A sermon preached before the honourable judges of assize, at the cathedral in Lincoln, July 21. 1673 Sir William Humble Baronet, being high sheriff of the county. By Richard Hollingworth, minister of God's Word at West-ham near London.

Hollingworth, Richard, 1639?-1701
Publisher: printed for Robert Boulter at the Turks Head in Cornhil over against the Royal Exchange
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1673
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A70253 ESTC ID: R38793 STC ID: H2504A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Titus III, 1; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Titus 3. Verse 1. Put them in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work. Titus 3. Verse 1. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work. np1 crd n1 crd vvb pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THe Honour and Reputation of the Christian Religion are things which every man ought to be tender of, careful to maintain, THe Honour and Reputation of the Christian Religion Are things which every man ought to be tender of, careful to maintain, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1 vbr n2 r-crq d n1 vmd pc-acp vbi j pp-f, j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and forward to spread and propagate abroad: and forward to spread and propagate abroad: cc av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 and he that does anything, and lives in the omission of any Duty, whereby it is eclipsed or darkned, whereby standers-by have any occasion either to think amiss, and he that does anything, and lives in the omission of any Duty, whereby it is eclipsed or darkened, whereby Standers by have any occasion either to think amiss, cc pns31 cst vdz pi, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn, c-crq n2 vhb d n1 av-d pc-acp vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 or to speak evil and reproachful words of it; or to speak evil and reproachful words of it; cc pc-acp vvi n-jn cc j n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 he acts neither according to those Obligations that in Baptism he laid upon himself, nor any wayes in correspondence to the intrinsick worth and excellence of the thing it self: he acts neither according to those Obligations that in Baptism he laid upon himself, nor any ways in correspondence to the intrinsic worth and excellence of the thing it self: pns31 vvz dx vvg p-acp d n2 cst p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp px31, ccx d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 For Religion having so near a relation to the Soul, and being so immediately conducive to the true and proper interest of it; For Religion having so near a Relation to the Soul, and being so immediately conducive to the true and proper Interest of it; p-acp n1 vhg av av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbg av av-j j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 it ought to be every mans care to carry himself worthy and becoming of it. it ought to be every men care to carry himself worthy and becoming of it. pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi d ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 j cc vvg pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 Now among many other things whereby this admirable contrivance of Heaven did at first thrive and prosper, Now among many other things whereby this admirable contrivance of Heaven did At First thrive and prosper, av p-acp d j-jn n2 c-crq d j n1 pp-f n1 vdd p-acp ord vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and obtain such a general footing in the Eastern parts of the World, you shall find this one (to wit) the peaceable and obedient carriage of those who were its first Votaries to their Governors, and obtain such a general footing in the Eastern parts of the World, you shall find this one (to wit) the peaceable and obedient carriage of those who were its First Votaries to their Governors, cc vvi d dt j n-vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi d crd (p-acp n1) dt j cc j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbdr po31 ord n2 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and those who were set and appointed over them, their readiness to execute their Commands, their willingness to undergotheir Censures and their Punishments; and those who were Set and appointed over them, their readiness to execute their Commands, their willingness to undergotheir Censures and their Punishments; cc d r-crq vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 vvz, po32 n1 p-acp av-dx vvz cc po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 their Patience under all those Afflictions their Profession did expose them to, did hugely recommend the Doctrine of Christianity to many that stood gazing upon them, their Patience under all those Afflictions their Profession did expose them to, did hugely recommend the Doctrine of Christianity to many that stood gazing upon them, po32 n1 p-acp d d n2 po32 n1 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp, vdd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d cst vvd vvg p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and engaged them in a studying of, and afterwards in an hearty complyance with that which was attended with so rare and excellent, with so unfrequent and so unknown a temper. and engaged them in a studying of, and afterwards in an hearty compliance with that which was attended with so rare and excellent, with so unfrequent and so unknown a temper. cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f, cc av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp av j cc j, p-acp av j cc av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 And when Christians lost this spirit, and began to dispute it with their Governors at first with words, and afterwards with blows; And when Christians lost this Spirit, and began to dispute it with their Governors At First with words, and afterwards with blows; cc c-crq np1 vvd d n1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp ord p-acp n2, cc av p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 when, instead of the meekness and patience of their Ancestors, they were cloathed with the revenge and malice, with the cruelty and bitterness of lasps'd and apostatized Spirits, when, instead of the meekness and patience of their Ancestors, they were clothed with the revenge and malice, with the cruelty and bitterness of laspsed and apostatized Spirits, c-crq, av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvn cc vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 and every little fancyed Provocation put them upon plotting mischief, and overturning Governments, why then this incomparable product of Divine Wisdom (I mean Religion) lost ground, and every little fancied Provocation put them upon plotting mischief, and overturning Governments, why then this incomparable product of Divine Wisdom (I mean Religion) lost ground, cc d j j-vvn n1 vvd pno32 p-acp vvg n1, cc vvg n2, uh-crq av d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 (pns11 vvb n1) vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
16 and a great part of the World, instead of turning or continuing Christians, betook themselves either to the Tents of Mahomet, or else obstinately persevered in Heathenish Idolatry and Superstition. and a great part of the World, instead of turning or Continuing Christians, betook themselves either to the Tents of Mahomet, or Else obstinately persevered in Heathenish Idolatry and Superstition. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f vvg cc vvg np1, vvd px32 d p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av av-j vvd p-acp j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
17 And how much this Nation peculiarly hath gained by the late unhappy Breaches and unnatural War in this particular, pray let the actions and common carriage of the Inhabitants give evidence: And how much this nation peculiarly hath gained by the late unhappy Breaches and unnatural War in this particular, pray let the actions and Common carriage of the Inhabitants give evidence: cc c-crq d d n1 av-j vhz vvn p-acp dt j j n2 cc j n1 p-acp d j, vvb vvb dt n2 cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 And if Atheism and Prophaneness, if an increase of all manner of wickedness be any way for the promotion and advancement of Religion, And if Atheism and Profaneness, if an increase of all manner of wickedness be any Way for the promotion and advancement of Religion, cc cs n1 cc n1, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vbb d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 then indeed we have cause to be thankful for the spirit of Sedition and Rebellion; then indeed we have cause to be thankful for the Spirit of Sedition and Rebellion; av av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 but if the contrary (as no one of common sense or reason can doubt) then we have all cause to bewail it, but if the contrary (as no one of Common sense or reason can doubt) then we have all cause to bewail it, cc-acp cs dt n-jn (c-acp dx pi pp-f j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi) cs pns12 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 and endeavour for the future the prevention of it. and endeavour for the future the prevention of it. cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 And truly I know no other nor better way, then mens hearkening to Reason, and discharging themselves of those fond Notions, And truly I know no other nor better Way, then men's Harkening to Reason, and discharging themselves of those found Notions, cc av-j pns11 vvb dx j-jn ccx j n1, cs ng2 vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg px32 pp-f d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 and groundless Perswafions, whereby they are drawn into a liking and allowance of such dangerous and disturbing Principles: and groundless Persuasions, whereby they Are drawn into a liking and allowance of such dangerous and disturbing Principles: cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f d j cc j-vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 And that I might contribute to so good and necessary a work, I have made choice of these words, Put them in mind to be subject to Pincipalities, &c. In the treating upon which words, I shall do these three things. And that I might contribute to so good and necessary a work, I have made choice of these words, Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities, etc. In the treating upon which words, I shall do these three things. cc cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp av j cc j dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn n1 pp-f d n2, vvb pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n2, av p-acp dt vvg p-acp r-crq n2, pns11 vmb vdi d crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 1. Shew what things we are to obey Magistrates in. 2. What things we are to refuse Obedience in. 1. Show what things we Are to obey Magistrates in. 2. What things we Are to refuse obedience in. crd n1 q-crq n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp. crd q-crq n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
26 For 'tis possible for a Magistrate to command unlawful things, such as he hath no right to impose, For it's possible for a Magistrate to command unlawful things, such as he hath no right to impose, p-acp pn31|vbz j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, d c-acp pns31 vhz dx j-jn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
