Axinē pros tēn rhizan. = The axe at the root, a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at their publike fast, April 26. 1643. By William Greenhill.

Greenhill, William, 1591-1671
Publisher: Printed by R O G D for Benjamin Allen and are to be sold in Popes head Alley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1643
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A85664 ESTC ID: R17567 STC ID: G1848
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew III, 10; Fast-day sermons -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS. at their publique FAST. April 26. 1643. MATTH. 3. 10. A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS. At their public FAST. April 26. 1643. MATTHEW. 3. 10. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2. p-acp po32 j av-j. np1 crd crd av. crd crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Now also the Axe is laid unto the root of the trees, therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen down, and cast into the fire. Now also the Axe is laid unto the root of the trees, Therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. av av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, av d n1 r-crq vvz xx av j n1, vbz vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 THese words are part of a penitentiall Sermon, Iohn Baptist, the greatest Prophet borne of a woman, THese words Are part of a penitential Sermon, John Baptist, the greatest Prophet born of a woman, d n2 vbr n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 np1, dt js n1 vvn pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 yet the humblest that had to do with Christ, Mat. 3. 11. Preaching repentance to the people v. 2. multitudes flocked to heare him upon that subject, amongst others the Pharisees and Sadduces, which were none of the best, came to heare; yet the Humblest that had to do with christ, Mathew 3. 11. Preaching Repentance to the people v. 2. Multitudes flocked to hear him upon that Subject, among Others the Pharisees and Sadducees, which were none of the best, Come to hear; av dt js cst vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp np1, np1 crd crd vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 crd n2 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n-jn, p-acp n2-jn dt np1 cc np2, r-crq vbdr pix pp-f dt js, vvd pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and these he exhorts also to bring forth fruit meet for repentance: and these he exhorts also to bring forth fruit meet for Repentance: cc d pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi av n1 vvb p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 many arguments he used to presse on that duty, and this Text is Argumentum ••gens, a strong argument unto it: many Arguments he used to press on that duty, and this Text is Argumentum ••gens, a strong argument unto it: d n2 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc d n1 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 Beside the Arguments, of the Kingdome of God being at hand, v. 2. and that there is wrath to come, v. 7. he saith, Now also is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree ▪ if the Kingdome will not draw you, Beside the Arguments, of the Kingdom of God being At hand, v. 2. and that there is wrath to come, v. 7. he Says, Now also is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree ▪ if the Kingdom will not draw you, p-acp dt n2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp n1, n1 crd cc d pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vvi, n1 crd pns31 vvz, av av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ▪ cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 nor the fear of wrath after this life drive you 〈 … 〉 the present Axe that is laid to the root of the 〈 … 〉 draw and drive you to repentance. nor the Fear of wrath After this life drive you 〈 … 〉 the present Axe that is laid to the root of the 〈 … 〉 draw and drive you to Repentance. ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 vvi pn22 〈 … 〉 dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt 〈 … 〉 vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 In the words you have a description of divine severitie ▪ And first in the preparation to it, The axe is laid to the root of the tree. In the words you have a description of divine severity ▪ And First in the preparation to it, The axe is laid to the root of the tree. p-acp dt n2 pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 ▪ cc ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 Secondly, in the execution of it, Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen down, and cast into the fire. Secondly, in the execution of it, Every tree that brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, d n1 cst vvz xx av j n1, vbz vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 First, I shall open to you the words, and then draw forth such truths, and Observations, First, I shall open to you the words, and then draw forth such truths, and Observations, ord, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 dt n2, cc av vvb av d n2, cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 as the words do naturally prompt unto you, without any straining, or fetching of blood. as the words do naturally prompt unto you, without any straining, or fetching of blood. c-acp dt n2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp d vvg, cc vvg pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
12 By Axe we understand not Christ ▪ as Gregory, nor the Gospell, as some would have it; By Axe we understand not christ ▪ as Gregory, nor the Gospel, as Some would have it; p-acp n1 pns12 vvb xx np1 ▪ c-acp np1, ccx dt n1, c-acp d vmd vhi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 but any Judgement that God useth to cut down a sinful people by. but any Judgement that God uses to Cut down a sinful people by. cc-acp d n1 cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 The Roman forces, under Vespatian and Titus, were Gods Axe, to cut down the Nation of the Iewes, by the warre they made upon them by the famine attended that warre, The Roman forces, under Vespasian and Titus, were God's Axe, to Cut down the nation of the Iewes, by the war they made upon them by the famine attended that war, dt njp n2, p-acp np1 cc np1, vbdr npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vvd d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 and the dispertion followed it, they were utterly cut downe I will a little shew you the resemblances between them and an Axe: and the Dispersion followed it, they were utterly Cut down I will a little show you the resemblances between them and an Axe: cc dt n1 vvd pn31, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn a-acp pns11 vmb dt j n1 pn22 dt n2 p-acp pno32 cc dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 Because Gods judgements are called Axes. Because God's Judgments Are called Axes. c-acp npg1 n2 vbr vvn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 First, an Axe is a sharpe and terrible thing, so are Gods Judgements, Psal. 45. 5 ▪ Thine arrowes are sharpe in the heart of the Kings enemies. First, an Axe is a sharp and terrible thing, so Are God's Judgments, Psalm 45. 5 ▪ Thine arrows Are sharp in the heart of the Kings enemies. ord, dt n1 vbz dt j cc j n1, av vbr ng1 n2, np1 crd crd ▪ po21 n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
18 Gods Arrowes are not onely his truths, but also his judgements ▪ and they are sharpe at distance, God's Arrows Are not only his truths, but also his Judgments ▪ and they Are sharp At distance, npg1 n2 vbr xx av-j po31 n2, cc-acp av po31 n2 ▪ cc pns32 vbr j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
19 but especially upon the entrance when they come into the hearts of Christs ▪ enemies they wound, but especially upon the Entrance when they come into the hearts of Christ ▪ enemies they wound, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 ▪ ng2 pns32 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
20 and that dreadfully, Ier. 5•. 20 ▪ 〈 … 〉 called Gods battell Axe, and that you know 〈 ◊ 〉 a terrible Instrument; and that dreadfully, Jeremiah 5•. 20 ▪ 〈 … 〉 called God's battle Axe, and that you know 〈 ◊ 〉 a terrible Instrument; cc cst av-j, np1 n1. crd ▪ 〈 … 〉 vvn npg1 n1 n1, cc cst pn22 vvb 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
21 God by Babylon did break, and terrifie Kingdomes, he dealt sharply, and roundly with them, God by Babylon did break, and terrify Kingdoms, he dealt sharply, and roundly with them, np1 p-acp np1 vdd vvi, cc vvi n2, pns31 vvd av-j, cc av p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
22 and his Judgements executed by Babylon were very dreadfull, Psal. 119. 120. My flesh trembleth for feare of thee; and his Judgments executed by Babylon were very dreadful, Psalm 119. 120. My Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee; cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp np1 vbdr av j, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f pno21; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
23 and I am affraid of thy Judgements. and I am afraid of thy Judgments. cc pns11 vbm j pp-f po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
24 David that was not affraid of the Beare, of the Lyon, nor of G•liah, yet was affraid of Gods Judgements If the giving of the Law made Moses and the people quake, Heb. 12. 20, 21. surely Gods Judgements which are lexanimata, the execution of the Law, will make Kingdomes to tremble. David that was not afraid of the Bear, of the lion, nor of G•liah, yet was afraid of God's Judgments If the giving of the Law made Moses and the people quake, Hebrew 12. 20, 21. surely God's Judgments which Are lexanimata, the execution of the Law, will make Kingdoms to tremble. np1 cst vbds xx j pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, ccx pp-f np1, av vbds j pp-f npg1 n2 cs dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvd np1 cc dt n1 vvi, np1 crd crd, crd av-j ng1 n2 r-crq vbr fw-gr, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
25 At the entrance of the law Mount S•na did smoak, and when God shall avenge the breach of the Law, Mount Sion will burne, Lament. 4. 11. At the Entrance of the law Mount S•na did smoke, and when God shall avenge the breach of the Law, Mount Sion will burn, Lament. 4. 11. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb np1 vdd n1, cc c-crq np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb np1 vmb vvi, vvb. crd crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
26 When Ananias and Saphira were smitten, great feare fell upon all the Church, and all others that heard of it, insomuch that none of them durst joine themselves with them. When Ananias and Sapphira were smitten, great Fear fell upon all the Church, and all Others that herd of it, insomuch that none of them durst join themselves with them. c-crq np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn, j n1 vvd p-acp d dt n1, cc d n2-jn cst vvd pp-f pn31, av cst pix pp-f pno32 vvd vvi px32 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
27 Acts 5. 11. 13. So you see Gods Judgements are sharpe and dreadfull. Acts 5. 11. 13. So you see God's Judgments Are sharp and dreadful. vvz crd crd crd av pn22 vvb npg1 n2 vbr j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
28 Secondly, an Axe as its terrible so its strong and weighty, and Gods Judgments have strength and weight in them, Psal. 90. 11. Who knowes the power of thine anger? there is power and strength in the wrath of God, let him use the least creature to execute his judgements, Secondly, an Axe as its terrible so its strong and weighty, and God's Judgments have strength and weight in them, Psalm 90. 11. Who knows the power of thine anger? there is power and strength in the wrath of God, let him use the least creature to execute his Judgments, ord, dt n1 p-acp po31 j av po31 j cc j, cc npg1 n2 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 vvi dt ds n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
29 and there is strength enough in that creature to ruine any: and there is strength enough in that creature to ruin any: cc pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp cst n1 pc-acp vvi d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
30 the raine is a weake thing, but if God will use raine as a Judgment, it is strong enough to drown a world ▪ Job. 37. 6. It is called the great raine of his strength. the rain is a weak thing, but if God will use rain as a Judgement, it is strong enough to drown a world ▪ Job. 37. 6. It is called the great rain of his strength. dt n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp cs np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 ▪ np1. crd crd pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
31 God can put that strength into a cloud, into a few drops of raine, that they shall conquer any opposite power; God can put that strength into a cloud, into a few drops of rain, that they shall conquer any opposite power; np1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi d j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
32 the worms eate up Herod, Act. 12. A humor in the feet tumbles down Asa, 2 Chron. 16. a disease in the bowells consumes Ieh•ram, 2 Chron. 21. And Stories tell us small things have overthrowne men of great renowne, a grape stone ▪ a flye, some petty thing: the worms eat up Herod, Act. 12. A humour in the feet tumbles down Asa, 2 Chronicles 16. a disease in the bowels consumes Ieh•ram, 2 Chronicles 21. And Stories tell us small things have overthrown men of great renown, a grape stone ▪ a fly, Some Petty thing: dt n2 vvb a-acp np1, n1 crd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvz p-acp np1, crd np1 crd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvz vvi, crd np1 crd cc n2 vvb pno12 j n2 vhb vvn n2 pp-f j n1, dt n1 n1 ▪ dt n1, d j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
33 God can arme the weakest creature with that strength, that no man is able to stand against it, not the Princes of the earth, Psal. 76. 1•. God can arm the Weakest creature with that strength, that no man is able to stand against it, not the Princes of the earth, Psalm 76. 1•. np1 vmb vvi dt js n1 p-acp d n1, cst dx n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
34 Hee cuts off the spirit of Princes, Hee deales with Princes as men deale with a Vine, He cuts off the Spirit of Princes, He deals with Princes as men deal with a Vine, pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n2 c-acp n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
35 an Axe is too strong for a cluster of Grapes, or a sprig of a Vine, it easily cuts them off: an Axe is too strong for a cluster of Grapes, or a sprig of a Vine, it Easily cuts them off: dt n1 vbz av j c-acp dt vvi pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 av-j vvz pno32 a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
36 so God by a Judgement easily cuts off the spirit of Princes, they are not able to stand against the least Judgement of God, so God by a Judgement Easily cuts off the Spirit of Princes, they Are not able to stand against the least Judgement of God, av np1 p-acp dt n1 av-j vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
37 when he puts strength into raine, wormes, or any other creature, they fall. when he puts strength into rain, worms, or any other creature, they fallen. c-crq pns31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, n2, cc d j-jn n1, pns32 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
38 Thirdly, an Axe is an instrument to hew with, wood and stones they hewed with Axes, Esa. 10. 15. Shall the axe boast it selfe against him that heweth therewith? God by His Judgements hewes Nations and Kingdomes. Thirdly, an Axe is an Instrument to hew with, wood and stones they hewed with Axes, Isaiah 10. 15. Shall the axe boast it self against him that heweth therewith? God by His Judgments hues nations and Kingdoms. ord, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 cc n2 pns32 vvd p-acp n2, np1 crd crd vmb dt n1 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz av? np1 p-acp po31 n2 n2 n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
39 He hewed Israel by forraigne Nations, when Israel was under the Judges, the Philistimes, and others were Gods Axe to hew them. He hewed Israel by foreign nations, when Israel was under the Judges, the Philistines, and Others were God's Axe to hew them. pns31 vvd np1 p-acp j n2, c-crq np1 vbds p-acp dt n2, dt n2, cc n2-jn vbdr npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
40 After they had chosen them a King the Lord also hewed them, 2 King. 10. 32. He cut Israel short in all their coasts; After they had chosen them a King the Lord also hewed them, 2 King. 10. 32. He Cut Israel short in all their coasts; p-acp pns32 vhd vvn pno32 dt n1 dt n1 av vvd pno32, crd n1. crd crd pns31 vvn np1 j p-acp d po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
41 the Hebrew word is to curtaile ▪ to cut off the ends: Hazael was sent, and smote them in all their coasts; the Hebrew word is to curtail ▪ to Cut off the ends: hazael was sent, and smote them in all their coasts; dt njp n1 vbz p-acp vvb ▪ p-acp vvi a-acp dt n2: np1 vbds vvn, cc vvd pno32 p-acp d po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
42 he took their coast Townes, cut off the supplies and succors, came from thence and much molested them, Psal. 75. 10. The hornes of the wicked will I cut off; he took their coast Towns, Cut off the supplies and succors, Come from thence and much molested them, Psalm 75. 10. The horns of the wicked will I Cut off; pns31 vvd po32 n1 n2, vvb a-acp dt n2 cc n2, vvd p-acp av cc av-d vvd pno32, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f dt j vmb pns11 vvi a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
43 the Lord will deale with them as men doe with Trees first loppe off one bow, the Lord will deal with them as men do with Trees First lop off one bow, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 vdb p-acp n2 ord vvi a-acp crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
44 then another, then a third, and leave only the trunke: then Another, then a third, and leave only the trunk: av j-jn, cs dt ord, cc vvb av-j dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
45 so for wicked men God will loppe off their pride, their strength, their glory, and leave them destitute. so for wicked men God will lop off their pride, their strength, their glory, and leave them destitute. av p-acp j n2 np1 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 n1, cc vvi pno32 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
46 Fourthly, againe the Axe is destructive, Trees are cut down by Axes and great woods. Fourthly, again the Axe is destructive, Trees Are Cut down by Axes and great woods. ord, av dt n1 vbz j, n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
47 The Lord by His Judgements cuts down Kingdomes and Princes, Psal. 110. 5. In the day of thy wrath thou shalt smite through Kings; The Lord by His Judgments cuts down Kingdoms and Princes, Psalm 110. 5. In the day of thy wrath thou shalt smite through Kings; dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vvz a-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
48 God shall not only smite, but he shall smite through Kings: an Axe cuts, and cuts through; God shall not only smite, but he shall smite through Kings: an Axe cuts, and cuts through; np1 vmb xx av-j vvi, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2: dt n1 vvz, cc vvz p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
49 and Gods judgements cut through the greatest and throws them down, Ezek. 14. 21. Gods Judgements are sore ones, the Sword, Famine, Plague, noysome Beast, they are His sore Judgements to hew down People and Kingdomes; and God's Judgments Cut through the greatest and throws them down, Ezekiel 14. 21. God's Judgments Are soar ones, the Sword, Famine, Plague, noisome Beast, they Are His soar Judgments to hew down People and Kingdoms; cc npg1 n2 vvn p-acp dt js cc vvz pno32 a-acp, np1 crd crd npg1 n2 vbr j pi2, dt n1, n1, n1, j n1, pns32 vbr po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
50 hence it is that God is called a consuming fire, not that He is so in his owne nature, hence it is that God is called a consuming fire, not that He is so in his own nature, av pn31 vbz cst np1 vbz vvn dt vvg n1, xx cst pns31 vbz av p-acp po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
51 for he is nothing but love and delight: but when He sends out his sore Judgements, for he is nothing but love and delight: but when He sends out his soar Judgments, c-acp pns31 vbz pix cc-acp vvb cc n1: cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz av po31 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
52 then GOD is fire, and will be everlasting burning to the wicked. then GOD is fire, and will be everlasting burning to the wicked. cs np1 vbz n1, cc vmb vbi j vvg p-acp dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
53 The next thing to open in the words is, what is meant by the Tree, and the Root of it. The next thing to open in the words is, what is meant by the Tree, and the Root of it. dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 vbz, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
54 By Tree, we are to understand the Jewish state principally, they were called Gods pleasant plant, Isa. 5. 7. God had digged, dung'd, watered, By Tree, we Are to understand the Jewish state principally, they were called God's pleasant plant, Isaiah 5. 7. God had dug, dunged, watered, p-acp n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt jp n1 av-j, pns32 vbdr vvn npg1 j n1, np1 crd crd np1 vhd vvn, vvn, vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
55 and shined upon, and done much for them; they were a great and goodly Tree: but now the Lord layes the Axe to the Root of this Tree; and shined upon, and done much for them; they were a great and goodly Tree: but now the Lord lays the Axe to the Root of this Tree; cc vvd p-acp, cc vdn d p-acp pno32; pns32 vbdr dt j cc j n1: cc-acp av dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
56 and if God cut downe this Tree, his pleasant Tree, then no State, no Family, might ever after look to find Mercy, that was in the condition of this Tree, Every tree that bringeth not forth fruit is hewen down, and cast into the fire. and if God Cut down this Tree, his pleasant Tree, then no State, no Family, might ever After look to find Mercy, that was in the condition of this Tree, Every tree that brings not forth fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. cc cs np1 vvd a-acp d n1, po31 j n1, av dx n1, dx n1, vmd av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cst vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, d n1 cst vvz xx av n1 vbz vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
57 For the Root of the Tree, some make Man the Tree, the life of Man the Root of it; For the Root of the Tree, Some make Man the Tree, the life of Man the Root of it; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vvb n1 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
58 the Axe to be the sentence of Death, and Death it selfe the cutting down of the Tree. the Axe to be the sentence of Death, and Death it self the cutting down of the Tree. dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pn31 n1 dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
59 Others make the Root of the Tree to be whatever they built most upon, and confided in: Others make the Root of the Tree to be whatever they built most upon, and confided in: ng2-jn vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi r-crq pns32 vvd av-ds p-acp, cc vvn p-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
60 they built upon their Temple, Greatnesse, Strength, Chariots Horses and such things. they built upon their Temple, Greatness, Strength, Chariots Horses and such things. pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n1, n1, n1, n2 n2 cc d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
61 But I shall commend to you these 4. things, wherin the Root of the Tree did mainly consist. But I shall commend to you these 4. things, wherein the Root of the Tree did mainly consist. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 d crd n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdd av-j vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
62 The First was that Covenant which they had with God they were the Lords People, and he was their God; The First was that Covenant which they had with God they were the lords People, and he was their God; dt ord vbds d n1 r-crq pns32 vhd p-acp np1 pns32 vbdr dt n2 n1, cc pns31 vbds po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
63 and this was one Root which afforded much sap to this Tree; and this was one Root which afforded much sap to this Tree; cc d vbds crd n1 r-crq vvd d n1 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
64 God being theirs in Covenant ▪ He protected them, provided for them, and did wonderfull things among them. God being theirs in Covenant ▪ He protected them, provided for them, and did wonderful things among them. np1 vbg png32 p-acp n1 ▪ pns31 vvd pno32, vvn p-acp pno32, cc vdd j n2 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
65 Now the laying the Axe to the Root, was the breaking His Covenant with them ▪ Zach. 11. 10. & 14 v. there is the staffe of beauty, and bands; Now the laying the Axe to the Root, was the breaking His Covenant with them ▪ Zach 11. 10. & 14 v. there is the staff of beauty, and bans; av dt vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbds dt vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno32 ▪ np1 crd crd cc crd n1 a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
66 saith God, I tooke my staffe, Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might breake my Covenant with all the people; Says God, I took my staff, Beauty, and Cut it asunder, that I might break my Covenant with all the people; vvz np1, pns11 vvd po11 n1, n1, cc vvi pn31 av, cst pns11 vmd vvi po11 n1 p-acp d dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
67 and when God had broken that, it was not long before He brake that other staffe of Bands, viz. the brotherhood between Israel and Iudah, the ten Tribes were dispersed before: and when God had broken that, it was not long before He brake that other staff of Bans, viz. the brotherhood between Israel and Iudah, the ten Tribes were dispersed before: cc c-crq np1 vhd vvn d, pn31 vbds xx av-j c-acp pns31 vvd cst j-jn n1 pp-f n2, n1 dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, dt crd n2 vbdr vvn a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
68 but they had some communion with Iudah at Ierusalem: but God would break the staffe of Bands, he would disperse them at Ierusalem, and so there should be no communion between Iudah and Israel for the future. but they had Some communion with Iudah At Ierusalem: but God would break the staff of Bans, he would disperse them At Ierusalem, and so there should be no communion between Iudah and Israel for the future. cc-acp pns32 vhd d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1: p-acp np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp np1, cc av pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp dt j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
69 The Covenant being dissolv'd they were wounded at the Root, and were no longer Gods people. The Covenant being dissolved they were wounded At the Root, and were not longer God's people. dt n1 vbg vvn pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbdr xx jc n2 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
70 Secondly, by Root is meant the true Religion, and worship that the Jewes had, these are the root of a Kingdome. Secondly, by Root is meant the true Religion, and worship that the Jews had, these Are the root of a Kingdom. ord, p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt j n1, cc n1 cst dt np2 vhd, d vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
71 A Kingdome then lives and prospers when Religion and the Pure worship of God are maintained; A Kingdom then lives and prospers when Religion and the Pure worship of God Are maintained; dt n1 av vvz cc vvz c-crq n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
72 this the Heathens themselves did know, that Religion and worship of their Gods was the onely way to make a Kingdome flourish. this the heathens themselves did know, that Religion and worship of their God's was the only Way to make a Kingdom flourish. d dt n2-jn px32 vdd vvi, cst n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
73 Tullie in his Booke (de natura de•rum) attributes the felicitie, Empire and Tryumph of the Romans (Religioni.) They saw all things to be rul'd by the Gods, Tullie in his Book (de Nature de•rum) attributes the felicity, Empire and Triumph of the Roman (Religion.) They saw all things to be ruled by the God's, np1 p-acp po31 n1 (fw-la fw-la fw-la) n2 dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2 (np1.) pns32 vvd d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
74 and as we, saith he, excelled all Nations p•etate & Religione, so we excelled them all in plenty; and as we, Says he, excelled all nations p•etate & Religion, so we excelled them all in plenty; cc c-acp pns12, vvz pns31, vvd d n2 vvi cc n1, av pns12 vvd pno32 d p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
75 and when the Romans went out to Warre, they first took care to call the Gods out of that City and Tow• which they went against, and when the Romans went out to War, they First took care to call the God's out of that city and Tow• which they went against, cc c-crq dt np1 vvd av p-acp n1, pns32 ord vvd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av pp-f d n1 cc np1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
76 and promised them better entertainment at Rome, then at any other place, intimating to us, that while they kept their Gods they could not be overcome: and promised them better entertainment At Room, then At any other place, intimating to us, that while they kept their God's they could not be overcome: cc vvd pno32 jc n1 p-acp vvb, av p-acp d j-jn n1, vvg p-acp pno12, cst cs pns32 vvd po32 n2 pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
77 and they conceited Rome invincible, while they had their Palladium: but to leave them, and to look to Gods word. and they conceited Room invincible, while they had their Palladium: but to leave them, and to look to God's word. cc pns32 j-vvn vvb j, cs pns32 vhd po32 np1: cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
78 Hosea 13. 1. When Ephraim spake, trembling, he exalted himselfe in Israel. Hosea 13. 1. When Ephraim spoke, trembling, he exalted himself in Israel. np1 crd crd c-crq np1 vvd, vvg, pns31 vvn px31 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
79 When Ieroboam set up Calves, at Dan and Bethel, and will'd the people to worship there, pretending it was too farre to goe to Ierusalem, these were shorter journeyes, When Jeroboam Set up Calves, At Dan and Bethel, and willed the people to worship there, pretending it was too Far to go to Ierusalem, these were shorter journeys, c-crq np1 vvn a-acp n2, p-acp uh cc np1, cc vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, vvg pn31 vbds av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, d vbdr jc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
80 and the worship as warrantable, they spake trembling. and the worship as warrantable, they spoke trembling. cc dt n1 c-acp j, pns32 vvd vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
81 What shall we leave our God, shall we give way to Idolatry and worship we know not what? When they spake trembling they exalted themselves; What shall we leave our God, shall we give Way to Idolatry and worship we know not what? When they spoke trembling they exalted themselves; q-crq vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1, vmb pns12 vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb xx r-crq? c-crq pns32 vvd vvg pno32 j-vvn px32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
82 but when he offended in Baal then he died; but when he offended in Baal then he died; cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 av pns31 vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
83 when Ieroboam prevailed by his poslicie and power and brought them to it then they dyed ▪ as the worship of God preserved or corrupted, when Jeroboam prevailed by his poslicie and power and brought them to it then they died ▪ as the worship of God preserved or corrupted, c-crq np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 cc vvd pno32 p-acp pn31 cs pns32 vvn ▪ c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
84 so Kingdomes flourish or wither, 1 Chron, 22. 13. 1 Kings 11. 11. 2 Chron 17. 3. so Kingdoms flourish or wither, 1 Chronicles, 22. 13. 1 Kings 11. 11. 2 Chronicles 17. 3. av ng1 n1 cc vvi, crd np1, crd crd crd n2 crd crd crd np1 crd crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
85 Thirdly, the root of a Kingdome consists in Civill Power, when that is upheld in a Kingdome, it flourisheth, Thirdly, the root of a Kingdom consists in Civil Power, when that is upheld in a Kingdom, it flourishes, ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, c-crq d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
86 but when that is wounded or destroy'd, the Kingdome is blasted and withers at the root. but when that is wounded or destroyed, the Kingdom is blasted and withers At the root. cc-acp c-crq d vbz vvn cc vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvz p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
87 Gen. 49. 10. the Promise was that the Scepter should not depart from Iudah till Shiloh come; Gen. 49. 10. the Promise was that the Sceptre should not depart from Iudah till Shiloh come; np1 crd crd dt n1 vbds d dt n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
88 till Christs comming the Civil Power should not be remov'd. till Christ coming the Civil Power should not be removed. p-acp npg1 vvg dt j n1 vmd xx vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
89 There is a Questionl among great ones, how this can be made good? But I will not dispute that, only take it thus: There is a Questionl among great ones, how this can be made good? But I will not dispute that, only take it thus: pc-acp vbz dt np1 p-acp j pi2, q-crq d vmb vbi vvn j? p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi cst, av-j vvb pn31 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
90 unto the day of Augustus Caesar the power remained, in the State of the Jewes; unto the day of Augustus Caesar the power remained, in the State of the Jews; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt n1 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
91 he then with the Senate took the power from them, placed it in Herod Ascalonita, and set him up, he then with the Senate took the power from them, placed it in Herod Ascalonite, and Set him up, pns31 av p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32, vvd pn31 p-acp np1 np1, cc vvi pno31 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
92 and then the Scepter departed from Iudah. The Sanedrim were most, if not all of the Tribe of Iudah, and had the supreme Authority, they called Herod to Question for his contumacie, and then the Sceptre departed from Iudah. The Sanhedrin were most, if not all of the Tribe of Iudah, and had the supreme authority, they called Herod to Question for his contumacy, cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp np1. dt np1 vbdr av-ds, cs xx d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhd dt j n1, pns32 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
93 and had almost taken away his life, which Herod taking to heart, rooted out the Sanedrim, reigned absolutely over the Jewes, and had almost taken away his life, which Herod taking to heart, rooted out the Sanhedrin, reigned absolutely over the Jews, cc vhd av vvn av po31 n1, r-crq np1 vvg p-acp n1, vvn av dt np1, vvd av-j p-acp dt np2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
94 and did what he listed against them, and onely fear'd to displease the Romans; here was the Axe at the root, their Civill Power was taken away. and did what he listed against them, and only feared to displease the Roman; Here was the Axe At the root, their Civil Power was taken away. cc vdd r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, cc av-j vvd pc-acp vvi dt njp2; av vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1, po32 j n1 vbds vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
95 Fourthly, the Root was the Godly partie among the Jewes; They, whether Magistrates, Ministers, or People, are the strength of a Kingdome. Fourthly, the Root was the Godly party among the Jews; They, whither Magistrates, Ministers, or People, Are the strength of a Kingdom. ord, dt n1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt np2; pns32, cs n2, n2, cc n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
96 Elishah and Elisah were the Chariots and Horsmen of Israel, they were the Militia of that Kingdome; Elishah and Elisha were the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel, they were the Militia of that Kingdom; np1 cc np1 vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
97 Psal. 75. 3. saith David, I beare up the Pillars of the earth: he maintain'd Religion, their Lawes, and the faithfull, these were the Pillars of the Earth, Psalm 75. 3. Says David, I bear up the Pillars of the earth: he maintained Religion, their Laws, and the faithful, these were the Pillars of the Earth, np1 crd crd vvz np1, pns11 vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: pns31 vvn n1, po32 n2, cc dt j, d vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
98 and his eye was upon the faithfull, Psal. 101. 6. they should dwell with him, he knew they were strong props of the Kingdome. and his eye was upon the faithful, Psalm 101. 6. they should dwell with him, he knew they were strong props of the Kingdom. cc po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd pns32 vbdr j n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
99 That place is observable, Esa. 6. 13. As an Oake whose substance is in it, when it casts the leaves, so the holy Seed shalbe the substance therof. That place is observable, Isaiah 6. 13. As an Oak whose substance is in it, when it Cast the leaves, so the holy Seed shall the substance thereof. cst n1 vbz j, np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp pn31, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n2, av dt j n1 vmb|vbi dt n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
100 When the wind, raine and thunder blow off the leavs, break off the branches, yet the life and substance remaines; When the wind, rain and thunder blow off the leaves, break off the branches, yet the life and substance remains; c-crq dt n1, n1 cc n1 vvb a-acp dt n2, vvb a-acp dt n2, av dt n1 cc n1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
101 so here the holy seed shalbe the substance of it. so Here the holy seed shall the substance of it. av av dt j n1 vmb|vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
102 Let Nebuchadnezzar come, blow and break off the leaves and branches of this Vine, throw them into the furnace of Babylon, Let Nebuchadnezzar come, blow and break off the leaves and branches of this Vine, throw them into the furnace of Babylon, vvb np1 vvb, n1 cc vvi a-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
103 and make Israel as a dead saplesse thing ▪ yet the holy seed shalbe the substance therof; and make Israel as a dead sapless thing ▪ yet the holy seed shall the substance thereof; cc vvi np1 p-acp dt j j n1 ▪ av dt j n1 vmb|vbi dt n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
104 and when they returne againe, it shall spread in the Kingdome, and be a great Tree, and when they return again, it shall spread in the Kingdom, and be a great Tree, cc c-crq pns32 vvb av, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vbb dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
105 and the toppe reach to heaven, and over all the borders of the Land, the holy seed being the substance and root would grow and multiply; and the top reach to heaven, and over all the borders of the Land, the holy seed being the substance and root would grow and multiply; cc dt n1 vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vbg dt n1 cc n1 vmd vvi cc vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
106 when godly Ministers ▪ Magistrates and People be struck in a Kingdome, then the Axe is laid to the Root of the Tree. when godly Ministers ▪ Magistrates and People be struck in a Kingdom, then the Axe is laid to the Root of the Tree. c-crq j n2 ▪ n2 cc n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
