A sermon preached at Hexham in Northumberland, upon the publick occasion and fast, being the 26th of June, 1696. By William Bewick, late of St. John's College, Cambridge

Bewick, William, 1670 or 71-1747?
Publisher: printed and are to be sold by E Whitlock near Stationers Hall
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1696
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A76502 ESTC ID: R210300 STC ID: B2193A
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSAL. LXV. 2. O Thou that hearest Prayer, unto Thee shall all Flesh come. PSALM LXV. 2. O Thou that Hearst Prayer, unto Thee shall all Flesh come. np1 crd. crd sy pns21 cst vv2 n1, p-acp pno21 vmb d n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 GOD the Lord is every where present, and hears the Prayers of all People, but especially ready to deliver his Servants, who devoutly call upon his holy Name; GOD the Lord is every where present, and hears the Prayers of all People, but especially ready to deliver his Servants, who devoutly call upon his holy Name; np1 dt n1 vbz d c-crq j, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av-j j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, r-crq av-j vvb p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 wherefore it is not only our Duty, to Address the Lord, that heareth Prayer, but our great Advantage; Wherefore it is not only our Duty, to Address the Lord, that hears Prayer, but our great Advantage; c-crq pn31 vbz xx av-j po12 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst vvz n1, p-acp po12 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and therefore unto Him should all Flesh came. and Therefore unto Him should all Flesh Come. cc av p-acp pno31 vmd d n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 From the Words, I shall take occasion to shew, I. That it is our Duty to Pray. From the Words, I shall take occasion to show, I That it is our Duty to Pray. p-acp dt n2, pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, uh cst pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 II. That GOD hears our Prayers. III. That Prayer is a Special Part of His Worship. II That GOD hears our Prayers. III. That Prayer is a Special Part of His Worship. crd cst np1 vvz po12 n2. np1. cst n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 IV. The Efficacy and Power of Prayer, which the best of Persons have used. V. The Object of our Prayers, GOD alone. VI. The Subject of them, Good and Evil; Good, for which we pray; Evil, against which we petition; IV. The Efficacy and Power of Prayer, which the best of Persons have used. V. The Object of our Prayers, GOD alone. VI. The Subject of them, Good and Evil; Good, for which we pray; Evil, against which we petition; np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt js pp-f n2 vhb vvn. np1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, np1 av-j. crd. dt j-jn pp-f pno32, j cc j-jn; j, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; j-jn, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 the former of which is called Supplication; the later, Deprecation. VII. The manner of our Prayers, humbly and ardently, with Faith and full Hope on God for the Fruits of them. the former of which is called Supplication; the later, Deprecation. VII. The manner of our Prayers, humbly and ardently, with Faith and full Hope on God for the Fruits of them. dt j pp-f r-crq vbz vvn n1; dt jc, n1. np1. dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av-j cc av-j, p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 I. That it is our Duty to Pray. I. That it is our Duty to Pray. np1 cst pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 2 Page 1
9 The very Light of Nature directs and obliges us thereunto, telling us, We are His Creatures, and depend upon God; The very Light of Nature directs and obliges us thereunto, telling us, We Are His Creatures, and depend upon God; dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz cc vvz pno12 av, vvg pno12, pns12 vbr po31 n2, cc vvb p-acp np1; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 1
10 that He is our Creator, and continual Preserver; that all we have is elsewhere, and not on ourselves; that He is our Creator, and continual Preserver; that all we have is elsewhere, and not on ourselves; cst pns31 vbz po12 n1, cc j n1; cst d pns12 vhb vbz av, cc xx p-acp px12; (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
11 so that we should with all Thankfulness look up unto Him, unto whom we are indebted for all that is good. so that we should with all Thankfulness look up unto Him, unto whom we Are indebted for all that is good. av cst pns12 vmd p-acp d n1 vvb a-acp p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d cst vbz j. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
12 This we must confess, unless we forfeit the Prerogative Royal of Reasonable Creatures: This we must do, being but our Duty to Him that is Absolute King, Proprietary, This we must confess, unless we forfeit the Prerogative Royal of Reasonable Creatures: This we must do, being but our Duty to Him that is Absolute King, Proprietary, np1 pns12 vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 j pp-f j n2: d pns12 vmb vdi, vbg p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz j n1, n1, (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
13 and Lord of all by Creation. and Lord of all by Creation. cc n1 pp-f d p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 3 Page 2
14 We may reasonably conclude, we were not sent into the World for nothing, not made to be idle, We may reasonably conclude, we were not sent into the World for nothing, not made to be idle, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, pns12 vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pix, xx vvn pc-acp vbi j, (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
15 nor delegated on so mean an Embassy as the Soldiers of that unwise Emperor, who being furnish'd with all Military Accoutrements, were employ'd to gather Shells upon the Sea-shore. nor delegated on so mean an Embassy as the Soldiers of that unwise Emperor, who being furnished with all Military Accoutrements, were employed to gather Shells upon the Seashore. ccx j-vvn a-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp d j n2, vbdr vvd pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 4 Page 2
16 We are each of us a little World, upon which God has stamp'd his own Image more perfectly than the greater, We Are each of us a little World, upon which God has stamped his own Image more perfectly than the greater, pns12 vbr d pp-f pno12 dt j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvd po31 d n1 av-dc av-j cs dt jc, (4) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
17 therefore much more engaged to his Gracious Goodness. Therefore much more engaged to his Gracious goodness. av av-d av-dc vvn p-acp po31 j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
18 Now, seeing the Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth his Handy-work, Frost, Now, seeing the Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows his Handiwork, Frost, av, vvg dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vvz po31 n1, n1, (4) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
19 and Ice, and Snow are warm in their Devotions, and praise Him, shall not we offer up our Prayers unto Him, to whom we are more than they obliged; and Ice, and Snow Are warm in their Devotions, and praise Him, shall not we offer up our Prayers unto Him, to whom we Are more than they obliged; cc n1, cc n1 vbr j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi pno31, vmb xx pns12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr av-dc cs pns32 vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
20 we, who are Reasonable Creatures, like unto the Angels and God himself? Methinks then we should come voluntarily unto God in Prayer; we, who Are Reasonable Creatures, like unto the Angels and God himself? Methinks then we should come voluntarily unto God in Prayer; pns12, r-crq vbr j n2, av-j p-acp dt n2 cc np1 px31? vvz av pns12 vmd vvi av-jn p-acp np1 p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 5 Page 2
21 Nature and Reason teacheth this Duty, no need of another Index to discover it to us, no Exhortation to allure, Nature and Reason Teaches this Duty, no need of Another Index to discover it to us, no Exhortation to allure, n1 cc n1 vvz d n1, dx n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12, dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 6 Page 2
22 nor Command to make way for it, if we were gracious to practise according to our Knowledge; nor Command to make Way for it, if we were gracious to practise according to our Knowledge; ccx vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cs pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp po12 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 6 Page 2
23 but since there is a Command of God for it, that is a superinduc'd Obligation, but since there is a Command of God for it, that is a superinduced Obligation, cc-acp c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, cst vbz dt vvn n1, (4) part (DIV2) 6 Page 2
24 and makes us more careful to do our Duty, by laying a double Tye on us; and makes us more careful to do our Duty, by laying a double Tie on us; cc vvz pno12 dc j pc-acp vdi po12 n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12; (4) part (DIV2) 6 Page 2
25 which, how great it is, consider, when Nature dictates, what the King of Heaven commands. which, how great it is, Consider, when Nature dictates, what the King of Heaven commands. r-crq, c-crq j pn31 vbz, vvb, c-crq n1 vvz, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz. (4) part (DIV2) 6 Page 2
26 The Majesty of a King claimeth the Loyalty of a Subject, and as we acknowledge his Authority, we must submit unto his Will, much more to the Heavenly King of all Kings, who commands nothing, The Majesty of a King claimeth the Loyalty of a Subject, and as we acknowledge his authority, we must submit unto his Will, much more to the Heavenly King of all Kings, who commands nothing, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cc c-acp pns12 vvb po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvz pix, (4) part (DIV2) 7 Page 3
27 but what were most fit for us to chuse. but what were most fit for us to choose. cc-acp q-crq vbdr av-ds j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 7 Page 3
28 If a great Worldly man bid you go, you will run, tho' you are not sure to get any thing, If a great Worldly man bid you go, you will run, though you Are not sure to get any thing, cs dt j j n1 vvb pn22 vvb, pn22 vmb vvi, cs pn22 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi d n1, (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
29 but your Labour for your travail; but your Labour for your travail; cc-acp po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
30 you will reckon yourselves highly honour'd to be Servants, nay, Slaves, to such a man's Humours, you will reckon yourselves highly honoured to be Servants, nay, Slaves, to such a Man's Humours, pn22 vmb vvi px22 av-j vvn pc-acp vbi n2, uh-x, n2, p-acp d dt ng1 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
31 tho' they proceed from no sound Temper, or good Constitution; though they proceed from no found Temper, or good Constitution; cs pns32 vvb p-acp dx n1 vvi, cc j n1; (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
32 but when the great God of Heaven and Earth commands you to gird yourselves, and set about this Duty, you will dispute the matter, but when the great God of Heaven and Earth commands you to gird yourselves, and Set about this Duty, you will dispute the matter, cc-acp c-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi px22, cc vvn p-acp d n1, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
33 tho' the Command must needs be good, because GOD's, and is clearly written, as with a Sunbeam. though the Command must needs be good, Because GOD's, and is clearly written, as with a Sunbeam. cs dt n1 vmb av vbi j, c-acp ng1, cc vbz av-j vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 8 Page 3
34 Call upon me, saith the Lord, Psal. 49. Watch and pray, Mark 13. In Faith, without wavering, saith Bishop Ʋsher; in Truth, without Guile; in Humility, without Pride; in Zeal, without Cooling; Call upon me, Says the Lord, Psalm 49. Watch and pray, Mark 13. In Faith, without wavering, Says Bishop Ʋsher; in Truth, without Guile; in Humility, without Pride; in Zeal, without Cooling; vvb p-acp pno11, vvz dt n1, np1 crd vvb cc vvb, vvb crd p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, vvz n1 n1; p-acp n1, p-acp n1; p-acp n1, p-acp n1; p-acp n1, p-acp vvg; (4) part (DIV2) 9 Page 3
35 in Constancy, without Fainting, to the end. in Constancy, without Fainting, to the end. p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 9 Page 3
36 Prayer is the good Instrument God has commanded to use, by it to convey the Blessings which he in the course of his Providence has appointed, Prayer is the good Instrument God has commanded to use, by it to convey the Blessings which he in the course of his Providence has appointed, n1 vbz dt j n1 np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhz vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 10 Page 3
