Six learned and godly sermons preached some of them before the Kings Maiestie, some before Queene Elizabeth / by Richard Eedes ...

Eedes, Richard, 1555-1604
Publisher: Printed by Adam Islip for Edward Bishop
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1604
Approximate Era: JamesI
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Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ❧ The dutie of a King, preached before the Kings Maiestie in two Sermons: the former at Hampton Court the 9. of August; ❧ The duty of a King, preached before the Kings Majesty in two Sermons: the former At Hampton Court the 9. of August; sy dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp crd n2: dt j p-acp np1 n1 dt crd pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 the later, at Wilton, neere Salisburie, the 30. of August, in his ordinarie attendance for that moneth. Michah. 6.8. He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requireth of thee; the later, At Wilton, near Salisbury, the 30. of August, in his ordinary attendance for that Monn. Micah. 6.8. He hath showed thee, Oh man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of thee; dt jc, p-acp np1, av-j np1, dt crd pp-f np1, p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d n1. np1. crd. pns31 vhz vvn pno21, uh n1, r-crq vbz j, cc q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno21; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 surely to doe iustly, and to loue mercie, and to humble thy selfe to walke with thy God. surely to do justly, and to love mercy, and to humble thy self to walk with thy God. av-j pc-acp vdi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 THis office of an Embassadour from the prince of princes, to the which for some yeares I haue ben employed in this Court, vnder the religious reigne of the peerelesse Queene of the world, my many waies most gratious ladie and mistris: THis office of an Ambassador from the Prince of Princes, to the which for Some Years I have been employed in this Court, under the religious Reign of the peerless Queen of the world, my many ways most gracious lady and mistress: d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt r-crq p-acp d n2 pns11 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, po11 d n2 av-ds j n1 cc n1: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
4 and to the which I am now againe called in this change (as I may well say) without change; and to the which I am now again called in this change (as I may well say) without change; cc p-acp dt r-crq pns11 vbm av av vvn p-acp d n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi) p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
5 a change of the person, but not of the bloud royall; a change of the Gouernour, but not of the Religion and gouernment of the land: a change of the person, but not of the blood royal; a change of the Governor, but not of the Religion and government of the land: dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp xx pp-f dt n1 j; dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp xx pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
6 as it hath no libertie to goe either beyond or against, or beside the commission of him whose embassage it is; as it hath no liberty to go either beyond or against, or beside the commission of him whose Embassy it is; c-acp pn31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp cc p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
7 so is it the more worthie of audience, because when other princes by their embassadours doe chiefely, so is it the more worthy of audience, Because when other Princes by their Ambassadors do chiefly, av vbz pn31 dt av-dc j pp-f n1, c-acp c-crq j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2 vdb av-jn, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
8 if not onely, seeke their owne good, treat of peace but for an aduantage to warre, if not only, seek their own good, Treat of peace but for an advantage to war, cs xx j, vvb po32 d j, vvb pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
9 and many times (as one noteth) Vix exiccata papiro incipiunt contra venire, Deuise occasions of quarrell, and many times (as one notes) Vix exiccata papiro incipiunt contra venire, Devise occasions of quarrel, cc d n2 (c-acp pi vvz) fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, n1 n2 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
10 before the written articles of agreement be throughly drie: Hec legatio qua pro Christo fungimur: before the written Articles of agreement be thoroughly dry: Hec Legatio qua Pro Christ fungimur: p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 vbb av-j j: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
11 this, in the which it pleaseth God to vse our ministerie, doth wholly intend the good of those princes to whom we are sent, this, in the which it Pleases God to use our Ministry, does wholly intend the good of those Princes to whom we Are sent, d, p-acp dt r-crq pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, vdz av-jn vvi dt j pp-f d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
12 and hath an end to make them not only good Christians (which yet is and ought to be more vnto them than all the kingdomes of the world) but good kings also, and hath an end to make them not only good Christians (which yet is and ought to be more unto them than all the kingdoms of the world) but good Kings also, cc vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 xx av-j j np1 (r-crq av vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi av-dc p-acp pno32 av d dt n2 pp-f dt n1) p-acp j n2 av, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
13 as by the which they are rightly taught, to haue manus ad clauū, oculos ad astra, their hands at the sterne, and their eyes in heauen; as by the which they Are rightly taught, to have manus ad clauū, Eyes ad Astra, their hands At the stern, and their eyes in heaven; c-acp p-acp dt r-crq pns32 vbr av-jn vvn, pc-acp vhi fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, po32 n2 p-acp dt j, cc po32 n2 p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
14 yea so to guide the helme of their ciuile gouernement, as they are guided and directed by the rule of heauen. yea so to guide the helm of their civil government, as they Are guided and directed by the Rule of heaven. uh av p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
15 For howsoeuer the polititians of this world doe not spare to make a diuision, yea a diuorce betweene these duties; For howsoever the politicians of this world do not spare to make a division, yea a divorce between these duties; p-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, uh dt n1 p-acp d n2; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
16 as if they who are to take lawes for the saluation of their soules, were to be lawes vnto themselues for the gouerment of their people; as if they who Are to take laws for the salvation of their Souls, were to be laws unto themselves for the government of their people; c-acp cs pns32 r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbdr pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
17 and thereby flatter princes, that they owne no seruice vnto God, but within his sanctuarie, as being gods themselues in the other parts of their territories: and thereby flatter Princes, that they own no service unto God, but within his sanctuary, as being God's themselves in the other parts of their territories: cc av vvb n2, cst pns32 d dx n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, c-acp vbg n2 px32 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f po32 n2: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
18 yet doth the Prophet in this place teach them a farre other lesson, who pleading the Lords quarel with the mountaines & mighty foundations of the earth, that is, the rulers and princes of the people, for the Treasures of wickednesse in their houses, and the Ballances of deceit in their hands: yet does the Prophet in this place teach them a Far other Lesson, who pleading the lords quarrel with the Mountains & mighty foundations of the earth, that is, the Rulers and Princes of the people, for the Treasures of wickedness in their houses, and the Balances of deceit in their hands: av vdz dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvi pno32 dt j j-jn n1, r-crq vvg dt n2 vvi p-acp dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
19 and hauing touched their hearts with such a remorse and conscience of their euill wayes, that they were carefull to pacifie the Lord with burnt offerings, to please him with thousands of rammes, or with ten thousand riuers of oyle; and having touched their hearts with such a remorse and conscience of their evil ways, that they were careful to pacify the Lord with burned offerings, to please him with thousands of rams, or with ten thousand Rivers of oil; cc vhg vvn po32 n2 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2, cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp crd pp-f ng1, cc p-acp crd crd n2 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
20 yea, to giue their first borne for their transgression, and the fruit of their body for the sinne of ther soule, as we see in the words next before: yea, to give their First born for their Transgression, and the fruit of their body for the sin of their soul, as we see in the words next before: uh, pc-acp vvi po32 ord vvn p-acp po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 ord p-acp: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
21 in this verse concludeth, that neither Sacrifices are acceptable where the dueties of Iustice and Mercie are neglected; in this verse Concludeth, that neither Sacrifices Are acceptable where the duties of justice and Mercy Are neglected; p-acp d n1 vvz, cst dx n2 vbr j c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
22 neither yet the dueties of Iustice and Mercy truely performed but when Men humble themselues to walke with their God. neither yet the duties of justice and Mercy truly performed but when Men humble themselves to walk with their God. av-dx av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av-j vvn p-acp c-crq n2 j px32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
23 There is no true wisdome but frō aboue, he hath shewed; to the very gods of the earth, There is no true Wisdom but from above, he hath showed; to the very God's of the earth, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc-acp p-acp a-acp, pns31 vhz vvn; p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
24 yet as to men that shall die, He hath shewed vnto thee ô man; yet as to men that shall die, He hath showed unto thee o man; av c-acp p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 uh n1; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 2
25 not that it is in thee to make things good or euill, as if nothing were good but in opinion, not that it is in thee to make things good or evil, as if nothing were good but in opinion, xx cst pn31 vbz p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi n2 j cc j-jn, c-acp cs pix vbdr j p-acp p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
26 but what is good in it selfe, He hath shewed vnto thee, ô man, what is good: but what is good in it self, He hath showed unto thee, o man, what is good: cc-acp q-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, uh n1, r-crq vbz j: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
27 and because in thy corrupt nature, thou louest not that which is to be beloued for it selfe, good, vnlesse it be commanded and made thy dutie, He hath shewed vnto thee, ô man, what it good, and Because in thy corrupt nature, thou love not that which is to be Beloved for it self, good, unless it be commanded and made thy duty, He hath showed unto thee, o man, what it good, cc c-acp p-acp po21 j n1, pns21 vvb xx d r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 n1, j, cs pn31 vbb vvn cc vvn po21 n1, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, uh n1, r-crq pn31 j, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
28 and what the Lord requireth of thee; and what the Lord requires of thee; cc q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno21; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
29 not that thou owest him no more than the seruice of some certaine daies in the weeke, not that thou owest him not more than the service of Some certain days in the Week, xx cst pns21 vv2 pno31 xx dc cs dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
30 or at the most, than these religious offices which are concluded within the wals of his sanctuarie, or At the most, than these religious Offices which Are concluded within the walls of his sanctuary, cc p-acp dt ds, cs d j n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
31 as if in ciuile affaires thou wert left to be a law vnto thy selfe, or at the least to laws of thine owne making; as if in civil affairs thou Wertenberg left to be a law unto thy self, or At the least to laws of thine own making; c-acp cs p-acp j n2 pns21 vbd2r vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp dt ds p-acp n2 pp-f po21 d n-vvg; (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
32 but the good which he hath shewed, & the dutie which as the Lord he hath required, stretcheth so farre as to that life of ciuile societie to doe iustly; not in any such extremitie, but the good which he hath showed, & the duty which as the Lord he hath required, Stretcheth so Far as to that life of civil society to do justly; not in any such extremity, cc-acp dt j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn, vvz av av-j c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vdi av-j; xx p-acp d d n1, (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
33 as to turne Iudgement into Wormewood. Amos. 5.7. but withall to loue Mercie, and so to haue both thy Iustice and thy Mercie seasoned with true religion and vnfained holinesse, that being rooted in Humilitie, thou mayest spring and grow vp in that fruit of sanctification, to walke with thy God: as to turn Judgement into Wormwood. Amos. 5.7. but withal to love Mercy, and so to have both thy justice and thy Mercy seasoned with true Religion and unfeigned holiness, that being rooted in Humility, thou Mayest spring and grow up in that fruit of sanctification, to walk with thy God: c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi n1, cc av pc-acp vhi d po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1, cst vbg vvn p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
34 for thy instruction he hath shewed in the frailetie of thy condition, to thee ô man; what is good for thy election: for thy instruction he hath showed in the frailty of thy condition, to thee o man; what is good for thy election: p-acp po21 n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp pno21 uh n1; q-crq vbz j p-acp po21 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
35 and what the Lord requireth of thee, by way of commaunding thy affection: and what the Lord requires of thee, by Way of commanding thy affection: cc r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno21, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg po21 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
36 namely, To do Iustly, as being to liue in a societie, To loue Mercie, as being to liue in a societie of men, To humble thy selfe to walke with thy God, as being to liue in a societie of Christian men, which are called to the seruice of the liuing God. namely, To do Justly, as being to live in a society, To love Mercy, as being to live in a society of men, To humble thy self to walk with thy God, as being to live in a society of Christian men, which Are called to the service of the living God. av, pc-acp vdi av-j, p-acp vbg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp vbg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, p-acp vbg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f njp n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 3
37 And first for instruction, whether may we go, but to the fountaine of wisdome; And First for instruction, whither may we go, but to the fountain of Wisdom; cc ord p-acp n1, cs vmb pns12 vvi, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 3
38 I say not for those high mysteries of his spirituall worship only, cōcerning which we may read euen in the booke of nature, that he who hath made all things of nothing, is to bee worshipped for his power; I say not for those high Mysteres of his spiritual worship only, Concerning which we may read even in the book of nature, that he who hath made all things of nothing, is to be worshipped for his power; pns11 vvb xx p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 av-j, vvg r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn d n2 pp-f pix, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 3
39 hath made all that he hath made good, & for our good, is to be worshipped with loue; hath made all that he hath made good, & for our good, is to be worshipped with love; vhz vvn d cst pns31 vhz vvn j, cc p-acp po12 j, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 3
40 hath made and disposed all things in such wisedome, as that no one thing can be better or so well deuised, is to be worshipped after his own maner: hath made and disposed all things in such Wisdom, as that no one thing can be better or so well devised, is to be worshipped After his own manner: vhz vvn cc vvn d n2 p-acp d n1, c-acp cst dx crd n1 vmb vbi jc cc av av vvn, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
41 but euen for those other parts of our dutie, our liuing soberly and iustly in this present world, but even for those other parts of our duty, our living soberly and justly in this present world, cc-acp av c-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1, po12 j-vvg av-j cc av-j p-acp d j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
42 for that word whereby he hath reuealed vnto the world his will: and which is & ought to be no lesse the law of lawes, and the rule of rules, than he himselfe the Lord of lords, and the King of kings: though it principally intend the high and supernaturall mysteries of that sauing health, which the reason of the naturall man cannot conceiue or attaine vnto: for that word whereby he hath revealed unto the world his will: and which is & ought to be no less the law of laws, and the Rule of rules, than he himself the Lord of Lords, and the King of Kings: though it principally intend the high and supernatural Mysteres of that Saving health, which the reason of the natural man cannot conceive or attain unto: p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 po31 vmb: cc r-crq vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi dx av-dc dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, cs pns31 px31 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2: c-acp pn31 av-j vvi dt j cc j n2 pp-f d vvg n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmbx vvi cc vvi p-acp: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
43 yet is it giuen, as the Apostle speaketh, by inspiration of God, not onely to teach truth, yet is it given, as the Apostle speaks, by inspiration of God, not only to teach truth, av vbz pn31 vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
44 and to improoue falshood, for matters, of faith; and to improve falsehood, for matters, of faith; cc pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp n2, pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
45 but also to correct wickednesse, and to instruct in righteousnesse for matters of life, that the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect vnto all good works. 2. Tim. 3.16. but also to correct wickedness, and to instruct in righteousness for matters of life, that the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect unto all good works. 2. Tim. 3.16. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j, vbg vvn j p-acp d j n2. crd np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
46 and 17. Indeed the rule, as of naturall agents, so of reasonable creatures, is in this all one, that they are to take lawes for their actions and doing, from that power in whom they liue and moue, and haue their being, that since all things were created by him and for him, and consist in him. Coloss. 1.16: all things be referred to him who worketh all things according to his will, or rather as the Apostle speaketh NONLATINALPHABET, according to the law and counsell of his will. Eph. 1.11. and 17. Indeed the Rule, as of natural agents, so of reasonable creatures, is in this all one, that they Are to take laws for their actions and doing, from that power in whom they live and move, and have their being, that since all things were created by him and for him, and consist in him. Coloss. 1.16: all things be referred to him who works all things according to his will, or rather as the Apostle speaks, according to the law and counsel of his will. Ephesians 1.11. cc crd np1 dt n1, c-acp pp-f j n2, av pp-f j n2, vbz p-acp d d crd, cst pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc vdg, p-acp d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvi cc vvi, cc vhb po32 vbg, cst p-acp d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31. np1 crd: d n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz d n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc av-c p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
47 And therefore as we see in naturall agents (whether they be to beare rule, as the Sun and Moone which are placed in the firmament, or to be ruled, And Therefore as we see in natural agents (whither they be to bear Rule, as the Sun and Moon which Are placed in the firmament, or to be ruled, cc av c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j n2 (cs pns32 vbb pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
48 as the elements and parts of this lower world) that they worke as if they knew what they worked, as the elements and parts of this lower world) that they work as if they knew what they worked, c-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d jc n1) cst pns32 vvb c-acp cs pns32 vvd r-crq pns32 vvd, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
49 and in their seuerall courses performe his will, as if they were acquainted with his will; and in their several courses perform his will, as if they were acquainted with his will; cc p-acp po32 j n2 vvi po31 n1, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
50 and further, that in a relation which they haue one to another, as sociable parts of the whole bodie of the world, they carrie themselues, and further, that in a Relation which they have one to Another, as sociable parts of the Whole body of the world, they carry themselves, cc av-jc, cst p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhb pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb px32, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 4
51 as if they were bound to serue one anothers good, and all to preferre the good of the whole, before whatsoeuer their owne particular; as if they were bound to serve one another's good, and all to prefer the good of the Whole, before whatsoever their own particular; c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn j, cc d p-acp vvb dt j pp-f dt j-jn, p-acp r-crq po32 d j; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
52 insomuch, as things heauie by nature, will sometime of their owne accord mount vpward, and forsake the centre of the earth, which to them is most naturall; insomuch, as things heavy by nature, will sometime of their own accord mount upward, and forsake the centre of the earth, which to them is most natural; av, c-acp n2 j p-acp n1, vmb av pp-f po32 d n1 vvi av-j, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp pno32 vbz av-ds j; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
53 as if they heard the voice of God commaunding them to let goe their priuat good, to reliue the distresse of nature in common: as if they herd the voice of God commanding them to let go their private good, to relive the distress of nature in Common: c-acp cs pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi vvi po32 j j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
54 so doth it much more concerne those his creatures, whom he hath made in a manner partakers of the diuine nature, so does it much more concern those his creatures, whom he hath made in a manner partakers of the divine nature, av vdz pn31 av-d av-dc vvi d po31 n2, ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
55 and endued with reasonable soules, to vnderstand both his will and the reason of his will, that they hearken to his voice, that his word be a law, and endued with reasonable Souls, to understand both his will and the reason of his will, that they harken to his voice, that his word be a law, cc vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi d po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns32 vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vbb dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
56 and his will a bridle to thier wils, not onely in their priuat duties, but much more in those publick offices which are for the common good of ciuile societie. and his will a bridle to their wills, not only in their private duties, but much more in those public Offices which Are for the Common good of civil society. cc po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, xx av-j p-acp po32 j n2, cc-acp av-d av-dc p-acp d j n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt j j pp-f j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
57 For when they who haue most, either of wisdome or authoritie, haue no more than they haue receiued. 1. Cor. 4.7. and receiued as Talents vpon an account. Mat. 25.19. an account to him who accepteth not the persons of princes. Iob. 34.19. but will rent their kingdome, who deuide his seruice. For when they who have most, either of Wisdom or Authority, have no more than they have received. 1. Cor. 4.7. and received as Talents upon an account. Mathew 25.19. an account to him who Accepteth not the Persons of Princes. Job 34.19. but will rend their Kingdom, who divide his service. p-acp c-crq pns32 r-crq vhb ds, d pp-f n1 cc n1, vhb av-dx dc cs pns32 vhb vvn. crd np1 crd. cc vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz xx dt n2 pp-f n2. zz crd. cc-acp vmb vvi po32 n1, r-crq vvb po31 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
58 1. King. 11, 12. As on the other side, he will honour them that honor him. 1. Sam. 2.30: What are the highest places, but obligations of the greatest duties? which the very gods of the earth owe to him, who iudgeth among the gods. 1. King. 11, 12. As on the other side, he will honour them that honour him. 1. Sam. 2.30: What Are the highest places, but obligations of the greatest duties? which the very God's of the earth owe to him, who Judgeth among the God's. crd n1. crd, crd p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 cst vvb pno31. crd np1 crd: q-crq vbr dt js n2, cc-acp n2 pp-f dt js n2? r-crq dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
59 Psal. 82.1? What prerogatiue hath the Cedar aboue the thistle, he that sitteth vpon the throne, aboue him that grindeth at the mill; but greater necessitie doe depend vpon God, both for aduice in wisedome, Psalm 82.1? What prerogative hath the Cedar above the thistle, he that Sitteth upon the throne, above him that grindeth At the mill; but greater necessity do depend upon God, both for Advice in Wisdom, np1 crd? q-crq n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1; p-acp jc n1 vdb vvi p-acp np1, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
60 & assistance in power to so high a calling? The very power of man is weakenesse in comparison of his power, who hath chosen the weake things of the world to cōfound the mighty. & assistance in power to so high a calling? The very power of man is weakness in comparison of his power, who hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty. cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp av j dt n-vvg? dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
61 The wisedome of the world is foolishnesse in comparison of his wisedome, who hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. 1. Cor. 1.27: The Wisdom of the world is foolishness in comparison of his Wisdom, who hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. 1. Cor. 1.27: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j. crd np1 crd: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 5
62 And therefore when it cannot be denied which we read Prou. 8.15. that by mee kings raigne, which prooueth no power to be absolute; And Therefore when it cannot be denied which we read Prou. 8.15. that by me Kings Reign, which proveth no power to be absolute; cc av c-crq pn31 vmbx vbi vvn r-crq pns12 vvb np1 crd. d p-acp pno11 ng1 n1, r-crq vvz dx n1 pc-acp vbi j; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
63 and by me the Iudges of the earth decree Iustice, which prooueth all lawes to be deriued from his: and by me the Judges of the earth Decree justice, which proveth all laws to be derived from his: cc p-acp pno11 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb n1, r-crq vvz d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
64 how can it but be a conclusion without exception, which the Prophet hath, Hier. 9.23, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, how can it but be a conclusion without exception, which the Prophet hath, Hier. 9.23, Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, c-crq vmb pn31 cc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz, np1 crd, vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
65 nor the mightie man in his power, but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he vnderstandeth and knoweth me? For the wisdome of man, to speak the best of it, is but Docta ignorantia, a learned kind of ignorance, which yet being brideled and guided by the spirit of God, may be wrought, nor the mighty man in his power, but let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and Knoweth me? For the Wisdom of man, to speak the best of it, is but Docta ignorantia, a learned kind of ignorance, which yet being bridled and guided by the Spirit of God, may be wrought, ccx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvb pno31 cst vvz, n1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz pno11? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt js pp-f pn31, vbz p-acp fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
66 as one noteth, to speake like the Asse of Balaam, to good purpose. as one notes, to speak like the Ass of balaam, to good purpose. c-acp pi vvz, pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
67 Yea that power which the Poets giue to humaine wisedome in the fable of Amphion, that it drew rude and ignorant men to ciuile societie, Yea that power which the Poets give to human Wisdom in the fable of Amphion, that it drew rude and ignorant men to civil society, uh cst n1 r-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vvd j cc j n2 p-acp j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
68 as it were stones and trees to the building of Thebes; is onely true of that heauenly wisedome, which is indeed able euen of stones to rayse sonnes vnto Abraham, and not onely to plant kingdomes, and establish commonweales; as it were stones and trees to the building of Thebes; is only true of that heavenly Wisdom, which is indeed able even of stones to raise Sons unto Abraham, and not only to plant kingdoms, and establish commonweals; c-acp pn31 vbdr n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1; vbz av-j j pp-f cst j n1, r-crq vbz av j j pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
69 but also to blow downe as it were with Trumpets the walles of Hiericho; whatsoeuer pollicie shall any way be aduanced against the societies which are of God. but also to blow down as it were with Trumpets the walls of Jericho; whatsoever policy shall any Way be advanced against the societies which Are of God. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi a-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n2 dt n2 pp-f np1; r-crq n1 vmb d n1 vbi vvd p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr pp-f np1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
70 And this in effect, doe they confesse euen against themselues; And this in Effect, do they confess even against themselves; cc d p-acp n1, vdb pns32 vvi av-j p-acp px32; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
71 who are recorded by their wisedome to haue bene the first founders of States, and the first inuentours of lawes among the heathen; who Are recorded by their Wisdom to have be the First founders of States, and the First inventors of laws among the heathen; r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vhi vbn dt ord n2 pp-f n2, cc dt ord n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-jn; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
72 in that they fained themselues to haue receiued their lawes from some one or other of their false Gods; in that they feigned themselves to have received their laws from Some one or other of their false God's; p-acp cst pns32 vvd px32 pc-acp vhi vvn po32 n2 p-acp d crd cc n-jn pp-f po32 j n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 6
73 as Zoroaster, who gaue lawes to the Persians from Horomasis; Zamolxis who gaue lawes to the Scithians from Vesta; Trismegistus who gaue lawes to the Egiptians from Mercurie; Charondas who gaue lawes to the Carthaginians from Saturne; Minos who gaue lawes to them of Creet, from Iupiter; Licurgus who gaue lawes to the Lacedemonians from Apollo; Draco and Solon who gaue lawes to the Athenians from Minerua; Numa Pompilius who gaue lawes to the Romanes, from Aegeria; as if euen with them law were no law, as Zoroaster, who gave laws to the Persians from Horomasis; Zamolxis who gave laws to the Scythians from Vesta; Trismegistus who gave laws to the egyptians from Mercury; Charondas who gave laws to the Carthaginians from Saturn; Minos who gave laws to them of Treat, from Iupiter; Licurgus who gave laws to the Lacedaemonians from Apollo; Draco and Solon who gave laws to the Athenians from Minerva; Numa Pompilius who gave laws to the Romans, from Aegeria; as if even with them law were no law, c-acp np1, r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt npg1 p-acp np1; np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1; np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1; np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1; np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp pno32 pp-f np1, p-acp np1; np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1; np1 cc np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt np1 p-acp np1; np1 np1 r-crq vvd n2 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp np1; c-acp cs av-j p-acp pno32 n1 vbdr dx n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
74 vnlesse it had a foundation in religion, and an authority from God. unless it had a Foundation in Religion, and an Authority from God. cs pn31 vhd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
75 Although in this, as in most of their inuentions, what are they but the schollers of Moyses? of whom wee haue good eiudence that hee receiued that Law, which is the ground of all lawes, from God himselfe, Although in this, as in most of their Inventions, what Are they but the Scholars of Moses? of whom we have good eiudence that he received that Law, which is the ground of all laws, from God himself, cs p-acp d, c-acp p-acp ds pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vbr pns32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb j n1 cst pns31 vvd d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp np1 px31, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
76 and from whom there are auncient writers who charge all others to haue borowed what soeuer they haue either Good in their Lawes, or True in their Philosophie; insomuch as they call Plato the Moses of Athens; and Basil taxeth the deuill as a theefe of the truth in that he had decked his crowes with her feathers: and from whom there Are ancient writers who charge all Others to have borrowed what soever they have either Good in their Laws, or True in their Philosophy; insomuch as they call Plato the Moses of Athens; and Basil Taxes the Devil as a thief of the truth in that he had decked his crows with her Feathers: cc p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbr j-jn n2 r-crq vvb d n2-jn pc-acp vhi vvn r-crq av pns32 vhb d j p-acp po32 n2, cc j p-acp po32 n1; av c-acp pns32 vvb np1 dt np1 pp-f np1; cc np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
77 yea, Saint Augustine thinketh it most meete that we take from them as from vniust possessors whatsoeuer Truth they any way withhold, as the Apostle speaketh, in vnrighteousnesse; and not onely ascribe all truth to the true author thereof, God himselfe; yea, Saint Augustine Thinketh it most meet that we take from them as from unjust Possessors' whatsoever Truth they any Way withhold, as the Apostle speaks, in unrighteousness; and not only ascribe all truth to the true author thereof, God himself; uh, n1 np1 vvz pn31 av-ds j cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp j n2 r-crq n1 pns32 d n1 vvi, p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp n1-u; cc xx av-j vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 av, np1 px31; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
78 but also because, Primus discendi ardor est nobilitas magistri; but also Because, Primus discendi ardor est nobilitas magistri; cc-acp av c-acp, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
79 the best spurre to learning, is the worth of the master, thinke nothing so well taught, the best spur to learning, is the worth of the master, think nothing so well taught, dt js n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pix av av vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
80 as that which he hath shewed. The rather, because he hath vouchsafed to shew it vnto thee ô man: as that which he hath showed. The rather, Because he hath vouchsafed to show it unto thee o man: c-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. dt av-c, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp pno21 uh n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
81 for what is man? or the sonne of man? that when it were happinesse inough for him, to find truth euen with seeking; for what is man? or the son of man? that when it were happiness enough for him, to find truth even with seeking; p-acp r-crq vbz n1? cc dt n1 pp-f n1? cst c-crq pn31 vbdr n1 av-d p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi n1 av p-acp vvg; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
82 truth it selfe should seeke him and be found of them that seeke her not. Es. 65.1. that the Creator should woo the creature with the word of life, and by his ministerie trauaile as it were in Birth vntill the truth of Christ be formed in him: truth it self should seek him and be found of them that seek her not. Es. 65.1. that the Creator should woo the creature with the word of life, and by his Ministry travail as it were in Birth until the truth of christ be formed in him: n1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi pno31 cc vbi vvn pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31 xx. np1 crd. cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
83 that the worke of recreation or regeneration should bee of greater power than the worke of creation, and it more vnto him to make a man righteous, than to make a man. that the work of recreation or regeneration should be of greater power than the work of creation, and it more unto him to make a man righteous, than to make a man. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vbi pp-f jc n1 cs dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, cs pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 7
84 Yet such is and hath bene the riches of his loue, that when man by nature doth digge for knowledge in profundo sine fundo, in a bottomlesse bottome; Yet such is and hath be the riches of his love, that when man by nature does dig for knowledge in profundo sine fundo, in a bottomless bottom; av d vbz cc vhz vbn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst c-crq n1 p-acp n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
85 accuse nature with Theophrastus for giuing Vitam breuem artem longam, a short life in a long way to learning; accuse nature with Theophrastus for giving Vitam breuem Artem Longam, a short life in a long Way to learning; vvb n1 p-acp npg1 p-acp vvg fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
86 and in the end attaine to no other perfection than that of Negatiues, rather to know what the truth is not, than what it is; and in the end attain to no other perfection than that of Negatives, rather to know what the truth is not, than what it is; cc p-acp dt n1 vvi p-acp dx j-jn n1 cs d pp-f n2-jn, av-c pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 vbz xx, cs r-crq pn31 vbz; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
87 he hath at sundry times and in diuers manners deliuered to the world that affirmatiue truth, which is onely able to saue the soule, onely able to content and satisfie the mind of man. he hath At sundry times and in diverse manners Delivered to the world that affirmative truth, which is only able to save the soul, only able to content and satisfy the mind of man. pns31 vhz p-acp j n2 cc p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst j n1, r-crq vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi dt n1, av-j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
88 Wherin whether by man we vnderstād magistrate, as the circumstances of the place doe plainely implie, Wherein whither by man we understand magistrate, as the Circumstances of the place do plainly imply, c-crq cs p-acp n1 pns12 vvb n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb av-j vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
89 and the scriptures elsewhere speake, as Genes. 26.7. and the Scriptures elsewhere speak, as Genesis. 26.7. cc dt n2 av vvi, c-acp zz. crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
90 where by the men of Gerar which examined Isaac concerning his wife, are meant such men, where by the men of Gerar which examined Isaac Concerning his wife, Are meant such men, c-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vvd np1 vvg po31 n1, vbr vvn d n2, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
91 as had publicke authoritie to examine causes; and Genes. 43.11. as had public Authority to examine Causes; and Genesis. 43.11. c-acp vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi n2; cc zz. crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
92 where the sonnes of Iacob are willed to bring the man of Aegipt (indeed Ioseph the ruler of Aegipt ) a present; by occasion of which and the like places the learned gather Iob, who is called a man of Hus, to haue been a man of great authoritie in the land of Hus: or, where the Sons of Iacob Are willed to bring the man of Egypt (indeed Ioseph the ruler of Egypt) a present; by occasion of which and the like places the learned gather Job, who is called a man of Hus, to have been a man of great Authority in the land of Hus: or, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 (av np1 dt n1 pp-f np1) dt j; p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq cc dt j n2 dt j vvb np1, r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f zz, pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f zz: cc, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
93 whether we vnderstand it naturally of the frailtie of man his condition; it yeeldeth both wayes doctrine of good vse. whither we understand it naturally of the frailty of man his condition; it yields both ways Doctrine of good use. cs pns12 vvb pn31 av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 po31 n1; pn31 vvz d n2 n1 pp-f j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
94 First, that they whose promotion commeth neither from the East nor from the West, nor from the South, but from God. Psal. 73.6. knowing their power to be of God. Rom. 13.1. and their iudgements to be God his iudgements. Deut. 1.17. and therefore, that they who resist them, not onely by a consequence resist the ordinance of God. Rom. 13.2. First, that they whose promotion comes neither from the East nor from the West, nor from the South, but from God. Psalm 73.6. knowing their power to be of God. Rom. 13.1. and their Judgments to be God his Judgments. Deuteronomy 1.17. and Therefore, that they who resist them, not only by a consequence resist the Ordinance of God. Rom. 13.2. ord, cst pns32 r-crq n1 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 ccx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp np1. np1 crd. vvg po32 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f np1. np1 crd. cc po32 n2 pc-acp vbi np1 po31 n2. np1 crd. cc av, cst pns32 r-crq vvb pno32, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
95 but God in them, as he told Samuel: Non te reiecerunt sed me, They haue not reiected thee, but me. 1. Sam. 8.7. make the feare of the Lord the beginning of their wisedome. Psal. 111.10. the statutes of God their studie, and his commandements their counsellors. Ps. 119.24. that Kings aboue others be wise, and the Iudges of the earth learned. Psal. 2.10. that with Dauid they preferre a day in God his Court before thousands elsewhere. Psal. 84.10; with Moses esteeme the rebuke of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Aegipt, Heb. 11.25; but God in them, as he told Samuel: Non te reiecerunt sed me, They have not rejected thee, but me. 1. Sam. 8.7. make the Fear of the Lord the beginning of their Wisdom. Psalm 111.10. the statutes of God their study, and his Commandments their counsellors. Ps. 119.24. that Kings above Others be wise, and the Judges of the earth learned. Psalm 2.10. that with David they prefer a day in God his Court before thousands elsewhere. Psalm 84.10; with Moses esteem the rebuke of christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, Hebrew 11.25; cc-acp np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vvd np1: fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la pno11, pns32 vhb xx vvn pno21, cc-acp pno11. crd np1 crd. vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1 crd. dt n2 pp-f np1 po32 n1, cc po31 n2 po32 n2. np1 crd. d n2 p-acp n2-jn vbb j, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j. np1 crd. cst p-acp np1 pns32 vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 p-acp crd av. np1 crd; p-acp np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
96 and with that good emperor Theodosius account it more honour to be Membrum ecclesiae, than Caput imperij, a seruant of God, than lord of the world; and with that good emperor Theodosius account it more honour to be Limb ecclesiae, than Caput imperij, a servant of God, than lord of the world; cc p-acp d j n1 np1 vvb pn31 av-dc n1 pc-acp vbi n1 fw-la, cs fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f np1, cs n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
97 yea, that if they liue in so corrupt times, as that in may seeme an euill thing to serue the Lord, they put on that resolution of Ioshua, Let others take their wages, yea, that if they live in so corrupt times, as that in may seem an evil thing to serve the Lord, they put on that resolution of Ioshua, Let Others take their wages, uh, cst cs pns32 vvb p-acp av j n2, c-acp cst p-acp vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns32 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, vvb ng2-jn vvb po32 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
98 but I & my house will serue the Lord. but I & my house will serve the Lord. cc-acp pns11 cc po11 n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
99 Secondly, that when they know themselues, though to be gods among men, yet to be gods, that shall die like men. Psal. 82.7; that in their purple they cloth but dust and ashes; Secondly, that when they know themselves, though to be God's among men, yet to be God's, that shall die like men. Psalm 82.7; that in their purple they cloth but dust and Ashes; ord, cst c-crq pns32 vvb px32, cs pc-acp vbb n2 p-acp n2, av pc-acp vbi n2, cst vmb vvi av-j n2. np1 crd; d p-acp po32 j-jn pns32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
100 in thier delicat fare, they feed but wormes; in their delicate fare, they feed but worms; p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
101 and in their greatest greatnesse are but virtus in infirmitate, power in weakenesse, the weake instruments of God his power: and in their greatest greatness Are but virtus in Infirmity, power in weakness, the weak Instruments of God his power: cc p-acp po32 js n1 vbr p-acp fw-la p-acp vvi, n1 p-acp n1, dt j n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
102 they presume not of themselues, as of themselues, to vse authoritie: as if it were their owne, to boast with her, Es. 47.8; for the time present, I am and none else: they presume not of themselves, as of themselves, to use Authority: as if it were their own, to boast with her, Es. 47.8; for the time present, I am and none Else: pns32 vvb xx pp-f px32, c-acp pp-f px32, pc-acp vvi n1: c-acp cs pn31 vbdr po32 d, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd; p-acp dt n1 j, pns11 vbm cc pix av: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
103 and for the time to come, I shall be for euer: and for the time to come, I shall be for ever: cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp av: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
104 but rather be still wakened with that watchword of Philip, Remember thy selfe to be a man: but rather be still wakened with that watchword of Philip, remember thy self to be a man: p-acp av vbi av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
105 and a man so much the more weake, by how much the more exalted, if the spirit of grace be not doubled vpon thee: and a man so much the more weak, by how much the more exalted, if the Spirit of grace be not doubled upon thee: cc dt n1 av av-d dt av-dc j, p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc j-vvn, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno21: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
106 and that euen when thou giuest iudgement vpon others, iudgement doth wait at the dore for thee. and that even when thou givest judgement upon Others, judgement does wait At the door for thee. cc cst av c-crq pns21 vv2 n1 p-acp n2-jn, n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
107 Which though it be a matter of great difficultie for the Monarchs of the world when they haue, Which though it be a matter of great difficulty for the Monarchs of the world when they have, r-crq cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vhb, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
108 as Daniel describeth them, heads of gold, armes and breasts of siluer, bellie and thighes of brasse, as daniel Describeth them, Heads of gold, arms and breasts of silver, belly and thighs of brass, c-acp np1 vvz pno32, n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
109 and legs of yron, still to be thinking on their feet of earth, yet are they indeed greater than themselues, and legs of iron, still to be thinking on their feet of earth, yet Are they indeed greater than themselves, cc n2 pp-f n1, av pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, av vbr pns32 av jc cs px32, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
110 when they forget their own greatnesse. when they forget their own greatness. c-crq pns32 vvb po32 d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
111 Neither is there any praise of a prince beyond that which Plinie giueth Traian, Vnum ill se ex nobis & hoc magis excellit atque eminet quod vnū ex nobis putat, Neither is there any praise of a Prince beyond that which Pliny gives Trajan, One ill se ex nobis & hoc magis excellit atque eminet quod vnū ex nobis putat, av-d vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vvz np1, np1 j-jn fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 9
112 nec minus hominem se quam hominibus praeesse meminit: nec minus hominem se quam hominibus Presse Meminit: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
113 hee esteemeth himselfe but as one of vs, and in this is he the more excellent and glorious, that he esteemeth himselfe as one of vs, he esteems himself but as one of us, and in this is he the more excellent and glorious, that he esteems himself as one of us, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp p-acp crd pp-f pno12, cc p-acp d vbz pns31 dt av-dc j cc j, cst pns31 vvz px31 p-acp crd pp-f pno12, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
114 and doth not lesse remember himselfe to be a man, than to haue power and authoritie ouer men. and does not less Remember himself to be a man, than to have power and Authority over men. cc vdz xx av-dc vvi px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, cs pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
115 Now as we cannot but relie and depend vpon him, when we see Truth to be the teacher, he hath shewed, and frailetie the scholler, vnto thee, ô man: Now as we cannot but rely and depend upon him, when we see Truth to be the teacher, he hath showed, and frailty the scholar, unto thee, o man: av c-acp pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn, cc n1 dt n1, p-acp pno21, uh n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
116 so must it needs be a greater motiue, when wee farther see truth it selfe, to teach frailetie it selfe, what is good in it selfe, He hath shewed vnto thee, ô man, what is good: so must it needs be a greater motive, when we farther see truth it self, to teach frailty it self, what is good in it self, He hath showed unto thee, o man, what is good: av vmb pn31 av vbi dt jc n1, c-crq pns12 av-jc vvi n1 pn31 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, uh n1, r-crq vbz j: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
117 for when nothing but true can satisfie the vnderstanding, nothing but good the will of the soule; for when nothing but true can satisfy the understanding, nothing but good the will of the soul; p-acp c-crq pix cc-acp j vmb vvi dt n1, pix cc-acp j dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
118 how can wee but bee carried with probabilities for truths, to good in shew, for good indeed, how can we but be carried with probabilities for truths, to good in show, for good indeed, q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n2, p-acp j p-acp n1, p-acp j av, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
119 if we haue not an infallible rule of truth, to lead vs vnto that which is truly good? The wisdome of man hath spent both her time and her selfe in the search of this point, to know by discourse the nature of good in humane actions: if we have not an infallible Rule of truth, to led us unto that which is truly good? The Wisdom of man hath spent both her time and her self in the search of this point, to know by discourse the nature of good in humane actions: cs pns12 vhb xx dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-j j? dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn d po31 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f j p-acp j n2: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
120 and finding all, both men and nations, to be carried with a naturall desire of good, and finding all, both men and Nations, to be carried with a natural desire of good, cc vvg d, d n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
121 but yet in such varietie, as that it hath almost been true, so many men, so many opinions of good; but yet in such variety, as that it hath almost been true, so many men, so many opinions of good; cc-acp av p-acp d n1, c-acp cst pn31 vhz av vbn j, av d n2, av d n2 pp-f j; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
122 so many nations, so many lawes of goodnesse: so many Nations, so many laws of Goodness: av d n2, av d n2 pp-f n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
123 they haue in effect concluded as Aristotle obserueth, Res honestas & iustas lege potius quam natura constare, that things are honest and iust, rather as they are made by law, they have in Effect concluded as Aristotle observeth, Rest Honestas & iustas lege potius quam Nature constare, that things Are honest and just, rather as they Are made by law, pns32 vhb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n2 vbr j cc j, av-c c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
124 than as they are by nature. than as they Are by nature. cs c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
125 In which conclusion notwithstanding they more proue their owne ignorance, than the truth of that which they affirme; In which conclusion notwithstanding they more prove their own ignorance, than the truth of that which they affirm; p-acp r-crq n1 c-acp pns32 n1 vvi po32 d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pns32 vvb; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
126 and as Tully noteth of the Philosopher Dicaearchus, Quia difficilis erat animae quid aut qualis esset explicatio, nihil esse dixit, that because it was hard to him to conceiue what the nature or properties of the soule were, and as Tully notes of the Philosopher Dicaearchus, Quia Difficult erat Spirits quid Or qualis esset Explication, nihil esse dixit, that Because it was hard to him to conceive what the nature or properties of the soul were, cc c-acp np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, d c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 10
127 therefore he affirmed the soule to be nothing: so doth their Quaestio an sit grow out of their ignorance, Quid sit natura boni: they doubt whether there be any nature of good, Therefore he affirmed the soul to be nothing: so does their Question an fit grow out of their ignorance, Quid sit Nature boni: they doubt whither there be any nature of good, av pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi pix: av vdz po32 np1 dt j vvi av pp-f po32 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: pns32 vvb cs pc-acp vbb d n1 pp-f j, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
128 because they know not what it is. Because they know not what it is. c-acp pns32 vvb xx r-crq pn31 vbz. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
129 Indeed, as the many questions of religion made it (as one obserued of the disputing age wherein he liued) rem ingeniòsam esse Christianum, a matter of great wit to be a Christian; so the many circumstances in the actions of good and euill, doe make it a matter of great wisdome to be a good Christian, yet doth not the varietie of circumstances in the actions implie an vncertaintie or vnconstancie in the nature of goodnes; Indeed, as the many questions of Religion made it (as one observed of the disputing age wherein he lived) remembering ingeniòsam esse Christian, a matter of great wit to be a Christian; so the many Circumstances in the actions of good and evil, do make it a matter of great Wisdom to be a good Christian, yet does not the variety of Circumstances in the actions imply an uncertainty or unconstancy in the nature of Goodness; np1, c-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1 vvd pn31 (c-acp pi vvn pp-f dt vvg n1 c-crq pns31 vvd) vvg n1 fw-la np1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi dt np1; av dt d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j-jn, vdb vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j np1, av vdz xx dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
130 but rather the nature of goodnesse requireth such a cōformitie of euery action in euery circumstance to that which is good in it selfe: but rather the nature of Goodness requires such a conformity of every actium in every circumstance to that which is good in it self: cc-acp av-c dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
131 as that there is a terrible woe denounced against them who make good euill, and euill good. Es. 3.20. as that there is a terrible woe denounced against them who make good evil, and evil good. Es. 3.20. c-acp cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb j n-jn, cc j-jn j. np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
132 which, as it taketh all power from princes, to make their will, reason, and their pleasure, right; so doth it leaue no libertie either to prince or people, to excuse euill by the multitude, which, as it Takes all power from Princes, to make their will, reason, and their pleasure, right; so does it leave no liberty either to Prince or people, to excuse evil by the multitude, r-crq, c-acp pn31 vvz d n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi po32 vmb, n1, cc po32 vvi, j-jn; av vdz pn31 vvb dx n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
133 as if it were well done which is done commonly; as if it were well done which is done commonly; c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av vdn r-crq vbz vdn av-j; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
134 or to defend euill by the example of euill doers, as if it were lawfully done, which is done by authoritie; or to defend evil by the Exampl of evil doers, as if it were lawfully done, which is done by Authority; cc pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av-j vdn, r-crq vbz vdn p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
135 or to iustifie euill by the custome of euill doing, as if there were no exception against it, or to justify evil by the custom of evil doing, as if there were no exception against it, cc pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn vdg, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp pn31, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
136 when there is prescription of time for it. when there is prescription of time for it. c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
137 For euen they, who had not the true knowledge of the liuing God, had yet this persuasion of the nature of good, Si Deos homines que celare possent, nihil iniuste, nihil auare, nihil libidiniose, esse faciendū, that though there were no feare either of God or of man, For even they, who had not the true knowledge of the living God, had yet this persuasion of the nature of good, Si Gods homines que celare possent, nihil injust, nihil auare, nihil libidiniose, esse faciendum, that though there were no Fear either of God or of man, p-acp av pns32, r-crq vhd xx dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, vhd av d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j, fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la j, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1, fw-la n1, cst cs a-acp vbdr dx n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
138 yet there was nothing vniustly, nothing couetously, nothing wickedly to be committed. yet there was nothing unjustly, nothing covetously, nothing wickedly to be committed. av a-acp vbds pix av-j, pix av-j, pix av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
139 Which is the true meaning of the Apostle, Rom. 2.14, where he speaketh of the Gentiles that they are a law vnto themselues; Which is the true meaning of the Apostle, Rom. 2.14, where he speaks of the Gentiles that they Are a law unto themselves; r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n2-j d pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp px32; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
140 not that things are good or euill as they make them, but that they haue the effect of his law written in their hearts and consciences; not that things Are good or evil as they make them, but that they have the Effect of his law written in their hearts and Consciences; xx d n2 vbr j cc j-jn c-acp pns32 vvb pno32, cc-acp cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 11
141 when they cannot but yeeld their assent, without question, to those principles of good, that good is to be loued, that the greater good is to be preferred before the lesser, that we are to doe as we would be done vnto, and such like. when they cannot but yield their assent, without question, to those principles of good, that good is to be loved, that the greater good is to be preferred before the lesser, that we Are to do as we would be done unto, and such like. c-crq pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi po32 n1, p-acp n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f j, cst j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt jc av-j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jc, cst pns12 vbr p-acp vdb c-acp pns12 vmd vbi vdn p-acp, cc d av-j. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
142 Which in as much as they haue not bene reuealed to them by such extraordinarie meanes as to the people of God, Which in as much as they have not be revealed to them by such extraordinary means as to the people of God, r-crq p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vhb xx vbn vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n2 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
143 therefore haue they bene reputed the makers of those lawes, which are indeed God his lawes, Therefore have they be reputed the makers of those laws, which Are indeed God his laws, av vhb pns32 vbn vvn dt n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr av np1 po31 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
144 and they but onely the finders out of them, or rather of the will of God in them. and they but only the finders out of them, or rather of the will of God in them. cc pns32 p-acp av-j dt n2 av pp-f pno32, cc av-c pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
145 And surely if there were no more but these principles of good, deliuered in a generalitie vnto man in that other booke of God, the law of nature; it were inough to prooue, that there is a constant nature of good, not in opinion, And surely if there were no more but these principles of good, Delivered in a generality unto man in that other book of God, the law of nature; it were enough to prove, that there is a constant nature of good, not in opinion, cc av-j cs pc-acp vbdr dx dc p-acp d n2 pp-f j, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f j, xx p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
146 but in truth, not as it is made by law, but as it is indeed. but in truth, not as it is made by law, but as it is indeed. cc-acp p-acp n1, xx c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz av. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
147 And therefore Saint Augustine in his third booke & fourteenth chapter, De doctrina Christiana, taxing some whom hee calleth Dormitantes, halfe waking men, And Therefore Saint Augustine in his third book & fourteenth chapter, De Doctrina Christian, taxing Some whom he calls Dormitantes, half waking men, cc av n1 np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 cc ord n1, fw-fr fw-la np1, vvg d r-crq pns31 vvz n2, av-jn vvg n2, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
148 as neither altogether asleepe in ignorance, nor throughly awaked to see so much of the truth as they might, as neither altogether asleep in ignorance, nor thoroughly awaked to see so much of the truth as they might, c-acp dx av j p-acp n1, ccx av-j vvd pc-acp vvi av d pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
149 for thinking nothing iust in it selfe but according to the custome of euery nation, vseth but that one rule, Doe as thou wouldest be done vnto, to refute them: for thinking nothing just in it self but according to the custom of every Nation, uses but that one Rule, Do as thou Wouldst be done unto, to refute them: p-acp vvg pix j p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvz p-acp d crd n1, vdb c-acp pns21 vmd2 vbi vdn p-acp, pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
150 which, saith he, Cum refertur ad dilectionem Dei omnia flagitia moriuntur; cum ad dilectionem proximi, omnia facinora: which, Says he, Cum refertur ad dilectionem Dei omnia Flagitia moriuntur; cum ad dilectionem proximi, omnia facinora: r-crq, vvz pns31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
151 referre it to the loue of God, and it extinguisheth all crimes, to the loue of thy neighbour, refer it to the love of God, and it extinguisheth all crimes, to the love of thy neighbour, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pn31 vvz d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
152 and it banisheth all wrongs out of the world. and it banisheth all wrongs out of the world. cc pn31 vvz d n2-jn av pp-f dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
153 But that which the booke of nature teacheth confusedly, and but in a generalitie, and therefore is compared by an auntient loriter, to the dawning of the day, neither so darke as night, nor so cleere as day; But that which the book of nature Teaches confusedly, and but in a generality, and Therefore is compared by an ancient loriter, to the dawning of the day, neither so dark as night, nor so clear as day; p-acp cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-vvn, cc p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc av vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, dx av j c-acp n1, ccx av j c-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
154 neither hiding all, nor reuealing all the nature of good vnto vs, inough as the Apostle gathereth, to accuse the conscience, neither hiding all, nor revealing all the nature of good unto us, enough as the Apostle gathereth, to accuse the conscience, dx vvg d, ccx vvg d dt n1 pp-f j p-acp pno12, av-d c-acp dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
155 but not inough to reforme the will: but not enough to reform the will: cc-acp xx av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
156 is made as cleere as the noone day, by that Sonne of righteousnesse, whose law is perfect concerning the soule: is made as clear as the noon day, by that Son of righteousness, whose law is perfect Concerning the soul: vbz vvn p-acp j c-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, rg-crq n1 vbz j vvg dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 12
157 whose Statutes are right and reioyce the heart; whose commaundement is sure, and giueth light to the eyes; whose Statutes Are right and rejoice the heart; whose Commandment is sure, and gives Light to the eyes; r-crq n2 vbr j-jn cc vvi dt n1; rg-crq n1 vbz j, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt n2; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
158 whose iudgements are true and righteous altogether. Psal. 19.6, 7, 8, 9; yea, for the certaine knowledge of that which is truly good, as it is said Iudg. 8.2. that the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim is better than the vintage of Abiezer; whose Judgments Are true and righteous altogether. Psalm 19.6, 7, 8, 9; yea, for the certain knowledge of that which is truly good, as it is said Judges 8.2. that the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim is better than the vintage of Abiezer; rg-crq n2 vbr j cc j av. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd; uh, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz av-j j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn np1 crd. cst dt vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
159 so may there better rules for all kind of persons in all kinds of dutie be gleaned out of the booke of God, so may there better rules for all kind of Persons in all Kinds of duty be gleaned out of the book of God, av vmb a-acp jc n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
160 than all the huge volumes of man his wisedome can affoord; than all the huge volumes of man his Wisdom can afford; cs d dt j n2 pp-f n1 po31 n1 vmb vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
161 especially whē it hath a propertie, which no other booke can challenge, that Quicquid docetur veritas, quicquid praecipitur bonitas, quicquid promittitur, foelicitas est, as Hugo speaketh: especially when it hath a property, which no other book can challenge, that Quicquid docetur veritas, quicquid praecipitur bonitas, quicquid promittitur, Felicity est, as Hugo speaks: av-j c-crq pn31 vhz dt n1, r-crq dx j-jn n1 vmb vvi, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz: (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
162 Whatsoeuer is taught, is truth? Whatsoeuer is commaunded, is goodnesse? Whatsoeuer is promised, is perfect happinesse. Whatsoever is taught, is truth? Whatsoever is commanded, is Goodness? Whatsoever is promised, is perfect happiness. r-crq vbz vvn, vbz n1? r-crq vbz vvn, vbz n1? r-crq vbz vvn, vbz j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 13
163 Yet such is the corruption of our nature, that hauing so true an instruction in so fraile a condition, too good without exception; Yet such is the corruption of our nature, that having so true an instruction in so frail a condition, too good without exception; av d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst vhg av j dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1, av j p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
164 we must be farther vrged and quickened therunto, with the power and authoritie of a law, as to a thing which the Lord requireth of vs. For though vertue haue no reward better, vice no punishment greater, than it selfe; we must be farther urged and quickened thereunto, with the power and Authority of a law, as to a thing which the Lord requires of us For though virtue have no reward better, vice no punishment greater, than it self; pns12 vmb vbi av-jc vvn cc vvn av, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno12 p-acp cs n1 vhb dx n1 av-jc, n1 dx n1 jc, cs pn31 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
165 and therefore we should not need to be forced, either to affect the one, or to flie the other: and Therefore we should not need to be forced, either to affect the one, or to fly the other: cc av pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, av-d pc-acp vvi dt crd, cc pc-acp vvi dt n-jn: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
166 yet because it commonly falleth out, that for the one we praise good, but seeke the reward; and for the other, we mislike euill, but more for the punishment than for the Sinne, is he driuen, yet Because it commonly falls out, that for the one we praise good, but seek the reward; and for the other, we mislike evil, but more for the punishment than for the Sin, is he driven, av c-acp pn31 av-j vvz av, cst p-acp dt pi pns12 vvi j, p-acp vvi dt vvb; cc p-acp dt n-jn, pns12 vvb j-jn, p-acp av-dc p-acp dt n1 cs p-acp dt n1, vbz pns31 vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
167 as to shew vs what is good, so to set before vs life and death, blessing and cursing, Deut. 30.29; that he may bind vs, as it were, with the chaines of hope and feare, of reward and punishment, to a more earnest zeale of that which is good; as to show us what is good, so to Set before us life and death, blessing and cursing, Deuteronomy 30.29; that he may bind us, as it were, with the chains of hope and Fear, of reward and punishment, to a more earnest zeal of that which is good; c-acp p-acp vvb pno12 r-crq vbz j, av p-acp vvn p-acp pno12 n1 cc n1, n1 cc vvg, np1 crd; d pns31 vmb vvi pno12, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvb cc vvb, pp-f vvb cc n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz j; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
168 when we know, that as the Lord he requireth it at our hands. when we know, that as the Lord he requires it At our hands. c-crq pns12 vvb, cst c-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po12 n2. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
169 And hereof it is not onely that he gaue the law which gendereth vnto bondage, Gal. 4.24, in that full power of, I am the Lord thy God. Exod. 20.2; And hereof it is not only that he gave the law which gendereth unto bondage, Gal. 4.24, in that full power of, I am the Lord thy God. Exod 20.2; cc av pn31 vbz xx j cst pns31 vvd dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f, pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1. np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 13
170 but also that he maketh that of grace, whereby we are free from the curse of the law, Faith; the very law of faith, Rom. 3.27, and bindeth vs to that which is the fulfilling of the law, Loue; but also that he makes that of grace, whereby we Are free from the curse of the law, Faith; the very law of faith, Rom. 3.27, and binds us to that which is the fulfilling of the law, Love; p-acp av cst pns31 vvz d pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1; dt j n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, cc vvz pno12 p-acp d r-crq vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1, n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
171 than the which, nothing should be more voluntarie, vnder the name of a new commaundement. Ioh. 13.34: than the which, nothing should be more voluntary, under the name of a new Commandment. John 13.34: cs dt r-crq, pix vmd vbi av-dc j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. np1 crd: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
172 as if our rebellious nature could not bee either restrained from euill but with the bridle, as if our rebellious nature could not be either restrained from evil but with the bridle, c-acp cs po12 j n1 vmd xx vbi av-d vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
173 or encouraged to good but with the spurre of a law. or encouraged to good but with the spur of a law. cc vvd p-acp j cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
174 For howsoeuer it be true which the Apostle hath 1. Tim. 1.9, that Iusto non est posita lex, the law is not giuen to a righteous man, either ad condemnationem, to condemne him who is free, For howsoever it be true which the Apostle hath 1. Tim. 1.9, that Just non est Posita lex, the law is not given to a righteous man, either ad condemnationem, to condemn him who is free, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbb j r-crq dt n1 vhz crd np1 crd, cst np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j n1, d fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vbz j, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
175 as some interpret, or ad coactionem, to constraine him who is willing to obay, as others vnderstand it: as Some interpret, or ad coactionem, to constrain him who is willing to obey, as Others understand it: c-acp d vvb, cc fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi, c-acp n2-jn vvb pn31: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
176 yet is there no man so free from sin, as that he is not thereby made euen the seruant of righteousnesse, Rom. 6.18; yet is there no man so free from since, as that he is not thereby made even the servant of righteousness, Rom. 6.18; av vbz pc-acp dx n1 av j p-acp n1, c-acp cst pns31 vbz xx av vvn av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
177 neither is there any man so willing to obey, as that he hath not in himselfe a law rebelling against the law of his mind, neither is there any man so willing to obey, as that he hath not in himself a law rebelling against the law of his mind, d vbz pc-acp d n1 av j pc-acp vvi, c-acp cst pns31 vhz xx p-acp px31 dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
178 and leading him captiue into the law of sinne. Rom. 7.23; and leading him captive into the law of sin. Rom. 7.23; cc vvg pno31 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
179 yea, liberum Arbitrium, as Tho. Aquinas well noteth vpon the sixt to the Romanes, est semper seruum aut peccati aut gratiae, the free will of man is euer a seruant either of sinne or of grace: a seruant of sinne, and so vnder the curse of the law; a seruant of grace, and so vnder the obedience of the Gospell; I say vnder the obedience of the Gospell, because though it be life, and that, euerlasting, to know God, yea, liberum Arbitrium, as Tho. Aquinas well notes upon the sixt to the Romans, est semper seruum Or peccati Or Gratiae, the free will of man is ever a servant either of sin or of grace: a servant of sin, and so under the curse of the law; a servant of grace, and so under the Obedience of the Gospel; I say under the Obedience of the Gospel, Because though it be life, and that, everlasting, to know God, uh, fw-la np1, p-acp np1 np1 av vvz p-acp dt ord p-acp dt njp2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz av dt n1 av-d pp-f vvb cc pp-f n1: dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbb n1, cc d, j, pc-acp vvi np1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
180 and whom he sent, Iesus Christ. Iohn. 17.3; and whom he sent, Iesus christ. John. 17.3; cc r-crq pns31 vvd, np1 np1. np1. crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
181 yet we know no more than we beleeue, and we beleeue no more than we obey, yet we know no more than we believe, and we believe no more than we obey, av pns12 vvb av-dx dc cs pns12 vvb, cc pns12 vvb av-dx dc cs pns12 vvb, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
182 yea, the couenant of grace, Circumcision is profitable, as the Apostle speaketh, if we doe the law. Rom. 2.25; and the Gospell, which in Christ taketh away the curse of the law, and so the strength of sinne (as the Law is called 1. Cor. 15.56) is so farre from taking away the dutie of the law, as that it addeth to our obedience, is as seuere against the affections, as the law against the actions of euill, maketh it theft to couet thy neighbours goods, and Murther to be angrie with thy brother, and Adulterie to looke vpon a woman to lust after her. yea, the Covenant of grace, Circumcision is profitable, as the Apostle speaks, if we do the law. Rom. 2.25; and the Gospel, which in christ Takes away the curse of the law, and so the strength of sin (as the Law is called 1. Cor. 15.56) is so Far from taking away the duty of the law, as that it adds to our Obedience, is as severe against the affections, as the law against the actions of evil, makes it theft to covet thy neighbours goods, and Murder to be angry with thy brother, and Adultery to look upon a woman to lust After her. uh, dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vbz j, p-acp dt n1 vvz, cs pns12 vdb dt n1. np1 crd; cc dt n1, r-crq p-acp np1 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn crd np1 crd) vbz av av-j p-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n1, vbz a-acp j p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n-jn, vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 n2-j, cc vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp po21 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 14
183 Matth. 5, and treason to curse the king, though it be but in thy thought. Eccles. 10.20; restraineth not only from euill, but from all apparance of euill. Thes. 5.22; condemneth not onely the cartropes of sinne, but the cords of vanitie. Esay. 3.18; taketh a strict account Matth. 12.36, of euery, not onely wicked but idle, not onely deed but word, I may well adde thought also: Matthew 5, and treason to curse the King, though it be but in thy Thought. Eccles. 10.20; restraineth not only from evil, but from all appearance of evil. Thebes 5.22; Condemneth not only the Cartropes of sin, but the cords of vanity. Isaiah. 3.18; Takes a strict account Matthew 12.36, of every, not only wicked but idle, not only deed but word, I may well add Thought also: np1 crd, cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp po21 n1. np1 crd; vvz xx av-j p-acp j-jn, p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n-jn. np1 crd; vvz xx av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. np1. crd; vvz dt j n1 np1 crd, pp-f d, xx av-j j p-acp j, xx av-j n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb av vvi vvn av: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
184 which as it washeth away, and purgeth vs of that slander which the church of Rome hath cast vpon our profession of the Gospell, as if by our doctrine of faith, which doth onely iustifie, we did let loose the reines of obedience, which as it washes away, and Purgeth us of that slander which the Church of Room hath cast upon our profession of the Gospel, as if by our Doctrine of faith, which does only justify, we did let lose the reins of Obedience, r-crq c-acp pn31 vvz av, cc vvz pno12 pp-f d n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdz j vvi, pns12 vdd vvi av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
185 and bring in a libertie or rather loosenesse of life, vnworthie the Gospell; and bring in a liberty or rather looseness of life, unworthy the Gospel; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc av-c n1 pp-f n1, j-u dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
186 when in truth wee require as much, if not more, obedience than they, (though we require it, rather as a matter of dutie than of merit, when in truth we require as much, if not more, Obedience than they, (though we require it, rather as a matter of duty than of merit, c-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d, cs xx av-dc, n1 cs pns32, (cs pns12 vvb pn31, av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
187 and thereby denie them to haue faith with vs, who can speake as though they hated vice, and thereby deny them to have faith with us, who can speak as though they hated vice, cc av vvb pno32 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vvi c-acp cs pns32 vvd n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
188 and yet liue as though they hated vertue:) so doth it iustly condemne that idle and profunctorie hearing of sermons, which too many make the whole both dutie & fruit of their religion, and yet live as though they hated virtue:) so does it justly condemn that idle and profunctorie hearing of Sermons, which too many make the Whole both duty & fruit of their Religion, cc av vvb c-acp cs pns32 vvd n1:) av vdz pn31 av-j vvi d j cc n1 vvg pp-f n2, r-crq av av-d vvi dt j-jn d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
189 as if they ought nothing but their eares vnto the Lord: as if they ought nothing but their ears unto the Lord: c-acp cs pns32 vmd pix p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
190 whereas he who speaketh by the eare to the heart, speaketh to the eare but for the heart; whereas he who speaks by the ear to the heart, speaks to the ear but for the heart; cs pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
191 and that we may both heare with reuerence, and beleeue vnto obedience, requireth a kind of circumcision both of the eare and of the heart, yea he denounceth them to be of vncircumcised eares and vncircumcised hearts, who by not obeying the word, resist the holy-ghost, Act. 7.51: and that we may both hear with Reverence, and believe unto Obedience, requires a kind of circumcision both of the ear and of the heart, yea he Denounceth them to be of uncircumcised ears and uncircumcised hearts, who by not obeying the word, resist the Holy Ghost, Act. 7.51: cc cst pns12 vmb av-d vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 d pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, uh pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi pp-f j n2 cc j n2, r-crq p-acp xx vvg dt n1, vvb dt n1, n1 crd: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 15
192 Which being so, that in matters of such moment, to neglect, is, to contemne, and not to obey the word, is, to resist the holy ghost, What shall we say of the mightie men of the earth, who thinke they doe God a fauor when they tread in his Courts, Which being so, that in matters of such moment, to neglect, is, to contemn, and not to obey the word, is, to resist the holy ghost, What shall we say of the mighty men of the earth, who think they do God a favour when they tread in his Courts, r-crq vbg av, cst p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi, vbz, pc-acp vvi, cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb pns32 vdb n1 dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
193 and a grace to his embassadours, when they lend their eares to an houres audience; and a grace to his Ambassadors, when they lend their ears to an hours audience; cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
194 but can no way yeeld, that the scepter of his kingdome, the Word, should haue a power to command their hearts? And hereof it is, that the Word especially in the courts of princes, hath in a manner lost the authoritie of the Word, is become rather an instructer than a correcter, a disputer than a commaunder; but can no Way yield, that the sceptre of his Kingdom, the Word, should have a power to command their hearts? And hereof it is, that the Word especially in the Courts of Princes, hath in a manner lost the Authority of the Word, is become rather an instructer than a correct, a disputer than a commander; cc-acp vmb dx n1 vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1, vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2? cc av pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vhz p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn av-c dt n1 cs dt n1, dt jc cs dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
195 and thereby hath a power in some sort to make the good better, but hardly any power to make the euill good. and thereby hath a power in Some sort to make the good better, but hardly any power to make the evil good. cc av vhz dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j av-jc, cc-acp av d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn j. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
