A changling no company for lovers of loyaltie, or The subjects lesson in poynt of sacred submission to, and humble complyance with God and the King; wherein confusion is reduced to order, misery to mercy; reproach and shame to freedom and honour.

W. H
Publisher: printed by M Simmons for Thomas Parkhurst and are to be sold at the three Crowns at the lower end of Cheapside
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A86216 ESTC ID: R208372 STC ID: H150
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A CHANGLING no Company for the Lovers of LOYALTY. Prov. 24.21, 22. My son, fear thou the Lord, and the King: A CHANGLING no Company for the Lovers of LOYALTY. Curae 24.21, 22. My son, Fear thou the Lord, and the King: dt n1 dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd, crd po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1, cc dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 and meddle not with them that are given to change. For their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the ruine of them both? and meddle not with them that Are given to change. For their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who Knoweth the ruin of them both? cc vvb xx p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi av-j, cc r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d? (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 THe genius of the Text as it is plain, pleasing and plausible, so it is necessary, just and honourable: THe genius of the Text as it is plain, pleasing and plausible, so it is necessary, just and honourable: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz j, j-vvg cc j, av pn31 vbz j, j cc j: (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 I cannot in these dayes of confusion but congratulate the Text to the times, (oh that I could reduce the times to the Text) I cannot but own it as a guide to the blind; I cannot in these days of confusion but congratulate the Text to the times, (o that I could reduce the times to the Text) I cannot but own it as a guide to the blind; pns11 vmbx p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (uh cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1) pns11 vmbx p-acp d pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
4 as a naile of the Sanctuary fastned in a sure place; as a nail of the Sanctuary fastened in a sure place; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 as a seasonable speech spoke by him that sits in the congregation of the Gods, is president in all the counsels of men, as a seasonable speech spoke by him that sits in the congregation of the God's, is president in all the Counsels of men, c-acp dt j n1 vvd p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vbz n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 and establish or overthroweth them at his pleasure, what shall I say, I looke upon it as the only balm of our Gilead, prepared by God and to be apply'd by men for the health and recovery of the daughter of his people. and establish or Overthroweth them At his pleasure, what shall I say, I look upon it as the only balm of our Gilead, prepared by God and to be applied by men for the health and recovery of the daughter of his people. cc vvi cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, pns11 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 np1, vvn p-acp np1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 Licurgus the great Law-giver to the Lacedemonians and no lesse then a King in Sparta, ordain'd that if any man came to propound a novelty, he was to come with a halter about his neck: Licurgus the great Lawgiver to the Lacedaemonians and no less then a King in Sparta, ordained that if any man Come to propound a novelty, he was to come with a halter about his neck: np1 dt j n1 p-acp dt njp2 cc dx av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp np1, vvn cst cs d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
8 to signifie his submission to a speedy execution in case that which he propounded was judged evill and inconvenient tending to sedition or ruine; to signify his submission to a speedy execution in case that which he propounded was judged evil and inconvenient tending to sedition or ruin; pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cst r-crq pns31 vvd vbds vvn j-jn cc j vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
9 but if just, necessary, and safe, his halter was taken off, and an honourable reward assign'd him for his good service and encouragement: but if just, necessary, and safe, his halter was taken off, and an honourable reward assigned him for his good service and encouragement: cc-acp cs j, j, cc j, po31 n1 vbds vvn a-acp, cc dt j n1 vvn pno31 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
10 The latter of those I expect not: the former I do not fear: I know whose the command is, and who hath appointed it: The latter of those I expect not: the former I do not Fear: I know whose the command is, and who hath appointed it: dt d pp-f d pns11 vvb xx: dt j pns11 vdb xx vvi: pns11 vvb r-crq dt n1 vbz, cc r-crq vhz vvn pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 It is divine, and therefore uncontroulable: It is a charge, not a humble Petition or Advice. But was it meerely morall: It is divine, and Therefore uncontrollable: It is a charge, not a humble Petition or advice. But was it merely moral: pn31 vbz j-jn, cc av j: pn31 vbz dt n1, xx dt j vvb cc n1. cc-acp vbds pn31 av-j j: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
12 The saying of Seneca, Isocrates, Plato, Aristotle, yea of Machivell himself: The saying of Senecca, Isocra, Plato, Aristotle, yea of Machivell himself: dt n-vvg pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, uh pp-f n1 px31: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
13 The state of affairs justly lookt upon with prudent and impartiall eyes, such as are neither bloodshot, The state of affairs justly looked upon with prudent and impartial eyes, such as Are neither bloodshot, dt n1 pp-f n2 av-j vvn p-acp p-acp j cc j n2, d c-acp vbr dx j, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
14 nor have the beams of profit and self-love, then I durst and would, if call'd to it, nor have the beams of profit and Self-love, then I durst and would, if called to it, ccx vhb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pns11 vvd cc vmd, cs vvn p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 before a free and full Parliament, not packt by faction, nor over-aw'd by force, propound it in the Lacedemonian posture, before a free and full Parliament, not packed by faction, nor overawed by force, propound it in the Lacedaemonian posture, p-acp dt j cc j n1, xx vvn p-acp n1, ccx j p-acp n1, vvi pn31 p-acp dt jp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 as the best advise, most seasonable and sutable counsell, that they can take, or any man can give: Fear the Lord, &c. Wisdome and authority (say our Lawyers) necessarily concur to the being of a law: as the best Advice, most seasonable and suitable counsel, that they can take, or any man can give: fear the Lord, etc. Wisdom and Authority (say our Lawyers) necessarily concur to the being of a law: c-acp dt js n1, av-ds j cc j n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi, cc d n1 vmb vvi: vvb dt n1, av n1 cc n1 (n1 po12 n2) av-j vvb p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 Wisdome without authority, makes as little impression upon some mens spirits, as an arrow upon a wall of flint, it may be powerfull to do well, Wisdom without Authority, makes as little impression upon Some men's spirits, as an arrow upon a wall of flint, it may be powerful to do well, n1 p-acp n1, vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp d ng2 n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi av, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
18 but seldome prevalent to hear well. but seldom prevalent to hear well. cc-acp av j pc-acp vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
19 The wisdome of a poor wise man may deliver the city, but no man regards or rewards the poor wise man: The Wisdom of a poor wise man may deliver the City, but no man regards or rewards the poor wise man: dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp dx n1 vvz cc vvz dt j j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
20 Authority without wisdome easily degenerates into tyranny, no fury, like a fool cloath'd with authority; authority without Wisdom Easily Degenerates into tyranny, no fury, like a fool clothed with Authority; n1 p-acp n1 av-j vvz p-acp n1, dx n1, av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
21 Absolon and Abimeleck of old, our Butlers, Brewers and Coblers now adays can sufficiently evince it: Absalom and Abimelech of old, our Butlers, Brewers and Cobblers now adais can sufficiently evince it: np1 cc np1 pp-f j, po12 n2, n2 cc n2 av av vmb av-j vvi pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
22 I countenance it in none, I abhorre it in all: better is a wise child then an old and foolish King. I countenance it in none, I abhor it in all: better is a wise child then an old and foolish King. pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp pix, pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp d: j vbz dt j n1 av dt j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
23 But in my text wisdome and authority go hand in hand, and God himself having joyn'd them together let not man dare to put them asunder: But in my text Wisdom and Authority go hand in hand, and God himself having joined them together let not man Dare to put them asunder: p-acp p-acp po11 n1 n1 cc n1 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 px31 vhg vvn pno32 av vvb xx n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 av: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 if we look upon God the Author of this, and all other holy writ, who shall resist his will. if we look upon God the Author of this, and all other holy writ, who shall resist his will. cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d, cc d j-jn j n1, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 If upon the penman, it was Solomon, for his wisdome stil'd the Preacher; for his authority, the son of David, king of Israel. If upon the penman, it was Solomon, for his Wisdom Styled the Preacher; for his Authority, the son of David, King of Israel. cs p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1; p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 Solomon as he had a threefold title, so had he also a threefold imployment, in holy Scripture, we may not unfittingly terme his three books his Ethicks, his Physicks, Solomon as he had a threefold title, so had he also a threefold employment, in holy Scripture, we may not unfittingly term his three books his Ethics, his Physics, np1 c-acp pns31 vhd dt j n1, av vhd pns31 av dt j n1, p-acp j n1, pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi po31 crd n2 po31 n2, po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 and his Metaphysicks, or if you will they seeme to have relation to or resemblance with the three integrall parts of his sacred building. and his Metaphysics, or if you will they seem to have Relation to or resemblance with the three integral parts of his sacred building. cc po31 n2, cc cs pn22 n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp cc n1 p-acp dt crd j n2 pp-f po31 j n-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
28 The First was the Court of the people, common to all Israelites. The First was the Court of the people, Common to all Israelites. dt ord vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp d np2. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
29 The Second, The Court of the Priest into which might come only the Tribe of Levi. The Third, The Temple and holy of holies, into which might enter Priests especially consecrated to that purpose for the time, The Second, The Court of the Priest into which might come only the Tribe of Levi. The Third, The Temple and holy of holies, into which might enter Priests especially consecrated to that purpose for the time, dt ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq vmd vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord, dt n1 cc j pp-f n2-jn, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi n2 av-j vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
30 and the high Priest in the most sacred and solemne feast. and the high Priest in the most sacred and solemn feast. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
31 The Song of songs is only a fit subject for sanctified souls, none that are common or prophane may enter into it, or intermeddle with it. The Song of songs is only a fit Subject for sanctified Souls, none that Are Common or profane may enter into it, or intermeddle with it. dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz av-j dt j n-jn p-acp j-vvn n2, pi cst vbr j cc j vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
32 Ecclesiastes is only fit for the Preacher or worthy Church-man. Ecclesiastes is only fit for the Preacher or worthy Churchman. vvz vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1 cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
33 But the book of the Proverbs is of generall concernment, belonging equally to the Prince and Peasant: But the book of the Proverbs is of general concernment, belonging equally to the Prince and Peasant: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz pp-f j n1, vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
34 and such is the Text equally directed to every man, high and low, rich and poor, every soul. and such is the Text equally directed to every man, high and low, rich and poor, every soul. cc d vbz dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp d n1, j cc j, j cc j, d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
35 My son, fear thou the Lord, and the King, &c. The Text is easily divided into two generall Parts. First, A Doctrine: My son, Fear thou the Lord, and the King, etc. The Text is Easily divided into two general Parts. First, A Doctrine: po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1, cc dt n1, av dt n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp crd j n2. ord, dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
36 which is a word of Command. Secondly, The Reason, which is a word of Terror. The Doctrine is 1. Positive, My son, &c. 2. Negative, and meddle not, &c. The Positive consists of three Parts: First, The Schollar: which is a word of Command. Secondly, The Reason, which is a word of Terror. The Doctrine is 1. Positive, My son, etc. 2. Negative, and meddle not, etc. The Positive consists of three Parts: First, The Scholar: r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. ord, dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vbz crd j, po11 n1, av crd j-jn, cc vvb xx, av dt j vvz pp-f crd n2: ord, dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 3
37 My son, &c. Secondly, The Duty: Feare. Thirdly, The Object of this fear; God and the King. In the Negative: First, the Prohibition; My son, etc. Secondly, The Duty: fear. Thirdly, The Object of this Fear; God and the King. In the Negative: First, the Prohibition; po11 n1, av ord, dt n1: vvb. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1; np1 cc dt n1. p-acp dt j-jn: ord, dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
38 meddle not. Secondly, The hatefull object; The Seditious. In the Reason, That word of terror Observe.. First, an Assertion; In which observe; meddle not. Secondly, The hateful Object; The Seditious. In the Reason, That word of terror Observe.. First, an Assertion; In which observe; vvb xx. ord, dt j n1; dt j. p-acp dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 vvb.. ord, dt n1; p-acp r-crq vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 1. The Terror, Destruction: 2. The Propriety or particularity, Their: 3. The certainty, It shall come: 4. The Expedition, Suddenly. 1. The Terror, Destruction: 2. The Propriety or particularity, Their: 3. The certainty, It shall come: 4. The Expedition, Suddenly. crd dt n1, n1: crd dt n1 cc n1, po32: crd dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi: crd dt n1, av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 4
