A sermon preached before the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and citizens of London at Bow-Church on the 29th of May 1682.

Calamy, Benjamin, 1642-1686
Publisher: Printed by J M for Walter Kettilby
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1682
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A69701 ESTC ID: R5415 STC ID: C216
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- John V, 14; Sin;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd May 29. 1682. ON St JOHN 5.14. A SERMON Preached May 29. 1682. ON Saint JOHN 5.14. dt n1 vvn vmb crd crd p-acp zz np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Afterwards Jesus findeth him in the Temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole, sin no more, Afterwards jesus finds him in the Temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made Whole, sin no more, av np1 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pno31, vvb, pns21 vb2r vvn j-jn, vvb av-dx av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 lest a worse thing come unto thee. lest a Worse thing come unto thee. cs dt jc n1 vvn p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 WHat this Person, to whom our Saviour gave this good Counsel in my Text, was doing in the Temple, is not very hard to determine. WHat this Person, to whom our Saviour gave this good Counsel in my Text, was doing in the Temple, is not very hard to determine. q-crq d n1, p-acp ro-crq po12 n1 vvd d j n1 p-acp po11 n1, vbds vdg p-acp dt n1, vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 It was surely the most proper place for him to be found in, having been lately bless'd with such a miraculous deliverance from an infirmity he had thirty eight Years laboured under, It was surely the most proper place for him to be found in, having been lately blessed with such a miraculous deliverance from an infirmity he had thirty eight years laboured under, pn31 vbds av-j dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, vhg vbn av-j vvn p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd crd crd n2 vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 and after so long waiting, and many unsuccessful attempts of getting into the Pool, e'en now despaired of ever being freed from it; and After so long waiting, and many unsuccessful attempts of getting into the Pool, even now despaired of ever being freed from it; cc p-acp av av-j vvg, cc d j n2 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, av av vvn pp-f av vbg vvn p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 till at the powerful command of the Son of God, the impotent man received new strength and vigour, took up his Bed, till At the powerful command of the Son of God, the impotent man received new strength and vigour, took up his Bed, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 vvd j n1 cc n1, vvd a-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 and hastned to the House of God, there to offer up, as may well be guess'd, his Sacrifice of praise for such a surprizing mercy. and hastened to the House of God, there to offer up, as may well be guessed, his Sacrifice of praise for such a surprising mercy. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp, c-acp vmb av vbi vvd, po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 How much more becoming and Pious then is this our Solemn Anniversary Appearance on this Day, in this place, to pay the Tribute of our devoutest Acknowledgments, How much more becoming and Pious then is this our Solemn Anniversary Appearance on this Day, in this place, to pay the Tribute of our devoutest Acknowledgments, c-crq av-d av-dc vvg cc j cs vbz d po12 j n1 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and most hearty Thanksgivings for a deliverance, as great and stupendous, as ever Gods mighty Hand and outstretched Arm hath wrought for any People, or Nation under the Heavens: and most hearty Thanksgivings for a deliverance, as great and stupendous, as ever God's mighty Hand and outstretched Arm hath wrought for any People, or nation under the Heavens: cc av-ds j n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp j cc j, c-acp av npg1 j n1 cc j-vvn n1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 Which, if we either consider the Extremity we were reduced unto, or the greatness of the Miseries we were redeemed from, Which, if we either Consider the Extremity we were reduced unto, or the greatness of the Misery's we were redeemed from, r-crq, cs pns12 d vvb dt n1 pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 or the Means by which so prodigious a Work was atchieved, or those manifold and excellent Benefits that have since accrued to us from it, hath the Characters of the divine goodness and power so visibly impress'd upon it, is so illustrious an instance, such an astonishing effect of Gods wise and gracious Providence over, or the Means by which so prodigious a Work was achieved, or those manifold and excellent Benefits that have since accrued to us from it, hath the Characters of the divine Goodness and power so visibly impressed upon it, is so illustrious an instance, such an astonishing Effect of God's wise and gracious Providence over, cc dt n2 p-acp r-crq av j dt n1 vbds vvd, cc d j cc j n2 cst vhb a-acp vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31, vhz dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 av av-j vvn p-acp pn31, vbz av j dt n1, d dt vvg n1 pp-f npg1 j cc j n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and care of this Church and Kingdom, as no Age can parallel, no History can shew the like. and care of this Church and Kingdom, as no Age can parallel, no History can show the like. cc n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi, dx n1 vmb vvi dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 Our Nation had long lain languishing under miserable Oppression and Tyranny, its blood and spirits exhausted in an unnatural Civil War, ending in the Execrable Murder of the late King and Martyr of ever Blessed Memory; Our nation had long lain languishing under miserable Oppression and Tyranny, its blood and spirits exhausted in an unnatural Civil War, ending in the Execrable Murder of the late King and Martyr of ever Blessed Memory; po12 n1 vhd av-j vvn vvg p-acp j n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt j j n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f av j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 in the banishment of his present Majesty and all the Royal Family; in the banishment of his present Majesty and all the Royal Family; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc d dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 in the Subversion of our ancient Monarchy, and inslaving this Land to the wills and lusts of the basest and meanest of the People: in the Subversion of our ancient Monarchy, and enslaving this Land to the wills and Lustiest of the Basest and Meanest of the People: p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc vvg d n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt js cc js pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 Our Church so famous for its Primitive Purity, excellent Government, wholsome Discipline, and decent Order laid in the Dust; Our Church so famous for its Primitive Purity, excellent Government, wholesome Discipline, and decent Order laid in the Dust; po12 n1 av j p-acp po31 j n1, j n1, j n1, cc j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 monstrous Errors and Heresies every where abounding, wild Enthusiasm and blind Zeal justling out all sober Religion: monstrous Errors and Heresies every where abounding, wild Enthusiasm and blind Zeal justling out all Sobrium Religion: j n2 cc n2 d c-crq vvg, j n1 cc j n1 j-vvg av d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 This was our sad and piteous State, when after many defeats and vain endeavours of the Loyal Party to rescue their Native Country from such lawless Usurpation sand horrible distractions; This was our sad and piteous State, when After many defeats and vain endeavours of the Loyal Party to rescue their Native Country from such lawless Usurpation sand horrible distractions; d vbds po12 j cc j n1, c-crq p-acp d vvz cc j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j-jn n1 p-acp d j n1 n1 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 when we were at the lowest ebb, just ready to fall into utter Confusion; when we were At the lowest ebb, just ready to fallen into utter Confusion; c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp dt js n1, av j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 then NONLATINALPHABET, God appeared in the Mount, infatuating the Counsels, strangely scattering the mighty and victorious Forces of our Enemies, then, God appeared in the Mount, infatuating the Counsels, strangely scattering the mighty and victorious Forces of our Enemies, av, np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, j-vvg dt n2, av-j vvg dt j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 and by a wonderful train of Providences, without War or Bloodshed, to the amazement of the whole World, restored our most gracious Soveraign, the Light of our Eyes, the breath of our Nostrils, to his Rights and Kingdoms, and by a wondered train of Providences, without War or Bloodshed, to the amazement of the Whole World, restored our most gracious Sovereign, the Light of our Eyes, the breath of our Nostrils, to his Rights and Kingdoms, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvn po12 av-ds j n-jn, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp po31 n2-jn cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 and placed him on the Imperial Throne of his Fathers; (may his Reign be Long and Prosperous) and with him our equal Laws and just Liberties, the glory of the English Subject; and placed him on the Imperial Throne of his Father's; (may his Reign be Long and Prosperous) and with him our equal Laws and just Liberties, the glory of the English Subject; cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n2; (n1 po31 vvi vbi j cc j) cc p-acp pno31 po12 j-jn n2 cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt jp j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 and which ought to be especially mentioned in this place, the true reformed Religion with its supports and encouragements, our Church re-established in its former Beauty and Authority, and which ought to be especially mentioned in this place, the true reformed Religion with its supports and encouragements, our Church Reestablished in its former Beauty and authority, cc r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1, dt j vvd n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, po12 n1 j p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 and all these inestimable Blessings with great Peace and Plenty continued to us, now these two and twenty Years. and all these inestimable Blessings with great Peace and Plenty continued to us, now these two and twenty years. cc d d j n2 p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp pno12, av d crd cc crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 This surely was the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our Eyes. This surely was the lords doing, and it is marvellous in our Eyes. np1 av-j vbds dt n2 vdg, cc pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
26 This is a day the Lord hath made and ought to be had in Everlasting Remembrance. This is a day the Lord hath made and ought to be had in Everlasting Remembrance. d vbz dt n1 dt n1 vhz vvn cc vmd pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 The divine Providence is indeed extended to the minutest things, takes care of Sparrows, and numbers the very hairs of our Heads; The divine Providence is indeed extended to the minutest things, Takes care of Sparrows, and numbers the very hairs of our Heads; dt j-jn n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt js n2, vvz n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 but yet it is more especially and particularly engag'd in ordering and managing publick affairs, such as are of great moment and benefit to Mankind, in the over-turning or raising up of Empires, in grand revolutions of State, in alterations of Government, in the protection of the sacred Persons of Soveraign Princes, the chief Minsters of his Kingdom, his Vicegerents and Substitutes here on Earth, on whose welfare whole Nations depend: but yet it is more especially and particularly engaged in ordering and managing public affairs, such as Are of great moment and benefit to Mankind, in the overturning or raising up of Empires, in grand revolutions of State, in alterations of Government, in the protection of the sacred Persons of Sovereign Princes, the chief Ministers of his Kingdom, his Vicegerents and Substitutes Here on Earth, on whose welfare Whole nations depend: cc-acp av pn31 vbz av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp vvg cc vvg j n2, d c-acp vbr pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j cc vvg a-acp pp-f n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n2 cc n2 av p-acp n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 j-jn n2 vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
29 And God Almighty seems on purpose so to have contriv'd and accomplish'd the deliverance of this day, And God Almighty seems on purpose so to have contrived and accomplished the deliverance of this day, cc np1 j-jn vvz p-acp n1 av pc-acp vhi vvn cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 as that himself might have the sole glory and praise of it. He would not admit any Rival or sharer in the honour of this Renowned Work. as that himself might have the sole glory and praise of it. He would not admit any Rival or sharer in the honour of this Renowned Work. c-acp cst n1 vmd vhi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. pns31 vmd xx vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 It was effected neither by humane force nor wisdom. It had all along much of Miracle in it; It was effected neither by humane force nor Wisdom. It had all along much of Miracle in it; pn31 vbds vvn av-dx p-acp j n1 ccx n1. pn31 vhd d p-acp d pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 the Nation contributing little else towards its own Salvation, besides the united wishes and Prayers of all good men. the nation contributing little Else towards its own Salvation, beside the united wishes and Prayers of all good men. dt n1 vvg av-j av p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 I am sure I speak now the sense we all had of this mercy, when it was first vouchsaf'd to us; I am sure I speak now the sense we all had of this mercy, when it was First vouchsafed to us; pns11 vbm j pns11 vvb av dt n1 pns12 d vhd pp-f d n1, c-crq pn31 vbds ord vvn p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 and shall we ever forget the triumphant shouts and joyful Acclamations, with which his Majesty was welcomed into this City, (shall I say?) or rather into the open Hearts and Breasts of all his Subjects? even those that were obnoxious to his Justice, and shall we ever forget the triumphant shouts and joyful Acclamations, with which his Majesty was welcomed into this city, (shall I say?) or rather into the open Hearts and Breasts of all his Subject's? even those that were obnoxious to his justice, cc vmb pns12 av vvb dt j n2 cc j n2, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp d n1, (vmb pns11 vvi?) cc av-c p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 n2-jn? av d cst vbdr j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
35 yet rejoycing and considing in what they had heard of the goodness and clemency of his nature. yet rejoicing and considing in what they had herd of the Goodness and clemency of his nature. av vvg cc vvg p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
36 Now after such experience of his admirable mercifulness and God-like disposition to forgive, (and perhaps never any one Man in the World had opportunity of shewing greater) after so long continuance of those manifold Blessings, which attended his glorious Restauration; Now After such experience of his admirable mercifulness and Godlike disposition to forgive, (and perhaps never any one Man in the World had opportunity of showing greater) After so long Continuance of those manifold Blessings, which attended his glorious Restauration; av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vvi, (cc av av-x d crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vhd n1 pp-f vvg jc) p-acp av j n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq vvd po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
37 let us not suffer our thankfulness in the least to cool and abate, or those impressions of Love and Loyalty, which the first sight of his Royal Person (who was the desire of three Kingdoms) had stamped upon us, to be in any measure worn out and defaced. let us not suffer our thankfulness in the least to cool and abate, or those impressions of Love and Loyalty, which the First sighed of his Royal Person (who was the desire of three Kingdoms) had stamped upon us, to be in any measure worn out and defaced. vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt ds pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq dt ord n1 pp-f po31 j n1 (r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f crd n2) vhd vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 vvn av cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
38 Indeed so regardless are some men of Gods Providence over this Nation, and so forgetful of his great mercies, that they do not care to come nigh any place or persons that do devoutly and solemnly own them, All the Liberty and Peace, all the Wealth and excellent Religion which they enjoy, do not possess and affect them comparably to the Fears and Jealousies of the loss of them all. Indeed so regardless Are Some men of God's Providence over this nation, and so forgetful of his great Mercies, that they do not care to come High any place or Persons that do devoutly and solemnly own them, All the Liberty and Peace, all the Wealth and excellent Religion which they enjoy, do not possess and affect them comparably to the Fears and Jealousies of the loss of them all. av av av vbr d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, cc av j pp-f po31 j n2, cst pns32 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi av-j d n1 cc n2 cst vdb av-j cc av-j vvi pno32, d dt n1 cc n1, d dt n1 cc j n1 r-crq pns32 vvb, vdb xx vvi cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
39 They are so willing and studious to put out of their minds all former deliverances, that they talk, think of nothing but approaching Miseries and Confusions, They Are so willing and studious to put out of their minds all former Deliverances, that they talk, think of nothing but approaching Misery's and Confusions, pns32 vbr av j cc j pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2 d j n2, cst pns32 vvb, vvb pp-f pix cc-acp vvg ng1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
40 and by this means go the likeliest way to bring those Calamities upon us. and by this means go the likeliest Way to bring those Calamities upon us. cc p-acp d n2 vvb dt js n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
41 But though I thus speak, yet there is great cause to think better things of you here present, who are now Assembled to bless God, not only for restoring to us our Lawful Prince, But though I thus speak, yet there is great cause to think better things of you Here present, who Are now Assembled to bless God, not only for restoring to us our Lawful Prince, p-acp cs pns11 av vvi, av pc-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi jc n2 pp-f pn22 av j, r-crq vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi np1, xx av-j p-acp vvg p-acp pno12 po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 but also for giving us such a Gracious King to Reign over us. but also for giving us such a Gracious King to Reign over us. cc-acp av c-acp vvg pno12 d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 Wee have indeed a Country that is admirably fitted for Pleasure, Profit and every thing that is desireable: we have indeed a Country that is admirably fitted for Pleasure, Profit and every thing that is desirable: pns12 vhb av dt n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc d n1 cst vbz j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 and we have a Prince, that answers to all the Gentleness, Mildness and Temper of our Climate. and we have a Prince, that answers to all the Gentleness, Mildness and Temper of our Climate. cc pns12 vhb dt n1, cst vvz p-acp d dt n1, n1 cc vvi pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