37 and is pleased at any time to bestow and conferr on us: Following therefore the Apostle's Precept and Direction; and is pleased At any time to bestow and confer on us: Following Therefore the Apostle's Precept and Direction; cc vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp pno12: vvg av dt ng1 n1 cc n1; (4) part (DIV2) 10 Page 3
38 In all things, with Prayer make your Requests known unto God. In all things, with Prayer make your Requests known unto God. p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 vvb po22 n2 vvn p-acp np1. (4) part (DIV2) 10 Page 3
39 Here are the commanding words, not of Melancholick men, nor Brain-sick persons, but the sober Dictates of the Holy Ghost, whom you should hear and obey. Here Are the commanding words, not of Melancholic men, nor Brainsick Persons, but the Sobrium Dictates of the Holy Ghost, whom you should hear and obey. av vbr dt j-vvg n2, xx pp-f j n2, ccx j n2, cc-acp dt j vvz pp-f dt j n1, ro-crq pn22 vmd vvi cc vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 11 Page 3
40 We should all therefore set about this great Duty of Prayer, our Hearts should be restless till we come unto God: We should all Therefore Set about this great Duty of Prayer, our Hearts should be restless till we come unto God: pns12 vmd d av vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, po12 n2 vmd vbi j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp np1: (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 3
41 Unless we be worse than the Heathens, we shall not neglect it, which meer Nature did teach them to use; Unless we be Worse than the heathens, we shall not neglect it, which mere Nature did teach them to use; cs pns12 vbb jc cs dt n2-jn, pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31, r-crq j n1 vdd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 3
42 their Goodness advise others to practise. Hear Seneca; Bonus vir sine Deo nemo est; No man is good without God: their goodness Advice Others to practice. Hear Senecca; Bonus vir sine God nemo est; No man is good without God: po32 n1 vvi n2-jn p-acp n1. np1 np1; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la; dx n1 vbz j p-acp np1: (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 3
43 unto whom, by Prayer, he is most effectually united. unto whom, by Prayer, he is most effectually united. p-acp ro-crq, p-acp n1, pns31 vbz av-ds av-j vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 3
44 And therefore says Eripides, NONLATINALPHABET, We use to Pray, for it is from this our Labour prospers. And Therefore Says Eripides,, We use to Pray, for it is from this our Labour prospers. cc av vvz np1,, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d po12 n1 vvz. (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 4
45 Whence Pythagoras in his Golden Verses, and these words: NONLATINALPHABET, exhorts Man to come and pray unto God, for a Blessing on his Work. Whence Pythagoras in his Golden Verses, and these words:, exhorts Man to come and pray unto God, for a Blessing on his Work. q-crq np1 p-acp po31 j n2, cc d n2:, vvz n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 12 Page 4
46 And indeed, it seems unreasonable this Duty should be slighted, or our Business at any time by us begun, without Prayer first of all, And indeed, it seems unreasonable this Duty should be slighted, or our Business At any time by us begun, without Prayer First of all, cc av, pn31 vvz j d n1 vmd vbi vvn, cc po12 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12 vvn, p-acp n1 ord pp-f d, (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
47 and calling for a Blessing from God upon it: and calling for a Blessing from God upon it: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
48 For, as Plato elegantly describes God Mens aeterna, Causa boni in natura, the Eternal Spirit from whom our Blessings come; For, as Plato elegantly describes God Mens aeterna, Causa boni in Nature, the Eternal Spirit from whom our Blessings come; c-acp, c-acp np1 av-j vvz np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, dt j n1 p-acp ro-crq po12 n2 vvb; (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
49 so He is worthy to be called upon for them. so He is worthy to be called upon for them. av pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp pno32. (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
50 The doing of which speaks much to the commendation of Scipio Africanus, if the Story be true of him, concerning whom we read, That he, The doing of which speaks much to the commendation of Scipio Africanus, if the Story be true of him, Concerning whom we read, That he, dt vdg pp-f r-crq vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, cs dt n1 vbb j pp-f pno31, vvg r-crq pns12 vvb, cst pns31, (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
51 though an Ethnick, ever before he set himself upon the undertaking Concerns, used to enter the Capitol, to submit his Projects to the Judgment of the Gods, though an Ethnic, ever before he Set himself upon the undertaking Concerns, used to enter the Capitol, to submit his Projects to the Judgement of the God's, cs dt j-jn, av c-acp pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt n-vvg vvz, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
52 and implore their Aid, for the good Success of what he took in hand. and implore their Aid, for the good Success of what he took in hand. cc vvi po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
53 And this is what is done to the True God by every good man, who, according to Hierocles, NONLATINALPHABET, joyns Endeavours to Prayers, and Prayers to Endeavours. And this is what is done to the True God by every good man, who, according to Hierocles,, joins Endeavours to Prayers, and Prayers to Endeavours. cc d vbz q-crq vbz vdn p-acp dt j np1 p-acp d j n1, r-crq, vvg p-acp np1,, vvz n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp n2. (4) part (DIV2) 13 Page 4
54 Wherefore we have reason to be much asham'd, if we neglect so great a Duty, which the Pagans, by the Light of Nature, did know, practise, and advise Men to. Wherefore we have reason to be much ashamed, if we neglect so great a Duty, which the Pagans, by the Light of Nature, did know, practice, and Advice Men to. q-crq pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi d j, cs pns12 vvb av j dt n1, r-crq dt n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdd vvi, n1, cc vvi n2 p-acp. (4) part (DIV2) 14 Page 4
55 To be dispossessed of this, convinces us to be truly Devils incarnate, abandon'd by the Justice of God, To be dispossessed of this, convinces us to be truly Devils incarnate, abandoned by the justice of God, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d, vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi av-j n2 j, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV2) 14 Page 4
56 and pass'd into Swine, of which Creatures it is said, They look every way but upwards unto Heaven. and passed into Swine, of which Creatures it is said, They look every Way but upward unto Heaven. cc vvd p-acp n1, pp-f r-crq n2 pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 vvb d n1 cc-acp av-j p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 14 Page 4
57 II. The Lord hears our Prayers. II The Lord hears our Prayers. crd dt n1 vvz po12 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 14 Page 4
58 Not a Word, not a Thought, but the Lord knows before they are spoken or thought of: Not a Word, not a Thought, but the Lord knows before they Are spoken or Thought of: xx dt n1, xx dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vvz c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 4
59 The Womb of our Conceptions, and Closet of our Prayers, are as clear to the All-seeing Eye of God, The Womb of our Conceptions, and Closet of our Prayers, Are as clear to the All-seeing Eye of God, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vbr p-acp j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 5
60 as the Canopy of Heaven to us, with our Eyes open'd upwards: as the Canopy of Heaven to us, with our Eyes opened upward: c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n2 vvn av-j: (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 5
61 So that though our Prayers be private to Men, yet the Lord, who seeth in secret, heareth likewise, and shall reward us openly. So that though our Prayers be private to Men, yet the Lord, who sees in secret, hears likewise, and shall reward us openly. av cst cs po12 n2 vbb j p-acp n2, av dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp j-jn, vvz av, cc vmb vvi pno12 av-j. (5) part (DIV2) 15 Page 5
62 Hannah called upon God, when her Voice was not heard, 1 Sam. xiii. And Moses cried unto the Lord, when he spoke not a word, Exod. xiv. 15. Hereto we may add that of St. Cyprian, Deus audit vocem cordis; Hannah called upon God, when her Voice was not herd, 1 Sam. xiii. And Moses cried unto the Lord, when he spoke not a word, Exod xiv. 15. Hereto we may add that of Saint Cyprian, Deus audit vocem Cordis; np1 vvn p-acp np1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds xx vvn, crd np1 crd. np1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd xx dt n1, np1 crd. crd av pns12 vmb vvi d pp-f n1 jp, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la; (5) part (DIV2) 16 Page 5
63 God hears the Voice of the Heart. God hears the Voice of the Heart. np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 17 Page 5
64 But some with those in Job may argue, and debate, How doth God know? Can He judge through the dark Cloud? Can He see our Hearts at such a distance, But Some with those in Job may argue, and debate, How does God know? Can He judge through the dark Cloud? Can He see our Hearts At such a distance, p-acp d p-acp d p-acp n1 vmb vvi, cc n1, q-crq vdz np1 vvi? vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt j n1? vmb pns31 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 18 Page 5
65 or hear our Cries afar off? or hear our Cries afar off? cc vvb po12 vvz av a-acp? (5) part (DIV2) 18 Page 5
66 Understand, ye Brutish among the People, and you Fools when will you be wise? He that is the Lord of Hosts, cannot He help? He that made the Eye, cannot He see? And He that planted the Ear, shall not He hear? Understand, you Brutish among the People, and you Fools when will you be wise? He that is the Lord of Hosts, cannot He help? He that made the Eye, cannot He see? And He that planted the Ear, shall not He hear? vvb, pn22 j p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 n2 q-crq vmb pn22 vbi j? pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, vmbx pns31 vvi? pns31 cst vvd dt n1, vmbx pns31 vvi? cc pns31 cst vvd dt n1, vmb xx pns31 vvi? (5) part (DIV2) 19 Page 5
67 Foolish therefore, as well as Prophane, is the Conceit of Epicurus, who fancies God to be without Power, without Arms, above Fear himself, Foolish Therefore, as well as Profane, is the Conceit of Epicurus, who fancies God to be without Power, without Arms, above fear himself, j av, c-acp av c-acp j, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n2 np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, p-acp n2, p-acp n1 px31, (5) part (DIV2) 20 Page 5
68 and as little to be fear'd, placing him between the Orbs solitary and idle, out of the reach of Mortals, not minding our Concerns, and as little to be feared, placing him between the Orbs solitary and idle, out of the reach of Mortals, not minding our Concerns, cc p-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n2 j cc j, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, xx vvg po12 vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 20 Page 5
69 nor so much as hearing our Prayers. nor so much as hearing our Prayers. ccx av av-d c-acp vvg po12 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 20 Page 5
70 And with as little Sence did the Statuary make Jove 's Idol, in Crete, without Eyes, And with as little Sense did the Statuary make Jove is Idol, in Crete, without Eyes, cc p-acp p-acp j n1 vdd dt n1 vvb np1 vbz n1, p-acp np1, p-acp n2, (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 5
71 and without Ears, if he design'd in it the Image of the True GOD; and without Ears, if he designed in it the Image of the True GOD; cc p-acp n2, cs pns31 vvd p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt j np1; (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 5
72 for otherwise the Statue might well enough serve such a Poetick God as Jove, or that of Epicurus mention'd before. for otherwise the Statue might well enough serve such a Poetic God as Jove, or that of Epicurus mentioned before. p-acp av dt n1 vmd av av-d vvi d dt j np1 p-acp np1, cc d pp-f npg1 vvn a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 21 Page 5
73 Since then God hears our Prayers, our Words, and Thoughts, without the calves of our Lips, Since then God hears our Prayers, our Words, and Thoughts, without the calves of our Lips, c-acp av np1 vvz po12 n2, po12 n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 5
74 and understands by what Springs they all move, before we date them, how careful should we be, that they be serious, devout, and understands by what Springs they all move, before we date them, how careful should we be, that they be serious, devout, cc vvz p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 d vvi, c-acp pns12 n1 pno32, c-crq j vmd pns12 vbi, cst pns32 vbb j, j, (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 5
75 and good, according to his Will; and good, according to his Will; cc j, vvg p-acp po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 5
