A dissuasive from murmuring Being a sermon on 1 Cor. X. 10. Preached by Sam. Carte, M.A. Imprimatur, May 14. 1694. Geo. Royse.

Carte, Samuel, 1653-1740
Publisher: printed for Richard Baldwin near the Oxford Arms in Warwick Lane
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A80674 ESTC ID: R223837 STC ID: C651C
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 1st X, 10; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A Dissuasive from Murmuring. 1 COR. X. 10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. A Dissuasive from Murmuring. 1 COR. X. 10. Neither murmur you, as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. dt j p-acp j-vvg. crd np1. fw-la crd av-dx n1 pn22, c-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvd, cc vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 IT is a Character that has long since been given of Mankind, That he is Animal querulum, a Creature much given to complaining. IT is a Character that has long since been given of Mankind, That he is Animal querulum, a Creature much given to complaining. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vhz av-j a-acp vbn vvn pp-f n1, cst pns31 vbz n1 fw-la, dt n1 av-d vvn p-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 There is rarely such a Concurrence of Circumstances as that all of them please us; There is rarely such a Concurrence of circumstances as that all of them please us; pc-acp vbz av-j d dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp d d pp-f pno32 vvi pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 and if any thing displease or be offensive to us, it usually so engages our thoughts, that we scarce make any fitting reflection on the more favourable Circumstances, how great and numerous soever. and if any thing displease or be offensive to us, it usually so engages our thoughts, that we scarce make any fitting reflection on the more favourable circumstances, how great and numerous soever. cc cs d n1 vvi cc vbi j p-acp pno12, pn31 av-j av vvz po12 n2, cst pns12 av-j vvb d j-vvg n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n2, c-crq j cc j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
4 And whilst by this means one Evil, Inconvenience, or Misfortune makes a greater impression on us than hundreds of Mercies and Advantages which we enjoy, we are generally disposed to be dissatisfied with our Condition, to Complain and Murmur when indeed we have no just reason so to do. And while by this means one Evil, Inconvenience, or Misfortune makes a greater impression on us than hundreds of mercies and Advantages which we enjoy, we Are generally disposed to be dissatisfied with our Condition, to Complain and Murmur when indeed we have no just reason so to do. cc cs p-acp d n2 crd j-jn, n1, cc n1 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp pno12 cs crd pp-f n2 cc n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvb cc vvb c-crq av pns12 vhb dx j n1 av pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
5 This being a Malady so incident to mankind, the Apostle, one of the most Able Physicians of Souls, has given us a Prescription against it in the words of my Text; This being a Malady so incident to mankind, the Apostle, one of the most Able Physicians of Souls, has given us a Prescription against it in the words of my Text; d vbg dt n1 av j p-acp n1, dt n1, crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n2, vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
6 Neither murmur ye as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Neither murmur you as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. dx n1 pn22 p-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvd, cc vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
7 In which Words we may observe, 1. A Relation of Matter of Fact, Some of them also murmured. In which Words we may observe, 1. A Relation of Matter of Fact, some of them also murmured. p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi, crd dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, d pp-f pno32 av vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
8 2 dly. A Prohibition of the like Practice, Neither murmur ye, as some of them, &c. 3 dly. An Argument to dissuade us from the Imitation of them, drawn from the destructiveness of the Practice, evidenced by the Event it had on them, They were destroyed of the destroyer. 2 dly. A Prohibition of the like Practice, Neither murmur you, as Some of them, etc. 3 dly. an Argument to dissuade us from the Imitation of them, drawn from the destructiveness of the Practice, evidenced by the Event it had on them, They were destroyed of the destroyer. crd av-j. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dx n1 pn22, c-acp d pp-f pno32, av crd av-j. dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 vhd p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 First, Here is a Relation of Matter of Fact, Some of them also murmured. Some of them. First, Here is a Relation of Matter of Fact, some of them also murmured. some of them. ord, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, d pp-f pno32 av vvd. d pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
10 Of whom? Even of the Children of Israel. It would be no strange matter to hear, that Heathens, that men governed by the mere Conduct of Corrupt Nature, should repine and murmur upon slight occasions: Of whom? Even of the Children of Israel. It would be no strange matter to hear, that heathens, that men governed by the mere Conduct of Corrupt Nature, should repine and murmur upon slight occasions: pp-f qo-crq? j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. pn31 vmd vbi dx j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst n2-jn, cst n2 vvn p-acp dt j vvb pp-f j n1, vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
11 But the Israelites had been instructed in better Principles, which one might expect should have restrained them from such distempers. But the Israelites had been instructed in better Principles, which one might expect should have restrained them from such distempers. cc-acp dt np1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp jc n2, r-crq crd vmd vvi vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
12 Nay, the state which they were in before was so very miserable, and it was by such a continued Succession of Miracles, of Deliverances and Mercies, that they were arrived at that Condition at which they murmured, that one might in all reason expect to hear of their Transports of Joy, Nay, the state which they were in before was so very miserable, and it was by such a continued Succession of Miracles, of Deliverances and mercies, that they were arrived At that Condition At which they murmured, that one might in all reason expect to hear of their Transports of Joy, uh-x, dt n1 r-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp a-acp vbds av av j, cc pn31 vbds p-acp d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2, pp-f n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd, cst pi vmd p-acp d n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 vvz pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
13 and Praise, and Thanksgiving, when on the contrary we find an Epidemical Discontent and Murmuring among them. and Praise, and Thanksgiving, when on the contrary we find an Epidemical Discontent and Murmuring among them. cc n1, cc n1, c-crq p-acp dt n-jn pns12 vvb dt j n-jn cc j-vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
14 For if you reflect on their Condition in Egypt, you may observe them labouring under as great Oppression and Tyranny, For if you reflect on their Condition in Egypt, you may observe them labouring under as great Oppression and Tyranny, c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvg p-acp p-acp j n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
15 as ever an ingenuous People underwent; so that their lives were bitter unto them; as ever an ingenuous People underwent; so that their lives were bitter unto them; c-acp av dt j n1 vvd; av d po32 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
16 and the sense of their Miseries made them vent their Griefs in Sighs and Groans, which mounted up to Heaven, and the sense of their Misery's made them vent their Griefs in Sighs and Groans, which mounted up to Heaven, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 vvd pno32 vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 and moved God in Compassion to reach forth his mighty Hand and outstretched Arm to deliver them. and moved God in Compassion to reach forth his mighty Hand and outstretched Arm to deliver them. cc vvd np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 j n1 cc j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 As the Psalmist says, Psal. 105. 26. &c. He sent to them Moses his servant, As the Psalmist Says, Psalm 105. 26. etc. He sent to them Moses his servant, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd av pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 np1 po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
19 and Aaron whom he had chosen, and they shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. and Aaron whom he had chosen, and they showed his Signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. cc np1 ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn, cc pns32 vvd po31 n2 p-acp pno32, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
20 He sent darkness upon their enemies, and it was dark, and turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. He sent darkness upon their enemies, and it was dark, and turned their waters into blood, and slew their Fish. pns31 vvd n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc pn31 vbds j, cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvd po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
21 The land also brought forth frogs in abundance, yea, even in their kings chambers. He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies and lice in all their coasts. The land also brought forth frogs in abundance, yea, even in their Kings chambers. He spoke, and there Come diverse sorts of flies and lice in all their coasts. dt n1 av vvn av n2 p-acp n1, uh, av p-acp po32 n2 n2. pns31 vvd, cc a-acp vvd j n2 pp-f n2 cc n1 p-acp d po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
22 He gave them hailstones for rain, and flames of fire in their land. He gave them hailstones for rain, and flames of fire in their land. pns31 vvd pno32 n2 p-acp n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
23 He smote their vines also and figtrees, and destroyed the trees that were in their coasts. He smote their vines also and figtrees, and destroyed the trees that were in their coasts. pns31 vvd po32 n2 av cc n2, cc vvd dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