45 I know very well, people are much inclin'd to run backward to famous men, and great Princes of Former Ages, highly extolling those that have been long since dead and gone; I know very well, people Are much inclined to run backward to famous men, and great Princes of Former Ages, highly extolling those that have been long since dead and gone; pns11 vvb av av, n1 vbr av-d vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp j n2, cc j n2 pp-f j n2, av-j vvg d cst vhb vbn av-j c-acp j cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
46 when they have a mind to disparage or undervalue those that are our present Governours. when they have a mind to disparage or undervalue those that Are our present Governors. c-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d cst vbr po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
47 But, if men would make a more just and impartial Comparison, let them look now into the World, But, if men would make a more just and impartial Comparison, let them look now into the World, p-acp, cs n2 vmd vvi dt av-dc j cc j n1, vvb pno32 vvi av p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
48 and see how other Nations are govern'd, and by whom; and see how other nations Are governed, and by whom; cc vvb c-crq j-jn n2 vbr vvn, cc p-acp ro-crq; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
49 let them well consider their Condition and Circumstances abroad, and ours under our Prince, and try with themselves, let them well Consider their Condition and circumstances abroad, and ours under our Prince, and try with themselves, vvb pno32 av vvi po32 n1 cc n2 av, cc png12 p-acp po12 n1, cc vvi p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
50 whether they would be willing to remove into another Country for the sake of a more easie and favourable Government; whither they would be willing to remove into Another Country for the sake of a more easy and favourable Government; cs pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
51 besides other great advantages, both temporal and spiritual, we have so long enjoyed under the benign influences of his happy Reign, beside other great advantages, both temporal and spiritual, we have so long enjoyed under the benign influences of his happy Reign, p-acp j-jn j n2, d j cc j, pns12 vhb av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
52 and will, we hope, be continued to us and our Children after us, unless by greater and new Provocations, and will, we hope, be continued to us and our Children After us, unless by greater and new Provocations, cc vmb, pns12 vvb, vbb vvn p-acp pno12 cc po12 n2 p-acp pno12, cs p-acp jc cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
53 or impenitent perseverance in old, we run our selves into a worse, and if it be possible, a more deplorable condition, or impenitent perseverance in old, we run our selves into a Worse, and if it be possible, a more deplorable condition, cc j n1 p-acp j, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt jc, cc cs pn31 vbb j, dt av-dc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
54 than we were this day delivered from. than we were this day Delivered from. cs pns12 vbdr d n1 vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
55 Thus behold, by the miraculous deliverance of this day we are made whole: I beg your Patience, Thus behold, by the miraculous deliverance of this day we Are made Whole: I beg your Patience, av vvb, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vbr vvn j-jn: pns11 vvb po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
56 while I briefly apply the Exhortation in my Text to this solemn occasion: Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee; while I briefly apply the Exhortation in my Text to this solemn occasion: since no more, lest a Worse thing come unto thee; cs pns11 av-j vvb dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d j n1: n1 dx av-dc, cs dt jc n1 vvn p-acp pno21; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
57 where be pleased to observe these few plain things. where be pleased to observe these few plain things. c-crq vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
58 1. That Sin is generally the cause of temporal evils, which holds true especially as to Nations and whole Societies, and Bodies Politick. 1. That since is generally the cause of temporal evils, which holds true especially as to nations and Whole Societies, and Bodies Politic. crd cst n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn, r-crq vvz j av-j c-acp p-acp n2 cc j-jn n2, cc n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
59 God often afflicts particular persons for their tryal, for the encrease and exercise of their Vertues, to propound their example to the World, out of Love and Fatherly affection to them: God often afflicts particular Persons for their trial, for the increase and exercise of their Virtues, to propound their Exampl to the World, out of Love and Fatherly affection to them: np1 av vvz j n2 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
60 and sometimes notorious wicked men escape punishment in this State, because the day of Judgment and recompence is to come hereafter; and sometime notorious wicked men escape punishment in this State, Because the day of Judgement and recompense is to come hereafter; cc av j j n2 vvb n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
61 but it is otherwise as to Communities of men, or the inflicting of publick National Judgments. but it is otherwise as to Communities of men, or the inflicting of public National Judgments. cc-acp pn31 vbz av c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc dt vvg pp-f j j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
62 Here God exerciseth a peculiar Providence over Kingdoms and Nations in this Life. Here God Exerciseth a peculiar Providence over Kingdoms and nations in this Life. av np1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
63 He useth other measures, than he doth in assigning the good or evil things of this World to private persons. He uses other measures, than he does in assigning the good or evil things of this World to private Persons. pns31 vvz j-jn n2, cs pns31 vdz p-acp vvg dt j cc j-jn n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
64 In his Providences to single persons he doth not always consider their merit; In his Providences to single Persons he does not always Consider their merit; p-acp po31 n2 p-acp j n2 pns31 vdz xx av vvi po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
65 but when a Land is laid waste by a cruel War, when a potent State is overthrown, but when a Land is laid waste by a cruel War, when a potent State is overthrown, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
66 when Rebellion is prosperous, when a flourishing People is given up to Slavery or Captivity, we may then truly say, when Rebellion is prosperous, when a flourishing People is given up to Slavery or Captivity, we may then truly say, c-crq n1 vbz j, c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb av av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
67 Behold the destruction and desolation that sin hath made. The reason of which difference commonly given is this; Behold the destruction and desolation that since hath made. The reason of which difference commonly given is this; vvb dt n1 cc n1 cst n1 vhz vvn. dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 av-j vvn vbz d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
68 that this Life is the only time of punishing, or rewarding such Societies and Combinations of Men. that this Life is the only time of punishing, or rewarding such Societies and Combinations of Men. cst d n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
69 All such civil relations to one another cease in the other World. Every one shall then answer and account for himself only; All such civil relations to one Another cease in the other World. Every one shall then answer and account for himself only; av-d d j n2 p-acp crd j-jn vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1. d crd vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp px31 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
70 and so in this life alone can Nations or Kingdoms, as such, be either punished or rewarded. and so in this life alone can nations or Kingdoms, as such, be either punished or rewarded. cc av p-acp d n1 av-j vmb n2 cc n2, c-acp d, vbb d vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
71 We ought therefore to give to God the glory of his Justice, and acknowledge that they were the sins of the Nation, that gave success and victory to our Enemies; We ought Therefore to give to God the glory of his justice, and acknowledge that they were the Sins of the nation, that gave success and victory to our Enemies; pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb cst pns32 vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
72 which, notwithstanding the undoubted goodness of the late Kings Cause, the undaunted Valour of his Friends, his own personal Innocence and exemplary Vertue, which, notwithstanding the undoubted Goodness of the late Kings Cause, the undaunted Valour of his Friends, his own personal Innocence and exemplary Virtue, r-crq, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, po31 d j n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
73 yet betray'd him at last into their merciless hands, which so long kept our present Soveraign from his rightful Possessions, yet betrayed him At last into their merciless hands, which so long kept our present Sovereign from his rightful Possessions, av vvn pno31 p-acp ord p-acp po32 j n2, r-crq av av-j vvn po12 j n-jn p-acp po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
74 and subjected the People to that very Arbitrary Dominion, and Power of the Sword, the prevention of which was the specious pretence of their first taking up Arms. and subjected the People to that very Arbitrary Dominion, and Power of the Sword, the prevention of which was the specious pretence of their First taking up Arms. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp d j j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f po32 ord n-vvg p-acp n2 (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
75 I shall not sully or eclipse the Glory and Joy of this day by enquiring into the particular Sins, that brought the late Confusions upon us, I shall not sully or eclipse the Glory and Joy of this day by inquiring into the particular Sins, that brought the late Confusions upon us, pns11 vmb xx vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n2, cst vvd dt j n2 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
76 but only say thus much, That though his Majesty hath graciously Pardoned them, as far as concerns his Courts of Justice, but only say thus much, That though his Majesty hath graciously Pardoned them, as Far as concerns his Courts of justice, cc-acp av-j vvb av av-d, cst cs po31 n1 vhz av-j vvd pno32, c-acp av-j c-acp vvz po31 n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
77 nay hath commanded us not so much as to mention them to the disgrace, or damage of any persons guilty therein; nay hath commanded us not so much as to mention them to the disgrace, or damage of any Persons guilty therein; uh vhz vvn pno12 xx av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2 j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
78 yet surely it is lawful, nay very expedient sometimes to call them to mind, yea often to remember them, in order to the avoiding the like occasions or practices for the future, which once proved so fatal to us: yet surely it is lawful, nay very expedient sometime to call them to mind, yea often to Remember them, in order to the avoiding the like occasions or practices for the future, which once proved so fatal to us: av av-j pn31 vbz j, uh-x av j av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, uh av p-acp vvi pno32, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq a-acp vvd av j p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
79 That we should never more give way to such murmurings and discontents, such fears and vain surmises, such Divisions and Factions, That we should never more give Way to such murmurings and discontents, such fears and vain surmises, such Divisions and Factions, cst pns12 vmd av-x av-dc vvi n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2-jn, d n2 cc j n2, d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
80 as then kindled those Flames, which laid both Church and State in Ashes, till their happy Resurrection on this day. as then kindled those Flames, which laid both Church and State in Ashes, till their happy Resurrection on this day. c-acp av vvn d n2, r-crq vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp po32 j n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
81 2. Observe further, that though publick National Judgments be always thus inflicted according to the measure and proportion of our sins, 2. Observe further, that though public National Judgments be always thus inflicted according to the measure and proportion of our Sins, crd vvb av-jc, cst cs j j n2 vbb av av vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
82 yet the removal of these doth not always signifie that the Nation is reform'd, and made better, yet the removal of these does not always signify that the nation is reformed, and made better, av dt n1 pp-f d vdz xx av vvi cst dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvd av-jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
83 or that God is reconciled with us, and hath received us again into his favour. or that God is reconciled with us, and hath received us again into his favour. cc cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc vhz vvn pno12 av p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
84 For the true cause may be only this, that God would now use other methods, would try other remedies; For the true cause may be only this, that God would now use other methods, would try other remedies; p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi av-j d, cst np1 vmd av vvi j-jn n2, vmd vvi j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
85 he alters his dispensation and prescription; he alters his Dispensation and prescription; pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
86 finding the inefficacy of Judgments to awaken and amend us, that we hardned our selves the more under the strokes of his Vengeance, he now designs to melt and dissolve us with an amazing kindness. finding the inefficacy of Judgments to awaken and amend us, that we hardened our selves the more under the Strokes of his Vengeance, he now designs to melt and dissolve us with an amazing kindness. vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, cst pns12 vvn po12 n2 dt av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 av n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
87 So that the Miseries and Calamities of the late Times, and the Deliverance of this day, do both teach us the same Lesson, preach the same Doctrine, That we should sin no more. So that the Misery's and Calamities of the late Times, and the Deliverance of this day, do both teach us the same lesson, preach the same Doctrine, That we should sin no more. av cst dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f dt j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, vdb d vvi pno12 av d n1, vvb dt d n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
88 After this manner God hath been pleased in this Age most sigually to deal with this Kingdom, by an intermixture of Judgments and Mercies, that either by fair and gentle means, After this manner God hath been pleased in this Age most sigually to deal with this Kingdom, by an intermixture of Judgments and mercies, that either by fair and gentle means, p-acp d n1 np1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n1 av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cst d p-acp j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
89 or by harsher and more severe usage we may be prevail'd upon, and engaged to our duty. or by harsher and more severe usage we may be prevailed upon, and engaged to our duty. cc p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
90 Pardon me if I say that God Almighty seems to have a great inclination to save this Nation, Pardon me if I say that God Almighty seems to have a great inclination to save this nation, vvb pno11 cs pns11 vvb cst np1 np1 vvz pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
91 and make us happy, if so be we would but yield to be such our selves. and make us happy, if so be we would but yield to be such our selves. cc vvb pno12 j, cs av vbb pns12 vmd cc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi d po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
92 He hath not done so to other People; He hath not done so to other People; pns31 vhz xx vdn av p-acp j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
93 nay, what could he have done more to oblige and reclaim us, than what hath in the compass of a few Years been done? He hath visited us with Rods, nay, what could he have done more to oblige and reclaim us, than what hath in the compass of a few years been done? He hath visited us with Rods, uh-x, q-crq vmd pns31 vhi vdn av-dc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, cs r-crq vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 vbi vdn? pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
94 and with Scorpions, a long Civil War, a devouring Plague, and a Consuming Fire, and the like: and with Scorpions, a long Civil War, a devouring Plague, and a Consuming Fire, and the like: cc p-acp n2, dt j j n1, dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
95 and hath not he shewed us greater mercies? that which we this day commemorate, the preservation of the Kings Life to this time, the late Discovery and prevention of the Popish Plot, the maintaining us hitherto in Peace and Tranquillity, notwithstanding our present distractions and dangerous Convulsions. And therefore and hath not he showed us greater Mercies? that which we this day commemorate, the preservation of the Kings Life to this time, the late Discovery and prevention of the Popish Plot, the maintaining us hitherto in Peace and Tranquillity, notwithstanding our present distractions and dangerous Convulsions. And Therefore cc vhz xx pns31 vvd pno12 jc n2? d r-crq pns12 d n1 j, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt vvg pno12 av p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp po12 j n2 cc j n2. cc av (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
96 3. If after all these various trials and means used by God, we still go on in our Sins, this mightily aggravates the guilt, heightens the provocation, 3. If After all these various trials and means used by God, we still go on in our Sins, this mightily aggravates the guilt, heightens the provocation, crd cs p-acp d d j n2 cc n2 vvd p-acp np1, pns12 av vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n2, d av-j vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
97 and will certainly encrease our punishment. For and will Certainly increase our punishment. For cc vmb av-j vvi po12 n1. p-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
98 1. We now sin after long and sad experience of the evil and miserable effects of it. 1. We now sin After long and sad experience of the evil and miserable effects of it. crd pns12 av vvb p-acp j cc j n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
99 When we have soundly smarted for our faults, presently after a severe correction to commit the same, or the like again; When we have soundly smarted for our Faults, presently After a severe correction to commit the same, or the like again; c-crq pns12 vhb av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2, av-j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt d, cc dt j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