76 and in so doing, we shall not only perform a reasonable, but most acceptable Service unto God. and in so doing, we shall not only perform a reasonable, but most acceptable Service unto God. cc p-acp av vdg, pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi dt j, cc-acp ds j n1 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 6
77 Which leads me to my Third Particular. Which leads me to my Third Particular. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp po11 ord j. (5) part (DIV2) 22 Page 6
78 III. Prayer is a Special Part of God's Worship. Prayer is the turning of a pious Mind from the World unto God; III. Prayer is a Special Part of God's Worship. Prayer is the turning of a pious Mind from the World unto God; np1. n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1. n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (6) part (DIV2) 22 Page 6
79 the Confluence of all Good, and Complement of all Happiness; it is a flight from Earth, and pursuit after Heaven; the Confluence of all Good, and Compliment of all Happiness; it is a flight from Earth, and pursuit After Heaven; dt n1 pp-f d j, cc n1 pp-f d n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
80 it is that which draws us nighest to God of any thing in Earth, and which the Lord doth most delight in. it is that which draws us nighest to God of any thing in Earth, and which the Lord does most delight in. pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz pno12 js p-acp np1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, cc r-crq dt n1 vdz ds n1 p-acp. (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
81 NONLATINALPHABET, the best Work, and principal part of his Service. , the best Work, and principal part of his Service. , dt js n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
82 There may be in Heathens other Virtues, as Temperance in Tubero, Mansuetude in Pomponius Atticus, &c. but he that prays well, is a good Christian. There may be in heathens other Virtues, as Temperance in Tubero, Mansuetude in Pomponius Atticus, etc. but he that prays well, is a good Christian. pc-acp vmb vbi p-acp n2-jn j-jn n2, c-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvn p-acp np1 np1, av p-acp pns31 cst vvz av, vbz dt j njp. (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
83 Hearing, Reading, Meditating, and Conferring about the Word of God, are prime Luminaries, and Parts of Christianity; Hearing, Reading, Meditating, and Conferring about the Word of God, Are prime Luminaries, and Parts of Christianity; vvg, vvg, vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr j-jn n2, cc n2 pp-f np1; (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
84 but true and fervent Prayer exceeds them all, it being, I may so speak, the Life of Devotion, and Spirit of Religion. but true and fervent Prayer exceeds them all, it being, I may so speak, the Life of Devotion, and Spirit of Religion. cc-acp j cc j n1 vvz pno32 d, pn31 vbg, pns11 vmb av vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 23 Page 6
85 Hereby we please God, better than with whole Hecatombs of Animal Sacrifices, or Rivers of Oyl, the Odour thereof fragrant to Him as the choicest Fumes of Arabia to Men; Hereby we please God, better than with Whole Hecatombs of Animal Sacrifices, or rivers of Oil, the Odour thereof fragrant to Him as the Choicest Fumes of Arabia to Men; av pns12 vvb np1, jc cs p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 av j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2; (6) part (DIV2) 24 Page 6
86 the taste delightful, like the Spices of the World, sweet as the Honey, or the Honey-comb. the taste delightful, like the Spices of the World, sweet as the Honey, or the Honeycomb. dt n1 j, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j c-acp dt n1, cc dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 24 Page 6
87 Cant. iv. 11. The lips of thy Spouse, Lord! drop as the Honey, or the Honey-comb: Cant iv. 11. The lips of thy Spouse, Lord! drop as the Honey, or the Honeycomb: np1 crd. crd dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, n1! vvb a-acp dt n1, cc dt n1: (6) part (DIV2) 24 Page 6
88 Milk and Honey are under her lips. Milk and Honey Are under her lips. n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp po31 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 24 Page 6
89 IV. Of the Efficacy and Power of Prayer, which the best of Persons have used. It is of wonderful Power and Efficacy, if it be well and skilfully handled. IV. Of the Efficacy and Power of Prayer, which the best of Persons have used. It is of wondered Power and Efficacy, if it be well and skilfully handled. np1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt js pp-f n2 vhb vvn. pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, cs pn31 vbb av cc av-j vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 24 Page 6
90 It has a potent Charm against Evil, and Prevalence towards Good; being duly apply'd, a certain Antidote against Sin, and Means to obtain God's Blessings. It has a potent Charm against Evil, and Prevalence towards Good; being duly applied, a certain Antidote against since, and Means to obtain God's Blessings. pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp j-jn, cc n1 p-acp j; vbg av-jn vvn, dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi npg1 n2. (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 6
91 Some do ascribe, but falsly, great Vertue to a piece of Wood fashion'd in the form of a Cross, which this really has and is the true Holy-water, whereby Devils are cast out: some do ascribe, but falsely, great Virtue to a piece of Wood fashioned in the from of a Cross, which this really has and is the true Holy water, whereby Devils Are cast out: d vdb vvi, cc-acp av-j, j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq d av-j vhz cc vbz dt j n1, c-crq n2 vbr vvn av: (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
92 As in Rome, when a Dictator was created, all other Authority was for that time suspended. As in Room, when a Dictator was created, all other authority was for that time suspended. c-acp p-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, d j-jn n1 vbds p-acp d n1 vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
93 So, whilst Prayer has possession of our Souls, all Evils are either out of doors, or so compos'd, that they do not disturb us; So, while Prayer has possession of our Souls, all Evils Are either out of doors, or so composed, that they do not disturb us; np1, cs n1 vhz n1 pp-f po12 n2, d n2-jn vbr d av pp-f n2, cc av vvn, cst pns32 vdb xx vvi pno12; (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
94 but then our Prayers must not be unforesighted, nor ungoverned, like those monstrous People Pliny speaks of, whose Feet go backward, and their Eyes behind; but then our Prayers must not be unforesighted, nor ungoverned, like those monstrous People pliny speaks of, whose Feet go backward, and their Eyes behind; cc-acp cs po12 n2 vmb xx vbi j, ccx j, av-j d j n1 np1 vvz pp-f, rg-crq n2 vvb av-j, cc po32 n2 a-acp; (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
95 they must be right and streight, by which position, as the Haven to the Mariner in a great Tempest, they must be right and straight, by which position, as the Haven to the Mariner in a great Tempest, pns32 vmb vbi j-jn cc av-j, p-acp r-crq n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
96 or an Inn to the Traveller in stormy weather, so will they yield Comfort and Tranquility to Man, in the Waves and Winds of his Troubles. or an Inn to the Traveller in stormy weather, so will they yield Comfort and Tranquillity to Man, in the Waves and Winds of his Troubles. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1, av vmb pns32 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 vvz. (7) part (DIV2) 25 Page 7
97 This is it the best of Persons have used, and some of its excellent Forms they penn'd, we find recorded in Scriptures, This is it the best of Persons have used, and Some of its excellent Forms they penned, we find recorded in Scriptures, d vbz pn31 dt js pp-f n2 vhb vvn, cc d pp-f po31 j n2 pns32 vvn, pns12 vvb vvn p-acp n2, (7) part (DIV2) 26 Page 7
98 as of Moses, Daniel, David, Nehemiah, St. Paul, and our Saviour, in whom did the depth of Wisdom, and fulness of Power dwell. as of Moses, daniel, David, Nehemiah, Saint Paul, and our Saviour, in whom did the depth of Wisdom, and fullness of Power dwell. c-acp pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, n1 np1, cc po12 n1, p-acp r-crq vdd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vvi. (7) part (DIV2) 26 Page 7
99 The Effects of it have been so extraordinary, that none would believe, did not the Holy Ghost bear witness unto the Truth. The Effects of it have been so extraordinary, that none would believe, did not the Holy Ghost bear witness unto the Truth. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vhi vbn av j, cst pix vmd vvi, vdd xx dt j n1 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 27 Page 7
100 Nehemiah thereby repair'd the Breaches and Walls of Jerusalem; this turned the Red-Sea into dry Land, Nehemiah thereby repaired the Breaches and Walls of Jerusalem; this turned the Red sea into dry Land, np1 av vvd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1; d vvd dt n1 p-acp j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
101 for Moses and the Israelites to pass over: for Moses and the Israelites to pass over: c-acp np1 cc dt np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp: (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
102 But as for the Egyptians that did not call upon the Name of the Lord, they were drowned in the Sea, But as for the egyptians that did not call upon the Name of the Lord, they were drowned in the Sea, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt np1 cst vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
103 and, as Orasius, an old Author, tells us, the prints and footsteps of their Chariots, Horses, and, as Orasius, an old Author, tells us, the prints and footsteps of their Chariots, Horses, cc, c-acp np1, dt j n1, vvz pno12, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, n2, (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
104 and Men were a long time after to be seen on the Shore, and in the Depth. and Men were a long time After to be seen on the Shore, and in the Depth. cc n2 vbdr dt j n1 c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
105 The Prayers of the Righteous have Command over the Sky: The Prayers of the Righteous have Command over the Sky: dt n2 pp-f dt j vhb n1 p-acp dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
106 Hereby did Elias bottle up the Rain in their Clouds, and threw them out at his pleasure, Hereby did Elias Bottle up the Rain in their Clouds, and threw them out At his pleasure, av vdd np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 av p-acp po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
107 so that the smoaking showers came down thick and close, to be cup'd in the Valleys, so that the smoking showers Come down thick and close, to be cuped in the Valleys, av cst dt j-vvg n2 vvd a-acp j cc av-j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 7
108 and make the Hills overflow with full brimmers of the same. They pierce the Firmament; and make the Hills overflow with full brimmers of the same. They pierce the Firmament; cc vvi dt n2 vvb p-acp j n2 pp-f dt d. pns32 vvb dt n1; (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
109 Joshua therewith put the Sun to a stand, and at Hezekiah 's Prayer the same went back. joshua therewith put the Sun to a stand, and At Hezekiah is Prayer the same went back. np1 av vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp np1 vbz n1 dt d vvd av. (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
110 Solomon calls them a strong Tower of Defence; Solomon calls them a strong Tower of Defence; np1 vvz pno32 dt j n1 pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
111 and indeed they are a sure Shield to those that use them right against the Enemy: and indeed they Are a sure Shield to those that use them right against the Enemy: cc av pns32 vbr dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno32 av-jn p-acp dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
112 Without these, our Strength becomes weak, and with them our Weakness strong. When Moses let down his Hands, and did not pray, the Amalekites overcame; Without these, our Strength becomes weak, and with them our Weakness strong. When Moses let down his Hands, and did not pray, the Amalekites overcame; p-acp d, po12 n1 vvz j, cc p-acp pno32 po12 n1 j. c-crq np1 vvb a-acp po31 n2, cc vdd xx vvi, dt vvz vvd; (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
113 but when Moses in Prayer lift up his Hands, then Israel prevail'd. but when Moses in Prayer lift up his Hands, then Israel prevailed. cc-acp c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvi a-acp po31 n2, av np1 vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 28 Page 8
114 It is needless here to add Human Testimonies and Examples, to prove the great Efficacy and wonderful Power of Prayer; It is needless Here to add Human Testimonies and Examples, to prove the great Efficacy and wondered Power of Prayer; pn31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 29 Page 8