24 He spake the word and the grashoppers came, and caterpillars innumerable, and did eat up all the grass in the land, He spoke the word and the grasshoppers Come, and caterpillars innumerable, and did eat up all the grass in the land, pns31 vvd dt n1 cc dt n2 vvd, cc n2 j, cc vdd vvi a-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
25 and devoured the fruit of their ground. and devoured the fruit of their ground. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
26 He smote all the first born also in their land, the chief of all their sterngth. He smote all the First born also in their land, the chief of all their sterngth. pns31 vvd d dt ord vvn av p-acp po32 n1, dt n-jn pp-f d po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
27 He brought them forth with silver and gold, and (tho they were many hundred thousands) there was not one feeble person among their tribes. He brought them forth with silver and gold, and (though they were many hundred thousands) there was not one feeble person among their tribes. pns31 vvd pno32 av p-acp n1 cc n1, cc (cs pns32 vbdr d crd crd) pc-acp vbds xx crd j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
28 And all along as we go on in their History, we may observe such evident, such wonderful, such seasonable Interpositions of the Divine Power and Goodness for their Defence and Relief, that one would think there could not possibly be any room left for discontent or repining among them. And all along as we go on in their History, we may observe such evident, such wondered, such seasonable Interpositions of the Divine Power and goodness for their Defence and Relief, that one would think there could not possibly be any room left for discontent or repining among them. cc d a-acp c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vmb vvi d j, d j, d j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cst pi vmd vvi pc-acp vmd xx av-j vbb d n1 vvn p-acp n-jn cc vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
29 For, Were they persecuted? God set himself for a Wall of Defence between them and their Enemies. For, Were they persecuted? God Set himself for a Wall of Defence between them and their Enemies. p-acp, vbdr pns32 vvn? np1 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cc po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
30 Were they in distress for a Passage? The Sea divided it self, and its Waters rose up on an heap, to afford them a Path through the deep, as through a wilderness. Were they in distress for a Passage? The Sea divided it self, and its Waters rose up on an heap, to afford them a Path through the deep, as through a Wilderness. vbdr pns32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 vvd pn31 n1, cc po31 n2 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
31 Did they want a shelter by day? He spread his cloud over them for a covering. Did they want a Guide by night? He himself went before them in a pillar of fire. Did they want a shelter by day? He spread his cloud over them for a covering. Did they want a Guide by night? He himself went before them in a pillar of fire. vdd pns32 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1? pns31 vvd po31 n1 a-acp pno32 p-acp dt n-vvg. vdd pns32 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1? pns31 px31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
32 Did they want Bread? He rained down Manna upon them, and filled them with the bread of heaven. Did they want Bred? He reigned down Manna upon them, and filled them with the bred of heaven. vdd pns32 vvi n1? pns31 vvd a-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
33 Did they want Meat to their Bread? He made the wind to bring them flesh like dust, and feathered fowl like as the sand of the sea. Did they want Meat to their Bred? He made the wind to bring them Flesh like dust, and feathered fowl like as the sand of the sea. vdd pns32 vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1? pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 av-j n1, cc j-vvn n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
34 Did they want Drink to both? He opened the rock of stone, and the waters flowed out, Did they want Drink to both? He opened the rock of stone, and the waters flowed out, vdd pns32 vvi vvb p-acp d? pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 vvd av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
35 so that the rivers ran in dry places. so that the Rivers ran in dry places. av cst dt n2 vvd p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
36 Did they stand in need of Apparel? Their cloaths did not wax old upon their backs, nor their shooes upon their feet. Did they stand in need of Apparel? Their clothes did not wax old upon their backs, nor their shoes upon their feet. vdd pns32 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1? po32 n2 vdd xx vvi j p-acp po32 n2, ccx po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
37 Did they want Advice? God himself gave them his Vocal Oracle from between the Cherubims. Did they want advice? God himself gave them his Vocal Oracle from between the Cherubims. vdd pns32 vvi n1? np1 px31 vvd pno32 po31 j n1 p-acp p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
38 And besides all these, there were many other occasions wherein God exerted a Miraculous Power to supply their Necessities, or gratify their Desires. And beside all these, there were many other occasions wherein God exerted a Miraculous Power to supply their Necessities, or gratify their Desires. cc p-acp d d, pc-acp vbdr d j-jn n2 c-crq np1 vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
39 And yet, as the Apostle here says, Some of them also murmured. And yet, as the Apostle Here Says, some of them also murmured. cc av, c-acp dt n1 av vvz, d pp-f pno32 av vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
40 Hence then (my Brethren) we may observe, That People's murmuring is no evidence that there is any good ground to do so. Hence then (my Brothers) we may observe, That People's murmuring is no evidence that there is any good ground to do so. av av (po11 n2) pns12 vmb vvi, cst ng1 vvg vbz dx n1 cst pc-acp vbz d j n1 pc-acp vdi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
41 I take notice of this the rather, because I have often observed, that many men, whose Temper and Principles (as I have apprehended) did not at all dispose them to Murmuring and Discontent, have yet been guilty of it, merely in compliance with others. I take notice of this the rather, Because I have often observed, that many men, whose Temper and Principles (as I have apprehended) did not At all dispose them to Murmuring and Discontent, have yet been guilty of it, merely in compliance with Others. pns11 vvb n1 pp-f d dt av-c, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn, cst d n2, rg-crq vvi cc n2 (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn) vdd xx p-acp d vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvg cc n1, vhb av vbn j pp-f pn31, av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
42 They observe many whom they converse with, and it may be, Persons of great Reputation, that they make it a great Subject of their Discourse to censure, find fault with, They observe many whom they converse with, and it may be, Persons of great Reputation, that they make it a great Subject of their Discourse to censure, find fault with, pns32 vvb d ro-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, cc pn31 vmb vbi, n2 pp-f j n1, cst pns32 vvb pn31 dt j j-jn pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
43 and complain of the state of Affairs; and complain of the state of Affairs; cc vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
44 and therefore conclude that they must certainly be grievously amiss, and that they themselves should pass for persons of dull apprehensions, and Therefore conclude that they must Certainly be grievously amiss, and that they themselves should pass for Persons of dull apprehensions, cc av vvi cst pns32 vmb av-j vbi av-j av, cc cst pns32 px32 vmd vvi p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
45 and very shallow capacities, if they do not see reason to murmur as well as others. and very shallow capacities, if they do not see reason to murmur as well as Others. cc av j n2, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp av c-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
46 Now if such persons would but observe in this History of the Israelites, what little reason there was for murmuring, Now if such Persons would but observe in this History of the Israelites, what little reason there was for murmuring, av cs d n2 vmd cc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq j n1 a-acp vbds p-acp vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
47 and yet how much they were guilty of it, it would certainly be a Caution to them to take heed how they are so easily misled by following others Examples. and yet how much they were guilty of it, it would Certainly be a Caution to them to take heed how they Are so Easily misled by following Others Examples. cc av c-crq av-d pns32 vbdr j pp-f pn31, pn31 vmd av-j vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns32 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp vvg n2-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
48 For whether they are led away by the Considerableness of the Persons, or the Greatness of their Numbers, you will find them parallel'd in these unjust Murmurings of the Israelites; many princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown; For whither they Are led away by the Considerableness of the Persons, or the Greatness of their Numbers, you will find them paralleled in these unjust Murmurings of the Israelites; many Princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown; p-acp cs pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt np1; d n2 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp dt n1, n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
49 nay, sometimes the whole Congregation being engaged in them. Or if any pretend that they are not prevailed on by consideration of the Persons, nay, sometime the Whole Congregation being engaged in them. Or if any pretend that they Are not prevailed on by consideration of the Persons, uh, av dt j-jn n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno32. cc cs d vvb cst pns32 vbr xx vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
50 but by the Reasons which they give for their Discontents; as no doubt they will: but by the Reasons which they give for their Discontents; as no doubt they will: cc-acp p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2-jn; c-acp dx n1 pns32 vmb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