27 and we no liberty, without violating the Injunctions of an higher Prince, and so consequently contracting guilt upon the Conscience to comply withall. 3. We will consider by what wayes we may understand our Duty in both these respects. and we not liberty, without violating the Injunctions of an higher Prince, and so consequently contracting guilt upon the Conscience to comply withal. 3. We will Consider by what ways we may understand our Duty in both these respects. cc pns12 xx n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1, cc av av-j vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av. crd pns12 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 1. If we would be satisfied what things exact our Obedience; 1. If we would be satisfied what things exact our obedience; crd cs pns12 vmd vbi vvn r-crq n2 vvb po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
29 I answer, all Lawful and honest things, such as have a foundation both in the general and particular Precepts of holy writ. Or else, I answer, all Lawful and honest things, such as have a Foundation both in the general and particular Precepts of holy writ. Or Else, pns11 vvb, d j cc j n2, d c-acp vhb dt n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f j n1. cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
30 2. Such as have no contradiction to them; 2. Such as have no contradiction to them; crd d c-acp vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 then farther, if we would know in what things we are not in an active manner to obey our Superiors in, that may be quickly understood, to wit, in such things as are as certainly moral Evils, then farther, if we would know in what things we Are not in an active manner to obey our Superiors in, that may be quickly understood, to wit, in such things as Are as Certainly moral Evils, av av-jc, cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2-jn p-acp, cst vmb vbi av-j vvn, p-acp n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp av-j j n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 as Obedience to Authority is a real good; as obedience to authority is a real good; c-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 and if we barely doubt, and are not as well satisfied of the real tuipitude and evil of a thing commanded, and if we barely doubt, and Are not as well satisfied of the real tuipitude and evil of a thing commanded, cc cs pns12 av-j vvb, cc vbr xx p-acp av vvn pp-f dt j n1 cc n-jn pp-f dt n1 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 as we are that Obedience to Authority is good, then we stand obliged to obey; as we Are that obedience to authority is good, then we stand obliged to obey; c-acp pns12 vbr d n1 p-acp n1 vbz j, cs pns12 vvb vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 and he that upon this Principle does refuse, he lays no foundation for a good and comfortable account at the last day in the other world. and he that upon this Principle does refuse, he lays no Foundation for a good and comfortable account At the last day in the other world. cc pns31 cst p-acp d n1 vdz vvi, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 1. We are to obey Magistrates in all Lawful and honest things, such as have a foundation both in the general and particular Precepts of holy Scripture; 1. We Are to obey Magistrates in all Lawful and honest things, such as have a Foundation both in the general and particular Precepts of holy Scripture; crd pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d j cc j n2, d c-acp vhb dt n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
37 and though Obedience to such Commands is not simply fetch'd from the Authority of the Magistrate, and though obedience to such Commands is not simply fetched from the authority of the Magistrate, cc cs n1 p-acp d vvz vbz xx av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
38 but the Authority of God, yet we may justly say the Magistrates interposal strengthens the Obligation, but the authority of God, yet we may justly say the Magistrates interposal strengthens the Obligation, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt ng1 n1 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
39 and the neglect or contempt of the Law under such circumstances introduces a greater blemish into, and the neglect or contempt of the Law under such Circumstances introduces a greater blemish into, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
40 and fixes a deeper stain upon the Soul. And though he sins severely that breaks so much as we are obliged to keep of the Sabbath, notwithstanding the Injunction of the fourth Commandment; and fixes a Deeper stain upon the Soul. And though he Sins severely that breaks so much as we Are obliged to keep of the Sabbath, notwithstanding the Injunction of the fourth Commandment; cc vvz dt jc-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc cs pns31 vvz av-j cst vvz av av-d c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
41 yet the sin is heightned if he break the Sabbath after strict Laws of Authority super-added thereunto; yet the since is heightened if he break the Sabbath After strict Laws of authority superadded thereunto; av dt n1 vbz vvn cs pns31 vvb dt n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
42 because the Principles from whence so great an affront to Laws do flow are more bold and daring, Because the Principles from whence so great an affront to Laws do flow Are more bold and daring, c-acp dt n2 p-acp c-crq av j dt n1 p-acp n2 vdb vvi vbr av-dc j cc j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
43 and the contempt is offered as well to the visible, as the Power that is invisible; and the contempt is offered as well to the visible, as the Power that is invisible; cc dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp av p-acp dt j, c-acp dt n1 cst vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 and the man sins as well in the face of present punishment, as of future pain and torment; and the man Sins as well in the face of present punishment, as of future pain and torment; cc dt n1 n2 c-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp pp-f j-jn n1 cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
45 and he offends not onely the Law by which the Command is bound upon us, and he offends not only the Law by which the Command is bound upon us, cc pns31 vvz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
46 but the great Law too, by which he is so strictly enjoyned to obey those that are set over us. but the great Law too, by which he is so strictly enjoined to obey those that Are Set over us. cc-acp dt j n1 av, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
47 And therefore consider thus much, that though Drunkenness and Swearing, Fornication and Adultery, and such other notorious Impieties are severely forbidden by God in Scripture, And Therefore Consider thus much, that though drunkenness and Swearing, Fornication and Adultery, and such other notorious Impieties Are severely forbidden by God in Scripture, cc av vvb av av-d, cst cs n1 cc vvg, n1 cc n1, cc d j-jn j n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
48 and upon that score lay us under an Obligation to crucifie all those lusts that dispose and incline us thereunto: and upon that score lay us under an Obligation to crucify all those Lustiest that dispose and incline us thereunto: cc p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d d n2 cst vvb cc vvi pno12 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
49 Yet we act under further pressures to abstain from them, and that from the Laws of Man, which if we do offend, we contract a greater guilt, Yet we act under further pressures to abstain from them, and that from the Laws of Man, which if we do offend, we contract a greater guilt, av pns12 vvi p-acp jc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq cs pns12 vdb vvi, pns12 vvb dt jc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
50 and do pollute our Souls with a more spreading and contaminating filth. and do pollute our Souls with a more spreading and contaminating filth. cc vdb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg cc vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
51 2. We are to obey Magistrates as well in those things that have no contradiction in them to the Commands of holy Scripture; 2. We Are to obey Magistrates as well in those things that have no contradiction in them to the Commands of holy Scripture; crd pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2 c-acp av p-acp d n2 cst vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvz pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
52 an assertion, which if but well weighed, and rightly understood, would silence many of those unhappy Differences that are now abroad, an assertion, which if but well weighed, and rightly understood, would silence many of those unhappy Differences that Are now abroad, dt n1, r-crq cs cc-acp av vvn, cc av-jn vvn, vmd vvi d pp-f d j n2 cst vbr av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
53 and pleaded for with so great and extream a passion. and pleaded for with so great and extreme a passion. cc vvd p-acp p-acp av j cc j-jn dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
54 The Word of God, as to many things, hath onely given us the Rules of Duty in general, The Word of God, as to many things, hath only given us the Rules of Duty in general, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp d n2, vhz av-j vvn pno12 dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
55 and left the precise and particular determination of things as they relate to the several advantages of Societies, and left the precise and particular determination of things as they relate to the several advantages of Societies, cc vvd dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
56 and Bodies Politick, to the Governours under whom we live. and Bodies Politic, to the Governors under whom we live. cc n2 j, p-acp dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
57 And indeed had God in the holy Scripture determined every particular carriage in all those various relations in which we stand, had He resolved that no one thing should ever be done, no attempt should be made, no enterprize set upon, no design pursued without a particular encouragement, And indeed had God in the holy Scripture determined every particular carriage in all those various relations in which we stand, had He resolved that no one thing should ever be done, no attempt should be made, no enterprise Set upon, no Design pursued without a particular encouragement, cc av vhd np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvd d j n1 p-acp d d j n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, vhd pns31 vvn cst dx crd n1 vmd av vbi vdn, dx n1 vmd vbi vvn, dx n1 vvn p-acp, dx n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
58 and allowance from some particular Command in Scripture, the Bible certainly must have swelled up into a Volume too big for most to buy, and allowance from Some particular Command in Scripture, the bible Certainly must have swelled up into a Volume too big for most to buy, cc n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 av-j vmb vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 av j c-acp ds pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
59 and for men of business to consult and read. and for men of business to consult and read. cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
60 And therefore, He having given Men rational Souls, capable of prudential and wise Considerations, He was pleased, in many things, to prescribe our Duties to us in general, And Therefore, He having given Men rational Souls, capable of prudential and wise Considerations, He was pleased, in many things, to prescribe our Duties to us in general, cc av, pns31 vhg vvn n2 j n2, j pp-f j cc j n2, pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