40 Secondly, An Expostulation, in which the Assertion is doubled, illustrated and confirmed: Who knows the ruine of them both? Of those in their order; Secondly, an Expostulation, in which the Assertion is doubled, illustrated and confirmed: Who knows the ruin of them both? Of those in their order; ord, dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, vvn cc vvn: r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d? pp-f d p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 4
41 But first I shall commend the work and workman unto the Protection of the Allmighty. My God, my God, Who art also my King, send help unto Sion; But First I shall commend the work and workman unto the Protection of the Almighty. My God, my God, Who art also my King, send help unto Sion; cc-acp ord pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vb2r av po11 n1, vvb n1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
42 By thee Kings reigne, and Princes sit in judgment; build up our Sion, but not with blood, establish our kingdome in righteousnesse and equity: By thee Kings Reign, and Princes fit in judgement; built up our Sion, but not with blood, establish our Kingdom in righteousness and equity: p-acp pno21 n2 n1, cc n2 vvb p-acp n1; vvb a-acp po12 np1, cc-acp xx p-acp n1, vvb po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
43 Look not, O Lord, look not upon the iniquities of our Jacob; behold not in severity the multiplyed transgressions of our Israel: Look not, Oh Lord, look not upon the iniquities of our Jacob; behold not in severity the multiplied transgressions of our Israel: vvb xx, uh n1, vvb xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 np1; vvb xx p-acp n1 dt vvn n2 pp-f po12 np1: (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
44 but thou O Lord, the Lord God of Hosts returne unto us, and let the joyfull shout of a King be amongst us; but thou Oh Lord, the Lord God of Hosts return unto us, and let the joyful shout of a King be among us; cc-acp pns21 uh n1, dt n1 np1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp pno12, cc vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
45 Remember thy sure mercies of old, and regard the face of thine anoynted. Cloath thy Priests with salvation O Lord, and let thy Saints rejoyce in thy goodnesse. remember thy sure Mercies of old, and regard the face of thine anointed. Cloth thy Priests with salvation Oh Lord, and let thy Saints rejoice in thy Goodness. vvb po21 j n2 pp-f j, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 j-vvn. n1 po21 n2 p-acp n1 uh n1, cc vvb po21 n2 vvb p-acp po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
46 As the just punishment of our breach of Covenant with thee, thou hast broke thy Covenant with us, As the just punishment of our breach of Covenant with thee, thou hast broke thy Covenant with us, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 p-acp pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
47 and being angry with thine anoynted hast prophaned his Crown, and east it unto the ground; and being angry with thine anointed haste Profaned his Crown, and east it unto the ground; cc vbg j p-acp po21 j-vvn n1 vvn po31 n1, cc n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
48 but return O Lord, for the salvation of thy people, and for the salvation of thine anoynted. but return Oh Lord, for the salvation of thy people, and for the salvation of thine anointed. cc-acp vvb uh n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j-vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
49 Wound the head of the house of the wicked, and discover the foundations of their cruelties, Wound the head of the house of the wicked, and discover the foundations of their cruelties, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
50 and subtiltyes even to the neck. Bring the wickednesse of the Wicked to an end: but guide the just in thy feare. and subtleties even to the neck. Bring the wickedness of the Wicked to an end: but guide the just in thy Fear. cc n2 av p-acp dt n1. vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1: cc-acp vvb dt j p-acp po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
51 Order the heart and hand of thy servant; sanctifie both to thy glory and the Nations good. Order the heart and hand of thy servant; sanctify both to thy glory and the nations good. n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1; vvb d p-acp po21 n1 cc dt n2 j. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
52 Prosper thy Word, as a word of truth, meeknesse, and Righteousnesse. With joy and gladnesse let our Princes be established: Prosper thy Word, as a word of truth, meekness, and Righteousness. With joy and gladness let our Princes be established: np1 po21 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
53 That thy name may be remembered through all generations, and the people shall give thankes unto thee world without end, Amen, Amen. That thy name may be remembered through all generations, and the people shall give thanks unto thee world without end, Amen, Amen. cst po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cc dt n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno21 n1 p-acp n1, uh-n, uh-n. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
54 Son, is a word that intimates authority and relation, and enjoynes submission, and obedience; Son, is a word that intimates Authority and Relation, and enjoins submission, and Obedience; n1, vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1, cc vvz n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
55 he must have, if not gray haires, yet gravitie sufficient to speake him a father who calls another man his son. he must have, if not grey hairs, yet gravity sufficient to speak him a father who calls Another man his son. pns31 vmb vhi, cs xx j-jn n2, av n1 j pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 r-crq vvz j-jn n1 po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
56 It is sometimes a Civil Complement; It is sometime a Civil Compliment; pn31 vbz av dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
57 if Dives call Abraham father, Abraham by a returne of civilitie will call him Son. Thus Joshua to Achan, My Son, give glory to God. if Dives call Abraham father, Abraham by a return of civility will call him Son. Thus joshua to achan, My Son, give glory to God. cs vvz vvb np1 n1, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno31 n1 av np1 p-acp np1, po11 n1, vvb n1 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
58 Son, is sometimes the denomination of Rationall creatures, Angells and men; Son, is sometime the denomination of Rational creatures, Angels and men; n1, vbz av dt n1 pp-f j n2, n2 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
59 and here, if the Sons of God be assembled, Satan himselfe will come amongst-them, though he be turn'd out of doores with Ishmael; and with Cain doom'd to wander; and Here, if the Sons of God be assembled, Satan himself will come amongst-them, though he be turned out of doors with Ishmael; and with Cain doomed to wander; cc av, cs dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, np1 px31 vmb vvi j, cs pns31 vbb vvn av pp-f n2 p-acp np1; cc p-acp np1 vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
60 when the Sons of God are assembled, Satan will come, if not to claime, yet to clamor for a blessing; when the Sons of God Are assembled, Satan will come, if not to claim, yet to clamor for a blessing; c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, np1 vmb vvi, cs xx pc-acp vvi, av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
61 and though with Ruben he shall not prevaile, yet with Esau, he will accuse, threaten, condemne, seek the destruction of his younger Brother who hath got the blessing. and though with Reuben he shall not prevail, yet with Esau, he will accuse, threaten, condemn, seek the destruction of his younger Brother who hath god the blessing. cc cs p-acp np1 pns31 vmb xx vvi, av p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi, vvb, vvb, vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 jc n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
62 But let it be us'd when, by whom, and in what sense it will, it speakes authoritie in him that speaks it, But let it be used when, by whom, and in what sense it will, it speaks Authority in him that speaks it, cc-acp vvb pn31 vbi vvn c-crq, p-acp ro-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vmb, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
63 and calls for attention in the party spoken to. A son honoureth, i. e. is bound to honour, love, and obey his Father. But and calls for attention in the party spoken to. A son Honoureth, i. e. is bound to honour, love, and obey his Father. But cc vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp. dt n1 vvz, sy. sy. vbz vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc vvi po31 n1. p-acp (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
64 My Son, intimates a more singular authoritie mixt with affection; My Son, intimates a more singular Authority mixed with affection; po11 n1, vvz dt av-dc j n1 vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
65 and not onely commands but constrains to a singular obedience mixt with reverence and holy feare. and not only commands but constrains to a singular Obedience mixed with Reverence and holy Fear. cc xx av-j n2 cc-acp vvz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
66 When Isaac was to be sacrified, we read not of the least opposition, cry, or complaint; When Isaac was to be Sacrificed, we read not of the least opposition, cry, or complaint; c-crq np1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, pns12 vvb xx pp-f dt ds n1, vvb, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
67 though he was suddenly surpriz'd, and had no lesse then the appearance of unnaturall crueltie and barbarisme, to heighten, though he was suddenly surprised, and had no less then the appearance of unnatural cruelty and barbarism, to heighten, cs pns31 vbds av-j vvn, cc vhd dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
68 and aggravate the Act. That expression, My Son, did as it were charme him to obedience; and aggravate the Act. That expression, My Son, did as it were charm him to Obedience; cc vvi dt n1 cst n1, po11 n1, vdd c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pno31 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
69 The cords of affection, and bands of love, binding an ingenuous nature faster then Sampsons new and untried Ropes. The cords of affection, and bans of love, binding an ingenuous nature faster then Sampsons new and untried Ropes. dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, vvg dt j n1 av-jc cs npg1 j cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
70 But from the Son of Abraham come to the Son of God: But from the Son of Abraham come to the Son of God: p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
71 This is that my beloved Son. By which expression God did not onely acknowledge him for his Son, This is that my Beloved Son. By which expression God did not only acknowledge him for his Son, d vbz d po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vdd xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
72 but oblige him as a Son to duty. but oblige him as a Son to duty. cc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
73 Heare him what he says, In the volumne of thy booke it is written of me, I come to doe thy will; Hear him what he Says, In the volume of thy book it is written of me, I come to do thy will; vvb pno31 r-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno11, pns11 vvb pc-acp vdi po21 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
74 yea though it was to be led as a lambe to the slaughter, and to lye bound, yea though it was to be led as a lamb to the slaughter, and to lie bound, uh c-acp pn31 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
75 and dumbe, as a sheep before his shearer. and dumb, as a sheep before his shearer. cc j, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
76 But to come to our selves, he that hath sealed the Charter of our adoption, hath impos'd upon us a necessitie of subjection. He that hath entred us into the Prerogative Office of the Sonnes of God, commands us to receive him, and to believe in his Name. But to come to our selves, he that hath sealed the Charter of our adoption, hath imposed upon us a necessity of subjection. He that hath entered us into the Prerogative Office of the Sons of God, commands us to receive him, and to believe in his Name. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, pns31 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 cst vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvz pno12 p-acp vvb pno31, cc p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
77 You then that are or would be called, The Sons of God, learne Gods love, and your duty; his authoritie, and your submission. You then that Are or would be called, The Sons of God, Learn God's love, and your duty; his Authority, and your submission. pn22 av d vbr cc vmd vbi vvn, dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb npg1 n1, cc po22 n1; po31 n1, cc po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
78 Where the word of King is, there is power; Where the word of King is, there is power; c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz, pc-acp vbz n1; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
79 if the Lyon roare, who will not feare? If the Lord have spoken, who can but prophesie? Let not your prudence, obstruct your pietie, nor your love of the world, extinguish the love of God in your hearts. if the lion roar, who will not Fear? If the Lord have spoken, who can but prophesy? Let not your prudence, obstruct your piety, nor your love of the world, extinguish the love of God in your hearts. cs dt n1 vvi, r-crq vmb xx vvi? cs dt n1 vhb vvn, r-crq vmb p-acp vvi? vvb xx po22 n1, vvi po22 n1, ccx po22 n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
80 He that knows the will of God, and dares not doe it for feare of men, he is as ill, He that knows the will of God, and dares not do it for Fear of men, he is as ill, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz xx vdi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vbz a-acp j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
81 if not worse, then prophane Esau, who sold his birthright for a messe of pottage. if not Worse, then profane Esau, who sold his birthright for a mess of pottage. cs xx jc, av j np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
82 Every man therefore, that desires the honour, or claims the priviledge to be the Son of God: Every man Therefore, that Desires the honour, or claims the privilege to be the Son of God: d n1 av, cst vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
83 That prayes our Father, as The sons of the living God, let them with Reverence, observe The duty; Feare; That prays our Father, as The Sons of the living God, let them with reverence, observe The duty; fear; cst vvz po12 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, vvb pno32 p-acp n1, vvb dt n1; n1; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
84 Feare is sometimes so far from a duty, that it is a disturbance. fear is sometime so Far from a duty, that it is a disturbance. n1 vbz av av av-j p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
