Gods vvork of mercy, in Sions misery laid out in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at Margarets Westminster, Decemb. 27. 1643 / by John Strickland ... ; whereunto is added, A catalogue of the names of all the divines that preached before the Parliament till this present in order as they preached.

Strickland, John, 1600 or 1601-1670
Publisher: Printed by J Raworth for L Fawne and are to be sold at his shop
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1644
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A71085 ESTC ID: R205328 STC ID: S5970
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Isaiah X, 20; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ISAI. 10.20. Wherefore it shall come to passe, That when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. ISAIAH. 10.20. Wherefore it shall come to pass, That when the Lord hath performed his Whole work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem, I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. np1. crd. c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j-jn n1 p-acp n1 np1 cc np1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THis Prophet was cast upon variety of times, under the Reignes of severall Kings, wherein the Church was severally conditioned; THis Prophet was cast upon variety of times, under the Reigns of several Kings, wherein the Church was severally conditioned; d n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt vvz pp-f j n2, c-crq dt n1 vbds av-j vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 sometimes happie, being blessed with pious and vertuous Princes, sometimes miserable, afflicted with vitious and tyrannicall ones, which occasioned so much variety of Doctrine as we finde in this excellent Prophesie. sometime happy, being blessed with pious and virtuous Princes, sometime miserable, afflicted with vicious and tyrannical ones, which occasioned so much variety of Doctrine as we find in this excellent Prophesy. av j, vbg vvn p-acp j cc j n2, av j, vvn p-acp j cc j pi2, r-crq vvn av d n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d j vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 At present, the Churches both of Israel and Judah, were under a Cloud, and God, by the hand of our Prophet, writes bitter things against them both: At present, the Churches both of Israel and Judah, were under a Cloud, and God, by the hand of our Prophet, writes bitter things against them both: p-acp j, dt n2 d pp-f np1 cc np1, vbdr p-acp dt n1, cc np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvz j n2 p-acp pno32 d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 Israel and Samaria were to go into Captivity under the power of the Assyrian, in the 8 and 9 Chapters; Israel and Samaria were to go into Captivity under the power of the assyrian, in the 8 and 9 Chapters; np1 cc np1 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp, p-acp dt crd cc crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 and Judah, a little after, to be severely punished by the same hand, in this. and Judah, a little After, to be severely punished by the same hand, in this. cc np1, dt j a-acp, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt d n1, p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 In the delivering of which heavy tydings unto Judah in this Chapter, he mingles as much of the Gospel as he may, to sweeten them: In the delivering of which heavy tidings unto Judah in this Chapter, he mingles as much of the Gospel as he may, to sweeten them: p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz p-acp d pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns31 vmb, pc-acp vvi pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 and while by the one hand he leads that Church to repentance, in threatning Gods just Judgements against her for her sins; and while by the one hand he leads that Church to Repentance, in threatening God's just Judgments against her for her Sins; cc cs p-acp dt crd n1 pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp j-vvg n2 j n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 by the other hand (in promises of her enemies overthrow, and her deliverance) he bears her up in her afflictions by faith to wait upon the Almighty. by the other hand (in promises of her enemies overthrow, and her deliverance) he bears her up in her afflictions by faith to wait upon the Almighty. p-acp dt j-jn n1 (p-acp n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, cc po31 n1) pns31 vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 This propheticall mixture is carried along thorow the whole body of this Chapter, and is beautifully laid out in the four parts thereof. This prophetical mixture is carried along thorough the Whole body of this Chapter, and is beautifully laid out in the four parts thereof. d j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, cc vbz av-j vvn av p-acp dt crd n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 In the 1. He layes out the justnesse of Gods judgments upon the Jewish Church, in discovering her sins whereby she had provoked the Lord so to anger. In the 1. He lays out the justness of God's Judgments upon the Jewish Church, in discovering her Sins whereby she had provoked the Lord so to anger. p-acp dt crd pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt jp n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 av pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 Vers. 1-5. 2. He declares the severity of their punishment, in setting forth their enemies (the Assyrians) whose pride and cruelty they should see upon their brethren the children of Israel before their eyes, Vers. 5. — 12. 3. He discovers Gods purpose against the Assyrians at length, Vers. 1-5. 2. He declares the severity of their punishment, in setting forth their enemies (the Assyrians) whose pride and cruelty they should see upon their brothers the children of Israel before their eyes, Vers. 5. — 12. 3. He discovers God's purpose against the Assyrians At length, np1 j. crd pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg av po32 n2 (dt njp2) rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd — crd crd pns31 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 for their cruelty against the Church, Vers. 10. — 23. 4. He proposeth two speciall promises from God to comfort that Church; for their cruelty against the Church, Vers. 10. — 23. 4. He Proposeth two special promises from God to Comfort that Church; p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd — crd crd pns31 vvz crd j n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 viz. 1. Of turning all her heavy afflictions to her good and benefit, in reforming and drawing her neerer unto God, Vers. 20. — 24. 2. Of full deliverance from her enemies, in due time, that should so heavily afflict her, Vers. 24. viz. 1. Of turning all her heavy afflictions to her good and benefit, in reforming and drawing her nearer unto God, Vers. 20. — 24. 2. Of full deliverance from her enemies, in due time, that should so heavily afflict her, Vers. 24. n1 crd pp-f vvg d po31 j n2 p-acp po31 j cc n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno31 av-jc p-acp np1, np1 crd — crd crd pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp j-jn n1, cst vmd av av-j vvi pno31, np1 crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Before I come to the particulars which the Text presents, let us more generally look a little upon the Scope and Designe of the holy Ghost therein. Before I come to the particulars which the Text presents, let us more generally look a little upon the Scope and Design of the holy Ghost therein. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2-j r-crq dt n1 vvz, vvb pno12 dc av-j vvi dt j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 The Text we finde in the third branch of the Chapter, wherein the Lord begins to discover a purpose of destroying the proud enemies of his Church (which were then the Assyrians) that prevailed and insulted extremely, The Text we find in the third branch of the Chapter, wherein the Lord begins to discover a purpose of destroying the proud enemies of his Church (which were then the Assyrians) that prevailed and insulted extremely, dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 (r-crq vbdr av dt njp2) cst vvd cc vvd av-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 so that weak consciences in Judah began to scruple, Why God should suffer his own people to be so hardly dealt withall, so that weak Consciences in Judah began to scruple, Why God should suffer his own people to be so hardly dealt withal, av cst j n2 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp n1, c-crq np1 vmd vvi po31 d n1 pc-acp vbi av av vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 and let the proud and wicked King of Assyria (not onely go unpunished hitherto, and let the proud and wicked King of Assyria (not only go unpunished hitherto, cc vvb dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 (xx av-j vvi j av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 but also) prevail and prosper in his bloody designes against the Church, non quam si ulsisci non posset: but also) prevail and prosper in his bloody designs against the Church, non quam si ulsisci non posset: cc-acp av) vvb cc vvi p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 Or as another Prophet expostulates, Hab. 1.13. Or as Another Prophet expostulates, Hab. 1.13. cc c-acp j-jn n1 vvz, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 Wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? And makest men as the fishes of the Sea, Wherefore Lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? And Makest men as the Fish of the Sea, q-crq vv2 pns21 p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j, cc vv2 po21 n1 c-crq dt j vvz dt n1 cst vbz av-dc j cs pns31? cc vv2 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 as the creeping things that have no Ruler over them. as the creeping things that have no Ruler over them. c-acp dt j-vvg n2 cst vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 Huic offendiculo pulcherrimè occurrit. To take away this foul aspersion from God, and scruple from the weak, the Prophet excellently answers in my Text, intimating, That it was not without a providence that the enemy was let alone, Huic offendiculo pulcherrimè occurrit. To take away this foul aspersion from God, and scruple from the weak, the Prophet excellently answers in my Text, intimating, That it was not without a providence that the enemy was let alone, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. pc-acp vvi av d j n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp dt j, dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp po11 n1, vvg, cst pn31 vbds xx p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vbds vvn av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 and prevailed so long, the Lord had a farther work to be performed by their hands upon his own people, he was resolved in due time to punish the Assyrians, and prevailed so long, the Lord had a farther work to be performed by their hands upon his own people, he was resolved in due time to Punish the Assyrians, cc vvd av av-j, dt n1 vhd dt jc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt njp2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 but in the mean time to make use them (though enemies) for the due correction of his children and Church, but in the mean time to make use them (though enemies) for the due correction of his children and Church, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi vvi pno32 (c-acp n2) p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 and that their sins might be taken away; and that their Sins might be taken away; cc cst po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 and when that should once be accomplished, he would quickly turn his hand upon their enemies: and when that should once be accomplished, he would quickly turn his hand upon their enemies: cc c-crq d vmd a-acp vbb vvn, pns31 vmd av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 When the Lord hath performed his whole worke upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, I will, &c. Giving us to note; When the Lord hath performed his Whole work upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, I will, etc. Giving us to note; c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j-jn n1 p-acp n1 np1, cc np1, pns11 vmb, av vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 It is not without some reference to the good of his people, that God suffereth so long, and visits not presently their wicked enemies. It is not without Some Referente to the good of his people, that God suffers so long, and visits not presently their wicked enemies. pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, cst np1 vvz av av-j, cc vvz xx av-j po32 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
29 That Gods bearing with his Churches enemies may not be mistaken, it will be necessary to lay down, by the way, these four Cautions, viz. That God's bearing with his Churches enemies may not be mistaken, it will be necessary to lay down, by the Way, these four Cautions, viz. d n2 vvg p-acp po31 ng1 n2 vmb xx vbi vvn, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp, p-acp dt n1, d crd n2, n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
30 1. He bears not with them through any want of information, as if he knew not their cruell proceedings against his people: 1. He bears not with them through any want of information, as if he knew not their cruel proceedings against his people: crd pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvd xx po32 j n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
31 The passages of Sennacheribs proceedings even in this story, were not unknown to him, 2 King. 19.27. I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. The passages of Sennacherib's proceedings even in this story, were not unknown to him, 2 King. 19.27. I know thy Abided, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. dt n2 pp-f n2 n2-vvg av p-acp d n1, vbdr xx j p-acp pno31, crd n1. crd. pns11 vvb po21 n1, cc po21 vvg av, cc po21 vvg p-acp, cc po21 n1 p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
32 And elsewhere, not so much as a proud word uttered by the men of Mount Seir, against the Mountains of Israel, but the Lord took speciall notice thereof, And elsewhere, not so much as a proud word uttered by the men of Mount Seir, against the Mountains of Israel, but the Lord took special notice thereof, cc av, xx av av-d c-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vvd j n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
33 and so tells them, Ezek. 35.12, 13. Thou shalt know that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the Mountains of Israel, saying they are laid desolate, they are given us to consume: and so tells them, Ezekiel 35.12, 13. Thou shalt know that I have herd all thy Blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the Mountains of Israel, saying they Are laid desolate, they Are given us to consume: cc av vvz pno32, np1 crd, crd pns21 vm2 vvi cst pns11 vhb vvn d po21 n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg pns32 vbr vvn j, pns32 vbr vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
34 Thus have you multiplied your words against me, I have heard them. Thus have you multiplied your words against me, I have herd them. av vhb pn22 vvn po22 n2 p-acp pno11, pns11 vhb vvn pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
35 Neither need he to be awaked, as if the enemies could do the more mischief while he sleeps, and regardeth not; Neither need he to be awaked, as if the enemies could do the more mischief while he sleeps, and Regardeth not; av-dx n1 pns31 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp cs dt n2 vmd vdi dt av-dc n1 cs pns31 vvz, cc vvz xx; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
36 such expostulations of the Saints (up, Lord, why sleepest thou? Why forgettest thou our affliction and oppression?) that seem to imply any such imperfection in the Almighty, be rather the imperfections of the Saints, such expostulations of the Saints (up, Lord, why Sleepest thou? Why forgettest thou our affliction and oppression?) that seem to imply any such imperfection in the Almighty, be rather the imperfections of the Saints, d n2 pp-f dt n2 (a-acp, n1, q-crq vv2 pns21? q-crq vv2 pns21 po12 n1 cc n1?) cst vvb pc-acp vvi d d n1 p-acp dt j-jn, vbb av-c cs n2 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
37 or at best, but humane expressions, uttered in the bitternesse of their souls, and in the zeal of their desires: or At best, but humane expressions, uttered in the bitterness of their Souls, and in the zeal of their Desires: cc p-acp av-js, p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
38 And when the wicked, through infidelity and atheisticall presumption, do flatter and encourage themselves, That the Lord shall not see, nor the God of Jacob regard their wicked cruelties against his people, Psal. 94.7. The Prophet lets them know it is but brutish folly, and proves that God cannot be but watchfull, from certain Demonstrations in the Verses following; And when the wicked, through infidelity and atheistical presumption, do flatter and encourage themselves, That the Lord shall not see, nor the God of Jacob regard their wicked cruelties against his people, Psalm 94.7. The Prophet lets them know it is but brutish folly, and Proves that God cannot be but watchful, from certain Demonstrations in the Verses following; cc c-crq dt j, p-acp n1 cc j n1, vdb vvi cc vvi px32, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi, ccx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb po32 j n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pno32 vvi pn31 vbz p-acp j n1, cc vvz cst np1 vmbx vbi cc-acp j, p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 he knows their doings then, and yet he doth not visite them presently. 2. He suffers not their wicked enemies as delighting in the afflictions of his people; he knows their doings then, and yet he does not visit them presently. 2. He suffers not their wicked enemies as delighting in the afflictions of his people; pns31 vvz po32 n2-vdg av, cc av pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32 av-j. crd pns31 vvz xx po32 j n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
40 he rather delights in the prosperity of his servants: he rather delights in the Prosperity of his Servants: pns31 av-c vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
41 his afflicting them (especially by such cruell enemies as were the Assyrians ) is one of his strange works, Isai. 28.21. which he will not take in hand, so long as it may stand with his justice, his truth, his wisedom, his holinesse, his faithfulnesse, to forbear, he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the children of men, to crush under his feet, all the prisoners of the earth, Lam. 3.33, 34. Aliena est ab ipso omnis saevitia & crudelitas. his afflicting them (especially by such cruel enemies as were the Assyrians) is one of his strange works, Isaiah 28.21. which he will not take in hand, so long as it may stand with his Justice, his truth, his Wisdom, his holiness, his faithfulness, to forbear, he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the children of men, to crush under his feet, all the Prisoners of the earth, Lam. 3.33, 34. Aliena est ab ipso omnis saevitiam & crudelitas. po31 vvg pno32 (av-j p-acp d j n2 c-acp vbdr dt njp2) vbz crd pp-f po31 j n2, np1 crd. r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvz xx av-j, ccx vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd, crd np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 cc fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
42 Though God in his Soveraignty (according to the opinion of some Divines) did appoint the Vessels of wrath, to be tormented in Hell for ever; Though God in his Sovereignty (according to the opinion of Some Divines) did appoint the Vessels of wrath, to be tormented in Hell for ever; cs np1 p-acp po31 n1 (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvz) vdd vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
43 I finde not any that make his afflicting of his Church, an act of meer soveraignty. I find not any that make his afflicting of his Church, an act of mere sovereignty. pns11 vvb xx d cst vvb po31 vvg pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
44 3. Nor doth he suffer the enemies of his Church, because he loves them or any of their cruell wayes: 3. Nor does he suffer the enemies of his Church, Because he loves them or any of their cruel ways: crd ccx vdz pns31 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 cc d pp-f po32 j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
45 if men so mis-judge of God, he will shew them the contrary, Psal. 50.21. Thou thoughtest that I was such a one as thy self, but I will reprove thee, saith the Lord unto the wicked man: if men so misjudge of God, he will show them the contrary, Psalm 50.21. Thou thoughtest that I was such a one as thy self, but I will reprove thee, Says the Lord unto the wicked man: cs n2 av n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 dt n-jn, np1 crd. pns21 vvd2 cst pns11 vbds d dt pi p-acp po21 n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno21, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
46 God makes use of this wicked King Sennacherib to afflict his people, not for any love to him, God makes use of this wicked King Sennacherib to afflict his people, not for any love to him, np1 vvz n1 pp-f d j n1 np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, xx p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
47 but for another reason, as Musculus observes, Non quod reliquis regibus justior erat, sed quod pro tyrannicâ superbiâ erat accommodatior. but for Another reason, as Musculus observes, Non quod reliquis regibus justior erat, sed quod Pro tyrannicâ superbiâ erat accommodatior. cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
48 The more wickedly, cruell, and proud, and so the more hatefull he was to God, the fitter to be Flagellum irae, the rod of his anger, The more wickedly, cruel, and proud, and so the more hateful he was to God, the fitter to be Flagellum irae, the rod of his anger, dt av-dc av-j, j, cc j, cc av dt av-dc j pns31 vbds p-acp np1, dt jc pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
49 and the staff of his indignation. and the staff of his Indignation. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
50 He that is comforted in punishing his own people, when they offend (as God is in punishing Jerusalem, Ezek. 5.13. Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted; He that is comforted in punishing his own people, when they offend (as God is in punishing Jerusalem, Ezekiel 5.13. Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted; pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp vvg po31 d n1, c-crq pns32 vvb (c-acp np1 vbz p-acp vvg np1, np1 crd. av vmb po11 n1 vbi vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