196 For howsoeuer we may haue audience, if we come as suiters, and by way of entreatie, beseech, that you will be reconciled vnto God, 2. Cor. 3.20; yet if we come in the stile of a commander, 1. Thess. 4.11; For howsoever we may have audience, if we come as Suitors, and by Way of entreaty, beseech, that you will be reconciled unto God, 2. Cor. 3.20; yet if we come in the style of a commander, 1. Thess 4.11; p-acp c-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, crd np1 crd; av cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
197 or with a rod for the aduauncement of that kingdome, which is not in word but in power, 1. Cor. 4.21, what doe wee but beat the aire? where shall we find either eares patient of reproofe, or with a rod for the advancement of that Kingdom, which is not in word but in power, 1. Cor. 4.21, what do we but beatrice the air? where shall we find either ears patient of reproof, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, crd np1 crd, r-crq vdb pns12 p-acp vvi dt n1? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d n2 j pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
198 or hearts that will yeeld to haue their stonie hardnesse broken with the Hammer of the word, and their inordinat lusts slaine with the sword of the spirit, which yet (if they will profit by it) is to enter to the deuiding asunder of the soule and of the spirit, or hearts that will yield to have their stony hardness broken with the Hammer of the word, and their inordinate Lustiest slain with the sword of the Spirit, which yet (if they will profit by it) is to enter to the dividing asunder of the soul and of the Spirit, cc n2 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vhi po32 j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po32 j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av (cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31) vbz p-acp vvb p-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
199 and to the discerning of the thoughts and the entents of the heart. Heb. 4.12; and euen to captiue euery thought to the obedience of Christ. 1. Cor. 10.5. and to the discerning of the thoughts and the intents of the heart. Hebrew 4.12; and even to captive every Thought to the Obedience of christ. 1. Cor. 10.5. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd; cc av p-acp j-jn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
200 In which respect, that no heart should bee so prowd, as to breake the bands, In which respect, that no heart should be so proud, as to break the bans, p-acp r-crq n1, cst dx n1 vmd vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
201 and to cast away the cords of this obedience, he that requireth it as our dutie, and to cast away the cords of this Obedience, he that requires it as our duty, cc pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f d n1, pns31 cst vvz pn31 p-acp po12 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
202 & only requireth it for our good, doth also require it in the fulnesse of power, in as much as he requireth it as the Lord: & only requires it for our good, does also require it in the fullness of power, in as much as he requires it as the Lord: cc av-j vvz pn31 p-acp po12 j, vdz av vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
203 for though he be most readie both to preuent and assist vs with his grace, to touch and enlarge our hearts with his spirit, that we may euen run the way of his commandements. Psal. 119.32; and say with S. Augustine, Da quod iubes, & iube quod vis: for though he be most ready both to prevent and assist us with his grace, to touch and enlarge our hearts with his Spirit, that we may even run the Way of his Commandments. Psalm 119.32; and say with S. Augustine, Dam quod iubes, & iube quod vis: c-acp cs pns31 vbb av-ds j d pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. np1 crd; cc vvb p-acp n1 np1, n1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-fr: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 16
204 grant what thou commaundest, and commaund what thou wilt; grant what thou Commandest, and command what thou wilt; vvb q-crq pns21 vv2, cc vvi r-crq pns21 vm2; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
205 yet least in our frailetie we should run the riot of our corrupt nature, doth he stop our way, as the Prophet speaketh, with thornes, and hedge vs in from the beaten pathes of wickednesse, Hos. 2.6; yet lest in our frailty we should run the riot of our corrupt nature, does he stop our Way, as the Prophet speaks, with thorns, and hedge us in from the beaten paths of wickedness, Hos. 2.6; av cs p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, vdz pns31 vvi po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp n2, cc vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
206 that we may know him to be no lesse the Lord of power thā the God of grace, that we may know him to be no less the Lord of power than the God of grace, d pns12 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dx av-dc dt n1 pp-f n1 cs dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
207 and assure our selues, that when he cannot persuade obedience with the golden scepter of his grace, he will proceed against disobedience with the yron Scepter of his wrath, and assure our selves, that when he cannot persuade Obedience with the golden sceptre of his grace, he will proceed against disobedience with the iron Sceptre of his wrath, cc vvb po12 n2, cst c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
208 and crush them in pieces euen like potters vessels, though they be neuer so mightie, that band themselues against him and his Christ. Psal. 2.2: and crush them in Pieces even like potters vessels, though they be never so mighty, that band themselves against him and his christ. Psalm 2.2: cc vvb pno32 p-acp n2 av av-j vvz n2, c-acp pns32 vbb av-x av j, cst n1 px32 p-acp pno31 cc po31 np1. np1 crd: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
209 for whom hath he lifted so farre aboue others, as that he hath not left them below himselfe? How may the mightie thinke to breake through his lawes, for whom hath he lifted so Far above Others, as that he hath not left them below himself? How may the mighty think to break through his laws, c-acp r-crq vhz pns31 vvn av av-j p-acp n2-jn, c-acp cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pno32 p-acp px31? q-crq vmb dt j vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
210 as it were through the web of a spider, who bindeth kings with chaines, and nobles with linkes of yron? Psal. 149.8. as it were through the web of a spider, who binds Kings with chains, and Nobles with links of iron? Psalm 149.8. c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz n2 p-acp n2, cc n2-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1? np1 crd. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
211 How can there be any counsaile against the Lord? when no counsaile can steale a thought from his knowledge, what can all the monarchs of the world promise vnto themselues in those things wherein they are most mightie? when he holdeth the successe and euent of all things in his owne power, How can there be any counsel against the Lord? when no counsel can steal a Thought from his knowledge, what can all the monarchs of the world promise unto themselves in those things wherein they Are most mighty? when he holds the success and event of all things in his own power, q-crq vmb a-acp vbi d n1 p-acp dt n1? c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmb d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vbr av-ds j? c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
212 as his owne prerogatiue, that will they, nill they, they must depend vpon him; how may any wickednesse, though armed with authoritie, hope for a protection from his law, as his own prerogative, that will they, nill they, they must depend upon him; how may any wickedness, though armed with Authority, hope for a protection from his law, c-acp po31 d n1, cst vmb pns32, vmb pns32, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; q-crq vmb d n1, cs vvn p-acp n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
213 or imagine that the mountaines may couer it from his wrath, when there is no flying from his power, no peruerting of his law, no appeale from his iudgement? How much the more necessarie is it for all without exception, to enter into the heart of this meditation, or imagine that the Mountains may cover it from his wrath, when there is no flying from his power, no perverting of his law, no appeal from his judgement? How much the more necessary is it for all without exception, to enter into the heart of this meditation, cc vvi d dt n2 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp po31 n1, av-dx vvg pp-f po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp po31 n1? c-crq d dt av-dc j vbz pn31 p-acp d p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
214 and in the frailtie of their condition, to acknowledge, not only that it is true wisdome to know the Good which he hath shewed, but also that it is perfect libertie to yeeld that obedience, which as the Lord he hath required; and in the frailty of their condition, to acknowledge, not only that it is true Wisdom to know the Good which he hath showed, but also that it is perfect liberty to yield that Obedience, which as the Lord he hath required; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi, xx j cst pn31 vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp av cst pn31 vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 17
215 that kings cast their crowns at his feet, & nobles seek their honor in his seruice, in as much as Deo servire est regnare, it is a very kingdome to serue the Lord: that Kings cast their crowns At his feet, & Nobles seek their honour in his service, in as much as God Serve est Reign, it is a very Kingdom to serve the Lord: cst n2 vvd po32 n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc n2-j vvi po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp p-acp d c-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 18
216 yea a kingdome that will deliuer them and set thē free from the tyrannie of their own affectiōs, which otherwise will rule and ouerrule both them and their kingdoms, yea a Kingdom that will deliver them and Set them free from the tyranny of their own affections, which otherwise will Rule and overrule both them and their kingdoms, uh dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, r-crq av vmb vvi cc vvi d pno32 cc po32 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 18
217 if they be not subdued by & to the kingdome of Christ; if they be not subdued by & to the Kingdom of christ; cs pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 18
218 so shall nobles be more noble than they were borne, in as much as they shall be partakers of a new birth in Christ; so shall Nobles be more noble than they were born, in as much as they shall be partakers of a new birth in christ; av vmb n2-j vbi av-dc j cs pns32 vbdr vvn, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1; (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 18
219 and kings, greater kings than by their kingdomes, in as much as they shal be kings euen ouer themselues. and Kings, greater Kings than by their kingdoms, in as much as they shall be Kings even over themselves. cc n2, jc n2 cs p-acp po32 n2, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vmb vbi n2 av p-acp px32. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 18
220 NOw that none, no not the mountains and mightie foundations of the earth, that is, the rulers and princes of the people, should flatter themselues, that they haue done all that is required, NOw that none, no not the Mountains and mighty foundations of the earth, that is, the Rulers and Princes of the people, should flatter themselves, that they have done all that is required, av cst pix, uh-dx xx dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi px32, cst pns32 vhb vdn d cst vbz vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
221 when they haue offered him a rich sacrifice, thousands of rams, or tenne thousand riuers of oyle, as it were a ransome for their crueltie and oppression otherwise; when they have offered him a rich sacrifice, thousands of rams, or tenne thousand Rivers of oil, as it were a ransom for their cruelty and oppression otherwise; c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pno31 dt j n1, crd pp-f n2, cc crd crd n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 av; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
222 which is truly called the sacrifice of fools, for they know not that they doe euill. Eccles. 4.17. which is truly called the sacrifice of Fools, for they know not that they do evil. Eccles. 4.17. r-crq vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns32 vvb xx cst pns32 vdb j-jn. np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
223 hee specifieth the good which he hath shewed, and the dutie which as the Lord he hath required to reach vnto all the parts of a mans life, he specifieth the good which he hath showed, and the duty which as the Lord he hath required to reach unto all the parts of a men life, pns31 vvz dt j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc dt n1 r-crq a-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
224 and chiefely to consist in that life of ciuile societie, To doe iustly, not in any such extremitie, and chiefly to consist in that life of civil society, To do justly, not in any such extremity, cc av-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vdi av-j, xx p-acp d d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
225 as to turne iustice into wormewood, but withall to loue Mercie, and so to haue both their Iustice and their Mercie seasoned with true religion and vnfained holinesse, as to turn Justice into wormwood, but withal to love Mercy, and so to have both their justice and their Mercy seasoned with true Religion and unfeigned holiness, c-acp p-acp vvb n1 p-acp n1, p-acp av pc-acp vvi n1, cc av pc-acp vhi d po32 ng1 cc po32 n1 vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
226 as that they humble themselues to walk with their God. as that they humble themselves to walk with their God. c-acp cst pns32 j px32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
227 Which words implie a comparison betweene sacrifices, which they knew to be their dutie toward God, Which words imply a comparison between Sacrifices, which they knew to be their duty towards God, r-crq n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp n2, r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi po32 n1 p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
228 and Iustice and Mercie, which they imagined to be but their duties towards men: and justice and Mercy, which they imagined to be but their duties towards men: cc n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
229 not like that Matth. 23.23, of the lesser and greater things of the law, of which the resolution is, these things ye ought to haue done, not like that Matthew 23.23, of the lesser and greater things of the law, of which the resolution is, these things you ought to have done, xx av-j d np1 crd, pp-f dt jc cc jc n2 pp-f dt n1, pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbz, d n2 pn22 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
230 and not to haue left the other vndone; but as of things which ought both to be done; and not to have left the other undone; but as of things which ought both to be done; cc xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt j-jn vvn; p-acp a-acp pp-f n2 r-crq vmd d pc-acp vbi vdn; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 18
231 and of the which there is indeed neither done, if they be not both done, and of the which there is indeed neither done, if they be not both done, cc pp-f dt r-crq a-acp vbz av d vdn, cs pns32 vbb xx d vdn, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
232 and that according as the Lord hath required: for as the iustice of Aristides is not vertue, and that according as the Lord hath required: for as the Justice of Aristides is not virtue, cc d vvg c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn: p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
233 but sinne, if without Faith, because whatsoeuer is not of faith, is sinne, Rom. 14.22: but sin, if without Faith, Because whatsoever is not of faith, is sin, Rom. 14.22: cc-acp n1, cs p-acp n1, c-acp r-crq vbz xx pp-f n1, vbz n1, np1 crd: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
234 so the sacrifice of Cain, is not holinesse, but hypocrisie, if without the loue of his brother, so the sacrifice of Cain, is not holiness, but hypocrisy, if without the love of his brother, av dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx n1, cc-acp n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
235 because if any man say I loue God, and hate his brother, he is a lyar, 1. Ioh. 4.20: Because if any man say I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar, 1. John 4.20: c-acp cs d n1 vvb pns11 vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt n1, crd np1 crd: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
236 and therefore as a morall or ciuile honestie is not acceptable vnto saluation, vnlesse it be sanctified with the true worship of the liuing God, and Therefore as a moral or civil honesty is not acceptable unto salvation, unless it be sanctified with the true worship of the living God, cc av c-acp dt j cc j n1 vbz xx j p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
237 so can they no way be said to worship the liuing God in truth, whose holinesse is not expressed euen in their morall and their ciuile duties. so can they not Way be said to worship the living God in truth, whose holiness is not expressed even in their moral and their civil duties. av vmb pns32 xx n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, rg-crq n1 vbz xx vvn av p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
238 For he who requireth the entire seruice of the whole heart, and so of the whole man in all things: For he who requires the entire service of the Whole heart, and so of the Whole man in all things: p-acp pns31 r-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp d n2: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
239 as he cannot endure a heart and a heart, a heart deuided betweene him and the world, as he cannot endure a heart and a heart, a heart divided between him and the world, c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 cc dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
240 so neither doth he accept this part or that part for the whole seruice which is due vnto him, either preaching without praying, or praying without preaching, so neither does he accept this part or that part for the Whole service which is due unto him, either preaching without praying, or praying without preaching, av d vdz pns31 vvi d n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno31, av-d vvg p-acp vvg, cc vvg p-acp vvg, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
241 or both without a religious conuersation. or both without a religious Conversation. cc d p-acp dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
242 For what need hath he of our religious seruice, that he should require it, but for our good? What can the sacrificing euen of thousands of Rams be vnto him, of whom it is said, Psal. 50.10, all the beasts of the forrest are mine, For what need hath he of our religious service, that he should require it, but for our good? What can the sacrificing even of thousands of Rams be unto him, of whom it is said, Psalm 50.10, all the beasts of the forest Are mine, p-acp r-crq n1 vhz pns31 pp-f po12 j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31, cc-acp p-acp po12 j? q-crq vmb dt vvg av pp-f crd pp-f n2 vbb p-acp pno31, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd, d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr png11, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
243 and the cattell vpon a thousand mountaines, that either it should suffice and go for all that is otherwise to be done, and the cattle upon a thousand Mountains, that either it should suffice and go for all that is otherwise to be done, cc dt n2 p-acp dt crd n2, cst d pn31 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp d cst vbz av pc-acp vbi vdn, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
244 or be a cloake for that which is done amisse? when in comparison of that which is otherwise to bee done, he not onely esteemeth the knowledge of God, better than sacrifice, Hos. 6.6, the praising of his name better than a young bullocke, which hath hornes and hoofes, Psal. 69.31; obedience better than the fat of rams, 1. Sam. 15.22; the loue of God with all the heart, and thy neighbour as thy selfe, better than all burnt offerings, Marc. 12.33; but also professeth, that he will haue mercie, and not sacrifice. Mat. 9.13; he will haue a contrite heart, and not sacrifices, Psal. 51.16; and though hee otherwise haue required them, yet in comparison he speaketh, Es. 1.11, What haue I to do with the multitude of your sacrifices, who hath required them at your hands? nay, he who in comparison of that which he more requireth, is said not to require them; or be a cloak for that which is done amiss? when in comparison of that which is otherwise to be done, he not only esteems the knowledge of God, better than sacrifice, Hos. 6.6, the praising of his name better than a young bullock, which hath horns and hoofes, Psalm 69.31; Obedience better than the fat of rams, 1. Sam. 15.22; the love of God with all the heart, and thy neighbour as thy self, better than all burned offerings, Marc. 12.33; but also Professes, that he will have mercy, and not sacrifice. Mathew 9.13; he will have a contrite heart, and not Sacrifices, Psalm 51.16; and though he otherwise have required them, yet in comparison he speaks, Es. 1.11, What have I to do with the multitude of your Sacrifices, who hath required them At your hands? nay, he who in comparison of that which he more requires, is said not to require them; cc vbb dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz vdn av? c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz av pc-acp vbi vdn, pns31 xx av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, jc cs n1, np1 crd, dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 av-jc cs dt j n1, r-crq vhz n2 cc n2, np1 crd; n1 av-jc cs dt j pp-f n2, crd np1 crd; dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1, cc po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, jc cs d j-vvn n2, np1 crd; cc-acp av vvz, cst pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc xx vvi. np1 crd; pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1, cc xx n2, np1 crd; cc cs pns31 av vhi vvn pno32, av p-acp n1 pns31 vvz, np1 crd, q-crq vhb pns11 pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po22 n2? uh, pns31 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq pns31 av-dc vvz, vbz vvn xx pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 19
245 is so farre from enduring them to be clokes of euill doing, as that he hateth and detesteth them in euill doers: is so Far from enduring them to be cloaks of evil doing, as that he hates and detesteth them in evil doers: vbz av av-j p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j-jn vdg, c-acp cst pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp j-jn n2: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
246 Your oblations are in vaine, your incense an abhomination vnto mee; my soule hateth your solemne feasts; Your Oblations Are in vain, your incense an abomination unto me; my soul hates your solemn feasts; po22 n2 vbr p-acp j, po22 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno11; po11 n1 vvz po22 j n2; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
247 who hath required you to tread in my courts? when you lift vp your hands, I will hide mine eyes, who hath required you to tread in my Courts? when you lift up your hands, I will hide mine eyes, r-crq vhz vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n2? c-crq pn22 vvb a-acp po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
248 though you make many prayers, I will not heare, for your hands are full of bloud. Es. 1.13. though you make many Prayers, I will not hear, for your hands Are full of blood. Es. 1.13. cs pn22 vvb d n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi, p-acp po22 n2 vbr j pp-f n1. np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
249 Which as it cannot but vnmaske Hypocrisie, when she shall see Holinesse it selfe to bee no pretence or cloke for sinne, Which as it cannot but unmask Hypocrisy, when she shall see Holiness it self to be no pretence or cloak for sin, r-crq c-acp pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1 pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi dx n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
250 but that the prayers of the sinfull are an abhomination, Es. 1.15; and that to prophane hearts the word of life, is the sauour of death vnto death. 2. Cor. 2.16; and the vnworthie receiuing of the Sacrament, the eating and drinking of their owne damnation, 1. Cor. 11.29; yea that to a transgressour of the law, circumcision is made vncircumcision, Rom. 2.25; so doth it direct all hearts to that which is the one end of all their holy duties, the fruit of holinesse in themselues, to the sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, Psal 51.17; to the offering vp of our bodies, a liuing sacrifice, Rom. 12.1; in the which as Gregorie speaketh, Non aliena caro sed propria voluntas mactatur, not beasts but our beastly affections are staine vnto him, to the rendering of the calfes of our lips, Hos. 14.3; which is interpreted to be the fruit of the lips, which confesse his name, Heb. 13.15; but that the Prayers of the sinful Are an abomination, Es. 1.15; and that to profane hearts the word of life, is the savour of death unto death. 2. Cor. 2.16; and the unworthy receiving of the Sacrament, the eating and drinking of their own damnation, 1. Cor. 11.29; yea that to a transgressor of the law, circumcision is made uncircumcision, Rom. 2.25; so does it Direct all hearts to that which is the one end of all their holy duties, the fruit of holiness in themselves, to the sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite Spirit, Psalm 51.17; to the offering up of our bodies, a living sacrifice, Rom. 12.1; in the which as Gregory speaks, Non Aliena Caro sed propria Voluntas mactatur, not beasts but our beastly affections Are stain unto him, to the rendering of the calves of our lips, Hos. 14.3; which is interpreted to be the fruit of the lips, which confess his name, Hebrew 13.15; cc-acp cst dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr dt n1, np1 crd; cc cst p-acp j n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. crd np1 crd; cc dt j-u vvg pp-f dt n1, dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 d n1, crd np1 crd; uh cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 vbz vvn n1, np1 crd; av vdz pn31 vvi d n2 p-acp d r-crq vbz dt crd n1 pp-f d po32 j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 cc dt j n1, np1 crd; p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f po12 n2, dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd; p-acp dt r-crq p-acp np1 vvz, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, xx n2 p-acp po12 j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, np1 crd; r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvb po31 n1, np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
251 in a word to that which in this place he hath shewed to be good, in a word to that which in this place he hath showed to be good, p-acp dt n1 p-acp d r-crq p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi j, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
252 and to be the thing which as the Lord he requireth, namely, to doe iustly and to loue Mercie, and to humble thy selfe to walke with thy God. and to be the thing which as the Lord he requires, namely, to do justly and to love Mercy, and to humble thy self to walk with thy God. cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz, av, pc-acp vdi av-j cc pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 20
253 And surely, when a man is made, as one noteth, Deum cognoscendo diuinus, deum imitando Deus, diuine by the knowledge, by the imitation of God, partaker of the diuine nature; And surely, when a man is made, as one notes, God cognoscendo Divine, God Imitando Deus, divine by the knowledge, by the imitation of God, partaker of the divine nature; cc av-j, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, c-acp pi vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, j-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
254 I doe not say how can sacrifice be more acceptable, but what sacrifice can be so acceptable to God, I do not say how can sacrifice be more acceptable, but what sacrifice can be so acceptable to God, pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq vmb n1 vbi av-dc j, cc-acp q-crq n1 vmb vbi av j p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
255 as that of Iustice, in the which, they that come neere vnto him, become as the prophet speaketh, gods among men. A vertue which the heathen did acknowledge to bee mentem Dei, the mind of God, Harmoniam Coeli, the harmonie of heauen, as that of justice, in the which, they that come near unto him, become as the Prophet speaks, God's among men. A virtue which the heathen did acknowledge to be mentem Dei, the mind of God, Harmoniam Coeli, the harmony of heaven, c-acp d pp-f n1, p-acp dt r-crq, pns32 cst vvb av-j p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz, n2 p-acp n2. dt n1 r-crq dt n-jn vdd vvi pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f np1, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
256 and Concordiam mundi, the concord of the world; and Concordiam mundi, the concord of the world; cc fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
257 yea a concord of discords, in as much as by a Geometricall proportion it is the temper of contrary elements in the world, of contrarie humours in the bodie, of contrarie affections in the soule, yea a concord of discords, in as much as by a Geometrical proportion it is the temper of contrary elements in the world, of contrary humours in the body, of contrary affections in the soul, uh dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp c-acp d c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
258 and of contrarie factions in the common-wealth, and so giueth euery one his owne, as is for the greatest good of euery one in particular, and the whole in generall: and of contrary factions in the commonwealth, and so gives every one his own, as is for the greatest good of every one in particular, and the Whole in general: cc pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvz d pi po31 d, c-acp vbz p-acp dt js j pp-f d crd p-acp j, cc dt j-jn p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
259 that as in naturall things, the fire may not vse his power to consume the aire; that as in natural things, the fire may not use his power to consume the air; cst c-acp p-acp j n2, dt n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
260 nor the water breake his bounds to ouerflow the earth, but the one must serue the good of another, nor the water break his bounds to overflow the earth, but the one must serve the good of Another, ccx dt n1 vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp dt pi vmb vvi dt j pp-f j-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
261 and all ioyne to the good of the whole: and all join to the good of the Whole: cc d vvb p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
262 so in the societies of men, the higher in place may not thinke it power, to oppresse inferiours; so in the societies of men, the higher in place may not think it power, to oppress inferiors; av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, dt jc p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi pn31 n1, pc-acp vvi n2-jn; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
263 or greatnesse, to draw all vnto themselues; or greatness, to draw all unto themselves; cc n1, pc-acp vvi d p-acp px32; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
264 but know, that it is power to rule by the lawes of Iustice, and that for greatnesse, dimidium est plus toto (as a good schoolemaster of their owne policies hath taught them) halfe is more than all: but know, that it is power to Rule by the laws of justice, and that for greatness, Dimension est plus toto (as a good Schoolmaster of their own policies hath taught them) half is more than all: cc-acp vvb, cst pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la (c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 d n2 vhz vvn pno32) av-jn vbz dc cs d: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
265 yea, that they are more safelie great, when their subiects haue a right in their lawes vnder them, yea, that they Are more safely great, when their Subjects have a right in their laws under them, uh, cst pns32 vbr av-dc av-j j, c-crq po32 n2-jn vhb dt j-jn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno32, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
266 than when by the vnlimitted power of a Praerogatiue, they deriue all to their owne will and pleasure. than when by the unlimited power of a Prerogative, they derive all to their own will and pleasure. cs c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb d p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
267 For howsoeuer it is the miserie of princes, to haue such flatterie dwelling in their eares, For howsoever it is the misery of Princes, to have such flattery Dwelling in their ears, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vhi d n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
268 as will peruert goodnesse it selfe, and rather tell them, how great they are, than how good they should be; as will pervert Goodness it self, and rather tell them, how great they Are, than how good they should be; c-acp vmb vvi n1 pn31 n1, cc av-c vvi pno32, c-crq j pns32 vbr, cs c-crq j pns32 vmd vbi; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 21
269 howsoeuer they abound about them, who will not spare to giue them that counsaile which the Nobles of Persia gaue Cambyses, when hee had a mind to marrie his owne sister, that though there were no direct law for the marying of his sister, there was law inough for him to doe what he listed: howsoever they abound about them, who will not spare to give them that counsel which the Nobles of Persiam gave Cambyses, when he had a mind to marry his own sister, that though there were no Direct law for the marrying of his sister, there was law enough for him to do what he listed: c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 d n1 r-crq dt np1 pp-f np1 vvd np1, c-crq pns31 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, cst c-acp a-acp vbdr dx j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbds n1 av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vvd: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
270 yet if that stranger in the eares of princes, Truth, might be heard, which in a loue to their good, is no enemie to their greatnesse, it would bee euident, that it is Quiddam maius imperio submittere legibus principatum, as Theodosius the good emperor was wont to say; yet if that stranger in the ears of Princes, Truth, might be herd, which in a love to their good, is no enemy to their greatness, it would be evident, that it is Quiddam May Imperial submittere legibus Principatum, as Theodosius the good emperor was wont to say; av cs d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n1, vmd vbi vvn, r-crq p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 j, vbz dx n1 p-acp po32 n1, pn31 vmd vbi j, cst pn31 vbz n1 fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 dt j n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
271 to submit their power vnto lawes, is a greater greatnesse than to be a king: to submit their power unto laws, is a greater greatness than to be a King: pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n2, vbz dt jc n1 cs pc-acp vbi dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
272 that as Agesilaus affirmeth in Plutarch, he is Rex maior qui Iustior, the greater, that is the iuster king; that as Agesilaus Affirmeth in Plutarch, he is Rex maior qui Iustior, the greater, that is the juster King; cst c-acp npg1 vvz p-acp np1, pns31 vbz np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt jc, cst vbz dt jc n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
273 that facere recte ciues suos princeps optimus faciendo docet, cum { que } sit imperio maximus exemplo maior est, as Velleius Paterculus recordeth, a good prince doth teach his subiects to doe well by doing well, that facere recte ciues suos princeps optimus faciendo docet, cum { que } fit Imperial Maximus exemplo maior est, as Velleius Paterculus recordeth, a good Prince does teach his Subjects to do well by doing well, d fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la { fw-fr } vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 np1 vvz, dt j n1 vdz vvi po31 n2-jn pc-acp vdi av p-acp vdg av, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
274 and though he be greatest by his place, is yet greater by his example. and though he be greatest by his place, is yet greater by his Exampl. cc cs pns31 vbb js p-acp po31 n1, vbz av jc p-acp po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
275 Indeed as a people is but a burthen to it selfe, and a prey to others, Simens illa imperij subtrahatur, as Seneca speaketh, Indeed as a people is but a burden to it self, and a prey to Others, Simens illa imperij subtrahatur, as Senecca speaks, np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
276 if it haue not a king, as the life and soule of gouernement; if it have not a King, as the life and soul of government; cs pn31 vhb xx dt n1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
277 so remota iustitia (to vse the words of Saint Augustine ) quid sunt regna nisi magna latrocinia? What are kingdomes, but great oppressions without iustice; so Remota iustitia (to use the words of Saint Augustine) quid sunt regna nisi Magna Thefts? What Are kingdoms, but great oppressions without Justice; av fw-la fw-la (pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 np1) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbr n2, cc-acp j n2 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
278 by the which the throne of the King is established, Pro. 16.12; by the which the throne of the King is established, Pro 16.12; p-acp dt r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
279 and which there is a necessitie euen for wicked princes to loue and maintaine, Si non propter seipsam, tamen propter seipsos, if not for it selfe, and which there is a necessity even for wicked Princes to love and maintain, Si non propter seipsam, tamen propter seipsos, if not for it self, cc r-crq a-acp vbz dt n1 av p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, fw-mi fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cs xx p-acp pn31 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
280 yet for themselues, that so they may vphold euen that greatnesse of theirs, which many of them more seeke than the good of their people. yet for themselves, that so they may uphold even that greatness of theirs, which many of them more seek than the good of their people. av p-acp px32, cst av pns32 vmb vvi av d n1 pp-f png32, r-crq d pp-f pno32 av-dc vvb cs dt j pp-f po32 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
281 For whereas Iniustice doth purchase them but false friends, euen of such, as reape the benefit of their iniustice; For whereas Injustice does purchase them but false Friends, even of such, as reap the benefit of their injustice; p-acp cs n1 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, av pp-f d, c-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 22
282 Iustice hath a power to conquer hatred, ac hostes perinde attrahit vt magnes ferrum, as Constantinus Manasses writeth, hath no lesse power to reconcile enemies, justice hath a power to conquer hatred, ac hosts Perinde attrahit vt magnes ferrum, as Constantinus Manasses Writeth, hath no less power to reconcile enemies, n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, fw-la n2 vvi fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la, p-acp np1 np1 vvz, vhz dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi n2, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
283 than the loadstone hath to draw Iron: than the Loadstone hath to draw Iron: cs dt n1 vhz p-acp vvi n1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
284 yea (that which is the reason of both) there is not a greater sympathie betweene the loadstone and yron, than betweene Iustice and the heart of man, which cannot but loue Iustice in those whom it hateth, yea (that which is the reason of both) there is not a greater Sympathy between the Loadstone and iron, than between justice and the heart of man, which cannot but love justice in those whom it hates, uh (cst r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d) pc-acp vbz xx dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cs p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmbx cc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d r-crq pn31 vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
285 & hateth the imputation of no crime so much as of iniustice, as we may see by him in the Comedie, Leno sum fateor periurus pernicies communis adoloscentium tamen tibi a me nulla facta est iniuria; & hates the imputation of no crime so much as of injustice, as we may see by him in the Comedy, Leno sum Fateor periurus pernicies Communis adoloscentium tamen tibi a me nulla facta est Iniuria; cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dx n1 av av-d c-acp pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la dt pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
286 I am a wicked and periured person, and a common corrupter of yong men, but yet I neuer did you any wrong: I am a wicked and perjured person, and a Common corrupter of young men, but yet I never did you any wrong: pns11 vbm dt j cc j-vvn n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp av pns11 av-x vdd pn22 d n-jn: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
287 as if it were no matter what we did, so we did no wrong; as if it were no matter what we did, so we did not wrong; c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dx n1 r-crq pns12 vdd, av pns12 vdd xx vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
288 yea, as if it were the nature of the heart to doe as we would be done vnto, yea, as if it were the nature of the heart to do as we would be done unto, uh, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi c-acp pns12 vmd vbi vdn p-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
289 and nothing so vnnaturall, as to be vniust. and nothing so unnatural, as to be unjust. cc pix av j, c-acp pc-acp vbi j. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
290 For this cause hath antiquitie tearmed them monstra hominum, rather monsters than men, that without all either loue of iustice, For this cause hath antiquity termed them Monstra hominum, rather monsters than men, that without all either love of Justice, p-acp d n1 vhz n1 vvn pno32 fw-la fw-la, av-c n2 cs n2, cst p-acp d d n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
291 or care of their people, haue not spared to say with Caligula, Mihi ominia & in omnes licent, it is lawfull for me to doe all things to all men, or care of their people, have not spared to say with Caligula, Mihi ominia & in omnes licent, it is lawful for me to do all things to all men, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, fw-la fw-mi cc p-acp fw-la j, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp d n2, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
292 or with Tiberius, Me mortuo igne terra misceatur, let the world bee consumed with fire, when I am dead; or with Tiberius, Me mortuo Ignite terra misceatur, let the world be consumed with fire, when I am dead; cc p-acp np1, pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la ng1, vvb dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-crq pns11 vbm j; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
293 or as Nero corrected it, but to the worse, Imo me viuo, let it be so while I am aliue. or as Nero corrected it, but to the Worse, Imo me viuo, let it be so while I am alive. cc c-acp np1 vvd pn31, cc-acp p-acp dt jc, fw-la pno11 fw-la, vvb pn31 vbi av cs pns11 vbm j. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
294 Which kind of rulers neuer come abroad, but the people flie them, as Seneca speaketh, tanquam noxium animal è cubili procedens, as if some venomous serpent or rauenous wolfe came out of his den: Which kind of Rulers never come abroad, but the people fly them, as Senecca speaks, tanquam noxium animal è cubili procedens, as if Some venomous serpent or ravenous wolf Come out of his den: r-crq n1 pp-f n2 av-x vvb av, cc-acp dt n1 vvb pno32, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp cs d j n1 cc j n1 vvd av pp-f po31 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
295 whereas to a prince of iustice and mercie, such as Titus was, whom they tearmed, Amorem & delicias humani generis, the loue and delight of mankind, tanquam ad clarum & benificum Sidus certatim aduolant, they striue to flocke as to the bright and comfortable starre of their happinesse. whereas to a Prince of Justice and mercy, such as Titus was, whom they termed, Amorem & Delicias Humani Generis, the love and delight of mankind, tanquam ad clarum & benificum Star Competitively aduolant, they strive to flock as to the bright and comfortable star of their happiness. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d c-acp np1 vbds, ro-crq pns32 vvd, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la np1 av fw-fr, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
296 And surely, howsoeuer the place of gouernment doth command both the bodie and the goods, and carry that which the Apostle calleth NONLATINALPHABET, an eie seruice, Colos. 3.21: And surely, howsoever the place of government does command both the body and the goods, and carry that which the Apostle calls, an eye service, Colos 3.21: cc av-j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi d dt n1 cc dt n2-j, cc vvi d r-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n1 n1, np1 crd: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 23
297 it is Iustice, and onely Iustice that draweth the heart, and maketh men, eadem secreto de principe loqui quae palam, as Seneca noteth, to speake as well in secret as openly of the prince, it is justice, and only justice that draws the heart, and makes men, Same secreto de principe loqui Quae Palam, as Senecca notes, to speak as well in secret as openly of the Prince, pn31 vbz n1, cc av-j n1 cst vvz dt n1, cc vvz n2, n1 av fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz, pc-acp vvi c-acp av p-acp j-jn c-acp av-j pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
298 and to yeeld such an obedience, as is of conscience, and not of feare. But that Iustice which is called regnia virtutum, the queene of vertues; and to yield such an Obedience, as is of conscience, and not of Fear. But that justice which is called regnia Virtues, the queen of Virtues; cc pc-acp vvi d dt n1, c-acp vbz pp-f n1, cc xx pp-f n1. p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
299 and vniculum ciuitatum, the band of ciuile societie; and hath indeed a kingdome in the hearts of men; and vniculum Civitatum, the band of civil society; and hath indeed a Kingdom in the hearts of men; cc fw-la j-jn, dt n1 pp-f j n1; cc vhz av dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
300 is not to doe Iusta, the things that are iust, which vniust men may vniustly doe; is not to do Justa, the things that Are just, which unjust men may unjustly do; vbz xx pc-acp vdi np1, dt n2 cst vbr j, r-crq j n2 vmb av-j vdi; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
301 but as the Propht specifieth in this place, to doe iustly: which requireth the mind of iustice in the doer, the rules of iustice in the things done, and the end of iustice in the doing. but as the Prophet specifieth in this place, to do justly: which requires the mind of Justice in the doer, the rules of Justice in the things done, and the end of Justice in the doing. cc-acp c-acp dt np1 vvz p-acp d n1, pc-acp vdi av-j: r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 vdn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vdg. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
302 The mind of iustice in the doer, because Rex est viua lex, the king is and ought to be a liuing law, as Aristotle tearmeth him: a law, and therefore iust; The mind of Justice in the doer, Because Rex est viua lex, the King is and ought to be a living law, as Aristotle termeth him: a law, and Therefore just; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg n1, c-acp np1 vvz pno31: dt n1, cc av j; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
303 liuing, and therefore intending the execution of Iustice: yea, the king is not so properly to bee tearmed iust, as Iustice it self; living, and Therefore intending the execution of justice: yea, the King is not so properly to be termed just, as justice it self; vvg, cc av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1: uh, dt n1 vbz xx av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn j, c-acp n1 pn31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
304 because his will as Gregorie Nazianzene speaketh, is NONLATINALPHABET, an vnwritten law, Nec sie infectere sensus humanos edicta valent ac vita regentis, neither are the hearts of people so easily turned and carried with the dead letter of a written law, Because his will as Gregory Nazianzene speaks, is, an unwritten law, Nec sie infectere sensus humanos Edicta valent ac vita Regentis, neither Are the hearts of people so Easily turned and carried with the dead Letter of a written law, c-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1 vvz, vbz, dt j n1, fw-la uh fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la, d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
305 as with that life of law, Iustice liuing in the life of the prince. as with that life of law, justice living in the life of the Prince. c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
306 For as Augustine filled them empire with learned men, Tiberius with dissemblers, Nero with musitions, Commodus with fencers, Constantine with Christians, Iulian with scorners of Christianitie: For as Augustine filled them empire with learned men, Tiberius with dissemblers, Nero with musicians, Commodus with fencers, Constantine with Christians, Iulian with Scorner's of Christianity: p-acp c-acp np1 vvd pno32 n1 p-acp j n2, npg1 p-acp n2, np1 p-acp n2, np1 p-acp n2, np1 p-acp np1, np1 p-acp n2 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
307 so is it a rule without exception, Rex velit honesta nemo non eadem velit, that if the heart of the king be set vpon honest things, the hartes of all others will be set vpon the same things with him. so is it a Rule without exception, Rex velit Honesta nemo non Same velit, that if the heart of the King be Set upon honest things, the hearts of all Others will be Set upon the same things with him. av vbz pn31 dt n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la, cst cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp j n2, dt n2 pp-f d n2-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
308 And this mind of Iustice in the King, quasi in primo motere, as in that highest Sphere, in whose power the other Spheres of authoritie haue their power to commaund, will make it a care aboue all his cares, not onely to place such in authoritie vnder him, And this mind of justice in the King, quasi in primo motere, as in that highest Sphere, in whose power the other Spheres of Authority have their power to command, will make it a care above all his Cares, not only to place such in Authority under him, cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, a-acp p-acp cst js n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vhb po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi pn31 dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, xx av-j pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 24
309 as shall be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly, and hating couetousnesse, Exod. 18.21; as shall be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly, and hating covetousness, Exod 18.21; c-acp vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1, vvg np1, vvg av-j, cc vvg n1, np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
310 but also to deliuer and ease his kingdome of such magistrates as shall sell themselues to worke wickednesse, and bring vpon the state & common-wealth a burthen more intollerable than the tyranie of any king, but also to deliver and ease his Kingdom of such Magistrates as shall fell themselves to work wickedness, and bring upon the state & commonwealth a burden more intolerable than the tyranny of any King, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vmb vvi px32 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
311 as it were many kings, to oppresse and tyrannise ouer his people. as it were many Kings, to oppress and tyrannise over his people. c-acp pn31 vbdr d n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
312 Out of the mind of iustice in the doer, will follow a due care of the rules of iustice in the things done; Out of the mind of Justice in the doer, will follow a due care of the rules of Justice in the things done; av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 vdi; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
313 that they haue open eares to the iust complaints of vniust dealing, least they heare that which a simple woman told Alexander, when he lightly regarded her petition, Si non vacat noli igitur imperare; that they have open ears to the just complaints of unjust dealing, lest they hear that which a simple woman told Alexander, when he lightly regarded her petition, Si non vacat noli igitur Imperare; cst pns32 vhb j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n-vvg, cs pns32 vvb cst r-crq dt j n1 vvd np1, c-crq pns31 av-j vvd po31 n1, fw-mi fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la j; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
314 why art thou a king, if thou haue no leasure, or if it be not thy pleasure to heare causes? That they haue an eare for the plaintife, why art thou a King, if thou have no leisure, or if it be not thy pleasure to hear Causes? That they have an ear for the plaintiff, c-crq vb2r pns21 dt n1, cs pns21 vhb dx n1, cc cs pn31 vbb xx po21 n1 pc-acp vvi n2? cst pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
315 and an eare for the defendant, because Qui statuit aliquid parte inauditae alterae aequū licet statuerit, haud aequus fuit, He that decreeth for either part, and an ear for the defendant, Because Qui statuit Aliquid part inauditae alterae aequū licet statuerit, haud aequus fuit, He that decreeth for either part, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp fw-fr n1 j n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 cst vvz p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
316 before both parts be heard, howsoeuer his decree may happen to be iust, he himselfe cannot but be held vniust. 3. That in hearing of causes, they be not enclining either to the right hand of loue, before both parts be herd, howsoever his Decree may happen to be just, he himself cannot but be held unjust. 3. That in hearing of Causes, they be not inclining either to the right hand of love, p-acp d n2 vbi vvn, c-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j, pns31 px31 vmbx p-acp vbi vvn j. crd cst p-acp vvg pp-f n2, pns32 vbb xx vvg d p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
317 or to the left hand of hatred, to beleeue arguments of persuasion for a friend, before argumēts concluding for an enemie; or to the left hand of hatred, to believe Arguments of persuasion for a friend, before Arguments concluding for an enemy; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
318 but without all respect of persons or reward, they be free and cleere from hauing the ballances of deceit in their hands, or the treasures of wickednesse in their houses, Mich. 6.10.4. but without all respect of Persons or reward, they be free and clear from having the balances of deceit in their hands, or the treasures of wickedness in their houses, Mich. 6.10.4. cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 cc n1, pns32 vbb j cc vvi p-acp vhg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
319 That they suffer not their lawes either by the multitude of constitutions to bee snares to good minds, That they suffer not their laws either by the multitude of constitutions to be snares to good minds, cst pns32 vvb xx po32 n2 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp j n2, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
320 or by the cauils and quirkes of mercenarie wits, to bee peruerted to bad purposes; or by the cavils and quirks of mercenary wits, to be perverted to bad Purposes; cc p-acp dt vvz cc n2 pp-f j-jn n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
321 but make them rather commanders than disputers, rather to the execution of iustice, thā to the cases of contention. 5. That the euerwaking eye of iustice doe not so much as winke at sinne, but make them rather commanders than disputers, rather to the execution of Justice, than to the cases of contention. 5. That the euerwaking eye of Justice do not so much as wink At sin, cc-acp vvb pno32 av-c n2 cs n2, av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. crd cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vdb xx av av-d c-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 25
322 but know that reus est incendij qui ignem non restring int, as Clement Alexandrinus speaketh, he setteth the citie on fire, that goeth not about to quench it, but know that Rhesus est incendij qui Ignem non restring int, as Clement Alexandrian speaks, he sets the City on fire, that Goes not about to quench it, cc-acp vvb d fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1 p-acp|pn31, p-acp j np1 vvz, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cst vvz xx p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
323 and doth as it were, bid, that doth not forbid to sin. 6. That regia mensura, the kings measure, and does as it were, bid, that does not forbid to since. 6. That Regia Mensura, the Kings measure, cc vdz c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvb, cst vdz xx vvi p-acp n1. crd cst fw-la fw-es, dt ng1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
324 as Iustice is called, be not denied the meanest of his subiects, but all personall respects laid aside the cause of the poore and needie, may come in equall ballance with the rich and mightie. as justice is called, be not denied the Meanest of his Subjects, but all personal respects laid aside the cause of the poor and needy, may come in equal balance with the rich and mighty. c-acp n1 vbz vvn, vbb xx vvn dt js pp-f po31 n2-jn, cc-acp d j n2 vvn av dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j, vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp dt j cc j. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
325 Neither yet hath this mind of Iustice in the doer, or these rules of Iustice in the things done, their full perfection, but in the end; Neither yet hath this mind of justice in the doer, or these rules of justice in the things done, their full perfection, but in the end; av-d av vhz d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 vdn, po32 j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
326 namely, that in the doing of Iustice, nothing be sought but the true end, that neither the reward of vertue be made the gift of fauour, namely, that in the doing of justice, nothing be sought but the true end, that neither the reward of virtue be made the gift of favour, av, cst p-acp dt vdg pp-f n1, pix vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst dx dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
327 nor the punishment of vice a meane to reuenge, but the mind of Iustice in the doer according to the true rules of Iustice in the things done, seeke the true end of Iustice in the doing, to yeeld euery one his owne. nor the punishment of vice a mean to revenge, but the mind of justice in the doer according to the true rules of justice in the things done, seek the true end of justice in the doing, to yield every one his own. ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 dt j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 vdn, vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vdg, pc-acp vvi d crd po31 d. (5) part (DIV2) 5 Page 26
328 Which is not, as some doe both mistake it and abuse it, to thinke that there is Summa Iustitia in summo iure, the best of Iustice in the extremitie of law, Which is not, as Some do both mistake it and abuse it, to think that there is Summa Iustitia in Summo iure, the best of justice in the extremity of law, r-crq vbz xx, c-acp d vdb d vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz fw-la fw-la p-acp j fw-la, dt js pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
329 but so to doe iustly, as that withall they loue mercie. A vertue, which howsoeuer it may seeme to be opposit to Iustice, doth not so much peruert, but so to do justly, as that withal they love mercy. A virtue, which howsoever it may seem to be opposite to justice, does not so much pervert, cc-acp av pc-acp vdi av-j, p-acp cst av pns32 vvb n1. dt n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n1, vdz xx av av-d vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
330 as season and temper it to that golden meane, whereby it may be seuere against sinne, as season and temper it to that golden mean, whereby it may be severe against sin, c-acp n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
331 and yet mercifull to a sinner. For as Chrysostome noteth, vpon Matthew, Iustice without mercie, is not iustice, but crueltie: and yet merciful to a sinner. For as Chrysostom notes, upon Matthew, justice without mercy, is not Justice, but cruelty: cc av j p-acp dt n1. p-acp c-acp np1 vvz, p-acp np1, n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx n1, cc-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
332 as on the other side, mercie without iustice, is not mercie, but foolish pitie: as on the other side, mercy without Justice, is not mercy, but foolish pity: a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx n1, cc-acp j n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
333 and therfore are they the one to serue and helpe the other, as Augustine prescribeth, Vt salsitudinem correctionis amor Christi temperet & dilectionem proximi sal Iustitia condicit; and Therefore Are they the one to serve and help the other, as Augustine prescribeth, Vt salsitudinem correctionis amor Christ temperet & dilectionem proximi sal Iustitia condicit; cc av vbr pns32 dt crd pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n-jn, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
334 that both the saltnesse of correction may be tempered with the loue of Christ, and the loue of our neighbor seasoned with the salt of Iustice: that both the saltness of correction may be tempered with the love of christ, and the love of our neighbour seasoned with the salt of justice: cst d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 26
335 yea, as Ambrose noteth, they are both necessarie, Altera vt disciplina seruetur altera ne innocentia opprimittur, the one, that discipline be kept, the other, that innocencie be not oppressed: yea, as Ambrose notes, they Are both necessary, Altera vt Discipline seruetur altera ne Innocence opprimittur, the one, that discipline be kept, the other, that innocence be not oppressed: uh, c-acp np1 vvz, pns32 vbr av-d j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, dt crd, cst n1 vbi vvn, dt n-jn, cst n1 vbb xx vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
336 for it hath the experience of too many ages, that both Innocencie hath beene often wounded, for it hath the experience of too many ages, that both Innocence hath been often wounded, c-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f av d n2, cst d n1 vhz vbn av vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
337 yea slaine, when the sword of Iustice hath beene whet against it with enuie and mallice; yea slain, when the sword of justice hath been whet against it with envy and malice; uh vvn, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
338 and the crying sinnes of prophane hearts haue gone vnpunished, when partialitie (which is euer inclining to the worser part) hath abated the edge of the sword of Iustice, and the crying Sins of profane hearts have gone unpunished, when partiality (which is ever inclining to the Worse part) hath abated the edge of the sword of justice, cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2 vhb vvn j, c-crq n1 (r-crq vbz av vvg p-acp dt jc n1) vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
339 and made it dull against them. and made it dull against them. cc vvd pn31 j p-acp pno32. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
340 Wherein though it better stand with the rules of Iustice, to spare the wicked, than to punish the innocent, Wherein though it better stand with the rules of justice, to spare the wicked, than to Punish the innocent, c-crq cs pn31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j, cs pc-acp vvi dt j-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
341 yea, to pardon many wicked, than to condemne one that is innocent; yea, to pardon many wicked, than to condemn one that is innocent; uh, pc-acp vvi d j, cs pc-acp vvi pi cst vbz j-jn; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
342 yet, bonis nocet quisquis pepercerit malis, he promiseth the good, that doth not promise the wicked; yet, bonis nocet quisquis pepercerit malis, he promises the good, that does not promise the wicked; av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz dt j, cst vdz xx vvi dt j; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
343 neither doth the loue of Mercie in this place take away the seueritie, but the wormewood and acerbitie of Iustice: when the mightie haue bones like lyons without marrow, neither does the love of Mercy in this place take away the severity, but the wormwood and acerbity of justice: when the mighty have bones like lyons without marrow, dx vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 vvb av dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc np1-n pp-f n1: c-crq dt j n1 n2 av-j n2 p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
344 when they lay wait for bloud, and hunt their brother with a net, Mich. 7.2; when they dig pits (which wee call plots) for the soules of others, Hier. 18.20; when they lay wait for blood, and hunt their brother with a net, Mich. 7.2; when they dig pits (which we call plots) for the Souls of Others, Hier. 18.20; c-crq pns32 vvd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; c-crq pns32 vvb n2 (r-crq pns12 vvb n2) p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
345 and do not thinke the cup of Iustice bitter ynough, vnlesse it be mingled with their gall, which is Iustitiam non valde sed nimium velle, not to affect or will Iustice ynough, but too much; and do not think the cup of justice bitter enough, unless it be mingled with their Gall, which is Iustitiam non Valde sed Nimium velle, not to affect or will justice enough, but too much; cc vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 j av-d, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbz fw-la fw-fr j fw-la fw-la fw-fr, xx pc-acp vvi cc n1 n1 av-d, cc-acp av av-d; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
346 according to that difference which Vellius Paterculus giueth of the natures of Brutus and Cassius: Quicquid voluit valde voluit Brutus, nimium Cassius; according to that difference which Vellius Paterculus gives of the nature's of Brutus and Cassius: Quicquid voluit Valde voluit Brutus, Nimium Cassius; vvg p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 cc np1: fw-la fw-la j fw-la np1, n1 np1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
347 in altero maior vis, in altero virtus; Brutum amicum habere malles magis inimicum timeres Cassium; whatsoeuer Brutus would; hee much would it; Cassius too much; in altero maior vis, in altero virtus; Brutum Amicum habere malles magis Inimicum timeres Cassius; whatsoever Brutus would; he much would it; Cassius too much; p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-fr, p-acp fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1; r-crq np1 vmd; pns31 d vmd pn31; np1 av av-d; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
348 that which was vertue in Brutus, was violence in Cassius, a man would rather wish Brutus to be his friend, that which was virtue in Brutus, was violence in Cassius, a man would rather wish Brutus to be his friend, cst r-crq vbds n1 p-acp np1, vbds n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vmd av-c vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
349 but more feare Cassius to be his enemie. but more Fear Cassius to be his enemy. cc-acp dc n1 np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
350 And surely, as there is Nihil tam deforme; quam ad summum imperium acerbitatem natura adiungere, no such deformitie, And surely, as there is Nihil tam deform; quam ad summum imperium acerbitatem Nature adiungere, no such deformity, cc av-j, c-acp pc-acp vbz fw-la fw-la vvb; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dx d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
351 as to haue a bitter nature ioyned with authoritie; as to have a bitter nature joined with Authority; c-acp pc-acp vhi dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 27
352 because nisi miti princeps sit ingenio quicquid infuderis acessit, vnlesse the prince bee of a mild disposition, whatsoeuer wine you poure into him, will turne to vineger; Because nisi miti princeps sit ingenio quicquid infuderis acessit, unless the Prince be of a mild disposition, whatsoever wine you pour into him, will turn to vinegar; c-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cs dt n1 vbi pp-f dt j n1, r-crq n1 pn22 vvb p-acp pno31, vmb vvi p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
353 so for the fruit of such a gouernment, it falleth out which Salust obserueth, that Acerbis iudicijs ciuitas magis vastatur quam corrigitur, with bitter iudgementes a citie is sonner wasted than reformed. so for the fruit of such a government, it falls out which Sallust observeth, that Acerbis Iudicijs Cities magis vastatur quam corrigitur, with bitter Judgments a City is sonner wasted than reformed. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, pn31 vvz av r-crq np1 vvz, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp j n2 dt n1 vbz av-c vvn cs vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
354 How much the greater wisedome is there required in this temper, that the sinewes of gouernment be neither remitted with too much lenitie, How much the greater Wisdom is there required in this temper, that the sinews of government be neither remitted with too much lenity, c-crq d dt jc n1 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp d n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb dx vvn p-acp av d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
355 nor intended with too much seueritie; that neither all things nor nothing bee made lawfull; nor intended with too much severity; that neither all things nor nothing be made lawful; ccx vvd p-acp av d n1; cst dx d n2 ccx pix vbi vvn j; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
356 that neither the prince decline too much on the right hand, to marre the citie with foolish pitie, that neither the Prince decline too much on the right hand, to mar the City with foolish pity, cst dx dt n1 vvb av av-d p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
357 nor too much on the left, to bee like vnto Tiberius, of whom Tacitus noteth, that he was Cupidine seueritatis in his etiam quae recte faceret, acerbus, in a desire to bee seuere, bitter euen in those things which he did well: nor too much on the left, to be like unto Tiberius, of whom Tacitus notes, that he was Cupidine seueritatis in his etiam Quae recte faceret, acerbus, in a desire to be severe, bitter even in those things which he did well: ccx av av-d p-acp dt j, pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvz, cst pns31 vbds fw-la fw-la p-acp po31 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, j av p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vdd av: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
358 in a word, that neither he chastise offenders with that indulgence of old Ely to his vngratious sonnes, Doe no more so, neither yet with Roboam adde affliction to affliction, My father laid an heauie yoke vpon you, I will make it heauier; in a word, that neither he chastise offenders with that indulgence of old Ely to his ungracious Sons, Do no more so, neither yet with Rehoboam add affliction to affliction, My father laid an heavy yoke upon you, I will make it Heavier; p-acp dt n1, cst dx pns31 vvb n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f j np1 p-acp po31 j n2, vdb dx av-dc av, dx av p-acp np1 vvb n1 p-acp n1, po11 n1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 jc; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
359 my little finger shall be bigger than his loynes; he chastised you with rods, I will correct you with scorpions: my little finger shall be bigger than his loins; he chastised you with rods, I will correct you with scorpions: po11 j n1 vmb vbi jc cs po31 n2; pns31 vvd pn22 p-acp n2, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n2: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
360 but doe iustly, and loue mercie, that is, be mercifully iust, and iustly mercifull: which the way to doe is, but do justly, and love mercy, that is, be mercifully just, and justly merciful: which the Way to do is, p-acp vdb av-j, cc vvb n1, cst vbz, vbb av-j j, cc av-j j: r-crq dt n1 pc-acp vdi vbz, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
361 as Agapetus aduised Iustinian, Vti regno hoc inferiore vt scala fiat superioris, to vse the kingdome of the earth as a ladder vnto the kingdome of heauen, as Agapetus advised Iustinian, Vti regno hoc inferiore vt scala fiat superioris, to use the Kingdom of the earth as a ladder unto the Kingdom of heaven, c-acp np1 vvn np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
362 and so by the first step, which is humilitie, to rise in degrees as it were from vertue to vertue to walke with their God. In which point the spirit of God is euer like it selfe to direct vs vnto him both as the Author and the Finisher of our faith, to make in the NONLATINALPHABET of our instruction to learne of him, and the NONLATINALPHABET of our perfection to walke with him: that seeing Godlines (as Philo speaketh) is the root of all vertues, and so by the First step, which is humility, to rise in Degrees as it were from virtue to virtue to walk with their God. In which point the Spirit of God is ever like it self to Direct us unto him both as the Author and the Finisher of our faith, to make in the of our instruction to Learn of him, and the of our perfection to walk with him: that seeing Godliness (as Philo speaks) is the root of all Virtues, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-j pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno31 d p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, cc dt pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: cst vvg n1 (c-acp np1 vvz) vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 28
363 euen as God the Author of all things; even as God the Author of all things; av c-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
364 seeing as S. Augustine teacheth, Omnia Christiananorum officia sunt sacrificia, all the offices of Christians are sacrifices, all their duties holy duties; seeing as S. Augustine Teaches, Omnia Christiananorum Offices sunt Sacrifice, all the Offices of Christians Are Sacrifices, all their duties holy duties; vvg p-acp np1 np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr n2, d po32 n2 j n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
365 we make not a diuorce betweene Godlinesse, and our ciuile dutie, either in the persons, as if Sanctitas pietas fides, were priuata bona, holinesse, godlinesse, we make not a divorce between Godliness, and our civil duty, either in the Persons, as if Sanctitas pietas fides, were privata Bona, holiness, godliness, pns12 vvb xx dt n1 p-acp n1, cc po12 j n1, av-d p-acp dt n2, c-acp cs np1 n2 fw-la, vbdr fw-la fw-la, n1, n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
366 and religion, were but for priuate persons: and Religion, were but for private Persons: cc n1, vbdr cc-acp c-acp j n2: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
367 or in the matter, as if it were a tollerable rule, alijs in rebus pietatem Colas; or in the matter, as if it were a tolerable Rule, Alijs in rebus pietatem Colas; cc p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la np1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
368 in other matters I will be religious, but mine honour if not my gaine, my profit if not my pleasure, must haue an exception: in other matters I will be religious, but mine honour if not my gain, my profit if not my pleasure, must have an exception: p-acp j-jn n2 pns11 vmb vbi j, cc-acp po11 n1 cs xx po11 n1, po11 n1 cs xx po11 n1, vmb vhi dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
369 or in the place, as if there were no question of that principle of the court, exeataula qui vult esse pius, godlinesse is no good courtier, religion too simple to bee a counsellour: or in the place, as if there were no question of that principle of the court, exeataula qui vult esse Pius, godliness is no good courtier, Religion too simple to be a counselor: cc p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vbz dx j n1, n1 av j pc-acp vbi dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
370 but rather as our callings are more publike, so we striue to be more holy, and holy in all manner of conuersation. 1. Pet. 1.15. but rather as our callings Are more public, so we strive to be more holy, and holy in all manner of Conversation. 1. Pet. 1.15. cc-acp av-c p-acp po12 n2 vbr av-dc j, av pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi dc j, cc j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
371 Yea so holy, that not onely the voyce of piety be heard in the chappels and clossets; Yea so holy, that not only the voice of piety be herd in the Chapels and closets; uh av j, cst xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
372 but also the face of pietie be seene in the presence, and the heart of pietie dwell in the most priuy chambers of the courts of princes. but also the face of piety be seen in the presence, and the heart of piety dwell in the most privy chambers of the Courts of Princes. p-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
373 Wherein it cannot but be a matter of great difficultie that either Pride which (as we cōmonly say) is born a courtier, should forget her greatnesse, to become religious; Wherein it cannot but be a matter of great difficulty that either Pride which (as we commonly say) is born a courtier, should forget her greatness, to become religious; c-crq pn31 vmbx p-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 cst d n1 r-crq (c-acp pns12 av-j vvb) vbz vvn dt n1, vmd vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi j; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
374 or Humility, which is the foundation of true religion, should in a manner leaue to be her selfe, and become a courtier. or Humility, which is the Foundation of true Religion, should in a manner leave to be her self, and become a courtier. cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, vmd p-acp dt n1 vvb pc-acp vbi po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
375 Yet is there no power so great, but if it will walke with God, it must be humbled vnder the mighty hand of God, 1. Pet. 5.6; Yet is there no power so great, but if it will walk with God, it must be humbled under the mighty hand of God, 1. Pet. 5.6; av vbz pc-acp dx n1 av j, cc-acp cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
376 and though Humilitas honorata as Bernard calleth it, an humble mind in an honorable place, bee the rarest, and though Humilitas honorata as Bernard calls it, an humble mind in an honourable place, be the Rarest, cc cs fw-la fw-la p-acp np1 vvz pn31, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbb dt js, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
377 yet is it the best of vertues, and an enemie not to the greatnesse, but the swelling, not to the honour but the pride of a courtier, yet is it the best of Virtues, and an enemy not to the greatness, but the swelling, not to the honour but the pride of a courtier, av vbz pn31 dt js pp-f n2, cc dt n1 xx p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvg, xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
378 when he forgetteth God to be God, and himselfe to be a man. when he forgetteth God to be God, and himself to be a man. c-crq pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi np1, cc px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 29
379 When thou wast little in thine owne eyes, I made thee king ouer Israel, saith God by the Prophet vnto Saul; but because thou hast cast away the word of the Lord, the Lord hath cast away thee, When thou wast little in thine own eyes, I made thee King over Israel, Says God by the Prophet unto Saul; but Because thou hast cast away the word of the Lord, the Lord hath cast away thee, c-crq pns21 vbd2s j p-acp po21 d n2, pns11 vvd pno21 n1 p-acp np1, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; cc-acp c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn av pno21, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
380 & rent the kingdome of Israel from thee this day, & giuen it to a neighbor of thine which is better thē thou. 1. Sa. 13.28. & rend the Kingdom of Israel from thee this day, & given it to a neighbour of thine which is better them thou. 1. Sa. 13.28. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21 d n1, cc vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f png21 r-crq vbz av-jc pno32 pno21. crd n1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
381 so true it is that howsoeuer this world be made (as the Spanish prouerbe hath) for the presumptuous; & value men at their owne rate, so true it is that howsoever this world be made (as the Spanish proverb hath) for the presumptuous; & valve men At their own rate, av j pn31 vbz d c-acp d n1 vbi vvn (c-acp dt jp n1 vhz) p-acp dt j; cc n1 n2 p-acp po32 d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
382 as they are best conceited of themselues: as they Are best conceited of themselves: c-acp pns32 vbr js vvn pp-f px32: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
383 there is no way to the kingdome of heauen, but by the gate of Humilitie, when we haue no opinion of our owne wisdome; there is no Way to the Kingdom of heaven, but by the gate of Humility, when we have no opinion of our own Wisdom; pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vhb dx n1 pp-f po12 d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
384 no confidence in our own power; no hope in our own works; but denie our selues that we may professe Christ: no confidence in our own power; no hope in our own works; but deny our selves that we may profess christ: dx n1 p-acp po12 d n1; dx n1 p-acp po12 d n2; cc-acp vvb po12 n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi np1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
385 & euen forsake our selues, that we may walke with our God: which is that fruit of sanctificatiō, which being rooted in Humilitie, doth spread it self in euery part of our life, & even forsake our selves, that we may walk with our God: which is that fruit of sanctification, which being rooted in Humility, does spread it self in every part of our life, cc av vvb po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1: r-crq vbz d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp n1, vdz vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
386 & make euery action of ours, both priuat & publike, to yeeld a sauour of God, and a taste of godlinesse. & make every actium of ours, both private & public, to yield a savour of God, and a taste of godliness. cc vvi d n1 pp-f png12, d j cc j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
387 For the Lord is with vs while we be with him: For the Lord is with us while we be with him: p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vbb p-acp pno31: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
388 & if we seeke him he will be found of vs, but if we forsake him he will forsake vs. 2. Chro. 15.2. & if we seek him he will be found of us, but if we forsake him he will forsake us 2. Chro 15.2. cc cs pns12 vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno12, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 crd np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
389 So as howsoeuer we talke of God, as of one that hath his seat in heauen; So as howsoever we talk of God, as of one that hath his seat in heaven; av c-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f np1, c-acp pp-f pi cst vhz po31 n1 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
390 of heauen, as of another world; of the kingdome of heauen; as of a kingdome to come; of heaven, as of Another world; of the Kingdom of heaven; as of a Kingdom to come; pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f j-jn n1; pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; c-acp pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
391 yet must God dwell in vs, and we in him, if wee will walke with him; yet must God dwell in us, and we in him, if we will walk with him; av vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31, cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
392 and though wee be imploied and conuersant about the things of this world, yet as citisens of that Hierusalem which is aboue, we are to conuerse in heauen, Phil. 3.20; neither can we be partakers of that kingdome of glory, which is to come, vnlesse the kingdome of his grace be begun in vs: and though we be employed and conversant about the things of this world, yet as Citizens of that Jerusalem which is above, we Are to converse in heaven, Philip 3.20; neither can we be partakers of that Kingdom of glory, which is to come, unless the Kingdom of his grace be begun in us: cc cs pns12 vbb vvn cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, av c-acp n2 pp-f d np1 r-crq vbz a-acp, pns12 vbr p-acp vvi p-acp n1, np1 crd; d vmb pns12 vbi n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
393 yea kings aboue others must hold their scepters by his, and wear their earthly crownes, in hope of that crowne which is of immortalitie: yea Kings above Others must hold their sceptres by his, and wear their earthly crowns, in hope of that crown which is of immortality: uh n2 p-acp n2-jn vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp png31, cc vvi po32 j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
394 and though they haue their people so loyall and willing to obey them, as to say, and though they have their people so loyal and willing to obey them, as to say, cc cs pns32 vhb po32 n1 av j cc j pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
395 as they doe vnto Gedeon, Iudg. 8.22; Raigne thou ouer vs, both thou and thy sonne and thy sonnes sonne, yet must their resolution be like Gedeons in the same place, Not I, but the Lord shall raigne ouer you: as they do unto Gideon, Judges 8.22; Reign thou over us, both thou and thy son and thy Sons son, yet must their resolution be like Gedeons in the same place, Not I, but the Lord shall Reign over you: c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp np1, np1 crd; vvi pno21 p-acp pno12, av-d pns21 cc po21 n1 cc po21 ng1 n1, av vmb po32 n1 vbb j np1 p-acp dt d n1, xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 30
396 and then doth the Lord raigne ouer them, when they raigne ouer their people in the Lord, and then does the Lord Reign over them, when they Reign over their people in the Lord, cc av vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
397 and fashion both their priuat and their publike actions to that patterne of a good king, which Dauid proposeth vnto himselfe, Psal. 101: and fashion both their private and their public actions to that pattern of a good King, which David Proposeth unto himself, Psalm 101: cc vvi d po32 j cc po32 j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp px31, np1 crd: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
398 Where he professeth, that because the chiefe parts of a Kings dutie are Mercy and Iudgement, mercy to the good, and iudgement to the wicked; Where he Professes, that Because the chief parts of a Kings duty Are Mercy and Judgement, mercy to the good, and judgement to the wicked; c-crq pns31 vvz, cst c-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbr n1 cc n1, n1 p-acp dt j, cc n1 p-acp dt j; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
399 his delight shall be of mercie and iudgement, I will sing of mercie and iudgement: his delight shall be of mercy and judgement, I will sing of mercy and judgement: po31 n1 vmb vbi pp-f n1 cc n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