115 I shall not therefore cite St. Austin 's Conversion thereby, nor tell how a whole Roman Army, parboil'd with Heat, I shall not Therefore Cite Saint Austin is Conversion thereby, nor tell how a Whole Roman Army, parboiled with Heat, pns11 vmb xx av vvi n1 np1 vbz n1 av, ccx vvb c-crq dt j-jn np1 n1, vvn p-acp n1, (7) part (DIV2) 29 Page 8
116 and ready to dye with extream Thirst, was miraculously preserv'd by cool Rains, brought down from Heaven with this Hand; and ready to die with extreme Thirst, was miraculously preserved by cool Rains, brought down from Heaven with this Hand; cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1, vbds av-j vvn p-acp j n2, vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (7) part (DIV2) 29 Page 8
117 whilst Hail-fire, in their sight, consumed the Enemy, not calling on God. while Hail-fire, in their sighed, consumed the Enemy, not calling on God. cs n1, p-acp po32 n1, vvd dt n1, xx vvg p-acp np1. (7) part (DIV2) 29 Page 8
118 Its Efficacy and Power [ I had almost said omnipotent ] so great, that nothing is thought too difficult for it; Its Efficacy and Power [ I had almost said omnipotent ] so great, that nothing is Thought too difficult for it; pn31|vbz n1 cc n1 [ pns11 vhd av vvn j ] av j, cst pix vbz vvn av j c-acp pn31; (7) part (DIV2) 30 Page 8
119 well handl'd by good Persons, its use so excellent, that the greatest and best Persons [ as you see ] have not disdained to practise so Heavenly an Employment, thinking it their most Reasonable Service to pay unto God, to whom they often prayed; which is my next Particular. well handled by good Persons, its use so excellent, that the greatest and best Persons [ as you see ] have not disdained to practise so Heavenly an Employment, thinking it their most Reasonable Service to pay unto God, to whom they often prayed; which is my next Particular. av vvd p-acp j n2, po31 n1 av j, cst dt js cc js n2 [ c-acp pn22 vvb ] vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, vvg pn31 po32 av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 av vvd; r-crq vbz po11 ord j. (7) part (DIV2) 30 Page 8
120 V. The Object of our Prayers, GOD alone. We must pray to God alone. V. The Object of our Prayers, GOD alone. We must pray to God alone. np1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, np1 av-j. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 av-j. (8) part (DIV2) 30 Page 8
121 We may well break forth with the Psalmist, and say, Whom have we in Heaven but thee, O Lord? None at all to direct our Prayers to, none else to hear us, none else in Heaven: but God to assist us; We may well break forth with the Psalmist, and say, Whom have we in Heaven but thee, Oh Lord? None At all to Direct our Prayers to, none Else to hear us, none Else in Heaven: but God to assist us; pns12 vmb av vvi av p-acp dt n1, cc vvz, r-crq vhb pns12 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, uh n1? pi p-acp av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp, pix av pc-acp vvi pno12, pix av p-acp n1: cc-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 8
122 and therefore this is the Confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing of him according to his Will, he heareth us; and Therefore this is the Confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing of him according to his Will, he hears us; cc av d vbz dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, cst cs pns12 vvb d n1 pp-f pno31 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno12; (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 8
123 and that whosoever shall call on his Name, shall be deliver'd; and that whosoever shall call on his Name, shall be Delivered; cc cst r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, vmb vbb vvn; (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 9
124 But, in what part of Scripture are we commanded, exhorted, or suffer'd, by President and Example, to call upon any else to save us, But, in what part of Scripture Are we commanded, exhorted, or suffered, by President and Exampl, to call upon any Else to save us, cc-acp, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbr pns12 vvn, vvd, cc vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d av pc-acp vvi pno12, (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 9
125 and do us any good? and do us any good? cc vdb pno12 d j? (8) part (DIV2) 31 Page 9
126 Tho' Moses and Elias be together with God on the Mount, yet the still Voice from Heaven speaketh of none but Christ, hear ye Him? We are commanded to fear the Lord our God, Though Moses and Elias be together with God on the Mount, yet the still Voice from Heaven speaks of none but christ, hear you Him? We Are commanded to Fear the Lord our God, cs np1 cc np1 vbi av p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av dt j n1 p-acp n1 vvz pp-f pix cc-acp np1, vvb pn22 pno31? pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 po12 n1, (8) part (DIV2) 32 Page 9
127 and to serve Him, without mention of any other Person. and to serve Him, without mention of any other Person. cc pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp n1 pp-f d j-jn n1. (8) part (DIV2) 32 Page 9
128 The Heathens had a Notion of Daemons negotiating Human Affairs with the Supreme God, from whence the idolatrous Practice among the Papists, in Praying to Saints, has sprung; The heathens had a Notion of Daemons negotiating Human Affairs with the Supreme God, from whence the idolatrous Practice among the Papists, in Praying to Saints, has sprung; dt n2-jn vhd dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg j n2 p-acp dt j np1, p-acp c-crq dt j n1 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp vvg p-acp n2, vhz vvn; (8) part (DIV2) 33 Page 9
129 so that the Blood of Christ is counted a vile thing. so that the Blood of christ is counted a vile thing. av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 33 Page 9
130 God alone, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, is to be prayed to the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity: No Angels, nor Saints; God alone, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, is to be prayed to the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity: No Angels, nor Saints; np1 av-j, dt n1, n1, cc j n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp np1: uh-dx n2, ccx n2; (8) part (DIV2) 34 Page 9
131 for the Scriptures do not warrant us, themselves reject it. for the Scriptures do not warrant us, themselves reject it. p-acp dt n2 vdb xx vvi pno12, px32 vvi pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 34 Page 9
132 To what purpose are our Prayers to the Dead, who can neither hear, nor help us? nor will God accept of any other Mediator, To what purpose Are our Prayers to the Dead, who can neither hear, nor help us? nor will God accept of any other Mediator, p-acp r-crq n1 vbr po12 n2 p-acp dt j, r-crq vmb av-dx vvi, ccx vvi pno12? ccx vmb np1 vvi pp-f d j-jn n1, (8) part (DIV2) 34 Page 9
133 but his own Son, recommended to us in the Scriptures. but his own Son, recommended to us in the Scriptures. cc-acp po31 d n1, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n2. (8) part (DIV2) 34 Page 9
134 But, to step aside from this Field of Controversie, and pass to the Subject of our Prayers, But, to step aside from this Field of Controversy, and pass to the Subject of our Prayers, p-acp, pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po12 n2, (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 9
135 or what we must pray for. or what we must pray for. cc r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 35 Page 9
136 VI. The Subject of our Prayers is Good and Evil; Good, for which we pray; Evil, against which we petition: VI. The Subject of our Prayers is Good and Evil; Good, for which we pray; Evil, against which we petition: crd. dt j-jn pp-f po12 n2 vbz j cc j-jn; j, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb; j-jn, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb: (9) part (DIV2) 35 Page 9
137 the former of which is called Supplication, the later Deprecation. Of the First, Supplication. And, the former of which is called Supplication, the later Deprecation. Of the First, Supplication. And, dt j pp-f r-crq vbz vvn n1, dt jc n1. pp-f dt ord, n1. cc, (9) part (DIV2) 35 Page 9
138 1st, We must pray for the substantial Blessings of the Soul, the Fear of God, and Heavenly Wisdom, which passeth all Ʋnderstanding, an upright Heart, Grace, 1st, We must pray for the substantial Blessings of the Soul, the fear of God, and Heavenly Wisdom, which passes all Ʋnderstanding, an upright Heart, Grace, ord, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n1, r-crq vvz d n1, dt j n1, n1, (9) part (DIV2) 37 Page 9
139 and Strength to work out our Salvation with fear and trembling; and Strength to work out our Salvation with Fear and trembling; cc n1 p-acp vvb av po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; (9) part (DIV2) 37 Page 9
140 for Pardon of our Sins, the Love of Christ, the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, the Peace of Jerusalem, inward and heavenly Comfort: for Pardon of our Sins, the Love of christ, the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, the Peace of Jerusalem, inward and heavenly Comfort: p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, j cc j n1: (9) part (DIV2) 37 Page 10
141 All which, according to the Proverb, — NONLATINALPHABET, may be purchas'd by our Prayers, and are ' specially to be sought after; All which, according to the Proverb, —, may be purchased by our Prayers, and Are ' specially to be sought After; d r-crq, vvg p-acp dt n1, —, vmb vbi vvd p-acp po12 n2, cc vbr ' av-j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp; (9) part (DIV2) 37 Page 10
142 without them all things else are Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, painted Grapes for the Fruits of Paradise. without them all things Else Are Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, painted Grapes for the Fruits of Paradise. p-acp pno32 d n2 av vbr n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 37 Page 10
143 2dly, We may pray likewise for the Necessaries of this Life in Subordination to the former; 2dly, We may pray likewise for the Necessaries of this Life in Subordination to the former; av, pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n2-j pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j; (9) part (DIV2) 38 Page 10
144 for tho' the things be not good in themselves, yet still a Viaticum is necessary; for though the things be not good in themselves, yet still a Viaticum is necessary; c-acp cs dt n2 vbb xx j p-acp px32, av av dt np1 vbz j; (9) part (DIV2) 38 Page 10
145 for we be passing through the Wilderness of this World, from the Womb and Egypt of Sin, towards the Heavenly and Happy Canaan: And, seeing Manna from Heaven is not expected without a Miracle, we must have and be content with the Flesh-pots of Egypt. Secondly, Of Deprecation. for we be passing through the Wilderness of this World, from the Womb and Egypt of since, towards the Heavenly and Happy Canaan: And, seeing Manna from Heaven is not expected without a Miracle, we must have and be content with the Fleshpots of Egypt. Secondly, Of Deprecation. c-acp pns12 vbb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc np1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j cc j np1: cc, vvg n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vhi cc vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. ord, pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 38 Page 10
146 We must Deprecate, and Pray against all manner of Evil, whether it be the Evil of Sin, or the Evil of Punishment. We must Deprecate, and Pray against all manner of Evil, whither it be the Evil of since, or the Evil of Punishment. pns12 vmb np1, cc vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n-jn, cs pn31 vbb dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc dt n-jn pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 40 Page 10
147 1st, Against the Evil of Sin. 1st, Against the Evil of Sin. ord, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f np1 (9) part (DIV2) 41 Page 10
148 That it may not come nigh our Dwelling, that our Hearts may not be imbitter'd by this dead Water of Mariana, that we take heed unto our ways; That it may not come High our Dwelling, that our Hearts may not be imbittered by this dead Water of Mariana, that we take heed unto our ways; cst pn31 vmb xx vvi av-j po12 n1, cst po12 n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 42 Page 10
149 or if we do slip, our Offences may consist with our Infirmities, not gross, numerous, nor unrepented of; or if we do slip, our Offences may consist with our Infirmities, not gross, numerous, nor unrepented of; cc cs pns12 vdb vvi, po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, xx j, j, ccx n1 pp-f; (9) part (DIV2) 42 Page 10
150 that as our original and preceeding Sins are washed away in the Water of Jordan, by Baptism, that as our original and preceding Sins Are washed away in the Water of Jordan, by Baptism, cst c-acp po12 n-jn cc j-vvg n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, (9) part (DIV2) 42 Page 10
151 so the after and actual Pollutions of our Hands may be wiped away by the Blood of Christ in his Fellowship. so the After and actual Pollutions of our Hands may be wiped away by the Blood of christ in his Fellowship. av dt a-acp cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 42 Page 10
152 2dly, Against the Evil of Punishment. 2dly, Against the Evil of Punishment. av, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 43 Page 10
