and in the earth: you shall observe it so in the heavens, and in the air, and in the water, and in the earth: pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
115 In the heavens, but one great Sun, many lesse Stars; In the heavens, but one great Sun, many less Stars; p-acp dt n2, cc-acp pi j n1, d dc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
116 In the air, you have but few great and kingly birds, the Eagle she flyes alone, In the air, you have but few great and kingly Birds, the Eagl she flies alone, p-acp dt n1, pn22 vhb p-acp d j cc j n2, dt n1 pns31 vvz av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
117 but your Pigeons that are lesser, flye by flights; In the water, your great Whale goes alone, but your lesser Herring go by sholes; but your Pigeons that Are lesser, fly by flights; In the water, your great Whale Goes alone, but your lesser Herring go by shoal; cc-acp po22 n2 cst vbr jc, vvb p-acp n2; p-acp dt n1, po22 j n1 vvz av-j, cc-acp po22 jc n1 vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
118 On the earth, the great Elephant goes alone, your lesser sheep go by flocks, and your Hogs by herds; On the earth, the great Elephant Goes alone, your lesser sheep go by flocks, and your Hogs by herds; p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vvz av-j, po22 jc n1 vvi p-acp n2, cc po22 n2 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
119 the lesser Sands infinite in number, Rocks fewer: And so with mens sins; the lesser Sands infinite in number, Rocks fewer: And so with men's Sins; dt jc n2 j p-acp n1, n2 d: cc av p-acp ng2 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
120 great sins they go alone, but lesser sins go by companies, and oftentimes the number of your lesser sins do make up what is wanting in the greatnesse of your sin. great Sins they go alone, but lesser Sins go by companies, and oftentimes the number of your lesser Sins do make up what is wanting in the greatness of your since. j n2 pns32 vvb av-j, cc-acp jc n2 vvb p-acp n2, cc av dt n1 pp-f po22 jc n2 vdb vvi a-acp r-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
121 A man may be drunk but once or twice in his life, in the grosse act of it, A man may be drunk but once or twice in his life, in the gross act of it, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp a-acp cc av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
122 but he may be so often in drunken company, and spend away so many hours which shall amount to drunkenness; but he may be so often in drunken company, and spend away so many hours which shall amount to Drunkenness; cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi av av p-acp j n1, cc vvi av av d n2 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
123 a man may commit adultery but once in his life, but he may have as many unclean thoughts, as shall amount to adultery: a man may commit adultery but once in his life, but he may have as many unclean thoughts, as shall amount to adultery: dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi p-acp d j n2, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
124 So, that what fals short in the greatnesse of sin, is made up in the number; So, that what falls short in the greatness of since, is made up in the number; av, cst r-crq vvz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
125 and therefore say not, why should God for a little sin turn out of the way of mercie? it may be the number of your little sins amount to the greatest sin. and Therefore say not, why should God for a little since turn out of the Way of mercy? it may be the number of your little Sins amount to the greatest since. cc av vvb xx, q-crq vmd np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2 vvi p-acp dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
126 3. Thirdly, Beloved, God will make good his Name to the utmost, and his name is, A Jealous God; now a husbands jealousie arisech not, 3. Thirdly, beloved, God will make good his Name to the utmost, and his name is, A Jealous God; now a Husbands jealousy arisech not, crd ord, vvn, np1 vmb vvi j po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cc po31 n1 vbz, dt j np1; av dt ng1 n1 vvb xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
127 when he sees his wife commit adultery, but if he do but see her playing and sporting with a stranger; when he sees his wife commit adultery, but if he do but see her playing and sporting with a stranger; c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvi n1, cc-acp cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi pno31 vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
128 so Gods jealousie ariseth, not onely when we commit the grosse act of Idolatry, when we bow before an Idoll, so God's jealousy arises, not only when we commit the gross act of Idolatry, when we bow before an Idol, av ng1 n1 vvz, xx av-j c-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
129 but if we be sporting and playing with Superstition; for God is a jealous God: but if we be sporting and playing with Superstition; for God is a jealous God: cc-acp cs pns12 vbb vvg cc vvg p-acp n1; p-acp np1 vbz dt j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
130 And though the husband do not see cause enough to turn away his wife, because of her sporting and playing, And though the husband do not see cause enough to turn away his wife, Because of her sporting and playing, cc cs dt n1 vdb xx vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi av po31 n1, c-acp pp-f po31 vvg cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
131 and dallying, he may see cause enough to deny such a courtesie; and dallying, he may see cause enough to deny such a courtesy; cc vvg, pns31 vmb vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
132 so God, though he does not give a Bill of Divorce for such a sin which you count lesser, so God, though he does not give a Bill of Divorce for such a since which you count lesser, av np1, cs pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 r-crq pn22 vvb jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
133 yet he may see cause enough to make a stoppage in his proceedings of mercie. yet he may see cause enough to make a stoppage in his proceedings of mercy. av pns31 vmb vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
134 Thus the Doctrine stands firm, when God is in a way of mercie towards his people, Thus the Doctrine Stands firm, when God is in a Way of mercy towards his people, av dt n1 vvz j, c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
135 if they do sin against him, their sins may make a stoppage in his proceedings. By way of Application; if they do sin against him, their Sins may make a stoppage in his proceedings. By Way of Application; cs pns32 vdb vvi p-acp pno31, po32 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg. p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
136 Hence you may see what the reason is, why there is a stop made now of late in our England mercies. Hence you may see what the reason is, why there is a stop made now of late in our England Mercies. av pn22 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 vbz, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd av pp-f j p-acp po12 np1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
137 This last yeer God hath done great things for England, as ever England saw, and that man that sees it not, I shall think that Scripture hath taken hold upon him, which you have in Jer. 27.5, 6. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, This last year God hath done great things for England, as ever England saw, and that man that sees it not, I shall think that Scripture hath taken hold upon him, which you have in Jer. 27.5, 6. Cursed be the man that Trusteth in man, d ord n1 np1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp np1, c-acp av np1 vvd, cc d n1 cst vvz pn31 xx, pns11 vmb vvi d n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pn22 vhb p-acp np1 crd, crd vvd vbi dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
138 and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord, for he shall be like the heath in the desart, and makes Flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord, for he shall be like the heath in the desert, cc vvz n1 po31 n1, cc rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
139 and shall not see when good cometh, whether out of envie or malice, but when good comes upon a people, he shall not see it: and shall not see when good comes, whither out of envy or malice, but when good comes upon a people, he shall not see it: cc vmb xx vvi c-crq j vvz, cs av a-acp vvi cc n1, cc-acp c-crq j vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
140 but who doth not see, what a black cloud is drawn over us again? When the waters swell and stand up, you say surely there is a stop made; but who does not see, what a black cloud is drawn over us again? When the waters swell and stand up, you say surely there is a stop made; cc-acp q-crq vdz xx vvi, r-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 av? c-crq dt n2 vvb cc vvi a-acp, pn22 vvb av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
141 the waters do not run down as before, not long since Justice and Judgement did run down like a mighty stream; the waters do not run down as before, not long since justice and Judgement did run down like a mighty stream; dt n2 vdb xx vvi a-acp p-acp a-acp, xx av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 vdd vvi a-acp av-j dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
142 but now, how the waters swell, gather, and stand up again? wicked men lye in prison, and those not censured: but now, how the waters swell, gather, and stand up again? wicked men lie in prison, and those not censured: cc-acp av, c-crq dt n2 vvb, vvb, cc vvb a-acp av? j n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc d xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
143 Priests and Jesuits lye condemned, and chose not executed: the Plague is begun, and that is not quenched: Priests and Jesuits lie condemned, and chosen not executed: the Plague is begun, and that is not quenched: n2 cc np2 vvb vvn, cc vvd xx vvn: dt n1 vbz vvn, cc d vbz xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
144 The Sword hath begun to drink deep in our Brethrens blood, and that is not sheathed: The Sword hath begun to drink deep in our Brothers' blood, and that is not sheathed: dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp po12 ng2 n1, cc d vbz xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
145 The wrath of our King is enkindled: Divers of our Parliamentary Worthies accused of high Treason: The wrath of our King is enkindled: Diverse of our Parliamentary Worthies accused of high Treason: dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz vvn: j pp-f po12 j n2-j vvn a-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
146 certainly there is a stoppage made in the proceedings of Englands mercies; oh Beloved, this our sin hath done. Certainly there is a stoppage made in the proceedings of Englands Mercies; o beloved, this our since hath done. av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f npg1 n2; uh j-vvn, d po12 n1 vhz vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
147 But you will say unto me, Shall there be a stoppage made for ever in the mercies of England? But you will say unto me, Shall there be a stoppage made for ever in the Mercies of England? p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, vmb a-acp vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
148 You will finde (for answer) if you look into Scripture, that there is a two-fold stoppage of mercie: Finall, and Present: You will find (for answer) if you look into Scripture, that there is a twofold stoppage of mercy: Final, and Present: pn22 vmb vvi (p-acp n1) cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 pp-f n1: j, cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
149 Finall, as God was in a way of mercie towards Saul, and was about to settle the kingdom upon him and his posterity for ever; Final, as God was in a Way of mercy towards Saul, and was about to settle the Kingdom upon him and his posterity for ever; j, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1 c-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
150 but he sinned, and the Lord turned away from Saul, and turned away from him for ever, there was a finall stoppage of mercie made. but he sinned, and the Lord turned away from Saul, and turned away from him for ever, there was a final stoppage of mercy made. cc-acp pns31 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd av p-acp np1, cc vvd av p-acp pno31 p-acp av, pc-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
151 Now though there be a stop made in the way of Gods mercie towards England, I conceive there is not a finall stoppage. And my Reasons are these: Now though there be a stop made in the Way of God's mercy towards England, I conceive there is not a final stoppage. And my Reasons Are these: av cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1. cc po11 n2 vbr d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
152 1. Because that though many difficulties and mountains do arise, yet we see how one after another they do melt. 1. Because that though many difficulties and Mountains do arise, yet we see how one After Another they do melt. crd p-acp d c-acp d n2 cc n2 vdb vvi, av pns12 vvb c-crq pi p-acp j-jn pns32 vdb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
153 2. And because God hath raised up instrements that are unwearyed in his service, working night and day, 2. And Because God hath raised up instrements that Are unwearied in his service, working night and day, crd cc c-acp np1 vhz vvn a-acp n2 cst vbr j p-acp po31 n1, vvg n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
154 and are unwearyed in the work of the Lord. 3. As also because that the type of this work does speak as much. and Are unwearied in the work of the Lord. 3. As also Because that the type of this work does speak as much. cc vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp av c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 vdz vvi c-acp av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
155 The children of Israels coming out of Babylon, and building the Temple, is a type of our coming out of Antichristian bondage, The children of Israel's coming out of Babylon, and building the Temple, is a type of our coming out of Antichristian bondage, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n-vvg av pp-f np1, cc vvg dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n-vvg av pp-f jp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
156 and the great Reformation that is now begun: and the great Reformation that is now begun: cc dt j n1 cst vbz av vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
157 Now then though there were many lets and hindrances by Tobiah, and Sanballat, and others, they could never hinder it fully, Now then though there were many lets and hindrances by Tobiah, and Sanballat, and Others, they could never hinder it Fully, av av c-acp pc-acp vbdr d n2 cc n2 p-acp np1, cc n1, cc n2-jn, pns32 vmd av-x vvi pn31 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