107 Now they were persecuted and thrust from their place; Herod put by the Asamonaeans, and suffered none of them to enjoy the Priesthood. Now they were persecuted and thrust from their place; Herod put by the Asamonaeans, and suffered none of them to enjoy the Priesthood. av pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n1; np1 vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvd pix pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
108 Annas was set up, and Caiphas who according to his name, vomited out malice against Christ; Annas was Set up, and Caiaphas who according to his name, vomited out malice against christ; npg1 vbds vvn a-acp, cc npg1 r-crq vvg p-acp po31 n1, vvn av n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
109 and before their full cutting down, the voice was heard, Ite pellam, goe to Pella, the godly were removed, and then they were destroyed. and before their full cutting down, the voice was herd, Item Pellam, go to Pella, the godly were removed, and then they were destroyed. cc p-acp po32 j n-vvg a-acp, dt n1 vbds vvn, n1 fw-la, vvb p-acp np1, dt j vbdr vvn, cc av pns32 vbdr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
110 Question. Was not the Axe laid to the root of the Tree before this time? was it not at the Root, Question. Was not the Axe laid to the root of the Tree before this time? was it not At the Root, n1. vbds xx dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1? vbds pn31 xx p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
111 when the ten Tribes were cut off? Why then is it said, Now is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree? when the ten Tribes were Cut off? Why then is it said, Now is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree? c-crq dt crd n2 vbdr vvn a-acp? uh-crq av vbz pn31 vvn, av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
112 The Answer is, it's true the Lord did lay the Axe to the root of it before this time, The Answer is, it's true the Lord did lay the Axe to the root of it before this time, dt n1 vbz, pn31|vbz j dt n1 vdd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
113 and that heavily, in the dispersing of the ten Tribes; and that heavily, in the dispersing of the ten Tribes; cc cst av-j, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
114 therfore its said Now also: but he did not so lay the Axe unto the root of the tree, Therefore its said Now also: but he did not so lay the Axe unto the root of the tree, av pn31|vbz vvn av av: cc-acp pns31 vdd xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
115 as that it was wholly destroyed; as that it was wholly destroyed; c-acp cst pn31 vbds av-jn vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
116 often times they were hewed with the Judgements of God, yet alwayes there was semen, a seed left: often times they were hewed with the Judgments of God, yet always there was semen, a seed left: av n2 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av av a-acp vbds n2, dt n1 vvd: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
117 and when they came out of Babylon there was a glorious Church, and God delighted in them: and when they Come out of Babylon there was a glorious Church, and God delighted in them: cc c-crq pns32 vvd av pp-f np1 a-acp vbds dt j n1, cc np1 vvd p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
118 but now the Axe was so layd to the Root, that they were utterly cut down, and made no People. but now the Axe was so laid to the Root, that they were utterly Cut down, and made no People. cc-acp av dt n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbdr av-j vvn a-acp, cc vvd dx n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
119 Now the Lord did unconvenant them, unchurch them, unpower them unsaint them; now the Lord cast them off; Now the Lord did unconvenant them, unchurch them, unpower them unsaint them; now the Lord cast them off; av dt n1 vdd n1 pno32, n1 pno32, vvi pno32 n1 pno32; av dt n1 vvd pno32 a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
120 they had no Root left, no god for their God, but were made a reproach and curse among all Nations. they had no Root left, no god for their God, but were made a reproach and curse among all nations. pns32 vhd dx n1 vvd, dx n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp vbdr vvn dt n1 cc vvi p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
121 Secondly, Now the Axe is laid, because the Lord hath another People to graft in; Secondly, Now the Axe is laid, Because the Lord hath Another People to grafted in; ord, av dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 vhz j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
122 before he took no care of the Gentiles, but left them to perish in their way; before he took no care of the Gentiles, but left them to perish in their Way; c-acp pns31 vvd dx n1 pp-f dt n2-j, cc-acp vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
123 now he would take this wild Olive, and graft it into the Root: now he would take this wild Olive, and grafted it into the Root: av pns31 vmd vvi d j n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
124 therfore saith Christ Iohn 9. 39. I am come for Judgement, to cut off the Jewes by the Root, Therefore Says christ John 9. 39. I am come for Judgement, to Cut off the Jews by the Root, av vvz np1 np1 crd crd pns11 vbm vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
125 and to graft in the Gentiles, that I may try them, and see whether they will beare better fruit then the Jewes have done, Acts opening of the words. and to grafted in the Gentiles, that I may try them, and see whither they will bear better fruit then the Jews have done, Acts opening of the words. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-j, cst pns11 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvb cs pns32 vmb vvi jc n1 cs dt np2 vhb vdn, n2 vvg pp-f dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
126 Now I come to give you those Observations which doe naturally flow from the word. And first observe, that God beares long with a sinfull people: Now I come to give you those Observations which do naturally flow from the word. And First observe, that God bears long with a sinful people: av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pn22 d n2 r-crq vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1. cc ord vvb, cst np1 vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
127 Now is the axe layd to the root of the tree, I have borne a long time, been patient, Now is the axe laid to the root of the tree, I have born a long time, been patient, av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1, vbn j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
128 but now I come with the axe, and doe lay it to the root of the tree. but now I come with the axe, and do lay it to the root of the tree. cc-acp av pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vdb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
129 God is a patient God toward his people, and toward the world, a God that beares with sin and sinners beyond our expectation: three yeares God bore with the Fig-tree, Luk 13. 7. I came these three yeares and have found no fruit: God is a patient God towards his people, and towards the world, a God that bears with since and Sinners beyond our expectation: three Years God boar with the Fig tree, Luk 13. 7. I Come these three Years and have found no fruit: np1 vbz dt j np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n2 p-acp po12 n1: crd n2 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvd d crd n2 cc vhb vvn dx n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
130 Fourty yeares God bare with them in the Wildernesse, Heb 3. 9. a hundred yeares God bare with a sinner, Esa. 65. 20. an hundred and twenty yeares with the old world, Gen. 6. 3. and after Noah was shut into the Arke, God bare seven dayes, to see if they would repent and turne, Fourty Years God bore with them in the Wilderness, Hebrew 3. 9. a hundred Years God bore with a sinner, Isaiah 65. 20. an hundred and twenty Years with the old world, Gen. 6. 3. and After Noah was shut into the Ark, God bore seven days, to see if they would Repent and turn, crd n2 np1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, n1 crd crd dt crd n2 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd crd n2, pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
131 as some collect from Gen. 7. 4. God goes further then this, he bare three hundred and ninety years with the idolatrous passages of Israel, Ezek. 4. 5. three hundred and ninety dayes taken for yeares, that God had borne with them. Foure hundred yeares did God beare with the Amorites, Gen. 15 16. God hath borne with Antichrist above this 1200. yeares: as Some collect from Gen. 7. 4. God Goes further then this, he bore three hundred and ninety Years with the idolatrous passages of Israel, Ezekiel 4. 5. three hundred and ninety days taken for Years, that God had born with them. Foure hundred Years did God bear with the amorites, Gen. 15 16. God hath born with Antichrist above this 1200. Years: c-acp d vvb p-acp np1 crd crd np1 vvz av-jc cs d, pns31 vvd crd crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd crd crd cc crd n2 vvn p-acp n2, cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. crd crd n2 vdd np1 vvi p-acp dt np1, np1 crd crd np1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d crd n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
132 God bare with the Gentiles before Christ came, more then 2000. yeares, Acts 17 30. God is NONLATINALPHABET, a God of patience, Rom. 15. 5. long-suffering, Exod. 34. 6. he doth beare, God bore with the Gentiles before christ Come, more then 2000. Years, Acts 17 30. God is, a God of patience, Rom. 15. 5. long-suffering, Exod 34. 6. he does bear, np1 vvd p-acp dt n2-j p-acp np1 vvd, av-dc cs crd n2, n2 crd crd np1 vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd j, np1 crd crd pns31 vdz vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
133 and forbeare with sinners, and Kingdomes, and a world full of wickednesse and vanity, Esa. 42. 14. saith God there, I held my peace, yea I held my peace a long time, and was silent and refrained: and forbear with Sinners, and Kingdoms, and a world full of wickedness and vanity, Isaiah 42. 14. Says God there, I held my peace, yea I held my peace a long time, and was silent and refrained: cc vvi p-acp n2, cc n2, cc dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd vvz n1 a-acp, pns11 vvd po11 n1, uh pns11 vvd po11 n1 dt j n1, cc vbds j cc vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
134 God held his peace, said nothing to Kingdomes, nothing to Families, nothing to particular persons; he held his hand also, did not strike a long time: God held his peace, said nothing to Kingdoms, nothing to Families, nothing to particular Persons; he held his hand also, did not strike a long time: np1 vvd po31 n1, vvd pix p-acp n2, pix p-acp n2, pix p-acp j n2; pns31 vvd po31 n1 av, vdd xx vvi dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
135 God is patient, and with-holds so long, as (patientia Dei turbat pios) the Saints are troubled at Gods patience, it makes them to cry, How long, how long how long shall the wicked triumph, utter and speak hard things! God is patient, and withholds so long, as (patientia Dei turbat Pios) the Saints Are troubled At God's patience, it makes them to cry, How long, how long how long shall the wicked triumph, utter and speak hard things! np1 vbz j, cc vvz av av-j, c-acp (fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la) dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, c-crq av-j, c-crq j c-crq j vmb dt j n1, vvb cc vvi j n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
136 it's thrice repeated, Psal. 94. 3. 4. the Saints are troubled that God doth not come and destroy the wicked: it's thrice repeated, Psalm 94. 3. 4. the Saints Are troubled that God does not come and destroy the wicked: pn31|vbz av vvn, np1 crd crd crd dt n2 vbr vvn cst np1 vdz xx vvi cc vvi dt j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
137 and not onely the Saints on earth, but the Saints in heaven, Rev. 6. 10. they cry, How long, how long wilt not thou avenge our bloud! and not only the Saints on earth, but the Saints in heaven, Rev. 6. 10. they cry, How long, how long wilt not thou avenge our blood! cc xx av-j dt n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, n1 crd crd pns32 vvb, c-crq av-j, c-crq av-j vm2 xx pns21 vvi po12 n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
138 We have been slaine by Cains, by Pharaohs, by Nimrods, by Herod, How long, how long Lord wilt thou not avenge our bloud. We have been slain by Cains, by Pharaohs, by Nimrods, by Herod, How long, how long Lord wilt thou not avenge our blood. pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp np1, p-acp np1, p-acp npg1, p-acp np1, c-crq av-j, c-crq j n1 vm2 pns21 xx vvi po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
139 Not onely the Saints, but the sinnes of wicked men, they cry for vengeance; Not only the Saints, but the Sins of wicked men, they cry for vengeance; xx av-j dt n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
140 the sinnes of Sodom cryed for vengeance against Sodom: Not onely sin, but the whole Creation, heaven and earth groanes, Rom. 8. The Land mournes for oaths, the Sins of Sodom cried for vengeance against Sodom: Not only since, but the Whole Creation, heaven and earth groans, Rom. 8. The Land mourns for Oaths, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp np1: xx av-j n1, cc-acp dt j-jn n1, n1 cc n1 n2, np1 crd dt n1 vvz p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
141 and other iniquities, Jer. 23. 10. Satan, the accuser of the brethren, cryes; Gods Justice cryes all his Attributes cry, to destroy sinners, to destroy the whole world; and other iniquities, Jer. 23. 10. Satan, the accuser of the brothers, cries; God's justice cries all his Attributes cry, to destroy Sinners, to destroy the Whole world; cc j-jn n2, np1 crd crd np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n2; npg1 n1 vvz d po31 n2 vvi, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
142 yet God seemes deafe, and will not heare; yet he is patient, and holds his hands: yet God seems deaf, and will not hear; yet he is patient, and holds his hands: av np1 vvz j, cc vmb xx vvi; av pns31 vbz j, cc vvz po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
143 What should the patience of God produce? The Apostle tells us Rom. 2 4. Knowest thou not that the long-suffering and goodnesse of God should lead (the word is drive) thee to repentance? the patience of God should constraine us to repentance. What should the patience of God produce? The Apostle tells us Rom. 2 4. Knowest thou not that the long-suffering and Goodness of God should led (the word is drive) thee to Repentance? the patience of God should constrain us to Repentance. q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi? dt n1 vvz pno12 np1 crd crd vv2 pns21 xx cst dt j cc n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi (dt n1 vbz vvb) pno21 p-acp n1? dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
144 What ▪ shall God hold the Candle of our lives in his hand, and we sin against him? there is much in Gods patience to constraine us to repent, its patience beares with all our sinnes; What ▪ shall God hold the Candle of our lives in his hand, and we sin against him? there is much in God's patience to constrain us to Repent, its patience bears with all our Sins; q-crq ▪ vmb np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp pno31? pc-acp vbz av-d p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, po31 n1 vvz p-acp d po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
145 if Gods patience were at an end sin would be heavie; if God's patience were At an end since would be heavy; cs npg1 n1 vbdr p-acp dt n1 n1 vmd vbi j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
146 it's patience that lengthens out our lives, Lam. 3. 22. it's divine patience that keepes us out of hell; it's patience that lengthens out our lives, Lam. 3. 22. it's divine patience that keeps us out of hell; pn31|vbz n1 cst vvz av po12 n2, np1 crd crd pn31|vbz j-jn n1 cst vvz pno12 av pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
147 it's that keepes open the doore of common and choice mercies; it's that keeps open the door of Common and choice Mercies; pn31|vbz d vvz av-j dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
148 the doore of grace and salvation had been shut long since, if Gods patience had ceased, 2 Pet. 3. 9, 15. God is willing we should all come to repentance, let us reach to it this day, the door of grace and salvation had been shut long since, if God's patience had ceased, 2 Pet. 3. 9, 15. God is willing we should all come to Repentance, let us reach to it this day, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhd vbn vvn av-j a-acp, cs npg1 n1 vhd vvn, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 vbz j pns12 vmd d vvi p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
149 and make his long-suffering salvation to us. and make his long-suffering salvation to us. cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
150 Oft we have grieved his Spirit by sinning and abuse of his patience, once let us rejoice it by repentance, the improvement of patience. Oft we have grieved his Spirit by sinning and abuse of his patience, once let us rejoice it by Repentance, the improvement of patience. av pns12 vhb vvn po31 n1 p-acp vvg cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, a-acp vvb pno12 vvi pn31 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
151 Againe, observe that great severity goes along with the greatest mercy. Again, observe that great severity Goes along with the greatest mercy. av, vvb d j n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt js n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
152 The Gospel is the greatest mercy that ever came into the world, and there is the greatest severity with the Gospel, that ever came with any mercy into the world; The Gospel is the greatest mercy that ever Come into the world, and there is the greatest severity with the Gospel, that ever Come with any mercy into the world; dt n1 vbz dt js n1 cst av vvd p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cst av vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
153 now is the axe laid, when the Gospel is comming. now is the axe laid, when the Gospel is coming. av vbz dt n1 vvd, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
154 Func•ius observes that John began his Ministery in the fifteenth yeare of Tiberius, Augustus died the twentieth of August, Tiberius succeeded him, whose reigne is reckoned from that of August, and not from January; on the first of September, which was the feast of Trumpets, Func•ius observes that John began his Ministry in the fifteenth year of Tiberius, Augustus died the twentieth of August, Tiberius succeeded him, whose Reign is reckoned from that of August, and not from January; on the First of September, which was the feast of Trumpets, np1 vvz cst np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1, npg1 vvd dt ord pp-f np1, npg1 vvd pno31, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp d pp-f np1, cc xx p-acp np1; p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
155 and on which day was the promulgation of the yeare of Jubile, then was the voice of the Cryer first heard: and on which day was the Promulgation of the year of Jubilee, then was the voice of the Crier First herd: cc p-acp r-crq n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ord vvd: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
156 At this time, which was very festivall, Iohn preach'd and said, Now the axe is laid to the root of the tree, at the yeare of Jubile, At this time, which was very festival, John preached and said, Now the axe is laid to the root of the tree, At the year of Jubilee, p-acp d n1, r-crq vbds av n1, np1 vvn cc vvd, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
157 and comming of the Gospel it's done. Here was the acceptable yeare, and the day of vengeance together; and coming of the Gospel it's done. Here was the acceptable year, and the day of vengeance together; cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pn31|vbz vdn. av vbds dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
158 the acceptable yeare of Christs comming ▪ and the day of vengeance, the axe is layd to the root of the tree. the acceptable year of Christ coming ▪ and the day of vengeance, the axe is laid to the root of the tree. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n-vvg ▪ cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
159 To give more light and strength to this point, be pleased to take into your thoughts these passages in the Gospel, Mark 16. 16. Goe (saith Christ) preach the Gospel, he that beleeves shall be saved, he that beleeves not shall be damned: To give more Light and strength to this point, be pleased to take into your thoughts these passages in the Gospel, Mark 16. 16. Go (Says christ) preach the Gospel, he that believes shall be saved, he that believes not shall be damned: pc-acp vvi av-dc j cc n1 p-acp d n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 d n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb crd crd vvb (vvz np1) vvb dt n1, pns31 cst vvz vmb vbi vvn, pns31 cst vvz xx vmb vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
160 upon non-believing presently is damnation entailed. Iohn 3. 18. he that beleeveth not is condemned already. upon nonbelieving presently is damnation entailed. John 3. 18. he that Believeth not is condemned already. p-acp j av-j vbz n1 vvn. np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz xx vbz vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
161 Matth. 10. 14. Shake off the dust of your feet against that City and Towne that doth not receive you: Matthew 10. 14. Shake off the dust of your feet against that city and Town that does not receive you: np1 crd crd vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vdz xx vvi pn22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
162 Shake off the dust of your feet against them, that shall bee a testimony against them: Shake off the dust of your feet against them, that shall be a testimony against them: vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp pno32, cst vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
163 It shall be more easie for Sodom and Gomorrah in that day, then for that Town, that City, that, People, that Christian, that refuseth the meanes of grace, and the Gospel of Christ. It shall be more easy for Sodom and Gomorrah in that day, then for that Town, that city, that, People, that Christian, that Refuseth the means of grace, and the Gospel of christ. pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp d n1, av p-acp d n1, cst n1, cst, n1, cst np1, cst vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
164 Is not here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy in the world? And the reason is, Is not Here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy in the world? And the reason is, vbz xx av dt js n1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1? cc dt n1 vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
165 because the Gospel is the heigth of Gods mercy; the Angels they had simplicem misericordiam, bare and naked mercy; Because the Gospel is the heighth of God's mercy; the Angels they had simplicem misericordiam, bore and naked mercy; c-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; dt n2 pns32 vhd fw-la fw-la, j cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
166 but men have divitias miserioordiae, the riches of mercy: but men have Riches miserioordiae, the riches of mercy: cc-acp n2 vhb fw-la fw-la, dt n2 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
167 in the Gospel, as there is plenitudo gratiae, so plenitudo irae, plenty of mercy, and plenty of wrath too: in the Gospel, as there is plenitudo Gratiae, so plenitudo irae, plenty of mercy, and plenty of wrath too: p-acp dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz fw-la fw-la, av fw-la fw-la, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
168 If there were a sword on Moses thigh, there is an axe in Christs hand; if there be fire in the Law, there is fire and brimstone in the Gospel. If there were a sword on Moses thigh, there is an axe in Christ hand; if there be fire in the Law, there is fire and brimstone in the Gospel. cs pc-acp vbdr dt n1 p-acp np1 n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1; cs pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
169 In the Law God kept Assizes once a yeare; in the Gospel he keeps Sessions every moneth: In the Law God kept Assizes once a year; in the Gospel he keeps Sessions every Monn: p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd np1 a-acp dt n1; p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz np1 d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
170 If he died without mercy that despised Moses Law, he must die with all severity that despises Christ; If he died without mercy that despised Moses Law, he must die with all severity that despises christ; cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1 cst vvd np1 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cst vvz np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
171 Luk. 19. 27. Bring those mine enemies, that will not that I should reigne over them, Luk. 19. 27. Bring those mine enemies, that will not that I should Reign over them, np1 crd crd vvb d po11 n2, cst vmb xx cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
172 and stay them before me: Rev. 8. 13. dreadfuller woes are pronounced under the Gospel then under the Law, Woe, Woe, Woe, to the inhabitants of the earth: and stay them before me: Rev. 8. 13. dreadfuller woes Are pronounced under the Gospel then under the Law, Woe, Woe, Woe, to the inhabitants of the earth: cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno11: n1 crd crd jc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
173 so Mat. 18. 7. Woe to the wo ld: there was never a generall Woe pronounced upon the world before this time; so Mathew 18. 7. Woe to the woe Lord: there was never a general Woe pronounced upon the world before this time; av np1 crd crd n1 p-acp dt n1 zz: a-acp vbds av-x dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
174 but now, Woe unto the world: and the plagues since the comming of Christ have been greater upon the world then before as the Trumpets and Vials in the Revelation do manifest. but now, Woe unto the world: and the plagues since the coming of christ have been greater upon the world then before as the Trumpets and Vials in the Revelation do manifest. cc-acp av, n1 p-acp dt n1: cc dt n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 vhb vbn jc p-acp dt n1 av a-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
175 Till Christ was come, and the blessings of the Gospel were tendred to the Jewes, they never had a perfect bill; Till christ was come, and the blessings of the Gospel were tendered to the Jews, they never had a perfect bill; p-acp np1 vbds vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt np2, pns32 av-x vhd dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
176 but after hee was come, and the grace of the Gospel refused, then the bill of Divorce was perfected, • Thes. 2. 16. they cast out of Gods family, but After he was come, and the grace of the Gospel refused, then the bill of Divorce was perfected, • Thebes 2. 16. they cast out of God's family, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, • np1 crd crd pns32 vvd av pp-f npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
177 and his wrath came upon them to the utmost, NONLATINALPHABET, to the utmost, even to perfection: and his wrath Come upon them to the utmost,, to the utmost, even to perfection: cc po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j,, p-acp dt j, av p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
178 God would beare no more, but cut them off presently, and with as much severity as ever we read of any. God would bear no more, but Cut them off presently, and with as much severity as ever we read of any. np1 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc, cc-acp vvd pno32 a-acp av-j, cc p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp av pns12 vvb pp-f d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
179 We should learne hence, to take heed how we slight and refuse the Gospel of Christ: We should Learn hence, to take heed how we slight and refuse the Gospel of christ: pns12 vmd vvi av, pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns12 j cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
180 in it there is the choice love of God, the precious bloud of the Sonne of God; in it there is the choice love of God, the precious blood of the Son of God; p-acp pn31 pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
181 in it is the Spirit of grace and glory, the exceeding great and precious promises, all spirituall excellencies and eternall life: in it is the Spirit of grace and glory, the exceeding great and precious promises, all spiritual excellencies and Eternal life: p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j-vvg j cc j n2, d j n2 cc j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
182 if you refuse these, you provoke God to lay the axe unto the root of the tree; if you refuse these, you provoke God to lay the axe unto the root of the tree; cs pn22 vvb d, pn22 vvb np1 p-acp vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
183 you provoke Christ to say, Bring him and them hither, and slay them before me, that would not have me to reigne over them. you provoke christ to say, Bring him and them hither, and slay them before me, that would not have me to Reign over them. pn22 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno31 cc pno32 av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno11, cst vmd xx vhi pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
184 The Gadarenes preferred their Swine, the Capernaites their Loaves, the Jewes Barabbas, before Christ; but it cost them all deare when the axe came. The Gadarenes preferred their Swine, the Capernaum their Loaves, the Jews Barabbas, before christ; but it cost them all deer when the axe Come. dt n1 vvd po32 n1, dt vvz po32 n2, dt np2 np1, p-acp np1; cc-acp pn31 vvd pno32 d n-jn c-crq dt n1 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
185 Let not a Gadarenish, a Capernaiticall, a Jewish spirit be found amongst us; let us say, Pereant porci, pereant panes, pereat Barabbas, & regnet Christus, let all goe, so Christ may reigne. Let not a Gadarenish, a Capernaitical, a Jewish Spirit be found among us; let us say, Pereant Porci, pereant panes, pereat Barabbas, & Regnet Christus, let all go, so christ may Reign. vvb xx dt np1, dt j, dt jp n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12; vvb pno12 vvi, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n2, fw-la np1, cc n1 fw-la, vvb d vvi, av np1 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
186 The Jewes stucke so to Moses and Mosaicall things, so to the Temple and the Rites of it, The Jews stuck so to Moses and Mosaical things, so to the Temple and the Rites of it, dt np2 vvd av p-acp np1 cc j n2, av p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
187 so to superstitions and the traditions of their Fathers, that they would not receive Christ and the truths of the time present, so to superstitions and the traditions of their Father's, that they would not receive christ and the truths of the time present, av p-acp n2 cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi np1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
188 and therefore God dealt so severely with them, as to cut them downe by the Romish axe. and Therefore God dealt so severely with them, as to Cut them down by the Romish axe. cc av np1 vvd av av-j p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
189 There be truths of Christ reserved for some times and when those truths are discovered, wee should examine them, There be truths of christ reserved for Some times and when those truths Are discovered, we should examine them, pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d n2 cc c-crq d n2 vbr vvn, pns12 vmd vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
190 and labour to bee established in present truths, 2 Pet. 1. 12. as the Apostle speakes Are there not truths now on foot, concerning Christs Kingly Office, and labour to be established in present truths, 2 Pet. 1. 12. as the Apostle speaks are there not truths now on foot, Concerning Christ Kingly Office, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 vvz vbr pc-acp xx n2 av p-acp n1, vvg npg1 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
191 and his government in the Church? hath hee not powred out his Spirit upon men eminently, and his government in the Church? hath he not poured out his Spirit upon men eminently, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? vhz pns31 xx vvn av po31 n1 p-acp n2 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
192 and brought light out of darknesse? Shall wee reject truth and light, it's feared we stick too much to Mosaicalls, Prelaticalls, and Trditionalls: and brought Light out of darkness? Shall we reject truth and Light, it's feared we stick too much to Mosaicalls, Prelaticalls, and Trditionalls: cc vvd n1 av pp-f n1? vmb pns12 vvi n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz vvn pns12 vvb av av-d p-acp n2, n2, cc j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
193 Let us prove all things, and hold fast that is good; Let us prove all things, and hold fast that is good; vvb pno12 vvi d n2, cc vvb av-j cst vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
194 let us receive the truth with the love of it ▪ lest we be given up to strong delusions, 2 Thes. 2 10. 11. and strange judgements, Acts 2. 13. 17. 28. when the Spirit was given, choice truths presented and they not received, there is mention of turning the Sunne into darknesse, and the Moone into bloud; let us receive the truth with the love of it ▪ lest we be given up to strong delusions, 2 Thebes 2 10. 11. and strange Judgments, Acts 2. 13. 17. 28. when the Spirit was given, choice truths presented and they not received, there is mention of turning the Sun into darkness, and the Moon into blood; vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 ▪ cs pns12 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd crd crd cc j n2, n2 crd crd crd crd c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, j n2 vvn cc pns32 xx vvn, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
195 which notes some dreadfull judgements ▪ that should darken and imbitter their best comforts: The like may we feare, if we refuse any truths of Christ. which notes Some dreadful Judgments ▪ that should darken and embitter their best comforts: The like may we Fear, if we refuse any truths of christ. r-crq vvz d j n2 ▪ cst vmd vvi cc vvi po32 js n2: dt av-j vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb d n2 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
196 Thirdly, observe that God doth premonish before he doth punish. Thirdly, observe that God does premonish before he does Punish. ord, vvb cst np1 vdz vvb p-acp pns31 vdz vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
197 Now the Axe is laid to the root of the Tree, Iohn tells them, there was an Axe laid, the newes of the Axes comming was heard before the noise of its cutting. Now the Axe is laid to the root of the Tree, John tells them, there was an Axe laid, the news of the Axes coming was herd before the noise of its cutting. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vvz pno32, pc-acp vbds dt n1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n-vvg vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
198 The Lord tells Delinquents before he strikes them, Yet forty dayes, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Men are close, their designes are underneath, they oft storme, surprize, The Lord tells Delinquents before he strikes them, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Men Are close, their designs Are underneath, they oft storm, surprise, dt n1 vvz n2-jn a-acp pns31 vvz pno32, av crd n2, cc np1 vmb vbi vvn. n2 vbr j, po32 n2 vbr a-acp, pns32 av n1, vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
199 and plunder Towns without giving the least notice but when God intends judgements, he sends his Heralds to warne Kingdomes and Nations. and plunder Towns without giving the least notice but when God intends Judgments, he sends his Heralds to warn Kingdoms and nations. cc vvi n2 p-acp vvg dt ds n1 p-acp c-crq np1 vvz n2, pns31 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
200 Hath not God given warning to all Nations? hath he not within these hundred yeares, given us 100. warnings? have not the Heavens seemed on fire? have not there bin foure or five blazing Stars? Herlicius Stargardensis held that the influence of the Comet 1618. upon the christian world would last to between 20 & 30 ▪ yeares, which is already verified at last is blaz'd over England and expired, intimating that England should take warning by it. Hath not God given warning to all nations? hath he not within these hundred Years, given us 100. Warnings? have not the Heavens seemed on fire? have not there been foure or five blazing Stars? Herlicius Stargardensis held that the influence of the Cometam 1618. upon the christian world would last to between 20 & 30 ▪ Years, which is already verified At last is blazed over England and expired, intimating that England should take warning by it. vhz xx np1 vvn n1 p-acp d n2? vhz pns31 xx p-acp d crd n2, vvn pno12 crd n2? vhb xx dt n2 vvd p-acp n1? vhb xx a-acp vbn crd cc crd j-vvg n2? np1 np1 vvd cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 crd p-acp dt njp n1 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp crd cc crd ▪ ng2, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp ord vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc vvn, vvg cst np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
201 Besides these, have we not had Earth-quakes? great frosts, deep snowes, unseasonable weather, and is it not fresh in your memorie how God had a quarel with your Steeples ▪ and Churches for the corruptions and Innovations in them, Beside these, have we not had Earthquakes? great frosts, deep snows, unseasonable weather, and is it not fresh in your memory how God had a quarrel with your Steeples ▪ and Churches for the corruptions and Innovations in them, p-acp d, vhb pns12 xx vhn n2? j n2, j-jn vvz, j n1, cc vbz pn31 xx j p-acp po22 n1 c-crq np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 ▪ cc n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
202 when divers of the• were smitten, broken and burnt by thunder and lightning: when diverse of the• were smitten, broken and burned by thunder and lightning: c-crq j pp-f n1 vbdr vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
203 not onely by prodigies, hath God warned us, but by his Prophets also Ezek. 33. 3. they have bin telling you of a stroak that would come, Elishahs sword hath bin drawne, not only by prodigies, hath God warned us, but by his prophets also Ezekiel 33. 3. they have been telling you of a stroke that would come, Elishahs sword hath been drawn, xx av-j p-acp n2, vhz np1 vvn pno12, cc-acp p-acp po31 n2 av np1 crd crd pns32 vhb vbn vvg pn22 pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vvi, npg1 n1 vhz vbn vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
204 and brandished before us, and because we would not take warning by that, Iehnes and Hazaels swords are in the midst of us; and brandished before us, and Because we would not take warning by that, Iehnes and Hazaels swords Are in the midst of us; cc vvd p-acp pno12, cc c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp d, n1 cc npg1 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
205 Its undeniable the cocks have crowed and told us of this storme of bloud above this thirty yeares, all exceptions are taken away, none can quarrell with God, he hath warned us, he is just and will overcome in Judgement, he hewed Ierusalem by his Prophets, Its undeniable the cocks have crowed and told us of this storm of blood above this thirty Years, all exceptions Are taken away, none can quarrel with God, he hath warned us, he is just and will overcome in Judgement, he hewed Ierusalem by his prophets, pn31|vbz j dt n2 vhb vvn cc vvn pno12 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d crd n2, d n2 vbr vvn av, pix vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12, pns31 vbz j cc vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