51 ) he I say, that is thus comforted in the punishment of his own, cannot sure delight in sparing his enemies out of any love, either to their persons, or proceedings. ) he I say, that is thus comforted in the punishment of his own, cannot sure delight in sparing his enemies out of any love, either to their Persons, or proceedings. ) pns31 pns11 vvb, cst vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d, vmbx av-j vvi p-acp vvg po31 n2 av pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp po32 n2, cc n2-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
52 4. Muchlesse, doth he spare them through any want of power, as being unable to punish them; 4. Muchlesse, does he spare them through any want of power, as being unable to Punish them; crd av-dc, vdz pns31 vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
53 If the Lord be slow to anger (as he is) yet is he great in power, Nahum. 1.3. His people may be secure of his ability, to save and deliver them in the middest of all the storms that can be raised, by the rage and insolency of their enemies; If the Lord be slow to anger (as he is) yet is he great in power, Nahum. 1.3. His people may be secure of his ability, to save and deliver them in the midst of all the storms that can be raised, by the rage and insolency of their enemies; cs dt n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi (c-acp pns31 vbz) av vbz pns31 j p-acp n1, np1. crd. po31 n1 vmb vbi j pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 cst vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
54 As the story sets forth Neptune in a statue, holding Scylla and Charibdis in chains, with this Inscription, As the story sets forth Neptune in a statue, holding Scylla and Charybdis in chains, with this Inscription, c-acp dt n1 vvz av np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg np1 cc npg1 p-acp n2, p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
55 Pergite securae per freta nostra rates: Pergite secura per freta nostra rates: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
56 So God holds the Churches enemies in chains, having his Hook in their Nose, and his Bridle in their Lips, So God holds the Churches enemies in chains, having his Hook in their Nose, and his Bridle in their Lips, av np1 vvz dt n2 n2 p-acp n2, vhg po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
57 even, when they seem to be beyond, and above all bounds and limits, whatsoever; When the Heathen rage, and the Kingdoms are moved, Psal. 46.6. even, when they seem to be beyond, and above all bounds and Limits, whatsoever; When the Heathen rage, and the Kingdoms Are moved, Psalm 46.6. av, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp, cc p-acp d n2 cc n2, q-crq; c-crq dt j-jn n1, cc dt n2 vbr vvn, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
58 And are become as unruly, as the raging Sea, which makes the very Mountains to shake, to which they are compared, Verse the third. And Are become as unruly, as the raging Sea, which makes the very Mountains to shake, to which they Are compared, Verse the third. cc vbr vvn p-acp j, c-acp dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vvb dt ord. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
59 If the Lord do but utter his voice, in token of his commanding power, it is enough, to dissolve them, If the Lord do but utter his voice, in token of his commanding power, it is enough, to dissolve them, cs dt n1 vdb p-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1, pn31 vbz av-d, pc-acp vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
60 and all the earth with them; so that we must conclude, It is neither want of knowledge, or care in God; and all the earth with them; so that we must conclude, It is neither want of knowledge, or care in God; cc d dt n1 p-acp pno32; av cst pns12 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
61 nor want of love to his peoples welfare; nor want of love to his peoples welfare; ccx vvb pp-f n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
62 nor out of any love he bears to them, nor want of power that he suffereth, nor out of any love he bears to them, nor want of power that he suffers, ccx av pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, ccx n1 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
63 and visites not his peoples enemies; and visits not his peoples enemies; cc n2 xx po31 ng1 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
64 but in a speciall dispensation for the good and benefit of Gods own Church, as the Housholder in the Parable, Matth. 13.29. Gathered not the Tares unto the fire, with reference unto the Wheat: but in a special Dispensation for the good and benefit of God's own Church, as the Householder in the Parable, Matthew 13.29. Gathered not the Tares unto the fire, with Referente unto the Wheat: cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f n2 d n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vvd xx dt n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
65 Nay, the truth is, God maketh use of enemies, to the speciall good of his people: Nay, the truth is, God makes use of enemies, to the special good of his people: uh-x, dt n1 vbz, np1 vvz n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt j j pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
66 As we say of fire and water, and as the Romans of Caligula, Nemo melior servus nemo pejor dominus, we may say of the Churches enemies, they are very bad masters, executing their own Lust and cruelty against Gods people; As we say of fire and water, and as the Romans of Caligula, Nemo melior servus nemo pejor dominus, we may say of the Churches enemies, they Are very bad Masters, executing their own Lust and cruelty against God's people; c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt np1 pp-f np1, np1 fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt n2 n2, pns32 vbr av j n2, vvg po32 d n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
67 yet very good servants, if the divine hand make use of them for the Churches service, yet very good Servants, if the divine hand make use of them for the Churches service, av av j n2, cs dt j-jn n1 vvi n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
68 and such as could ill be wanted: and such as could ill be wanted: cc d c-acp vmd j-jn vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
69 David foresaw, that the sparing of Saul, and his instruments for a time (though cruell enemies to both him, David foresaw, that the sparing of Saul, and his Instruments for a time (though cruel enemies to both him, np1 vvd, cst dt n-vvg pp-f np1, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 (cs j n2 p-acp d pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
70 and the Church) would be the preventing of a mischief, if not a benefit; and therefore intreats the Lord, Slay them not, least my people forget it, Psal. 59.11. God did not cut off the Canaanites utterly, and at once, though they were his peoples enemies; and the Church) would be the preventing of a mischief, if not a benefit; and Therefore intreats the Lord, Slay them not, lest my people forget it, Psalm 59.11. God did not Cut off the Canaanites utterly, and At once, though they were his peoples enemies; cc dt n1) vmd vbi dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cs xx dt n1; cc av vvz dt n1, vvb pno32 xx, cs po11 n1 vvi pn31, np1 crd. np1 vdd xx vvi a-acp dt np2 av-j, cc p-acp a-acp, cs pns32 vbdr po31 n2 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
71 and it was out of the care he had of his own, least the Beasts of the field increase upon them. Deut. 7.22. He makes use of them, as the good Husband-man doth of Bryars, and Thorns; and it was out of the care he had of his own, lest the Beasts of the field increase upon them. Deuteronomy 7.22. He makes use of them, as the good Husbandman does of Briars, and Thorns; cc pn31 vbds av pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhd pp-f po31 d, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32. np1 crd. pns31 vvz n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp dt j n1 vdz pp-f n2, cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
72 which though they be fruits of the Curse, and cumber the ground, yet will he suffer them to grow in Hedges, that he may make them a Fence unto his Fruitfull Grounds. which though they be fruits of the Curse, and cumber the ground, yet will he suffer them to grow in Hedges, that he may make them a Fence unto his Fruitful Grounds. r-crq cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1, av vmb pns31 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
73 More especially, there be three benefits of his Church and People, with reference, whereunto God suffers their enemies to remain, so long unvisited; viz. More especially, there be three benefits of his Church and People, with Referente, whereunto God suffers their enemies to remain, so long unvisited; viz. av-dc av-j, pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp n1, c-crq np1 vvz po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, av av-j j; n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
74 1. He suffers them to remain, that they may be unto his People, as the thorn at the Philomela's Breast, 1. He suffers them to remain, that they may be unto his People, as the thorn At the Philomela's Breast, crd pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
75 and the Brasse Ball in the Phisophers hand, a means to keep them waking: and the Brass Ball in the Phisophers hand, a means to keep them waking: cc dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
76 An alarum from enemies, now, and then, will put the Church into a posture of defence, an alarm from enemies, now, and then, will put the Church into a posture of defence, dt n1 p-acp n2, av, cc av, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
77 and keep her in breath, when the Beast had power given him to make warre with the Saints; and keep her in breath, when the Beast had power given him to make war with the Saints; cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vhd n1 vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
78 Here is the faith and patience. (i.e.) The exercise and tryall of the faith and patience in the Saints, Revel. 13.10. The graces of Gods people are like the hony in the comb, Opus est aliquâ pressurâ, They had need to be wrung out by the heavy hand of an enemy, sometimes: Here is the faith and patience. (i.e.) The exercise and trial of the faith and patience in the Saints, Revel. 13.10. The graces of God's people Are like the honey in the comb, Opus est aliquâ pressurâ, They had need to be wrung out by the heavy hand of an enemy, sometime: av vbz dt n1 cc n1. (n1) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2, vvb. crd. dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
79 Ease and Idlenesse Emasculate the vigour of grace, whereas the sight of an enemy provokes and stirres up the strength thereof: Ease and Idleness Emasculate the vigour of grace, whereas the sighed of an enemy provokes and stirs up the strength thereof: n1 cc n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz cc n2 p-acp dt n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
80 Carnall security, the daughter of unsanctified peace, is more destructive and cruell, then an enemy to the Church; Carnal security, the daughter of unsanctified peace, is more destructive and cruel, then an enemy to the Church; j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbz n1 j cc j, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
81 as is observed of the Roman State, It could not be overthrown by enemies, but was by Peace and Luxury; as is observed of the Roman State, It could not be overthrown by enemies, but was by Peace and Luxury; a-acp vbz vvn pp-f dt njp n1, pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp vbds p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
82 and what a Viper hath our long and wantonly abused Peace, bread in the Bowells of this Kingdom? By being at ease in Sion, we have begotten a woe unto us, and what a Viper hath our long and wantonly abused Peace, bred in the Bowels of this Kingdom? By being At ease in Sion, we have begotten a woe unto us, cc q-crq dt n1 vhz po12 j cc av-jn vvn n1, n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1? p-acp vbg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
83 and verified that old Poeticall Rhime. Anglica gens est optima flens & pessima rideus. and verified that old Poetical Rhime. English gens est optima Flens & pessima rideus. cc vvd cst j j n1. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
84 2. He suffers them to remain and prevail, to correct and punish the Church, for such sins, 2. He suffers them to remain and prevail, to correct and Punish the Church, for such Sins, crd pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
85 as by provoking the Lord against her, might otherwise be destructive: as by provoking the Lord against her, might otherwise be destructive: c-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp pno31, vmd av vbi j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
86 It is good to chastise the blood, when it grows high and rank, yea, to suffer even Leeches, those blood-sucking Creatures to be set on, to prevent some mortall disease, which would otherwise follow upon the corruption thereof; It is good to chastise the blood, when it grows high and rank, yea, to suffer even Leeches, those bloodsucking Creatures to be Set on, to prevent Some Mortal disease, which would otherwise follow upon the corruption thereof; pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz j cc j, uh, pc-acp vvi av n2, d j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, r-crq vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
87 So deals God with his Church. So deals God with his Church. av vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
88 In this story, the Assyrian is called, the Rod of Gods anger, by which, he purposed to take down a peccant humour in his people, and correct them for their Hypocrisie, Vers. 5, 6. For this purpose likewise, he brought the Chaldeans upon his people. In this story, the assyrian is called, the Rod of God's anger, by which, he purposed to take down a peccant humour in his people, and correct them for their Hypocrisy, Vers. 5, 6. For this purpose likewise, he brought the Chaldeans upon his people. p-acp d n1, dt jp vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp r-crq, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd, crd p-acp d n1 av, pns31 vvd dt np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
89 Thou hast ordained them for judgement, and thou, O God, hast established them for correction; Thou hast ordained them for judgement, and thou, Oh God, hast established them for correction; pns21 vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n1, cc pns21, uh np1, vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
90 That which God looks after, in punishing his people, by wicked hands, is the correction of their iniquities. That which God looks After, in punishing his people, by wicked hands, is the correction of their iniquities. cst r-crq np1 vvz a-acp, p-acp vvg po31 n1, p-acp j n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
91 By this, shall the iniquitie of Jacob be purged ; and this is all the fruit; the taking away of his sin, Isai. 27.9. Not that suffering, immediately, and of it self, doth take away sin; By this, shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit; the taking away of his since, Isaiah 27.9. Not that suffering, immediately, and of it self, does take away since; p-acp d, vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn; cc d vbz d dt n1; dt vvg av pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. xx d n1, av-j, cc pp-f pn31 n1, vdz vvi av n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
92 but by suffering, the soul may be humbled, and brought to hunger after righteousnesse, even that righteousnesse of Christ, whereby the iniquity of Jacob is really taken away; but by suffering, the soul may be humbled, and brought to hunger After righteousness, even that righteousness of christ, whereby the iniquity of Jacob is really taken away; cc-acp p-acp vvg, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av d n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
93 yea, by affliction also, the Lord intends to take away the iniquitie of Jacob, in a way of Reformation, yea, by affliction also, the Lord intends to take away the iniquity of Jacob, in a Way of Reformation, uh, p-acp n1 av, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
94 and to beget the quiet fruit of righteousnesse in them that are exercised thereby, and to make them partakers of Gods holinesse, Heb. 12.10, 11. He deals herein with his Church, and to beget the quiet fruit of righteousness in them that Are exercised thereby, and to make them partakers of God's holiness, Hebrew 12.10, 11. He deals herein with his Church, cc p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn av, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 crd, crd pns31 vvz av p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
95 as the Husband-man with his Vine, which he desires should bear fruit, with a pruning Knife he lops off Suckers, as the Husbandman with his Vine, which he Desires should bear fruit, with a pruning Knife he lops off Suckers, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz vmd vvi n1, p-acp dt n-vvg n1 pns31 vvz a-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
96 and such Branches, as are burdensome, or superfluous, Viti enim non est Luxuriandum. and such Branches, as Are burdensome, or superfluous, Viti enim non est Luxuriandum. cc d n2, c-acp vbr j, cc j, np1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
97 3. To wean his people from the world, lest they should be too much taken with the pleasures thereof, 3. To wean his people from the world, lest they should be too much taken with the pleasures thereof, crd p-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vmd vbi av av-d vvn p-acp dt n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
98 and think of setling in a Land of their Captivity: and think of settling in a Land of their Captivity: cc vvb pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
99 Israel was inclineable enough, to have dwelt in Egypt (as appears in their wishing themselves in Egypt again, upon the least discontent in the Wildernesse) and therefore, the Lord permitted the hard hand of Task-masters to oppresse them into a willingnesse, to depart; Israel was inclinable enough, to have dwelled in Egypt (as appears in their wishing themselves in Egypt again, upon the least discontent in the Wilderness) and Therefore, the Lord permitted the hard hand of Taskmasters to oppress them into a willingness, to depart; np1 vbds j av-d, pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp np1 (c-acp vvz p-acp po32 vvg px32 p-acp np1 av, p-acp dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1) cc av, dt n1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
100 by threatning, that the Canaanites shall be Goads in the sides, and Thornes in the eyes of Israel, The Lord strives to keep his people from joyning with them, Josh. 23.12, 13. David had but little minde to dwell in Mesech, among them that were enemies unto Peace, Psal. 120.5, 6. This good he got, by threatening, that the Canaanites shall be Goads in the sides, and Thorns in the eyes of Israel, The Lord strives to keep his people from joining with them, Josh. 23.12, 13. David had but little mind to dwell in Mesech, among them that were enemies unto Peace, Psalm 120.5, 6. This good he god, p-acp vvg, cst dt np2 vmb vbi n2 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, np1 crd, crd np1 vhd p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb, p-acp pno32 cst vbdr n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd d j pns31 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
101 even by his enemies, and this good also God intends, in those persecutions that befall his people in their earthly Countrey; even by his enemies, and this good also God intends, in those persecutions that befall his people in their earthly Country; av p-acp po31 n2, cc d j av np1 vvz, p-acp d n2 cst vvb po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
102 to make them (as the Primitive Martyrs, Hab. 11.15.) lesse mindefull of that Countrey, from whence they are come out, to make them (as the Primitive Martyrs, Hab. 11.15.) less mindful of that Country, from whence they Are come out, pc-acp vvi pno32 (c-acp dt j n2, np1 crd.) av-dc j pp-f d n1, p-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
103 and more earnestly to seek another Countrey, even a heavenly, Et placeant etiam dolores per quos nihil in mundo placet; and more earnestly to seek Another Country, even a heavenly, Et placeant etiam Dolores per quos nihil in mundo placet; cc av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi j-jn n1, av dt j, fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
104 and so should their very sorrows, and griefs, do them a pleasure, and become profitable unto them. and so should their very sorrows, and griefs, do them a pleasure, and become profitable unto them. cc av vmd po32 j n2, cc n2, vdb pno32 dt n1, cc vvi j p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
105 1. Since this Scripture was delivered by our Prophet, to strengthen the weak and fainting spirits of many in Judah, that were troubled at the prosperity and insolency of the wicked Assyrians, against the Church of God. 1. Since this Scripture was Delivered by our Prophet, to strengthen the weak and fainting spirits of many in Judah, that were troubled At the Prosperity and insolency of the wicked Assyrians, against the Church of God. crd p-acp d n1 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-vvg n2 pp-f d p-acp np1, cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j njp2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
106 Let it serve for the same purpose in the Church of England, wherein there be likewise many fainting, Let it serve for the same purpose in the Church of England, wherein there be likewise many fainting, vvb pn31 vvi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pc-acp vbi av d j-vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