158 but it recovered its self, and was driven on: but it recovered its self, and was driven on: cc-acp pn31 vvd po31 n1, cc vbds vvn a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
159 so in this building and worke of reformation, though the Tobiahs and Sanballats of the times may cause the work to cease for a time, the building shall get up, so in this building and work of Reformation, though the Tobiah's and Sanballats of the times may cause the work to cease for a time, the building shall get up, av p-acp d n-vvg cc n1 pp-f n1, cs dt njp2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
160 and shall not fully cease, but the work of Reformation shall be driven on in the despight of all the enemies. and shall not Fully cease, but the work of Reformation shall be driven on in the despite of all the enemies. cc vmb xx av-j vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
161 Therefore it is not a finall stop now made in Englands mercies. But there is a present stop, as when the plague broke out in Davids time; Therefore it is not a final stop now made in Englands Mercies. But there is a present stop, as when the plague broke out in Davids time; av pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 av vvn p-acp npg1 n2. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd av p-acp npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
162 and such a stoppage is made now. and such a stoppage is made now. cc d dt n1 vbz vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
163 But what evill and hurt is in this, if a finall stoppage be not made? But what evil and hurt is in this, if a final stoppage be not made? cc-acp r-crq j-jn cc n1 vbz p-acp d, cs dt j n1 vbb xx vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 11
164 Is it nothing in your ears, and in your hearts, that the Lord should turn out of a way of mercy? you read in the 2 Judg. when the Angel came with a message unto the people, Is it nothing in your ears, and in your hearts, that the Lord should turn out of a Way of mercy? you read in the 2 Judges when the Angel Come with a message unto the people, vbz pn31 pix p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp po22 n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? pn22 vvb p-acp dt crd np1 c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
165 and told them that the Canaanites should be as thorns in their sides, and a snare unto them, they lift up their voice and wept, and told them that the Canaanites should be as thorns in their sides, and a snare unto them, they lift up their voice and wept, cc vvd pno32 cst dt np2 vmd vbi c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n1 cc vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
166 and they called the name of the place Bochim: and they called the name of the place Bochim: cc pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
167 you shall be brought into Canaan the promised land, but the natives shall be so mixt amongst you, you shall be brought into Canaan the promised land, but the natives shall be so mixed among you, pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 dt j-vvn n1, cc-acp dt n2-jn vmb vbi av vvn p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
168 as they shall be thorns in your sides, hereupon they lift up their voice and wept: as they shall be thorns in your sides, hereupon they lift up their voice and wept: c-acp pns32 vmb vbi n2 p-acp po22 n2, av pns32 vvd a-acp po32 n1 cc vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
169 and so though the work of Reformation be carried on, the Canaanites may be left to be as thorns in your sides, until Christ come. and so though the work of Reformation be carried on, the Canaanites may be left to be as thorns in your sides, until christ come. cc av cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn a-acp, dt np2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi c-acp n2 p-acp po22 n2, c-acp np1 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
170 Oh that we could lift up our voice and weep, that the place might be called Bochim. O that we could lift up our voice and weep, that the place might be called Bochim. uh cst pns12 vmd vvi a-acp po12 n1 cc vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
171 2. When God breaks off the way of his mercy, then his wrath breaks out; 2. When God breaks off the Way of his mercy, then his wrath breaks out; crd c-crq np1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs po31 n1 vvz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
172 he does not turn out of the way of his mercy, but he turns into the way of his judgement. he does not turn out of the Way of his mercy, but he turns into the Way of his judgement. pns31 vdz xx vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
173 Why to a loving childe this is a very cutting word, your father is angry with you. Why to a loving child this is a very cutting word, your father is angry with you. uh-crq p-acp dt j-vvg n1 d vbz dt j j-vvg n1, po22 n1 vbz j p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
174 I may speak this to you, there is a stop made in Englands mercy, and your father is angry, this is much. I may speak this to you, there is a stop made in Englands mercy, and your father is angry, this is much. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1, cc po22 n1 vbz j, d vbz d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
175 3. If there be a stoppage made in Englands mercy though but present, there is an obstruction in all your comforts: 3. If there be a stoppage made in Englands mercy though but present, there is an obstruction in all your comforts: crd cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1 cs p-acp j, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d po22 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
176 you are sensible of the obstructions of your body, will you not be sensible of State obstructions, of Church obstructions? Suppose you were in Ireland begirt with the enemy, you Are sensible of the obstructions of your body, will you not be sensible of State obstructions, of Church obstructions? Suppose you were in Ireland begirt with the enemy, pn22 vbr j pp-f dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, vmb pn22 xx vbi j pp-f n1 n2, pp-f n1 n2? vvb pn22 vbdr p-acp np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
177 and were in danger to have your convoy cut off, that should bring you victuall and supply, would it not make you feare? Beloved, we have beene begirt with enemies a long time, and were in danger to have your convoy Cut off, that should bring you victual and supply, would it not make you Fear? beloved, we have been begirt with enemies a long time, cc vbdr p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi po22 n1 vvn a-acp, cst vmd vvi pn22 n1 cc vvi, vmd pn31 xx vvi pn22 n1? j-vvn, pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
178 and God hath raised us up a convoy to bring us victuall; and God hath raised us up a convoy to bring us victual; cc np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
179 we do not know whether our convoy shall be taken away, though but for the present. we do not know whither our convoy shall be taken away, though but for the present. pns12 vdb xx vvi cs po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn av, cs cc-acp p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
180 Certainly there is a theife in our candle that does make our comforts smeare out. Certainly there is a thief in our candle that does make our comforts smeare out. av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cst vdz vvi po12 n2 vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
181 But what is that theife in our candle? it is apparent to us all there is a stop made in Englands mercy, what are those sins (for it is a day of humiliation) that have made a stoppage in Englands mercy? But what is that thief in our candle? it is apparent to us all there is a stop made in Englands mercy, what Are those Sins (for it is a day of humiliation) that have made a stoppage in Englands mercy? cc-acp q-crq vbz d n1 p-acp po12 n1? pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbr d n2 (c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1) cst vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
182 This is that I specially aime at, that you may see what you are to be humbled for this day and others. This is that I specially aim At, that you may see what you Are to be humbled for this day and Others. d vbz cst pns11 av-j vvb p-acp, cst pn22 vmb vvi r-crq pn22 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
183 Paralell our condition with others in Scripture, and we shall finde six or seven things especially, that do make a stoppage in mercy coming to a people, Parallel our condition with Others in Scripture, and we shall find six or seven things especially, that do make a stoppage in mercy coming to a people, n1 po12 n1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi crd cc crd n2 av-j, cst vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
184 and you shall find them in our land. and you shall find them in our land. cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
185 1. An unwillingnesse and backwardnesse to the great work of Reformation, to the great work that God is now about, is one thing that doth make a stoppage in the proceedings of Englands mercy. 1. an unwillingness and backwardness to the great work of Reformation, to the great work that God is now about, is one thing that does make a stoppage in the proceedings of Englands mercy. crd dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 cst np1 vbz av a-acp, vbz crd n1 cst vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
186 When the children of Israel were in Egypt, they groaned unto the Lord, God sent a deliverer to them, Moses, and they being vext by their taskmasters, When the children of Israel were in Egypt, they groaned unto the Lord, God sent a deliverer to them, Moses, and they being vexed by their taskmasters, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp np1, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32, np1, cc pns32 vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
187 after he came they murmured, and for anguishof soul, hearkned not unto Moses, God bare with that, till he got them on the other side of the water, carried them through the red sea, After he Come they murmured, and for anguishof soul, hearkened not unto Moses, God bore with that, till he god them on the other side of the water, carried them through the read sea, c-acp pns31 vvd pns32 vvd, cc p-acp n1 n1, vvd xx p-acp np1, np1 vvd p-acp d, c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
188 when they came there, tho they did sin and murmure, God did not swear they should not enter into Canaan, when they Come there, though they did sin and murmur, God did not swear they should not enter into Canaan, c-crq pns32 vvd a-acp, cs pns32 vdd vvi cc n1, np1 vdd xx vvi pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
189 but at the last they made them a captain, and they would return back to Egypt, sayes God, seeing you are there, I swear in my wrath you shall never enter into my rest, but At the last they made them a captain, and they would return back to Egypt, Says God, seeing you Are there, I swear in my wrath you shall never enter into my rest, cc-acp p-acp dt ord pns32 vvd pno32 dt n1, cc pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp np1, vvz np1, vvg pn22 vbr a-acp, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 pn22 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
190 but your carcases shall fall here; you shall neither go backward nor forward; but your carcases shall fallen Here; you shall neither go backward nor forward; cc-acp po22 n2 vmb vvi av; pn22 vmb av-dx vvi av-j ccx j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
191 We have a long time, the Lord look upon us, set under Egyptian darknesse, and the Lord hath sent his Messengers to you to draw you out, We have a long time, the Lord look upon us, Set under Egyptian darkness, and the Lord hath sent his Messengers to you to draw you out, pns12 vhb dt j n1, dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp jp n1, cc dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi pn22 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
192 and you would not, or for anguish of soul you hearkned not; Well, but now there is a tender of Reformation made, and hath been lately: and you would not, or for anguish of soul you hearkened not; Well, but now there is a tender of Reformation made, and hath been lately: cc pn22 vmd xx, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vvd xx; av, cc-acp av pc-acp vbz dt j pp-f n1 vvn, cc vhz vbn av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
193 if people shall say now, What need this Reformation? Were not things well before? This provokes the Lord, if people shall say now, What need this Reformation? Were not things well before? This provokes the Lord, cs n1 vmb vvi av, q-crq vvb d n1? vbdr xx n2 av a-acp? np1 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
194 and causes him to say, Your carcases shall fall. and Causes him to say, Your carcases shall fallen. cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi, po22 n2 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
195 And yet, Oh how hath this been among us, what ado is here sayes one? What need this work? Were not things well before? 2 King. 10.32. And yet, O how hath this been among us, what ado is Here Says one? What need this work? Were not things well before? 2 King. 10.32. cc av, uh q-crq vhz d vbn p-acp pno12, q-crq n1 vbz av vvz pi? q-crq vvb d n1? vbdr xx n2 av a-acp? crd n1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
196 In those dayes the Lord began to cut Israel short, What dayes were those? They were in a way of Reformation, In those days the Lord began to Cut Israel short, What days were those? They were in a Way of Reformation, p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 j, q-crq n2 vbdr d? pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
197 and they cut short the Reformation; and in those dayes the Lord began to cut them short of mercie. and they Cut short the Reformation; and in those days the Lord began to Cut them short of mercy. cc pns32 vvd av-j dt n1; cc p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 j pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
198 At the 18. verse, he got together the Worshippers of Baal by craft; at the 25. verse, he slayes them; At the 18. verse, he god together the Worshippers of Baal by craft; At the 25. verse, he slays them; p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvd av dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
199 at the 29. they break down the Images in the house of Baal: Howbeit at the 29. verse, From the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not, &c. Then at the 32. verse, At the 29. they break down the Images in the house of Baal: Howbeit At the 29. verse, From the Sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel to since, Jehu departed not, etc. Then At the 32. verse, p-acp dt crd pns32 vvb a-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: a-acp p-acp dt crd n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f j r-crq vvd np1 p-acp n1, np1 vvd xx, av av p-acp dt crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