206 before he cut it downe by his Axes, Ier. 1. 10 The Prophet did root up by his Prophecy & after that Nebuchad ▪ cuts down by the sword. before he Cut it down by his Axes, Jeremiah 1. 10 The Prophet did root up by his Prophecy & After that Nebuchadnezzar ▪ cuts down by the sword. c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 vdd vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp d np1 ▪ vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
207 Further God hath warned us by his judgements on others. Further God hath warned us by his Judgments on Others. av-jc n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
208 Germany these 20. years hath bin a Beacon to us, Scotland was lately a Land of darkenesse, Germany these 20. Years hath been a Beacon to us, Scotland was lately a Land of darkness, np1 d crd n2 vhz vbn dt n1 p-acp pno12, np1 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
209 and Ireland is still a Land of wrath, and must England be secure. and Ireland is still a Land of wrath, and must England be secure. cc np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb np1 vbi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
210 Awake, awake, O England, there be Armies within thy bowells, Parliament Citie, Kingdome, are all in danger. Awake, awake, Oh England, there be Armies within thy bowels, Parliament city, Kingdom, Are all in danger. j, j, uh np1, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po21 n2, n1 n1, n1, vbr d p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
211 God hath long threatned and is now upon execution. God hath long threatened and is now upon execution. np1 vhz av-j vvn cc vbz av p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
212 Use of the point, Amos 4. 12. Thus will I doe unto thee, and because I will doe this, prepare to meet thy God: Use of the point, Amos 4. 12. Thus will I do unto thee, and Because I will do this, prepare to meet thy God: n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd av vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21, cc c-acp pns11 vmb vdi d, vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
213 Its dreadfull to heare God is in a way of Judgement, especially when we are not in a way of repentance: Its dreadful to hear God is in a Way of Judgement, especially when we Are not in a Way of Repentance: pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j c-crq pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
214 If I whet my glittering Sword, and my hand takes hold of Iudgment, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, If I whet my glittering Sword, and my hand Takes hold of Judgement, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, cs pns11 vvb po11 j-vvg n1, cc po11 n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po11 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
215 and will make mine Arrowes drunke with bloud, and my Sword shall devoure flesh, &c. Deut. 32. 41, 42. When God whets his Sword, and will make mine Arrows drunk with blood, and my Sword shall devour Flesh, etc. Deuteronomy 32. 41, 42. When God whets his Sword, cc vmb vvi po11 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi n1, av np1 crd crd, crd c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
216 and shoots his arrowes, he will make them eate flesh, and drinke blood, yea be fild with blood, and shoots his arrows, he will make them eat Flesh, and drink blood, yea be filled with blood, cc vvz po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi n1, cc vvi n1, uh vbb vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
217 and grow fat with fatnes, Esa. 34. 6. Now God hath given a Commission to the Sword to eate English flesh, and drinke English blood; and grow fat with fatness, Isaiah 34. 6. Now God hath given a Commission to the Sword to eat English Flesh, and drink English blood; cc vvb j p-acp n1, np1 crd crd av np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi jp n1, cc vvi jp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
218 and I feare the Sword having bin starved a long time, will now eate to purpose, it comes hungry, and I Fear the Sword having been starved a long time, will now eat to purpose, it comes hungry, cc pns11 vvb dt n1 vhg vbn vvn dt j n1, vmb av vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vvz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
219 and is like to eate much flesh, it comes dry, and is like to drinke much blood ▪ before it be put up again: and is like to eat much Flesh, it comes dry, and is like to drink much blood ▪ before it be put up again: cc vbz av-j pc-acp vvi d n1, pn31 vvz j, cc vbz av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 ▪ c-acp pn31 vbb vvn a-acp av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
220 Let us therefore meet God in this way with sighs and teares, let us take warning in time, praemoniti pr•muni•i, men that are forewarned should be forearmed. Let us Therefore meet God in this Way with sighs and tears, let us take warning in time, admonish pr•muni•i, men that Are forewarned should be Forearmed. vvb pno12 av vvi np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la, n2 cst vbr vvn vmd vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
221 In these times men are arm'd to goe to battle with men, but are you arm'd to meet God? have you on the girdle of veritie? the Breastplate of righteousnesse? are you shod with the preparation of the Gospell of peace? is the helmet of salvation on your heads? is the shield of Faith on your hearts, In these times men Are armed to go to battle with men, but Are you armed to meet God? have you on the girdle of verity? the Breastplate of righteousness? Are you shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace? is the helmet of salvation on your Heads? is the shield of Faith on your hearts, p-acp d n2 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp vbr pn22 vvn pc-acp vvi np1? vhb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? dt n1 pp-f n1? vbr pn22 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2? vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
222 and the sword of the spirit in your mouthes? If you be thus arm'd you may meet God marching in flames of fire, and that without prejudice. and the sword of the Spirit in your mouths? If you be thus armed you may meet God marching in flames of fire, and that without prejudice. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po22 n2? cs pn22 vbb av vvn pn22 vmb vvi np1 vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
223 The Lord of Hosts is come, if we bee not prepared wee cannot stand in the evill day, read Ezek. 22. 14 but the soul that takes warning shall deliver it selfe, Ezek. 33. 5. Let us all then, lay it to heart, that the sword is drawn, hath dranke the blood of our friends, The Lord of Hosts is come, if we be not prepared we cannot stand in the evil day, read Ezekiel 22. 14 but the soul that Takes warning shall deliver it self, Ezekiel 33. 5. Let us all then, lay it to heart, that the sword is drawn, hath drank the blood of our Friends, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz vvn, cs pns12 vbb xx vvn pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb pno12 d av, vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cst dt n1 vbz vvn, vhz vvd dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
224 and may drinke ours, The Axe is laid to the root of the tree, and threatens the downfall of Church and State, and may drink ours, The Axe is laid to the root of the tree, and threatens the downfall of Church and State, cc vmb vvi png12, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
225 if we do take warning and meet God the right way, we may deliver our owne souls, the souls of those that belong unto us, and probably the whole Land. if we do take warning and meet God the right Way, we may deliver our own Souls, the Souls of those that belong unto us, and probably the Whole Land. cs pns12 vdb vvi n-vvg cc vvi np1 dt j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n2, dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno12, cc av-j dt j-jn n1 (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
226 Fourthly, God begins with lesser judgements, and afterward with greater ▪ Now the Axe is laid to the root of the Tree. Fourthly, God begins with lesser Judgments, and afterwards with greater ▪ Now the Axe is laid to the root of the Tree. ord, np1 vvz p-acp jc n2, cc av p-acp jc ▪ av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
227 First there was Culter pota•orius, the pruning hooke, and when that would do no good, First there was Culter pota•orius, the pruning hook, and when that would do no good, ord pc-acp vbds np1 fw-la, dt n-vvg n1, cc c-crq d vmd vdi dx j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
228 then comes the Axe, Gods Judgements are graduall not superlative at the first upon Kingdomes and families Sodom was first plundered by the foure Kings, then comes the Axe, God's Judgments Are gradual not superlative At the First upon Kingdoms and families Sodom was First plundered by the foure Kings, av vvz dt n1, npg1 n2 vbr j-jn xx j p-acp dt ord p-acp n2 cc n2 np1 vbds ord vvn p-acp dt crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
229 after that rescued by Abraham, and set in Statu quo, Gen. 14, 15, 16. This Judgement doing little good, they were smitten with blindnes Gen. 19. and when that did no good then came fire, After that rescued by Abraham, and Set in Statu quo, Gen. 14, 15, 16. This Judgement doing little good, they were smitten with blindness Gen. 19. and when that did no good then Come fire, c-acp cst vvd p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1 fw-la, np1 crd, crd, crd d n1 vdg j j, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 np1 crd cc q-crq d vdd dx j av vvd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
230 and Brimstone, and consumed them from before the face of the Lord. and Brimstone, and consumed them from before the face of the Lord. cc n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
231 The Romans had their Fasces, and their Securis, first their Fasces came, and then their Securis: God hath his Fisces, his Rods before his Securis, his Axe, if lesser judgements will prevail, the Axe shall never come, Hos. 5. 12. 14. there is mention of a moath, rottennesse, The Romans had their Fasces, and their Securis, First their Fasces Come, and then their Securis: God hath his Fisces, his Rods before his Securis, his Axe, if lesser Judgments will prevail, the Axe shall never come, Hos. 5. 12. 14. there is mention of a moath, rottenness, dt np1 vhd po32 fw-la, cc po32 np1, ord po32 fw-la vvd, cc av po32 np1: np1 vhz po31 np1, po31 n2 p-acp po31 np1, po31 n1, cs jc n2 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb av-x vvi, np1 crd crd crd a-acp vbz n1 pp-f dt j, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
232 and a Lyon, first the Moath a lesser fretting judgement, then comes rottenesse ▪ a soarer judgement, the word for rottenesse signifies a Worme also that eates into Trees, and causeth rottenesse. and a lion, First the Moath a lesser fretting judgement, then comes rottenesse ▪ a soarer judgement, the word for rottenesse signifies a Worm also that eats into Trees, and Causes rottenesse. cc dt n1, ord dt zz dt jc j-vvg n1, av vvz n1 ▪ dt n1 n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 av cst vvz p-acp n2, cc vvz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
233 God would send such judgments as should eat into the heart of the Jewish State, and after that he would be as a Lion, tear in pieces and devoure them. God would send such Judgments as should eat into the heart of the Jewish State, and After that he would be as a lion, tear in Pieces and devour them. np1 vmd vvi d n2 c-acp vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, cc p-acp cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp n2 cc vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
234 This shewes that God is not willing to cast off, and destroy a people that have bin his, Hos. 11. 6, 7, 8. How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? &c. The Sword was to abide upon their Cities. This shows that God is not willing to cast off, and destroy a people that have been his, Hos. 11. 6, 7, 8. How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zeboim? etc. The Sword was to abide upon their Cities. d n2 cst np1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvi dt n1 cst vhb vbn po31, np1 crd crd, crd, crd q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp np1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 np1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp np1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp j? av dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
235 their goodly branches were to be lopped off, they followed their owne Councells, went backward from God, they were call'd to by Prophets and Judgements, to exalt God, their goodly branches were to be lopped off, they followed their own Counsels, went backward from God, they were called to by prophets and Judgments, to exalt God, po32 j n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, pns32 vvd po32 d n2, vvd av-j p-acp np1, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
236 but would not, yet saith God, how shall I give thee up, &c. There was a contention between mercie and justice, the one pleaded as much for them as the other against them. but would not, yet Says God, how shall I give thee up, etc. There was a contention between mercy and Justice, the one pleaded as much for them as the other against them. cc-acp vmd xx, av vvz np1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 a-acp, av pc-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt pi vvd p-acp d c-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
237 Judgment is opus alienum, Gods strange worke, mercy comes out sweetly, but judgement constrainedly (as a sting from a Bee:) the Woman constrained the unjust Judge to doe her Justice, Judgement is opus Alienum, God's strange work, mercy comes out sweetly, but judgement constrainedly (as a sting from a Bee:) the Woman constrained the unjust Judge to do her justice, n1 vbz fw-la fw-la, n2 j n1, n1 vvz av av-j, cc-acp n1 av-vvn (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1:) dt n1 vvn dt j n1 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
238 so wicked men constraine God to destroy them. so wicked men constrain God to destroy them. av j n2 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
239 If the Sodomites would have amended upon the first or second Judgement, God would have stayed the Plague; If the Sodomites would have amended upon the First or second Judgement, God would have stayed the Plague; cs dt n2 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, np1 vmd vhi vvn dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
240 but ipsi extorserunt ut perirent, they constrained God to destroy them. but ipsi extorserunt ut perirent, they constrained God to destroy them. cc-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 vvn np1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
241 Shall God be unwilling to destroy us, and shall we destroy our selves? Let not such a perverse spirit be in us. Shall God be unwilling to destroy us, and shall we destroy our selves? Let not such a perverse Spirit be in us. vmb np1 vbb j pc-acp vvi pno12, cc vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2? vvb xx d dt j n1 vbb p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
242 God is loath to cast men into hell, and yet they desire God to damne them ▪ and sweare themselves many miles into hell. O horrible wickednesse! God is loath to cast men into hell, and yet they desire God to damn them ▪ and swear themselves many miles into hell. O horrible wickedness! np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, cc av pns32 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 ▪ cc vvi px32 d n2 p-acp n1. sy j n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
243 many a man is ready to make away himselfe, when God steps in, and prevents the mischiefe. many a man is ready to make away himself, when God steps in, and prevents the mischief. d dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av px31, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp, cc vvz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
244 God is willinger to keepe many out of Hell then they are themselves. God is willinger to keep many out of Hell then they Are themselves. np1 vbz jc pc-acp vvi d av pp-f n1 cs pns32 vbr px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
245 Fiftly, God hath Soveraigne Authority over all Kingdomes, Now is the Axe laid unto the Root of the Tree, this axe was the Roman State, this Tree was the Jewish State. Fifty, God hath Sovereign authority over all Kingdoms, Now is the Axe laid unto the Root of the Tree, this axe was the Roman State, this Tree was the Jewish State. ord, np1 vhz j-jn n1 p-acp d n2, av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vbds dt njp n1, d n1 vbds dt jp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
246 God hath the Authority of all in his hand, hee sets one Kingdome against another. Babylon must ruine Sion: God hath the authority of all in his hand, he sets one Kingdom against Another. Babylon must ruin Sion: np1 vhz dt n1 pp-f d p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz crd n1 p-acp j-jn. np1 vmb vvi np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
247 Titus and Vespatian, are stir'd up by God to cut down and destroy the Jewish Nation: Titus and Vespasian, Are stirred up by God to Cut down and destroy the Jewish nation: np1 cc np1, vbr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt jp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
248 God hath Soveraignty over all Kingdomes, Psal. 103. 19. and can imply them to execute his judgements. God hath Sovereignty over all Kingdoms, Psalm 103. 19. and can imply them to execute his Judgments. np1 vhz n1 p-acp d n2, np1 crd crd cc vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
249 Senacherib was his axe, Esa 10. 15. to cut downe Nations. Sennacherib was his axe, Isaiah 10. 15. to Cut down nations. np1 vbds po31 n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vvi a-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
250 God makes one Kingdome an Axe to hew downe another, hee makes one part of a State to hew downe another part of the same. God makes one Kingdom an Axe to hew down Another, he makes one part of a State to hew down Another part of the same. np1 vvz crd n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j-jn, pns31 vvz crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j-jn n1 pp-f dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
251 The Jewish Common-wealth was now under the Roman Empire; The Jewish Commonwealth was now under the Roman Empire; dt jp n1 vbds av p-acp dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
252 it's so in England at this day, hath not God mingled a perverse Spirit amongst us, Esa. 9. 21. Ephraim against Manasseth, Manasseth against Ephraim, and both against Iudah; it's so in England At this day, hath not God mingled a perverse Spirit among us, Isaiah 9. 21. Ephraim against Manasseh, Manasseh against Ephraim, and both against Iudah; pn31|vbz av p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, vhz xx np1 vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd np1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp np1, cc d p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
253 They sought each others destruction as we do at this day; a perverse Spirit was mingled among them ▪ and among us. They sought each Others destruction as we do At this day; a perverse Spirit was mingled among them ▪ and among us. pns32 vvd d ng1-jn n1 c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp d n1; dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32 ▪ cc p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
254 Kingdomes depend upon God, Dan. 4. 32. 2 Chap. 21. and where there is the greatest dependancy, there is the greatest Soveraignty. Kingdoms depend upon God, Dan. 4. 32. 2 Chap. 21. and where there is the greatest dependency, there is the greatest Sovereignty. ng1 vvb p-acp np1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd cc q-crq pc-acp vbz dt js n1, pc-acp vbz dt js n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
255 Now Kingdomes depend upon God, quoad omnia, for their beings, upholdings and blessings, and therefore he hath, jus utendi, he may do with his own what he list, hee can and may dash one Family, one Towne, one Country, Now Kingdoms depend upon God, quoad omnia, for their beings, upholdings and blessings, and Therefore he hath, jus utendi, he may do with his own what he list, he can and may dash one Family, one Town, one Country, av n2 vvb p-acp np1, av fw-la, p-acp po32 n2, n2-vvg cc n2, cc av pns31 vhz, fw-la fw-la, pns31 vmb vdi p-acp po31 d r-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 vmb cc vmb vvi crd n1, crd n1, crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
256 and one Kingdom against another, and that without controule. Who shall say to him, what doest thou? and one Kingdom against Another, and that without control. Who shall say to him, what dost thou? cc crd n1 p-acp n-jn, cc cst p-acp n1. q-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31, q-crq vd2 pns21? (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
257 What should this beget in us, but to feare this God that hath Soveraign authori y over all flesh, over all Kingdoms; let us feare this God, Ier. 10. 7. Who would not feare thee O King of Nations? for to thee doth it appertain: What should this beget in us, but to Fear this God that hath Sovereign authori y over all Flesh, over all Kingdoms; let us Fear this God, Jeremiah 10. 7. Who would not Fear thee Oh King of nations? for to thee does it appertain: q-crq vmd d vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d np1 cst vhz n-jn fw-la fw-mi p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2; vvb pno12 vvi d np1, np1 crd crd r-crq vmd xx vvi pno21 uh n1 pp-f n2? p-acp p-acp pno21 vdz pn31 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 17
258 Shall God be the King of Nations, the King of all Kings and not be feared? to the doth it appertaine, not to men to be feared but to thee doth it appertain: Shall God be the King of nations, the King of all Kings and not be feared? to the does it appertain, not to men to be feared but to thee does it appertain: vmb np1 vbb dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc xx vbi vvn? p-acp dt vdz pn31 vvi, xx p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp pno21 vdz pn31 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 17
259 The great God must be feared. The great God must be feared. dt j np1 vmb vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 17
260 Ye that are petty Kings on the Earth, you that are Gods on the Earth, you must know that this God hath Soveraigne Authority over Nations, Persons, lives ▪ consciences, hee is the everlasting King or King of eternity, Ier. 10. 10. Hee can, will, You that Are Petty Kings on the Earth, you that Are God's on the Earth, you must know that this God hath Sovereign authority over nations, Persons, lives ▪ Consciences, he is the everlasting King or King of eternity, Jeremiah 10. 10. He can, will, pn22 cst vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1, pn22 cst vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi cst d np1 vhz j-jn n1 p-acp n2, n2, n2 ▪ n2, pns31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
261 and must, dispose of you ere long eternally in heaven or hell, Iob 36. 8, 9, 10. When Families and Kingdomes are in fetters under the afflicting hand of God, and must, dispose of you ere long eternally in heaven or hell, Job 36. 8, 9, 10. When Families and Kingdoms Are in fetters under the afflicting hand of God, cc vmb, n1 pp-f pn22 c-acp av-j av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd c-crq n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
262 then Hee shewes them the excessivenesse of their sins, and commands them to returne from iniquity. then He shows them the excessiveness of their Sins, and commands them to return from iniquity. cs pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
263 Did not God command them before? yes, but then they slighted God, being at ease and in prosperity, His commands were not regarded, Did not God command them before? yes, but then they slighted God, being At ease and in Prosperity, His commands were not regarded, vdd xx np1 vvi pno32 a-acp? uh, cc-acp cs pns32 vvd np1, vbg p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, po31 n2 vbdr xx vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
264 but when God cast into streights, fetters and afflicts Families or Kingdomes, their eares are opened, they harken to Discipline? What they formerly contemned, is now pretious, but when God cast into straights, fetters and afflicts Families or Kingdoms, their ears Are opened, they harken to Discipline? What they formerly contemned, is now precious, cc-acp c-crq np1 vvd p-acp n2, n2 cc vvz n2 cc n2, po32 n2 vbr vvn, pns32 vvb p-acp n1? r-crq pns32 av-j vvd, vbz av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
265 and they see Authority and Majesty in the command of God, Mic. 6. 9. The King of Nations is wroth with this Kingdome, Hee hath it in fetters, let us hearken to His commands, and tremble at his Soveraignty. and they see authority and Majesty in the command of God, Mic. 6. 9. The King of nations is wroth with this Kingdom, He hath it in fetters, let us harken to His commands, and tremble At his Sovereignty. cc pns32 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz j p-acp d n1, pns31 vhz pn31 p-acp n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
266 Psal. 99. 1. The Lord Raigneth let the Earth tremble; let all the Potentates and Inhabitants of it tremble and quake before him: Psalm 99. 1. The Lord Reigneth let the Earth tremble; let all the Potentates and Inhabitants of it tremble and quake before him: np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz vvb dt n1 vvb; vvb d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
267 It's for our advantage to do it. It's for our advantage to do it. pn31|vbz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
268 Hab. 3. 16. when the Caldeans were to come up and besiege Jerusalem, the Prophet apprehending it before-hand, quivered and quaked, Hab. 3. 16. when the Chaldaeans were to come up and besiege Jerusalem, the Prophet apprehending it beforehand, quivered and quaked, np1 crd crd c-crq dt njp2 vbdr pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi np1, dt n1 vvg pn31 av, j-vvn cc vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
269 and why was it? that hee might rest in the day of trouble: and why was it? that he might rest in the day of trouble: cc q-crq vbds pn31? cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
270 that soule which trembleth when judgement is in the Cloud ▪ when the Axe is at the root of the tree, shall have rest in the day of trouble: that soul which Trembleth when judgement is in the Cloud ▪ when the Axe is At the root of the tree, shall have rest in the day of trouble: cst n1 r-crq vvz c-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 ▪ c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
271 Isa. 66 2. To him will I looke that is of a contrite Spirit, and trembleth at my word: Isaiah 66 2. To him will I look that is of a contrite Spirit, and Trembleth At my word: np1 crd crd p-acp pno31 vmb pns11 vvi cst vbz pp-f dt j n1, cc vvz p-acp po11 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
272 God will looke to him, that the flood shall not drowne him, nor the Axe cut him downe. God will look to him, that the flood shall not drown him, nor the Axe Cut him down. np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno31, ccx dt n1 vvd pno31 a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
273 Lot is sav'd when the fire consum'd Soddom; God was to him a Sanctuary, he feared God and God was his defence, Esa. 8 ▪ 13, 14. When we have frames of Spirit suitable to the Authority and Majesty of the great God, that is Lord of Kingdomes, that raises and ruines them at his pleasure, Lot is saved when the fire consumed sodom; God was to him a Sanctuary, he feared God and God was his defence, Isaiah 8 ▪ 13, 14. When we have frames of Spirit suitable to the authority and Majesty of the great God, that is Lord of Kingdoms, that raises and ruins them At his pleasure, n1 vbz vvn c-crq dt n1 vvn av; np1 vbds p-acp pno31 dt n1, pns31 vvd np1 cc np1 vbds po31 n1, np1 crd ▪ crd, crd c-crq pns12 vhb n2 pp-f n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j np1, cst vbz n1 pp-f n2, cst vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
274 then we sanctifie God in our hearts, and he will be a Sanctuaary unto us, and such a Sanctuary is needfull for these times. then we sanctify God in our hearts, and he will be a Sanctuaary unto us, and such a Sanctuary is needful for these times. cs pns12 vvb np1 p-acp po12 n2, cc pns31 vmb vbi dt j p-acp pno12, cc d dt n1 vbz j p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
275 Sixtly observe, That after warning, and waiting, God will deale severely with Kingdomes and Persons. Sixty observe, That After warning, and waiting, God will deal severely with Kingdoms and Persons. ord vvb, cst p-acp n1, cc vvg, np1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
276 Now the Axe is laid to the Root of the Tree, I have warned you long, Now the Axe is laid to the Root of the Tree, I have warned you long, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
277 and waited long, and I see no good fruit, now therefore I intend to cut down the Tree by the Root. and waited long, and I see no good fruit, now Therefore I intend to Cut down the Tree by the Root. cc vvd av-j, cc pns11 vvb dx j n1, av av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
278 Isa. 42. 14, 15. I have been silent a long time, and held my peace, Isaiah 42. 14, 15. I have been silent a long time, and held my peace, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vhb vbn j dt j n1, cc vvd po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
279 and refrained, and said nothing, but now I will cry like a Woman in Travell, I will destroy, and refrained, and said nothing, but now I will cry like a Woman in Travel, I will destroy, cc vvd, cc vvd pix, cc-acp av pns11 vmb vvi av-j dt n1 p-acp vvb, pns11 vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
280 and devoure at once saith GOD, I will stay no longer, I will lay wast Mountaines, and devour At once Says GOD, I will stay no longer, I will lay wast Mountains, cc vvi p-acp a-acp vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc, pns11 vmb vvi j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
281 and hills, I will dry no Rivers and •ooles: Great and small should now feele the stroake of Gods hand; and hills, I will dry no rivers and •ooles: Great and small should now feel the stroke of God's hand; cc n2, pns11 vmb vvi dx n2 cc n2: j cc j vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
282 where Gods long suffering ends, there his fury begins, and hee will deale severely with Kingdomes, and with particular Persons. where God's long suffering ends, there his fury begins, and he will deal severely with Kingdoms, and with particular Persons. c-crq n2 av-j vvg n2, a-acp po31 n1 vvz, cc pns31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n2, cc p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 19
283 This severity appeares in three particulars: First, in that it is an Axe, is used. Secondly, it is the Root it's laid too. This severity appears in three particulars: First, in that it is an Axe, is used. Secondly, it is the Root it's laid too. d n1 vvz p-acp crd n2-j: ord, p-acp cst pn31 vbz dt n1, vbz vvn. ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 pn31|vbz vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
284 Thirdly, in the impartialnesse, the root of every Tree. Thirdly, in the impartialness, the root of every Tree. ord, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
285 First, it is an Axe not Culter putatorius, a pruning knife, that will cut down some little Branches, and no more; First, it is an Axe not Culter putatorius, a pruning knife, that will Cut down Some little Branches, and no more; ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx np1 fw-la, dt n-vvg n1, cst vmb vvi a-acp d j n2, cc dx av-dc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
286 it is not Falx a Bill or Hooke, to chop off some Armes or Bowes, but securis, an Axe, some sharp, strong, hewing, destroying Judgement. it is not Falx a Bill or Hook, to chop off Some Arms or Bows, but Securis, an Axe, Some sharp, strong, hewing, destroying Judgement. pn31 vbz xx np1 dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 cc n2, cc-acp fw-la, dt n1, d j, j, vvg, vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
287 Secondly, It's layd to the Root, not to the branches bowes, not to the great Armes; Secondly, It's laid to the Root, not to the branches bows, not to the great Arms; ord, pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp dt n2 n2, xx p-acp dt j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
288 not to the toppe, not to the Trunck ▪ but to the Root of the Tree is the Axe laid. not to the top, not to the Trunk ▪ but to the Root of the Tree is the Axe laid. xx p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp dt n1 ▪ cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
289 God will deale roundly with them. Now the Lord would un-covenant them, un-church them, unpower them, and un-saint them. Here it's inquirable. God will deal roundly with them. Now the Lord would un-covenant them, unchurch them, unpower them, and unsaint them. Here it's inquirable. np1 vmb vvi av p-acp pno32. av dt n1 vmd n1 pno32, n1 pno32, vvi pno32, cc n1 pno32. av pn31|vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 19
290 What makes God to lay the Axe to the Root of a Tree or Kingdome? What makes God to lay the Axe to the Root of a Tree or Kingdom? q-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
291 There are 4 things make the Gardener, and so God, to lay the Axe to the Root of a Tree. First, Deadnesse. Secondly, Rottennesse. There Are 4 things make the Gardener, and so God, to lay the Axe to the Root of a Tree. First, Deadness. Secondly, Rottenness. pc-acp vbr crd n2 vvb dt n1, cc av np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. ord, n1. ord, n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
292 Thirdly ▪ Barrennesse, Fourthly, Evill fruitfulnesse. First, Deadnesse: Thirdly ▪ barrenness, Fourthly, Evil fruitfulness. First, Deadness: ord ▪ n1, ord, j-jn n1. ord, n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
293 When the Tree is dying or dead, the Gardener layes his Axe to the Root of it, When the Tree is dying or dead, the Gardener lays his Axe to the Root of it, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg cc j, dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
294 and God when a State is dying or dead, layes his Judgements to the root of it. 13 Hosea 1. When Ephraim sinned in Baal then he died. and God when a State is dying or dead, lays his Judgments to the root of it. 13 Hosea 1. When Ephraim sinned in Baal then he died. cc np1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg cc j, vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd np1 crd c-crq np1 vvn p-acp np1 cs pns31 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
295 Ephraims death being pronounc'd, Gods Axe was presently prepared, v. 3. Therefore they shall be as the morning Cloud, &c. God would scatter them as Clouds, Chaffe, Smoake, Ephraim's death being pronounced, God's Axe was presently prepared, v. 3. Therefore they shall be as the morning Cloud, etc. God would scatter them as Clouds, Chaff, Smoke, vvz n1 vbg vvn, npg1 n1 vbds av-j vvn, n1 crd av pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 n1, av np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp n2, n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
296 and dry them up as dewe. and dry them up as dew. cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
297 Sardis one of the 7 Churches in Asia, had a name to live but was dead, Rev. 3. 1. What saith the Lord to Sardis? Remember what thou hast received and heard hold fast, repent, watch, else I will come on thee as a thiefe in the night, v. 3. that is, suddenly and cut thee downe: Sardis one of the 7 Churches in Asia, had a name to live but was dead, Rev. 3. 1. What Says the Lord to Sardis? remember what thou hast received and herd hold fast, Repent, watch, Else I will come on thee as a thief in the night, v. 3. that is, suddenly and Cut thee down: np1 crd pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp np1, vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp vbds j, n1 crd crd q-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp np1? np1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn cc vvd vvi av-j, vvb, vvb, av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 crd cst vbz, av-j cc vvb pno21 a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
298 and you know that God did lay wast that and the other Churches not long after; and you know that God did lay wast that and the other Churches not long After; cc pn22 vvb d np1 vdd vvi vvi d cc dt j-jn ng1 xx av-j a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
299 when Churches or Kingdomes are dying or dead, the Axe is not far from the Root of them. when Churches or Kingdoms Are dying or dead, the Axe is not Far from the Root of them. c-crq n2 cc n2 vbr vvg cc j, dt n1 vbz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
300 Hath not our Kingdom bin languishing and dying many yeares together; Hath not our Kingdom been languishing and dying many Years together; vhz xx po12 n1 vbn vvg cc vvg d n2 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
301 you know what was said at a Commencement some yeares since, our Church and State liberties lay a dying: you know what was said At a Commencement Some Years since, our Church and State Liberties lay a dying: pn22 vvb r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 d n2 a-acp, po12 n1 cc n1 n2 vvb dt j-vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
302 some reviving through the meanes, blessed be the Lord we have had, but our fainting and feares are not over, England is in a consuming dying condition, Some reviving through the means, blessed be the Lord we have had, but our fainting and fears Are not over, England is in a consuming dying condition, d vvg p-acp dt n2, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pns12 vhb vhn, p-acp po12 j-vvg cc n2 vbr xx a-acp, np1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg j-vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
303 and the Axe is at our root. and the Axe is At our root. cc dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
304 Secondly, Rottennesse or corruption, that makes the Axe to be laid to the Root of the Tree; Secondly, Rottenness or corruption, that makes the Axe to be laid to the Root of the Tree; ord, n1 cc n1, cst vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
305 the Gardner cannot endure to see a Tree rotten at the heart, though the bowes be greene, the Gardener cannot endure to see a Tree rotten At the heart, though the bows be green, dt n1 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cs dt n2 vbb j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
306 and it beare some small fruit ▪ yet if rotten ▪ he will down with it, 6. Gen. 12 All flesh hath corrupted their way, and it bear Some small fruit ▪ yet if rotten ▪ he will down with it, 6. Gen. 12 All Flesh hath corrupted their Way, cc pn31 vvb d j n1 ▪ av cs vvn ▪ pns31 vmb a-acp p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd d n1 vhz vvn po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
307 and the end of all is come before me ▪ I have looked upon all flesh, and the end of all is come before me ▪ I have looked upon all Flesh, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn p-acp pno11 ▪ pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
308 and finde that great and small have corrupted their way, and therefore the end of all is come before me, I am resolved to send a Flood to drowne the World and its corruptions together. and find that great and small have corrupted their Way, and Therefore the end of all is come before me, I am resolved to send a Flood to drown the World and its corruptions together. cc vvi d j cc j vhb vvn po32 n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn p-acp pno11, pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc po31 n2 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
309 It was not some particular corruption among them, but an universall one. It was not Some particular corruption among them, but an universal one. pn31 vbds xx d j n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt j pi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