61 and leave the particular accommodation of them to those general Rules, to our own prudence and discretion, to our own honesty and fidelity; and leave the particular accommodation of them to those general Rules, to our own prudence and discretion, to our own honesty and Fidis; cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d j n2, p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
62 and though He enjoyns us to live soberly, yet he does not acquaint us with the fixt measures of Meat and Drink beyond which we are bound not to go, and though He enjoins us to live soberly, yet he does not acquaint us with the fixed measures of Meat and Drink beyond which we Are bound not to go, cc cs pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j, av pns31 vdz xx vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn xx pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
63 but He supposes us so wise, or at least that we ought to be so, but He supposes us so wise, or At least that we ought to be so, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 av j, cc p-acp ds cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
64 as by reflecting upon the temperature of our Bodies, to know what is most conducive to our health, as by reflecting upon the temperature of our Bodies, to know what is most conducive to our health, c-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av-ds j p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
65 and to order our selves accordingly: and to order our selves accordingly: cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
66 And though He enjoyn us to live righteously, yet He does not tell us of all the Rules and Measures of exact justice between man and man, And though He enjoin us to live righteously, yet He does not tell us of all the Rules and Measures of exact Justice between man and man, cc cs pns31 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j, av pns31 vdz xx vvi pno12 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
67 but leaves them to the legal constitution of a Nation to decide. but leaves them to the Legal constitution of a nation to decide. cc-acp vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
68 And when He commands us, by the Apostle, to let all things be done decently and in order in the Service of God, He does not make such a particular Description of those things in which that order and decency does consist, And when He commands us, by the Apostle, to let all things be done decently and in order in the Service of God, He does not make such a particular Description of those things in which that order and decency does consist, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 vbb vdn av-j cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vdz xx vvi d dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq d n1 cc n1 vdz vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
69 as He did under the Law of Moses; but considering that the Gospel was not to be confined to one Nation or People, as He did under the Law of Moses; but considering that the Gospel was not to be confined to one nation or People, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp vvg cst dt n1 vbds xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
70 as the Law of Moses was, and that the Customs of Countries alter the several notions of decency and order: as the Law of Moses was, and that the Customs of Countries altar the several notions of decency and order: c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds, cc cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
71 The Gospel therefore, I say, being designed to be oecumenical and dispersed over the face of the whole Earth, He left the Determinations of these outward circumstances to the Governors of those several places. The Gospel Therefore, I say, being designed to be ecumenical and dispersed over the face of the Whole Earth, He left the Determinations of these outward Circumstances to the Governors of those several places. dt n1 av, pns11 vvb, vbg vvn pc-acp vbi j cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
72 And though I know some men look upon this assertion as an impeachment of the faithfulness of Christ, And though I know Some men look upon this assertion as an impeachment of the faithfulness of christ, cc cs pns11 vvb d n2 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
73 and that if this be true, have the confidence to affirm, That Moses did in point of Trust excel him; and that if this be true, have the confidence to affirm, That Moses did in point of Trust excel him; cc cst cs d vbb j, vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vdd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
74 yet he that shall consider what it is that the Apostle, Heb. 3. 5, 6. in that so often mis-quoted and mis-interpreted place does mean; yet he that shall Consider what it is that the Apostle, Hebrew 3. 5, 6. in that so often misquoted and Misinterpreted place does mean; av pns31 cst vmb vvi r-crq pn31 vbz d dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp d av av j cc vvn n1 vdz vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
75 namely, his compleat fulfilling the Office of a Mediator, he will quickly find that Christ looses nothing of his Supremacy and Praerogative, of his Soveraignty and Dominion by a Princes care, that men do not address themselves to God in a rude and disorderly manner; namely, his complete fulfilling the Office of a Mediator, he will quickly find that christ looses nothing of his Supremacy and Prerogative, of his Sovereignty and Dominion by a Princes care, that men do not address themselves to God in a rude and disorderly manner; av, po31 j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi cst np1 vvz pix pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst n2 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
76 and besides, we may well look upon this power we give to the civil Magistrate, and beside, we may well look upon this power we give to the civil Magistrate, cc a-acp, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
77 as no abridgment of the just Power of this great Prince the Lord Jesus, till these men who raise this Objection can produce a Government of their own so modelled by plain and unforced Scripture, as no abridgment of the just Power of this great Prince the Lord jesus, till these men who raise this Objection can produce a Government of their own so modeled by plain and unforced Scripture, c-acp dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 dt n1 np1, p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d av vvn p-acp j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
78 as to have nothing of humane counsel and prudential determination in it, till they can bring us out a Draught so exactly to the Pattern in the Mount, that Humane Invention is not concerned in one stroke or line of it; as to have nothing of humane counsel and prudential determination in it, till they can bring us out a Draught so exactly to the Pattern in the Mount, that Humane Invention is not concerned in one stroke or line of it; c-acp pc-acp vhi pix pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pno12 av dt n1 av av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp crd n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
79 and truly until this be done, I think the quarrel against the innocent Constitutions of our Church is unjustly maintained. and truly until this be done, I think the quarrel against the innocent Constitutions of our Church is unjustly maintained. cc av-j c-acp d vbb vdn, pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbz av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
80 Now it being so that God hath entrusted Governours with such a Power, we must have a very special care how we part with the Duty of Obedience to those who are our Rulers. Now it being so that God hath Entrusted Governors with such a Power, we must have a very special care how we part with the Duty of obedience to those who Are our Rulers. av pn31 vbg av d np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp d dt n1, pns12 vmb vhi dt j j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
81 If the things commanded be not in plain down-right terms, or by evident and easie consequence, opposite to the Word of God, the Rule of our Faith and Manners; If the things commanded be not in plain downright terms, or by evident and easy consequence, opposite to the Word of God, the Rule of our Faith and Manners; cs dt n2 vvn vbb xx p-acp j j n2, cc p-acp j cc j n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
82 if there do not appear in them some real turpitude and filthiness, some immorality and natural evil, we must consider well before we shake hands, and part with our Governours; if there do not appear in them Some real turpitude and filthiness, Some immorality and natural evil, we must Consider well before we shake hands, and part with our Governors; cs pc-acp vdb xx vvi p-acp pno32 d j n1 cc n1, d n1 cc j n-jn, pns12 vmb vvi av c-acp pns12 vvb n2, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
83 for nothing will vindicate our Consciences at the last day, and embolden them to lift up their heads, for nothing will vindicate our Consciences At the last day, and embolden them to lift up their Heads, c-acp pix vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
84 and plead their cause, in case of non-obedience to Authority, but commands bearing a perfect and flat contradiction to the Laws of God; and plead their cause, in case of nonobedience to authority, but commands bearing a perfect and flat contradiction to the Laws of God; cc vvi po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvz vvg dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
85 'twas this made the three Children with so great and undismayed Countenances enter into the fiery Furnace. 'twas this made the three Children with so great and undismayed Countenances enter into the fiery Furnace. pn31|vbds d vvd dt crd n2 p-acp av j cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
86 And therefore those men who in compliance with a boundless passion, or out of disdain of any particular Person, And Therefore those men who in compliance with a boundless passion, or out of disdain of any particular Person, cc av d n2 r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc av pp-f n1 pp-f d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
87 or from a Principle of Pride, because they may not with the Pharisee sit in the highest place of the Synagogue, refuse to come to the publick and constituted places of Divine Worship; or from a Principle of Pride, Because they may not with the Pharisee fit in the highest place of the Synagogue, refuse to come to the public and constituted places of Divine Worship; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vmb xx p-acp dt np1 vvb p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc vvn n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
88 why, these men do perfectly affront the Law, and set up their own private wills against the publick; why, these men do perfectly affront the Law, and Set up their own private wills against the public; uh-crq, d n2 vdb av-j vvi dt n1, cc vvd a-acp po32 d j n2 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
89 they are real Breakers of the Fifth Commandment, and Sinners against all those Injunctions to Obedience with which both the Old and New Testament does abound. they Are real Breakers of the Fifth Commandment, and Sinners against all those Injunctions to obedience with which both the Old and New Testament does abound. pns32 vbr j n2 pp-f dt ord n1, cc n2 p-acp d d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq d dt j cc j n1 vdz vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