153 That the Lord would be pleased to heal our Sorrows, and take away our Judgments, that the Evils present may not hurt us, That the Lord would be pleased to heal our Sorrows, and take away our Judgments, that the Evils present may not hurt us, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvb av po12 n2, cst dt n2-jn vvi vmb xx vvi pno12, (9) part (DIV2) 44 Page 10
154 nor those that threaten come to pass to do us any Harm, but that the Lord would in his Mercy be pleased to deliver us from all Evil, either in this Life, nor those that threaten come to pass to do us any Harm, but that the Lord would in his Mercy be pleased to deliver us from all Evil, either in this Life, ccx d cst vvb vvi pc-acp vvi pc-acp vdi pno12 d n1, cc-acp cst dt n1 vmd p-acp po31 n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n-jn, av-d p-acp d n1, (9) part (DIV2) 44 Page 11
155 as Poverty, Disgrace, Sickness, Pestilence, Famine, Factions, Wars, Conspiracies, Rebellions, Assassinations, or other Evils, which may happen on ourselves, the King, as Poverty, Disgrace, Sickness, Pestilence, Famine, Factions, Wars, Conspiracies, Rebellions, Assassinations, or other Evils, which may happen on ourselves, the King, c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, cc n-jn n2-jn, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp px12, dt n1, (9) part (DIV2) 44 Page 11
156 or the Nation, and so on ourselves, because on the King or the Nation; or in the other Life, everlasting and Hell-fire. or the nation, and so on ourselves, Because on the King or the nation; or in the other Life, everlasting and Hell-fire. cc dt n1, cc av p-acp px12, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, j cc n1. (9) part (DIV2) 44 Page 11
157 And this He will do, if we pray to him as we ought: which shews me my seventh and last Particular, viz. And this He will do, if we pray to him as we ought: which shows me my seventh and last Particular, viz. cc d pns31 vmb vdi, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vmd: r-crq vvz pno11 po11 ord cc ord j-jn, n1 (9) part (DIV2) 44 Page 11
158 VII. The manner of our Prayers, humbly and ardently, in Faith and full Hope on God for the Fruits of them. VII. The manner of our Prayers, humbly and ardently, in Faith and full Hope on God for the Fruits of them. np1. dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av-j cc av-j, p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 44 Page 11
159 Man is not moved as Engines, by Violence; nor as irrational Animals, by Instinct; Man is not moved as Engines, by Violence; nor as irrational Animals, by Instinct; n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n2, p-acp n1; ccx p-acp j n2, p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 45 Page 11
160 nor attracted, as Steel by the Load-stone, but drawn by the Light of the Holy Spirit in the Mind, and Consent of the Will; who, nor attracted, as Steel by the Loadstone, but drawn by the Light of the Holy Spirit in the Mind, and Consent of the Will; who, ccx vvd, c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pp-f dt vmb; r-crq, (10) part (DIV2) 45 Page 11
161 if he move right, must do it towards God by Prayer, which He has consecrated for the best way to come unto him. if he move right, must do it towards God by Prayer, which He has consecrated for the best Way to come unto him. cs pns31 vvb av-jn, vmb vdi pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (10) part (DIV2) 45 Page 11
162 But we must do that too according to His Will, Pray so as we ought in the Holy Ghost, and in the Spirit. But we must do that too according to His Will, Pray so as we ought in the Holy Ghost, and in the Spirit. cc-acp pns12 vmb vdi d av vvg p-acp po31 n1, vvb av c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 46 Page 11
163 Never was any loving and kind Mother more willing that her full Breasts should be suck'd by her sweet and tender Infant, Never was any loving and kind Mother more willing that her full Breasts should be sucked by her sweet and tender Infant, av-x vbds d n-vvg cc j n1 av-dc j cst po31 j n2 vmd vbi vvd p-acp po31 j cc j n1, (10) part (DIV2) 46 Page 11
164 than our Blessed God is, that we should put up our Prayers unto him, to derive from his fulness; than our Blessed God is, that we should put up our Prayers unto him, to derive from his fullness; cs po12 j-vvn np1 vbz, cst pns12 vmd vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (10) part (DIV2) 46 Page 11
165 but we must do it in his own Method and Manner, and then, but we must do it in his own Method and Manner, and then, cc-acp pns12 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, cc av, (10) part (DIV2) 46 Page 11
166 Tho' we be little vile Creatures, yet he will deal with us not according to our Baseness, Though we be little vile Creatures, yet he will deal with us not according to our Baseness, cs pns12 vbb j j n2, av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 xx p-acp pc-acp po12 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 47 Page 11
167 but according to the Riches of his Power, with the Liberal Hand of his high Majesty. As, but according to the Riches of his Power, with the Liberal Hand of his high Majesty. As, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1. p-acp, (10) part (DIV2) 47 Page 11
168 Alexander, who when one of his Favourites asked the King a Pension for his Service, gave him a whole City; Alexander, who when one of his Favourites asked the King a Pension for his Service, gave him a Whole city; np1, r-crq c-crq crd pp-f po31 n2 vvd dt n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvd pno31 dt j-jn n1; (10) part (DIV2) 48 Page 11
169 which the Petitioner modestly refusing as too much, the King answer'd, If it was too much for him to receive, it was not too much for him, being the great Macedonian King, and Conqueror of the World, to give. which the Petitioner modestly refusing as too much, the King answered, If it was too much for him to receive, it was not too much for him, being the great Macedonian King, and Conqueror of the World, to give. r-crq dt n1 av-j vvg a-acp av av-d, dt n1 vvd, cs pn31 vbds av av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbds xx av av-d p-acp pno31, vbg dt j jp n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 48 Page 11
170 So will the Lord, I say, deal with us, if we seek unto him as we ought; So will the Lord, I say, deal with us, if we seek unto him as we ought; av vmb dt n1, pns11 vvb, vvb p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vmd; (10) part (DIV2) 49 Page 12
171 he will give as a King gives, with the liberal hand of the Most High, not according to our Unworthiness or Demerits, he will give as a King gives, with the liberal hand of the Most High, not according to our Unworthiness or Demerits, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, xx vvg p-acp po12 n1 cc n2, (10) part (DIV2) 49 Page 12
172 but amply and superabundantly, even a strong City, the Heavenly Jerusalem. On the contrary; but amply and superabundantly, even a strong city, the Heavenly Jerusalem. On the contrary; cc-acp av-j cc av-j, av dt j n1, dt j np1. p-acp dt n-jn; (10) part (DIV2) 49 Page 12
173 If we call not on Him as we ought, nor mind this Duty, to do it, we shall receive none of his precious Gifts, nor have his Comforts: If we call not on Him as we ought, nor mind this Duty, to do it, we shall receive none of his precious Gifts, nor have his Comforts: cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vmd, ccx n1 d n1, pc-acp vdi pn31, pns12 vmb vvi pix pp-f po31 j n2, ccx vhb po31 n2: (10) part (DIV2) 50 Page 12
174 In the Streets of Captivity shall then our Voice be heard; In the Streets of Captivity shall then our Voice be herd; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av po12 n1 vbi vvn; (10) part (DIV2) 50 Page 12
175 we shall cry out, and weep with Rachael, not to be comforted, but the Lord will laugh at our Calamity, and mock when our Fear cometh, because we did not pray unto the Lord, we shall cry out, and weep with Rachel, not to be comforted, but the Lord will laugh At our Calamity, and mock when our fear comes, Because we did not pray unto the Lord, pns12 vmb vvi av, cc vvi p-acp np1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, cc vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvz, c-acp pns12 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 50 Page 12
176 or our Prayers were deform, like the dashes of irregular Waves in the Euripus, or the whistling of Winds in a Wood. Therefore, that you may pray acceptably, First, Pray humbly. or our Prayers were deform, like the Dashes of irregular Waves in the Euripus, or the whistling of Winds in a Wood. Therefore, that you may pray acceptably, First, Pray humbly. cc po12 n2 vbdr j, av-j dt vvz pp-f j n2 p-acp dt np1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1. av, cst pn22 vmb vvi av-j, ord, vvb av-j. (10) part (DIV2) 50 Page 12
177 It is the good Observation of Aristotle, we should handle Divine Matters with Modesty and Reverence. It is the good Observation of Aristotle, we should handle Divine Matters with Modesty and reverence. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd vvi j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (10) part (DIV2) 51 Page 12
178 Now Prayer being the most substantial part of Divine Worship, shall we approach it otherwise? As God takes no Delight in the Sacrifice of Beasts, Now Prayer being the most substantial part of Divine Worship, shall we approach it otherwise? As God Takes no Delight in the Sacrifice of Beasts, av n1 vbg dt av-ds j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vmb pns12 vvi pn31 av? p-acp np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (10) part (DIV2) 51 Page 12
179 or in the Pictures of Gold and Silver, but in Prayer, so He would have it perform'd with an holy and submissive Will, otherwise we shall pray fondly, and in vain: or in the Pictures of Gold and Silver, but in Prayer, so He would have it performed with an holy and submissive Will, otherwise we shall pray fondly, and in vain: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp n1, av pns31 vmd vhi pn31 vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1, av pns12 vmb vvi av-j, cc p-acp j: (10) part (DIV2) 51 Page 12
180 without Humility they will not profit, fly they like Xerxes 's Arrows, most numerous and thick, they may well darken our Service, they will never strike the Sun of Righteousness graciously to affect and hear us. Secondly, Pray ardently. without Humility they will not profit, fly they like Xerxes is Arrows, most numerous and thick, they may well darken our Service, they will never strike the Sun of Righteousness graciously to affect and hear us. Secondly, Pray ardently. p-acp n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi, vvb pns32 av-j np1 vbz n2, av-ds j cc j, pns32 vmb av vvi po12 n1, pns32 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12. ord, vvb av-j. (10) part (DIV2) 51 Page 12
181 As we must pray in Humility, which can never descend too low, so with our Affections, which can never ascend too high; As we must pray in Humility, which can never descend too low, so with our Affections, which can never ascend too high; c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, r-crq vmb av-x vvi av j, av p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vmb av-x vvi av j; (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 12
182 no Bound or Measure must be set unto them, but with all our united Powers, all the Heart, no Bound or Measure must be Set unto them, but with all our united Powers, all the Heart, av-dx vvn cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp d po12 j-vvn n2, d dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 12
183 and all the Soul, with all the Mind, and with all the Strength, pray unto him. and all the Soul, with all the Mind, and with all the Strength, pray unto him. cc d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp d dt n1, vvb p-acp pno31. (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
184 We must wrestle with God in Prayer, and offer as it were an holy Violence to the King of Heaven. We must wrestle with God in Prayer, and offer as it were an holy Violence to the King of Heaven. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
185 To be lukewarm in Religion, is the black Character of Laodicea; therefore let that be far from being justly imputed unto us, To be lukewarm in Religion, is the black Character of Laodicea; Therefore let that be Far from being justly imputed unto us, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1; av vvb cst vbb av-j p-acp vbg av-j vvn p-acp pno12, (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
186 and our Prayers the best part of our Service. and our Prayers the best part of our Service. cc po12 n2 dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
187 Ardent Desires, like Elijah 's fiery Chariot, should ravish us to Heaven and the Presence of God, otherwise we shall not be able to rise, with our dull Clogg of Flesh, from the Earth. ardent Desires, like Elijah is fiery Chariot, should ravish us to Heaven and the Presence of God, otherwise we shall not be able to rise, with our dull Clog of Flesh, from the Earth. j n2, av-j np1 vbz j n1, vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns12 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