200 when they thus cut short Reformation, the Lord began to cut them short. when they thus Cut short Reformation, the Lord began to Cut them short. c-crq pns32 av vvd j n1, dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
201 You know what our Saviour Christ sayes, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, how often would I have gathered you, and you would not; You know what our Saviour christ Says, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, how often would I have gathered you, and you would not; pn22 vvb r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz, uh np1, np1, c-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn pn22, cc pn22 vmd xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
202 behold your house is left unto you desolate. behold your house is left unto you desolate. vvb po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
203 Beloved, when Christ comes to gather us, as certainly there is a time when Christ comes a gathering, beloved, when christ comes to gather us, as Certainly there is a time when christ comes a gathering, vvn, c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz dt n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
204 and if people will not be gathered, then behold thy house is left desolate. and if people will not be gathered, then behold thy house is left desolate. cc cs n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, av vvb po21 n1 vbz vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
205 God hath made a tender of Reformation lately among you, this is one sin that hath made a stoppage in the proceedings of your mercy, people have been backward and unwilling unto this great worke of Reformation. God hath made a tender of Reformation lately among you, this is one since that hath made a stoppage in the proceedings of your mercy, people have been backward and unwilling unto this great work of Reformation. np1 vhz vvn dt j pp-f n1 av-j p-acp pn22, d vbz crd n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f po22 n1, n1 vhb vbn j cc j p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
206 2. A tempting of God does also stop and hinder the proceeding of mercy. They tempted the Lord, and the Lords mercy was stopped. 2. A tempting of God does also stop and hinder the proceeding of mercy. They tempted the Lord, and the lords mercy was stopped. crd dt j-vvg pp-f np1 vdz av vvi cc vvi dt n-vvg pp-f n1. pns32 vvd dt n1, cc dt n2 n1 vbds vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
207 You finde in Scripture, people are said to tempt God; 1. either when they doubt of Gods presence, after God hath especially appeared to them: You find in Scripture, people Are said to tempt God; 1. either when they doubt of God's presence, After God hath especially appeared to them: pn22 vvb p-acp n1, n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi np1; crd d c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp np1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
208 they tempted God, and sayd, is God amongst us? after God had appeared to them. they tempted God, and said, is God among us? After God had appeared to them. pns32 vvd np1, cc vvd, vbz np1 p-acp pno12? p-acp np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
209 2. Again, when a man does not rely, and live upon Gods All-sufficiency, when God hath appeared in that way. 2. Again, when a man does not rely, and live upon God's All-sufficiency, when God hath appeared in that Way. crd av, c-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi, cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 14
210 It is sayd of the Israelites they tempted God, and sayd, can God provide a table in the wildernesse? As Musculus observes well, the Israelites were not so silly, It is said of the Israelites they tempted God, and said, can God provide a table in the Wilderness? As Musculus observes well, the Israelites were not so silly, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np2 pns32 vvd np1, cc vvd, vmb np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? p-acp np1 vvz av, dt np2 vbdr xx av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 14
211 as to think God was not able; as to think God was not able; c-acp pc-acp vvi np1 vbds xx j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 14
212 they knew God opened the rock, and brought them through the red-sea, but this was the language of their conversation, can God provide a table in the Wildernesse? they knew God opened the rock, and brought them through the Red Sea, but this was the language of their Conversation, can God provide a table in the Wilderness? pns32 vvd np1 vvd dt n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 14
213 3. A man is said to tempt God, when as he does tye and limit God unto ordinary means, 3. A man is said to tempt God, when as he does tie and limit God unto ordinary means, crd dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi np1, c-crq c-acp pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
214 when God is in an extraordinory way. when God is in an extraordinary Way. c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
215 And so it is said of Ahaʐ that he tempted God, and would not take a signe; And so it is said of Ahaʐ that he tempted God, and would not take a Signen; cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 cst pns31 vvd np1, cc vmd xx vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
216 what is the meaning of that? that is, that he would go in an ordinary way; what is the meaning of that? that is, that he would go in an ordinary Way; q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? d vbz, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
217 why (sayes he) should I tempt God, and require a signe, and go in an extraordinary way? I will go in an ordinary way: why (Says he) should I tempt God, and require a Signen, and go in an extraordinary Way? I will go in an ordinary Way: c-crq (vvz pns31) vmd pns11 vvi np1, cc vvb dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1? pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
218 when as God is in an extraordinary way of mercy towards his people, to tye God to ordinary means, is a tempting of God. when as God is in an extraordinary Way of mercy towards his people, to tie God to ordinary means, is a tempting of God. c-crq p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp j n2, vbz dt j-vvg pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
219 Now I appeal to you, whether or no, we have not tempted God, God hath appeared gloriously, oh yet we have sayd is God among us? how few live upon Gods All-sufficiencie, notwithstanding he hath appeared so gloriously? and we see no way and means for such a Reformation as is spoken of, tying and limiting of God unto an ordinary way, when God is working extraordinarily. Now I appeal to you, whither or not, we have not tempted God, God hath appeared gloriously, o yet we have said is God among us? how few live upon God's All-sufficiency, notwithstanding he hath appeared so gloriously? and we see no Way and means for such a Reformation as is spoken of, tying and limiting of God unto an ordinary Way, when God is working extraordinarily. av pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cs cc xx, pns12 vhb xx vvn np1, np1 vhz vvn av-j, uh av pns12 vhb vvn vbz np1 p-acp pno12? q-crq d vvb p-acp ng1 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn av av-j? cc pns12 vvb dx n1 cc n2 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn pp-f, vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq np1 vbz vvg av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 15
220 This is a second sinne that hath made a stoppage in Englands mercy, this tempting of God. This is a second sin that hath made a stoppage in Englands mercy, this tempting of God. d vbz dt ord n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, d vvg pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 15
221 3. Abusing of Gods instruments which he raiseth up for to do his worke by, doth exceedingly provoke, 3. Abusing of God's Instruments which he Raiseth up for to do his work by, does exceedingly provoke, crd vvg pp-f npg1 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp pc-acp vdi po31 n1 p-acp, vdz av-vvg vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
222 and makes a stoppage in the mercy of God. There are two wayes whereby his instruments are abused; and makes a stoppage in the mercy of God. There Are two ways whereby his Instruments Are abused; cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbr crd n2 c-crq po31 n2 vbr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
223 either idolizing and deifying of them, or wronging, scorning, and jearing of them, falfly accusing and condemning of them. either idolizing and deifying of them, or wronging, scorning, and jeering of them, falsely accusing and condemning of them. d vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32, cc vvg, vvg, cc j-vvg pp-f pno32, av-j vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
224 The first way the Jews sinned, when they cryed the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, and deifyed that; The First Way the jews sinned, when they cried the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, and deified that; dt ord n1 dt np2 vvd, c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvn d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
225 well sayes Christ, there shall not be one stone left upon another. well Says christ, there shall not be one stone left upon Another. av vvz np1, a-acp vmb xx vbi crd n1 vvn p-acp j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
226 God raised up the King of Sweden, people idolized him, he was taken away, and a stoppage was made in that way of mercy: God raised up the King of Sweden, people idolized him, he was taken away, and a stoppage was made in that Way of mercy: np1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 vvn pno31, pns31 vbds vvn av, cc dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
227 on the other side scouning and evill speaking of the instruments of Reformation, and falsly accusing them that God does set up, this makes a stoppage in mercy, Numb. 12. Moses was appointed by God to bring them into Canaan, marke how they speake against him, vers. 2. And they said hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not also spoken by us? she what follows 9.10. ver. on the other side scouning and evil speaking of the Instruments of Reformation, and falsely accusing them that God does Set up, this makes a stoppage in mercy, Numb. 12. Moses was appointed by God to bring them into Canaan, mark how they speak against him, vers. 2. And they said hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not also spoken by us? she what follows 9.10. ver. p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg cc j-jn n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvg pno32 cst np1 vdz vvi a-acp, d vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, j. crd np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, vvb c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, fw-la. crd cc pns32 vvd vhz dt n1 av vvn av-j p-acp np1? vhz pns31 xx av vvn p-acp pno12? pns31 r-crq vvz crd. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
228 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them, and he departed. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them, and he departed. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
229 And the cloud drparted from off the Tabernacle, and behold Miriam became leprous, &c. marke what a stop is made, vers. 15. Miriam was shut out of the Camp seven dayes, And the cloud drparted from off the Tabernacle, and behold Miriam became leprous, etc. mark what a stop is made, vers. 15. Miriam was shut out of the Camp seven days, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvi np1 vvd j, av n1 r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, fw-la. crd np1 vbds vvn av pp-f dt n1 crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
230 and the people journied not, only because they opened their mouthes against this instrument of Go that was employd in this worke. So Numb. 16.1. and the people journeyed not, only Because they opened their mouths against this Instrument of Go that was employed in this work. So Numb. 16.1. cc dt n1 vvd xx, av-j c-acp pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvb cst vbds vvn p-acp d n1. np1 j. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
231 Kerah, Dathan, and Ahiram rise up against Mosex and Aaron instruments that God employed in his service, you may see what became of it in the following part of the Chapter, the Lord would have consumed the whole Congregation, And Moses sayd to Aaron, take a Censer, Kerah, Dathan, and Ahiram rise up against Mosex and Aaron Instruments that God employed in his service, you may see what became of it in the following part of the Chapter, the Lord would have consumed the Whole Congregation, And Moses said to Aaron, take a Censer, np1, np1, cc np1 vvb a-acp p-acp vvb cc np1 n2 cst np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pn22 vmb vvi r-crq vvd pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmd vhi vvn dt j-jn n1, cc np1 vvd p-acp np1, vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
232 and put fire therein from off the Altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the Congregation, and put fire therein from off the Altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the Congregation, cc vvd n1 av p-acp a-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp n1, cc vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
233 and make an atonement for them, for there is wrath gone out from the Lord. vers. 45.46. Oh my beloved, I would to God we were not guilty here; and make an atonement for them, for there is wrath gone out from the Lord. vers. 45.46. O my Beloved, I would to God we were not guilty Here; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1. fw-la. crd. uh po11 j-vvn, pns11 vmd p-acp np1 pns12 vbdr xx j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
234 the Lord hath raised up a blessed and happy Parliament, and hath made them instruments of much good unto this Kingdome; the Lord hath raised up a blessed and happy Parliament, and hath made them Instruments of much good unto this Kingdom; dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1, cc vhz vvn pno32 n2 pp-f d j p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
235 some idolize and deisie them, others again have accused them as traitors, the great Senators and Judges of our Kingdome, no lesse than traitors: Some idolise and deify them, Others again have accused them as Traitors, the great Senators and Judges of our Kingdom, no less than Traitors: d vvb cc vvi pno32, n2-jn av vhi vvn pno32 p-acp n2, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, av-dx av-dc cs n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