90 And they have no plea commonly for what they do, but what is fetched from those little Magazines which our Gallants are wont to make use of for their duelling, and their other Sins; And they have no plea commonly for what they do, but what is fetched from those little Magazines which our Gallants Are wont to make use of for their duelling, and their other Sins; cc pns32 vhb dx n1 av-j p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb, cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn p-acp d j n2 r-crq po12 n2-jn vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f p-acp po32 vvg, cc po32 j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
91 namely, that they cannot do this or that in point of Honour, it is below them to make such ungentile condescensions, namely, that they cannot do this or that in point of Honour, it is below them to make such ungentile condescensions, av, cst pns32 vmbx vdi d cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
92 and the World, forsooth, would laugh at them as arrant Fools, and hen-hearted Persons, if they should submit. and the World, forsooth, would laugh At them as arrant Fools, and hen-hearted Persons, if they should submit. cc dt n1, uh, vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2, cc j n2, cs pns32 vmd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
93 Well, but how strong, and of what force these Arguments will be either upon a death-bed, Well, but how strong, and of what force these Arguments will be either upon a deathbed, uh-av, cc-acp c-crq j, cc pp-f r-crq n1 d n2 vmb vbi av-d p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
94 or at a solemn trial, I leave you all to judge. or At a solemn trial, I leave you all to judge. cc p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vvb pn22 d pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
95 I am sure then nothing will bear us out for the contemning of those Laws made by the wisdom of God's Trustees and Representatives, I am sure then nothing will bear us out for the contemning of those Laws made by the Wisdom of God's Trustees and Representatives, pns11 vbm j cs pix vmb vvi pno12 av p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 1
96 but some real and apparent evil that was in the matter of those Commands; but Some real and apparent evil that was in the matter of those Commands; cc-acp d j cc j n-jn cst vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
97 and he that is not as certain of the wickedness of the thing imposed, as he is of the goodness of Obedience to Authority, does not deal justly and with integrity with his Conscience, if he disobeys. and he that is not as certain of the wickedness of the thing imposed, as he is of the Goodness of obedience to authority, does not deal justly and with integrity with his Conscience, if he disobeys. cc pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, c-acp pns31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vdz xx vvi av-j cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
98 And truly, I wish with all mine heart, that this thing was but well weighed, and thereby better understood. And truly, I wish with all mine heart, that this thing was but well weighed, and thereby better understood. cc av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp d po11 n1, cst d n1 vbds p-acp av vvn, cc av jc vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
99 I am certain it is a Principle which would very much heal the Breaches, and break down those walls of Separation that are too many and too high amongst us; I am certain it is a Principle which would very much heal the Breaches, and break down those walls of Separation that Are too many and too high among us; pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vmd av av-d vvi dt n2, cc vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cst vbr av d cc av j p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
100 it would very much preserve and keep up the honour and veneration of Authority, and Dignities would be more in esteem then now they are. it would very much preserve and keep up the honour and veneration of authority, and Dignities would be more in esteem then now they Are. pn31 vmd av av-d vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 vmd vbi av-dc p-acp n1 av av pns32 vbr. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
101 The reputation of all good Laws would be in heart, and civil Sanctions would lead a better and more quiet life then now they do, (things very desirable by every man, who understands the interest of all united and incorporated Bodies whatsoever); The reputation of all good Laws would be in heart, and civil Sanctions would led a better and more quiet life then now they do, (things very desirable by every man, who understands the Interest of all united and incorporated Bodies whatsoever); dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vmd vbi p-acp n1, cc j n2 vmd vvi dt jc cc av-dc j-jn n1 av av pns32 vdb, (n2 av j p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn cc j-vvn n2 r-crq); (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
102 for when men once by vertue of their Principles and religious pretences hang loose to Authority, for when men once by virtue of their Principles and religious pretences hang lose to authority, c-acp c-crq n2 a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc j n2 vvb j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
103 and entertain mean and despicable thoughts of what is prudently thought convenient to be enacted into a Law, they alwayes grow (unless prevented by an excellent natural disposition) tumultuous and seditious, and entertain mean and despicable thoughts of what is prudently Thought convenient to be enacted into a Law, they always grow (unless prevented by an excellent natural disposition) tumultuous and seditious, cc vvi j cc j n2 pp-f r-crq vbz av-j vvn j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 av vvb (cs vvn p-acp dt j j n1) j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
104 and stand ready upon every slender alarum to besiege and attempt the honour and the quietness of that Government under which they live, and stand ready upon every slender alarm to besiege and attempt the honour and the quietness of that Government under which they live, cc vvb j p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
105 and so they continue, if the natural influence and tendency of these Principles be not prevented, plo•ting and conspiring till they have either by the hands of violence forced the enjoyment of their own Fancies, and so they continue, if the natural influence and tendency of these Principles be not prevented, plo•ting and conspiring till they have either by the hands of violence forced the enjoyment of their own Fancies, cc av pns32 vvb, cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 vbb xx vvn, vvg cc vvg c-acp pns32 vhb d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
106 or else by the destruction of their proper Masters, usurped the Throne themselves. or Else by the destruction of their proper Masters, usurped the Throne themselves. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vvd dt n1 px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
107 And now by what hath been discoursed under this first Head, you have a direct answer to the second thing propounded, to wit, wherein we are not to obey Magistrates. And now by what hath been discoursed under this First Head, you have a Direct answer to the second thing propounded, to wit, wherein we Are not to obey Magistrates. cc av p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp d ord n1, pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1 vvd, p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
108 If we are verily assured that the thing commanded is a real Evil, we are then with all modesty to with-draw our selves from the Command, If we Are verily assured that the thing commanded is a real Evil, we Are then with all modesty to withdraw our selves from the Command, cs pns12 vbr av-j vvn cst dt n1 vvn vbz dt j n-jn, pns12 vbr av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
109 and with patience to suffer the Penalties that are laid upon us; and with patience to suffer the Penalties that Are laid upon us; cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
110 and he that does so is a good Christian, and a good subject, and does nothing that can in the least impeach his Principles, or discredit his Profession: and he that does so is a good Christian, and a good Subject, and does nothing that can in the least impeach his Principles, or discredit his Profession: cc pns31 cst vdz av vbz dt j njp, cc dt j n-jn, cc vdz pix d vmb p-acp dt ds vvi po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
111 For thus did the Primitive Christians of old, and all other good men truly influenced by the Divine Spirit ever since. For thus did the Primitive Christians of old, and all other good men truly influenced by the Divine Spirit ever since. c-acp av vdd dt j np1 pp-f j, cc d j-jn j n2 av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 av a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
112 But on the contrary, if men either from a bare jealousie that the thing commanded is unlawful, But on the contrary, if men either from a bore jealousy that the thing commanded is unlawful, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, cs n2 d p-acp dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvn vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
113 or out of revenge, because their own Fancies and Opinions do not take place, and have not a publick countenance and encouragement, do speak evil of Dignities, or out of revenge, Because their own Fancies and Opinions do not take place, and have not a public countenance and encouragement, do speak evil of Dignities, cc av pp-f n1, c-acp po32 d n2 cc n2 vdb xx vvi n1, cc vhb xx dt j n1 cc n1, vdb vvi j-jn pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
114 and whisper against the Government, and by sly and subtile, remote and dark expressions, either in Prayer or Preaching convey into the minds of people suspicious thoughts of the Powers that are above them: and whisper against the Government, and by sly and subtle, remote and dark expressions, either in Prayer or Preaching convey into the minds of people suspicious thoughts of the Powers that Are above them: cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j cc j, j cc j n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc vvg vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 j n2 pp-f dt n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
115 If in praying for a Princes Reformation, they make such a particular description of his faults, If in praying for a Princes Reformation, they make such a particular description of his Faults, cs p-acp vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns32 vvb d dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
116 as render him odious to his people; as render him odious to his people; c-acp vvb pno31 j p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
117 why, these men are so far from being good Subjects, or good Christians, that they deserve to be marked out for Firebrands, why, these men Are so Far from being good Subject's, or good Christians, that they deserve to be marked out for Firebrands, uh-crq, d n2 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg j n2-jn, cc j np1, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