51 For when Persons are disposed to find fault and murmur, they can never long want a Pretence; For when Persons Are disposed to find fault and murmur, they can never long want a Pretence; c-acp c-crq n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb av-x av-j vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
52 it being impossible that in such a Multiplicity of Affairs as concern a Nation, and depend on so many Persons, all of them should be so managed, it being impossible that in such a multiplicity of Affairs as concern a nation, and depend on so many Persons, all of them should be so managed, pn31 vbg j cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 c-acp vvb dt n1, cc vvb a-acp av d n2, d pp-f pno32 vmd vbi av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
53 as not to be liable to the misinterpretation of malevolent tongues. as not to be liable to the misinterpretation of malevolent tongues. c-acp xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
54 But if you please to reflect on their History, you will find that the Israelites themselves were not without some apparent Reasons for their Discontents. But if you please to reflect on their History, you will find that the Israelites themselves were not without Some apparent Reasons for their Discontents. p-acp cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, pn22 vmb vvi d dt np1 px32 vbr xx p-acp d j n2 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
55 For to pass by the other occasions, to avoid Prolixity, there were two which Commentators suppose the Apostle more especially reflected on; For to pass by the other occasions, to avoid Prolixity, there were two which Commentators suppose the Apostle more especially reflected on; p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vbdr crd r-crq n2 vvb dt n1 av-dc av-j vvn a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
56 the first, Numb. 14. and the other, Numb. 16. At the one the great Grievance was, That they were engaged in a War with such Powerful Adversaries, the First, Numb. 14. and the other, Numb. 16. At the one the great Grievance was, That they were engaged in a War with such Powerful Adversaries, dt ord, j. crd cc dt n-jn, j. crd p-acp dt pi dt j n1 vbds, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
57 as they could never hope for a good issue of it; as they could never hope for a good issue of it; c-acp pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
58 and therefore thought it more advisable to return to Egypt, to their Bondage again, than to proceed in it. and Therefore Thought it more advisable to return to Egypt, to their Bondage again, than to proceed in it. cc av vvd pn31 av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp po32 n1 av, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
59 In the other the Pretence was, That their Governors both in Church and State were Intruders and Usurpers, In the other the Pretence was, That their Governors both in Church and State were Intruders and Usurpers, p-acp dt j-jn dt n1 vbds, cst po32 n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 vbdr n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
60 and that Preferments run in a different Channel from what they had used to do. and that Preferments run in a different Channel from what they had used to do. cc d n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vvn pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
61 The first Pretence (I say) was, That they were engaged in a War with such Potent Adversaries, that they could never hope for a good Issue of it: The First Pretence (I say) was, That they were engaged in a War with such Potent Adversaries, that they could never hope for a good Issue of it: dt ord n1 (pns11 vvb) vbds, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n2, cst pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
62 For if you look into Numb. 13. you will find the occasion of their murmuring to be, That the Spies who were sent to search the Land, upon their return represented the people whom they were to encounter with, to be strong, and the cities to be walled and very great; For if you look into Numb. 13. you will find the occasion of their murmuring to be, That the Spies who were sent to search the Land, upon their return represented the people whom they were to encounter with, to be strong, and the cities to be walled and very great; c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp j. crd pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg pc-acp vbi, cst dt n2 r-crq vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp po32 n1 vvn dt n1 r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp, pc-acp vbi j, cc dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
63 that the men were of great stature, nay, that there were mighty giants there, sons of Anak, in comparison of whom they were but as grashoppers. And it was the concurrent opinion of them all, excepting two, that they should never be able to withstand them. that the men were of great stature, nay, that there were mighty Giants there, Sons of Anak, in comparison of whom they were but as grasshoppers. And it was the concurrent opinion of them all, excepting two, that they should never be able to withstand them. cst dt n2 vbdr pp-f j n1, uh, cst a-acp vbdr j n2 a-acp, n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp c-acp n2. cc pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f pno32 d, vvg crd, cst pns32 vmd av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
64 This made the people despair and lament their Condition, and wish that they had died in the land of Egypt, or in the wilderness. For should they still persist in their Enterprize, they could expect nothing else, This made the people despair and lament their Condition, and wish that they had died in the land of Egypt, or in the Wilderness. For should they still persist in their Enterprise, they could expect nothing Else, np1 vvd dt n1 n1 cc vvi po32 n1, cc vvb cst pns32 vhd vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1. c-acp vmd pns32 av vvb p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmd vvi pix av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
65 but that they should fall by the sword, and that their wives and their children should become a prey; but that they should fallen by the sword, and that their wives and their children should become a prey; cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc d po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vmd vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
66 and therefore concluded, that the best course they could take, would be to return again to the Bondage and Slavery from which they had been so wonderfully delivered. and Therefore concluded, that the best course they could take, would be to return again to the Bondage and Slavery from which they had been so wonderfully Delivered. cc av vvn, cst dt js n1 pns32 vmd vvi, vmd vbi pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vbn av av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
67 And hereupon they began to conspire together for carrying on the design, saying one to another, Let us make us a captain, And hereupon they began to conspire together for carrying on the Design, saying one to Another, Let us make us a captain, cc av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg pi p-acp n-jn, vvb pno12 vvi pno12 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
68 and let us return into Egypt, Numb. and let us return into Egypt, Numb. cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
69 14. 4. So strangely does a discontented, murmuring Humour, deprive men of the use of their Rational Faculties; 14. 4. So strangely does a discontented, murmuring Humour, deprive men of the use of their Rational Faculties; crd crd av av-j vdz dt j-vvn, j-vvg n1, vvb n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
70 blotting out the remembrance of all former Evils, either suffered or feared; making them senseless of present Mercies, though never so pregnant with future hopes and expectations; blotting out the remembrance of all former Evils, either suffered or feared; making them senseless of present mercies, though never so pregnant with future hope's and Expectations; vvg av dt n1 pp-f d j n2-jn, av-d vvn cc vvn; vvg pno32 j pp-f j n2, cs av-x av j p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
71 abusing them with imaginations of groundless Terrors, and inciting them to run to a certain ruin, abusing them with Imaginations of groundless Terrors, and inciting them to run to a certain ruin, vvg pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
72 for a refuge from an imaginary one. for a refuge from an imaginary one. p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j pi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
73 The second pretence was, That their Chief Governors both in Church and State, were no better than Intruders and Usurpers; The second pretence was, That their Chief Governors both in Church and State, were no better than Intruders and Usurpers; dt ord n1 vbds, cst po32 j-jn n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, vbdr dx jc cs n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
74 and that subordinate Preferments were diverted to another channel from what they had us'd to run in. For the case was this; and that subordinate Preferments were diverted to Another channel from what they had used to run in. For the case was this; cc cst j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp. p-acp dt n1 vbds d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
75 From the beginning of the World till Moses's time, the Royal Power, or Kingdom, and the Priesthood, were vested in the Patriarch, or Head of every Tribe; From the beginning of the World till Moses's time, the Royal Power, or Kingdom, and the Priesthood, were vested in the Patriarch, or Head of every Tribe; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, dt j n1, cc n1, cc dt n1, vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
76 and from him descended Hereditarily on the Firstborn of the Family: and from him descended Hereditarily on the Firstborn of the Family: cc p-acp pno31 vvd av-j p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
77 And this Succession was rarely interrupted that we know of, unless it were in the case of Sem, whom some think not to have been Noah's Eldest Son; And this Succession was rarely interrupted that we know of, unless it were in the case of Sem, whom Some think not to have been Noah's Eldest Son; cc d n1 vbds av-j vvn cst pns12 vvb pp-f, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq d vvb xx pc-acp vhi vbn npg1 js-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