236 thus have the Instruments of the Lord been abused, and how can this but make a stoppage in our mercy? thus have the Instruments of the Lord been abused, and how can this but make a stoppage in our mercy? av vhb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbn vvn, cc q-crq vmb d p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
237 What is this to us? we have not accused them, that is done above. What is this to us? we have not accused them, that is done above. q-crq vbz d p-acp pno12? pns12 vhb xx vvn pno32, cst vbz vdn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 16
238 I pray do but consider the place diligently, Numb. 16. it is sayd Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, and two hundred and fifty Princes, men of renown, rose up against Moses, but wrath breaks out upon the whole Congregation, I pray do but Consider the place diligently, Numb. 16. it is said Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, and two hundred and fifty Princes, men of renown, rose up against Moses, but wrath breaks out upon the Whole Congregation, pns11 vvb vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 av-j, j. crd pn31 vbz vvn np1, np1, cc np1, cc crd crd cc crd n2, n2 pp-f n1, vvd a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp n1 vvz av p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 16
239 and the Lord would have consumed them all, why? because they were not humbled. and the Lord would have consumed them all, why? Because they were not humbled. cc dt n1 vmd vhi vvn pno32 d, q-crq? c-acp pns32 vbdr xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 16
240 And if upon all this evill that hath been done to the instruments of God, we have not been humbled, the wrath of God may breake out upon us all, And if upon all this evil that hath been done to the Instruments of God, we have not been humbled, the wrath of God may break out upon us all, cc cs p-acp d d n-jn cst vhz vbn vdn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb xx vbn vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi av p-acp pno12 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 16
241 and justly it should be, that a stop should be made in Englands mercy. and justly it should be, that a stop should be made in Englands mercy. cc av-j pn31 vmd vbi, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 16
242 4. Carrying on the worke of Reformation, and the great affairs of the Church, upon the shoulders of humane prudence, will make a stoppage in the way of mercy. 4. Carrying on the work of Reformation, and the great affairs of the Church, upon the shoulders of humane prudence, will make a stoppage in the Way of mercy. crd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 16
243 You know that when David broughr back the Ark, they were very cheerfull, and went along withall, nothing fearing, at last Uzza layes his hand upon the Ark, You know that when David broughr back the Ark, they were very cheerful, and went along withal, nothing fearing, At last Uzza lays his hand upon the Ark, pn22 vvb cst c-crq np1 vvd av dt n1, pns32 vbdr av j, cc vvd a-acp av, pix vvg, p-acp ord np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 16
244 and is smitten, a cloud ariseth, David is dismayed, a stop is made in the businesse, what is the matter? the Text tells us, they carried the Arke upon the Cart, and is smitten, a cloud arises, David is dismayed, a stop is made in the business, what is the matter? the Text tells us, they carried the Ark upon the Cart, cc vbz vvn, dt n1 vvz, np1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1? dt n1 vvz pno12, pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
245 and it should have been carried upon mens shoulders. and it should have been carried upon men's shoulders. cc pn31 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp ng2 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
246 So when God is bringing back the Arke, men set it upon a Cart, and upon the shoulder of humane wisedome; So when God is bringing back the Ark, men Set it upon a Cart, and upon the shoulder of humane Wisdom; av c-crq np1 vbz vvg av dt n1, n2 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
247 oh sayes one, there is no government appointed in the Church, it is a matter of humane prudence, o Says one, there is no government appointed in the Church, it is a matter of humane prudence, uh vvz pi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
248 and so will you cart the Ark of God? look that God will make a stoppage in mercy. and so will you cart the Ark of God? look that God will make a stoppage in mercy. cc av vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? vvb cst np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
249 And this is another sin that provokes God to make a stoppage in our Englands mercy. 5. In the fift place. And this is Another since that provokes God to make a stoppage in our Englands mercy. 5. In the fift place. cc d vbz j-jn n1 cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 npg1 n1. crd p-acp dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 17
250 As prayer and humiliation does exceedingly further the worke of God in the hands of his people; As prayer and humiliation does exceedingly further the work of God in the hands of his people; p-acp n1 cc n1 vdz av-vvg av-jc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
251 so the falling and slacking of the hands in those two works, doth make a stop in mercy, so the falling and slacking of the hands in those two works, does make a stop in mercy, av dt j-vvg cc j pp-f dt n2 p-acp d crd n2, vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
252 and hath done in our mercy. and hath done in our mercy. cc vhz vdn p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
253 In the 2 Kings 23. we read there, that good King Josiah went a great way in the worke of Reformation; In the 2 Kings 23. we read there, that good King Josiah went a great Way in the work of Reformation; p-acp dt crd n2 crd pns12 vvb a-acp, cst j n1 np1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
254 the Law is brought out, his heart trembles, the images are pulled down, he executes justice upon Baals Priests; the Law is brought out, his heart trembles, the Images Are pulled down, he executes Justice upon Baal's Priests; dt n1 vbz vvn av, po31 n1 vvz, dt n2 vbr vvn a-acp, pns31 vvz n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
255 yet notwithstanding all he had done, the Lord turned not from the fiercenesse of his wrath, wherewith his unger was kindled against Judah, vers. 26. and vers. 29.30. he went out to battell with Pharaoh Nechoh, and Pharaoh Nechoh slew good King Iosiah; oh what a stoppage was made in Iudas mercy? what is the matter? let us enquire into that, here are two causes; yet notwithstanding all he had done, the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his wrath, wherewith his unger was kindled against Judah, vers. 26. and vers. 29.30. he went out to battle with Pharaoh Nechoh, and Pharaoh Nechoh slew good King Josiah; o what a stoppage was made in Iudas mercy? what is the matter? let us inquire into that, Here Are two Causes; av p-acp d pns31 vhd vdn, dt n1 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, fw-la. crd cc zz. crd. pns31 vvd av p-acp n1 p-acp np1 uh, cc np1 uh vvd j n1 np1; uh q-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 n1? q-crq vbz dt n1? vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d, av vbr crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
256 at the 26 vers. you have mention made of Manassehs sin, the Lord turned not from the fiercenesse of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Iudah, At the 26 vers. you have mention made of Manassehs since, the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Iudah, p-acp dt crd fw-la. pn22 vhb n1 vvn pp-f n2 n1, dt n1 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
257 because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withall; the people were not thorowly humbled for their fathers sins: Because of all the provocations that Manasses had provoked him withal; the people were not thoroughly humbled for their Father's Sins: c-acp pp-f d dt n2 cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 av; dt n1 vbdr xx av-j vvn p-acp po32 ng1 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
258 and good King Iosiah goes up to war, and did not seek the Lord before as he should have done. and good King Josiah Goes up to war, and did not seek the Lord before as he should have done. cc j n1 np1 vvz a-acp p-acp n1, cc vdd xx vvi dt n1 a-acp c-acp pns31 vmd vhi vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
259 So that want of humiliation, and flacking in the worke of prayer made this stop. So that want of humiliation, and flacking in the work of prayer made this stop. av d n1 pp-f n1, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
260 On the contrary, you shall read a notable place, Ezra 8.21, 22, 23. when the Jews came out of Babilon to build the Temple, they were way-layd by their enemies, On the contrary, you shall read a notable place, Ezra 8.21, 22, 23. when the jews Come out of Babylon to built the Temple, they were waylaid by their enemies, p-acp dt n-jn, pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1, np1 crd, crd, crd c-crq dt np2 vvd av pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns32 vbdr j p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
261 and in the midst of the field Ezra proclaims a Fast; and in the midst of the field Ezra proclaims a Fast; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvz dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
262 a strange kind of fasting and praying to be in the field, so it was then, in the field by the rivers side they go to fasting and prayer: a strange kind of fasting and praying to be in the field, so it was then, in the field by the Rivers side they go to fasting and prayer: dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbds av, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 pns32 vvb p-acp vvg cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
263 but Ezra might have had a guard from the King, why had he not? verse 22. For I was ashamed to aske of the King a band of Souldiers and horsemen, to helpe us against the enemy in the way, but Ezra might have had a guard from the King, why had he not? verse 22. For I was ashamed to ask of the King a band of Soldiers and horsemen, to help us against the enemy in the Way, cc-acp np1 vmd vhi vhn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, q-crq vhd pns31 xx? n1 crd c-acp pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
264 because we had spoken unto the King, saying; Because we had spoken unto the King, saying; c-acp pns12 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
265 The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seeke him, but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him: The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him, but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him: dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp d pno32 p-acp j cst vvb pno31, cc-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vbz p-acp d pno32 cst vvb pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
266 so we fasted and besought our God for this, and he was entreated of us. Marke, fasting and prayer was their convoy; so we fasted and besought our God for this, and he was entreated of us. Mark, fasting and prayer was their convoy; av pns12 vvd cc vvd po12 n1 p-acp d, cc pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pno12. vvb, vvg cc n1 vbds po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
267 oh beloved, what will not fasting and prayer do, when we are beset with divers enemies? there must be these two, the slacking of these make a stop. o Beloved, what will not fasting and prayer do, when we Are beset with diverse enemies? there must be these two, the slacking of these make a stop. uh j-vvn, q-crq vmb xx vvg cc n1 vdb, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j n2? pc-acp vmb vbi d crd, dt j pp-f d vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
268 As for prayer, first, you know how it was with the Israelites when they fought against Amalek, when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, As for prayer, First, you know how it was with the Israelites when they fought against Amalek, when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, p-acp p-acp n1, ord, pn22 vvb c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp dt np2 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvd a-acp po31 n1, np1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
269 when he let fall his hand, Amalek prevailed; slacking in prayer made a stop. And so likewise for humiliation; when he let fallen his hand, Amalek prevailed; slacking in prayer made a stop. And so likewise for humiliation; c-crq pns31 vvb vvi po31 n1, np1 vvn; j p-acp n1 vvd dt n1. cc av av p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
270 there are two things that are opposite to that which makes a stop; spirituall pride, and also nice curiosity concerning the means of grace. Spirituall pride makes a stop. there Are two things that Are opposite to that which makes a stop; spiritual pride, and also Nicaenae curiosity Concerning the means of grace. Spiritual pride makes a stop. pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst vbr j-jn p-acp cst r-crq vvz dt n1; j n1, cc av j n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f n1. j n1 vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
271 Paul was caught up into the third heaven, and had great revelations; Paul was caught up into the third heaven, and had great revelations; np1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n1, cc vhd j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
272 but lest he should be proud, and a stop should be made in that mercy, a messenger of Sathan is sent to buffet him. but lest he should be proud, and a stop should be made in that mercy, a Messenger of Sathan is sent to buffet him. cc-acp cs pns31 vmd vbi j, cc dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
273 It is recorded of a Frenchman, having read excellent Lectures of Divinity, some of his auditors came to him, It is recorded of a Frenchman, having read excellent Lectures of Divinity, Some of his Auditors Come to him, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np1, vhg vvn j n2 pp-f n1, d pp-f po31 n2 vvd p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
274 and desired him that he would print them, he was so puffed up withall, as he broke out into this blasphemy: and desired him that he would print them, he was so puffed up withal, as he broke out into this blasphemy: cc vvd pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32, pns31 vbds av vvn a-acp av, c-acp pns31 vvd av p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