85 It puts all out of frame, and makes him more timorous then the Hare, That ought to be bold as the Lyon. The Apostle calls it by a fit name, It puts all out of frame, and makes him more timorous then the Hare, That ought to be bold as the lion. The Apostle calls it by a fit name, pn31 vvz d av pp-f n1, cc vvz pno31 n1 j av dt n1, cst vmd pc-acp vbi j c-acp dt n1. dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
86 when he calls it the Spirit of bondage; for this is that that not onely binds a man up both hand and foot, when he calls it the Spirit of bondage; for this is that that not only binds a man up both hand and foot, c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp d vbz d d xx av-j vvz dt n1 a-acp d n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
87 but casts him into utter darknesse. Unbelievers, and those that are thus fearefull, as they are both blinde, & usually lead one another, but Cast him into utter darkness. Unbelievers, and those that Are thus fearful, as they Are both blind, & usually led one Another, cc-acp vvz pno31 p-acp j n1. n2, cc d cst vbr av j, c-acp pns32 vbr d j, cc av-j vvi pi j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
88 so they fall into the same ditch. The Indians feare the Devil, and sacrifice to him, not out of love, so they fallen into the same ditch. The Indians Fear the devil, and sacrifice to him, not out of love, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt d n1. dt np1 vvb dt n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, xx av pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
89 but least he should hurt them. And many that are called Christians, feare God upon no better account. but lest he should hurt them. And many that Are called Christians, Fear God upon no better account. cc-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi pno32. cc d cst vbr vvn np1, vvb np1 p-acp dx jc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
90 This was the sad effect of the first transgression; This was the sad Effect of the First Transgression; d vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
91 I was affraid, because I was naked, &c. and, to subdue this in us was the end of Gods sending his Son into the world, that we being delivered from our enemies, might serve him without feare. The love of God shed abroad in our hearts casts out this feare. I was afraid, Because I was naked, etc. and, to subdue this in us was the end of God's sending his Son into the world, that we being Delivered from our enemies, might serve him without Fear. The love of God shed abroad in our hearts Cast out this Fear. pns11 vbds j, c-acp pns11 vbds j, av cc, pc-acp vvi d p-acp pno12 vbds dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vbg vvn p-acp po12 n2, vmd vvi pno31 p-acp n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp po12 n2 vvz av d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
92 Secondly, Therefore feare is an awfull respect to, and regard of, with love, reverence, and honour: Secondly, Therefore Fear is an awful respect to, and regard of, with love, Reverence, and honour: ord, av n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp, cc n1 pp-f, p-acp n1, n1, cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
93 This seasons all the duties of men, and makes them acceptable to God. This feare attends upon, and ushers in, great joy. This is Commanded; This seasons all the duties of men, and makes them acceptable to God. This Fear attends upon, and ushers in, great joy. This is Commanded; d n2 d dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 j p-acp np1. d n1 vvz p-acp, cc n2 p-acp, j n1. d vbz vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
94 Serve the Lord with feare, Heb. 12.28. and rejoyce with trembling. Serve the Lord with Fear, Hebrew 12.28. and rejoice with trembling. vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. cc vvb p-acp vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
95 To distinguish this from the former, the Apostle calls it Godly Feare; God is the Author of it; To distinguish this from the former, the Apostle calls it Godly fear; God is the Author of it; pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt j, dt n1 vvz pn31 j n1; np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
96 I will put my feare in their hearts. The end of it, and the object of it first, and immediatly; I will put my Fear in their hearts. The end of it, and the Object of it First, and immediately; pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2. dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 ord, cc av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
97 and man onely so far, as God hath communicated something of himself, as his Majestie, wisdome, authoritie, power to him. and man only so Far, as God hath communicated something of himself, as his Majesty, Wisdom, Authority, power to him. cc n1 av-j av av-j, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pi pp-f px31, c-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
98 Feare the Lord, and the King: Observe first the Method: The Lord, Then the King. fear the Lord, and the King: Observe First the Method: The Lord, Then the King. vvb dt n1, cc dt n1: vvb ord dt n1: dt n1, cs dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
99 The feare of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdome, & the beginning of wisdome is the feare of the Lord. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, & the beginning of Wisdom is the Fear of the Lord. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
100 A man may be witty, but not wise without it, he may be as subtle as the serpent, A man may be witty, but not wise without it, he may be as subtle as the serpent, dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp xx j p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
101 but cannot be as innocent as the dove. Jacob covenanting with Laban, calls to witnesse, the Feare of his Father Isaac; i. e. but cannot be as innocent as the dove. Jacob covenanting with Laban, calls to witness, the fear of his Father Isaac; i. e. cc-acp vmbx vbi p-acp j-jn c-acp dt n1. np1 vvg p-acp np1, vvz pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1; sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
102 That God that Isaac his Father feared. David doth not onely explaine this duty, what it is, but press it upon us, That God that Isaac his Father feared. David does not only explain this duty, what it is, but press it upon us, cst np1 cst np1 po31 n1 vvd. np1 vdz xx av-j vvi d n1, r-crq pn31 vbz, cc-acp vvb pn31 p-acp pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
103 why it is to be done, with prevalent arguments; Come let us worship and fall downe, and kneel before the Lord our maker: why it is to be done, with prevalent Arguments; Come let us worship and fallen down, and kneel before the Lord our maker: c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, p-acp j n2; vvb vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi a-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 po12 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
104 for he is the Lord our God, he hath made us, &c. This is a duty confess'd by all, though practised by few; for he is the Lord our God, he hath made us, etc. This is a duty confessed by all, though practised by few; c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 po12 n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12, av d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d, cs vvn p-acp d; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
105 The fool indeed saith in his heart, there is no God; in his heart, i. e. in his secret thoughts, The fool indeed Says in his heart, there is no God; in his heart, i. e. in his secret thoughts, dt n1 av vvz p-acp po31 n1, a-acp vbz dx n1; p-acp po31 n1, sy. sy. p-acp po31 j-jn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
106 as rather desiring that it was so, then concluding that it is so; in his heart, not with his lips in articulate words. as rather desiring that it was so, then concluding that it is so; in his heart, not with his lips in articulate words. c-acp av-c vvg cst pn31 vbds av, av vvg cst pn31 vbz av; p-acp po31 n1, xx p-acp po31 n2 p-acp vvi n2. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
107 He is afraid either that the Echo of his own expression should give him the lye, He is afraid either that the Echo of his own expression should give him the lie, pns31 vbz j av-d cst dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31 dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
108 or that for Atheisme and blasphemy, openly profes•'d, he should strike him with death, who first breath'd into him the breath of life. or that for Atheism and blasphemy, openly profes•ed, he should strike him with death, who First breathed into him the breath of life. cc cst p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j vvn, pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp n1, r-crq ord vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
109 But to leave such speculative, and practicall Atheists, either in mercy to be converted, or in terror to be confounded. But to leave such speculative, and practical Atheists, either in mercy to be converted, or in terror to be confounded. p-acp pc-acp vvi d j, cc j n2, av-d p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
110 What strange spectacle is this that I see; What strange spectacle is this that I see; q-crq j n1 vbz d cst pns11 vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
111 Professors, pious and precious souls, such as seeme not without the power of godlinesse, and yet want the forme; Professors, pious and precious Souls, such as seem not without the power of godliness, and yet want the Form; n2, j cc j n2, d c-acp vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
112 no outward posture of the body that may expresse the reverence of the soule: no outward posture of the body that may express the Reverence of the soul: dx j n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
113 No sacred esteem of times, places, or things separated to holy use, who to avoyd superstitious vowing, exclude all formalities of worship: No sacred esteem of times, places, or things separated to holy use, who to avoid superstitious vowing, exclude all formalities of worship: uh-dx j n1 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq pc-acp vvi j vvg, vvi d n2 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
114 deny God, those external Civilities of his worship, that they will scarcely deny their equalls, and dare not deny their superiors. deny God, those external Civilities of his worship, that they will scarcely deny their equals, and Dare not deny their superiors. vvb np1, d j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi po32 n2-jn, cc vvb xx vvi po32 n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
115 The servant as though he was free from his Master, sits in the Congregation with his hat on, The servant as though he was free from his Master, sits in the Congregation with his hat on, dt n1 c-acp cs pns31 vbds j p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
116 and that not in winter onely but in summer, not upon any account of infirmitie, but I feare presumption, for heate and sweat will make him lay it by. and that not in winter only but in summer, not upon any account of infirmity, but I Fear presumption, for heat and sweat will make him lay it by. cc cst xx p-acp n1 av-j cc-acp p-acp n1, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno31 vvi pn31 p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
117 What will Turkes, Jewes, and Pagans think of us, who in the externalls of their worship do far outstrip us; What will Turks, Jews, and Pagans think of us, who in the externals of their worship do Far outstrip us; q-crq vmb n2, np2, cc n2-jn vvb pp-f pno12, r-crq p-acp dt n2-j pp-f po32 n1 vdb av-j vvi pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
118 and perhaps in their zeale also, though it be not according to knowledge? What will the holy men of God, The noble army of Martyrs, The glorious Societie of Saints, and perhaps in their zeal also, though it be not according to knowledge? What will the holy men of God, The noble army of Martyrs, The glorious Society of Saints, cc av p-acp po32 n1 av, cs pn31 vbb xx vvg p-acp n1? q-crq vmb dt j n2 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f n2, dt j n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
119 and Angels, who not onely kneel, but fall flat on their faces, not onely uncover their heads, but cast their Crowns downe to the earth before him. and Angels, who not only kneel, but fallen flat on their faces, not only uncover their Heads, but cast their Crowns down to the earth before him. cc n2, r-crq xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb j p-acp po32 n2, xx av-j vvi po32 n2, p-acp vvd po32 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
120 What will they say to David, or rather what will David say to them, who while they boast of his Spirit, deny his practise in every letter, What will they say to David, or rather what will David say to them, who while they boast of his Spirit, deny his practice in every Letter, q-crq vmb pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc av-c r-crq vmb np1 vvb p-acp pno32, r-crq cs pns32 vvb pp-f po31 n1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
121 and whereas they would be thought to be men after Gods own heart, they seeme to proclaime it, that they thinke him like themselves. and whereas they would be Thought to be men After God's own heart, they seem to proclaim it, that they think him like themselves. cc cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp n2 d n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, cst pns32 vvb pno31 av-j px32. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
122 See what David did, and do the like; See what David did, and do the like; n1 r-crq np1 vdd, cc vdb dt av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
123 I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercies, and in thy feare will I worship towards thy holy Temple, Psal. 5.7. I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy Mercies, and in thy Fear will I worship towards thy holy Temple, Psalm 5.7. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc p-acp po21 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 j n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
124 This feare of God, then is an awfull apprehension of the sacred Majestie of Almightie God, proceeding from a loving, This Fear of God, then is an awful apprehension of the sacred Majesty of Almighty God, proceeding from a loving, d n1 pp-f np1, av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1, vvg p-acp dt j-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 9
125 and a loyall heart, binding over the soule to all services of love, with a voluntary resignation of our selves, our profits, pleasures, preferments, and a loyal heart, binding over the soul to all services of love, with a voluntary resignation of our selves, our profits, pleasures, preferments, cc dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 n2, n2, n2, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 9
126 and what is ours, to his will and pleasure. and what is ours, to his will and pleasure. cc r-crq vbz png12, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 9
127 This is not only The whole duty of man, to feare God, and keepe his Commandments, This is not only The Whole duty of man, to Fear God, and keep his commandments, d vbz xx av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