78 and in the case of Abraham the Youngest Son of Terah; and of Jacob the Younger Brother of Esau. But now at the Israelites coming out of Egypt, Moses, whom God had made the great Instrument of their Deliverance, was advanced to the Supream Power, and in the case of Abraham the Youngest Son of Terah; and of Jacob the Younger Brother of Esau But now At the Israelites coming out of Egypt, Moses, whom God had made the great Instrument of their Deliverance, was advanced to the Supreme Power, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt js n1 pp-f np1; cc pp-f np1 dt jc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av p-acp dt np1 vvg av pp-f np1, np1, ro-crq np1 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
79 and made King in Jeshurun, Deut. 33. 5. Aaron was Invested with the High-Priesthood, and the Tribe of Levi promoted to the Service of the Tabernacle, in lieu of the First-born of their several Families, who thereby were excluded from all hope of attaining to that Dignity. and made King in Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 33. 5. Aaron was Invested with the High-Priesthood, and the Tribe of Levi promoted to the Service of the Tabernacle, in lieu of the Firstborn of their several Families, who thereby were excluded from all hope of attaining to that Dignity. cc vvd n1 p-acp vvi, np1 crd crd np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j pp-f po32 j n2, r-crq av vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
80 These things were grievously resented by those whose Interest was concerned, and prejudiced by this new Establishment: These things were grievously resented by those whose Interest was concerned, and prejudiced by this new Establishment: np1 n2 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp d rg-crq n1 vbds vvn, cc vvn p-acp d j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
81 and they strengthned their Faction, and fomented their Discontents, till at length they broke forth into open Sedition: and they strengthened their Faction, and fomented their Discontents, till At length they broke forth into open Sedition: cc pns32 vvn po32 n1, cc vvd po32 n2, c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vvd av p-acp j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
82 Particularly Dathan and Abiram, the Sons of Eliab, and On, the Son of Peleth, being the Principal Persons of the Children of Reuben, the Eldest Son of Jacob, thought themselves extreamly injured. Particularly Dathan and Abiram, the Sons of Eliab, and On, the Son of Peleth, being the Principal Persons of the Children of Reuben, the Eldest Son of Jacob, Thought themselves extremely injured. av-jn np1 cc np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp, dt n1 pp-f vvz, vbg dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, dt js-jn n1 pp-f np1, vvd px32 av-jn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
83 For tho Reuben for his unnatural Sin was indeed Deposed, and justly Deprived of his Right to the Primogeniture, Genes. 49. 4. and 1 Chron. 5. 1. Yet they would not allow of any Variation upon any account whatsoever, from the usual way of Succession; For though Reuben for his unnatural since was indeed Deposed, and justly Deprived of his Right to the Primogeniture, Genesis. 49. 4. and 1 Chronicles 5. 1. Yet they would not allow of any Variation upon any account whatsoever, from the usual Way of Succession; p-acp cs np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vbds av vvn, cc av-j vvn pp-f po31 n-jn p-acp dt n1, zz. crd crd cc crd np1 crd crd av pns32 vmd xx vvi pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
84 a Succession which (as they might plead) had been Established from the Creation of the World, founded on the Principles and Laws of Nature, receiv'd and practis'd by all Nations then in the World. a Succession which (as they might plead) had been Established from the Creation of the World, founded on the Principles and Laws of Nature, received and practised by all nations then in the World. dt n1 r-crq (c-acp pns32 vmd vvi) vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
85 And by this so sacred a Right, the Royal and Sacerdotal Power belonged to them as descendants of the Eldest Son of Israel. And besides these, there were many other discontented Persons, especially Korah, who (as Solomon Jarchi says) was offended that Elizaphan, the Son of Uzziel, the Youngest of all the Brothers, was advanced to be the Chief of the Family of the Kohathites, Numb. 3. 30. in prejudice of himself, who was of an Elder Branch; And by this so sacred a Right, the Royal and Sacerdotal Power belonged to them as descendants of the Eldest Son of Israel. And beside these, there were many other discontented Persons, especially Korah, who (as Solomon Jarchi Says) was offended that Elizaphan, the Son of Uzziel, the Youngest of all the Brother's, was advanced to be the Chief of the Family of the Kohathites, Numb. 3. 30. in prejudice of himself, who was of an Elder Branch; cc p-acp d av j dt n-jn, dt j cc j n1 vvd p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 pp-f dt js-jn n1 pp-f np1. cc p-acp d, pc-acp vbdr d j-jn j-vvn n2, av-j np1, r-crq (c-acp np1 np1 vvz) vbds vvn cst n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt js pp-f d dt n2, vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, j. crd crd p-acp n1 pp-f px31, r-crq vbds pp-f dt jc-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
86 and his Resentment fermenting his Pride, made him think himself as fit for the Priesthood, as the best of them. and his Resentment fermenting his Pride, made him think himself as fit for the Priesthood, as the best of them. cc po31 n1 vvg po31 n1, vvd pno31 vvi px31 p-acp j c-acp dt n1, c-acp dt js pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
87 These and many others, to whose Interest or Ambition this change of Affairs seemed not favourable, being Male-content, joyned together in traducing the Government; These and many Others, to whose Interest or Ambition this change of Affairs seemed not favourable, being Malcontent, joined together in traducing the Government; np1 cc d n2-jn, p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 d n1 pp-f n2 vvd xx j, vbg j, vvn av p-acp vvg dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
88 Charge Moses and Aaron as Usurpers, Numb. 10. 3. and accuse them, that, instead of delivering them from their former Oppressions and Miseries, they had brought them into a much worse Condition; Charge Moses and Aaron as Usurpers, Numb. 10. 3. and accuse them, that, instead of delivering them from their former Oppressions and Misery's, they had brought them into a much Worse Condition; vvb np1 cc np1 p-acp n2, j. crd crd cc vvi pno32, cst, av pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n2 cc ng1, pns32 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt d jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
89 that there was nothing to be expected but Ruine under their Conduct, and that they should be killed in the Wilderness; that there was nothing to be expected but Ruin under their Conduct, and that they should be killed in the Wilderness; cst a-acp vbds pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 vvb, cc cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
90 and that these things were so undeniably evident, that they must put out the eyes of men before they could expect to persuade them the contrary, Numb. 16. 13, 14. And we find that their pretences were so very plausible, and that these things were so undeniably evident, that they must put out the eyes of men before they could expect to persuade them the contrary, Numb. 16. 13, 14. And we find that their pretences were so very plausible, cc cst d n2 vbdr av av-j j, cst pns32 vmb vvi av dt n2 pp-f n2 c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n-jn, j. crd crd, crd cc pns12 vvb cst po32 n2 vbdr av av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
91 and had such a mighty and general influence on the People, that though Almighty God in a very Signal and Miraculous manner, declared his implacable Anger against the Principal Malecontents, and had such a mighty and general influence on the People, that though Almighty God in a very Signal and Miraculous manner, declared his implacable Anger against the Principal Malecontents, cc vhd d dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst cs j-jn np1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, vvd po31 j n1 p-acp dt n-jn n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
92 and their Abettors, by a supernatural and prodigious Destruction; and their Abettors, by a supernatural and prodigious Destruction; cc po32 n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
93 yet the very next Morning we find the People crying them up as Martyrs dying in a good Cause, yet the very next Morning we find the People crying them up as Martyrs dying in a good Cause, av dt av ord n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
94 and Murmuring against Moses and Aaron, as Authors of their Murther, v. 41. So difficult is it for People to be convinced when their Errors are fortified by Prepossession and Prejudice! and Murmuring against Moses and Aaron, as Authors of their Murder, v. 41. So difficult is it for People to be convinced when their Errors Are fortified by Prepossession and Prejudice! cc j-vvg p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n1, n1 crd av j vbz pn31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
95 Thus (my Brethren) you have an account of the matter of Fact among the Israelites; the unreasonableness of their Murmurings, with the occasions and pretences of them. Thus (my Brothers) you have an account of the matter of Fact among the Israelites; the unreasonableness of their Murmurings, with the occasions and pretences of them. av (po11 n2) pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt np1; dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
96 It is time now that we apply our selves to the consideration of the second thing observed in the words, viz. the Prohibition directed to us by St. Paul against the like Practice; It is time now that we apply our selves to the consideration of the second thing observed in the words, viz. the Prohibition directed to us by Saint Paul against the like Practice; pn31 vbz n1 av cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, n1 dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