100 this argues an incurable temper, or at least calls for the sharpest punishments to break such obstinacy and stubbornness. this argues an incurable temper, or At least calls for the Sharpest punishments to break such obstinacy and stubbornness. d vvz dt j n1, cc p-acp ds vvz p-acp dt js n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
101 One would surely think there needed no other Argument amongst us against Rebellion or Sedition in the State, against Schism or Division in the Church, One would surely think there needed no other Argument among us against Rebellion or Sedition in the State, against Schism or Division in the Church, pi vmd av-j vvi a-acp vvd dx j-jn n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
102 than the bare remembrance of what this Nation hath already suffered by them; especially this should suffice in this present Age, when the memory of it is fresh, and the Scars still remain. than the bore remembrance of what this nation hath already suffered by them; especially this should suffice in this present Age, when the memory of it is fresh, and the Scars still remain. cs dt j n1 pp-f r-crq d n1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno32; av-j d vmd vvi p-acp d j n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, cc dt n2 av vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
103 Ye have felt pretty well to your cost, what it is to want Government, what it is by Violence to oppose just Authority; You have felt pretty well to your cost, what it is to want Government, what it is by Violence to oppose just authority; pn22 vhb vvn j av p-acp po22 n1, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
104 Ye have your selves seen the horrid Consequences of Republican Principles, unbridled Liberty, popular Reformation, and universal Toleration. You have your selves seen the horrid Consequences of Republican Principles, unbridled Liberty, popular Reformation, and universal Toleration. pn22 vhb po22 n2 vvn dt j n2 pp-f n1 n2, j-vvn n1, j n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
105 Should we now ever fall into the same sins again, nourish and foment the like discontents and misunderstandings between the King and his People, take upon our selves in any case to resist the Soveraign Power; Should we now ever fallen into the same Sins again, nourish and foment the like discontents and misunderstandings between the King and his People, take upon our selves in any case to resist the Sovereign Power; vmd pns12 av av vvi p-acp dt d n2 av, vvb cc n1 dt av-j n2-jn cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1, vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
106 we grosly offend against light and knowledge, and fair warning given us, and late experience already had of the evil of such doings. we grossly offend against Light and knowledge, and fair warning given us, and late experience already had of the evil of such doings. pns12 av-j vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc j n1 vvn pno12, cc j n1 av vhd pp-f dt n-jn pp-f d n2-vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
107 This is to brave God, and to Challenge him to do his worst, when men will dare again to venture on any of those courses, which but lately were so mischievous and deadly to these three Kingdoms. This is to brave God, and to Challenge him to do his worst, when men will Dare again to venture on any of those courses, which but lately were so mischievous and deadly to these three Kingdoms. d vbz p-acp j np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vdi po31 js, c-crq n2 vmb vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f d n2, r-crq cc-acp av-j vbdr av j cc j p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
108 2. As thus to sin after we have been so sorely punished for it, heightens the offence; 2. As thus to since After we have been so sorely punished for it, heightens the offence; crd p-acp av p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp pn31, vvz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
109 so to sin after such mercies received includes the guilt of ingratitude, of all Vices the most heinous and provoking: so to sin After such Mercies received includes the guilt of ingratitude, of all Vices the most heinous and provoking: av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 vvn vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f d n2 dt av-ds j cc j-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
110 and we do but very ill requite the Lord, nay we highly displease him, if the sense of his goodness this day manifested to us, doth not render us, and we do but very ill requite the Lord, nay we highly displease him, if the sense of his Goodness this day manifested to us, does not render us, cc pns12 vdb p-acp av av-jn vvi dt n1, uh-x pns12 av-j vvi pno31, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 d n1 vvn p-acp pno12, vdz xx vvi pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
111 as more obedient to himself, so also more dutiful to our Earthly Soveraign. as more obedient to himself, so also more dutiful to our Earthly Sovereign. c-acp av-dc j p-acp px31, av av av-dc j p-acp po12 j n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
112 For this glorious Restauration doth lay an Eternal Obligation upon us all, of continuing true and faithful to the Government in all Points, and at all times; For this glorious Restauration does lay an Eternal Obligation upon us all, of Continuing true and faithful to the Government in all Points, and At all times; p-acp d j n1 vdz vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 d, pp-f vvg j cc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
113 unless we will chuse to provoke God by our monstrous unthankfulness to find out new instruments of Vengeance, unless we will choose to provoke God by our monstrous unthankfulness to find out new Instruments of Vengeance, cs pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi av j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
114 and make experiment of what yet greater severities may avail for our amendment: Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. and make experiment of what yet greater severities may avail for our amendment: since no more, lest a Worse thing come unto thee. cc vvi n1 pp-f r-crq av jc n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1: n1 dx av-dc, cs dt jc n1 vvn p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
115 But some will be ready to say, What worse thing can happen to us? Can we imagine a more wretched and Calamitous state of Affairs, greater Confusions, Disorders, But Some will be ready to say, What Worse thing can happen to us? Can we imagine a more wretched and Calamitous state of Affairs, greater Confusions, Disorders, p-acp d vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, q-crq jc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12? vmb pns12 vvi dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f n2, jc n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
116 and Dangers, than what we this day were delivered from? and Dangers, than what we this day were Delivered from? cc n2, cs r-crq pns12 d n1 vbdr vvn p-acp? (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
117 Though indeed it is not easily conceived what can be worse than what hath already befallen this Nation, Though indeed it is not Easily conceived what can be Worse than what hath already befallen this nation, cs av pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn r-crq vmb vbi jc cs r-crq vhz av vvn d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
118 yet we must not think that God wants new methods of punishing and humbling us. yet we must not think that God Wants new methods of punishing and humbling us. av pns12 vmb xx vvi cst np1 vvz j n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
119 His Vengeance is not yet quite exhausted, He hath still in reserve the dregs of the Cup of his Wrath. One King was basely Murdered, His Vengeance is not yet quite exhausted, He hath still in reserve the dregs of the Cup of his Wrath. One King was basely Murdered, po31 n1 vbz xx av av vvn, pns31 vhz av p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 np1 crd n1 vbds av-j vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
120 and yet through the mercy of God we have seen the lawful Heir Restored, and our selves redeemed from the Tyranny of Ungodly and Unreasonable Men; and yet through the mercy of God we have seen the lawful Heir Restored, and our selves redeemed from the Tyranny of Ungodly and Unreasonable Men; cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vhb vvn dt j n1 vvn, cc po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-u n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
121 let us now have a great care that we do not bring the Nation into everlasting Slavery, by provokeing God to take away this so well constituted Government for ever from us. let us now have a great care that we do not bring the nation into everlasting Slavery, by provoking God to take away this so well constituted Government for ever from us. vvb pno12 av vhb dt j n1 cst pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp vvg np1 pc-acp vvi av d av av vvn n1 p-acp av p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
122 God may next time deprive us of our King, and never restore him again or if he doth, it may be without an Act of Oblivion. God may next time deprive us of our King, and never restore him again or if he does, it may be without an Act of Oblivion. np1 vmb ord n1 vvb pno12 pp-f po12 n1, cc av-x vvi pno31 av cc cs pns31 vdz, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
123 He may give us up as a Prey to a mighty Neighbour, or a Foreign Enemy. He may give us up as a Prey to a mighty Neighbour, or a Foreign Enemy. pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
124 He may cut us off from being a People, as he once did that ungovernable Nation of the Jews, He may Cut us off from being a People, as he once did that ungovernable nation of the jews, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp vbg dt n1, c-acp pns31 a-acp vdd d j-u n1 pp-f dt np2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
125 and make us an hissing and by word to all the Countries about us. and make us an hissing and by word to all the Countries about us. cc vvb pno12 dt j-vvg cc p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n2 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
126 He may take away the glorious Light of the Gospel totally from us, and give it to a Nation that shall bring forth much better Fruit: He may take away the glorious Light of the Gospel totally from us, and give it to a nation that shall bring forth much better Fruit: pns31 vmb vvi av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j p-acp pno12, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi av av-d jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
127 Especially as to you in this great City, who during the late Troubles in England, felt not near so much as what the poor Country suffered, it may now come to your Lot, Especially as to you in this great city, who during the late Troubles in England, felt not near so much as what the poor Country suffered, it may now come to your Lot, av-j c-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp d j n1, r-crq p-acp dt j vvz p-acp np1, vvd xx av-j av av-d p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vvd, pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
128 for this place to be the Scene on which the next bloody Tragedy may be acted. for this place to be the Scene on which the next bloody Tragedy may be acted. p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt ord j n1 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
129 And if God should once more for oue sins, (though we hope better things) suffer these present Heats and Animosities and Contentions amongst us to ferment and ripen into another bloody War, can we expect any other Issue, And if God should once more for oue Sins, (though we hope better things) suffer these present Heats and Animosities and Contentions among us to ferment and ripen into Another bloody War, can we expect any other Issue, cc cs np1 vmd a-acp av-dc p-acp crd n2, (cs pns12 vvb jc n2) vvb d j n2 cc n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp j-jn j n1, vmb pns12 vvi d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
130 but that it should end in the total destruction of such an ungrateful Generation? To apply our Saviours words, St. Matth. 12.43. but that it should end in the total destruction of such an ungrateful Generation? To apply our Saviors words, Saint Matthew 12.43. cc-acp cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt j n1? pc-acp vvi po12 ng1 n2, n1 np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
131 If the Devil of Faction and Sedition, which hath been for some time purged but of this Nation; If the devil of Faction and Sedition, which hath been for Some time purged but of this nation; cs dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vhz vbn p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
132 should against return into his house from whence he came, and when he is come, find it emply, swept and garnished, ready and prepared for its reception; should against return into his house from whence he Come, and when he is come, find it imply, swept and garnished, ready and prepared for its reception; vmd p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd, cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vvb pn31 vvi, vvn cc vvn, j cc vvn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
133 He will then take unto him seven other spirit worse than himself, and enter in and dwell there, He will then take unto him seven other Spirit Worse than himself, and enter in and dwell there, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31 crd j-jn n1 av-jc cs px31, cc vvi p-acp cc vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
134 and the latter end of that Nation shall be worse then the beginning. and the latter end of that nation shall be Worse then the beginning. cc dt d n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi jc cs dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
135 Give me leave the refore with that freedom and plainness, as becomes the place I now stand in, Give me leave the refore with that freedom and plainness, as becomes the place I now stand in, vvb pno11 vvi dt av p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-acp vvz dt n1 pns11 av vvb p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
136 and the service I am now called to, to recommend to you some few things, which the deliverance we this day commemorate doth more especially oblige us all unto, by which we may best contribute towards the continuance of those great mereies we now bless God for; and the service I am now called to, to recommend to you Some few things, which the deliverance we this day commemorate does more especially oblige us all unto, by which we may best contribute towards the Continuance of those great Mercies we now bless God for; cc dt n1 pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 d d n2, r-crq dt n1 pns12 d n1 j-vvn vdz n1 av-j vvi pno12 d p-acp, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb av-js vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pns12 av vvb np1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
137 and prevent our falling into the same or greater mischiefs than those we not long ago laboured under. and prevent our falling into the same or greater mischiefs than those we not long ago laboured under. cc vvb po12 n-vvg p-acp dt d cc jc n2 cs d zz xx av-j av vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
138 The first I shall mention is this. The First I shall mention is this. dt ord pns11 vmb vvi vbz d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
139 1. Quiet and peaceable subjection to the Government on this Day restored and re-established, and that for Conscience sake, out of fear of offending God. 1. Quiet and peaceable subjection to the Government on this Day restored and Reestablished, and that for Conscience sake, out of Fear of offending God. crd n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvn cc j, cc cst p-acp n1 n1, av pp-f n1 pp-f j-vvg np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
140 I know the very naming of this will offend some men, who cannot endure to hear this Doctrine out of the Pulpit. I know the very naming of this will offend Some men, who cannot endure to hear this Doctrine out of the Pulpit. pns11 vvb dt j n-vvg pp-f d vmb vvi d n2, r-crq vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
141 Such gravely bid us Preach Jesas Christ and him Crucified, and not to meddle with state Affairs, or matters of Government. Such gravely bid us Preach Jesus christ and him crucified, and not to meddle with state Affairs, or matters of Government. d av-j vvb pno12 vvi np1 np1 cc pno31 vvn, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
142 By this test they tell you, you shall know those amongst us, that have a mind to be soonest prefer'd, By this test they tell you, you shall know those among us, that have a mind to be soonest preferred, p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb pn22, pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp pno12, cst vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-s vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
143 or who are Friends to Arbitrary Power, or strive to please the Court, by Preaching up such strict Obedience to the King; or who Are Friends to Arbitrary Power, or strive to please the Court, by Preaching up such strict obedience to the King; cc q-crq vbr n2 p-acp j-jn n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp vvg a-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
144 that we Ministers of Christ ought to be quiet and silent, and not concern our selves in any publick Transactions. that we Ministers of christ ought to be quiet and silent, and not concern our selves in any public Transactions. cst pns12 n2 pp-f np1 vmd pc-acp vbi j-jn cc j, cc xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
145 This is the common objection and clamour against Clergymen this day. This is the Common objection and clamour against Clergymen this day. d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
146 But truly I think this very excusable in them, if not highly commendable, were there no better reason for it than this; But truly I think this very excusable in them, if not highly commendable, were there no better reason for it than this; cc-acp av-j pns11 vvb d av j p-acp pno32, cs xx av-j j, vbdr a-acp dx jc n1 p-acp pn31 cs d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
147 That by this frequent and earnest perswading people to exact submission and constant adherence to the present Government, they make some amends for that great mischief that was done out of Pulpits in the late Times, by contrary talk and infinuations. That by this frequent and earnest persuading people to exact submission and constant adherence to the present Government, they make Some amends for that great mischief that was done out of Pulpits in the late Times, by contrary talk and infinuations. cst p-acp d j cc j vvg n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb d n2 p-acp d j n1 cst vbds vdn av pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp j-jn n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
148 But why, I pray, must we be the only men, whose Mouths must at such a time as this be stopped? Let those, who are least guilty in this kind, throw the first stone at us. But why, I pray, must we be the only men, whose Mouths must At such a time as this be stopped? Let those, who Are least guilty in this kind, throw the First stone At us. cc-acp q-crq, pns11 vvb, vmb pns12 vbi dt j n2, rg-crq n2 vmb p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d vbb vvn? vvb d, r-crq vbr av-ds j p-acp d n1, vvb dt ord n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