118 and kept within bounds, as Persons whose design is nothing else but Sword and Battel, as men who, like the Disciples, know not what spirit they are of; and kept within bounds, as Persons whose Design is nothing Else but Sword and Battle, as men who, like the Disciples, know not what Spirit they Are of; cc vvd p-acp n2, c-acp n2 rg-crq n1 vbz pix av cc-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp n2 r-crq, av-j dt n2, vvb xx r-crq n1 pns32 vbr a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
119 or else if they do, are resolved to ruine themselves, provided they can but work the destruction of others at the same time. or Else if they do, Are resolved to ruin themselves, provided they can but work the destruction of Others At the same time. cc av cs pns32 vdb, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi px32, vvd pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
120 A Principle so far from having any thing that is masculine and generous, that is Evangelical and Divine in it, that it is raked out of the bottomless Pit, A Principle so Far from having any thing that is masculine and generous, that is Evangelical and Divine in it, that it is raked out of the bottomless Pit, dt n1 av av-j p-acp vhg d n1 cst vbz j cc j, cst vbz np1 cc j-jn p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vbz vvn av pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
121 and never knew what it was to have a being, till by a voluntary lapse and fall from God, Angels were turned into Devils. and never knew what it was to have a being, till by a voluntary lapse and fallen from God, Angels were turned into Devils. cc av-x vvd r-crq pn31 vbds pc-acp vhi dt vbg, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vvi p-acp np1, n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
122 And now if any man by what hath been discoursed, is convinced of his Duty of Obedience to God's publick Ministers and Instruments of Justice, And now if any man by what hath been discoursed, is convinced of his Duty of obedience to God's public Ministers and Instruments of justice, cc av cs d n1 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, vbz vvn pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
123 and is desirous to understand how he may know this Duty, and distinguish between Commands Lawful, and is desirous to understand how he may know this Duty, and distinguish between Commands Lawful, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp vvz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
124 and those that are Unlawful, by reason of their being morally evil. and those that Are Unlawful, by reason of their being morally evil. cc d cst vbr j-u, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 vbg av-j j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
125 I must then, in his inquiry, desire him to take these things along with him by way of caution; I must then, in his inquiry, desire him to take these things along with him by Way of caution; pns11 vmb av, p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi d n2 a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
126 which is the third thing propounded to be discoursed of. which is the third thing propounded to be discoursed of. r-crq vbz dt ord n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
127 1. That he never judge of any thing commanded by his Rulers, by those odious and scandalous titles men of perverse and refractory spirits fix upon it, 1. That he never judge of any thing commanded by his Rulers, by those odious and scandalous titles men of perverse and refractory spirits fix upon it, crd cst pns31 av-x vvi pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d j cc j n2 n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vvb p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
128 but let him bring the thing to a setled and appointed Rule, and according to its agreement or disagreement with that, either close with it, but let him bring the thing to a settled and appointed Rule, and according to its agreement or disagreement with that, either close with it, cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d, av-d av-j p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
129 or else shun it, for they are Rules prescribed by God the great Law-Maker, by which we must be judged at the last day; or Else shun it, for they Are Rules prescribed by God the great Law-Maker, by which we must be judged At the last day; cc av vvb pn31, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 vvn p-acp np1 dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
130 and therefore they are the same Rules by which our Actions must be regulated. and Therefore they Are the same Rules by which our Actions must be regulated. cc av pns32 vbr dt d n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
131 It hath been a common way you know to revile some things that have been enjoyned amongst us, under the name of Popish and Superstitious; It hath been a Common Way you know to revile Some things that have been enjoined among us, under the name of Popish and Superstitious; pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1 pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi d n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
132 a charge considered in it self, and where 'tis truly laid, very weighty and worthy of every mans thoughts and care. a charge considered in it self, and where it's truly laid, very weighty and worthy of every men thoughts and care. dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, cc c-crq pn31|vbz av-j vvn, av j cc j pp-f d ng1 n2 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
133 For to call and assert a thing Popish and Superstitious, is to àssert it as a thing having no foundation in Scripture, For to call and assert a thing Popish and Superstitious, is to àssert it as a thing having no Foundation in Scripture, p-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvb dt n1 j cc j, vbz pc-acp vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 vhg dx n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
134 and yet thrust and obtruded upon the minds of men; and yet thrust and obtruded upon the minds of men; cc av vvn cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
135 as a necessary Article of Faith, a thing to be believed and entertained with as true and divine a Faith, as a necessary Article of Faith, a thing to be believed and entertained with as true and divine a Faith, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp j cc j-jn dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
136 as any of those Articles which are contained in that which we call the Apostles Creed; as any of those Articles which Are contained in that which we call the Apostles Creed; c-acp d pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvb dt n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
137 and under this notion do the Papists assert Transubstantiation, Invocation of Saints, Prayer for the Dead, Purgatory, &c. And he that will not swallow these down, he is proscribed and cut off, and under this notion do the Papists assert Transubstantiation, Invocation of Saints, Prayer for the Dead, Purgatory, etc. And he that will not swallow these down, he is proscribed and Cut off, cc p-acp d n1 vdb dt njp2 vvb n1, n1 pp-f n2, n1 p-acp dt j, n1, av cc pns31 cst vmb xx vvi d a-acp, pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
138 as a Person to whom Satan hath the greatest right. as a Person to whom Satan hath the greatest right. c-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz dt js n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
139 Now I must confess, that if any Magistrate impose any thing that is not either plainly raid down, Now I must confess, that if any Magistrate impose any thing that is not either plainly arrayed down, av pns11 vmb vvi, cst cs d n1 vvi d n1 cst vbz xx d av-j vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
140 or easily deduced and drawn from the holy Scripture, and under such a severe Notion as this, we stand no wayes obliged to an active Obedience to his Laws, or Easily deduced and drawn from the holy Scripture, and under such a severe Notion as this, we stand no ways obliged to an active obedience to his Laws, cc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp d, pns12 vvb dx n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
141 for therein that so often used, and so very much abused Text takes place, Whether it be better to serve God or man, judge ye. for therein that so often used, and so very much abused Text Takes place, Whither it be better to serve God or man, judge you. c-acp av cst av av vvn, cc av av av-d vvn n1 vvz n1, cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1, vvb pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
142 But on the contrary, if things commanded by the Authority and Wisdom of our Governors have no such necessity fixt upon them, But on the contrary, if things commanded by the authority and Wisdom of our Governors have no such necessity fixed upon them, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, cs n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vhb dx d n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
143 and are declared to be alterable, and enjoyned onely as they are thought to minister to the purposes of Order, Decency, and Edification; and Are declared to be alterable, and enjoined only as they Are Thought to minister to the Purposes of Order, Decency, and Edification; cc vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc vvd av-j c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
144 and are declared to lay no further Obligation upon the Conscience, then was derived from those Texts of Scripture whereby we are commanded to obey our Governors, I think no wise man can justly, and Are declared to lay no further Obligation upon the Conscience, then was derived from those Texts of Scripture whereby we Are commanded to obey our Governors, I think no wise man can justly, cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc n1 p-acp dt n1, av vbds vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pns11 vvb dx j n1 vmb av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
145 and upon serious thoughts, brand them with the name of Popish and Superstitious. and upon serious thoughts, brand them with the name of Popish and Superstitious. cc p-acp j n2, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
146 For, in a word, the true proper and formal notion of Popery, is to force men with the same necessity to believe and practise such things as have no foundation in Scripture, For, in a word, the true proper and formal notion of Popery, is to force men with the same necessity to believe and practise such things as have no Foundation in Scripture, p-acp, p-acp dt n1, dt j j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vbz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 c-acp vhb dx n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
147 but have been brought into the Church to serve the corrupt Humors, the proud Minds, but have been brought into the Church to serve the corrupt Humours, the proud Minds, cc-acp vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2, dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
148 and covetous Designs and Interests of the Court of Rome, as they do believe and practise: and covetous Designs and Interests of the Court of Rome, as they do believe and practise: cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vdb vvi cc vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