97 Neither murmur ye as some of them murmured. The words are sufficiently plain, and need little explication; Neither murmur you as Some of them murmured. The words Are sufficiently plain, and need little explication; dx n1 pn22 p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvd. dt n2 vbr av-j j, cc vvb j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
98 for every one, I suppose, must needs understand, that when men are ready upon every occasion to signify their dissatisfaction with the state of Affairs; for every one, I suppose, must needs understand, that when men Are ready upon every occasion to signify their dissatisfaction with the state of Affairs; p-acp d pi, pns11 vvb, vmb av vvi, cst c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
99 when they detract from, and speak against their Governors; when they misinterpret their Actions; when they aggravate such misfortunes as happen; when they detract from, and speak against their Governors; when they misinterpret their Actions; when they aggravate such misfortunes as happen; c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2; c-crq pns32 vvi po32 n2; c-crq pns32 vvb d n2 c-acp vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
100 when they are generally complaining of Mismanagements, and suggest Evil things concerning them: when they Are generally complaining of Mismanagements, and suggest Evil things Concerning them: c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvg pp-f n2, cc vvb j-jn n2 vvg pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
101 In a word, when they shew themselves Discontented and Desirous of Changes, and endeavour to make others so: In a word, when they show themselves Discontented and Desirous of Changes, and endeavour to make Others so: p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb px32 vvn cc j pp-f n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi n2-jn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
102 These things (I say) and such like, tending to Sedition, every one must needs understand to be acts of Murmuring and Repining; These things (I say) and such like, tending to Sedition, every one must needs understand to be acts of Murmuring and Repining; d n2 (pns11 vvb) cc d av-j, vvg p-acp n1, d pi vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j-vvg cc vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
103 And these things therefore does the Apostle here prohibit; And these things Therefore does the Apostle Here prohibit; cc d n2 av vdz dt n1 av vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
104 and it were easy to produce out of Holy Writ multitudes of other places tending to the same purpose. and it were easy to produce out of Holy Writ Multitudes of other places tending to the same purpose. cc pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi av pp-f j vvn n2 pp-f j-jn n2 vvg p-acp dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
105 But to avoid tediousness, I forbear them, as knowing that St. Paul's Authority alone must be owned sufficient by all Christians, such as we all profess our selves to be. But to avoid tediousness, I forbear them, as knowing that Saint Paul's authority alone must be owned sufficient by all Christians, such as we all profess our selves to be. p-acp pc-acp vvi n1, pns11 vvb pno32, c-acp vvg d n1 npg1 n1 av-j vmb vbi j-vvn j p-acp d np1, d c-acp pns12 d vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
106 Therefore I shall rather address my self to you in way of Exhortation; Therefore I shall rather address my self to you in Way of Exhortation; av pns11 vmb av-c vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
107 That you would take care to demean your selves conformably to this Precept, which is of such undoubted Authority. That you would take care to demean your selves conformably to this Precept, which is of such undoubted authority. cst pn22 vmd vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz pp-f d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
108 And if one does but seriously reflect on our Condition before the late Revolution, and represent to our minds the intolerable Grievances and formidable Circumstances which we then laboured under, one would think there could be no doubt of Success. For alas! And if one does but seriously reflect on our Condition before the late Revolution, and represent to our minds the intolerable Grievances and formidable circumstances which we then laboured under, one would think there could be no doubt of Success. For alas! cc cs pi vdz p-acp av-j vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n2 cc j n2 r-crq pns12 av vvn p-acp, pi vmd vvi pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pp-f n1. p-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
109 How dismal did things then appear! How dismal did things then appear! q-crq j vdd n2 av vvi! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
110 How did mens hearts (as our Saviour speaks, Luke 21. 26.) fail them for fear, How did men's hearts (as our Saviour speaks, Lycia 21. 26.) fail them for Fear, q-crq vdd ng2 n2 (p-acp po12 n1 vvz, av crd crd) vvb pno32 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
111 and for looking after those things which were coming upon us! and for looking After those things which were coming upon us! cc p-acp vvg p-acp d n2 r-crq vbdr vvg p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
112 When we saw the Laws, the security of all that can be valuable in this world, professedly run down and violated; When we saw the Laws, the security of all that can be valuable in this world, professedly run down and violated; c-crq pns12 vvd dt n2, dt n1 pp-f d cst vmb vbi j p-acp d n1, av-vvn vvn a-acp cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
113 Men, by Law unqualified for any Trust, thrust into all Offices of Trust; Men, by Law unqualified for any Trust, thrust into all Offices of Trust; n2, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
114 and those, who in account of the Law were Traytors, to have the chief management of the Government; and those, who in account of the Law were Traitors, to have the chief management of the Government; cc d, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr n2, pc-acp vhi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
115 when the Nurseries of the Clergy were assigned over to Papists; when the Nurseries of the Clergy were assigned over to Papists; c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn a-acp pc-acp njp2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
116 and the Ministers of Religion were enjoined, contrary to the Laws in force, to proclaim Liberty to their Parishioners to go to Mass, and the Ministers of Religion were enjoined, contrary to the Laws in force, to proclaim Liberty to their Parishioners to go to Mass, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn, j-jn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
117 or what they pleased, and threatned with a severe Prosecution for their non-compliance; or what they pleased, and threatened with a severe Prosecution for their noncompliance; cc r-crq pns32 vvd, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
118 and God knows what they might have suffered if Deliverance had not come to prevent it: and God knows what they might have suffered if Deliverance had not come to prevent it: cc np1 vvz r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn cs n1 vhd xx vvn pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
119 When a Petition drawn up with all the Care and Caution possible, and presented in the Humblest and Privatest manner, was Censured for a Libel, When a Petition drawn up with all the Care and Caution possible, and presented in the Humblest and Privatest manner, was Censured for a Libel, c-crq dt vvb vvn a-acp p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 j, cc vvd p-acp dt js cc js n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
120 and the Fathers of our Church sent to the Tower for it; when an Army was kept up in time of Peace, merely to over-awe the People, and the Father's of our Church sent to the Tower for it; when an Army was kept up in time of Peace, merely to overawe the People, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31; c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp n1 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
121 and deter them from asserting their Rights; and deter them from asserting their Rights; cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvg po32 n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
122 and the Soldiers were ordinarily permitted to act Arbitrarily, that they might be the willinger to support an Arbitrary Government; and the Soldiers were ordinarily permitted to act Arbitrarily, that they might be the willinger to support an Arbitrary Government; cc dt n2 vbdr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi av-jn, cst pns32 vmd vbi dt jc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
123 when the Wolves, the professed Adversaries of the Church, were intrusted with providing Pastors for it; when the Wolves, the professed Adversaries of the Church, were Entrusted with providing Pastors for it; c-crq dt n2, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, vbdr vvn p-acp vvg ng1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
124 the Jesuits and other Popish Priests having the choice of our Bishops, and the disposal of all such Ecclesiastical Preferments as belonged to the Crown; the Jesuits and other Popish Priests having the choice of our Bishops, and the disposal of all such Ecclesiastical Preferments as belonged to the Crown; dt np2 cc j-jn j n2 vhg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d d j n2 c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
125 when all such were turned out of the Court, Corporations, and most Commissions of the Peace, when all such were turned out of the Court, Corporations, and most Commissions of the Peace, c-crq d d vbdr vvn av pp-f dt n1, n2, cc ds n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
126 and Lieutenancy, as would not engage to concur with the Popish Designs; and Lieutenancy, as would not engage to concur with the Popish Designs; cc n1, c-acp vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
127 when many honest men were debarred of their way of livelyhood, and a resolution was about being taken to suffer none to exercise such an Employment as required a License, when many honest men were debarred of their Way of livelihood, and a resolution was about being taken to suffer none to exercise such an Employment as required a License, c-crq d j n2 vbdr vvn pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vbds a-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi pix pc-acp vvi d dt n1 a-acp vvd dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