149 For who is there amongst these wise men, that are so apt to be displeased at Divines medling with matters of Government, For who is there among these wise men, that Are so apt to be displeased At Divines meddling with matters of Government, p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp d j n2, cst vbr av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2-jn vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
150 but himself takes the free liberty on all occasions to canvass and censure all matters of State, passing his shrew'd Judgment, but himself Takes the free liberty on all occasions to canvas and censure all matters of State, passing his Shrewed Judgement, cc-acp px31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 pp-f n1, vvg po31 j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
151 and descanting on every thing that is done or ordered, though never so much above his Capacity; and descanting on every thing that is done or ordered, though never so much above his Capacity; cc vvg p-acp d n1 cst vbz vdn cc vvn, cs av-x av av-d p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
152 Correcting the Errors of the King and his Council, of which he is by no means a Competent Judge; Correcting the Errors of the King and his Council, of which he is by no means a Competent Judge; vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dx n2 dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
153 having his head full of new projects and models of Reformation and Mountebank Receipts, and Infallible Medicines to Cure and settle the Nation, which he vents in all places and Companies with his notable remarks upon all Occurrences, having his head full of new projects and models of Reformation and Mountebank Receipts, and Infallible Medicines to Cure and settle the nation, which he vents in all places and Companies with his notable remarks upon all Occurrences, vhg po31 n1 j pp-f j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 n2, cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
154 though all this while he be a person never so meanly bred, or little vers'd in humane affairs. though all this while he be a person never so meanly bred, or little versed in humane affairs. cs d d cs pns31 vbb dt n1 av-x av av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
155 Indeed this is the Epidemical Disease of the times, and the Clergy ought not to be too severely reprehended, if they have not wholly escaped the general Contagion. Indeed this is the Epidemical Disease of the times, and the Clergy ought not to be too severely reprehended, if they have not wholly escaped the general Contagion. np1 d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 vmd xx pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn, cs pns32 vhb xx av-jn vvn dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
156 But in truth, the ground of all this Charge and Accusation is only this, That the present Clergy of England take all occasions of shewing their own Loyalty, But in truth, the ground of all this Charge and Accusation is only this, That the present Clergy of England take all occasions of showing their own Loyalty, cc-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f d d vvb cc n1 vbz av-j d, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb d n2 pp-f vvg po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
157 and of encouraging the People to the like. and of encouraging the People to the like. cc pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
158 They teach their Hearers to be obedient, and perswade them to Peace and Submission, and this they had need speak often, They teach their Hearers to be obedient, and persuade them to Peace and Submission, and this they had need speak often, pns32 vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vbi j, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d pns32 vhd n1 vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
159 and loudly too in such turbulent and boisterous times, as we now live in. and loudly too in such turbulent and boisterous times, as we now live in. cc av-j av p-acp d j cc j n2, c-acp pns12 av vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
160 This is their great fault and crime, and God grant that we may all live under this disgrace, and dy under this Ignominy. This is their great fault and crime, and God grant that we may all live under this disgrace, and die under this Ignominy. d vbz po32 j n1 cc n1, cc np1 vvb cst pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp d n1, cc vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
161 And in doing this, we preach no other Doctrine, but what our Saviour and Master did, And in doing this, we preach no other Doctrine, but what our Saviour and Master did, cc p-acp vdg d, pns12 vvb dx j-jn n1, cc-acp r-crq po12 n1 cc n1 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
162 than was taught by his Apostles, than was practised by the Primitive Christians, and owned in all the Churches of Christ (never contradicted, than was taught by his Apostles, than was practised by the Primitive Christians, and owned in all the Churches of christ (never contradicted, cs vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2, cs vbds vvn p-acp dt j np1, cc vvd p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 (av vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
163 but by the Papists, in order to the setting up of the Extravagant Power of the Pope, but by the Papists, in order to the setting up of the Extravagant Power of the Pope, cc-acp p-acp dt njp2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
164 and by some Sectaries since the Reformation, to make way for the pretended Kingdom of Christ here upon Earth;) but especially maintained and defended in our Church of England; viz. That Soveraign Princes are accountable to God alone, That actual Obedience is due to them in all things, honest and lawful; and by Some Sectaries since the Reformation, to make Way for the pretended Kingdom of christ Here upon Earth;) but especially maintained and defended in our Church of England; viz. That Sovereign Princes Are accountable to God alone, That actual obedience is due to them in all things, honest and lawful; cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp n1;) p-acp av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1; n1 cst j-jn n2 vbr j p-acp np1 av-j, cst j n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
165 and, That in no Case by force or violence we may resist them: and, That in no Case by force or violence we may resist them: cc, cst p-acp dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
166 Nay, we affirm further with equal truth, That we are bound to obey our Lawful Superiours, not only for fear of punishment, not only for convenience, Nay, we affirm further with equal truth, That we Are bound to obey our Lawful Superiors, not only for Fear of punishment, not only for convenience, uh, pns12 vvb av-jc p-acp j-jn n1, cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 j n2-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
167 or out of any temporal respect; or out of any temporal respect; cc av pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
168 but also out of sense of duty towards God, who hath enjoined it under pain of Damnation; but also out of sense of duty towards God, who hath enjoined it under pain of Damnation; cc-acp av av pp-f n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
169 who hath invested Soveraign Kings and Princes with some of his own divine Power and Authority. who hath invested Sovereign Kings and Princes with Some of his own divine Power and authority. r-crq vhz vvn j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp d pp-f po31 d j-jn n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
170 Nay, it is not sufficient that we pay them all external Obedience, or outward Respect; Nay, it is not sufficient that we pay them all external obedience, or outward Respect; uh, pn31 vbz xx j cst pns12 vvb pno32 d j n1, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
171 but inward Veneration and Honour is due to them (and that, though themselves be vicious persens, debauched in their Lives, heretical in their Opinions, but inward Veneration and Honour is due to them (and that, though themselves be vicious Persons, debauched in their Lives, heretical in their Opinions, cc-acp j n1 cc n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 (cc cst, cs px32 vbi j n2, vvn p-acp po32 n2, j p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
172 or Tyrannical in their Government) yet we must pay them such inward Respect and Reverence as is due to their high Calling, or Tyrannical in their Government) yet we must pay them such inward Respect and reverence as is due to their high Calling, cc j p-acp po32 n1) av pns12 vmb vvi pno32 d j n1 cc n1 c-acp vbz j-jn p-acp po32 j vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
173 and that great Place, and Character, and Image they bear here on Earth. and that great Place, and Character, and Image they bear Here on Earth. cc cst j n1, cc n1, cc n1 pns32 vvb av p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
174 Nay further yet, we must not so much as speak, or think meanly, slightly or rudely of them: Nay further yet, we must not so much as speak, or think meanly, slightly or rudely of them: uh av-j av, pns12 vmb xx av av-d c-acp vvb, cc vvb av-j, av-j cc av-j pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
175 Curse not the King, no not in thy thought; Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought; vvb xx dt n1, uh-dx xx p-acp po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
176 much more we ought not upon any account to vilify or disparage their Persons or Government, much more we ought not upon any account to vilify or disparage their Persons or Government, av-d av-dc pns12 vmd xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
177 nor misrepresent or carp at their Proceedings, when they suit not with our present humour or understanding; nor misrepresent or carp At their Proceedings, when they suit not with our present humour or understanding; ccx vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2-vvg, c-crq pns32 vvb xx p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
178 nor complain of, or saucily inveigh against their Administration; nor complain of, or saucily inveigh against their Administration; ccx vvb pp-f, cc av-j vvi p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
179 nor do or say any thing that tends to lessen their Reputation, to weaken their Authority, nor do or say any thing that tends to lessen their Reputation, to weaken their authority, ccx vdb cc vvi d n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
180 or to bring them into contempt; or to bring them into contempt; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
181 by which means they become less able to serve those great ends, for which Government was instituted. by which means they become less able to serve those great ends, for which Government was instituted. p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vvi av-dc j pc-acp vvi d j n2, p-acp r-crq n1 vbds vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
182 We ought not especially to lay all miscarriages or misfortunes of the times at their Door. We ought not especially to lay all miscarriages or misfortunes of the times At their Door. pns12 vmd xx av-j pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
183 For though Kings and Princes be but men, and men of the same Passions and Infirmities with other Mortals; For though Kings and Princes be but men, and men of the same Passion and Infirmities with other Mortals; p-acp cs n2 cc n2 vbb p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f dt d n2 cc n1 p-acp j-jn n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
184 yet the inconveniences and troubles that at any time arise in a Kingdom, do not always proceed from the unskilfulness or neglect of the Governours, yet the inconveniences and Troubles that At any time arise in a Kingdom, do not always proceed from the unskilfulness or neglect of the Governors, av dt n2 cc n2 cst p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, vdb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
185 but in a great part from the perverse and unmanageable temper of the People. but in a great part from the perverse and unmanageable temper of the People. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
186 In a word, It is not more our duty than our priviledge and happiness to Obey. In a word, It is not more our duty than our privilege and happiness to Obey. p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz xx av-dc po12 n1 cs po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
187 This is our grand Prerogative, not to be troubled with the Cares, and yet to enjoy the blessed Fruits of Government. This is our grand Prerogative, not to be troubled with the Cares, and yet to enjoy the blessed Fruits of Government. d vbz po12 j n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, cc av pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
188 2. The next thing I would recommend to you is this, That every one of us should first and chiefly mind his own private duty, that belongs to him in that station Gods Providence hath placed him in here; 2. The next thing I would recommend to you is this, That every one of us should First and chiefly mind his own private duty, that belongs to him in that station God's Providence hath placed him in Here; crd dt ord n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 vbz d, cst d crd pp-f pno12 vmd ord cc av-jn vvi po31 d j n1, cst vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 npg1 n1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
189 and to be sure to amend and reform himself, before he goes about to reform others, or the publick. and to be sure to amend and reform himself, before he Goes about to reform Others, or the public. cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi px31, c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi n2-jn, cc dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
190 Peace and good order can never be preserved long without this; Peace and good order can never be preserved long without this; n1 cc j n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn av-j p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
191 that every one should keep his own proper rank, and follow his own work and calling, that every one should keep his own proper rank, and follow his own work and calling, cst d crd vmd vvi po31 d j n1, cc vvi po31 d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
192 and act his own part assign'd him on this great Theatre of the World, well and to the Life; and act his own part assigned him on this great Theatre of the World, well and to the Life; cc vvi po31 d n1 vvn pno31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, av cc p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
193 leaving publick affairs to those who have authority and ability to manage them; things sacred to those who are lawfully called to administer them; leaving public affairs to those who have Authority and ability to manage them; things sacred to those who Are lawfully called to administer them; vvg j n2 p-acp d r-crq vhb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; n2 j p-acp d r-crq vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
194 all private persons keeping within their own bounds, and doing their own business they are bred to and fitted for. all private Persons keeping within their own bounds, and doing their own business they Are bred to and fitted for. d j n2 vvg p-acp po32 d n2, cc vdg po32 d n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp cc vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
195 It is in all Societies as in an Army; It is in all Societies as in an Army; pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 c-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
196 wherein, it every inferiour Officer diligently minds his own Charge, and every single Souldier keeps his own Place; wherein, it every inferior Officer diligently minds his own Charge, and every single Soldier keeps his own Place; c-crq, pn31 zz j-jn n1 av-j vvz po31 d n1, cc d j n1 vvz po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
197 and stoutly maintains his Ground and Post, and the General over looks and governs the whole, every one being ready punctually to Execute, not dispute his Commands; and stoutly maintains his Ground and Post, and the General over looks and governs the Whole, every one being ready punctually to Execute, not dispute his Commands; cc av-j vvz po31 n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n2 cc vvz dt j-jn, d crd vbg j av-j pc-acp vvi, xx vvi po31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
198 then is good order and discipline maintain'd, and such a Body cannot be easily broken. then is good order and discipline maintained, and such a Body cannot be Easily broken. av vbz j n1 cc n1 vvn, cc d dt n1 vmbx vbi av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
199 But when every private Souldier shall neglect his own place and duty to direct his Captain; But when every private Soldier shall neglect his own place and duty to Direct his Captain; p-acp c-crq d j n1 vmb vvi po31 d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
200 and every Captain thinks himself wise enough to Lead and Command the whole Army, and is advising his General, and every Captain thinks himself wise enough to Led and Command the Whole Army, and is advising his General, cc d n1 vvz px31 j av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1, cc vbz vvg po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
201 and leaves his own Company to instruct his fellow Captains, not satisfied with their Conduct; and leaves his own Company to instruct his fellow Captains, not satisfied with their Conduct; cc vvz po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 n2, xx vvn p-acp po32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
202 what can this breed, but sudden tumult and confusion, till they all become a cheap prey to their Enemies? the Application is easy. what can this breed, but sudden tumult and confusion, till they all become a cheap prey to their Enemies? the Application is easy. q-crq vmb d vvi, cc-acp j n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 d vvi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2? dt n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
203 It hath indeed never been well with us in this Nation, since this itch of hearing and telling publick News hath so notoriously infected all sorts of men amongst us. It hath indeed never been well with us in this nation, since this itch of hearing and telling public News hath so notoriously infected all sorts of men among us. pn31 vhz av av vbn av p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, c-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg j n1 vhz av av-j vvn d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
204 In which alone too many in this City scandalously spend so great a part of their Life, to the irreparable loss of their precious time, neglect of their Trades and Religious Duties, In which alone too many in this city scandalously spend so great a part of their Life, to the irreparable loss of their precious time, neglect of their Trades and Religious Duties, p-acp r-crq av-j av d p-acp d n1 av-j vvi av j dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
205 and oftentimes to the utter ruine of themselves and Families; and oftentimes to the utter ruin of themselves and Families; cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f px32 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
206 who whilst they should be in their Shops, following their secular Professions, are busy in mending of the State, who while they should be in their Shops, following their secular Professions, Are busy in mending of the State, r-crq cs pns32 vmd vbi p-acp po32 n2, vvg po32 j n2, vbr j p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
207 and reforming of publick abuses and grievances, which concern them not; and reforming of public Abuses and grievances, which concern them not; cc vvg pp-f j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pno32 xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