310 There was corruption in faith and life, in their Religion, Worship, and manners, and when a State is generally corrupt in those, the Heavens grow black, There was corruption in faith and life, in their Religion, Worship, and manners, and when a State is generally corrupt in those, the Heavens grow black, pc-acp vbds n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n2, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j j p-acp d, dt n2 vvb j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
311 and either a flood or fire comes, a flood to the old world, a fire to Sodom. Trees naturall or politicall being rotten, call for the Axe, and either a flood or fire comes, a flood to the old world, a fire to Sodom. Trees natural or political being rotten, call for the Axe, cc d dt n1 cc n1 vvz, dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp np1. n2 j cc j vbg vvn, vvb p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
312 and God hastens it to the Root. and God hastens it to the Root. cc np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
313 Thirdly, Barrennesse makes the Axe to be laid to the Root of a Kingdome. 13 Luk 7. I came and found no fruit, cut it down why cumbreth it the ground: Thirdly, barrenness makes the Axe to be laid to the Root of a Kingdom. 13 Luk 7. I Come and found no fruit, Cut it down why cumbereth it the ground: ord, n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd pns11 vvd cc vvd dx n1, vvb pn31 a-acp c-crq vvz pn31 dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
314 a barren Tree cumbers the ground. a barren Tree cumbers the ground. dt j n1 n2 dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
315 Some observe, that if the Fig-tree beare not fruit in three yeares, it will never beare fruit, some observe, that if the Fig tree bear not fruit in three Years, it will never bear fruit, d vvb, cst cs dt n1 vvb xx n1 p-acp crd n2, pn31 vmb av-x vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
316 and therefore it's said, this 3. yeeres I come seeking fruit and finde none, cut it downe. and Therefore it's said, this 3. Years I come seeking fruit and find none, Cut it down. cc av pn31|vbz vvn, d crd n2 pns11 vvb vvg n1 cc vvb pix, vvb pn31 a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
317 A Barren Tree must be cut down. A Barren Tree must be Cut down. dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
318 God waited long on them when under the Judges, under the Kings, when under the High Priests after their captivity, in Moses dayes, in the Prophets, in Christs, God waited long on them when under the Judges, under the Kings, when under the High Priests After their captivity, in Moses days, in the prophets, in Christ, np1 vvd av-j p-acp pno32 c-crq p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, c-crq p-acp dt j n2 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp np1 n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp npg1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
319 and still they were barren, therefore downe they must. and still they were barren, Therefore down they must. cc av pns32 vbdr j, av a-acp pns32 vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
320 Fourthly, Fruitfulnesse ▪ but its an ill fruitfulnesse, Hos. 10. 1. Israelis an empty vine, he brings forth fruit to himselfe; Fourthly, Fruitfulness ▪ but its an ill fruitfulness, Hos. 10. 1. Israelis an empty vine, he brings forth fruit to himself; ord, n1 ▪ cc-acp pn31|vbz dt j-jn n1, np1 crd crd np1 dt j n1, pns31 vvz av n1 p-acp px31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
321 Emptie and yet fruitfull, it seemes to be a contradiction ▪ but God accounts that no fruit, is fruit to our selves. Empty and yet fruitful, it seems to be a contradiction ▪ but God accounts that no fruit, is fruit to our selves. j cc av j, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 ▪ cc-acp np1 vvz cst dx n1, vbz n1 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
322 Barrennesse and basenesse is all one with God, when our fruit is not for God and the publique, it's selvish, and tends to ruine. barrenness and baseness is all one with God, when our fruit is not for God and the public, it's selvish, and tends to ruin. n1 cc n1 vbz d pi p-acp np1, c-crq po12 n1 vbz xx p-acp np1 cc dt j, pn31|vbz j, cc vvz pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
323 Such fruit Israels Tree was full of, and if a barren tree cumber the ground, what doth a tree loaden with cursed fruit. Such fruit Israel's Tree was full of, and if a barren tree cumber the ground, what does a tree loaded with cursed fruit. d n1 npg1 n1 vbds j pp-f, cc cs dt j n1 vvi dt n1, q-crq vdz dt n1 vvn p-acp j-vvn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
324 Its demanded, What fruit was it, which brought the Axe to the Root of the tree? Its demanded, What fruit was it, which brought the Axe to the Root of the tree? pn31|vbz vvn, q-crq n1 vbds pn31, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
325 1. It was prophanation of the Sabbath, Ierem. 17. 24, 25. 27. If they made conscience of Gods Sabbath, hee would take care of their City: 1. It was profanation of the Sabbath, Jeremiah 17. 24, 25. 27. If they made conscience of God's Sabbath, he would take care of their city: crd pn31 vbds n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd crd cs pns32 vvd n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
326 If they would hollow that day with pious duties, he would honour them with choice Princes; If they would hollow that day with pious duties, he would honour them with choice Princes; cs pns32 vmd j-jn d n1 p-acp j n2, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
327 but if they would defile his day, hee would fire their Citie ▪ and that with unquenchable fire. but if they would defile his day, he would fire their city ▪ and that with unquenchable fire. cc-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmd vvi po32 n1 ▪ cc cst p-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
328 This made Nehemiah so zealous for the Sabbath, after the returne from Babylon, Neh. 13. 17, 10. hee contended with the Nobles, This made Nehemiah so zealous for the Sabbath, After the return from Babylon, Neh 13. 17, 10. he contended with the Nobles, np1 vvd np1 av j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
329 and said, What evillthing is this that ye doe, and prophane the Sabbath day? did not your Fathers thus, and said, What evillthing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath day? did not your Father's thus, cc vvd, q-crq n1 vbz d cst pn22 vdb, cc vvi dt n1 n1? vdd xx po22 n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
330 and did not our God bring all his evills upon us, and upon this City? yet yee bring more wrath upon Israell, by prophaning the Sabbath day. and did not our God bring all his evils upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel, by profaning the Sabbath day. cc vdd xx po12 n1 vvi d po31 n2-jn p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d n1? av pn22 vvb dc n1 p-acp np1, p-acp vvg dt n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
331 He knew that sin had formerly laid them wast, and would therefore stand for the Sabbath, that the Lord of Sabbaths might stand for and by them. He knew that since had formerly laid them wast, and would Therefore stand for the Sabbath, that the Lord of Sabbaths might stand for and by them. pns31 vvd cst n1 vhd av-j vvn pno32 vvi, cc vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vvi p-acp cc p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
332 England is not innocent in this thing. England is not innocent in this thing. np1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
333 The Booke of Sports (a Monster that Heathen and Idolatrous Kingdomes never produced) that opened a wide doore to prophane the Lords day, hath kindled a fire in our Land, which is not like to be extinct till that Booke be burnt by publique Authority. The Book of Sports (a Monster that Heathen and Idolatrous Kingdoms never produced) that opened a wide door to profane the lords day, hath kindled a fire in our Land, which is not like to be extinct till that Book be burned by public authority. dt n1 pp-f n2 (dt n1 cst j-jn cc j n2 av vvn) cst vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vbz xx av-j pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
334 2. Idolatry, that is a Kingdome destroying sinne. 2. Idolatry, that is a Kingdom destroying sin. crd n1, cst vbz dt n1 vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
335 Jeroboams two Calves eat up the 10. Tribes, and Manasses Idols devoured Juda, Hos. 13 1. When Ephraim sinned in Baall then he died. Jeroboams two Calves eat up the 10. Tribes, and Manasses Idols devoured Juda, Hos. 13 1. When Ephraim sinned in Baal then he died. vvz crd n2 vvb a-acp dt crd n2, cc np1 n2 vvn np1, np1 crd crd c-crq np1 vvn p-acp np1 av pns31 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
336 Idolatry is the death of a Land, it divides betweene God and Kingdomes, it breakes the Covenant, Idolatry is the death of a Land, it divides between God and Kingdoms, it breaks the Covenant, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp np1 cc n2, pn31 vvz dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
337 and causes God to give a Bill of Divorce, and that is not all, it calls forth Gods furie upon a Land, Ezek. 36. 18. 19. and that is a destructive thing. and Causes God to give a Bill of Divorce, and that is not all, it calls forth God's fury upon a Land, Ezekiel 36. 18. 19. and that is a destructive thing. cc vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz xx d, pn31 vvz av npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd crd cc d vbz dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
338 3 Neglect of justice, when sinne abounds, execution of justice saves Kingdomes, and want of it hastens their ruine. 3 Neglect of Justice, when sin abounds, execution of Justice saves Kingdoms, and want of it hastens their ruin. crd vvb pp-f n1, c-crq n1 vvz, n1 pp-f n1 vvz n2, cc n1 pp-f pn31 vvz po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
339 Ierem. 5. 1. •un•e yee too and froe saith God, through the streets of Ierusalem, Jeremiah 5. 1. •un•e ye too and fro Says God, through the streets of Ierusalem, np1 crd crd vvb pn22 av cc av vvz np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
340 and see now and know, and seeke in the broad places thereof, if you can find a man, and see now and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if you can find a man, cc vvi av cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 av, cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
341 if there be any that executeth judgement, that seeketh the truth, and I will pardon it. if there be any that Executeth judgement, that seeks the truth, and I will pardon it. cs pc-acp vbb d cst vvz n1, cst vvz dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
342 Doubtlesse there was some godly man in Jerusalem, but there was none of a publique Spirit, that did execute Judgement in the broad places, Doubtless there was Some godly man in Jerusalem, but there was none of a public Spirit, that did execute Judgement in the broad places, av-j a-acp vbds d j n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp pc-acp vbds pi pp-f dt j n1, cst vdd vvi n1 p-acp dt j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
343 neither King, Councellors, Priests or Prophets did execute Judgement ▪ and therefore hee could not pardon; neither King, Councillors, Priests or prophets did execute Judgement ▪ and Therefore he could not pardon; dx n1, n2, n2 cc n2 vdd vvi n1 ▪ cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
344 when none appeare to cut down sin, God will appeare to cut down sinners. when none appear to Cut down since, God will appear to Cut down Sinners. c-crq pix vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
345 Isa. 5. 7. • looked for judgement: ludah was his pleasant plant, he had hedg'd, dig'd, dung'd, watered, shined upon them, Isaiah 5. 7. • looked for judgement: ludah was his pleasant plant, he had hedged, dug, dunged, watered, shined upon them, np1 crd crd • vvd p-acp n1: uh vbds po31 j n1, pns31 vhd vvn, vvn, vvn, vvn, vvd p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
346 and looked for Judgement, but there was none, therefore God would breake downe the hedge, and lay them wast. and looked for Judgement, but there was none, Therefore God would break down the hedge, and lay them wast. cc vvd p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbds pix, av np1 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1, cc vvd pno32 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
347 If God could have found 10 righteous persons in Soddom, he would have spared it. If God could have found 10 righteous Persons in sodom, he would have spared it. cs np1 vmd vhi vvn crd j n2 p-acp av, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
348 You may take the word righteous not onely for godly men, but for men executing Judgement ▪ there were none such: You may take the word righteous not only for godly men, but for men executing Judgement ▪ there were none such: pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 j xx av-j p-acp j n2, cc-acp p-acp n2 vvg n1 ▪ a-acp vbdr pix d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
349 Lot could have no Justice from them, and that inforc'd God to execute Justice on them. Lot could have no justice from them, and that enforced God to execute justice on them. n1 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp pno32, cc cst vvd np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
350 4. Blood, oppression, uncleannesse, hatred of truth and such like, which I put together because I cannot inlarge upon all particulars, Hosea. 4. 2. 3. By swearing, lying, killing ▪ stealing, 4. Blood, oppression, uncleanness, hatred of truth and such like, which I put together Because I cannot enlarge upon all particulars, Hosea. 4. 2. 3. By swearing, lying, killing ▪ stealing, crd n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc d av-j, r-crq pns11 vvd av c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp d n2-j, np1. crd crd crd p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg ▪ vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
351 and committing adultery, they breake out, and blood toucheth blood; and committing adultery, they break out, and blood touches blood; cc vvg n1, pns32 vvb av, cc n1 vvz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
352 Therefore shall the Land mourne, God will destroy because of these sinnes, Ezek. 36. 18. When the Brittains called in the Saxons to helpe them against the Scots and Picts, God who hath power over Kingdomes and people made them his Axe, to how and destroy the Brittains, for they soone joyned with their adversaries and picked quarrels against the Britains, and God so stirred up their Spirit against the Brittains, that they spoyled them in many places, drove them into corners of the Land, made them flee into forraine parts ▪ and destroyed the Country with fire and Sword. Therefore shall the Land mourn, God will destroy Because of these Sins, Ezekiel 36. 18. When the Britains called in the Saxons to help them against the Scots and Picts, God who hath power over Kingdoms and people made them his Axe, to how and destroy the Britains, for they soon joined with their Adversaries and picked quarrels against the Britains, and God so stirred up their Spirit against the Britains, that they spoiled them in many places, drove them into corners of the Land, made them flee into foreign parts ▪ and destroyed the Country with fire and Sword. av vmb dt n1 vvi, np1 vmb vvi c-acp pp-f d n2, np1 crd crd c-crq dt npg1 vvn p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt np1 cc np1, np1 r-crq vhz n1 p-acp n2 cc n1 vvd pno32 po31 n1, p-acp c-crq cc vvi dt npg1, c-acp pns32 av vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc j-vvn n2 p-acp dt npg1, cc np1 av vvd a-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt npg1, cst pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp d n2, vvd pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, vvd pno32 vvi p-acp j n2 ▪ cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
353 The sinnes then observable, were such as were not among the Gentiles, hatred of the truth; The Sins then observable, were such as were not among the Gentiles, hatred of the truth; dt n2 av j, vbdr d c-acp vbdr xx p-acp dt n2-j, n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
354 and the patrons of it drunkennesse, contention, crueltie, uncleannesse countenancing of lies, and the forgers of them, respect to lewdnesse more then goodnesse, the better things wrought most discontent; and the Patrons of it Drunkenness, contention, cruelty, uncleanness countenancing of lies, and the forgers of them, respect to Lewdness more then Goodness, the better things wrought most discontent; cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 n1, n1, n1, n1 vvg pp-f n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, vvb p-acp n1 av-dc cs n1, dt jc n2 vvd av-ds j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
355 all vice was in the Clergie and people: Princes were Tyrannicall Murtherers, Adulterers, Soddomiticall: all vice was in the Clergy and people: Princes were Tyrannical Murderers, Adulterers, Soddomiticall: d n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 cc n1: n2 vbdr j n2, n2, j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
356 and the last of the Brittish Kings flying into France said woe to us for our great iniquities, we had time to repent but did it not, and the last of the Brit Kings flying into France said woe to us for our great iniquities, we had time to Repent but did it not, cc dt ord pp-f dt jp n2 vvg p-acp np1 vvd n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n2, pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp vdd pn31 xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
357 therefore justly now the wrath of Godrootes us out. Therefore justly now the wrath of Godrootes us out. av av-j av dt n1 pp-f n2 pno12 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
358 When the Danes conquered England the Land was guilty of blood and uncleanesse, it was in •theldreds time, whose wayes were cruell, miserable and shamefull; When the Danes conquered England the Land was guilty of blood and uncleanness, it was in •theldreds time, whose ways were cruel, miserable and shameful; c-crq dt np1 vvn np1 dt n1 vbds j pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbds p-acp ng1 n1, rg-crq n2 vbdr j, j cc j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
359 his eares were open to to accusers to calumniations, and no mans life was in security. his ears were open to to accusers to calumniations, and no men life was in security. po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp p-acp n2 p-acp n2, cc dx ng1 n1 vbds p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
360 When Roderick King of Spaine deflowred the Daughter of Count Iulian, who in revenge stir'd up the Moores, shewed them the way to get Spaine, which they conquered and possest above 600. yeares At the Conquest by the Normans the sinnes were prophanesse ignorance, uncleannesse, neglect of Justice and Religion, the people were a prey to the Nobles, which made Edw: the Confessor say before his death, that England should be given into the hands of Divills and wicked Spirits. When Roderick King of Spain deflowered the Daughter of Count Iulian, who in revenge stirred up the Moors, showed them the Way to get Spain, which they conquered and possessed above 600. Years At the Conquest by the Normans the Sins were profaneness ignorance, uncleanness, neglect of justice and Religion, the people were a prey to the Nobles, which made Edward: the Confessor say before his death, that England should be given into the hands of Devils and wicked Spirits. c-crq np1 n1 pp-f np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f vvb np1, r-crq p-acp n1 vvd a-acp dt n2, vvd pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, r-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 dt n2 vbdr n1 n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 vbdr dt n1 p-acp dt n2-j, r-crq vvd np1: dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
361 You see what sins made the great changes in this Kingdome, sins not unlike the Amorites, which from Levit. 18. Deut. 2 & 12. are conceived to be Idolatry, oppression and filthinesse, which are destructive of Religion, Justice and holynesse of life, the onely bands of humane Societies; You see what Sins made the great changes in this Kingdom, Sins not unlike the amorites, which from Levit. 18. Deuteronomy 2 & 12. Are conceived to be Idolatry, oppression and filthiness, which Are destructive of Religion, justice and holiness of life, the only bans of humane Societies; pn22 vvb r-crq n2 vvd dt j n2 p-acp d n1, vvz xx av-j dt np1, r-crq p-acp np1 crd np1 crd cc crd vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n1, n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr j pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt j n2 pp-f j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
362 and when these sinnes of theirs were full ▪ God cuts them off, for when sinnes become destructive to Societies, they whet Gods Axe and hasten it to the root, and when these Sins of theirs were full ▪ God cuts them off, for when Sins become destructive to Societies, they whet God's Axe and hasten it to the root, cc c-crq d n2 pp-f png32 vbdr av-j ▪ np1 vvz pno32 a-acp, c-acp c-crq n2 vvb j p-acp n2, pns32 vvb npg1 n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
363 and now you have heard what are the sinnes bring the Axe thither. and now you have herd what Are the Sins bring the Axe thither. cc av pn22 vhb vvn r-crq vbr dt n2 vvb dt n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
364 It followes that I shew you the third thing sets out the severitie of God and that is, It follows that I show you the third thing sets out the severity of God and that is, pn31 vvz cst pns11 vvb pn22 dt ord n1 vvz av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc d vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
365 Thirdly, the impartialnesse of God in the worke, Every Tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewen down and cast into the fire; Thirdly, the impartialness of God in the work, Every Tree that brings not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire; ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 cst vvz xx av j n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
366 let it be an Olive Tree, or a Bramble, a Fig tree or a Vine no exception excuse, evasion, pretence, let it be an Olive Tree, or a Bramble, a Fig tree or a Vine no exception excuse, evasion, pretence, vvb pn31 vbi dt n1 n1, cc dt n1, dt n1 n1 cc dt n1 dx n1 vvi, n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
367 or priviledge or plea is admitted, but the axe is laid to the root of every one, it referres to that in Deut. 20. 20. The trees thou knowest be not for meat thou shalt destroy, such trees must not be spared though great and goodly: or privilege or plea is admitted, but the axe is laid to the root of every one, it refers to that in Deuteronomy 20. 20. The trees thou Knowest be not for meat thou shalt destroy, such trees must not be spared though great and goodly: cc n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd, pn31 vvz p-acp d p-acp np1 crd crd dt n2 pns21 vv2 vbi xx p-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vvi, d n2 vmb xx vbi vvn cs j cc j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
368 In particulars you may see this truth more cleerly: In particulars you may see this truth more clearly: p-acp n2-jn pn22 vmb vvi d n1 av-dc av-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
369 Looke at Kings, they are tall Cedars, Dan. 4. 14. Hew downe the Tree: Nebuchadnezzar himselfe must downe, Herod, Pharaoh, Belshazzer were cut off by the root. Look At Kings, they Are tall Cedars, Dan. 4. 14. Hew down the Tree: Nebuchadnezzar himself must down, Herod, Pharaoh, Belshazzar were Cut off by the root. vvb p-acp n2, pns32 vbr j n2, np1 crd crd vvb a-acp dt n1: np1 px31 vmb vvi, np1, np1, n1 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
370 Gods axe neither feares nor spares the proudest, Psal. 76. 12. Not Prophets, Balaam is slaine by the Sword, Num. 31. 8. Not Priests, 1 Kin. 18. Not Nobles, Zimri and Cozbi are runne through, Num. 25. Not Apostles, Iudas falls headlong ▪ and bursts in pieces, Act. 1. 18. Not Statists and great Counsellors, Ahitophel is smitten, a Sam. 17. Not Tribes, Iudg. 21. 3. A Tribe was lacking in Israel, afterwards ten were wanting. God's axe neither fears nor spares the proudest, Psalm 76. 12. Not prophets, balaam is slain by the Sword, Num. 31. 8. Not Priests, 1 Kin. 18. Not Nobles, Zimri and Cozbi Are run through, Num. 25. Not Apostles, Iudas falls headlong ▪ and bursts in Pieces, Act. 1. 18. Not Statists and great Counsellors, Ahithophel is smitten, a Sam. 17. Not Tribes, Judges 21. 3. A Tribe was lacking in Israel, afterwards ten were wanting. npg1 n1 dx n2 ccx vvz dt js, np1 crd crd xx n2, np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd xx n2, crd n1. crd xx np1, np1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp, np1 crd xx np1, np1 vvz av-j ▪ cc n2 p-acp n2, n1 crd crd xx n2 cc j n2, np1 vbz vvn, dt np1 crd xx n2, np1 crd crd dt n1 vbds vvg p-acp np1, av crd vbdr vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
371 Not Cities, Sodom, Ierusalem, Babylon, are layd wast. Not a World, 1 Pet. 3. 20. That is drown'd; no priviledge will advantage. Not Cities, Sodom, Ierusalem, Babylon, Are laid waste. Not a World, 1 Pet. 3. 20. That is drowned; no privilege will advantage. xx n2, np1, np1, np1, vbr vvn n1. xx dt n1, crd np1 crd crd cst vbz vvn; dx n1 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 24
372 Abrahams seed, Children of the Kingdome, are cast out, Mark. 8. 12. No place secures; Abrahams seed, Children of the Kingdom, Are cast out, Mark. 8. 12. No place secures; npg1 n1, n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr vvn av, vvb. crd crd dx n1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
373 Ioab is taken at the hornes of the Altar, Angels in heaven are thrown down, 2 Pet. 2. 4. the Figtree in the Garden is not spared, Luke 13. 6 That of Coniah is most observable, Ierem. 22. 24. Though Coniah be as the signet on my right hand, Ioab is taken At the horns of the Altar, Angels in heaven Are thrown down, 2 Pet. 2. 4. the Fig tree in the Garden is not spared, Lycia 13. 6 That of Coniah is most observable, Jeremiah 22. 24. Though Coniah be as the signet on my right hand, np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, n2 p-acp n1 vbr vvn a-acp, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz xx vvn, av crd crd d pp-f np1 vbz av-ds j, np1 crd crd cs np1 vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
374 yet would I pluck him thence: yet would I pluck him thence: av vmd pns11 vvi pno31 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
375 though he be much esteemed and very deare, as Signets on Princes hands are, yet it shall not priviledge him; though he be much esteemed and very deer, as Signets on Princes hands Are, yet it shall not privilege him; cs pns31 vbb d vvn cc j j-jn, p-acp n2 p-acp ng2 n2 vbr, av pn31 vmb xx vvi pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
376 you may thinke his nearnesse and my affection to him may preserve him in his place, but be not deceived, as I live saith the Lord I will pluck him thence. you may think his nearness and my affection to him may preserve him in his place, but be not deceived, as I live Says the Lord I will pluck him thence. pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1 cc po11 n1 p-acp pno31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vbi xx vvn, c-acp pns11 vvb vvz dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
377 Thus you see the severity of God in his impartiallnesse towards every tree. Now I come to make application of the point. Thus you see the severity of God in his impartiallnesse towards every tree. Now I come to make application of the point. av pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1. av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 25
378 I might here first shew you that all Kingdomes have their Periods, and learned writers tell us, that there are no Kingdomes so great, I might Here First show you that all Kingdoms have their Periods, and learned writers tell us, that there Are no Kingdoms so great, pns11 vmd av ord vvi pn22 cst d n2 vhb po32 n2, cc j n2 vvb pno12, cst a-acp vbr dx n2 av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
379 so glorious, so powerfull, that extend their duration above 500. or 600. yeares at most, but are either ruinated and fall to ashes, or else suffer some great change. so glorious, so powerful, that extend their duration above 500. or 600. Years At most, but Are either ruinated and fallen to Ashes, or Else suffer Some great change. av j, av j, cst vvb po32 n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 p-acp ds, cc-acp vbr d vvn cc vvi p-acp n2, cc av vvb d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
380 The Jewish State from Egypt to the Temple, was 480. yeares, from Saul their first King, to Zedektah the last of Judah, were 480. yeares, The Jewish State from Egypt to the Temple, was 480. Years, from Saul their First King, to Zedektah the last of Judah, were 480. Years, dt jp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vbds crd n2, p-acp np1 po32 ord n1, pc-acp np1 dt ord pp-f np1, vbdr crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
381 and then they were led into Captivitie, and after their returne within 500. yeares, they were cut off by Vespasian and Titus, the Axe in my Text, and then they were led into Captivity, and After their return within 500. Years, they were Cut off by Vespasian and Titus, the Axe in my Text, cc av pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp crd n2, pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 cc np1, dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
382 and are not a Tree to this day. And the ten Tribes after their division 260 yeares were carried away: and Are not a Tree to this day. And the ten Tribes After their division 260 Years were carried away: cc vbr xx dt n1 p-acp d n1. cc dt crd n2 p-acp po32 n1 crd n2 vbdr vvn av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
383 the Assyrian, Persian, Grecian ▪ and Roman Monarchies had their Periods, and were cut downe by one Judgement or another; the assyrian, Persian, Grecian ▪ and Roman Monarchies had their Periods, and were Cut down by one Judgement or Another; dt jp, jp, jp ▪ cc njp n2 vhd po32 n2, cc vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
384 the Britaines after 500 years were quit of the Romans tyranny in England, and Athens from the time of its Monarchy, to the time of its Democracy had 490. yeares. The Lacedemonians flourished 491. yeares. the Britaines After 500 Years were quit of the Romans tyranny in England, and Athens from the time of its Monarchy, to the time of its Democracy had 490. Years. The Lacedaemonians flourished 491. Years. dt npg1 p-acp crd n2 vbdr vvn pp-f dt np1 n1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 np1 vhd crd n2. dt njp2 vvd crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
385 The Saxons had to do here 469. years The Danes 242. And then there was an end of them, The Saxons had to do Here 469. Years The Danes 242. And then there was an end of them, dt np1 vhd pc-acp vdi av crd n2 dt np1 crd cc av a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
386 and it is known to all of you, how long we have been since the conquest, and it is known to all of you, how long we have been since the conquest, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d pp-f pn22, c-crq av-j pns12 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
387 but I doe not desire to prophesie, and foretell things to come, all seasons are in the hand of God, but I do not desire to prophesy, and foretell things to come, all seasons Are in the hand of God, cc-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi, d n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 25
388 but its thought we are upon the Tropicks, if we be not ruined altogether, certainely there will be some great alteration in the Kingdome. but its Thought we Are upon the Tropics, if we be not ruined altogether, Certainly there will be Some great alteration in the Kingdom. cc-acp po31 n1 pns12 vbr p-acp dt np2, cs pns12 vbb xx vvn av, av-j a-acp vmb vbi d j n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 26
389 Secondly, Doth God lay the Axe to Kingdomes? are they lyable to destruction? then take counsell this day, let every one provide for a Kingdom that cannot be shaken make sure of that Kingdom which no Axe can cut, make sure of eternity for your soules. Secondly, Does God lay the Axe to Kingdoms? Are they liable to destruction? then take counsel this day, let every one provide for a Kingdom that cannot be shaken make sure of that Kingdom which no Axe can Cut, make sure of eternity for your Souls. ord, vdz np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp n2? vbr pns32 j p-acp n1? av vvb n1 d n1, vvb d crd vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn vvb j pp-f d n1 r-crq dx n1 vmb vvi, vvb j pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
390 It is not long before we must be cut downe all by death, you know that night and day, are Axes constantly hewing at the root of your Trees, besides other casualties which may take away your lives, It is not long before we must be Cut down all by death, you know that night and day, Are Axes constantly hewing At the root of your Trees, beside other casualties which may take away your lives, pn31 vbz xx av-j c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn a-acp d p-acp n1, pn22 vvb d n1 cc n1, vbr n2 av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, p-acp j-jn n2 r-crq vmb vvi av po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
391 if you have no other Kingdome but this Kingdome to helpe you, you will droppe into a Kingdome of darkenesse. if you have no other Kingdom but this Kingdom to help you, you will drop into a Kingdom of darkness. cs pn22 vhb dx j-jn n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, pn22 vmb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
392 where will be waiting and gnashing of teeth for ever. where will be waiting and gnashing of teeth for ever. q-crq vmb vbi vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 c-acp av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
393 When Noah heard of a flood to drowne the world, he prepared an Arke presently to preserve himselfe and his family: When Noah herd of a flood to drown the world, he prepared an Ark presently to preserve himself and his family: c-crq np1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi px31 cc po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
394 when you heare the Axe is laid to the root of Kingdoms and they be terribly shaken, see you provide an eternall Kingdome, when you hear the Axe is laid to the root of Kingdoms and they be terribly shaken, see you provide an Eternal Kingdom, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc pns32 vbb av-j vvn, vvb pn22 vvb dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
395 for the safety of your soules, and those are yours. for the safety of your Souls, and those Are yours. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc d vbr png22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
396 Christ hath a Kingdome to bestow that is not to be hewen or shaken by the power of men or divels get Christ and that Kingdome is yours. christ hath a Kingdom to bestow that is not to be hewn or shaken by the power of men or Devils get christ and that Kingdom is yours. np1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb np1 cc d n1 vbz png22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
397 They have interest in Christ, are of the Blood royall, and Co-heires with him. They have Interest in christ, Are of the Blood royal, and Coheirs with him. pns32 vhb n1 p-acp np1, vbr pp-f dt n1 j, cc n2 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
398 Christ is the roote of Iesse, Rom. 15. 12. desire the Father to draw you and to ingraft you into that root that being rooted in him as it is, Col. 2. 7. you may be out of all danger, christ is the root of Iesse, Rom. 15. 12. desire the Father to draw you and to ingraft you into that root that being rooted in him as it is, Col. 2. 7. you may be out of all danger, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 cc p-acp vvn pn22 p-acp d n1 cst vbg vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd crd pn22 vmb vbi av pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
399 for Romans 8. 1. There is no Condemnation to them that are in Christ: for Romans 8. 1. There is no Condemnation to them that Are in christ: c-acp np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
400 NONLATINALPHABET, not one condemnation, neither the Divill nor the World, nor their owne hearts, nor God himself ▪ shall, , not one condemnation, neither the devil nor the World, nor their own hearts, nor God himself ▪ shall, , xx crd n1, av-dx dt n1 ccx dt n1, ccx po32 d n2, ccx np1 px31 ▪ vmb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
401 or can justy condemne you with one condemnation. or can justy condemn you with one condemnation. cc vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
402 And if there bee no condemnation, there is no Axe, Hee that believes in mee, an• keepes my sayings, saith Christ, shall never see death, if then you be not in Christ, And if there be no condemnation, there is no Axe, He that believes in me, an• keeps my sayings, Says christ, shall never see death, if then you be not in christ, cc cs pc-acp vbi dx n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, n1 vvz po11 n2-vvg, vvz np1, vmb av-x vvi n1, cs av pn22 vbb xx p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 26
403 if you be Christians in name, and not in truth, Christians in the forehead and not in the heart, if you be Christians in name, and not in truth, Christians in the forehead and not in the heart, cs pn22 vbb np1 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1, np1 p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
404 if you have the sprinkling of water in the face, and not that of blood in the conscience, you are dead men, 1 Iohn 5. 12. He that hath the Sonne hath life, if you have the sprinkling of water in the face, and not that of blood in the conscience, you Are dead men, 1 John 5. 12. He that hath the Son hath life, cs pn22 vhb dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc xx d pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr j n2, crd np1 crd crd pns31 cst vhz dt n1 vhz n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
405 and he that hath not the Sonne, hath no life in him: and he that hath not the Son, hath no life in him: cc pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1, vhz dx n1 p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
406 If it be so, you are dead Trees and must be cut downe, and cast into the fire, If it be so, you Are dead Trees and must be Cut down, and cast into the fire, cs pn31 vbb av, pn22 vbr j n2 cc vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
407 and there will be no remedy, looke narrowly therefore to your interest in Christ, and right to the Kingdom of Heaven seeing the Kingdoms of the earth are sopping and cutting down by the Axe of God. and there will be no remedy, look narrowly Therefore to your Interest in christ, and right to the Kingdom of Heaven seeing the Kingdoms of the earth Are sopping and cutting down by the Axe of God. cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1, vvb av-j av p-acp po22 n1 p-acp np1, cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
408 And to help you a little in this maine point: And to help you a little in this main point: cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j p-acp d j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
409 which way do the branches of your trees tend? is it upwards or downwards? the branches are desideria & affectus: are your desires and affections to promotion pleasure, profit, content in the creature and upon things below? then will you fall downward into the lake of fire, which Way do the branches of your trees tend? is it upward or downwards? the branches Are Desire & affectus: Are your Desires and affections to promotion pleasure, profit, content in the creature and upon things below? then will you fallen downward into the lake of fire, r-crq n1 vdb dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vvi? vbz pn31 av-j cc av-j? dt n2 vbr n1 cc fw-la: vbr po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 n1, n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2 a-acp? av vmb pn22 vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