128 unless they would make the like Engagement; unless they would make the like Engagement; cs pns32 vmd vvi dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
129 when the Parliament, which should redress our Grievances, were no longer allowed the Liberty of Voting; when the Parliament, which should redress our Grievances, were no longer allowed the Liberty of Voting; c-crq dt n1, r-crq vmd vvi po12 n2, vbdr av-dx av-jc vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
130 but the Lords and all others that were likely to be Members of Parliament, were Closetted, but the lords and all Others that were likely to be Members of Parliament, were Closeted, cc-acp dt n2 cc d n2-jn cst vbdr j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, vbdr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
131 and all Arts used to induce them to betray our Liberties; and all Arts used to induce them to betray our Liberties; cc d n2 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
132 when the Nation was no longer permitted the free Choice of their Representatives, but Threats and Menaces, when the nation was no longer permitted the free Choice of their Representatives, but Treats and Menaces, c-crq dt n1 vbds av-dx av-jc vvn dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
133 and all sorts of Engines were used to determine them to such Tools as the Papists should think fit to nominate to them: and all sorts of Engines were used to determine them to such Tools as the Papists should think fit to nominate to them: cc d n2 pp-f n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt njp2 vmd vvi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
134 When these (I say) and many other Grievances, too long to enumerate, pressed us, Oh! what Trouble! When these (I say) and many other Grievances, too long to enumerate, pressed us, Oh! what Trouble! c-crq d (pns11 vvb) cc d j-jn n2, av av-j pc-acp vvi, vvd pno12, uh q-crq n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
135 what Anxiety of thought did they cause in us! what Anxiety of Thought did they cause in us! q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vdd pns32 vvi p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
136 What great portions of our Estates would we then have given for the security of our Religion, our Liberties and Properties! What great portions of our Estates would we then have given for the security of our Religion, our Liberties and Properties! q-crq j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmd pns12 av vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, po12 n2 cc n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
137 How zealous were our Prayers, how vehement our desires of Deliverance! How zealous were our Prayers, how vehement our Desires of Deliverance! q-crq j vbdr po12 n2, c-crq j po12 n2 pp-f n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
138 and with what transports of Joy and Thankfulness did we reckon that we should embrace it when it should come! But this is not all; and with what transports of Joy and Thankfulness did we reckon that we should embrace it when it should come! But this is not all; cc p-acp r-crq vvz pp-f n1 cc n1 vdd pns12 vvi cst pns12 vmd vvi pn31 c-crq pn31 vmd vvi! p-acp d vbz xx d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
139 for it is not only so great a Deliverance that we have occasion to be thankful for, for it is not only so great a Deliverance that we have occasion to be thankful for, p-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j av j dt n1 cst pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
140 but the wonderful Manner of it likewise; That it should be wrought to our hands, without any considerable Interposition of our own; but the wondered Manner of it likewise; That it should be wrought to our hands, without any considerable Interposition of our own; cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 av; cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
141 that it should be effected without undergoing the mischiefs of having our Countrey made the Seat of War; nay, almost without any bloodshed: that it should be effected without undergoing the mischiefs of having our Country made the Seat of War; nay, almost without any bloodshed: cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j-vvg dt n2 pp-f vhg po12 n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1; uh-x, av p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
142 This was such a Wonder as surpriz'd the world with amazement. This was such a Wonder as surprised the world with amazement. d vbds d dt n1 c-acp vvn dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
143 And every body owns, That the Reduction of Ireland was accomplish'd by a continued succession of Strange, And every body owns, That the Reduction of Ireland was accomplished by a continued succession of Strange, cc d n1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
144 and I may say, Miraculous Providences. and I may say, Miraculous Providences. cc pns11 vmb vvi, j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
145 And what can be expected from a People to whom God has been so exceeding Gracious, And what can be expected from a People to whom God has been so exceeding Gracious, cc q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vbn av av-vvg j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
146 but all the Content and Satisfaction, nay, all the Joy and Thanksgiving which it is possible to express? And yet alas! but all the Content and Satisfaction, nay, all the Joy and Thanksgiving which it is possible to express? And yet alas! cc-acp d dt j cc n1, uh-x, d dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi? cc av uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 18
147 how different is it with us! What a strange Forgetfulness of God's stupendious Mercies towards us! how different is it with us! What a strange Forgetfulness of God's stupendious mercies towards us! q-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp pno12! q-crq dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n2 p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
148 What a studious depreciating and extenuating of them! And what a world of Discontent reigns among us! What a studious depreciating and extenuating of them! And what a world of Discontent reigns among us! q-crq dt j j-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32! cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f n-jn vvz p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
149 As if we resolved to emulate and outdo in their Crimes that perverse and stubborn generation of the Israelites who perished in the Wilderness. As if we resolved to emulate and outdo in their Crimes that perverse and stubborn generation of the Israelites who perished in the Wilderness. p-acp cs pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt np1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
150 And if you please to reflect on the Pretences of our Modern Malecontents for their Murmuring, And if you please to reflect on the Pretences of our Modern Malecontents for their Murmuring, cc cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2-jn p-acp po32 j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
151 though I have not time to examine them particularly, yet methinks it is enough to bring them out of credit with any considering person, that they are so very like to those which the Seditious Israelites made use of, though I have not time to examine them particularly, yet methinks it is enough to bring them out of credit with any considering person, that they Are so very like to those which the Seditious Israelites made use of, cs pns11 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, av vvz pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f n1 p-acp d vvg n1, cst pns32 vbr av av av-j p-acp d r-crq dt j np1 vvn n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
152 as I have already shewed you. as I have already showed you. c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
153 Ay! but may some say, Did God himself interpose among us, as he did among the Israelites; had we such Governors as Moses and Aaron, chosen by God himself, Ay! but may Some say, Did God himself interpose among us, as he did among the Israelites; had we such Governors as Moses and Aaron, chosen by God himself, uh cc-acp vmb d vvi, vdd np1 px31 vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt np1; vhd pns12 d n2 c-acp np1 cc np1, vvn p-acp np1 px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
154 and directed by his Oracle in the Conduct of them; then we would be far from murmuring; and directed by his Oracle in the Conduct of them; then we would be Far from murmuring; cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f pno32; cs pns12 vmd vbi av-j p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
155 then we would be the most satisfied and obedient People in the world. then we would be the most satisfied and obedient People in the world. av pns12 vmd vbi dt av-ds vvn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
156 Now to pass by other things that may be replied to shew the Weakness of this Objection, I shall observe at present only this, viz. That this Objection would frustrate the Apostle's Precept; Now to pass by other things that may be replied to show the Weakness of this Objection, I shall observe At present only this, viz. That this Objection would frustrate the Apostle's Precept; av pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2 cst vmb vbi vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j av-j d, n1 cst d n1 vmd vvi dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
157 for it affixes the Criminalness of the Murmuring of the Israelites, upon such Circumstances as are never to be expected to happen again; for it affixes the Criminalness of the Murmuring of the Israelites, upon such circumstances as Are never to be expected to happen again; p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg pp-f dt np2, p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
158 whereas it's undeniably evident, that the Apostle must speak of Murmuring in such a sense, whereas it's undeniably evident, that the Apostle must speak of Murmuring in such a sense, cs pn31|vbz av-j j, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f j-vvg p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
159 and in such cases, as may and often do happen in these Ages of the world, when Revelation is ceased. and in such cases, as may and often do happen in these Ages of the world, when Revelation is ceased. cc p-acp d n2, c-acp vmb cc av vdb vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