208 and thus disorder the ranks of men, and ruffle and pervert the due course of things, and thus disorder the ranks of men, and ruffle and pervert the due course of things, cc av vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
209 and as much as in them lies, Dethrone, Depose those whom God hath set over us for that very end, to take care of the publick Peace and Safety. and as much as in them lies, Dethrone, Depose those whom God hath Set over us for that very end, to take care of the public Peace and Safety. cc c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz, vvb, vvb d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
210 But alas, Gentlemen, you are too presumptuous and consident above your reach and understandings. But alas, Gentlemen, you Are too presumptuous and confident above your reach and understandings. cc-acp uh, n2, pn22 vbr av j cc j p-acp po22 n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
211 Let me tell you, this is impudence and ill manners, were there no other vice or mischief in it, Let me tell you, this is impudence and ill manners, were there no other vice or mischief in it, vvb pno11 vvi pn22, d vbz n1 cc j-jn n2, vbdr a-acp dx j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
212 for every conceited Pedant as if he were inspired with Politicks, or pert Tradesman, that can but make a shift to spell out a Gazetie, to undertake to wield Scepters and rule Kingdoms. for every conceited Pedant as if he were inspired with Politics, or pert Tradesman, that can but make a shift to spell out a Gazetie, to undertake to wield Sceptres and Rule Kingdoms. c-acp d j-vvn n1 c-acp cs pns31 vbdr vvn p-acp n2-j, cc j n1, cst vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi n2 cc n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
213 You ought not in modesty to pretend to Wit and Capacity enough to comprehend such affairs. You ought not in modesty to pretend to Wit and Capacity enough to comprehend such affairs. pn22 vmd xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 av-d pc-acp vvi d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
214 Matters of Policy, the Arts and Methods of Government, are things too sacred, and venerable, and august, to be prophan'd by every unhallow'd hand. Matters of Policy, the Arts and Methods of Government, Are things too sacred, and venerable, and august, to be profaned by every unhallowed hand. n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbr n2 av j, cc j, cc vvi, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 18
215 They are like the mysteries of Religion, which are not to be prostituted to the Examination, They Are like the Mysteres of Religion, which Are not to be prostituted to the Examination, pns32 vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
216 and Disquisition of every capricious Brain, and vulgar Understanding. and Disquisition of every capricious Brain, and Vulgar Understanding. cc n1 pp-f d j n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
217 These are out of the reach of those that hold the Plow, or that drive Oxen, whose talk is of their Bullocks, who give their mind to make Furrows, These Are out of the reach of those that hold the Blow, or that drive Oxen, whose talk is of their Bullocks, who give their mind to make Furrows, d vbr av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt vvb, cc d vvb n2, rg-crq n1 vbz pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vvb po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
218 and are diligent to give the Kine Fodder. and Are diligent to give the Kine Fodder. cc vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
219 These are not to be transacted at the Exchange, nor determined over our Cups, or at our ordinary Entertainment. These Are not to be transacted At the Exchange, nor determined over our Cups, or At our ordinary Entertainment. d vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvb, ccx j-vvn a-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
220 Not but that every good and honest man is, and ought to be concerned for the preservation of his Prince, Religion and Country; Not but that every good and honest man is, and ought to be concerned for the preservation of his Prince, Religion and Country; xx p-acp d d j cc j n1 vbz, cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
221 yet always within the limits of his Calling and Station; yet always within the Limits of his Calling and Station; av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
222 and when the Winds blow hard, and the Storm is great and violent, no such certain way of Shipwracking the Vessel, and when the Winds blow hard, and the Storm is great and violent, no such certain Way of Shipwrecking the Vessel, cc c-crq dt n2 vvb j, cc dt n1 vbz j cc j, dx d j n1 pp-f j-vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
223 as when every Passenger leaves his private Gabbin, and will needs be Pilot. as when every Passenger leaves his private Gabbin, and will needs be Pilot. c-acp c-crq d n1 vvz po31 j np1, cc vmb av vbi n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
224 We all complain of bad times, and evil days, and so indeed they are, and such they will continue notwithstanding our complaints of them. We all complain of bad times, and evil days, and so indeed they Are, and such they will continue notwithstanding our complaints of them. pns12 d vvb pp-f j n2, cc j-jn n2, cc av av pns32 vbr, cc d pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
225 But then we must know, that they are only evil men that make evil dayes; But then we must know, that they Are only evil men that make evil days; p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns32 vbr av-j j-jn n2 cst vvb j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
226 and happy would it be for us, if all those who complain most loudly of these evil dayes, would take sufficient care not to contribute towards the rendring them such. and happy would it be for us, if all those who complain most loudly of these evil days, would take sufficient care not to contribute towards the rendering them such. cc j vmd pn31 vbi p-acp pno12, cs d d r-crq vvb av-ds av-j pp-f d j-jn n2, vmd vvi j n1 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
227 And if instead of vain and affected complaints, which only beat the air, men would in the fear of the Lord take themselves to task, search out what is amiss in themselves, And if instead of vain and affected complaints, which only beatrice the air, men would in the Fear of the Lord take themselves to task, search out what is amiss in themselves, cc cs av pp-f j cc j-vvn n2, r-crq av-j vvd dt n1, n2 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp n1, vvb av q-crq vbz av p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
228 first sweep their own Door, would spend their time and use their Eyes more at home, be more curious and critical in observing themselves than other men, First sweep their own Door, would spend their time and use their Eyes more At home, be more curious and critical in observing themselves than other men, ord vvb po32 d n1, vmd vvi po32 n1 cc vvi po32 n2 av-dc p-acp n1-an, vbb av-dc j cc j p-acp vvg px32 zz j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
229 and become more severe against their own faults than they are against the miscarriages of others; and become more severe against their own Faults than they Are against the miscarriages of Others; cc vvi av-dc j p-acp po32 d n2 cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
230 the World would soon be much mended, and we should suddenly have far better days. Thou hast thy self in the first place given thee in charge to look after. the World would soon be much mended, and we should suddenly have Far better days. Thou hast thy self in the First place given thee in charge to look After. dt n1 vmd av vbi d vvn, cc pns12 vmd av-j vhi av-j jc n2. pns21 vh2 po21 n1 p-acp dt ord n1 vvn pno21 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
231 For that chiefly thou shalt be accountable, and not for publick misfortunes; For that chiefly thou shalt be accountable, and not for public misfortunes; p-acp d av-jn pns21 vm2 vbi j, cc xx p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
232 it behoveth us then to take care, whilst we are so busily employed in reforming others, we our selves do not become Castaways. it behooveth us then to take care, while we Are so busily employed in reforming Others, we our selves do not become Castaways. pn31 vvz pno12 av pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns12 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp vvg n2-jn, pns12 po12 n2 vdb xx vvi n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
233 Thus private persons in their several stations, inferiour Magistrates according to the Sphere of their Power and Authority, Thus private Persons in their several stations, inferior Magistrates according to the Sphere of their Power and authority, av j n2 p-acp po32 j n2, j-jn n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
234 and no further, attending every one conscientiously to his own proper work and business, would go very far towards the maintaining of order and quiet, securing the publick Peace, and no further, attending every one conscientiously to his own proper work and business, would go very Far towards the maintaining of order and quiet, securing the public Peace, cc dx av-jc, vvg d pi av-j p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1, vmd vvi av av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 cc j-jn, vvg dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
235 and making the Government both easy and prosperous. and making the Government both easy and prosperous. cc vvg dt n1 av-d j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
236 3. In order to the preventing any evils we fear, or the obtaining or continuing of the greatest good, we must not use any unlawful or indirect means. 3. In order to the preventing any evils we Fear, or the obtaining or Continuing of the greatest good, we must not use any unlawful or indirect means. crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg d n2-jn pns12 vvb, cc dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt js j, pns12 vmb xx vvi d j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
237 This is the most pernicious and damnable Doctrine of Rome, though not always publickly owned, yet greedily swallow'd amongst them; This is the most pernicious and damnable Doctrine of Room, though not always publicly owned, yet greedily swallowed among them; d vbz dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f vvi, cs xx av av-j vvd, av av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
238 and proved sufficiently from their unwearied practices; and proved sufficiently from their unwearied practices; cc vvd av-j p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
239 that in order to the propagation of their Faith or Church, any thing, every thing becomes lawful; that in order to the propagation of their Faith or Church, any thing, every thing becomes lawful; cst p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, d n1, d n1 vvz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
240 Killing and Massacring no Murder, Lying and Perjury no sin or injury. That so good and great an end will justify and sanctify all actions. Killing and Massacring no Murder, Lying and Perjury no since or injury. That so good and great an end will justify and sanctify all actions. vvg cc j-vvg zz n1, vvg cc n1 av-dx n1 cc n1. cst av j cc j dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
241 Nay, have not we had instances amongst our selves in this Kingdom of the greatest wickedness, Nay, have not we had instances among our selves in this Kingdom of the greatest wickedness, uh-x, vhb xx pns12 vhd n2 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
242 and villanies committed by pretended Protestants, for Gods glory and for setting up the Gospel and pure worship of Christ? and indeed well meaning men, and villainies committed by pretended Protestants, for God's glory and for setting up the Gospel and pure worship of christ? and indeed well meaning men, cc n2 vvn p-acp j-vvn n2, c-acp npg1 n1 cc p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1? cc av av vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
243 but of great passions, are not a little apt to this. but of great passion, Are not a little apt to this. cc-acp pp-f j n2, vbr xx dt j j p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
244 When they are secured of the goodness and worthiness of their end, their minds are so intent upon it, When they Are secured of the Goodness and worthiness of their end, their minds Are so intent upon it, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, po32 n2 vbr av j p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
245 and they are so hot and eager in the prosecution of it, that they allow not themselves leisure and patience to consider the lawfulness and expediency of the means they use for the compassing of it. and they Are so hight and eager in the prosecution of it, that they allow not themselves leisure and patience to Consider the lawfulness and expediency of the means they use for the compassing of it. cc pns32 vbr av j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vvb xx px32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
246 But blessed be God, we have not so learned Christ. But blessed be God, we have not so learned christ. cc-acp vvn vbb np1, pns12 vhb xx av j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
247 We are not to do the least evil, though the greatest good may come by it. We Are not to do the least evil, though the greatest good may come by it. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vdi dt av-ds j-jn, cs dt js j vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
248 Our Religion teacheth us to suffer the greatest evils, rather than forsake or renounce it; but not to do the least evil, even for the maintenance of it; Our Religion Teaches us to suffer the greatest evils, rather than forsake or renounce it; but not to do the least evil, even for the maintenance of it; po12 n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt js n2-jn, av-c cs vvi cc vvi pn31; cc-acp xx pc-acp vdi dt av-ds j-jn, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
249 and it will be our great glory and commendation, nay I may add our interest and safety too, to hold true to this principle, and it will be our great glory and commendation, nay I may add our Interest and safety too, to hold true to this principle, cc pn31 vmb vbi po12 j n1 cc n1, uh-x pns11 vmb vvi po12 n1 cc n1 av, pc-acp vvi j p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
250 neither to do, nor to consent unto any unwarrantable action, though it be to keep out Popery and Slavery, no, not to save three Kingdoms. neither to do, nor to consent unto any unwarrantable actium, though it be to keep out Popery and Slavery, no, not to save three Kingdoms. av-dx pc-acp vdi, ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, cs pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi av n1 cc n1, uh-dx, xx pc-acp vvi crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
251 And thus doing and suffering we highly manifest our full trust in God, and signally entitle our selves to his Protection. And thus doing and suffering we highly manifest our full trust in God, and signally entitle our selves to his Protection. cc av vdg cc vvg pns12 av-j vvi po12 j n1 p-acp np1, cc av-j vvb po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
252 The story of Ʋzzah is remarkable to this purpose. The story of Ʋzzah is remarkable to this purpose. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
253 David with the chosen men of Israel was conveighing the Ark of the Lord, in a new Cart from the House of Abinadab, as you may see 2 Sam. 6. and Ʋzzah drove the Cart. Now the Oxen chanced to stumble, David with the chosen men of Israel was conveying the Ark of the Lord, in a new Cart from the House of Abinadab, as you may see 2 Sam. 6. and Ʋzzah drove the Cart. Now the Oxen chanced to Stumble, np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 vbds vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi crd np1 crd cc np1 vvd dt n1 av dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
254 and the Ark was shaken, so that it seemed ready to fall. and the Ark was shaken, so that it seemed ready to fallen. cc dt n1 vbds vvn, av cst pn31 vvd j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
255 It was not lawful for Ʋzzah, (though what the particular reason was, is variously disputed by learned men) to touch the Ark. Yet out of great zeal and good meaning to prevent a thing so dishonourable to God and their Religion, It was not lawful for Ʋzzah, (though what the particular reason was, is variously disputed by learned men) to touch the Ark Yet out of great zeal and good meaning to prevent a thing so dishonourable to God and their Religion, pn31 vbds xx j p-acp np1, (c-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbds, vbz av-j vvn p-acp j n2) pc-acp vvi dt np1 av av pp-f j n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av j p-acp np1 cc po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
256 as the fall of the Ark to the ground would have been, he suddenly put forth his hand, as the fallen of the Ark to the ground would have been, he suddenly put forth his hand, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vhi vbn, pns31 av-j vvd av po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
257 and took hold of it, and he died in the place. God would not suffer so much as a ritual, ceremonial law to be openly broken, and took hold of it, and he died in the place. God would not suffer so much as a ritual, ceremonial law to be openly broken, cc vvd n1 pp-f pn31, cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1. np1 vmd xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt j, j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
258 though it were to save the Ark, the signal of his divine presence amongst them, from falling. though it were to save the Ark, the signal of his divine presence among them, from falling. cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
259 God stood not in need of Ʋzzah 's help against his own Law and Command. God stood not in need of Ʋzzah is help against his own Law and Command. np1 vvd xx p-acp n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
260 The interest of Religion it self is not to be kept up, or carried on by any courses or practices that our Religion condemns. The Interest of Religion it self is not to be kept up, or carried on by any courses or practices that our Religion condemns. dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvd a-acp p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst po12 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
261 If we trust God and the goodness of our cause, we must be sure no means in the defence of it, If we trust God and the Goodness of our cause, we must be sure no means in the defence of it, cs pns12 vvb np1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vbi j av-dx n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
262 but such as God doth allow: but such as God does allow: cc-acp d c-acp np1 vdz vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
263 or can we shew greater diffidence in God, than when we think to serve him by our iniquity and unrighteousness, by our sins to advance his glory, or can we show greater diffidence in God, than when we think to serve him by our iniquity and unrighteousness, by our Sins to advance his glory, cc vmb pns12 vvi jc n1 p-acp np1, cs c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
264 as if God were at a loss in some circumstances to defend his tottering Church and People, as if God were At a loss in Some Circumstances to defend his tottering Church and People, c-acp cs np1 vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