149 Those things which are plain and obvious in holy-Writ, which is certainly an inpairing and dividing the Kingly Office of Jesus Christ. Those things which Are plain and obvious in Holy writ, which is Certainly an inpairing and dividing the Kingly Office of jesus christ. d n2 r-crq vbr j cc j p-acp j, r-crq vbz av-j dt j-vvg cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
150 2. If you would know whether a matter commanded be good or evil, and so fit for your practise or forbearance, look into Scripture impartially, 2. If you would know whither a matter commanded be good or evil, and so fit for your practice or forbearance, look into Scripture impartially, crd cs pn22 vmd vvi cs dt n1 vvn vbi j cc j-jn, cc av j p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
151 and compare one Text with another, and weight the scope and design of the Pen-men in those several places, and compare one Text with Another, and weight the scope and Design of the Penmen in those several places, cc vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn, cc n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
152 and be not resolved to bend and draw them to the Service of any Party or Opinion whatsoever: and be not resolved to bend and draw them to the Service of any Party or Opinion whatsoever: cc vbb xx vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 r-crq: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
153 For this in all Ages hath done much wrong to Truth, and opened the very Floodgates of Disobedience, and contempt of humane Laws. For this in all Ages hath done much wrong to Truth, and opened the very Floodgates of Disobedience, and contempt of humane Laws. c-acp d p-acp d n2 vhz vdn d n-jn p-acp n1, cc vvd dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
154 For instance, if a man in order to keep you out of the loving and pleasant arms of Truth, For instance, if a man in order to keep you out of the loving and pleasant arms of Truth, p-acp n1, cs dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 av pp-f dt j-vvg cc j n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
155 and to fix you in a pernicious Principle or Opinion, say as the Apostle once said, Come out from among them, and to fix you in a pernicious Principle or Opinion, say as the Apostle once said, Come out from among them, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvd, vvb av p-acp p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
156 and be you separate, and touch no unclean thing, 2 Cor. 6.17. Or as the same Apostle in another place, Touch not, taste not, handle not; and be you separate, and touch no unclean thing, 2 Cor. 6.17. Or as the same Apostle in Another place, Touch not, taste not, handle not; cc vbb pn22 vvb, cc vvb dx j n1, crd np1 crd. cc c-acp dt d n1 p-acp j-jn n1, vvb xx, vvb xx, vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
157 why, your business is to weigh and judiciously and deeply to consider upon what score these words were spoken, why, your business is to weigh and judiciously and deeply to Consider upon what score these words were spoken, c-crq, po22 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi cc av-j cc av-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 d n2 vbdr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
158 and what it was the Apostle designed to preserve the people to, whom he wrote from the pollution of; and what it was the Apostle designed to preserve the people to, whom he wrote from the pollution of; cc r-crq pn31 vbds dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp, ro-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
159 and upon search you will find, that when the Apostle cries, Come out from among them, he means from the Idolatry of the Heathens; and upon search you will find, that when the Apostle cries, Come out from among them, he means from the Idolatry of the heathens; cc p-acp vvi pn22 vmb vvi, cst c-crq dt n1 vvz, vvb av p-acp p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
160 and then you must be sure, that the Church from which you are tempted is as truly Idolatrous as that was out of which the Apostle invited the Corinthians, or else that Scripture will not be a sufficient warrant for your departure and separation from it. and then you must be sure, that the Church from which you Are tempted is as truly Idolatrous as that was out of which the Apostle invited the Corinthians, or Else that Scripture will not be a sufficient warrant for your departure and separation from it. cc cs pn22 vmb vbi j, cst dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvn vbz p-acp av-j j c-acp d vbds av pp-f r-crq dt n1 vvd dt np1, cc av d n1 vmb xx vbi dt j n1 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
161 And when the Apostle, Colos. 2.20, 21. advises them neither to touch, nor taste, nor handle, you will find they were certain Impositions, And when the Apostle, Colos 2.20, 21. advises them neither to touch, nor taste, nor handle, you will find they were certain Impositions, cc c-crq dt n1, np1 crd, crd vvz pno32 d pc-acp vvi, ccx vvi, ccx vvi, pn22 vmb vvi pns32 vbdr j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
162 as abstaining from Marriage, and some sorts of Meats as utterly unlawful; which though they might be abstained from, yet when they were forbidden as things detestable, as abstaining from Marriage, and Some sorts of Meats as utterly unlawful; which though they might be abstained from, yet when they were forbidden as things detestable, c-acp vvg p-acp n1, cc d n2 pp-f n2 c-acp av-j j; r-crq cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, av c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n2 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
163 and unlawful in their own nature, the Apostle tells them, That it is giving away the liberty Christ had purchased for them; and unlawful in their own nature, the Apostle tells them, That it is giving away the liberty christ had purchased for them; cc j p-acp po32 d n1, dt n1 vvz pno32, cst pn31 vbz vvg av dt n1 np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
164 and this Text therefore, as many other which are quoted to very bad and pernicious purposes, will be found to strike indeed at the Romish Church, who, and this Text Therefore, as many other which Are quoted to very bad and pernicious Purposes, will be found to strike indeed At the Romish Church, who, cc d n1 av, c-acp d n-jn r-crq vbr vvn p-acp av j cc j n2, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt np1 n1, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
165 as I said before, imposes upon the minds of men things as absolutely necessary, which have no such necessity neither in their own nature, as I said before, imposes upon the minds of men things as absolutely necessary, which have no such necessity neither in their own nature, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 n2 c-acp av-j j, r-crq vhb dx d n1 av-dx p-acp po32 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
166 nor by vertue of any Command from God; nor by virtue of any Command from God; ccx p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
167 but it reaches not at all any legal Injunction, recommended as indifferent, and declared not to change its nature, but it reaches not At all any Legal Injunction, recommended as indifferent, and declared not to change its nature, cc-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp d d j n1, vvn p-acp j, cc vvd xx pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
168 but that it may be altered and removed out of the way, when the Governor sees it good so to do. but that it may be altered and removed out of the Way, when the Governor sees it good so to do. cc-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 j av pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
169 And truly, if Scripture was but thus weighed, we should soon come to an end of most of our unhappy Differences, that are now too much alive among us, And truly, if Scripture was but thus weighed, we should soon come to an end of most of our unhappy Differences, that Are now too much alive among us, cc av-j, cs np1 vbds p-acp av vvn, pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f ds pp-f po12 j n2, cst vbr av av av-d j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
170 and then Love and Unity, Amity and Friendship, Peace and Good Will, would have a greater room in the World then now they have. But then, and then Love and Unity, Amity and Friendship, Peace and Good Will, would have a greater room in the World then now they have. But then, cc av n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc j n1, vmd vhi dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 av av pns32 vhb. p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
171 3. There is one thing more that I would recommend to every persons consideration, and that is when he enquires into the nature of the things commanded in order to his satisfaction, 3. There is one thing more that I would recommend to every Persons consideration, and that is when he enquires into the nature of the things commanded in order to his satisfaction, crd pc-acp vbz crd n1 av-dc cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d n2 n1, cc d vbz c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
172 and more especially, if he enquire after the lawfulness or unlawfulness of those three Ceremonies, which are the great stones of offence at which so many persons in this Kingdom stumble. and more especially, if he inquire After the lawfulness or unlawfulness of those three Ceremonies, which Are the great stones of offence At which so many Persons in this Kingdom Stumble. cc av-dc av-j, cs pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd n2, r-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq av d n2 p-acp d n1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
173 I desire him to consider how doubtful and unsatisfied, how wavering and unresolved many of those persons are who are the Ringleaders of Dissention from our Church, I desire him to Consider how doubtful and unsatisfied, how wavering and unresolved many of those Persons Are who Are the Ringleaders of Dissension from our Church, pns11 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi c-crq j cc j-vvn, c-crq vvg cc j d pp-f d n2 vbr r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
174 and most ready to form men into Bodies and Parties against our setled Discipline, which to me is a consideration of no small strength and force. and most ready to from men into Bodies and Parties against our settled Discipline, which to me is a consideration of no small strength and force. cc av-ds j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq p-acp pno11 vbz dt n1 pp-f dx j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
175 For, notwithstanding many indiscreet men, with a very great and raised zeal, vent both in Pulpits, For, notwithstanding many indiscreet men, with a very great and raised zeal, vent both in Pulpits, p-acp, c-acp d j n2, p-acp dt j j cc j-vvn n1, vvb d p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
176 and other popular Discourses, their Spleen and Anger against these Institutions, fixing such names upon them as they know will stir the choler of the more rude and ignorant sort of people, such whereby God in anger represents his indignation against the Heathen Idols; and other popular Discourses, their Spleen and Anger against these Institutions, fixing such names upon them as they know will stir the choler of the more rude and ignorant sort of people, such whereby God in anger represents his Indignation against the Heathen Idols; cc j-jn j n2, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, vvg d n2 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f n1, d c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