160 And this, I suppose, may serve in some competent measure to shew, That we, as well as the Israelites, have no just reason to murmur, And this, I suppose, may serve in Some competent measure to show, That we, as well as the Israelites, have no just reason to murmur, cc d, pns11 vvb, vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12, c-acp av c-acp dt np2, vhb dx j n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
161 but rather to be thankful for that great Deliverance which God has vouchsafed to us: but rather to be thankful for that great Deliverance which God has vouchsafed to us: cc-acp av-c pc-acp vbi j p-acp d j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
162 But if this will not persuade us, let the Apostle's Argument at least prevail with us to forbear murmuring for the future, considering the Destructiveness of it, evidenc'd by the Event it had on the Israelites, seeing they were destroyed of the destroyer; But if this will not persuade us, let the Apostle's Argument At least prevail with us to forbear murmuring for the future, considering the Destructiveness of it, evidenced by the Event it had on the Israelites, seeing they were destroyed of the destroyer; cc-acp cs d vmb xx vvi pno12, vvb dt ng1 n1 p-acp ds vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt j-jn, vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 vhd p-acp dt np2, vvg pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
163 that is, by an Angel to whom God gave it in commission, That he should destroy them. that is, by an Angel to whom God gave it in commission, That he should destroy them. cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd pn31 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
164 For as he is the God of Order and of Peace, so nothing can be more repugnant and offensive to him, For as he is the God of Order and of Peace, so nothing can be more repugnant and offensive to him, p-acp c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, av pix vmb vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
165 than such Seditious and Rebellious Murmurings; than such Seditious and Rebellious Murmurings; cs d j cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
166 insomuch that it is observed, That he has in his Laws assigned severer Punishments to such sins as tend to the Disturbance of the Peace and Welfare of Human Society, insomuch that it is observed, That he has in his Laws assigned severer Punishments to such Sins as tend to the Disturbance of the Peace and Welfare of Human Society, av cst pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n2 vvn jc n2 p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
167 than such as have a more direct reference to himself. than such as have a more Direct Referente to himself. cs d c-acp vhb dt av-dc j n1 p-acp px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
168 And as he justly expects our Praises and Thanksgiving in return of the Mercies which he confers on us; And as he justly expects our Praises and Thanksgiving in return of the mercies which he confers on us; cc c-acp pns31 av-j vvz po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
169 so nothing could be more provoking in his people than their ungrateful Murmuring and Repining after such a Miraculous Deliverance as he had wrought for them. so nothing could be more provoking in his people than their ungrateful Murmuring and Repining After such a Miraculous Deliverance as he had wrought for them. av pix vmd vbi av-dc vvg p-acp po31 n1 cs po32 j j-vvg cc vvg p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
170 And therefore his Wrath was so incensed against them, that he offered to have consumed them all in a moment. And Therefore his Wrath was so incensed against them, that he offered to have consumed them all in a moment. cc av po31 n1 vbds av vvn p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn pno32 d p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
171 And tho Moses by his Intercession prevailed so far as to prevent the Total Destruction of them at once; And though Moses by his Intercession prevailed so Far as to prevent the Total Destruction of them At once; cc cs np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
172 yet he slew many Thousands of the Principal Murmurers, their Abettors, immediately; yet he slew many Thousands of the Principal Murmurers, their Abettors, immediately; av pns31 vvd d crd pp-f dt j-jn n2, po32 n2, av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
173 and for the rest, he swore they should none of them enter into his rest, but their carkasses should fall in the wilderness; which accordingly came to pass. and for the rest, he swore they should none of them enter into his rest, but their carcases should fallen in the Wilderness; which accordingly Come to pass. cc p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd pns32 vmd pi pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1; r-crq av-vvg vvd p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
174 Now this is not to be looked upon as a mere Historical Relation of what befel them; Now this is not to be looked upon as a mere Historical Relation of what befell them; av d vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f r-crq vvd pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
175 for the Apostle urges it here as a Reason to enforce his Prohibition of our imitating their Example: for the Apostle urges it Here as a Reason to enforce his Prohibition of our imitating their Exampl: c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f po12 vvg po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
176 And therefore hereby insinuates a Menace of some Dreadful Judgment and Destruction that will befal us, And Therefore hereby insinuates a Menace of Some Dreadful Judgement and Destruction that will befall us, cc av av vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 cst vmb vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
177 if we murmur and persist in it as they did. if we murmur and persist in it as they did. cs pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pns32 vdd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
178 And in the following Verse he tells us plainly, That these things hapned unto them for our Ensample, and are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Hapned to them for Ensamples; And in the following Verse he tells us plainly, That these things happened unto them for our Ensample, and Are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world Are come. Happened to them for Ensamples; cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pns31 vvz pno12 av-j, cst d n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn. vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
179 the Word is NONLATINALPHABET, Typically; whence St. Chrysostom infers, That we are threatned with still more direful Punishments than they underwent. the Word is, Typically; whence Saint Chrysostom infers, That we Are threatened with still more direful Punishments than they underwent. dt n1 vbz, av-j; c-crq n1 np1 vvz, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp av av-dc j n2 cs pns32 vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 21
180 And besides these and other such like Threats which God has revealed and published in Holy Scripture, there is another sort of Punishments that are plainly legible in the nature of things. And beside these and other such like Treats which God has revealed and published in Holy Scripture, there is Another sort of Punishments that Are plainly legible in the nature of things. cc p-acp d cc j-jn d j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
181 For the Divine Wisdom so contrived and framed his Works, that there is a certain Nemesis interwoven in the Contexture of them. For the Divine Wisdom so contrived and framed his Works, that there is a certain Nemesis interwoven in the Contexture of them. p-acp dt j-jn n1 av vvn cc vvd png31 vvz, cst pc-acp vbz dt j np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
182 So that by considering the natural tendency of many sins, we may evidently discover the temporal penalty which by the Divine disposition is annexed to them. So that by considering the natural tendency of many Sins, we may evidently discover the temporal penalty which by the Divine disposition is annexed to them. av cst p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 r-crq p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
183 And these are generally owned to be sins against the Law of Nature. And such is this sin of Murmuring; And these Are generally owned to be Sins against the Law of Nature. And such is this since of Murmuring; cc d vbr av-j vvd pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc d vbz d n1 pp-f j-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
184 there being nothing which has a more visible and direct Tendency to the Misery and Ruin of a People, than it. there being nothing which has a more visible and Direct Tendency to the Misery and Ruin of a People, than it. a-acp vbg pix r-crq vhz dt av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
185 For it is its self a Plague to those who are guilty of it; For it is its self a Plague to those who Are guilty of it; p-acp pn31 vbz po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr j pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
186 its immediate effect on them being, that it deprives them of the enjoyment of, or satisfaction in the Blessings which the Goodness of God vouchsafes to them. its immediate Effect on them being, that it deprives them of the enjoyment of, or satisfaction in the Blessings which the goodness of God vouchsafes to them. pn31|vbz j n1 p-acp pno32 vbg, cst pn31 vvz pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
187 It so sowres their Humour, that it perverts and renders every thing offensive and irksome to them, It so sours their Humour, that it perverts and renders every thing offensive and irksome to them, pn31 av n2-j po32 n1, cst pn31 vvz cc vvz d n1 j cc j p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
188 or at least diverts them from taking notice of any thing but what is so. or At least diverts them from taking notice of any thing but what is so. cc p-acp ds vvz pno32 p-acp vvg n1 pp-f d n1 cc-acp q-crq vbz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
189 And if we consider it in reference to the Publick Weal, its effects are still worse: And if we Consider it in Referente to the Public Weal, its effects Are still Worse: cc cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, po31 n2 vbr av av-jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