400 yea he will so delight in them, as that he will sing them vnto the Lord, vnto thee ô Lord will I sing: yea he will so delight in them, as that he will sing them unto the Lord, unto thee o Lord will I sing: uh pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno21 uh n1 vmb pns11 vvi: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
401 as knowing himselfe bound to make him, who was the Author of his good, the end of his wel doing. as knowing himself bound to make him, who was the Author of his good, the end of his well doing. p-acp vvg px31 vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 j, dt n1 pp-f png31 av vdg. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
402 From which generally, he descendeth to more particuler parts of his dutie, how he will walke in respect of himselfe; how in respect of others: From which generally, he Descendeth to more particular parts of his duty, how he will walk in respect of himself; how in respect of Others: p-acp r-crq av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp av-dc j n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f px31; c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
403 in respect of himselfe, He will walke in the perfect way, which is his godlinesse; he will walke in the vprightnesse of his heart, which is his innocencie; in respect of himself, He will walk in the perfect Way, which is his godliness; he will walk in the uprightness of his heart, which is his innocence; p-acp n1 pp-f px31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
404 he will walk warily, which is his wisdome; he will walk warily, which is his Wisdom; pns31 vmb vvi av-j, r-crq vbz po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
405 his godlinesse, as the root of al his princely vertues, he groundeth vpon the comming of his God to iudgement, I wil walke in the perfect way, vntill thou commest to me: his godliness, as the root of all his princely Virtues, he groundeth upon the coming of his God to judgement, I will walk in the perfect Way, until thou Comest to me: po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp pno11: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
406 as being wel assured, that ther is nothing so sure as his comming, nothing so heauy as the iudgemēt to come, as being well assured, that there is nothing so sure as his coming, nothing so heavy as the judgement to come, p-acp vbg av vvn, cst pc-acp vbz pix av j c-acp po31 n-vvg, pix av j c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
407 & therfore nothing so needfull, as to liue godly vntill his comming. & Therefore nothing so needful, as to live godly until his coming. cc av pix av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi j c-acp po31 n-vvg. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
408 To his godlinesse he ioyneth his Innocencie and integritie of life, I will walke in the vprightnesse of mine heart, and not vnfitly, To his godliness he Joineth his Innocence and integrity of life, I will walk in the uprightness of mine heart, and not unfitly, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc xx av-j, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
409 because without a good conscience the shipwracke of faith is easily made, 1. Tim. 1.19; Because without a good conscience the shipwreck of faith is Easily made, 1. Tim. 1.19; c-acp p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j vvn, crd np1 crd; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
410 but such an integritie as shall be found not abroad only, and in the eies of men, but such an integrity as shall be found not abroad only, and in the eyes of men, cc-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb vbi vvn xx av av-j, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
411 but within his wals, and be knowne to him, who is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, I will walke in the vprightnesse of mine heart, in the middest of mine house; but within his walls, and be known to him, who is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, I will walk in the uprightness of mine heart, in the midst of mine house; cc-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 31
412 and because pietie and integritie are in continuall danger, by occasions of euill without, by tentations of euill within, his pietie and integritie shall be guarded with wisdome; a wisdome that for occasions without shall make a couenant with his eies, that they behold no euill, I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes; and Because piety and integrity Are in continual danger, by occasions of evil without, by tentations of evil within, his piety and integrity shall be guarded with Wisdom; a Wisdom that for occasions without shall make a Covenant with his eyes, that they behold no evil, I will Set no wicked thing before mine eyes; cc c-acp n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp, p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp, po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; dt n1 cst p-acp n2 p-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vvb dx j-jn, pns11 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp po11 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
413 a couenant with his heart, that it delight not int he workes of the wicked, I hate the worke of them that fall away, it shall not cleaue vnto me. a Covenant with his heart, that it delight not int he works of the wicked, I hate the work of them that fallen away, it shall not cleave unto me. dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pn31 vvb xx p-acp|pn31 pns31 vvz pp-f dt j, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb av, pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
414 For tentations within, his wisedome will be watchfull ouer his will, that he affect no euill, a froward heart shall depart from me, watchfull ouer his vnderstanding, that hee bee not so much as acquainted with it, I will know none euill. For tentations within, his Wisdom will be watchful over his will, that he affect no evil, a froward heart shall depart from me, watchful over his understanding, that he be not so much as acquainted with it, I will know none evil. p-acp n2 a-acp, po31 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 vmb, cst pns31 vvb dx j-jn, dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, j p-acp po31 vvg, cst pns31 vbb xx av av-d c-acp vvn p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pi j-jn. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
415 Howbeit, because it is not ynough for any Christian, much lesse for publick persons to be godly, to be sincere, to be wise, vnto themselues; Howbeit, Because it is not enough for any Christian, much less for public Persons to be godly, to be sincere, to be wise, unto themselves; a-acp, c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp d njp, av-d av-dc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi j, p-acp px32; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
416 therefore he farther addeth, how the king ought to carrie himselfe in respect of others, and that in three sorts, how to such as haue accesse vnto him; Therefore he farther adds, how the King ought to carry himself in respect of Others, and that in three sorts, how to such as have access unto him; av pns31 av-jc vvz, c-crq dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc cst p-acp crd n2, c-crq p-acp d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
417 how to such as he vseth either in his gouernment, or in his familie; how toward all that are subiect vnto him: how to such as he uses either in his government, or in his family; how towards all that Are Subject unto him: c-crq p-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz av-d p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1; c-crq p-acp d cst vbr j-jn p-acp pno31: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
418 for such as haue accesse vnto him, he will be carefully circumspect against two pernitious plagues of a princes court, the malitiously slanderous, and the ambitiously proud: the malitiously slanderous he will cut off, for such as have access unto him, he will be carefully circumspect against two pernicious plagues of a Princes court, the maliciously slanderous, and the ambitiously proud: the maliciously slanderous he will Cut off, c-acp d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp crd j n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, dt av-j j, cc dt av-j j: dt av-j j pns31 vmb vvi a-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
419 because he vseth the tongue which was giuen for one man to benefit another, to hurt, and that him whom he should loue as himselfe, his neighbour; and that priuily and behind the backe, Because he uses the tongue which was given for one man to benefit Another, to hurt, and that him whom he should love as himself, his neighbour; and that privily and behind the back, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn, pc-acp vvi, cc cst pno31 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp px31, po31 n1; cc d av-j cc p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
420 for malice neuer durst look vertue in the face: for malice never durst look virtue in the face: p-acp n1 av-x vvd vvb n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
421 Him that priuily slandereth his neighbour, will I destroy, and worthily, because thereby it commeth to passe, that vertue hath many times no other reward than Cum bene feceris male audire, for doing well, to heare ill. Him that privily Slandereth his neighbour, will I destroy, and worthily, Because thereby it comes to pass, that virtue hath many times no other reward than Cum bene feceris male Audire, for doing well, to hear ill. pno31 cst av-j vvz po31 n1, vmb pns11 vvi, cc av-j, c-acp av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vhz d n2 dx j-jn n1 cs vvb fw-la fw-la n1 vvi, p-acp vdg av, pc-acp vvi j-jn. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 32
422 The ambitiously prowd, whether it be in the vanitie of loftie eyes, or in the swelling of an aspiring heart, the one as nothing profitable to himself, the other as dangerous to the state, he will not endure; The ambitiously proud, whither it be in the vanity of lofty eyes, or in the swelling of an aspiring heart, the one as nothing profitable to himself, the other as dangerous to the state, he will not endure; dt av-j j, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j-vvg n1, dt pi p-acp pix j p-acp px31, dt j-jn c-acp j p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
423 Him that hath a proud looke and a swelling heart, I cannot suffer, and rightly, Him that hath a proud look and a swelling heart, I cannot suffer, and rightly, pno31 cst vhz dt j n1 cc dt j-vvg n1, pns11 vmbx vvi, cc av-jn, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
424 because for the one, Superbia cum innoxia est, molesta esse non desint, as Thucidides obserueth, Pride is offensiue euen when it is harmelesse; Because for the one, Superbia cum innoxia est, molesta esse non desint, as Thucydides observeth, Pride is offensive even when it is harmless; c-acp p-acp dt pi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz, n1 vbz j av c-crq pn31 vbz j; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
425 and for the other, the rule of ambition is, aut Caesar aut nihil, as good to be last, as not first. and for the other, the Rule of ambition is, Or Caesar Or nihil, as good to be last, as not First. cc p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la, p-acp j pc-acp vbi ord, c-acp xx ord. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
426 For such as he vseth in his gouernment, they are of two sorts, counsailors and inferiour officers; For such as he uses in his government, they Are of two sorts, counsellors and inferior Officers; p-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vbr pp-f crd n2, n2 cc j-jn n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
427 for counsailors, he will not be so selfe-willed, as to take no counsaile, but of his owne will; for counsellors, he will not be so self-willed, as to take no counsel, but of his own will; p-acp n2, pns31 vmb xx vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1, cc-acp pp-f po31 d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
428 he will haue others to sit with him, and those other shall be Veraces terrae, the true and faithfull of the land: he will have Others to fit with him, and those other shall be Veraces terrae, the true and faithful of the land: pns31 vmb vhi n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc d j-jn vmb vbi fw-la fw-la, dt j cc j pp-f dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
429 True and faithfull, that they may make a conscience of their counsailes; of the land, and as hauing better experience of their owne estate than strangers: True and faithful, that they may make a conscience of their Counsels; of the land, and as having better experience of their own estate than Strangers: j cc j, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp vhg j n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cs n2: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
430 and they shall not be taken for fauour, but hee will vse the eyes of his iugdement in the choice of them, Mine eyes shall be vpon the true & faithfull of the land that they may sit with me. and they shall not be taken for favour, but he will use the eyes of his judgement in the choice of them, Mine eyes shall be upon the true & faithful of the land that they may fit with me. cc pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, po11 n2 vmb vbi p-acp dt j cc j pp-f dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno11. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
431 For inferiour officers who are to execute his counsailes, he will be very carefull that they walke in the perfect way or way of godlinesse; For inferior Officers who Are to execute his Counsels, he will be very careful that they walk in the perfect Way or Way of godliness; p-acp j-jn n2 r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pns31 vmb vbi av j cst pns32 vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
432 that it may be a religion to them, not to goe beyond their commission, and a matter of conscience not to oppresse his subiects, he that walketh in the perfect way, hee shall serue me. that it may be a Religion to them, not to go beyond their commission, and a matter of conscience not to oppress his Subjects, he that walks in the perfect Way, he shall serve me. cst pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 xx pc-acp vvi po31 n2-jn, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno11. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
433 For such as he vseth in his family, he will haue no lesse care, that neither the deceitfull dwell with him, For such as he uses in his family, he will have no less care, that neither the deceitful dwell with him, p-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vhi dx dc n1, cst dx dt j vvi p-acp pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
434 nor the teller of lies haue any grace in his sight; nor the teller of lies have any grace in his sighed; ccx dt n1 pp-f n2 vhb d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
435 There shall no deceitfull person dwell within my house, he that telleth lies stall not remaine in my sight: There shall no deceitful person dwell within my house, he that Telleth lies stall not remain in my sighed: a-acp vmb dx j n1 vvi p-acp po11 n1, pns31 cst vvz vvz n1 xx vvi p-acp po11 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
436 and necessarily, because such persons publica in publicum, regia in regem authoritate abutuntur, doe commonly abuse publike authorite against the publike good, and necessarily, Because such Persons publicam in publicum, Regia in regem authoritate abutuntur, do commonly abuse public Authority against the public good, cc av-j, c-acp d n2 n1 p-acp fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, vdb av-j vvi j n1 p-acp dt j j, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
437 and the kings authority euen against the king, to whom nothing can be so honorable, and the Kings Authority even against the King, to whom nothing can be so honourable, cc dt ng1 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pix vmb vbi av j, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 33
438 as to leaue that testimonie of Nehemiah, I haue not like the former gouernours beene chargeable vnto the people, I made not my seruants lords ouer them, as to leave that testimony of Nehemiah, I have not like the former Governors been chargeable unto the people, I made not my Servants Lords over them, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vhb xx av-j dt j n2 vbn j p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvd xx po11 ng1 n2 p-acp pno32, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
439 and this I did because I feared the Lord; and this I did Because I feared the Lord; cc d pns11 vdd c-acp pns11 vvd dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
440 Lastly for all that are subiect vnto him, because he doth not beare the sword in vaine, Rom. 13.4, hee will destroy and that with our exception, all the wicked of the land; Lastly for all that Are Subject unto him, Because he does not bear the sword in vain, Rom. 13.4, he will destroy and that with our exception, all the wicked of the land; ord p-acp d cst vbr j-jn p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 p-acp j, np1 crd, pns31 vmb vvi cc cst p-acp po12 n1, d dt j pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
441 and that betimes in the morning, because in the corruptions of states and times euery one day addeth to the wickednesse of another; and that betimes in the morning, Because in the corruptions of states and times every one day adds to the wickedness of Another; cc d av p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 d crd n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
442 and for no other cause but that which is the end of all, that he may root out all wicked doers from the citie of the Lord: and for no other cause but that which is the end of all, that he may root out all wicked doers from the City of the Lord: cc p-acp dx j-jn n1 cc-acp cst r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cst pns31 vmb vvi av d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
443 betimes will I destroy all the wicked of the land, that may cut off all the workers of iniquitie from the citie of the Lord. betimes will I destroy all the wicked of the land, that may Cut off all the workers of iniquity from the City of the Lord. av vmb pns11 vvi d dt j pp-f dt n1, cst vmb vvi a-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
444 Now the king that shall make it his whole study, to proportion himselfe to this patterne, to sing of mercy & iudgement vnto the Lord, to be in respect of himselfe so godly, Now the King that shall make it his Whole study, to proportion himself to this pattern, to sing of mercy & judgement unto the Lord, to be in respect of himself so godly, av dt n1 cst vmb vvi pn31 po31 j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f px31 av j, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
445 as to walke in the perfect way, vntil the comming of God to iudgement; so sincere, as to walke in the vprightnesse of his heart euen within his dores; as to walk in the perfect Way, until the coming of God to judgement; so sincere, as to walk in the uprightness of his heart even within his doors; c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1; av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-j p-acp po31 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
446 so wise, as to preuent occasions of euill without, tentations of euill within; so wise, as to prevent occasions of evil without, tentations of evil within; av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp, n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
447 and in respect of others, so carefull, as to giue no accesse either to the tongue of malice, or the heart of pride; to chuse for his counsailors the true and faithfull, for the executioners of his counsailes, the religious of the land; and in respect of Others, so careful, as to give no access either to the tongue of malice, or the heart of pride; to choose for his counsellors the true and faithful, for the executioners of his Counsels, the religious of the land; cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1 av-d pc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 dt j cc j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, dt j pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
448 to banish the deceitfull person and the lier out of his familie, and in all his dominions, to banish the deceitful person and the liar out of his family, and in all his Dominions, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp d po31 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
449 as euill persons dayly increase, dayly and early to cut them off from the citie of God: as evil Persons daily increase, daily and early to Cut them off from the City of God: c-acp j-jn n2 av-j vvi, j cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
450 shall find it, not onely to be the art of arts, but also the benefit of benefits, to rule both himselfe and his people according to this rule; shall find it, not only to be the art of arts, but also the benefit of benefits, to Rule both himself and his people according to this Rule; vmb vvi pn31, xx av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi d px31 cc po31 n1 vvg p-acp d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
451 not only as a rule of Christianitie for the saluation of his soule, but also as a rule of gouernment for the good of his people; not only as a Rule of Christianity for the salvation of his soul, but also as a Rule of government for the good of his people; xx av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
452 which I shall the lesse need to applie, because I speake this day in the hearing of such a king, which I shall the less need to apply, Because I speak this day in the hearing of such a King, r-crq pns11 vmb dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
453 as like another Dauid hath written to himselfe and his posteritie, a patterne of good gouernment, in that which hee calleth NONLATINALPHABET, a princely gift, as like Another David hath written to himself and his posterity, a pattern of good government, in that which he calls, a princely gift, c-acp av-j j-jn np1 vhz vvn p-acp px31 cc po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz, dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 34
454 as being indeed, as good a legacie to the Prince his sonne, as the very kingdomes that he shall leaue vnto him; as being indeed, as good a legacy to the Prince his son, as the very kingdoms that he shall leave unto him; c-acp vbg av, c-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, c-acp dt j n2 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
455 and which will no doubt bring many blessings vpon himselfe & his royall line, and euery of his kingdomes, and which will no doubt bring many blessings upon himself & his royal line, and every of his kingdoms, cc r-crq vmb dx n1 vvi d n2 p-acp px31 cc po31 j n1, cc d pp-f po31 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
456 if it be as well practised, as it is well written. if it be as well practised, as it is well written. cs pn31 vbi c-acp av vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
457 The rather because therein he expresseth himselfe and assureth the world, that the law of God shall be a law to his lawes, he will referre himselfe to that which he hath shewed; and that he may be the better scholler of such a master, he will remember, that though he be a God vpon earth, The rather Because therein he Expresses himself and assureth the world, that the law of God shall be a law to his laws, he will refer himself to that which he hath showed; and that he may be the better scholar of such a master, he will Remember, that though he be a God upon earth, dt av-c c-acp av pns31 vvz px31 cc vvz dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn; cc cst pns31 vmb vbi dt jc n1 pp-f d dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi, cst cs pns31 vbb dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
458 yet he must learne, in the frailtie of his cōdition how God hath shewed vnto him a man; not only what is good in it selfe, to kinde his loue & zeale to goodnesse; yet he must Learn, in the frailty of his condition how God hath showed unto him a man; not only what is good in it self, to kind his love & zeal to Goodness; av pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1; xx av-j r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp n1 po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
459 but also, what he requireth as the Lord, to waken his heart to a care of it, but also, what he requires as the Lord, to waken his heart to a care of it, cc-acp av, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
460 as of his dutie & obedience vnto the Lord: as of his duty & Obedience unto the Lord: c-acp pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
461 that seeing the good which hee hath shewed, and the duty which as the Lord he hath required, is, to doe iustly, as without the which there is no gouernment; that seeing the good which he hath showed, and the duty which as the Lord he hath required, is, to do justly, as without the which there is no government; cst vvg dt j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn, vbz, pc-acp vdi av-j, a-acp p-acp dt r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
462 to loue mercy, as without the which iustice is crueltie; to love mercy, as without the which Justice is cruelty; pc-acp vvi n1, a-acp p-acp dt r-crq n1 vbz n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
463 to humble himselfe to walke with his God, as without the which there is neither true iustice nor true mercy; to humble himself to walk with his God, as without the which there is neither true Justice nor true mercy; pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, a-acp p-acp dt r-crq a-acp vbz dx j n1 ccx j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
464 his Iustice may be tempered with the loue of mercy, & both seasoned with that honinesse, which in all his actions may humble him to walke with his God; his justice may be tempered with the love of mercy, & both seasoned with that honinesse, which in all his actions may humble him to walk with his God; po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-d vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp d po31 n2 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
465 that true religion and vnfeined holinesse being the eye of wisdome in his counsaile, the eare of iustice in his magistrates, the hand of vallor in his nobles, the tongue of persuation in his preachers, the head of gouernment in himselfe, that true Religion and unfeigned holiness being the eye of Wisdom in his counsel, the ear of Justice in his Magistrates, the hand of vallor in his Nobles, the tongue of persuasion in his Preachers, the head of government in himself, cst j n1 cc j n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f fw-la p-acp po31 n2-j, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
466 & the heart of obedience in his people, it may be the life of his lawes, & the heart of Obedience in his people, it may be the life of his laws, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
467 and the strength of his Realmes; and the strength of his Realms; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
468 and so build his kingdomes vpon the kingdome of Christ, that both he & his people may be brought by the life of grace vnto the life of glory; and so built his kingdoms upon the Kingdom of christ, that both he & his people may be brought by the life of grace unto the life of glory; cc av vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d pns31 cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
469 which the God of glory graunt, in the grace of his sonne Christ, to whom with the Father & the holy Ghost be all honor and glory now and for euermore, Amen. which the God of glory grant, in the grace of his son christ, to whom with the Father & the holy Ghost be all honour and glory now and for evermore, Amen. r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1 vbb d n1 cc n1 av cc p-acp av, uh-n. (5) part (DIV2) 6 Page 35
470 ¶ A fruitfull meditation vpon the sickenesse, wherewith it pleased God to visit the first yeere of his Maiesties Raigne: ¶ A fruitful meditation upon the sickness, wherewith it pleased God to visit the First year of his Majesties Reign: ¶ dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 36
471 preached before the King at Whitehall, the 23. of March, being the last day of his first yeere. Michah. 6.13. preached before the King At Whitehall, the 23. of March, being the last day of his First year. Micah. 6.13. vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, dt crd pp-f n1, vbg dt ord n1 pp-f po31 ord n1. np1. crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 36
472 Therefore will I make thee sicke in smiting thee, and in making thee desolate because of thy sinnes. Therefore will I make thee sick in smiting thee, and in making thee desolate Because of thy Sins. av vmb pns11 vvi pno21 j p-acp vvg pno21, cc p-acp vvg pno21 j c-acp pp-f po21 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 36
473 IN the iudgements of God for sinne, and vppon sinners, which are as Saint Augustine noteth, IN the Judgments of God for sin, and upon Sinners, which Are as Saint Augustine notes, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2, r-crq vbr p-acp n1 np1 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
474 though sometimes open, sometimes secret, yet euer iust; the wisedome of the world is subiect to many errors, though sometime open, sometime secret, yet ever just; the Wisdom of the world is Subject to many errors, cs av j, av j-jn, av av j; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
475 as well for the true cause, Therefore, as for the true Author will I; making, rather euery thing than their owne sinnes, the ergo or therefore, and rather euery second and naturall cause, thē the guide of nature, as well for the true cause, Therefore, as for the true Author will I; making, rather every thing than their own Sins, the ergo or Therefore, and rather every second and natural cause, them the guide of nature, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, av, a-acp p-acp dt j n1 vmb pns11; vvg, av-c d n1 cs po32 d n2, dt fw-la cc av, cc av-c d vvb cc j n1, pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
476 or the cause of causes, the Author of their punishments; or the cause of Causes, the Author of their punishments; cc dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
477 whereof it is, that they haue no conceit of extraordinary iudgements as of the rod of God, wherewith he professed, I will smite, whereof it is, that they have no conceit of extraordinary Judgments as of the rod of God, wherewith he professed, I will smite, c-crq pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f j n2 c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vvd, pns11 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
478 and make sicke in smiting: & lesse apply that circumstance of the person, thee; Will I make thee sicke in smiting thee; and make sick in smiting: & less apply that circumstance of the person, thee; Will I make thee sick in smiting thee; cc vvb j p-acp vvg: cc av-dc vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, pno21; vmb pns11 vvi pno21 j p-acp vvg pno21; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
479 but as it is obserued in common cares, that Quae ab omnibus curantur ab ominibus negliguntur, euery mans care is no mans care; but as it is observed in Common Cares, that Quae ab omnibus curantur ab ominibus negliguntur, every men care is no men care; p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j n2, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d ng1 n1 vbz dx ng1 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
480 so in common calamities, as those of Warre and Famine, or this of the Pestilence euery one thinketh to prouide for one; so in Common calamities, as those of War and Famine, or this of the Pestilence every one Thinketh to provide for one; av p-acp j n2, c-acp d pp-f vvb cc n1, cc d pp-f dt n1 d pi vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
481 & the generalitie of the punishmēt doth make vs to haue the lesse sence of the punishment, & the generality of the punishment does make us to have the less sense of the punishment, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi pno12 pc-acp vhi dt av-dc n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 36
482 and thereby the lesse care to turne euery one from our euill wayes, and to returne vnto the Lord our God. and thereby the less care to turn every one from our evil ways, and to return unto the Lord our God. cc av dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi d pi p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
483 Howbeit, if when we see the God of nature, to breake the order and ordinarie course, of nature, Ecc•es. 48.3. and either to shut vp the heauens as hee did in the daies of Eliah, that they shall not yeeld their ordinary blessing; Howbeit, if when we see the God of nature, to break the order and ordinary course, of nature, Ecc•es. 48.3. and either to shut up the heavens as he did in the days of Elijah, that they shall not yield their ordinary blessing; a-acp, cs c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc j n1, pp-f n1, uh. crd. cc d pc-acp vvi a-acp dt ng1 c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
484 or to curse the land as he did in the time of Iacob and Ioseph, Gen. 4.53. that it shall not yeeld and ordinarie increase; or to curse the land as he did in the time of Iacob and Ioseph, Gen. 4.53. that it shall not yield and ordinary increase; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, np1 crd. cst pn31 vmb xx vvi cc j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
485 or as we now feele him, to draw that sword of his wrath, the Pestilence, which may corrupt the aire, or as we now feel him, to draw that sword of his wrath, the Pestilence, which may corrupt the air, cc c-acp pns12 av vvb pno31, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
486 and breath of our life, with an extraordinarie contagion vnto death; and breath of our life, with an extraordinary contagion unto death; cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
487 we did but remember, that he who cursed the earth for the sinne of man, Gen. 3.17, doth neuer breake that ordinary law which he hath giuen to his other creatures for the seruice of man, we did but Remember, that he who cursed the earth for the sin of man, Gen. 3.17, does never break that ordinary law which he hath given to his other creatures for the service of man, pns12 vdd p-acp vvi, cst pns31 r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, vdz av-x vvi d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
488 but onely when man doth extraordinarily breake the lavv of his God; but only when man does extraordinarily break the law of his God; cc-acp av-j c-crq n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
489 neuer make the breath of one body to be poyson to another, but when by the like contagion, the sinne of one soule is the death of another: never make the breath of one body to be poison to Another, but when by the like contagion, the sin of one soul is the death of Another: av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp j-jn, cc-acp c-crq p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
490 we should not need any deepe search for the true cause of our visitation at this time; we should not need any deep search for the true cause of our Visitation At this time; pns12 vmd xx vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
491 as euery ones owne heart telleth him, that in his priuat sinnes he hath deserued his part of this punishment: as every ones own heart Telleth him, that in his private Sins he hath deserved his part of this punishment: c-acp d pig d n1 vvz pno31, cst p-acp po31 j n2 pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 pp-f d n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
492 so those crying sinnes which raigne amongst vs, proclaime to the world that it is high time, the wrath of God should be reuealed from heauen, vpon the vngodlinesse and vnrighteousnesse of this vnthankefull land: so those crying Sins which Reign among us, proclaim to the world that it is high time, the wrath of God should be revealed from heaven, upon the ungodliness and unrighteousness of this unthankful land: av d vvg n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1-u pp-f d j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
493 and that as the prophet proueth in the former part of this chapter, because the Lord hath a quarell against the mountaines, and mightie foundations of the earth, a quarell against his people, vers. 2; because the treasures of wickednesse are in the house of the wicked, and the balance of deceipt and the scant measure which is abhominable, vers. 10, and 11; because the rich men are full of crueltie, and the inhabitants haue spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitfull in their mouth, vers. 12: and that as the Prophet Proves in the former part of this chapter, Because the Lord hath a quarrel against the Mountains, and mighty foundations of the earth, a quarrel against his people, vers. 2; Because the treasures of wickedness Are in the house of the wicked, and the balance of deceit and the scant measure which is abominable, vers. 10, and 11; Because the rich men Are full of cruelty, and the inhabitants have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their Mouth, vers. 12: cc cst p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, fw-la. crd; c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1 r-crq vbz j, zz. crd, cc crd; c-acp dt j n2 vbr j pp-f n1, cc dt n2 vhb vvn vvz, cc po32 n1 vbz j p-acp po32 n1, fw-la. crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 37
494 therefore (as it followeth in the 13) euen therefore, not as irreligious persons, who look no farther then into second cause, doe fondly imagine this or that eclipse, this or that coniunction of this or that planet, Therefore (as it follows in the 13) even Therefore, not as irreligious Persons, who look no farther then into second cause, do fondly imagine this or that eclipse, this or that conjunction of this or that planet, av (c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt crd) av av, xx p-acp j n2, r-crq n1 av-dx av-jc cs p-acp ord n1, vdb av-j vvi d cc d n1, d cc d n1 pp-f d cc d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
495 but a power aboue all powers, which can make the heauen that is ouer vs to be as brasse, but a power above all Powers, which can make the heaven that is over us to be as brass, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
496 and the earth that is vnder vs to be as iron, Deut. 28.23; and the earth that is under us to be as iron, Deuteronomy 28.23; cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
497 and the aire that is about vs to be as poyson, or (to vse the words of the Psalmist ) as the snare of the hunter, with terrors of death walking by night, and the air that is about us to be as poison, or (to use the words of the Psalmist) as the snare of the hunter, with terrors of death walking by night, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc (pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1) c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
498 and the arrowes of sickeness flying by day, Psal. 91. vers. 5. and 6; I, euen I; saith the Lord; and the arrows of sickeness flying by day, Psalm 91. vers. 5. and 6; I, even I; Says the Lord; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp n1, np1 crd fw-la. crd cc crd; pns11, av-j pns11; vvz dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
499 howsoeuer I haue hitherto borne, and forborne with a patience beyond all partience; howsoever I have hitherto born, and forborn with a patience beyond all partience; c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
500 yet now that there is a necessitie, that the sinfull nation heare the rod and who hath appointed it, vers. 9; yet now that there is a necessity, that the sinful Nation hear the rod and who hath appointed it, vers. 9; av av cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, cst dt j n1 vvb dt n1 cc r-crq vhz vvn pn31, fw-la. crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
501 will I smite, year, make sicke in smiting; not the poore onely, who as yet do chiefly, if not only; will I smite, year, make sick in smiting; not the poor only, who as yet do chiefly, if not only; n1 pns11 vvi, n1, vvb j p-acp vvg; xx dt j av-j, r-crq c-acp av vdb av-jn, cs xx j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
502 beare the heat of this iudgement: but thee euen thee, without exception; Therfore will I make thee sicke in smiting thee; bear the heat of this judgement: but thee even thee, without exception; Therefore will I make thee sick in smiting thee; vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1: cc-acp pno21 av pno21, p-acp n1; av vmb pns11 vvi pno21 j p-acp vvg pno21; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
503 and that I may proportion my iudgements to thy contempts, extraordinarie punishments to extraordinatie sinnes; and that I may proportion my Judgments to thy contempts, extraordinary punishments to extraordinatie Sins; cc cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp po21 n2, j n2 p-acp j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
504 desolation to abhomination, will I make thee desolate, yea desolate will I make thee, and all for thy sinnes, euen for thy sinnes. A meditation if euer and for any, desolation to abomination, will I make thee desolate, yea desolate will I make thee, and all for thy Sins, even for thy Sins. A meditation if ever and for any, n1 p-acp n1, vmb pns11 vvi pno21 j, uh j vmb pns11 vvi pno21, cc d p-acp po21 n2, av-j p-acp po21 n2. dt n1 cs av cc p-acp d, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
505 now and for vs most necessary, that for the iust cause of the plague amongst vs, we seeke no other then our owne sinnes, and for the true Author of this iudgement, we looke farther then into second causes; now and for us most necessary, that for the just cause of the plague among us, we seek no other then our own Sins, and for the true Author of this judgement, we look farther then into second Causes; av cc p-acp pno12 av-ds j, cst p-acp dt j vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb dx j-jn av po12 d n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vvb av-jc cs p-acp ord n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
506 and for the iudgement it selfe, we looke vpon it as vpon the rod of God his wrath wherwith he smiteth; and for the better applying of his iustice to our deserts, wee looke not so much one vpon the faults of another, and for the judgement it self, we look upon it as upon the rod of God his wrath wherewith he smites; and for the better applying of his Justice to our deserts, we look not so much one upon the Faults of Another, cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz; cc p-acp dt av-jc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb xx av av-d crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
507 as euery one into his owne heart; as every one into his own heart; c-acp d pi p-acp po31 d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
508 and so blame no body but our selues, that the sinnes of our long peace are smitten with noysome sickenesse; and so blame no body but our selves, that the Sins of our long peace Are smitten with noisome sickness; cc av vvb dx n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1 vbr vvn p-acp j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
509 and withall be assured, that if we meet him not with repentance in the way, he will poure out the dregs of his wrath to make vs desolate, and withal be assured, that if we meet him not with Repentance in the Way, he will pour out the dregs of his wrath to make us desolate, cc av vbi vvn, cst cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 38
510 because wee are securely setled vpon the lees of our sinnes. Because we Are securely settled upon the lees of our Sins. c-acp pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 39
511 And first, for the true cause either of God his wrath, or man his punishment, whither may wee goe but to our owne sinnes? The sinne of the first man was the first breach that euer was made betweene God and man; And First, for the true cause either of God his wrath, or man his punishment, whither may we go but to our own Sins? The sin of the First man was the First breach that ever was made between God and man; cc ord, p-acp dt j n1 av-d pp-f np1 po31 n1, cc n1 po31 n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cc-acp p-acp po12 d n2? dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vbds dt ord n1 cst av vbds vvn p-acp np1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
512 and euer since as men in sinne haue more and more abounded, so haue they bene more and more deuided from their God, that howsoeuer in the riches of that mercy, whereby God hath loued euen sinfull man in his beloued, Ephe. 1.6, he be content to remoue our sinnes as farre from vs as the East is from the West, Psal. 103.12; and ever since as men in sin have more and more abounded, so have they be more and more divided from their God, that howsoever in the riches of that mercy, whereby God hath loved even sinful man in his Beloved, Ephes 1.6, he be content to remove our Sins as Far from us as the East is from the West, Psalm 103.12; cc av c-acp p-acp n2 p-acp n1 vhb dc cc av-dc vvn, av vhb pns32 vbn dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp po32 n1, cst c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvd av j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, np1 crd, pns31 vbb j p-acp vvb po12 n2 c-acp av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
513 yet in that nature of his iustice, wherby he is of pure eyes, Habac. 1.13, and cannot behold, much lesse endure the thing that is euill: yet in that nature of his Justice, whereby he is of pure eyes, Habakkuk 1.13, and cannot behold, much less endure the thing that is evil: av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vbz pp-f j n2, np1 crd, cc vmbx vvi, d av-dc vvi dt n1 cst vbz j-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
514 our sinnes doe as much separate and deuide vs from him, Es. 59. 2, as he is ready vpon our repentance to remoue our sinnes from vs. For this is that admirable temper of his Iustice and Mercie, who is both infinitly mercifull and infinitly iust, that as in Christ he loueth a sinner, our Sins do as much separate and divide us from him, Es. 59. 2, as he is ready upon our Repentance to remove our Sins from us For this is that admirable temper of his justice and Mercy, who is both infinitely merciful and infinitely just, that as in christ he loves a sinner, po12 n2 vdb c-acp d vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd, c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp d vbz d j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz d av-j j cc av-j j, cst c-acp p-acp np1 pns31 vvz dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
515 so he hateth sin euen in a Christian. And though there be no condemnation to thē that are in Christ Iesus, Rome. so he hates since even in a Christian. And though there be no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, Rome. av pns31 vvz n1 av-j p-acp dt njp. cc cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
516 8.1, but their sins, yea their heinous sinnes, washed in the innocent blood of that immaculat lambe, are made of crimson like snow, and of scarlet like wooll, Es. 1.18; 8.1, but their Sins, yea their heinous Sins, washed in the innocent blood of that immaculate lamb, Are made of crimson like snow, and of scarlet like wool, Es. 1.18; crd, cc-acp po32 n2, uh po32 j n2, vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f cst j n1, vbr vvn pp-f j-jn j n1, cc pp-f j-jn j n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
517 yet is there correction, and that of sons, Heb. 12.7, which must begin at the house of God, 1. Pet. 4.17, yet is there correction, and that of Sons, Hebrew 12.7, which must begin At the house of God, 1. Pet. 4.17, av vbz pc-acp n1, cc d pp-f n2, np1 crd, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
518 & doth proceed with many stripes, where the wil of the master is known, Luk. 12.47: & does proceed with many stripes, where the will of the master is known, Luk. 12.47: cc vdz vvi p-acp d n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
519 that though the death of Christ haue fully satisfied for all out sins, and borne the extremitie of whatsoeuer either the law of God could lay against vs, that though the death of christ have Fully satisfied for all out Sins, and born the extremity of whatsoever either the law of God could lay against us, d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb av-j vvn p-acp d av n2, cc vvn dt n1 pp-f r-crq d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
520 or the wrath of God would lay vpon vs; or the wrath of God would lay upon us; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 39
521 yet hath it left no libertie to build our sins vpon his death, but rather laid a necessitie to burie our sinnes in his death, least by turning the grace of God, as Iude noteth, vers. 4, into wantonnesse (I speake an horrible thing) we crucifie him gaine with our sinnes, Hebr. 6.6, who for our sinnes hath already bene crucified; yet hath it left no liberty to built our Sins upon his death, but rather laid a necessity to bury our Sins in his death, least by turning the grace of God, as Iude notes, vers. 4, into wantonness (I speak an horrible thing) we crucify him gain with our Sins, Hebrew 6.6, who for our Sins hath already be Crucified; av vhz pn31 vvn dx n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av-c vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, ds p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 vvz, fw-la. crd, p-acp n1 (pns11 vvb dt j n1) pns12 vvi pno31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd, r-crq p-acp po12 n2 vhz av vbn vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
522 and so heape vnto our selues wrath against the day of wrath, Rome. 2.5. and so heap unto our selves wrath against the day of wrath, Room. 2.5. cc av n1 p-acp po12 n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1. crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
523 For as in the creation, the disobedience of the creature made the Creator to hate the work of his owne hands, For as in the creation, the disobedience of the creature made the Creator to hate the work of his own hands, p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
524 yea that work which he saw to be good, and very good, Gen. 1.31; and not so onely, but when the sinne of man did multiply with man, & grow a burthen to the earth, in as much as all the thoughts of his heart were euill, and that continually, to repent him that he had made man, Gene. 6.6: so in the reconciliation of the world, by that blessed seed of the cursed woman, the peace that was made betweene God and man, did not stretch so farre as to conclude a peace betweene God and sinne; yea that work which he saw to be good, and very good, Gen. 1.31; and not so only, but when the sin of man did multiply with man, & grow a burden to the earth, in as much as all the thoughts of his heart were evil, and that continually, to Repent him that he had made man, Gene. 6.6: so in the reconciliation of the world, by that blessed seed of the cursed woman, the peace that was made between God and man, did not stretch so Far as to conclude a peace between God and sin; uh cst n1 r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j, cc av j, np1 crd; cc xx av av-j, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr j-jn, cc d av-j, pc-acp vvi pno31 cst pns31 vhd vvn n1, np1 crd: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst j-vvn n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp np1 cc n1, vdd xx vvi av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
525 but he who in Christ was content to be reconciled to his enemies, is yet at enmitie with their sinnes; but he who in christ was content to be reconciled to his enemies, is yet At enmity with their Sins; cc-acp pns31 r-crq p-acp np1 vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, vbz av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
526 and though he forgiue great sinnes in Christ, yet doth hee punish little sinnes in Christians; and though he forgive great Sins in christ, yet does he Punish little Sins in Christians; cc cs pns31 vvb j n2 p-acp np1, av vdz pns31 vvi j n2 p-acp np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
527 yea the frailties and infirmities of the godly doe greeue and make sad the holy spirit of God, whereby they are sealed vnto the day of redemption, Ephe. 4.30; as the retchlesse contempts, and presumptuous blasphemies of the wicked, are sayd to despite the spirit of grace, Hebr. 10.29. yea the frailties and infirmities of the godly do grieve and make sad the holy Spirit of God, whereby they Are sealed unto the day of redemption, Ephes 4.30; as the retchless contempts, and presumptuous Blasphemies of the wicked, Are said to despite the Spirit of grace, Hebrew 10.29. uh dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j vdb vvi cc vvi j dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd; c-acp dt j n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt j, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
528 And albeit the blood of Christ doe continually cry vnto God for vs, and speake better things than the blood of Abel, Heb. 12.21; yet doth it not so possesse his eares that hee can heare no crie against vs; And albeit the blood of christ do continually cry unto God for us, and speak better things than the blood of Abel, Hebrew 12.21; yet does it not so possess his ears that he can hear no cry against us; cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb av-j vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb jc n2 cs dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd; av vdz pn31 xx av vvi po31 n2 cst pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
529 but our sinnes, yea our secret sinnes, will goe vp, and that with open mouth vnto him, but our Sins, yea our secret Sins, will go up, and that with open Mouth unto him, cc-acp po12 n2, uh po12 j-jn n2, vmb vvi a-acp, cc cst p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
530 and neuer cease crying in the eare of his iustice, vntill they awake him, as it were out of the sleepe of his long suffering; and never cease crying in the ear of his Justice, until they awake him, as it were out of the sleep of his long suffering; cc av-x vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pno31, c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
531 that no Caine shall murther his brother Abel, but the voyce of his brothers blood shall cry vnto God from the earth against him, Gene. 4.10; that no Cain shall murder his brother Abel, but the voice of his Brother's blood shall cry unto God from the earth against him, Gene. 4.10; cst dx np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
532 that no Dauid, though a king, shal by any sleight or secret policie, take away the life of Vriah for the loue of his faire wise, that no David, though a King, shall by any sleight or secret policy, take away the life of Uriah for the love of his fair wise, cst dx np1, cs dt n1, vmb p-acp d n1 cc j-jn n1, vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 40
533 but the doubling of his sinne shall importune the iustice of God, that what hee hath done in secret, may be done to him before all Israel, but the doubling of his sin shall importune the Justice of God, that what he hath done in secret, may be done to him before all Israel, cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp j-jn, vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp d np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
534 and before the sonne, 2. Sam. 12.12: and before the son, 2. Sam. 12.12: cc p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
535 that no treason shall be conceiued and hatched in the heart, as it were in the wombe of discontentment, of so cunningly contriued and caried in vowed silence, that no treason shall be conceived and hatched in the heart, as it were in the womb of discontentment, of so cunningly contrived and carried in vowed silence, d dx n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f av av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp j-vvn n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
536 as it were in the safe conduct of an hidded conspiracie, but the birds of the aire shall reueale it, as it were in the safe conduct of an hidded Conspiracy, but the Birds of the air shall reveal it, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
537 & that which hath wings bring it to light, Eccles. 10.20: & that which hath wings bring it to Light, Eccles. 10.20: cc cst r-crq vhz n2 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
538 that no Gehasi shall steale a bribe behind his masters backe so closely, but it shall be seene and heard, that no Gehazi shall steal a bribe behind his Masters back so closely, but it shall be seen and herd, d dx np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 av av av-j, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
539 yea and punished with Naamans leprosie, 2. Kin. 5.27: yea and punished with Naamans leprosy, 2. Kin. 5.27: uh cc vvn p-acp ng1 n1, crd n1. crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
540 that no hard heart shall cause teares to run downe the widowes cheekes, but her crie shall be against him that caused them, that no hard heart shall cause tears to run down the Widows cheeks, but her cry shall be against him that caused them, d dx j n1 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt ng2 n2, cc-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
541 and from her cheekes they shall goe vp to heauen, Eccle. 35.15; and from her cheeks they shall go up to heaven, Eccle. 35.15; cc p-acp po31 n2 pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
542 that howsoeuer the mouthes of the poore be many times stopped that they may not crie out against the mightie, who grow great by iniquitie, that howsoever the mouths of the poor be many times stopped that they may not cry out against the mighty, who grow great by iniquity, d c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j vbb d n2 vvn cst pns32 vmb xx vvi av p-acp dt j, r-crq vvb j p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
543 and build as it were in blood; and built as it were in blood; cc vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
544 yet the stone shall crie out of the wall against them, and the beame out of the timbre shall answere it, Habac. 2.11. yet the stone shall cry out of the wall against them, and the beam out of the timbre shall answer it, Habakkuk 2.11. av dt n1 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pn31, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
545 Now as he who hath an eare of mercie for the crie of sinners, hath yet an eare of iustice for crying sinnes; Now as he who hath an ear of mercy for the cry of Sinners, hath yet an ear of Justice for crying Sins; av c-acp pns31 r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
546 so that heart of his, which aboundeth with grace, is so farre from permitting that we should either continue or abound in sinne, that grace may abound, Rom. 6.1. so that heart of his, which Aboundeth with grace, is so Far from permitting that we should either continue or abound in sin, that grace may abound, Rom. 6.1. av d n1 pp-f png31, r-crq vvz p-acp n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg cst pns12 vmd d vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cst n1 vmb vvi, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
547 ; as that it turneth his heart the more from vs, and maketh him to detest those things, which otherwise he loueth, and requireth in vs; ; as that it turns his heart the more from us, and makes him to detest those things, which otherwise he loves, and requires in us; ; c-acp cst pn31 vvz po31 n1 dt av-dc p-acp pno12, cc vv2 pno31 pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq av pns31 vvz, cc vvz p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
548 in so much as he hateth his owne word, in the mouth of him who hateth to be reformed, Psal. 50.17: and his soule abhorreth to haue the wicked tread in his courts, Es. 1.12; in so much as he hates his own word, in the Mouth of him who hates to be reformed, Psalm 50.17: and his soul abhorreth to have the wicked tread in his Courts, Es. 1.12; p-acp av av-d c-acp pns31 vvz po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd: cc po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
549 yea as it followeth in the same place, their oblations are in vaine, their incense an abhomination, their solemne feasts a burthen, the stretching out of their hands, yea as it follows in the same place, their Oblations Are in vain, their incense an abomination, their solemn feasts a burden, the stretching out of their hands, uh p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt d n1, po32 n2 vbr p-acp j, po32 n1 dt n1, po32 j n2 dt n1, dt vvg av pp-f po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 41
550 and the very prayers they make an offence vnto him, and all because their hands are ful of blood. and the very Prayers they make an offence unto him, and all Because their hands Are full of blood. cc dt j n2 pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc d c-acp po32 n2 vbr j pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
551 Which his mislike euen of good things in euill minds, and of things commaunded, in such as commit the things which his soule abhorreth; Which his mislike even of good things in evil minds, and of things commanded, in such as commit the things which his soul abhorreth; r-crq po31 n1 av pp-f j n2 p-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f n2 vvd, p-acp d c-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq po31 n1 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
552 hath bene the reason of that his seuere proceeding against the transgressions of his best beloued; hath be the reason of that his severe proceeding against the transgressions of his best Beloved; vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 js n-vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
553 that a bill of diuorce was giuen to the faithfull citie, when she was gon so farre as to trust in her owne beautie, that a bill of divorce was given to the faithful City, when she was gone so Far as to trust in her own beauty, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
554 and to play the harlot, Ezech. 16.17; and to play the harlot, Ezekiel 16.17; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
555 that the peculiar people which hee brought out of Egypt, and through the wildernesse, with a wonderfull loue, that the peculiar people which he brought out of Egypt, and through the Wilderness, with a wonderful love, cst dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd av pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
556 yea a loue that wrought wonders; yea a love that wrought wonders; uh dt n1 cst vvd n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
557 were in the height of their pride, or rather in the pride of their sinnes led captiue into Babylon, & made the scorne of all nations; were in the height of their pride, or rather in the pride of their Sins led captive into Babylon, & made the scorn of all Nations; vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvd j-jn p-acp np1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
558 that he who bare Ephraim in his armes, and led them with the cords of a man, that he who bore Ephraim in his arms, and led them with the cords of a man, cst pns31 r-crq j np1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
559 euen with the bands of loue, Hos. 11.4; even with the bans of love, Hos. 11.4; av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
560 to meet with the transgressions of Ephraim, did meete Ephraim as a lion in the way of Assur, to meet with the transgressions of Ephraim, did meet Ephraim as a Lion in the Way of Assur, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdd vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
561 or as a breare which is robbed of her whelpes, Hos. 13.7.8; that of the same Hierusalem which was no lesse garded with his prouidence, then with the hilles that were round about her, because she stoned the prophets, and knew not the time of her visitation, there was not so much as one stone left vpon another, Matth. 24.2. or as a briar which is robbed of her whelps, Hos. 13.7.8; that of the same Jerusalem which was no less guarded with his providence, then with the hills that were round about her, Because she stoned the Prophets, and knew not the time of her Visitation, there was not so much as one stone left upon Another, Matthew 24.2. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd; d pp-f dt d np1 r-crq vbds av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp dt n2 cst vbdr av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvn dt n2, cc vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, a-acp vbds xx av av-d c-acp crd n1 vvn p-acp j-jn, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
562 In which iudgements of God, as we cannot but see, with how perfect hatred hee hateth sinne, In which Judgments of God, as we cannot but see, with how perfect hatred he hates sin, p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi, p-acp c-crq j n1 pns31 vvz n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
563 when it maketh things otherwise good, euill in his sight; when it makes things otherwise good, evil in his sighed; c-crq pn31 vvz n2 av j, j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
564 and people dearely beloued, not so deare vnto him, but that the frailties of the godly doe grieue, and people dearly Beloved, not so deer unto him, but that the frailties of the godly do grieve, cc n1 av-jn vvn, xx av j-jn p-acp pno31, cc-acp cst dt n2 pp-f dt j vdb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
565 as the presumptions of the wicked despite the spirit of grace: as the presumptions of the wicked despite the Spirit of grace: c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
566 so may we thereby gather, that he who hateth nothing but sinne, doth punish nothing but sinne in vs. For howsoeuer, in that litle conscience which we make of sinne, we make the lesse acount of his iudgements; so may we thereby gather, that he who hates nothing but sin, does Punish nothing but sin in us For howsoever, in that little conscience which we make of sin, we make the less account of his Judgments; av vmb pns12 av vvi, cst pns31 r-crq vvz pix cc-acp n1, vdz vvi pix cc-acp n1 p-acp pno12 c-acp c-acp, p-acp cst j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n1, pns12 vvb dt av-dc n1 pp-f po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
567 and because we doe not thinke our selues to sinne, when we sinne, we do not imagine out selues to be punished when we are punished: and Because we do not think our selves to sin, when we sin, we do not imagine out selves to be punished when we Are punished: cc c-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vdb xx vvi av n2 pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pns12 vbr vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 42
568 yet if we deale truly with our own hearts, we shall find, that no euill doth at any time befall vs, yet if we deal truly with our own hearts, we shall find, that no evil does At any time befall us, av cs pns12 vvb av-j p-acp po12 d n2, pns12 vmb vvi, cst dx j-jn vdz p-acp d n1 vvb pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
569 but it is the punishment of some sinne; and that, though our sinnes be sometime forborne, vntill they be ripe for the haruest; but it is the punishment of Some sin; and that, though our Sins be sometime forborn, until they be ripe for the harvest; cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; cc cst, cs po12 n2 vbb av vvn, c-acp pns32 vbb j p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
570 yet doth the forbearing ad a weight to the punishment, and the iudgements of God grow then most heauy vpon vs, yet does the forbearing and a weight to the punishment, and the Judgments of God grow then most heavy upon us, av vdz dt n-vvg cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb av av-ds j p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
571 when we make light our of sinnes: when we make Light our of Sins: c-crq pns12 vvb vvi po12 pp-f n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
572 nay those iudgements whereof we haue an hard conceit, when either the wicked are the instruments of God his wrath, nay those Judgments whereof we have an hard conceit, when either the wicked Are the Instruments of God his wrath, uh-x d n2 c-crq pns12 vhb dt j n1, c-crq d dt j vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
573 or the reason of his iustice is hidden in them; or the reason of his Justice is hidden in them; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
574 if we turne backe the eyes of our remembrance, will bring vs to some such sinne, if we turn back the eyes of our remembrance, will bring us to Some such sin, cs pns12 vvb av dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
575 as may be inough to prooue them iust. as may be enough to prove them just. c-acp vmb vbi av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
576 And therefore, as S. Augustine aduised certaine chast virgins, who concluded God to bee vniust, in permitting them to the lust of barbarous souldiers; And Therefore, as S. Augustine advised certain chaste Virgins, who concluded God to be unjust, in permitting them to the lust of barbarous Soldiers; cc av, c-acp np1 np1 vvd j j n2, r-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vbi j, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
577 that they should search their hearts, whether it were not the punishment of some other sinne, that they should search their hearts, whither it were not the punishment of Some other sin, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2, cs pn31 vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
578 or for their pride of that vertue: or for their pride of that virtue: cc p-acp po32 n1 pp-f d n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
579 so in the things which we suffer of the wicked most wrongfully, we are not so much to consider how wicked they are by whom we suffer, so in the things which we suffer of the wicked most wrongfully, we Are not so much to Consider how wicked they Are by whom we suffer, av p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt j av-ds av-j, pns12 vbr xx av av-d pc-acp vvi c-crq j pns32 vbr p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
580 as how, iust he is, who vseth their wickednesse to the punishment of our sins. as how, just he is, who uses their wickedness to the punishment of our Sins. c-acp c-crq, av pns31 vbz, r-crq vvz po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
581 Which rule if it be well and truly obserued, will bring vs to the secret reason of the iustice of God, in many of his iudgements, which otherwise to flesh and blood may seeme vniust: Which Rule if it be well and truly observed, will bring us to the secret reason of the Justice of God, in many of his Judgments, which otherwise to Flesh and blood may seem unjust: r-crq n1 cs pn31 vbb av cc av-j vvn, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, r-crq av p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vvi j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
582 that howsoeuer it may be thoght a hard measure to punish the child for the sinne of the father: that howsoever it may be Thought a hard measure to Punish the child for the sin of the father: d c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
583 yet that iudgement is neuer executed, but vpon such children as are said to fulfill the measure of their fathers, Matth. 23.32; yet that judgement is never executed, but upon such children as Are said to fulfil the measure of their Father's, Matthew 23.32; av cst n1 vbz av-x vvn, cc-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
584 namely vpon the wicked children of wicked fathers, as it were vpon the venemous brood of the serpent, namely upon the wicked children of wicked Father's, as it were upon the venomous brood of the serpent, av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
585 and that least they should fill the face of the earth with God his enemies, and that lest they should fill the face of the earth with God his enemies, cc cst cs pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
586 as the Prophet speaketh, Es. 14.21, of those wicked children of the king of Babylon, which yet are said to be cut off for the iniquitie of the father. as the Prophet speaks, Es. 14.21, of those wicked children of the King of Babylon, which yet Are said to be Cut off for the iniquity of the father. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd, pp-f d j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 43
587 Howsoeuer it may seeme great iniustice, that Quicquid delirant reges plectantur Achiui, people should bee plagued for the sinnes of their rulers; Howsoever it may seem great injustice, that Quicquid delirant reges plectantur Achiui, people should be plagued for the Sins of their Rulers; c-acp pn31 vmb vvi j n1, cst fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
588 yet doth God neuer send an euill king but in his anger, Hos. 13.11; yet does God never send an evil King but in his anger, Hos. 13.11; av vdz np1 av vvi dt j-jn n1 cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
589 or (that which is all one) permit a good king to the power of cunning heads to be wrought to irreligious and vniust ends, or (that which is all one) permit a good King to the power of cunning Heads to be wrought to irreligious and unjust ends, cc (cst r-crq vbz d pi) vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
590 but when the sinnes of the people prouoke him thereunto; but when the Sins of the people provoke him thereunto; cc-acp c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno31 av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
591 Howsoeuer many parts of this land, which as yet endure a famine of the bread of life, may hope to excuse themselues vpon the ignorance of their vnlearned, Howsoever many parts of this land, which as yet endure a famine of the bred of life, may hope to excuse themselves upon the ignorance of their unlearned, c-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq c-acp av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
592 or the negligence of their carelesse pastors, at whose hands their blood shall be required, Ezec. 3.18; or the negligence of their careless Pastors, At whose hands their blood shall be required, Ezekiel 3.18; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, p-acp rg-crq n2 po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
593 yet he, who will require their blood at their pastors hands, hath sayd they shall perish in their owne sinnes, and especially in those, by which they haue deserued to be punished with such pastors, yet he, who will require their blood At their Pastors hands, hath said they shall perish in their own Sins, and especially in those, by which they have deserved to be punished with such Pastors, av pns31, r-crq vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 n2, vhz vvn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 d n2, cc av-j p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
594 or at the least bene without all care to procure better. or At the least be without all care to procure better. cc p-acp dt ds vbp p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av-jc. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
595 True it is that the punishments and afflictions of this life, which are as Saint Augustine speaketh, ignis auro and ignis foeno, in the godly fire to trie gold, in the wicked fire to consume chaffe; True it is that the punishments and afflictions of this life, which Are as Saint Augustine speaks, ignis auro and ignis foeno, in the godly fire to try gold, in the wicked fire to consume chaff; av-j pn31 vbz d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr p-acp n1 np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
596 haue different ends in the godly, and the wicked; have different ends in the godly, and the wicked; vhb j n2 p-acp dt j, cc dt j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
597 as being sent to exercise the one to his greater good, and to plague the other to his greater miserie: as being sent to exercise the one to his greater good, and to plague the other to his greater misery: c-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi dt crd p-acp po31 jc j, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn p-acp po31 jc n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
598 yet is the cause one and the same in both, neither is the godly man at any time exercised, with any such affliction, yet is the cause one and the same in both, neither is the godly man At any time exercised, with any such affliction, av vbz dt n1 crd cc dt d p-acp d, av-dx vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vvn, p-acp d d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
599 but his own conscience may assure him, that non venit sine merito, quia Deus est iustus, but his own conscience may assure him, that non venit sine merito, quia Deus est Justus, cc-acp po31 d n1 vmb vvi pno31, cst fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
600 nec erit sine commodo, quia Deus est bonus; it commeth not without desert, because God is iust; nec erit sine commodo, quia Deus est bonus; it comes not without desert, Because God is just; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; pn31 vvz xx p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vbz j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
601 neither shall it be but to his good, because God is good. neither shall it be but to his good, Because God is good. dx vmb pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp po31 j, c-acp np1 vbz j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
602 And this as it is a good course for priuat persons, when God doth lay but his finger vpon them, And this as it is a good course for private Persons, when God does lay but his finger upon them, cc d c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n2, c-crq np1 vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
603 and touch either their estate with want, or their calling with disgrace, or their bodie with sickenesse; and touch either their estate with want, or their calling with disgrace, or their body with sickness; cc vvi d po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc po32 n-vvg p-acp n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
604 to run backe to the sinne which hath deserued it; whereunto the punishment will as readily bring them as any riuer vnto the sea: to run back to the sin which hath deserved it; whereunto the punishment will as readily bring them as any river unto the sea: pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pn31; c-crq dt n1 vmb a-acp av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 44
605 so is it most necessarie for vs all, when he stretcheth out his arme, to smite, with those common calamities of warre, famine, and the pestilence; so is it most necessary for us all, when he Stretcheth out his arm, to smite, with those Common calamities of war, famine, and the pestilence; av vbz pn31 av-ds j p-acp pno12 d, c-crq pns31 vvz av po31 n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
606 that they draw vs to a due consideration of those common corruptions, which load the earth with the burthen of our sinnes, that they draw us to a due consideration of those Common corruptions, which load the earth with the burden of our Sins, cst pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
607 and the stinke whereof (as Ioel speaketh) doth go vp vnto heauen for vengeance. and the stink whereof (as Joel speaks) does go up unto heaven for vengeance. cc dt n1 c-crq (c-acp np1 vvz) vdz vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
608 For the cup of God his wrath is neuer full mixt with red wine, Ps. 75.8, vntill the measure of our crimson and scarlet sinnes be filled in: For the cup of God his wrath is never full mixed with read wine, Ps. 75.8, until the measure of our crimson and scarlet Sins be filled in: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp j-jn n1, np1 crd, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n-jn cc j-jn n2 vbb vvn p-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
609 neither are the dregs thereof poured out vpon the wicked, vntill they be frosen in their dregs, and setled like Moab vpon the lees of their sinnes. neither Are the dregs thereof poured out upon the wicked, until they be frozen in their dregs, and settled like Moab upon the lees of their Sins. d vbr dt n2 av vvn av p-acp dt j, c-acp pns32 vbb j-vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvn av-j np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
610 The earth must be filled with crueltie, before a flood come vpon the earth, Genes. 6.13; and the sinnes of Sodom and Gomorrha must be exceeding great, and the crie of them must come vp to heauen, before the Lord raigne downe fire and brimstone from heauen to consume them: The earth must be filled with cruelty, before a flood come upon the earth, Genesis. 6.13; and the Sins of Sodom and Gomorrha must be exceeding great, and the cry of them must come up to heaven, before the Lord Reign down fire and brimstone from heaven to consume them: dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, np1. crd; cc dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 vmb vbi vvg j, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvi a-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
611 so slowly doth hee proceed euen against a Sodome of sinne, so long as it hath a righteous Lot, & against a whole world of wickednesse, so slowly does he proceed even against a Sodom of sin, so long as it hath a righteous Lot, & against a Whole world of wickedness, av av-j vdz pns31 vvi av p-acp dt np1 pp-f n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vhz dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
612 vntill an arke be prepared to saue Noah, the preacher of righteousnesse. until an Ark be prepared to save Noah, the preacher of righteousness. c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi np1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
613 Howbeit, when all the house of Israell is drosse, and the rulers in the middest of her as Wolues, when the Prophets daube with vntempered morter, and the people liue by spoiling and robbing, and a man is not to bee found, which may make vp the hedge, Howbeit, when all the house of Israel is dross, and the Rulers in the midst of her as Wolves, when the prophets daub with untempered mortar, and the people live by spoiling and robbing, and a man is not to be found, which may make up the hedge, a-acp, c-crq d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp n2, c-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg, cc dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
614 or stand in the gap before the Lord, as the Prophet speaketh, Ezech. 22, of his time; or stand in the gap before the Lord, as the Prophet speaks, Ezekiel 22, of his time; cc vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd, pp-f po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
615 and who can denie it to bee true of ours? when lust, hath not onely lost the conscience of sinne, and who can deny it to be true of ours? when lust, hath not only lost the conscience of sin, cc q-crq vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j pp-f png12? q-crq n1, vhz xx av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
616 but also the blush of shame; but also the blush of shame; cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
617 and as if men had made a couenant with death, and with hell were at an agreement, Es. 28.15; they declare their sinnes as Sodome, and hide them not, Es. 3.9; and as if men had made a Covenant with death, and with hell were At an agreement, Es. 28.15; they declare their Sins as Sodom, and hide them not, Es. 3.9; cc c-acp cs n2 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 vbdr p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp np1, cc vvi pno32 xx, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
618 when the good man is perished out of the earth, and the best is as a brier, when the good man is perished out of the earth, and the best is as a brier, c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1, cc dt js vbz p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
619 and the most righteous sharper than a thorne, Mich. 7.2. & 4: and he that refraineth from euill, maketh himselfe but a pray, Es. 59.15; and the most righteous sharper than a thorn, Mich. 7.2. & 4: and he that refraineth from evil, makes himself but a prey, Es. 59.15; cc dt av-ds j jc cs dt n1, np1 crd. cc crd: cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp n-jn, vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 45
620 when publicke places both in Church and Commonwealth, which were instituted and ordained to turne the course, when public places both in Church and Commonwealth, which were instituted and ordained to turn the course, c-crq j n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbdr vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
621 and to suppresse the rage of sinne, are so vnfitly fitted with narrow minds, which can haue but priuat ends, and to suppress the rage of sin, Are so unfitly fitted with narrow minds, which can have but private ends, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr av av-j vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq vmb vhi p-acp j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
622 as that all libertie is taken to doe euill by authoritie, whereas authoritie it selfe is not tollerable with any mediocritie of good; as that all liberty is taken to do evil by Authority, whereas Authority it self is not tolerable with any mediocrity of good; c-acp cst d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp n1, cs n1 pn31 n1 vbz xx j p-acp d n1 pp-f j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
623 and thereby the strength of a kingdome Iustice peruerted, and the life of Iustice religion contemned: and thereby the strength of a Kingdom justice perverted, and the life of justice Religion contemned: cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vvd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
624 in a word when both ministers and magistrates, whose sinnes are not onely sinnes, but examples of sinnes, doe sell themselues to worke wickednesse, and the difference of good and euill is so confounded, in a word when both Ministers and Magistrates, whose Sins Are not only Sins, but Examples of Sins, doe fell themselves to work wickedness, and the difference of good and evil is so confounded, p-acp dt n1 c-crq d n2 cc n2, rg-crq n2 vbr xx av-j n2, cc-acp n2 pp-f n2, n1 vvi px32 pc-acp vvi n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j cc n-jn vbz av vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
625 as that nothing is thought to be good but in shew, nothing true but in opinion: as that nothing is Thought to be good but in show, nothing true but in opinion: c-acp cst pix vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp p-acp n1, pix j cc-acp p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
626 is it possible that there should be a God, and not see? see, and not regard? regard, is it possible that there should be a God, and not see? see, and not regard? regard, vbz pn31 j cst a-acp vmd vbi dt np1, cc xx vvi? vvb, cc xx vvi? n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
627 and not punish? punish, and not proportion his iudgements to our sins? no, no, howsoeuer in the late change of this gouernment, without any change either of the religion or peace of the gouernment; and not Punish? Punish, and not proportion his Judgments to our Sins? no, no, howsoever in the late change of this government, without any change either of the Religion or peace of the government; cc xx vvi? vvb, cc xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2? av-dx, uh-dx, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp d n1 av-d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
628 he hath as it were sealed his loue vnto vs, and giuen vs hope beyond and against hope, that he will continue to ouerflow this land with the euer-liuing spring of his euerlasting grace; he hath as it were sealed his love unto us, and given us hope beyond and against hope, that he will continue to overflow this land with the everliving spring of his everlasting grace; pns31 vhz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvn pno12 vvi p-acp cc p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
629 yet are we to assure our selues, that he cannot but turne away his grace, when we turne his grace into wantonnesse: yet Are we to assure our selves, that he cannot but turn away his grace, when we turn his grace into wantonness: av vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cst pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi av po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n1 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