128 but his chiefest dignitie; which not onely preserves the soule here in grace, but also Crowns it with glory hereafter. but his chiefest dignity; which not only preserves the soul Here in grace, but also Crowns it with glory hereafter. cc-acp po31 js-jn n1; r-crq xx av-j vvz dt n1 av p-acp n1, p-acp av vvz pn31 p-acp vvb av. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
129 My son, feare thou the Lord. The other object of our feare is The King. It is our Saviours order and Command; My son, Fear thou the Lord. The other Object of our Fear is The King. It is our Saviors order and Command; po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1. dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt n1. pn31 vbz po12 ng1 n1 cc vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
130 To give unto Caesar, the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods. The Apostle appoynts that tribute be payd to whom it belongs, and Honour to whom honour is due. To give unto Caesar, the things that Are Caesars, and to God the things that Are God's The Apostle appoints that tribute be paid to whom it belongs, and Honour to whom honour is due. pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, dt n2 cst vbr npg1, cc p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr n2 dt n1 vvz cst n1 vbi vvn p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, cc n1 p-acp ro-crq n1 vbz j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
131 Come forth ye sons and daughters of Jerusalem, see the Regalia, that Throne of Majestie, which God himselfe hath set up for him, Come forth you Sons and daughters of Jerusalem, see the Regalia, that Throne of Majesty, which God himself hath Set up for him, vvb av pn22 n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vvb dt np1, cst n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
132 and that Crowne of honour, wherewith God himselfe hath Crown'd him in the day of his espousalls; and that Crown of honour, wherewith God himself hath Crowned him in the day of his espousals; cc d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
133 He hath joyn'd him with himselfe in the same expression, Cloathed him with the Robes of his own honour, mounted him in royall equipage with himselfe, and causing it be proclaim'd by Solomon (no meaner a person then the greatest of Princes is his Herauld ) Thus shall it be done to that man that the Lord will honour; He hath joined him with himself in the same expression, Clothed him with the Robes of his own honour, mounted him in royal equipage with himself, and causing it be proclaimed by Solomon (not meaner a person then the greatest of Princes is his Herald) Thus shall it be done to that man that the Lord will honour; pns31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp px31 p-acp dt d n1, vvn pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, vvd pno31 p-acp j n1 p-acp px31, cc vvg pn31 vbi vvn p-acp np1 (xx av-j dt n1 cs dt js pp-f n2 vbz po31 n1) av vmb pn31 vbb vdn p-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
134 Feare the Lord, and the King. The Act is the same Feare. Feare The Lord. The King. fear the Lord, and the King. The Act is the same fear. fear The Lord. The King. vvb dt n1, cc dt n1. dt n1 vbz dt d n1. vvb dt n1. dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
135 Of the first I have treated already, now of the second and next immediate object of our Feare; The King, i. e. Of the First I have treated already, now of the second and next immediate Object of our fear; The King, i. e. pp-f dt ord pns11 vhb vvn av, av pp-f dt ord cc ord j n1 pp-f po12 n1; dt n1, sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 10
136 A single person cloth'd with authoritie, chosen of God, and of the people, sitted for, called to, A single person clothed with Authority, chosen of God, and of the people, sitted for, called to, dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1, vvn pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp, vvn p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 10
137 and setled in power and dignitie, is to be fear'd, i. e. and settled in power and dignity, is to be feared, i. e. cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 10
138 with a loyall and loving heart reverenced, and obey'd, next and immediately unto the Lord, in the Lord, and for the Lord. with a loyal and loving heart reverenced, and obeyed, next and immediately unto the Lord, in the Lord, and for the Lord. p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 vvn, cc vvd, ord cc av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 10
139 Neither was this any Nationall, or legall command onely impos'd upon the Israelites; but see also the very same made by the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 2.17. Feare God, Honour the King. Evangelicall, Morall, universall, and perpetuall. Neither was this any National, or Legal command only imposed upon the Israelites; but see also the very same made by the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 2.17. fear God, Honour the King. Evangelical, Moral, universal, and perpetual. d vbds d d j, cc j n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt np1; p-acp vvi av dt av d vvd p-acp dt n1 np1, crd np1 crd. vvb np1, vvb dt n1. np1, j, j, cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 10
140 Where let me first congratulate the word honour by way of explanation, which takes off the edge of admiration from subjects, and of ambition from Princes. Where let me First congratulate the word honour by Way of explanation, which Takes off the edge of admiration from subject's, and of ambition from Princes. q-crq vvb pno11 ord vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
141 It includes not onely reverence, obedience, and care of, or for, but also Recompence, Reward, Maintenance. It includes not only Reverence, Obedience, and care of, or for, but also Recompense, Reward, Maintenance. pn31 vvz xx av-j vvi, n1, cc n1 pp-f, cc p-acp, cc-acp av n1, n1, n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
142 Kings themselves are servants, design'd to defend, preserve, keep safe, (as a Shepherd his flock) the people committed to their charge. Kings themselves Are Servants, designed to defend, preserve, keep safe, (as a Shepherd his flock) the people committed to their charge. ng1 px32 vbr n1, vvd pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvb j, (c-acp dt n1 po31 n1) dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
143 Our bare heads, our bended knees, all our salutations, and signes of reverence, our honour and feare are indeed a tribute due unto God, Our bore Heads, our bent knees, all our salutations, and Signs of Reverence, our honour and Fear Are indeed a tribute due unto God, po12 j n2, po12 j-vvn n2, d po12 n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, po12 n1 cc n1 vbr av dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
144 but payd to the King as his Stuard, commissioned by him to require, and receive them of us. but paid to the King as his Stuard, commissioned by him to require, and receive them of us. cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 np1, vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno32 pp-f pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
145 Wonder not then, that God should thus guild an earthen pot, and lay up the treasure even of divine honour in an earthen vessell. It is the Lord; Wonder not then, that God should thus guild an earthen pot, and lay up the treasure even of divine honour in an earthen vessel. It is the Lord; n1 xx av, cst np1 vmd av n1 dt j n1, cc vvd a-acp dt n1 av pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1. pn31 vbz dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
146 He may do what he will: and the Honour is his, he may doe with his owne what he pleaseth. He may do what he will: and the Honour is his, he may do with his own what he Pleases. pns31 vmb vdi r-crq pns31 vmb: cc dt n1 vbz png31, pns31 vmb vdi p-acp po31 d r-crq pns31 vvz. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 10
147 Two things lye plaine before us: First, That kingly government is of divine institution, and approbation; Two things lie plain before us: First, That kingly government is of divine Institution, and approbation; crd n2 vvb j p-acp pno12: ord, cst j n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 10
148 commanded and commended by God himself. All other governments, and governors, are appoynted by the King, and in subordination to him. commanded and commended by God himself. All other governments, and Governors, Are appointed by the King, and in subordination to him. vvd cc vvn p-acp np1 px31. av-d j-jn n2, cc n2, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
149 The text is plain, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every ordinance, (or law,) of man for the Lords sake, The text is plain, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance, (or law,) of man for the lords sake, dt n1 vbz j, crd np1 crd, crd vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1, (cc n1,) pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
150 whether to the King, as supream, or to Governors sent ( i. e. authorized, commissioned, appoynted) by him. Thus Daniel was by the King made a great man, whither to the King, as supreme, or to Governors sent (i. e. authorized, commissioned, appointed) by him. Thus daniel was by the King made a great man, cs p-acp dt n1, c-acp j, cc p-acp n2 vvn (pns11. sy. vvd, vvn, vvd) p-acp pno31. av np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 vvd dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
151 and a Governor, and he that raigned over one hundred twenty and seven Provinces, Est. 1.1. and a Governor, and he that reigned over one hundred twenty and seven Provinces, Est. 1.1. cc dt n1, cc pns31 cst vvd p-acp crd crd crd cc crd n2, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
152 appoynted Governors over every Province, v. 14. But to cleare this, Moses was singled out of God, made a King, appointed Governors over every Province, v. 14. But to clear this, Moses was singled out of God, made a King, vvn n2 p-acp d n1, n1 crd p-acp pc-acp vvi d, np1 vbds vvn av pp-f np1, vvd dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
153 so called, so esteemed by God & men. Visibly vindicated against those seditious Rebells, who despising the Magistrate, and the Minister; The King, and the Priest: so called, so esteemed by God & men. Visibly vindicated against those seditious Rebels, who despising the Magistrate, and the Minister; The King, and the Priest: av vvn, av vvn p-acp np1 cc n2. av-j vvn p-acp d j n2, r-crq vvg dt n1, cc dt n1; dt n1, cc dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
154 Moses and Aaron cried out, you take too much upon you; Moses and Aaron cried out, you take too much upon you; np1 cc np1 vvd av, pn22 vvb av av-d p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
155 All the Congregation is holy• Whence then sprung the Sanedrim, from God or from Moses? from God by way of approbation, All the Congregation is holy• Whence then sprung the Sanhedrin, from God or from Moses? from God by Way of approbation, d dt n1 vbz n1 q-crq av vvd dt np1, p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1? p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
156 but from Moses (by the advice of Jethre his father in law) by way of institution. but from Moses (by the Advice of Jethre his father in law) by Way of Institution. cc-acp p-acp np1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f av po31 n1 p-acp n1) p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
157 The text is plain, Provide thou, Exod. 18.21. The text is plain, Provide thou, Exod 18.21. dt n1 vbz j, vvb pns21, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
158 & 24. Moses obeyed the voyce of his father in law, and Moses chose men of courage, & 24. Moses obeyed the voice of his father in law, and Moses chosen men of courage, cc crd np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 vvd n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
159 and made them heads, &c. and after in the 11 of Numbers, though God gave the 70 Elders of the Spirit of Moses (observe it is sayd of the Spirit that is upon thee, v. 17. see also 25 verse, i. e. the Spirit of wisdome, authoritie, counsell and strength) yet they were gathered and presented before the Tabernacle of the Congregation by Moses, nor were they then put first into office (for they were Officers and Governors before, v. 16.) but furnished by those gifts to a more cheerfull bearing of their publike burthen. and made them Heads, etc. and After in the 11 of Numbers, though God gave the 70 Elders of the Spirit of Moses (observe it is said of the Spirit that is upon thee, v. 17. see also 25 verse, i. e. the Spirit of Wisdom, Authority, counsel and strength) yet they were gathered and presented before the Tabernacle of the Congregation by Moses, nor were they then put First into office (for they were Officers and Governors before, v. 16.) but furnished by those Gifts to a more cheerful bearing of their public burden. cc vvd pno32 n2, av cc a-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f n2, cs np1 vvd dt crd n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 (vvb pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, n1 crd vvb av crd n1, sy. sy. dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1) av pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, ccx vbdr pns32 av vvd ord p-acp n1 (c-acp pns32 vbdr n2 cc n2 a-acp, n1 crd) p-acp vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n-vvg pp-f po32 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
160 So that it is cleere, God called Moses to be King, Moses called the Elders to sit in Counsell and Parliament with him. So that it is clear, God called Moses to be King, Moses called the Elders to fit in Counsel and Parliament with him. av cst pn31 vbz j, np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vbi n1, np1 vvn dt n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 11
161 Nay further, I shall owne it as a Favour in him that will let me see either Judea, or any other Nation or Country mentioned in any part of the Scripture, either put into that forme of Government, which is call'd a States government by a Command from God, Nay further, I shall own it as a Favour in him that will let me see either Judea, or any other nation or Country mentioned in any part of the Scripture, either put into that Form of Government, which is called a States government by a Command from God, uh av-jc, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vmb vvi pno11 vvi d np1, cc d j-jn n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz vvn dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
162 or (when they had put themselves into it, shew me where it is approved of God or commended; or (when they had put themselves into it, show me where it is approved of God or commended; cc (c-crq pns32 vhd vvn px32 p-acp pn31, vvb pno11 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 cc vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
163 or where ever such a Nation deserved the name of a Common-wealth, or that God was glorified, vertue encouraged, sin punished, or mischiefes prevented. or where ever such a nation deserved the name of a Commonwealth, or that God was glorified, virtue encouraged, since punished, or mischiefs prevented. cc c-crq av d dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst np1 vbds vvn, n1 vvd, n1 vvn, cc n2 vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
164 The Israelites were indeed often without a King, but, alas, see the miseries that followed; The Israelites were indeed often without a King, but, alas, see the misery's that followed; dt np1 vbdr av av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp, uh, vvb dt n2 cst vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