188 Christianity is a Race, Heaven the Prize; we must run then, and fast, to obtain. Christianity is a Raze, Heaven the Prize; we must run then, and fast, to obtain. np1 vbz dt n1, n1 dt n1; pns12 vmb vvi av, cc av-j, pc-acp vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 52 Page 13
189 As among the West-Indians some are reported by Acosta the Jesuite to be so quick in Running, that no Horse can keep pace with them; As among the West-Indians Some Are reported by Acosta the Jesuit to be so quick in Running, that no Horse can keep pace with them; c-acp p-acp dt j d vbr vvn p-acp np1 dt np1 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp vvg, cst dx n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno32; (10) part (DIV2) 53 Page 13
190 so we must be quick in our Prayers, that the Thoughts of the World may not overtake us. so we must be quick in our Prayers, that the Thoughts of the World may not overtake us. av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n2, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno12. (10) part (DIV2) 53 Page 13
191 This World is the Wilderness, Heaven the Canaan, but it has no Sons of Ana•k to keep us away; This World is the Wilderness, Heaven the Canaan, but it has no Sons of Ana•k to keep us away; d n1 vbz dt n1, n1 dt np1, p-acp pn31 vhz dx n2 pp-f j pc-acp vvi pno12 av; (10) part (DIV2) 53 Page 13
192 indeed it may be storm'd, and that may easily be done by the Vigour of your Prayers; indeed it may be stormed, and that may Easily be done by the Vigour of your Prayers; av pn31 vmb vbi vvd, cc cst vmb av-j vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2; (10) part (DIV2) 53 Page 13
193 for, since the days of John the Baptist, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent take it by force of this spiritual praying Sword. for, since the days of John the Baptist, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent take it by force of this spiritual praying Sword. p-acp, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1, cc dt j vvi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f d j j-vvg n1. (10) part (DIV2) 53 Page 13
194 3dly, Pray faithfully with full Hope and Relyance on God for the Fruits of them. 3dly, Pray faithfully with full Hope and Reliance on God for the Fruits of them. av, vvb av-j p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 54 Page 13
195 As our Humility stands aloof, and knows its distance with the Publican, but Ardour, Jehu - like, drives furiously on towards Heaven; As our Humility Stands aloof, and knows its distance with the Publican, but Ardour, Jehu - like, drives furiously on towards Heaven; p-acp po12 n1 vvz av, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, np1 - vvb, vvz av-j a-acp p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 13
196 so Faith in Prayer compleats all; with Moses, it stands in the Gap, and closely joyns us in Union with God. so Faith in Prayer completes all; with Moses, it Stands in the Gap, and closely joins us in union with God. av n1 p-acp n1 vvz d; p-acp np1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av-j vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 13
197 The Gates of Heaven shall fly open to us, so we have this Oyl in our Lamps, to prepare for meeting Christ the Bridegroom. The Gates of Heaven shall fly open to us, so we have this Oil in our Lamps, to prepare for meeting christ the Bridegroom. dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi j p-acp pno12, av pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 13
198 With Faith and Piety of Mind every Expression in our Prayers is acceptable to the Lord above, and brings us to Him; With Faith and Piety of Mind every Expression in our Prayers is acceptable to the Lord above, and brings us to Him; p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 d n1 p-acp po12 n2 vbz j p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cc vvz pno12 p-acp pno31; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 13
199 but if we regard Hypocrisie in our Hearts, the Lord will not hear us, nor come nigh our Dwelling. but if we regard Hypocrisy in our Hearts, the Lord will not hear us, nor come High our Dwelling. cc-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno12, ccx vvb av-j po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 13
200 It is said, in Judah the Hand of God was, to give them one Heart; It is said, in Judah the Hand of God was, to give them one Heart; pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds, pc-acp vvi pno32 crd n1; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
201 so must we with singleness of Heart pray unto God, that our Hearts be not double, that we may go unto Him as that Dove to Noah 's Ark, with unimaginable Sweetness and Joy, to repose our selves on his Mercy-seat: so must we with singleness of Heart pray unto God, that our Hearts be not double, that we may go unto Him as that Dove to Noah is Ark, with unimaginable Sweetness and Joy, to repose our selves on his Mercy-seat: av vmb pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp np1, cst po12 n2 vbb xx j-jn, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
202 Thus if we do, we pray according to the Will of God; which if we follow, He shall hear us, and help our Infirmities. Thus if we do, we pray according to the Will of God; which if we follow, He shall hear us, and help our Infirmities. av cs pns12 vdb, pns12 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq cs pns12 vvb, pns31 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvb po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
203 Balaam in a Fit of Devotion may cry out, O that I might dye the death of the Righteous, balaam in a Fit of Devotion may cry out, Oh that I might die the death of the Righteous, np1 p-acp dt j pp-f n1 vmb vvi av, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
204 and that my last end might be like his! But this is hypocritical, neither sound nor rooted; and that my last end might be like his! But this is hypocritical, neither found nor rooted; cc cst po11 ord n1 vmd vbi av-j po31! p-acp d vbz j, dx n1 ccx vvn; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
205 whatsoever we do, we must do it sincerely, as unto the Lord, and not unto Men, knowing that of the Lord we shall receive our rich Inheritance. whatsoever we do, we must do it sincerely, as unto the Lord, and not unto Men, knowing that of the Lord we shall receive our rich Inheritance. r-crq pns12 vdb, pns12 vmb vdi pn31 av-j, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp n2, vvg cst pp-f dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
206 Our Prayers must have Heart and Root to grow and continue; Our Prayers must have Heart and Root to grow and continue; po12 n2 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
207 and we, as Alceus in a contrary Case, who is said to have taken Arguments from every Season of the Year, for his Intemperance in Drinking; and we, as Alceus in a contrary Case, who is said to have taken Arguments from every Season of the Year, for his Intemperance in Drinking; cc pns12, c-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
208 That the Spring requir'd it in sign of Joy; the Summer, to temper his Heat, and cool himself; That the Spring required it in Signen of Joy; the Summer, to temper his Heat, and cool himself; cst dt n1 vvd pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi px31; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
209 that it was due to Autumn, as dedicated to the Vintage; that it was due to Autumn, as dedicated to the Vintage; cst pn31 vbds j-jn p-acp n1, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
210 and Winter requir'd it to expel Cold. So should we, I say, from all the Passages of this Life, take occasion to pray unto God, in the time of Adversity, that He may help us; and Winter required it to expel Cold. So should we, I say, from all the Passages of this Life, take occasion to pray unto God, in the time of Adversity, that He may help us; cc n1 vvd pn31 pc-acp vvi np1 av vmd pns12, pns11 vvb, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
211 in the Season of Prosperity, that He has done it. in the Season of Prosperity, that He has done it. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vhz vdn pn31. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
212 Let none think with himself, God does not mind the passing over this Duty, nor see the other Sins we be at any time guilty of; Let none think with himself, God does not mind the passing over this Duty, nor see the other Sins we be At any time guilty of; vvb pix vvi p-acp px31, np1 vdz xx vvi dt vvg p-acp d n1, ccx vvb dt j-jn n2 pns12 vbb p-acp d n1 j pp-f; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
213 for tho' a Man sit as close upon the Idols of his Heart as Rachael did upon her Father's Images, he may hide his Mercies from himself, for though a Man fit as close upon the Idols of his Heart as Rachel did upon her Father's Images, he may hide his mercies from himself, c-acp cs dt n1 vvb a-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 vdd p-acp po31 ng1 n2, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp px31, (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
214 but not his Sins from God. but not his Sins from God. cc-acp xx po31 n2 p-acp np1. (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
215 How great reason then has Man to mind his Business, do his Duty, especially this of Prayer, which is, How great reason then has Man to mind his Business, do his Duty, especially this of Prayer, which is, q-crq j n1 av vhz n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vdb po31 n1, av-j d pp-f n1, r-crq vbz, (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
216 as St. Austin calls it, a Spiritual Exercise, and says, It is so much the more accepted; as Saint Austin calls it, a Spiritual Exercise, and Says, It is so much the more accepted; c-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, dt j n1, cc vvz, pn31 vbz av av-d dt av-dc vvn; (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
217 but then it must be perform'd in Spirit, and in Truth. But that I may not seem to forget the Occasion of this Day: but then it must be performed in Spirit, and in Truth. But that I may not seem to forget the Occasion of this Day: p-acp av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. cc-acp cst pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1: (10) part (DIV2) 55 Page 14
218 As Prayer is our indispensible Duty at all times, it must consequently needs be so now: As Prayer is our indispensible Duty At all times, it must consequently needs be so now: p-acp n1 vbz po12 j n1 p-acp d n2, pn31 vmb av-j av vbb av av: (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
219 As it is of wonderful Power and Efficacy in Times of Troubles and Dangers to those that make the right use of them, As it is of wondered Power and Efficacy in Times of Troubles and Dangers to those that make the right use of them, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 pp-f vvz cc n2 p-acp d cst vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
220 so now especially have we no reason to neglect it in this proper Occasion, but handle well the great Duty. so now especially have we no reason to neglect it in this proper Occasion, but handle well the great Duty. av av av-j vhb pns12 dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, cc-acp vvb av dt j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
221 And as Fasting is always justly acknowledg'd to be its good Helpmate, so that is with good Consideration and Reason, by the Administrators of our Government, at this time annexed, And as Fasting is always justly acknowledged to be its good Helpmate, so that is with good Consideration and Reason, by the Administrators of our Government, At this time annexed, cc c-acp vvg vbz av av-j vvn pc-acp vbi po31 j n1, av cst vbz p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d n1 vvn, (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
222 when we are surrounded with Fears, and Terrors threaten us on every side. when we Are surrounded with Fears, and Terrors threaten us on every side. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc n2 vvb pno12 p-acp d n1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
223 How many Enemies have we at home, and in our own Bosom, some being Malecontents of desperate Fortunes, who having consum'd their Estates by their Debaucheries, embrace any occasion to raise a new Fund for the maintenance and support of these their ill ways; How many Enemies have we At home, and in our own Bosom, Some being Malecontents of desperate Fortune's, who having consumed their Estates by their Debaucheries, embrace any occasion to raise a new Fund for the maintenance and support of these their ill ways; c-crq d n2 vhb pns12 p-acp n1-an, cc p-acp po12 d n1, d vbg n2-jn pp-f j n2, r-crq vhg vvn po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 j-jn n2; (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
224 and these present they take to be the Times for their Purposes and Designs to separate us, to ruine and divide what we have; and these present they take to be the Times for their Purposes and Designs to separate us, to ruin and divide what we have; cc d n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq pns12 vhb; (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