630 and though it be true which Gregorie Nazianzene writeth, that Non nisi coactus percutit, he neuer striketh but when hee is vrged; and though it be true which Gregory Nazianzene Writeth, that Non nisi Coactus Persecuteth, he never striketh but when he is urged; cc cs pn31 vbb j r-crq np1 np1 vvz, cst fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 av-x vvz cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
631 yet will he smite and smite with a witnesse, when our sinnes by a kind of violence force him thereunto. yet will he smite and smite with a witness, when our Sins by a kind of violence force him thereunto. av vmb pns31 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno31 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
632 Which is the true therefore, mentioned in this place, by the which the power of powers and Iudge of Iudges, calleth them to account, who thinke their places without account; Which is the true Therefore, mentioned in this place, by the which the power of Powers and Judge of Judges, calls them to account, who think their places without account; r-crq vbz dt j av, vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 46
633 and maketh the strong Okes of Basan, and the tall Cedars of Lybanon, that is, them, who in the strength and pride of their sinnes ••ou•ke the most highest; and makes the strong Oaks of Basan, and the tall Cedars of Lebanon, that is, them, who in the strength and pride of their Sins ••ou•ke the most highest; cc vv2 dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, pno32, r-crq p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvb dt av-ds js; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 47
634 to know, that hee will rather breake the course of nature, than not breake the course of their sinnes. Therefore will I. to know, that he will rather break the course of nature, than not break the course of their Sins. Therefore will I. pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmb av-c vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cs xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. av vmb pns11. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 47
635 And so indeed is it time for him: And so indeed is it time for him: cc av av vbz pn31 n1 p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
636 for what can wash away the cruelty and oppressions wherewith the giants of our world doe grind the faces of the poore, for what can wash away the cruelty and oppressions wherewith the Giants of our world do grind the faces of the poor, c-acp r-crq vmb vvi av dt n1 cc n2 c-crq dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
637 and fill the earth, but another flood? What may consume the lust of this land, and fill the earth, but Another flood? What may consume the lust of this land, cc vvi dt n1, cc-acp j-jn n1? q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
638 as it were the lust of another Sodome, but fire and brimstone from heauen? How can the disobedience of this age to euery kind of authoritie, equall, as it were the lust of Another Sodom, but fire and brimstone from heaven? How can the disobedience of this age to every kind of Authority, equal, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f j-jn np1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? q-crq vmb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, j-jn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
639 if not beyond that of Core, Dathan, and Abiram, thinke a common death a sufficient punishment; if not beyond that of Core, Dathan, and Abiram, think a Common death a sufficient punishment; cs xx p-acp d pp-f n1, np1, cc np1, vvb dt j n1 dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
640 and not rather looke that the earth should open her mouth and swallow vp the offenders aliue, and they goe downe quicke vnto the pit, Num. 16.30.? This age is too wise to be mooued with ordinarie iudgements: and not rather look that the earth should open her Mouth and swallow up the offenders alive, and they go down quick unto the pit, Num. 16.30.? This age is too wise to be moved with ordinary Judgments: cc xx av-c vvb cst dt n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc vvi a-acp dt n2 j, cc pns32 vvb a-acp j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd.? d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
641 if we haue the honour to be gods among men, or the power to wo••e mightie things in the world; if we have the honour to be God's among men, or the power to wo••e mighty things in the world; cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp n2, cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
642 we sacrifice to our nets, and burne incense to our yarne, Hab. 1.16: and say, if not with our mouth, yet in our heart there is no God; we sacrifice to our nets, and burn incense to our yarn, Hab. 1.16: and say, if not with our Mouth, yet in our heart there is no God; pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd: cc vvb, cs xx p-acp po12 n1, av p-acp po12 n1 a-acp vbz dx n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
643 If our euill counsailes haue good successe, and when we rebelliously transgresse, wee prosper in our wicked waies; If our evil Counsels have good success, and when we rebelliously transgress, we prosper in our wicked ways; cs po12 j-jn n2 vhb j n1, cc c-crq pns12 av-j vvi, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
644 we spare not to say, Tush the Lord seeth not: we spare not to say, Tush the Lord sees not: pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, uh dt n1 vvz xx: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
645 If when wee multiplie sinne vpon sinne, and by the cords of vanitie draw on the cartropes of iniquitie, If when we multiply sin upon sin, and by the cords of vanity draw on the Cartropes of iniquity, cs c-crq pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
646 and adde as it were thirst vnto drunkennesse, we be not plagued like other men, we presume to say, Tush the Lord careth not, he will doe neither good nor euill: and add as it were thirst unto Drunkenness, we be not plagued like other men, we presume to say, Tush the Lord Careth not, he will do neither good nor evil: cc vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vbb xx vvn av-j j-jn n2, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, uh dt n1 vvz xx, pns31 vmb vdi dx j ccx j-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
647 If God forbeare vs, wee thinke his hand shortened: and if we do not feele his rod, we make a question of his power: If God forbear us, we think his hand shortened: and if we do not feel his rod, we make a question of his power: cs np1 vvb pno12, pns12 vvb po31 n1 vvd: cc cs pns12 vdb xx vvi po31 n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
648 yea, the irreligion of this prophane age, is growne to that impudencie, as to dispute of principles; yea, the irreligion of this profane age, is grown to that impudency, as to dispute of principles; uh, dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vbz vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
649 to call not onely God and his holy word the Scripture, but heauen, hell, angels, diuels, the resurrection of the bodie, to call not only God and his holy word the Scripture, but heaven, hell, Angels, Devils, the resurrection of the body, p-acp vvb xx av-j np1 cc po31 j n1 dt n1, cc-acp n1, n1, n2, n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 47
650 and the immortalitie of the soule in question; and the immortality of the soul in question; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
651 so that if he will find any faith vpon earth, hee had need to come with new miracles; so that if he will find any faith upon earth, he had need to come with new Miracles; av cst cs pns31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
652 doe I say miracles? I should haue said with more then miracles, least our searching wits find the reason of them, do I say Miracles? I should have said with more then Miracles, lest our searching wits find the reason of them, vdb pns11 vvi n2? pns11 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dc cs n2, cs po12 vvg n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
653 or otherwise conclude them to be but our ignorance of the cause. or otherwise conclude them to be but our ignorance of the cause. cc av vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
654 For whatsoeuer exception, either vaine philosophie, or prophane gentilitie tooke against the wonderfull workes of God in elder times; For whatsoever exception, either vain philosophy, or profane gentility took against the wonderful works of God in elder times; p-acp r-crq n1, d j n1, cc j n1 vvd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n-jn n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
655 as that the burning and not consuming bush was but a Meteor, that the passage of Israel thorough the middest of the sea vpon drie ground, was but vpon the aduantage of a neape tide, that the Manna which God rained in the wildernesse, was but the mildewe of that countrey, that the fall of the wals of Hiericho at the sound of the trumpets, was but an earthquake; as that the burning and not consuming bush was but a Meteor, that the passage of Israel through the midst of the sea upon dry ground, was but upon the advantage of a neap tide, that the Manna which God reigned in the Wilderness, was but the mildew of that country, that the fallen of the walls of Jericho At the found of the trumpets, was but an earthquake; c-acp cst dt vvg cc xx vvg n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1, vbds p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vbds p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
656 that Christ himselfe did no miracle but by the helpe of Belzebub: that christ himself did no miracle but by the help of Belzebub: cst np1 px31 vdd dx n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
657 that and worse then that doe the licentious wits of our time obiect against the power of God, that and Worse then that do the licentious wits of our time Object against the power of God, d cc av-jc cs d vdb dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
658 and so tie him vnto second causes, as if the world did run vpon the constant wheeles of euerlasting motions, which it is not in his power so much as in the power of a clocke-keeper either to breake or to alter; and so tie him unto second Causes, as if the world did run upon the constant wheels of everlasting motions, which it is not in his power so much as in the power of a clocke-keeper either to break or to altar; cc av vvb pno31 p-acp ord n2, c-acp cs dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq pn31 vbz xx p-acp po31 n1 av av-d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
659 that it is now high time for him to cast both heauen and earth in a new mould, that it is now high time for him to cast both heaven and earth in a new mould, cst pn31 vbz av j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
660 if he will prooue himselfe to be a God. Wherein if the reason of man, were not altogether vnreasonable, it were incredible to conceiue, if he will prove himself to be a God. Wherein if the reason of man, were not altogether unreasonable, it were incredible to conceive, cs pns31 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vbi dt np1. c-crq cs dt n1 pp-f n1, vbdr xx av j, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
661 how contrarie a course it euer taketh to that it should; how contrary a course it ever Takes to that it should; c-crq j-jn dt n1 pn31 av vvz p-acp cst pn31 vmd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
662 how it ascribeth nothing to the power of God in our punishments, and yet casteth all vpon the will of God in our sinnes; how it ascribeth nothing to the power of God in our punishments, and yet Cast all upon the will of God in our Sins; c-crq pn31 vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, cc av vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
663 how it boundeth that which hath no bounds, the power of God, within the narrow lists of second causes: how it bounds that which hath no bounds, the power of God, within the narrow lists of second Causes: c-crq pn31 vvz cst r-crq vhz dx n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvb n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
664 and whereas it should bee bounded it selfe within the compasse of the reuealed will of God, it flieth loosely into the boundlesse bounds of his absolute will, and whereas it should be bounded it self within the compass of the revealed will of God, it flies loosely into the boundless bounds of his absolute will, cc cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 48
665 and so casteth all the euill we doe, and which is our own, vpon the will of God; and so Cast all the evil we do, and which is our own, upon the will of God; cc av vvz d dt j-jn pns12 vdb, cc r-crq vbz po12 d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
666 but for the euill we suffer, and wherewith God doth iustly punish our sinnes, of that it can find no other reason or author, but for the evil we suffer, and wherewith God does justly Punish our Sins, of that it can find no other reason or author, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn pns12 vvi, cc c-crq np1 vdz av-j vvi po12 n2, pp-f cst pn31 vmb vvi dx j-jn n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
667 but this or that eclipse, this or that coniunction of this or that planet; but this or that eclipse, this or that conjunction of this or that planet; cc-acp d cc d n1, d cc d n1 pp-f d cc d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
668 as if Philosophie it selfe had neuer taught, that Prima causa, & primus motor, the first cause, as if Philosophy it self had never taught, that Prima causa, & primus motor, the First cause, c-acp cs n1 pn31 n1 vhd av-x vvn, cst fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la n1, dt ord n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
669 and the first moouer, which moueth all things, and is himselfe moued of nothing, is liberrimum agens, the freest of Agents, and the First mover, which moves all things, and is himself moved of nothing, is liberrimum agens, the Freest of Agents, cc dt ord n1, r-crq vvz d n2, cc vbz px31 vvn pp-f pix, vbz fw-la fw-la, dt js pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
670 and hath a prerogatiue aboue the prerogatiue of any prince, to work for the good or euil of the whole, aboue, and hath a prerogative above the prerogative of any Prince, to work for the good or evil of the Whole, above, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-jn pp-f dt j-jn, a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
671 and beside, yea & against nature: or as if we needed any other experience than our owne, of this yeere; and beside, yea & against nature: or as if we needed any other experience than our own, of this year; cc a-acp, uh cc p-acp n1: cc c-acp cs pns12 vvd d j-jn n1 cs po12 d, pp-f d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
672 how hee can blesse a nation beyond all the reason of man his policie; and punish a nation beyond all the rules of second causes. how he can bless a Nation beyond all the reason of man his policy; and Punish a Nation beyond all the rules of second Causes. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 po31 n1; cc vvb dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f vvb n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
673 For who can denie? but that it was the worke of his owne hand, to conquer the malice of all factions, For who can deny? but that it was the work of his own hand, to conquer the malice of all factions, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi? cc-acp cst pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
674 and by vniting euen deuided hearts, to make as it were, a concord of discords; that hee might establish the crowne in peace vpon the right and vndoubted heire: and by uniting even divided hearts, to make as it were, a concord of discords; that he might establish the crown in peace upon the right and undoubted heir: cc p-acp n-vvg av vvn n2, pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr, dt n1 pp-f n2; cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
675 howsoeuer they, who heretofore haue bene pleaders for broken titles, can now challenge a great part in this worke: howsoever they, who heretofore have be pleaders for broken titles, can now challenge a great part in this work: c-acp pns32, r-crq av vhb vbn n2 p-acp j-vvn n2, vmb av vvb dt j n1 p-acp d n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
676 and that they may insinuate their false hearts into his princely fauour, and qualifie the distast of their traiterous bookes, doe not blush to publish vnto the world, that they haue their desires, though not in the order of their wishes, and that they may insinuate their false hearts into his princely favour, and qualify the distaste of their traitorous books, do not blush to publish unto the world, that they have their Desires, though not in the order of their wishes, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, d pns32 vhb po32 n2, cs xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
677 because they first wished him to be a Catholique, and then their king; Because they First wished him to be a Catholic, and then their King; c-acp pns32 ord vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi dt jp, cc av po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
678 but since he is first their king which wee haue reason to think they neuer wished, the next of their hope is to haue him a Catholique in due time, which we hope they shall haue neuer reason to hope, especially if they vnderstand Catholique in that sence, whereby they haue vnproperly impropriated it vnto themselues. but since he is First their King which we have reason to think they never wished, the next of their hope is to have him a Catholic in due time, which we hope they shall have never reason to hope, especially if they understand Catholic in that sense, whereby they have unproperly impropriated it unto themselves. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz ord po32 n1 r-crq pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pns32 av-x vvd, dt ord pp-f po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vhi pno31 dt jp p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pns32 vmb vhi av n1 pc-acp vvi, av-j cs pns32 vvb jp p-acp d n1, c-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn pn31 p-acp px32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
679 Againe, who can denie but that it is the worke of his owne hand; Again, who can deny but that it is the work of his own hand; av, r-crq vmb vvi cc-acp cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 49
680 in this first yeere of our renewed both religion and peace to better both strength and hope of their continuance; in this First year of our renewed both Religion and peace to better both strength and hope of their Continuance; p-acp d ord n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
681 to sauce our ioy with mourning, and the multitude of his mercies one way, with the death of many thousands another, that hee may worke vs to thankefulnesse for the one, to sauce our joy with mourning, and the multitude of his Mercies one Way, with the death of many thousands Another, that he may work us to thankfulness for the one, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 crd n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd j-jn, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt pi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
682 and to repentance by the other? and yet who is he that doth not more studie Almanacks then the booke of God, to deriue this visitatiō rather from Eclipses then from him, who worketh in them and beyond them at his pleasure? But what is it to reason with man his reason, especially in things aboue reason, and to Repentance by the other? and yet who is he that does not more study Almanacs then the book of God, to derive this Visitation rather from Eclipses then from him, who works in them and beyond them At his pleasure? But what is it to reason with man his reason, especially in things above reason, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn? cc av q-crq vbz pns31 cst vdz xx av-dc vvi n2 av dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n1 av-c p-acp n2 av p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1? p-acp r-crq vbz pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 po31 n1, av-j p-acp n2 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
683 and wherein it is so contrary vnto it selfe, as to make vnto it selfe false gods by the same reason for the which it denieth the true? For what was the reason of so many gods among the heathen? but because they made euery thing a god that had any rare gift or quality, and wherein it is so contrary unto it self, as to make unto it self false God's by the same reason for the which it Denieth the true? For what was the reason of so many God's among the heathen? but Because they made every thing a god that had any rare gift or quality, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av j-jn p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 n1 j n2 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt r-crq pn31 vvz dt j? p-acp r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f av d n2 p-acp dt j-jn? cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvd d n1 dt n1 cst vhd d j n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
684 or did any strange thing, whereof they could find no reason? And what is the reason why so many in these dayes denie the true? but because they cannot find a reason of those misteries, or did any strange thing, whereof they could find no reason? And what is the reason why so many in these days deny the true? but Because they cannot find a reason of those Mysteres, cc vdd d j n1, c-crq pns32 vmd vvi dx n1? cc q-crq vbz dt n1 c-crq av d p-acp d n2 vvb dt j? cc-acp c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
685 how a virgin should beare a sonne; how the word should become flesh; how there should be a resurrection of the body; how a life after death: how a Virgae should bear a son; how the word should become Flesh; how there should be a resurrection of the body; how a life After death: c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1; c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi n1; c-crq pc-acp vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; c-crq dt n1 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
686 So because they cannot find a reason of naturall things, they make vnto thēselues false gods, So Because they cannot find a reason of natural things, they make unto themselves false God's, av c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp px32 j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
687 & because they cannot find a reason of supernaturall things; they denie the true; and therefore if they would but stand their owne reason; & Because they cannot find a reason of supernatural things; they deny the true; and Therefore if they would but stand their own reason; cc c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2; pns32 vvb dt j; cc av cs pns32 vmd p-acp vvi po32 d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
688 strangenesse of this yeers plague, which hath raged with so great fury, deuoured so many in so short a space, strangeness of this Years plague, which hath raged with so great fury, devoured so many in so short a Molle, n1 pp-f d ng2 n1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp av j n1, vvn av d p-acp av j dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
689 and verefied that of the Prophet, a thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand, Psal. 91.7; and verified that of the Prophet, a thousand shall fallen beside thee, and ten thousand At thy right hand, Psalm 91.7; cc vvn d pp-f dt n1, dt crd vmb vvi p-acp pno21, cc crd crd p-acp po21 j-jn n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
690 might humble them vnder the mighty hand of God, to acknowledge his power aboue second causes, that it is he & he alone, who, might humble them under the mighty hand of God, to acknowledge his power above second Causes, that it is he & he alone, who, n1 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp ord n2, cst pn31 vbz pns31 cc pns31 j, r-crq, (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
691 as he threatneth in the next place, will smite, & make sicke in smiting. as he threatens in the next place, will smite, & make sick in smiting. c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, vmb vvi, cc vvb j p-acp vvg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 50
692 Which we may not vnderstand of that his ordinarie prouidence, who hath the haires of our head numbred, & without whom there doth not so much as a sparrow light vpon the ground: Which we may not understand of that his ordinary providence, who hath the hairs of our head numbered, & without whom there does not so much as a sparrow Light upon the ground: r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi pp-f d po31 j n1, r-crq vhz dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvn, cc p-acp ro-crq a-acp vdz xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
693 wherby he is truly said to haue a stroke in euery action, & a hand in euery motion; whereby he is truly said to have a stroke in every actium, & a hand in every motion; c-crq pns31 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
694 and whereby the greatest Monarchs of the world, in their greatest designs, are but the instruments of his power, who hath the hearts of kings in his hand, & howsoeuer he hath giuen them power to worke mightie things, hath yet reserued such a prerogatiue vnto himselfe, that for the successe & euent of all both counsailes and actions, they are to expect it at his hands; and whereby the greatest Monarchs of the world, in their greatest designs, Are but the Instruments of his power, who hath the hearts of Kings in his hand, & howsoever he hath given them power to work mighty things, hath yet reserved such a prerogative unto himself, that for the success & event of all both Counsels and actions, they Are to expect it At his hands; cc c-crq dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po32 js n2, vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhz dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, vhz av vvn d dt n1 p-acp px31, cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d n2 cc n2, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
695 but rather of the stretching out of his hand to some extraordinarie iudgement, and the thrusting of the sickle or sword of his wrath into the haruest of sinnes, ripe to execution. but rather of the stretching out of his hand to Some extraordinary judgement, and the thrusting of the fickle or sword of his wrath into the harvest of Sins, ripe to execution. cc-acp av-c pp-f dt n-vvg av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, j p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
696 For as it cannot be denied but that the finger of God is in the least infirmitie wherewith hee toucheth any priuat person; For as it cannot be denied but that the finger of God is in the least infirmity wherewith he touches any private person; p-acp c-acp pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt ds n1 c-crq pns31 vvz d j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
697 so when the excesse of sinne doth prouoke him to rebuke in anger and to punish a people in his heauie displeasure, he doth not only stretch out his arme, Esa. 9.21, but gather his armies (as Iob speaketh) cap. 19.12, to campe about them, & fighteth against the wicked with good and euill, naturall & supernaturall instrumēts of his wrath. so when the excess of sin does provoke him to rebuke in anger and to Punish a people in his heavy displeasure, he does not only stretch out his arm, Isaiah 9.21, but gather his armies (as Job speaks) cap. 19.12, to camp about them, & fights against the wicked with good and evil, natural & supernatural Instruments of his wrath. av c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvb av po31 n1, np1 crd, cc-acp vvb po31 ng1 (c-acp np1 vvz) n1. crd, p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvz p-acp dt j p-acp j cc j-jn, j cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
698 And though his hand be in warre, when he sendeth a forraigne power as it were a vulture to prey vpon the carion of a natiō ripe or rather rotten in sinne; And though his hand be in war, when he sends a foreign power as it were a vulture to prey upon the carrion of a Nation ripe or rather rotten in sin; cc cs po31 n1 vbb p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt j n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j cc av-c vvn p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
699 and as the Prophet speaketh, numbreth them vnto the sword, Esa. 65.12; and as the Prophet speaks, numbereth them unto the sword, Isaiah 65.12; cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
700 though he haue a hand in famine, when he breaketh the staffe of bread, and sendeth cleannes of teeth as it is called, Amos 4.6: yet is it most properly the work of his owne hand, though he have a hand in famine, when he breaks the staff of bred, and sends cleanness of teeth as it is called, Amos 4.6: yet is it most properly the work of his own hand, cs pns31 vhb dt n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz n2 pp-f n2 c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd: av vbz pn31 av-ds av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
701 when he smiteth a nation with the Pestilence, & proceedeth as he did against Egypt with ten plagues, when he smites a Nation with the Pestilence, & Proceedeth as he did against Egypt with ten plagues, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 p-acp crd n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
702 as it were with ten strokes of his mightie hand: as it were with ten Strokes of his mighty hand: c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp crd n2 pp-f po31 j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
703 And therefore, when God by the Prophet Gad did offer vnto Dauid the choice either of seuen yeeres famine vpon the land, And Therefore, when God by the Prophet Gad did offer unto David the choice either of seuen Years famine upon the land, cc av, c-crq np1 p-acp dt n1 n1 vdd vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 av-d pp-f crd ng2 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 51
704 or three moneths flying before his enemies, or three dayes pestilence among his people; or three months flying before his enemies, or three days pestilence among his people; cc crd n2 vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc crd ng2 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
705 he chose the pestilence, as by the which he did more properly fall into the hand of the Lord, 2. Sa. 24.15: he chosen the pestilence, as by the which he did more properly fallen into the hand of the Lord, 2. Sa. 24.15: pns31 vvd dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vdd av-dc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd n1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
706 for howsoeuer the reason of the naturall man doth seeke the reason of the pestilence in naturall causes, for howsoever the reason of the natural man does seek the reason of the pestilence in natural Causes, c-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
707 and the cure thereof in naturall remedies; and the cure thereof in natural remedies; cc dt n1 av p-acp j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
708 and thereby the rather flie the places where it is, then the sins which it followeth, and thereby the rather fly the places where it is, then the Sins which it follows, cc av dt av-c vvi dt n2 c-crq pn31 vbz, cs dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
709 as if there were some other phisicke then repentance for it: yet doth the scripture call it the hand of God, Exod. 9.3; and the sword of the Lord, 1. Chr. 21.30; & the arrowes of his wrath, Ps. 91.5. as if there were Some other physic then Repentance for it: yet does the scripture call it the hand of God, Exod 9.3; and the sword of the Lord, 1. Christ 21.30; & the arrows of his wrath, Ps. 91.5. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr d j-jn n1 cs n1 p-acp pn31: av vdz dt n1 vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd; cc dt ng1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
710 Yea if natural men will but consult the Authors of their own wisdome, they shall find that the heathen poet Homer describing a memorable plague of the Grecians, faineth Apollo to haue sent it by shooting his arrowes amongst them: Yea if natural men will but consult the Authors of their own Wisdom, they shall find that the heathen poet Homer describing a memorable plague of the Greeks, feigneth Apollo to have sent it by shooting his arrows among them: uh cs j n2 vmb p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 d n1, pns32 vmb vvi cst dt j-jn n1 np1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, vvz np1 pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
711 that Hippocrates in his Prognosticis calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, an heauenly punishment or scourge: Dionisius Halicarnassaeus, NONLATINALPHABET, a calamity sent from God: that Hippocrates in his Prognosticis calls it, an heavenly punishment or scourge: Dionysius Halicarnassaeus,, a calamity sent from God: cst np1 p-acp po31 np1 vvz pn31, dt j n1 cc n1: np1 np1,, dt n1 vvd p-acp np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
712 Mercurialis, fulmen caeleste, the thunderbolt of heauen; Mercurialis, fulmen Celestial, the thunderbolt of heaven; np1, n2 js, dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
713 That Galen himselfe, who in other things ascribeth little to diuine power, in his Epidemicis referreth the cure thereof vnto the gods; That Galen himself, who in other things ascribeth little to divine power, in his Epidemicis Refers the cure thereof unto the God's; cst np1 px31, r-crq p-acp j-jn n2 vvz j p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp po31 np1 vvz dt n1 av p-acp dt n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
714 That the Romanes, as T. Liuius witnesseth, when they could find neither cause nor end of it, did by the decree of the senate, consult the bookes of the Sibils: That the Romans, as T. Lucius Witnesseth, when they could find neither cause nor end of it, did by the Decree of the senate, consult the books of the Sibyls: cst dt njp2, p-acp np1 np1 vvz, c-crq pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f pn31, vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
715 that as Procopius writeth in the second booke of the Persian warre, there could no remedie bee found for it, that as Procopius Writeth in the second book of the Persian war, there could not remedy be found for it, cst a-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt jp n1, pc-acp vmd xx n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
716 but from God that sent it: but from God that sent it: cc-acp p-acp np1 cst vvd pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
717 that Esculapius as Saint Augustine noteth, finding no naturall cause of a plague in his time, did cast it vpon that sacriledge, whereby priuat persons had the houses of their gods in possession; that Esculapius as Saint Augustine notes, finding no natural cause of a plague in his time, did cast it upon that sacrilege, whereby private Persons had the houses of their God's in possession; cst np1 p-acp n1 np1 vvz, vvg dx j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vdd vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, c-crq j n2 vhd dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
718 and therefore that they haue no reason, but to acknowledge it to bee as the Canonists define it, bellum Dei contra homines, the warre of God against men. and Therefore that they have no reason, but to acknowledge it to be as the Canonists define it, bellum Dei contra homines, the war of God against men. cc av cst pns32 vhb dx n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 vvb pn31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
719 And surely if there be any necessitie for God to warre against men, there is none greater, And surely if there be any necessity for God to war against men, there is none greater, cc av-j cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vbz pix jc, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 52
720 then that he warre against such men, as not only open the mouth of blasphemie against heauen, Psal. 73.9: but fight with the power of reason, against the power of God, & beleeue no more of his rod then they feele, no more of his power then they see in second causes; then that he war against such men, as not only open the Mouth of blasphemy against heaven, Psalm 73.9: but fight with the power of reason, against the power of God, & believe no more of his rod then they feel, no more of his power then they see in second Causes; cs cst pns31 n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp xx av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd: cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb av-dx dc pp-f po31 n1 av pns32 vvb, av-dx dc pp-f po31 n1 cs pns32 vvb p-acp ord n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
721 nay as Balaam did beat the Asse which saw the Angel which hee saw not; nay as balaam did beatrice the Ass which saw the Angel which he saw not; uh-x p-acp np1 vdd vvi dt n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd xx; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
722 so doth the wisedome of the world condemne the foolishnes of preaching, which seeth more in the iudgemēts of God then the reason of the naturall man can attaine vnto. so does the Wisdom of the world condemn the foolishness of preaching, which sees more in the Judgments of God then the reason of the natural man can attain unto. av vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq vvz av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
723 But as we read of Tyberius the emperour, that howsoeuer at some time his greatnesse among men, made him to forget a greater aboue him; But as we read of Tiberius the emperor, that howsoever At Some time his greatness among men, made him to forget a greater above him; cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f np1 dt n1, cst c-acp p-acp d n1 po31 n1 p-acp n2, vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt jc p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
724 yet if he did but heare it thunder, he was driuen to forget his owne greatnesse, yet if he did but hear it thunder, he was driven to forget his own greatness, av cs pns31 vdd p-acp vvi pn31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
725 and glad to flie into sellers and caues of the earth for his safetie: and glad to fly into sellers and caves of the earth for his safety: cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
726 so howsoeuer the wantonnesse of prophane wits can dispute and reason of the power of God, so howsoever the wantonness of profane wits can dispute and reason of the power of God, av c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb vvi cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
727 as long as it keepeth the ordinarie course of second causes; as long as it Keepeth the ordinary course of second Causes; c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f ord n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
728 yet if he thunder out his iudgements in any extraordinary manner, I do not say how shall their vaine reason be able dispute, yet if he thunder out his Judgments in any extraordinary manner, I do not say how shall their vain reason be able dispute, av cs pns31 vvb av po31 n2 p-acp d j n1, pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq vmb po32 j n1 vbb j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
729 but how shall their proud hearts be able to indure the cōsuming fire of his wrath? And therfore let the irreligious amongst vs rage both with pen & sword, but how shall their proud hearts be able to endure the consuming fire of his wrath? And Therefore let the irreligious among us rage both with pen & sword, cc-acp q-crq vmb po32 j n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1? cc av vvb dt j p-acp pno12 n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
730 as Iulian did against the simplicitie of Christ, and Christianitie; as Iulian did against the simplicity of christ, and Christianity; c-acp np1 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
731 there will be a time when they shall be enforced to crie, Vicisti Galilaee; that he whom they contemned for a Galilean, hath a power aboue them: there will be a time when they shall be Enforced to cry, Vicisti Galilee; that he whom they contemned for a Galilean, hath a power above them: pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, fw-la vvb; cst pns31 ro-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j, vhz dt n1 p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
732 let naturall wits make all things naturall, they shal one day feele that supernaturall power, which wil raign plagues beyond nature, wil smite, & make sicke in smiting. let natural wits make all things natural, they shall one day feel that supernatural power, which will Reign plagues beyond nature, will smite, & make sick in smiting. vvb j n2 vvi d n2 j, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi d j n1, r-crq vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1, vmb vvi, cc vvb j p-acp vvg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 53
733 How much the more fit were it for all without exception, to bend both their wits & their hearts to the better application of that circumstance of the person, (thee) will I make thee sick in smiting thee; How much the more fit were it for all without exception, to bend both their wits & their hearts to the better application of that circumstance of the person, (thee) will I make thee sick in smiting thee; q-crq d dt av-dc j vbdr pn31 p-acp d p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 cc po32 n2 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, (pno21) vmb pns11 vvi pno21 j p-acp vvg pno21; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 53
734 that seeing sinne to be the cause, God the author, his smiting sick the punishment, we make the better vse of this iudgemēt. that seeing sin to be the cause, God the author, his smiting sick the punishment, we make the better use of this judgement. cst vvg n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, np1 dt n1, po31 vvg j dt n1, pns12 vvb dt jc n1 pp-f d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 53
735 For in generall calamities, the poore are not the onely, or the chiefe offenders; as our Sauior Christ speaketh, Luke 13.4; that they vpon whom the tower of Siloam fell, were not sinners aboue all that dwelt in Hierusalem; For in general calamities, the poor Are not the only, or the chief offenders; as our Saviour christ speaks, Lycia 13.4; that they upon whom the tower of Siloam fell, were not Sinners above all that dwelled in Jerusalem; p-acp p-acp j n2, dt j vbr xx dt j, cc dt j-jn n2; c-acp po12 n1 np1 vvz, av crd; cst pns32 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, vbdr xx n2 p-acp d cst vvd p-acp np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
736 so it is to be feared, that thogh the sword of God his wrath haue deuoured many thousands, so it is to be feared, that though the sword of God his wrath have devoured many thousands, av pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vhb vvn d crd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
737 yet hath it left many, and many thousands vntouched, whose sinnes haue as much, if not more, prouoked the wrath of God against the land. yet hath it left many, and many thousands untouched, whose Sins have as much, if not more, provoked the wrath of God against the land. av vhz pn31 vvd d, cc d crd j-vvn-u, r-crq n2 vhb p-acp d, cs xx av-dc, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
738 For thogh it haue swept the streets of vnlawfull gain, and made an entrie into the shops where the ballance of deceit raigneth, For though it have swept the streets of unlawful gain, and made an entry into the shops where the balance of deceit Reigneth, p-acp cs pn31 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
739 and the scant measure which is abominable; and the scant measure which is abominable; cc dt j n1 r-crq vbz j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
740 though it hath met in some sort with the wantonnesse of youth, and the idlenesse of such poore as had rather beg then labour for their liuing; though it hath met in Some sort with the wantonness of youth, and the idleness of such poor as had rather beg then labour for their living; cs pn31 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d j c-acp vhd av-c vvb cs n1 p-acp po32 n-vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
741 yet hath it not come neere to the seat of iniustice, or the house of oppression; it hath passed by the doore of briberie, and the church of Simonie; the schooles of Atheisme, and the possessions of Sacriledge haue not bene visited; yet hath it not come near to the seat of injustice, or the house of oppression; it hath passed by the door of bribery, and the Church of Simony; the Schools of Atheism, and the possessions of Sacrilege have not be visited; av vhz pn31 xx vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vhb xx vbn vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
742 it hath but summoned the court of pride, and the Palace of pleasure, that I may say nothing of many other crying sinnes, which in many persons and many parts of this land haue beene secure and free from it. it hath but summoned the court of pride, and the Palace of pleasure, that I may say nothing of many other crying Sins, which in many Persons and many parts of this land have been secure and free from it. pn31 vhz p-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi pix pp-f d n-jn vvg n2, r-crq p-acp d n2 cc d n2 pp-f d n1 vhb vbn j cc j p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
743 Which secret iustice of God, to punish lesser sinnes in some, and not to punish greater in others, to mow downe the vnprofitable and vnfruitfull thistles, Which secret Justice of God, to Punish lesser Sins in Some, and not to Punish greater in Others, to mow down the unprofitable and unfruitful thistles, r-crq j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi jc n2 p-acp d, cc xx pc-acp vvi jc p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j cc j-u n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
744 and not to hew down the rebellious oakes which contemne, and the presumtuous Cedars which challenge the Lord to iudgement; and not to hew down the rebellious oaks which contemn, and the presumptuous Cedars which challenge the Lord to judgement; cc xx pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 r-crq vvb, cc dt j n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
745 shold be so farre from giuing heart to sinne, or encouragement to sinners, as that it should worke the repentance of greater, out of the punishment of lesser offenders; should be so Far from giving heart to sin, or encouragement to Sinners, as that it should work the Repentance of greater, out of the punishment of lesser offenders; vmd vbi av av-j p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp cst pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f jc, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f jc n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
746 strike the fat kine of Basan which dwell (as they thinke safely) in the mountaines of Samaria, with a compassion of those silly soules which lie in the high way of the pestilence, strike the fat kine of Basan which dwell (as they think safely) in the Mountains of Samaria, with a compassion of those silly Souls which lie in the high Way of the pestilence, vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vvb (c-acp pns32 vvb av-j) p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
747 and haue not whither to flie from it; and have not whither to fly from it; cc vhb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 54
748 yea, it should kindle in publicke persons, whose sinnes for the most are the chiefest occasion of publick calamities, a zeale like that of Dauid. We O Lord, we are they that haue sinned against heauen, yea, it should kindle in public Persons, whose Sins for the most Are the chiefest occasion of public calamities, a zeal like that of David. We O Lord, we Are they that have sinned against heaven, uh, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp j n2, rg-crq n2 p-acp dt av-ds vbr dt js-jn n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 av-j d pp-f np1. pns12 sy n1, pns12 vbr pns32 cst vhb vvn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
749 and against thee, but these seelie ones that perish, what haue they done in comparison of vs? For as Clemens Alexandrius well obserueth; and against thee, but these seely ones that perish, what have they done in comparison of us? For as Clemens Alexander well observeth; cc p-acp pno21, cc-acp d j pi2 cst vvi, q-crq vhb pns32 vdi p-acp n1 pp-f pno12? p-acp c-acp np1 np1 av vvz; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
750 Bona est ars terrere ne peccemus, It is the good art of God to terrifie, that we may not sinne; Bona est ars terrere ne peccemus, It is the good art of God to terrify, that we may not sin; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb xx n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
751 and that good art of God toward vs, to bee mercifull in iustice, to be angry in loue; and that good art of God towards us, to be merciful in Justice, to be angry in love; cc cst j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
752 doth require as good harts of vs toward him, that seeing as Cyprian noteth, Pestis explorat iustitiam singulorum, the plague is a searcher and trier of euerie good and honest mind; does require as good hearts of us towards him, that seeing as Cyprian notes, Pestis explorate iustitiam singulorum, the plague is a searcher and trier of every good and honest mind; vdz vvi p-acp j n2 pp-f pno12 p-acp pno31, cst vvg p-acp jp vvz, fw-la j fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j cc j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
753 and that, or nothing, can take downe the crest of pride, quench the furie of desire, abate the edge of reuenge, weaken the arme of oppression, stop the mouth of blasphemie, and that, or nothing, can take down the crest of pride, quench the fury of desire, abate the edge of revenge, weaken the arm of oppression, stop the Mouth of blasphemy, cc cst, cc pix, vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
754 yea sift hypocrisie it selfe vnto the bran, and turne the hard heart of couetousnesse into the bowels of compassion: yea sift hypocrisy it self unto the bran, and turn the hard heart of covetousness into the bowels of compassion: uh vvi n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
755 wee not onely striue euery one to amend one, but all ioyntly to make this plague of ours like that Numb. 11.34, sepulchrum concupiscentiae, the graue and sepulchre of our lusts. we not only strive every one to amend one, but all jointly to make this plague of ours like that Numb. 11.34, Sepulchre concupiscentiae, the graven and Sepulchre of our Lustiest. pns12 xx av-j vvi d pi pc-acp vvi pi, cc-acp d av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f png12 vvi cst j. crd, fw-la fw-la, dt j cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
756 But in this point I know not how it commeth to passe, that not only euery priuat person, But in this point I know not how it comes to pass, that not only every private person, p-acp p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst xx av-j d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
757 but euery seuerall calling amongst vs, doe thinke to cleare themselues by accusing others; but every several calling among us, do think to clear themselves by accusing Others; cc-acp d j n-vvg p-acp pno12, vdb vvi pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vvg n2-jn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
758 and as Ahab told Eliah, that it was he, when indeed it was himselfe, and his fathers house, that troubled Israel: and as Ahab told Elijah, that it was he, when indeed it was himself, and his Father's house, that troubled Israel: cc c-acp np1 vvd np1, cst pn31 vbds pns31, c-crq av pn31 vbds px31, cc po31 ng1 n1, cst vvd np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
759 so the magistrates doe cast this iudgement of God vpon the faults of the ministers, and the ministers vpon the faults of the magistrates; so the Magistrates do cast this judgement of God upon the Faults of the Ministers, and the Ministers upon the Faults of the Magistrates; av dt n2 vdb vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
760 the lawyer vpon the marchant, and the marchant vpon the lawyer; the Court vpon the countrey, and the countrey vpon the Court; the lawyer upon the merchant, and the merchant upon the lawyer; the Court upon the country, and the country upon the Court; dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
761 the rich vpon the sinnes of the poore, and the poore vpon the sinnes of the rich; the rich upon the Sins of the poor, and the poor upon the Sins of the rich; dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
762 euery one vpon euery other, no man vpon himselfe. every one upon every other, no man upon himself. d pi p-acp d n-jn, dx n1 p-acp px31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 55
763 And this comparison is that deceitfull ballance which maketh vs to commit many errors, as well in the conscience of our sinnes, And this comparison is that deceitful balance which makes us to commit many errors, as well in the conscience of our Sins, cc d n1 vbz d j n1 r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d n2, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
764 as in the sence of God his iudgements, That if our pastors be worse than we, we are no sinners; as in the sense of God his Judgments, That if our Pastors be Worse than we, we Are no Sinners; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2, cst cs po12 n2 vbb av-jc cs pns12, pns12 vbr dx n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
765 and if we be plagued for the sinnes of our rulers, it is no sinne of ours that hath deserued to bee plagued with such rulers. and if we be plagued for the Sins of our Rulers, it is no sin of ours that hath deserved to be plagued with such Rulers. cc cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vbz dx n1 pp-f png12 cst vhz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
766 If wee at any time bee oppressed with the crueltie, or disgraced by the enuie, or wronged by the iniustice and tyrannie of the wicked; If we At any time be oppressed with the cruelty, or disgraced by the envy, or wronged by the injustice and tyranny of the wicked; cs pns12 p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
767 wee complaine (and in some respect not without cause) of the wicked, by whom wee receiue our iniurie: we complain (and in Some respect not without cause) of the wicked, by whom we receive our injury: pns12 vvb (cc p-acp d n1 xx p-acp n1) pp-f dt j, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
768 wee neuer enter into our own hearts, to find that sinne which our good God, who can iustly vse vniust meanes, doth punish in vs. Whereas if we did in singlenesse of heart examine euery one our owne waies, we never enter into our own hearts, to find that sin which our good God, who can justly use unjust means, does Punish in us Whereas if we did in singleness of heart examine every one our own ways, pns12 av-x vvi p-acp po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq po12 j np1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi j n2, vdz vvi p-acp pno12 cs cs pns12 vdd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb d pi po12 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
769 and sincerely acknowledge the grosse corruptions of our magistracie, in seeking (for the most) their owne, before the common good; and sincerely acknowledge the gross corruptions of our magistracy, in seeking (for the most) their own, before the Common good; cc av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp vvg (c-acp dt ds) po32 d, p-acp dt j j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
770 the shamefull abuses of our ministerie, in being (many of vs) no where ministers but in the pulpit, if in the pulpit; the shameful Abuses of our Ministry, in being (many of us) no where Ministers but in the pulpit, if in the pulpit; dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp vbg (av-d pp-f pno12) dx c-crq n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
771 the vnsatiable couetousnesse of the rich, by inclosing liuings, and engrossing commodities, to oppresse and grind the faces of the poore; the unsatiable covetousness of the rich, by enclosing livings, and engrossing commodities, to oppress and grind the faces of the poor; dt j-u n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp vvg n2-vvg, cc j-vvg n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
772 the sinfull idlenesse of the poore, which is the dayly mother of incestuous lusts among themselues, of vniust stealing from other men, of seditious conspiracies against the state, and desperat murmurings against God: the sinful idleness of the poor, which is the daily mother of incestuous Lustiest among themselves, of unjust stealing from other men, of seditious conspiracies against the state, and desperate murmurings against God: dt j n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp px32, pp-f j-u vvg p-acp j-jn n2, pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc j ng1 p-acp np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
773 we would not so much dispute, whether it be thee, or thee, that God smiteth, as plead all guiltie of this iudgement; we would not so much dispute, whither it be thee, or thee, that God smites, as plead all guilty of this judgement; pns12 vmd xx av av-d vvi, cs pn31 vbb pno21, cc pno21, cst np1 vvz, c-acp vvb d j pp-f d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
774 and thereby studie euery one to amend one, but yet not without a care to amend others. and thereby study every one to amend one, but yet not without a care to amend Others. cc av vvi d pi pc-acp vvi pi, cc-acp av xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
775 For we are al members of one bodie, and as the publicke sinnes of priuat persons prouoke the wrath of God against whole kingdomes: For we Are all members of one body, and as the public Sins of private Persons provoke the wrath of God against Whole kingdoms: c-acp pns12 vbr d n2 pp-f crd n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
776 so when the iudgements of God light heauie vpon any part of the whole, euery part of the whole is to be mooued with it, so when the Judgments of God Light heavy upon any part of the Whole, every part of the Whole is to be moved with it, av c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 av-j j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j-jn, d n1 pp-f dt j-jn vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
777 as it were with the fire of a whole citie, though begun but in one house. as it were with the fire of a Whole City, though begun but in one house. c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cs vvn cc-acp p-acp crd n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 56
778 For though that fornication in the Church of Corinth (the like whereof was not named among the Gentiles were but the sinne of one Corinthian; yet was it layd to all their charge, in that they were puffed vp, and had not rather sorowed, that he who had done the deed might be put from among them) 1. Cor. 5.2; For though that fornication in the Church of Corinth (the like whereof was not nam among the Gentiles were but the sin of one Corinthian; yet was it laid to all their charge, in that they were puffed up, and had not rather sorrowed, that he who had done the deed might be put from among them) 1. Cor. 5.2; p-acp cs d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (dt j c-crq vbds xx vvn p-acp dt n2-j vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd jp; av vbds pn31 vvn p-acp d po32 n1, p-acp d pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp, cc vhd xx av-c vvd, cst pns31 r-crq vhd vdn dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp pno32) crd np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
779 so daungerous a thing it is, I doe not say to commit, but not to be offended with that which others commit, so dangerous a thing it is, I do not say to commit, but not to be offended with that which Others commit, av j dt n1 pn31 vbz, pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq n2-jn vvb, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
780 when they prouoke the wrath of God against the whole. For hee that will spare all Sodome for one Lot, Genes. 19.22; whose soule is vexed with the vncleane conuersation of the wicked, 2. Pet. 2.7: will punish all Israel for the sinne of one Achan, Ios. 7.1: if in not being offended they seeme content with it, or by their silence witnesse a consent vnto it; when they provoke the wrath of God against the Whole. For he that will spare all Sodom for one Lot, Genesis. 19.22; whose soul is vexed with the unclean Conversation of the wicked, 2. Pet. 2.7: will Punish all Israel for the sin of one achan, Ios. 7.1: if in not being offended they seem content with it, or by their silence witness a consent unto it; c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn. p-acp pns31 cst vmb vvi d np1 p-acp crd n1, np1. crd; r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j, crd np1 crd: n1 vvb d np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd np1, np1 crd: cs p-acp xx vbg vvn pns32 vvb j p-acp pn31, cc p-acp po32 n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
781 & therefore howsoeuer the luke warme spirits of our time can flatter themselues with an opinion of a good conscience, & Therefore howsoever the lycia warm spirits of our time can flatter themselves with an opinion of a good conscience, cc av c-acp dt av j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
782 as long as they doe not commit the things which the wicked doe; as long as they do not commit the things which the wicked doe; c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi dt n2 r-crq dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
783 yet haue they fellowship with the vnfruitfull works of darkenesse, if they doe not reprooue them. Ephe. 5.11; yet have they fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, if they do not reprove them. Ephes 5.11; av vhb pns32 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32. np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
784 and may be said to commit, or at the least to be accessarie vnto euill, if they doe but wincke at it; and may be said to commit, or At the least to be accessary unto evil, if they do but wink At it; cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt ds pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n-jn, cs pns32 vdb p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
785 yea the plague will neuer cease, vnlesse we haue the zeale of Phinehas, Numb. 25.8; I doe not say, to slay sinners, but as farre as in vs lieth, to slay sinne euen in mightie offenders. yea the plague will never cease, unless we have the zeal of Phinehas, Numb. 25.8; I do not say, to slay Sinners, but as Far as in us lies, to slay sin even in mighty offenders. uh dt n1 vmb av-x vvi, cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, j. crd; pns11 vdb xx vvi, pc-acp vvi n2, cc-acp c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, pc-acp vvi n1 av p-acp j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
786 And surely if euer there were a time, in the which we had need to be set on fire with that zeale of Phinehas, against the crying sinnes that raigne amongst vs; And surely if ever there were a time, in the which we had need to be Set on fire with that zeal of Phinehas, against the crying Sins that Reign among us; cc av-j cs av a-acp vbdr dt n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j-vvg n2 cst vvb p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
787 now euen now it is, and that for many reasons: now even now it is, and that for many Reasons: av av-j av pn31 vbz, cc cst p-acp d n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
788 First, in respect of his rich mercy; that when our fiue and fortie yeeres peace had brought foorth nothing but the euils of long peace; First, in respect of his rich mercy; that when our fiue and fortie Years peace had brought forth nothing but the evils of long peace; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1; cst c-crq po12 crd cc crd ng2 n1 vhd vvn av pix cc-acp dt n2-jn pp-f j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
789 contrary to the reason of man his policie, contrary to the longing and hope of them who haue euer had euill will to our Syon, contrarie to the expectation and feare of our owne hearts, contrary to the reason of man his policy, contrary to the longing and hope of them who have ever had evil will to our Syon, contrary to the expectation and Fear of our own hearts, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 po31 n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vhb av vhd j-jn vmb p-acp po12 np1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
790 and contrary to the opinion of the whole world; our losse should bee without losse, and our peace changed into peace again. and contrary to the opinion of the Whole world; our loss should be without loss, and our peace changed into peace again. cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; po12 n1 vmd vbi p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 vvn p-acp n1 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 57
791 Secondly, in respect of his iust mercy, that when it stood not with his Iustice to let so many and so great transgressions to passe vnpunished; Secondly, in respect of his just mercy, that when it stood not with his justice to let so many and so great transgressions to pass unpunished; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cst c-crq pn31 vvd xx p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av d cc av j n2 pc-acp vvi j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
792 when our peace had deserued either to be oppressed with the tyrannie of a forraigne sword, when our peace had deserved either to be oppressed with the tyranny of a foreign sword, c-crq po12 n1 vhd vvn av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
793 or torne in peeces with the furie of a ciuile dissention, and our plentie, or fulnesse of bread, to be punished with a scarcitie, or cleannesse of teeth; or torn in Pieces with the fury of a civil dissension, and our plenty, or fullness of bred, to be punished with a scarcity, or cleanness of teeth; cc vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
794 he should giue vs as it were the choice of Dauid, and visit vs with no other rod then that of the pestilence, whereby we fall but into his owne hand, whose mercies are great, 2. Sam. 24.14. he should give us as it were the choice of David, and visit us with no other rod then that of the pestilence, whereby we fallen but into his own hand, whose Mercies Are great, 2. Sam. 24.14. pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dx j-jn n1 cs d pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp po31 d n1, rg-crq n2 vbr j, crd np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
795 Thirdly, in respect of his (if I may so call it) vnmercifull iustice; that when the plague was due to our sinnes, that worthy instrument of his glory and our good, our Soueraigne, should haue his part in this iudgement ▪ and not onely be visited at the gates of his court, Thirdly, in respect of his (if I may so call it) unmerciful Justice; that when the plague was due to our Sins, that worthy Instrument of his glory and our good, our Sovereign, should have his part in this judgement ▪ and not only be visited At the gates of his court, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f png31 (cs pns11 vmb av vvi pn31) j n1; cst c-crq dt n1 vbds j-jn p-acp po12 n2, cst j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc po12 j, po12 n-jn, vmd vhi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 ▪ cc xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
796 but also driuen from his owne houses, and hunted from countrey to countrey, from one citie to another, but also driven from his own houses, and hunted from country to country, from one City to Another, cc-acp av vvn p-acp po31 d n2, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
797 and all for the punishment of our sinnes; and all for the punishment of our Sins; cc d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
798 that if we cannot be prouoked either by his rich mercie to thankefulnesse, or by his iust mercie to repentance, that if we cannot be provoked either by his rich mercy to thankfulness, or by his just mercy to Repentance, cst cs pns12 vmbx vbi vvn av-d p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
799 yet that his (in a maner) vnmercifull iustice, to lay our euils vpon him, who hath brought so many good things vnto vs, and vnto ours after vs; yet that his (in a manner) unmerciful Justice, to lay our evils upon him, who hath brought so many good things unto us, and unto ours After us; av cst po31 (p-acp dt n1) j n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2-jn p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz vvn av d j n2 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp png12 p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
800 should strike the hardest of our hearts with a compassionate remorse, and euen force vs to a complaint contrary to that of king Dauid; that as hee when his people were plagued for his sinne, cried vnto the Lord Me, me adsum qui feci in me conuertite ferrum. should strike the Hardest of our hearts with a compassionate remorse, and even force us to a complaint contrary to that of King David; that as he when his people were plagued for his sin, cried unto the Lord Me, me adsum qui Feci in me convertite ferrum. vmd vvi dt js pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc av vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp d pp-f n1 np1; cst a-acp pns31 c-crq po31 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvd p-acp dt n1 pno11, pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp pno11 n1 fw-la. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
801 I haue sinned, yea I haue done wickedly, but these sheepe what haue they done? So our case being cleane contrary, our cry should be accordingly; I have sinned, yea I have done wickedly, but these sheep what have they done? So our case being clean contrary, our cry should be accordingly; pns11 vhb vvn, uh pns11 vhb vdn av-j, cc-acp d n1 r-crq vhb pns32 vdn? av po12 n1 vbg av-j j-jn, po12 n1 vmd vbi av-vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 58
802 we O Lord, we are they that haue offended, but thine annointed our Soueraigne, what hee hath done, that he should bee welcommed to his birthright with a plague for our sinnes? The rather because he who as yet doth but smite, we Oh Lord, we Are they that have offended, but thine anointed our Sovereign, what he hath done, that he should be welcomed to his birthright with a plague for our Sins? The rather Because he who as yet does but smite, pns12 uh n1, pns12 vbr pns32 cst vhb vvn, cc-acp po21 vvd po12 n-jn, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2? dt av-c c-acp pns31 r-crq c-acp av vdz p-acp vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
803 and make sicke in smiting will proportiō his iudgements to our sinnes, and as it followeth in the last place, make vs desolate for our sinnes, if we meet him not with repentāce in the way. and make sick in smiting will proportion his Judgments to our Sins, and as it follows in the last place, make us desolate for our Sins, if we meet him not with Repentance in the Way. cc vvi j p-acp vvg vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno12 j p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
804 For he who ordereth all things, in measure, number and weight, Wisd. 11.17; as hee hath a rule for persons that potentes potenter, the mightie shall be mightily tormented, Wisd. 6.6: so hath he the measure of tantum and quantum in his iudgements: For he who Ordereth all things, in measure, number and weight, Wisdom 11.17; as he hath a Rule for Persons that potentes potenter, the mighty shall be mightily tormented, Wisdom 6.6: so hath he the measure of Tantum and quantum in his Judgments: p-acp pns31 r-crq vvz d n2, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, np1 crd; c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp n2 cst fw-la fw-la, dt j vmb vbi av-j vvn, np1 crd: av vhz pns31 dt n1 pp-f fw-la cc fw-la p-acp po31 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
805 so much as the sinfull citie hath liued in pleasures, so much shall be giuen to her torments, Reue. 18.7; the proud nation, that with the sonne of the morning will ascend into heauen, shall bee brought down to hell, Es. 14.13; so much as the sinful City hath lived in pleasures, so much shall be given to her torments, Reue. 18.7; the proud Nation, that with the son of the morning will ascend into heaven, shall be brought down to hell, Es. 14.13; av av-d c-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn p-acp n2, av d vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd; dt j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, np1 crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
806 the obstinat people that will not heare when the Lord crieth, shall cry vnto the Lord, the obstinate people that will not hear when the Lord cries, shall cry unto the Lord, dt j n1 cst vmb xx vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
807 and not be heard, Zach. 7 13; such a proportion hath he in his iudgements, that if the good men of a land be but as a basket of summer fruit, whose goodnes cannot continue, the sunne shall goe downe at noone vnto them, Amos. 8.9: and not be herd, Zach 7 13; such a proportion hath he in his Judgments, that if the good men of a land be but as a basket of summer fruit, whose Goodness cannot continue, the sun shall go down At noon unto them, Amos. 8.9: cc xx vbi vvn, np1 crd crd; d dt n1 vhz pns31 p-acp po31 n2, cst cs dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, rg-crq n1 vmbx vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
808 If so few, that like a poore mans sheepe they may be numbered, there shall be a remnant left as of Oliues after the shaking of the tree, If so few, that like a poor men sheep they may be numbered, there shall be a remnant left as of Olive After the shaking of the tree, cs av d, cst av-j dt j ng1 n1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
809 or grapes after the vintage, Esa. 24.13: or grapes After the vintage, Isaiah 24.13: cc n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
810 But if there be a generall deluge and inundation of sinne which carieth the streame and course of a kingdome with it, he will then sweepe with the beesome of destruction, cut off the name with the remnant, But if there be a general deluge and inundation of sin which Carrieth the stream and course of a Kingdom with it, he will then sweep with the Besom of destruction, Cut off the name with the remnant, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
811 and make the land a possession for the hedgehog, Esa. 14.22, and 23 ▪ wherein if any nation might plead a prerogatiue; and make the land a possession for the hedgehog, Isaiah 14.22, and 23 ▪ wherein if any Nation might plead a prerogative; cc vvi dt n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd, cc crd ▪ q-crq cs d n1 vmd vvi dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
812 who better then his peculiar people, whom though he multiplied as the sand of the sea, hedged about with his prouidence, fortified with a tower of his strength: who better then his peculiar people, whom though he multiplied as the sand of the sea, hedged about with his providence, fortified with a tower of his strength: r-crq av-jc cs po31 j n1, ro-crq cs pns31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
813 yet for the excesse of sinne, did he lay them wast, and leaue them as a cottage in a vineyard, yet for the excess of sin, did he lay them wast, and leave them as a cottage in a vineyard, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdd pns31 vvi pno32 vvi, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
814 or a lodge in a garden of cowcumbers Esa. 1.8. But this iudgement to this land, doth he as yet rather threaten, then hasten; or a lodge in a garden of cucumbers Isaiah 1.8. But this judgement to this land, does he as yet rather threaten, then hasten; cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 np1 crd. p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, vdz pns31 a-acp av av-c vvi, av vvb; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 59
815 as willing to trie vs by all meanes, before he come vnto extreamities: as willing to try us by all means, before he come unto extremities: c-acp j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
816 yea it is more then manifest, that he is more ready to turne from his wrath, yea it is more then manifest, that he is more ready to turn from his wrath, uh pn31 vbz dc cs j, cst pns31 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
817 then wee from our sinnes, in that he plucketh vs as a firebrand out of the flame of his heauie displeasure, Amos 4.11: then we from our Sins, in that he plucketh us as a firebrand out of the flame of his heavy displeasure, Amos 4.11: cs pns12 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp cst pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, np1 crd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
818 And at this present seemeth to say vnto the Angell of his wrath, as he did in the time of king Dauid, It is sufficient, hold now thy hand 2. Sam. 24.16. And At this present seems to say unto the Angel of his wrath, as he did in the time of King David, It is sufficient, hold now thy hand 2. Sam. 24.16. cc p-acp d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, pn31 vbz j, vvb av po21 n1 crd np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
819 What then remaineth, but that as deere children of so louing a father, we kisse the rod of so mercifull a iudge? and seeing our sinnes are the principall cause which haue prouoked God as the true Author, to smite, What then remains, but that as deer children of so loving a father, we kiss the rod of so merciful a judge? and seeing our Sins Are the principal cause which have provoked God as the true Author, to smite, q-crq av vvz, cc-acp d c-acp j-jn n2 pp-f av vvg dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1? cc vvg po12 n2 vbr dt j-jn vvb r-crq vhb vvn np1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
820 and make sicke in smiting, as to a iust iudgement; seeing he cannot forget his mercie in iudgement, but stoppeth his furie in the course, and make sick in smiting, as to a just judgement; seeing he cannot forget his mercy in judgement, but stoppeth his fury in the course, cc vvb j p-acp vvg, a-acp p-acp dt j n1; vvg pns31 vmbx vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
821 and holdeth his hand in the execution of his warth, from proportioning desolation to abhomination, a full measure of wrath to the full measure of our sinnes: and holds his hand in the execution of his warth, from proportioning desolation to abomination, a full measure of wrath to the full measure of our Sins: cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
822 both we and our King, we who are iustly plagued for our owne offences; both we and our King, we who Are justly plagued for our own offences; d pns12 cc po12 n1, pns12 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp po12 d n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
823 and our King who beareth a part in our punishment, make a right vse of this his visitation; and our King who bears a part in our punishment, make a right use of this his Visitation; cc po12 n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f d po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
824 we, that wee repent vs of our crying sinnes, the onely fruits of our long peace, we, that we Repent us of our crying Sins, the only fruits of our long peace, pns12, cst pns12 vvb pno12 pp-f po12 j-vvg n2, dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
825 and sinne no more, least a worse thing happen vnto vs; and sin no more, lest a Worse thing happen unto us; cc vvb av-dx av-dc, cs dt jc n1 vvi p-acp pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
826 our King, that out of this iudgement he take a warning, and lesson, to know, that he is brought by his and our God to his owne, but not for himselfe; in peace; our King, that out of this judgement he take a warning, and Lesson, to know, that he is brought by his and our God to his own, but not for himself; in peace; po12 n1, cst av pp-f d n1 pns31 vvb dt n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 cc po12 n1 p-acp po31 d, cc-acp xx p-acp px31; p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
827 but not to bee at peace with our sinnes: but not to be At peace with our Sins: cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
828 that he is sent, as to enioy the good things, so to reforme the euils of this land; that he is sent, as to enjoy the good things, so to reform the evils of this land; cst pns31 vbz vvn, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n2, av pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn pp-f d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
829 and therefore that he is to walke betweene God and this people, as another Moses, of whom it is excellently obserued, that Causam Dei apud populum gladijs, causam populi apud deum lachrimis egit; and Therefore that he is to walk between God and this people, as Another Moses, of whom it is excellently observed, that Causam Dei apud Populum gladijs, Causam People apud God lachrimis egit; cc av cst pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc d n1, c-acp j-jn np1, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn, cst np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
830 hee pleaded the cause of God to the people with the swords of Iustice: he pleaded the cause of the people to God with the teares of Mercie; he pleaded the cause of God to the people with the swords of justice: he pleaded the cause of the people to God with the tears of Mercy; pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 60
831 So, hee that hath blessed vs with him, will blesse vs in him, and by him continue vnto this land that rich blessing, of true religion, So, he that hath blessed us with him, will bless us in him, and by him continue unto this land that rich blessing, of true Religion, av, pns31 cst vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pno31, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31 vvi p-acp d n1 cst j n1, pp-f j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 61
832 and godly peace, as long as the Sunne and Moone shall endure. and godly peace, as long as the Sun and Moon shall endure. cc j n1, c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 61
833 Which the God of glorie graunt in the grace of his Sonne Christ, to whome with the Father and the holy ghost be all honour and glorie, now and for euer. Amen. Which the God of glory grant in the grace of his Son christ, to whom with the Father and the holy ghost be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen. r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1 vbb d n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 61
834 ❧ The principall care of Princes to bee Nurces of the Church. Preached before Queene Elizabeth at Whitehall in Lent. 1594. Isaiah. 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and Queenes thy nursing mothers. ❧ The principal care of Princes to be Nurses of the Church. Preached before Queen Elizabeth At Whitehall in Lent. 1594. Isaiah. 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queens thy nursing mother's. sy dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi ng1 pp-f dt n1. vvn p-acp n1 np1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 crd np1. crd. n2 vmb vbi po21 j-vvg n2, cc n2 po21 j-vvg n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 61
835 THe loue of God, or rather God who is loue it selfe, and in the abundance of his loue made the world for man, & man for himselfe; THe love of God, or rather God who is love it self, and in the abundance of his love made the world for man, & man for himself; dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-c np1 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp px31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 61
836 as hee had no other cause of his loue, but his loue; no other end, but in our good, his glory: as he had no other cause of his love, but his love; no other end, but in our good, his glory: c-acp pns31 vhd dx j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp po31 n1; dx j-jn n1, cc-acp p-acp po12 j, po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
837 so hath he neglected no meanes to make knowne, how much he loued man aboue all the creatures of the earth; so hath he neglected no means to make known, how much he loved man above all the creatures of the earth; av vhz pns31 vvn dx n2 pc-acp vvi vvn, c-crq d pns31 vvd n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
838 how much among mē, those that in the vnity of faith were gathered to the fellowship of his Church, beyond all the nations of the world. how much among men, those that in the unity of faith were gathered to the fellowship of his Church, beyond all the Nations of the world. c-crq d p-acp n2, d cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
839 For as in the creation, he did but speake the word, & the heauens were made; For as in the creation, he did but speak the word, & the heavens were made; p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdd p-acp vvb dt n1, cc dt n2 vbdr vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
840 he did but commaund and earthly things were brought foorth: he did but command and earthly things were brought forth: pns31 vdd p-acp vvb cc j n2 vbdr vvn av: (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
841 when to the framing of his last and best worke, hee called his wisdome as it were to counsaile, when to the framing of his last and best work, he called his Wisdom as it were to counsel, c-crq p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 ord cc js n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
842 how he might make man after his owne image and likenesse: how he might make man After his own image and likeness: c-crq pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
843 and seeing in the same wisedome that it was not good for man to be alone, he shewed himselfe no lesse carefull, and seeing in the same Wisdom that it was not good for man to be alone, he showed himself not less careful, cc vvg p-acp dt d n1 cst pn31 vbds xx j p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j, pns31 vvd px31 xx av-dc j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
844 how to make him a helpe, yea such a helpe as might be meet for him: so after the creation, did his loue abound much more; how to make him a help, yea such a help as might be meet for him: so After the creation, did his love abound much more; c-crq pc-acp vvi pno31 dt vvb, uh d dt n1 c-acp vmd vbi vvi p-acp pno31: av p-acp dt n1, vdd po31 n1 vvi av-d av-dc; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
845 when to recouer in some, what all had lost in their father Adam, he trauailed many yeeres as it were in childbed with a more then motherly loue and care, when to recover in Some, what all had lost in their father Adam, he travailed many Years as it were in childbed with a more then motherly love and care, c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp d, r-crq d vhd vvn p-acp po32 n1 np1, pns31 vvn d n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
846 how hee might bring forth vnto himselfe a Church. how he might bring forth unto himself a Church. c-crq pns31 vmd vvi av p-acp px31 dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
847 And though in her natiuitie she had no eye to pitie her, but was cast out into the open field to the contempt of her person in the day that she was borne; And though in her Nativity she had no eye to pity her, but was cast out into the open field to the contempt of her person in the day that she was born; cc cs p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp vbds vvn av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vbds vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