410 when the Axe doth his office, for the tree ever fals that way, the boughes and branches most incline: when the Axe does his office, for the tree ever falls that Way, the boughs and branches most incline: c-crq dt n1 vdz po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 av vvz d n1, dt n2 cc n2 av-ds vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
411 but if your desires and affections are after and upon the things above, Christ and his Kingdom, the riches pleasures, honours and excellencies thereof you shall not be cut down only be transplanted, the Lord will take you out of his kitching Garden, but if your Desires and affections Are After and upon the things above, christ and his Kingdom, the riches pleasures, honours and excellencies thereof you shall not be Cut down only be transplanted, the Lord will take you out of his kitchen Garden, cc-acp cs po22 n2 cc n2 vbr a-acp cc p-acp dt n2 a-acp, np1 cc po31 n1, dt n2 n2, n2 cc n2 av pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp av-j vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 av pp-f po31 n1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
412 and plant you in Paradise, by the Rivers of pleasure at his right hand for evermore. and plant you in Paradise, by the rivers of pleasure At his right hand for evermore. cc vvb pn22 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 27
413 Thirdly, as this day requireth, let us all humble our selves under the hand of God, is the Axe laid at the root of the Tree, Thirdly, as this day requires, let us all humble our selves under the hand of God, is the Axe laid At the root of the Tree, ord, c-acp d n1 vvz, vvb pno12 d vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
414 and shall we be insensible of it? It was the Ordinance of this Honourable House, exhorting to repentance, and shall we be insensible of it? It was the Ordinance of this Honourable House, exhorting to Repentance, cc vmb pns12 vbi j pp-f pn31? pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vvg p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
415 and deepe Humiliation, that strongly inclined me to fall upon this Text: and deep Humiliation, that strongly inclined me to fallen upon this Text: cc j-jn n1, cst av-j vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
416 You saw the Kingdome in eminent danger, without repentance, and like to perish, what you have cal'd for, You saw the Kingdom in eminent danger, without Repentance, and like to perish, what you have called for, pn22 vvd dt n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
417 and my Text points at let us reach after and practice this day. It's a day for mourning and afflicting of our spirits, Levit 16. 29. 3•. and Chapt. 23. 29. if they be not afflicted, wee and the Kingdome may be cut off together. and my Text points At let us reach After and practice this day. It's a day for mourning and afflicting of our spirits, Levit 16. 29. 3•. and Chapter 23. 29. if they be not afflicted, we and the Kingdom may be Cut off together. cc po11 n1 vvz p-acp vvb pno12 vvi a-acp cc vvi d n1. pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f po12 n2, n1 crd crd n1. cc np1 crd crd cs pns32 vbb xx vvn, pns12 cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
418 The soule most affected with the time, and most afflicted for the sinnes of them, will doe the Kingdome most service. The soul most affected with the time, and most afflicted for the Sins of them, will do the Kingdom most service. dt n1 av-ds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av-ds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, vmb vdi dt n1 av-ds n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 27
419 There is sinne and miserie enough in the Land to breake and humble us. There is sin and misery enough in the Land to break and humble us. pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
420 Besides our deadnesse, rottennesse, barrennesse, are we not sinfully fruitfull? Have we no ▪ such sinnes and sinners among us as bring destruction unto Kingdomes? Hath not the Lords day beene constantly prophaned? Hath not Idolatry and Superstition bin entertaind, countenanc'd and practis'd? Hath not Justice bin neglected? hath not blood, oppression, drunkennesse, swearing, Blasphemy, uncleannesse, contention and scoffing at holynesse overspread the Land? England is become like Israel a Rebellious House, the Hebr. is, a House of bitternesse, or an imbittering House; Beside our deadness, rottenness, Barrenness, Are we not sinfully fruitful? Have we no ▪ such Sins and Sinners among us as bring destruction unto Kingdoms? Hath not the lords day been constantly Profaned? Hath not Idolatry and Superstition been entertained, countenanced and practised? Hath not justice been neglected? hath not blood, oppression, Drunkenness, swearing, Blasphemy, uncleanness, contention and scoffing At holiness overspread the Land? England is become like Israel a Rebellious House, the Hebrew is, a House of bitterness, or an embittering House; p-acp po12 n1, n1, n1, vbr pns12 xx av-j j? vhb pns12 dx ▪ d n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2? vhz xx dt n2 n1 vbn av-j vvn? vhz xx n1 cc n1 vbn vvn, vvn cc vvn? vhz xx n1 vbn vvn? vhz xx n1, n1, n1, vvg, n1, n1, n1 cc vvg p-acp n1 vvd dt n1? np1 vbz vvn av-j np1 dt j n1, dt np1 vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
421 sinne is such gall, such worme-wood, that it imbitters Gods Spirit against a Kingdome, Hosea 12. 14. Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly, the word is, with bitternesse: sin is such Gall, such wormwood, that it imbitters God's Spirit against a Kingdom, Hosea 12. 14. Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly, the word is, with bitterness: n1 vbz d n1, d n1, cst pn31 n2 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 vvd pno31 p-acp n1 av-ds av-j, dt n1 vbz, p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
422 they thrust Religion, Justice and God Himselfe out of place, they set up Idols, forsooke God, they thrust Religion, justice and God Himself out of place, they Set up Idols, forsook God, pns32 vvd np1-n, n1 cc np1 px31 av pp-f n1, pns32 vvd a-acp n2, vvd np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
423 and oppressed the people, which things were very bitter. and oppressed the people, which things were very bitter. cc vvn dt n1, r-crq n2 vbdr av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
424 It was a bitter provocation when they gave Christ hanging on the Crosse gall and vinegar to drinke. It was a bitter provocation when they gave christ hanging on the Cross Gall and vinegar to drink. pn31 vbds dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vvd np1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
425 A land doth worse when it sinnes against God in such sinnes as have bin mentioned; A land does Worse when it Sins against God in such Sins as have been mentioned; dt n1 vdz av-jc c-crq pn31 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vhb vbn vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
426 they give him pure gall to drinke, Lamentation, 1. 18. The Originall runnes thus, the LORD is righteous, for I have imbittered his mouth. they give him pure Gall to drink, Lamentation, 1. 18. The Original runs thus, the LORD is righteous, for I have imbittered his Mouth. pns32 vvb pno31 j n1 pc-acp vvi, n1, crd crd dt j-jn vvz av, dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
427 The sinnes of a Kingdome and Families, imbitter the mouth of God; The Sins of a Kingdom and Families, embitter the Mouth of God; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, j dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
428 and the Lord pronounces wrath, curses, and judgement against that Kingdome, that imbittereth his heart, his mouth, and hand; and the Lord pronounces wrath, curses, and judgement against that Kingdom, that imbittereth his heart, his Mouth, and hand; cc dt n1 vvz n1, n2, cc n1 p-acp d n1, cst vvz po31 n1, po31 n1, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
429 he will come, deale severely with that Kingdome, and cut it downe by the roots: he will come, deal severely with that Kingdom, and Cut it down by the roots: pns31 vmb vvi, vvb av-j p-acp d n1, cc vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt vvz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
430 Hos. 13. 16. Samaria shall become desolate, for she• hath rebelled against her God, shee hath dealt bitterly with her God; Hos. 13. 16. Samaria shall become desolate, for she• hath rebelled against her God, she hath dealt bitterly with her God; np1 crd crd np1 vmb vvi j, p-acp n1 vhz vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhz vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
431 and what then? they shall fall by the sword, their Infants shall be dash't in pieces, and what then? they shall fallen by the sword, their Infants shall be dashed in Pieces, cc r-crq av? pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
432 and their Women with Childe shall be rip't up: and their Women with Child shall be riped up: cc po32 n2 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
433 This was bitter to have their Children dash't in pieces, their Young-men to fall by the Sword, their Women to bee slaughter'd and rip't up like Beasts, their Country and Land to be laid desolate; This was bitter to have their Children dashed in Pieces, their Young men to fallen by the Sword, their Women to be slaughtered and riped up like Beasts, their Country and Land to be laid desolate; d vbds j pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp n2, po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, po32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp av-j n2, po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
434 but it was not so bitter as mans dealing is with God, it is a greater evill for u• to sinne, it crosses the will of the blessed God it darkens his glory strikes at his life and being ▪ it murdered his Sonne, vexes his Spirit, defaces his worke, but it was not so bitter as men dealing is with God, it is a greater evil for u• to sin, it Crosses the will of the blessed God it darkens his glory strikes At his life and being ▪ it murdered his Son, vexes his Spirit, defaces his work, p-acp pn31 vbds xx av j c-acp ng1 vvg vbz p-acp np1, pn31 vbz dt jc n-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn np1 pn31 vvz po31 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 ▪ pn31 vvd po31 n1, vvz po31 n1, vvz po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
435 and presses him as a Cart i pressed with sheaves, and this is worse then any or all the Judgements of God upon us They are to purge us, to heale us, and presses him as a Cart i pressed with sheaves, and this is Worse then any or all the Judgments of God upon us They Are to purge us, to heal us, cc vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd p-acp n2, cc d vbz jc cs d cc d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
436 and to prevent the greatest punishments in Hell, and this is not so bitter, but when we deale so with God, and to prevent the greatest punishments in Hell, and this is not so bitter, but when we deal so with God, cc pc-acp vvi dt js n2 p-acp n1, cc d vbz xx av j, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
437 as to darken his glory, to slight his love, to crucifie his Son, to grieve his Spirit, to undervalue the glorious excellencies in the Gospell, this imbittereth the heart of God, as to darken his glory, to slight his love, to crucify his Son, to grieve his Spirit, to undervalue the glorious excellencies in the Gospel, this imbittereth the heart of God, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, d vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
438 and should imbitter and afflict ours. There is a bitternesin sin as well as for sins: and should embitter and afflict ours. There is a bitternesin since as well as for Sins: cc vmd vvi cc vvi png12. pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
439 men may be humbled but not be humble; at the sense of Judgments most are humbled, there is the bitternesse for sin: men may be humbled but not be humble; At the sense of Judgments most Are humbled, there is the bitterness for since: n2 vmb vbi vvn cc-acp xx vbi j; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 av-ds vbr vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
440 but at the sight of the great wrong to God, men are humble, there is the bitternesse in sin. but At the sighed of the great wrong to God, men Are humble, there is the bitterness in since. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-jn p-acp np1, n2 vbr j, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
441 Let us then consider seriously of our sinnes, and throughly view the enmitie that is in them to God, to Christ, and to his Holy Spirit; Let us then Consider seriously of our Sins, and thoroughly view the enmity that is in them to God, to christ, and to his Holy Spirit; vvb pno12 av vvi av-j pp-f po12 n2, cc av-j vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
442 let us goe downe to the root of all, even originall corruption, and charge the enmitie which is in that sin to God, let us go down to the root of all, even original corruption, and charge the enmity which is in that since to God, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, av j-jn n1, cc vvb dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
443 and in all those have sprung thence deeply upon our hearts, that feeling the wrong they have done to God, and in all those have sprung thence deeply upon our hearts, that feeling the wrong they have done to God, cc p-acp d d vhb vvn av av-jn p-acp po12 n2, cst vvg dt n-jn pns32 vhb vdn p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
444 and the reall bitternesse is in them, we may be truely and throughly humble. and the real bitterness is in them, we may be truly and thoroughly humble. cc dt j n1 vbz p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
445 If the bitternesse in sinne will not do it, let thoughts of Judgement and bitternesse for sinne helpe on and perfect the worke. If the bitterness in sin will not do it, let thoughts of Judgement and bitterness for sin help on and perfect the work. cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb xx vdi pn31, vvb n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vvb a-acp cc vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
446 Consider, is there not an Axe in the Land and an Axe at worke? is not God hewing and lopping of us? are not hundreds and thousands cut off? Are not Townes, Counties and the Kingdomewounded? doth not Ireland lie bleeding to death? Is it not drawing its last breath? Shall a Tribe be lost in our Israel and we not be sensible of it? Shall the Christian world be shaking, Consider, is there not an Axe in the Land and an Axe At work? is not God hewing and lopping of us? Are not hundreds and thousands Cut off? are not Towns, Counties and the Kingdomewounded? does not Ireland lie bleeding to death? Is it not drawing its last breath? Shall a Tribe be lost in our Israel and we not be sensible of it? Shall the Christian world be shaking, np1, vbz pc-acp xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1? vbz xx np1 vvg cc vvg pp-f pno12? vbr xx crd cc crd vvb a-acp? vbr xx n2, n2 cc dt j? vdz xx np1 vvb vvg p-acp n1? vbz pn31 xx vvg po31 ord n1? vmb dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp po12 np1 cc pns12 xx vbi j pp-f pn31? vmb dt njp n1 vbb vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
447 and cutting downe as it is at this time? and shall we not lay it to heart? Are we Christians? where is the Spirit of Christ? He wept over Ierusalem before the Axe came, we weep not over Ireland or England now the Axe is come. and cutting down as it is At this time? and shall we not lay it to heart? are we Christians? where is the Spirit of christ? He wept over Ierusalem before the Axe Come, we weep not over Ireland or England now the Axe is come. cc vvg a-acp p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1? cc vmb pns12 xx vvi pn31 p-acp n1? vbr pns12 njpg2? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1? pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, pns12 vvb xx p-acp np1 cc np1 av dt n1 vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 30
448 If we will be slight and formall in our humiliations, we provoke God to be reall and severe in our destructions, Iob 36. 18. Because there is wrath, beware lest hee take thee away with his stroke, his hand is lifted up and where his stroakes fall they are deadly; If we will be slight and formal in our humiliations, we provoke God to be real and severe in our destructions, Job 36. 18. Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke, his hand is lifted up and where his Strokes fallen they Are deadly; cs pns12 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd crd p-acp pc-acp vbz n1, vvb cs pns31 vvb pno21 av p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc c-crq po31 n2 vvb pns32 vbr j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 30
449 let us therefore humble our selves under his mighty hand that we may not be cut down. let us Therefore humble our selves under his mighty hand that we may not be Cut down. vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 30
450 When the Axe is at the root, the danger is great, and Repentance necessary, if teares flow not the chips must flie, the tree must downe. When the Axe is At the root, the danger is great, and Repentance necessary, if tears flow not the chips must fly, the tree must down. c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz j, cc n1 j, cs n2 vvb xx dt n2 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
451 Chrysostome saith, the Text is compulsorie, John constraines them to repentance, can you endure to see your wives and children cut down? your habitations laid wast? your Temple and worship destroyed? your City to be burnt? most of your selves to be slaine or enslav'd? the Axe is at the root, Chrysostom Says, the Text is compulsory, John constrains them to Repentance, can you endure to see your wives and children Cut down? your habitations laid waste? your Temple and worship destroyed? your city to be burned? most of your selves to be slain or enslaved? the Axe is At the root, np1 vvz, dt n1 vbz j, np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp? po22 n2 vvn n1? po22 n1 cc n1 vvn? po22 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn? ds pp-f po22 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd? dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
452 if you repent not these things you must see and feele. Repentance now may prevent all. if you Repent not these things you must see and feel. Repentance now may prevent all. cs pn22 vvb xx d n2 pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi. n1 av vmb vvi d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
453 Smite upon your breasts and say woe is me its my sin hath provoked God to anger, Smite upon your breasts and say woe is me its my since hath provoked God to anger, vvb p-acp po22 n2 cc vvb n1 vbz pno11 pn31|vbz po11 n1 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
454 and brought the axe to the root of the tree that hath endangered all, and now through the helpe of God I will doe what lyeth in mee to save all. and brought the axe to the root of the tree that hath endangered all, and now through the help of God I will do what lies in me to save all. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vhz vvn d, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vmb vdi r-crq vvz p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
455 If we were humble, and broken with the bitternesse of sin, and weight of judgements, wee should find mercie, 2 Chron. 12. 56, 7. There was a great Army came up against Ierusalem, Shemiah tells them, they had forsaken God, If we were humble, and broken with the bitterness of since, and weight of Judgments, we should find mercy, 2 Chronicles 12. 56, 7. There was a great Army Come up against Ierusalem, Shemiah tells them, they had forsaken God, cs pns12 vbdr j, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vmd vvi n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd pc-acp vbds dt j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, np1 vvz pno32, pns32 vhd vvn np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
456 and therefore he had left them to the spoile of their enemies: and Therefore he had left them to the spoil of their enemies: cc av pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
457 upon this the King Princes and people humble themselves and acknowledge the righteousnesse of God in his Judgements upon them and what followed, presently upon their humiliation comes deliverance ▪ God saw and sent, he saw them humble, upon this the King Princes and people humble themselves and acknowledge the righteousness of God in his Judgments upon them and what followed, presently upon their humiliation comes deliverance ▪ God saw and sent, he saw them humble, p-acp d dt n1 n2 cc n1 j px32 cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pno32 cc q-crq vvd, av-j p-acp po32 n1 vvz n1 ▪ np1 vvd cc vvn, pns31 vvd pno32 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
458 and sent them mercy and in Iudah things went well, v. 12. If we would have things goe well in the Parliament, and sent them mercy and in Iudah things went well, v. 12. If we would have things go well in the Parliament, cc vvd pno32 n1 cc p-acp np1 n2 vvd av, n1 crd cs pns12 vmd vhi n2 vvi av p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
459 well in the Armie, well in the Kingdome then must we humble our selves and suitably to our sins 2 Chron. 7. 14. If there be through humiliation God will heare, helpe, well in the Army, well in the Kingdom then must we humble our selves and suitably to our Sins 2 Chronicles 7. 14. If there be through humiliation God will hear, help, av p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 av vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 cc av-j p-acp po12 n2 crd np1 crd crd cs pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 np1 vmb vvi, vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 30
460 and heale our Land, if we be truly humble Gods Axe shall not cut us downe, and heal our Land, if we be truly humble God's Axe shall not Cut us down, cc vvi po12 n1, cs pns12 vbb av-j j ng1 n1 vmb xx vvi pno12 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 31
461 but his hand shall lift us up in due time, 1 Pet. 5. 6. Fourthly, as there must be humiliation, so there must be Reformation: but his hand shall lift us up in due time, 1 Pet. 5. 6. Fourthly, as there must be humiliation, so there must be Reformation: cc-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd ord, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi n1, av pc-acp vmb vbi n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 31
462 let us lay the Axe to the root of our sinnes this day, if God lay it to the root of Kingdoms, its time for us to lay it to the root of our sins, Prov. 28. 13. it's said ▪ he that confesseth his sinne, let us lay the Axe to the root of our Sins this day, if God lay it to the root of Kingdoms, its time for us to lay it to the root of our Sins, Curae 28. 13. it's said ▪ he that Confesses his sin, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 d n1, cs np1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, po31 n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, np1 crd crd pn31|vbz zz ▪ pns31 cst vvz po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
463 and forsaketh it shall have mercy. and Forsaketh it shall have mercy. cc vvz pn31 vmb vhi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
464 It's without question we have often times in publique confessed our sinnes, but if heaven should now demand of us whether we have forsaken them? I feare there would be a generall silence. It's without question we have often times in public confessed our Sins, but if heaven should now demand of us whither we have forsaken them? I Fear there would be a general silence. pn31|vbz p-acp n1 pns12 vhb av n2 p-acp j vvd po12 n2, cc-acp cs n1 vmd av vvi pp-f pno12 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno32? pns11 vvb a-acp vmd vbi dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
465 Its a vaine thing to expect mercy and live in sinne: Its a vain thing to expect mercy and live in sin: pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
466 if we do not forsake them they will stop the sluces of mercy, and hasten in destruction upon you, us, all. if we do not forsake them they will stop the sluices of mercy, and hasten in destruction upon you, us, all. cs pns12 vdb xx vvi pno32 pns32 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, pns12, d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
467 Humiliation without Reformation is a mocking of God, and provokes much. Humiliation without Reformation is a mocking of God, and provokes much. n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f np1, cc vvz d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
468 Hath sinne brought us low, let the Axe of Reformation bring sinne low this day, lay it to the root of sinne and cut that down. Hath sin brought us low, let the Axe of Reformation bring sin low this day, lay it to the root of sin and Cut that down. vhz n1 vvn pno12 j, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb n1 av-j d n1, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi d a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
469 Psal. 110. 5. It's said of Christ, In the day of thy wrath thou shalt smite through Kings. Psalm 110. 5. It's said of christ, In the day of thy wrath thou shalt smite through Kings. np1 crd crd pn31|vbz vvn pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
470 Is not this the day of your wrath with your sinne? are you not angry with them? do you not hate them? if it be so, shew your selves Christians, that you have the Spirit of Christ in you. Is not this the day of your wrath with your sin? Are you not angry with them? do you not hate them? if it be so, show your selves Christians, that you have the Spirit of christ in you. vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1? vbr pn22 xx j p-acp pno32? vdb pn22 xx vvi pno32? cs pn31 vbb av, vvb po22 n2 np1, cst pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
471 Smite through Kings, I meane your kingly lusts; Smite through Kings, I mean your kingly Lustiest; vvb p-acp n2, pns11 vvb po22 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
472 There be kingly reigning sinnes in men, lusts that do command and imbondage their Spirits to base things, coveteousnesse, pride, uncleannesse, selvishnesse, inconstancie, unfaithfulnesse, unbeliefe, carnall reasonings, creature feares, There be kingly reigning Sins in men, Lustiest that do command and imbondage their Spirits to base things, covetousness, pride, uncleanness, selvishnesse, inconstancy, unfaithfulness, unbelief, carnal reasonings, creature fears, pc-acp vbi j vvg n2 p-acp n2, n2 cst vdb vvi cc n1 po32 n2 p-acp j n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, j n2-vvg, n1 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
473 and such like, which are predominant in the brests of men, and indanger their eternall condition, these we must mortifie else we dy for it, and such like, which Are predominant in the breasts of men, and endanger their Eternal condition, these we must mortify Else we die for it, cc d av-j, r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvi po32 j n1, d pns12 vmb vvi av pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
474 and that eternally Rom 8. 13. Let this therefore be one of our great works to mortifie our sinnes, and to destroy them utterly. and that eternally Rom 8. 13. Let this Therefore be one of our great works to mortify our Sins, and to destroy them utterly. cc cst av-j np1 crd crd vvb d av vbi crd pp-f po12 j n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
475 Many deale too kindly with their sinnes, they do by them as you do by Malignants in prison, they have their friends come to them, they have their wine, their feasts and what they will, onely they are a little restrained of their liberty, Many deal too kindly with their Sins, they do by them as you do by Malignants in prison, they have their Friends come to them, they have their wine, their feasts and what they will, only they Are a little restrained of their liberty, av-d n1 av av-j p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vdb p-acp pno32 c-acp pn22 vdb p-acp n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb po32 n1, po32 n2 cc r-crq pns32 vmb, av-j pns32 vbr dt j vvn pp-f po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 31
476 so some restraine them of their lusts and that is all the Martyrdome and Mortification they have, their fantasies give them frequent visits, so Some restrain them of their Lustiest and that is all the Martyrdom and Mortification they have, their fantasies give them frequent visits, av d vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2 cc d vbz d dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb, po32 n2 vvb pno32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
477 and feast them with delightfull meditations, and so in sparing of their lusts they ruine themselves. and feast them with delightful meditations, and so in sparing of their Lustiest they ruin themselves. cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cc av p-acp vvg pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vvi px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
478 When Ioab went out against Absalom, what said David, Deale gently with the young man for my sake, When Ioab went out against Absalom, what said David, Deal gently with the young man for my sake, c-crq np1 vvd av p-acp np1, r-crq vvd np1, vvb av-j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
479 and beware that none touch him, 2 Sam. 18. 5. 12. He would have Absolom spared though it tended to the ruine of the Kingdome. and beware that none touch him, 2 Sam. 18. 5. 12. He would have Absalom spared though it tended to the ruin of the Kingdom. cc vvb cst pix vvi pno31, crd np1 crd crd crd pns31 vmd vhi np1 vvd c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
480 And thus is it when we come out against mens Absoloms, their lust, they would have us deale gently with them, not touch them; And thus is it when we come out against men's Absoloms, their lust, they would have us deal gently with them, not touch them; cc av vbz pn31 c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp ng2 n2, po32 n1, pns32 vmd vhi pno12 vvi av-j p-acp pno32, xx vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
481 especially not wound them, their lust they would have spared, though a Kingdom by them should be ruined. especially not wound them, their lust they would have spared, though a Kingdom by them should be ruined. av-j xx vvi pno32, po32 n1 pns32 vmd vhi vvn, cs dt n1 p-acp pno32 vmd vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
482 But you know how Ioab dealt with Absolom, v. 14. he thrust him thrice through the heart while hee was alive in the midst of the Oake, hee made sure work and prevented future commotions in the Kingdome. But you know how Ioab dealt with Absalom, v. 14. he thrust him thrice through the heart while he was alive in the midst of the Oak, he made sure work and prevented future commotions in the Kingdom. p-acp pn22 vvb c-crq np1 vvn p-acp np1, n1 crd pns31 vvd pno31 av p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd j n1 cc vvn j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
483 You are caught in an Ordinance this day of Prayer and Fasting, it's our aime and desire to strike through the heart of your lusts by the darts of divine truth, that for the future there may be no commotions in your soules. You Are caught in an Ordinance this day of Prayer and Fasting, it's our aim and desire to strike through the heart of your Lustiest by the darts of divine truth, that for the future there may be no commotions in your Souls. pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 d n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg, pn31|vbz po12 vvi cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cst p-acp dt j-jn zz vmb vbi dx n2 p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
484 O suffer us to doe it and helpe on the worke, for it lyeth most in your hands. O suffer us to do it and help on the work, for it lies most in your hands. sy vvb pno12 pc-acp vdi pn31 cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz av-ds p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
485 You know what lusts are strong and living in you, set upon them ▪ spare them not. You know what Lustiest Are strong and living in you, Set upon them ▪ spare them not. pn22 vvb r-crq n2 vbr j cc vvg p-acp pn22, vvb p-acp pno32 ▪ n1 pno32 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
486 It was an Argument of wickednesse in Saul that he spared Agag, of righteousnesse in Samuel in that he hewed him to pieces; It was an Argument of wickedness in Saul that he spared Agag, of righteousness in Samuel in that he hewed him to Pieces; pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cst pns31 vvd np1, pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp cst pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
487 if you spare your lusts, your great and fat ones, it will be an Argument of your wickednesse, if you spare your Lustiest, your great and fat ones, it will be an Argument of your wickedness, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2, po22 j cc j pi2, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
488 but if you hew them in pieces and make a generall slaughter of them, it will be an Argument of your righteousnes, but if you hew them in Pieces and make a general slaughter of them, it will be an Argument of your righteousness, cc-acp cs pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp n2 cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno32, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
489 and may produce the good and safety of the whole Kingdome. and may produce the good and safety of the Whole Kingdom. cc vmb vvi dt j cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 32
490 I beseech you therefore in the name of Christ, spare not one Achan, one lust, that one may be the ruine of all, one sinner destroyes much good, Eccles. 9. 18. and any sinne may hinder much mercy, Ier 18. 10. Now the Axe is laid to the root of every Tree, we must therefore lay it to the root of every sinne sinnes of constitution, sinnes of cust ome, sinnes against heaven and earth, God and man, the least, the greatest, let them all feele the sharpnesse and strength of the Axe. I beseech you Therefore in the name of christ, spare not one achan, one lust, that one may be the ruin of all, one sinner Destroys much good, Eccles. 9. 18. and any sin may hinder much mercy, Jeremiah 18. 10. Now the Axe is laid to the root of every Tree, we must Therefore lay it to the root of every sin Sins of constitution, Sins of cust ome, Sins against heaven and earth, God and man, the least, the greatest, let them all feel the sharpness and strength of the Axe. pns11 vvb pn22 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx crd np1, crd n1, cst pi vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d, crd n1 vvz d j, np1 crd crd cc d n1 vmb vvi d n1, jc crd crd av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb av vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f zz zz, n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 cc n1, dt ds, dt js, vvb pno32 d vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
491 He that spares any sinne, doth what lyeth in him to ruine Parliament, Army, Citie, Kingdome, King and all, Ion. 3. 8. 10. When every one turned from his evill way, He that spares any sin, does what lies in him to ruin Parliament, Army, city, Kingdom, King and all, Ion. 3. 8. 10. When every one turned from his evil Way, pns31 cst vvz d n1, vdz r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 cc d, np1 crd crd crd c-crq d pi vvd p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
492 so that there was no way of wickednesse left unturn'd from, then God turn'd away his fierce anger and spared their Citie; so that there was no Way of wickedness left unturned from, then God turned away his fierce anger and spared their city; av cst pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1 vvd j p-acp, cs np1 vvd av po31 j n1 cc vvd po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
493 if we turne every man from his evill wayes, and all those wayes, we may certainly and suddenly expect Gods turning from his fierce wrath, if we turn every man from his evil ways, and all those ways, we may Certainly and suddenly expect God's turning from his fierce wrath, cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n2, cc d d n2, pns12 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi n2 vvg p-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
494 and his walking in wayes of peace and mercy with us. and his walking in ways of peace and mercy with us. cc po31 n-vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
495 Peace is a desirable thing, yet not that peace will whet the Axe sharper, and make it cut deeper; Peace is a desirable thing, yet not that peace will whet the Axe sharper, and make it Cut Deeper; n1 vbz dt j n1, av xx d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 jc, cc vvi pn31 vvi jc-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
496 such peace we desire as will keep the God of peace with us; such peace we desire as will keep the God of peace with us; d n1 pns12 vvb a-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
497 we take the wrong course for peace if we go on in our sinnes, Es. 57. 21. Ps. 68. 21. He that cries for peace with his lips, we take the wrong course for peace if we go on in our Sins, Es. 57. 21. Ps. 68. 21. He that cries for peace with his lips, pns12 vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cs pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
498 and destroyes it with his life, he maintaines the Warrs, divides betweenethe King and Parliament, and widens the breaches of the Kingdome. and Destroys it with his life, he maintains the Wars, divides betweeneth King and Parliament, and widens the Breaches of the Kingdom. cc vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz dt n2, vvz uh n1 cc n1, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
499 If we will fast and goe on in sinfull wayes, we may have a dubious and dangerous peace with men, If we will fast and go on in sinful ways, we may have a dubious and dangerous peace with men, cs pns12 vmb av-j cc vvi a-acp p-acp j n2, pns12 vmb vhi dt j cc j n1 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
500 but it's impossible we should have any with God. but it's impossible we should have any with God. cc-acp pn31|vbz j pns12 vmd vhi d p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
501 I shall shut up this point with that of Samuel to the people, 1 Sam. 12. 24, 25. Onely feare the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart, I shall shut up this point with that of Samuel to the people, 1 Sam. 12. 24, 25. Only Fear the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp d pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd av-j vvb dt n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp d po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
502 for he hath don great things for you, but if you shall still do wickedly, yee shall be consumed, both yee and your King: for he hath dONE great things for you, but if you shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King: c-acp pns31 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pn22, cc-acp cs pn22 vmb av vdb av-j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, av-d pn22 cc po22 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
503 progresse in wickednesse produceth not peace. The true product of it is destruction to people, Parliament, King and Kingdome. progress in wickedness Produceth not peace. The true product of it is destruction to people, Parliament, King and Kingdom. n1 p-acp n1 vvz xx n1. dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
504 If we would therefore have all safe, peace be in our Borders, and the God of peace be propitious to us, let us depart from all iniquitie. If we would Therefore have all safe, peace be in our Borders, and the God of peace be propitious to us, let us depart from all iniquity. cs pns12 vmd av vhi d j, n1 vbb p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb j p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 33