165 Rapes, whoredoms, idolatries, oppressions, cruelties, civill wars, factions, what not, till blood touched blood, and neighbour fought against neighbour, brother against brother, Rapes, whoredoms, idolatries, oppressions, cruelties, civil wars, factions, what not, till blood touched blood, and neighbour fought against neighbour, brother against brother, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, j n2, n2, r-crq xx, c-acp n1 vvd n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
166 and many thousands slaine, (the sad character of our times) and thus they continued to devoure one another, till God gave them into the hand of the enemies round about, Goliah, Ammon, Amaleek, the Philistines, &c. till they had neither libertie to rejoyce in, and many thousands slain, (the sad character of our times) and thus they continued to devour one Another, till God gave them into the hand of the enemies round about, Goliath, Ammon, Amaleek, the philistines, etc. till they had neither liberty to rejoice in, cc d crd vvn, (dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2) cc av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, c-acp np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av-j a-acp, np1, np1, vvb, dt njp2, av c-acp pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
167 nor weapon to defend themselves withall, yea not allowed so much as a smith in Israel, to make or mend their instruments of husbandry; nor weapon to defend themselves withal, yea not allowed so much as a smith in Israel, to make or mend their Instruments of Husbandry; ccx n1 pc-acp vvi px32 av, uh xx vvn av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
168 but every man must goe downe to the Philistines to sharpen his axe, and his share, but every man must go down to the philistines to sharpen his axe, and his share, cc-acp d n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt njp2 p-acp vvi po31 n1, cc po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
169 and his weeding hooke, vid. 1 Sam. 13.18. This was the time when there was no King in Israel, every man did what was good in his own eyes (notwithstanding the Counsell of Seventy) this was their sad and deplorable Libertie; their horrid and miserable reformation. and his weeding hook, vid. 1 Sam. 13.18. This was the time when there was no King in Israel, every man did what was good in his own eyes (notwithstanding the Counsel of Seventy) this was their sad and deplorable Liberty; their horrid and miserable Reformation. cc po31 n-vvg n1, p-acp. vvn np1 crd. d vbds dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, d n1 vdd r-crq vbds j p-acp po31 d n2 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f crd) d vbds po32 j cc j n1; po32 j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
170 O England, England, looke in this glasse, and see what is awanting but the last act (which God in much mercy prevent) and now after 12 or 14 years tryall of it, tell me if such confusions have been found, such taxes and burthens imposed, such villanies hatcht, O England, England, look in this glass, and see what is awanting but the last act (which God in much mercy prevent) and now After 12 or 14 Years trial of it, tell me if such confusions have been found, such Taxes and burdens imposed, such villainies hatched, sy np1, np1, vvb p-acp d n1, cc vvb r-crq vbz j p-acp dt ord n1 (r-crq np1 p-acp d n1 vvi) cc av p-acp crd cc crd ng2 n1 pp-f pn31, vvb pno11 cs d n2 vhb vbn vvn, d n2 cc n2 vvn, d n2 vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 12
171 and such dangers threatned in some hundreds of yeares before us. and such dangers threatened in Some hundreds of Years before us. cc d n2 vvd p-acp d crd pp-f n2 p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 12
172 Doe not all faces gather blacknesse? are not all complainers, all loosers, unlesse some few who having in the morning devour'd the prey, will needs sit downe at night to devide the spoyle. Do not all faces gather blackness? Are not all complainers, all Losers', unless Some few who having in the morning devoured the prey, will needs fit down At night to divide the spoil. vdb xx d n2 vvb n1? vbr xx d n2, d ng2, cs d d r-crq vhg p-acp dt n1 vvn dt n1, vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 13
173 I intend not to enter upon the dispute, or to set Kingdomes and Common-wealths together by the eares, about a forme of Government. I intend not to enter upon the dispute, or to Set Kingdoms and Commonwealths together by the ears, about a Form of Government. pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 av p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
174 My judgement I shall deliver in few words. My judgement I shall deliver in few words. po11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
175 First, That God did appoynt, yea found Monarchy or Kingly government, and as it were commend it to all Nations and Countries, in creating one and but one. First, That God did appoint, yea found Monarchy or Kingly government, and as it were commend it to all nations and Countries, in creating one and but one. ord, cst np1 vdd vvi, uh vvd n1 cc j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg crd cc p-acp crd. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 13
176 Secondly, That the whole Scripture approves of it, and threatneth its contrary as a generall Curse, presaging if not inforcing a Nations ruine. Secondly, That the Whole Scripture approves of it, and threatens its contrary as a general Curse, presaging if not enforcing a nations ruin. ord, cst dt j-jn n1 vvz pp-f pn31, cc vvz po31 j-jn p-acp dt n1 vvb, vvg cs xx vvg dt n2 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 13
177 Thirdly, That all Nations under Heaven have found most comfort, content, freedome and happinesse in it: Thirdly, That all nations under Heaven have found most Comfort, content, freedom and happiness in it: ord, cst d n2 p-acp n1 vhb vvn ds n1, n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
178 yea experience hath shewed it as most true, that those Nations that were not content with this government cut out for them by the wise and providentiall hand of God, have seldome or never cut well for themselves after: yea experience hath showed it as most true, that those nations that were not content with this government Cut out for them by the wise and providential hand of God, have seldom or never Cut well for themselves After: uh n1 vhz vvn pn31 a-acp av-ds j, cst d n2 cst vbdr xx j p-acp d n1 vvd av p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, vhb av cc av-x vvn av p-acp px32 p-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
179 such changelings ever reading their follyes in the miseries that followed. I have read the Apologie, and defence of those times; such changelings ever reading their folly's in the misery's that followed. I have read the Apology, and defence of those times; d n2 av vvg po32 ng1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvd. pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
180 perused Declarations, Remonstrances, and what not: I finde every sect, every man of the earth growne great: perused Declarations, Remonstrances, and what not: I find every sect, every man of the earth grown great: vvn n2, n2, cc q-crq xx: pns11 vvb d n1, d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn j: (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
181 every ambitious Spirit rais'd (no matter how) to honour, yea every devil set upon a pinacle, saying as that imperious Generall did, Am I come up hither without the Lord. every ambitious Spirit raised (no matter how) to honour, yea every Devil Set upon a pinnacle, saying as that imperious General did, Am I come up hither without the Lord. d j n1 vvd (dx n1 q-crq) p-acp n1, uh d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp d j n1 vdd, vbm pns11 vvn a-acp av p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
182 The name of God is especially blasphem'd in this, that it is made use of to palliate all manner of villanies: The name of God is especially blasphemed in this, that it is made use of to palliate all manner of villainies: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n2: (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
183 lesuites and Anabaptists agreeing in this (and it is fear'd in other things also) as smoaking fire-brands in foxes tailes, by subtiltie, lesuites and Anabaptists agreeing in this (and it is feared in other things also) as smoking firebrands in foxes tails, by subtlety, n2 cc np1 vvg p-acp d (cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2 av) p-acp vvg n2 p-acp n2 n2, p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
184 and cruelty to devoure those great ordinances of God Magistracy & Ministry. and cruelty to devour those great ordinances of God Magistracy & Ministry. cc n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2 pp-f np1 n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
185 Yet shall I tell you, I have found onely two things of seeming weight against what I have delivered. Yet shall I tell you, I have found only two things of seeming weight against what I have Delivered. av vmb pns11 vvi pn22, pns11 vhb vvn av-j crd n2 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
186 First, The free State of Venice, antient and venerable, surpassing most kingdomes, fear'd abroad, lovely and amiable at home. First, The free State of Venice, ancient and venerable, surpassing most kingdoms, feared abroad, lovely and amiable At home. ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1, j cc j, vvg ds n2, vvd av, j cc j p-acp n1-an. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
187 This is she that gives a great part of the world law upon salt water, that hath dealt with the great Turk often at arms end: This is she that gives a great part of the world law upon salt water, that hath dealt with the great Turk often At arms end: d vbz pns31 cst vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 n1, cst vhz vvn p-acp dt j np1 av p-acp n2 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
188 The best bulwarke and fortresse of Christendome, whose valour, and successe while other nations stand and look on, let them admire her, The best bulwark and fortress of Christendom, whose valour, and success while other Nations stand and look on, let them admire her, dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1, cc n1 cs j-jn n2 vvb cc vvi a-acp, vvb pno32 vvi pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
189 but be ashamed themselves, who like fools, or knaves are quarrelling one with another, she in the mean time calling upon us for our aide and assistance. but be ashamed themselves, who like Fools, or knaves Are quarreling one with Another, she in the mean time calling upon us for our aid and assistance. cc-acp vbi j px32, r-crq j n2, cc n2 vbr vvg pi p-acp n-jn, pns31 p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
190 Answ. It is confessed she is ancient and honourable; Answer It is confessed she is ancient and honourable; np1 pn31 vbz vvn pns31 vbz j cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
191 and it is no lesse then a wonder that in all those changings, successions, and vicissitudes that have been she still remains without visible decay or symptome of old age: and it is no less then a wonder that in all those changings, successions, and vicissitudes that have been she still remains without visible decay or Symptom of old age: cc pn31 vbz dx dc cs dt n1 cst p-acp d d n2-vvg, n2, cc n2 cst vhb vbn pns31 j vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
192 when almost all other Pollitick bodyes, all kingdomes in Christendome have met with changes and revolutions. But consider, when almost all other Politic bodies, all kingdoms in Christendom have met with changes and revolutions. But Consider, c-crq av d j-jn j n2, d n2 p-acp np1 vhb vvn p-acp n2 cc n2. cc-acp vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
193 First, The convenience of her scituation, upon a great many small Islands in the jawes of the Sea, easily commanding within her self, not easily commanded by any other: First, The convenience of her situation, upon a great many small Islands in the Jaws of the Sea, Easily commanding within her self, not Easily commanded by any other: ord, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvg p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j vvn p-acp d n-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
194 She sits as one, and alone as a mistrisse, a mother, one that at the first maintain'd her own interest within her self, in a word she seemes as a City governed by a Lord Mayor, and a Court of Aldermen; She sits as one, and alone as a mistress, a mother, one that At the First maintained her own Interest within her self, in a word she seems as a city governed by a Lord Mayor, and a Court of Aldermen; pns31 vvz p-acp crd, cc av-j c-acp dt n1, dt n1, pi cst p-acp dt ord vvn po31 d n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
195 which being at the first so planted, not easily violable by any other forraign or domestick force doth still continue, which being At the First so planted, not Easily violable by any other foreign or domestic force does still continue, r-crq vbg p-acp dt ord av vvn, xx av-j j p-acp d j-jn j cc j-jn n1 vdz av vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
196 but it is not thus with us. but it is not thus with us. cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
197 All generations have read, The kingdome of England; Ten for one in this Nation never consented to this change, All generations have read, The Kingdom of England; Ten for one in this nation never consented to this change, av-d n2 vhb vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1; crd p-acp crd p-acp d n1 av-x vvn p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
198 nor so much as once dreamt of it: nor so much as once dreamed of it: ccx av av-d c-acp a-acp vvd pp-f pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
199 and although many, admiring that justice that they could not understand, being fearfull to be found fighters against God did submit, and although many, admiring that Justice that they could not understand, being fearful to be found fighters against God did submit, cc cs d, vvg d n1 cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, vbg j pc-acp vbi vvn n2 p-acp np1 vdd vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
200 yet the sudden blasting, and the sad effects of it, hath called upon them to acknowledge their folly, yet the sudden blasting, and the sad effects of it, hath called upon them to acknowledge their folly, av dt j j-vvg, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vhz vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
201 & to alter their judgment in poynt of government. But further, What place or persons shall assume this authority or execute it: & to altar their judgement in point of government. But further, What place or Persons shall assume this Authority or execute it: cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. p-acp jc, q-crq n1 cc n2 vmb vvi d n1 cc vvi pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
202 Shall any City or persons challenge the superiority, the government is no lesse arbitrary, and far more dangerous then formerly; Shall any city or Persons challenge the superiority, the government is no less arbitrary, and Far more dangerous then formerly; vmb d n1 cc n2 vvb dt n1, dt n1 vbz av-dx av-dc j-jn, cc av-j av-dc j cs av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
203 In a word, I professe when I have seriously weighed our late Kingly government so happily constituted as it was, In a word, I profess when I have seriously weighed our late Kingly government so happily constituted as it was, p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb c-crq pns11 vhb av-j vvn po12 j j n1 av av-j vvn c-acp pn31 vbds, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