107 and troubled spirits, to see the sons of violence, even a cursed generation of Popish enemies, to carry on the ruine of this Nation, with so high a hand against the Church and people of God, who sadly complain, as David, Psal. 38.19. Mine enemies live, and are mighty, and they that hate me, are increased; and troubled spirits, to see the Sons of violence, even a cursed generation of Popish enemies, to carry on the ruin of this nation, with so high a hand against the Church and people of God, who sadly complain, as David, Psalm 38.19. Mine enemies live, and Are mighty, and they that hate me, Are increased; cc j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vvi, c-acp np1, np1 crd. po11 n2 vvi, cc vbr j, cc pns32 cst vvb pno11, vbr vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
108 yet the same Prophet, when the enemies of the Church prospered, Usque ad invidiam, concludes, Psal. 73.1. God is good to Israel; yet the same Prophet, when the enemies of the Church prospered, Usque ad invidiam, concludes, Psalm 73.1. God is good to Israel; av dt d n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz, np1 crd. np1 vbz j p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
109 yet God is good to England too, though her Physick work very strongly, and bring her very weak and low, yet God is good to England too, though her Physic work very strongly, and bring her very weak and low, av np1 vbz j p-acp np1 av, cs po31 n1 vvi av av-j, cc vvi pno31 av j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
110 and though the unsatiable Horse-leech be still sucking her blood, the wise Physitian knows all this is but needfull for her recovery: and though the unsatiable Horseleech be still sucking her blood, the wise physician knows all this is but needful for her recovery: cc cs dt j n1 vbb av vvg po31 n1, dt j n1 vvz d d vbz cc-acp j c-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
111 God suffereth not her wicked enemies to remain so long unvisited, but with reference to her good. God suffers not her wicked enemies to remain so long unvisited, but with Referente to her good. np1 vvz xx po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi av av-j j, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
112 That they shall be but medicinall, and at length taken off in her deliverance. There are three probable, and incouraging arguments to be considered of; viz. That they shall be but medicinal, and At length taken off in her deliverance. There Are three probable, and encouraging Arguments to be considered of; viz. cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp j, cc p-acp n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1. pc-acp vbr crd j, cc vvg n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f; n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
113 1. In that he hath broken already, that power which our enemies lately abused, to poyson and wound the spirits and conscience of men; 1. In that he hath broken already, that power which our enemies lately abused, to poison and wound the spirits and conscience of men; crd p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn av, cst n1 r-crq po12 n2 av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
114 it is not long (we know) ▪ since they did hunt, and devoure the souls of men, by stifling, preaching, or else by poysoning it; it is not long (we know) ▪ since they did hunt, and devour the Souls of men, by stifling, preaching, or Else by poisoning it; pn31 vbz xx j (pns12 vvb) ▪ c-acp pns32 vdd vvi, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg, vvg, cc av p-acp vvg pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
115 Not long since, our Sacraments were put into a Romish dresse, and adulterated both in point of Doctrine and Ceremony; Not long since, our Sacraments were put into a Romish dress, and adulterated both in point of Doctrine and Ceremony; xx av-j a-acp, po12 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt jp n1, cc vvn d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
116 Not long since, the Sabbath (wherein the heavenly Manna should fall among our Tents) was beaten down from the Presse and Pulpit; Not long since, the Sabbath (wherein the heavenly Manna should fallen among our Tents) was beaten down from the Press and Pulpit; xx av-j a-acp, dt n1 (c-crq dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2) vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt vvb cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
117 Not long since, many other wayes were used, to oppresse mens consciences with intolerable burdens, in all which, the Lord hath already broken the horns of the ungodly. Not long since, many other ways were used, to oppress men's Consciences with intolerable burdens, in all which, the Lord hath already broken the horns of the ungodly. xx av-j a-acp, d j-jn n2 vbdr vvn, pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp d r-crq, dt n1 vhz av vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
118 And is it not an argument of Gods love unto us? That since he must yet punish us, by the hands of enemies, that our punishment is lesse spirituall, And is it not an argument of God's love unto us? That since he must yet Punish us, by the hands of enemies, that our punishment is less spiritual, cc vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12? cst c-acp pns31 vmb av vvi pno12, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cst po12 n1 vbz av-dc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
119 though it be more penall, then before; though it be more penal, then before; cs pn31 vbb av-dc j, av a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
120 that we go with free consciences, though it be under such heavy burdens, as are upon our bodies and estates, at this day; that we go with free Consciences, though it be under such heavy burdens, as Are upon our bodies and estates, At this day; cst pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, cs pn31 vbb p-acp d j n2, c-acp vbr p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
121 And since God hath begun to take them down in their, boundlesse, and lawlesse power; And since God hath begun to take them down in their, boundless, and lawless power; cc p-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po32, j, cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
122 Why may we not expect the utter downfull of our enemies? This was an argument that held in Hamans case, Why may we not expect the utter downful of our enemies? This was an argument that held in Hamans case, q-crq vmb pns12 xx vvi dt j j pp-f po12 n2? d vbds dt n1 cst vvd p-acp np1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
123 as his Wife and Wise-men told him, Est. 6.13. as his Wife and Wise men told him, Est. 6.13. c-acp po31 n1 cc n2 vvd pno31, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
124 If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the jews, before whom thou hast begun to fallen, thou shalt not prevail against him, cs np1 vbb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
125 but shalt surely fall before him: but shalt surely fallen before him: cc-acp vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
126 So well may it hold in our case, for ought I know, If the Church of England, be the Church of God, So well may it hold in our case, for ought I know, If the Church of England, be the Church of God, av av vmb pn31 vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pi pns11 vvb, cs dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
127 and spiritually of the Seed of the Jews, before whom the enemies are begun to fall, they shall not prevail against her, and spiritually of the Seed of the jews, before whom the enemies Are begun to fallen, they shall not prevail against her, cc av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
128 but shall surely fall before her. but shall surely fallen before her. cc-acp vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
129 2. In that, though the enemies live, and are mighty, yet God hath hitherto appeared, with, 2. In that, though the enemies live, and Are mighty, yet God hath hitherto appeared, with, crd p-acp d, cs dt n2 vvb, cc vbr j, av np1 vhz av vvn, p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
130 and for his people, by whose power it hath come to passe, that their conspiracies have been from time to time prevented; and for his people, by whose power it hath come to pass, that their conspiracies have been from time to time prevented; cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst po32 n2 vhb vbn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
131 though (with Saul against David ) they have travailed with mischief, they have brought forth a lye, Psal. 7.14. though (with Saul against David) they have travailed with mischief, they have brought forth a lie, Psalm 7.14. cs (p-acp np1 p-acp np1) pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb vvn av dt n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
132 Yea, their own counsells have wonderfully recoyled and turned, to the furtherance of their own ruine; Yea, their own Counsels have wonderfully recoiled and turned, to the furtherance of their own ruin; uh, po32 d n2 vhb av-j vvd cc vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
133 as they have followed the example of Sennacheribs, and they Assyrians cruelty, against the Church, God is going the way to judge them, in like manner, as they have followed the Exampl of Sennacherib's, and they Assyrians cruelty, against the Church, God is going the Way to judge them, in like manner, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pns32 njp2 np1-n, p-acp dt n1, np1 vbz vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
134 as he judged the Assyrians for their cruelty (for that judgement, is conceived by the best Expositors, to be denounced against the Assyrians ) Isai. 33.11, 12. Yee shall conceive chaff, yee shall bring forth stubble, your breath as fire shall devoure you, and the people shall be as the burning of Lyme: as he judged the Assyrians for their cruelty (for that judgement, is conceived by the best Expositors, to be denounced against the Assyrians) Isaiah 33.11, 12. Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble, your breath as fire shall devour you, and the people shall be as the burning of Lyme: c-acp pns31 vvd dt njp2 p-acp po32 n1 (c-acp d n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt js n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt njp2) np1 crd, crd pn22 vmb vvi n1, pn22 vmb vvi av n1, po22 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pn22, cc dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
135 As Lyme is melted, and mouldereth away by his own heat; As Lyme is melted, and mouldereth away by his own heat; p-acp np1 vbz vvn, cc vvz av p-acp po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
136 so the enemies of the Church at this day, Propriâ audaciâ seipsos fraugunt: And it is not the least footstep of Gods care over this Church, that he daily unvails, so the enemies of the Church At this day, Propriâ audaciâ seipsos fraugunt: And it is not the least footstep of God's care over this Church, that he daily unvails, av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: cc pn31 vbz xx dt ds n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 av-j vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
137 and layes open the face of their unnaturall and divellish designes, before all the world, which they have indeavoured, by all Jesuited policie, to mask under specious pretenses, that they might delude the world thereby. and lays open the face of their unnatural and devilish designs, before all the world, which they have endeavoured, by all Jesuited policy, to mask under specious pretences, that they might delude the world thereby. cc vvz av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n2, p-acp d dt n1, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
138 3. Though they remain unvisited, yet are not the enemies of the Church unlimited by the Lord; 3. Though they remain unvisited, yet Are not the enemies of the Church unlimited by the Lord; crd cs pns32 vvb j, av vbr xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
139 he hath bounded them, as well as the proud Waves of the Sea; their prevailings have not hitherto been proportionable to their malice; he hath bounded them, as well as the proud Waves of the Sea; their prevailings have not hitherto been proportionable to their malice; pns31 vhz vvn pno32, c-acp av c-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; po32 n2-vvg vhb xx av vbn j p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
140 they have made great spoil and havock of the Church, and much more they would, they have made great spoil and havoc of the Church, and much more they would, pns32 vhb vvn j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av-d av-dc pns32 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
141 but that there hath been a Hook in their Nose, and a Bridle in their Lips unto this day. but that there hath been a Hook in their Nose, and a Bridle in their Lips unto this day. cc-acp cst a-acp vhz vbn dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
142 By this, also we may know, that he favoureth us, that the enemy doth not triumph against us. Thus David argues, Psal. 41.11. By this, also we may know, that he favoureth us, that the enemy does not triumph against us. Thus David argues, Psalm 41.11. p-acp d, av pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns31 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp pno12. av np1 vvz, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
143 Whether the place be meant of a present experience of Gods favour, which David injoyed, or of a future, which he desired to injoy, it matters not in this point, though Expositors differ; Whither the place be meant of a present experience of God's favour, which David enjoyed, or of a future, which he desired to enjoy, it matters not in this point, though Expositors differ; cs dt n1 vbb vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq np1 vvn, cc pp-f dt j-jn, r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, pn31 n2 xx p-acp d n1, cs n2 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
144 If God have now and then, let down a linke or two, that our enemies might give the Church a reaching blow, If God have now and then, let down a link or two, that our enemies might give the Church a reaching blow, cs np1 vhb av cc av, vvb a-acp dt n1 cc crd, cst po12 n2 vmd vvi dt n1 dt j-vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
145 and strike home, yet still our God hath them in chains. and strike home, yet still our God hath them in chains. cc vvb av-an, av av po12 np1 vhz pno32 p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
146 2. Use. O let this quicken and stir us up, to give God his end in suffering his Churches enemies; 2. Use. Oh let this quicken and stir us up, to give God his end in suffering his Churches enemies; crd vvb. uh vvb d vvi cc vvb pno12 a-acp, pc-acp vvi np1 po31 n1 p-acp vvg po31 ng1 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
147 and this shall we do, if we spend not our time in bemoaning our selves, and crying out of the miseries that are upon us; and this shall we do, if we spend not our time in bemoaning our selves, and crying out of the misery's that Are upon us; cc d vmb pns12 vdi, cs pns12 vvb xx po12 n1 p-acp vvg po12 n2, cc vvg av pp-f dt n2 cst vbr p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
148 but in being awaked out of carnall security, in being humbled for our sins, in being reformed, but in being awaked out of carnal security, in being humbled for our Sins, in being reformed, cc-acp p-acp vbg vvn av pp-f j n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vbg vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
149 and in drawing nigh unto God, which is some of that work, which God expecteth should be done upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, before he will visite the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks; and in drawing High unto God, which is Some of that work, which God Expects should be done upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, before he will visit the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks; cc p-acp vvg av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vbz d pp-f d n1, r-crq np1 vvz vmd vbi vdn p-acp n1 np1, cc np1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
150 And thus at length we are brought unto the words of the Text: And thus At length we Are brought unto the words of the Text: cc av p-acp n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
151 Wherin we have to observe 2 particulars, viz. 1. An Intimation of the true cause why God did not yet visite the Assyrian that had so much provoked him; Wherein we have to observe 2 particulars, viz. 1. an Intimation of the true cause why God did not yet visit the assyrian that had so much provoked him; c-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi crd n2-j, n1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-crq np1 vdd xx av vvi dt jp cst vhd av av-d vvn pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
152 the Lords Work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem was not yet wholly performed, in these words, When the Lord hath performed, &c. 2. A Declaration of Gods purpose to be revenged on the Assyrians, the lords Work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem was not yet wholly performed, in these words, When the Lord hath performed, etc. 2. A Declaration of God's purpose to be revenged on the Assyrians, dt n2 vvb p-acp n1 np1 cc np1 vbds xx av av-jn vvn, p-acp d n2, c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, av crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt njp2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
153 when that Work is once ended; when that Work is once ended; c-crq d n1 vbz a-acp vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
154 I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
155 To finde out what this Work to be performed is, we must know, That the Lord hath a twofold Work to be performed on Mount Sion: 1. One is externall and preparative onely, To find out what this Work to be performed is, we must know, That the Lord hath a twofold Work to be performed on Mount Sion: 1. One is external and preparative only, pc-acp vvi av q-crq d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbz, pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 np1: crd pi vbz j cc n1 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
156 even outward affliction and calamity to be brought upon his people, which God intended to perform here by the hand of the Assyrians: even outward affliction and calamity to be brought upon his people, which God intended to perform Here by the hand of the Assyrians: av j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
157 This Work was not the overthrow (as some conceive) but the besieging of Jerusalem by the Assyrian Army, This Work was not the overthrow (as Some conceive) but the besieging of Jerusalem by the assyrian Army, d n1 vbds xx dt n1 (c-acp d vvb) p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt jp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
158 as Saint Jerome thinks, and as appears by the sequele of the History, in 36 and 37 Chapters of this Prophesie, where we finde Sennacheribs Army before Jerusalem, emptying the Treasures thereof by a heavie Imposition of 300 Talents of silver, as Saint Jerome thinks, and as appears by the sequel of the History, in 36 and 37 Chapters of this Prophesy, where we find Sennacherib's Army before Jerusalem, emptying the Treasures thereof by a heavy Imposition of 300 Talents of silver, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, cc a-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp crd cc crd n2 pp-f d vvb, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 n1 p-acp np1, vvg dt n2 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f crd n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
159 and 30 Talents of gold, yeelded unto by Hezekiah, upon condition that the Assyrians should depart, and 30 Talents of gold, yielded unto by Hezekiah, upon condition that the Assyrians should depart, cc crd n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cst dt njp2 vmd vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
160 and leave the strong Cities of Iudah, 2 Kin. 18.14. and leave the strong Cities of Iudah, 2 Kin. 18.14. cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
161 whereby they were afflicted with that and other outward calamities also, which are the ordinary attendants of War. whereby they were afflicted with that and other outward calamities also, which Are the ordinary attendants of War. c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d cc j-jn j n2 av, r-crq vbr dt j n2-jn pp-f n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
162 2. Another work is more principall Spirituall and Internall, to be ushered in by the former, wrought upon Sion more immediately by the hands of God himselfe, 2. another work is more principal Spiritual and Internal, to be ushered in by the former, wrought upon Sion more immediately by the hands of God himself, crd j-jn n1 vbz av-dc j-jn j cc j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j, vvn p-acp np1 av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 px31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
163 even the Work of Repentance, with all the reall genuine fruits thereof, in the hearts and lives of his people, even the Work of Repentance, with all the real genuine fruits thereof, in the hearts and lives of his people, av dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt j j n2 av, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
164 as humbling their souls under the hand of God, lifting up their hearts unto God with strong cryes in their afflictions, renewing their Covenants, as humbling their Souls under the hand of God, lifting up their hearts unto God with strong cries in their afflictions, renewing their Covenants, c-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
165 and turning from the evil of their doings; and turning from the evil of their doings; cc vvg p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2-vdg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
166 this is the Work which the Lord will have wholly performed upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. ] Sion and Jerusalem are usually known to be put by a Synechdoche, this is the Work which the Lord will have wholly performed upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. ] Sion and Jerusalem Are usually known to be put by a Synecdoche, d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vmb vhb av-jn vvn p-acp n1 np1 cc np1. ] np1 cc np1 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
167 for the Church and State of the Jews, because this was the chief City, and there the Temple. for the Church and State of the jews, Because this was the chief city, and there the Temple. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, c-acp d vbds dt j-jn n1, cc a-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