505 Hitherto I have spoken to all, give me leave now Honourable and worthy Senators, to commend some things to your considerations. Hitherto I have spoken to all, give me leave now Honourable and worthy Senators, to commend Some things to your considerations. av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d, vvb pno11 vvi av j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 33
506 My first and humble request is, that the Axe of your power may not ly still, My First and humble request is, that the Axe of your power may not lie still, po11 ord cc j n1 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vmb xx vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 33
507 but that Justice may be done. but that justice may be done. cc-acp cst n1 vmb vbi vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 33
508 God is a God of Justice, he makes it knowne to all the world he layes his Axe to the root of the Tree, shew your selves a Parliament of Justice, let the world know it, lay the Axe to the root of Delinquencie. God is a God of justice, he makes it known to all the world he lays his Axe to the root of the Tree, show your selves a Parliament of justice, let the world know it, lay the Axe to the root of Delinquency. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 vvn p-acp d dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb po22 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 vvb pn31, vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
509 Neglect of Justice, as you heard before, indangers a Kingdome, Iudah was layd wast because there was no Judgement executed ▪ Es. 5. 67. Suffer not a Kingdome to perish upon that ground. Neglect of justice, as you herd before, endangers a Kingdom, Iudah was laid waste Because there was no Judgement executed ▪ Es. 5. 67. Suffer not a Kingdom to perish upon that ground. vvb pp-f n1, c-acp pn22 vvd a-acp, vvz dt n1, np1 vbds vvn n1 c-acp a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn ▪ np1 crd crd vvb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
510 It brings your Authority into contempt, and renders you despicable in the eyes of many: It brings your authority into contempt, and renders you despicable in the eyes of many: pn31 vvz po22 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pn22 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
511 whereas if justice were done, Authority would be more dreadfull and your persons more Honourable, 1 Kings 3. 28. when Judgement was given between the two Harlots, its said, all Israel heard and feared; whereas if Justice were done, authority would be more dreadful and your Persons more Honourable, 1 Kings 3. 28. when Judgement was given between the two Harlots, its said, all Israel herd and feared; cs cs n1 vbdr vdn, n1 vmd vbi av-dc j cc po22 n2 av-dc j, crd n2 crd crd r-crq n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt crd n2, pn31|vbz vvn, d np1 vvn cc vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
512 that act struck feare into a whole Kingdom. that act struck Fear into a Whole Kingdom. d n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
513 We do not read what became of the Harlot which took away the Child from the true mother, We do not read what became of the Harlot which took away the Child from the true mother, pns12 vdb xx vvi r-crq vvd pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd av dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
514 but it is conceived, and very probably, that she died for it, according to the Plagiarian Law, of which you may read, Exod. 21. 16. Deut. 24. 7. It a man did steale an Israelite, but it is conceived, and very probably, that she died for it, according to the Plagiarian Law, of which you may read, Exod 21. 16. Deuteronomy 24. 7. It a man did steal an Israelite, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc av av-j, cst pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp dt jp n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pn31 av n1 vdd vvi dt np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
515 or the Son of an Israelite, any soule, and the party were found in his hand, he was surely to be put to death; or the Son of an Israelite, any soul, and the party were found in his hand, he was surely to be put to death; cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1, d n1, cc dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
516 whence we may conclude, the Harlot suffered ▪ the whole Kingdom feared, and Solomon was honoured for that act of Justice; whence we may conclude, the Harlot suffered ▪ the Whole Kingdom feared, and Solomon was honoured for that act of justice; c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, dt n1 vvd ▪ dt j-jn n1 vvd, cc np1 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
517 it's execution of justice makes Authority to be regarded, and a Kingdome to feare: it's execution of Justice makes authority to be regarded, and a Kingdom to Fear: pn31|vbz n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
518 when your justice fell upon that great Cedar above a yeare and halfe agoe did not England tremble? did not it make many feare and flie? Justice secures a Kingdome, when your Justice fell upon that great Cedar above a year and half ago did not England tremble? did not it make many Fear and fly? justice secures a Kingdom, c-crq po22 n1 vvd p-acp cst j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n-jn av vdd xx np1 vvi? vdd xx pn31 vvi d n1 cc vvi? n1 vvz dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
519 but neglect of it makes Courts contemptible and Kingdomes hazardable. but neglect of it makes Courts contemptible and Kingdoms hazardable. cc-acp vvb pp-f pn31 vvz n2 j cc n2 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 34
520 Againe, the neglect of Justice enboldens men to goe on in wicked practises, Eccles. 8 11. because sentence against an evill worke is not executed speedily, Again, the neglect of justice enboldens men to go on in wicked practises, Eccles. 8 11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j n2, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 34
521 therefore the hearts of the Sonnes of men is fully set in them to doe evill, they are void of all feare saith one Translation, fild with boldnes saith another; Therefore the hearts of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil, they Are void of all Fear Says one translation, filled with boldness Says Another; av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn, pns32 vbr j pp-f d n1 vvz crd n1, vvd p-acp n1 vvz j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 34
522 and the French is fild to doe evil. and the French is filled to do evil. cc dt jp vbz vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 34
523 Impunity fills the sailes of wicked men, and drives them against Parliaments, Kingdomes, and Heaven it selfe. Impunity fills the sails of wicked men, and drives them against Parliaments, Kingdoms, and Heaven it self. n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n2, n2, cc n1 pn31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 34
524 When great Delinquents go unpunished, divine providence is brought to the Bar and questioned, men upon it become Atheisticall, heady, outragious, dissolute. When great Delinquents go unpunished, divine providence is brought to the Bar and questioned, men upon it become Atheistical, heady, outrageous, dissolute. c-crq j n2-jn vvb j, j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvn, n2 p-acp pn31 vvi j, j, j, j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 35
525 Who knowes it not saith Tullie, that impunity is the greatest incouragement to impiety. Who knows it not Says Tullie, that impunity is the greatest encouragement to impiety. q-crq vvz pn31 xx vvz np1, cst n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 35
526 The Heathen with his dark Lanthorne could see the truth of this, and shall wee Christians that have the light of life, Iohn 8. 12. not see it? Augustine long since saw it, The Heathen with his dark Lanthorn could see the truth of this, and shall we Christians that have the Light of life, John 8. 12. not see it? Augustine long since saw it, dt j-jn p-acp po31 j n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d, cc vmb pns12 njpg2 cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd xx vvi pn31? np1 av-j a-acp vvd pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 35
527 and said, take away Justice, and what are Kingdomes but Dens of theeves and places for plunder? wee find and feele the realty of this truth at this day, and said, take away justice, and what Are Kingdoms but Dens of thieves and places for plunder? we find and feel the realty of this truth At this day, cc vvd, vvb av n1, cc q-crq vbr n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp n1? pns12 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 35
528 and are like to lye under guilt till Justice be done. and Are like to lie under guilt till justice be done. cc vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbb vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 35
529 Lastly, want of justice, increases the number of Delinquents, Iudg. 17. 6. there was no Justice, Lastly, want of Justice, increases the number of Delinquents, Judges 17. 6. there was no justice, ord, n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, np1 crd crd a-acp vbds dx n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
530 and now they were all delinquents, every man did what he list. and now they were all delinquents, every man did what he list. cc av pns32 vbdr d n2-jn, d n1 vdd r-crq pns31 vvd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
531 The words are, there was no King in Israel, and yet they were all Kings in Israel. They had not then had any King in a stricke sence. The words Are, there was no King in Israel, and yet they were all Kings in Israel. They had not then had any King in a stricke sense. dt n2 vbr, pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, cc av pns32 vbdr d n2 p-acp np1. pns32 vhd xx av vhd d n1 p-acp dt vvb n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
532 Judges were their Governours, and because they did rule and execute Justice, they are stiled Kings, Judges were their Governors, and Because they did Rule and execute justice, they Are styled Kings, ng1 vbr po32 n2, cc c-acp pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi n1, pns32 vbr vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
533 and now they had no Judge no King, and yet they were all Judges, all Kings their lusts were their Lawes, and now they had no Judge no King, and yet they were all Judges, all Kings their Lustiest were their Laws, cc av pns32 vhd dx n1 dx n1, cc av pns32 vbdr d n2, d n2 po32 n2 vbdr po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
534 and every man did what was right in his owne eyes. and every man did what was right in his own eyes. cc d n1 vdd r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po31 d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
535 Nature is corrupt, nothing sweeter to it then liberty, and where Justice is suspended, there is a Commission to be wicked, Nature is corrupt, nothing Sweeten to it then liberty, and where justice is suspended, there is a Commission to be wicked, n1 vbz j, pix jc p-acp pn31 av n1, cc c-crq n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
536 but where is most Justice, there are fewest Malefactors and least mischiefe: but where is most justice, there Are fewest Malefactors and lest mischief: cc-acp q-crq vbz av-ds n1, pc-acp vbr ds n2 cc cs n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
537 The Turkes are severe and speedy in their Justice which prevents increase of Delinquents and danger. The Turkes Are severe and speedy in their justice which prevents increase of Delinquents and danger. dt npg1 vbr j cc j p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vvz n1 pp-f n2-jn cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
538 Those Nations are remisse in Justice: Those nations Are remiss in justice: d n2 vbr j p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
539 besides the sadding of those are innocent, they abound in Delinquents and dangers, its our case at this present; beside the sadding of those Are innocent, they abound in Delinquents and dangers, its our case At this present; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d vbr j-jn, pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn cc n2, pn31|vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
540 Englands dangers are many, because Englands Delinquens are not a few, and its not like to be better with us till the justice of a Parliament be so feared, that no Delinquent may expect safety in any part of our Kingdome. Englands dangers Are many, Because Englands Delinquens Are not a few, and its not like to be better with us till the Justice of a Parliament be so feared, that no Delinquent may expect safety in any part of our Kingdom. npg1 n2 vbr d, c-acp npg1 np1 vbr xx dt d, cc pn31|vbz xx av-j pc-acp vbi jc p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av vvn, cst dx n-jn vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
541 Let Justice therefore, O you heads of Israel run down as waters, and righteousnesse as a mighty streame: Let justice Therefore, Oh you Heads of Israel run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream: vvb n1 av, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1 vvb a-acp p-acp n2, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
542 we have mighty sinnes and mighty sinners which make mightie dangers, and if there be not, tor•ens iustitia, a streame of Justice, we have mighty Sins and mighty Sinners which make mighty dangers, and if there be not, tor•ens iustitia, a stream of justice, pns12 vhb j n2 cc j n2 r-crq vvb j n2, cc cs pc-acp vbb xx, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 35
543 yea a mighty streame, that may runne downe and runne over the Sonnes of B•••al, will not be taken away, our guilt and spot will not be purged, nor our Land secured. yea a mighty stream, that may run down and run over the Sons of B•••al, will not be taken away, our guilt and spot will not be purged, nor our Land secured. uh dt j n1, cst vmb vvn a-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vmb xx vbi vvn av, po12 n1 cc n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, ccx po12 n1 vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
544 You are the Supreme Court of Justice, let the Sunne be darke and the Sea dry before your streams doe cease flowing. You Are the Supreme Court of justice, let the Sun be dark and the Sea dry before your streams do cease flowing. pn22 vbr dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 vbb j cc dt n1 vvb a-acp po22 n2 vdb vvi vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
545 In Moses dayes men wondred at the drynesse of the Red Sea. In Christs dayes they wondred at the darkning of the Sunne, In Moses days men wondered At the dryness of the Read Sea. In Christ days they wondered At the darkening of the Sun, p-acp np1 n2 n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 n2 pns32 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
546 but let none wonder for want of Justice. Open your Sluces, and let the floods of Justice carry down the floods of Iniquity. but let none wonder for want of justice. Open your Sluices, and let the floods of justice carry down the floods of Iniquity. cc-acp vvb pix vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. j po22 n2, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
547 Lewes one of the Kings of France having spared upon intreaty a man deserved death, and reading that in the 106. Psa me 3. Blessed are they that keep Iudgement, Lewes one of the Kings of France having spared upon entreaty a man deserved death, and reading that in the 106. Psa me 3. Blessed Are they that keep Judgement, zz crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vhg vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 vvd n1, cc vvg cst p-acp dt crd fw-la pno11 crd vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
548 and he that doth righteousnesse at all times, this doing righteousnesse at all times, so wrought upon him, that presently he reversed what he had granted, and he that does righteousness At all times, this doing righteousness At all times, so wrought upon him, that presently he reversed what he had granted, cc pns31 cst vdz n1 p-acp d n2, d vdg n1 p-acp d n2, av vvn p-acp pno31, cst av-j pns31 vvd r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
549 and said, He that hath power to punish sin and doth it not, becommeth a Patron of it, and said, He that hath power to Punish since and does it not, becomes a Patron of it, cc vvd, pns31 cst vhz n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vdz pn31 xx, vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
550 and is as guilty before God ▪ as if himselfe had committed it; and that its Piety not Cruelty to execute Justice. and is as guilty before God ▪ as if himself had committed it; and that its Piety not Cruelty to execute justice. cc vbz a-acp j c-acp np1 ▪ c-acp cs px31 vhn vvd pn31; cc d po31 n1 xx n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
551 If the spirit of this Prince were in all the Princes and Magistrates of the Christian world, what a sudden change should we see. If the Spirit of this Prince were in all the Princes and Magistrates of the Christian world, what a sudden change should we see. cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbdr p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmd pns12 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
552 The Lenitie many propound and plead for, proves cruelty to particulars, to whole Estates: The Lenity many propound and plead for, Proves cruelty to particulars, to Whole Estates: dt n1 d vvi cc vvi p-acp, vvz n1 p-acp n2-j, p-acp j-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
553 It made Cato say that those powers did not punish Delinquents ▪ were not onely to be rejected, It made Cato say that those Powers did not Punish Delinquents ▪ were not only to be rejected, pn31 vvd np1 vvb cst d n2 vdd xx vvi n2-jn ▪ vbdr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
554 but to be ston'd, least their indulgence might damnifie the State. but to be stoned, lest their indulgence might damnify the State. cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, cs po32 n1 vmd vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
555 He saw neglect of Justice did prejudice Kingdomes, and wee see, the want of it hinders much, He saw neglect of justice did prejudice Kingdoms, and we see, the want of it hinders much, pns31 vvd n1 pp-f n1 vdd vvi n2, cc pns12 vvb, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz av-d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
556 if not all our good I speak not this from mine own head, but I will give you the warrant of a Prophet for it Ierem. 6. 29. The founder melts in vaine, if not all our good I speak not this from mine own head, but I will give you the warrant of a Prophet for it Jeremiah 6. 29. The founder melts in vain, cs xx d po12 j sy vvb xx d p-acp po11 d n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31 np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz p-acp j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
557 for the wicked are not pluckt away: Ministers are Founders ▪ they are to melt, make men fit for a spirituall estate; for the wicked Are not plucked away: Ministers Are Founders ▪ they Are to melt, make men fit for a spiritual estate; p-acp dt j vbr xx vvn av: n2 vbr n2 ▪ pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi, vvb n2 j p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
558 you are Founders are melting and making men fit for a Politique condition, but both you and we melt in vaine, you Are Founders Are melting and making men fit for a Politic condition, but both you and we melt in vain, pn22 vbr n2 vbr vvg cc vvg n2 j p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp d pn22 cc pns12 vvb p-acp j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
559 and the reason is given, the wicked are not pluckt away, while they stand, the labour is in vaine: and the reason is given, the wicked Are not plucked away, while they stand, the labour is in vain: cc dt n1 vbz vvn, dt j vbr xx vvn av, cs pns32 vvb, dt n1 vbz p-acp j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 36
560 and what can an Army do, if Justice march not with them? Achan will sooner overthrow Israel then take At: but when Justice was executed and he ston'd, At was easie to take, God was then with Israel and fild them with spirit to do exploits. and what can an Army do, if justice march not with them? achan will sooner overthrow Israel then take At: but when justice was executed and he stoned, At was easy to take, God was then with Israel and filled them with Spirit to do exploits. cc q-crq vmb dt n1 vdb, cs n1 vvb xx p-acp pno32? np1 vmb av-c vvi np1 av vvb p-acp: cc-acp q-crq n1 vbds vvn cc pns31 vvn, p-acp vbds j pc-acp vvi, np1 vbds av p-acp np1 cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
561 Its thought by men of wisdome that if your power had acted more and penlesse, we had bin in a safer condition, and God more propitious. Its Thought by men of Wisdom that if your power had acted more and penlesse, we had been in a safer condition, and God more propitious. po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cst cs po22 n1 vhd vvn av-dc cc j, pns12 vhd vbn p-acp dt jc n1, cc np1 av-dc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
562 Justice pacifies wrath, when neglect thereof provokes it. Some fear execution of Justice will kindle a fire, and make stirres in Kingdomes: justice pacifies wrath, when neglect thereof provokes it. some Fear execution of justice will kindle a fire, and make stirs in Kingdoms: n1 vvz n1, c-crq n1 av vvz pn31. d n1 n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi n2 p-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
563 but Fiat justu•a, & ruat mun•as, Gods way will never destroy Gods worke; let Justice be done, and God will looke to the world, and Kingdomes of it. but Fiat justu•a, & ruat mun•as, God's Way will never destroy God's work; let justice be done, and God will look to the world, and Kingdoms of it. cc-acp zz uh, cc fw-la fw-la, npg1 n1 vmb av-x vvi npg1 n1; vvb n1 vbi vdn, cc np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
564 Further see how crosse mens thoughts are to divine, Ph••chas executes justice upon great ones, Further see how cross men's thoughts Are to divine, Ph••chas executes Justice upon great ones, av-jc vvi c-crq j ng2 n2 vbr p-acp j-jn, np1 vvz n1 p-acp j pi2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
565 and what followed? a Commotion? no, Gods wrath was turned away, and a Covenant of peace made, Numb. 25. 8. 11, 12. Seeing hee hath executed justice and honour'd me, saith God, and what followed? a Commotion? no, God's wrath was turned away, and a Covenant of peace made, Numb. 25. 8. 11, 12. Seeing he hath executed Justice and honoured me, Says God, cc q-crq vvd? dt n1? uh-dx, ng1 n1 vbds vvn av, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, j. crd crd crd, crd vvg pns31 vhz vvn n1 cc vvn pno11, vvz np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
566 behold I give unto him my Covenant of peace, and will honour him. behold I give unto him my Covenant of peace, and will honour him. vvb pns11 vvb p-acp pno31 po11 n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vvi pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
567 In publique calamities the Sacrifice of a wicked man is a Peace Offering, and may prevent great wrath. In public calamities the Sacrifice of a wicked man is a Peace Offering, and may prevent great wrath. p-acp j n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt n1 vvg, cc vmb vvi j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 37
568 If Powers will winke at wickednesse, they may remedy, the time may quickly come, they shall smart for judgements they cannot prevent. If Powers will wink At wickedness, they may remedy, the time may quickly come, they shall smart for Judgments they cannot prevent. cs np1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pns32 vmbx vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
569 It's injustice and want of justice that disturbs Kingdomes and Cities: It's injustice and want of Justice that disturbs Kingdoms and Cities: pn31|vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
570 doth not that treacherous plot of Bristoll justifie what is said? Doth it not cry alowd for justice? and shall it be forgotten? Let the waters of justice flow and they will refresh. does not that treacherous plot of Bristol justify what is said? Does it not cry aloud for Justice? and shall it be forgotten? Let the waters of Justice flow and they will refresh. vdz xx d j n1 pp-f np1 vvb q-crq vbz vvn? vdz pn31 xx vvi av p-acp n1? cc vmb pn31 vbi vvn? vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi cc pns32 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
571 It was the River in Eden that made Paradise so sweet and flourishing, and streames of Justice may make us a Paradise once againe ▪ being almost a Wildernesse. It was the River in Eden that made Paradise so sweet and flourishing, and streams of justice may make us a Paradise once again ▪ being almost a Wilderness. pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 cst vvd n1 av j cc j-vvg, cc n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 a-acp av ▪ vbg av dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
572 When Ioab, Sh•mei and Adon•jah were cut down by Solomons axe, then was the Kingdom established ▪ 1 Kings 2. 46. If Justice be at a stand, When Ioab, Sh•mei and Adon•jah were Cut down by Solomons axe, then was the Kingdom established ▪ 1 Kings 2. 46. If justice be At a stand, c-crq np1, np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 n1, av vbds dt n1 vvd ▪ crd n2 crd crd cs n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
573 and cannot take hold of living Delinquents, to keepe the Axe from rust, let Justice be exeuted upon livelesse Delinquents. and cannot take hold of living Delinquents, to keep the Axe from rust, let justice be exeuted upon Lifeless Delinquents. cc vmbx vvi n1 pp-f j-vvg n2-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb n1 vbi vvn p-acp j n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
574 Are there no Altars? no high places? no Crucifixes? no Crosses in the open streets that are bow'd unto and Idoliz'd? lay your Axe to their rootes and hew them downe. are there no Altars? no high places? no Crucifixes? no Crosses in the open streets that Are bowed unto and Idolized? lay your Axe to their roots and hew them down. vbr a-acp dx n2? uh-dx j n2? uh-dx vvz? uh-dx n2 p-acp dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp cc vvn? vvb po22 n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvi pno32 a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 37
575 In Ezek. God threatens the destruction of their Cities, because they spared their Altars, Idols, Images, In Ezekiel God threatens the destruction of their Cities, Because they spared their Altars, Idols, Images, p-acp np1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vvd po32 n2, n2, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 38
576 and owne works, chap. 6. 6. Let us secure our Cities and save God that labour, down with all is suspitious, scandalous, and superstitious. and own works, chap. 6. 6. Let us secure our Cities and save God that labour, down with all is suspicious, scandalous, and superstitious. cc d n2, n1 crd crd vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 cc vvi np1 cst n1, a-acp p-acp d vbz j, j, cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 38
577 Thus have I done my first motion. Thus have I done my First motion. av vhb pns11 vdn po11 ord n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 38
578 The second is, that the Axe of God being layd to the roote of our Kingdome, you would have a speciall care of the root, The second is, that the Axe of God being laid to the root of our Kingdom, you would have a special care of the root, dt ord vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pn22 vmd vhi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 38
579 while that is safe there is hope. Job. 14 7. while that is safe there is hope. Job. 14 7. cs cst vbz j a-acp vbz n1. np1. crd crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 38
580 1. Do your utmost to keepe God with us, yet he, is in the midst of us, Ier. 14. we are his people, hee is our God, 1. Do your utmost to keep God with us, yet he, is in the midst of us, Jeremiah 14. we Are his people, he is our God, crd vdb po22 j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno12, av pns31, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12, np1 crd n1 vbr po31 n1, pns31 vbz po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
581 yet we have no Bill of Divorce, and L•••mm• is not written over our Gates ▪ do what lies in you to keepe off such a mischiefe. yet we have no Bill of Divorce, and L•••mm• is not written over our Gates ▪ do what lies in you to keep off such a mischief. av pns12 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1, cc np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp po12 n2 ▪ vdb r-crq vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
582 If God should depart and disanull his Covenant with us, most dreadfull things would betide us, Hos. 9. 12. Woe to them when I depart from them, all evills presently step, croud in upon a people left of God, If God should depart and disannul his Covenant with us, most dreadful things would betide us, Hos. 9. 12. Woe to them when I depart from them, all evils presently step, crowd in upon a people left of God, cs np1 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12, av-ds j n2 vmd vvi pno12, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno32, d n2-jn av-j vvb, n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
583 then publique enterprises prosper not, • Chron. 24. 20. 24. then Counsell failes, 1 Sam. 28. 15. Then protection ends. then public enterprises prosper not, • Chronicles 24. 20. 24. then Counsel fails, 1 Sam. 28. 15. Then protection ends. av j n2 vvb xx, • np1 crd crd crd av n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd av n1 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
584 Esa 50. 5. Then peace ▪ loving kindnesse and mercy goe, Ierem. 16. 5. And such Judgements are as taking the Sunne out of the firmament, Isaiah 50. 5. Then peace ▪ loving kindness and mercy go, Jeremiah 16. 5. And such Judgments Are as taking the Sun out of the firmament, np1 crd crd av n1 ▪ vvg n1 cc n1 vvi, np1 crd crd cc d n2 vbr p-acp vvg dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
585 and the Soule out of the Body. and the Soul out of the Body. cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
586 Popery is the thing produceth such effects, it's like 〈 … 〉 Chambers full of abhominations, Popery is the thing Produceth such effects, it's like 〈 … 〉 Chambers full of abominations, n1 vbz dt n1 vvz d n2, pn31|vbz j 〈 … 〉 n2 j pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
587 and hath that malignity in it as to drive God from his people. You have bin prest to the extirpation of it ▪ had thoughts to effect it: and hath that malignity in it as to drive God from his people. You have been pressed to the extirpation of it ▪ had thoughts to Effect it: cc vhz d n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1. pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 ▪ vhn n2 pc-acp vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
588 Let them not die in you but come to perfection, and ingage us yet in a more firme Covenant to the Lord, that we may for ever be the Lords, Let them not die in you but come to perfection, and engage us yet in a more firm Covenant to the Lord, that we may for ever be the lords, vvb pno32 xx vvi p-acp pn22 cc-acp vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb pno12 av p-acp dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmb p-acp av vbi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
589 and the Lord ours, according to what you heard out of Ier. 50. 5. 2. Looke to the Civill power, let not that be rested out of your hands, your Magna Charta, the Position of Right, your Parliament •riviledge•, what have bin taken from you recover, what have layen dormant and tend to publique good revive ▪ what obtrusions and bonds have bin put upon you ad••be•e securim & imputate ▪ You are a free Parliament, preserve your freedome, our Laws and Liberties are in your hands, let them not suffer: and the Lord ours, according to what you herd out of Jeremiah 50. 5. 2. Look to the Civil power, let not that be rested out of your hands, your Magna Charta, the Position of Right, your Parliament •riviledge•, what have been taken from you recover, what have lain dormant and tend to public good revive ▪ what obtrusions and bonds have been put upon you ad••be•e Security & imputate ▪ You Are a free Parliament, preserve your freedom, our Laws and Liberties Are in your hands, let them not suffer: cc dt n1 png12, vvg p-acp r-crq pn22 vvd av pp-f np1 crd crd crd n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvb xx d vbi vvn av pp-f po22 n2, po22 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n-jn, po22 n1 n1, r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn22 vvb, q-crq vhb vvn j cc vvi p-acp j j vvi ▪ q-crq n2 cc n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn22 vbr j cc n1 ▪ pn22 vbr dt j n1, vvb po22 n1, po12 n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp po22 n2, vvb pno32 xx vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 38
590 The being and lively-hood of the Kingdome depends much thereon. The being and livelihood of the Kingdom depends much thereon. dt vbg cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz d av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 39
591 Loges terra & Statuta •egn•, are the Sinewes and Bon•s of the body politick, wound them and the Kingdome bleeds, loose them and the life of it's gone. Lodges terra & Statuta •egn•, Are the Sinews and Bon•s of the body politic, wound them and the Kingdom bleeds, lose them and the life of it's gone. vvz fw-la cc np1 n1, vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 j, vvb pno32 cc dt n1 vvz, vvb pno32 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31|vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 39
592 Arbitrary Government is a dangerous thing; a Comet that threatens destruction to the Country, it's over: Arbitrary Government is a dangerous thing; a Cometam that threatens destruction to the Country, it's over: j-jn n1 vbz dt j n1; dt n1 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 39
593 you tell us That acts of will and Tyranny are the ingredients into it, that neither Parliament nor Kingdome can •e safe with it: you tell us That acts of will and Tyranny Are the ingredients into it, that neither Parliament nor Kingdom can •e safe with it: pn22 vvb pno12 cst vvz pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr dt n2 p-acp pn31, cst dx n1 ccx n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 39
594 Let your convictions cause prevention, improve your power; let not Eng: become a house of bondage a 2d. Aegypt. Let your convictions cause prevention, improve your power; let not Eng: become a house of bondage a 2d. Egypt. vvb po22 n2 n1 n1, vvb po22 n1; vvb xx np1: vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 dt crd. np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 39
595 3. Let Religion and truth be pretious in your eyes, they are of such consequence, 3. Let Religion and truth be precious in your eyes, they Are of such consequence, crd vvb n1 cc n1 vbb j p-acp po22 n2, pns32 vbr pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
596 as that without them is little peace or safety to Kingdomes That state preserves truth, will the God of truth preserve. as that without them is little peace or safety to Kingdoms That state preserves truth, will the God of truth preserve. c-acp cst p-acp pno32 vbz j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cst n1 vvz n1, vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
597 When Ieroboam gave way to plausible inventions, he layd the foundation for his own and the Kingdomes ruine, 1 King 14. The Church of Philadelphia had a speciall care of Gods word, Rev. 3. 10. and found the fruit of it, When Jeroboam gave Way to plausible Inventions, he laid the Foundation for his own and the Kingdoms ruin, 1 King 14. The Church of Philadelphia had a special care of God's word, Rev. 3. 10. and found the fruit of it, c-crq np1 vvd n1 p-acp j n2, pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 d cc dt ng1 n1, crd n1 crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1 crd crd cc vvd dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
598 because thou hast kept the word of my patience, not onely in their hearts, in their practise, Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, not only in their hearts, in their practice, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, xx av-j p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
599 but also because they had kept it from being taken away, from corruption therefore God would keepe them from the houre of temptation ▪ Gods word is in danger oft by Haeresies, Schismes, Persecutions, but also Because they had kept it from being taken away, from corruption Therefore God would keep them from the hour of temptation ▪ God's word is in danger oft by Heresies, Schisms, Persecutions, cc-acp av c-acp pns32 vhd vvn pn31 p-acp vbg vvn av, p-acp n1 av np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪ ng1 n1 vbz p-acp n1 av p-acp n2, n2, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
600 if we will ingage our selves for it, GOD will ingage himselfe for us, but if we desert the truth, both God and truth will be against us. if we will engage our selves for it, GOD will engage himself for us, but if we desert the truth, both God and truth will be against us. cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31, np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno12, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb dt n1, d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
601 The Danish Prelats stood not for pure Religion, but chiefly for that was their own, The Danish Prelates stood not for pure Religion, but chiefly for that was their own, dt jp n2 vvd xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp av-jn c-acp d vbds po32 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
602 and therefore were cast out by Prince and people in the yeare, 1537 God priseth his truth at a high rate, he will destroy Nations for the safety of his people. and Therefore were cast out by Prince and people in the year, 1537 God priseth his truth At a high rate, he will destroy nations for the safety of his people. cc av vbdr vvn av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, crd np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
603 Es. 43. 3. and he will destroy heaven and earth for the safety of his truth, Mat. 5. 18. that he Magnfies above all his name, Psal. 148. 2. This whole Creation, this visible name of GOD is little to his eternall Truths. Es. 43. 3. and he will destroy heaven and earth for the safety of his truth, Mathew 5. 18. that he Magnfies above all his name, Psalm 148. 2. This Whole Creation, this visible name of GOD is little to his Eternal Truths. np1 crd crd cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd cst pns31 vvz p-acp d po31 n1, np1 crd crd d j-jn n1, d j n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
604 Let truth therefore be gracious with you, and contend with all your might for the faith that it be not pul'd from us. Let truth Therefore be gracious with you, and contend with all your might for the faith that it be not pulled from us. vvb n1 av vbi j p-acp pn22, cc vvi p-acp d po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbb xx vvd p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 39
605 The onely wise God bids you by the wisest of men, to buy the Truth and not to •ell it, Proverbs 23. 23. it's worth all mens labours, liberties and lives, it cannot be over bought; The only wise God bids you by the Wisest of men, to buy the Truth and not to •ell it, Proverbs 23. 23. it's worth all men's labours, Liberties and lives, it cannot be over bought; dt j j np1 vvz pn22 p-acp dt js pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31, n2 crd crd pn31|vbz j d ng2 n2, n2 cc n2, pn31 vmbx vbi a-acp vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