848 though for many of her yeeres she liued but a stranger vpon earth, & was so far from being entertained in the courts of princes, though for many of her Years she lived but a stranger upon earth, & was so Far from being entertained in the Courts of Princes, cs p-acp d pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vbds av av-j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
849 as that shee was banished from the borders of their kingdomes; as that she was banished from the borders of their kingdoms; c-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
850 yet when in her weakenesse hee had sufficiently taught her to know her selfe, and to acknowledge his power, it pleased him to make her so perfect through his beauty, yet when in her weakness he had sufficiently taught her to know her self, and to acknowledge his power, it pleased him to make her so perfect through his beauty, av c-crq p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhd av-j vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pn31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 av j p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
851 as that she grew vp into a kingdome, and in the end had this of the Prophet fulfilled, that Kings should be her nursing fathers, and Queens her nursing mothers. as that she grew up into a Kingdom, and in the end had this of the Prophet fulfilled, that Kings should be her nursing Father's, and Queen's her nursing mother's. c-acp cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vhd d pp-f dt n1 vvn, cst n2 vmd vbi po31 j-vvg n2, cc n2 po31 j-vvg n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 62
852 Which words, howsoeuer at first sight they may seeme to intend nothing but the dutie of princes to nourish the Church; nothing but the benefit of the Church, to haue Kings and Queenes to be her nurces; Which words, howsoever At First sighed they may seem to intend nothing but the duty of Princes to nourish the Church; nothing but the benefit of the Church, to have Kings and Queens to be her Nurses; r-crq n2, c-acp p-acp ord n1 pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp vvb dt n1; pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vhi n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi po31 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
853 yet if wee trie and examine them by their weight, we shall find, that in the dutie of princes is the benefit fo princes; and in the benefit of the Church, the dutie of the Church implied. yet if we try and examine them by their weight, we shall find, that in the duty of Princes is the benefit foe Princes; and in the benefit of the Church, the duty of the Church implied. av cs pns12 vvb cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
854 For therefore is the Church in all dutie more than bound to Princes, because shee hath her peace in their fauour; For Therefore is the Church in all duty more than bound to Princes, Because she hath her peace in their favour; p-acp av vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 av-dc cs vvn p-acp n2, c-acp pns31 vhz po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
855 and so much the better do things goe with princes, by how much they haue the greater care of religion; and so much the better do things go with Princes, by how much they have the greater care of Religion; cc av av-d dt av-jc vdb n2 vvi p-acp n2, p-acp c-crq av-d pns32 vhb dt jc n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
856 insomuch, as, religion and gouernment are rightly said, Mutuis stare non officijs solum sed beneficijs, to haue their strēgth not onely in the duties but in the benefits of the one vnto the other. insomuch, as, Religion and government Are rightly said, Mutuis stare non Offices solum sed beneficijs, to have their strength not only in the duties but in the benefits of the one unto the other. av, c-acp, n1 cc n1 vbr av-jn vvn, np1 vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vhi po32 n1 xx av-j p-acp dt n2 p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt crd p-acp dt n-jn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
857 Wherein it is hard to say, Whether the goodnesse of God were greater toward the church or toward princes, Wherein it is hard to say, Whither the Goodness of God were greater towards the Church or towards Princes, c-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr jc p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
858 when he called the mightie ones of the world, who were puffed vp with the opinion of their owne power, when he called the mighty ones of the world, who were puffed up with the opinion of their own power, c-crq pns31 vvd dt j pi2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
859 and seeing nothing aboue them, contemned all that was below them, to submit themselues to the doctrine of his will; and seeing nothing above them, contemned all that was below them, to submit themselves to the Doctrine of his will; cc vvg pix p-acp pno32, vvd d cst vbds p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
860 and to take new rules of policie from that Church which was but base and contemptible in the eyes of the world; and to take new rules of policy from that Church which was but base and contemptible in the eyes of the world; cc pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbds p-acp j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
861 howsoeuer otherwise glorious things were spoken of it. howsoever otherwise glorious things were spoken of it. c-acp av j n2 vbdr vvn pp-f pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
862 For albeit at the first they were so farre deuided, as that the Kings of the earth stood vp, For albeit At the First they were so Far divided, as that the Kings of the earth stood up, c-acp cs p-acp dt ord pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn, c-acp cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
863 and the princes tooke counsell against the Lord and against his Christ; and the Princes took counsel against the Lord and against his christ; cc dt n2 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
864 though for an age of the primitiue Church, nothing was thought so preiudiciall to crownes as the religion of Christ, nothing was found so cruell to the Church, as the persecution of princes; though for an age of the primitive Church, nothing was Thought so prejudicial to crowns as the Religion of christ, nothing was found so cruel to the Church, as the persecution of Princes; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pix vbds vvn av j p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pix vbds vvn av j p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
865 yet when the heat of their rage was somewhat cooled with the teares of innocents, and their thirstie minds satisfied with the bloud of martyrs, they grew to such peace, yet when the heat of their rage was somewhat cooled with the tears of Innocents, and their thirsty minds satisfied with the blood of Martyrs, they grew to such peace, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc po32 j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
866 as that the lambe might dwell with the wolfe, and the kid feed with the lyon, as it was before promised, Esai. 11.6: yea farther, they became such helpes the one to the other, as that religion had no such safetie as in the protection of princes; as that the lamb might dwell with the wolf, and the kid feed with the Lion, as it was before promised, Isaiah. 11.6: yea farther, they became such helps the one to the other, as that Religion had no such safety as in the protection of Princes; c-acp cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbds a-acp vvn, np1. crd: uh av-jc, pns32 vvd d n2 dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp cst n1 vhd dx d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 63
867 and the crownes of princes had no such securitie, as in the obedience of religious subiects. and the crowns of Princes had no such security, as in the Obedience of religious Subjects. cc dt n2 pp-f n2 vhd dx d n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 64
868 In which point we may obserue a notable secret of God his wisedome, who though he had in his hand the hearts of Kings, and might as well at his pleasure haue disposed of the kingdomes of the earth as of the earth it selfe, which was but his footstoole; though he knew that the eyes of people were in the heads of princes, In which point we may observe a notable secret of God his Wisdom, who though he had in his hand the hearts of Kings, and might as well At his pleasure have disposed of the kingdoms of the earth as of the earth it self, which was but his footstool; though he knew that the eyes of people were in the Heads of Princes, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt j n-jn pp-f np1 po31 n1, r-crq cs pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f n2, cc n1 c-acp av p-acp po31 n1 vhb vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbds p-acp po31 n1; c-acp pns31 vvd cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
869 & that the calling of one prince would be the conuerting of many people; & that the calling of one Prince would be the converting of many people; cc cst dt n-vvg pp-f crd n1 vmd vbi dt vvg pp-f d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
870 yet did he lay the foundation of his Church in the humilitie of weak means, that all the glorie might be his owne; yet did he lay the Foundation of his Church in the humility of weak means, that all the glory might be his own; av vdd pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cst d dt n1 vmd vbi po31 d; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
871 and then began to cast his fauor toward princes, when it might bee more than manifest, that they were called rather for their owne good, and then began to cast his favour towards Princes, when it might be more than manifest, that they were called rather for their own good, cc av vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2, c-crq pn31 vmd vbi av-dc cs j, cst pns32 vbdr vvn av-c p-acp po32 d j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
872 than for any need he had of their power: he saw so farre into the darkest of all naturall secrets, the heart of man, than for any need he had of their power: he saw so Far into the Darkest of all natural secrets, the heart of man, cs p-acp d n1 pns31 vhd pp-f po32 n1: pns31 vvd av av-j p-acp dt js pp-f d j n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
873 as that he found how readie it is to challenge that which it hath not, vnto it selfe; as that he found how ready it is to challenge that which it hath not, unto it self; c-acp cst pns31 vvd c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi d r-crq pn31 vhz xx, p-acp pn31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
874 and that which it hath, as of it selfe; and that which it hath, as of it self; cc cst r-crq pn31 vhz, c-acp pp-f pn31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
875 and therefore how dangerous it were to make them the instruments of his power, who had but an opinion of their own. and Therefore how dangerous it were to make them the Instruments of his power, who had but an opinion of their own. cc av c-crq j pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vhd cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d. (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
876 And though he had in his hand a rod of iron with the which he might haue broken them in pieces like potters vessels; And though he had in his hand a rod of iron with the which he might have broken them in Pieces like potters vessels; cc cs pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp n2 av-j vvz n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
877 and haue delt with his Church in the new testament, as he did with his people in the old, and have dealt with his Church in the new Testament, as he did with his people in the old, cc vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
878 when he sealed their deliuerance out of Egypt with ten plagues, as it were with ten strokes of his power, vpon their enemies; when he sealed their deliverance out of Egypt with ten plagues, as it were with ten Strokes of his power, upon their enemies; c-crq pns31 vvd po32 n1 av pp-f np1 p-acp crd n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp crd n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
879 yet did he rather arme her with patience, and so make the blood of Martirs the seed of the Church: yet did he rather arm her with patience, and so make the blood of Martyrs the seed of the Church: av vdd pns31 av vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
880 as that in those ten persecutions of her youth, the hearts of Tirants were conquered, as finding that they might sooner want torments then the Christians patience; as that in those ten persecutions of her youth, the hearts of Tyrants were conquered, as finding that they might sooner want torments then the Christians patience; c-acp cst p-acp d crd n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f n2 vbdr vvn, c-acp vvg cst pns32 vmd av-c vvi n2 av dt njpg2 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
881 and that dayly the more they were cut off, the more they were increased. and that daily the more they were Cut off, the more they were increased. cc cst av-j dt av-dc pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp, dt av-dc pns32 vbdr vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
882 And therefore as to the planting of doctrine, hee used not the wisedome of the world, And Therefore as to the planting of Doctrine, he used not the Wisdom of the world, cc av c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 64
883 but chose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, that the more might bee ascribed to the grace of his spirit; but chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, that the more might be ascribed to the grace of his Spirit; cc-acp vvd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, cst dt av-dc vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
884 so in prouiding for the estate of his Church, he did not begin with the princes of the world, so in providing for the estate of his Church, he did not begin with the Princes of the world, av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
885 but chose the weake things of the world to confound the mightie, that wee might the better acknowledge it to bee the worke of his own right hand. but chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty, that we might the better acknowledge it to be the work of his own right hand. cc-acp vvd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, cst pns12 vmd dt av-jc vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 d j-jn n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
886 Howbeit, as when the doctrine was throughly planted, the extraordinarie gifts of the spirit ceased, Howbeit, as when the Doctrine was thoroughly planted, the extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit ceased, a-acp, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbds av-j vvn, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd, (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
887 & learning was so brought to the obedience of the truth, as that euer after the best learned were the fittest instruments to set it foorth: & learning was so brought to the Obedience of the truth, as that ever After the best learned were the Fittest Instruments to Set it forth: cc n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cst av p-acp dt js j vbdr dt js n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 av: (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
888 so when the power of God had bene in weakenesse suffiiciently declared to bee such, as all the world was not able to resist; so when the power of God had be in weakness suffiiciently declared to be such, as all the world was not able to resist; av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vbn p-acp n1 av-j vvn pc-acp vbi d, c-acp d dt n1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
889 the princes of the earth were taught to kisse the sonne of righteousnesse; the Princes of the earth were taught to kiss the son of righteousness; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
890 & as to establish their crownes vpon the feare of the Lord, so to seeke their honor in the loue of his Church. & as to establish their crowns upon the Fear of the Lord, so to seek their honour in the love of his Church. cc c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 65
891 Which while some intemperate spirits haue not beene so well aduised as to obserue; Which while Some intemperate spirits have not been so well advised as to observe; r-crq n1 d j n2 vhb xx vbn av av vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 65
892 their blind zeale hath carried them so farre, as to thinke, that neither learning could stand with the Spirit of God, nor ciuile authoritie with the religion of Christ: and therefore as in disgrace of learning, they pretend I know not what hidden power of the Spirit; so to the ouerthrow of all good order both in Church and common wealth, they striue for equalitie, which is truly said and as truly found to be the mother of confusion. Wherein beside that they build vpon a false ground, in that they fashion the ripe yeeres of the Church to her infancie, their blind zeal hath carried them so Far, as to think, that neither learning could stand with the Spirit of God, nor civil Authority with the Religion of christ: and Therefore as in disgrace of learning, they pretend I know not what hidden power of the Spirit; so to the overthrow of all good order both in Church and Common wealth, they strive for equality, which is truly said and as truly found to be the mother of confusion. Wherein beside that they built upon a false ground, in that they fashion the ripe Years of the Church to her infancy, po32 j n1 vhz vvn pno32 av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst dx vvg vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, pns32 vvb pns11 vvb xx r-crq vvn n1 pp-f dt n1; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn cc a-acp av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1. c-crq p-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 65
893 & admit no more then was in practise in the time of the Apostles (who though they made perfect the rules of doctrine, did yet but draw as it were the first lines of Church gouernement, to the which it should be proportioned according to the circumstance of her increase:) what reason can the most popular minds giue, & admit no more then was in practice in the time of the Apostles (who though they made perfect the rules of Doctrine, did yet but draw as it were the First lines of Church government, to the which it should be proportioned according to the circumstance of her increase:) what reason can the most popular minds give, cc vvb av-dx av-dc cs vbds p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (r-crq cs pns32 vvd j dt n2 pp-f n1, vdd av cc-acp vvb c-acp pn31 vbdr dt ord n2 pp-f n1 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pn31 vmd vbi vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1:) r-crq n1 vmb dt av-ds j n2 vvi, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 65
894 why that rule of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7.20, Let euery man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called, should not as well hold in the Princes that did become Christians, why that Rule of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7.20, Let every man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called, should not as well hold in the Princes that did become Christians, c-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd, vvb d n1 vvi p-acp dt d n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, vmd xx c-acp av vvb p-acp dt n2 cst vdd vvi np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
895 as in the persons of meaner calling? And though it stood not with the good pleasure of God, to giue that successe to their labours, whom he made fishers, of men, as that at the first they should bee fishers of kings; as in the Persons of meaner calling? And though it stood not with the good pleasure of God, to give that success to their labours, whom he made Fishers, of men, as that At the First they should be Fishers of Kings; c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f jc n1? cc cs pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq pns31 vvd n2, pp-f n2, p-acp cst p-acp dt ord pns32 vmd vbi n2 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
896 yet that of the Apostle not many mightie, not many noble are called, implieth that some of them who were called, were noble, and mightie: yet that of the Apostle not many mighty, not many noble Are called, Implies that Some of them who were called, were noble, and mighty: av d pp-f dt n1 xx d j, xx d j vbr vvn, vvz cst d pp-f pno32 r-crq vbdr vvn, vbdr j, cc j: (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
897 in which some, it was no more required that they should goe from their calling, in which Some, it was no more required that they should go from their calling, p-acp r-crq d, pn31 vbds av-dx av-dc vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n-vvg, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
898 then that euery Christian because hee was to be renewed in the spirit of his mind Ephe. 4.22, should goe out of the body; then that every Christian Because he was to be renewed in the Spirit of his mind Ephes 4.22, should go out of the body; av cst d njp c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 crd, vmd vvi av pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
899 as it is plaine in the Souldiers the third of Luke, whom Iohn did not will they should leaue to be Souldiers, as it is plain in the Soldiers the third of Luke, whom John did not will they should leave to be Soldiers, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 dt ord pp-f np1, r-crq np1 vdd xx vvi pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
900 but that they should doe no violence, and be content with their wages; but that they should do no violence, and be content with their wages; cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vdb dx n1, cc vbi j p-acp po32 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
901 as also, in that chiefe gouernour vnder the Queene of the Aethiopians whom Philip baptised in the eight of the Acts. For it doth not follow that because the kingdome of Christ is not of this world; as also, in that chief governor under the Queen of the Ethiopians whom Philip baptised in the eight of the Acts. For it does not follow that Because the Kingdom of christ is not of this world; c-acp av, p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 ro-crq np1 j-vvn p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2 p-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx pp-f d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
902 therfore Christians may not be Kings, nor the kingdomes of the earth Christian; Therefore Christians may not be Kings, nor the kingdoms of the earth Christian; av np1 vmb xx vbi n2, ccx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
903 for as the Church militant liueth in earth, and yet hath her conuersation in heauen; so the Christian princes of the world the better they rule vpon earth, the better they serue God in heauen; for as the Church militant lives in earth, and yet hath her Conversation in heaven; so the Christian Princes of the world the better they Rule upon earth, the better they serve God in heaven; p-acp c-acp dt n1 j vvz p-acp n1, cc av vhz po31 n1 p-acp n1; av dt njp n2 pp-f dt n1 dt jc pns32 vvb p-acp n1, dt jc pns32 vvb np1 p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
904 of whom it is required, non vt diademata abijciant sed vt subijciant Deo, not that they cast away their crownes, of whom it is required, non vt diademata abijciant sed vt subijciant God, not that they cast away their crowns, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, xx cst pns32 vvd av po32 n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
905 but that they weare them to the honor of God. but that they wear them to the honour of God. cc-acp cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
906 And therefore is their office and function tearmed as it were by a speciall prerogatiue, the ordinance of God, Rom. 13.2: therefore are they themselues renowned with the name of Gods, Psalm. 82.1; therefore is the spirit of God doubled, and his graces multiplied vpon them, beyond the common sort of men; And Therefore is their office and function termed as it were by a special prerogative, the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13.2: Therefore Are they themselves renowned with the name of God's, Psalm. 82.1; Therefore is the Spirit of God doubled, and his graces multiplied upon them, beyond the Common sort of men; cc av vbz po32 n1 cc n1 vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd: av vbr pns32 px32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, n1. crd; av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 66
907 as in & by whom he is to bring more then ordinary things to passe among the sonnes of men: as in & by whom he is to bring more then ordinary things to pass among the Sons of men: c-acp p-acp cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi av-dc cs j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 67
908 therfore was it so farre from any purpose of God, that the kingdomes of the earth should not stand with the kingdome of his Christ, Therefore was it so Far from any purpose of God, that the kingdoms of the earth should not stand with the Kingdom of his christ, av vbds pn31 av av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 67
909 as that it is prophesied, that the kings of the Isles should offer vnto him, and all the nations of the earth should worship him: as that it is prophesied, that the Kings of the Isles should offer unto him, and all the Nations of the earth should worship him: c-acp cst pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi pno31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 67
910 yea as it is in this place, they should haue that honour to bee the tutors, and nurces of his Church. yea as it is in this place, they should have that honour to be the tutors, and Nurses of his Church. uh c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd vhi d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 67
911 And least the iniquitie of any Salique law should depriue women of this honour, to whom the law of God hath giuen a right to inherit, and so to weare the crownes that goe by inheritance; And lest the iniquity of any Salic law should deprive women of this honour, to whom the law of God hath given a right to inherit, and so to wear the crowns that go by inheritance; cc cs dt n1 pp-f d jp n1 vmd vvi n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn dt n-jn pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vvb p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
912 therefore is there speciall mention made of them, and it is as well promised that Queens should be the nursing mothers, as that Kings should be the nursing fathers of the Church. Therefore is there special mention made of them, and it is as well promised that Queen's should be the nursing mother's, as that Kings should be the nursing Father's of the Church. av vbz a-acp j n1 vvn pp-f pno32, cc pn31 vbz a-acp av vvd d n2 vmd vbi dt vvg n2, p-acp d n2 vmd vbi dt j-vvg ng1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
913 For howsoeuer the scripture excepteth against their teaching, yet beside the law, it hath example of Debora and others for their ruling ouer the people of God; For howsoever the scripture excepteth against their teaching, yet beside the law, it hath Exampl of Deborah and Others for their ruling over the people of God; p-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 vvg, av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vhz n1 pp-f np1 cc n2-jn p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
914 and the same Gospell that hath equally called male & foemale, Gal. 3.28; to be the children of God in Christ; yea as Peter speaketh, to be coheires of the grace of life; and the same Gospel that hath equally called male & female, Gal. 3.28; to be the children of God in christ; yea as Peter speaks, to be coheirs of the grace of life; cc dt d n1 cst vhz av-j vvn j-jn cc j-jn, np1 crd; pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1; uh p-acp np1 vvz, pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
915 doth equally bind them not onely to be religious, but to nourish religion in others, according to that state in the which they are called. does equally bind them not only to be religious, but to nourish Religion in Others, according to that state in the which they Are called. vdz av-jn vvi pno32 xx av-j pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
916 Neither was it without a speciall purpose of God, to giue incouragement to that sex, that the faith and well doing of so many women, is so particularly recorded in the scripture, that the entertainment which Rahab gaue the spies, is not suffered to die; Neither was it without a special purpose of God, to give encouragement to that sex, that the faith and well doing of so many women, is so particularly recorded in the scripture, that the entertainment which Rahab gave the spies, is not suffered to die; av-d vbds pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 cc av vdg pp-f av d n2, vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd dt n2, vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
917 that the small quantitie of meale which the widow of Sareptha spent vpon Elias; that the chamber and bed, & table, that the small quantity of meal which the widow of Sarepta spent upon Elias; that the chamber and Bed, & table, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp np1; cst dt n1 cc n1, cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
918 & stoole & candlesticke, which the Sunanite prouided for Elisseus doe not loose their reward; & stool & candlestick, which the Sunanite provided for Elisseus do not lose their reward; cc n1 cc n1, r-crq dt j vvn p-acp np1 vdb xx vvi po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
919 that the diligence of Martha, and the better choice of Marie, and the woman of Canaans strong faith, & the Samaritane leauing of her waterpot, to be the messenger of better newes, with diuers of the like, are remembred; that the diligence of Martha, and the better choice of Marie, and the woman of Canaans strong faith, & the Samaritan leaving of her waterpot, to be the Messenger of better news, with diverse of the like, Are remembered; cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt jc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f njp2 j n1, cc dt np1 vvg pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f jc n1, p-acp j pp-f dt j, vbr vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 67
920 yea that the poore widowes mite is not forgotten. yea that the poor Widows mite is not forgotten. uh cst dt j n2 n1 vbz xx vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
921 For as for that Mary which bestowed but a box of ointment vpon our Sauiour Christ, the testimonie of her is so honourable, For as for that Marry which bestowed but a box of ointment upon our Saviour christ, the testimony of her is so honourable, c-acp c-acp p-acp cst uh r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f pno31 vbz av j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
922 as that wheresoeuer the Gospel of Christ shall bee preached through all the world, there shall that which she hath done, be spoken of for a memoriall of her: as that wheresoever the Gospel of christ shall be preached through all the world, there shall that which she hath done, be spoken of for a memorial of her: c-acp cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, pc-acp vmb d r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, vbb vvn pp-f p-acp dt n-jn pp-f pno31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
923 which as it is enough to put the life of religion into the hearts of womē, to see euery litle duty of theirs so well accepted; which as it is enough to put the life of Religion into the hearts of women, to see every little duty of theirs so well accepted; r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f png32 av av vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
924 so if they enter into a meditation of his speciall fauors to their sex, they must needs confesse that they can neuer honor him enough, who hath honored thē so far, so if they enter into a meditation of his special favors to their sex, they must needs confess that they can never honour him enough, who hath honoured them so Far, av cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmb av vvi cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi pno31 av-d, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 av av-j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
925 as to make them the first witnesses of his resurrection: as to make them the First Witnesses of his resurrection: c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
926 & that as Hugo Lincolniensis noteth, He hath principally deserued the loue of womē, in that he vouchsafed to be born of a woman, & that as Hugo Lincoln notes, He hath principally deserved the love of women, in that he vouchsafed to be born of a woman, cc d c-acp np1 np1 vvz, pns31 vhz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
927 for when it was granted to no man to be the father, it was performed to a woman̄, to be the mother of Christ: for when it was granted to no man to be the father, it was performed to a woman, to be the mother of christ: c-acp c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dx n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
928 & therfore it is no more honor for women to be Queenes, then it is for Queenes to bee the nurces of his Church. Wherof as former times haue left our land some testimonie, in as much as in both the nurceries of our Church the bounty of Queenes as well as the bountie of Kings, is yet liuing; & Therefore it is no more honour for women to be Queens, then it is for Queens to be the Nurses of his Church. Whereof as former times have left our land Some testimony, in as much as in both the nurseries of our Church the bounty of Queens as well as the bounty of Kings, is yet living; cc av pn31 vbz dx dc n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi n2, av pn31 vbz p-acp ng1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. c-crq p-acp j n2 vhb vvn po12 n1 d n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbz av vvg; (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
929 so there is no doubt but succeeding ages shall confesse, that that the cause of religion doth owe more to one Queene, so there is no doubt but succeeding ages shall confess, that that the cause of Religion does owe more to one Queen, av a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp j-vvg n2 vmb vvi, cst cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi av-dc p-acp crd n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
930 then to many Kings that went before her. then to many Kings that went before her. av p-acp d n2 cst vvd p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 68
931 And to say the truth, what is there or can there bee more honourable for either Kings or Queenes, And to say the truth, what is there or can there be more honourable for either Kings or Queens, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vbz a-acp cc vmb a-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp d n2 cc n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 68
932 then to bring their kingdomes to the obedience of his from whom they hold theirs? and to serue him with their mortall crownes, who is able to crowne them with immortalitie, then to bring their kingdoms to the Obedience of his from whom they hold theirs? and to serve him with their Mortal crowns, who is able to crown them with immortality, cs pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb png32? cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po32 j-jn n2, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 68
933 and hath bound himselfe with a promise as sure as if it were performed, that he will honour them that honour him, 1. Sam. 2.30. and hath bound himself with a promise as sure as if it were performed, that he will honour them that honour him, 1. Sam. 2.30. cc vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 c-acp j c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 cst vvb pno31, crd np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 68
934 For as we see in them that are greatest about princes, that it is more honour for them to serue in court, For as we see in them that Are greatest about Princes, that it is more honour for them to serve in court, p-acp c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 cst vbr js p-acp n2, cst pn31 vbz dc n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 68
935 then to commaund in their countries; then to command in their countries; cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 69
936 so if the greatest Monarches of the world, would but remember, that which they cannot but know, Regum timendorum in proprios greges, Reges in ipsos imperium est Dei, so if the greatest Monarchs of the world, would but Remember, that which they cannot but know, Regum timendorum in proprios greges, Reges in ipsos imperium est Dei, av cs dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, vmd cc-acp vvi, cst r-crq pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la p-acp n2 fw-la, np1 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (7) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 69
937 that though their authority be next and immediat vnder God, yet they are no more aboue others thē God aboue thē; that though their Authority be next and immediate under God, yet they Are no more above Others them God above them; cst cs po32 n1 vbb ord cc j p-acp np1, av pns32 vbr dx dc p-acp n2-jn pno32 np1 p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
938 they would be as glad to seeke the glory of their crownes, in the seruice of God, they would be as glad to seek the glory of their crowns, in the service of God, pns32 vmd vbi a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
939 as their nobles are to seeke the honour of their estates in the seruice of them; as their Nobles Are to seek the honour of their estates in the service of them; c-acp po32 n2-j vbr p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
940 and withall be no lesse ambitious of his fauour, then others are of theirs. and withal be no less ambitious of his favour, then Others Are of theirs. cc av vbb dx av-dc j pp-f po31 n1, cs n2-jn vbr pp-f png32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
941 Now what fauour of his can there be greater, or equall to this? that he should commend vnto their trust that which is as deere to him as the apple of his eye, & require them to performe the care of nurces to that Church, to the which hee himselfe hath performed the loue of a Mother; or rather more then the loue of a Mother, though a Mother should be so vnnaturall as to forget her child, yet would not hee forget his Church, as hee speaketh of himselfe in this Chapter: Now what favour of his can there be greater, or equal to this? that he should commend unto their trust that which is as deer to him as the apple of his eye, & require them to perform the care of Nurses to that Church, to the which he himself hath performed the love of a Mother; or rather more then the love of a Mother, though a Mother should be so unnatural as to forget her child, yet would not he forget his Church, as he speaks of himself in this Chapter: av q-crq n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi jc, cc j-jn p-acp d? cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1 cst r-crq vbz a-acp j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 px31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av-c n1 cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1 vmd vbi av j c-acp p-acp vvb po31 n1, av vmd xx pns31 vvb po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f px31 p-acp d n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
942 for if the honour of the seruant be the greatnesse of the master, & the fauour of the master the trust of the seruant; for if the honour of the servant be the greatness of the master, & the favour of the master the trust of the servant; c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
943 it must needs bee both an honor and a fauour to Princes, that they are the nurces of the Church; it must needs be both an honour and a favour to Princes, that they Are the Nurses of the Church; pn31 vmb av vbi d dt vvb cc dt n1 p-acp n2, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
944 an honor in that they serue the prince of princes, & a fauor in that they are trusted with the care of that which is deerest vnto him. an honour in that they serve the Prince of Princes, & a favour in that they Are trusted with the care of that which is dearest unto him. dt vvb p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz js-jn p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
945 Which both honour and fauor are followed with such a blessing, as that the encrease of the Church is as great a benefit to the kingdomes in which it is planted, Which both honour and favour Are followed with such a blessing, as that the increase of the Church is as great a benefit to the kingdoms in which it is planted, r-crq d vvb cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz a-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
946 as the flowing of Nilus to the fruitfulnes of Egypt; & godlines, which the Apostle calleth great, & is in deed true gaine, hath the promise, not only of the life which is to come, but of this life also: as the flowing of Nilus to the fruitfulness of Egypt; & godliness, which the Apostle calls great, & is in deed true gain, hath the promise, not only of the life which is to come, but of this life also: c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz j, cc vbz p-acp n1 j vvi, vhz dt n1, xx av-j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, p-acp pp-f d n1 av: (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
947 so wheresoeuer he walketh with his church (that euer walketh in the midst of his Church) his very steps drop fatnesse. so wheresoever he walks with his Church (that ever walks in the midst of his Church) his very steps drop fatness. av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 (cst av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1) po31 j n2 vvb n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 69
948 Howbeit this blessing of kingdomes, doth most follow this honor and fauour of God to princes; Howbeit this blessing of kingdoms, does most follow this honour and favour of God to Princes; a-acp d vvg pp-f n2, vdz ds vvi d vvb cc vvb pp-f np1 p-acp n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
949 as princes, and they that are great about princes, are most full of this dutie to nourish the Church: of which duty, the first and chiefe part is, to see religion planted among the people. as Princes, and they that Are great about Princes, Are most full of this duty to nourish the Church: of which duty, the First and chief part is, to see Religion planted among the people. c-acp n2, cc pns32 cst vbr j p-acp n2, vbr av-ds j pp-f d n1 p-acp vvb dt n1: pp-f r-crq n1, dt ord cc j-jn n1 vbz, p-acp vvb n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
950 For gouernment, which is rightly tearmed alienum bonū, anothers good, because the end therof is the good of others, doth thē truly intend the cōmon good, when it doth chiefly intend the greatest good; & greater good there can be none thē God, who is both the fountain & the end of all goodnesse: For government, which is rightly termed Alienum bonū, another's good, Because the end thereof is the good of Others, does them truly intend the Common good, when it does chiefly intend the greatest good; & greater good there can be none them God, who is both the fountain & the end of all Goodness: p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av-jn vvn vvb fw-la, j-jn j, c-acp dt n1 av vbz dt j pp-f n2-jn, vdz pno32 av-j vvi dt j j, c-crq pn31 vdz av-jn vvi dt js j; cc jc j pc-acp vmb vbi pix pno32 np1, r-crq vbz d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
951 and therefore as it is God by whom Princes raigne, so it is he to whom they raign; and Therefore as it is God by whom Princes Reign, so it is he to whom they Reign; cc av c-acp pn31 vbz np1 p-acp ro-crq ng1 n1, av pn31 vbz pns31 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
952 & as frō him they fetch the authoritie, so to him they must refer the end of their gouernmēt: & as from him they fetch the Authority, so to him they must refer the end of their government: cc c-acp p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb dt n1, av p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
953 for as in the body naturall the soule is the life of the body, but God the life of the soule; for as in the body natural the soul is the life of the body, but God the life of the soul; c-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 j dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
954 so in the body politick, the life of gouernmēt is law, but the life of law, is religiō: so in the body politic, the life of government is law, but the life of law, is Religion: av p-acp dt n1 j, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
955 which they that saw nothing but by the light of nature, did in some measure attaine vnto, which they that saw nothing but by the Light of nature, did in Some measure attain unto, r-crq pns32 cst vvd pix cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdd p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
956 whē out of their reason they gathered, that the soule of man was an heauenly substance, when out of their reason they gathered, that the soul of man was an heavenly substance, c-crq av pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds dt j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
957 and therby implied that the perfection therof was the knowledge of some more diuine nature: and thereby implied that the perfection thereof was the knowledge of Some more divine nature: cc av vvn cst dt n1 av vbds dt n1 pp-f d dc j-jn n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
958 which some of them conceiued to be the creator, others imagined to be but the gouernour of heauen and earth. which Some of them conceived to be the creator, Others imagined to be but the governor of heaven and earth. r-crq d pp-f pno32 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1, n2-jn vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
959 And therefore when by the same light they farther saw, that man was by nature a sociable creature, And Therefore when by the same Light they farther saw, that man was by nature a sociable creature, cc av c-crq p-acp dt d n1 pns32 av-jc vvd, cst n1 vbds p-acp n1 dt j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
960 and that in ciuile societie, some were borne to rule, & some to obey, and that of many kinds of gouernment, there was none so naturall as that of one; and that in civil society, Some were born to Rule, & Some to obey, and that of many Kinds of government, there was none so natural as that of one; cc cst p-acp j n1, d vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi, cc d pc-acp vvi, cc d pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbds pix av j c-acp d pp-f crd; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
961 though they yeelded authoritie vnto them that did excell, and made good and wholesome lawes for them that were to obey: though they yielded Authority unto them that did excel, and made good and wholesome laws for them that were to obey: cs pns32 vvd n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdd vvi, cc vvd j cc j n2 p-acp pno32 cst vbdr pc-acp vvi: (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
962 yet the strength of all their states was in their religion, by the which they were persuaded, that their Princes were the children of their gods, and their lawes drawne from the Oracles of some diuine power. yet the strength of all their states was in their Religion, by the which they were persuaded, that their Princes were the children of their God's, and their laws drawn from the Oracles of Some divine power. av dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2 vbds p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cst po32 n2 vbdr dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
963 They found by experience, how hard it was for men to be brought to obey man, They found by experience, how hard it was for men to be brought to obey man, pns32 vvd p-acp n1, c-crq av-j pn31 vbds p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 70
964 vnlesse they had the authoritie of more than men; unless they had the Authority of more than men; cs pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f dc cs n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 71
965 and how little reuerence would be giuen to lawes, if they were not deriued from such a power, and how little Reverence would be given to laws, if they were not derived from such a power, cc c-crq j n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2, cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp d dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 71
966 as was rather to bee heard with the eare of obedience, than looked into with the eye of curiositie. as was rather to be herd with the ear of Obedience, than looked into with the eye of curiosity. c-acp vbds av-c pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 71
967 And therefore euen in that contentious and busie state of Rome, which did but one day make laws, to break them another; And Therefore even in that contentious and busy state of Room, which did but one day make laws, to break them Another; cc av av-j p-acp cst j cc j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdd p-acp crd n1 vvi n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 n-jn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 71
968 they gaue the greatest honor to the times of Numa, in the which, as Liuie speaketh, Fides, & Iusiur andum regebant ciuitatem, religion and oath did rule the citie. they gave the greatest honour to the times of Numa, in the which, as Alive speaks, Fides, & Iusiur andum regebant ciuitatem, Religion and oath did Rule the City. pns32 vvd dt js n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt r-crq, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la, cc fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 cc n1 vdd vvi dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 71
969 Now if they whose religion was but policie, had yet the policie to make religion the strength of their policie; how much more ought we to be religiously politicke, whose religion is truth, and in whose truth are the best rules of the best policies? For howsoeuer some prophane minds, I doe not say that make Tacitus their gospell, Now if they whose Religion was but policy, had yet the policy to make Religion the strength of their policy; how much more ought we to be religiously politic, whose Religion is truth, and in whose truth Are the best rules of the best policies? For howsoever Some profane minds, I do not say that make Tacitus their gospel, av cs pns32 r-crq n1 vbds p-acp n1, vhd av dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi av-j j, rg-crq n1 vbz n1, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 vbr dt js n2 pp-f dt js n2? c-acp c-acp d j n2, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst vvb np1 po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
970 as a late French Writer speaketh of some of his countrey courtiers; as a late French Writer speaks of Some of his country courtiers; c-acp dt j jp n1 vvz pp-f d pp-f po31 n1 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
971 but who I feare may truly be said to haue studied Lucian more than the old testament, and Machiauell, then the new; but who I Fear may truly be said to have studied Lucian more than the old Testament, and Machiavelli, then the new; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb vmb av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn np1 av-dc cs dt j n1, cc np1, av dt j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
972 doe make no more account of the religion of Christ, then of the religions of the heathen, and condemn the simplicitie of the Gospell, as nothing fit for the policies of these times. do make no more account of the Religion of christ, then of the Religions of the heathen, and condemn the simplicity of the Gospel, as nothing fit for the policies of these times. vdb vvi av-dx dc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pix j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
973 Yet hee that shall looke into it with a single eye, shall find, that it is a bottomelesse treasure of infinit wisedome, Yet he that shall look into it with a single eye, shall find, that it is a bottomless treasure of infinite Wisdom, av pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
974 and that the simplicitie which it requireth, is not the simplicitie of Asses but of Doues: which yet is euer ioyned with wisedome, yea the wisedome of the most subtile, the serpent; not that Christians by the simplicitie of Doues should be lesse wise but more honest in their policies. and that the simplicity which it requires, is not the simplicity of Asses but of Dove: which yet is ever joined with Wisdom, yea the Wisdom of the most subtle, the serpent; not that Christians by the simplicity of Dove should be less wise but more honest in their policies. cc cst dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pp-f n2: r-crq av vbz av vvn p-acp n1, uh dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, dt n1; xx cst np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp av-dc j p-acp po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
975 For it is but error, though the heads be neuer so wise, that hold it, that there is any policie without honestie, For it is but error, though the Heads be never so wise, that hold it, that there is any policy without honesty, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, cs dt n2 vbb av-x av j, cst vvb pn31, cst pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
976 and wisedome without religion, or that a shaddow of either, as it may blind some eies, and Wisdom without Religion, or that a shadow of either, as it may blind Some eyes, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi d n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
977 so it may serue all turnes. so it may serve all turns. av pn31 vmb vvi d n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 71
978 The counsaile of Achitophell may for a time be as the Oracle of God, but in the end it will prooue meere foolishnesse: The counsel of Achitophel may for a time be as the Oracle of God, but in the end it will prove mere foolishness: dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb p-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi j n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
979 so, true it is, that whatsoeuer hath but a shaddow of appearance, hath but a thought of continuance. so, true it is, that whatsoever hath but a shadow of appearance, hath but a Thought of Continuance. av, j pn31 vbz, cst r-crq vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
980 Wherein it is hard to conceiue, how it may be good to seeme, and not better to be religious; Wherein it is hard to conceive, how it may be good to seem, and not better to be religious; c-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc xx j pc-acp vbi j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
981 or how policie may be established by a false, and not haue more strength from a true religion; especially that religion, whose truth is both from the beginning, and from aboue, and whose booke hath no lesse in her lawes the ground of policie, or how policy may be established by a false, and not have more strength from a true Religion; especially that Religion, whose truth is both from the beginning, and from above, and whose book hath no less in her laws the ground of policy, cc c-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, cc xx vhi dc n1 p-acp dt j n1; av-j cst n1, rg-crq n1 vbz d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp a-acp, cc rg-crq n1 vhz dx dc p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
982 than in her words the light of truth; than in her words the Light of truth; cs p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
983 and therefore it may as truly bee thought, that from hence was stolne whatsoeuer is good in policie, and Therefore it may as truly be Thought, that from hence was stolen whatsoever is good in policy, cc av pn31 vmb a-acp av-j vbi vvn, cst p-acp av vbds vvn r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
984 as some auntient writers are persuaded, that from hence was borrowed whatsoeuer is true in Philosophie: as Some ancient writers Are persuaded, that from hence was borrowed whatsoever is true in Philosophy: c-acp d j n2 vbr vvn, cst p-acp av vbds vvn r-crq vbz j p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
985 in which respect, doth one call Plato the Moses of Athens, and Basill chargeth the diuel as a theefe of the Truth, in that he had decked his crowes with her feathers. in which respect, does one call Plato the Moses of Athens, and Basil charges the Devil as a thief of the Truth, in that he had decked his crows with her Feathers. p-acp r-crq n1, vdz pi vvi np1 dt np1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
986 And surely, if the humours of polititians were not so daintie, that they cannot so well rellish the same policies out of this booke, as out of prophane authors; And surely, if the humours of politicians were not so dainty, that they cannot so well relish the same policies out of this book, as out of profane Authors; cc av-j, cs dt n2 pp-f n2 vbdr xx av j, cst pns32 vmbx av av vvi dt d n2 av pp-f d n1, c-acp av pp-f j n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
987 they should find that the religion thereof, though it chiefely intend another life, yet it hath the best rules for this; they should find that the Religion thereof, though it chiefly intend Another life, yet it hath the best rules for this; pns32 vmd vvi d dt n1 av, cs pn31 av-jn vvi j-jn n1, av pn31 vhz dt js n2 p-acp d; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
988 and making men no lesse wise, hath only this difference, that it maketh them more vertuous, and making men no less wise, hath only this difference, that it makes them more virtuous, cc vvg n2 av-dx av-dc j, vhz av-j d n1, cst pn31 vvz pno32 av-dc j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
989 and that not onely in those duties which become priuat persons, but in those also which concerne the state of a kingdome. and that not only in those duties which become private Persons, but in those also which concern the state of a Kingdom. cc cst xx av-j p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb j n2, cc-acp p-acp d av r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
990 For what doth more concerne the state of a kingdom, then peace? And what doth more breed peace, For what does more concern the state of a Kingdom, then peace? And what does more breed peace, p-acp q-crq vdz av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av n1? cc q-crq vdz av-dc vvi n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 72
991 then obedience? And what doth more teach either obedience or peace, then the religion of Christ? Who beside that he had his temple, the figure of his Church, built in the daies of Salomon, the daies of peace; and came into the world, to lighten the world in the raigne of Augustus, the time of peace; (that I may say nothing of the renuing and cleering of this light from the darknesse of superstition in these happy daies of our peace ) as hee was brought from heauen, with that song of Angels; Luke 2.14 Glory bee to God on high and in earth peace: then Obedience? And what does more teach either Obedience or peace, then the Religion of christ? Who beside that he had his temple, the figure of his Church, built in the days of Solomon, the days of peace; and Come into the world, to lighten the world in the Reign of Augustus, the time of peace; (that I may say nothing of the renewing and clearing of this Light from the darkness of Superstition in these happy days of our peace) as he was brought from heaven, with that song of Angels; Lycia 2.14 Glory be to God on high and in earth peace: av n1? cc q-crq vdz av-dc vvi d n1 cc n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1? r-crq p-acp cst pns31 vhd po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1; cc vvd p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (cst pns11 vmb vvi pix pp-f dt vvg cc n-vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f po12 n1) c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; av crd n1 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp j cc p-acp n1 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
992 and returned vp againe with that farwell, Peace I leaue with you, I giue vnto you my peace: and returned up again with that farewell, Peace I leave with you, I give unto you my peace: cc vvd a-acp av p-acp d n1, n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 po11 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
993 so he left vnto the world no other doctrin then that which is truly called the Gospel of peace, Ephes. 2.17: whose authour is the God of peace, 1. Cor. 14.33; and whose ministers are the Messengers of peace, Rom. 10.15; and whose followers are the children of peace, Luke 10.6; and whose vnitie is in the bond of peace, Ephe. 4.3; and whose dutie is the studie of peace, Rom. 12.18; and whose end is that peace which passeth all vnderstanding, Phil. 4.7. so he left unto the world no other Doctrine then that which is truly called the Gospel of peace, Ephesians 2.17: whose author is the God of peace, 1. Cor. 14.33; and whose Ministers Are the Messengers of peace, Rom. 10.15; and whose followers Are the children of peace, Lycia 10.6; and whose unity is in the bound of peace, Ephes 4.3; and whose duty is the study of peace, Rom. 12.18; and whose end is that peace which passes all understanding, Philip 4.7. av pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 dx j-jn n1 av cst r-crq vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd: rg-crq n1 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd; cc rg-crq n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd; cc rg-crq n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, av crd; cc rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd; cc rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd; cc rg-crq n1 vbz cst n1 r-crq vvz d n1, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
994 Neither doth the Gospel lesse teach obedience, which is rightly called neruus imperij, the sinew & strength of a kingdom; Neither does the Gospel less teach Obedience, which is rightly called neruus imperij, the sinew & strength of a Kingdom; av-d vdz dt n1 av-dc vvi n1, r-crq vbz av-jn vvn fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
995 as well because it is grounded vpon the obedience of Christ, who as Bernard noteth, ne perderet obedientiam perdidit vitam; as well Because it is grounded upon the Obedience of christ, who as Bernard notes, ne perderet obedientiam perdidit vitam; c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp np1 vvz, ccx fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
996 did rather chuse to loose his life then to leaue his obedience; did rather choose to lose his life then to leave his Obedience; vdd av-c vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
997 as also because it requireth in Christians, obedience, without respect of persons to all, without difference of degrees higher powers, Rom. 13.1; without exception against their qualities not onely to them that are good and curteous, but to them also who are froward, 1. Pet. 2.18; and that in all things, that we giue tribute to whom tribute, custome to whom custome, feare to whom feare, honour to whom honour belongeth, Rom. 17.7; and that not with eye seruice as men pleasers, Col. 3.22; but in singlenesse of heart as vnto Christ, Eph. 6.5; and that not because of wrath but for conscience sake, Rom. 13.5; as also Because it requires in Christians, Obedience, without respect of Persons to all, without difference of Degrees higher Powers, Rom. 13.1; without exception against their qualities not only to them that Are good and courteous, but to them also who Are froward, 1. Pet. 2.18; and that in all things, that we give tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom, Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour belongeth, Rom. 17.7; and that not with eye service as men pleasers, Col. 3.22; but in singleness of heart as unto christ, Ephesians 6.5; and that not Because of wrath but for conscience sake, Rom. 13.5; c-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1, n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 jc n2, np1 crd; p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 xx av-j p-acp pno32 cst vbr j cc j, cc-acp p-acp pno32 av r-crq vbr j, crd np1 crd; cc cst p-acp d n2, cst pns12 vvb n1 p-acp ro-crq n1, n1 p-acp ro-crq n1, vvb p-acp ro-crq n1, vvb p-acp ro-crq n1 vvz, np1 crd; cc d xx p-acp n1 n1 p-acp n2 n2, np1 crd; cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 c-acp p-acp np1, np1 crd; cc d xx p-acp pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp n1 n1, np1 crd; (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
998 that, if all the lawes and policies of states & kingdomes were gathered into one, they could not be so strong to worke peace and to persuade obedience, that, if all the laws and policies of states & kingdoms were gathered into one, they could not be so strong to work peace and to persuade Obedience, d, cs d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp crd, pns32 vmd xx vbi av j pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
999 as these few but very forcible rules of the religion of Christ. as these few but very forcible rules of the Religion of christ. c-acp d d p-acp av j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 73
1000 For whereas lawes doe but looke into the facts, & prune the outrage of euill actions; For whereas laws do but look into the facts, & prune the outrage of evil actions; c-acp cs n2 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 73
1001 the rules of religion examine the heart, and cleete the conscience of euill affections, and make euery man that is truly religious, to bee vnto himselfe a law beyond law: the rules of Religion examine the heart, and cleete the conscience of evil affections, and make every man that is truly religious, to be unto himself a law beyond law: dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb dt n1, cc n1 dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc vvi d n1 cst vbz av-j j, pc-acp vbi p-acp px31 dt n1 p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1002 I say a law beyond law, for as Seneca well noteth quam angusta est innocentia ad legem bonum esse? it is but halfe a mans honestie to bee no better, I say a law beyond law, for as Senecca well notes quam Augusta est Innocence ad legem bonum esse? it is but half a men honesty to be no better, pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp c-acp np1 av vvz fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? pn31 vbz p-acp j-jn dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi av-dx av-jc, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1003 then the law maketh him, which reformeth but that, if all that, which the world sees: then the law makes him, which reformeth but that, if all that, which the world sees: cs dt n1 vvz pno31, r-crq vvz p-acp d, cs d d, r-crq dt n1 vvz: (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1004 and out of the danger whereof a wicked man may liue, if he haue but a great man to his friend, and out of the danger whereof a wicked man may live, if he have but a great man to his friend, cc av pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vmb vvi, cs pns31 vhb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1005 or not a great man to his enemie. or not a great man to his enemy. cc xx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1006 Whereas religion (I euer ad if it be truly in them) will reforme the great ones themselues, Whereas Religion (I ever and if it be truly in them) will reform the great ones themselves, cs n1 (pns11 av vvi cs pn31 vbb av-j p-acp pno32) vmb vvi dt j pi2 px32, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1007 and make their eyes single without respect of persons, and their eares indifferent to the equitie of suites, and make their eyes single without respect of Persons, and their ears indifferent to the equity of suits, cc vvi po32 n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc po32 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1008 and their hands cleane from the corruption of rewards, and their hearts vpright to doe nothing without the testimonie of a good conscience. and their hands clean from the corruption of rewards, and their hearts upright to do nothing without the testimony of a good conscience. cc po32 n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc po32 n2 av-j pc-acp vdi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1009 How much the more it is not with the water of weeping eyes, but with the teares of bleeding hearts to be lamented, that in so great light there should bee so little fruit, How much the more it is not with the water of weeping eyes, but with the tears of bleeding hearts to be lamented, that in so great Light there should be so little fruit, c-crq d dt av-dc pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvg n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst p-acp av j n1 a-acp vmd vbi av j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1010 and in so great shew so little truth of religion; and in so great show so little truth of Religion; cc p-acp av j n1 av j n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1011 that in all degrees irreligious hearts should maske vnder religious faces, and a true Christian no more bee knowne by what hee professeth, that in all Degrees irreligious hearts should mask under religious faces, and a true Christian no more be known by what he Professes, cst p-acp d n2 j n2 vmd vvi p-acp j n2, cc dt j np1 av-dx av-dc vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1012 then a true friend by what hee seemeth; then a true friend by what he seems; cs dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1013 that whereas the truth of religion is the preseruer of gouernment, & the mother of obedience; that whereas the truth of Religion is the preserver of government, & the mother of Obedience; cst cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1014 the name of religion is made the firebrand of kingdomes, and the armour of disobedience; the name of Religion is made the firebrand of kingdoms, and the armour of disobedience; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1015 and that not onely to maintaine the tyranny of that vsurping power, who taketh vpon him to depose kings; and that not only to maintain the tyranny of that usurping power, who Takes upon him to depose Kings; cc cst xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1016 but also to bring in that anarchie of factious subiects, who presume to giue lawes to their lawfull princes. but also to bring in that anarchy of factious Subjects, who presume to give laws to their lawful Princes. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2-jn, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po32 j n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1017 Wherin beside that it is true which Leo wrate vnto Theodosius, that priuatae causae pietatis aguntur obtentu, & cupiditatum quisque suarum religionem veluti pedissequam habet, priuat causes are handled with pretence of pietie, Wherein beside that it is true which Leo wrote unto Theodosius, that priuatae causae pietatis aguntur Obtentu, & cupiditatum Quisque suarum religionem Veluti pedissequam habet, private Causes Are handled with pretence of piety, c-crq p-acp cst pn31 vbz j r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc j-jn fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 74
1018 and euerie man maketh religion which should be the mistresse, the handmaid of his affections; and every man makes Religion which should be the mistress, the handmaid of his affections; cc d n1 vvz n1 r-crq vmd vbi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1019 it is intollerable to see how farre some busie heads striue to fetch the beginning of kingdomes, and so as they thinke the right of kings, from the pleasure of the people: whereas in the most kingdomes it is manifest, that they were ordained by God otherwise; it is intolerable to see how Far Some busy Heads strive to fetch the beginning of kingdoms, and so as they think the right of Kings, from the pleasure of the people: whereas in the most kingdoms it is manifest, that they were ordained by God otherwise; pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j d j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f n2, cc av c-acp pns32 vvb dt n-jn pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cs p-acp dt ds n2 pn31 vbz j, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 av; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1020 how vnfitly they proportion absolute Monarches to pettie kingdomes, or rather principalities; and the right of inheritance to the libertie of election: how unfitly they proportion absolute Monarchs to Petty kingdoms, or rather principalities; and the right of inheritance to the liberty of election: c-crq av-j pns32 vvi j n2 p-acp j n2, cc av-c n2; cc dt n-jn pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1021 whereas to subiects of that kind, it is no more in their power to make kings, whereas to Subjects of that kind, it is no more in their power to make Kings, cs p-acp n2-jn pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz dx dc p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1022 then to make heires, which are both reserued to God alone: then to make Heirs, which Are both reserved to God alone: cs pc-acp vvi n2, r-crq vbr d vvn p-acp np1 av-j: (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1023 how contemptuously they tearme the titles of honour and reuerence the Soloecismes of the court; wheras the Apostle, Act. 26, 25; how contemptuously they term the titles of honour and Reverence the Solecisms of the court; whereas the Apostle, Act. 26, 25; c-crq av-j pns32 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; cs dt n1, n1 crd, crd; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1024 doth call Festus by the name of noble: how seditiously they giue wings to ambitious humours, to plead the right of a Laconicall Ephorie against kings, but for themselues; does call Festus by the name of noble: how seditiously they give wings to ambitious humours, to plead the right of a Laconical Ephorie against Kings, but for themselves; vdz vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j: c-crq av-j pns32 vvb n2 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pp-f dt jp n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp px32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1025 and to arme that beast of many heads, the multitude, which euer goeth, as Seneca speaketh, non quâ eundum est, sed qua itur, not whether it should, and to arm that beast of many Heads, the multitude, which ever Goes, as Senecca speaks, non quâ eundum est, sed qua itur, not whither it should, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n2, dt n1, r-crq av vvz, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, xx cs pn31 vmd, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1026 but whether the streame beareth it, against that (which to want of iudgement is euer most heauie) the present gouerment: but whither the stream bears it, against that (which to want of judgement is ever most heavy) the present government: cc-acp cs dt n1 vvz pn31, p-acp d (r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz av av-ds j) dt j n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1027 whereas the right rules of religion, giue no remedie to subiects against the highest authoritie, but in the necessitie of either suffering, or obeying. whereas the right rules of Religion, give no remedy to Subjects against the highest Authority, but in the necessity of either suffering, or obeying. cs dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvb dx n1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt js n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc vvg. (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1028 And therefore they that open that gap, whether it be to the tiranny of ambitious popes, or to the anarchy of seditious subiects; howsoeuer they pretend the name of religiō, they shall sooner prooue themselues to haue no religion, And Therefore they that open that gap, whither it be to the tyranny of ambitious Popes, or to the anarchy of seditious Subjects; howsoever they pretend the name of Religion, they shall sooner prove themselves to have no Religion, cc av pns32 cst vvb cst n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn; c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-c vvi px32 pc-acp vhi dx n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1029 then that there is any defence for them in the religion of Christ; which teacheth, then that there is any defence for them in the Religion of christ; which Teaches, av cst pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq vvz, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1030 as to bee thankefull to God for good princes, so to be patient of those whom in anger, as to be thankful to God for good Princes, so to be patient of those whom in anger, c-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, av pc-acp vbi j pp-f d r-crq p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1031 as the prophet Hosee speaketh, hee setteth ouer vs, for the punishment of our sins; as the Prophet Hosea speaks, he sets over us, for the punishment of our Sins; c-acp dt n1 j vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 75
1032 and against whom the first professors of our faith had no weapons but prayers and teares. and against whom the First professors of our faith had no weapons but Prayers and tears. cc p-acp ro-crq dt ord n2 pp-f po12 n1 vhd dx n2 p-acp n2 cc n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 76
1033 Neither yet doth that follow which some polititiās obiect, That because the religion of Christ teacheth peace, therefore it is vnfit for warre, and because it persuadeth patience, therefore it maketh men cowards: for howsoeuer the first building of the temple was without the noise of any yron toole, 1. King. 6.7; to signifie, that it should bee the house of peace; Neither yet does that follow which Some politicians Object, That Because the Religion of christ Teaches peace, Therefore it is unfit for war, and Because it Persuadeth patience, Therefore it makes men cowards: for howsoever the First building of the temple was without the noise of any iron tool, 1. King. 6.7; to signify, that it should be the house of peace; av-d av vdz d vvi r-crq d ng1 n1, cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1, av pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, cc c-acp pn31 vvz n1, av pn31 vvz n2 n2: p-acp c-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1, crd n1. crd; pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1034 yet in the second, as it is in the 4 of Nehemiah. 17, they built with one hand, yet in the second, as it is in the 4 of Nehemiah. 17, they built with one hand, av p-acp dt ord, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt crd pp-f np1. crd, pns32 vvd p-acp crd n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1035 and held their swords in the other; to shew, that in a good cause it should not be vnlawfull to make warre: and held their swords in the other; to show, that in a good cause it should not be unlawful to make war: cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt j-jn; pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1036 whereunto the religion of Christ is so farre from making cowards, as that it giueth courage, whereunto the Religion of christ is so Far from making cowards, as that it gives courage, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg n2, c-acp cst pn31 vvz n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1037 and the faith thereof, as it is in the 11. to the Heb. vers. 34. hath subdued kingdomes, and made men strong and valiant in battaile; and the faith thereof, as it is in the 11. to the Hebrew vers. 34. hath subdued kingdoms, and made men strong and valiant in battle; cc dt n1 av, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt crd p-acp dt np1 fw-la. crd vhz vvn n2, cc vvd n2 j cc j p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1038 neither is there any shaddow of reason, that they who fight but their owne battailes, neither is there any shadow of reason, that they who fight but their own battles, d vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 d n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1039 and but in the confidence of their owne strength, and spend their blood more for the glorie of this life, and but in the confidence of their own strength, and spend their blood more for the glory of this life, cc p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, cc vvb po32 n1 av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1040 than for the hope of any other, should come in comparison with them that fight the Lords battailes, than for the hope of any other, should come in comparison with them that fight the lords battles, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n2 n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1041 and in the goodnesse of their cause, with the affiance of his helpe, from whom they haue assurance, that though they die, and in the Goodness of their cause, with the affiance of his help, from whom they have assurance, that though they die, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhb n1, cst cs pns32 vvb, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1042 yet they shall bee translated to a better life. yet they shall be translated to a better life. av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1043 Wherefore, seeing the religion of Christ is no way an enemie, either to the state, or to the good of princes, but giueth wisedome to their policies, and life to their lawes; obedience to their peace, and courage to their warres; there is no such policie for princes, Wherefore, seeing the Religion of christ is no Way an enemy, either to the state, or to the good of Princes, but gives Wisdom to their policies, and life to their laws; Obedience to their peace, and courage to their wars; there is no such policy for Princes, q-crq, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dx n1 dt n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j pp-f n2, p-acp vvz n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2; n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2; a-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1044 and them that are great about princes, as to maintain the truth of his religion among the people, and especially to prouide, against that wantonnesse of wits, by the which euerie priuat spirit is bold to examine the authority of princes, and to call the principles of religion in question. and them that Are great about Princes, as to maintain the truth of his Religion among the people, and especially to provide, against that wantonness of wits, by the which every private Spirit is bold to examine the Authority of Princes, and to call the principles of Religion in question. cc pno32 cst vbr j p-acp n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt r-crq d j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 76
1045 In which respect it is the next point of their nursing care, to bee carefull of those that are put apart to that great worke of planting religion int he hearts of the people; In which respect it is the next point of their nursing care, to be careful of those that Are put apart to that great work of planting Religion int he hearts of the people; p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po32 vvg n1, pc-acp vbi j pp-f d cst vbr vvn av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp|pn31 pns31 n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1046 that since it is so necessarie a dutie, it be not neglected; and since it is so high a calling, it be not contemned. that since it is so necessary a duty, it be not neglected; and since it is so high a calling, it be not contemned. cst p-acp pn31 vbz av j dt n1, pn31 vbb xx vvn; cc c-acp pn31 vbz av j dt n-vvg, pn31 vbb xx vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1047 For religion, and the professours of religion, haue euer bene subiect to one and the same condition; For Religion, and the professors of Religion, have ever be Subject to one and the same condition; p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, vhb av vbn j-jn p-acp crd cc dt d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1048 the honor of the one, hath gone with the honor of the other; and the contempt of the one with the contempt of the other; the honour of the one, hath gone with the honour of the other; and the contempt of the one with the contempt of the other; dt n1 pp-f dt crd, vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; cc dt n1 pp-f dt crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1049 neither was there euer, either age or state, which hath not bene alike either friend or enemie to them both. neither was there ever, either age or state, which hath not be alike either friend or enemy to them both. dx vbds a-acp av, d n1 cc n1, r-crq vhz xx vbn av d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 d. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1050 Which I doe not speake, as though, in respect of our selues, the inward testimony (that we are called of God ) were not encouragement inough to make vs willing to the dudie, Which I do not speak, as though, in respect of our selves, the inward testimony (that we Are called of God) were not encouragement enough to make us willing to the dudie, r-crq pns11 vdb xx vvi, c-acp cs, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt j n1 (cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1) vbdr xx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1051 and readie to deuoure, whatsoeuer contempt may be cast vpon vs; and ready to devour, whatsoever contempt may be cast upon us; cc j pc-acp vvi, r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1052 as in respect of the common good, whereof outward meanes are a great occasion if not cause; as in respect of the Common good, whereof outward means Are a great occasion if not cause; c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j, c-crq j n2 vbr dt j n1 cs xx n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1053 as well in bringing the best wits to this studie, which now for the most, find better preferment euery other way; as well in bringing the best wits to this study, which now for the most, find better preferment every other Way; c-acp av p-acp vvg dt js n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq av p-acp dt ds, vvb jc n1 d j-jn n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1054 as also for doing good among the people, who are easily brought to contemne either Minister, or Magistrate, that stand in need of them. as also for doing good among the people, who Are Easily brought to contemn either Minister, or Magistrate, that stand in need of them. c-acp av p-acp vdg j p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d vvi, cc n1, cst vvb p-acp n1 pp-f pno32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1055 And therefore if they who so earnestly vrge the Apostolicall times, that we might possesse nothing, would conforme themselues to the Zeale of those times, in the which the faithfull sold their lands and houses, and layed the price at the Apostles feet, that there might be proportion betweene their state and ours; And Therefore if they who so earnestly urge the Apostolical times, that we might possess nothing, would conform themselves to the Zeal of those times, in the which the faithful sold their Lands and houses, and laid the price At the Apostles feet, that there might be proportion between their state and ours; cc av cs pns32 r-crq av av-j vvi dt j n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi pix, vmd vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp dt r-crq dt j vvn po32 n2 cc n2, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n2, cst a-acp vmd vbi n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc png12; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1056 and withall remember that equitie of the Apostles doctrine, that they who minister spirituall things should reap temporall, Rom. 15.27; and in such measure, that they be able to keepe hospitality, 1. Tim. 3.2; and that according to that rule; and withal Remember that equity of the Apostles Doctrine, that they who minister spiritual things should reap temporal, Rom. 15.27; and in such measure, that they be able to keep hospitality, 1. Tim. 3.2; and that according to that Rule; cc av vvb d n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cst pns32 r-crq vvb j n2 vmd vvi j, np1 crd; cc p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbb j p-acp vvb n1, crd np1 crd; cc d vvg p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1057 by the which it is a more blessed thing to giue then to receiue: by the which it is a more blessed thing to give then to receive: p-acp dt r-crq pn31 vbz dt av-dc j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1058 that litle which is left, in some few of the best preferments, would not be so much enuied. that little which is left, in Some few of the best preferments, would not be so much envied. cst j r-crq vbz vvn, p-acp d d pp-f dt js n2, vmd xx vbi av av-d vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 77