265 unless we help'd him out a little in a time of great need, by stretching our Consciences and venturing on something that he hath forbid? People must not take care of God and his cause against Gods mind. unless we helped him out a little in a time of great need, by stretching our Consciences and venturing on something that he hath forbid? People must not take care of God and his cause against God's mind. cs pns12 vvd pno31 av dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvg po12 n2 cc vvg p-acp pi cst pns31 vhz vvn? n1 vmb xx vvi n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
266 Whenever therefore by projects of our own invention not approved of by God, we contrive to avoid persecution, Whenever Therefore by projects of our own invention not approved of by God, we contrive to avoid persecution, np1 av p-acp n2 pp-f po12 d n1 xx vvn pp-f p-acp np1, pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
267 or preserve the Protestant Religion, which yet we hope the necessity of the times, and exigency of the present State of Affairs will excuse; or preserve the Protestant Religion, which yet we hope the necessity of the times, and exigency of the present State of Affairs will excuse; cc vvi dt n1 n1, r-crq av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
268 when we endeavour after settlement and salvation by any irregular, indirect means, we put our selves out of Gods way and protection, renounce his care and providence over us; when we endeavour After settlement and salvation by any irregular, indirect means, we put our selves out of God's Way and protection, renounce his care and providence over us; c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d j, j n2, pns12 vvd po12 n2 av pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vvb po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
269 we declare that we are weary of waiting upon him, are afraid to depend on him, chuse rather to stand upon our own Legs, we declare that we Are weary of waiting upon him, Are afraid to depend on him, choose rather to stand upon our own Legs, pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg p-acp pno31, vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvb av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
270 or, as Saul did, when God had forsaken him, run to the Devil for help and advice. or, as Saul did, when God had forsaken him, run to the devil for help and Advice. cc, c-acp np1 vdd, c-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31, vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
271 Nay, this is the most ready way to lose, to betray our Religion, when we attempt to secure it by unlawful means. Nay, this is the most ready Way to loose, to betray our Religion, when we attempt to secure it by unlawful means. uh-x, d vbz dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
272 God and his Church will stand, but when men do overact it, and are over-eager and busy, they labour not so much at Gods cause as their own. God and his Church will stand, but when men do overact it, and Are overeager and busy, they labour not so much At God's cause as their own. np1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp c-crq n2 vdb vvi pn31, cc vbr j cc j, pns32 vvb xx av av-d p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
273 Fourthly, In order to the continuance of these great mercies to us, which we this day bless God for, I know nothing more effectual, Fourthly, In order to the Continuance of these great Mercies to us, which we this day bless God for, I know nothing more effectual, ord, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 d n1 vvb np1 p-acp, pns11 vvb pix av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
274 than our Conscientious and constant adhering to the Church, as it is now by Law established; than our Conscientious and constant adhering to the Church, as it is now by Law established; cs po12 j cc j n-vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
275 a Church reformed with the gravest and maturest deliberation, by the advice and with the consent of the supreme power, according to the word of God, a Church reformed with the Gravest and maturest deliberation, by the Advice and with the consent of the supreme power, according to the word of God, dt n1 vvd p-acp dt js cc vv2 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
276 and the example of the best and Primitive Ages; and the Exampl of the best and Primitive Ages; cc dt n1 pp-f dt js cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
277 whose Doctrines are so Orthodox, its Liturgy so devout, its Government so Apostolical, its Constitutions so reasonable and useful, its Ceremonies so few and decent, that no one can refuse Communion with it, whose Doctrines Are so Orthodox, its Liturgy so devout, its Government so Apostolical, its Constitutions so reasonable and useful, its Ceremonies so few and decent, that no one can refuse Communion with it, rg-crq n2 vbr av n1, po31 n1 av j, po31 n1 av j, po31 n2 av j cc j, po31 n2 av d cc j, cst dx crd vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
278 but upon such principles, which if he holds to them, shall equally oblige him to refuse Communion with all the setled Churches, that are or have been in the Christian World, excepting some few little Commonwealth Churches, but upon such principles, which if he holds to them, shall equally oblige him to refuse Communion with all the settled Churches, that Are or have been in the Christian World, excepting Some few little Commonwealth Churches, cc-acp p-acp d n2, r-crq cs pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, vmb av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt j-vvn n2, cst vbr cc vhb vbn p-acp dt njp n1, vvg d d j n1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
279 but of very late Years first invented, and set up amongst us. but of very late years First invented, and Set up among us. cc-acp pp-f av j n2 ord vvd, cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
280 A Church most admirably fitted for the making of men substantially good and pious, just and loyal, peaceable and charitable, that incroacheth not upon the Right of Princes, A Church most admirably fitted for the making of men substantially good and pious, just and loyal, peaceable and charitable, that incroacheth not upon the Right of Princes, dt n1 av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 av-j j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, cst vvz xx p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
281 nor imposeth on the Faith of Christians; that hath most remarkably run the fate of, and stood or fell with the Monarchy; nor Imposes on the Faith of Christians; that hath most remarkably run the fate of, and stood or fell with the Monarchy; ccx vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cst vhz av-ds av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f, cc vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
282 which is the terrour of Rome and the Bulwark of the Protestant Cause and Religion. which is the terror of Room and the Bulwark of the Protestant Cause and Religion. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvb cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
283 And in all humane probability nothing can keep Popery (of which we now stand in so much fear and danger, which is the great evil that now so sorely threatens us) nothing, I say, can keep it out of England so much as being firm and true to this present establishment, till our Governours shall see fit to make any alterations. And in all humane probability nothing can keep Popery (of which we now stand in so much Fear and danger, which is the great evil that now so sorely threatens us) nothing, I say, can keep it out of England so much as being firm and true to this present establishment, till our Governors shall see fit to make any alterations. cc p-acp d j n1 pix vmb vvi n1 (pp-f r-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp av d n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j n-jn cst av av av-j vvz pno12) pix, pns11 vvb, vmb vvi pn31 av pp-f np1 av av-d c-acp vbg j cc j p-acp d j n1, c-acp po12 n2 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
284 And if ever that common Enemy again get entrance here, it must be through those holes and breaches, which our needless Divisions and Separations from the Church have made. And if ever that Common Enemy again get Entrance Here, it must be through those holes and Breaches, which our needless Divisions and Separations from the Church have made. cc cs av d j n1 av vvi n1 av, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d n2 cc n2, r-crq po12 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
285 It is said of the old Britains, when the Romans first Conquered them, Dum singuli pugnant, universi vincuntur: It is said of the old Britains, when the Romans First Conquered them, Dum Singuli pugnant, universi vincuntur: pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt j npg1, c-crq dt np1 ord j-vvn pno32, fw-la fw-la j, fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
286 Their divided single Troops were presently subdued by the united force of Caesars disciplin'd Legions. And the same way will the Romish Religion, if ever, gain admittance. Their divided single Troops were presently subdued by the united force of Caesars disciplined Legions. And the same Way will the Romish Religion, if ever, gain admittance. po32 j-vvn j n2 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f npg1 vvn n2. cc dt d n1 vmb dt jp n1, cs av, vvb n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
287 It will soon surmount and crush all little separated incoherent Congregations which might be resisted, and kept out by a well constituted united National Church. It will soon surmount and crush all little separated incoherent Congregations which might be resisted, and kept out by a well constituted united National Church. pn31 vmb av vvi cc vvi d j j-vvn j n2 r-crq vmd vbi vvn, cc vvd av p-acp dt av vvn vvn np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
288 And therefore I cannot but say here, that none do serve Popery more successfully, though, I believe, they know it not, And Therefore I cannot but say Here, that none do serve Popery more successfully, though, I believe, they know it not, cc av pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi av, cst pix vdb vvi n1 av-dc av-j, cs, pns11 vvb, pns32 vvb pn31 xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
289 nor design any such thing themselves, than those, who are with both hands pulling down this present Church of England, continually pelting her with peevish exceptions, nor Design any such thing themselves, than those, who Are with both hands pulling down this present Church of England, continually pelting her with peevish exceptions, ccx vvb d d n1 px32, cs d, r-crq vbr p-acp d n2 vvg a-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvg pno31 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
290 and popular scruples, libelling her Bishops and Governours, and laying all the evils of the times to their Charge, slandering her Ministers, vilifying her divine Offices, slighting her Censures, and deriding her Institutions. and popular scruples, libeling her Bishops and Governors, and laying all the evils of the times to their Charge, slandering her Ministers, vilifying her divine Offices, slighting her Censures, and deriding her Institutions. cc j n2, vvg po31 n2 cc n2, cc vvg d dt n2-jn pp-f dt n2 p-acp po32 n1, vvg po31 n2, j-vvg po31 j-jn n2, vvg po31 n2, cc vvg po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
291 The faster and surer this Church is established, the more Interest, Authority and Influence it hath, The faster and Surer this Church is established, the more Interest, authority and Influence it hath, dt jc cc jc d n1 vbz vvn, dt av-dc n1, n1 cc n1 pn31 vhz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
292 so much longer will Popish Idolatry be kept out of England. so much longer will Popish Idolatry be kept out of England. av av-d jc vmb j n1 vbi vvn av pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
293 For all that some ill men are apt to declaim against our Church, as if it were Popishly affected, For all that Some ill men Are apt to declaim against our Church, as if it were Popishly affected, p-acp d cst d j-jn n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
294 yet Heaven and Hell, Light and Darkness are not more contrary one to the other, yet Heaven and Hell, Light and Darkness Are not more contrary one to the other, av n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vbr xx av-dc j-jn pi p-acp dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
295 than the Doctrines of Popery and the Religion professed and taught in the Church of England. And I pray God, he be not now by his late Providences teaching all Protestants the difference between Popery and Conformity, than the Doctrines of Popery and the Religion professed and taught in the Church of England. And I pray God, he be not now by his late Providences teaching all Protestants the difference between Popery and Conformity, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc pns11 vvb np1, pns31 vbb xx av p-acp po31 j n2 vvg d n2 dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
296 and shewing us that the little Finger of Papal Tyranny is heavier than the Loins of the English Episcopacy. and showing us that the little Finger of Papal Tyranny is Heavier than the Loins of the English Episcopacy. cc vvg pno12 d dt j n1 pp-f j n1 vbz jc cs dt n2 pp-f dt jp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
297 If ever such a sad day happen in England, (which God in his infinite mercy prevent) that Popery should be setled by a Law, men will then see, what little reason they had to cry down our present Church as Antichristian, If ever such a sad day happen in England, (which God in his infinite mercy prevent) that Popery should be settled by a Law, men will then see, what little reason they had to cry down our present Church as Antichristian, cs av d dt j n1 vvi p-acp np1, (r-crq np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvi) cst n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, n2 vmb av vvi, r-crq j n1 pns32 vhd pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j n1 p-acp jp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
298 or the Ministers of it as Papists in Masquerade, or the publick Prayers as the same with the Mass-Book, or the Ministers of it as Papists in Masquerade, or the public Prayers as the same with the Mass-Book, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 c-acp njp2 p-acp n1, cc dt j n2 p-acp dt d p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
299 or our kneeling at the Holy Sacrament, as the same with the Adoration of the Host. They will then gladly wish for these days again, that they might have but once more the opportunity of serving God in publick, or our kneeling At the Holy Sacrament, as the same with the Adoration of the Host. They will then gladly wish for these days again, that they might have but once more the opportunity of serving God in public, cc po12 j-vvg p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp d n2 av, cst pns32 vmd vhi p-acp a-acp av-dc dt n1 pp-f vvg np1 p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
300 though with all the Ceremonies our Church enjoins. though with all the Ceremonies our Church enjoins. cs p-acp d dt n2 po12 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
301 What an Happiness would they account that Liberty which now they are too apt to call Persecution? thus the unreasonable suspicious and groundless clamours of some men against our Church, What an Happiness would they account that Liberty which now they Are too apt to call Persecution? thus the unreasonable suspicious and groundless clamours of Some men against our Church, q-crq dt n1 vmd pns32 vvi cst n1 r-crq av pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi n1? av dt j j cc j n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 26
302 as drawing too nigh, and approaching daily nearer to Popery, may soon bring or provoke God justly to inflict that great evil both upon themselves and us. as drawing too High, and approaching daily nearer to Popery, may soon bring or provoke God justly to inflict that great evil both upon themselves and us. c-acp vvg av av-j, cc vvg av-j av-jc p-acp n1, vmb av vvi cc vvi np1 av-j pc-acp vvi d j n-jn d p-acp px32 cc pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 26
303 Now as there are two ways of securing a Town besieged by Enemies, weakning the force of the Enemy without us, Now as there Are two ways of securing a Town besieged by Enemies, weakening the force of the Enemy without us, av c-acp pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
304 and strengthning and better fortifying our own Walls, and encreasing the number of our Souldiers and Defendants: and strengthening and better fortifying our own Walls, and increasing the number of our Soldiers and Defendants: cc vvg cc j vvg po12 d n2, cc j-vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
305 So are there two ways of keeping out Popery, not only discountenancing, executing the penal Laws against all those of the Romish Faction; So Are there two ways of keeping out Popery, not only discountenancing, executing the penal Laws against all those of the Romish Faction; av vbr a-acp crd n2 pp-f vvg av n1, xx av-j vvg, vvg dt j n2 p-acp d d pp-f dt jp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
306 but also by daily adding to the strength of our own Church by healing her wounds, but also by daily adding to the strength of our own Church by healing her wounds, cc-acp av p-acp av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1 p-acp vvg po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
307 and making up her Breaches, by restoring due Authority to its Governours, and Reverence to its Ministers, by the coming in of those who have dissented from and deserted her, and making up her Breaches, by restoring due authority to its Governors, and reverence to its Ministers, by the coming in of those who have dissented from and deserted her, cc vvg a-acp po31 n2, p-acp vvg j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn p-acp cc vvn pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
308 and for our common safety at least joining with us, sacrificing all petty interests and bones of contention to the publick Peace; and for our Common safety At least joining with us, sacrificing all Petty interests and bones of contention to the public Peace; cc p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp ds vvg p-acp pno12, vvg d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
309 and then through Gods blessing, and the goodness of our Governours, we may be able to stand our ground, notwithstanding the unwearied attempts and artifices of Rome against us. and then through God's blessing, and the Goodness of our Governors, we may be able to stand our ground, notwithstanding the unwearied attempts and artifices of Room against us. cc av p-acp ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-acp dt j n2 cc fw-la pp-f vvb p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
310 It is the great Policy of the Church of Rome, that whatever differences arise amongst them in matters of opinion, (and they are several, It is the great Policy of the Church of Rome, that whatever differences arise among them in matters of opinion, (and they Are several, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst r-crq n2 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (cc pns32 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
311 and those managed with a great deal of heat and zeal, notwithstanding their pretence to infalibillity) yet they all agree to adhere fast unto, and those managed with a great deal of heat and zeal, notwithstanding their pretence to infalibillity) yet they all agree to adhere fast unto, cc d vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1) av pns32 d vvb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
312 and by all means to promote Holy Church. and by all means to promote Holy Church. cc p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