606 loose Religion and Truth, and we have lost all that is considerable; lose Religion and Truth, and we have lost all that is considerable; j n1 cc n1, cc pns12 vhb vvn d cst vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
607 where these go, the Blessing goes, Ier. 31. 23. The Lord blesse thee O habitation of Iustice, and Mountaine of Holynesse. where these go, the Blessing Goes, Jeremiah 31. 23. The Lord bless thee Oh habitation of justice, and Mountain of Holiness. c-crq d vvb, dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvb pno21 uh n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
608 Where the Laws are executed, and pure Religion is maintained ▪ there is a habitation of Justice, a Mountain of Holynesse, Where the Laws Are executed, and pure Religion is maintained ▪ there is a habitation of justice, a Mountain of Holiness, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, cc j n1 vbz vvn ▪ a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
609 and the blessing of God upon them both. and the blessing of God upon them both. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
610 If you love blessings and would avoyd curses, keep Religion in it's own lustre, and rather let Men and Kingdomes, If you love blessings and would avoid curses, keep Religion in it's own lustre, and rather let Men and Kingdoms, cs pn22 vvb n2 cc vmd vvi n2, vvb n1 p-acp pn31|vbz d n1, cc av-c vvb n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
611 then Truth fall to the Earth; yet the way to make earthly Kingdoms happie, is to uphold the Kingdom of heaven. then Truth fallen to the Earth; yet the Way to make earthly Kingdoms happy, is to uphold the Kingdom of heaven. cs n1 vvb p-acp dt n1; av dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 40
612 Fourthly, The godly in the Kingdome, Magistrates, Ministers, and people, let them be preserved, they are the root of a Kingdome: Fourthly, The godly in the Kingdom, Magistrates, Ministers, and people, let them be preserved, they Are the root of a Kingdom: ord, dt j p-acp dt n1, n2, n2, cc n1, vvb pno32 vbi vvn, pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
613 it was Ioseph preserved Egypt, and the Kingdome of the Egyptians: when the Israelites were driven out of Egypt, the Egyptians were quickly destroyed, and their Kingdome ruined: it was Ioseph preserved Egypt, and the Kingdom of the egyptians: when the Israelites were driven out of Egypt, the egyptians were quickly destroyed, and their Kingdom ruined: pn31 vbds np1 vvn np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1: c-crq dt np1 vbdr vvn av pp-f np1, dt np1 vbdr av-j vvn, cc po32 n1 vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
614 for Pauls sake all the soules in the Ship were kept alive, Act. 27. Moses kept Gods hand in Heaven that he did not destroy his people on earth, Exod. 32. 10. A godly man is of great worth, Elijah did more good by his fasting, for Paul's sake all the Souls in the Ship were kept alive, Act. 27. Moses kept God's hand in Heaven that he did not destroy his people on earth, Exod 32. 10. A godly man is of great worth, Elijah did more good by his fasting, c-acp npg1 n1 d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn j, n1 crd np1 vvd npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vdd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vbz pp-f j n1, np1 vdd dc j p-acp po31 n-vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
615 and Prayer, by opposing Ahab, and destroying Baals Priests, then the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel. The godly are the Forts and Magazines of a Kingdome: and Prayer, by opposing Ahab, and destroying Baal's Priests, then the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel. The godly Are the Forts and Magazines of a Kingdom: cc n1, p-acp j-vvg np1, cc vvg npg1 n2, cs dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. dt j vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
616 It was Lot upheld Sodome, when he was gone, the brimstone came and the City was turned into ashes, the place is very remarkable Gen. 19. 22. Hast thee, escaped to Zoar, I cannot doe any thing till thou comest thither; It was Lot upheld Sodom, when he was gone, the brimstone Come and the city was turned into Ashes, the place is very remarkable Gen. 19. 22. Hast thee, escaped to Zoar, I cannot do any thing till thou Comest thither; pn31 vbds n1 vvn np1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, dt n1 vvd cc dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, dt n1 vbz av j np1 crd crd vh2 pno21, vvd p-acp vvb, pns11 vmbx vdi d n1 c-acp pns21 vv2 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
617 what the righteousnesse of one Lot to preponderate the Iniquities of all Sodom, where were thousands? O wonder! what the righteousness of one Lot to preponderate the Iniquities of all Sodom, where were thousands? O wonder! q-crq dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d np1, c-crq vbdr crd? sy n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
618 O the weight of one Saint! away Lot, escape to Soar, I cannot doe any thing till thou comest thither: O the weight of one Saint! away Lot, escape to Soar, I cannot do any thing till thou Comest thither: sy dt n1 pp-f crd n1! av n1, vvb p-acp vvb, pns11 vmbx vdi d n1 c-acp pns21 vv2 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
619 but were not their sins great and many? be it so yet I cannot doe any thing till thou comest thither: but were not their Sins great and many? be it so yet I cannot do any thing till thou Comest thither: cc-acp vbdr xx po32 n2 j cc d? vbb pn31 av av pns11 vmbx vdi d n1 c-acp pns21 vv2 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 40
620 but were not their sins full? Yes, they were, yet I cannot doe any thing till thou come to Zoar. I but Lord art thou not come downe to execute Judgement without mercy: but were not their Sins full? Yes, they were, yet I cannot do any thing till thou come to Zoar. I but Lord art thou not come down to execute Judgement without mercy: cc-acp vbdr xx po32 n2 j? uh, pns32 vbdr, av pns11 vmbx vdi d n1 c-acp pns21 vvb p-acp np1 pns11 cc-acp n1 vb2r pns21 xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 41
621 Its truth yet I cannot do it till hou come to Zoar; my hands are tyed, fire and brimstone will not come downe from Heaven while Lot's in Sodome. Thou art the man that hinders all, Bee gone, hast to Zoar, but Lot lingers and will not make hast, Its truth yet I cannot do it till how come to Zoar; my hands Are tied, fire and brimstone will not come down from Heaven while Lot's in Sodom. Thou art the man that hinders all, be gone, hast to Zoar, but Lot lingers and will not make haste, pn31|vbz n1 av pns11 vmbx vdi pn31 c-acp uh-crq vvb p-acp vvb; po11 n2 vbr vvn, n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp n1 cs ng1 p-acp np1. pns21 vb2r dt n1 cst vvz d, vbb vvn, vh2 p-acp vvb, p-acp n1 vvz cc vmb xx vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 41
622 then I must linger also saith God, if he stick my Judgements must sticke, till he be gone I cannot doe any thing. then I must linger also Says God, if he stick my Judgments must stick, till he be gone I cannot do any thing. cs pns11 vmb vvi av vvz np1, cs pns31 vvb po11 n2 vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn pns11 vmbx vdi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 41
623 Here's the worth and excellencie of a righteous man, he keepes off Judgements, even brimstone Judgements from a City and a Kingdome. Here's the worth and excellency of a righteous man, he keeps off Judgments, even brimstone Judgments from a city and a Kingdom. av|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vvz a-acp n2, av n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 41
624 Great things will God doe for a good mans sake, 2 King. 2•. 6. I will defend this City for mine owne sake, Great things will God do for a good men sake, 2 King. 2•. 6. I will defend this city for mine own sake, j n2 vmb np1 vdb p-acp dt j ng1 n1, crd n1. n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
625 and for my servant Davids sake, God joynes David with himselfe, and puts great honour upon him, its ▪ •swell for his sake as for Gods, that Ierusalem is defended. and for my servant Davids sake, God joins David with himself, and puts great honour upon him, its ▪ •swell for his sake as for God's, that Ierusalem is defended. cc p-acp po11 n1 npg1 n1, np1 vvz np1 p-acp px31, cc vvz j n1 p-acp pno31, pn31|vbz ▪ av p-acp po31 n1 c-acp p-acp n2, cst np1 vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
626 The Saints are deare to God, he doth much for them, and for their sakes and shall they not be deare to you: The Saints Are deer to God, he does much for them, and for their sakes and shall they not be deer to you: dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp np1, pns31 vdz d c-acp pno32, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc vmb pns32 xx vbi j-jn p-acp pn22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
627 there is a choice Prophecy in 1 Zach. 12. 5. the Governours of Iudah shall say in their hearts, the Inhabitants of Ierusalem my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, they were newly come out of Babylon, their enemies that opposed them in the worke of the Temple, there is a choice Prophecy in 1 Zach 12. 5. the Governors of Iudah shall say in their hearts, the Inhabitants of Ierusalem my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, they were newly come out of Babylon, their enemies that opposed them in the work of the Temple, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp crd np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, dt n2 pp-f np1 po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 po32 n1, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn av pp-f np1, po32 n2 cst vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
628 and Reformation were many, the number of the godly was few, yet their eyes were upon them. and Reformation were many, the number of the godly was few, yet their eyes were upon them. cc n1 vbdr d, dt n1 pp-f dt j vbds d, av po32 n2 vbdr p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
629 The Governours of Iuaah said in their heart, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, every Governour looked at all the godly in Ierusalem, and account of them as his strength in particular, The Governors of Ivaah said in their heart, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, every Governor looked At all the godly in Ierusalem, and account of them as his strength in particular, dt n2 pp-f uh vvd p-acp po32 n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 po32 n1, d n1 vvd p-acp d dt j p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
630 and they look't not at the godly in themselves as poore few, weake and despicable but they looked at them in the Lord of Hosts, their God. and they looked not At the godly in themselves as poor few, weak and despicable but they looked At them in the Lord of Hosts, their God. cc pns32 vvb|pn31 xx p-acp dt j p-acp px32 p-acp j d, j cc j p-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
631 They saw that those persons had interest in the Lord of Hosts, that he was their strength and defence: They saw that those Persons had Interest in the Lord of Hosts, that he was their strength and defence: pns32 vvd cst d n2 vhd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst pns31 vbds po32 n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 41
632 Whereupon they own'd them, clos'd with them, and countenanc'd them, knowing that these men and their God would bee assured strength and sufficient defence unto them. Whereupon they owned them, closed with them, and countenanced them, knowing that these men and their God would be assured strength and sufficient defence unto them. c-crq pns32 j-vvn pno32, vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn pno32, vvg cst d n2 cc po32 n1 vmd vbi vvn n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
633 You that are the Governours of our Iudah, cast your eyes upon the godly, and say in your hearts, these are our strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, these have bin faithfull unto us, You that Are the Governors of our Iudah, cast your eyes upon the godly, and say in your hearts, these Are our strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, these have been faithful unto us, pn22 cst vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 np1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt j, cc vvb p-acp po22 n2, d vbr po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 po32 n1, d vhb vbn j p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
634 and wee will be shields unto them, for so the word Ruler signifies, Hos. 4. 18. Victor Vicensis tells of one that had a vision, of a Tree that reached up to Heaven, and we will be shields unto them, for so the word Ruler signifies, Hos. 4. 18. Victor Vicensis tells of one that had a vision, of a Tree that reached up to Heaven, cc pns12 vmb vbi n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp av dt n1 n1 vvz, np1 crd crd n1 np1 vvz pp-f pi cst vhd dt n1, pp-f dt n1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
635 and spread its branches farre, so that all delighted in the greatnes and beauty of it, and spread its branches Far, so that all delighted in the greatness and beauty of it, cc vvd po31 n2 av-j, av cst d vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
636 but suddenly there came a wild beast and rub'd at the root of it, and overthrew the same. but suddenly there Come a wild beast and rubbed At the root of it, and overthrew the same. cc-acp av-j a-acp vvd dt j n1 cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvd dt d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
637 This Tree was the Church which spread through all Affrica, Hunnerick; an A•ria• Prince was the wild Beast, who banished and martyred the Orthodox amongst them, and laid all waste; This Tree was the Church which spread through all Africa, Hunnerick; an A•ria• Prince was the wild Beast, who banished and martyred the Orthodox among them, and laid all waste; d n1 vbds dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp d np1, np1; dt np1 n1 vbds dt j n1, r-crq vvd cc vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
638 where the Godly are driven out there Judgements are drawn in, if mens Axes cut downe the trees are green: where the Godly Are driven out there Judgments Are drawn in, if men's Axes Cut down the trees Are green: c-crq dt j vbr vvn av a-acp n2 vbr vvn p-acp, cs ng2 n2 vvn a-acp dt n2 vbr j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
639 Gods Axes must and will cut down the Trees are dry. God's Axes must and will Cut down the Trees Are dry. n2 n2 vmb cc vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 vbr j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 42
640 Thirdly, The next thing I humbly desired of you is that seeing God layes his Axe to the root of the Tree, that there may be a through Reformation of all evills in the Kingdome, Thirdly, The next thing I humbly desired of you is that seeing God lays his Axe to the root of the Tree, that there may be a through Reformation of all evils in the Kingdom, ord, dt ord n1 pns11 av-j vvd pp-f pn22 vbz d vvg np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt p-acp n1 pp-f d n2-jn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
641 but especially in the worship of God, partiall reformation makes way for a future desolation. but especially in the worship of God, partial Reformation makes Way for a future desolation. cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
642 Our Reformation was conceived heretofore in sinne, and now hath brought forth Iniquity, if it had bin formed according to the mind of God, we should not have had such stirs and troubles in these daies; Our Reformation was conceived heretofore in sin, and now hath brought forth Iniquity, if it had been formed according to the mind of God, we should not have had such stirs and Troubles in these days; po12 n1 vbds vvn av p-acp n1, cc av vhz vvn av n1, cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd xx vhi vhn d n2 cc vvz p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
643 if any therefore have built up Hay, Straw, and Stubble, let your fire burne up such combustible matter; if any Therefore have built up Hay, Straw, and Stubble, let your fire burn up such combustible matter; cs d av vhb vvn a-acp n1, n1, cc n1, vvb po22 n1 vvi a-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
644 if bryars and thornes do grow in the Sanctuarie, let your Axe cut them downe, 2 Chron. 14. 3. 5. When Asa tooke away Altars, high places, brake the Images, cut downe the Groves then had the Kingdome quiet before him, its such trash as Altars, Images, Ceremonies and inventions of men, which do disquiet Kingdomes, Churches, Consciences. if briars and thorns do grow in the Sanctuary, let your Axe Cut them down, 2 Chronicles 14. 3. 5. When Asa took away Altars, high places, brake the Images, Cut down the Groves then had the Kingdom quiet before him, its such trash as Altars, Images, Ceremonies and Inventions of men, which do disquiet Kingdoms, Churches, Consciences. cs n2 cc n2 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 n1 vvi pno32 a-acp, crd np1 crd crd crd c-crq np1 vvd av n2, j n2, vvd dt n2, vvn a-acp dt n2 av vhd dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno31, pn31|vbz d n1 c-acp n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vdb vvi n2, n2, n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
645 Mens thoughts are, that removall of them will breed disturbance, its their standing not their taking away doth it. Men's thoughts Are, that removal of them will breed disturbance, its their standing not their taking away does it. ng2 n2 vbr, cst n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vvi n1, pn31|vbz po32 n-vvg xx po32 n-vvg av vdz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 42
646 When we go in Gods way, breaking and banishing out of Gods worship the needlesse, scandalous, When we go in God's Way, breaking and banishing out of God's worship the needless, scandalous, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp ng1 n1, vvg cc vvg av pp-f npg1 n1 dt j, j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
647 and accursed things, God overules spirits which are opposite, and a Kingdome is at rest.. Asa tooke the Images and high places out of all the Cities of Judah, and yet the Kingdome was quiet; and accursed things, God overules spirits which Are opposite, and a Kingdom is At rest.. Asa took the Images and high places out of all the Cities of Judah, and yet the Kingdom was quiet; cc j-vvn n2, np1 vvz n2 r-crq vbr j-jn, cc dt n1 vbz p-acp n1.. np1 vvd dt n2 cc j n2 av pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av dt n1 vbds j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
648 the more exact in the things of God, the better successe. the more exact in the things of God, the better success. dt av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt jc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
649 God would not have the names of Idols and superstitious things left amongst us, Hos. 2. 16, 17, 18. Thou shalt call mee no more Baali, Baalim must be no more in their minds or memories, It was a good name, God would not have the names of Idols and superstitious things left among us, Hos. 2. 16, 17, 18. Thou shalt call me no more Baal, Baalim must be no more in their minds or memories, It was a good name, np1 vmd xx vhi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc j n2 vvn p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd, crd, crd pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 av-dx dc fw-la, fw-la vmb vbi dx dc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, pn31 vbds dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
650 but because abus'd to Idolatry, God would not endure it. A great name is no great matter in mans judgement, it was much in Gods, but Because abused to Idolatry, God would not endure it. A great name is no great matter in men judgement, it was much in God's, cc-acp c-acp vvn p-acp n1, np1 vmd xx vvi pn31. dt j n1 vbz dx j n1 p-acp ng1 n1, pn31 vbds av-d p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
651 and hee would have a perfect Reformation, not tollerate the least evill ▪ and thereupon he makes a Covenant with all creatures for them, and he would have a perfect Reformation, not tolerate the least evil ▪ and thereupon he makes a Covenant with all creatures for them, cc pns31 vmd vhi dt j n1, xx vvi dt ds n-jn ▪ cc av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
652 and promises to breake the bow, sword, battle out of the earth, and to make them lye down safely. and promises to break the bow, sword, battle out of the earth, and to make them lie down safely. cc vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1, n1 av pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi a-acp av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
653 You see a through reformation is the readiest way to greatest security. You see a through Reformation is the Readiest Way to greatest security. pn22 vvb dt p-acp n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp js n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
654 The Papists hope by names and termes of theirs to worke in their faith amongst us ▪ they call our words novita•es vocum, and keep the old termes, Penance, Priest, Masse, Altar, Sacrifice, &c. These words ▪ say they will bring us to the faith of our first Apostles, I beseech you therefore to dash their hopes, take away these names and dayes, they so confide in Neast-eggs, The Papists hope by names and terms of theirs to work in their faith among us ▪ they call our words novita•es vocum, and keep the old terms, Penance, Priest, Mass, Altar, Sacrifice, etc. These words ▪ say they will bring us to the faith of our First Apostles, I beseech you Therefore to dash their hope's, take away these names and days, they so confide in Neast-eggs, dt njp2 vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f png32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno12 ▪ pns32 vvb po12 n2 vdz fw-la, cc vvi dt j n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, av np1 n2 ▪ vvb pns32 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2, pns11 vvb pn22 av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vvb av d n2 cc n2, pns32 av vvi p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
655 yea cockatrice eggs, they are and may breed Serpents, tread them under your feet, shew your selves children of that Father who hates superstitious names, times, things, yea cockatrice eggs, they Are and may breed Serpents, tread them under your feet, show your selves children of that Father who hates superstitious names, times, things, uh n1 n2, pns32 vbr cc vmb vvb n2, vvb pno32 p-acp po22 n2, vvb po22 n2 n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz j n2, n2, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
656 and loves a perfect worke, Esa. 1. 25. I will turne my hand upon thee and purely purge away thy drosse, and loves a perfect work, Isaiah 1. 25. I will turn my hand upon thee and purely purge away thy dross, cc vvz dt j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno21 cc av-j vvi av po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
657 and take way all thy sinne. and take Way all thy sin. cc vvb n1 av-d po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
658 God will not endure drosse and sinne in the Shekells of the Sanctuarie, those things dim the glorie and imbase the substance, they must out; God will not endure dross and sin in the Shekels of the Sanctuary, those things dim the glory and embase the substance, they must out; np1 vmb xx vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d n2 vvb dt n1 cc vvi dt n1, pns32 vmb av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
659 and because there be many adversities and great opposition to works of Reformation therefore saith God in the vers. before, I will ease mee of mine adversaries, doe they hinder so needfull so good, and Because there be many adversities and great opposition to works of Reformation Therefore Says God in the vers. before, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, do they hinder so needful so good, cc c-acp pc-acp vbi d n2 cc j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 av vvz np1 p-acp dt fw-la. a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi pno11 pp-f po11 n2, vdb pns32 vvi av j av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
660 so great and so glorious a worke ▪ ah I will ease my selfe of such adversaries; so great and so glorious a work ▪ ah I will ease my self of such Adversaries; av j cc av j dt n1 ▪ uh pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 43
661 and if men will not do the worke my hand shall do it and do it, throughly. and if men will not do the work my hand shall do it and do it, thoroughly. cc cs n2 vmb xx vdi dt n1 po11 n1 vmb vdi pn31 cc vdb pn31, av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
662 It's mans wisdome to do that aforehand which God will doe by his judgements. In this 3 of Math 12. Christ is presented with his Fanne in his hand, It's men Wisdom to do that aforehand which God will do by his Judgments. In this 3 of Math 12. christ is presented with his Fan in his hand, pn31|vbz ng1 n1 pc-acp vdi cst av r-crq np1 vmb vdi p-acp po31 n2. p-acp d crd pp-f np1 crd np1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 vvb p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
663 and resolution to purge it to purpose. and resolution to purge it to purpose. cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
664 The Jewes would not part with their Mosaicall Worship, they stuck to the Ceremonies and Rites of the Temple, The Jews would not part with their Mosaical Worship, they stuck to the Ceremonies and Rites of the Temple, dt np2 vmd xx vvi p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
665 but because they would not purge out the corruptions crept in, nor part with the shaddow for the substance now come ▪ therefore Christ fann'd them by a terrible judgment destroy'd, them, their Temple, but Because they would not purge out the corruptions crept in, nor part with the shadow for the substance now come ▪ Therefore christ fanned them by a terrible judgement destroyed, them, their Temple, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi av dt n2 vvn p-acp, ccx n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvn ▪ av np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1 vvn, pno32, po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
666 and all the Formalities of it, setting up pure and Spirituall Worship, which had they admitted, their destruction might have bin prevented. Luke 13. 33. 34. What corruptions are got into the worship of God, is not unknowne to you, the Worthies of our Israel, turne your hand upon us and purely purge out all the drosse is there. and all the Formalities of it, setting up pure and Spiritual Worship, which had they admitted, their destruction might have been prevented. Lycia 13. 33. 34. What corruptions Are god into the worship of God, is not unknown to you, the Worthies of our Israel, turn your hand upon us and purely purge out all the dross is there. cc d dt n2 pp-f pn31, vvg a-acp j cc j n1, r-crq vhd pns32 vvn, po32 n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn. av crd crd crd q-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx j p-acp pn22, dt n2-j pp-f po12 np1, vvb po22 n1 p-acp pno12 cc av-j vvi av d dt n1 vbz a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 44
667 If things be not evident to you, make an exact scrutinie, and whatever you finde without Christs superscription, is adulterate, he will not owne nor blesse it. If things be not evident to you, make an exact scrutiny, and whatever you find without Christ superscription, is adulterate, he will not own nor bless it. cs n2 vbb xx j p-acp pn22, vvb dt j n1, cc r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp npg1 n1, vbz j, pns31 vmb xx d ccx vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
668 Ius divinum, is his stampe, and what hath that Christ will owne. Just Divinum, is his stamp, and what hath that christ will own. np1 fw-la, vbz po31 n1, cc q-crq vhz d np1 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
669 O suffer nothing to be in his House, which hath not a divine impression upon it, which is not after Christ, Col. 2 8. and for the future let nothing be brought in which is after men and not after Christ; O suffer nothing to be in his House, which hath not a divine impression upon it, which is not After christ, Col. 2 8. and for the future let nothing be brought in which is After men and not After christ; sy vvb pix pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vhz xx dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz xx p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pix vbi vvn p-acp r-crq vbz p-acp n2 cc xx p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
670 let no worldly rudiments approach his presence, when Nadab and Abihu, brought strange fire into the worship of God, fire went out from the Lord and made them a Sacrifice; let no worldly rudiments approach his presence, when Nadab and Abihu, brought strange fire into the worship of God, fire went out from the Lord and made them a Sacrifice; vvb dx j n2 vvb po31 n1, c-crq np1 cc np1, vvd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 cc vvd pno32 dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
671 there was nothing against their fire, but this was it, they had no Warrant for it, God commanded it not, Levit. 10. 1, 2. Let some fiery law go forth from you that may scorch all such as shall hereafter dare to joine their posts with Gods, there was nothing against their fire, but this was it, they had no Warrant for it, God commanded it not, Levit. 10. 1, 2. Let Some fiery law go forth from you that may scorch all such as shall hereafter Dare to join their posts with God's, pc-acp vbds pix p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp d vbds pn31, pns32 vhd dx vvb p-acp pn31, np1 vvd pn31 xx, np1 crd crd, crd vvb d j n1 vvb av p-acp pn22 cst vmb vvi d d c-acp vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
672 and mingle their chaffe with his Wheate, and let not any lawes be of force, that may countenance such evills, uphold suspected things, and mingle their chaff with his Wheat, and let not any laws be of force, that may countenance such evils, uphold suspected things, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb xx d n2 vbb pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi d n2-jn, vvb vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
673 or prejudice the liberty of tender consciences, yea wayes of worship which may prove snares to you, or prejudice the liberty of tender Consciences, yea ways of worship which may prove snares to you, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, uh n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi n2 p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
674 or your Posterity; put the Axe of your power unto them, and hew them down. or your Posterity; put the Axe of your power unto them, and hew them down. cc po22 n1; vvd dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 44
675 There is another thing yet, and very desirable, you have been faithfull to the Kingdome hitherto, go on still to be faithfull: There is Another thing yet, and very desirable, you have been faithful to the Kingdom hitherto, go on still to be faithful: pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 av, cc av j, pn22 vhb vbn j p-acp dt n1 av, vvb a-acp av pc-acp vbi j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
676 you are Ambassadours of the greatest King, the great things of heaven and earth are committed to your care; you Are ambassadors of the greatest King, the great things of heaven and earth Are committed to your care; pn22 vbr n2 pp-f dt js n1, dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
677 the glory of Iehovah, the Gospel of Christ, the welfare of Churches, the good of Kingdomes; the glory of Jehovah, the Gospel of christ, the welfare of Churches, the good of Kingdoms; dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
678 and in some respect of the whole Christian world is in your hands. and in Some respect of the Whole Christian world is in your hands. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j-jn njp n1 vbz p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
679 Olives and Figgetrees will not let go their fatnesse and sweetnesse, do not you let goe your faithfullnesse: Olive and Fig trees will not let go their fatness and sweetness, do not you let go your faithfulness: n2 cc n2 vmb xx vvi vvi po32 n1 cc n1, vdb xx pn22 vvb vvi po22 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
680 put forth your selves, and do what you can for the glory of God, the Gospel, the Churches, the Kingdome, the world. put forth your selves, and do what you can for the glory of God, the Gospel, the Churches, the Kingdom, the world. vvb av po22 n2, cc vdb r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, dt n2, dt n1, dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 45
681 All these waite and expect much at your hands, Prov. 13. 17. A wicked messenger falleth into mischief, All these wait and expect much At your hands, Curae 13. 17. A wicked Messenger falls into mischief, d d n1 cc vvi d p-acp po22 n2, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
682 but a faithfull Ambassadour is health. but a faithful Ambassador is health. cc-acp dt j n1 vbz n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
683 Messengers of a State have power to doe great things, if men will be byassed with feare, promises and selvish respects, importunities of friends, Messengers of a State have power to do great things, if men will be biased with Fear, promises and selvish respects, importunities of Friends, n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi j n2, cs n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, n2 cc j n2, n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
684 and the like, they shall fall into mischief: and the like, they shall fallen into mischief: cc dt j, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
685 God hath said it, and well it shall not be with them, but a faithfull Ambassadour he is health, health to his own conseience, he is health to a Kingdome, health to the Churches, health to all. God hath said it, and well it shall not be with them, but a faithful Ambassador he is health, health to his own conscience, he is health to a Kingdom, health to the Churches, health to all. np1 vhz vvn pn31, cc av pn31 vmb xx vbi p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt j n1 pns31 vbz n1, n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 p-acp dt n2, n1 p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
686 God calls to you to help Him against the mighty; the Churches call to you to help them against corruptions, Innovations, impositions; God calls to you to help Him against the mighty; the Churches call to you to help them against corruptions, Innovations, impositions; np1 vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j; dt n2 vvb p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, n2, n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
687 this Kingdome, Ireland cryes to you for help against distractions, oppressions, bloud, ruine: now shew your selves Helpers and Healers. this Kingdom, Ireland cries to you for help against distractions, oppressions, blood, ruin: now show your selves Helpers and Healers. d n1, np1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, n2, n1, n1: av vvb po22 n2 n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
688 In Prov. 25. 12. it's said A faithfull messenger refresheth the soule of them that send him: In Curae 25. 12. it's said A faithful Messenger refresheth the soul of them that send him: p-acp np1 crd crd pn31|vbz vvd dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
689 It's not the head, but the soule, the heart is refreshed by such a man; the Hebrew is, He causeth the soule of his Lord to returne: It's not the head, but the soul, the heart is refreshed by such a man; the Hebrew is, He Causes the soul of his Lord to return: pn31|vbz xx dt n1, cc-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1; dt njp vbz, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
690 and we may truly say to your comfort and honour, that the soule Religion and the Kingdome hath, you have caused it under God to returne. and we may truly say to your Comfort and honour, that the soul Religion and the Kingdom hath, you have caused it under God to return. cc pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 n1 cc dt n1 vhz, pn22 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
691 We were dying, Religion and Kingdome were dying, and you have given us a little reviving the Lord reward you fully for it: We were dying, Religion and Kingdom were dying, and you have given us a little reviving the Lord reward you Fully for it: pns12 vbdr vvg, n1 cc n1 vbdr vvg, cc pn22 vhb vvn pno12 dt j vvg dt n1 vvb pn22 av-j p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
692 go on and shew your faithfullnesse, bring it to perfection, Esa. 11 ▪ 5. faithfullnesse is the golden girdle of Christ. go on and show your faithfulness, bring it to perfection, Isaiah 11 ▪ 5. faithfulness is the golden girdle of christ. vvb a-acp cc vvi po22 n1, vvb pn31 p-acp n1, np1 crd ▪ crd n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 45
693 Some Expositors understand by righteousnesse and faithfullnesse, righteous and faithfull men, which are as neare and deare to Christ as his girdle; some Expositors understand by righteousness and faithfulness, righteous and faithful men, which Are as near and deer to christ as his girdle; d n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, j cc j n2, r-crq vbr a-acp av-j cc j-jn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
694 a great and glorious ornament unto him. a great and glorious ornament unto him. dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
695 There is much difference between those are for Christ, and those are newters or against him: There is much difference between those Are for christ, and those Are newters or against him: pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp d vbr p-acp np1, cc d vbr n2 cc p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
696 in the 17. Rev. when the Kings of the earth shall give their power to the Beast, in the 17. Rev. when the Kings of the earth shall give their power to the Beast, p-acp dt crd n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
697 and make warre with the Lamb, the victory is the Lambs, and they that are with him are call'd, chosen and faithfull. Let not a neutralizing or oppressing spirit be found amongst you: and make war with the Lamb, the victory is the Lambs, and they that Are with him Are called, chosen and faithful. Let not a Neutralizing or oppressing Spirit be found among you: cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz dt n2, cc pns32 cst vbr p-acp pno31 vbr vvn, j-vvn cc j. vvb xx dt vvg cc vvg n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
698 shew your selves All now to be with and for the Lamb, His cause, His Churches, His People and you shall have that honour as to be stil'd call'd chosen faithfull. It's good being with the Lamb when the Axe is at the root, show your selves All now to be with and for the Lamb, His cause, His Churches, His People and you shall have that honour as to be Styled called chosen faithful. It's good being with the Lamb when the Axe is At the root, vvb po22 n2 d av pc-acp vbi p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n1 cc pn22 vmb vhi d n1 c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn vvn vvn j. pn31|vbz j vbg p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
699 and having honour from Christ when contempt is powring down upon the heads of others. and having honour from christ when contempt is Pouring down upon the Heads of Others. cc vhg n1 p-acp np1 c-crq n1 vbz vvg a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
700 Faithfull men have the blessings, when others have blowes and curses, Prov. 28. 20. A faithfull man abounds with blessings, his blessings are without number; Faithful men have the blessings, when Others have blows and curses, Curae 28. 20. A faithful man abounds with blessings, his blessings Are without number; j n2 vhb dt n2, c-crq n2-jn vhb n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vvz p-acp n2, po31 n2 vbr p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
701 he shall have the blessings of the present people; he shall have the blessings of the present people; pns31 vmb vhi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