1059 But blinder times neuer saw the springs of bountie run so fresh and so fast into the Church, But blinder times never saw the springs of bounty run so fresh and so fast into the Church, p-acp jc n2 av vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb av j cc av av-j p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1060 as the time of light hath seene them turned backe like Iordan; & superstitiō neuer gaue her so much ciuile authoritie, as the world is ready to plucke from that right which she hath in ecclesiasticall iurisdiction. Indeed it cannot bee denied, as the time of Light hath seen them turned back like Iordan; & Superstition never gave her so much civil Authority, as the world is ready to pluck from that right which she hath in ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Indeed it cannot be denied, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j vhz vvn pno32 vvn av av-j np1; cc n1 av-x vvd pno31 av d j n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n-jn r-crq pns31 vhz p-acp j n1. av pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1061 but that when good princes who were her nurces and tutors, saw, that the daughter, as hee speaketh, had eaten vp the mother, that is, honour and wealth had swallowed vp religion and pietie; but that when good Princes who were her Nurses and tutors, saw, that the daughter, as he speaks, had eaten up the mother, that is, honour and wealth had swallowed up Religion and piety; cc-acp cst c-crq j n2 r-crq vbdr po31 n2 cc n2, vvd, cst dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, vhd vvn a-acp dt n1, cst vbz, n1 cc n1 vhd vvn a-acp n1 cc n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1062 they had good cause to let her blood in the swelling veine of her proud excesse; but that was done rather for her good then for any mind they had she should bleed to death, they had good cause to let her blood in the swelling vein of her proud excess; but that was done rather for her good then for any mind they had she should bleed to death, pns32 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 j n1; p-acp d vbds vdn av p-acp po31 j av p-acp d n1 pns32 vhd pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1063 or be made sicke as she is of a continuall issue. or be made sick as she is of a continual issue. cc vbi vvn j c-acp pns31 vbz pp-f dt j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1064 But desire of gain, which is well called the poyson of a good meaning, hath made the tast of her spoile so sweet, But desire of gain, which is well called the poison of a good meaning, hath made the taste of her spoil so sweet, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1065 as that her cure is become as dangerous as her disease: as that her cure is become as dangerous as her disease: c-acp cst po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp j c-acp po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1066 and religion hath taken as deepe a wound in the contempt, as euer she had in the excesse and pride of her ministerie. and Religion hath taken as deep a wound in the contempt, as ever she had in the excess and pride of her Ministry. cc n1 vhz vvn p-acp j-jn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1067 For who is he that doth not see, that with the authoritie of ministers, the reuerend regard of religion is gone? that for the hipocrisie of but seeming holy, there is brought in the impudencie of neither being nor seeming; For who is he that does not see, that with the Authority of Ministers, the reverend regard of Religion is gone? that for the hypocrisy of but seeming holy, there is brought in the impudency of neither being nor seeming; p-acp r-crq vbz pns31 cst vdz xx vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn? cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f p-acp vvg j, pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dx n1 ccx vvg; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1068 that the faith which was wont to be in the words, is now scarce found in the oaths of men; that the faith which was wont to be in the words, is now scarce found in the Oaths of men; cst dt n1 r-crq vbds j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2, vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1069 and generally, there is so little conscience of either good or euill, as that nothing is thought to bee good but in shew, nothing true but in opinion: and generally, there is so little conscience of either good or evil, as that nothing is Thought to be good but in show, nothing true but in opinion: cc av-j, pc-acp vbz av j n1 pp-f d j cc j-jn, c-acp cst pix vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp p-acp n1, pix j cc-acp p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1070 that as to cure the superstition, we neglect the deuotion of prayer; and to auoid the opinion of merit, we cast off the care of doing well; that as to cure the Superstition, we neglect the devotion of prayer; and to avoid the opinion of merit, we cast off the care of doing well; cst c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg av; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1071 so to take away the superfluitie we leaue not ynough for the necessitie of the Church, so to take away the superfluity we leave not enough for the necessity of the Church, av pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pns12 vvb xx av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1072 and thereby haue made her cleargie like Hieroboams priests, of the lowest of the people: and thereby have made her Clergy like Hieroboams Priests, of the lowest of the people: cc av vhb vvn po31 n1 av-j vvz n2, pp-f dt js pp-f dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1073 and thinke we deale well with her, if with Roboam, for her shields of gold wee giue her shields of brasse. and think we deal well with her, if with Rehoboam, for her shields of gold we give her shields of brass. cc vvb pns12 vvi av p-acp pno31, cs p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb po31 n2 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 78
1074 Which hath broght not onely the persons, but the calling, in contempt, and made the world so farre from submitting their hearts to their doctrine, Which hath brought not only the Persons, but the calling, in contempt, and made the world so Far from submitting their hearts to their Doctrine, r-crq vhz vvn xx av-j dt n2, cc-acp dt n-vvg, p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n1 av av-j p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1075 or their liues to their censures; as that nothing is so little followed, as the doctrine; or their lives to their censures; as that nothing is so little followed, as the Doctrine; cc po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2; c-acp cst pix vbz av av-j vvn, c-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1076 nothing so lightly regarded as the censure of the church. nothing so lightly regarded as the censure of the Church. pix av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1077 How much the more necessarie is it for them that haue the tuition and protection of her, to meet with this contempt; How much the more necessary is it for them that have the tuition and protection of her, to meet with this contempt; c-crq d dt av-dc j vbz pn31 p-acp pno32 cst vhb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1078 and so far forth to nourish her weake and leane estate with giuing her the breast againe, and so Far forth to nourish her weak and lean estate with giving her the breast again, cc av av-j av pc-acp vvi po31 j cc j n1 p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1 av, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1079 as that she may recouer her authoritie among the people; as that she may recover her Authority among the people; c-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1080 that countenance be giuen to those courts, which are to conforme the liues of men to the rules of faith; that countenance be given to those Courts, which Are to conform the lives of men to the rules of faith; d n1 vbi vvn p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1081 that they be not like Spiders webs, which catch but flies, but as well take order for the faults of the mightie, that they be not like Spiders webs, which catch but flies, but as well take order for the Faults of the mighty, cst pns32 vbb xx j n2 n2, r-crq vvb p-acp n2, cc-acp c-acp av vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1082 as of the poore and needie; as of the poor and needy; c-acp pp-f dt j cc j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1083 that the liberall allowance, which is committed but to the trust of Patrones, be not by Symonie either mangled or sold; that the liberal allowance, which is committed but to the trust of Patroness, be not by Simony either mangled or sold; cst dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbb xx p-acp n1 av-d vvn cc vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1084 and the best preferments bee not made the rewards of fauour, but of worth; and the best preferments be not made the rewards of favour, but of worth; cc dt js n2 vbb xx vvn dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1085 that euery office in the Church be most seuerely bound to the dutie; and no place abused, either to the basenesse of couetous, that every office in the Church be most severely bound to the duty; and no place abused, either to the baseness of covetous, cst d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbb av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1; cc dx n1 vvn, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1086 or to the vanitie of proud minds, but we may recouer the authoritie of our calling, or to the vanity of proud minds, but we may recover the Authority of our calling, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1087 as well by that we are, as by that we would haue: as well by that we Are, as by that we would have: c-acp av p-acp cst pns12 vbr, c-acp p-acp cst pns12 vmd vhi: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1088 that those honourable foundations of both the nurceries bee by all meanes cherished, that they may proue like that Persian tree, whereof Theophrastus maketh mention, which at the same time doth bud, and blossome, and beare fruit; that those honourable foundations of both the nurseries be by all means cherished, that they may prove like that Persian tree, whereof Theophrastus makes mention, which At the same time does bud, and blossom, and bear fruit; d d j n2 pp-f d dt n2 vbb p-acp d n2 vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi av-j cst jp n1, c-crq np1 vvz n1, r-crq p-acp dt d n1 vdz vvi, cc n1, cc vvi n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1089 so they may euer be found to haue some ripe for the church and commonwealth, some drawing to their ripenesse, some in the floure, so they may ever be found to have Some ripe for the Church and commonwealth, Some drawing to their ripeness, Some in the flower, av pns32 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vhi d j p-acp dt n1 cc n1, d vvg p-acp po32 n1, d p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1090 and some in the bud of hope; and may euer want the fauorable aspect of truly honourable minds to shine vpon them. and Some in the bud of hope; and may ever want the favourable aspect of truly honourable minds to shine upon them. cc d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f av-j j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1091 For as there is nothing so princely in it selfe, nothing wherin Princes come so neere vnto God, as in doing of good; For as there is nothing so princely in it self, nothing wherein Princes come so near unto God, as in doing of good; p-acp a-acp pc-acp vbz pix av j p-acp pn31 n1, pix c-crq ng1 vvb av av-j p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp vdg pp-f j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1092 so is there no so princely doing of good, as to the Church; so is there not so princely doing of good, as to the Church; av vbz pc-acp xx av j vdg pp-f j, c-acp p-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 79
1093 as well because whatsoeuer is done to it, is done to the best and most common good, as also because it is accepted and rewarded, as well Because whatsoever is done to it, is done to the best and most Common good, as also Because it is accepted and rewarded, c-acp av c-acp r-crq vbz vdn p-acp pn31, vbz vdn p-acp dt js cc av-ds j j, c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1094 as if it were done to God himselfe. as if it were done to God himself. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vdn p-acp np1 px31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1095 The care of king Dauid, not to dwell in a house of Cedar trees, while the Arke of God remained in curtaines, 2. of Sam. 7.2, and his bountie, 2. Sam. 24.24, not to offer any thing vnto the Lord, that cost him nothing; The care of King David, not to dwell in a house of Cedar trees, while the Ark of God remained in curtains, 2. of Sam. 7.2, and his bounty, 2. Sam. 24.24, not to offer any thing unto the Lord, that cost him nothing; dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, xx p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n2, crd pp-f np1 crd, cc po31 n1, crd np1 crd, xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvd pno31 pix; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1096 are good rules for godly princes, as to haue a principall care of his house, so to spare for no cost in his seruice: Are good rules for godly Princes, as to have a principal care of his house, so to spare for no cost in his service: vbr j n2 p-acp j n2, c-acp pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, av pc-acp vvi p-acp dx n1 p-acp po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1097 but the blessing of all Aegipt for the entertainement of Ioseph; of Obed-Edom and all his familie, but the blessing of all Egypt for the entertainment of Ioseph; of Obed-Edom and all his family, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; pp-f np1 cc d po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1098 for hauing the Arke of God in his house; for having the Ark of God in his house; c-acp vhg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1099 may well assure them, that it is not onely no losse, but great gaine, whatsoeuer is done to him or his: may well assure them, that it is not only no loss, but great gain, whatsoever is done to him or his: vmb av vvi pno32, cst pn31 vbz xx av-j av-dx n1, cc-acp j n1, r-crq vbz vdn p-acp pno31 cc png31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1100 vpon whom there is a promise, Matth. 10.41, that a cup of cold water shall not loose his reward: upon whom there is a promise, Matthew 10.41, that a cup of cold water shall not lose his reward: p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dt n1, np1 crd, cst dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1101 nay, as we read in the 1. King. 17, that the widdowes barrell of meale did not wast by spending, in as much as she spent it vpon the Prophet; so there is no doubt, but they get by giuing, who giue to publicke good, and godly vses: nay, as we read in the 1. King. 17, that the widow's barrel of meal did not wast by spending, in as much as she spent it upon the Prophet; so there is no doubt, but they get by giving, who give to public good, and godly uses: uh, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt crd n1. crd, cst dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp vvg, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1; av pc-acp vbz dx n1, p-acp pns32 vvb p-acp vvg, r-crq vvb p-acp j j, cc j n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1102 as on the other side, they loose by getting, who wold haue all turned or rather ouerturned to their priuat. as on the other side, they lose by getting, who would have all turned or rather overturned to their private. c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 j p-acp vvg, r-crq vmd vhi d vvn cc av-c vvn p-acp po32 j-jn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1103 In which respect, as wee haue great cause to bee thankefull vnto her, who hath caried her selfe like the sunne in the firmament of our estate, gratious and fauourable to the common good; In which respect, as we have great cause to be thankful unto her, who hath carried her self like the sun in the firmament of our estate, gracious and favourable to the Common good; p-acp r-crq n1, c-acp pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, j cc j p-acp dt j j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1104 and besides the indaungering of her crowne for the cause of religion, hath beene such a mother to our colledges by her statute of rents in prouision, as that in the dearth of yeeres wee are not punished with scarcenesse of bread; and beside the indaungering of her crown for the cause of Religion, hath been such a mother to our Colleges by her statute of rends in provision, as that in the dearth of Years we Are not punished with scarceness of bred; cc p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz vbn d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, p-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1105 such a nurce to Cathedrall Churches, as that by her late confirmation wee may acknowledge her a new founder: such a nurse to Cathedral Churches, as that by her late confirmation we may acknowledge her a new founder: d dt n1 p-acp n1 n2, c-acp cst p-acp po31 j n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31 dt j n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1106 so would to God the great aboue her did remember, that the true lights of the firmament are euer in motion for the good of others; so would to God the great above her did Remember, that the true lights of the firmament Are ever in motion for the good of Others; av vmd p-acp np1 dt j p-acp po31 vdd vvi, cst dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1107 and that but comets and blasing starres are fed with corruption from below; and that but Comets and blazing Stars Are fed with corruption from below; cc cst p-acp n2 cc j-vvg n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp; (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 80
1108 and therefore that there is no such way to true honour, as to vse their honour to the good of the Church. and Therefore that there is no such Way to true honour, as to use their honour to the good of the Church. cc av cst pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 81
1109 Now as it is an honour for princes to be the nurces of religion among the people, Now as it is an honour for Princes to be the Nurses of Religion among the people, av c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1110 an honour to be the nurces of them that are to nourish it in the people; an honour to be the Nurses of them that Are to nourish it in the people; dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1111 so it is no lesse honor for them to be the nurces of religion in themselues. so it is no less honour for them to be the Nurses of Religion in themselves. av pn31 vbz dx dc n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp px32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1112 For as S. Augustine noteth of the virgin Marie, that though she were happie by conceiuing and bearing our Sauiour Christ in her wombe, For as S. Augustine notes of the Virgae Marry, that though she were happy by conceiving and bearing our Saviour christ in her womb, p-acp p-acp n1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 uh, cst cs pns31 vbdr j p-acp vvg cc vvg po12 n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1113 yet she was more happie by conceiuing and bleeuing him in her heart: yet she was more happy by conceiving and bleeuing him in her heart: av pns31 vbds av-dc j p-acp vvg cc vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1114 so though it be a great happinesse for princes to haue Christ in their kingdoms, and a greater to haue their kingdomes Christian; yet it is the greatest of all for themselues to bee Christs: and therby to haue that which is greater then a kingdome added to their kingdomes: so though it be a great happiness for Princes to have christ in their kingdoms, and a greater to have their kingdoms Christian; yet it is the greatest of all for themselves to be Christ: and thereby to have that which is greater then a Kingdom added to their kingdoms: av cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt jc pc-acp vhi po32 n2 np1; av pn31 vbz dt js pp-f d c-acp px32 pc-acp vbi npg1: cc av pc-acp vhi d r-crq vbz jc cs dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1115 that whereas otherwise they are but kings of their subiects, by being members of Christ they are made kings of themselues, that whereas otherwise they Are but Kings of their Subjects, by being members of christ they Are made Kings of themselves, cst cs av pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n2-jn, p-acp vbg n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f px32, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1116 and not so only, but heires also of a greater and better kingdome. A conquest hard, if any, for them that commaund the world, to commaund themselues; and not so only, but Heirs also of a greater and better Kingdom. A conquest hard, if any, for them that command the world, to command themselves; cc xx av av-j, cc-acp n2 av pp-f dt jc cc jc n1. dt n1 av-j, cs d, p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n1, pc-acp vvi px32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1117 & when they haue none but God aboue them, to suffer none to goe before them in the seruice of God: & when they have none but God above them, to suffer none to go before them in the service of God: cc c-crq pns32 vhb pix p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1118 and so much the harder, by reason of those many occasions, by the which they are tempted aboue others, in the greatnesse of their power, to forget God; and so much the harder, by reason of those many occasions, by the which they Are tempted above Others, in the greatness of their power, to forget God; cc av av-d dt jc, p-acp n1 pp-f d d n2, p-acp dt r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1119 in the abundance of their pleasures, to forget themselues: in the abundance of their pleasures, to forget themselves: p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi px32: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1120 but yet so much the more necessarie, as well for their owne good in this life, but yet so much the more necessary, as well for their own good in this life, cc-acp av av av-d dt av-dc j, c-acp av c-acp po32 d j p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1121 as for the life which is to come. as for the life which is to come. c-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1122 And therefore hath it pleased God, in great wisedome, to load their crownes with cares, that they might cast their care vpon him. And Therefore hath it pleased God, in great Wisdom, to load their crowns with Cares, that they might cast their care upon him. cc av vhz pn31 vvn np1, p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1123 And in that image in the second of Daniel, 32, 33, hath he giuen great estates to vnderstand, that though they haue heads of gold, armes and brest of siluer, belly and thighes of brasse, And in that image in the second of daniel, 32, 33, hath he given great estates to understand, that though they have Heads of gold, arms and breast of silver, belly and thighs of brass, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, crd, crd, vhz pns31 vvn j n2 pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns32 vhb n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1124 and legs of iron, yet they haue but feet of earth: that they may be taught to build their hope vpon another kingdome: and legs of iron, yet they have but feet of earth: that they may be taught to built their hope upon Another Kingdom: cc n2 pp-f n1, av pns32 vhb p-acp n2 pp-f n1: cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 81
1125 and that not onely for thēselues but for the people also that depend vpon them, and to whom their liues are lawes, and their examples rules. and that not only for themselves but for the people also that depend upon them, and to whom their lives Are laws, and their Examples rules. cc cst xx av-j c-acp px32 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 av cst vvb p-acp pno32, cc p-acp ro-crq po32 n2 vbr n2, cc po32 n2 n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1126 For as Plinie writeth of the Romane fields, that they were then most fruitfull, when they were tilled with the hands of Emperours; For as Pliny Writeth of the Roman fields, that they were then most fruitful, when they were tilled with the hands of emperors; p-acp c-acp np1 vvz pp-f dt jp n2, cst pns32 vbdr av av-ds j, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1127 as if the earth had reioyced à triumphali aratore coli, as it were in the honor of their labour, who with no lesse diligence did till the ground, then rule the people; as if the earth had rejoiced à Triumphal aratore coli, as it were in the honour of their labour, who with no less diligence did till the ground, then Rule the people; c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq p-acp dx dc n1 vdd p-acp dt n1, av vvb dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1128 so the encrease of religion must needs bee great, whē princes themselues are religious, & by the diligent study of Christian philosophy bring that happines vpon kingdoms which Plato wished. so the increase of Religion must needs be great, when Princes themselves Are religious, & by the diligent study of Christian philosophy bring that happiness upon kingdoms which Plato wished. av dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vbi j, c-crq n2 px32 vbr j, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f njp n1 vvb cst n1 p-acp n2 r-crq np1 vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1129 But God be thanked wee haue no such need to haue this point persuaded, as our own thankefulnes for this benefit: But God be thanked we have no such need to have this point persuaded, as our own thankfulness for this benefit: p-acp np1 vbb vvn pns12 vhb dx d n1 pc-acp vhi d n1 vvd, c-acp po12 d n1 p-acp d n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1130 whatsoeur good hath bene done in the cause of religion; whatsoeuer care hath bene had of Colledges and Churches; whatsoeur good hath be done in the cause of Religion; whatsoever care hath be had of Colleges and Churches; fw-fr j vhz vbn vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; r-crq n1 vhz vbn vhn pp-f n2 cc n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1131 whatsoeuer good hath fallen vpon the land for the truth of religion, she may well challenge it to bee her owne: whatsoever good hath fallen upon the land for the truth of Religion, she may well challenge it to be her own: r-crq j vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb av vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi po31 d: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1132 who notwithstanding the manifest hinderances that lay in her way when she came to the crown; who notwithstanding the manifest hindrances that lay in her Way when she Come to the crown; r-crq p-acp dt j n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1133 notwithstanding the opē emnity of Popes & forreine Princes to her, & her crowne; notwithstanding the open Enmity of Popes & foreign Princes to her, & her crown; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1134 notwithstanding the traiterous practises of vndutifull subiects, at home and abroad, against her person, and the peace of her crown; notwithstanding the traitorous practises of undutiful Subjects, At home and abroad, against her person, and the peace of her crown; p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2-jn, p-acp n1-an cc av, p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1135 hath shewed her self no lesse carefull of her religion, then of her crowne: & therfore as God hath honored her in this latter age of the world so far beyond other princes, hath showed her self no less careful of her Religion, then of her crown: & Therefore as God hath honoured her in this latter age of the world so Far beyond other Princes, vhz vvn po31 n1 av-dx av-dc j pp-f po31 n1, av pp-f po31 vvi: cc av c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d d n1 pp-f dt n1 av av-j p-acp j-jn n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1136 as to make a virgin Queen the best nurce of the religiō of him, who had a virgin to his Mother; so hath he answered her care of him with his care of her, as to make a Virgae Queen the best nurse of the Religion of him, who had a Virgae to his Mother; so hath he answered her care of him with his care of her, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vhd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; av vhz pns31 vvn po31 n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pno31, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1137 and not onely miraculously discouered all attempts against her, but also made the wind and the sea to fight for her. and not only miraculously discovered all attempts against her, but also made the wind and the sea to fight for her. cc xx av-j av-j vvn d n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp av vvd dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1138 What then remaineth? but that we striue euery one in our places and calling, to goe one before another, in thankefulnesse to God for his gratious loue to vs in her; What then remains? but that we strive every one in our places and calling, to go one before Another, in thankfulness to God for his gracious love to us in her; q-crq av vvz? cc-acp cst pns12 vvb d pi p-acp po12 n2 cc vvg, pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 82
1139 in dutifulnesse to her, for her religious care of him in vs: in dutifulness to her, for her religious care of him in us: p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp pno12: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1140 that since by her gouernment he hath opened vnto vs the riches of his grace in great plentie, wee returne to him in some measure the fruits I say the fruits of the spirit; that since by her government he hath opened unto us the riches of his grace in great plenty, we return to him in Some measure the fruits I say the fruits of the Spirit; d c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 dt n2 pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1141 that since she hath not spared to aduenture her crowne for our religion, we hold nothing too deere for the safetie of her crowne; that since she hath not spared to adventure her crown for our Religion, we hold nothing too deer for the safety of her crown; cst a-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn pc-acp vvi po31 vvi p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb pix av j-jn c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1142 that as euery one hath a place more neere to her person, so he bee knowne to haue a heart more sincere to her religion; that as every one hath a place more near to her person, so he be known to have a heart more sincere to her Religion; cst c-acp d pi vhz dt n1 av-dc av-j p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vbb vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1 av-dc j p-acp po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1143 that they whom she hath honoured to bee her eyes and her eares in the head of her gouernment, bee single eyes, and faithfull eares, as well for the truth of those things which she must know, that they whom she hath honoured to be her eyes and her ears in the head of her government, be single eyes, and faithful ears, as well for the truth of those things which she must know, cst pns32 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n2 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbb j n2, cc j n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1144 as for the care of those things which shee must doe by them: as for the care of those things which she must do by them: c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1145 that we of the ministery seeke not our selues but Christ in our calling, nor so much our owne either honour or wealth, that we of the Ministry seek not our selves but christ in our calling, nor so much our own either honour or wealth, cst pns12 pp-f dt n1 vvb xx po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n-vvg, ccx av d po12 d av-d n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1146 as the aduancement •f religion in our preferments; as the advancement •f Religion in our preferments; c-acp dt n1 j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1147 & so learne to speake our hearts with our tongues, as that they who heare vs, may be the more willing to lay their hearts to their eares: that the questions of religion may at length bee brought to resolutions in religion; the talk of God, to godlinesse; the knowledge, to practise; & so Learn to speak our hearts with our tongues, as that they who hear us, may be the more willing to lay their hearts to their ears: that the questions of Religion may At length be brought to resolutions in Religion; the talk of God, to godliness; the knowledge, to practise; cc av vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp cst pns32 r-crq vvb pno12, vmb vbi dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2: cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1; dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1; dt n1, pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1148 that no man thinke himselfe to know any more then hee doth beleeue, nor to beleeue any more then hee hath a mind in his life and conuersation by all means to expresse: that no man think himself to know any more then he does believe, nor to believe any more then he hath a mind in his life and Conversation by all means to express: cst dx n1 vvi px31 pc-acp vvi d dc cs pns31 vdz vvi, ccx pc-acp vvi d dc cs pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi: (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1149 that so, whē the strict account shall be taken both of prince and people: of prince, for those many blessings which God hath powred vpon her person and her state, that so, when the strict account shall be taken both of Prince and people: of Prince, for those many blessings which God hath poured upon her person and her state, cst av, c-crq dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn d pp-f n1 cc n1: pp-f n1, p-acp d d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1150 for the very cause of religion; of people, for that his more than ordinarie loue in commending vs to the care of so princely a nurce, we may bee found the truly religious people of a truly religious Prince, & in the meane season so lead the life of grace, as that in the end we may be brought to the life of glorie: which the God of glorie grant vs in the grace of his sonne Christ; to whom with the father & the holy ghost be all honor and glory now and for euer. Amen. for the very cause of Religion; of people, for that his more than ordinary love in commending us to the care of so princely a nurse, we may be found the truly religious people of a truly religious Prince, & in the mean season so led the life of grace, as that in the end we may be brought to the life of glory: which the God of glory grant us in the grace of his son christ; to whom with the father & the holy ghost be all honour and glory now and for ever. Amen. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; pp-f n1, p-acp cst po31 n1 cs j n1 p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn dt av-j j n1 pp-f dt av-j j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 np1; p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1 vbb d n1 cc n1 av cc p-acp av. uh-n. (7) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 83
1151 ❧ A SERMON of the difference of Good and Euill. Preached before Queene Elizabeth, at Whitehall in Lent. 1596. Esa. 5.20. Woe bee vnto them that call good euill, and euill good. ❧ A SERMON of the difference of Good and Evil. Preached before Queen Elizabeth, At Whitehall in Lent. 1596. Isaiah 5.20. Woe be unto them that call good evil, and evil good. sy dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn. vvn p-acp n1 np1, p-acp np1 p-acp np1 crd np1 crd. n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vvb j n-jn, cc j-jn j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 84
1152 TO bring the voyce of Woe into the house of Peace, and in the daies of Securitie to sound out the Seueritie of God his iudgements; TO bring the voice of Woe into the house of Peace, and in the days of Security to found out the Severity of God his Judgments; p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1153 I would it were as pleasing as it is necessarie, that so it might be as welcome as it is wholesome. I would it were as pleasing as it is necessary, that so it might be as welcome as it is wholesome. pns11 vmd pn31 vbdr p-acp j-vvg c-acp pn31 vbz j, cst av pn31 vmd vbi a-acp j-jn c-acp pn31 vbz j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1154 But the nature of man, as it doth not well sauour or rellish the things that are of God, so can it no way endure the sharpenesse of the best remedies; But the nature of man, as it does not well savour or relish the things that Are of God, so can it not Way endure the sharpness of the best remedies; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pn31 vdz xx av vvb cc vvi dt n2 cst vbr pp-f np1, av vmb pn31 xx n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1155 especially in the cure of that incurable disease of the soule, the mother of all both error and sinne, Opinion, which though shee search after good but in shewes, and truth but in probabilities; especially in the cure of that incurable disease of the soul, the mother of all both error and sin, Opinion, which though she search After good but in shows, and truth but in probabilities; av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d d n1 cc n1, n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp j p-acp p-acp n2, cc n1 cc-acp p-acp n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1156 doth yet in the wantonnesse of her conceit presume to make euery thing of euery thing, does yet in the wantonness of her conceit presume to make every thing of every thing, vdz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1157 and so euill of good and good of euill. and so evil of good and good of evil. cc av j-jn pp-f j cc j pp-f n-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1158 Yet in as much as the many woes which the Prophet in this place denounceth, against the many and crying sinnes of Iuda and Hierusalem, as namely, Woe be to them that ioine house to house and lay field to field, vers. 8; and woe be to them that rise early to follow drunkennesse, vers. 11; and woe be vnto them that draw iniquitie with cords of vanitie, and sinne as with cartropes, vers. 18; and woe be to them that are wise in their owne eyes, vers. 21; and woe be to them which iustifie the wicked for reward, vers. 23; Yet in as much as the many woes which the Prophet in this place Denounceth, against the many and crying Sins of Iuda and Jerusalem, as namely, Woe be to them that join house to house and lay field to field, vers. 8; and woe be to them that rise early to follow Drunkenness, vers. 11; and woe be unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as with Cartropes, vers. 18; and woe be to them that Are wise in their own eyes, vers. 21; and woe be to them which justify the wicked for reward, vers. 23; av p-acp c-acp d c-acp dt d n2 r-crq dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvz, p-acp dt d cc vvg n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, c-acp av, n1 vbb p-acp pno32 d vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp n1, fw-la. crd; cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j pc-acp vvi n1, fw-la. crd; cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vvb n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 c-acp p-acp n2, fw-la. crd; cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vbr j p-acp po32 d n2, fw-la. crd; cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32 r-crq vvi dt j p-acp n1, fw-la. crd; (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 84
1159 and (as we haue in these words) Woe bee vnto them that call good euill, and euill good; and (as we have in these words) Woe be unto them that call good evil, and evil good; cc (c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp d n2) n1 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vvb j n-jn, cc j-jn j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 85
1160 are but warnings, and so in effects, armings against that woe of destruction, which in the end of the chapter is threatened, by a nation that shall come from farre, with sharpe arrowes and bowes bent, Are but Warnings, and so in effects, armings against that woe of destruction, which in the end of the chapter is threatened, by a Nation that shall come from Far, with sharp arrows and bows bent, vbr p-acp n2-vvg, cc av p-acp n2, n2-vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp av-j, p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 85
1161 and horse-hoofes like flint, and wheeles like a whirlewind, and roaring like a lyon, so to execute the iudgements of God vpō them, and horse-hoofes like flint, and wheels like a whirlwind, and roaring like a Lion, so to execute the Judgments of God upon them, cc n2 av-j n1, cc n2 av-j dt n1, cc vvg av-j dt n1, av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 85
1162 as that none shall deliuer them: I hope it will not be vnpleasing to heart of that woe, which may deliuer from woe; nor vnfit that I strike at the root of that sinne, which is the mother of so many corruptions. as that none shall deliver them: I hope it will not be unpleasing to heart of that woe, which may deliver from woe; nor unfit that I strike At the root of that sin, which is the mother of so many corruptions. c-acp d pix vmb vvi pno32: pns11 vvb pn31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1; ccx j cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f av d n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 85
1163 And first for the voice of woe, which flesh and blood hath no pleasure to heare, And First for the voice of woe, which Flesh and blood hath no pleasure to hear, cc ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 cc n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1164 and such as are at ease in Sion, Amos. 6.1: and (as the Prophet speaketh) haue made a league with death, and a couenant with hell, Es. 28.13: had rather once for all feele, then euer be disquieted with the feare of it; and such as Are At ease in Sion, Amos. 6.1: and (as the Prophet speaks) have made a league with death, and a Covenant with hell, Es. 28.13: had rather once for all feel, then ever be disquieted with the Fear of it; cc d c-acp vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd: cc (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd: vhd av a-acp p-acp d vvb, cs av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1165 though it be seldom denounced, but when the wrath of God is hotely kindled to proceed with rigor of justice against the outrage and excesse of sinne; though it be seldom denounced, but when the wrath of God is hotly kindled to proceed with rigor of Justice against the outrage and excess of sin; cs pn31 vbb av vvn, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1166 yet is it an argument of the rich mercie of that God, who hath no pleasure in the death of a sinner; yet is it an argument of the rich mercy of that God, who hath no pleasure in the death of a sinner; av vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f cst np1, r-crq vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1167 Ezech. 33 11, that he sendeth the sound of woe before woe; and in a longing desire, to haue the coales of his wrath quenched with the teares of our repentance, proceedeth, Ezekiel 33 11, that he sends the found of woe before woe; and in a longing desire, to have the coals of his wrath quenched with the tears of our Repentance, Proceedeth, np1 crd crd, cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvz, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1168 as vnwilling to proceed against vs; as unwilling to proceed against us; c-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1169 vntill with contempt of his patience and long suffering we prouoke him, and as it were force him to iudgement. until with contempt of his patience and long suffering we provoke him, and as it were force him to judgement. c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc av-j vvg pns12 vvb pno31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pno31 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1170 For though the axe be laid to the root of the tree, Luk. 3.9, yet shall it not be hewed downe as long as there is any hope of the fruits of repentance: For though the axe be laid to the root of the tree, Luk. 3.9, yet shall it not be hewed down as long as there is any hope of the fruits of Repentance: p-acp cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd, av vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn a-acp c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1171 though there bee yet but fortie daies, and Niniuie shall be destroied; though there be yet but fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed; cs pc-acp vbi av cc-acp crd n2, cc np1 vmb vbi vvn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1172 yet if Niniuie obey the word of the Lord, and proclaime a fast, and the King rise vp from his throne, yet if Nineveh obey the word of the Lord, and proclaim a fast, and the King rise up from his throne, av cs np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1173 and from the greatest to the least of them they put on the sackcloth, and sit downe as it were in the ashes of repentance; and from the greatest to the least of them they put on the Sackcloth, and fit down as it were in the Ashes of Repentance; cc p-acp dt js p-acp dt ds pp-f pno32 pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvb a-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 85
1174 the Lord will repent of the euill he said he would doe vnto them, and turne away from his fierce wrath, Ionas. 3: yea, a Sodome of sinne shall bee spared, if there be but ten righteous to be found in it, Genes. 18.32: and though there be a decree gone out, that all the woes and curses which are written in the book, which was red before the king of Iudah, shall be brought vpon Hierusalem and the inhabitants thereof; the Lord will Repent of the evil he said he would do unto them, and turn away from his fierce wrath, Ionas. 3: yea, a Sodom of sin shall be spared, if there be but ten righteous to be found in it, Genesis. 18.32: and though there be a Decree gone out, that all the woes and curses which Are written in the book, which was read before the King of Iudah, shall be brought upon Jerusalem and the inhabitants thereof; dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f dt n-jn pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vdi p-acp pno32, cc vvi av p-acp po31 j n1, np1. crd: uh, dt np1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp crd j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, np1. crd: cc cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 vvn av, cst d dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n2 av; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1175 yet if she haue a Iosiah to her king, whose heart doth melt at the words of that booke, yet if she have a Josiah to her King, whose heart does melt At the words of that book, av cs pns31 vhb dt np1 p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1176 and who will humble himselfe before God, for the miseries that are denounced against his people; and who will humble himself before God, for the misery's that Are denounced against his people; cc r-crq vmb vvi px31 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1177 he shal be gathered to his fathers in peace, and his eyes shall not see the euils which shall be brought vpon his kingdome, 2. Chro. 34: he shall be gathered to his Father's in peace, and his eyes shall not see the evils which shall be brought upon his Kingdom, 2. Chro 34: pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc po31 n2 vmb xx vvi dt n2-jn r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1178 so farre is the voice of woe, from either bringing or hastening of woe, as that if it worke, so Far is the voice of woe, from either bringing or hastening of woe, as that if it work, av av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av-d vvg cc vvg pp-f n1, p-acp cst cs pn31 vvb, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1179 as it did in Niniuie a generall repentance, it deliuereth as it did Niniuie from woe; if it find but a few righteous, as it did in Nineveh a general Repentance, it Delivereth as it did Nineveh from woe; if it find but a few righteous, c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp np1 dt j n1, pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vdd np1 p-acp n1; cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt d j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1180 or but the heart of a good prince, which will melt at the sound thereof: or but the heart of a good Prince, which will melt At the found thereof: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1181 it will at the least deferre & put off the hasty comming of woe, & so procure a longer time of repentance. it will At the least defer & put off the hasty coming of woe, & so procure a longer time of Repentance. pn31 vmb p-acp dt ds vvi cc vvi a-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f n1, cc av vvi dt jc n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1182 And therfore howsoeuer they that dreame of peace where there is no peace, doe wish to haue the pillowes of ease & flatterie sowed vnder their elbows, Ezech. 13.18; And Therefore howsoever they that dream of peace where there is no peace, do wish to have the pillows of ease & flattery sowed under their elbows, Ezekiel 13.18; cc av c-acp pns32 cst vvb pp-f n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, vdb vvi pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1183 howsoeuer the rebellious people and lying children will say vnto the Seers, see not, and to the Prophets, prophecie not vnto vs right things, howsoever the rebellious people and lying children will say unto the Seers, see not, and to the prophets, prophecy not unto us right things, c-acp dt j n1 cc j-vvg n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2, vvb xx, cc p-acp dt n2, n1 xx p-acp pno12 j-jn n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1184 but speake pleasing and flattering things vnto vs, Es. 30.10: howsoeuer Ahab will account Eliah to be his enemie, 1. King. 21, 20, and in the 1. King. 22.8, except against Michaiah, as one whom he hateth, in as much as he doth neuer prophesie good but euill vnto him; but speak pleasing and flattering things unto us, Es. 30.10: howsoever Ahab will account Elijah to be his enemy, 1. King. 21, 20, and in the 1. King. 22.8, except against Michaiah, as one whom he hates, in as much as he does never prophesy good but evil unto him; cc-acp vvi vvg cc j-vvg n2 p-acp pno12, np1 crd: c-acp np1 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, crd n1. crd, crd, cc p-acp dt crd n1. crd, c-acp p-acp np1, c-acp pi ro-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vdz av vvi j p-acp j-jn p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1185 howsoeuer the wicked sonne of good king Iosiah, when he hath heard but three or foure sides of the roule or book, which Baruch wrate from the mouth of Hieremie, concerning the calamities which hung ouer Hierusalem, will cut it in pieces with a penknife, howsoever the wicked son of good King Josiah, when he hath herd but three or foure sides of the roll or book, which baruch wrote from the Mouth of Jeremiah, Concerning the calamities which hung over Jerusalem, will Cut it in Pieces with a penknife, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp crd cc crd n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n2 r-crq vvd p-acp np1, vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 86
1186 and see it consumed in the fire, Hier. 36.23, as one that could not endure so much as the sound of woe in his eares: and see it consumed in the fire, Hier. 36.23, as one that could not endure so much as the found of woe in his ears: cc vvb pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd, c-acp pi cst vmd xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1187 yet as the heathen Oratour spake of ciuile remedies, that nulla remedia tam faciunt dolorem, quam quae sunt salutaria, there are no remedies so sharp as they that are most wholsome; yet as the heathen Orator spoke of civil remedies, that nulla Remedy tam faciunt dolorem, quam Quae sunt salutaria, there Are no remedies so sharp as they that Are most wholesome; av c-acp dt j-jn n1 vvd pp-f j n2, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, a-acp vbr dx n2 av j c-acp pns32 cst vbr av-ds j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1188 so may it be said of the physick of the soule, that there is none so wholsome as that which is most sharpe. so may it be said of the physic of the soul, that there is none so wholesome as that which is most sharp. av vmb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix av j c-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1189 For in as much as the diseases of the time, which like euils of long peace, do for the most grow by excesse; For in as much as the diseases of the time, which like evils of long peace, do for the most grow by excess; p-acp p-acp c-acp d c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq j n2-jn pp-f j n1, vdb p-acp dt av-ds vvi p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1190 haue not so much vse of restoritiues as need of launcing and corosiues; have not so much use of restoritiues as need of lancing and corrosives; vhb xx av av-d vvi pp-f n2-jn c-acp vvb pp-f j-vvg cc n2-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1191 if we will be fit for the kingdome, and ready for the comming of Christ, we must be let blood in the swelling veines of our pride, if we will be fit for the Kingdom, and ready for the coming of christ, we must be let blood in the swelling Veins of our pride, cs pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f po12 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1192 and haue the impostumes of our greedy desires launced; and have the impostumes of our greedy Desires lanced; cc vhb dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2 vvd; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1193 the fat bellies of our gluttonie must be brought downe with fasting, and the body of our lust slaine with true mortification; the fat bellies of our gluttony must be brought down with fasting, and the body of our lust slain with true mortification; dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn p-acp j n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1194 our hearts that are soaked in the vnsauerie pleasures of this life, must be better seasoned with the salt teares of repentance, our hearts that Are soaked in the unsavoury pleasures of this life, must be better seasoned with the salt tears of Repentance, po12 n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vmb vbi av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1195 and such as eate the bread of wickednesse, and drinke the wine of violence, Prou. 4.17; must bee content to haue their diet changed into that of the prophet Dauid, The bread of care and the water of affliction. Yea our delicate eares which lull our hearts in the dead sleepe of securitie with the pleasing sounds of wanton musicke, must bee wakened with that voyce of the Angel, Reue. 8.13; which is sayd to flie through the middest of heauen, and to crie to the inhabitants of the earth woe, woe, woe, as the most necessarie musicke for the last and worst dayes. and such as eat the bred of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence, Prou. 4.17; must be content to have their diet changed into that of the Prophet David, The bred of care and the water of affliction. Yea our delicate ears which lull our hearts in the dead sleep of security with the pleasing sounds of wanton music, must be wakened with that voice of the Angel, Reue. 8.13; which is said to fly through the midst of heaven, and to cry to the inhabitants of the earth woe, woe, woe, as the most necessary music for the last and worst days. cc d c-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd; vmb vbi j pc-acp vhi po32 n1 vvn p-acp d pp-f dt n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. uh po12 j n2 r-crq vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j-jn n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd; r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1, uh-n, uh-n, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt ord cc js n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1196 And surely as the best of philosophers sayd of our pleasures, that if wee would looke vpon them not as they seeme when they come toward vs, And surely as the best of Philosophers said of our pleasures, that if we would look upon them not as they seem when they come towards us, cc av-j c-acp dt js pp-f n2 vvn pp-f po12 n2, d cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 xx c-acp pns32 vvb c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1197 but as they are when they goe from vs; it were impossible we should take pleasure in them: but as they Are when they go from us; it were impossible we should take pleasure in them: cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno12; pn31 vbdr j pns12 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno32: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 87
1198 so if the woe that waiteth vpon sinne were euer written in the face of sinne, it were impossible that it should bee so much and so greedily committed. so if the woe that waits upon sin were ever written in the face of sin, it were impossible that it should be so much and so greedily committed. av cs dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbdr j cst pn31 vmd vbi av av-d cc av av-j vvn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1199 For if Ira ventura, the wrath to come, were euer in our eyes; For if Ira Ventura, the wrath to come, were ever in our eyes; p-acp cs fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbdr av p-acp po12 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1200 and vae vae the voice of woe euer in our eares (as in so good euidence as wee haue of both, it is more then strange, that so certainly to come, is not euer as it were present with vs) howsoeuer the boldnesse of sinne hath lost the blush of shame, and vae vae the voice of woe ever in our ears (as in so good evidence as we have of both, it is more then strange, that so Certainly to come, is not ever as it were present with us) howsoever the boldness of sin hath lost the blush of shame, cc fw-la fw-la dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp po12 n2 (c-acp p-acp av j n1 c-acp pns12 vhb pp-f d, pn31 vbz dc cs j, cst av av-j pc-acp vvi, vbz xx av c-acp pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno12) c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1201 yet would it tremble at the feare of iudgement; yea, it were impossible, that the most secure of sinners should sleepe in his sinnes, yet would it tremble At the Fear of judgement; yea, it were impossible, that the most secure of Sinners should sleep in his Sins, av vmd pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; uh, pn31 vbdr j, cst dt av-ds j pp-f n2 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1202 when he knew that iudgement did not sleepe but wait for him; and that it was vigilans virga, Hier. 1.11, a waking rod, that hung ouer him. when he knew that judgement did not sleep but wait for him; and that it was vigilans virga, Hier. 1.11, a waking rod, that hung over him. c-crq pns31 vvd cst n1 vdd xx vvi cc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; cc cst pn31 vbds ng1 fw-la, np1 crd, dt vvg n1, cst vvd p-acp pno31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1203 And therefore as Schola crucis is schola lucis, the crosse of Christ the best schoolemaster vnto Christ, And Therefore as School crucis is School lucis, the cross of christ the best Schoolmaster unto christ, cc av c-acp np1 fw-la vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f np1 dt js n1 p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1204 and the correction of God the truest note to know the sonnes of God from bastards, Heb. 12.8, in as much as iudgement must begin at the house of God, 1. Pet. 4.17: how may he be better persuaded, that in mercie he would haue vs deliuered from the woe of destruction, then when hee denounceth against our sinnes the woe of correction? for with them whom indeed he hateth, his course is farre otherwise, they goe downe as it were quicke to the graue: and the correction of God the Truest note to know the Sons of God from bastards, Hebrew 12.8, in as much as judgement must begin At the house of God, 1. Pet. 4.17: how may he be better persuaded, that in mercy he would have us Delivered from the woe of destruction, then when he Denounceth against our Sins the woe of correction? for with them whom indeed he hates, his course is Far otherwise, they go down as it were quick to the graven: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 dt js n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, np1 crd, p-acp c-acp d c-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd: c-crq vmb pns31 vbb jc vvn, cst p-acp n1 pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1? p-acp p-acp pno32 r-crq av pns31 vvz, po31 n1 vbz av-j av, pns32 vvb a-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr j p-acp dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1205 yea as Iob speaketh 21. vers. 23, in their full strength, in all ease and prosperitie, yea as Job speaks 21. vers. 23, in their full strength, in all ease and Prosperity, uh p-acp np1 vvz crd fw-la. crd, p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1206 euen while their breasts are full of milke, and their bones run full of marrow; well may they cast with the rich man, Luke 12.18, of pulling downe their barnes, and making them larger; even while their breasts Are full of milk, and their bones run full of marrow; well may they cast with the rich man, Lycia 12.18, of pulling down their Barns, and making them larger; av cs po32 n2 vbr j pp-f n1, cc po32 n2 vvb j pp-f n1; av vmb pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1, av crd, pp-f vvg a-acp po32 n2, cc vvg pno32 jc; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1207 and say vnto their souls, liue at ease and take your pastime, there is much good laid vp for many yeares; and say unto their Souls, live At ease and take your pastime, there is much good laid up for many Years; cc vvb p-acp po32 n2, vvb p-acp n1 cc vvb po22 n1, pc-acp vbz d j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1208 when they shall scarce heare of hac nocte, This night will they take thy soule from thee, before they feele it: when they shall scarce hear of hac nocte, This night will they take thy soul from thee, before they feel it: c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi pp-f fw-la fw-la, d n1 vmb pns32 vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno21, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1209 well may they feast and banquet, marry and giue in mariage, as they did in the daies of Noah, when suddainely a flood shall ouertake them: well may they feast and banquet, marry and give in marriage, as they did in the days of Noah, when suddenly a flood shall overtake them: av vmb pns32 vvi cc n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq av-j dt n1 vmb vvi pno32: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1210 well may they feed vpon quailes with the children of Israell, Numb. well may they feed upon quails with the children of Israel, Numb. av vmb pns32 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 88
1211 11.33, but the wrath of the Lord shall bee kindled against them, euen while the meat is in their mouths; 11.33, but the wrath of the Lord shall be kindled against them, even while the meat is in their mouths; crd, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, av cs dt n1 vbz p-acp po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1212 for destruction shall come vpon the wicked, and he shall not know so much as the morning thereof, Es. 47,11. for destruction shall come upon the wicked, and he shall not know so much as the morning thereof, Es. 47,11. p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 av, np1 crd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1213 Now in this difference of God his proceeding with enemies and with sons, with the children of wrath and the heirs of promise, to being woe vpon the one before they heare of woe, and with the voice of woe as it were to woo the other to repentance, Now in this difference of God his proceeding with enemies and with Sons, with the children of wrath and the Heirs of promise, to being woe upon the one before they hear of woe, and with the voice of woe as it were to woo the other to Repentance, av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vbg n1 p-acp dt crd c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j-jn p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1214 before the extremitie of woe be brought vpon them; before the extremity of woe be brought upon them; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1215 how can we but acknowledge in his iust hatred to our sinnes, his rich mercie to vs sinners? that though the lust of this age, not much behind that of Sodome, doe crie vnto God for fire from heauen to consume it; how can we but acknowledge in his just hatred to our Sins, his rich mercy to us Sinners? that though the lust of this age, not much behind that of Sodom, do cry unto God for fire from heaven to consume it; q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n2, po31 j n1 p-acp pno12 n2? cst cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, xx av-d p-acp d pp-f np1, vdb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1216 though the oppression of this age, not much inferiour to that of the giants in the old world, Gen. 6.11. who filled the earth with crueltie, haue need of another flood; though the oppression of this age, not much inferior to that of the Giants in the old world, Gen. 6.11. who filled the earth with cruelty, have need of Another flood; cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, xx d j-jn p-acp d pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vhb n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1217 of Gods wrath, to wash it away from the face of the earth; of God's wrath, to wash it away from the face of the earth; pp-f ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1218 though the disobedience of these later times to euery kind of authoritie, equall, if not beyond that; though the disobedience of these later times to every kind of Authority, equal, if not beyond that; cs dt n1 pp-f d jc n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, j-jn, cs xx p-acp d; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1219 of Core, Dathan, and Abyram, deserue that the earth should open and swallow it vp aliue, though the ripenesse and excesse of euery kind of sinne doe euen long for the haruest; of Core, Dathan, and Abiram, deserve that the earth should open and swallow it up alive, though the ripeness and excess of every kind of sin do even long for the harvest; pp-f np1, np1, cc np1, vvb d dt n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pn31 a-acp j, cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vdb av av-j p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1220 & it be high time he should come to iudgement, if for nothing els, to stop that blaspheming mouth of this mocking age, which presumeth to say with them 2. Pet. 3, 4, where is the promise of his comming, & it be high time he should come to judgement, if for nothing Else, to stop that blaspheming Mouth of this mocking age, which Presumeth to say with them 2. Pet. 3, 4, where is the promise of his coming, cc pn31 vbi j n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cs p-acp pix av, pc-acp vvi d j-vvg n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 crd np1 crd, crd, c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1221 since all things continue alike from the beginning of the creation? yet had he rather seeme slacke, as some account slacknesse, then not haue a patience beyond all patience to make a conquest of our vnthankfulnesse. since all things continue alike from the beginning of the creation? yet had he rather seem slack, as Some account slackness, then not have a patience beyond all patience to make a conquest of our unthankfulness. c-acp d n2 vvb av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1? av vhd pns31 av-c vvb j, c-acp d n1 n1, av xx vhi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1222 Neither yet in this his long patience doth his wrath altogether sleepe; Neither yet in this his long patience does his wrath altogether sleep; av-d av p-acp d po31 j n1 vdz po31 n1 av vvi; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1223 as his beloued citie is neuer without watchmen, which are to sound the trumpet of his wrath before it commeth, Ezech. 33.4: so when the rod of his mouth, as the word is called, Es. 11.4, cannot preuaile; as his Beloved City is never without watchmen, which Are to found the trumpet of his wrath before it comes, Ezekiel 33.4: so when the rod of his Mouth, as the word is called, Es. 11.4, cannot prevail; c-acp po31 j-vvn n1 vbz av-x p-acp n2, r-crq vbr p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31 vvz, np1 crd: av c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd, vmbx vvi; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 89
1224 he preacheth vnto vs with the rod of his power, and either poysoneth the aire by which we liue, to bring a mortalitie and pestilence vpon our bodies; he Preacheth unto us with the rod of his power, and either poisoneth the air by which we live, to bring a mortality and pestilence upon our bodies; pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc d vvz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1225 or maketh the heauen that is ouer vs, to be as brasse, and the earth that is vnder vs, to be as yron, Deut. 28, that he may breake the staffe of bread, and bring a famine vpon the land: or makes the heaven that is over us, to be as brass, and the earth that is under us, to be as iron, Deuteronomy 28, that he may break the staff of bred, and bring a famine upon the land: cc vv2 dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, np1 crd, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1226 or, if nothing els will serue, he calleth some forraine power to execute his iust iudgements against our sinnes; or, if nothing Else will serve, he calls Some foreign power to execute his just Judgments against our Sins; cc, cs pix av vmb vvi, pns31 vvz d j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n2 p-acp po12 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1227 least by being at rest from our youth, we should be setled like Moab vpon the lees of our sinnes, in as much as we haue not beene poured like other nations from vessell to vessell, Hier. 48.11. lest by being At rest from our youth, we should be settled like Moab upon the lees of our Sins, in as much as we have not been poured like other Nations from vessel to vessel, Hier. 48.11. cs p-acp vbg p-acp vvb p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd vbi vvn av-j np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns12 vhb xx vbn vvn av-j j-jn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1228 For what are the strange apparitions and comets which wee haue seene in the aire? What the wonderfull trembling, For what Are the strange apparitions and Comets which we have seen in the air? What the wonderful trembling, p-acp r-crq vbr dt j n2 cc n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1? q-crq dt j n-vvg, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1229 and as it were shaking of the foundation which we haue felt in the earth? What the extraordinarie inundations of riuers? What these vnseasonable yeares, in the which the bottels of heauen, as Iob calleth the clouds, haue seemed to doe nothing but weepe for our sinnes? but so many though signes of his wrath, yet sermons of repentance, to deliuer vs, and as it were shaking of the Foundation which we have felt in the earth? What the extraordinary inundations of Rivers? What these unseasonable Years, in the which the bottles of heaven, as Job calls the Clouds, have seemed to do nothing but weep for our Sins? but so many though Signs of his wrath, yet Sermons of Repentance, to deliver us, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1? q-crq dt j n2 pp-f n2? q-crq d j n2, p-acp dt r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvz dt n2, vhb vvd pc-acp vdi pix cc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2? cc-acp av av-d c-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1, av n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno12, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1230 if by any meanes we will bee deliuered from the wrath to come? that hee may iustly plead with vs as hee doth with his vineyard in this chapter, What could I haue done more to my vineyard, that I haue not done vnto it? or rather as hee doth with Hierusalem, ouer whose vnthankefull disobedience he wept in the Gospell; if by any means we will be Delivered from the wrath to come? that he may justly plead with us as he does with his vineyard in this chapter, What could I have done more to my vineyard, that I have not done unto it? or rather as he does with Jerusalem, over whose unthankful disobedience he wept in the Gospel; cs p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? cst pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 vdz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmd pns11 vhi vdn av-dc p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vhb xx vdn p-acp pn31? cc av-c c-acp pns31 vdz p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1231 O Hierusalem, Hierusalem, how often, but ye would not? Wherein our condemnation cannot but be iust, Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often, but you would not? Wherein our condemnation cannot but be just, uh np1, np1, c-crq av, cc-acp pn22 vmd xx? c-crq po12 n1 vmbx p-acp vbi j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1232 yea, if we were made our owne iudges, when we will bee warned with no warning, mooued with no threatening, wonder at no iudgement, be humbled with no punishment; yea, if we were made our own judges, when we will be warned with no warning, moved with no threatening, wonder At no judgement, be humbled with no punishment; uh, cs pns12 vbdr vvn po12 d n2, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dx n1, vvn p-acp dx j-vvg, vvb p-acp dx n1, vbb vvn p-acp dx n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1233 but so build our negligence vpon the patience, and our cōtempt vpon the long suffering of God, but so built our negligence upon the patience, and our contempt upon the long suffering of God, cc-acp av vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1234 as that we heape vnto our selues wrath against the day of wrath. as that we heap unto our selves wrath against the day of wrath. c-acp cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 90
1235 For why should vnthankfulnesse presume of mercie? or contempt of patience? or despite of grace? What priuiledge haue any to thinke, that they may safely commit, For why should unthankfulness presume of mercy? or contempt of patience? or despite of grace? What privilege have any to think, that they may safely commit, c-acp q-crq vmd n1 vvi pp-f n1? cc n1 pp-f n1? cc n1 pp-f n1? q-crq n1 vhb d pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1236 and not be sure to receiue the reward of sinne? What reason to imagine, that because it is not certaine when, and not be sure to receive the reward of sin? What reason to imagine, that Because it is not certain when, cc xx vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pn31 vbz xx j c-crq, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1237 therefore it may be doubted whether he will come to iudgement? nay if we would indeed make our benefit of the woe, which is denounced but for our benefit, we would be so farre from shutting the dore of our hearts to him that so patiently waiteth, Therefore it may be doubted whither he will come to judgement? nay if we would indeed make our benefit of the woe, which is denounced but for our benefit, we would be so Far from shutting the door of our hearts to him that so patiently waits, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1? uh-x cs pns12 vmd av vvi po12 n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd vbi av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31 cst av av-j vvz, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1238 and so continually knocketh, Rev. 3.20, as that with Hierome, we would euer haue a sound of that trumpet in our eares, Surgite mortui, venite ad Iudicium, Arise ye dead vnto iudgement: and so continually knocketh, Rev. 3.20, as that with Jerome, we would ever have a found of that trumpet in our ears, Surgite Deads, venite ad Iudicium, Arise you dead unto judgement: cc av av-j vvz, n1 crd, c-acp cst p-acp np1, pns12 vmd av vhi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb pn22 j p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1239 and because of his certain comming, the houre is vncertain, euer be prepared and readie for him; and Because of his certain coming, the hour is uncertain, ever be prepared and ready for him; cc c-acp pp-f po31 j n-vvg, dt n1 vbz j, av vbi vvn cc j p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1240 and in the meane season assure our selues, that the worst of woes are laid vp for vs, and in the mean season assure our selves, that the worst of woes Are laid up for us, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi po12 n2, cst dt js pp-f n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1241 if we continue not only to sinne, but to delight in sinne, and not only to delight in sinne, if we continue not only to sin, but to delight in sin, and not only to delight in sin, cs pns12 vvb xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1242 but to boast of sinne, and not only to boast of sinne, but to iustifie sinne, but to boast of sin, and not only to boast of sin, but to justify sin, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1243 and so to iustifie it, as to make euill good, and good euill. Wherein it is much that the pleasure of sinne should breede a pride in sinning, and so to justify it, as to make evil good, and good evil. Wherein it is much that the pleasure of sin should breed a pride in sinning, cc av pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi n-jn j, cc j n-jn. c-crq pn31 vbz d cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg, (8) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 91
1244 and the pride of sinning presume to iustifie sinne, yea so farre to iustifie it as to make euill good; but that there should be any so impudent as with them of whom Iude speaketh, to blaspheme the things they know not, and the pride of sinning presume to justify sin, yea so Far to justify it as to make evil good; but that there should be any so impudent as with them of whom Iude speaks, to Blaspheme the things they know not, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg vvi pc-acp vvi n1, uh av av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn j; p-acp cst a-acp vmd vbi d av j c-acp p-acp pno32 pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns32 vvb xx, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1245 and whatsoeuer things they naturally know in those things to corrupt themselues, & so to make good it selfe euill, is most vnworthy I doe not say such as beare the name of Christians, and whatsoever things they naturally know in those things to corrupt themselves, & so to make good it self evil, is most unworthy I do not say such as bear the name of Christians, cc r-crq n2 pns32 av-j vvb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi px32, cc av pc-acp vvi j pn31 n1 j-jn, vbz av-ds j pns11 vdb xx vvi d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1246 but euen such as beare the shape of men. but even such as bear the shape of men. cc-acp av d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1247 Yet is there no way for any to make euill, good, except they first make good, euill. For when rectum as the philosopher teacheth est regula sui & obliqui, right is the rule both of right and crooked; Yet is there no Way for any to make evil, good, except they First make good, evil. For when rectum as the philosopher Teaches est regula sui & obliqui, right is the Rule both of right and crooked; av vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi j-jn, j, c-acp pns32 ord vvi j, j-jn. c-acp c-crq fw-la p-acp dt n1 vvz fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, j-jn vbz dt n1 av-d pp-f n-jn cc j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1248 it is impossible for wickednesse to bring the libertie of euill, vnlesse it first peruert the rules of good. In which point it were beyond all credit, it is impossible for wickedness to bring the liberty of evil, unless it First pervert the rules of good. In which point it were beyond all credit, pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn, cs pn31 ord vvi dt n2 pp-f j. p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbdr p-acp d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1249 if it did not offer it selfe to all eyes, how many sleights thei witlesse wittie, if it did not offer it self to all eyes, how many sleights they witless witty, cs pn31 vdd xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n2, c-crq d n2 pns32 j j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 91
1250 and learnedly vnlearned age hath deuised to make the rules of good and euill like that leaden rule of Lesbia, pliable to purposes, and to serue turnes: and learnedly unlearned age hath devised to make the rules of good and evil like that leaden Rule of Lesbia, pliable to Purposes, and to serve turns: cc av-j j n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j cc j-jn j cst j n1 pp-f np1, j p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1251 how many plees iniustice hath found out to iustifie it selfe out of iust lawes; how many shadowes vngodlinesse to shroud it self vnder the law of God: how many pleasant injustice hath found out to justify it self out of just laws; how many shadows ungodliness to shroud it self under the law of God: c-crq d j n1 vhz vvn av pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 av pp-f j n2; c-crq d n2 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1252 not that true and good are not euery way so like themselues, as that nothing can bee directly concluded but true out of true, and good out of good; but because the selfe liking of opinion doth blind euen the eye of reason, not that true and good Are not every Way so like themselves, as that nothing can be directly concluded but true out of true, and good out of good; but Because the self liking of opinion does blind even the eye of reason, xx d j cc j vbr xx d n1 av av-j px32, c-acp cst pix vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp j av pp-f j, cc j av pp-f j; p-acp c-acp dt n1 vvg pp-f n1 vdz vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1253 and make lying spirits to inuent as many glosses to corrupt the text of truth, as quirking heads haue found cases to peruert the good meaning of iust lawes. and make lying spirits to invent as many Glosses to corrupt the text of truth, as quirking Heads have found cases to pervert the good meaning of just laws. cc vvb vvg n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp j-vvg n2 vhb vvn n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1254 Which are those Funes mendacij (as the Prophet calleth them a little before) the cordes of vanitie or lying, wherewith the wicked draw on their iniquity: Which Are those Funes mendacij (as the Prophet calls them a little before) the cords of vanity or lying, wherewith the wicked draw on their iniquity: r-crq vbr d np1 fw-la (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 dt j a-acp) dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvg, c-crq dt j vvi p-acp po32 n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1255 not that there is in them so much as the strength of cordes, if by the law of God we make a true triall how farre they are able to hold; not that there is in them so much as the strength of cords, if by the law of God we make a true trial how Far they Are able to hold; xx d pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32 av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb dt j n1 c-crq av-j pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1256 but because their strength is in the weakenesse of such as assent vnto them, and they prooue not onely the cordes of vanity, but the cartropes of sinne, to such as erre in them or rather striue to erre in them. but Because their strength is in the weakness of such as assent unto them, and they prove not only the cords of vanity, but the Cartropes of sin, to such as err in them or rather strive to err in them. cc-acp c-acp po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb xx av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cc av-c vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1257 For I doe not take it, that they simply erre, who (as Chrysostome noteth) vt liberius peccent libenter ignorant, that they may freely sinne, are willingly ignorant, For I do not take it, that they simply err, who (as Chrysostom notes) vt Liberius peccent Libenter ignorant, that they may freely sin, Are willingly ignorant, p-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31, cst pns32 av-j vvi, r-crq (c-acp np1 vvz) fw-la fw-la n1 vvi j, cst pns32 vmb av-j n1, vbr av-j j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1258 and thinke themselues safe in their league with death and their couenant with hell, as long as they haue made falshood their refuge, and think themselves safe in their league with death and their Covenant with hell, as long as they have made falsehood their refuge, cc vvi px32 j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc po32 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vhb vvn n1 po32 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1259 and are hid vnder vanitie, Esa. 28.15; and Are hid under vanity, Isaiah 28.15; cc vbr vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1260 yet what are all the quirkes of wit, and the fallacies of skill, wherewith the wicked arme themselues against the truth, yet what Are all the quirks of wit, and the fallacies of skill, wherewith the wicked arm themselves against the truth, av q-crq vbr d dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt j n1 px32 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1261 and wherin they seeke a protection against the lawes of good, but the figge leaues of Adam, which wither in the gathering, and wherein they seek a protection against the laws of good, but the fig leaves of Adam, which wither in the gathering, cc c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt vvg, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 92