168 Some difference there is among Expositors about the placing of these words, and pointing of the Text, some difference there is among Expositors about the placing of these words, and pointing of the Text, d n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
169 whether they are to be read with the antecedent words, as usually; whither they Are to be read with the antecedent words, as usually; cs pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 n2, c-acp av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
170 or with the following words, thus, Upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria. Thus the Rabbins. or with the following words, thus, Upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria. Thus the Rabbis. cc p-acp dt j-vvg n2, av, p-acp n1 np1 cc np1 pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. av dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
171 But Saint Jerome, and our modern Writers, for the most part, follow the former reading, saving Musculus, who leaves it indifferent, But Saint Jerome, and our modern Writers, for the most part, follow the former reading, Saving Musculus, who leaves it indifferent, p-acp n1 np1, cc po12 j n2, p-acp dt av-ds n1, vvb dt j n-vvg, vvg np1, r-crq vvz pn31 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
172 as conceiving both senses agreeable to the Histories of those times. as conceiving both Senses agreeable to the Histories of those times. c-acp vvg d n2 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
173 Et Jerusalem aliquo-usque per Assyrium erat castinganda & ipse Assyrius in monte Sion manu Domini percutiendus. So he. The difference is really this: Et Jerusalem aliquo-usque per Assyrium erat castinganda & ipse Assyrius in monte Sion manu Domini percutiendus. So he. The difference is really this: fw-fr np1 j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la np1 p-acp fw-fr np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. av pns31. dt n1 vbz av-j d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
174 In the former reading Sion and Jerusalem do signifie the Church and People of God, whom he will correct by his rod the Assyrian. In the former reading Sion and Jerusalem do signify the Church and People of God, whom he will correct by his rod the assyrian. p-acp dt j vvg np1 cc np1 vdb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt jp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
175 In the later, they signifie the place where God will visite that proud enemy of his Church; In the later, they signify the place where God will visit that proud enemy of his Church; p-acp dt jc, pns32 vvb dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi d j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
176 he will punish him upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. But upon due observation of the Series wherein the Text runs, he will Punish him upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. But upon due observation of the Series wherein the Text runs, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 np1 cc np1. cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 c-crq dt n1 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
177 and the Scope at which the holy Ghost ayms therein, before mentioned, we shall finde the former reading more apposite, wherein Sion and Ierusalem signifie the Church and People of the Jews, and the Scope At which the holy Ghost aims therein, before mentioned, we shall find the former reading more apposite, wherein Sion and Ierusalem signify the Church and People of the jews, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vvz av, c-acp vvn, pns12 vmb vvi dt j n-vvg n1 zz, c-crq np1 cc np1 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
178 and, in them, the Church and People of God successively, whom the Lord intendeth duely to correct, and, in them, the Church and People of God successively, whom the Lord intends duly to correct, cc, p-acp pno32, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j, ro-crq dt n1 vvz av-jn p-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
179 as need shall require, by the hands of enemies, in bringing upon them outward afflictions, as he did here upon the Jewish Church by the Assyrians; as need shall require, by the hands of enemies, in bringing upon them outward afflictions, as he did Here upon the Jewish Church by the Assyrians; c-acp n1 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 j n2, c-acp pns31 vdd av p-acp dt jp n1 p-acp dt njp2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
180 which is the first part of the Lords Work, from whence we may note; which is the First part of the lords Work, from whence we may note; r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
181 Whosoever be the instruments, God himself is the principall efficient of those outward afflictions and miseries that befall his Church and People. They are his Work. Whosoever be the Instruments, God himself is the principal efficient of those outward afflictions and misery's that befall his Church and People. They Are his Work. r-crq vbb dt n2, np1 px31 vbz dt j-jn j pp-f d j n2 cc n2 cst vvb po31 n1 cc n1. pns32 vbr po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
182 Men and devils had a hand in afflicting Iob, yet the good man over-looks them all, Men and Devils had a hand in afflicting Job, yet the good man overlooks them all, n2 cc n2 vhd dt n1 p-acp vvg np1, av dt j n1 vvz pno32 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
183 and takes the affliction as from the Lord alone, Iob. 1.21. and Takes the affliction as from the Lord alone, Job 1.21. cc vvz dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 av-j, zz crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
184 And though they were shot in Satans bow, yet he calls them, The Arrows of the Almighty that stuck in him, Iob 6.4. And though they were shot in Satan bow, yet he calls them, The Arrows of the Almighty that stuck in him, Job 6.4. cc cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, av pns31 vvz pno32, dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn cst vvd p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
185 When that great evil was to be brought upon Iudah, in the time of Manassch his wicked Reigne, When that great evil was to be brought upon Iudah, in the time of Manasseh his wicked Reign, c-crq d j n-jn vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
186 so great, as that it would make both a mans ears to tingle that should hear it, so great, as that it would make both a men ears to tingle that should hear it, av j, c-acp cst pn31 vmd vvi d dt ng1 n2 pc-acp vvi cst vmd vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
187 yet the Lord takes to it, and tells the world it shall be his doing, 2 Kin. 21.13, 14.12. Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his cars shall tingle. yet the Lord Takes to it, and tells the world it shall be his doing, 2 Kin. 21.13, 14.12. Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever hears of it, both his cars shall tingle. av dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, cc vvz dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi po31 vdg, crd n1. crd, crd. vvb, pns11 vbm vvg d n-jn p-acp np1 cc np1, cst r-crq vvz pp-f pn31, d po31 n2 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
188 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab; And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab; cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
189 and I will wipe Jerusalem, as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. and I will wipe Jerusalem, as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. cc pns11 vmb vvi np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, vvg pn31 cc vvg pn31 av a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
190 And I will forsake the remnant of mine Inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies, And I will forsake the remnant of mine Inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies, cc pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
191 and they shall become a prey and a spoyl to all their enemies. Yea, the Lord challengeth the efficiency of all evil of punishments, whether temporall or eternall, as his own prerogative: and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies. Yea, the Lord Challengeth the efficiency of all evil of punishments, whither temporal or Eternal, as his own prerogative: cc pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp d po32 n2. uh, dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n-jn pp-f n2, cs j cc j, c-acp po31 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
192 For temporall, he hath said, I make peace, and create evil, I the Lord do all these things, Isai. 45.7. For temporal, he hath said, I make peace, and create evil, I the Lord do all these things, Isaiah 45.7. c-acp j, pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vvb n1, cc vvb j-jn, pns11 dt n1 vdb d d n2, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
193 And by a strongly denying question he not onely strikes it out of doubt, but would take it evil if any beside himself should lay claim to the doing of them, Am. 3.6. And by a strongly denying question he not only strikes it out of doubt, but would take it evil if any beside himself should lay claim to the doing of them, Am. 3.6. cc p-acp dt av-j vvg n1 pns31 xx av-j vvz pn31 av pp-f n1, cc-acp vmd vvi pn31 j-jn cs d p-acp px31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f pno32, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
194 Shall there be evil in a City, and the Lord hath not done it? And for the vindication of his Royall Prerogative therein, Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it? And for the vindication of his Royal Prerogative therein, vmb a-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vhz xx vdn pn31? cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
195 whereas the Heathen Idols pretend unto the God-head, the mighty God is pleased to condescend, That if they can do but either good or evil, they shall be (as they desire to be) accounted so, Isa. 41.23. Shew us the things that are to come, that we may know that ye are gods; whereas the Heathen Idols pretend unto the Godhead, the mighty God is pleased to condescend, That if they can do but either good or evil, they shall be (as they desire to be) accounted so, Isaiah 41.23. Show us the things that Are to come, that we may know that you Are God's; cs dt j-jn n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt j np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns32 vmb vdi p-acp d j cc j-jn, pns32 vmb vbi (c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi) vvd av, np1 crd. vvb pno12 dt n2 cst vbr pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb vvi cst pn22 vbr n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
196 yea, do good or evil, that we may be dismayed. yea, do good or evil, that we may be dismayed. uh, vdb j cc j-jn, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
197 For eternall punishments, they are from God more cleerly, by how much they proceed from him more immediately then temporall punishments, which are sometimes laid on by instrumentall hands: For Eternal punishments, they Are from God more clearly, by how much they proceed from him more immediately then temporal punishments, which Are sometime laid on by instrumental hands: p-acp j n2, pns32 vbr p-acp np1 av-dc av-j, p-acp c-crq av-d pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 av-dc av-j av j n2, r-crq vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
198 but in hell (though there be created miseries, yet) the main of the damneds punishment is from God immediately, but in hell (though there be created misery's, yet) the main of the damneds punishment is from God immediately, cc-acp p-acp n1 (cs pc-acp vbi vvn n2, av) dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp np1 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
199 as the Apostle seems to carry it, 2 Thes. 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. as the Apostle seems to carry it, 2 Thebes 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. c-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31, crd np1 crd. q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
200 I am not ignorant that the place is usually understood of the wickeds banishment from the presence and glory of Christ, I am not ignorant that the place is usually understood of the wickeds banishment from the presence and glory of christ, pns11 vbm xx j cst dt n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
201 as setting forth their pain of losse. as setting forth their pain of loss. c-acp vvg av po32 n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
202 But with submission I conceive, upon a more deliberate apprehension of the Text, we shall finde, That the presence and power of the Lord are to be taken as the efficient causes and means of inflicting the pain of sense upon the wicked in hell. But with submission I conceive, upon a more deliberate apprehension of the Text, we shall find, That the presence and power of the Lord Are to be taken as the efficient Causes and means of inflicting the pain of sense upon the wicked in hell. p-acp p-acp n1 pns11 vvb, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
203 Beza, in rendring the words, favours this meaning, Damnati a presente Domino & potente ipsius gloria; Beza, in rendering the words, favours this meaning, Condemned a present Domino & potent Himself gloria; np1, p-acp vvg dt n2, n2 d n1, np1 dt n1 fw-la cc j fw-la fw-la; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
204 the very torrour of his face, and the dreadfull Majesty of his presence shall slay the wicked, who shall beg and wish, the Mountains, the very torrour of his face, and the dreadful Majesty of his presence shall slay the wicked, who shall beg and wish, the Mountains, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi dt j, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi, dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
205 and the Rocks, to hide them from the face of the Lamb, Revel. 6.16. Where note, that since it were a favour to the wicked, to be freed from the presence of the Lord, their destruction from his presence, cannot congruously be understood of their punishment of losse. and the Rocks, to hide them from the face of the Lamb, Revel. 6.16. Where note, that since it were a favour to the wicked, to be freed from the presence of the Lord, their destruction from his presence, cannot congruously be understood of their punishment of loss. cc dt n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb. crd. q-crq n1, cst c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmbx av-j vbi vvn pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
206 Learned Zanchius in his Explication of that Epistle, recites this opinion, and approves it so farre, Learned Zanchius in his Explication of that Epistle, recites this opinion, and approves it so Far, j np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n1, vvz d n1, cc vvz pn31 av av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
207 as to contribute a notable illustration of it, from the Prophet, Psal. 68.2. As Wax melteth before the fire, so shall the wicked perish at the presence of God; as to contribute a notable illustration of it, from the Prophet, Psalm 68.2. As Wax melts before the fire, so shall the wicked perish At the presence of God; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av vmb dt j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
208 As then, the fires heat is the efficient cause of the Waxes melting, so is Gods presencè of the wickeds perishing, or destruction; As then, the fires heat is the efficient cause of the Waxes melting, so is God's presencè of the wickeds perishing, or destruction; p-acp av, dt ng1 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt vvz vvg, av vbz ng1 fw-la pp-f dt n2 vvg, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
209 whence, that expression of Gods resolution, to destroy a people, is usually in Scripture, this, I will set my face against them: whence, that expression of God's resolution, to destroy a people, is usually in Scripture, this, I will Set my face against them: c-crq, d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbz av-j p-acp n1, d, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
210 In like manner, we are to understand [ from the Glory of his Power ] as another efficient, or means of the wickeds destruction, wherein God will put forth the glory of his Power, to make it advanced in their confusion, For the Lord will shew his wrath, In like manner, we Are to understand [ from the Glory of his Power ] as Another efficient, or means of the wickeds destruction, wherein God will put forth the glory of his Power, to make it advanced in their confusion, For the Lord will show his wrath, p-acp j n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi [ p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 ] c-acp j-jn j, cc n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvd p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
211 and make his power known in the Vessels, fitted for destruction, Rom. 9.22. and make his power known in the Vessels, fitted for destruction, Rom. 9.22. cc vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
212 If the Lord should punish those Vessels by a Creature, or any other hand, then his own immediately, it would be disproportionable, not sufficient to show his wrath, If the Lord should Punish those Vessels by a Creature, or any other hand, then his own immediately, it would be disproportionable, not sufficient to show his wrath, cs dt n1 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc d j-jn n1, cs po31 d av-j, pn31 vmd vbi j, xx j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
213 nor enough to make his power known, but as unsuitable, as if a strong man should put forth all his might to strike his enemy with a Feather, who would but little feel the power of the strong man therein: nor enough to make his power known, but as unsuitable, as if a strong man should put forth all his might to strike his enemy with a Feather, who would but little feel the power of the strong man therein: ccx d pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvn, cc-acp c-acp j, c-acp cs dt j n1 vmd vvi av d po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmd cc-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
214 The divels therefore, that shall be tormented themselves, together with them, after the great day, cannot probably be conceived to be the tormentors of the Vessels of wrath, The Devils Therefore, that shall be tormented themselves, together with them, After the great day, cannot probably be conceived to be the tormentors of the Vessels of wrath, dt n2 av, cst vmb vbi vvn px32, av p-acp pno32, p-acp dt j n1, vmbx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
215 but God himself shall be all in all, as in rewards, so in punishments, 1 Cor. 15.28. but God himself shall be all in all, as in rewards, so in punishments, 1 Cor. 15.28. cc-acp np1 px31 vmb vbi av-d p-acp d, c-acp p-acp n2, av p-acp n2, crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
216 But since I have digressed, I will return from the generall, That God is the Author of all afflictions, to shew the ground and reason, But since I have digressed, I will return from the general, That God is the Author of all afflictions, to show the ground and reason, cc-acp c-acp pns11 vhb vvd, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
217 Why he is the Author, more especially, of those afflictions that befall the Church. Why he is the Author, more especially, of those afflictions that befall the Church. c-crq pns31 vbz dt n1, av-dc av-j, pp-f d n2 cst vvb dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
218 God is the first, and supreme cause, and therefore as all second causes in their subordinate operations, are but in the nature of instruments to the first cause; God is the First, and supreme cause, and Therefore as all second Causes in their subordinate operations, Are but in the nature of Instruments to the First cause; np1 vbz dt ord, cc j n1, cc av c-acp d ord n2 p-acp po32 j n2, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
219 so whosoever may have a hand in the Churches afflictions, which are effects subordinate unto the will and providence of our great God, they are but his instruments, so whosoever may have a hand in the Churches afflictions, which Are effects subordinate unto the will and providence of our great God, they Are but his Instruments, av r-crq vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2, r-crq vbr n2 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j np1, pns32 vbr p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
220 and ought not to carry away the denomination of that effect from the principall agent; and ought not to carry away the denomination of that Effect from the principal agent; cc vmd xx pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
221 as what the servant doth by commission from his master, is justly esteemed the masters act: as what the servant does by commission from his master, is justly esteemed the Masters act: c-acp r-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz av-j vvn dt ng1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
222 In this present case of the Jewish Churches afflictions, God himself hath said of Ashur, That he was no more but the Almighties rod, to chastise his people, Vers. 5, 6. If it be demanded then; In this present case of the Jewish Churches afflictions, God himself hath said of Ashur, That he was no more but the Almighty's rod, to chastise his people, Vers. 5, 6. If it be demanded then; p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt jp n2 n2, np1 px31 vhz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbds dx dc p-acp dt ng1-jn n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, np1 crd, crd cs pn31 vbb vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
223 Q. How stands it with divine justice, to punish the King of Assyria for this, wherein he was but Gods instrument? Q. How Stands it with divine Justice, to Punish the King of Assyria for this, wherein he was but God's Instrument? np1 c-crq vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp npg1 n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
224 Answ. I answer, well enough, because he went beyond his commission, and did not work herein subordinately unto the minde and will of God, Answer I answer, well enough, Because he went beyond his commission, and did not work herein subordinately unto the mind and will of God, np1 pns11 vvb, av av-d, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vdd xx vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