177 yet if you come to examine their judgments of these things, by some other actions, you will find they are not so rationally satisfied of the unlawfulness of these things, yet if you come to examine their Judgments of these things, by Some other actions, you will find they Are not so rationally satisfied of the unlawfulness of these things, av cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f d n2, p-acp d j-jn n2, pn22 vmb vvi pns32 vbr xx av av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
178 as by these furious Belches they would make the World believe. as by these furious Belches they would make the World believe. c-acp p-acp d j vvz pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
179 He that considers how many of these angry men studiously and advisedly educate their Children, in order to the advantages and improvements of an University-life, where, He that considers how many of these angry men studiously and advisedly educate their Children, in order to the advantages and improvements of an University-life, where, pns31 cst vvz c-crq d pp-f d j n2 av-j cc av-vvn vvi po32 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
180 when they come, they are assured they must swear to obey their Governors and be observant of the Statutes; when they come, they Are assured they must swear to obey their Governors and be observant of the Statutes; c-crq pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr vvn pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc vbi j pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
181 where they know they must wear a Surplice, and daily attend upon those Prayers which they load with so many vile Reproaches; where they know they must wear a Surplice, and daily attend upon those Prayers which they load with so many vile Reproaches; c-crq pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vvi p-acp av d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
182 why, he must needs conclude them either men of no Conscience, that will advisedly send their Children to places, where they must certainly swear to, why, he must needs conclude them either men of no Conscience, that will advisedly send their Children to places, where they must Certainly swear to, c-crq, pns31 vmb av vvi pno32 d n2 pp-f dx n1, cst vmb av-vvn vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
183 and live in the practice of such things as in their own Opinion work in God the greatest Displeasure and Indignation (which I thank God the honour I have for several Dissenters, will give me no liberty to credit them, and live in the practice of such things as in their own Opinion work in God the greatest Displeasure and Indignation (which I thank God the honour I have for several Dissenters, will give me no liberty to credit them, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp p-acp po32 d n1 vvi p-acp np1 dt js n1 cc n1 (r-crq pns11 vvb np1 dt n1 pns11 vhb p-acp j n2, vmb vvi pno11 dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
184 or else (which indeed any man may more safely incline to) that they are not so fully satisfied in the Evil of these things, or Else (which indeed any man may more safely incline to) that they Are not so Fully satisfied in the Evil of these things, cc av (r-crq av d n1 vmb av-dc av-j vvi pc-acp) cst pns32 vbr xx av av-j vvn p-acp dt n-jn pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
185 as in their transports and heats among popular Auditories they would make the World believe. as in their transports and heats among popular Auditors they would make the World believe. c-acp p-acp po32 vvz cc n2 p-acp j n2 pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
186 And farther, he that looks back upon a very few weeks since, and considers how many persons thoroughout this Nation, who were before professed Enemies to our Church, have, in compliance with a late seasonable Law, joyned with us in our Publick Worship, And farther, he that looks back upon a very few weeks since, and considers how many Persons throughout this nation, who were before professed Enemies to our Church, have, in compliance with a late seasonable Law, joined with us in our Public Worship, cc jc, pns31 cst vvz av p-acp dt av d n2 a-acp, cc vvz q-crq d n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbdr p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp po12 n1, vhb, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j j n1, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
187 and devoutly used that Ceremony of kneeling at the Sacrament, which hath been so notoriously branded by many of their Masters; and devoutly used that Ceremony of kneeling At the Sacrament, which hath been so notoriously branded by many of their Masters; cc av-j vvd cst n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz vbn av av-j vvn p-acp d pp-f po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
188 that Ceremony, I say, which is the onely one in which the Laity is concerned; that Ceremony, I say, which is the only one in which the Laity is concerned; d n1, pns11 vvb, r-crq vbz dt j pi p-acp r-crq dt np1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
189 he must needs say, that these are Demonstrations that neither they nor their Teachers are so well convinced of the Evil of these things, he must needs say, that these Are Demonstrations that neither they nor their Teachers Are so well convinced of the Evil of these things, pns31 vmb av vvi, cst d vbr n2 cst dx pns32 ccx po32 n2 vbr av av vvd pp-f dt n-jn pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
190 as they would (I will not judge for what ends) force upon the belief of other men. as they would (I will not judge for what ends) force upon the belief of other men. c-acp pns32 vmd (pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp r-crq n2) vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
191 For if these things were so concluded, men of Principles and Conscience would rather loose their Estates and Lives, all that is near and dear to them; then comply; For if these things were so concluded, men of Principles and Conscience would rather lose their Estates and Lives, all that is near and dear to them; then comply; p-acp cs d n2 vbdr av vvn, n2 pp-f n2 cc n1 vmd av-c vvi po32 n2 cc n2, d cst vbz j cc j-jn p-acp pno32; av vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
192 but being nor so concluded, we find what little things serve to bring them back to our Communion; but being nor so concluded, we find what little things serve to bring them back to our Communion; cc-acp vbg ccx av vvn, pns12 vvb r-crq j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
193 and since they are returned, I pray God keep them there; and since they Are returned, I pray God keep them there; cc c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, pns11 vvb np1 vvi pno32 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
194 for I am assured they stand obliged so to do, for no man can withdraw from Obedience, for I am assured they stand obliged so to do, for no man can withdraw from obedience, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn pns32 vvb vvn av pc-acp vdi, c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
195 but he that believes the things evil in their own nature that are commanded; but he that believes the things evil in their own nature that Are commanded; cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2 j-jn p-acp po32 d n1 cst vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
196 and he that can once in a year, with a satisfied Conscience, obey Authority in any one thing commanded, he stands bound to do it every day in the year that he is called to express that Obedience: and he that can once in a year, with a satisfied Conscience, obey authority in any one thing commanded, he Stands bound to do it every day in the year that he is called to express that obedience: cc pns31 cst vmb a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vvb n1 p-acp d crd n1 vvd, pns31 vvz vvn pc-acp vdi pn31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
197 And whosoever does otherwise, he is false and perfidious, and Government hath no security from a man of such Principles at all. And whosoever does otherwise, he is false and perfidious, and Government hath no security from a man of such Principles At all. cc r-crq vdz av, pns31 vbz j cc j, cc n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
198 For to come to the legally setled places of Worship one day, and the next to follow the Camps of Separation, For to come to the legally settled places of Worship one day, and the next to follow the Camps of Separation, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-j j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 crd n1, cc dt ord pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
199 and so alternately, is an argument that not sense of Duty, but Humour and Fancy, Passion and Interest, governs and rules the man; and so alternately, is an argument that not sense of Duty, but Humour and Fancy, Passion and Interest, governs and rules the man; cc av av-j, vbz dt n1 cst xx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, vvz cc vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
200 from which government we may all well say, Good Lord deliver us. from which government we may all well say, Good Lord deliver us. p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb av-d av vvb, j n1 vvb pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
201 Now let me intreat thee, whosoever thou art, when thou takest these things into thy thoughts, in order to thy satisfaction, let these actions of men be weighed, Now let me entreat thee, whosoever thou art, when thou Takest these things into thy thoughts, in order to thy satisfaction, let these actions of men be weighed, av vvb pno11 vvi pno21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, c-crq pns21 vv2 d n2 p-acp po21 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb d n2 pp-f n2 vbb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
202 and I do not doubt, but then thou wilt equally be inclined to the evidence and fulness of the Arguments used on both sides; and I do not doubt, but then thou wilt equally be inclined to the evidence and fullness of the Arguments used on both sides; cc pns11 vdb xx vvi, cc-acp cs pns21 vm2 av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
203 which if thou art, no question thou wilt be quickly found walking chearfully in the plain and harmless road of Duty and Obedience: which if thou art, no question thou wilt be quickly found walking cheerfully in the plain and harmless road of Duty and obedience: r-crq cs pns21 vb2r, dx n1 pns21 vm2 vbi av-j vvn vvg av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
204 For I am sure that Bug-bear words and reproachful Expressions have more prevented mens compliance with the Orders of our Church, For I am sure that Bugbear words and reproachful Expressions have more prevented men's compliance with the Order of our Church, c-acp pns11 vbm j cst j n2 cc j n2 vhb dc vvn ng2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
205 then ever solid Proof and rational Arguments have done. then ever solid Proof and rational Arguments have done. av av j n1 cc j n2 vhb vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
206 And thus I have briefly discoursed the notion of Obedience, a thing certainly worthy of every mans consideration; And thus I have briefly discoursed the notion of obedience, a thing Certainly worthy of every men consideration; cc av pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av-j j pp-f d ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