190 For it is directly contrary to that Obedience and Concord which are the Nerves and Ligaments of all Bodies Politick, For it is directly contrary to that obedience and Concord which Are the Nerves and Ligaments of all Bodies Politic, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j j-jn p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
191 and whereon their Strength and Welfare, and their very Being essentially depends. It creates mutual Jealousies, Heartburnings, Strifes, and Contentions. and whereon their Strength and Welfare, and their very Being essentially depends. It creates mutual Jealousies, Heartburnings, Strifes, and Contentions. cc c-crq po32 n1 cc n1, cc po32 j vbg av-j vvz. pn31 vvz j n2, n2, n2, cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
192 It obstructs the successful Management of the Publick Affairs, discourages many able men from being concerned in them; It obstructs the successful Management of the Public Affairs, discourages many able men from being concerned in them; pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2, vvz d j n2 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
193 creates a world of Difficulties to those that are, hindring them from that Vigor and Resolution which would conduce much to their Success. creates a world of Difficulties to those that Are, hindering them from that Vigor and Resolution which would conduce much to their Success. vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d cst vbr, vvg pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vmd vvi d p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
194 On the other hand, it is a mighty Encouragement to our Enemies; On the other hand, it is a mighty Encouragement to our Enemies; p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
195 they reckoning, that so many Murmurers as we have among us, so many Favourers and Promoters of their Enterprises have they. they reckoning, that so many Murmurers as we have among us, so many Favourers and Promoters of their Enterprises have they. pns32 vvg, cst av d n2 c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp pno12, av d n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2 vhb pns32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
196 So that however our Murmurers are ready to urge the ill Successes and Burdens of the War as a ground of their Discontent; So that however our Murmurers Are ready to urge the ill Successes and Burdens of the War as a ground of their Discontent; av d c-acp po12 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
197 yet in reality there are none to whom they are more justly imputable than themselves. yet in reality there Are none to whom they Are more justly imputable than themselves. av p-acp n1 pc-acp vbr pix p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr av-dc av-j j cs px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
198 And yet I have that good Opinion of the greatest part of them, that I am persuaded, that if they did but once consider the mischievous Consequences of their actions, they would no longer be guilty of them. And yet I have that good Opinion of the greatest part of them, that I am persuaded, that if they did but once Consider the mischievous Consequences of their actions, they would no longer be guilty of them. cc av pns11 vhb d j n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f pno32, cst pns11 vbm vvn, cst cs pns32 vdd p-acp a-acp vvb dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmd av-dx av-jc vbi j pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
199 And if there be any such here, I crave leave to speak to them more particularly: And if there be any such Here, I crave leave to speak to them more particularly: cc cs pc-acp vbb d d av, pns11 vvb vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-dc av-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 23
200 Brethren, I beseech you let me be so happy as to prevail with you for once to lay aside your Passions and Prejudices, Brothers, I beseech you let me be so happy as to prevail with you for once to lay aside your Passion and Prejudices, n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi av po22 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 24
201 and to consider seriously what you would have, and what you Design. Here is cetainly the Welfare of a Church and Nation lies at stake: and to Consider seriously what you would have, and what you Design. Here is Certainly the Welfare of a Church and nation lies At stake: cc pc-acp vvi av-j r-crq pn22 vmd vhi, cc r-crq pn22 n1. av vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 24
202 And can any man here be so Unchristian, so Inhumane, as to trifle in matters of such moment, And can any man Here be so Unchristian, so Inhumane, as to trifle in matters of such moment, cc vmb d n1 av vbi av j, av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
203 and act inconsiderately, without any known end or design? Consider therefore what it is you aim at: and act inconsiderately, without any known end or Design? Consider Therefore what it is you aim At: cc vvi av-j, p-acp d j-vvn n1 cc n1? np1 av r-crq pn31 vbz pn22 vvb p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
204 Is it to promote Discord and Sedition? To set the Nation on a Flame? To stir up an intestine War and Rebellion among us? Is it to weaken the Government that should protect us? To give our Enemies an advantage to Vanquish us, to Invade us, Is it to promote Discord and Sedition? To Set the nation on a Flame? To stir up an intestine War and Rebellion among us? Is it to weaken the Government that should Pact us? To give our Enemies an advantage to Vanquish us, to Invade us, vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1? p-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? p-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12? vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vmd vvi pno12? p-acp vvi po12 n2 dt n1 p-acp vvb pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
205 and to Reduce us into the same fearful condition which God has so graciously rescued us from? (though indeed it cannot be the same, and to Reduce us into the same fearful condition which God has so graciously rescued us from? (though indeed it cannot be the same, cc pc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp dt d j n1 r-crq np1 vhz av av-j vvn pno12 p-acp? (cs av pn31 vmbx vbi dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
206 but it must also be much worse). but it must also be much Worse). cc-acp pn31 vmb av vbi d av-jc). (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
207 Is there any one that can think of these things, and the many intolerable Miseries necessarily attending them, Is there any one that can think of these things, and the many intolerable Misery's necessarily attending them, vbz pc-acp d pi cst vmb vvi pp-f d n2, cc dt d j ng1 av-j vvg pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 24
208 and is not ready to cry out with Hazael, Am I a Dog, that I should do this thing? 2 Kings 8. 13. And yet if these be not your designs, What means your discontented Murmurings and Repinings, which all wise men teach, and is not ready to cry out with hazael, Am I a Dog, that I should do this thing? 2 Kings 8. 13. And yet if these be not your designs, What means your discontented Murmurings and Repinings, which all wise men teach, cc vbz xx j pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1, vbm pns11 dt n1, cst pns11 vmd vdi d n1? crd n2 crd crd cc av cs d vbb xx po22 n2, q-crq vvz po22 j-vvn n2 cc n2-vvg, r-crq d j n2 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 25
209 and which your selves must own, have a natural tendency to them? and which, and which your selves must own, have a natural tendency to them? and which, cc r-crq po22 n2 vmb vvi, vhb dt j n1 p-acp pno32? cc r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 25
210 if not timely suppressed, will lead you from one Sin to another, till such Calamities overtake you, if not timely suppressed, will led you from one since to Another, till such Calamities overtake you, cs xx av-j vvn, vmb vvi pn22 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, c-acp d n2 vvb pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 25
211 as you never designed or dreamed of being the procurers of? as you never designed or dreamed of being the Procurers of? c-acp pn22 av-x vvn cc vvn pp-f vbg dt n2 pp-f? (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 25
212 Wherefore let us all in this our day, mind the things that belong to our peace; Wherefore let us all in this our day, mind the things that belong to our peace; q-crq vvb pno12 d p-acp d po12 n1, n1 dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
213 and reflecting on that dismal Condition which we were lately in, and the wonderfulness of our Deliverance, and reflecting on that dismal Condition which we were lately in, and the wonderfulness of our Deliverance, cc vvg p-acp d j n1 r-crq pns12 vbdr av-j p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
214 and the mischiefs ensuing from Discontent: and the mischiefs ensuing from Discontent: cc dt n2 vvg p-acp n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
215 Let us with all Thankfulness recognize the Divine Goodness to us, and discarding our Murmuring Ungrateful Humour, let us study to lead quiet and peaceable Lives in all Godliness and Honesty. Let us with all Thankfulness recognise the Divine goodness to us, and discarding our Murmuring Ungrateful Humour, let us study to led quiet and peaceable Lives in all Godliness and Honesty. vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, cc n-vvg po12 j-vvg j n1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi j-jn cc j n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 25
216 So shall we secure to our selves the continuance of the Divine Favour, and then through him we shall overthrow our enemies, So shall we secure to our selves the Continuance of the Divine Favour, and then through him we shall overthrow our enemies, av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av p-acp pno31 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26
217 and in his name shall we tread them under, that rise up against us. Which God of his Mercy grant for Jesus Christ his sake, &c. FINIS. and in his name shall we tread them under, that rise up against us. Which God of his Mercy grant for jesus christ his sake, etc. FINIS. cc p-acp po31 n1 vmb pns12 vvi pno32 p-acp, cst vvb a-acp p-acp pno12. r-crq np1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1, av fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 26

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