225 but in afflicting Gods people, proposed unto himself other ends, and followed other rules, then God had appointed: but in afflicting God's people, proposed unto himself other ends, and followed other rules, then God had appointed: cc-acp p-acp vvg npg1 n1, vvn p-acp px31 j-jn n2, cc vvd j-jn n2, cs np1 vhd vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
226 This, the holy Ghost notes out especially, as a reason; Why God would be revenged on the Assyrian, Isai. 10.7. This, the holy Ghost notes out especially, as a reason; Why God would be revenged on the assyrian, Isaiah 10.7. d, dt j n1 vvz av av-j, c-acp dt n1; q-crq np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt jp, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
227 God intended by his hand, to punish the hypocrisie of his people, But the King of Assyria meaneth not so, God intended by his hand, to Punish the hypocrisy of his people, But the King of Assyria means not so, np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
228 neither doth his heart think so, it is in his heart to destroy, and cut off nations, not a few; neither does his heart think so, it is in his heart to destroy, and Cut off Nations, not a few; av-dx vdz po31 n1 vvi av, pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvd a-acp n2, xx dt d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
229 and more to this purpose, Verse 13.14, 15. 1. This may direct us to look over, and beyond all the instruments of our publike miseries, which are but subservient unto a higher hand, that is correcting us: and more to this purpose, Verse 13.14, 15. 1. This may Direct us to look over, and beyond all the Instruments of our public misery's, which Are but subservient unto a higher hand, that is correcting us: cc av-dc p-acp d n1, vvb crd, crd crd d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2, r-crq vbr cc-acp fw-fr p-acp dt jc n1, cst vbz vvg pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
230 The Prophet findes comfort in this course, when reckoning up the heavy calamities that were upon Gods Church, by the Caldeans; Thou O Lord haste ordained them for correction, The Prophet finds Comfort in this course, when reckoning up the heavy calamities that were upon God's Church, by the Chaldaeans; Thou O Lord haste ordained them for correction, dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq vvg a-acp dt j n2 cst vbdr p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp dt njp2; pns21 sy n1 n1 vvd pno32 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
231 and thou haste established them for judgement, we shall not therefore dye, Hab. 1.12. This also was Davids course, when his enemies were grown to a great height against him, he looks upon them as Gods instruments, whom the Lord can rule; and thou haste established them for judgement, we shall not Therefore die, Hab. 1.12. This also was Davids course, when his enemies were grown to a great height against him, he looks upon them as God's Instruments, whom the Lord can Rule; cc pns21 n1 vvd pno32 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb xx av vvi, np1 crd. np1 av vbds np1 n1, c-crq po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 n2, ro-crq dt n1 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
232 and take off at his pleasure; and take off At his pleasure; cc vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
233 and therefore betakes himself unto God, by Prayer, Psal. 17.13, 14. Deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword, from men which are thy hand, O Lord; and Therefore betakes himself unto God, by Prayer, Psalm 17.13, 14. Deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword, from men which Are thy hand, Oh Lord; cc av vvz px31 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt j, r-crq vbz po21 n1, p-acp n2 r-crq vbr po21 n1, uh n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
234 He can as easily rule and govern his Churches enemies, as a man can rule his own hand, He can as Easily Rule and govern his Churches enemies, as a man can Rule his own hand, pns31 vmb a-acp av-j vvi cc vvi po31 ng1 n2, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
235 and his own sword, to strike, and to forbear at pleasure: and his own sword, to strike, and to forbear At pleasure: cc po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
236 While we look upon second causes, and fix our eyes upon instruments onely, we profit not by Gods judgements and afflictions that are upon us, While we look upon second Causes, and fix our eyes upon Instruments only, we profit not by God's Judgments and afflictions that Are upon us, cs pns12 vvb p-acp ord n2, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp n2 av-j, pns12 vvb xx p-acp npg1 n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
237 but rather are provoked to passion and revenge, Injuriam injuria pellere, our Hearts are never kindely wrought upon in our troubles, but rather Are provoked to passion and revenge, Injuriam injuria pellere, our Hearts Are never kindly wrought upon in our Troubles, cc-acp av-c vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, po12 n2 vbr av-x av-j vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
238 whether publike or private, till we conceive, That God hath to do with us, in them; whither public or private, till we conceive, That God hath to do with us, in them; cs j cc j, c-acp pns12 vvb, cst np1 vhz pc-acp vdi p-acp pno12, p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
239 but this quiets the spirit from all impatience, and passion, and is the way to beget a dutifull submission in whatsoever we suffer. but this quiets the Spirit from all impatience, and passion, and is the Way to beget a dutiful submission in whatsoever we suffer. cc-acp d vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
240 This was it, that stopt the mouth of Davids murmuring, when Gods hand was heavy, and ready to consume him; This was it, that stopped the Mouth of Davids murmuring, when God's hand was heavy, and ready to consume him; d vbds pn31, cst vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg, c-crq npg1 n1 vbds j, cc j pc-acp vvi pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
241 yet was I dumb, because thou diddest it, saith he, Psal. 9.10. yet was I dumb, Because thou didst it, Says he, Psalm 9.10. av vbds pns11 j, c-acp pns21 vdd2 pn31, vvz pns31, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
242 If we could take this course now, in the sad times of our publike miseries, to take them as from God, not as the fruits of mans malice against us; If we could take this course now, in the sad times of our public misery's, to take them as from God, not as the fruits of men malice against us; cs pns12 vmd vvi d n1 av, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp np1, xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
243 but as in Gods wisdom, righteousnesse, faithfulnesse, and goodnesse, laid on us, and over-ruled by our Heavenly Father, we should finde really a threefold advantage therein. but as in God's Wisdom, righteousness, faithfulness, and Goodness, laid on us, and overruled by our Heavenly Father, we should find really a threefold advantage therein. cc-acp c-acp p-acp ng1 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp pno12, cc j p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vmd vvi av-j dt j n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
244 1. It would make our present troubles, a spur to quicken us to (the duty of this day) humiliation for our sins, that have provoked so loving a God to bring so heavy things upon his Church and people, 1. It would make our present Troubles, a spur to quicken us to (the duty of this day) humiliation for our Sins, that have provoked so loving a God to bring so heavy things upon his Church and people, crd pn31 vmd vvi po12 j n2, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp (dt n1 pp-f d n1) n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst vhb vvn av vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi av j n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
245 and the rather, since there is no way for us to be healed, but by returning to the same hand that hath smitten us, and the rather, since there is no Way for us to be healed, but by returning to the same hand that hath smitten us, cc dt av-c, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt d n1 cst vhz vvn pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
246 as the people resolved well, Hos. 6.1. as the people resolved well, Hos. 6.1. c-acp dt n1 vvd av, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
247 Nor is there any way of returning safely to the Lord, so as he may return to us in mercy, Nor is there any Way of returning safely to the Lord, so as he may return to us in mercy, ccx vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f vvg av-j p-acp dt n1, av c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
248 but by humbling our souls under his mightie hand, and turning from our evil wayes; upon which condition, onely doth he promise to heal his peoples Land, 2 Chron. 7.14. but by humbling our Souls under his mighty hand, and turning from our evil ways; upon which condition, only does he promise to heal his peoples Land, 2 Chronicles 7.14. cc-acp p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvg p-acp po12 j-jn n2; p-acp r-crq n1, av-j vdz pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1, crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
249 If my people, that are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, If my people, that Are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, cs po11 n1, cst vbr vvn p-acp po11 n1, vmb vvi px32, cc vvb, cc vvb po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
250 and turn from their wicked wayes, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their Land. and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their since, and will heal their Land. cc vvi p-acp po32 j n2, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vmb vvi po32 n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
251 2. This course would aford, and administer a stay to bear up our spirits, that we should not sinke or faint under the weight of our miseries, 2. This course would afford, and administer a stay to bear up our spirits, that we should not sink or faint under the weight of our misery's, crd d n1 vmd vvi, cc vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
252 when they come thickest, and are heaviest upon us: when they come thickest, and Are Heaviest upon us: c-crq pns32 vvb js, cc vbr js p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
253 How sick soever a man be with Physick, he is not afraid of dying, because he considers the Physitian, in wisedom gave him, what now occasions his present sicknesse; How sick soever a man be with Physic, he is not afraid of dying, Because he considers the physician, in Wisdom gave him, what now occasions his present sickness; c-crq j av dt n1 vbb p-acp n1, pns31 vbz xx j pp-f vvg, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, p-acp n1 vvd pno31, r-crq av n2 po31 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
254 No more should we be dismayed at the bitternesse of our cup, if (with Christ) we did consider, it is the cup that our Father hath given us, and that onely for correction: No more should we be dismayed At the bitterness of our cup, if (with christ) we did Consider, it is the cup that our Father hath given us, and that only for correction: dx dc vmd pns12 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cs (p-acp np1) pns12 vdd vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12, cc cst av-j p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
255 He is above all the rage of our enemies, even in those things wherein they deal most proudly, they shall vent no more wrath against the Church, He is above all the rage of our enemies, even in those things wherein they deal most proudly, they shall vent no more wrath against the Church, pns31 vbz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vvb av-ds av-j, pns32 vmb vvi av-dx dc n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
256 then what God will turn to her good, and his praise; then what God will turn to her good, and his praise; av q-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 j, cc po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
257 and all their wrath that cannot so be made medicinall and profitable, he will restrain, Psal. 76.10. The consideration of which over-ruling power in God, may quiet our hearts, and sustain them in the time of trouble; and all their wrath that cannot so be made medicinal and profitable, he will restrain, Psalm 76.10. The consideration of which overruling power in God, may quiet our hearts, and sustain them in the time of trouble; cc d po32 n1 cst vmbx av vbi vvn j cc j, pns31 vmb vvi, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi po12 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
258 Be still, and know, that I am God, Psal. 46.10. Our lives are not at the mercy, nor in the power of mercilesse enemies, but in his hand, without whose will, not a Sparrow, not a hair of our Head falls to the ground, which was a comfort into David, in the time of his persecution, Psal. 31.15. My times are in thy hand, deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Be still, and know, that I am God, Psalm 46.10. Our lives Are not At the mercy, nor in the power of merciless enemies, but in his hand, without whose will, not a Sparrow, not a hair of our Head falls to the ground, which was a Comfort into David, in the time of his persecution, Psalm 31.15. My times Are in thy hand, deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. vbb av, cc vvb, cst pns11 vbm np1, np1 crd. po12 n2 vbr xx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1, xx dt n1, xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. po11 n2 vbr p-acp po21 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, cc p-acp pno32 d vvi pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
259 3. The consideration that God is chief, in bringing upon us, these publike miseries and distractions, would be a speciall check to carnall policy, whereby the worldly wise, indeavour to make a Linsie-Woolsie end of our afflictions, looking more after peace with men, then peace with God; 3. The consideration that God is chief, in bringing upon us, these public misery's and distractions, would be a special check to carnal policy, whereby the worldly wise, endeavour to make a Linsie-woolsie end of our afflictions, looking more After peace with men, then peace with God; crd dt n1 cst np1 vbz j-jn, p-acp vvg p-acp pno12, d j n2 cc n2, vmd vbi dt j n1 p-acp j n1, c-crq dt j n1, vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cs n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
260 yea, after peace (it may be) with such men, as are not at peace with God, saying, a confederacy to them, to whom the Lord would not have us to say a confederacy to; yea, After peace (it may be) with such men, as Are not At peace with God, saying, a confederacy to them, to whom the Lord would not have us to say a confederacy to; uh, p-acp n1 (pn31 vmb vbi) p-acp d n2, c-acp vbr xx p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvg, dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vmd xx vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
261 yea, the Lord spake against it with a strong hand, although the people then were (as our vain people now are) mightily for it, such as had not the fear of God before them, Isai. 8.11, 12, 13. But if God be the supreme worker in our afflictions, it is in vain to daub up a peace with men, till Gods anger be appeased, and his wrath turned away; yea, the Lord spoke against it with a strong hand, although the people then were (as our vain people now Are) mightily for it, such as had not the Fear of God before them, Isaiah 8.11, 12, 13. But if God be the supreme worker in our afflictions, it is in vain to daub up a peace with men, till God's anger be appeased, and his wrath turned away; uh, dt n1 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 av vbdr (p-acp po12 j n1 av vbr) av-j p-acp pn31, d c-acp vhd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd, crd, crd p-acp cs np1 vbb dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, c-acp ng1 n1 vbi vvn, cc po31 n1 vvd av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
262 For we may say in this case, as Jehu to Joram, 2 King. 9.22. For we may say in this case, as Jehu to Jhoram, 2 King. 9.22. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp np1 p-acp np1, crd n1. crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
263 What peace, so long as the Whoredomes of thy mother Jezabel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? If God remain displeased, it is all one, we see by daily experience of those that submit, What peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? If God remain displeased, it is all one, we see by daily experience of those that submit, q-crq n1, av av-j c-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 np1, cc po31 n2 vbr av d? cs np1 vvb vvn, pn31 vbz d pi, pns12 vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f d cst vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
264 and condescend unto the enemies for peace, they turn, and return, from side to side, and shall surely finde no set ing of peace, till God be reconciled: and condescend unto the enemies for peace, they turn, and return, from side to side, and shall surely find no Set ing of peace, till God be reconciled: cc vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb, cc vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc vmb av-j vvi dx n1 zz pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vbb vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
265 To go, to make peace with our enemies, before that be done, were, as if a man should intreat his enemies sword to forbear devouring, To go, to make peace with our enemies, before that be done, were, as if a man should entreat his enemies sword to forbear devouring, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d vbb vdn, vbdr, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi po31 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
266 and not at all to intreat the man that smiteth with it; and not At all to entreat the man that smites with it; cc xx p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
267 the folly whereof, is elegantly set forth in the Prophets Ironicall Expostulation, and the answer thereunto, Jerem. 47.6, 7. O thou sword of the Lord, the folly whereof, is elegantly Set forth in the prophets Ironical Expostulation, and the answer thereunto, Jeremiah 47.6, 7. Oh thou sword of the Lord, dt n1 c-crq, vbz av-j vvn av p-acp dt ng1 j n1, cc dt n1 av, np1 crd, crd uh pns21 n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
268 how long will it be, ere thou be quiet? Put up thy self into thy scabbard, rest, and be still; how long will it be, ere thou be quiet? Put up thy self into thy scabbard, rest, and be still; c-crq av-j vmb pn31 vbi, c-acp pns21 vbi j-jn? vvb a-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc vbb av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
269 How can it be quiet, seeing, the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon? Stulte facio qui vol• compescere gladium dei. How can it be quiet, seeing, the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon? Stulte facio qui vol• compescere Gladium dei. q-crq vmb pn31 vbi j-jn, vvg, dt n1 vhz vvn pn31 dt n1 p-acp np1? n1 fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
270 Since it is onely in his power to put it up, who ••••h given it a commission. Since it is only in his power to put it up, who ••••h given it a commission. p-acp pn31 vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
271 2. This po•••t may be of use, to admonish us to bring forth frui• of those afflictions that are upon us, seeing God lay• them on, who will not correct or smite in vain; 2. This po•••t may be of use, to admonish us to bring forth frui• of those afflictions that Are upon us, seeing God lay• them on, who will not correct or smite in vain; crd d n1 vmb vbi pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av n1 pp-f d n2 cst vbr p-acp pno12, vvg np1 n1 pno32 p-acp, r-crq vmb xx vvi cc vvi p-acp j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
272 it we revolt more and more after his corrections, he w•• at length give us over, as incorrigible, Isai. 1.5. it we revolt more and more After his corrections, he w•• At length give us over, as incorrigible, Isaiah 1.5. pn31 pns12 vvi av-dc cc av-dc p-acp po31 n2, pns31 n1 p-acp n1 vvb pno12 p-acp, c-acp j, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
273 It he set us on the fire of affliction, like a boiling Pot (tis the Prophets Comparison) and when the scum boiles up in us, it be not taken away, It he Set us on the fire of affliction, like a boiling Pot (this the prophets Comparison) and when the scum boils up in us, it be not taken away, pn31 pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j dt j-vvg n1 (pn31|vbz dt ng1 n1) cc c-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp pno12, pn31 vbb xx vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
274 but that our great scum shall still remain in us; but that our great scum shall still remain in us; cc-acp cst po12 j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
275 and if God having offered to purge us, we will not be purged, we shall not be purged, till the Lord have caused his fury to rest upon us, Ezek. 24.13. and if God having offered to purge us, we will not be purged, we shall not be purged, till the Lord have caused his fury to rest upon us, Ezekiel 24.13. cc cs np1 vhg vvn pc-acp vvi pno12, pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 vhb vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
276 If the founder have been melting all this while in vain, and we remain Brasse and Iron corrupt still, the Bellows shall be burnt, the Mettle consumed in the fire, If the founder have been melting all this while in vain, and we remain Brass and Iron corrupt still, the Bellows shall be burned, the Mettle consumed in the fire, cs dt n1 vhb vbn vvg d d n1 p-acp j, cc pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 vvi av, dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
277 and reprobate silver shall men call us, and the Lord will reject us, Jere. 26.28, 29, 30. and Reprobate silver shall men call us, and the Lord will reject us, Jere. 26.28, 29, 30. cc j-jn n1 vmb n2 vvi pno12, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, np1 crd, crd, crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
278 What fearfull dooms are these, that the Prophet sets forth, and how dreadfull at a distance, What fearful dooms Are these, that the Prophet sets forth, and how dreadful At a distance, q-crq j n2 vbr d, cst dt n1 vvz av, cc c-crq j p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