313 Whereas our mischief and folly is, that every little difference constitutes a new Party, and we divide in interest; Whereas our mischief and folly is, that every little difference constitutes a new Party, and we divide in Interest; cs po12 n1 cc n1 vbz, cst d j n1 n2 dt j n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
314 and so that we may but pull down those that oppose us, we care not though we let in those that will devour us all. and so that we may but pull down those that oppose us, we care not though we let in those that will devour us all. cc av cst pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi a-acp d cst vvb pno12, pns12 vvb xx cs pns12 vvb p-acp d cst vmb vvi pno12 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
315 Machiavel in his Discourses upon Livy layes it down for an error in Politicks, by force to invade any City or Kingdom, Machiavel in his Discourses upon Livy lays it down for an error in Politics, by force to invade any city or Kingdom, np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2-j, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
316 when there are great Divisions and Seditions amongst the People; this being the most ready way to unite them all against the common danger. when there Are great Divisions and Seditions among the People; this being the most ready Way to unite them all against the Common danger. c-crq pc-acp vbr j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; d vbg dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
317 Let them but alone, saith he, or help a little to encrease and widen their differences, Let them but alone, Says he, or help a little to increase and widen their differences, vvb pno32 p-acp j, vvz pns31, cc vvi dt j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
318 and they shall ruine and destroy themselves without putting their Enemies to any trouble. and they shall ruin and destroy themselves without putting their Enemies to any trouble. cc pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
319 And truly we may well account our Dissensions and Divisions incurable, if our late and present fears and dangers be not sufficient to put an end to them. And truly we may well account our Dissensions and Divisions incurable, if our late and present fears and dangers be not sufficient to put an end to them. cc av-j pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 cc n2 j, cs po12 j cc j n2 cc n2 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
320 When Hannibal is at the Gates, it is no time surely for men to be squabling and jangling against a Ceremony or a Form of Prayer. When Hannibal is At the Gates, it is no time surely for men to be squabbling and jangling against a Ceremony or a From of Prayer. c-crq np1 vbz p-acp dt n2, pn31 vbz dx n1 av-j p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
321 In this all Parties agree, all sides teach and defend, that there is no likely way of preserving our common Religion, In this all Parties agree, all sides teach and defend, that there is no likely Way of preserving our Common Religion, p-acp d d n2 vvi, d n2 vvi cc vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f j-vvg po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
322 but by all Protestants uniting together, for the joint defence of those things they agree in. but by all Protestants uniting together, for the joint defence of those things they agree in. cc-acp p-acp d n2 n-vvg av, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
323 And yet notwithstanding all this good talk, are not our Religious feuds and animosities greater, more fierce at this day than ever? Do not our Divisions encrease? Do not our Separatists run further from us, keep at a greater distance, instead of approaching as nigh as they could, And yet notwithstanding all this good talk, Are not our Religious feuds and animosities greater, more fierce At this day than ever? Do not our Divisions increase? Do not our Separatists run further from us, keep At a greater distance, instead of approaching as High as they could, cc av p-acp d d j n1, vbr xx po12 j n2 cc ng1 jc, dc j p-acp d n1 cs av? vdb xx po12 n2 vvi? vdb xx po12 n2 vvb av-jc p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp dt jc n1, av pp-f vvg a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
324 or complying with us, as far as in their own Consciences they judged lawful? Are not new terms of distinction, or complying with us, as Far as in their own Consciences they judged lawful? are not new terms of distinction, cc vvg p-acp pno12, c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp po32 d n2 pns32 vvd j? vbr xx j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
325 and opprobrious nicknames Coined and pass currant amongst us? Is not Victory and Superiority sought more than Peace and Unity? to give Laws and prescribe to others, rather than amicably to agree, and opprobrious nicknames Coined and pass currant among us? Is not Victory and Superiority sought more than Peace and Unity? to give Laws and prescribe to Others, rather than amicably to agree, cc j n2 j-vvn cc vvi n1 p-acp pno12? vbz xx n1 cc n1 vvd av-dc cs n1 cc n1? pc-acp vvi n2 cc vvb p-acp n2-jn, av-c cs av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 28
326 and compose, or silence our difference? These are things that forebode worse to our State and Nation, than Comets or Prodigies. and compose, or silence our difference? These Are things that forebode Worse to our State and nation, than Comets or Prodigies. cc vvi, cc vvb po12 n1? d vbr n2 cst vvd av-jc p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cs n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 28
327 For the Civil Government it self can never be quiet, or secure, as long as there are such endless Divisions and Separations amongst us, For the Civil Government it self can never be quiet, or secure, as long as there Are such endless Divisions and Separations among us, p-acp dt j n1 pn31 n1 vmb av-x vbi j-jn, cc j, c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbr d j n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 28
328 and the Civil State will find it self wounded through the sides of the Church. and the Civil State will find it self wounded through the sides of the Church. cc dt j n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 28
329 As we would therefore preserve the Peace of our Country, our excellent Religion, and rid the Nation of these fears of Popery, As we would Therefore preserve the Peace of our Country, our excellent Religion, and rid the nation of these fears of Popery, c-acp pns12 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, po12 j n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
330 lest a much worse thing than what we have hitherto felt, come upon us, let us not only our selves continue true and faithful to this Church we were baptized into, lest a much Worse thing than what we have hitherto felt, come upon us, let us not only our selves continue true and faithful to this Church we were baptised into, cs dt d jc n1 cs q-crq pns12 vhb av vvn, vvn p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 xx j po12 n2 vvb j cc j p-acp d n1 pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
331 and have the happiness to be Members of; and have the happiness to be Members of; cc vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
332 but also endeavour by all the ways of Prudence and Love, by all the Arts of Mildness and Gentleness, by all lawful compliances and condescensions, to win over others into its Bosom and Communion. but also endeavour by all the ways of Prudence and Love, by all the Arts of Mildness and Gentleness, by all lawful compliances and condescensions, to win over Others into its Bosom and Communion. cc-acp av vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp n2-jn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
333 Fifthly, In order to the engaging of God to the protection of our King, and Church, Fifthly, In order to the engaging of God to the protection of our King, and Church, ord, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
334 and Nation, and the continuance of all those mercies we now enjoy above any other People, let us all join our utmost endeavours to put a stop to that Floud of Atheism, Prophaneness and Irreligion, that hath so strangely of late Years prevailed amongst us. and nation, and the Continuance of all those Mercies we now enjoy above any other People, let us all join our utmost endeavours to put a stop to that Flood of Atheism, Profaneness and Irreligion, that hath so strangely of late years prevailed among us. cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d d n2 pns12 av vvi p-acp d j-jn n1, vvb pno12 d vvi po12 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, cst vhz av av-j pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
335 Every Age, God knows, is wicked and sinful enough, and the present doth always appear to be the worst, Every Age, God knows, is wicked and sinful enough, and the present does always appear to be the worst, d n1, np1 vvz, vbz j cc j av-d, cc dt j vdz av vvi pc-acp vbi dt js, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 29
336 because we are better acquainted with the evil of that than of any other: Because we Are better acquainted with the evil of that than of any other: c-acp pns12 vbr av-jc vvn p-acp dt n-jn pp-f cst av pp-f d n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 29
337 yet surely never in any time, since Religion (shall I say?) or Civility first entred into our Country, were men so impudent and barefac'd in sinning, in pleading for it, in defending of it, yet surely never in any time, since Religion (shall I say?) or Civility First entered into our Country, were men so impudent and barefaced in sinning, in pleading for it, in defending of it, av av-j av p-acp d n1, c-acp n1 (vmb pns11 vvi?) cc n1 ord vvd p-acp po12 n1, vbdr n2 av j cc j p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 29
338 as in these dayes in which our lot is fallen. as in these days in which our lot is fallen. c-acp p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 29
339 Heretofore men were sensual and debauched, but then they did all they could to conceal their Vices, they sinn'd with Modesty, they would sometimes blush for what they had done, Heretofore men were sensual and debauched, but then they did all they could to conceal their Vices, they sinned with Modesty, they would sometime blush for what they had done, av n2 vbdr j cc j-vvn, cc-acp cs pns32 vdd d pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pns32 vvd p-acp n1, pns32 vmd av vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
340 and their Consciences often misgave them. and their Consciences often misgave them. cc po32 n2 av vvd pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
341 But now men make a mock and sport of sin, they glory and boast of it, they have entertained wicked Principles agreeable to their practices; But now men make a mock and sport of since, they glory and boast of it, they have entertained wicked Principles agreeable to their practices; p-acp av n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb cc n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vhb vvn j n2 j p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
342 they not only neglect Religion, but reproach and despise it; not only forget God, but deny him; they not only neglect Religion, but reproach and despise it; not only forget God, but deny him; pns32 xx av-j vvi n1, cc-acp n1 cc vvi pn31; xx av-j vvi np1, cc-acp vvb pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
343 do all they can to banish him and his Providence out of the World; affront and blaspheme him; do all they can to banish him and his Providence out of the World; affront and Blaspheme him; vdb d pns32 vmb pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 av pp-f dt n1; n1 cc vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
344 burlesque his sacred Writings, exposing to ridicule and scorn all the most serious and holy things or persons. burlesque his sacred Writings, exposing to ridicule and scorn all the most serious and holy things or Persons. fw-la png31 j n2-vvg, vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt av-ds j cc j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
345 This drolling, scoffing humour, which spares not God himself, his Providences, Laws and Government, seems to be the peculiar reigning sin of this Age; This drolling, scoffing humour, which spares not God himself, his Providences, Laws and Government, seems to be the peculiar reigning since of this Age; d vvg, j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz xx np1 px31, po31 n2, n2 cc n1, vvz pc-acp vbi dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
346 insomuch that many are e'en afraid of appearing strict or Religious, lest they should expose themselves to the buffoonry, insomuch that many Are even afraid of appearing strict or Religious, lest they should expose themselves to the Buffoonery, av cst d vbr av j pp-f vvg j cc j, cs pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
347 and raillery of such men, who think every thing wit, that is impudent and prophane. and raillery of such men, who think every thing wit, that is impudent and profane. cc n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb d n1 n1, cst vbz j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
348 It cannot be denied, but that this open wickedness hath encreased much upon us, since the Kings coming in; It cannot be denied, but that this open wickedness hath increased much upon us, since the Kings coming in; pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp cst d j n1 vhz vvn av-d p-acp pno12, c-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
349 Atheism hath got strange ground, and made many Proselytes. Atheism hath god strange ground, and made many Proselytes. n1 vhz vvn j n1, cc vvd d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
350 And that there is an universal degeneracy and corruption both of Principles and Manners amongst us, is the observation and complaint of all sober persons. And that there is an universal degeneracy and corruption both of Principles and Manners among us, is the observation and complaint of all Sobrium Persons. cc cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 30
351 The chief cause of which is not, as some would perswade us, the Restauration of the King, and Church; The chief cause of which is not, as Some would persuade us, the Restauration of the King, and Church; dt j-jn n1 pp-f r-crq vbz xx, c-acp d vmd vvi pno12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
352 but indeed the horrid Hypocrisy, and that great abuse of Religion, which was so notorious in the late times, is one of the greatest causes of the prophaneness and contempt of all Religion in this; but indeed the horrid Hypocrisy, and that great abuse of Religion, which was so notorious in the late times, is one of the greatest Causes of the profaneness and contempt of all Religion in this; cc-acp av dt j n1, cc cst j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds av j p-acp dt j n2, vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
353 when so many made shew of the greatest demureness and tenderness of Conscience imaginable, and yet were not afraid to do the most shameful and dishonourable things. when so many made show of the greatest demureness and tenderness of Conscience imaginable, and yet were not afraid to do the most shameful and dishonourable things. c-crq av d vvd n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 j, cc av vbdr xx j pc-acp vdi dt av-ds j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
354 This was apt to make men think, that Religion was nothing else, but a crafty care to abstain from some sins, to give our selves greater liberty in others, to commit them with less suspicion. This was apt to make men think, that Religion was nothing Else, but a crafty care to abstain from Some Sins, to give our selves greater liberty in Others, to commit them with less suspicion. d vbds j pc-acp vvi n2 vvi, cst n1 vbds pix av, cc-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 jc n1 p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
355 This hath given occasion to many of loose Lives, to look upon all Religious People as a pack of Hypocritical Pharisees, only some to have better luck than others, in passing off the Stage undiscovered. This hath given occasion to many of lose Lives, to look upon all Religious People as a pack of Hypocritical Pharisees, only Some to have better luck than Others, in passing off the Stage undiscovered. np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp d pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np2, av-j d pc-acp vhi jc n1 cs n2-jn, p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
356 And yet all this while there is nothing in the World more unjust and unreasonable than this. And yet all this while there is nothing in the World more unjust and unreasonable than this. cc av d d n1 pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 av-dc j cc j cs d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
357 True Religion is not to answer for all that the Army-Saints did, who only professed it to serve a turn, who took up the outward garb and dress of it, by it to deceive the simple and unwary, and palliate their leud designs; True Religion is not to answer for all that the Army-Saints did, who only professed it to serve a turn, who took up the outward garb and dress of it, by it to deceive the simple and unwary, and palliate their lewd designs; j n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst dt n2 vdd, r-crq av-j vvd pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vvd a-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-u, cc vvi po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
358 whose chief godliness lay in making of Faces, turning up their Eyes, in bold extemporary Effusions, whose chief godliness lay in making of Faces, turning up their Eyes, in bold extemporary Effusions, rg-crq j-jn n1 vvd p-acp vvg pp-f n2, vvg a-acp po32 n2, p-acp j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
359 and canting in Scripture style, and Proclaiming a Fast before every Murder they committed. and canting in Scripture style, and Proclaiming a Fast before every Murder they committed. cc vvg p-acp n1 n1, cc vvg dt av-j p-acp d n1 pns32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
360 What such men did, ought not in the least to prejudice us against unfeigned Piety, hearty and sober Devotion, true Righteousness, Peaceableness and quietness of Temper, and universal Goodness. What such men did, ought not in the least to prejudice us against unfeigned Piety, hearty and Sobrium Devotion, true Righteousness, Peaceableness and quietness of Temper, and universal goodness. q-crq d n2 vdd, vmd xx p-acp dt ds pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n1, j cc j n1, j n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f vvi, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 31
361 But whatever is the true cause of this growth of Atheism, and Irreligion amongst us, this is certain that the publick Peace and Government is in no little danger from men of such Principles and practices. But whatever is the true cause of this growth of Atheism, and Irreligion among us, this is certain that the public Peace and Government is in no little danger from men of such Principles and practices. cc-acp r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, d vbz j cst dt j n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp dx j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
362 For when all is done, Conscience is the best tie of Allegiance, and they will always prove the best and quietest Subjects, who are most afraid of offending God. For when all is done, Conscience is the best tie of Allegiance, and they will always prove the best and Quietest Subjects, who Are most afraid of offending God. p-acp c-crq d vbz vdn, n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vmb av vvi dt js cc js-jn np1, r-crq vbr av-ds j pp-f j-vvg np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