204 & our state government fumbled up of so many hetorodox and hetorogeniall principles, and persons; & our state government fumbled up of so many hetorodox and hetorogeniall principles, and Persons; cc po12 n1 n1 vvd a-acp pp-f av d n1 cc j n2, cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
205 nothing hath more troubled me then to find the fault in the former, or one virtue or convenience in this latter, nothing hath more troubled me then to find the fault in the former, or one virtue or convenience in this latter, pix vhz n1 vvn pno11 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc crd n1 cc n1 p-acp d d, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
206 and therefore cannot but conclude that the constitution of it, is most likely to set persons, and Therefore cannot but conclude that the constitution of it, is most likely to Set Persons, cc av vmbx cc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi n2, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
207 and places, at perpetuall odds and enmities, and certainly was contriv'd by them that having plunged the Nation into so many not to be avoyded miseries made it their work to secure their own interest, and places, At perpetual odds and enmities, and Certainly was contrived by them that having plunged the nation into so many not to be avoided misery's made it their work to secure their own Interest, cc n2, p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc av-j vbds vvn p-acp pno32 cst vhg vvn dt n1 p-acp av d xx pc-acp vbi vvn n2 vvd pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
208 though to the ruin & confusion of all, in the conclusion. But again, the state of Venice was layd in peace, ours in blood; though to the ruin & confusion of all, in the conclusion. But again, the state of Venice was laid in peace, ours in blood; cs p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, p-acp dt n1. p-acp av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, png12 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
209 Sion her selfe will not stand long if built in blood: Sion her self will not stand long if built in blood: np1 po31 n1 vmb xx vvi av-j cs vvn p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
210 she, i. e. Venice, remains in the mercy of God as a living monument to all nations, what a poor distressed handfull of persecuted Christians, watered with the blessing of God from on high may grow to in time; she, i. e. Venice, remains in the mercy of God as a living monument to all Nations, what a poor distressed handful of persecuted Christians, watered with the blessing of God from on high may grow to in time; pns31, sy. sy. np1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq dt j j-vvn n1 pp-f vvn np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp j vmb vvi p-acp p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
211 we are likely to stand, as spectacles of horror and amazement, verifying the proverb, We cannot let well be well, and this will not be the lest of our sorrowes in our sufferings, that our destruction is from our selves, we Are likely to stand, as spectacles of horror and amazement, verifying the proverb, We cannot let well be well, and this will not be the lest of our sorrows in our sufferings, that our destruction is from our selves, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, c-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1, pns12 vmbx vvi av vbi av, cc d vmb xx vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cst po12 n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
212 and when God had so fenc'd and guarded us from the force of other nations that we might sleep securely despight their malice, we have arm'd our selves, within our selves, against our selves to our own confusion. and when God had so fenced and guarded us from the force of other Nations that we might sleep securely despite their malice, we have armed our selves, within our selves, against our selves to our own confusion. cc c-crq np1 vhd av vvn cc vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 cst pns12 vmd vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
213 Secondly, There is a Piece writ by Milton, call'd Populi Anglicani defensio, &c. The defence of the people of England; I confesse his learning and Oratory to be considerable: Secondly, There is a Piece writ by Milton, called People Anglicani Defense, etc. The defence of the people of England; I confess his learning and Oratory to be considerable: ord, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, vvd np1 np1 fw-la, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; pns11 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi j: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
214 I will not enter the lists with him, and the rather because I conceive it may be to contest with a shadow, I will not enter the lists with him, and the rather Because I conceive it may be to contest with a shadow, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n2 p-acp pno31, cc dt av-c c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
215 if he be dead, but if he be now living, (and do not subsist as a mercenary under this power, if he be dead, but if he be now living, (and do not subsist as a mercenary under this power, cs pns31 vbb j, cc-acp cs pns31 vbb av vvg, (cc vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j-jn p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
216 nor wrapt in so much guilt that he may lesse fear the gallowes then a restoring of kingly government,) let him justifie the proceedings, nor wrapped in so much guilt that he may less Fear the gallows then a restoring of kingly government,) let him justify the proceedings, ccx vvn p-acp av d n1 cst pns31 vmb av-dc vvi dt n2 av dt vvg pp-f j n1,) vvb pno31 vvi dt n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
217 and vindicate the sad effects of this fatall change; and vindicate the sad effects of this fatal change; cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
218 let him give a satisfactory answer to the late six Queries presented by the excluded members, let him give a satisfactory answer to the late six Queries presented by the excluded members, vvb pno31 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j crd n2 vvn p-acp dt vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
219 and let him make it appear that the advantage hath or is very likely to answer to those vast summes expended, Treasures exhausted, trading damnified, miseries multiplyed, besides the blood spilt, the guilt and dishonour contracted: and let him make it appear that the advantage hath or is very likely to answer to those vast sums expended, Treasures exhausted, trading damnified, misery's multiplied, beside the blood spilled, the guilt and dishonour contracted: cc vvb pno31 vvi pn31 vvi cst dt n1 vhz cc vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 vvn, n2 vvn, vvg vvn, n2 vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvn, dt n1 cc n1 vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
220 if he can make it appear that there was at first just cause for it, or that there is any commoditie by it: if he can make it appear that there was At First just cause for it, or that there is any commodity by it: cs pns31 vmb vvi pn31 vvi cst a-acp vbds p-acp ord j n1 p-acp pn31, cc cst pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
221 I will then give him the better of it, and be of his opinion, but if he have seen, I will then give him the better of it, and be of his opinion, but if he have seen, pns11 vmb av vvi pno31 dt jc pp-f pn31, cc vbi pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp cs pns31 vhb vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
222 as questionlesse he hath the miseries, and oppressions in these bleeding nations, and doe foresee, as questionless he hath the misery's, and oppressions in these bleeding Nations, and do foresee, c-acp j pns31 vhz dt n2, cc n2 p-acp d j-vvg n2, cc vdb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
223 as he easily may doe if living, that danger that is heightned and occasioned by our changlings, I dare say he himself will answer himself sufficiently, as he Easily may do if living, that danger that is heightened and occasioned by our changelings, I Dare say he himself will answer himself sufficiently, c-acp pns31 av-j vmb vdi cs vvg, cst n1 cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vvb vvi pns31 px31 vmb vvi px31 av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
224 and either own his ignorance, or argue his impudence. But to conclude this in a word, Arguments taken only from event; and either own his ignorance, or argue his impudence. But to conclude this in a word, Arguments taken only from event; cc d d po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1. p-acp pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1, n2 vvn av-j p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
225 or successe are not infallible, for subordinate states, a government so ordered may do well, but in such a nation as this it cannot; or success Are not infallible, for subordinate states, a government so ordered may do well, but in such a Nation as this it cannot; cc n1 vbr xx j, c-acp j n2, dt n1 av vvn vmb vdi av, cc-acp p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d pn31 vmbx; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
226 and for my part I cannot see but that kingly government is most convenient, most sutable to and agreeing with the genius of these nations; and for my part I cannot see but that kingly government is most convenient, most suitable to and agreeing with the genius of these Nations; cc p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmbx vvi cc-acp cst j n1 vbz av-ds j, av-ds j p-acp cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
227 had it been left indifferent to frame our selves at pleasure into any form of government, which I conceive is now questionable, I must have propounded kingly government, had it been left indifferent to frame our selves At pleasure into any from of government, which I conceive is now questionable, I must have propounded kingly government, vhd pn31 vbn vvn j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vvb vbz av j, pns11 vmb vhi vvn j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
228 and if the Scripture must be our guide, I must and shall ever say, My son: fear thou the Lord, and the King. And that's the second thing. and if the Scripture must be our guide, I must and shall ever say, My son: Fear thou the Lord, and the King. And that's the second thing. cc cs dt n1 vmb vbi po12 n1, pns11 vmb cc vmb av vvi, po11 n1: vvb pns21 dt n1, cc dt n1. cc d|vbz dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
229 The King is to be feared, i. e. loved, honoured and obeyed next and immediately to God himself and that by the command of God. The King is to be feared, i. e. loved, honoured and obeyed next and immediately to God himself and that by the command of God. dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, sy. sy. vvd, j-vvn cc vvd ord cc av-j p-acp np1 px31 cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
230 This I shall first prove to be the ordinance of God; Secondly, Demonstrate the grounds or causes of it, why so. Prov. 30.31. A King against whom there is no rising up, i. e. This I shall First prove to be the Ordinance of God; Secondly, Demonstrate the grounds or Causes of it, why so. Curae 30.31. A King against whom there is no rising up, i. e. d pns11 vmb ord vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1; ord, vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, uh-crq av. np1 crd. dt n1 p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp, sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
231 ought not to be, nor did ever any rise up, but they found it better to sit still, being convinced of their folly in their fall. Prov. 20.2. The feare of a King is as the roaring of a lyon, He that provoketh him to anger sins against his own soul: ought not to be, nor did ever any rise up, but they found it better to fit still, being convinced of their folly in their fallen. Curae 20.2. The Fear of a King is as the roaring of a Lion, He that provokes him to anger Sins against his own soul: vmd xx pc-acp vbi, ccx vdd av d vvb a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vvd pn31 jc pc-acp vvi av, vbg vvn pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns31 cst vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
232 which expression in Scripture ever infers a most mortall, dangerous and desperate sin, Eccl. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy chamber, &c. Ezra 7.26. which expression in Scripture ever infers a most Mortal, dangerous and desperate since, Ecclesiastes 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy chamber, etc. Ezra 7.26. r-crq n1 p-acp n1 av vvz dt av-ds j-jn, j cc j n1, np1 crd. vvb xx dt n1, uh-dx xx p-acp po21 n1, av np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 17
233 He that will not obey the law of God, and the Kings law, let him have judgment without delay whether to death or to banishment, to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. In the Gospell and New-Testament. He that will not obey the law of God, and the Kings law, let him have judgement without Delay whither to death or to banishment, to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. In the Gospel and New testament. pns31 cst vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt ng1 n1, vvb pno31 vhi n1 p-acp n1 cs p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2-j, cc p-acp n1. p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
234 Give unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, Mat. 22.21. Which is well and fully expounded by the Apostle, Rom. 13.7. Give to all men their due; Give unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, Mathew 22.21. Which is well and Fully expounded by the Apostle, Rom. 13.7. Give to all men their endue; vvb p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr npg1, np1 crd. r-crq vbz av cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vvb p-acp d n2 po32 n-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 17
235 Tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be subject, and in the 5 verse. Wherefore we must be subject. 1 Tim. 2.1. Tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom, Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour. Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be Subject, and in the 5 verse. Wherefore we must be Subject. 1 Tim. 2.1. n1 p-acp ro-crq n1, n1 p-acp ro-crq n1, vvb p-acp ro-crq n1, vvb p-acp ro-crq n1. np1 crd. vvb d n1 vbi j-jn, cc p-acp dt crd n1. c-crq pns12 vmb vbi j-jn. vvn np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 17
236 I exhort that prayers, supplications, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that are in authority, &c. I might add more, but something hath been said and more may be: I exhort that Prayers, supplications, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for Kings and all that Are in Authority, etc. I might add more, but something hath been said and more may be: pns11 vvb d n2, n2, n2, cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp n2 cc d cst vbr p-acp n1, av pns11 vmd vvi av-dc, cc-acp pi vhz vbn vvn cc dc vmb vbi: (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 17
237 See the Reasons why God will have it so, for although no man may say to God why dost thou so, See the Reasons why God will have it so, for although no man may say to God why dost thou so, vvb dt n2 c-crq np1 vmb vhi pn31 av, c-acp cs dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 q-crq vd2 pns21 av, (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 17