279 and farre off? How much more, when we consider, how neerly they concern us? That have been little amended, by all the hammering of Gods judgements upon us, hitherto: and Far off? How much more, when we Consider, how nearly they concern us? That have been little amended, by all the hammering of God's Judgments upon us, hitherto: cc av-j a-acp? c-crq d dc, c-crq pns12 vvb, c-crq av-j pns32 vvb pno12? d vhb vbn av-j vvn, p-acp d dt vvg pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
280 How prophanely opposite, do we yet remain in generall, to the work of Reformation? How doth a spirit of division, still prevail, How profanely opposite, do we yet remain in general, to the work of Reformation? How does a Spirit of division, still prevail, c-crq av-j j-jn, vdb pns12 av vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f n1, av vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
281 and continue us a divided Church, and a divided Kingdom? The good Lord prevent such wofull conclusions as will otherwise follow, and continue us a divided Church, and a divided Kingdom? The good Lord prevent such woeful conclusions as will otherwise follow, cc vvb pno12 dt j-vvn n1, cc dt j-vvn n1? dt j n1 vvi d j n2 c-acp vmb av vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
282 and fall upon us, from these wretched premises! and fallen upon us, from these wretched premises! cc vvi p-acp pno12, p-acp d j n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
283 And unite our hearts in carricing on this work of the Lord, to wit, of Reformation in the Land, that he may turn his hand upon his enemies; And unite our hearts in carricing on this work of the Lord, to wit, of Reformation in the Land, that he may turn his hand upon his enemies; cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
284 Which leads me to the true cause? Why God did not yet fall upon the Assyrian, intimated in these words. Which leads me to the true cause? Why God did not yet fallen upon the assyrian, intimated in these words. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt j n1? q-crq np1 vdd xx av vvi p-acp dt jp, vvn p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
285 When the Lord hath performed his whole work upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem; And the point is this. When the Lord hath performed his Whole work upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem; And the point is this. c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j-jn n1 p-acp n1 np1, cc np1; cc dt n1 vbz d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
286 That Gods work is not yet performed in the Church, is the grand obstruction, and main cause, That God's work is not yet performed in the Church, is the grand obstruction, and main cause, cst ng1 n1 vbz xx av vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz dt j n1, cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
287 Why she is not yet delivered? For the setling of this Truth, I shall brifly shew these three things. Why she is not yet Delivered? For the settling of this Truth, I shall briefly show these three things. c-crq pns31 vbz xx av vvn? p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi d crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
288 First, What this Work is, The non performance whereof, is an obstruction. Secondly, That the Churches deliverance, hangs mainly upon the performance of this Work. First, What this Work is, The non performance whereof, is an obstruction. Secondly, That the Churches deliverance, hangs mainly upon the performance of this Work. ord, q-crq d n1 vbz, dt fw-fr n1 c-crq, vbz dt n1. ord, cst dt ng1 n1, vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
289 Thirdly, The causes why the Churches deliverance hangs upon the performance of that Work. Thirdly, The Causes why the Churches deliverance hangs upon the performance of that Work. ord, dt n2 c-crq dt ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
290 For the first, we finde, That when God brings the hand of an enemy upon his Church, to trouble her, he hath a threefold work to be performed upon her. For the First, we find, That when God brings the hand of an enemy upon his Church, to trouble her, he hath a threefold work to be performed upon her. p-acp dt ord, pns12 vvb, cst c-crq np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
291 1. A work of discovery, he makes it the time of temptation, wherein, they that have no root, shall fall away, 1. A work of discovery, he makes it the time of temptation, wherein, they that have no root, shall fallen away, crd dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq, pns32 cst vhb dx n1, vmb vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
292 as it was to the Seed that fell among the stony ground, Luke 8.13. as it was to the Seed that fell among the stony ground, Lycia 8.13. c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 cst vvd p-acp dt j n1, av crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
293 Yea, Yea, he will make the Nations as a Sieve, wherein the Lord will sift his people, Israel, Ames 9.9. Which is, we know to sever between the Wheat and the Chaff; Yea, Yea, he will make the nations as a Sieve, wherein the Lord will sift his people, Israel, Ames 9.9. Which is, we know to sever between the Wheat and the Chaff; uh, uh, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, np1, np1 crd. r-crq vbz, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
294 and as a Refiners fire, melts the Gold, and severs between the dross, and purer Mettle; and as a Refiners fire, melts the Gold, and severs between the dross, and Purer Mettle; cc c-acp dt n2 n1, vvz dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, cc jc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
295 so will God deal with the Church in time of trouble; so will God deal with the Church in time of trouble; av vmb np1 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
296 he will be unto it, as a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Soap, Mal. 3.2, 3. No good husband will lay up Chaff with Wheat, no Goldsmith, drosse with pure Gold; he will be unto it, as a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Soap, Malachi 3.2, 3. No good husband will lay up Chaff with Wheat, no Goldsmith, dross with pure Gold; pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n2 n1, cc av-j ng1 n1, np1 crd, crd uh-dx j n1 vmb vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1, dx n1, n1 p-acp j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
297 and therefore, they will use the fanne and the fire first, to sever them: The Eagle (they say) will try her brood, before she will acknowledge them; and Therefore, they will use the fan and the fire First, to sever them: The Eagl (they say) will try her brood, before she will acknowledge them; cc av, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 ord, pc-acp vvi pno32: dt n1 (pns32 vvb) vmb vvi po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
298 so the Lord will discover, what is in the heart of Israel, while they are in the troublesome Wildernesse, ere they come into Canaan, a Land of rest. so the Lord will discover, what is in the heart of Israel, while they Are in the troublesome Wilderness, ere they come into Canaan, a Land of rest. av dt n1 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
299 When the Romans immortalized any of their Emperours, they did it with this Ceremony, they brought one to swear, That they see him go to Heaven, out of the fire, intimating, That the fire of tryall had passed upon them. When the Romans immortalized any of their emperors, they did it with this Ceremony, they brought one to swear, That they see him go to Heaven, out of the fire, intimating, That the fire of trial had passed upon them. c-crq dt np1 vvn d pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vdd pn31 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvd pi pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n1, av pp-f dt n1, vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
300 I am sure, the fiery tryall is now passing upon the Church, which will sever between the precious, and the vile; I am sure, the fiery trial is now passing upon the Church, which will sever between the precious, and the vile; pns11 vbm j, dt j n1 vbz av vvg p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt j, cc dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
301 as mens works, so mens conditions shall be tryed by fire, and men that are saved and delivered, shall be saved yet, so as by fire. as men's works, so men's conditions shall be tried by fire, and men that Are saved and Delivered, shall be saved yet, so as by fire. c-acp ng2 n2, av ng2 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n2 cst vbr vvn cc vvn, vmb vbi vvn av, av c-acp p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
302 2. A work of humiliation, as when he punished Israel with fiery Serpents and Scorpions, and the like; 2. A work of humiliation, as when he punished Israel with fiery Serpents and Scorpions, and the like; crd dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd np1 p-acp j ng1 cc n2, cc dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
303 It was, That he might humble them, and prove them; It was, That he might humble them, and prove them; pn31 vbds, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
304 that so he might do them good, at their latter end, Deut. 8.15, 16. So that by such afflictions, that so he might do them good, At their latter end, Deuteronomy 8.15, 16. So that by such afflictions, cst av pns31 vmd vdi pno32 j, p-acp po32 d n1, np1 crd, crd av cst p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
305 when he brings them upon his Church, The Lord is said to call his people to this duty, to weeping, meurning, baldnesse, when he brings them upon his Church, The Lord is said to call his people to this duty, to weeping, meurning, baldness, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg, j-vvg, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
306 and girding with Sackcloth, Isa. 22.12. and girding with sackcloth, Isaiah 22.12. cc vvg p-acp n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
307 God is not set up, till the creature be abased, and his people, ashamed of all their vain confidences, in themselves, or any other creature; God is not Set up, till the creature be abased, and his people, ashamed of all their vain confidences, in themselves, or any other creature; np1 vbz xx vvn a-acp, c-acp dt n1 vbb vvd, cc po31 n1, j pp-f d po32 j n2, p-acp px32, cc d j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
308 but when in the work of humiliation, this is done, God is most ready to be reconciled to them, but when in the work of humiliation, this is done, God is most ready to be reconciled to them, cc-acp c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz vdn, np1 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
309 and to save, Hosea 14.3, 4. No sooner can his people say, Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon horses, and to save, Hosea 14.3, 4. No sooner can his people say, Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses, cc pc-acp vvi, np1 crd, crd av-dx av-c vmb po31 n1 vvi, np1 vmb xx vvi pno12, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
310 neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, yee are our gods; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, ye Are our God's; dx vmb pns12 vvi d dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pn22 vbr po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
311 But God presently answers, I will heal their back-sliding, I will love them freely, for mine anger is turned away from him; But God presently answers, I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely, for mine anger is turned away from him; p-acp np1 av-j vvz, pns11 vmb vvi po32 j, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 25
312 This then is another work God looks for. 3. A work of Reformation: This then is Another work God looks for. 3. A work of Reformation: d av vbz j-jn n1 np1 vvz p-acp. crd dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 25
313 God offered to take away the scum out from Jerusalem, when he brought the King of Babylon against her, whereby he would have purged and refined her. God offered to take away the scum out from Jerusalem, when he brought the King of Babylon against her, whereby he would have purged and refined her. np1 vvd pc-acp vvi av dt n1 av p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn cc vvn pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
314 If my people will turn from their evill wayes, then will I forgive their sin, and will heal their Land, saith God unto Solomon, 2 Chr. 7.14. If my people will turn from their evil ways, then will I forgive their since, and will heal their Land, Says God unto Solomon, 2 Christ 7.14. cs po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n2, av vmb pns11 vvi po32 n1, cc vmb vvi po32 n1, vvz np1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
315 As it was observed in Romes overthrow, there was not left standing any of the Temples or Statues of Idols, As it was observed in Romes overthrow, there was not left standing any of the Temples or Statues of Idols, p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 vvi, pc-acp vbds xx vvn vvg d pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
316 but were all broken down, onely the Basilicae Christianorum, were left standing. So God will, doubtlesse, make it observable in the troubles of his Church; but were all broken down, only the Basilicae Christians, were left standing. So God will, doubtless, make it observable in the Troubles of his Church; cc-acp vbdr d vvn a-acp, av-j dt fw-la np1, vbdr vvn vvg. av np1 vmb, av-j, vvb pn31 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
317 there shall be nothing of Idols or Idolatry, nor any thing contrary unto God left standing; there shall be nothing of Idols or Idolatry, nor any thing contrary unto God left standing; pc-acp vmb vbi pix pp-f n2 cc n1, ccx d n1 j-jn p-acp np1 vvd vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
318 he will pluck up all the Plants, that his hand hath not planted, and what was not from the beginning, he will pluck up all the Plants, that his hand hath not planted, and what was not from the beginning, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp d dt n2, cst po31 n1 vhz xx vvn, cc r-crq vbds xx p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
319 as he promiseth, Isai. 1.25, 26. I will take away thy drosse, and purely purge away thy Tyn, as he promises, Isaiah 1.25, 26. I will take away thy dross, and purely purge away thy Tyn, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd, crd pns11 vmb vvi av po21 n1, cc av-j vvi av po21 np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
320 and I will restore thy Judges, as at the first, and thy Counsellours, as at the beginning; and I will restore thy Judges, as At the First, and thy Counsellors, as At the beginning; cc pns11 vmb vvi po21 n2, c-acp p-acp dt ord, cc po21 n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
321 afterward thou shalt be called the City of Righteousnesse, the Faithfull City. afterwards thou shalt be called the city of Righteousness, the Faithful city. av pns21 vm2 vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
322 And for the second Branch, that the Churches deliverance, depends mainly upon the performance of these works, appears both in Gods promises, and dispensations of deliverance: And for the second Branch, that the Churches deliverance, depends mainly upon the performance of these works, appears both in God's promises, and dispensations of deliverance: cc p-acp dt ord n1, cst dt ng1 n1, vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvz d p-acp npg1 n2, cc n2 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
323 He looks, but whether the Church hath performed, or not performed it, and accordingly promiseth, or denyes to give deliverance: He looks, but whither the Church hath performed, or not performed it, and accordingly promises, or Denies to give deliverance: pns31 vvz, cc-acp cs dt n1 vhz vvn, cc xx vvn pn31, cc av-vvg vvz, cc vvz pc-acp vvi n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
324 If they humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their evill wayes, are the termes, upon which the promise of deliverance is made: If they humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, Are the terms, upon which the promise of deliverance is made: cs pns32 vvb px32, cc vvb, cc vvb po11 n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n2, vbr dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
325 I will hear their prayers, and heal their Land, 2 Chro. 7.14. as before was noted: I will hear their Prayers, and heal their Land, 2 Chro 7.14. as before was noted: pns11 vmb vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n1, crd np1 crd. c-acp a-acp vbds vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
326 And if this be not done, he will not promise deliverance, but threaten rather, that the Syrians before, and the Philistims behinde, And if this be not done, he will not promise deliverance, but threaten rather, that the Syrians before, and the philistines behind, cc cs d vbb xx vdn, pns31 vmb xx vvi n1, cc-acp vvb av, cst dt njp2 a-acp, cc dt njp2 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
327 and they shall devour Israel with open mouth, for the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, and they shall devour Israel with open Mouth, for the people turns not unto him that smites them, cc pns32 vmb vvi np1 p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz xx p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
328 neither do they seek the Lord of Hostes, Isai. 9.12, 13. In like manner, he orders his dispensations to the Church, in this particular. neither do they seek the Lord of Hosts, Isaiah 9.12, 13. In like manner, he order his dispensations to the Church, in this particular. av-dx vdb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd, crd p-acp j n1, pns31 n2 po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
329 For though Joshua prayed, that Israel might have successe, and not be delivered into the hand of their enemies, For though joshua prayed, that Israel might have success, and not be Delivered into the hand of their enemies, p-acp cs np1 vvd, cst np1 vmd vhi n1, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
330 when they fled before the men of Ai, yet were they not delivered, because Achan was not punished, when they fled before the men of Ai, yet were they not Delivered, Because achan was not punished, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-fr, av vbdr pns32 xx vvn, c-acp np1 vbds xx vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
331 neither will God be with them any more, till their sin be reformed, Josh. 7.11, 12. The reasons are manifest; viz. neither will God be with them any more, till their since be reformed, Josh. 7.11, 12. The Reasons Are manifest; viz. dx vmb np1 vbb p-acp pno32 d dc, c-acp po32 n1 vbb vvn, np1 crd, crd dt n2 vbr j; n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 26
332 1. God so especially loves the persons, and hates the iniquities of his own people, that he can be well content, they should ly under the severity of any temporall punishment rather, 1. God so especially loves the Persons, and hates the iniquities of his own people, that he can be well content, they should lie under the severity of any temporal punishment rather, crd np1 av av-j vvz dt n2, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi av j, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 av-c, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
333 then that they should remain in their sins; and therefore, when they offend, they shall not escape, whosoever go free, Amos. 3.2. then that they should remain in their Sins; and Therefore, when they offend, they shall not escape, whosoever go free, Amos. 3.2. av cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2; cc av, c-crq pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb xx vvi, r-crq vvb j, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
334 Agatho in Aelian, told that King (who wondered, why he was so rough to his friends) my roughnesse, saith he, is but like that of the File, Agatho in Aelian, told that King (who wondered, why he was so rough to his Friends) my roughness, Says he, is but like that of the File, np1 p-acp jp, vvd d n1 (r-crq vvd, c-crq pns31 vbds av j p-acp po31 n2) po11 n1, vvz pns31, vbz cc-acp av-j d pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
335 or Whet-stone, to make my friends affections more bright and sharp: If his people be never so miserably afflicted, God can love them. or Whetstone, to make my Friends affections more bright and sharp: If his people be never so miserably afflicted, God can love them. cc n1, pc-acp vvi po11 n2 n2 av-dc j cc j: cs po31 n1 vbb av-x av av-j vvn, np1 vmb vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
336 I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction, Isai. 48.10. But he cannot love them in their sins; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction, Isaiah 48.10. But he cannot love them in their Sins; pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. p-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
337 Like the Lacedemonian Woman, when she gave her son his fathers Buckler, gave him this charge with it, Either bring this back with victory, Like the Lacedaemonian Woman, when she gave her son his Father's Buckler, gave him this charge with it, Either bring this back with victory, av-j dt jp n1, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 po31 ng1 n1, vvd pno31 d n1 p-acp pn31, av-d vvb d n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
338 or be brought back upon this with honour: She desired rather never to see him alive, then to see him in disgrace: or be brought back upon this with honour: She desired rather never to see him alive, then to see him in disgrace: cc vbi vvn av p-acp d p-acp n1: pns31 vvd av-c av pc-acp vvi pno31 j, cs pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
339 So God will rather not deliver his people, then that their sin should not be reformed, which dishonours them. So God will rather not deliver his people, then that their since should not be reformed, which dishonours them. av np1 vmb av-c xx vvi po31 n1, av cst po32 n1 vmd xx vbi vvn, r-crq vvz pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
340 2. Deliverance from enemies, without deliverance from sin, would be no blessing in event: 2. Deliverance from enemies, without deliverance from since, would be no blessing in event: crd n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