275 Lord Jesus, how art thou beholden to me? if I had turned my wits against thee, Lord jesus, how art thou beholden to me? if I had turned my wits against thee, n1 np1, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvi p-acp pno11? cs pns11 vhd vvn po11 n2 p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 18
276 how much hurt could I have done thee? whereupon he was stricken with such blindnesse, ignorance, how much hurt could I have done thee? whereupon he was stricken with such blindness, ignorance, c-crq d n1 vmd pns11 vhb vdn pno21? c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
277 and dulnesse, as he was two yeare after learning the Lords Prayer: this I speake, to shew what a stoppage spirituall pride will make. and dulness, as he was two year After learning the lords Prayer: this I speak, to show what a stoppage spiritual pride will make. cc n1, c-acp pns31 vbds crd n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 n1: d pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 j n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
278 And for curious nicenesse about the means of grace, 1 Sam. 6. The Arke being in the hands and Countrey of the Philistims, they sent it back, And for curious niceness about the means of grace, 1 Sam. 6. The Ark being in the hands and Country of the philistines, they sent it back, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd dt n1 vbg p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vvd pn31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
279 and so the Arke returning, God was returning; and so the Ark returning, God was returning; cc av dt n1 vvg, np1 vbds vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
280 but at the 19 verse, the Lord smote of the people fifty thousand threescore and ten men, but At the 19 verse, the Lord smote of the people fifty thousand threescore and ten men, cc-acp p-acp dt crd n1, dt n1 vvd pp-f dt n1 crd crd crd cc crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
281 why? because they had looked into the Arke of the Lord; why? Because they had looked into the Ark of the Lord; q-crq? c-acp pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
282 their foolish nicenesse and curiosity about the Arke, what a stoppage it made in the way of mercy? It is recorded by Historians, that before the great massacre in France, the Protestants were grown so curious about preaching, that no preaching would down with them, but acute sententious preaching. their foolish niceness and curiosity about the Ark, what a stoppage it made in the Way of mercy? It is recorded by Historians, that before the great massacre in France, the Protestants were grown so curious about preaching, that not preaching would down with them, but acute sententious preaching. po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt n1 pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cst p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, dt n2 vbdr vvn av j p-acp vvg, cst xx vvg vmd vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp j j vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
283 Beloved, both these are opposite to humiliation; beloved, both these Are opposite to humiliation; j-vvn, d d vbr j-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
284 and where these two, humiliation falls, and prayer slacks, there is a stoppage made, then will the Lord say to Mercy, stand, go no farther. and where these two, humiliation falls, and prayer slacks, there is a stoppage made, then will the Lord say to Mercy, stand, go no farther. cc c-crq d crd, n1 vvz, cc n1 vvz, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd, av vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp n1, vvb, vvb av-dx av-jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
285 For the present, God be thanked there is a day of humiliation, and a spirit of prayer up in the field, For the present, God be thanked there is a day of humiliation, and a Spirit of prayer up in the field, p-acp dt j, np1 vbb vvn a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
286 but when of late the enemies began to fall, how did men leave off prayer, but when of late the enemies began to fallen, how did men leave off prayer, cc-acp q-crq pp-f av-j dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, q-crq vdd n2 vvi a-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
287 and began to insult over the enemies, the Lord saw this, and therefore a stoppage was made in Englands mercy. 6. In the sixt place. and began to insult over the enemies, the Lord saw this, and Therefore a stoppage was made in Englands mercy. 6. In the sixt place. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, dt n1 vvd d, cc av dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1. crd p-acp dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
288 An unthankfull receiving of the mercies that God hath given us, and a slight beholding of the great works he hath done before us now lately, is another sin that hath made a stoppage in our mercy, Psal. 106.7. an unthankful receiving of the Mercies that God hath given us, and a slight beholding of the great works he hath done before us now lately, is Another since that hath made a stoppage in our mercy, Psalm 106.7. dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc dt j n-vvg pp-f dt j n2 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12 av av-j, vbz j-jn n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 19
289 It is sayd concerning the Isralites, Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembred not the multitude of thy mercies, It is said Concerning the Israelites, Our Father's understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembered not the multitude of thy Mercies, pn31 vbz vvn vvg dt np2, po12 n2 vvd xx po21 n2 p-acp np1, pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 19
290 but provoked him at the sea, even the red sea; but provoked him At the sea, even the read sea; cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, av dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 19
291 there lyes the emphasis at the sea, even the red sea that God carried them through. there lies the emphasis At the sea, even the read sea that God carried them through. a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av dt j-jn n1 cst np1 vvd pno32 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 19
292 So you have a notable place for this purpose, Hosea 9.14, 15. Give them a miscarrying wombe and dry breasts, they shall conceive, mercy shall be begun, So you have a notable place for this purpose, Hosea 9.14, 15. Give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts, they shall conceive, mercy shall be begun, av pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd, crd vvb pno32 dt vvg n1 cc j n2, pns32 vmb vvi, n1 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
293 but it shall not bring forth, why? at the 15. ver. All their wickednesse is in Gilgal: but it shall not bring forth, why? At the 15. ver. All their wickedness is in Gilgal: cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi av, q-crq? p-acp dt crd fw-la. d po32 n1 vbz p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
294 why, how was all their wickednesse in Gilgal? they had much wickednesse in other places: why, how was all their wickedness in Gilgal? they had much wickedness in other places: uh-crq, q-crq vbds d po32 n1 p-acp np1? pns32 vhd d n1 p-acp j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
295 but the meaning is, Gilgal was the first place they came into when they went into Canaan, and there they were circumcised, but the meaning is, Gilgal was the First place they Come into when they went into Canaan, and there they were circumcised, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, np1 vbds dt ord n1 pns32 vvd p-acp c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1, cc a-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
296 and there the Lord roaled away their reproach, and therfore it was called Gilgal; now to sin in Gilgal, in that place where the Lord bad done so much for them, and there the Lord roaled away their reproach, and Therefore it was called Gilgal; now to since in Gilgal, in that place where the Lord bad done so much for them, cc a-acp dt n1 vvd av po32 n1, cc av pn31 vbds vvn np1; av p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 c-crq dt n1 av-j vdn av av-d c-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
297 though they sinned in other places, yet the sin there was so great, as if all the sin were there, though they sinned in other places, yet the since there was so great, as if all the since were there, cs pns32 vvd p-acp j-jn n2, av dt n1 pc-acp vbds av j, c-acp cs d dt n1 vbdr a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
298 because that was a place of speciall mercy; Because that was a place of special mercy; c-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
299 for there I hated them, for the wickednesse of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more; for there I hated them, for the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more; p-acp a-acp pns11 vvd pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-vdg pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dx av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
300 there is a stoppage made in mercy, when sin is in Gilgal, in the place of such and such mercy. there is a stoppage made in mercy, when since is in Gilgal, in the place of such and such mercy. a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp n1, c-crq n1 vbz p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cc d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
301 So my beloved, you all know what great things the Lord hath done for this place, you were brought exceeding low into great straights, oh poor afflicted distressed England; but in the midst of all your troubles and fears, the Lord created a Parliament for you, So my Beloved, you all know what great things the Lord hath done for this place, you were brought exceeding low into great straights, o poor afflicted distressed England; but in the midst of all your Troubles and fears, the Lord created a Parliament for you, av po11 j-vvn, pn22 d vvb r-crq j n2 dt n1 vhz vdn p-acp d n1, pn22 vbdr vvn vvg av-j p-acp j n2, uh j j-vvn j-vvn np1; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2 cc n2, dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
302 and delivered you with great deliverances; and Delivered you with great Deliverances; cc vvd pn22 p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
303 and if after all this you will go on in the way of sin, and thanklesly regard all that God hath done, this provokes God to make a stop. and if After all this you will go on in the Way of since, and thanklessly regard all that God hath done, this provokes God to make a stop. cc cs p-acp d d pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvi d cst np1 vhz vdn, d vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
304 Marke how Ezra reasons for this purpose, Ezra 9. they had committed a great sin in taking of the daughters of the Countrey to themselves to wife, ver. 10. And now, oh our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy Commandements, Ez. 13. and after all that is come upon us for our evill deeds, and for our trespasse; Mark how Ezra Reasons for this purpose, Ezra 9. they had committed a great since in taking of the daughters of the Country to themselves to wife, ver. 10. And now, o our God, what shall we say After this? for we have forsaken thy commandments, Ezra 13. and After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our trespass; n1 q-crq np1 n2 p-acp d n1, np1 crd pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp px32 p-acp n1, fw-la. crd cc av, uh po12 n1, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d? c-acp pns12 vhb vvn po21 n2, np1 crd cc p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
305 seeing that thou our God hast punished us lesse than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this: seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this: vvg cst pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 av-dc cs po12 n2 vvi, cc vh2 vvn pno12 d n1 c-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
306 see where the emphasis lyes, not deliverance only, but such deliverance: see where the emphasis lies, not deliverance only, but such deliverance: vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz, xx n1 av-j, cc-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
307 should we again breake thy Commandements, and joyn in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldst thou not be angry with us, till thou hadst confumed us, should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? Wouldst thou not be angry with us, till thou Hadst confumed us, vmd pns12 av vvb po21 n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2? vmd2 pns21 xx vbi j p-acp pno12, c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
308 so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? Now my beloved, you see where he sets the emphasis, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? Now my Beloved, you see where he sets the emphasis, av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? av po11 j-vvn, pn22 vvb c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
309 and truely have not we this word, (such) written upon our deliverances; you were oppressed in your estates, and you are delivered from those manifold oppressions; and truly have not we this word, (such) written upon our Deliverances; you were oppressed in your estates, and you Are Delivered from those manifold oppressions; cc av-j vhb xx po12 d n1, (d) vvn p-acp po12 n2; pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
310 you were oppressed in your consciences by the inventions of men, and you are delivered from those heavy oppressions in a great measure; you were oppressed in your Consciences by the Inventions of men, and you Are Delivered from those heavy oppressions in a great measure; pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
311 you were in great danger to have layn in bloud you and your children, and you were delivered from that bloody War with Scotland; and your Parliament worthies of late, delivered from a hellish conspiracie, I had almost said as bad as that of the Powder-plot: you were in great danger to have lain in blood you and your children, and you were Delivered from that bloody War with Scotland; and your Parliament worthies of late, Delivered from a hellish Conspiracy, I had almost said as bad as that of the Powder plot: pn22 vbdr p-acp j n1 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp n1 pn22 cc po22 n2, cc pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1; cc po22 n1 n2-jn pp-f j, vvn p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vhd av vvn p-acp j c-acp d pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
312 and now I say after such deliverances, if you will go on still in the way of sinning, and now I say After such Deliverances, if you will go on still in the Way of sinning, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d n2, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