702 the blessings of Generations to come, the blessings of heaven, the great God will powre forth his blessings upon such, the blessings of Generations to come, the blessings of heaven, the great God will pour forth his blessings upon such, dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt j np1 vmb vvi av po31 n2 p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
703 and say to them as to faithfull Abraham, Gen. 12. 2. I will blesse you and make your names great, and say to them as to faithful Abraham, Gen. 12. 2. I will bless you and make your names great, cc vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp j np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 cc vvb po22 n2 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
704 and you shall be a blessing, and those that blesse you shall be blessed: and you shall be a blessing, and those that bless you shall be blessed: cc pn22 vmb vbi dt n1, cc d cst vvb pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
705 the great God will powre forth great blessings upon you, and mens curses shall never come neere you; the great God will pour forth great blessings upon you, and men's curses shall never come near you; dt j np1 vmb vvi av j n2 p-acp pn22, cc ng2 n2 vmb av-x vvi av-j pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
706 If emergents of time should prove such as that you should not accomplish what you intend, If emergents of time should prove such as that you should not accomplish what you intend, cs n2 pp-f n1 vmd vvi d c-acp cst pn22 vmd xx vvi r-crq pn22 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
707 yet you shall not goe without a blessing, Psal 84. 5. Blessed is the man in whose heart are the wayes of God. yet you shall not go without a blessing, Psalm 84. 5. Blessed is the man in whose heart Are the ways of God. av pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd vvn vbz dt n1 p-acp rg-crq n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 46
708 There is another observation for all, in which I will be briefe, it's this, That the way to save a dying Kingdome from ruine, is by bringing forth good fruit: There is Another observation for all, in which I will be brief, it's this, That the Way to save a dying Kingdom from ruin, is by bringing forth good fruit: pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vbi j, pn31|vbz d, cst dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp vvg av j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 46
709 Now the Axe is layd to the root of the Tree, every Tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewen downe and cast into the fire. Now the Axe is laid to the root of the Tree, every Tree that brings not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 cst vvz xx av j n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 46
710 There is fruit unto Death, Rom. 7. 5. this the Kingdome abounds withall, and hath brought us under a sentence of death. There is fruit unto Death, Rom. 7. 5. this the Kingdom abounds withal, and hath brought us under a sentence of death. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd d dt n1 vvz av, cc vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
711 There is fruit unto Holynesse, Rom. 6. 22. and fruit unto God, Rom. 7. 2. these last are the fruits we must beare; There is fruit unto Holiness, Rom. 6. 22. and fruit unto God, Rom. 7. 2. these last Are the fruits we must bear; pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd d vvi vbr dt n2 pns12 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
712 If our fruit be unto holynesse, it's fruit unto God, and will reprive us from death. If our fruit be unto holiness, it's fruit unto God, and will reprieve us from death. cs po12 n1 vbi p-acp n1, pn31|vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
713 But to beare such fruit more then nature is requisite, Semen naturae non consurg•• in fructum Gratiae, It is not naturall abillities be they never so great and excellent, it is not Morall principles and vertues which will suffice: But to bear such fruit more then nature is requisite, Semen naturae non consurg•• in Fruit Gratiae, It is not natural abilities be they never so great and excellent, it is not Moral principles and Virtues which will suffice: p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 av-dc cs n1 vbz j, n2 fw-la fw-fr n1 p-acp fw-la np1, pn31 vbz xx j n2 vbb pns32 av-x av j cc j, pn31 vbz xx j n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
714 If a man have not aliquid ampl•••, all is nothing, his fruit is sowre, Rom. 8. 7. the wisdome of the flesh is enmity against God. If a man have not Aliquid ampl•••, all is nothing, his fruit is sour, Rom. 8. 7. the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God. cs dt n1 vhb xx j n1, d vbz pix, po31 n1 vbz j, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
715 If you would bring forth fruit to save your soules and a Kingdome also, you must get into Christ, Iohn 15. 4. Labour to be rooted in him. If you would bring forth fruit to save your Souls and a Kingdom also, you must get into christ, John 15. 4. Labour to be rooted in him. cs pn22 vmd vvi av n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc dt n1 av, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
716 Col. 2. 7. who is the root of Iesse, Rom. 15. 12. you must have divine faculties, 1 Iohn 5. 20. divine habits, Eph. 2. 8. divine motions and operations, Phil. 2. 13. and after all this you must act by a divine rule, Col. 2. 7. who is the root of Iesse, Rom. 15. 12. you must have divine faculties, 1 John 5. 20. divine habits, Ephesians 2. 8. divine motions and operations, Philip 2. 13. and After all this you must act by a divine Rule, np1 crd crd r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn22 vmb vhi j-jn n2, crd np1 crd crd j-jn n2, np1 crd crd j-jn n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d d pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
717 and for a divine end and then your fruit is good, even such as will keep the Tree from cutting down. and for a divine end and then your fruit is good, even such as will keep the Tree from cutting down. cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc av po22 n1 vbz j, av d c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
718 There is great difference in trees and fruits, there is a Vine of Sod•me as well as of Sibmah, De•t. 32. 32. Esa 16 8. both are Vines, have their leaves and clusters: There is great difference in trees and fruits, there is a Vine of Sod•me as well as of Sibmah, De•t. 32. 32. Isaiah 16 8. both Are Vines, have their leaves and clusters: pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvb c-acp av c-acp pp-f np1, n1. crd crd np1 crd crd d vbr n2, vhb po32 n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
719 but in the one is a blessing, on the other is a curse. but in the one is a blessing, on the other is a curse. cc-acp p-acp dt pi vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n-jn vbz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 47
720 Cain and Abel goe forth to Sacrifice, the one is accepted, the other despised, the Pharisee goes to Prayer with the Publican, the one is justified, the other condemned: Cain and Abel go forth to Sacrifice, the one is accepted, the other despised, the Pharisee Goes to Prayer with the Publican, the one is justified, the other condemned: np1 cc np1 vvb av p-acp n1, dt pi vbz vvn, dt n-jn vvn, dt np1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, dt pi vbz vvn, dt n-jn vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
721 The Egyptians went the same way with the Israelites, but they were drown'd where the Israelites were saved, looke narrowly to your selves therefore what trees you are, what fruit you beare. The egyptians went the same Way with the Israelites, but they were drowned where the Israelites were saved, look narrowly to your selves Therefore what trees you Are, what fruit you bear. dt np1 vvd dt d n1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp pns32 vbdr vvn c-crq dt np1 vbdr vvn, vvb av-j p-acp po22 n2 av r-crq n2 pn22 vbr, r-crq n1 pn22 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
722 There will be distructum judicium, and the waies seem right in a mans own eyes may prove death. There will be distructum judicium, and the ways seem right in a men own eyes may prove death. pc-acp vmb vbi fw-la fw-la, cc dt n2 vvb av-jn p-acp dt ng1 d n2 vmb vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
723 Prov. 14. 12. Let not flatteries and vaine pretences undoe you: Curae 14. 12. Let not flatteries and vain pretences undo you: np1 crd crd vvb xx n2 cc j n2 vvb pn22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
724 what if you have been baptised? So was Simon Magus. What if you keepe fasts? So did the ▪ Iewes, and yet not fast unto God. what if you have been baptised? So was Simon Magus. What if you keep fasts? So did the ▪ Iewes, and yet not fast unto God. r-crq cs pn22 vhb vbn j-vvn? np1 vbds np1 np1. q-crq cs pn22 vvb n2? av vdd dt ▪ np2, cc av xx av-j p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
725 If you heare the Word gladly ▪ and reforme in many things so did Herod: if you pray, Matth. 7. 21. Its not every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdome of Heaven; If you hear the Word gladly ▪ and reform in many things so did Herod: if you pray, Matthew 7. 21. Its not every one that Says Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; cs pn22 vvb dt n1 av-j ▪ cc vvi p-acp d n2 av vdd np1: cs pn22 vvb, np1 crd crd pn31|vbz xx d pi cst vvz n1, n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 47
726 there is more then all these to be looked after, you must be in Christ, not have a name to be in him, there is more then all these to be looked After, you must be in christ, not have a name to be in him, a-acp vbz av-dc cs d d pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, pn22 vmb vbi p-acp np1, xx vhi dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
727 but see to it in truth, that you be in him: but see to it in truth, that you be in him: cc-acp vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cst pn22 vbb p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
728 The great worke is to make out that you are in Christ, most presume and are undone by it. The great work is to make out that you Are in christ, most presume and Are undone by it. dt j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av cst pn22 vbr p-acp np1, ds vvb cc vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
729 Gods judgement and mans differ much, and you will finde it when you come to die, his thoughts are not ours. God's judgement and men differ much, and you will find it when you come to die, his thoughts Are not ours. npg1 n1 cc ng1 vvb d, cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31 c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, po31 n2 vbr xx png12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
730 Many that thinke themselves figtrees will be found brambles, and the fruit of many trees will bee found naught, which hath now an excellencie upon it ▪ if you walke after the flesh and not after the spirit, you are not in Christ, Many that think themselves figtrees will be found brambles, and the fruit of many trees will be found nought, which hath now an excellency upon it ▪ if you walk After the Flesh and not After the Spirit, you Are not in christ, av-d d vvb px32 n2 vmb vbi vvn n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmb vbi vvn pix, r-crq vhz av dt n1 p-acp pn31 ▪ cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr xx p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
731 and that man is not in Christ, is Arbor •amnab•lis a Tree for the fire. I should now exhort all to be fruitfull, time permits it not. and that man is not in christ, is Arbor •amnab•lis a Tree for the fire. I should now exhort all to be fruitful, time permits it not. cc d n1 vbz xx p-acp np1, vbz np1 fw-la dt n1 p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmd av vvi d pc-acp vbi j, n1 vvz pn31 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 48
732 I will onely turne my speech a little unto you, O Noble Senators, seeing bearing of good fruit is a speciall meanes to save a Kingdome, labour to abound in every good word and worke, to beare much fruit, I will only turn my speech a little unto you, Oh Noble Senators, seeing bearing of good fruit is a special means to save a Kingdom, labour to abound in every good word and work, to bear much fruit, pns11 vmb av-j vvi po11 n1 dt j p-acp pn22, uh j n2, vvg vvg pp-f j n1 vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
733 and fruit answerable to your opportunities. God hath planted you in this Parliament to beare some choice fruit. and fruit answerable to your opportunities. God hath planted you in this Parliament to bear Some choice fruit. cc n1 j p-acp po22 n2. np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
734 If any should aske what doe you here? Let your answer be, We are zealous for the Lord of Hosts. If any should ask what do you Here? Let your answer be, We Are zealous for the Lord of Hosts. cs d vmd vvi r-crq vdb pn22 av? vvb po22 n1 vbi, pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
735 When Esther was advanced she would not loose her opportunities. When Esther was advanced she would not lose her opportunities. c-crq np1 vbds vvn pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
736 She will in to the King, although contrary to a Law, she will have the liberty of her people and Hamans head off, She will in to the King, although contrary to a Law, she will have the liberty of her people and Hamans head off, pns31 vmb p-acp p-acp dt n1, cs j-jn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc np1 n1 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
737 and venture Her life to accomplish it. and venture Her life to accomplish it. cc vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 48
738 If I perish, I perish, chap. 4. 16. Iosia, Hezek•ah, tooke their opportunities and make a thorough reformation in Iudah: you know what great things Elijah did i•spiciente & reluctante rege, 1 Kings 18. Nehemiah and Ezra, for all the enemies scoffing cunning complyances to build with them, taking up Armes to subdue them, they tooke their times, improv'd their opportunities and brought forth fruit answerable to the expectation of heaven and earth, they built up the Temple and walls of Ierusalem. It was Ahabs sinne, he lost his opportunity, in letting Benhadaa go a man that God had appointed unto death and it cost him his life for it, 1 Kin 22. 31. Men are snared in an evill time because they know not their time, Eccl. 9. 13. You may be timeservers and observers without sin. If I perish, I perish, chap. 4. 16. Josiah, Hezek•ah, took their opportunities and make a thorough Reformation in Iudah: you know what great things Elijah did i•spiciente & reluctante rege, 1 Kings 18. Nehemiah and Ezra, for all the enemies scoffing cunning compliances to built with them, taking up Arms to subdue them, they took their times, improved their opportunities and brought forth fruit answerable to the expectation of heaven and earth, they built up the Temple and walls of Ierusalem. It was Ahabs sin, he lost his opportunity, in letting Benhadaa go a man that God had appointed unto death and it cost him his life for it, 1 Kin 22. 31. Men Are snared in an evil time Because they know not their time, Ecclesiastes 9. 13. You may be timeservers and observers without since. cs pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb, n1 crd crd np1, uh, vvd po32 n2 cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1: pn22 vvb r-crq j n2 np1 vdd j cc n1 fw-la, crd n2 crd np1 cc np1, p-acp d dt n2 vvg j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvg a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vvd po32 n2, vvn po32 n2 cc vvd av n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vvd a-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. pn31 vbds npg1 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1, p-acp vvg uh vvb dt n1 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp n1 cc pn31 vvd pno31 po31 n1 p-acp pn31, crd n1 crd crd n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-acp pns32 vvb xx po32 n1, np1 crd crd pn22 vmb vbi n2 cc n2 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
739 The richest opportunities that ever men had are in your hands, observe them and serv the Lord in them. The Richest opportunities that ever men had Are in your hands, observe them and serve the Lord in them. dt js n2 cst av n2 vhd vbr p-acp po22 n2, vvb pno32 cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
740 It's good fruit for a Parliament to set up a faithfull conscientious Ministry all the Kingdome over, to have a care of all Schooles of learning, that no corrupt opinions or practises be there: It's good fruit for a Parliament to Set up a faithful conscientious Ministry all the Kingdom over, to have a care of all Schools of learning, that no corrupt opinions or practises be there: pn31|vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j j n1 d dt n1 a-acp, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, cst dx j n2 cc n2 vbb a-acp: (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
741 it's good fruit to abrogate ill Laws ▪ to see to execution of those are good, to call for an exacter Translation of Holy Scripture, to helpe Ireland, to inquire after and countenance the Gouernment of Christ and al those particulars you have bin prest unto by those you have cal'd to preach before you on these dayes. it's good fruit to abrogate ill Laws ▪ to see to execution of those Are good, to call for an exacter translation of Holy Scripture, to help Ireland, to inquire After and countenance the Government of christ and all those particulars you have been pressed unto by those you have called to preach before you on these days. pn31|vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 ▪ pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d vbr j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc d d n2-jn pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp p-acp d pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
742 Have you not found the materialls of our Jerusalem rubbish, iron, and brasse, now give us gold for brasse, silver for iron, and pretious stones for rubbish. Have you not found the materials of our Jerusalem rubbish, iron, and brass, now give us gold for brass, silver for iron, and precious stones for rubbish. vhb pn22 xx vvn dt n2-jn pp-f po12 np1 n1, n1, cc n1, av vvb pno12 n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, cc j n2 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
743 Now lay the Foundations thereof with Saphires ▪ make the windowes of Agates, the Gates of Carbuncles, Now lay the Foundations thereof with Sapphires ▪ make the windows of Agates, the Gates of Carbuncles, av vvd dt n2 av p-acp n2 ▪ vvb dt n2 pp-f n2, dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
744 and all the Borders of pleasant stones; then shall you set the prisoners of hope at liberty. and all the Borders of pleasant stones; then shall you Set the Prisoners of hope At liberty. cc d dt n2 pp-f j n2; av vmb pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
745 These things are foretold, in their time are to be fulfil'd, and we desire your hands may helpe on so great and glorious a worke. These things Are foretold, in their time Are to be fulfilled, and we desire your hands may help on so great and glorious a work. np1 n2 vbr vvn, p-acp po32 n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns12 vvb po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp av j cc j dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
746 The whole Creation groanes to be delivered from the bondage of corruption, and we groan to be delivered from such bondage: The Whole Creation groans to be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, and we groan to be Delivered from such bondage: dt j-jn n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
747 If you shall deliver us and set us in such a condition, you shall be as Gods unto us you shall be our Ioshuahs, though not our •esusses, Saviours of our liberties, lives. If you shall deliver us and Set us in such a condition, you shall be as God's unto us you shall be our Joshua's, though not our •esusses, Saviors of our Liberties, lives. cs pn22 vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 p-acp d dt n1, pn22 vmb vbi c-acp ng1 p-acp pno12 pn22 vmb vbi po12 n2, cs xx po12 n2, ng1 pp-f po12 n2, n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
748 Kingdom, Religion, All onely not of our Soules. Lastly, let not the frut of Prayer be wanting in any: Kingdom, Religion, All only not of our Souls. Lastly, let not the frut of Prayer be wanting in any: n1, n1, d j xx pp-f po12 n2. ord, vvb xx dt vvb pp-f n1 vbb vvg p-acp d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 49
749 it's choyce fruit, and of great efficacie. The Ninivites cryed mightily and obtained mercy. The foundation of the Jewes deliverance was layd in Morde•aies, Esthers, and the peoples Prayers. it's choice fruit, and of great efficacy. The Ninevites cried mightily and obtained mercy. The Foundation of the Jews deliverance was laid in Morde•aies, Esthers, and the peoples Prayers. pn31|vbz n1 n1, cc pp-f j n1. dt fw-la vvd av-j cc vvd n1. dt n1 pp-f dt np2 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, np1, cc dt ng1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 49
750 Asaes prayers overthrew the greatest Army we read of ▪ 2 Chron. 14. 9. 11. The prevalencie of Prayer is yet unknowne ▪ When the Master bid the Gardner cut down the Tree ▪ Luke 13. 7. The Gardner being tender of it, interceeds, Ashes Prayers overthrew the greatest Army we read of ▪ 2 Chronicles 14. 9. 11. The prevalency of Prayer is yet unknown ▪ When the Master bid the Gardener Cut down the Tree ▪ Lycia 13. 7. The Gardner being tender of it, intercedes, npg1 n2 vvd dt js n1 pns12 vvb pp-f ▪ crd np1 crd crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j ▪ c-crq dt n1 vvb dt n1 vvn a-acp dt n1 ▪ av crd crd dt np1 vbg j pp-f pn31, vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 49
751 and interceeding gets the Axe removed. and interceding gets the Axe removed. cc vvg vvz dt n1 vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
752 We are dressers of the Garden, and shall cry to God to spare it, and give him no rest: We Are dressers of the Garden, and shall cry to God to spare it, and give him no rest: pns12 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvb pno31 dx n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
753 You likewise are principall dressers, and we hope will not faile to inter•eed for this Land and People; You likewise Are principal dressers, and we hope will not fail to inter•eed for this Land and People; pn22 av vbr j-jn n2, cc pns12 vvb vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
754 the want of your prayers may retard it not ruine the businesse, Exod. 32 10. Others prayers may doe somthing ▪ they may doe much: the want of your Prayers may retard it not ruin the business, Exod 32 10. Others Prayers may do something ▪ they may do much: dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vmb vvi pn31 xx vvi dt n1, np1 crd crd ng2-jn n2 vmb vdi pi ▪ pns32 vmb vdi d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
755 but when Moses prayers come they doe all, Let me alone (saith God) that my wrath may wax hot against them and I will make of thee a great Nation. but when Moses Prayers come they do all, Let me alone (Says God) that my wrath may wax hight against them and I will make of thee a great nation. cc-acp c-crq np1 n2 vvb pns32 vdb d, vvb pno11 j (vvz np1) d po11 n1 vmb vvi j p-acp pno32 cc pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno21 dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
756 Behold a wonder, the great God petitioning sinfull man! and that which is yet more, man denying Gods petition. Behold a wonder, the great God petitioning sinful man! and that which is yet more, man denying God's petition. vvb dt n1, dt j np1 vvg j n1! cc cst r-crq vbz av av-dc, n1 vvg npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
757 Moses would not let God alone he would not be hired or byafled by God himselfe to loose the people ▪ he would not compound or comply with God himselfe. Moses would not let God alone he would not be hired or byafled by God himself to lose the people ▪ he would not compound or comply with God himself. np1 vmd xx vvi np1 av-j pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 ▪ pns31 vmd xx vvi cc vvi p-acp np1 px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
758 If God would not blot out the peoples sinnes, he requests God to blot him out of his Booke. If God would not blot out the peoples Sins, he requests God to blot him out of his Book. cs np1 vmd xx vvi av dt ng1 n2, pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
759 Moses knew he had brought them out of Aegypt, ingaged them in a Warre with A•a•••k, expos'd them to many difficulties and dangers, Moses knew he had brought them out of Egypt, engaged them in a War with A•a•••k, exposed them to many difficulties and dangers, np1 vvd pns31 vhd vvn pno32 av pp-f np1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb, vvn pno32 p-acp d n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
760 and therefore he is tender of the people and could not leave them, or any part of them, (when he had a great opportunity to do it) unto the wrath of a provoked King and God. He puts God in minde of his Name and Oath, What will the Aegyptians say, and Therefore he is tender of the people and could not leave them, or any part of them, (when he had a great opportunity to do it) unto the wrath of a provoked King and God. He puts God in mind of his Name and Oath, What will the egyptians say, cc av pns31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 cc vmd xx vvi pno32, cc d n1 pp-f pno32, (c-crq pns31 vhd dt j n1 pc-acp vdi pn31) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1 cc np1. pns31 vvz np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, q-crq vmb dt njp2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
761 and didst not thou sweare to Abraham Is•a•k and Israel when thou tookest them and their Seed to be thy people and promisedst them to be their God and Soveraigne, that thou wouldest multiplie them and wilt thou now destroy them; and didst not thou swear to Abraham Is•a•k and Israel when thou tookest them and their Seed to be thy people and promisedst them to be their God and Sovereign, that thou Wouldst multiply them and wilt thou now destroy them; cc vdd2 xx pns21 vvi p-acp np1 vvd cc np1 c-crq pns21 vvd2 pno32 cc po32 n1 pc-acp vbi po21 n1 cc vvd2 pno32 pc-acp vbi po32 n1 cc n-jn, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno32 cc vm2 pns21 av vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
762 Lord do it not, provide for thy Name, thine Oath, thy people; Lord do it not, provide for thy Name, thine Oath, thy people; n1 vdb pn31 xx, vvb p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
763 and what was the issue? The Lord repented of the evill intended and spared the people. and what was the issue? The Lord repented of the evil intended and spared the people. cc q-crq vbds dt n1? dt n1 vvd pp-f dt j-jn j-vvn cc vvd dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
764 You that are the Mosesses that sit at the Sterne, and know all passages, hasten to the Lord, poure out your hearts before him your sighs teares, prayers may remove the Axe and secure the Kingdome, presse him with Moses his Arguments and you may have his Answer, You that Are the Moses that fit At the Stern, and know all passages, hasten to the Lord, pour out your hearts before him your sighs tears, Prayers may remove the Axe and secure the Kingdom, press him with Moses his Arguments and you may have his Answer, pn22 cst vbr dt vvz cst vvb p-acp dt j, cc vvb d n2, vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb av po22 n2 p-acp pno31 po22 n2 n2, n2 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi dt n1, vvb pno31 p-acp np1 po31 n2 cc pn22 vmb vhi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50
765 and make us all happy by your prayers and endeavours. FINIS. and make us all happy by your Prayers and endeavours. FINIS. cc vvb pno12 d j p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 50

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17 0 Resemb. 1. Resemb. 1. vvi. crd
32 0 ope Adrian the fourth choaked with a fly at Anagnia Simps. Historie of the church. Cent. 12 ▪ Iovianus the Emperour stifled with smoak or eating of a mushrum Grimston, lives of Emperours. open Adrian the fourth choked with a fly At Anagnia Simps. History of the Church. Cent. 12 ▪ Jovianus the Emperor stifled with smoke or eating of a Mushroom Grimston, lives of emperors. j np1 dt ord vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvz. n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd ▪ np1 dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1, n2 pp-f n2.
72 0 Ethnicus Marcius apud ••vium l. 44. dixit favere pieta ▪ i fidei { que } Deos, p•r quae populus Romanus ad tantum fastigium pervenit. a Omnia prospera eventunt colentibus Deum, ad versa spernentibus. Lucius. l. 5. Numa Pompilius secundus Roman•r• rex, ferum p•pulum religionis institutione & utilibus legibus domuit, suumque regnum ita formavit, ut pendente ejus regno nemo illi bellum moverit. Plin de viris illust. c. 2. Religio & timor Dei solus est, qui custodit hominum inter se soci•tatem. Lactant. lib ▪ de Ira c. 12. Ethnicus Marcius apud ••vium l. 44. dixit favere pieta ▪ i fidei { que } Gods, p•r Quae populus Romanus ad Tantum fastigium pervenit. a Omnia prospera eventunt colentibus God, ad versa spernentibus. Lucius. l. 5. Numa Pompilius secundus Roman•r• rex, Ferum p•pulum Religion Institution & utilibus legibus domuit, suumque Kingdom ita formavit, ut pendent His regno nemo illi bellum moverit. Pliny the Viris Illust. c. 2. Religio & timor Dei solus est, qui Custodit hominum inter se soci•tatem. Lactant. lib ▪ de Ira c. 12. np1 np1 fw-la fw-la n1 crd fw-la fw-la fw-la ▪ pns11 fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. n1 crd np1 np1 fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la j-jn fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 dt n1 n1. sy. crd np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1 ▪ fw-la fw-la sy. crd
75 0 Macrob. in Saturn. l. 3. c. 9. Macrob in Saturn. l. 3. c. 9. np1 p-acp np1. n1 crd sy. crd
78 0 Sanchius in Locum. Sanchius in Locum. np1 p-acp np1.
92 0 Willet. Mercerus A Lapide. Willet. Mercerus A Lapide. np1. np1 dt j.
107 0 Nulli Asamon ▪ •orum posteritati sacerdo•ium committere voluit Herodes. Joseph. Antiq. Judaic. l. 20. c. 8. None Asamon ▪ •orum Posteritati sacerdo•ium commit voluit Herod. Joseph. Antique Judaic. l. 20. c. 8. np1 np1 ▪ n1 n1 fw-la n1 fw-la np1. np1. np1 np1. n1 crd sy. crd
108 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
118 0 Post pe•catum in Christum commissum radi•it•s est, percussus status ille per universalem captivitat•m. Gorran in Mat. Post pe•catum in Christ Commit radi•it•s est, percussus status Isle per Universalem captivitat•m. Gorran in Mathew n1 fw-la p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp np1
126 0 Obser. 1. Observation 1. np1 crd
142 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
151 0 Obser. 2. Observation 2. np1 crd
157 0 Esa. 61. 2. Isaiah 61. 2. np1 crd crd
179 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
198 0 Cometae vel pestem provin•i alium vel Regni muta•i•nem portendere pro vero asseverabo Gul. Malmsbur. de Gestis reg. dngl. l. 2 c. 9. de Edwardo ▪ Martyre. Cometae vel Pestem provin•i Alium vel Regni muta•i•nem portendere Pro vero asseverabo Gul. Malmsbur. de Gestis reg. dngl. l. 2 c. 9. de Edward ▪ Martyr. np1 av vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. fw-la fw-la n1. uh-av. n1 crd sy. crd fw-fr np1 ▪ n1.
233 0 Rac•ab 〈 ◊ 〉 putred• & te•ed•. Rac•ab 〈 ◊ 〉 putred• & te•ed•. vvi 〈 sy 〉 n1 cc n1.
239 0 Salvian. Salvian. np1.
257 0 Vse. Use. vvb.
265 0 Vexat•o dat intelle ▪ •um. Vexat•o that intelle ▪ •um. vdb d n1 ▪ uh.
290 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
291 0 Answ. Answer np1
300 0 Hi sunt ultimi singultus moribundae libertatis. Him sunt ultimi singultus moribundae libertatis. pno31 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
315 0 Alapide. Alapide. vvd.
324 0 Quest. Quest. n1.
325 0 Answ. Answer np1
353 0 S•e Speed l. 7. c. 1. of the downfall of Britaine. S•e Speed l. 7. c. 1. of the downfall of Britain. vbb vvb n1 crd sy. crd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
356 0 Cadwalader said, Vae nob•s p•ccatorib•s ob immania scelera nostra. Eitz•erb. Cadwalader said, Vae nob•s p•ccatorib•s ob immania scelera nostra. Eitz•erb. np1 vvd, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1.
358 0 Vide Speed Foxe in the lives of Edgar and Etheldred. Vide Speed Fox in the lives of Edgar and Etheldred. fw-la vvb n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1.
358 1 Ejus vitae curs•s saevus in principio, miser in medio, turpis in exitu asse•itur. Guliel. Malms. l. 2. de gest ▪ Reg Anglor. c. 10. And he relates in that Chapter vvhat Dunstan told him ▪ Quia inquit p•r mortem fratris tui aspirasti, ad regnum, non delebitur peccatum ignominiosae matris tuae, & peccatum virorum qui interfuerunt consilto illius nequim, nisi multo sa nguine miserorum provinctal•um, & venient super gentem Anglorum mala qualia non passa est ex quo Anglia fuit usque ad tempu• illud. His vitae curs•s Saevus in principio, miser in medio, Shameful in exitu asse•itur. William. Malms. l. 2. de gest ▪ Reg Anglo. c. 10. And he relates in that Chapter what Dunstan told him ▪ Quia inquit p•r mortem fratris tui aspirasti, ad Kingdom, non delebitur peccatum ignominiosae matris tuae, & peccatum virorum qui interfuerunt consilto Illius nequim, nisi Much sa nguine miserorum provinctal•um, & Venient super gentem Anglorum mala Galatia non passa est ex quo Anglia fuit usque ad tempu• illud. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, n1 p-acp fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. np1. ng1. n1 crd fw-fr n1 ▪ np1 n1. sy. crd cc pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vvd pno31 ▪ fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la.
361 0 Peccata exitialia humanae societati maxime solet punire Deus Alopid. in Gen. Peccata exitialia humanae Societati maxim Solent Punire Deus Alopid. in Gen. n1 fw-la fw-la n1 n1 n1 n1 np1 np1. p-acp np1
378 0 Vse 1. Use 1. vvb crd
384 0 Helui•us. Sl•idan Speed. Helui•us. Sl•idan Speed. np1. np1 n1.
391 0 Heb. 11. 7. Hebrew 11. 7. np1 crd crd
402 0 Iohn 8. 51. John 8. 51. np1 crd crd
420 0 〈 ◊ 〉 2 5. NONLATINALPHABET 〈 ◊ 〉 2 5. 〈 sy 〉 crd crd
421 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
429 0 Quonia • •d 〈 … 〉 •dmem •o ••it•vit de•• 〈 … 〉. Quonia • •d 〈 … 〉 •dmem •o ••it•vit de•• 〈 … 〉. fw-la • vdd 〈 … 〉 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 〈 … 〉.
451 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost: in locum. . Chrysostom: in locum. . n1: p-acp fw-la.
521 0 Absque rim re •llo 〈 ◊ 〉 homin•m vulg. Absque rim re •llo 〈 ◊ 〉 homin•m Vulgar. fw-la n1 fw-mi fw-it 〈 sy 〉 vbm j.
521 1 Cor homin•m a•da•t• •l•num T•g•rin. Cor homin•m a•da•t• •l•num T•g•rin. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la np1.
522 0 Ont le coeur rempli pour mal-sa••e. Onto le coeur rempli pour mal-sa••e. p-acp|pn31 fw-fr fw-fr vvn fw-fr j.
524 0 Ex impunitate s••le•ator•m derogatur fides divine providentie Plut. de Sera numinis vindi••a. Ex impunitate s••le•ator•m derogatur fides divine providentie Plutarch de Sera numinis vindi••a. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvi n1 np1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la.
525 0 Quis ignorat muximam illecebram esse peccandi impunitatis spe•. Cic. orat pro milone effraenatus furor alitur impunitate diutur•a id• pro Sextio. Quis Ignorant muximam illecebram esse Peccandi impunitatis spe•. Cic Orat Pro Milone effraenatus Furor alitur impunitate diutur•a id• Pro Sextio. fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. np1 j fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la.
526 0 Remota justitia quid sunt regnanisi magna latrocinia. Lib. 4 de civit. aet. cap. 4. Remota justitia quid sunt regnanisi Magna Thefts. Lib. 4 de Civit. aet. cap. 4. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd fw-fr fw-la. fw-la. n1. crd
531 0 Drus. ad loca difficiliora Iudicum. Drus ad loca difficiliora Judgment. np1 fw-la fw-mi fw-it fw-la.
534 0 Vbi pl•res regnant ibi nemo imperat. Vbi pl•res regnant There nemo Implead. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la.
535 0 Deterio res omnes sumus licentia Terent Deterio Rest omnes sumus licentia Terent np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la
537 0 •lunt in his voyage to the Levant. •lunt in his voyage to the Levant. j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt np1.
542 0 NONLATINALPHABET Sicut torrens fortis. Sicut torrens fortis. fw-la n2 fw-la.
543 0 Iuditium contra vos •bet, ut vos obr•at Calv. Iuditium contra vos •bet, ut vos obr•at Calvin fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-fr np1
547 0 •n•alls of france 〈 … 〉 by Al••ide in ••meres. •n•alls of france 〈 … 〉 by Al••ide in ••meres. n2 pp-f n1 〈 … 〉 p-acp n1-an p-acp fw-la.
553 0 Eos Magistratus qui male••c•s panis non co•rcen•, non tantum, non feren ••s •e• 〈 ◊ 〉 •bru•ndos, esse, ne ex paenae neglect• salus reipublicae la••firet Plut ▪ in vita Caton. Eos Magistratus qui male••c•s Paris non co•rcen•, non Tantum, non feren ••s •e• 〈 ◊ 〉 •bru•ndos, esse, ne ex Paenae neglect• salus reipublicae la••firet Plutarch ▪ in vita Caton. np1 np1 fw-fr fw-fr n1 fw-fr n1, fw-fr fw-la, fw-fr fw-mi fw-la n1 〈 sy 〉 fw-mi, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la zz ▪ p-acp fw-la np1.
567 0 Non pinguior ma•tari vi••ima Deo p•test quam •omo s••lera•us ▪ Sen••. Non Pinguior ma•tari vi••ima God p•test quam •omo s••lera•us ▪ Sen••. fw-fr n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la ▪ np1.
578 0 〈 … 〉 2. 〈 … 〉 2. 〈 … 〉 crd
580 0 Ier. •4. 9. Jeremiah •4. 9. np1 n1. crd
586 0 Ezek. 8. Ezekiel 8. np1 crd
587 0 Mr. Newcomb. Serm. on the 5. of Novemb. 1642. Mr. Newcomb. Sermon on the 5. of November 1642. n1 np1. np1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd
589 0 Dr. 〈 ◊ 〉. Dr. 〈 ◊ 〉. n1 〈 sy 〉.
593 0 Declaration Aug. 3. 1642. Declaration Aug. 3. 1642. n1 np1 crd crd
595 0 Tanti momenti Religio & sides & jus sacrerum in omnt humana republica ut ab illa una pot ssim•m p•ndeat pax & tranquillitas cujusque regni Spalatens: de republ. Eccles. l. 6. c. 5. Tanti Momenti Religio & sides & jus sacrerum in omnt Humana Republic ut ab illa una pot ssim•m p•ndeat pax & tranquillitas cujusque Regni Spalatens: the Republic. Eccles. l. 6. c. 5. fw-la fw-la fw-la cc n2 cc fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la np1: dt n1. np1 n1 crd sy. crd
599 0 Beza Annotat. in 1 Job. 518. NONLATINALPHABET ▪ is to keepe from dangers. Beza Annotated in 1 Job. 518. ▪ is to keep from dangers. np1 np1 p-acp crd n1. crd ▪ vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp n2.
601 0 Chytraeus Chron. Sax n. Chytraeus Chronicles Sax n. np1 np1 np1 zz.
604 0 Iud. 3. Iud. 3. np1 crd
634 0 〈 … 〉. 〈 … 〉. 〈 … 〉.
649 0 Baali my Lord. Baal my Lord. np1 po11 n1.
654 0 Vide Ca•tw. Answ. to Rhem. Testam. on 1 Tim. 6. 20. Vide Ca•tw. Answer to Rhem Testament. on 1 Tim. 6. 20. fw-la n1. np1 p-acp np1 fw-la. p-acp crd np1 crd crd
655 0 Rudera veteris superstitioni erunt rudementa novae. Rudera veteris superstitioni erunt rudementa novae. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
685 0 The word Messenger is Malach, which the Septuagins read Melech, a King, and so turne it, Rex audax incidet malum, but a faithfull Embass: shall free him. The word Messenger is Malachi, which the Septuagints read Melech, a King, and so turn it, Rex audax incidet malum, but a faithful Embassy: shall free him. dt n1 n1 vbz np1, r-crq dt vvz vvb np1, dt n1, cc av vvb pn31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1: vmb vvi pno31.
714 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
724 0 Rom. 12. 11. Es. 60. 17. 54 11, 12 Rom. 8. 21. Rom. 12. 11. Es. 60. 17. 54 11, 12 Rom. 8. 21. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd crd, crd np1 crd crd
728 0 Aliter judicium D•i ali•r• judicium hominis. Aliter judicium D•i ali•r• judicium hominis. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la.
738 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
742 0 Es. 60. 17. 54. 11, 12. Es. 60. 17. 54. 11, 12. np1 crd crd crd crd, crd
746 0 Rom. 12. 11. Rom. 12. 11. np1 crd crd
749 0 Jon. 3. Jon. 3. np1 crd
749 1 Est 4. 16. Est 4. 16. fw-la crd crd
758 0 Vers. 32. Vers. 32. np1 crd
760 0 vers. 12, 13. vers. 12, 13. fw-la. crd, crd