225 therefore their Custom is, to kindle every Spark, and light it to a Flame, for our combustion, Therefore their Custom is, to kindle every Spark, and Light it to a Flame, for our combustion, av po32 n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi d n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po12 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
226 whilst we are otherwise busie at home and abroad, and not at leisure to mind their Intrigues. while we Are otherwise busy At home and abroad, and not At leisure to mind their Intrigues. cs pns12 vbr av j p-acp n1-an cc av, cc xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po32 np1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
227 Others there are, whose Principles and Religion do allow them, lead them, exhort, and give Command to them, Others there Are, whose Principles and Religion do allow them, led them, exhort, and give Command to them, n2-jn pc-acp vbr, rg-crq n2 cc n1 vdb vvi pno32, vvb pno32, vvb, cc vvi vvi p-acp pno32, (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
228 for our Ruine and Destruction, being Hereticks in their Account, and, as Stubble, fit for nought but the Fire. for our Ruin and Destruction, being Heretics in their Account, and, as Stubble, fit for nought but the Fire. c-acp po12 n1 cc n1, vbg n2 p-acp po32 vvb, cc, c-acp n1, j p-acp pix cc-acp dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
229 These are open and bare-fac'd Enemies, who I need not mention, and were never inclin'd to our Side and Interest. These Are open and barefaced Enemies, who I need not mention, and were never inclined to our Side and Interest. d vbr j cc j n2, r-crq pns11 vvb xx n1, cc vbdr av vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
230 Some likewise there are that are Achitophel 's, cunning Politicians, whose out-sides, like the Apples of Sodom and Gomorrah, seem fair to the View, some likewise there Are that Are Ahithophel is, cunning Politicians, whose outsides, like the Apples of Sodom and Gomorrah, seem fair to the View, d av a-acp vbr d vbr np1 vbz, j-jn n2, rg-crq n2-an, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, vvb j p-acp dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
231 but their inner parts are Ashes and Death to us-ward. but their inner parts Are Ashes and Death to usward. cc-acp po32 j n2 vbr n2 cc n1 p-acp n1. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 15
232 To use a familiar Comparison, they are like our Watermen, that look one way, and row another; To use a familiar Comparison, they Are like our Watermen, that look one Way, and row Another; p-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, pns32 vbr av-j po12 n2, cst vvb crd n1, cc n1 j-jn; (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 16
233 most dangerous Persons, that (like the little Creature in the Crocodile) grow, and eat our very Bowels, which have yearned with Compassion long towards them that hate us. most dangerous Persons, that (like the little Creature in the Crocodile) grow, and eat our very Bowels, which have yearned with Compassion long towards them that hate us. ds j n2, cst (av-j dt j n1 p-acp dt n1) vvb, cc vvb po12 j n2, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp n1 av-j p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno12. (10) part (DIV2) 57 Page 16
234 But we are not only thus fetter'd at home, but abroad are engag'd in a most bloody and expensive War with a puissant Prince, the Absolute and Arbitrary Monarch of France, who flush'd with long Victories and Success against his unequal and weak Neighbours, But we Are not only thus fettered At home, but abroad Are engaged in a most bloody and expensive War with a puissant Prince, the Absolute and Arbitrary Monarch of France, who flushed with long Victories and Success against his unequal and weak Neighbours, cc-acp pns12 vbr xx av-j av j-vvn p-acp n1-an, cc-acp av vbr vvn p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd p-acp j n2 cc n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n2, (10) part (DIV2) 58 Page 16
235 and having by Policy, Power, and Fraud hugely encroach'd upon their Territories, to the great enlargement of his own, seems to stand on the Tiptoes of Greatness, and having by Policy, Power, and Fraud hugely encroached upon their Territories, to the great enlargement of his own, seems to stand on the Tiptoes of Greatness, cc vhg p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d, vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-an pp-f n1, (10) part (DIV2) 58 Page 16
236 and be in the Zenith of his Power, not only threatning his Confines, but all Europe with his Strength. and be in the Zenith of his Power, not only threatening his Confines, but all Europe with his Strength. cc vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, xx av-j vvg po31 n2, cc-acp d np1 p-acp po31 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 58 Page 16
237 The Sun of his Glory seems to have risen to its full height, to have touch'd the Vertical Point, The Sun of his Glory seems to have risen to its full height, to have touched the Vertical Point, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1, (10) part (DIV2) 59 Page 16
238 and now be upon its declension: and now be upon its declension: cc av vbi p-acp po31 n1: (10) part (DIV2) 59 Page 16
239 The Wishes of all good Christians are, That it may be so, that he fall to his former station, set in his due Horizon, The Wishes of all good Christians Are, That it may be so, that he fallen to his former station, Set in his due Horizon, dt n2 pp-f d j np1 vbr, cst pn31 vmb vbi av, cst pns31 vvb p-acp po31 j n1, vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (10) part (DIV2) 59 Page 16
240 and be reduc'd to his primitive Right; the Hopes of all Europe in effecting which, are solely His Majesty of Great Britain. and be reduced to his primitive Right; the Hope's of all Europe in effecting which, Are solely His Majesty of Great Britain. cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n-jn; dt ng1 pp-f d np1 p-acp vvg r-crq, vbr av-j po31 n1 pp-f j np1. (10) part (DIV2) 59 Page 16
241 To which purpose, and the humbling of whom, our Joshua is gone over Jordan, to assist the Weak, and set the Afflicted free: To which purpose, and the humbling of whom, our joshua is gone over Jordan, to assist the Weak, and Set the Afflicted free: p-acp r-crq n1, cc dt vvg pp-f ro-crq, po12 np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j, cc vvd dt j-vvn j: (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 16
242 He is now at the head of the Army, and willing to expose his sacred Person to the Thunderbolts of the roaring Cannon, the Lightnings of Bombs and Granadoes, the hailing showrs of devouring Lead-Balls, the edge of the Sword, He is now At the head of the Army, and willing to expose his sacred Person to the Thunderbolts of the roaring Cannon, the Lightnings of Bombs and Granades, the hailing showers of devouring Lead-Balls, the edge of the Sword, pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, dt vvg n2 pp-f j-vvg n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 16
243 and all other cruel Instruments of merciless War the Devil can invent, or Man do Mischief with. and all other cruel Instruments of merciless War the devil can invent, or Man do Mischief with. cc d j-jn j n2 pp-f j n1 dt n1 vmb vvi, cc n1 vdb n1 p-acp. (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 16
244 On this good Account he will rather, with Cato, chuse to die, than the Allies continue, and we be brought under Slavery and Tyranny. Methinks I hear him say, Let the Great Turk by Land, and the other Turk by Sea, the one with his Legions, the other with his Ships, cover both the Elements, Terra firma, and the inconstant watery one, On this good Account he will rather, with Cato, choose to die, than the Allies continue, and we be brought under Slavery and Tyranny. Methinks I hear him say, Let the Great Turk by Land, and the other Turk by Sea, the one with his Legions, the other with his Ships, cover both the Elements, Terra Firm, and the inconstant watery one, p-acp d j vvb pns31 vmb av-c, p-acp np1, vvb pc-acp vvi, cs dt n2 vvb, cc pns12 vbb vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. vvz pns11 vvb pno31 vvi, vvb dt j np1 p-acp n1, cc dt j-jn np1 p-acp n1, dt pi p-acp po31 n2, dt j-jn p-acp po31 n2, vvb d dt n2, fw-la fw-la, cc dt j j pi, (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
245 so as to leave a small Point for him to stand on, and they unite their Endeavours to our Ruin and Destruction, he will, under God, deliver his People, so as to leave a small Point for him to stand on, and they unite their Endeavours to our Ruin and Destruction, he will, under God, deliver his People, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb, p-acp np1, vvb po31 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
246 or dye in the Good Cause. or die in the Good Cause. cc vvi p-acp dt j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
247 A Majesty of so high and undaunted Courage, like the Fabii, he may be outmatch'd but never overcome: A Majesty of so high and undaunted Courage, like the Fabii, he may be outmatched but never overcome: dt n1 pp-f av j cc j n1, av-j dt np2, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av-x vvn: (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
248 And a Prince so generous and good, that he, who has ventur'd his Life once to redeem us from Popery, Fire and Faggots, is now again ready to lay it down in this War, And a Prince so generous and good, that he, who has ventured his Life once to Redeem us from Popery, Fire and Faggots, is now again ready to lay it down in this War, cc dt n1 av j cc j, cst pns31, r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, n1 cc n2, vbz av av j pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp d n1, (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
249 and, for the Safety of Europe, to sacrifice his own. He considers that, with David, he must sleep in the Bed of his Glorious Ancestors, that are gone to Everlasting Rest before him, and, for the Safety of Europe, to sacrifice his own. He considers that, with David, he must sleep in the Bed of his Glorious Ancestors, that Are gone to Everlasting Rest before him, cc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 d. pns31 vvz cst, p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, cst vbr vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
250 and rejoyces to breath his last in so glorious a Good. and rejoices to breath his last in so glorious a Good. cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 ord p-acp av j dt j. (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
251 As a stout Soldier and prudent Generalissimo, he acts, and commands and courts the most terrible Occasions of shewing forth his Virtue, in ambition to make all safe, rather than himself secure. As a stout Soldier and prudent Generalissimo, he acts, and commands and Courts the most terrible Occasions of showing forth his Virtue, in ambition to make all safe, rather than himself secure. p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, pns31 vvz, cc vvz cc vvz dt av-ds j n2 pp-f vvg av po31 n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d j, av-c cs px31 vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 60 Page 17
252 Can we then not love so good a Prince? Shall we not humble ourselves before God, that he may succeed? Shall we not pray, that he may be victorious? and in Tears mourn till we see our Shield come home again in Safety? For, Can we then not love so good a Prince? Shall we not humble ourselves before God, that he may succeed? Shall we not pray, that he may be victorious? and in Tears mourn till we see our Shield come home again in Safety? For, vmb pns12 av xx vvb av j dt n1? vmb pns12 xx vvi px12 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi? vmb pns12 xx vvi, cst pns31 vmb vbi j? cc p-acp n2 vvi c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n1 vvb av-an av p-acp n1? p-acp, (10) part (DIV2) 61 Page 17
253 Tho' our Armies be compleat and strong, our Prince that commands them active and prudent, yet there is an Uncertainty in War; Though our Armies be complete and strong, our Prince that commands them active and prudent, yet there is an Uncertainty in War; cs po12 n2 vbb j cc j, po12 n1 cst vvz pno32 j cc j, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 62 Page 17
254 the Lord of Hosts gives the Victory to whom he pleases, and sometimes suffers the Philistine to triumph for the Sins of his Israel: And this may be our Lot; the Lord of Hosts gives the Victory to whom he Pleases, and sometime suffers the Philistine to triumph for the Sins of his Israel: And this may be our Lot; dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, cc av vvz dt njp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 np1: cc d vmb vbi po12 n1; (10) part (DIV2) 62 Page 17
255 for we have great cause to fear, lest our own Sins fight against ourselves, and our Wickedness be our Ruin. for we have great cause to Fear, lest our own Sins fight against ourselves, and our Wickedness be our Ruin. c-acp pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, cs po12 d n2 vvi p-acp px12, cc po12 n1 vbb po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 62 Page 17
256 What greater reason therefore have we to cast our Sins behind us, and not provoke thereby the Holy One to Indignation, to give us up as a Prey to the Teeth of our Adversary: What greater reason Therefore have we to cast our Sins behind us, and not provoke thereby the Holy One to Indignation, to give us up as a Prey to the Teeth of our Adversary: q-crq jc n1 av vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno12, cc xx vvi av dt j pi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 17