341 The effect of such a deliverance would be the hardning of peoples hearts in their sins, The Effect of such a deliverance would be the hardening of peoples hearts in their Sins, dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vmd vbi dt n-vvg pp-f ng1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
342 as appears in the Jews, who would have concluded, they were allowed to sin, because they were delivered unreformed, Jere. 7.10. So God expostulates; as appears in the jews, who would have concluded, they were allowed to since, Because they were Delivered unreformed, Jere. 7.10. So God expostulates; c-acp vvz p-acp dt np2, r-crq vmd vhi vvn, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn j-vvn, np1 crd. av np1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
343 and therefore God resolves to deliver them up into the hands of a far severer judgement, Ver. 14, 15, 16. As the taking away of a Plaister, and Therefore God resolves to deliver them up into the hands of a Far severer judgement, Ver. 14, 15, 16. As the taking away of a Plaster, cc av np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt av-j jc n1, np1 crd, crd, crd p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f dt vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
344 before the Wound be perfectly cured, is the way to make it rankle and dangerous: An unjust peace, is as much worse, then a just warre; before the Wound be perfectly cured, is the Way to make it rankle and dangerous: an unjust peace, is as much Worse, then a just war; p-acp dt n1 vbb av-j vvn, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi cc j: dt j n1, vbz p-acp av-d jc, cs dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
345 as it is better for the Church to be at peace with God rather, then to be at peace with men. as it is better for the Church to be At peace with God rather, then to be At peace with men. c-acp pn31 vbz jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 av-c, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
346 3. God should otherwise loose his end, and the fruit of his correction in punishing his Church, by the hand of enemles; 3. God should otherwise lose his end, and the fruit of his correction in punishing his Church, by the hand of enemles; crd np1 vmd av vvi po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 27
347 this is all the fruit, the taking away of sin, and purging the iniquitie of Jacob, Isai. 27.9. this is all the fruit, the taking away of since, and purging the iniquity of Jacob, Isaiah 27.9. d vbz d dt n1, dt vvg av pp-f n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 27
348 Which to lose, and leave his cure imperfect, can neither stand with the wisedom, justice, faithfulnesse, Which to loose, and leave his cure imperfect, can neither stand with the Wisdom, Justice, faithfulness, r-crq pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po31 n1 j, vmb av-dx vvi p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 27
349 nor goodnesse, of her heavenly Physitian. nor Goodness, of her heavenly physician. ccx n1, pp-f po31 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 27
350 1. This offers us generally, great matter of humiliation, this day when, we seriously look upon the condition of this Church, and Kingdom; 1. This offers us generally, great matter of humiliation, this day when, we seriously look upon the condition of this Church, and Kingdom; crd np1 vvz pno12 av-j, j n1 pp-f n1, d n1 c-crq, pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
351 to see the work of the Lord proceed so heavenly, and to be (as it is) so farre from being wholly performed upon our Mount Sion and Jerusalem; that we may justly lament it, to see the work of the Lord proceed so heavenly, and to be (as it is) so Far from being wholly performed upon our Mount Sion and Jerusalem; that we may justly lament it, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb av j, cc pc-acp vbb (c-acp pn31 vbz) av av-j p-acp vbg av-jn vvn p-acp po12 n1 np1 cc np1; cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
352 as an obstruction in the hopes of our deliverance: as an obstruction in the hope's of our deliverance: c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
353 Quanta de spe decidimus? We well hoped, to have seen the Lord by this time visiting, upon the Churches enemies, the fruit of their stout hearts, The blasphemies they have uttered, Quanta de See decidimus? We well hoped, to have seen the Lord by this time visiting, upon the Churches enemies, the fruit of their stout hearts, The Blasphemies they have uttered, fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la? pns12 av vvn, pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvg, p-acp dt ng1 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, dt n2 pns32 vhb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
354 and the Seas of innocent blood that they have spilt, wherein they have been as (or more) predigious then the Assyrians were against the people of the Jews; and the Seas of innocent blood that they have spilled, wherein they have been as (or more) prodigious then the Assyrians were against the people of the jews; cc dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn, c-crq pns32 vhb vbn a-acp (cc av-dc) j av dt njp2 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
355 so that we thought the sins of the Amorites had been well nigh full, (Et qui nil sperare potest desperet nihil.) But what of all that? The Lord will suffer them for all that, till his work be done upon the Church (as we hear) and that (oh that) is not yet wholly performed, Et hinc ille lachrymae, that should wound and break our hearts unto weeping, before the Lord this day. so that we Thought the Sins of the amorites had been well High full, (Et qui nil sperare potest desperet nihil.) But what of all that? The Lord will suffer them for all that, till his work be done upon the Church (as we hear) and that (o that) is not yet wholly performed, Et hinc Isle lachrymae, that should wound and break our hearts unto weeping, before the Lord this day. av cst pns12 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt np1 vhd vbn av av-j j, (fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.) p-acp r-crq pp-f d d? dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d d, c-acp po31 n1 vbb vdn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb) cc d (uh cst) vbz xx av av-jn vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst vmd vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg, p-acp dt n1 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
356 When the Lord, upon the disobedience of Israel, sent them word, that he would not, drive out the Canaanites from before them, When the Lord, upon the disobedience of Israel, sent them word, that he would not, drive out the Canaanites from before them, c-crq dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pno32 n1, cst pns31 vmd xx, vvb av dt np2 p-acp p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
357 but that they should remain to be Goades in their sides, and Thorns in their eyes; but that they should remain to be Goads in their sides, and Thorns in their eyes; cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
358 they lifted up their voyces, and wept so sore, that the place took its name from thence, they lifted up their voices, and wept so soar, that the place took its name from thence, pns32 vvd a-acp po32 n2, cc vvd av av-j, cst dt n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
359 and was called Bochim, Judg. 2.4, 5. And surely, And surely, the sad message from the Lord, tels us little lesse, and was called Bochim, Judges 2.4, 5. And surely, And surely, the sad message from the Lord, tells us little less, cc vbds vvn np1, np1 crd, crd cc av-j, cc av-j, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz pno12 j av-dc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
360 for our disobedience, and unreformednesse this day, Then that the Canaanites amongst us (that idolatrous, for our disobedience, and unreformednesse this day, Then that the Canaanites among us (that idolatrous, c-acp po12 n1, cc n1 d n1, av cst dt np2 p-acp pno12 (cst j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
361 and unnaturall generation, risen up in the bowels of this Nation) shall not yet be driven out before us; and unnatural generation, risen up in the bowels of this nation) shall not yet be driven out before us; cc j n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1) vmb xx av vbi vvn av p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
362 but be as Goads in our sides, and Thorns in our eyes; but be as Goads in our sides, and Thorns in our eyes; cc-acp vbi c-acp n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
363 Why therefore, should not we also lift up our voices, and weep this day, and with our tears, baptize this place, that it may be called Bochim, a place of weeping; Why Therefore, should not we also lift up our voices, and weep this day, and with our tears, baptise this place, that it may be called Bochim, a place of weeping; q-crq av, vmd xx pns12 av vvb a-acp po12 n2, cc vvi d n1, cc p-acp po12 n2, vvi d n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn np1, dt n1 pp-f vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
364 and that our hearts may be melted, to contribute a few tears, towards a generall mourning, over a distressed Church and Kingdom. and that our hearts may be melted, to contribute a few tears, towards a general mourning, over a distressed Church and Kingdom. cc d po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi dt d n2, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
365 Let us sadly consider three things; viz, 1. Its a signe of heavy wrath come out from the Lord, against us; Let us sadly Consider three things; videlicet, 1. Its a Signen of heavy wrath come out from the Lord, against us; vvb pno12 av-j vvi crd n2; av, crd pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 28
366 That he doth chastise us with Scorpions: That he does chastise us with Scorpions: cst pns31 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 28
367 God was very angry when he brought upon Jerusalem (his own dwelling place) the very worst of the heathen; God was very angry when he brought upon Jerusalem (his own Dwelling place) the very worst of the heathen; np1 vbds av j c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 (po31 d n-vvg n1) dt av js pp-f dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 28
368 it betokened great provocation, and some sad issue, as is worthy your observation, EZek. 7.23. unto the end: it betokened great provocation, and Some sad issue, as is worthy your observation, Ezekiel. 7.23. unto the end: pn31 vvd j n1, cc d j n1, c-acp vbz j po22 n1, np1. crd. p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 28
369 So surely, God is very angry with England, when he puts a Sword into the hands of Popish enemies against us, So surely, God is very angry with England, when he puts a Sword into the hands of Popish enemies against us, av av-j, np1 vbz av j p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 28
370 and brings upon us also, even the worst of all the Heathen, those inhumane, and barbarous Rebels, that have already dyed their hands in the blood of so many thousand souls in Ireland. and brings upon us also, even the worst of all the Heathen, those inhumane, and barbarous Rebels, that have already died their hands in the blood of so many thousand Souls in Ireland. cc vvz p-acp pno12 av, av dt js pp-f d dt j-jn, d j, cc j n2, cst vhb av vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d crd n2 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 29
371 2. England is very sick, and the disease is mortall, very dangerous, and much to be lamented; 2. England is very sick, and the disease is Mortal, very dangerous, and much to be lamented; crd np1 vbz av j, cc dt n1 vbz j-jn, av j, cc d pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
372 for the Symptoms are sad, Physick works not, obstructions remain: for the Symptoms Are sad, Physic works not, obstructions remain: p-acp dt n2 vbr j, n1 vvz xx, n2 vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
373 In such a case, the Prophet was astonished ( Jere. 8.20, 21, 22. and so may we) that there should be Balme in Gilead, and Phisitians too, In such a case, the Prophet was astonished (Jere. 8.20, 21, 22. and so may we) that there should be Balm in Gilead, and Physicians too, p-acp d dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn (np1 crd, crd, crd cc av vmb pns12) d a-acp vmd vbi n1 p-acp np1, cc n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
374 and yet the health of the daughter of my people, not recovered: and yet the health of the daughter of my people, not recovered: cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, xx vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
375 How much more should it amaze us to see, That we are a people generally refusing to be healed, hating to be reformed; How much more should it amaze us to see, That we Are a people generally refusing to be healed, hating to be reformed; c-crq d dc vmd pn31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vbr dt n1 av-j vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
376 and like mad men flying in the faces of those that spend themselves, to do us good: and like mad men flying in the faces of those that spend themselves, to do us good: cc av-j j n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb px32, pc-acp vdi pno12 j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
377 That we are still torne in peeces, yea, daily more and more, infatuated by a spirit of division, That we Are still torn in Pieces, yea, daily more and more, infatuated by a Spirit of division, cst pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp n2, uh, av-j av-dc cc av-dc, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
378 and that while Gebal, and Ammon, and Amaleck, with the Edomites and Philistims, are joyned together with one consent, and are confederate against us. and that while Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, with the Edomites and philistines, Are joined together with one consent, and Are confederate against us. cc d n1 n1, cc np1, cc np1, p-acp dt n2 cc njp2, vbr vvn av p-acp crd n1, cc vbr j-jn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
379 3. England in these wofull broiles, is active in her own destruction; 3. England in these woeful broils, is active in her own destruction; crd np1 p-acp d j n2, vbz j p-acp po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
380 and how horrible, and unnaturall is the self-murder of a Kingdom? wherein her own blood must be upon her own head: and how horrible, and unnatural is the self-murder of a Kingdom? wherein her own blood must be upon her own head: cc c-crq j, cc j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1? c-crq po31 d n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
381 O Israel, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, saith God. Hos. 13.9. O England, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, may God as justly, say to us: Oh Israel, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, Says God. Hos. 13.9. O England, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, may God as justly, say to us: uh np1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, p-acp pno11 vbz po21 n1, vvz np1. np1 crd. sy np1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, p-acp pno11 vbz po21 n1, vmb np1 c-acp av-j, vvb p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
382 For he hath not been wanting to show himself most ready to save us, in discovering Plots, preventing intended mischiefs; For he hath not been wanting to show himself most ready to save us, in discovering Plots, preventing intended mischiefs; c-acp pns31 vhz xx vbn vvg pc-acp vvi px31 av-ds j pc-acp vvi pno12, p-acp vvg n2, vvg j-vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
383 notwithstanding the assiduous attempts of our enemies, even to this day, infatuating their Counsells, appearing with our Armies, notwithstanding the assiduous attempts of our enemies, even to this day, infatuating their Counsels, appearing with our Armies, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, av p-acp d n1, j-vvg po32 n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
384 and prospering them, so that there is no want of help on Gods part, onely, we pull down our own ruine upon us, by our impenitency, and prospering them, so that there is no want of help on God's part, only, we pull down our own ruin upon us, by our impenitency, cc vvg pno32, av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ng1 n1, av-j, pns12 vvb a-acp po12 d n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 29
385 and not performing the work of the Lord. and not performing the work of the Lord. cc xx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
386 Poor England, thou hast a good God, a good Cause, good Means, and good Friends, onely thou art miserable in thy self; Poor England, thou hast a good God, a good Cause, good Means, and good Friends, only thou art miserable in thy self; j np1, pns21 vh2 dt j np1, dt j n1, j n2, cc j n2, av-j pns21 vb2r j p-acp po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
387 tis not a Popish Army, nor Jesuited Counsell, nor Irish Rebels, can ruine thee; this not a Popish Army, nor Jesuited Counsel, nor Irish Rebels, can ruin thee; pn31|vbz xx dt j n1, ccx j n1, ccx jp n2, vmb vvi pno21; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
388 and must thou perish in the sight of mercy and deliverance? and must none but thine own hands (thine own sins) destroy thee? thy condition is to be lamented with tears of blood. and must thou perish in the sighed of mercy and deliverance? and must none but thine own hands (thine own Sins) destroy thee? thy condition is to be lamented with tears of blood. cc vmb pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? cc vmb pix cc-acp po21 d n2 (po21 d n2) vvb pno21? po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
389 2. You then (honourable and beloved) that are called to be State-Phisitians, cannot chose but finde a very sick State, 2. You then (honourable and Beloved) that Are called to be State-Phisitians, cannot chosen but find a very sick State, crd pn22 av (j cc j-vvn) d vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2, vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi dt j j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
390 and Church, yet there may be hope in England, concerning this thing, in that the Lord hath laid before you in the Text, a discovery of the Cause. and Church, yet there may be hope in England, Concerning this thing, in that the Lord hath laid before you in the Text, a discovery of the Cause. cc n1, av pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp np1, vvg d n1, p-acp d dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
391 It primus est ad sanitatem gradus no visse morbum: It primus est ad sanitatem gradus no visse morbum: pn31 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la zz fw-la fw-la: (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
392 A Phisitians princiall (if not the greatest) work in the curing of his patient, is the finding out what it is that causeth his distemper; A Physicians princiall (if not the greatest) work in the curing of his patient, is the finding out what it is that Causes his distemper; dt ng1 j-jn (cs xx dt js) n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, vbz dt vvg av r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
393 when that is discovered, the cure is not difficult. when that is discovered, the cure is not difficult. c-crq d vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz xx j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
394 You will please to take notice, that the main stoppage, and obstruction in our recovery is, That the work of the Lord is not wholly performed on Mount Sion and Jerusalem. You are the Lords work men, to carry on this work, which you have had the honour to begin! You will please to take notice, that the main stoppage, and obstruction in our recovery is, That the work of the Lord is not wholly performed on Mount Sion and Jerusalem. You Are the lords work men, to carry on this work, which you have had the honour to begin! pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n1, cst dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx av-jn vvn p-acp n1 np1 cc np1. pn22 vbr dt n2 vvb n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi! (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
395 God waits but untill that work be ended, and he will quickly turn his hand upon your enemies: God waits but until that work be ended, and he will quickly turn his hand upon your enemies: np1 vvz p-acp c-acp cst n1 vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
396 Be exhorted (I beseech you) in the Apostles words, Be stedfast, unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord, Be exhorted (I beseech you) in the Apostles words, Be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, vbb vvn (pns11 vvb pn22) p-acp dt n2 n2, vbb j, j, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
397 for as much as you know, that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord: for as much as you know, that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord: c-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vvb, cst po22 n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp j p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
398 If you should be taken away in the midst of the work (as some Worthies have lately been) your faithfull indeavour (as theirs) shall crown your memories to Posterity, If you should be taken away in the midst of the work (as Some Worthies have lately been) your faithful endeavour (as theirs) shall crown your memories to Posterity, cs pn22 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp d n2-j vhb av-j vbn) po22 j n1 (c-acp png32) vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
399 and it shall be said of you, (as it was said of Radolphus the Emperours, and it shall be said of you, (as it was said of Radolphus the emperors, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn22, (c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
400 after his death) Ecclesiae ceciderunt. After his death) Ecclesiae ceciderunt. p-acp po31 n1) np1 fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
401 1. Help on the work of humiliation through the whole Kingdom, not onely by your worthy (and much looked on) example, 1. Help on the work of humiliation through the Whole Kingdom, not only by your worthy (and much looked on) Exampl, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, xx av-j p-acp po22 j (cc av-d vvn a-acp) n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