207 let me therefore in a word invite you all, according to those several Orbs in which you move, let me Therefore in a word invite you all, according to those several Orbs in which you move, vvb pno11 av p-acp dt n1 vvb pn22 d, vvg p-acp d j n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
208 and capacities and circumstances in which you stand, to do all that lies in your power to spread abroad and propagate these Principles. and capacities and Circumstances in which you stand, to do all that lies in your power to spread abroad and propagate these Principles. cc n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb, pc-acp vdi d cst vvz p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi av cc vvi d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
209 To encourage you to which, I may boldly and yet safely say, That your Lives and Fortunes, your Liberties, To encourage you to which, I may boldly and yet safely say, That your Lives and Fortune's, your Liberties, p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp r-crq, pns11 vmb av-j cc av av-j vvi, cst po22 n2 cc n2, po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
210 and all other enjoyments lie at stake, and are near a ruine, if these Principles do not obtain. and all other enjoyments lie At stake, and Are near a ruin, if these Principles do not obtain. cc d j-jn n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc vbr av-j dt n1, cs d n2 vdb xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
211 I list not to rake into former Sores, but yet this I will say, That from the want of these Notions of Obedience, I dare derive our former Commotions and Disturbances, I list not to rake into former Sores, but yet this I will say, That from the want of these Notions of obedience, I Dare derive our former Commotions and Disturbances, pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, cc-acp av d pns11 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb vvi po12 j n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
212 and the miserable consequences of them which to this day we feel; and the miserable consequences of them which to this day we feel; cc dt j n2 pp-f pno32 r-crq p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
213 and he that notwithstanding all that can be said or felt, will yet hug those two pernicious Principles (for so I may well call them) to wit, that the Magistrate hath nothing to do in Church affairs, and he that notwithstanding all that can be said or felt, will yet hug those two pernicious Principles (for so I may well call them) to wit, that the Magistrate hath nothing to do in Church affairs, cc pns31 cst p-acp d cst vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, vmb av vvi d crd j n2 (c-acp av pns11 vmb av vvi pno32) p-acp n1, cst dt n1 vhz pix pc-acp vdi p-acp n1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
214 and then that nothing must be done in or about Divine Worship but what there is a particular Prescript for in Scripture. and then that nothing must be done in or about Divine Worship but what there is a particular Prescript for in Scripture. cc av cst pix vmb vbi vdn p-acp cc a-acp j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dt j n1 c-acp p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
215 I say, he that will still hold these, I say no more, but that I pray God the Government of this Nation may never lie at his Feet; I say, he that will still hold these, I say no more, but that I pray God the Government of this nation may never lie At his Feet; pns11 vvb, pns31 cst vmb av vvi d, pns11 vvb av-dx av-dc, cc-acp cst pns11 vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
216 that he may alwayes be in Subjection, and never sit at the Helm; that he may always be in Subjection, and never fit At the Helm; cst pns31 vmb av vbi p-acp n1, cc av-x vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
217 for doubtless these are Opinions that do naturally tend to set up Fancy against Judgment and Reason, for doubtless these Are Opinions that do naturally tend to Set up Fancy against Judgement and Reason, c-acp av-j d vbr n2 cst vdb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
218 and to make private groundless Interpretations of their own, the standards by which all things in Religion and Worship must be modelled; and to make private groundless Interpretations of their own, the standards by which all things in Religion and Worship must be modeled; cc pc-acp vvi j j n2 pp-f po32 d, dt n2 p-acp r-crq d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
219 and when it comes to this, then farewel all Order and Decency. 'Tis this that breaks Church-windows, and defaces the goodly Monuments of Antiquity: and when it comes to this, then farewell all Order and Decency. It's this that breaks Church-windows, and defaces the goodly Monuments of Antiquity: cc c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d, cs n1 d n1 cc n1. pn31|vbz d cst vvz n2, cc vvz dt j n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
220 'Tis this that tears the comly Garments of the Priest in pieces, and fixes such odious Names upon that ancient Order of Episcopacy; and after that, calls all Messengers of the Gospel by the names of Priests of Baal, and dumb Doggs. 'Tis this that denies Children their right to the Ordinance of Baptism, and laughs at the solemn confirmation of them in that Faith, which by their Trustees they undertook to maintain and defend. It's this that tears the comely Garments of the Priest in Pieces, and fixes such odious Names upon that ancient Order of Episcopacy; and After that, calls all Messengers of the Gospel by the names of Priests of Baal, and dumb Dogs. It's this that Denies Children their right to the Ordinance of Baptism, and laughs At the solemn confirmation of them in that Faith, which by their Trustees they undertook to maintain and defend. pn31|vbz d cst vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2, cc vvz d j n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1; cc p-acp d, vvz d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pp-f np1, cc j n2. pn31|vbz d cst vvz n2 po32 n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
221 Farther, 'tis this that makes such a noise and quoil about the Spirit of Prayer, Farther, it's this that makes such a noise and quoil about the Spirit of Prayer, np1, pn31|vbz d cst vvz d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
222 and will allow nothing to come from God, but what is powred out without any regard to modesty, and will allow nothing to come from God, but what is poured out without any regard to modesty, cc vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn av p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
223 or sense of distance betwixt the Creator and the Creature: or sense of distance betwixt the Creator and the Creature: cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
224 For had Reason and unprejudiced Judgment taken place, and Fancy waited upon them according to her bounden duty, we had not been troubled with those swarms of Heresies and poysonous Opinions that now fly up and down, to the great disturbance of Laws and Government, For had Reason and unprejudiced Judgement taken place, and Fancy waited upon them according to her bounden duty, we had not been troubled with those swarms of Heresies and poisonous Opinions that now fly up and down, to the great disturbance of Laws and Government, c-acp vhd n1 cc j n1 vvn n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp pno31 vvn n1, pns12 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 cc j n2 cst av vvb a-acp cc a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
225 and to the molestation of mens minds and spirits, whereby they are taken off from the constant and laborious practice of those plain and clear Instances and Requisites of Religion, and to the molestation of men's minds and spirits, whereby they Are taken off from the constant and laborious practice of those plain and clear Instances and Requisites of Religion, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2 cc n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j cc j n2 cc n2-j pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
226 and hindered from the dutiful and necessary prosecution of those Callings and Imployments to which Divine Providence hath fixed them. and hindered from the dutiful and necessary prosecution of those Callings and Employments to which Divine Providence hath fixed them. cc vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq j-jn n1 vhz vvn pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
227 Nay, in a word, 'tis this which, if it prevail, will at last be modelling the Civil Government, Nay, in a word, it's this which, if it prevail, will At last be modelling the Civil Government, uh-x, p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz d r-crq, cs pn31 vvb, vmb p-acp ord vbi vvg dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
228 and altering that excellent Constitution, by which, at such times as these, Justice is brought to our very doors; and altering that excellent Constitution, by which, At such times as these, justice is brought to our very doors; cc vvg d j n1, p-acp r-crq, p-acp d n2 c-acp d, n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
229 for these are Principles very busie and pragmatical, and State as well as Church Affairs must be ordered by them. for these Are Principles very busy and pragmatical, and State as well as Church Affairs must be ordered by them. p-acp d vbr n2 av j cc j, cc n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
230 Now therefore, we are all obliged to do what in us lies to suppress and curb those Principles which give fancy so great a sway, Now Therefore, we Are all obliged to do what in us lies to suppress and curb those Principles which give fancy so great a sway, av av, pns12 vbr d vvn pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno12 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 r-crq vvb n1 av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
231 and to settle all that belong to our care and charge in these generous and catholick notions of Obedience and Subjection; and to settle all that belong to our care and charge in these generous and catholic notions of obedience and Subjection; cc pc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j cc jp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
232 then may we hope to sit under our own Vines and Figg-trees with delight, then may we expect the return of Primitive Christianty again, wherein Faith and not Faction, Reason and not Fancy, internal Holiness, then may we hope to fit under our own Vines and Figtrees with delight, then may we expect the return of Primitive Christianity again, wherein Faith and not Faction, Reason and not Fancy, internal Holiness, av vmb pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, av vmb pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1 av, c-crq n1 cc xx n1, n1 cc xx n1, j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
233 and not groundless and fond Opinions, shall prevail and triumph. All which things God of his mercy grant, through Jesus Christ, to whom, &c. FINIS. and not groundless and found Opinions, shall prevail and triumph. All which things God of his mercy grant, through jesus christ, to whom, etc. FINIS. cc xx j cc j n2, vmb vvi cc vvi. av-d r-crq n2 np1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq, av fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24

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