313 how just is it with God to say, oh England, I thought to have don thee good, how just is it with God to say, o England, I Thought to have dONE thee good, c-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, uh np1, pns11 vvd pc-acp vhi vdn pno21 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
314 and to have built thee, but because he that was a drunkard before, is a drunkard still; and to have built thee, but Because he that was a drunkard before, is a drunkard still; cc pc-acp vhi vvn pno21, cc-acp c-acp pns31 cst vbds dt n1 a-acp, vbz dt n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
315 he that was a swearer before, is a swearer still; he that was a swearer before, is a swearer still; pns31 cst vbds dt n1 a-acp, vbz dt n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
316 he that was a Sabbath breaker before, a lyar, and unclean person before, is so still; he that was a Sabbath breaker before, a liar, and unclean person before, is so still; pns31 cst vbds dt n1 n1 a-acp, dt n1, cc j n1 a-acp, vbz av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
317 therefore I will now unkingdome thee, and unchurch thee, if after such mercies and such deliverances you shall go on in a way of sin, I will make a stop in mercy, Therefore I will now unkingdome thee, and unchurch thee, if After such Mercies and such Deliverances you shall go on in a Way of since, I will make a stop in mercy, av pns11 vmb av n1 pno21, cc n1 pno21, cs p-acp d n2 cc d n2 pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
318 and in all the good I thought to do; this hath made a stop in our Englands mercies. and in all the good I Thought to do; this hath made a stop in our Englands Mercies. cc p-acp d dt j pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi; d vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 npg1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
319 7. The last sin that makes a stop in Englands mercy, is a worldly disposition, whereby a man hangs back unto the great work of God, 7. The last since that makes a stop in Englands mercy, is a worldly disposition, whereby a man hangs back unto the great work of God, crd dt ord n1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbz dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
320 and the glorious reformation that is now a doing. and the glorious Reformation that is now a doing. cc dt j n1 cst vbz av av vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
321 You know that when they came out of Babilon and were to build the temple, the people were for their fieled houses, You know that when they Come out of Babylon and were to built the temple, the people were for their fieled houses, pn22 vvb cst c-crq pns32 vvd av pp-f np1 cc vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 vbdr p-acp po32 vvd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
322 and the temple went not on so long as they stack to their fieled houses, but when once they were brought off from their fieled houses, the temple was built, and they setled. and the temple went not on so long as they stack to their fieled houses, but when once they were brought off from their fieled houses, the temple was built, and they settled. cc dt n1 vvd xx p-acp av av-j c-acp pns32 zz p-acp po32 vvd n2, cc-acp c-crq c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 vvd n2, dt n1 vbds vvn, cc pns32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
323 So now the Lord is about to rebuild you, and build a temple among you; So now the Lord is about to rebuild you, and built a temple among you; av av dt n1 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi pn22, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
324 if our hearts be after our fieled houses, how just is it with God to say, I thought to do you good, if our hearts be After our fieled houses, how just is it with God to say, I Thought to do you good, cs po12 n2 vbb p-acp po12 vvd n2, c-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi pn22 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
325 but you will not be at the cost; but you will not be At the cost; cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
326 I know you would have your brethren in Ireland delivered, but you will not be at the cost, you that are rich will not lend twenty, I know you would have your brothers in Ireland Delivered, but you will not be At the cost, you that Are rich will not lend twenty, pns11 vvb pn22 vmd vhi po22 n2 p-acp np1 vvn, cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1, pn22 cst vbr j vmb xx vvi crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
327 or thirty, or a hundred pounds towards it; or thirty, or a hundred pounds towards it; cc crd, cc dt crd n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
328 I thought to have gon on and purged the whole Kingdom, but you will not be at the cost, you would have the pictures out of your windowes, I Thought to have gone on and purged the Whole Kingdom, but you will not be At the cost, you would have the pictures out of your windows, pns11 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp cc vvn dt j-jn n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmd vhi dt n2 av pp-f po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
329 but you are loth to be at the cost to buy new glasse; but you Are loath to be At the cost to buy new glass; cc-acp pn22 vbr j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
330 you would have Preaching Ministers in every Congregation, but you are loth to be at the charge; you would have Preaching Ministers in every Congregation, but you Are loath to be At the charge; pn22 vmd vhi vvg n2 p-acp d n1, cc-acp pn22 vbr j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
331 this makes a stop in our Englands mercy. this makes a stop in our Englands mercy. d vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
332 Thus I have to my poore abilty shewed you the seven sins that make a stop in the Lords proceedings of mercy; Thus I have to my poor abilty showed you the seven Sins that make a stop in the lords proceedings of mercy; av pns11 vhb p-acp po11 j n1 vvd pn22 dt crd n2 cst vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n2-vvg pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
333 the Lord grant we may lay them to heart, and be humbled for them. the Lord grant we may lay them to heart, and be humbled for them. dt n1 vvb pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
334 We grant these are the sins that do make a stop in Englands mercy, and the Lord is gone out of the way of mercy, and is angry; We grant these Are the Sins that do make a stop in Englands mercy, and the Lord is gone out of the Way of mercy, and is angry; pns12 vvb d vbr dt n2 cst vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
335 how shall we open a way to Englands mercy? how shall we bring God back againe? and how may the Lords anger be appeased? how shall we open a Way to Englands mercy? how shall we bring God back again? and how may the lords anger be appeased? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi np1 av av? cc q-crq vmb dt n2 n1 vbi vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
336 In answer to this, I shall shew you first it is a hard thing to appease Gods anger when it is gone out. In answer to this, I shall show you First it is a hard thing to appease God's anger when it is gone out. p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 ord pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
337 Secondly, It must be done, and that quickly. Thirdly, Shew you what you shall do that you may do it. 1. For the first therefore; Secondly, It must be done, and that quickly. Thirdly, Show you what you shall do that you may do it. 1. For the First Therefore; ord, pn31 vmb vbi vdn, cc cst av-j. ord, vvb pn22 r-crq pn22 vmb vdi cst pn22 vmb vdi pn31. crd p-acp dt ord av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
338 It is an exceeding hard thing and very difficult to appease Gods anger. 1. Gods anger is compared to a stream; It is an exceeding hard thing and very difficult to appease God's anger. 1. God's anger is compared to a stream; pn31 vbz dt j-vvg j n1 cc av j pc-acp vvi npg1 n1. crd npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
339 Tophet is prepared of old for the King (saith the text) and out of his mouth goes a stream of fire. Tophet is prepared of old for the King (Says the text) and out of his Mouth Goes a stream of fire. np1 vbz vvn pp-f j c-acp dt n1 (vvz dt n1) cc av pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
340 It is hard to turn a stream, you may easily turn the water when it is in the gutter before it comes into the stream, It is hard to turn a stream, you may Easily turn the water when it is in the gutter before it comes into the stream, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
341 but when it is gotten into the river, it is hard turning of it; Gods wrath is a streame, it is hard turning of it. but when it is got into the river, it is hard turning of it; God's wrath is a stream, it is hard turning of it. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j n-vvg pp-f pn31; n2 n1 vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz j n-vvg pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
342 2. When you do solicite God to turn out of the way of his wrath, 2. When you do solicit God to turn out of the Way of his wrath, crd c-crq pn22 vdb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 22
343 and turn into a way of mercy, you solicite him to that which is not for his ease, that is a burthen to him. and turn into a Way of mercy, you solicit him to that which is not for his ease, that is a burden to him. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vvi pno31 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
344 Though you think you have great interest in a man, if you solicite him to that which is not for his ease, you will hardly obtain: Though you think you have great Interest in a man, if you solicit him to that which is not for his ease, you will hardly obtain: cs pn22 vvb pn22 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vvi pno31 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx p-acp po31 n1, pn22 vmb av vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
345 now God sayes in Scripture, it is an ease to him to be avenged on his adversaries; now God Says in Scripture, it is an ease to him to be avenged on his Adversaries; av np1 vvz p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
346 ah, I will ease my selfe of my adversaries: when you turn him from wrath, you turn him from ease. 3. Again; ah, I will ease my self of my Adversaries: when you turn him from wrath, you turn him from ease. 3. Again; uh, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pp-f po11 n2: c-crq pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp n1, pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp n1. crd av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
347 there are but few to do it. there Are but few to do it. pc-acp vbr p-acp d pc-acp vdi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
348 If the sea breaks over the bankes, and there are but few to stop it, it is hard to do; If the sea breaks over the banks, and there Are but few to stop it, it is hard to do; cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, cc pc-acp vbr p-acp d pc-acp vvi pn31, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
349 If fire hath taken two or three houses in a street; and but few to quench it, it is hard to do: If fire hath taken two or three houses in a street; and but few to quench it, it is hard to do: cs n1 vhz vvn crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi pn31, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
350 the fire of Gods anger is broken out, and there are but few to quench it; the fire of God's anger is broken out, and there Are but few to quench it; dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn av, cc pc-acp vbr p-acp d pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
351 it is a hard thing therefore. 4. Again, God seems to be engaged in the way of his wrath. it is a hard thing Therefore. 4. Again, God seems to be engaged in the Way of his wrath. pn31 vbz dt j n1 av. crd av, np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
352 God walks according to his Word; now sayes God, you would have me returne again to the way of my mercy, God walks according to his Word; now Says God, you would have me return again to the Way of my mercy, np1 vvz vvg p-acp po31 n1; av vvz np1, pn22 vmd vhi pno11 vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
353 and leave off mine anger, and for this purpose you tell me you do pray, and humble your selves, and reform; and leave off mine anger, and for this purpose you tell me you do pray, and humble your selves, and reform; cc vvb a-acp po11 n1, cc p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb pno11 pn22 vdb vvi, cc vvb po22 n2, cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
354 but was it not so in Iosiahs time? his heart melted, and he prayed, and broke down the images and pictures, and the offenders Baals Priests were punished; but was it not so in Josiahs time? his heart melted, and he prayed, and broke down the Images and pictures, and the offenders Baal's Priests were punished; cc-acp vbds pn31 xx av p-acp njp2 n1? po31 n1 vvn, cc pns31 vvd, cc vvd a-acp dt n2 cc n2, cc dt n2 npg1 n2 vbdr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
355 neverthelesse I turned not from the fiercenesse of my wrath; nevertheless I turned not from the fierceness of my wrath; av pns11 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
356 why should I turn from mine anger now for your sakes, more than in Iosiahs time? oh, it is a hard thing to turn God from his anger. why should I turn from mine anger now for your sakes, more than in Josiahs time? o, it is a hard thing to turn God from his anger. q-crq vmd pns11 vvi p-acp po11 n1 av p-acp po22 n2, av-dc cs p-acp njp2 n1? uh, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
357 2. But it must be done, and done quickly; 2. But it must be done, and done quickly; crd p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vdn, cc vdi av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 23
358 if a fire be broken out and not quenched quickly, it is more hard to quench: if a fire be broken out and not quenched quickly, it is more hard to quench: cs dt n1 vbi vvn av cc xx vvn av-j, pn31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 23
359 if the sea breaks in at a place, and be not stopt quickly, it is more hard to stop. if the sea breaks in At a place, and be not stopped quickly, it is more hard to stop. cs dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vbb xx vvn av-j, pn31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 23
360 Run in and make an atonement quickly, sayes Moses to Aaron, it must be done quickly. Run in and make an atonement quickly, Says Moses to Aaron, it must be done quickly. np1 p-acp cc vvi dt n1 av-j, vvz np1 p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi vdn av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 23