1262 and rather shadow the light in our eyes, then any way alter it in it selfe? when men will presume to make absolutely forbidden, but in a respect vnlawfull, as onely biting vsurie in the case of vsurie; and rather shadow the Light in our eyes, then any Way altar it in it self? when men will presume to make absolutely forbidden, but in a respect unlawful, as only biting Usury in the case of Usury; cc av-c vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cs d n1 vvi pn31 p-acp pn31 n1? q-crq n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av-j vvn, p-acp p-acp dt n1 j-u, c-acp av-j vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1263 and respectiuely inconuenient, absolutely vnlawfull, as marriage in some persons: and respectively inconvenient, absolutely unlawful, as marriage in Some Persons: cc av-j j, av-j j, c-acp n1 p-acp d n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1264 when couetousnesse will be an infidell to heap vp it knoweth not for whom, because the world adiudgeth him worse then an infidell that doth not prouide for his owne: when covetousness will be an infidel to heap up it Knoweth not for whom, Because the world adjudgeth him Worse then an infidel that does not provide for his own: c-crq n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp ro-crq, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno31 av-jc cs dt n1 cst vdz xx vvi p-acp po31 d: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1265 when libertines will stretch the libertie of the Gospell, to shake off the yoke of all authoritie, when Libertines will stretch the liberty of the Gospel, to shake off the yoke of all Authority, c-crq n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1266 and by the deceitfulnesse of comparison wrest that rule of truth, that wee must rather obey God then man, to make an opposition betweene such duties as may stand together, and by the deceitfulness of comparison wrest that Rule of truth, that we must rather obey God then man, to make an opposition between such duties as may stand together, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi d n1 pp-f n1, d pns12 vmb av-c vvi np1 av n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vmb vvi av, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1267 if the one be subordinat vnto the other: if the one be subordinate unto the other: cs dt crd vbb j p-acp dt n-jn: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1268 when the simplicitie of beleeuing is drawne to a subtiltie of arguing, and out of our dispositions wee frame our positions, when the simplicity of believing is drawn to a subtlety of arguing, and out of our dispositions we frame our positions, c-crq dt n1 pp-f vvg vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc av pp-f po12 n2 pns12 vvb po12 n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1269 and so in the things that we affect, we imagine euery probabilitie to be a demonstration, and so in the things that we affect, we imagine every probability to be a demonstration, cc av p-acp dt n2 cst pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1270 whereas in the things which we affect not, we flatter our selues, that no demonstration hath the strength of a probabilitie. whereas in the things which we affect not, we flatter our selves, that no demonstration hath the strength of a probability. cs p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vvb po12 n2, cst dx n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1271 But admit that we were not so happie in the written word of God, which is the light of all truth, But admit that we were not so happy in the written word of God, which is the Light of all truth, p-acp vvb cst pns12 vbdr xx av j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1272 and the rule of all good, and the life of all lawes, as that in such euidence, no man may plead the ignorance of good and euill; and the Rule of all good, and the life of all laws, as that in such evidence, no man may plead the ignorance of good and evil; cc dt n1 pp-f d j, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp cst p-acp d n1, dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1273 yet were there inough in the naturall law of man his reason to condemne vs for either peruerting or confounding the nature of good and euill. yet were there enough in the natural law of man his reason to condemn us for either perverting or confounding the nature of good and evil. av vbdr a-acp d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1274 The Gentiles, saith the Apostle, Rom. 2.14, doe by nature the things conteined in the law, The Gentiles, Says the Apostle, Rom. 2.14, do by nature the things contained in the law, dt np1, vvz dt n1, np1 crd, vdb p-acp n1 dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1275 and hauing not the law are a law vnto themselues, in as much, as the effect of the law is written in their hearts. and having not the law Are a law unto themselves, in as much, as the Effect of the law is written in their hearts. cc vhg xx dt n1 vbr dt n1 p-acp px32, p-acp c-acp d, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1276 And though that high and sauing misterie of God in Christ, bee aboue the reach of mans either reason or conceit; And though that high and Saving mystery of God in christ, be above the reach of men either reason or conceit; cc cs cst j cc vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 d n1 cc n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1277 yet doth reason bring vs by degrees, to a power aboue all other powers, and therefore aboue all other things to be worshipped. yet does reason bring us by Degrees, to a power above all other Powers, and Therefore above all other things to be worshipped. av vdz n1 vvi pno12 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1278 Which power in as much as it findeth for the end to bee infinitely good, Which power in as much as it finds for the end to be infinitely good, r-crq n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 93
1279 for the order of his working to be infinitely wise, it farther gathereth that for his goodnesse he is to be worshipped with loue, for the order of his working to be infinitely wise, it farther gathereth that for his Goodness he is to be worshipped with love, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg pc-acp vbi av-j j, pn31 av-jc vvz cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1280 and for his wisedome he is to be worshipped after his owne manner. and for his Wisdom he is to be worshipped After his own manner. cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1281 Which prooueth them not onely irreligious but vnreasonable creatures, who doe not acknowledge first, that there is a God, secondly, that he is to be worshipped, thirdly, that he is to be worshipped after his owne manner. Which proveth them not only irreligious but unreasonable creatures, who do not acknowledge First, that there is a God, secondly, that he is to be worshipped, Thirdly, that he is to be worshipped After his own manner. r-crq vvz pno32 xx av-j j cc-acp j-u n2, r-crq vdb xx vvi ord, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, ord, cst pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, ord, cst pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1282 But the light of reason is farre greater in our morall and ciuile duties, as hauing such principles as carrie our consents as soon as we heare them, But the Light of reason is Far greater in our moral and civil duties, as having such principles as carry our consents as soon as we hear them, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j jc p-acp po12 n1 cc j n2, c-acp vhg d n2 c-acp vvb po12 n2 c-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1283 and to which the spirit of God hath added authoritie in giuing them authoritie in the Scripture. and to which the Spirit of God hath added Authority in giving them Authority in the Scripture. cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp vvg pno32 n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1284 To note but one for all, out of that principle of reason that the greater good is to bee chosen before the lesse, the Apostle 2. Cor. 4.17, concludeth, that things eternall are to be preferred before things temporall; To note but one for all, out of that principle of reason that the greater good is to be chosen before the less, the Apostle 2. Cor. 4.17, Concludeth, that things Eternal Are to be preferred before things temporal; p-acp n1 cc-acp pi p-acp d, av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cst dt jc av-j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av-dc, dt n1 crd np1 crd, vvz, d n2 j vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1285 and our Sauiour, Matth. 16.26, that it is no gaine for a man to win the whole world, with the losse of his owne soule. and our Saviour, Matthew 16.26, that it is no gain for a man to win the Whole world, with the loss of his own soul. cc po12 n1, np1 crd, cst pn31 vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1286 Out of which and many other of that kind, may reason it selfe, if it will be but it selfe, gather that there is a constant nature of good and euill, Out of which and many other of that kind, may reason it self, if it will be but it self, gather that there is a constant nature of good and evil, av pp-f r-crq cc d n-jn pp-f cst n1, vmb vvi pn31 n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pn31 n1, vvb cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1287 and not onely a bare opinion or consent, as this or that nation hath at any time made this or that good or euill. and not only a bore opinion or consent, as this or that Nation hath At any time made this or that good or evil. cc xx av-j dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp d cc d n1 vhz p-acp d n1 vvd d cc d j cc j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1288 In deed it cannot be denied but that the generall rules of good and euill are in reason so plaine, In deed it cannot be denied but that the general rules of good and evil Are in reason so plain, p-acp n1 pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 vvz pp-f j cc j-jn vbr p-acp n1 av j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1289 as that they carrie our consents without any farther proofe of them: but all the difficultie is in our seuerall cases and particular actions; as that they carry our consents without any farther proof of them: but all the difficulty is in our several cases and particular actions; c-acp cst pns32 vvb po12 n2 p-acp d jc n1 pp-f pno32: cc-acp d dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 j n2 cc j n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1290 whereby it is come to passe, that as one said of the controuersies of religion, That though the grounds were true, whereby it is come to pass, that as one said of the controversies of Religion, That though the grounds were true, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pi vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cst cs dt n2 vbdr j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1291 yet the questions had made it rem ingeniosam esse Christianum, a matter of great wit to be a Christian: yet the questions had made it remembering ingeniosam esse Christian, a matter of great wit to be a Christian: av dt n2 vhd vvn pn31 vvg n1 fw-la np1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1292 so though the rules of good and euill bee plainely true, yet good and euill actions doe stand vpon so many circumstances, so though the rules of good and evil bee plainly true, yet good and evil actions do stand upon so many Circumstances, av cs dt n2 pp-f j cc j-jn n1 av-j j, av j cc j-jn n2 vdb vvi p-acp av d n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1293 as that it is a matter of great wisedome to be a good Christian. as that it is a matter of great Wisdom to be a good Christian. c-acp cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j njp. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 94
1294 Howbeit euen in this behalfe haue we a good help, and that within vs, to leuell euery action of ours to the rule, to wit, that incorrupt both witnesse and iudge of all our actions the conscience of good and euill; Howbeit even in this behalf have we a good help, and that within us, to level every actium of ours to the Rule, to wit, that incorrupt both witness and judge of all our actions the conscience of good and evil; a-acp av p-acp d n1 vhb pns12 dt j n1, cc cst p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f png12 pc-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cst j d n1 cc n1 pp-f d po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1295 which to studie to flie, is the way to find; and against which, it is a betraying of our selues to vse sophistrie; which to study to fly, is the Way to find; and against which, it is a betraying of our selves to use sophistry; r-crq pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi; cc p-acp r-crq, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1296 whose waking eye doth neuer sleepe, but euen then when it cannot persuade with the reason of good, will yet torment with the terror of euill, whose waking eye does never sleep, but even then when it cannot persuade with the reason of good, will yet torment with the terror of evil, r-crq vvg n1 vdz av-x vvi, cc-acp av av c-crq pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1297 and make them that liue the most tragicall liues, to acknowledge the truth of that tragicall voice, Video melioraprobo { que } deteriora sequor, I neuer doe so euill, and make them that live the most tragical lives, to acknowledge the truth of that tragical voice, Video melioraprobo { que } Deteriora sequor, I never do so evil, cc vvi pno32 cst vvb dt av-ds j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-it fw-la, pns11 av-x vdb av j-jn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1298 but I see how I might doe better. but I see how I might do better. cc-acp pns11 vvb c-crq pns11 vmd vdi jc. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1299 Wherein if yet any will be so curious as to aske why in so good euidence of reason, Wherein if yet any will be so curious as to ask why in so good evidence of reason, c-crq cs av d vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq p-acp av j n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1300 so incorrupt a Iudge as Conscience, for the nature of good and euill, so many men in their actions doe, so incorrupt a Judge as Conscience, for the nature of good and evil, so many men in their actions do, av j dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, av d n2 p-acp po32 n2 vdb, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1301 so many nations in their lawes haue madè good euill and euill good? it must needs be said, that they erre, and that in iudgement; so many Nations in their laws have madè good evil and evil good? it must needs be said, that they err, and that in judgement; av d n2 p-acp po32 n2 vhb n1 j n-jn cc j-jn j? pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst pns32 vvb, cc cst p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1302 which it is easie to do, when either the serpent that beguiled Eue with his subtiltie, 2. Cor. 11.3, doth corrupt our minds with a greater loue of a lesse good, which it is easy to do, when either the serpent that beguiled Eue with his subtlety, 2. Cor. 11.3, does corrupt our minds with a greater love of a less good, q-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi, c-crq d dt n1 cst vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd, vdz vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt av-dc j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1303 or with a priuate respect of our owne profit; or when the hastinesse of our wils preuenteth our more considerat aduice of sound reason, or with a private respect of our own profit; or when the hastiness of our wills preventeth our more considerate Advice of found reason, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 d n1; cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvz po12 n1 j n1 pp-f j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1304 as it did in the Apostles, Luke 9.54, who no sooner saw what they liked not, as it did in the Apostles, Lycia 9.54, who no sooner saw what they liked not, c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp dt n2, av crd, r-crq av-dx av-c vvd r-crq pns32 vvd xx, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1305 but foorthwith were desirous of fire from heauen: or when the custome of euill doth harden our hearts; but forthwith were desirous of fire from heaven: or when the custom of evil does harden our hearts; cc-acp av vbdr j pp-f n1 p-acp n1: cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f n-jn vdz vvi po12 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1306 as it did the hearts of the Iewes, that in seeing they saw, and did not perceiue; and in hearing they heard, and did not vnderstand. as it did the hearts of the Iewes, that in seeing they saw, and did not perceive; and in hearing they herd, and did not understand. c-acp pn31 vdd dt n2 pp-f dt np2, cst p-acp vvg pns32 vvd, cc vdd xx vvi; cc p-acp vvg pns32 vvd, cc vdd xx vvi. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1307 For howsoeuer sinne beginneth in the buds of infirmitie, and by little and little stealeth to the twigs of negligence, if once the tyrannie of custome ouertake it; For howsoever sin begins in the buds of infirmity, and by little and little steals to the twigs of negligence, if once the tyranny of custom overtake it; c-acp c-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp j cc av-j vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cs a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1308 it groweth to be the stout tree of contempt, which will rather breake then bend to any kind of instruction. it grows to be the stout tree of contempt, which will rather break then bend to any kind of instruction. pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 av-c vvi cs vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 95
1309 Neither onely doth that tyrant Custome, harden the hart like an adamant, Zach. 7.12, and stiffen the neck with sinews of yron, and make the forehead of brasse to be ashamed of nothing, Es. 48.4, but robbeth the mind also (I know not whether in a more secret or iust iudgement of God) of the gift of vnderstanding; Neither only does that tyrant Custom, harden the heart like an adamant, Zach 7.12, and stiffen the neck with sinews of iron, and make the forehead of brass to be ashamed of nothing, Es. 48.4, but robbeth the mind also (I know not whither in a more secret or just judgement of God) of the gift of understanding; av-d av-j vdz d n1 n1, vvb dt n1 av-j dt n1, np1 crd, cc vvb dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f pix, np1 crd, cc-acp vvz dt n1 av (pns11 vvb xx cs p-acp dt av-dc j-jn cc j n1 pp-f np1) pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1310 and they thinke not amisse that thinke this custome of euill to be that hot yron which seareth the conscience, 1. Tim. 4.2, that it can haue no sence of good and euill. and they think not amiss that think this custom of evil to be that hight iron which seareth the conscience, 1. Tim. 4.2, that it can have no sense of good and evil. cc pns32 vvb xx av cst vvb d n1 pp-f j-jn pc-acp vbi cst j n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd, cst pn31 vmb vhi dx n1 pp-f j cc j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1311 And in this case when custome hath blinded the eye of reason, and seared the conscience of good and euill; And in this case when custom hath blinded the eye of reason, and seared the conscience of good and evil; cc p-acp d n1 c-crq n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1312 what can be truly good? what can bee truly euill vnto vs? nay, what can be truly good? what can be truly evil unto us? nay, q-crq vmb vbi av-j j? q-crq vmb vbi av-j j-jn p-acp pno12? uh-x, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1313 how can it be, but that there grow a manifest confusion both of good and euill; how can it be, but that there grow a manifest confusion both of good and evil; q-crq vmb pn31 vbi, cc-acp cst pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-d pp-f j cc j-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1314 when the generalitie of sinne may excuse it, and the custome of sinne defend it, when the generality of sin may excuse it, and the custom of sin defend it, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pn31, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1315 and the authoritie of sinners giue authoritie vnto it? And yet who is he that doth not thinke euerie thing safely done that is done commonly, and lawfully done that is done by prescription, and iustly done, that is done by example. and the Authority of Sinners give Authority unto it? And yet who is he that does not think every thing safely done that is done commonly, and lawfully done that is done by prescription, and justly done, that is done by Exampl. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb n1 p-acp pn31? cc av q-crq vbz pns31 cst vdz xx vvi d n1 av-j vdn d vbz vdn av-j, cc av-j vdn d vbz vdn p-acp n1, cc av-j vdn, cst vbz vdn p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1316 For wherein doe the wicked imagine themselues to haue so safe a protection, as when they doe as the most do? when the generalitie of swearing hath made it nothing to take the name of the Lord in vaine; For wherein do the wicked imagine themselves to have so safe a protection, as when they do as the most doe? when the generality of swearing hath made it nothing to take the name of the Lord in vain; c-acp c-crq vdb dt j vvi px32 pc-acp vhi av j dt n1, p-acp c-crq pns32 vdb p-acp dt av-ds n1? c-crq dt n1 pp-f vvg vhz vvn pn31 pix p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1317 and the common fashion of courting, nothing to lay siege to any womans chastitie; when company will excuse all the faults of good fellowship; and the Common fashion of courting, nothing to lay siege to any woman's chastity; when company will excuse all the Faults of good fellowship; cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg, pix pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d ng1 n1; c-crq n1 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f j n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1318 and the multitude of fantasticall, make good the pride of all fashions: and the multitude of fantastical, make good the pride of all fashions: cc dt n1 pp-f j, vvb j dt n1 pp-f d n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1319 and though we may not follow a multitude to doe euill, Exod, 23.2, yet we flatter our selues, that the sinne is the lesse, the more cōmit it. and though we may not follow a multitude to do evil, Exod, 23.2, yet we flatter our selves, that the sin is the less, the more commit it. cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vdi j-jn, j, crd, av pns12 vvb po12 n2, cst dt n1 vbz dt av-dc, dt av-dc vvb pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1320 But that which generalitie will but excuse, that will custome defend, and thinke that time hath gotten a right to do it. But that which generality will but excuse, that will custom defend, and think that time hath got a right to do it. p-acp cst r-crq n1 vmb cc-acp vvi, cst vmb n1 vvi, cc vvb d n1 vhz vvn dt j-jn pc-acp vdi pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1321 The world is hardly weaned from old euils, and many in most things account it a safe plea, They were not the first that did so. The world is hardly weaned from old evils, and many in most things account it a safe plea, They were not the First that did so. dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp j n2-jn, cc d p-acp av-ds n2 vvb pn31 dt j n1, pns32 vbdr xx dt ord cst vdd av. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1322 This custome, hath made nothing sacriledge in the spoile of one Church, nothing symonie in the sale of Church liuings; This custom, hath made nothing sacrilege in the spoil of one Church, nothing simony in the sale of Church livings; d n1, vhz vvn pix n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, pix n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2-vvg; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1323 this custome, maketh euery thing lawfull that hath but one president; this custom, makes every thing lawful that hath but one president; d n1, vvz d n1 j cst vhz cc-acp crd n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 96
1324 and the most to presume, that whatsoeuer hath been done, may be done, though it be worse done than euer it hath beene. and the most to presume, that whatsoever hath been done, may be done, though it be Worse done than ever it hath been. cc dt ds pc-acp vvi, cst r-crq vhz vbn vdn, vmb vbi vdn, cs pn31 vbi jc vdi cs av pn31 vhz vbn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1325 But then doth sinne most lift vp her head, when shee hath authority to giue her countenance; But then does sin most lift up her head, when she hath Authority to give her countenance; p-acp av vdz vvi av-ds vvd a-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1326 when she is armed with power to break lawes, and so guarded with Scandalum magnatum, that fame if selfe shall not dare to whisper a truth against it; when she is armed with power to break laws, and so guarded with Scandalum magnatum, that fame if self shall not Dare to whisper a truth against it; c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2, cc av vvn p-acp fw-la fw-la, cst n1 cs n1 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1327 when mightie men will presume to doe those things by their places which for their places they should lesse doe then others; when mighty men will presume to do those things by their places which for their places they should less do then Others; c-crq j n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp po32 n2 r-crq p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vmd av-dc vdb av n2-jn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1328 and in defence of their actions haue as good counsaile about them as that of the Nobles of Persia to Cambises; that though there were no direct law whereby he might marrie his owne sister, yet there was law inough whereby hee might doe what he listed. and in defence of their actions have as good counsel about them as that of the Nobles of Persiam to Cambyses; that though there were no Direct law whereby he might marry his own sister, yet there was law enough whereby he might do what he listed. cc p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 vhb p-acp j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d pp-f dt n2-j pp-f np1 p-acp np1; cst c-acp a-acp vbdr dx j n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi po31 d n1, av a-acp vbds n1 av-d c-crq pns31 vmd vdi r-crq pns31 vvd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1329 Which is the truest signe of a declining state, when such as excell in place doe not excell in vertue, Which is the Truest Signen of a declining state, when such as excel in place do not excel in virtue, r-crq vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, c-crq d c-acp vvi p-acp n1 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1330 but by the nobilitie of their birth, and the authoritie of their places make good their vices, but by the Nobilt of their birth, and the Authority of their places make good their vices, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvb j po32 n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1331 whē their liues are drawne into examples, and their examples into rules, and whole states corrupted by them; when their lives Are drawn into Examples, and their Examples into rules, and Whole states corrupted by them; c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc po32 n2 p-acp n2, cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1332 when vertuè hath no grace to spring vnder them, and he that refraineth from euill maketh himselfe but a pray, Es. 59.15: when vertuè hath no grace to spring under them, and he that refraineth from evil makes himself but a prey, Es. 59.15: q-crq fw-fr vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp n-jn vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1333 When flatterie will iustifie them in the worst of their wayes, and verifie that of them which Seneca somtime partially spake of his friend Cato, obiecit aeliquis ebrietatem Catoni? citius efficiet crimen honestum quam turpem Catonem: When flattery will justify them in the worst of their ways, and verify that of them which Senecca sometime partially spoke of his friend Cato, obiecit aeliquis ebrietatem Catoni? Quickly efficiet crimen Honesty quam turpem Catonem: c-crq n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt js pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi d pp-f pno32 r-crq np1 av av-j vvd pp-f po31 n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1334 obiect whosoeuer will whatsoeuer hee will against authoritie, he shall sooner get authority to the thing obiected then disgrace authoritie. Object whosoever will whatsoever he will against Authority, he shall sooner get Authority to the thing objected then disgrace Authority. n1 r-crq n1 r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp n1, pns31 vmb av-c vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd av n1 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1335 How much the greater burthen, is layd vpon the shoulders of all in authoritie; How much the greater burden, is laid upon the shoulders of all in Authority; c-crq d dt jc n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1336 that since their places doe in a maner make good whatsoeuer they are, they bee no other then becomes their places; that since their places do in a manner make good whatsoever they Are, they be no other then becomes their places; cst p-acp po32 n2 vdb p-acp dt n1 vvb j r-crq pns32 vbr, pns32 vbb dx j-jn av vvz po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1337 that since their liues are drawne into examples, & their examples into rules, they be examples of nothing but good: that since their lives Are drawn into Examples, & their Examples into rules, they be Examples of nothing but good: cst p-acp po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc po32 n2 p-acp n2, pns32 vbb n2 pp-f pix cc-acp j: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 97
1338 and aboue all, that they neither flatter nor suffer themselues to be flattered in their euill waies, and above all, that they neither flatter nor suffer themselves to be flattered in their evil ways, cc p-acp d, cst pns32 dx vvi ccx vvb px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1339 least they bee caried away with that tyrannie of opinion to thinke their will reason, and their pleasure right. lest they be carried away with that tyranny of opinion to think their will reason, and their pleasure right. cs pns32 vbb vvn av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 n1, cc po32 n1 av-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1340 For if once ouerweening opinion possesse either publique or priuat persons, it leaueth no eare for any persuasion, it forceth not onely rules to her purpose, For if once overweening opinion possess either public or private Persons, it Leaveth no ear for any persuasion, it forceth not only rules to her purpose, p-acp cs a-acp j-vvg n1 vvi d j cc j n2, pn31 vvz dx n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz xx av-j vvz p-acp po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1341 but reason to her seruice, and euer endeth in that conclusion, non persuadebis etiamsi persuaseris, she will not bee persuaded though shee bee persuaded. but reason to her service, and ever Endeth in that conclusion, non persuadebis Even if persuaseris, she will not be persuaded though she be persuaded. cc-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvz p-acp d n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn cs pns31 vbb vvn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1342 Which is that fatall miserie of these latter times, in the which the plentie not of sound but superficiall knowledge, hath made nothing good but in shew, nothing true but in opinion; Which is that fatal misery of these latter times, in the which the plenty not of found but superficial knowledge, hath made nothing good but in show, nothing true but in opinion; r-crq vbz d j n1 pp-f d d n2, p-acp dt r-crq dt n1 xx pp-f n1 p-acp j n1, vhz vvn pix j cc-acp p-acp n1, pix j cc-acp p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1343 when for iustice betweene kingdome and kingdome, the better sword hath eaten vp the law of nations; when for Justice between Kingdom and Kingdom, the better sword hath eaten up the law of Nations; c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt jc n1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1344 and for iustice betweene people of the same gouernment, lawes are lost in the cases of the law: and for Justice between people of the same government, laws Are lost in the cases of the law: cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt d n1, n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1345 and for the preseruer of all both truth and iustice, religion it selfe is in a manner lost in the questions of religion. and for the preserver of all both truth and Justice, Religion it self is in a manner lost in the questions of Religion. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n1 cc n1, n1 pn31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1346 For who can denie that to bee true of our times which Hillarie wrate of his, to nunc fides existere quot voluntates, & tot doctrinas quot mores; For who can deny that to be true of our times which Hilary wrote of his, to nunc fides existere quot Voluntates, & tot doctrinas quot mores; p-acp r-crq vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n2 r-crq np1 vvd pp-f png31, p-acp fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la n2, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1347 dum aut ita scribuntur vt volumus, aut ita vt volumus intelliguntur, that there are so many religions as opinions, dum Or ita scribuntur vt volumus, Or ita vt volumus intelliguntur, that there Are so many Religions as opinions, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst a-acp vbr av d n2 c-acp n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1348 so many doctrines as manners of men, when either we write them as we list, or as we list we vnderstand them: so many doctrines as manners of men, when either we write them as we list, or as we list we understand them: av d n2 c-acp n2 pp-f n2, c-crq av-d pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp pns12 vvb, cc c-acp pns12 vvb pns12 vvb pno32: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1349 not that we haue not one and the same, a certaine rule, the word written, which rightly vnderstood will euer hold vs in the vnity of faith; not that we have not one and the same, a certain Rule, the word written, which rightly understood will ever hold us in the unity of faith; xx cst pns12 vhb xx crd cc dt d, dt j n1, dt n1 vvn, r-crq av-jn vvd n1 av vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1350 but because in the wantonnesse of this disputing age, we rather looke into it with the eye of curiositie, but Because in the wantonness of this disputing age, we rather look into it with the eye of curiosity, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvg n1, pns12 av-c vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1351 then harken vnto it with the eare of obedience, and rather bring sharpe wits, then good minds to the vnderstanding of the scripture; then harken unto it with the ear of Obedience, and rather bring sharp wits, then good minds to the understanding of the scripture; av vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-c vvb j n2, av j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1352 and to haue religion rather flying amongst vs in the aire of opinions, then setled in our hearts, with any truth of persuasion. and to have Religion rather flying among us in the air of opinions, then settled in our hearts, with any truth of persuasion. cc pc-acp vhi n1 av vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 98
1353 And hereof it is that the Church of Christ which should bee the pillar of truth, and the schoole of goodnesse, is made a sea of contention, And hereof it is that the Church of christ which should be the pillar of truth, and the school of Goodness, is made a sea of contention, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1354 while men that should fetch their opinions from the word, doe come with preiudicate opinions vnto the word, while men that should fetch their opinions from the word, do come with prejudicate opinions unto the word, cs n2 cst vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1355 and flatter themselues it euer soundeth as they thinke; and flatter themselves it ever soundeth as they think; cc vvi px32 pn31 av vvz c-acp pns32 vvb; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1356 who if they would once bee wise vnto sobrietie, and acknowledging the true grounds, agree in the right issues; who if they would once be wise unto sobriety, and acknowledging the true grounds, agree in the right issues; zz cs pns32 vmd a-acp vbb j p-acp n1, cc vvg dt j n2, vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1357 the conclusions of peace would necessarily follow. the conclusions of peace would necessarily follow. dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd av-j vvi. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1358 But flesh and blood which is blind in the best things, can yet foresee thus much, that the libertie of loosenesse must bee taken away if the questions of religion were once ended: But Flesh and blood which is blind in the best things, can yet foresee thus much, that the liberty of looseness must be taken away if the questions of Religion were once ended: p-acp n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp dt js n2, vmb av vvi av av-d, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn av cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr a-acp vvn: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1359 and that there could bee no pretence to make their euill, good, if there were no exception against the rule of goodnes: and that there could be no pretence to make their evil, good, if there were no exception against the Rule of Goodness: cc cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n-jn, j, cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1360 and therefore as ages haue encreased in euill, so haue they multiplied their euill opinions of the truth: and if there were nothing else, it were inough to prooue this to be the worst of ages, and Therefore as ages have increased in evil, so have they multiplied their evil opinions of the truth: and if there were nothing Else, it were enough to prove this to be the worst of ages, cc av c-acp n2 vhb vvn p-acp j-jn, av vhb pns32 vvd po32 j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1: cc cs pc-acp vbdr pix av, pn31 vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt js pp-f n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1361 because it hath brought forth the worst of opinions, if it may be called an opinion, Because it hath brought forth the worst of opinions, if it may be called an opinion, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn av dt js pp-f n2, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1362 and not rather a desperat madnesse that presumeth to call the grounds of all truth in question. and not rather a desperate madness that Presumeth to call the grounds of all truth in question. cc xx av-c dt j n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1363 For howsoeuer many heresies haue bene the patrones of many sinnes, as the Anabaptists of disobedience to lawfull magistrates; For howsoever many heresies have be the patroness of many Sins, as the Anabaptists of disobedience to lawful Magistrates; p-acp c-acp d n2 vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp dt np1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1364 Ochinus and his followers of the pluralitie, the Nicholaitans of the communitie of wiues; Ochinus and his followers of the plurality, the Nicolaitans of the community of wives; np1 cc po31 n2 pp-f dt n1, dt np2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1365 yet was there neuer any that made all euill, good, but that of Atheisme: in the which, yet was there never any that made all evil, good, but that of Atheism: in the which, av vbds a-acp av d cst vvd d n-jn, j, cc-acp d pp-f n1: p-acp dt r-crq, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1366 as in the bottomlesse pit of all euill, all both errors & heresies doe loose themselues. as in the bottomless pit of all evil, all both errors & heresies do lose themselves. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n-jn, d d n2 cc n2 vdb vvi px32. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1367 And to that depth of impiety, what can be euill when nothing is good? what can be a sinne when nothing is a law? what can hee beleeue to whom the storie of the creation is a fable, And to that depth of impiety, what can be evil when nothing is good? what can be a sin when nothing is a law? what can he believe to whom the story of the creation is a fable, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi j-jn c-crq pix vbz j? q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq pix vbz dt n1? q-crq vmb pns31 vvi p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 99
1368 and the misterie of the incarnation a matter incredible, and all religion a meere pollicie? what can he either hope or feare, who acknowledgeth no resurrection, no iudgement, no heauen, no hell, no God at all? An illusion stronger then any reason would imagine possible in any reasonable creature, and the mystery of the incarnation a matter incredible, and all Religion a mere policy? what can he either hope or Fear, who acknowledgeth no resurrection, no judgement, no heaven, no hell, no God At all? an illusion Stronger then any reason would imagine possible in any reasonable creature, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 j, cc d n1 dt j n1? q-crq vmb pns31 d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 p-acp d? dt n1 jc cs d n1 vmd vvi j p-acp d j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1369 if the liues of many did not speake their hearts, and the heart of impietie open in some the mouth of impudencie. Yet will I neuer beleeue but that at sometime or other their owne hearts doe tell them otherwise, if the lives of many did not speak their hearts, and the heart of impiety open in Some the Mouth of impudency. Yet will I never believe but that At sometime or other their own hearts do tell them otherwise, cs dt n2 pp-f d vdd xx vvi po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1. av vmb pns11 av-x vvi cc-acp cst p-acp av cc j-jn po32 d n2 vdb vvi pno32 av, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1370 how that soule of theirs which cannot like the life of brute beasts be satisfied with any earthly thing, must needs haue an end beyond whatsoeuer this life can yeeld vnto it; how that soul of theirs which cannot like the life of brutus beasts be satisfied with any earthly thing, must needs have an end beyond whatsoever this life can yield unto it; c-crq d n1 pp-f png32 r-crq vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 vbb vvn p-acp d j n1, vmb av vhi dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1371 and that whensoeuer in their desperate humours they open their mouthes against God or against heauen, whensoeuer they borrow shadow of reason from vaine philosophie or prophane gentilitie against the creation of the world, against the incarnation of Christ, they rather vtter what they wish, then what they are indeed persuaded; and that whensoever in their desperate humours they open their mouths against God or against heaven, whensoever they borrow shadow of reason from vain philosophy or profane gentility against the creation of the world, against the incarnation of christ, they rather utter what they wish, then what they Are indeed persuaded; cc cst c-crq p-acp po32 j n2 pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 av-c j r-crq pns32 vvb, cs r-crq pns32 vbr av vvn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1372 as wishing that there were no God, no heauen, no hell, no resurrection, no iudgement: as wishing that there were no God, no heaven, no hell, no resurrection, no judgement: p-acp vvg cst pc-acp vbdr dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1373 that so they might the more freely sinne, and neuer bee in danger to account for it. that so they might the more freely sin, and never be in danger to account for it. cst av pns32 vmd dt av-dc av-j n1, cc av-x vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1374 Wherefore it is not the too much learning, as some doe fondly imagine, but the too much licentiousnesse of this age, that breedeth either heresie or Atheisme; Wherefore it is not the too much learning, as Some do fondly imagine, but the too much licentiousness of this age, that breeds either heresy or Atheism; c-crq pn31 vbz xx dt av d n1, c-acp d vdb av-j vvi, cc-acp dt av d n1 pp-f d n1, cst vvz d n1 cc n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1375 when wee maintaine our opinions but to iustifie our affections, and could be content (many of vs) not only that there were no God, when we maintain our opinions but to justify our affections, and could be content (many of us) not only that there were no God, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vmd vbi j (av-d pp-f pno12) xx av-j d a-acp vbdr dx n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1376 but also no true rules of good, so that we might make our sinnes good. Which is the simplest sophistrie that euer was deuised, to erre that wee may erre; but also no true rules of good, so that we might make our Sins good. Which is the simplest sophistry that ever was devised, to err that we may err; cc-acp av dx j n2 pp-f j, av cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 j. r-crq vbz dt js n1 cst av vbds vvn, pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vmb vvi; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1377 and to be glad to be deceiued with an euill opinion of good, that we may deceiue our selues with a good opinion of euill. and to be glad to be deceived with an evil opinion of good, that we may deceive our selves with a good opinion of evil. cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1378 But whatsoeuer we striue by cunning to make them, good will bee good, and euill will be euill: and though mala sunt vicina bonis, some euils haue affinitie with some goods, But whatsoever we strive by cunning to make them, good will be good, and evil will be evil: and though mala sunt Vicinity bonis, Some evils have affinity with Some goods, cc-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j-jn pc-acp vvi pno32, j vmb vbi j, cc j-jn vmb vbi j-jn: cc cs fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n2-jn vhb n1 p-acp d n2-j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1379 yet haue they a contrarietie in their neerest affinitie: yet have they a contrariety in their nearest affinity: av vhb pns32 dt n1 p-acp po32 js n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 100
1380 and that righteous iudge of good and euill, who cannot endure to haue euill done that good way come thereby, will lesse endure the confounding of good and euill, in as much as he hath denounced a woe against it. and that righteous judge of good and evil, who cannot endure to have evil done that good Way come thereby, will less endure the confounding of good and evil, in as much as he hath denounced a woe against it. cc cst j n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, r-crq vmbx vvi pc-acp vhi j-jn vdn d j n1 vvb av, vmb av-dc vvi dt j-vvg pp-f j cc j-jn, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1381 And this woe as it requireth truth in our iudgement of things, so doth it require truth also in our censure of persons; And this woe as it requires truth in our judgement of things, so does it require truth also in our censure of Persons; cc d n1 c-acp pn31 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n2, av vdz pn31 vvi n1 av p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1382 that neither by malice wee make good men euill, neither yet by flatterie euill men good: that neither by malice we make good men evil, neither yet by flattery evil men good: cst dx p-acp n1 pns12 vvb j n2 j-jn, av-dx av p-acp n1 j-jn n2 j: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1383 especially if we haue the honour to be the eares of princes, and the credit of other men depend vpon the truth of our report. especially if we have the honour to be the ears of Princes, and the credit of other men depend upon the truth of our report. av-j cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1384 For beside the sinne, it is an iniurie both to the prince and to the state, that either any worth should bee disgraced by malice, For beside the sin, it is an injury both to the Prince and to the state, that either any worth should be disgraced by malice, p-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cst d d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1385 or any vnworthinesse smoothed vp with flatterie: or any unworthiness smoothed up with flattery: cc d n1 vvn a-acp p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1386 to the prince, because Maiestie is thereby imprisoned within the blind eyes and the partiall eares of other mens affections, to the Prince, Because Majesty is thereby imprisoned within the blind eyes and the partial ears of other men's affections, p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc dt j n2 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1387 and so made subiect that miserie which Seneca obserued, vt omnia possidentibus desit qui verum dicat, that they which abound in other things are farthest off from knowing the truth: and so made Subject that misery which Senecca observed, vt omnia possidentibus desit qui verum dicat, that they which abound in other things Are farthest off from knowing the truth: cc av vvd j-jn cst n1 r-crq np1 vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la vvz fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp j-jn n2 vbr js vvn p-acp vvg dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1388 to the state, that the rewards of vertue are not open to desart, but shut vp within the narrow bounds of their fauour, who either cannot iudge, to the state, that the rewards of virtue Are not open to desert, but shut up within the narrow bounds of their favour, who either cannot judge, p-acp dt n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx j p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq av-d vmbx vvi, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1389 or will respect but (as they call them) their owne creatures. or will respect but (as they call them) their own creatures. cc vmb vvi p-acp (c-acp pns32 vvb pno32) po32 d n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1390 Which is the chiefe root of discontentment, when euery man will thinke himselfe to haue a part in the disgrace of the most worthie, Which is the chief root of discontentment, when every man will think himself to have a part in the disgrace of the most worthy, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-crq d n1 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1391 and suiters themselues will take it for no disgrace to see more worthie preferred before them. and Suitors themselves will take it for no disgrace to see more worthy preferred before them. cc n2 px32 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi av-dc j vvn p-acp pno32. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1392 Howbeit in this case as in the other, the libertie of our times, hath brought all but to opinion, and made it nothing to be, vnlesse we be thought: in so much as simple vertue, that is, vertue without mony or friends, doth endure a kind of Ostracisme, and either must liue to opinion, Howbeit in this case as in the other, the liberty of our times, hath brought all but to opinion, and made it nothing to be, unless we be Thought: in so much as simple virtue, that is, virtue without money or Friends, does endure a kind of Ostracism, and either must live to opinion, a-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vhz vvn d cc-acp p-acp n1, cc vvd pn31 pix pc-acp vbi, cs pns12 vbb vvn: p-acp av av-d c-acp j n1, cst vbz, n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d vmb vvi p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1393 or bee content to liue in disgrace. Yet when all is done, truth must be the credit both of persons and things, or be content to live in disgrace. Yet when all is done, truth must be the credit both of Persons and things, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. av c-crq d vbz vdn, n1 vmb vbi dt n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1394 and in the end will haue grace both with God and man: and though the Sophistrie of opinion carie all for a time; and in the end will have grace both with God and man: and though the Sophistry of opinion carry all for a time; cc p-acp dt n1 vmb vhi vvi av-d p-acp np1 cc n1: cc cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi d p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1395 yet doth it cary but to that woe; the miserie whereof of will at length bring all backe to that it was; yet does it carry but to that woe; the misery whereof of will At length bring all back to that it was; av vdz pn31 vvi cc-acp p-acp d n1; dt n1 c-crq pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vvb d n1 p-acp cst pn31 vbds; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 101
1396 restore good to the opinion of good, and true vertue to the honour of true vertue. But God is more mercifull then to punish our confusion of good and euill, with the vtter confusion of our estate, restore good to the opinion of good, and true virtue to the honour of true virtue. But God is more merciful then to Punish our confusion of good and evil, with the utter confusion of our estate, vvb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. p-acp np1 vbz av-dc j cs pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1397 and therefore before he send the woe of our destruction, hee denounceth woe to our correction; and Therefore before he send the woe of our destruction, he Denounceth woe to our correction; cc av c-acp pns31 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1398 and though hee may hitherto say of vs as he doth of his owne people, Amos 4, I haue giuen you cleannesse of teeth and scarcenes of bread; and though he may hitherto say of us as he does of his own people, Amos 4, I have given you cleanness of teeth and scarceness of bred; cc cs pns31 vmb av vvi pp-f pno12 c-acp pns31 vdz pp-f po31 d n1, np1 crd, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1399 yet haue not you returned vnto me: yet have not you returned unto me: av vhb xx pn22 vvn p-acp pno11: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1400 I haue smitten you with blasting and mildew, your gardens and your fruits did the palmer worme deuoure, I have smitten you with blasting and mildew, your gardens and your fruits did the palmer worm devour, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp vvg cc n1, po22 n2 cc po22 n2 vdd dt n1 n1 vvi, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1401 yet haue you not returned vnto me: yet have you not returned unto me: av vhb pn22 xx vvn p-acp pno11: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1402 pestilence haue I sent amongst you after the manner of Aegypt, yet haue you not returned vnto mee; pestilence have I sent among you After the manner of Egypt, yet have you not returned unto me; n1 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vhb pn22 xx vvn p-acp pno11; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1403 I haue brought the enemie to your gates, yet haue you not returned vnto me; I have brought the enemy to your gates, yet have you not returned unto me; pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, av vhb pn22 xx vvn p-acp pno11; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1404 nay I haue pluckt you as a firebrand out of the burning, yet haue you not returned vnto me: nay I have plucked you as a firebrand out of the burning, yet have you not returned unto me: uh pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt j-vvg, av vhb pn22 xx vvn p-acp pno11: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1405 yet doth he not giue ouer to waite with a patience beyond all patience, that at the least wee should at the last returne vnto him and make our benefit of the sound of that woe which he denounceth against the extremitie of whatsoeuer woe doth hang ouer vs; yet does he not give over to wait with a patience beyond all patience, that At the least we should At the last return unto him and make our benefit of the found of that woe which he Denounceth against the extremity of whatsoever woe does hang over us; av vdz pns31 xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst p-acp dt ds pns12 vmd p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvi po12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno12; (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1406 that being guided by his spirit, according to the rules of his word, we may make a true difference of good and euill, to the intire following of the one, that being guided by his Spirit, according to the rules of his word, we may make a true difference of good and evil, to the entire following of the one, cst vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt crd, (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1407 and the perfect hatred of the other. and the perfect hatred of the other. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1408 Which the good God of all power graunt vs in the wisedome of his sonne, by the quickning of his spirit: Which the good God of all power grant us in the Wisdom of his son, by the quickening of his Spirit: r-crq dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1409 to whom be all honour and glorie now and for euer. to whom be all honour and glory now and for ever. p-acp ro-crq vbb d n1 cc n1 av cc p-acp av. (8) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 102
1410 ❧ A SERMON of an heauenly conuersation. Phil. 3. v. 20, 21. Our conuersation is in heauen, from whence we looke for the Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ. ❧ A SERMON of an heavenly Conversation. Philip 3. v. 20, 21. Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ. sy dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. np1 crd n1 crd, crd po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 103
1411 Who shall change our vile bodie, that it may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie according to the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things vnto himselfe. Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body according to the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself. q-crq vmb vvi po12 j n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1 vvg p-acp dt n-vvg, c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 103
1412 THere is no one thing that hath a beginning, but it is referred vnto an end: THere is no one thing that hath a beginning, but it is referred unto an end: pc-acp vbz dx pi n1 cst vhz dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1413 and the end, as the wise man noteth, is the same with the beginning. The Sunne riseth in the East, and draweth to the place where he rose: and the end, as the wise man notes, is the same with the beginning. The Sun Riseth in the East, and draws to the place where he rose: cc dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 vvz, vbz dt d p-acp dt n1. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd: (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1414 riuers come from the sea, and haue their recourse into the sea againe, and generally, all the creatures of the earth haue their mothers wombe for their tombe; Rivers come from the sea, and have their recourse into the sea again, and generally, all the creatures of the earth have their mother's womb for their tomb; n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vhb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 av, cc av-j, d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb po32 n2 n1 p-acp po32 n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1415 they are buried where they were bred; bred in the wombe of the earth, and in the bowels of the earth buried. they Are buried where they were bred; bred in the womb of the earth, and in the bowels of the earth buried. pns32 vbr vvn c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn; vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn. (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1416 As for man, though he dwell about the globe of the earth, and run a race of the like corruption, within the circle of the nethermost heauen; As for man, though he dwell about the Globe of the earth, and run a raze of the like corruption, within the circle of the nethermost heaven; p-acp p-acp n1, cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1417 yet seeing hee was created to the image of him that hath his seat aboue the highest heauens; yet seeing he was created to the image of him that hath his seat above the highest heavens; av vvg pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt js n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1418 as he hath another beginning, so hath he another end also then the common sort of creatures; as he hath Another beginning, so hath he Another end also then the Common sort of creatures; c-acp pns31 vhz j-jn n1, av vhz pns31 j-jn vvb av av dt j n1 pp-f n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1419 but yet an end, which is the same with his beginning, to wit, that hee direct the whole course of his life to him, in whom he mooueth, and from whom he hath his being. but yet an end, which is the same with his beginning, to wit, that he Direct the Whole course of his life to him, in whom he moveth, and from whom he hath his being. cc-acp av dt n1, r-crq vbz dt d p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz po31 vbg. (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 103
1420 Which as it is the perfection of a Christian man, to turne from himselfe and to returne to him, from whom hee hath, whatsoeuer he is; Which as it is the perfection of a Christian man, to turn from himself and to return to him, from whom he hath, whatsoever he is; r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz, r-crq pns31 vbz; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1421 so doth it require that while we dwell on earth, we haue our conuersation in heauen, and the life of this conuersation is hope, by the which we looke for a Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ; so does it require that while we dwell on earth, we have our Conversation in heaven, and the life of this Conversation is hope, by the which we look for a Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ; av vdz pn31 vvi cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1422 and the ground of this hope is faith, by the which wee are assured, that he shall change our vile bodies, and the ground of this hope is faith, by the which we Are assured, that he shall change our vile bodies, cc dt n1 pp-f d vvb vbz n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1423 and make them like to his glorious bodie; and make them like to his glorious body; cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po31 j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1424 and the reason of this faith is his power, by the which he is able to subdue all things vnto himselfe: and the reason of this faith is his power, by the which he is able to subdue all things unto himself: cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz po31 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1425 so that, if wee acknowledge (that which we must of necessitie confesse) the power of him, who is able to subdue all things vnto himselfe, we cannot but beleeue the resurrection of the bodie; if we beleeue the resurrection of the bodie, wee cannot but looke for the comming of our Sauiour Christ; so that, if we acknowledge (that which we must of necessity confess) the power of him, who is able to subdue all things unto himself, we cannot but believe the resurrection of the body; if we believe the resurrection of the body, we cannot but look for the coming of our Saviour christ; av cst, cs pns12 vvb (cst r-crq pns12 vmb pp-f n1 vvi) dt n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1426 if we looke for the comming of our Sauiour Christ, we cannot but haue our conuersation in heauen. if we look for the coming of our Saviour christ, we cannot but have our Conversation in heaven. cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1, pns12 vmbx cc-acp vhi po12 n1 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 104
1427 And first, that we are to looke higher than the earth, and to set our hearts with our eyes, vpon the things that are aboue; And First, that we Are to look higher than the earth, and to Set our hearts with our eyes, upon the things that Are above; cc ord, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi jc cs dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1428 the very frame of our bodies, made to that purpose may sufficiently teach vs; the very frame of our bodies, made to that purpose may sufficiently teach us; dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvn p-acp d n1 vmb av-j vvi pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1429 which by a speciall priuiledge is so ordered, that when other creatures haue their lookes turned downeward, which by a special privilege is so ordered, that when other creatures have their looks turned downward, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vbz av vvn, cst c-crq j-jn n2 vhb po32 n2 vvd av-j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1430 as it were groueling in the earth, we should haue our countenances erected vpward into heauen; as it were groveling in the earth, we should have our countenances erected upward into heaven; c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd vhi po12 n2 vvn av-j p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1431 not so much to gase vpon the beautie of the heauens and goodly order of the starres, not so much to gaze upon the beauty of the heavens and goodly order of the Stars, xx av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1432 as in them to glorifie the Creator both of heauen and earth. as in them to Glorify the Creator both of heaven and earth. c-acp p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1433 Which they that saw nothing, but by the light of nature, did in some sort point at; Which they that saw nothing, but by the Light of nature, did in Some sort point At; r-crq pns32 cst vvd pix, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdd p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1434 when finding (that which could not be hidden) this excellent frame of mans body, to the furnished with a mind which was rather in than of the bodie; when finding (that which could not be hidden) this excellent frame of men body, to the furnished with a mind which was rather in than of the body; c-crq vvg (d r-crq vmd xx vbi vvn) d j n1 pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp dt vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbds av-c p-acp cs pp-f dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1435 they gathered, though in the clouds of their owne conceits, that it was an heauenly substance; they gathered, though in the Clouds of their own conceits, that it was an heavenly substance; pns32 vvd, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, cst pn31 vbds dt j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 104
1436 and thereby inferred, that the perfection thereof was the contemplation of that diuine nature, which some of them did conceiue to be the Creator, others imagined to bee but the gouernour of the celestiall bodies. and thereby inferred, that the perfection thereof was the contemplation of that divine nature, which Some of them did conceive to be the Creator, Others imagined to be but the governor of the celestial bodies. cc av vvn, cst dt n1 av vbds dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, r-crq d pp-f pno32 vdd vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, n2-jn vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1437 But wee, who by a better light, haue more truly learned, how wee were created of nothing to the image of God, and by the fall of our father Adam being made worse then nothing; But we, who by a better Light, have more truly learned, how we were created of nothing to the image of God, and by the fallen of our father Adam being made Worse then nothing; cc-acp pns12, r-crq p-acp dt jc n1, vhb av-dc av-j vvn, c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn pp-f pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 vbg vvn jc cs pix; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1438 how we were in Christ redeemed; haue cause, both with the wings of nature, and grace, to mount vpward; how we were in christ redeemed; have cause, both with the wings of nature, and grace, to mount upward; c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp np1 vvd; vhb n1, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi av-j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1439 as owing vnto God our selues by nature, and more then our selues by grace. For in that he created vs, he gaue vs our selues; as owing unto God our selves by nature, and more then our selves by grace. For in that he created us, he gave us our selves; c-acp vvg p-acp np1 po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc av-dc cs po12 n2 p-acp n1. c-acp p-acp cst pns31 vvn pno12, pns31 vvd pno12 po12 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1440 but in that he redeemed vs, he gaue himselfe for vs: but in that he redeemed us, he gave himself for us: cc-acp p-acp cst pns31 vvd pno12, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp pno12: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1441 so that how much he is better then wee, so much more then our selues doe wee owe vnto him. so that how much he is better then we, so much more then our selves do we owe unto him. av cst c-crq d pns31 vbz jc cs pns12, av av-d av-dc cs po12 n2 vdb pns12 vvb p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1442 Howbeit, so rotten is our nature in the root, and thereby so dull, to conceiue the things that are of God, that when we should be lifted vp to heauen, with the wings of grace, we are as it were nailed to the earth, with that leaden lumpe of the old man; Howbeit, so rotten is our nature in the root, and thereby so dull, to conceive the things that Are of God, that when we should be lifted up to heaven, with the wings of grace, we Are as it were nailed to the earth, with that leaden lump of the old man; a-acp, av vvn vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av av j, p-acp vvb dt n2 cst vbr pp-f np1, cst c-crq pns12 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1443 which by the Apostle is obserued to bee so rebellious against the spirit of God; which by the Apostle is observed to be so rebellious against the Spirit of God; r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1444 as that he is said to vse the same power in raising vs from sinne with the which hee wrought in Christ when hee raised him from the dead. as that he is said to use the same power in raising us from sin with the which he wrought in christ when he raised him from the dead. c-acp cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt d n1 p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1445 In which respect, hee thought it not inough to lay the burthen of our sinnes vpon his sonne Christ, that in his death they might bee buried; In which respect, he Thought it not enough to lay the burden of our Sins upon his son christ, that in his death they might be buried; p-acp r-crq n1, pns31 vvd pn31 xx av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 np1, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1446 but withall he begat vs with the word of truth, that wee might be borne againe vnto newnesse of life; but withal he begat us with the word of truth, that we might be born again unto newness of life; p-acp av pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1447 and sent his spirit into our hearts, to quicken our soules; and sent his Spirit into our hearts, to quicken our Souls; cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1448 which though they be the life of the bodie, are yet as dead without the spirit of God, which though they be the life of the body, Are yet as dead without the Spirit of God, r-crq cs pns32 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr av p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1449 as the bodie it selfe is without a soule. And therefore in vaine doe we seeke to be lightned with the word of truth, as the body it self is without a soul. And Therefore in vain doe we seek to be lightened with the word of truth, c-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. cc av p-acp j n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1450 vnlesse wee bee also quickned with it, which is both light and life, and hath the power not to instruct vs onely, unless we be also quickened with it, which is both Light and life, and hath the power not to instruct us only, cs pns12 vbb av vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz d j cc n1, cc vhz dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1451 but to conuert vs also, and to kindle in our hearts new motions of a better life, by the which wee may liue vnto him, to whom we are borne, not of blood, but to convert us also, and to kindle in our hearts new motions of a better life, by the which we may live unto him, to whom we Are born, not of blood, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 av, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 j n2 pp-f dt jc n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn, xx pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 105
1452 nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God, Io. 1.13: the comming of whose Gospel into the world is called, Mat. 19.28. the regeneration, because the world is as it were new made by it: nor of the will of the Flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God, Io. 1.13: the coming of whose Gospel into the world is called, Mathew 19.28. the regeneration, Because the world is as it were new made by it: ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f np1, np1 crd: dt n-vvg pp-f rg-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd. dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr j vvn p-acp pn31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1453 and the effects of this regeneration are to turne the flesh as it were into spirit, Io. 3.6, to mortifie the deeds of the body, that we may sauour the things of the spirit, Rom 8.5; to crucifie the world vnto vs, and vs vnto the world, Gal. 6.14; yea to make vs partakers of the diuine nature, by flying the corruption, which is in the world through lust, 2. Pet. 1.4; for therefore did he who had his seat aboue the heauens of heauens vouchsafe to come dwell vpon his footstoole the earth, that he might draw vs after him into heauen: and the effects of this regeneration Are to turn the Flesh as it were into Spirit, Io. 3.6, to mortify the Deeds of the body, that we may savour the things of the Spirit, Rom 8.5; to crucify the world unto us, and us unto the world, Gal. 6.14; yea to make us partakers of the divine nature, by flying the corruption, which is in the world through lust, 2. Pet. 1.4; for Therefore did he who had his seat above the heavens of heavens vouchsafe to come dwell upon his footstool the earth, that he might draw us After him into heaven: cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp vvb dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1, np1 crd, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd; pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc pno12 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd; uh p-acp vvi pno12 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp vvg dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd; p-acp av vdd pns31 r-crq vhd po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f ng1 vvb pc-acp vvi vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1454 therefore did he that was equall to the father, humble himselfe to be a seruant; that hee might purchase vnto vs the right of sonnes: therefore, Therefore did he that was equal to the father, humble himself to be a servant; that he might purchase unto us the right of Sons: Therefore, av vdd pns31 cst vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1, vvb px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1; cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 dt n-jn pp-f n2: av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1455 as Cyprian noteth, did he that was God, not refuse to become that which we are, that we might be that which he is. as Cyprian notes, did he that was God, not refuse to become that which we Are, that we might be that which he is. c-acp jp vvz, vdd pns31 cst vbds np1, xx vvi pc-acp vvi d r-crq pns12 vbr, cst pns12 vmd vbi d r-crq pns31 vbz. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1456 The generalitie of which point, though it be ynough to ad wings to the mind that is most dull; The generality of which point, though it be enough to and wings to the mind that is most dull; dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1, cs pn31 vbb d pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av-ds j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1457 yet if we farther vnfold the particularities, they cānot but put life into the deadest heart, to thinke, that he, to whom al things were subiect, shold be born poore, that he might enrich vs; yet if we farther unfold the particularities, they cannot but put life into the deadest heart, to think, that he, to whom all things were Subject, should be born poor, that he might enrich us; av cs pns12 av-jc vvi dt n2, pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, pc-acp vvi, cst pns31, p-acp ro-crq d n2 vbdr j-jn, vmd vbi vvn j, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1458 that he who was the bread of life, should suffer hunger, that he might feed vs; that he who was the bred of life, should suffer hunger, that he might feed us; cst pns31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1459 that he who was the fountaine of liuing waters, should suffer thirst, that he might satisfie ours; that he who was the fountain of living waters, should suffer thirst, that he might satisfy ours; cst pns31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, vmd vvi n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi png12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1460 that he who was the light of the world, should liue obscurely, that he might lightē vs; that he who was the Light of the world, should live obscurely, that he might lighten us; d pns31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi av-j, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1461 that he who was the power of God, shold be tempted, that he might strēghten vs; that he who was the power of God, should be tempted, that he might strenghten us; cst pns31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vbi vvn, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1462 that he who was the life of the world, should die, that he might quicken vs, that he who was the life of the world, should die, that he might quicken us, cst pns31 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1463 and in his innocencie sustaine the curse of the law, that he might crown vs. Wherein as we cannot but acknowledge the riches of his vnspeakable loue, who loued vs before we were, & followed vs with his loue whē we were his enemies: and in his innocence sustain the curse of the law, that he might crown us Wherein as we cannot but acknowledge the riches of his unspeakable love, who loved us before we were, & followed us with his love when we were his enemies: cc p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 c-crq c-acp pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j-u n1, r-crq vvd pno12 c-acp pns12 vbdr, cc vvd pno12 p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns12 vbdr po31 n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1464 so doth he in the abundance of his loue require nothing at our hands but loue again; so does he in the abundance of his love require nothing At our hands but love again; av vdz pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvb pix p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 av; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 106
1465 not that he hath any need of our loue, for what (if I may so speake) can the nothing of our loue ad to the all things of his? but because he taketh such pleasure in our good, not that he hath any need of our love, for what (if I may so speak) can the nothing of our love and to the all things of his? but Because he Takes such pleasure in our good, xx d pns31 vhz d n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq (cs pns11 vmb av vvi) vmb dt pix pp-f po12 n1 vvi p-acp dt d n2 pp-f png31? p-acp c-acp pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp po12 j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1466 as that he accounteth it a benefit to him, when we benefit our selues by louing him. as that he accounteth it a benefit to him, when we benefit our selves by loving him. c-acp cst pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp vvg pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1467 Which shold the rather induce vs to this dutie, though required of God, yet for our good; Which should the rather induce us to this duty, though required of God, yet for our good; r-crq vmd dt av-c vvb pno12 p-acp d n1, cs vvn pp-f np1, av p-acp po12 j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1468 in as much as we do but loue our selues, when we loue him; in as much as we do but love our selves, when we love him; p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp vvi po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1469 who knowing best what is best for vs, requireth not onely that we loue him for our good, who knowing best what is best for us, requires not only that we love him for our good, r-crq vvg av-j r-crq vbz js p-acp pno12, vvz xx j cst pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp po12 j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1470 but that we loue him with our whole heart, as our onely good. but that we love him with our Whole heart, as our only good. cc-acp cst pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp po12 j-jn n1, p-acp po12 j j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1471 For thogh the loue of God doe in some sort teach vs to deny our selues, that is, whatsoeuer we are as of our selues: For though the love of God do in Some sort teach us to deny our selves, that is, whatsoever we Are as of our selves: c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cst vbz, r-crq pns12 vbr a-acp pp-f po12 n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1472 yet are we indeed neuer more our own, then when we are gods; yet Are we indeed never more our own, then when we Are God's; av vbr pns12 av av-x av-dc po12 d, av c-crq pns12 vbr n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1473 in winning of whō, we gain our selues, and whatsoeuer we lost in our father Adam. Howbeit, we cānot be his, in winning of whom, we gain our selves, and whatsoever we lost in our father Adam. Howbeit, we cannot be his, p-acp vvg pp-f ro-crq, pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n1 np1. a-acp, pns12 vmbx vbi png31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1474 vnlesse we be wholly, and only his; unless we be wholly, and only his; cs pns12 vbb av-jn, cc av-j po31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1475 wholly, that wee seeke him not with a heart and a heart, but with all our heart; wholly, that we seek him not with a heart and a heart, but with all our heart; av-jn, cst pns12 vvb pno31 xx p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp p-acp d po12 n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1476 and onely, that wee seeke not other things before him, or with him; but all things in him. Which mooued the Apostle in this chapter to account all things not onely losse, but euen dung, that hee might win Christ; and only, that we seek not other things before him, or with him; but all things in him. Which moved the Apostle in this chapter to account all things not only loss, but even dung, that he might win christ; cc av-j, cst pns12 vvb xx j-jn n2 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31; p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31. r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 xx av-j n1, p-acp j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1477 who not onely hath the words of life, but is himselfe the well of life, and fountaine of all goodnesse; who not only hath the words of life, but is himself the well of life, and fountain of all Goodness; r-crq xx av-j vhz dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp vbz px31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1478 that if wee will haue the spirit, to him it was giuen without measure; if grace, he is full thereof, if light, he is the light of the world; that if we will have the Spirit, to him it was given without measure; if grace, he is full thereof, if Light, he is the Light of the world; cst cs pns12 vmb vhi dt n1, p-acp pno31 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1; cs n1, pns31 vbz j av, cs n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1479 if wisedome, in him are all the treasures of wisedome and vnderstanding; if helpe, he is our aduocat; if Wisdom, in him Are all the treasures of Wisdom and understanding; if help, he is our advocate; cs n1, p-acp pno31 vbr d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; cs vvb, pns31 vbz po12 n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1480 if peace, he is the prince of peace; if ioy, he is the fulnesse of true ioy: if peace, he is the Prince of peace; if joy, he is the fullness of true joy: cs n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; cs vvb, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1481 in a word, he is, and so we ought to take him, all in all vnto vs: in a word, he is, and so we ought to take him, all in all unto us: p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz, cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31, d p-acp d p-acp pno12: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1482 so that, as Ierome noteth, whosoeuer will leaue all things for him, shall bee sure in him to find all things. so that, as Jerome notes, whosoever will leave all things for him, shall be sure in him to find all things. av cst, c-acp np1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno31, vmb vbi j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1483 Which as it is ynough to make our soules to loue themselues in him, and thereby to liue, not where they are, but where they loue; Which as it is enough to make our Souls to love themselves in him, and thereby to live, not where they Are, but where they love; r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno31, cc av pc-acp vvi, xx c-crq pns32 vbr, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 107