238 yet what reasons God hath given we may and ought to take notice of. First Reason: See Eccl. 8.2. yet what Reasons God hath given we may and ought to take notice of. First Reason: See Ecclesiastes 8.2. av q-crq n2 np1 vhz vvn pns12 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f. ord n1: vvb np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 17
239 Because of the Oath of God. Because of the Oath of God. p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 17
240 I counsell thee to obey the King, &c. Oh the promises, Covenants, and Oaths that have been taken and made in this nation to that end, is it not for the violation of these that the land mourns? are we yet devising new oaths, I counsel thee to obey the King, etc. O the promises, Covenants, and Oaths that have been taken and made in this Nation to that end, is it not for the violation of these that the land mourns? Are we yet devising new Oaths, pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av uh dt n2, n2, cc n2 cst vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, vbz pn31 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst dt n1 vvz? vbr pns12 av vvg j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 18
241 and never kept the old ones? it is folly and madness to bind others in those cords that we our selves break at pleasure before their faces, hear and fear, and never kept the old ones? it is folly and madness to bind Others in those cords that we our selves break At pleasure before their faces, hear and Fear, cc av-x vvd dt j pi2? pn31 vbz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp d n2 cst pns12 po12 n2 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvb cc vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 18
242 and assure your selves that God will visit for these things, and his soul will be avenged upon such a Nation. Second Reason: and assure your selves that God will visit for these things, and his soul will be avenged upon such a nation. Second Reason: cc vvb po22 n2 cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1. ord n1: (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 18
243 That we may lead under them a godly, peaceable and quiet life; Oh value the comforts of a peaceable government. That we may led under them a godly, peaceable and quiet life; O valve the comforts of a peaceable government. cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 dt j, j cc j-jn n1; uh vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 18
244 Submission hath ever purchased true liberty of conscience. Submission hath ever purchased true liberty of conscience. n1 vhz av vvn j n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 18
245 Where is he, or what is he, that being of a pious and peaceable spirit found not that tolleration that piety could ask, or modesty request: Where is he, or what is he, that being of a pious and peaceable Spirit found not that toleration that piety could ask, or modesty request: q-crq vbz pns31, cc r-crq vbz pns31, cst vbg pp-f dt j cc j n1 vvd xx d n1 cst n1 vmd vvi, cc n1 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 18
246 Turbulent spirits indeed, some of them made voyages into forraign parts only there to proclaime their follyes, Turbulent spirits indeed, Some of them made voyages into foreign parts only there to proclaim their folly's, j n2 av, d pp-f pno32 vvd n2 p-acp j n2 av-j a-acp pc-acp vvi po32 ng1, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 18
247 and to aire their factions, which done many have returned convinct, converted, and what was partly occasioned by themselves, they have own'd as matter of lamentation. Third Reason: and to air their factions, which done many have returned convinced, converted, and what was partly occasioned by themselves, they have owned as matter of lamentation. Third Reason: cc p-acp n1 po32 n2, r-crq vdn d vhb vvn j-vvn, vvn, cc r-crq vbds av vvn p-acp px32, pns32 vhb j-vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. ord n1: (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 18
248 Power is ordain'd of God, Rom. 13.1. He, ( i.e. he that bears and executes that power, i.e. The King, He ) is the Minister, that is a servant sent and appointed of God; Power is ordained of God, Rom. 13.1. He, (i.e. he that bears and executes that power, i.e. The King, He) is the Minister, that is a servant sent and appointed of God; n1 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd. pns31, (n1 pns31 cst vvz cc vvz d n1, n1 dt n1, pns31) vbz dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 vvd cc vvn pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 18
249 See it twise repeated, vers. 4. and againe, vers. 6. By me Kings reigne, Prov. 8.15. The Apostle is plaine, Rom. 13.2. He that resisteth, resisteth the ordinance of God, and they that resist, (be they who they will) shall receive to themselves damnation. See it twice repeated, vers. 4. and again, vers. 6. By me Kings Reign, Curae 8.15. The Apostle is plain, Rom. 13.2. He that Resisteth, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, and they that resist, (be they who they will) shall receive to themselves damnation. vvb pn31 av vvn, fw-la. crd cc av, fw-la. crd p-acp pno11 np1 vvi, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz j, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 cst vvb, (vbi pns32 r-crq pns32 vmb) vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 18
250 Comment upon the Text who will, and evade it who can. See also Davids positive assertion included in a most vehement and uncontroulable question: Comment upon the Text who will, and evade it who can. See also Davids positive assertion included in a most vehement and uncontrollable question: n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb, cc vvb pn31 r-crq vmb. n1 av npg1 j n1 vvd p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 18
251 Who can (1 Sam. 26.9.) lay his hand on the Lords anointed, and be guiltlesse? if a statesman, Who can (1 Sam. 26.9.) lay his hand on the lords anointed, and be guiltless? if a statesman, r-crq vmb (vvd np1 crd.) vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn, cc vbi j? cs dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 18
252 if an injured person, then David: if reasons of state principles of pollicy, if all that wit & reason can contrive to have excused it could have excused it, it had been excusable in David, but David could not; if an injured person, then David: if Reasons of state principles of policy, if all that wit & reason can contrive to have excused it could have excused it, it had been excusable in David, but David could not; cs dt j-vvn n1, av np1: cs n2 pp-f n1 n2 pp-f n1, cs d cst n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 vmd vhi vvn pn31, pn31 vhd vbn j p-acp np1, p-acp np1 vmd xx; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
253 The Lord keep me from doing this thing to my master, &c. for he is the Lords anoynted, vid. 1 Sam. 24.7. may he ask, who can? he must produce a commission written with Gods own hand, that can do it and be innocent. The Lord keep me from doing this thing to my master, etc. for he is the lords anointed, vid. 1 Sam. 24.7. may he ask, who can? he must produce a commission written with God's own hand, that can do it and be innocent. dt n1 vvb pno11 p-acp vdg d n1 p-acp po11 n1, av c-acp pns31 vbz dt n2 vvn, p-acp. crd np1 crd. vmb pns31 vvi, r-crq vmb? pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 d n1, cst vmb vdi pn31 cc vbi j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
254 I am not ignorant of what is objected against this, in case of Tyrants, bloody Princes, &c. all that I shall say is, Reason is a good servant, but a bad Master; I am not ignorant of what is objected against this, in case of Tyrants, bloody Princes, etc. all that I shall say is, Reason is a good servant, but a bad Master; pns11 vbm xx j pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, j n2, av d cst pns11 vmb vvi vbz, n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
255 God sees that good for me, that neither I nor my reason can see good for my self. God sees that good for me, that neither I nor my reason can see good for my self. np1 vvz d j p-acp pno11, cst dx pns11 ccx po11 n1 vmb vvi j p-acp po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
256 David had reason enough on his side, but see what he sayes, As the Lord liveth, either the Lord shall smite him or his day shall come, David had reason enough on his side, but see what he Says, As the Lord lives, either the Lord shall smite him or his day shall come, np1 vhd n1 av-d p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvb r-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 vvz, d dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
257 or he shall goe down into the battle and perish, (1 Sam. 26.10.) but the Lord keep me, &c. In a word, he that can thankfully and humbly wait upon the justice of God when he gives us such a king in his anger, can submissively and patiently waite upon his pleasure to take him away in his wrath. or he shall go down into the battle and perish, (1 Sam. 26.10.) but the Lord keep me, etc. In a word, he that can thankfully and humbly wait upon the Justice of God when he gives us such a King in his anger, can submissively and patiently wait upon his pleasure to take him away in his wrath. cc pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvi, (vvd np1 crd.) p-acp dt n1 vvb pno11, av p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vmb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
258 Fourthly, The King is the most visible resemblance of the invisible God. His servant authorised and commissioned by him to execute his will. Fourthly, The King is the most visible resemblance of the invisible God. His servant authorised and commissioned by him to execute his will. ord, dt n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j np1. po31 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
259 He is as the very garment wherewithall the Majesty, justice and power of God is covered and presented to the eye as a visible object; He is as the very garment wherewithal the Majesty, Justice and power of God is covered and presented to the eye as a visible Object; pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 c-crq dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
260 I speak not of a Princes robes but his royalty, not of his outward apparell, but his spirituall gift and soveraignty. I speak not of a Princes robes but his royalty, not of his outward apparel, but his spiritual gift and sovereignty. pns11 vvb xx pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp po31 n1, xx pp-f po31 j n1, cc-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
261 The Queen of Sheba, (2 Chron. 9.8.) hath this expression, Blessed be the Lord thy God that loved thee, that set thee on his throne as king, instead of the Lord thy God. The Queen of Sheba, (2 Chronicles 9.8.) hath this expression, Blessed be the Lord thy God that loved thee, that Set thee on his throne as King, instead of the Lord thy God. dt n1 pp-f np1, (crd np1 crd.) vhz d n1, vvn vbb dt n1 po21 n1 cst vvd pno21, cst vvd pno21 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, av pp-f dt n1 po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
262 That saying of God himselfe, 1 Sam. 16.1. I have provided me a King, is very considerable; That saying of God himself, 1 Sam. 16.1. I have provided me a King, is very considerable; cst vvg pp-f np1 px31, crd np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn pno11 dt n1, vbz av j; (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
263 He was a man after Gods own heart in his publique administrations of judgement and justice; He was a man After God's own heart in his public administrations of judgement and Justice; pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1 p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
264 though his personall faults were very great. It is no untruth to say he was a better King then a man. though his personal Faults were very great. It is no untruth to say he was a better King then a man. cs po31 j n2 vbdr av j. pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vbds dt jc n1 cs dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
265 In his infirmities he teaches even the most precious Saints and servants of God to remember that they are but men; In his infirmities he Teaches even the most precious Saints and Servants of God to Remember that they Are but men; p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vvz av dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
266 but in his executions of justice he lessons Princes that they ought to be no other then gods, i.e. Embassadors, Stewards, servants substituted and appoynted by God. but in his executions of Justice he Lessons Princes that they ought to be no other then God's, i.e. ambassadors, Stewards, Servants substituted and appointed by God. cc-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 pns31 n2 n2 cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi dx n-jn cs n2, n1 n2, n2, n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 20
267 I might adde many more reasons why God is pleas'd so strictly to charge and require submission and obedience, doubtlesse, every act of obedience, I might add many more Reasons why God is pleased so strictly to charge and require submission and Obedience, doubtless, every act of Obedience, pns11 vmd vvi d dc n2 c-crq np1 vbz vvn av av-j p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 cc n1, av-j, d n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
268 and disloyaltie, especially publique, and in eminent persons doth as it were unloose the bands, and dissolve the Covenant betwixt a King and his Subjects. and disloyalty, especially public, and in eminent Persons does as it were unloose the bans, and dissolve the Covenant betwixt a King and his Subject's. cc n1, av-j j, cc p-acp j n2 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvb dt n2, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
269 If Kings be (as usually they are) too ready to improve advantages to encrease their power and greatnesse, Treasons, disloyalties, &c. gives them opportunities, If Kings be (as usually they Are) too ready to improve advantages to increase their power and greatness, Treasons, disloyalties, etc. gives them opportunities, cs n2 vbb (c-acp av-j pns32 vbr) av j pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1, n2, n2, av vvz pno32 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
270 and makes them eye those as Captives subdued, which before they beheld as subjects, yea as sonnes in their Dominion. and makes them eye those as Captives subdued, which before they beheld as subject's, yea as Sons in their Dominion. cc vvz pno32 n1 d c-acp n2-jn vvn, r-crq c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp n2-jn, uh p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
271 It is good therefore to feare the King, to prevent our misery and his tyranny, it being most certainly true in Politicks, That every rebellion subdued, makes the King more a King, and the Subjects more subject. It is good Therefore to Fear the King, to prevent our misery and his tyranny, it being most Certainly true in Politics, That every rebellion subdued, makes the King more a King, and the Subject's more Subject. pn31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc po31 n1, pn31 vbg av-ds av-j j p-acp n2-j, cst d n1 vvn, vvz dt n1 av-dc dt n1, cc dt n2-jn n1 j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
272 But we have said sufficient to perswade, yea to enforce obedience from such as feare the Lord, Their consciences are deare unto them, But we have said sufficient to persuade, yea to enforce Obedience from such as Fear the Lord, Their Consciences Are deer unto them, cc-acp pns12 vhb vvn j pc-acp vvi, uh p-acp vvi n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb dt n1, po32 n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