257 All that is dear and near to us, lies at the Stake; All that is dear and near to us, lies At the Stake; d cst vbz j-jn cc av-j p-acp pno12, vvz p-acp dt n1; (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 17
258 our Laws, Lives, and Liberties, our Wives and Children, our Nation, our King, and Religion are all at this time in danger, our Laws, Lives, and Liberties, our Wives and Children, our nation, our King, and Religion Are all At this time in danger, po12 n2, n2, cc n2, po12 n2 cc n2, po12 n1, po12 n1, cc n1 vbr d p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 18
259 if the Lord be not with us. if the Lord be not with us. cs dt n1 vbb xx p-acp pno12. (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 18
260 With what Earnestness then should we pray? How should we in Sadness mourn, till we by good Success, With what Earnestness then should we pray? How should we in Sadness mourn, till we by good Success, p-acp r-crq n1 av vmd pns12 vvi? q-crq vmd pns12 p-acp n1 vvi, c-acp pns12 p-acp j n1, (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 18
261 and our Deliverance, find that the Lord is on our side. and our Deliverance, find that the Lord is on our side. cc po12 n1, vvb d dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 63 Page 18
262 At this time we may mourn, and say of Laughter, It is mad; and of Mirth, What hast thou to do with us? get thee behind. At this time we may mourn, and say of Laughter, It is mad; and of Mirth, What hast thou to do with us? get thee behind. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvb pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j; cc pp-f n1, q-crq vh2 pns21 pc-acp vdi p-acp pno12? vvb pno21 a-acp. (10) part (DIV2) 64 Page 18
263 There is nothing now should be musical but Sighs and Groans, no Song in tune but the Lamentation of a Sinner. As for our Harp, be thou hung up, There is nothing now should be musical but Sighs and Groans, no Song in tune but the Lamentation of a Sinner. As for our Harp, be thou hung up, pc-acp vbz pix av vmd vbi j p-acp n2 cc n2, dx n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. c-acp p-acp po12 n1, vbb pns21 vvn a-acp, (10) part (DIV2) 64 Page 18
264 or, as Job speaks, turned into mourning, and our Organ into the voice of them that weep; or, as Job speaks, turned into mourning, and our Organ into the voice of them that weep; cc, c-acp n1 vvz, vvn p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb; (10) part (DIV2) 64 Page 18
265 with the Mourner shall we eat Ashes, like Bread, and mingle our Drink with Tears, till he that is gone from us come; with the Mourner shall we eat Ashes, like Bred, and mingle our Drink with Tears, till he that is gone from us come; p-acp dt n1 vmb pns12 vvi n2, j n1, cc vvi po12 vvb p-acp n2, c-acp pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 vvb; (10) part (DIV2) 64 Page 18
266 till the King, with whom are our Hearts, and all that we have, come again in Safety to our comfort. till the King, with whom Are our Hearts, and all that we have, come again in Safety to our Comfort. c-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vbr po12 n2, cc d cst pns12 vhb, vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 64 Page 18
267 We have reason to mourn, because we are in danger, be we never so strong, We have reason to mourn, Because we Are in danger, be we never so strong, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp n1, vbb pns12 av av j, (10) part (DIV2) 65 Page 18
268 but no just cause to complain of our Burden, till we find the weight of its heaviness. but no just cause to complain of our Burden, till we find the weight of its heaviness. cc-acp dx j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 65 Page 18
269 There are some intolerable People, that are still complaining of the Badness of the Times, to sow Division among us, and breed Confusion; There Are Some intolerable People, that Are still complaining of the Badness of the Times, to sow Division among us, and breed Confusion; pc-acp vbr d j n1, cst vbr av vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvi n1; (10) part (DIV2) 65 Page 18
270 which God the Lord in his Goodness avert, and take away these wicked men from us, that our Kingdom may be establish'd in Righteousness. which God the Lord in his goodness avert, and take away these wicked men from us, that our Kingdom may be established in Righteousness. r-crq np1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvi, cc vvb av d j n2 p-acp pno12, cst po12 n1 vmb vbi vvd p-acp n1. (10) part (DIV2) 65 Page 18
271 God be thank'd, the upper Region of our Nation admits no such Fumes and Pestilential Vapours, these are form'd below, in the Breasts of ordinary, ignorant, malicious, God be thanked, the upper Region of our nation admits no such Fumes and Pestilential Vapours, these Are formed below, in the Breasts of ordinary, ignorant, malicious, np1 vbb vvn, dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz dx d n2 cc j n2, d vbr vvn a-acp, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, j, j, (10) part (DIV2) 66 Page 18
272 and designing Men, whose Interest sways them more than their Reason, and Superstition rather than Religion. and designing Men, whose Interest sways them more than their Reason, and Superstition rather than Religion. cc vvg n2, rg-crq n1 vvz pno32 av-dc cs po32 n1, cc n1 av-c cs n1. (10) part (DIV2) 66 Page 18
273 But what ill case are we in, that we should complain, when every one lives under his own Vine, But what ill case Are we in, that we should complain, when every one lives under his own Vine, cc-acp r-crq j-jn n1 vbr pns12 p-acp, cst pns12 vmd vvi, c-crq d crd n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (10) part (DIV2) 67 Page 18
274 when we have Peace in our Dominions, no Plague nor Famine in our Land, but Plenty of Corn in our Barns, Plenty of Grass and Corn in the Fields; when we have Peace in our Dominions, no Plague nor Famine in our Land, but Plenty of Corn in our Barns, Plenty of Grass and Corn in the Fields; c-crq pns12 vhb n1 p-acp po12 n2, dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2; (10) part (DIV2) 67 Page 18
275 What is there we could desire more ▪ What if our Condition were worse than it is? Good and Wise Men consider, they can never pay too much for their Lives, Liberties, What is there we could desire more ▪ What if our Condition were Worse than it is? Good and Wise Men Consider, they can never pay too much for their Lives, Liberties, q-crq vbz a-acp pns12 vmd vvi av-dc ▪ q-crq cs po12 n1 vbdr jc cs pn31 vbz? j cc j n2 vvb, pns32 vmb av-x vvi av av-d c-acp po32 n2, n2, (10) part (DIV2) 67 Page 19
276 and Religion, which are all, under God, by this War, preserv'd hitherto; and Religion, which Are all, under God, by this War, preserved hitherto; cc n1, r-crq vbr d, p-acp np1, p-acp d n1, vvn av; (10) part (DIV2) 67 Page 19
277 and tho' the Expences of its length be great, yet, Thanks be to the Lord's Bounty, we are not poor. and though the Expenses of its length be great, yet, Thanks be to the Lord's Bounty, we Are not poor. cc cs dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbb j, av, n2 vbb p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns12 vbr xx j. (10) part (DIV2) 67 Page 19
278 But to what purpose, I say, are our Complaints, unless to divide us? They will never profit us, But to what purpose, I say, Are our Complaints, unless to divide us? They will never profit us, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1, pns11 vvb, vbr po12 n2, cs pc-acp vvi pno12? pns32 vmb av-x vvi pno12, (10) part (DIV2) 68 Page 19
279 nor do us any Service, they may well hinder us, and stop our Cries, that the Lord may not hear them: nor do us any Service, they may well hinder us, and stop our Cries, that the Lord may not hear them: ccx vdb pno12 d n1, pns32 vmb av vvi pno12, cc vvb po12 vvz, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno32: (10) part (DIV2) 68 Page 19
280 Is it not better to trust in the Lord, and rely on him, cheerfully to submit unto his Will, Is it not better to trust in the Lord, and rely on him, cheerfully to submit unto his Will, vbz pn31 xx jc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 68 Page 19
281 and patiently expect his gracious time of freedom from all our Troubles, wait on him, who can turn our Water into Wine, give a rich Suit for Sackcloth, Beauty for Ashes, and patiently expect his gracious time of freedom from all our Troubles, wait on him, who can turn our Water into Wine, give a rich Suit for sackcloth, Beauty for Ashes, cc av-j vvi po31 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d po12 vvz, vvb p-acp pno31, r-crq vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, vvb dt j n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n2, (10) part (DIV2) 68 Page 19
282 and a Day of Praise for this of our Humiliation? God the Lord, who has saved us from the Invincible Armada, and destroy'd it; and a Day of Praise for this of our Humiliation? God the Lord, who has saved us from the Invincible Armada, and destroyed it; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f po12 n1? np1 dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn pn31; (10) part (DIV2) 68 Page 19
283 who deliver'd us from that Hellish Conspiracy, whereby King and Parliament, the Head and principal Members of this Nation, were all to be blown up at one devilish blast; who Delivered us from that Hellish conspiracy, whereby King and Parliament, the Head and principal Members of this nation, were all to be blown up At one devilish blast; r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp d j n1, c-crq n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc j-jn n2 pp-f d n1, vbdr d pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp crd j n1; (10) part (DIV2) 69 Page 19
284 and has lately preserved the KING, with Ʋs in Him, from that horrid and accursed Assassination; is still able to save and deliver us from the Hands of our Enemies, whose Mercies are cruel, and give them up to our Power, and has lately preserved the KING, with Ʋs in Him, from that horrid and accursed Assassination; is still able to save and deliver us from the Hands of our Enemies, whose mercies Are cruel, and give them up to our Power, cc vhz av-j vvn dt n1, p-acp j p-acp pno31, p-acp cst j cc j-vvn n1; vbz av j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, rg-crq n2 vbr j, cc vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp po12 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 69 Page 19
285 or send His own Angel to scatter and slay them, that their dead Bodies be Meat to the Fowls of the Air, or send His own Angel to scatter and slay them, that their dead Bodies be Meat to the Fowls of the Air, cc vvi po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, cst po32 j n2 vbb n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 69 Page 19
286 and Beasts of the Earth, and we secur'd from the Snares of the Hunter. But this the LORD is not like to do, except we humble ourselves before Him, for our Sins and Transgressions; and Beasts of the Earth, and we secured from the Snares of the Hunter. But this the LORD is not like to do, except we humble ourselves before Him, for our Sins and Transgressions; cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pns12 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. p-acp d dt n1 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vdi, c-acp pns12 j px12 p-acp pno31, c-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (10) part (DIV2) 69 Page 19
287 He is not like to go forth with our Fleets and Armies, nor suffer what we take in hand to prosper, without calling faithfully upon His Holy Name. He is not like to go forth with our Fleets and Armies, nor suffer what we take in hand to prosper, without calling faithfully upon His Holy Name. pns31 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vvi av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, ccx vvi r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg av-j p-acp po31 j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 70 Page 19
288 Wherefore, as it is not only our bounden Duty, but Interest, to do it, let us pray as we ought unto the Lord, that He may go out with our Fleets and Armies; Wherefore, as it is not only our bounden Duty, but Interest, to do it, let us pray as we ought unto the Lord, that He may go out with our Fleets and Armies; c-crq, c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j po12 vvn n1, cc-acp n1, pc-acp vdi pn31, vvb pno12 vvi c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (10) part (DIV2) 71 Page 20
289 that He may bless His People, and make us Victorious, that the King may ride in Triumph, with Acclamations of great Joy, every one of his faithful Subjects being glad, that He may bless His People, and make us Victorious, that the King may ride in Triumph, with Acclamations of great Joy, every one of his faithful Subject's being glad, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvb pno12 j, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, d crd pp-f po31 j n2-jn vbg j, (10) part (DIV2) 71 Page 20
290 and cheerfully saying, GOD Save the KING. FINIS. and cheerfully saying, GOD Save the KING. FINIS. cc av-j vvg, np1 p-acp dt n1. fw-la. (10) part (DIV2) 71 Page 20

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