1484 so doth it set a price vpon the world and the most pretious things thereof, so does it Set a price upon the world and the most precious things thereof, av vdz pn31 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt av-ds j n2 av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1485 and either altogether wean vs from them, or at the least make vs no otherwise to esteeme them then as they may serue vs to the seruice of God. and either altogether wean us from them, or At the least make us not otherwise to esteem them then as they may serve us to the service of God. cc d av vvb pno12 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt ds vvb pno12 xx av pc-acp vvi pno32 av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1486 For besides that they are not to be named, though they were better then they are, in comparison of those inestimable riches which we haue in Christ; For beside that they Are not to be nam, though they were better then they Are, in comparison of those inestimable riches which we have in christ; p-acp a-acp cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pns32 vbdr jc cs pns32 vbr, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1487 what reason is there, though we had no hope of heauen, why we should set our hearts vpon them? when nobilitie, the farther it is fet, the neerer it comes to the shame of Adam; when beautie is but the daughter of rottennesse, and the sister of wormes; what reason is there, though we had no hope of heaven, why we should Set our hearts upon them? when Nobilt, the farther it is fetched, the nearer it comes to the shame of Adam; when beauty is but the daughter of rottenness, and the sister of worms; r-crq n1 vbz a-acp, cs pns12 vhd dx n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32? q-crq n1, dt jc pn31 vbz vvn, dt jc pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; c-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1488 when honour is but the smoke of vanitie, and the wind of inconstancie; when honour is but the smoke of vanity, and the wind of inconstancy; c-crq vvb vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1489 when the fairest buildings of the world are but heapes of stone, and gold it selfe but the dregs of the earth: when the Fairest buildings of the world Are but heaps of stone, and gold it self but the dregs of the earth: c-crq dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr cc-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1490 when silkes are the excrements of wormes, and the richest in apparrell not so cloathed as the Lillie of the field; when silks Are the excrements of worms, and the Richest in apparel not so clothed as the Lily of the field; c-crq n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f n2, cc dt js p-acp n1 xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1491 when crownes doe but load the head with cares, and kingdoms are but seruices vnto their seruants; when crowns do but load the head with Cares, and kingdoms Are but services unto their Servants; c-crq vvz vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc n2 vbr cc-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1492 when humane knowledge is but opinion, and the wisdom of the world meere foolishnesse; when humane knowledge is but opinion, and the Wisdom of the world mere foolishness; c-crq j n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1493 when the present life is but a dreame, then the which there is nothing more vaine, when the present life is but a dream, then the which there is nothing more vain, c-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cs dt r-crq a-acp vbz pix av-dc j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1494 or as the Prophet speaketh, but a shadow, then the which there is nothing more like to nothing, or as the Prophet speaks, but a shadow, then the which there is nothing more like to nothing, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt n1, av dt r-crq a-acp vbz pix av-dc av-j p-acp pix, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1495 or as the Poet Pindarus compounded it, the dreame of a shaddow, when the mind is not satisfied with any or all of these, or as the Poet Pindarus compounded it, the dream of a shadow, when the mind is not satisfied with any or all of these, cc p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd pn31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d cc d pp-f d, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1496 but continually discontented without them, and yet not contented with them. but continually discontented without them, and yet not contented with them. cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp pno32, cc av xx vvn p-acp pno32. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1497 For alas, what contentment can there be in those things? whose goodnesse is but in shew, For alas, what contentment can there be in those things? whose Goodness is but in show, p-acp uh, q-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp d n2? rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1498 and their pleasure deceitfull, whose glorie is as the flower of the field, and their continuance but for a moment, which are gotten and kept but with vexation of spirit, and their pleasure deceitful, whose glory is as the flower of the field, and their Continuance but for a moment, which Are got and kept but with vexation of Spirit, cc po32 n1 j, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po32 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1499 and found by him, who beside an extraordinarie gift of wisedome, had experince of them more then any, to be but vanitie of vanities, and nothing els but vanitie. and found by him, who beside an extraordinary gift of Wisdom, had experience of them more then any, to be but vanity of vanities, and nothing Else but vanity. cc vvd p-acp pno31, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vhd n1 pp-f pno32 av-dc cs d, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc pix av cc-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 108
1500 How much the more is the weakenesse of our nature to be lamented and the corruption of our iudgements to be condemned, by the which we preferre the shadow of that which seemes, How much the more is the weakness of our nature to be lamented and the corruption of our Judgments to be condemned, by the which we prefer the shadow of that which seems, c-crq av-d dt dc vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1501 before the truth of that which is; and for a momentarie tast of earthly vanities, depart from the hope of euerlasting ioies, before the truth of that which is; and for a momentary taste of earthly vanities, depart from the hope of everlasting Joys, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1502 as being the naturall sonnes of Adam, who lost Paradice for the forbidden fruit; and the brethren of Esau, who sold his birthright for a portion of meat: as being the natural Sons of Adam, who lost Paradise for the forbidden fruit; and the brothers of Esau, who sold his birthright for a portion of meat: c-acp vbg dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; cc dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1503 whereas we cannot but know that which we daily heare and seeme to beleeue, that there is no nobility to a new birth in Christ, no beauty to the seeme to beleeue, that there is no nobility to a new birth in Christ, no beauty to the beautie of the daughter of Sion, whose beautie is all within; no honour to the seruice of God, no glorie to the crosse of Christ, no riches to godlinesse, no treasure to that which is laid vp in heauen, no cloathing to the righteousnesse of Christ, no building to that which is not made with hands, no crowne to that of immortalitie, no kingdome to the conquest of our selues, no learning to the knowledge of Christ, no wisdome to that of the spirit, no ioy to a good conscience, whereas we cannot but know that which we daily hear and seem to believe, that there is no Nobilt to a new birth in christ, no beauty to the seem to believe, that there is no Nobilt to a new birth in christ, no beauty to the beauty of the daughter of Sion, whose beauty is all within; no honour to the service of God, no glory to the cross of christ, no riches to godliness, no treasure to that which is laid up in heaven, no clothing to the righteousness of christ, no building to that which is not made with hands, no crown to that of immortality, no Kingdom to the conquest of our selves, no learning to the knowledge of christ, no Wisdom to that of the Spirit, no joy to a good conscience, cs pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi d r-crq pns12 av-j vvb cc vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, dx n1 p-acp dt vvb pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-d a-acp; dx vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dx n2 p-acp n1, av-dx n1 p-acp cst r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dx vvg p-acp d r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp n2, av-dx vvi p-acp d pp-f n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dx n1 p-acp cst pp-f dt n1, dx vvb p-acp dt j n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1504 and no life to a conuersation in heauen. and no life to a Conversation in heaven. cc dx n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1505 Whereof though we can haue but a tast in this life, because while we are at home in the bodie, we are as it were absent from the Lord, 2. Cor. 5.6; yet by the earnest of the spirit, which is giuen vnto vs; Whereof though we can have but a taste in this life, Because while we Are At home in the body, we Are as it were absent from the Lord, 2. Cor. 5.6; yet by the earnest of the Spirit, which is given unto us; c-crq cs pns12 vmb vhi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1-an p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr j p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1506 doth that tast so sweeten our souls, as that earth and earthly things grow loathsome vnto vs. For hereby are wee assured, that our mortalitie hereafter shall quite be swallowed vp of life, does that taste so sweeten our Souls, as that earth and earthly things grow loathsome unto us For hereby Are we assured, that our mortality hereafter shall quite be swallowed up of life, vdz d vvi av vvi po12 n2, c-acp cst n1 cc j n2 vvb j p-acp pno12 p-acp av vbr pns12 vvn, cst po12 n1 av vmb av vbi vvn a-acp pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1507 because by the grace that is giuen vs, while we are cloathed with this earthly tabernacle, we begin to mortifie the deeds of the bodie; Because by the grace that is given us, while we Are clothed with this earthly tabernacle, we begin to mortify the Deeds of the body; c-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn pno12, cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1508 and by that measure of the spirit which is bestowed vpon vs, are not only lightened with the knowledge but inflamed also with the loue of God, and by that measure of the Spirit which is bestowed upon us, Are not only lightened with the knowledge but inflamed also with the love of God, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12, vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1509 and so inflamed, as that in the daily sacrifice which wee offer vnto him as it were vpon the altar of our hearts, our earthly and fleshly affections doe consume away. and so inflamed, as that in the daily sacrifice which we offer unto him as it were upon the altar of our hearts, our earthly and fleshly affections do consume away. cc av vvn, c-acp cst p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 j cc j n2 vdb vvi av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 109
1510 For we may not thinke, as too many do, that we haue our conuersation in heauen, if we doe but thinke of heauen, and talke of God; For we may not think, as too many do, that we have our Conversation in heaven, if we do but think of heaven, and talk of God; c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi, c-acp av d vdb, cst pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1511 and as Lepidus is reported, when hee lay in the shade vpon the greene grasse, to say, Vtinam hoc esset laborare, Would this were to labour; and as Lepidus is reported, when he lay in the shade upon the green grass, to say, Vtinam hoc esset laborare, Would this were to labour; cc c-acp np1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vmd d vbdr pc-acp vvi; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1512 so when we stretch our selues vpon our beds of yvorie, and soake our hearts in the pleasures of this life, to say, Would this were they way to heauen: so when we stretch our selves upon our Beds of ivory, and soak our hearts in the pleasures of this life, to say, Would this were they weigh to heaven: av c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi, vmd d vbdr pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1513 but the kingdome of God must be begun in vs in this life, if wee will bee partakers of it in the life to come. but the Kingdom of God must be begun in us in this life, if we will be partakers of it in the life to come. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vmb vbi n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1514 For though we walke in the flesh, yet must wee not walke after the flesh, 2. Cor. 10.3; but if we will liue in the spirit, we must walke in the spirit also. For though we walk in the Flesh, yet must we not walk After the Flesh, 2. Cor. 10.3; but if we will live in the Spirit, we must walk in the Spirit also. p-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av vmb pns12 xx vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd; cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1515 For what profit is it to vs, that there bee promised an immortall life, when wee doe the workes that bring death? that an eternall paradice should be shewed, For what profit is it to us, that there be promised an immortal life, when we do the works that bring death? that an Eternal paradise should be showed, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz pn31 p-acp pno12, cst pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1, c-crq pns12 vdb dt n2 cst vvb n1? cst dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1516 if we neglect to enter? that there should be appointed vnto vs dwellings of health, if we neglect to enter? that there should be appointed unto us dwellings of health, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi? cst a-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 n2 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1517 if we liue wickedly? that the faces of the godly should shine like starres, if we live wickedly? that the faces of the godly should shine like Stars, cs pns12 vvb av-j? cst dt n2 pp-f dt j vmd vvi av-j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1518 if our faces be blacker then darkenesse? as it is well sayd though in the 2. Esdr. 7.55. We are debters saith the Apostle, Rom. 8.12; we haue receiued the earnest of the spirit, which euen in making vs debters, setteth vs at libertie; if our faces be blacker then darkness? as it is well said though in the 2. Ezra 7.55. We Are debtors Says the Apostle, Rom. 8.12; we have received the earnest of the Spirit, which even in making us debtors, sets us At liberty; cs po12 n2 vbi jc-jn cs n1? p-acp pn31 vbz av vvn cs p-acp dt crd np1 crd. pns12 vbr n2 vvz dt n1, np1 crd; pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av p-acp vvg pno12 n2, vvz pno12 p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1519 not to liue as wee list, but to owe nothing vnto the flesh, that we should liue after the flesh: not to live as we list, but to owe nothing unto the Flesh, that we should live After the Flesh: xx pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vvb, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pix p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1520 alluding to which words, Saint Augustine hath a notable saying, Euery thing is to liue vnto that, by the which it liueth; alluding to which words, Saint Augustine hath a notable saying, Every thing is to live unto that, by the which it lives; vvg p-acp r-crq n2, n1 np1 vhz dt j n-vvg, d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d, p-acp dt r-crq pn31 vvz; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1521 what is the life of the bodie, but the soule? and what is the life of the soule, what is the life of the body, but the soul? and what is the life of the soul, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1? cc q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1522 but God? the bodie therfore is to liue vnto the soule, and the soule vnto God. but God? the body Therefore is to live unto the soul, and the soul unto God. cc-acp np1? dt n1 av vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1523 Which life and conuersation, that it might be the more familiar amongst vs, therefore hath it pleased God to erect as it were an heauen vpon earth, and to preserue in the world, Which life and Conversation, that it might be the more familiar among us, Therefore hath it pleased God to erect as it were an heaven upon earth, and to preserve in the world, r-crq n1 cc n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi dt av-dc j-jn p-acp pno12, av vhz pn31 vvn np1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1524 though not of the world, a houshould of faith, and citie of saints, in the which, though not of the world, a household of faith, and City of Saints, in the which, cs xx pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt r-crq, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 110
1525 as in a schoole wee might be trained vp to be citisens of that Hierusalem which is aboue, and free, and the mother of vs all. as in a school we might be trained up to be Citizens of that Jerusalem which is above, and free, and the mother of us all. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d np1 r-crq vbz a-acp, cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f pno12 d. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1526 Which doth not consist, as some haue imagined, in cloistring our bodies from the companie of men, Which does not consist, as Some have imagined, in cloistering our bodies from the company of men, q-crq vdz xx vvi, c-acp d vhb vvn, p-acp j-vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1527 and withdrawing our selues from the profitable and necessarie seruices of the church and common wealth; and withdrawing our selves from the profitable and necessary services of the Church and Common wealth; cc vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1528 as though our affections did not follow vs euen into corners: as though our affections did not follow us even into corners: c-acp cs po12 n2 vdd xx vvi pno12 av p-acp n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1529 for admit that if the vow were taken away, there might be some vse for some persons of that life; for admit that if the Voelli were taken away, there might be Some use for Some Persons of that life; p-acp vvi cst cs dt n1 vbdr vvn av, pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1530 yet is it the mind, and not the place, that maketh the heauenly conuersation: as we may see by Lucifer, that fell from heauen, and Adam in paradice; yet is it the mind, and not the place, that makes the heavenly Conversation: as we may see by Lucifer, that fell from heaven, and Adam in paradise; av vbz pn31 dt n1, cc xx dt n1, cst vvz dt j n1: c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst vvd p-acp n1, cc np1 p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1531 when Lot pleased God in Sodome, and Ioseph in Aegypt. And though it might bee said, when Lot pleased God in Sodom, and Ioseph in Egypt. And though it might be said, c-crq n1 vvn np1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp np1. cc cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1532 and said truly, that an euill mind is neuer lesse alone then when alone: and said truly, that an evil mind is never less alone then when alone: cc vvd av-j, cst dt j-jn n1 vbz av av-dc j cs c-crq j: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1533 yet to take them at the best, this must needs be granted, that in flying but some occasions of euil, they flie in a manner all occasions of doing good; yet to take them At the best, this must needs be granted, that in flying but Some occasions of evil, they fly in a manner all occasions of doing good; av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt js, d vmb av vbi vvn, cst p-acp vvg p-acp d n2 pp-f j-jn, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 d n2 pp-f vdg j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1534 which is so required in them that are called to be saints, as that no man is to liue vnto himself, which is so required in them that Are called to be Saints, as that no man is to live unto himself, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2, c-acp cst dx n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1535 but euery one to seeke anothers good, 1. Cor. 10.24. but every one to seek another's good, 1. Cor. 10.24. cc-acp d pi pc-acp vvi j-jn j, crd np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1536 True it is, that for the loue of Christ, we are willed in the scripture to sell all that we haue, yea to hate our parents whom yet wee are commanded to honour, to plucke out our right eyes, True it is, that for the love of christ, we Are willed in the scripture to fell all that we have, yea to hate our Parents whom yet we Are commanded to honour, to pluck out our right eyes, j pn31 vbz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d cst pns12 vhb, uh pc-acp vvi po12 n2 r-crq av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av po12 j-jn n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1537 and to cut off our right hands, and whatsoeuer is neerer or deerer vnto vs; and to Cut off our right hands, and whatsoever is nearer or Dearer unto us; cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc r-crq vbz jc cc jc-jn p-acp pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1538 but this is done in a respect, rather to teach vs, how to vse the things of this world, then how to refuse them; but this is done in a respect, rather to teach us, how to use the things of this world, then how to refuse them; cc-acp d vbz vdn p-acp dt n1, av-c pc-acp vvi pno12, c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, av c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1539 that wee should not more loue riches then Christ, or more regard our earthly parents then our father which is in heauen; that we should not more love riches then christ, or more regard our earthly Parents then our father which is in heaven; cst pns12 vmd xx av-dc vvi n2 av np1, cc av-dc vvi po12 j n2 av po12 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1540 or more esteeme the life of the bodie then the life to come; or more esteem the life of the body then the life to come; cc av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1541 both which loue may stand together, if one be referred to the seruice of the other. both which love may stand together, if one be referred to the service of the other. d r-crq n1 vmb vvi av, cs pi vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1542 To which sence the Apostle 1. Cor. 7.31, doth not will vs not to vse the world, To which sense the Apostle 1. Cor. 7.31, does not will us not to use the world, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 crd np1 crd, vdz xx vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1543 & the things of the world, but to vse them as though we vsed them not, that is, to haue an other respect in the vse of them, then for themselues; & the things of the world, but to use them as though we used them not, that is, to have an other respect in the use of them, then for themselves; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 c-acp cs pns12 vvd pno32 xx, cst vbz, pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, av p-acp px32; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 111
1544 as knowing that we haue not here an abiding citie, but wee looke for a better place; as knowing that we have not Here an abiding City, but we look for a better place; c-acp vvg cst pns12 vhb xx av dt j-vvg n1, p-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1545 and that wee are not lords, but stewards of the things which wee possesse, and therefore to answere, not only for abusing but euen for not vsing them, to the better seruice of God. and that we Are not Lords, but Stewards of the things which we possess, and Therefore to answer, not only for abusing but even for not using them, to the better service of God. cc cst pns12 vbr xx n2, cc-acp n2 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, cc av pc-acp vvi, xx av-j p-acp vvg p-acp av-j c-acp xx vvg pno32, p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1546 For he that is glorious in his creatures, will be glorified also in the vse of them; For he that is glorious in his creatures, will be glorified also in the use of them; p-acp pns31 cst vbz j p-acp po31 n2, vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1547 and though he will be worshipped in spirit, hath yet vouchsafed our bodies to be the temples of the holy ghost, and therefore dedicated to his seruice: and though he will be worshipped in Spirit, hath yet vouchsafed our bodies to be the Temples of the holy ghost, and Therefore dedicated to his service: cc cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vhz av vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc av vvn p-acp po31 n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1548 so that to haue our conuersation in heauen, is not to possesse nothing, or to go out of the bodie, so that to have our Conversation in heaven, is not to possess nothing, or to go out of the body, av d pc-acp vhi po12 n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx pc-acp vvi pix, cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1549 but euen with our goods, and in our bodies to serue him, vpon whom our affections are set in heauen. but even with our goods, and in our bodies to serve him, upon whom our affections Are Set in heaven. cc-acp av-j p-acp po12 n2-j, cc p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp ro-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1550 For as the bodie of the Sun, though it keepe his course in heauen, doth yet reach vnto the earth with his beames; For as the body of the Sun, though it keep his course in heaven, does yet reach unto the earth with his beams; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp n1, vdz av vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1551 so though with our bodies we walke vpon earth, our affections must be caried into heauen, so though with our bodies we walk upon earth, our affections must be carried into heaven, av cs p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb p-acp n1, po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1552 and so caried, not that they leaue or carie the bodie with them (as the friers doe foolishly faine of their S. Francis, that his zeale in prayer did lift his very bodie from the ground) but that they frame it, and so carried, not that they leave or carry the body with them (as the Friars do foolishly feign of their S. Francis, that his zeal in prayer did lift his very body from the ground) but that they frame it, cc av vvd, xx cst pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 (c-acp dt n2 vdb av-j vvi pp-f po32 n1 np1, cst po31 n1 p-acp n1 vdd vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1) cc-acp cst pns32 vvb pn31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1553 as farre as the frailtie thereof will beare, to lead a life answerable to that aboue. as Far as the frailty thereof will bear, to led a life answerable to that above. c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 av vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp d a-acp. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1554 Now the propotion that is required in this life, is resembled vnto vs in the frame of our hearts; Now the proportion that is required in this life, is resembled unto us in the frame of our hearts; av dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1555 that as our hearts are broad aboue and pointed beneath, so we should enlarge and spread our affections towards heauen, that as our hearts Are broad above and pointed beneath, so we should enlarge and spread our affections towards heaven, cst c-acp po12 n2 vbr j p-acp cc vvn a-acp, av pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1556 and draw them to as narrow a point as possibly we may, concerning earth and earthly things. and draw them to as narrow a point as possibly we may, Concerning earth and earthly things. cc vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp j dt n1 c-acp av-j pns12 vmb, vvg n1 cc j n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1557 For as it is impossible with the same eye, to looke vp to heauen, and yet to behold the earth; For as it is impossible with the same eye, to look up to heaven, and yet to behold the earth; p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt d n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1558 so doth it fare with the heart, that it hath no meane, but either it must bee whollie caried into heauen, so does it fare with the heart, that it hath no mean, but either it must be wholly carried into heaven, av vdz pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vhz dx j, cc-acp d pn31 vmb vbi av-jn vvn p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1559 or whollie caried away with the things of the earth: or wholly carried away with the things of the earth: cc av-jn vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1560 not that the spiritually minded man may not enioy the things of the earth, but because it is impossible hee should ioy in them: not that the spiritually minded man may not enjoy the things of the earth, but Because it is impossible he should joy in them: xx cst dt av-j j-vvn n1 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz j pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1561 and therefore in the words next before, are they, who are earthly minded, that is, not which enioy, and Therefore in the words next before, Are they, who Are earthly minded, that is, not which enjoy, cc av p-acp dt n2 ord p-acp, vbr pns32, r-crq vbr j vvn, cst vbz, xx r-crq vvb, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 112
1562 but ioy in earthly things, said to be enemies to the crosse of Christ, and to make their very bellie their god: whereas on the other side, they that seeke the things that are aboue, are called citisens with the saints, and fellow heires with Christ; not that there are any perfect in this life, but joy in earthly things, said to be enemies to the cross of christ, and to make their very belly their god: whereas on the other side, they that seek the things that Are above, Are called Citizens with the Saints, and fellow Heirs with christ; not that there Are any perfect in this life, cc-acp vvb p-acp j n2, vvd pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 po32 n1: cs p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 d vvb dt n2 cst vbr a-acp, vbr vvn n2 p-acp dt n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1; xx d a-acp vbr d j p-acp d n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1563 but because the Apostle in this chapter graunteth them a degree of perfection, who follow that they may comprehend, in as much as they are comprehended of Christ. but Because the Apostle in this chapter granteth them a degree of perfection, who follow that they may comprehend, in as much as they Are comprehended of christ. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb cst pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1564 And therefore is the mysticall body of Christ, which hath an head in heauen, and members on earth, not vnfitly obserued, to make as it were that image, Dan. 2.32, which had a head of fine gold, breast and arms of siluer, bellie and thighs of brasse, legs of yron, and feet of earth; And Therefore is the mystical body of christ, which hath an head in heaven, and members on earth, not unfitly observed, to make as it were that image, Dan. 2.32, which had a head of fine gold, breast and arms of silver, belly and thighs of brass, legs of iron, and feet of earth; cc av vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n2 p-acp n1, xx av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr d n1, np1 crd, r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f j n1, n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1565 for though the head be of finer then the finest gold, yet are the members purer or baser mettall, for though the head be of finer then the Finest gold, yet Are the members Purer or baser mettle, c-acp cs dt n1 vbb pp-f jc cs dt js n1, av vbr dt n2 jc cc jc n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1566 as they are neerer or farther off from their head. as they Are nearer or farther off from their head. c-acp pns32 vbr jc cc av-jc vvn p-acp po32 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1567 How much the more doth it appertaine to euery true member of this bodie, to stirre vp the grace that is giuen vnto vs, that by the assistance of his holy spirit, which in refining the mettals of our corrupt nature, is of farre more vertue then the philosophers stone, we may be changed as it were from earth to iron, from iron to brasse, from brasse to siluer, and so to gold; How much the more does it appertain to every true member of this body, to stir up the grace that is given unto us, that by the assistance of his holy Spirit, which in refining the metals of our corrupt nature, is of Far more virtue then the Philosophers stone, we may be changed as it were from earth to iron, from iron to brass, from brass to silver, and so to gold; c-crq d dt av-dc vdz pn31 vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp vvb a-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, vbz pp-f av-j av-dc n1 cs dt ng1 n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc av p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1568 that growing from faith to faith, from vertue to vertue, we may at length bee made liuely branches of the true vine, that growing from faith to faith, from virtue to virtue, we may At length be made lively branches of the true vine, d vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1569 & golden members of a goldē head. & golden members of a golden head. cc j n2 pp-f dt j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1570 To summe vp all that hath bin hitherto said, our faces are set vpward into heauē; To sum up all that hath been hitherto said, our faces Are Set upward into heaven; p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vhz vbn av vvn, po12 n2 vbr vvn av-j p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1571 we must mount like eagles aboue, not grouell in the earth like blind wants; we must mount like Eagles above, not grovel in the earth like blind Wants; pns12 vmb vvi av-j n2 a-acp, xx vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j j n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1572 our mind is of an heauenly substance, it hath another vse then the life of hogges, which as Varro thinketh was giuen vnto them but for salt to keepe their flesh from putrifying: our mind is of an heavenly substance, it hath Another use then the life of hogs, which as Varro Thinketh was given unto them but for salt to keep their Flesh from Putrifying: po12 n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vhz j-jn n1 av dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq p-acp np1 vvz vbds j-vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1573 the corruption that we drew from our father Adam, is taken away in Christ, who was borne a child vnto vs, that we might be new borne vnto him; the corruption that we drew from our father Adam, is taken away in christ, who was born a child unto us, that we might be new born unto him; dt n1 cst pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n1 np1, vbz vvn av p-acp np1, r-crq vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 113
1574 our new birth in Christ, though it haue a remnant of rebellion in the flesh, is yet assisted with the holy Ghost, that in the dulnesse of our nature, we may be lifted vp with the wings of grace: our new birth in christ, though it have a remnant of rebellion in the Flesh, is yet assisted with the holy Ghost, that in the dulness of our nature, we may be lifted up with the wings of grace: po12 j n1 p-acp np1, cs pn31 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1575 the loue that drew God down from heauen, requireth but a loue that may cary vs to heauen, the love that drew God down from heaven, requires but a love that may carry us to heaven, dt n1 cst vvd np1 a-acp p-acp n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1576 & we do but loue our selues in louing him: & we do but love our selves in loving him: cc pns12 vdb p-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg pno31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1577 the world & the glory therof are no such things, as that we need to be drawn with them, from that spiritual life, which hath more, the world & the glory thereof Are no such things, as that we need to be drawn with them, from that spiritual life, which hath more, dt n1 cc dt n1 av vbr dx d n2, c-acp cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp cst j n1, r-crq vhz dc, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1578 & more true nobility, beautie, honor, riches, souerainty, wisdom, ioy, pleasure, and whatsoeuer the heart can wish for, & more true Nobilt, beauty, honour, riches, sovereignty, Wisdom, joy, pleasure, and whatsoever the heart can wish for, cc av-dc j n1, n1, n1, n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1579 then is to be found otherwise; then is to be found otherwise; av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1580 it is a debt by the which we owe our selues, and more then our selues to him, who gaue himselfe for vs, not that we should liue after the flesh, but after the spirit; it is a debt by the which we owe our selves, and more then our selves to him, who gave himself for us, not that we should live After the Flesh, but After the Spirit; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc av-dc cs po12 n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp pno12, xx cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1581 the tast that we haue in this life, by being of the houshold of faith, is inough to make vs to loath the things of the world, the taste that we have in this life, by being of the household of faith, is enough to make us to loath the things of the world, dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp d n1, p-acp vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1582 and not to content our selues, with thinking or talking or wishing of heauen but euen to striue to be perfect. and not to content our selves, with thinking or talking or wishing of heaven but even to strive to be perfect. cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg cc vvg pp-f n1 cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 114
1583 All which though they may serue as fethers to the wings of our minds to make vs flie the world, and flie vnto God; All which though they may serve as Feathers to the wings of our minds to make us fly the world, and fly unto God; d r-crq c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1584 forsake our selues, and haue our conuersation in heauen; forsake our selves, and have our Conversation in heaven; vvb po12 n2, cc vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1585 yet that which doth chiefly put life into vs, is that which I obserued to bee the life of this conuersation, our hope, by the which we looke for our Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ. yet that which does chiefly put life into us, is that which I observed to be the life of this Conversation, our hope, by the which we look for our Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ. av cst r-crq vdz av-jn vvi n1 p-acp pno12, vbz d r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, po12 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1586 For how can we but bee more then forward in the course of godlinesse, when we know we doe not runne as for an vncertaintie, For how can we but be more then forward in the course of godliness, when we know we do not run as for an uncertainty, c-acp q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vbi av-dc cs av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vdb xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1587 nor fight as beating the aire, 1. Cor. 9.26. nor fight as beating the air, 1. Cor. 9.26. ccx vvi p-acp vvg dt n1, crd np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1588 but we follow hard toward the marke for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus, as we haue Philip. 3.14, when we know we are begotten to a liuely hope, 1. Pet. 1.3; but we follow hard towards the mark for the price of the high calling of God in christ Iesus, as we have Philip. 3.14, when we know we Are begotten to a lively hope, 1. Pet. 1.3; cc-acp pns12 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, c-acp pns12 vhb n1. crd, c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 114
1589 to an inheritance immortall and vndefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserued in heauen for vs. For albeit to liue godly in this life, bee no more then we are bound to doe, to an inheritance immortal and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us For albeit to live godly in this life, be no more then we Are bound to do, p-acp dt n1 j cc j, cc d vvz xx av, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp cs pc-acp vvi j p-acp d n1, vbb dx av-dc cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1590 & there is incouragement inough in the conscience of doing well; & there is encouragement enough in the conscience of doing well; cc pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg av; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1591 yet I know not how it commeth to passe, that we praise the thing, but seeke the reward; yet I know not how it comes to pass, that we praise the thing, but seek the reward; av pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vvb dt n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1592 and stand more vpon the fruit, then the conscience of a godly conuersation: and stand more upon the fruit, then the conscience of a godly Conversation: cc vvb av-dc p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1593 and therefore that all hinderances might with more ease be shaken off, it pleaseth God to crowne our duties, and Therefore that all hindrances might with more ease be shaken off, it Pleases God to crown our duties, cc av cst d n2 vmd p-acp dc n1 vbi vvn a-acp, pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1594 and to prouoke vs with the hope of that, to the obtaining wherof we may be more then ashamed to wax faint. and to provoke us with the hope of that, to the obtaining whereof we may be more then ashamed to wax faint. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp dt vvg c-crq pns12 vmb vbi av-dc cs j pc-acp vvi j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1595 For if they that prooue masteries abstaine from all things, & that for a corruptible crown; if the hope of worldly preferments and gaine can make vs rather flie then run, by sea and by land, For if they that prove masteries abstain from all things, & that for a corruptible crown; if the hope of worldly preferments and gain can make us rather fly then run, by sea and by land, c-acp cs pns32 cst vvb n2 vvi p-acp d n2, cc d p-acp dt j n1; cs dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 av-c vvi cs vvi, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1596 and to spare for no cost, and to giue neither ease to our bodies, nor rest to our minds; and to spare for no cost, and to give neither ease to our bodies, nor rest to our minds; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dx n1, cc pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp po12 n2, ccx n1 p-acp po12 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1597 can we be lesse affected to better things? that wee should lesse abstaine from matters of lesse moment, can we be less affected to better things? that we should less abstain from matters of less moment, vmb pns12 vbi av-dc vvn p-acp jc n2? cst pns12 vmd av-dc vvi p-acp n2 pp-f dc n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1598 when we haue not a probable but a certaine hope, not of a momentarie but euerlasting reward, when we have not a probable but a certain hope, not of a momentary but everlasting reward, c-crq pns12 vhb xx dt j p-acp dt j n1, xx pp-f dt j p-acp j n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1599 and of that valew, that it cannot be valued: and of that value, that it cannot be valued: cc pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn: (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1600 shall the vaine hopes of this life, which are but the waking dreames of our idle conceits, carie vs farther with the shew of that which is not, shall the vain hope's of this life, which Are but the waking dreams of our idle conceits, carry us farther with the show of that which is not, vmb dt j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f po12 j n2, vvb pno12 av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz xx, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1601 then the liuely hope, which hath an assurance of a glorious inheritance? Eph. 1.18. then the lively hope, which hath an assurance of a glorious inheritance? Ephesians 1.18. cs dt j vvb, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1602 But this is the foolishnesse of our iudgements, to be led with the deceitfull ballance of the outward appearance, to preferre the flesh pots of Aegypt before the promise of Canaan; and the land in which we lead a dying life, But this is the foolishness of our Judgments, to be led with the deceitful balance of the outward appearance, to prefer the Flesh pots of Egypt before the promise of Canaan; and the land in which we led a dying life, p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt j-vvg n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1603 before the land of the liuing; before the land of the living; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1604 whereas, if wee wait vpon the Lord, the strength of our hope shall bee renewed, we shall lift vp our wings as eagles, wee shall run and not be wearie, we shall walke and not faint. Esay 40.31. whereas, if we wait upon the Lord, the strength of our hope shall be renewed, we shall lift up our wings as Eagles, we shall run and not be weary, we shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40.31. cs, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2, pns12 vmb vvi cc xx vbi j, pns12 vmb vvi cc xx j. np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1605 For this hope, as it giueth vs an edge, that wee should earnestly affect spirituall things; For this hope, as it gives us an edge, that we should earnestly affect spiritual things; p-acp d vvb, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 dt n1, cst pns12 vmd av-j vvi j n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 115
1606 so doth it giue vs a back also to indure all things, rather then depart from the hope wee haue in Christ; that we need not to bee afraied of any temptation, so does it give us a back also to endure all things, rather then depart from the hope we have in christ; that we need not to be afraid of any temptation, av vdz pn31 vvi pno12 dt n1 av pc-acp vvi d n2, av-c cs vvi p-acp dt vvb pns12 vhb p-acp np1; cst pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1607 as long as we haue hope the helmet of saluation, 1. Thes. 5.8; neither be mooued with the troubles of this world, as long as we haue so sure and stedfast an anker of the soule as hope, Heb. 6.19. as long as we have hope the helmet of salvation, 1. Thebes 5.8; neither be moved with the Troubles of this world, as long as we have so sure and steadfast an anchor of the soul as hope, Hebrew 6.19. c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vhb vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd; d vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vhb av j cc j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp vvb, np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1608 For what can any losse be vnto vs, as long as we looke for a Sauiour? not in a generalitie, For what can any loss be unto us, as long as we look for a Saviour? not in a generality, p-acp q-crq vmb d n1 vbi p-acp pno12, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1? xx p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1609 as vncertaine for whom, but for the Lord Iesus Christ, who hauing bought with his blood, the right of our inheritance, will not faile to come & put vs in full possession. as uncertain for whom, but for the Lord Iesus christ, who having bought with his blood, the right of our inheritance, will not fail to come & put us in full possession. c-acp j p-acp ro-crq, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vhg vvn p-acp po31 n1, dt n-jn pp-f po12 n1, vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1610 For how should we doubt, as Saint Augustine noteth, that he will giue vs his goods, who hath alreadie vndertaken our euils? how may we but bee assured that he who hath redeemed vs with the price of heauen, is gone to prepare heauen for vs? And though his comming in the clouds shalbe with great power and Maiestie, in so much as the heauens shall passe away, For how should we doubt, as Saint Augustine notes, that he will give us his goods, who hath already undertaken our evils? how may we but be assured that he who hath redeemed us with the price of heaven, is gone to prepare heaven for us? And though his coming in the Clouds shall with great power and Majesty, in so much as the heavens shall pass away, p-acp q-crq vmd pns12 vvi, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 po31 n2-j, r-crq vhz av vvn po12 n2-jn? q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vbi vvn cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12? cc cs po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n2 vmb|vbi p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp av av-d c-acp dt n2 vmb vvi av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1611 and the elements melt with fire, and the earth be consumed at his presence; and the elements melt with fire, and the earth be consumed At his presence; cc dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1612 yet he that commeth as a terrible iudge vpon the world, will come as a sweet Sauiour to them that are crucified vnto the world, vpon the hope of his comming. yet he that comes as a terrible judge upon the world, will come as a sweet Saviour to them that Are Crucified unto the world, upon the hope of his coming. av pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1613 For if in this life onely we haue hope of Christ, we are of all men most miserable, 1. Cor. 15.19: whose whole life is a kind of suffering, and therefore are wee said to be neerer vnto saluation, as we are neerer vnto the end. For if in this life only we have hope of christ, we Are of all men most miserable, 1. Cor. 15.19: whose Whole life is a kind of suffering, and Therefore Are we said to be nearer unto salvation, as we Are nearer unto the end. p-acp cs p-acp d n1 av-j pns12 vhb n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr pp-f d n2 av-ds j, crd np1 crd: r-crq j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc av vbr pns12 vvn pc-acp vbi av-jc p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vbr jc p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1614 As for those, that haue their portion in this life, and say of hauen, as Esay said of his birthright, what is this birthright vnto me? to them is this day so terrible, As for those, that have their portion in this life, and say of Haven, as Isaiah said of his birthright, what is this birthright unto me? to them is this day so terrible, p-acp p-acp d, cst vhb po32 n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvb pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvd pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz d n1 p-acp pno11? p-acp pno32 vbz d n1 av j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1615 as that they quake at the mention of it: as that they quake At the mention of it: c-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1616 and though they bee without God in this world, without hope in the world to come; and though they be without God in this world, without hope in the world to come; cc cs pns32 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1617 yet can they not be without feare in this world, neither shall they bee without plagues in the world to come, their glory is shame, their end damnation, Phil. 3.19. yet can they not be without Fear in this world, neither shall they be without plagues in the world to come, their glory is shame, their end damnation, Philip 3.19. av vmb pns32 xx vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, dx vmb pns32 vbi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, po32 n1 vbz n1, po32 n1 n1, np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 116
1618 Now that wee who liue by hope, might not be caried away with the sway of worldlings, to haue no other conceit of heauen, Now that we who live by hope, might not be carried away with the sway of worldlings, to have no other conceit of heaven, av cst pns12 r-crq vvb p-acp vvb, vmd xx vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vhi dx j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1619 then is written to haue bene of Alcinous orchard, the pleasantnesse whereof, was so farre beyond other orchards, that none would beleeue it before they saw it; then is written to have be of Alcinous orchard, the pleasantness whereof, was so Far beyond other orchards, that none would believe it before they saw it; av vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vbn pp-f np1 n1, dt n1 c-crq, vbds av av-j p-acp j-jn n2, cst pix vmd vvi pn31 c-acp pns32 vvd pn31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1620 therefore is this hope of ours grounded vpon faith, by the which wee are assured, that hee will change our vile bodies and make them like vnto his glorious bodie. Therefore is this hope of ours grounded upon faith, by the which we Are assured, that he will change our vile bodies and make them like unto his glorious body. av vbz d vvb pp-f png12 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 j n2 cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po31 j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1621 A point of such necessitie to be beleeued, that if there be no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen; A point of such necessity to be believed, that if there be no resurrection of the dead, then christ is not risen; dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 pp-f dt j, cs np1 vbz xx vvn; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1622 if Christ bee not risen, then is preaching vaine, & faith also in vaine, 1. Cor. 15.13: for this is the will of God, not onely that euery one which seeth the sonne and beleeueth in him, should haue life euerlasting; if christ be not risen, then is preaching vain, & faith also in vain, 1. Cor. 15.13: for this is the will of God, not only that every one which sees the son and Believeth in him, should have life everlasting; cs np1 vbb xx vvn, av vbz vvg j, cc n1 av p-acp j, crd np1 crd: c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j d d crd r-crq vvz dt n1 cc vvz p-acp pno31, vmd vhi n1 j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1623 but also, that he will raise him vp in the last day, Iohn 6.40. but also, that he will raise him up in the last day, John 6.40. p-acp av, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1, np1 crd. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1624 And herein appeared the infinitenesse of his loue, who louing vs non solum in finem vitae, And herein appeared the infiniteness of his love, who loving us non solum in finem vitae, cc av vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvg pno12 fw-fr fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1625 sed in finem etiam amoris, not onely to the end of that life, he led for vs; sed in finem etiam amoris, not only to the end of that life, he led for us; fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvd p-acp pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1626 but to the end of loue it selfe, that is, as farre as wee were capable of his loue; but to the end of love it self, that is, as Far as we were capable of his love; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, cst vbz, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vbdr j pp-f po31 n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1627 thought it not inough to giue vnto our soules the riches of his spirit, vnlesse he indued our bodies also with the glory of his bodie. Thought it not enough to give unto our Souls the riches of his Spirit, unless he endued our bodies also with the glory of his body. vvd pn31 xx av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vvd po12 n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1628 For though the vnion betweene him and vs bee spirituall, yet doth hee call our bodies the members of Christ, 1. Cor. 6.15: not so onely, but also the temples of the holy Ghost, and euen in that respect they should not be subiect to perpetuall corruption. For though the Union between him and us be spiritual, yet does he call our bodies the members of christ, 1. Cor. 6.15: not so only, but also the Temples of the holy Ghost, and even in that respect they should not be Subject to perpetual corruption. p-acp cs dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12 vbi j, av vdz pns31 vvi po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd: xx av av-j, cc-acp av dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc av-j p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd xx vbi j-jn p-acp j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1629 For if other creatures which be subiect vnto vanitie doe wait (as it is in the eight to the Romanes) when the sonne of God shalbe reuealed, as hoping to be deliuered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God; For if other creatures which be Subject unto vanity do wait (as it is in the eight to the Romans) when the son of God shall revealed, as hoping to be Delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God; p-acp cs j-jn n2 r-crq vbb n-jn p-acp n1 vdb vvi (c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt crd p-acp dt njp2) c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb|vbi vvn, p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 117
1630 how much more are we to bee persuaded of our bodies? that since they are members of Christ they shall be restored vnto their head; that since in their corruption, they are vouchsafed to be the temples of the holy Ghost, they shall put on incorruption, that as they are graced in this life, so they may bee glorified in the life to come? And this in some sort doth stand with the iustice of God, that since we beare about in our bodies the dying of our Lord Iesus: how much more Are we to be persuaded of our bodies? that since they Are members of christ they shall be restored unto their head; that since in their corruption, they Are vouchsafed to be the Temples of the holy Ghost, they shall put on incorruption, that as they Are graced in this life, so they may be glorified in the life to come? And this in Some sort does stand with the Justice of God, that since we bear about in our bodies the dying of our Lord Iesus: c-crq d dc vbr pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po12 n2? d c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1; cst a-acp p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, d c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? cc d p-acp d n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n2 dt j-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1631 the life of Iesus should also bee made manifest in our bodies, 2. Cor. 4.10: not that the afflictions of this life are worthie of the glorie which shall be reuealed, but because he is a plenteous rewarder: the life of Iesus should also be made manifest in our bodies, 2. Cor. 4.10: not that the afflictions of this life Are worthy of the glory which shall be revealed, but Because he is a plenteous rewarder: dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd av vbi vvn j p-acp po12 n2, crd np1 crd: xx cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1632 and therefore as the soule of man had first a naturall life, but to liue in the bodie; and Therefore as the soul of man had First a natural life, but to live in the body; cc av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd ord dt j n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1633 so though for a time, it be separated from the bodie, that the corruption of the bodie may be done away, so though for a time, it be separated from the body, that the corruption of the body may be done away, av cs p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vdn av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1634 yet it is not partaker in the spirituall life, of the full measure of ioy, vntill it be restored againe vnto the bodie: yet it is not partaker in the spiritual life, of the full measure of joy, until it be restored again unto the body: av pn31 vbz xx n1 p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn av p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1635 whose corruptible (as the Apostle speaketh) must put on incorruption, and mortall must put on immortalitie, because it cannot be made partaker of the reward, which is eternall, whose corruptible (as the Apostle speaks) must put on incorruption, and Mortal must put on immortality, Because it cannot be made partaker of the reward, which is Eternal, rg-crq j (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc j-jn vmb vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vmbx vbi vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz j, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1636 vnlesse it selfe also become eternall. And therefore is it sowne in corruption, that it may be raised in incorruption; unless it self also become Eternal. And Therefore is it sown in corruption, that it may be raised in incorruption; cs pn31 n1 av vvn j. cc av vbz pn31 vvn p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1637 sowne in dishonour, that it may be raised in glorie; sowne in weakenesse, that it may be raised in power; sown in dishonour, that it may be raised in glory; sown in weakness, that it may be raised in power; vvn p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; vvn p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1638 sowne a naturall bodie, that it may be raised a spirituall bodie: sown a natural body, that it may be raised a spiritual body: vvn dt j n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn dt j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1639 not that the bodie (as some haue thought) shall become a spirit, but that it shall be spirituall both in knowledge and affection. not that the body (as Some have Thought) shall become a Spirit, but that it shall be spiritual both in knowledge and affection. xx d dt n1 (c-acp d vhb vvn) vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1640 The greatnesse of which glorie, though it be hard for flesh and blood to conceiue; yet to confirme our weakenesse, hath it pleased God in some measure to reueale it; The greatness of which glory, though it be hard for Flesh and blood to conceive; yet to confirm our weakness, hath it pleased God in Some measure to reveal it; dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi; av pc-acp vvi po12 n1, vhz pn31 vvn np1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1641 and as, Numbers 13, hee gaue vnto some of his children a view of the land of promise, and as, Numbers 13, he gave unto Some of his children a view of the land of promise, cc a-acp, n2 crd, pns31 vvd p-acp d pp-f po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1642 and a tast of the fruits, that the rest might bee encouraged to possesse it; and a taste of the fruits, that the rest might be encouraged to possess it; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1643 so (in the 17. of Matthew ) did he transfigure himselfe to some of his disciples, so (in the 17. of Matthew) did he transfigure himself to Some of his Disciples, av (p-acp dt crd pp-f np1) vdd pns31 vvi px31 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 118
1644 and in the beautie of his face, which did shine as the Sunne, giue them a view of that glorie which his should haue with him. and in the beauty of his face, which did shine as the Sun, give them a view of that glory which his should have with him. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq po31 vmd vhi p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1645 And if wee did but enter into the consideration of those things which are common amongst vs, we would thinke it not so vnlikely for our vile bodies to bee made glorious, as that fine paper should bee made of foule rags, And if we did but enter into the consideration of those things which Are Common among us, we would think it not so unlikely for our vile bodies to be made glorious, as that fine paper should be made of foul rags, cc cs pns12 vdd p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd vvi pn31 xx av j-u p-acp po12 j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn j, p-acp d j n1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1646 or pure glasse of the ashes of ferne; or pure glass of the Ashes of fern; cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1647 especially when we find, Ezech. 37, that of a heape of naked and drie, and disjoynted, especially when we find, Ezekiel 37, that of a heap of naked and dry, and disjointed, av-j c-crq pns12 vvb, np1 crd, cst pp-f dt n1 pp-f j cc j, cc vvn, (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1648 and dead bones, there were made faire and strong bodies, and life giuen vnto them with a blast of wind; and dead bones, there were made fair and strong bodies, and life given unto them with a blast of wind; cc j n2, pc-acp vbdr vvn j cc j n2, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1649 when we heare Iob wish, That his words were written in a booke, or grauen with an yron penne in lead or in stone for euer; when we hear Job wish, That his words were written in a book, or graven with an iron pen in led or in stone for ever; c-crq pns12 vvb np1 vvb, cst po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 c-acp av; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1650 how sure he is that his redeemer liueth; how sure he is that his redeemer lives; c-crq av-j pns31 vbz cst po31 n1 vvz; (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1651 and, that when wormes haue consumed his bodie, he shall see God in his flesh, yea, he himselfe shall see him, and his eyes behold him. and, that when worms have consumed his body, he shall see God in his Flesh, yea, he himself shall see him, and his eyes behold him. cc, cst c-crq n2 vhb vvn po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, uh, pns31 px31 vmb vvi pno31, cc po31 n2 vvb pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 119
1652 But what should we doubt of this point? when as Saint Austine noteth, in rebus mirabiliter factis, ratio facti est potentia facientis: But what should we doubt of this point? when as Saint Augustine notes, in rebus mirabiliter factis, ratio facti est potentia facientis: cc-acp q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pp-f d n1? c-crq p-acp n1 np1 vvz, p-acp fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1653 the reason of this faith is his power, by the which hee hath subdued all things vnto himselfe. the reason of this faith is his power, by the which he hath subdued all things unto himself. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz po31 n1, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp px31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1654 For to examine that which he hath promised, by that which he hath done, could he create all things of nothing, For to examine that which he hath promised, by that which he hath done, could he create all things of nothing, p-acp pc-acp vvi d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, vmd pns31 vvi d n2 pp-f pix, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1655 and can he not worke his owne will in his owne creatures? could he fetch light out of darkenesse, and can he not work his own will in his own creatures? could he fetch Light out of darkness, cc vmb pns31 xx vvi po31 d n1 p-acp po31 d n2? vmd pns31 vvi n1 av pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1656 as it were out of a graue? can he in the wombe of a woman, of a little blood, frame a bodie distinguished with so many and sundrie instruments, as it were out of a graven? can he in the womb of a woman, of a little blood, frame a body distinguished with so many and sundry Instruments, c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt j? vmb pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt j n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp av d cc j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1657 as that it may goe for a little world, and within the space of some few dayes adde life vnto it? And can he not restore the bodie that hath been so, to that it was? Can he, as that it may go for a little world, and within the Molle of Some few days add life unto it? And can he not restore the body that hath been so, to that it was? Can he, c-acp cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2 vvb n1 p-acp pn31? cc vmb pns31 xx vvi dt n1 cst vhz vbn av, p-acp cst pn31 vbds? vmb pns31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1658 as Saint Austine argueth, doe so much for vs? and can he not doe as much with vs? Can he quicken vs in the wombe of our mother, as Saint Augustine argue, do so much for us? and can he not do as much with us? Can he quicken us in the womb of our mother, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, vdb av av-d p-acp pno12? cc vmb pns31 xx vdi c-acp av-d p-acp pno12? vmb pns31 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 119
1659 and can hee not reuiue vs in the wombe of our mother, the earth? Can he with the dew of the morning and euening giue life to the seed that is vnder the earth? And shall hee not with the sound of a trumpet and with all his power, giue life vnto vs? Can we of a little sparkle kindle great flames, and can he not revive us in the womb of our mother, the earth? Can he with the due of the morning and evening give life to the seed that is under the earth? And shall he not with the found of a trumpet and with all his power, give life unto us? Can we of a little sparkle kindle great flames, cc vmb pns31 xx vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1? vmb pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1? cc vmb pns31 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp d po31 n1, vvb n1 p-acp pno12? vmb pns12 pp-f dt j n1 vvi j n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1660 and cannot he of our ashes, though they bee neuer so small, raise our bodies? Can we fetch fire out of the flint, and cannot he of our Ashes, though they be never so small, raise our bodies? Can we fetch fire out of the flint, cc vmbx pns31 pp-f po12 n2, cs pns32 vbb av-x av j, vvb po12 n2? vmb pns12 vvi n1 av pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1661 and cannot hee fetch vs out of the earth, where wee were buried and kept as it were in his hand? Could Eliah and Elisha raise the widdow of Zareptha, and the Shunanites children? Could Peter raise Tabitha, and Paule Eutychus? and cannot God, their Lord and ours, raise both them and vs? Hath not the Apostle set downe the forme of the resurrection, and cannot he fetch us out of the earth, where we were buried and kept as it were in his hand? Could Elijah and Elisha raise the widow of Zarephath, and the Shunanites children? Could Peter raise Tabitha, and Paul Eutychus? and cannot God, their Lord and ours, raise both them and us? Hath not the Apostle Set down the Form of the resurrection, cc vmbx pns31 vvi pno12 av pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn cc vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n1? vmd np1 cc np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt np2 n2? vmd np1 vvb np1, cc np1 np1? cc vmbx n1, po32 n1 cc png12, vvb d pno32 cc pno12? vhz xx dt n1 vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1662 how it shall bee done in a moment, and in the twinckling of an eye, how the Lord himself shall descend from heauen with a shout, how it shall be done in a moment, and in the twinkling of an eye, how the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vdn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 px31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1663 and with the voice of the Archangell, and with the trumpet of God? how the saints shall meet the Lord in the aire, and with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trumpet of God? how the Saints shall meet the Lord in the air, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? c-crq dt n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1664 and so shall euer be with the Lord? the power of Christ is so manifest in this point, that if there were nothing else, and so shall ever be with the Lord? the power of christ is so manifest in this point, that if there were nothing Else, cc av vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j p-acp d n1, cst cs a-acp vbdr pix av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1665 as Saint Augustine noteth, it were inough to proue him to bee a God. as Saint Augustine notes, it were enough to prove him to be a God. c-acp n1 np1 vvz, pn31 vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt np1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1666 And if there bee no exception to be taken against his power, in that which hee hath so faithfully promised; And if there be no exception to be taken against his power, in that which he hath so faithfully promised; cc cs pc-acp vbi dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp cst r-crq pns31 vhz av av-j vvn; (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1667 how can we but beleeue the resurrection? and beleeuing the resurrection, hope for a Sauiour? and hoping for a Sauiour, haue our conuersation in heauen. how can we but believe the resurrection? and believing the resurrection, hope for a Saviour? and hoping for a Saviour, have our Conversation in heaven. q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vvi dt n1? cc vvg dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1? cc vvg p-acp dt n1, vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 120
1668 And these are the principall points of this scripture; And these Are the principal points of this scripture; cc d vbr dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 120
1669 which hang as it were the links of a chaine, the one vpon the other, in so much as we cannot perfectly learne any one of them, except we learne them all; which hang as it were the links of a chain, the one upon the other, in so much as we cannot perfectly Learn any one of them, except we Learn them all; r-crq vvb c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt pi p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp av av-d c-acp pns12 vmbx av-j vvi d crd pp-f pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32 d; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 120
1670 and we faile in all if we faile but in one of them. and we fail in all if we fail but in one of them. cc pns12 vvb p-acp d cs pns12 vvb cc-acp p-acp crd pp-f pno32. (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 120
1671 for how can we haue our conuersation in heauen, if we doe not looke for the comming of our Sauiour Christ? or how can wee looke for the comming of our Sauiour Christ, except wee beleeue the resurrection? or how can wee beleeue the resurrection, vnlesse wee acknowledge that power by the which hee is able to subdue all things vnto himselfe? againe how doe we acknowledge God to bee God, without the faith of the resurrection? or how can wee haue the faith of the resurrection without the hope of a Sauiour? or how can we haue the hope of a Sauiour without an heauenly conuersation? In all and euery of which, for how can we have our Conversation in heaven, if we do not look for the coming of our Saviour christ? or how can we look for the coming of our Saviour christ, except we believe the resurrection? or how can we believe the resurrection, unless we acknowledge that power by the which he is able to subdue all things unto himself? again how do we acknowledge God to be God, without the faith of the resurrection? or how can we have the faith of the resurrection without the hope of a Saviour? or how can we have the hope of a Saviour without an heavenly Conversation? In all and every of which, c-acp c-crq vmb pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1? cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1? cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvb dt n1, cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31? av q-crq vdb pns12 vvi np1 pc-acp vbi np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cc q-crq vmb pns12 vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cc q-crq vmb pns12 vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1? p-acp d cc d pp-f r-crq, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1672 if we examine our selues, and the times in which wee liue; if we examine our selves, and the times in which we live; cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, cc dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1673 at which end so euer we begin, it will bee manifest, that neither in our conuersation, wee shew foorth the power of God; At which end so ever we begin, it will be manifest, that neither in our Conversation, we show forth the power of God; p-acp r-crq n1 av av pns12 vvb, pn31 vmb vbi j, cst dx p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1674 neither yet are so persuaded of the power of God, as that it doth reforme our conuersation. For if wee looke, I doe not say into the hidden corners of our consciences, neither yet Are so persuaded of the power of God, as that it does reform our Conversation. For if we look, I do not say into the hidden corners of our Consciences, av-dx av vbr av vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp cst pn31 vdz vvi po12 n1. c-acp cs pns12 vvb, pns11 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1675 but into those shamelesse abuses, which are openly committed, and in the eye of the world; but into those shameless Abuses, which Are openly committed, and in the eye of the world; cc-acp p-acp d j vvz, r-crq vbr av-j vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1676 who can denie but that the loosenesse of our conuersation, prooueth vs to bee without hope, and our want of hope to bee without faith, and our want of faith to bee without God in this world? Againe, doe not many of our best wits, who can deny but that the looseness of our Conversation, proveth us to be without hope, and our want of hope to be without faith, and our want of faith to be without God in this world? Again, do not many of our best wits, r-crq vmb vvi cc-acp cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp vvb, cc po12 n1 pp-f vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1? av, vdb xx d pp-f po12 js n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1677 so tie the power of God vnto second causes, as that they grow doubtfull, not onely of the resurrection of the bodie, but of the immortalitie of the soule? and thereby are not onely without the hope of heauen, but euen without the feare of hell; and thereby haue their conuersation not onely as though their minds were made of earth, so tie the power of God unto second Causes, as that they grow doubtful, not only of the resurrection of the body, but of the immortality of the soul? and thereby Are not only without the hope of heaven, but even without the Fear of hell; and thereby have their Conversation not only as though their minds were made of earth, av vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp ord n2, c-acp cst pns32 vvb j, xx av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cc av vbr xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc av vhb po32 n1 xx av-j c-acp cs po32 n2 vbdr vvn pp-f n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1678 but as though their soules were made of flesh? what then ramaineth, but that wee cast the reason of our faith vpon that power of Christ whereby hee hath subdued all things vnto himselfe, but as though their Souls were made of Flesh? what then ramaineth, but that we cast the reason of our faith upon that power of christ whereby he hath subdued all things unto himself, cc-acp c-acp cs po32 n2 vbdr vvn pp-f n1? q-crq av vvz, cc-acp cst pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp px31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 121
1679 and in a full assurance, that hee will change our vile bodies that they may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie; and in a full assurance, that he will change our vile bodies that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body; cc p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 j n2 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 122
1680 bee quickened with a liuely hope of the Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ, and so wait and looke for the comming of our Sauiour to iudgement, be quickened with a lively hope of the Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ, and so wait and look for the coming of our Saviour to judgement, vbb vvn p-acp dt j vvb pp-f dt n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1, cc av vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 122
1681 as that in the meane time wee haue our conuersation in heauen: as that in the mean time we have our Conversation in heaven: c-acp cst p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 122
1682 which the God of glory graunt vs in the grace of his onely sonne and our onely Sauiour, to whom be all honour and glory now and for euermore, Amen. which the God of glory grant us in the grace of his only son and our only Saviour, to whom be all honour and glory now and for evermore, Amen. r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc po12 j n1, p-acp ro-crq vbb d n1 cc n1 av cc p-acp av, uh-n. (9) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 122

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18 1 Vers. 10.11. Vers. 10.11. np1 crd.
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55 0 Hebr. 3.15. Hebrew 3.15. np1 crd.
59 0 Exod. 11.5. Exod 11.5. np1 crd.
68 0 Mat 3.9. Dan. 2.14. Mathew 3.9. Dan. 2.14. n1 crd. np1 crd.
69 0 Iosh. 6.20. Joshua 6.20. np1 crd.
77 0 Rom. 1.18. Rom. 1.18. np1 crd.
83 0 Gala 4.19. Gala 4.19. np1 crd.
87 0 Hebr. 1.1. Hebrew 1.1. np1 crd.
97 0 Iosh. 24.15. Joshua 24.15. np1 crd.
108 0 Dan. 2.32. Dan. 2.32. np1 crd.
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157 0 Malach. 4.2. Malachi 4.2. np1 crd.
171 0 Rom. 13.8. Rom. 13.8. np1 crd.
191 0 Deut. 10.16. Deuteronomy 10.16. np1 crd.
198 0 Hier. 23.29. Ephe. 6.17. Hier. 23.29. Ephes 6.17. np1 crd. np1 crd.
220 0 This which followeth, (with a brief repetitiō of that which goeth before) was preached at Wilton. This which follows, (with a brief repetition of that which Goes before) was preached At Wilton. d r-crq vvz, (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz a-acp) vbds vvn p-acp np1.
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255 0 Psal. 82.1. Psalm 82.1. np1 crd.
273 0 Lib. 2. Lib. 2. np1 crd
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492 0 Rom. 1.18. Rom. 1.18. np1 crd.
561 0 Psal. 125.2 Luke 13.34. Psalm 125.2 Lycia 13.34. np1 crd n1 crd.
576 0 Lib. I. decim. Dei, cap. 28. Lib. I. decim. Dei, cap. 28. np1 np1 fw-la. fw-la, n1. crd
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645 0 Eze. 9.9. Ezekiel 9.9. np1 crd.
646 0 Zeph. 1.12. Zephaniah 1.12. np1 crd.
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655 3 Ios. 6.20. Ios. 6.20. np1 crd.
657 0 Mat. 12.24. Mathew 12.24. np1 crd.
676 0 N.D. In the addition to the preface of the three conuersions of England. N.D In the addition to the preface of the three conversions of England. np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 pp-f np1.
692 0 Mat. 10.30. Mathew 10.30. np1 crd.
692 1 Mat. 10.29. Mathew 10.29. np1 crd.
694 0 Prou. 21.1. Prou. 21.1. np1 crd.
697 0 Psal. 6.1. Psalm 6.1. np1 crd.
700 0 Ezech 14.13. Ezekiel 14.13. n1 crd.
710 0 Iliad. 1. Iliad. 1. np1. crd
714 0 Dec. 1. lib. 5. Dec. 1. lib. 5. np1 crd n1. crd
717 0 De ciu. Dei lib. 3. cap. 17. De Ciu. Dei lib. 3. cap. 17. fw-fr crd. fw-la n1. crd n1. crd
722 0 Num. 22.27. Num. 22.27. np1 crd.
758 0 1. King 18.18. 1. King 18.18. crd n1 crd.
812 0 Hos. 1.10. Hos. 1.10. np1 crd.
812 1 Es. 5.2. Es. 5.2. np1 crd.
835 0 1. Iohn. 48. 1. John. 48. crd np1. crd
840 0 Psal. 33.6. Psalm 33.6. np1 crd.
843 0 Genes. 1.26. Genesis. 1.26. np1. crd.
843 1 Genes. 2.18. Genesis. 2.18. np1. crd.
847 0 Ezech. 16.5. Ezekiel 16.5. np1 crd.
851 0 Eze. 16.13. Ezekiel 16.13. np1 crd.
862 0 Psal. 87.3. Psalm 87.3. np1 crd.
864 0 Psal. 2. v. 2. Psalm 2. v. 2. np1 crd n1 crd
868 0 Pro. 21.1. Pro 21.1. np1 crd.
868 1 Esai. 66.1 Isaiah. 66.1 np1. crd
877 0 Psal. 2.9. Psalm 2.9. np1 crd.
883 0 1. Cor. 1.27. 1. Cor. 1.27. crd np1 crd.
890 0 Psal. 2.12. Psalm 2.12. np1 crd.
895 0 Mat. 4.19. Mathew 4.19. np1 crd.
896 0 1. Cor. 1.26. 1. Cor. 1.26. crd np1 crd.
901 0 vers. 27. vers. 27. zz. crd
902 0 Iohn. 18.36. John. 18.36. np1. crd.
903 0 Phil. 3.20. Philip 3.20. np1 crd.
904 0 Tertulian in Apol. Tertullian in Apollinarian np1 p-acp np1
909 0 Psal. 72.10. Psalm 72.10. np1 crd.
911 0 Num. 27.8. Num. 27.8. np1 crd.
913 0 1. Cor. 14.3. Iudg. 4.4. 1. Cor. 14.3. Judges 4.4. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
914 0 1. Pet. 3.7. 1. Pet. 3.7. crd np1 crd.
916 0 Ios. 2.1. Ios. 2.1. np1 crd.
917 0 1. Kin. 17.14. 2. Kin. 4.10. 1. Kin. 17.14. 2. Kin. 4.10. crd n1. crd. crd n1. crd.
919 0 Luk. 10.42. Mat. 15.25. Iohn. 4.28. Luk. 10.42. Mathew 15.25. John. 4.28. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1. crd.
921 0 Luke 21.3. Luke 21.3. zz crd.
922 0 Mat. 26.13. Mathew 26.13. np1 crd.
926 0 Mar. 16.20. Mar. 16.20. np1 crd.
926 1 Surius in vita Hugonis. Surius in vita Hugo. np1 p-acp fw-la np1.
936 0 Horas. lib. 3. od. 1. Horas. lib. 3. od. 1. np1. n1. crd zz. crd
941 0 Deut. 32.10. Deuteronomy 32.10. np1 crd.
941 1 Esa. 49.15. Isaiah 49.15. np1 crd.
946 0 1. Tim. 4.8. 1. Tim. 4.8. crd np1 crd.
951 0 Pro. 8.16. Pro 8.16. np1 crd.
962 0 Hom. & Hesiod. Hom. & Hesiod. np1 cc np1.
971 0 Vindiciae secundum libert. eccles. Gall. sub. Hen. 4. Vindiciae secundum liberty. eccles. Gall. sub. Hen. 4. np1 fw-la n1. n2. n1. fw-la. n1. crd
974 0 Mat. 10.16. Mathew 10.16. np1 crd.
978 0 2. Sam. 16.23. 2. Sam. 16.23. crd np1 crd.
978 1 2. Sam. 15.31. 2. Sam. 15.31. crd np1 crd.
991 0 1. King. 6.1. 1. King. 6.1. crd n1. crd.
992 0 Iohn 14.27. John 14.27. np1 crd.
1017 0 Leo ep. 23. Leo Epistle. 23. np1 vvi. crd
1019 0 Vindiciae contra Tyrannos. Vindiciae contra Tyrannos. np1 fw-la fw-la.
1023 0 Buchan de iure regni. Buchan de iure Regni. np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la.
1031 0 Hos. 13.11. Hos. 13.11. np1 crd.
1032 0 Tertul. in Apol. Tertulian in Apollinarian np1 p-acp np1
1033 0 Machiauel. Machiavel. np1.
1046 0 Rom. 1.1. Rom. 1.1. np1 crd.
1055 0 Act. 4.34. Act. 4.34. n1 crd.
1058 0 Act. 20.35. Act. 20.35. n1 crd.
1061 0 Bernard. Bernard. np1.
1064 0 Vindic. eccle. Gallic. Vindic eccle. Gallic. np1 n1. np1.
1072 0 1. King. 13.33. 1. King. 13.33. crd n1. crd.
1074 0 1. Kin. 4.27. 1. Kin. 4.27. crd n1. crd.
1097 0 2. Sam. 6.11. 2. Sam. 6.11. crd np1 crd.
1126 0 Nat. hist. lib. 18. cap. 3. Nat. hist. lib. 18. cap. 3. np1 uh. n1. crd n1. crd
1137 0 Claudian. Claudian. np1.
1140 0 Ephe. 1.7. Ephes 1.7. np1 crd.
1154 0 1. Cor. 2.14. 1. Cor. 2.14. crd np1 crd.
1182 0 Ezech. 13. vers. 10. Ezekiel 13. vers. 10. np1 crd fw-la. crd
1187 0 Cic. ep. ad Octau. Cic Epistle. ad Octave. np1 vvi. fw-la np1.
1196 0 Aristo. Aristo. np1.
1202 0 2. Pet. 2. 2. Pet. 2. crd np1 crd
1215 0 Gen. 18.20. Gen. 18.20. np1 crd.
1219 0 Num 16.33 Num 16.33 np1 crd
1229 0 Iob. 38.37. Job 38.37. zz crd.
1231 0 Luke 13.34. Lycia 13.34. av crd.
1235 0 Rom. 2.5. Rom. 2.5. np1 crd.
1254 0 Es. 5.18. Es. 5.18. np1 crd.
1261 0 Genes. 3.7. Genesis. 3.7. np1. crd.
1262 0 Psal. 15.5. Psalm 15.5. np1 crd.
1263 0 1. Cor. 7.26. 1. Cor. 7.26. crd np1 crd.
1265 0 1. Tim. 5.8. 1. Tim. 5.8. crd np1 crd.
1266 0 Act. 4.19. Act. 4.19. n1 crd.
1297 0 Medea Ouid. Metam. Medea Ovid Metam. np1 np1 np1.
1306 0 Mat. 13.14. Mathew 13.14. np1 crd.
1328 0 Herodotus. Herodotus. np1.
1353 0 1. Tim. 3.15. 1. Tim. 3.15. crd np1 crd.
1356 0 Rom. 12.3. Rom. 12.3. np1 crd.
1380 0 Rom. 3.8. Rom. 3.8. np1 crd.
1414 0 Eccles. 1.5.7. Eccles. 1.5.7. np1 crd.
1417 0 Coloss. 3.10. Coloss. 3.10. np1 crd.
1419 0 Act. 17.28. Act. 17.28. n1 crd.
1427 0 Colos. 3.1. Colos 3.1. np1 crd.
1437 0 Gen. 1.26. Gen. 1.26. np1 crd.
1438 0 1. Pet. 1.18. 1. Pet. 1.18. crd np1 crd.
1442 0 1. Cor. 2.14. 1. Cor. 2.14. crd np1 crd.
1445 0 Ephe. 1.20. Ephes 1.20. np1 crd.
1445 1 Rom 6.4. Iames 1.18. Rom 6.4. James 1.18. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1447 0 Gal 4.6. Gall 4.6. n1 crd.
1453 0 Psal. 148.4. Psalm 148.4. np1 crd.
1453 1 Es. 66.1. Es. 66.1. np1 crd.
1454 0 Phil. 2.7. Philip 2.7. np1 crd.
1455 0 Gal. 4.5. Gal. 4.5. np1 crd.
1457 0 2. Cor. 8.9. 2. Cor. 8.9. crd np1 crd.
1458 0 Iohn. 6.35. John. 6.35. np1. crd.
1458 1 Luke 4.2. Lycia 4.2. av crd.
1459 0 Iohn. 4.7. John. 4.7. np1. crd.
1460 0 Iohn. 8.12. John. 8.12. np1. crd.
1461 0 1. Cor. 1.24. Matt. 4.1. Iohn. 1.4. 1. Cor. 1.24. Matt. 4.1. John. 1.4. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. np1. crd.
1463 0 Gal. 3.13. Gal. 3.13. np1 crd.
1463 1 Ephe. 1.4. Rom. 5.10. Ephes 1.4. Rom. 5.10. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1471 0 Luke 10.27. Luke 10.27. zz crd.
1476 0 Phil. 3.8. Philip 3.8. np1 crd.
1478 0 Iohn 3.34. Iohn 1.14. Iohn 8.12. Col. 2.3. 1. Iohn 2.1. Es. 9.6. John 3.34. John 1.14. John 8.12. Col. 2.3. 1. John 2.1. Es. 9.6. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
1481 0 2. Cor. 15.28. 2. Cor. 15.28. crd np1 crd.
1491 0 Mat. 6.29. Mathew 6.29. np1 crd.
1494 0 Psal. 102.11. Psalm 102.11. np1 crd.
1498 0 Es. 40.6. Es. 40.6. np1 crd.
1500 0 Eccle. 1.2. Eccle. 1.2. np1 crd.
1502 0 Gene. 3. Heb. 12.16. Gene. 3. Hebrew 12.16. np1 crd np1 crd.
1503 0 Psal. 49.13. Psalm 49.13. np1 crd.
1503 1 1. Tim. 6.6. 1. Tim. 6.6. crd np1 crd.
1503 2 2. Cor. 5.1. 2. Cor. 5.1. crd np1 crd.
1515 0 Gal. 5.16. Gal. 5.16. np1 crd.
1520 0 Serm. 13. de verb. Apost. Sermon 13. de verb. Apost. np1 crd fw-fr n1. np1.
1525 0 Gal. 4.26. Gal. 4.26. np1 crd.
1536 0 Luke 18.22. Luke 14.26. Mat. 5.29. Luke 18.22. Luke 14.26. Mathew 5.29. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1544 0 Heb. 13.14. Hebrew 13.14. np1 crd.
1547 0 Iohn. 4.24. John. 4.24. np1. crd.
1548 0 1. Cor. 6.19. 1. Cor. 6.19. crd np1 crd.
1562 0 Col. 3.1. Ephe. 2.19. Col. 3.1. Ephes 2.19. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1562 1 Rom. 8.17. Rom. 8.17. np1 crd.
1564 0 Phil, 3.12. Philip, 3.12. np1, crd.
1595 0 1. Cor. 9.25. 1. Cor. 9.25. crd np1 crd.
1610 0 2. Pet. 3.10. 2. Pet. 3.10. crd np1 crd.
1613 0 Rom. 13.11. Rom. 13.11. np1 crd.
1614 0 Gen. 25.32. Gen. 25.32. np1 crd.
1616 0 Ephe. 2.12. Ephes 2.12. np1 crd.
1630 0 1. Cor. 15.53. 1. Cor. 15.53. crd np1 crd.
1631 0 Rom. 8.18. Rom. 8.18. np1 crd.
1635 0 1. Cor. 15.53. 1. Cor. 15.53. crd np1 crd.
1637 0 1. Cor. 15.41. &c. 1. Cor. 15.41. etc. crd np1 crd. av
1644 0 Mat. 17.2. Mathew 17.2. np1 crd.
1649 0 Iob. 19.23. &c. Job 19.23. etc. zz crd. av
1661 0 1. King. 17.23 2. King. 4.32 Act. 9.40. Act. 20.10. 1. King. 17.23 2. King. 4.32 Act. 9.40. Act. 20.10. crd n1. crd crd n1. crd n1 crd. n1 crd.
1662 0 1. Cor. 15.52 1. Thes. 4.16. 1. Cor. 15.52 1. Thebes 4.16. crd np1 crd crd np1 crd.