361 3. What then shall we do? do as Ioshua did: 3. What then shall we do? do as Ioshua did: crd q-crq av vmb pns12 vdi? vdb c-acp np1 vdd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 23
362 There are six things that Ioshua did here, when they fled before the men of Ai. First, he was very sensible of Gods stroke that was given to them; There Are six things that Ioshua did Here, when they fled before the men of Ai. First, he was very sensible of God's stroke that was given to them; a-acp vbr crd n2 cst np1 vdd av, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr. ord, pns31 vbds av j pp-f npg1 n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 23
363 for he sayes, Lord, would we had been contented in the wildernesse. 2. He was humbled under Gods hand, for he Says, Lord, would we had been contented in the Wilderness. 2. He was humbled under God's hand, c-acp pns31 vvz, n1, vmd pns12 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1. crd pns31 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
364 for it is said he rent his clothes, and fell down upon the earth. 3. And he prayed, for it is said he rend his clothes, and fell down upon the earth. 3. And he prayed, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vvd po31 n2, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1. crd cc pns31 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
365 and cryed mightily unto God, as you read in the chapter. 4. And he put away the evill of their doings. 5. And he punished Achan the offender. 6. He made an holy resignation. and cried mightily unto God, as you read in the chapter. 4. And he put away the evil of their doings. 5. And he punished achan the offender. 6. He made an holy resignation. cc vvd av-j p-acp np1, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1. crd cc pns31 vvd av dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2-vdg. crd cc pns31 vvd np1 dt n1. crd pns31 vvd dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
366 And there must be a concurrence of all these six things, if we would bring God back into the way of his mercy towards England. And there must be a concurrence of all these six things, if we would bring God back into the Way of his mercy towards England. cc a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d d crd n2, cs pns12 vmd vvi np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
367 1. We must be sensible of Gods stroke. 1. We must be sensible of God's stroke. crd pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 24
368 Though men be greatly afflicted, yet if they be not sensible of their affliction, and of the stroak that God gives them, says God, I have spent one rod upon them, Though men be greatly afflicted, yet if they be not sensible of their affliction, and of the stroke that God gives them, Says God, I have spent one rod upon them, cs n2 vbb av-j vvn, av cs pns32 vbb xx j pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvz pno32, vvz np1, pns11 vhb vvn crd n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 24
369 and they do not feel it, I will lay on till bloud come; and they do not feel it, I will lay on till blood come; cc pns32 vdb xx vvi pn31, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 24
370 God will make men sensible of their afflictions, and of the afflictions of the Church, else he layes on more. God will make men sensible of their afflictions, and of the afflictions of the Church, Else he lays on more. np1 vmb vvi n2 j pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av pns31 vvz a-acp av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 24
371 2. Againe, though a man be very sensible of Gods stroak and hand, yet notwithstanding, 2. Again, though a man be very sensible of God's stroke and hand, yet notwithstanding, crd av, cs dt n1 vbb av j pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, av a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
372 if he be not humbled under the hand of the Lord, God will not exalt him; if he be not humbled under the hand of the Lord, God will not exalt him; cs pns31 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vmb xx vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
373 for sayes the Lord, I have promised indeed, that if men humble themselves under my mighty hand, they shall be exalted; for Says the Lord, I have promised indeed, that if men humble themselves under my mighty hand, they shall be exalted; c-acp vvz dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn av, cst cs n2 vvb px32 p-acp po11 j n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
374 and I have sayd, if the people upon whom my name is called, humble themselves, I will hear. He humbled himself much. and I have said, if the people upon whom my name is called, humble themselves, I will hear. He humbled himself much. cc pns11 vhb vvn, cs dt n1 p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vbz vvn, vvi px32, pns11 vmb vvi. pns31 vvd px31 av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
375 This will mortifie your sins as your sins mortified and took captive your duties, and this must be don throughly, This will mortify your Sins as your Sins mortified and took captive your duties, and this must be dONE thoroughly, d vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2 vvn cc vvd j-jn po22 n2, cc d vmb vbi vdn av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
376 and to move us to it, 1. Take notice of the generall darknes that is in the land, and to move us to it, 1. Take notice of the general darkness that is in the land, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pn31, crd vvb n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
377 how sew know what they would have in a way of Reformation, what is agreeable to Gods way, Ezek. 43.10.11. The way to see stars in the day, is to go to the bottome of a well. how sew know what they would have in a Way of Reformation, what is agreeable to God's Way, Ezekiel 43.10.11. The Way to see Stars in the day, is to go to the bottom of a well. q-crq vvb vvb r-crq pns32 vmd vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp ng1 n1, np1 crd. dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
378 But now here is a company are not humbled, what fashion have they left since? wherein does it appear that you are more humbled? this must be; that is the second. But now Here is a company Are not humbled, what fashion have they left since? wherein does it appear that you Are more humbled? this must be; that is the second. p-acp av av vbz dt n1 vbr xx vvn, r-crq n1 vhb pns32 vvn a-acp? q-crq vdz pn31 vvi cst pn22 vbr av-dc vvn? d vmb vbi; d vbz dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 24
379 3. Though that a man be humbled, yet notwithstanding if he does not pray, and cry mightily to God, he cannot fetch God back againe, 3. Though that a man be humbled, yet notwithstanding if he does not pray, and cry mightily to God, he cannot fetch God back again, crd cs cst dt n1 vbi vvn, av c-acp cs pns31 vdz xx vvi, cc vvb av-j p-acp np1, pns31 vmbx vvi np1 av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
380 for sayes God I am engaged to my word, and I walk by rule; for Says God I am engaged to my word, and I walk by Rule; c-acp vvz np1 pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n1, cc pns11 vvb p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
381 when I threatned Nineveh, the King went from his throne and went in sackcloth and ashes, when I threatened Nineveh, the King went from his throne and went in Sackcloth and Ashes, c-crq pns11 vvd np1, dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
382 and they cryed mightily unto me, and doe you thinke if you doe not cry mightily that I will returne in mercy to you? oh sayes God I have given you more then Nineveh, you know more and you must doe more, they cryed mightily, and they cried mightily unto me, and do you think if you do not cry mightily that I will return in mercy to you? o Says God I have given you more then Nineveh, you know more and you must do more, they cried mightily, cc pns32 vvd av-j p-acp pno11, cc vdb pn22 vvi cs pn22 vdb xx vvi av-j cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pn22? uh vvz np1 pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av-dc av np1, pn22 vvb dc cc pn22 vmb vdi av-dc, pns32 vvd av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
383 and shall not you cry mightily? we must pray more then ordinary, so did Moses, and for motives to it: 1. It is all that some of you can doe, you cannot help otherwayes by building God an house, lending money, &c. but you may pray. 2. If you be idle you will envy those that do pray; and shall not you cry mightily? we must pray more then ordinary, so did Moses, and for motives to it: 1. It is all that Some of you can do, you cannot help otherways by building God an house, lending money, etc. but you may pray. 2. If you be idle you will envy those that do pray; cc vmb xx pn22 vvi av-j? pns12 vmb vvi av-dc cs j, av vdd np1, cc p-acp n2 p-acp pn31: crd pn31 vbz d cst d pp-f pn22 vmb vdi, pn22 vmbx vvi av p-acp n1 np1 dt n1, vvg n1, av p-acp pn22 vmb vvi. crd cs pn22 vbb j pn22 vmb vvi d cst vdb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
384 for it is a sure rule, those that stand by will envy the workmen, and what that will do, you may in Cain to Abel, when his sacrifice was rejected. 3. The scales may seem to hang even, it may be your grain of prayer, may turn them to mercy. 4. The Lord seems to be going, he is rising; for it is a sure Rule, those that stand by will envy the workmen, and what that will do, you may in Cain to Abel, when his sacrifice was rejected. 3. The scales may seem to hang even, it may be your grain of prayer, may turn them to mercy. 4. The Lord seems to be going, he is rising; c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, d cst vvb p-acp vmb vvi dt n2, cc r-crq d vmb vdi, pn22 vmb p-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn. crd dt n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av, pn31 vmb vbi po22 n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1. crd dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvg, pns31 vbz vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
385 when the Judge sits still, the malefactor does not lift up his voice and cry after him; when the Judge sits still, the Malefactor does not lift up his voice and cry After him; c-crq dt n1 vvz av, dt n1 vdz xx vvi a-acp po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
386 but when the malefactor is condemned, and the Judge riseth and goes off the bench, but when the Malefactor is condemned, and the Judge Riseth and Goes off the bench, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvz cc vvz a-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
387 then the poore malefactor lifteth up his voice, and cries, good my Lord, good my Lord. then the poor Malefactor lifts up his voice, and cries, good my Lord, good my Lord. cs dt j n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1, cc n2, j po11 n1, j po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
388 So when God is rising and going off the bench, shall not men cry, and cry mightily unto him, pray, So when God is rising and going off the bench, shall not men cry, and cry mightily unto him, pray, av c-crq np1 vbz vvg cc vvg a-acp dt n1, vmb xx n2 vvi, cc vvb av-j p-acp pno31, vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
389 and pray mightily unto him? Beloved, the Lord seems to be going off the bench, oh you that never prayed, now pray; and pray mightily unto him? beloved, the Lord seems to be going off the bench, o you that never prayed, now pray; cc vvb av-j p-acp pno31? j-vvn, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvg a-acp dt n1, uh pn22 cst av-x vvd, av vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
390 you that have despised prayer, and praying meetings, now pray; you that have despised prayer, and praying meetings, now pray; pn22 cst vhb vvn n1, cc vvg n2, av vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
391 you that have a heart to pray, pray now, & cry mightily unto the Lord your God. you that have a heart to pray, pray now, & cry mightily unto the Lord your God. pn22 cst vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb av, cc vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
392 4. Though a man does pray, and cry mightily unto God, yet notwithstanding if he does not turn from the evill of his doings, all is nothing; 4. Though a man does pray, and cry mightily unto God, yet notwithstanding if he does not turn from the evil of his doings, all is nothing; crd cs dt n1 vdz vvi, cc vvb av-j p-acp np1, av c-acp cs pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f png31 n2-vdg, d vbz pix; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 25
393 yet sayes the Lord I am constant to my rule, and I have promised, Isa. 56.9. If thou take away from the middest of thee the yoak, the putting forth of the singer & speaking vanity; yet Says the Lord I am constant to my Rule, and I have promised, Isaiah 56.9. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the singer & speaking vanity; av vvz dt n1 pns11 vbm j p-acp po11 n1, cc pns11 vhb vvn, np1 crd. cs pns21 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21 dt n1, dt vvg av pp-f dt n1 cc vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 25
394 if you put away the evill of your doings, what then? then shalt thou call, if you put away the evil of your doings, what then? then shalt thou call, cs pn22 vvb av dt n-jn pp-f po22 n2-vdg, r-crq av? av vm2 pns21 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
395 and the Lord shall answer presently; thou shalt cry, and he answer sensibly, and say there am I. And so Judg. 10.14. they having come and cried to the Lord, the Lord gives them this answer, Go and cry unto the gods which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. and the Lord shall answer presently; thou shalt cry, and he answer sensibly, and say there am I. And so Judges 10.14. they having come and cried to the Lord, the Lord gives them this answer, Go and cry unto the God's which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. cc dt n1 vmb vvi av-j; pns21 vm2 vvi, cc pns31 vvi av-j, cc vvb a-acp vbm pns11. cc av np1 crd. pns32 vhg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno32 d n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvb pno32 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
396 And the children of Israel sayd to the Lord, we have sind, do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; And the children of Israel said to the Lord, we have sind, do thou unto us whatsoever seems good unto thee; cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns12 vhb vvn, vdb pns21 p-acp pno12 r-crq vvz j p-acp pno21; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
397 deliver us only we pray thee this day: and they put away the strange gods from among them, and feared the Lord: deliver us only we pray thee this day: and they put away the strange God's from among them, and feared the Lord: vvb pno12 av-j pns12 vvb pno21 d n1: cc pns32 vvd av dt j n2 p-acp p-acp pno32, cc vvd dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