363 And they, who regard not the Soveraign Majesty of Heaven and Earth, or his Laws, can never give sufficient assurance of Loyalty to their Earthly Prince, And they, who regard not the Sovereign Majesty of Heaven and Earth, or his Laws, can never give sufficient assurance of Loyalty to their Earthly Prince, cc pns32, r-crq vvb xx dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc po31 n2, vmb av-x vvi j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
364 or of Obedience to his Commands, any longer than it is their interest so to do. or of obedience to his Commands, any longer than it is their Interest so to do. cc pp-f n1 p-acp po31 vvz, d jc cs pn31 vbz po32 n1 av pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
365 So that we cannot any better way serve the King, and the Government than by promoting amongst all his People the fear of God, So that we cannot any better Way serve the King, and the Government than by promoting among all his People the Fear of God, av cst pns12 vmbx d j n1 vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 cs p-acp j-vvg p-acp d po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
366 and a due sense of Religion. and a due sense of Religion. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
367 So serviceable to the true interests of Kings, and the happiness and peace of Societies, is true Religion, that the Atheists have looked upon it and exposed it as a subtile invention of some airy Politicians to keep Subjects in awe and order. So serviceable to the true interests of Kings, and the happiness and peace of Societies, is true Religion, that the Atheists have looked upon it and exposed it as a subtle invention of Some airy Politicians to keep Subject's in awe and order. av j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vbz j n1, cst dt n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn31 cc vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
368 So that whether they be true or false, yet by their own Confession the Principles of Religion are very useful to mankind; So that whither they be true or false, yet by their own Confessi the Principles of Religion Are very useful to mankind; av cst cs pns32 vbb j cc j, av p-acp po32 d n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
369 and if they are not true, yet it is great pity they are not; and Atheism ought to be prosecuted and punished as destructive to publick Peace and order. and if they Are not true, yet it is great pity they Are not; and Atheism ought to be prosecuted and punished as destructive to public Peace and order. cc cs pns32 vbr xx j, av pn31 vbz j n1 pns32 vbr xx; cc n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvd cc vvn p-acp j p-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
370 They are absolute Enemies to the Government that would free mens minds from the dread of invisible Powers; They Are absolute Enemies to the Government that would free men's minds from the dread of invisible Powers; pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
371 and ought to be avoided as the pests of human Society, who labour to bring Religion into contempt. and ought to be avoided as the pests of human Society, who labour to bring Religion into contempt. cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 32
372 And oh that I could now say something, that might be of force to perswade you all, to adorn the King's and Churches Cause, which you have so happily espoused, by innocency of Life, sobriety of Conversation, by a regular Devotion and unaffected Piety, and unbounded Charity; And o that I could now say something, that might be of force to persuade you all, to adorn the King's and Churches Cause, which you have so happily espoused, by innocency of Life, sobriety of Conversation, by a regular Devotion and unaffected Piety, and unbounded Charity; cc uh cst pns11 vmd av vvi pi, cst vmd vbi pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 d, pc-acp vvi dt ng1 cc ng1 n1, r-crq pn22 vhb av av-j vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 32
373 that you would all take care to give unto God as well as to Caesar his due. that you would all take care to give unto God as well as to Caesar his endue. cst pn22 vmd d vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 a-acp av c-acp pc-acp np1 po31 n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 32
374 Let us but all in our several places live better than our Kings or Churches Enemies, Let us but all in our several places live better than our Kings or Churches Enemies, vvb pno12 p-acp d p-acp po12 j n2 vvb jc cs po12 n2 cc n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
375 and then let me tell you, we will neither fear their Swords, nor their Pens, their Weapons, nor their Arguments. and then let me tell you, we will neither Fear their Swords, nor their Pens, their Weapons, nor their Arguments. cc av vvb pno11 vvi pn22, pns12 vmb av-dx vvi po32 n2, ccx po32 n2, po32 n2, ccx po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
376 It is the prophaneness and debauchery, the Oaths and intemperance of too many amongst us, that would pretend to be the greatest Lovers of the Crown and Church, that do really most endanger both, that weaken our side, It is the profaneness and debauchery, the Oaths and intemperance of too many among us, that would pretend to be the greatest Lovers of the Crown and Church, that do really most endanger both, that weaken our side, pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f av d p-acp pno12, cst vmd vvi pc-acp vbi dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cst vdb av-j av-ds vvi d, cst vvi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
377 and encourage and harden our Adversaries. and encourage and harden our Adversaries. cc vvi cc vvi po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
378 Let this be but your task to wipe off this stain, to answer this Objection, to remove this scandal from the Loyal Party; Let this be but your task to wipe off this stain, to answer this Objection, to remove this scandal from the Loyal Party; vvb d vbi p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
379 and I say it again, we need not be concerned at what either Papists, or Fanaticks can say or do against us. and I say it again, we need not be concerned At what either Papists, or Fanatics can say or do against us. cc pns11 vvb pn31 av, pns12 vvb xx vbi vvn p-acp r-crq d njp2, cc n2-jn vmb vvi cc vdb p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
380 Oh let not our heinous and crying sins a second time ruine and lose so just and glorious a Cause, destroy so flourishing a Kingdom and Monarchy, overturn the purest and best constituted Church in the World. O let not our heinous and crying Sins a second time ruin and loose so just and glorious a Cause, destroy so flourishing a Kingdom and Monarchy, overturn the Purest and best constituted Church in the World. uh vvb xx po12 j cc j-vvg n2 dt ord n1 vvi cc vvi av j cc j dt n1, vvb av vvg dt n1 cc n1, vvb dt js cc av-js vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
381 Let not our selves prove our own greatest Enemies and Betrayers. Let not our selves prove our own greatest Enemies and Betrayers. vvb xx po12 n2 vvb po12 d js n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 32
382 It is not, believe me, wild huffing and hectoring, extravagant Swearing and Drinking for the King and the Church; It is not, believe me, wild huffing and hectoring, extravagant Swearing and Drinking for the King and the Church; pn31 vbz xx, vvb pno11, j n-vvg cc vvg, j vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 32
383 it is not our damning to the Pit of Hell either Papists or Fanaticks, that doth us any service, or them any harm. it is not our damning to the Pit of Hell either Papists or Fanatics, that does us any service, or them any harm. pn31 vbz xx po12 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 d njp2 cc n2-jn, cst vdz pno12 d n1, cc pno32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 33
384 We could e'en wish all such men from amongst us, but that we still hope, at last they may be brought to a better mind. We could even wish all such men from among us, but that we still hope, At last they may be brought to a better mind. pns12 vmd av vvi d d n2 p-acp p-acp pno12, cc-acp cst pns12 av vvb, p-acp ord pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 33
385 Though they add to our numbers, yet we lose and sink in our reputation by reason of them, besides that they provoke God against us. Though they add to our numbers, yet we loose and sink in our reputation by reason of them, beside that they provoke God against us. cs pns32 vvb p-acp po12 n2, av pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp cst pns32 vvb np1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 33
386 We cannot wish worse to the Kings Enemies, than that all such, as hate to be reformed, would go over to their side, and credit their Party. We cannot wish Worse to the Kings Enemies, than that all such, as hate to be reformed, would go over to their side, and credit their Party. pns12 vmbx vvi jc p-acp dt ng1 n2, cs cst d d, c-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vmd vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 33
387 We have already seen by woful experience, how far the mask and disguise of Religion only prevailed and succeeded. We have already seen by woeful experience, how Far the mask and disguise of Religion only prevailed and succeeded. pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp j n1, c-crq av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 33
388 What would the effect be, if so good a Cause were maintained and defended only by good men. What would the Effect be, if so good a Cause were maintained and defended only by good men. q-crq vmd dt n1 vbi, cs av j dt n1 vbdr vvn cc vvd av-j p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 33
389 Lastly, Let us all add our constant and devout Prayers for the King, for the preservation of his Life, the prosperity of his Affairs, Lastly, Let us all add our constant and devout Prayers for the King, for the preservation of his Life, the Prosperity of his Affairs, ord, vvb pno12 d vvi po12 j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
390 and for a blessing upon his Government. In doing of this we only pray most effectually for our selves; and for a blessing upon his Government. In doing of this we only pray most effectually for our selves; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp vdg pp-f d pns12 av-j vvb av-ds av-j p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
391 this is a short compendious way of wishing all good and happiness to our selves and Country, earnestly praying for the Kings Life. this is a short compendious Way of wishing all good and happiness to our selves and Country, earnestly praying for the Kings Life. d vbz dt j j n1 pp-f vvg d j cc n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n1, av-j vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
392 These words, Let the King live, or God save the King, comprize in them all the outward publick blessings we can want, we can wish for. These words, Let the King live, or God save the King, comprise in them all the outward public blessings we can want, we can wish for. np1 n2, vvb dt n1 vvb, cc np1 p-acp dt n1, vvi p-acp pno32 d dt j j n2 pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
393 Then we pray for the maintenance of our Religion, the defence of our Church, the enjoyment of our just Rights and Liberties. Then we pray for the maintenance of our Religion, the defence of our Church, the enjoyment of our just Rights and Liberties. cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2-jn cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
394 We pray for the common welfare and safety, when we thus zealously recommend our most gracious King to Gods most especial Protection. We pray for the Common welfare and safety, when we thus zealously recommend our most gracious King to God's most especial Protection. pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, c-crq pns12 av av-j vvi po12 av-ds j n1 p-acp ng1 av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 33
395 This is a way, by which the meanest subject may oblige his Prince, benefit his King; This is a Way, by which the Meanest Subject may oblige his Prince, benefit his King; d vbz dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt js j-jn vmb vvi po31 n1, n1 po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 34
396 who may truly stand indebted for his Peace and Prosperity, in some measure, to the Prayers of his poorest Vassal. who may truly stand indebted for his Peace and Prosperity, in Some measure, to the Prayers of his Poorest Vassal. r-crq vmb av-j vvi vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 34
397 Thus though our Station be never so low and mean, our interest and influence small and narrow, our Authority inconsiderable, Thus though our Station be never so low and mean, our Interest and influence small and narrow, our authority inconsiderable, av cs po12 n1 vbi av-x av j cc j, po12 n1 cc n1 j cc j, po12 n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 34
398 yet we may prove great Benefactors to the publick, and do great good to three Kingdoms, by our faithful Intercessions at the Throne of Grace for his most Excellent Majesty, yet we may prove great Benefactors to the public, and do great good to three Kingdoms, by our faithful Intercessions At the Throne of Grace for his most Excellent Majesty, av pns12 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt j, cc vdb j j p-acp crd n2, p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 34
399 That God would preserve his Royal Person from all outward Violence, or any inward Diseases; That God would preserve his Royal Person from all outward Violence, or any inward Diseases; cst np1 vmd vvi po31 j n1 p-acp d j n1, cc d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
400 that he would continue his Strength and Health, would keep and guard him from all Dangers, would Cloath all his Enemies with Shame, that he would continue his Strength and Health, would keep and guard him from all Dangers, would Cloth all his Enemies with Shame, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc n1, vmd vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, vmd n1 d po31 n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
401 whilst on his Head his Crown doth flourish; while on his Head his Crown does flourish; cs p-acp po31 n1 po31 n1 vdz vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
402 that he would inspire him more and more with Wisdom and Knowledge, to Rule and Govern this great People; that he would inspire him more and more with Wisdom and Knowledge, to Rule and Govern this great People; cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av-dc cc av-dc p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
403 that he would direct and bless his Counsels, and prosper all that he takes in Hand; that he would Direct and bless his Counsels, and prosper all that he Takes in Hand; cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n2, cc vvi d cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
404 that after a long and happy Reign here, he may late, very late be translated into the Immortal and Invisible Kingdom. that After a long and happy Reign Here, he may late, very late be translated into the Immortal and Invisible Kingdom. cst p-acp dt j cc j vvi av, pns31 vmb av-j, av av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 34
405 And as we pray to God on his behalf, so ought we most especially this day, to praise God for him and those manifold Blessings, which he hath been the happy Instrument under God, of transmitting down to us. And as we pray to God on his behalf, so ought we most especially this day, to praise God for him and those manifold Blessings, which he hath been the happy Instrument under God, of transmitting down to us. cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, av vmd pns12 av-ds av-j d n1, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno31 cc d j n2, r-crq pns31 vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp np1, pp-f vvg a-acp p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 34
406 Blessed be the Day wherein he was born, and the Night when it was said, there is a Manchild conceived. Blessed be the Day wherein he was born, and the Night when it was said, there is a Manchild conceived. vvn vbb dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, cc dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 34
407 Blessed be God, that saved him from those Bloody Hands, that so cruelly used his Blessed Father, that covered his Head in the Day of Battel, that conveighed him safe through Crowds of his Enemies, Blessed be God, that saved him from those Bloody Hands, that so cruelly used his Blessed Father, that covered his Head in the Day of Battle, that conveyed him safe through Crowds of his Enemies, vvn vbb np1, cst vvd pno31 p-acp d j n2, cst av av-j vvd po31 j-vvn n1, cst vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvd pno31 j p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 35
408 when his precious Life was put to sale; and after innumerable Dangers, by a miraculous Escape, landed him safe on a Foreign Shore. when his precious Life was put to sale; and After innumerable Dangers, by a miraculous Escape, landed him safe on a Foreign Shore. c-crq po31 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1; cc p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j n1, vvd pno31 j p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 35
409 Blessed be God, that preserved him all along during a tedious Exile, that provided for him in the Wilderness, that kept him constant to that Religion and Church which his Royal Father died in, notwithstanding great offers and temptations to change it. Blessed be God, that preserved him all along during a tedious Exile, that provided for him in the Wilderness, that kept him constant to that Religion and Church which his Royal Father died in, notwithstanding great offers and temptations to change it. vvn vbb np1, cst vvd pno31 d a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cst vvd pno31 j p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq po31 j n1 vvd p-acp, a-acp j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 35
410 Blessed be God, that upon this day brought him back again to his desolate People, and hath hitherto continued him a publick Blessing to this Nation. Blessed be God, that upon this day brought him back again to his desolate People, and hath hitherto continued him a public Blessing to this nation. vvn vbb np1, cst p-acp d n1 vvd pno31 av av p-acp po31 j n1, cc vhz av vvn pno31 dt j n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 35
411 Blessed be God, that hath given the King the Hearts and Affections of all his People. Blessed be God, that hath given the King the Hearts and Affections of all his People. vvn vbb np1, cst vhz vvn dt n1 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 35
412 God be praised for his merciful Disposition, for the unparallel'd sweetness and benignity of his Temper, God be praised for his merciful Disposition, for the unparalleled sweetness and benignity of his Temper, np1 vbb vvn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 35
413 for the Mildness and Equity of his Government, his Love to the Church, his Constancy to the Protestant Interest, his Fatherly Care of his People. for the Mildness and Equity of his Government, his Love to the Church, his Constancy to the Protestant Interest, his Fatherly Care of his People. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 35
414 For all which, and all other Blessings, let there be ascribed by us and all men, to God Almighty, the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Thanksgiving, Adoration and Obedience, for evermore, Amen. FINIS. For all which, and all other Blessings, let there be ascribed by us and all men, to God Almighty, the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Thanksgiving, Adoration and obedience, for evermore, Amen. FINIS. p-acp d r-crq, cc d j-jn n2, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc d n2, p-acp np1 j-jn, dt n1, dt n1 cc j n1, d j n1, n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp av, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 35

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