402 but also by putting life into your Laws and Ordinances; especially, that for confession of nationall, and publike sins: but also by putting life into your Laws and Ordinances; especially, that for Confessi of national, and public Sins: cc-acp av p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2; av-j, cst p-acp n1 pp-f j, cc j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
403 In the publishing of that Order, your zeal for the honour of God, and holy endeavour, that the fierce wrath of the Lord may be turned away, much comforted the hearts of Gods people: In the publishing of that Order, your zeal for the honour of God, and holy endeavour, that the fierce wrath of the Lord may be turned away, much comforted the hearts of God's people: p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1, po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av, av-d vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
404 And it pitties our hearts as much, to see it so much neglected, as not to be read on the dayes of humiliation, And it pities our hearts as much, to see it so much neglected, as not to be read on the days of humiliation, cc pn31 vvz po12 n2 c-acp d, pc-acp vvi pn31 av av-d vvn, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
405 nor so much as known in many places, and that (which is worse) not only out of spirituall sloath, nor so much as known in many places, and that (which is Worse) not only out of spiritual sloth, ccx av av-d c-acp vvn p-acp d n2, cc d (r-crq vbz av-jc) xx av-j av pp-f j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
406 but out of opposition, and from corrupt principles in many. 2. Proceed in the work of Reformation, as you have worthily begun: but out of opposition, and from corrupt principles in many. 2. Proceed in the work of Reformation, as you have worthily begun: cc-acp av pp-f n1, cc p-acp j n2 p-acp d. crd vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn22 vhb av-j vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 31
407 Dagon is begun to fall before the Arke, his head is off, but let not so much as the stump of Dagon remain; Dagon is begun to fallen before the Ark, his head is off, but let not so much as the stump of Dagon remain; np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vbz a-acp, cc-acp vvb xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
408 be mindefull of your solemn Covenant, and (as good King Josiah did, ) cause all the people to stand to it, by whose honoured example, together with that of the Princes in Ezraes time, Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. Who by forfeitures and excommunications, effectually caused the people, both to make, be mindful of your solemn Covenant, and (as good King Josiah did,) cause all the people to stand to it, by whose honoured Exampl, together with that of the Princes in Ezra time, Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. Who by forfeitures and excommunications, effectually caused the people, both to make, vbb j pp-f po22 j n1, cc (c-acp j n1 np1 vdd,) vvb d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp rg-crq j-vvn n1, av p-acp d pp-f dt n2 p-acp npg1 n1, np1 crd, crd, crd r-crq p-acp n2 cc n2, av-j vvd dt n1, av-d pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
409 and keep their Covenant of Reformation, you may be stirred up, to see your so pious a generall Covenant for the work of Reformation re-inforced, which many audaciously refuse, and keep their Covenant of Reformation, you may be stirred up, to see your so pious a general Covenant for the work of Reformation reinforced, which many audaciously refuse, cc vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, pc-acp vvi po22 av j dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j, r-crq d av-j vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
410 and are unpunished, and very few observe: and Are unpunished, and very few observe: cc vbr j, cc av d vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
411 Go on, I say, thus with the work of Reformation, and look forward rather to the Word, Go on, I say, thus with the work of Reformation, and look forward rather to the Word, vvb a-acp, pns11 vvb, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb av-j av-c p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
412 then backward to any former Presidents for your Rule, though they should be Presidents of the purest times, then backward to any former Presidents for your Rule, though they should be Presidents of the Purest times, av av-j p-acp d j n2 p-acp po22 n1, cs pns32 vmd vbi n2 pp-f dt js n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
413 since the Reformation began to look out: since the Reformation began to look out: c-acp dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
414 We honour (as much as any) the memories of those Primitive reformers, Edward the sixth, We honour (as much as any) the memories of those Primitive reformers, Edward the sixth, pns12 vvb (c-acp d c-acp d) dt n2 pp-f d j n2, np1 dt ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 31
415 and Queen Elizabeth; yet we dare not exempt them from imperfection, even in that Work, for which we so much honour them: and Queen Elizabeth; yet we Dare not exempt them from imperfection, even in that Work, for which we so much honour them: cc n1 np1; av pns12 vvb xx j pno32 p-acp n1, av p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 av av-d vvi pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
416 Nor can we rationally presume, but that some things (among so many, nay among all things to be reformed) must needs slide by, uncorrected, in that darksome dawning of the Gospel; Nor can we rationally presume, but that Some things (among so many, nay among all things to be reformed) must needs slide by, uncorrected, in that darksome dawning of the Gospel; ccx vmb pns12 av-j vvb, cc-acp cst d n2 (p-acp av d, uh-x p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn) vmb av vvi p-acp, j, p-acp cst j n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
417 but we had rather admire Gods goodnesse to the Church in them, that he in abled them to reforme so much, but we had rather admire God's Goodness to the Church in them, that he in abled them to reform so much, cc-acp pns12 vhd av-c vvb npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 p-acp j-vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi av av-d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
418 then ungratefully expostulate, Why they did reforme no more: then ungratefully expostulate, Why they did reform no more: av av-j vvi, c-crq pns32 vdd vvi av-dx av-dc: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
419 As Master Greenham sometimes answered a Bishop, that pressed him to subscription by Luthers example, saying, That Luther held our Ceremonies lawfull: As Master Greenham sometime answered a Bishop, that pressed him to subscription by Luthers Exampl, saying, That Luther held our Ceremonies lawful: p-acp n1 np1 av vvd dt n1, cst vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 n1, vvg, cst np1 vvn po12 n2 j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
420 I had rather (saith Master Greenham ) admire Gods goodnesse, that revealed so much truth unto Luther in Fundamentalls, I had rather (Says Master Greenham) admire God's Goodness, that revealed so much truth unto Luther in Fundamentals, pns11 vhd av-c (vvz np1 np1) vvb npg1 n1, cst vvd av d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
421 then to inquire into his secret Counsells, Why, He revealed no more unto him in matter of Ceremony: then to inquire into his secret Counsels, Why, He revealed no more unto him in matter of Ceremony: cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n2, uh-crq, pns31 vvd dx dc p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
422 However, we know the Scriptures examples are beyond all exception, and of all, the perfectest; However, we know the Scriptures Examples Are beyond all exception, and of all, the perfectest; c-acp, pns12 vvb dt n2 n2 vbr p-acp d n1, cc pp-f d, dt js; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
423 and therefore, your wisedoms will carry you in point of imitation, Ad perfectum in quolibet genere. and Therefore, your wisdoms will carry you in point of imitation, Ad perfectum in quolibet genere. cc av, po22 n2 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 32
424 3. Be not wanting to the execution of justice, you know there is a curse pronounced against them, that do that work of the Lord (though it be a bloudy work) negligently, Jere. 48.10. The mighty God strengththen you thereunto, make all Mountains plain before you, and make the work of the Lord to prosper in your hands. 3. Be not wanting to the execution of Justice, you know there is a curse pronounced against them, that do that work of the Lord (though it be a bloody work) negligently, Jere. 48.10. The mighty God strengththen you thereunto, make all Mountains plain before you, and make the work of the Lord to prosper in your hands. crd vbb xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cst vdb d n1 pp-f dt n1 (cs pn31 vbb dt j n1) av-j, np1 crd. dt j np1 vvi pn22 av, vvb d n2 j p-acp pn22, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
425 Thus have I done with the former particular in the Text, the intimation of the true cause, Thus have I done with the former particular in the Text, the intimation of the true cause, av vhb pns11 vdn p-acp dt j j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
426 Why God visited not yet the Churches enemies: Why God visited not yet the Churches enemies: q-crq np1 vvd xx av dt n2 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
427 We should now have proceeded to the second, Gods Declaration of a resolution to punish his enemies, We should now have proceeded to the second, God's Declaration of a resolution to Punish his enemies, pns12 vmd av vhi vvn p-acp dt ord, npg1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
428 when that work is once wholly performed: when that work is once wholly performed: c-crq d n1 vbz a-acp av-jn vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
429 I will visit the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, &c. The point. I will visit the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, etc. The point. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 32
430 God himself will take in hand his peoples enemies, when they have done as much as he intended against his Church. God himself will take in hand his peoples enemies, when they have done as much as he intended against his Church. np1 px31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 po31 ng1 n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vdn c-acp d c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 33
431 The Lord begins with these Assyrians, at the sixteenth Verse, and see what dreadfull slaughter he brought upon that hoste, 185000 slain by the hand of an Angel in one night, 2 King. 19.35. The Lord begins with these Assyrians, At the sixteenth Verse, and see what dreadful slaughter he brought upon that host, 185000 slave by the hand of an Angel in one night, 2 King. 19.35. dt n1 vvz p-acp d njp2, p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvb r-crq j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, crd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n1, crd n1. crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
432 And Sennacherib himself being escaped for his life at Niniveh, was murdered by his own sons in the very act of Idolatry, Vers. 37. Which dreadfull judgement from the hand of God upon him, occasioned that Epitaph upon him, NONLATINALPHABET. Qui me aspicit colat pietatem. And Sennacherib himself being escaped for his life At Nineveh, was murdered by his own Sons in the very act of Idolatry, Vers. 37. Which dreadful judgement from the hand of God upon him, occasioned that Epitaph upon him,. Qui me aspicit colat pietatem. np1 np1 px31 vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vbds vvn p-acp po31 d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd r-crq j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, vvn d n1 p-acp pno31,. fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
433 As if he should say, Let men by my example, take heed of falling into the hands of the living God. As if he should say, Let men by my Exampl, take heed of falling into the hands of the living God. c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, vvb n2 p-acp po11 n1, vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 33
434 This may be an excellent incouragement to waite upon the Lord, when our miseries are at the heighth, This may be an excellent encouragement to wait upon the Lord, when our misery's Are At the height, d vmb vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
435 and our enemies most insolent, when we cannot subdue them, God himself will become our second, and take them in hand: and our enemies most insolent, when we cannot subdue them, God himself will become our second, and take them in hand: cc po12 n2 av-ds j, c-crq pns12 vmbx vvi pno32, np1 px31 vmb vvi po12 ord, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
436 Be still then, and know, that I am God, I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted in the Earth, Psal. 46.10. Be still then, and know, that I am God, I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted in the Earth, Psalm 46.10. vbb av av, cc vvb, cst pns11 vbm np1, pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn, pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
437 It is not their stout heart, nor their high looks, can carry them out against him, that is above them, It is not their stout heart, nor their high looks, can carry them out against him, that is above them, pn31 vbz xx po32 j n1, ccx po32 j n2, vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp pno31, cst vbz p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
438 even in those things wherein they deal most proudly; even in those things wherein they deal most proudly; av p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vvb av-ds av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
439 I will visit the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks: I will visit the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks: pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
440 Let us then conclude with the Church, Psal. 68.20, 21. He that is our God, is the God of salvation; Let us then conclude with the Church, Psalm 68.20, 21. He that is our God, is the God of salvation; vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd, crd pns31 cst vbz po12 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
441 and unto God the Lord, belong the issues from death, but God shall wound the head of his enemies, and unto God the Lord, belong the issues from death, but God shall wound the head of his enemies, cc p-acp np1 dt n1, vvb dt n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
442 and the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their trespasses. and the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their Trespasses. cc dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33

Marginalia

View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
3 0 The Series and Sum of the Chapter. The Series and Sum of the Chapter. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1.
11 0 Ver. 1. — 5. Ver. 1. — 5. np1 crd — crd
11 1 Ver. 5. — 12. Ver. 5. — 12. np1 crd — crd
12 0 Ver. 12. — 20. Ver. 12. — 20. np1 crd — crd
13 0 Ver. 20. — 24. Ver. 20. — 24. np1 crd — crd
13 1 Ver. 24. — • Ver. 24. — • np1 crd — •
15 0 The Scope of the Text. The Scope of the Text. dt n1 pp-f dt np1
19 0 Hab. 1.13, 14. Hab. 1.13, 14. np1 crd, crd
22 0 Musculus on the place. Musculus on the place. np1 p-acp dt n1.
29 0 Cautions 4. premised. Cautions 4. premised. n2 crd vvn.
31 0 2 Kin. 19.27. 2 Kin. 19.27. crd n1. crd.
33 0 Ezek. 15.12.13. Ezekiel 15.12.13. np1 crd.
36 0 Balbuties sanctorum in precihus. Balbuties sanctorum in precihus. n2 fw-la p-acp av.
37 0 Calvin on Psal. calvin on Psalm np1 p-acp np1
38 0 Psal. 94 7. Psalm 94 7. np1 crd crd
41 0 Isai. 28 21. opened. Isaiah 28 21. opened. np1 crd crd vvn.
42 0 Lam. 3 33, 34. Lam. 3 33, 34. np1 crd crd, crd
45 0 Psal. 50.21. Psalm 50.21. np1 crd.
47 0 Musculus in Isaiam. Musculus in Isaiah. np1 p-acp fw-la.
50 0 Ezek. 5.13. Ezekiel 5.13. np1 crd.
57 0 Psal. 46.6. Psalm 46.6. np1 crd.
58 0 Vers. 3. Vers. 3. np1 crd
64 0 Sim: Sim: fw-la:
70 0 Psal. 59 11. Psalm 59 11. np1 crd crd
71 0 Deut. 7.22. Deuteronomy 7.22. np1 crd.
73 0 3. Speciall benefits intended the Church by suffering her enemies to live. 3. Special benefits intended the Church by suffering her enemies to live. crd j n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n2 pc-acp vvi.
78 0 Vt tolerantia corum ma•eat invict• & f•des quovis our 〈 ◊ 〉 fi•t prob•ior, Paraeus in Apocalypsin. Vt tolerantia corum ma•eat invict• & f•des quovis our 〈 ◊ 〉 fi•t prob•ior, Pareus in Apocalypsin. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 cc fw-la fw-la po12 〈 sy 〉 vb2r j-jn, np1 p-acp fw-gr.
79 0 Prosperit•es effae minat virtutem fidei. Tertul. Prosperit•es effae minat virtutem fidei. Tertulian vdz fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
80 0 Pan cum bello de crudelitate cetavit & dicit. Aug. Pan cum bello de crudelitate cetavit & dicit. Aug. n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la. np1
88 0 Isa 10.5, 6. Isaiah 10.5, 6. np1 crd, crd
91 0 Mediote qui de• flagellis peccaia, •••iantur non immediate adducant enim •os •d poenitentiam quae ad oblin•ud•• pec catorum, re••s sionem suo ord ne nos •dducit. Calvin. Isai. 27.9. Mediote qui de• flagellis peccaia, •••iantur non immediate adducant enim •os •d poenitentiam Quae ad oblin•ud•• pec catorum, re••s sionem Sue ord ne nos •dducit. calvin. Isaiah 27.9. np1 fw-fr n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. np1 crd.
94 0 Heb 12.10, 11. Hebrew 12.10, 11. n1 crd, crd
100 0 Josh. 23.12, 13. Josh. 23.12, 13. np1 crd, crd
107 0 Psal. 38.19. Psalm 38.19. np1 crd.
108 0 Psal 73.1. Psalm 73.1. np1 crd.
112 0 Three Arguments of good intended, to England, in the remaining of her enemies. Three Arguments of good intended, to England, in the remaining of her enemies. crd n2 pp-f j j-vvn, pc-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n2.
123 0 Esth. 6. 1•. Esth. 6. 1•. np1 crd. n1.
132 0 Psal. 7.14. Psalm 7.14. np1 crd.
134 0 Isai. 33 11, 12. Isaiah 33 11, 12. np1 crd crd, crd
134 1 Ignis vestro flatu accensu•. Ignis Vestro flatu accensu•. fw-la n1 fw-la n1.
142 0 Psal. 41.11 Psalm 41.11 np1 crd
152 0 Division. Division. n1.
155 0 Work of the Lord, what. Twofold. Work of the Lord, what. Twofold. n1 pp-f dt n1, q-crq. j.
160 0 2 King. 18.14. 2 King. 18.14. crd n1. crd.
166 0 Sion and Ierusalem. Sion and Ierusalem. np1 cc np1.
177 0 Quae de urbe & arce hoc loco dicuntur transfe•enda sunt ad Ecclesiam omnium aetatum. Mollyeri Hypom•emita E•• egetita ia Isaiam. Quae de City & Arce hoc loco dicuntur transfe•enda sunt ad Church omnium aetatum. Mollyeri Hypom•emita E•• egetita in Isaiah. fw-la fw-fr vvi cc vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 np1 fw-la p-acp fw-la.
183 0 Job. 1.24. Job. 1.24. np1. crd.
184 0 Job 6.4. Job 6.4. np1 crd.
187 0 2 Kin. 21.12, 13, 14. 2 Kin. 21.12, 13, 14. crd n1. crd, crd, crd
191 0 God in the author of evils of punishment. God in the author of evils of punishment. np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn pp-f n1.
192 0 Isa 45.7. Isaiah 45.7. np1 crd.
194 0 Am 3.6. Am 3.6. vbm crd.
195 0 Isa. 41 22. Isaiah 41 22. np1 crd crd
197 0 Eternall punishments are from God immediately. Eternal punishments Are from God immediately. j n2 vbr p-acp np1 av-j.
199 0 2 Thes 19. opened. 2 These 19. opened. crd d crd vvn.
203 0 Beza. Beza. np1.
205 0 Revel. 6.16. Revel. 6.16. vvb. crd.
207 0 Psal. 68.2. Psalm 68.2. np1 crd.
210 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
212 0 Rom. 9.22. NONLATINALPHABET quod erat ei possibile si adjective sumatur. Rom. 9.22. quod erat ei possibile si adjective sumatur. np1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la.
222 0 Isai. 10.5, 6. Isaiah 10.5, 6. np1 crd, crd
226 0 Isai. 10.7. Isaiah 10.7. np1 crd.
229 0 Vers. 13.14, 15. Vers. 13.14, 15. np1 crd, crd
231 0 Hab. 1.12. Hab. 1.12. np1 crd.
233 0 Psal. 17.13, 14. Psalm 17.13, 14. np1 crd, crd
243 0 Three speciall ben•fits, by receiving •ur afflictions as from God. viz. Three special ben•fits, by receiving •ur afflictions as from God. viz. crd j n2, p-acp vvg n1 n2 a-acp p-acp np1. n1
246 0 Hos. 6 1. Hos. 6 1. np1 crd crd
249 0 2 Chro 7.14. 2 Chro 7.14. crd np1 crd.
257 0 Psal 76.10. Psalm 76.10. np1 crd.
258 0 Psal. 46.10. Psalm 46.10. np1 crd.
258 1 Psal 31.15. Psalm 31.15. np1 crd.
261 0 Isai. 8.12, 12, 13. Isaiah 8.12, 12, 13. np1 crd, crd, crd
262 0 2 King 9.22. 2 King 9.22. crd n1 crd.
267 0 Jere. 47.6, 7. Ac si gladium dei vellet mulcere blanditiis & mitig re ejus surorem. Calr. Jere. 47.6, 7. Ac si Gladium dei vellet mulcere blanditiis & mitig re His surorem. Clare. np1 crd, crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-ge fw-mi fw-la fw-la. np1.
275 0 Ezek. 24.13. Ezekiel 24.13. np1 crd.
277 0 Jere. 6.28, 29, 30. Jere. 6.28, 29, 30. np1 crd, crd, crd
290 0 A threefold work upon the Church in her trouble. A threefold work upon the Church in her trouble. dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1.
293 0 Luk. 8 13. Luk. 8 13. np1 crd crd
293 1 Amos 9.9. Amos 9.9. np1 crd.
296 0 Mal. 3.2, 3. Malachi 3.2, 3. np1 crd, crd
304 0 Deut 8.15, 16. Deuteronomy 8.15, 16. n1 crd, crd
307 0 Isai, 22.12. Isaiah, 22.12. np1, crd.
309 0 Hos 14.3, 4. Hos 14.3, 4. np1 crd, crd
313 0 Ezek. 24.13. Ezekiel 24.13. np1 crd.
314 0 2 Chro. 7 14. 2 Chro 7 14. crd np1 crd crd
319 0 Isai. 1.25, 26. Isaiah 1.25, 26. np1 crd, crd
328 0 Isai. 9.12, 13. Isaiah 9.12, 13. np1 crd, crd
331 0 Josh 7.11, 12. Josh 7.11, 12. np1 crd, crd
333 0 Amos 3.2. Ex hoc intelligi mus nos deo curae esse. Lact. Amos 3.2. Ex hoc intelligi mus nos God Curae esse. Lactantius np1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
337 0 Isai. 48.10. Isaiah 48.10. np1 crd.
337 1 NONLATINALPHABET None None
343 0 Jere 7.10. Jere 7.10. np1 crd.
343 1 Vers. 14.15, 16. Vers. 14.15, 16. np1 crd, crd
348 0 Isa. 27.2. Isaiah 27.2. np1 crd.
359 0 Judg. 2.4, 5. Judges 2.4, 5. np1 crd, crd
365 0 Three Motives to mourn over England this day. Three Motives to mourn over England this day. crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 d n1.
368 0 Ezek. 7.23. Ezekiel 7.23. np1 crd.
373 0 Jere. 8.20, 21.22. Jere. 8.20, 21.22. np1 crd, crd.
381 0 Hos 13 9. Hos 13 9. np1 crd crd
398 0 Master Fym lately buried before. Master Fym lately buried before. n1 j av-j vvn a-acp.
408 0 2 Chro. 34 32. 2 Chro 34 32. crd np1 crd crd
408 1 Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. np1 crd, crd, crd
424 0 Jere. 48.10. Jere. 48.10. np1 crd.
431 0 2 King. 19.35. 2 King. 19.35. crd n1. crd.
432 0 Vers. 37. Vers. 37. np1 crd
437 0 Psal. 46.10. Psalm 46.10. np1 crd.
440 0 Psa ▪ 68.20, 21. Psa ▪ 68.20, 21. np1 ▪ crd, crd