398 they cryed before, but now they prayed and put away their strange Gods, and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. they cried before, but now they prayed and put away their strange God's, and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. pns32 vvd a-acp, cc-acp av pns32 vvd cc vvd av po32 j n2, cc po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
399 So now will the Lord do, when people are sensible of his hand, and are humbled, So now will the Lord do, when people Are sensible of his hand, and Are humbled, av av vmb dt n1 vdb, c-crq n1 vbr j pp-f po31 n1, cc vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
400 and cry, and cry much unto him, and put away the evill of their doings. this will prevaile. and cry, and cry much unto him, and put away the evil of their doings. this will prevail. cc vvi, cc vvb d p-acp pno31, cc vvd av dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2-vdg. d vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
401 Wherefore beloved in the Lord, let us now joyn together in this work, and for the Lords sake put away the evill of your doings. Wherefore Beloved in the Lord, let us now join together in this work, and for the lords sake put away the evil of your doings. c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 av vvi av p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n2 n1 vvd av dt n-jn pp-f po22 n2-vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
402 All you that heare me this day, are of three sorts, either such as do live upon your Lands: All you that hear me this day, Are of three sorts, either such as do live upon your Lands: av-d pn22 cst vvb pno11 d n1, vbr pp-f crd n2, d d c-acp vdb vvi p-acp po22 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
403 or such as live upon your trades: or such as live by keeping Taverns and Alehouses. or such as live upon your trades: or such as live by keeping Taverns and Alehouses. cc d c-acp vvb p-acp po22 n2: cc d c-acp vvb p-acp vvg n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
404 If you be such as live upon your Lands, then thinke and say with your selves, I see there is a stoppage made in Englands mercy, come oh my soul, it may be it is my sin hath done it; If you be such as live upon your Lands, then think and say with your selves, I see there is a stoppage made in Englands mercy, come o my soul, it may be it is my since hath done it; cs pn22 vbb d c-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, av vvb cc vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns11 vvb a-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1, vvb uh po11 n1, pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbz po11 n1 vhz vdn pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
405 may be I have lived so much upon my Lands, as I have lived little or nothing upon Christ, I will learn to live more upon Christ, and lesse upon my Lands. may be I have lived so much upon my Lands, as I have lived little or nothing upon christ, I will Learn to live more upon christ, and less upon my Lands. vmb vbi pns11 vhb vvn av av-d p-acp po11 n2, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn j cc pix p-acp np1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av-dc p-acp np1, cc av-dc p-acp po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
406 If you be such as live upon your Trades, say, husband, wife, children, servants, it may be it is our sin that hath made this stop, our lying, our false dealing, our breaking of the Sabbath, selling upon the Sabbath for gain, it may be it is our poor family that hath made the stop, let us put away the evill of our doings. If you be such as live upon your Trades, say, husband, wife, children, Servants, it may be it is our since that hath made this stop, our lying, our false dealing, our breaking of the Sabbath, selling upon the Sabbath for gain, it may be it is our poor family that hath made the stop, let us put away the evil of our doings. cs pn22 vbb d c-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, vvb, n1, n1, n2, n2, pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbz po12 n1 cst vhz vvn d n1, po12 vvg, po12 j n-vvg, po12 j-vvg pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbz po12 j n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi av dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2-vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
407 If you be such as keep Taverns and Alehouses, say it may be it is the drunkennesse that I have suffered in my house, the thousands of oaths that are sworn in my family, If you be such as keep Taverns and Alehouses, say it may be it is the Drunkenness that I have suffered in my house, the thousands of Oaths that Are sworn in my family, cs pn22 vbb d c-acp vvb n2 cc n2, vvb pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1, dt crd pp-f n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
408 for my part I will never have Irelands blood lye at my door; for my part I will never have Irelands blood lie At my door; p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb av-x vhi npg1 n1 vvi p-acp po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
409 therefore servants, children, friends, I charge you no more lying, no more swearing, no more Sabbath breaking, Therefore Servants, children, Friends, I charge you no more lying, no more swearing, no more Sabbath breaking, av n2, n2, n2, pns11 vvb pn22 av-dx av-dc vvg, av-dx av-dc vvg, av-dx dc n1 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
410 for the Lords sake, and for our poor brethrens sake in Ireland, let us put away the evill of our doings, you that have been drunkards, swearers, for the lords sake, and for our poor Brothers' sake in Ireland, let us put away the evil of our doings, you that have been drunkards, swearers, p-acp dt n2 n1, cc p-acp po12 j ng2 n1 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi av dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2-vdg, pn22 cst vhb vbn n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
411 or adulterers, put away the evill of your doings, it may be this will bring God back again. or Adulterers, put away the evil of your doings, it may be this will bring God back again. cc n2, vvd av dt n-jn pp-f po22 n2-vdg, pn31 vmb vbi d vmb vvi np1 av av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
412 5. But though there be this, yet unlesse the troubles of England, the Achans be brought forth to punishment and throwne over-board, the Sea cannot be appeased, the storme will not down. 5. But though there be this, yet unless the Troubles of England, the Achans be brought forth to punishment and thrown overboard, the Sea cannot be appeased, the storm will not down. crd p-acp cs pc-acp vbb d, av cs dt n2 pp-f np1, dt np1 vbb vvn av p-acp n1 cc vvn av, dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb xx a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
413 For sayes the Lord I am the same God that I was when wrath brake out upon Israel, For Says the Lord I am the same God that I was when wrath brake out upon Israel, p-acp vvz dt n1 pns11 vbm dt d np1 cst pns11 vbds c-crq n1 vvd av p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
414 then stood up Phineas and flow Zimri and Cosbi, and my wrath was stayed: then stood up Phinehas and flow Zimri and Cozbi, and my wrath was stayed: av vvd a-acp np1 cc vvi np1 cc np1, cc po11 n1 vbds vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
415 when wrath broke out in Joshuas time, Achan was brought forth and punished, and so my wrath was stayed: when wrath broke out in Joshuas time, achan was brought forth and punished, and so my wrath was stayed: c-crq n1 vvd av p-acp np1 n1, np1 vbds vvn av cc vvn, cc av po11 n1 vbds vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
416 do you think that I will take lesse at your hands? Therefore let us pray that the Achans may be brought forth, do you think that I will take less At your hands? Therefore let us pray that the Achans may be brought forth, vdb pn22 vvi cst pns11 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp po22 n2? av vvb pno12 vvi d dt np1 vmb vbi vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
417 and when they are brought forth justifie the Worthies of the Lord, own them, guard them, and stand by them: and when they Are brought forth justify the Worthies of the Lord, own them, guard them, and stand by them: cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av vvi dt n2-j pp-f dt n1, d pno32, vvb pno32, cc vvb p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
418 And when the worke is done, rejoice with fear and trembling, wash your feet in the blood of the wicked, And when the work is done, rejoice with Fear and trembling, wash your feet in the blood of the wicked, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz vdn, vvb p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
419 and give glory to God, and say blessed be the Lord who only doth great things, marvelous are thy works Lord God Almighty, who would not fear thee? and give glory to God, and say blessed be the Lord who only does great things, marvelous Are thy works Lord God Almighty, who would not Fear thee? cc vvb n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb j-vvn vbb dt n1 r-crq av-j vdz j n2, j vbr po21 n2 n1 np1 j-jn, r-crq vmd xx vvi pno21? (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
420 6. He made an holy resignation of himselfe to be at Gods disposing, so we may see Araunah did: 1. Ch: 21.23. 6. He made an holy resignation of himself to be At God's disposing, so we may see Araunah did: 1. Changed: 21.23. crd pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f px31 pc-acp vbi p-acp npg1 n-vvg, av pns12 vmb vvi np1 vdd: crd vvn: crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 27
421 Then Ornan said to David take it to thee &c. He gave up his Threshing-floor and his Oxen, Then Ornan said to David take it to thee etc. He gave up his threshing-floor and his Oxen, av np1 vvd p-acp np1 vvb pn31 p-acp pno21 av pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 27
422 and his Threshing instruments, those things that were his livelyhood: and his Threshing Instruments, those things that were his livelihood: cc po31 j-vvg n2, d n2 cst vbdr po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 27
423 so should we offer up our shops, our trades, yea our selves and all we have to God. so should we offer up our shops, our trades, yea our selves and all we have to God. av vmd pns12 vvi a-acp po12 n2, po12 n2, uh po12 n2 cc d pns12 vhb p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 27
424 Thus you have heard when God is in a way of mercy, sin does make a stoppage in his proceedings, you acknowledge there is a stoppage made in our mercy: Thus you have herd when God is in a Way of mercy, since does make a stoppage in his proceedings, you acknowledge there is a stoppage made in our mercy: av pn22 vhb vvn c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg, pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
425 you have heard that those sinnes are as theeves in our candle that does smeare out our comforts: you have herd that those Sins Are as thieves in our candle that does smeare out our comforts: pn22 vhb vvn cst d n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp po12 n1 cst vdz vvi av po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
426 you have heard what a hard thing it is to bring God back to mercy again: you have herd what a hard thing it is to bring God back to mercy again: pn22 vhb vvn r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
427 you have heard the worke must be done: and you have heard what to do. you have herd the work must be done: and you have herd what to do. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 vmb vbi vdn: cc pn22 vhb vvn r-crq pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
428 Wherefore let every man as in the sight of God goe home, and thinke, and say, Wherefore let every man as in the sighed of God go home, and think, and say, q-crq vvb d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av-an, cc vvi, cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
429 and resolve with himselfe, I have not beene much affected with Irelands condition, I confesse it, the Lord forgive me, and resolve with himself, I have not been much affected with Irelands condition, I confess it, the Lord forgive me, cc vvi p-acp px31, pns11 vhb xx vbn av-d vvn p-acp npg1 n1, pns11 vvb pn31, dt n1 vvb pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
430 but I will look more into it then ever I have done, I have not been much humbled for my own sin, but I will look more into it then ever I have done, I have not been much humbled for my own since, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp pn31 av av pns11 vhb vdn, pns11 vhb xx vbn av-d vvn p-acp po11 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
431 and the sins of the time, but the Lord pardon it, and I will be more humbled, I have not cryed unto the Lord, and the Sins of the time, but the Lord pardon it, and I will be more humbled, I have not cried unto the Lord, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvb pn31, cc pns11 vmb vbi av-dc vvn, pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
432 but from this day following I will cry mightily unto the Lord my God, it may be he will returne: but from this day following I will cry mightily unto the Lord my God, it may be he will return: cc-acp p-acp d n1 vvg pns11 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 po11 np1, pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
433 and I will put away the evill of my doings, I have been an unclean person, I have been a Sabbath breaker, and I will put away the evil of my doings, I have been an unclean person, I have been a Sabbath breaker, cc pns11 vmb vvi av dt n-jn pp-f po11 n2-vdg, pns11 vhb vbn dt j n1, pns11 vhb vbn dt n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
434 and have been proud of this Coate and that gold lace, I will be proud no more, farwell all bad company: and have been proud of this Coat and that gold lace, I will be proud no more, farewell all bad company: cc vhb vbn j pp-f d n1 cc d n1 n1, pns11 vmb vbi j av-dx av-dc, uh-n av-d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
435 and I will pray that justice may be done upon all Achans and Troublers of Israel, and when it is done I will rejoice with trembling. and I will pray that Justice may be done upon all Achans and Troublers of Israel, and when it is done I will rejoice with trembling. cc pns11 vmb vvi d n1 vmb vbi vdn p-acp d np1 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc c-crq pn31 vbz vdn pns11 vmb vvi p-acp vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
436 And thus I have done the first Doctrine, when God is in a way of mercy towards his people, there sin makes a stoppage in his proceedings. FINIS. And thus I have done the First Doctrine, when God is in a Way of mercy towards his people, there since makes a stoppage in his proceedings. FINIS. cc av pns11 vhb vdn dt ord n1, c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, a-acp n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28

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