273 and a godly peaceable and quiet life most desirerable. and a godly peaceable and quiet life most desirerable. cc dt j j cc j-jn n1 av-ds j. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
274 The oath of God they feare and the Covenant, as a Covenant of God they hold inviolable: The oath of God they Fear and the Covenant, as a Covenant of God they hold inviolable: dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvb cc dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvb j: (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
275 They can look beyond the shadow to the substance, and in and under the visible man, can see the justice, wisdome, power, They can look beyond the shadow to the substance, and in and under the visible man, can see the Justice, Wisdom, power, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp cc p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi dt n1, n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
276 and Majesty of God, and pay the tribute of their feare and reverence due to God, to the King as his receiver. and Majesty of God, and pay the tribute of their Fear and Reverence due to God, to the King as his receiver. cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
277 They have learnt our Saviours lesson; They have learned our Saviors Lesson; pns32 vhb vvn po12 ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
278 If a man (much more a King) will take away thy coat, let him take thy cloake also; If a man (much more a King) will take away thy coat, let him take thy cloak also; cs dt n1 (av-d dc dt n1) vmb vvi av po21 n1, vvb pno31 vvi po21 n1 av; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
279 They judge it better to be famous for their sufferings, then infamous for their actings. They judge it better to be famous for their sufferings, then infamous for their actings. pns32 vvb pn31 jc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2, av j p-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
280 Thus good Mephibosheth when he had more cause to be angry at the Kings unjust connivance and distribution, doth not onely submit without the least impatience or opposition; Thus good Mephibosheth when he had more cause to be angry At the Kings unjust connivance and distribution, does not only submit without the least impatience or opposition; av j np1 c-crq pns31 vhd dc n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n2 j n1 cc n1, vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
281 but gives us the best counsell in his own example, and the best instruction in his resolution; but gives us the best counsel in his own Exampl, and the best instruction in his resolution; cc-acp vvz pno12 dt js n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
282 Let him take all, so that my Lord the King may but returne in peace. Let him take all, so that my Lord the King may but return in peace. vvb pno31 vvi d, av cst po11 n1 dt n1 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 21
283 To reasonable men enough hath been sayd, to unreasonable men, and such as have no faith, it is to small purpose to say any more; To reasonable men enough hath been said, to unreasonable men, and such as have no faith, it is to small purpose to say any more; p-acp j n2 d vhz vbn vvn, p-acp j n2, cc d c-acp vhb dx n1, pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi d av-dc; (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 21
284 Their subtilties can evade, or jealousies pervert what can be sayd, nor will they read their sin, but in their punishment; Their subtleties can evade, or jealousies pervert what can be said, nor will they read their since, but in their punishment; po32 n2 vmb vvi, cc n2 vvi r-crq vmb vbi vvn, ccx vmb pns32 vvi po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 21
285 nor be convinc't of this duty, till they have overwhelm'd themselves and the Nation in unavoydable ruins. nor be convinced of this duty, till they have overwhelmed themselves and the nation in unavoidable ruins. ccx vbb vvn pp-f d n1, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn px32 cc dt n1 p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 21
286 Before I leave this, let me congratulate this happy union, The Lord and the King, not here alone, but elswhere joyned together; Before I leave this, let me congratulate this happy Union, The Lord and the King, not Here alone, but elsewhere joined together; c-acp pns11 vvb d, vvb pno11 vvi d j n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, xx av av-j, cc-acp av vvn av; (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
287 and observable it is that the feare of God and honour of the King goe hand in hand, and observable it is that the Fear of God and honour of the King go hand in hand, cc j pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
288 and where the King is dishonored, the feare of God is also violated. and where the King is dishonoured, the Fear of God is also violated. cc c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
289 It was a fatall prediction (the unhappy consequence of home-bred distractions) that Israel refusing directions from the Law and the Testimonies, should goe to and fro, It was a fatal prediction (the unhappy consequence of Homebred distractions) that Israel refusing directions from the Law and the Testimonies, should go to and from, pn31 vbds dt j n1 (dt j n1 pp-f j n2) cst np1 vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, vmd vvi p-acp cc av, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
290 and fretting themselves, should Curse their God, and their King. and fretting themselves, should Curse their God, and their King. cc vvg px32, vmd vvi po32 n1, cc po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
291 It was also a happy prediction, (and oh that our eyes might see the accomplishing of it) that Israel upon his Conviction should seeke the Lord, and David their King. It was also a happy prediction, (and o that our eyes might see the accomplishing of it) that Israel upon his Conviction should seek the Lord, and David their King. pn31 vbds av dt j n1, (cc uh cst po12 n2 vmd vvi dt n-vvg pp-f pn31) cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1, cc np1 po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
292 Thus in Blessings and Cursings, God and the King are joyned. Thus in Blessings and Cursings, God and the King Are joined. av p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, np1 cc dt n1 vbr vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
293 The Almightie himselfe in order to the preservation of peace, and administration of Justice, is pleas'd with his own hand to put into the same scabbard of eternall truth, the Sword of the Lord and of Gideon. The Almighty himself in order to the preservation of peace, and administration of justice, is pleased with his own hand to put into the same scabbard of Eternal truth, the Sword of the Lord and of gideon. dt j-jn px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn p-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 21
294 I have now done with the positive part of the doctrine; My son, Feare the Lord, and the King. I have now done with the positive part of the Doctrine; My son, fear the Lord, and the King. pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; po11 n1, vvb dt n1, cc dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 21
295 Now I come to the Negative part; Medle not with the seditious, or those that are given to change. Now I come to the Negative part; Meddle not with the seditious, or those that Are given to change. av pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1; vvb xx p-acp dt j, cc d cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 21
296 First, Medle not. Medlers are fruit that was never planted in the paradise of God, nor are suffered to prosper in the places of his pleasure. First, Meddle not. Meddlers Are fruit that was never planted in the paradise of God, nor Are suffered to prosper in the places of his pleasure. ord, vvb xx. n2 vbr n1 cst vbds av-x vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 21
297 They will indeed as ill weeds be springing up, (and when they are over-growne they are dangerous) but the diligent hand must weed them out. They will indeed as ill weeds be springing up, (and when they Are overgrown they Are dangerous) but the diligent hand must weed them out. pns32 vmb av c-acp j-jn n2 vbi vvg a-acp, (cc c-crq pns32 vbr j pns32 vbr j) p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi pno32 av. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
298 God hath made ample provision against this corruption, he condemnes them as inordinate walkers, that are busy-bodies, 2 Thes. 3.11. Such as goe from house to house, are not onely idle but pratlers, and busybodyes, 1 Tim. 5.13. God hath made ample provision against this corruption, he condemns them as inordinate walker's, that Are busybodies, 2 Thebes 3.11. Such as go from house to house, Are not only idle but prattlers, and busybodies, 1 Tim. 5.13. np1 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j ng1, cst vbr n2, crd np1 crd. d c-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vbr xx av-j j p-acp n2, cc n2, vvn np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
299 If such suffer, they suffer justly, to prevent which we have a divine Caution, 1 Pet. 4.15. If such suffer, they suffer justly, to prevent which we have a divine Caution, 1 Pet. 4.15. cs d vvb, pns32 vvb av-j, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vhb dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
300 Let no man suffer as a murtherer, or as a thiefe, or as an evill doer, or as a busy-body; Let no man suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil doer, or as a busybody; vvb dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
301 (the word is expounded word for word, a Bishop in another mans diocesse) Thus vices are linked together, (the word is expounded word for word, a Bishop in Another men diocese) Thus vices Are linked together, (dt n1 vbz vvn n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp j-jn ng1 n1) av n2 vbr vvn av, (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
302 & as evill words corrupt good manners, and evill thoughts hatch, and generate evill words, so needlesse intermedlings, especially in State-affaires, often ushers in evill doings; & as evil words corrupt good manners, and evil thoughts hatch, and generate evil words, so needless intermedlings, especially in State affairs, often ushers in evil doings; cc c-acp j-jn n2 vvb j n2, cc j-jn n2 vvi, cc vvb j-jn n2, av j n2, av-j p-acp n2, av vvz p-acp j-jn n2-vdg; (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
303 these carry us forward to theft and sacriledge, these to murther and what not. these carry us forward to theft and sacrilege, these to murder and what not. d vvb pno12 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, d p-acp n1 cc q-crq xx. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
304 Sin, if not prevented, ever plunging the soule into more and more sin, one mischiefe covering it selfe with another, conceiving it cannot be safe but by so doing. since, if not prevented, ever plunging the soul into more and more since, one mischief covering it self with Another, conceiving it cannot be safe but by so doing. n1, cs xx vvn, av vvg dt n1 p-acp dc cc dc n1, crd n1 vvg pn31 n1 p-acp j-jn, vvg pn31 vmbx vbi j p-acp p-acp av vdg. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
305 As we see it was thus with David in the matter of Ʋriah, and Ahab in the case of Naboth, the beginnings of which are oft but small, As we see it was thus with David in the matter of Ʋriah, and Ahab in the case of Naboth, the beginnings of which Are oft but small, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 vbds av p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f r-crq vbr av p-acp j, (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
306 but alas, alas, how great a sire will a little sparke kindle. but alas, alas, how great a sire will a little spark kindle. cc-acp uh, uh, c-crq j dt n1 vmb dt j n1 vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 22
307 He that made the whole world the object of his contemplation, as he was griev'd to see some idle, He that made the Whole world the Object of his contemplation, as he was grieved to see Some idle, pns31 cst vvd dt j-jn n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d j, (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
308 and others ill imploy'd, so was he also griev'd to see many bufie in other mens matters. and Others ill employed, so was he also grieved to see many bufie in other men's matters. cc n2-jn av-jn vvn, av vbds pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi d j p-acp j-jn ng2 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
309 Such endeavours are seldome acceptable, or successfull, and this connivence they carry ever along with them, Such endeavours Are seldom acceptable, or successful, and this connivance they carry ever along with them, d n2 vbr av j, cc j, cc d n1 pns32 vvb av a-acp p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
310 if well they are but well, if evill the more paines the lesse thanks, ye accessaries in this case come in as principles, if well they Are but well, if evil the more pains the less thanks, you accessaries in this case come in as principles, cs av pns32 vbr p-acp av, cs j-jn dt av-dc n2 dt av-dc n2, pn22 n2-jn p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp c-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
311 and beare the reward of their follyes in their sufferings. and bear the reward of their folly's in their sufferings. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
312 Briefly, God hath placed every man in his own station, appoynted him some office, calling, imployment, or businesse of his own. Briefly, God hath placed every man in his own station, appointed him Some office, calling, employment, or business of his own. av-j, np1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po31 d n1, vvd pno31 d n1, vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 d. (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 22
313 This let him doe it with all diligence, and following the Aposties rule; Let him study to be quiet and medle with his own businesse, 1 Thes. 4.15. Sin, and sinners, in generall we must not medle with; This let him doe it with all diligence, and following the Apostles Rule; Let him study to be quiet and meddle with his own business, 1 Thebes 4.15. since, and Sinners, in general we must not meddle with; np1 vvb pno31 n1 pn31 p-acp d n1, cc vvg dt ng1 n1; vvb pno31 vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn cc vvi p-acp po31 d n1, crd np1 crd. n1, cc n2, p-acp n1 pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 23
314 My son, if sinners intice thee, consent thou not, if they say, Wee will lay wait for blood, &c. vid. 1 Prov. v. 11. — We shall finde precious riches, My son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not, if they say, we will lay wait for blood, etc. vid. 1 Curae v. 11. — We shall find precious riches, po11 n1, cs n2 vvb pno21, vvb pns21 xx, cs pns32 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, av p-acp. crd np1 n1 crd — pns12 vmb vvi j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 23
315 and fill our houses with spoyle. Cast in thy lot amongst us, we will all have one purse. and fill our houses with spoil. Cast in thy lot among us, we will all have one purse. cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1. n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb d vhi pi n1. (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 23
316 My son, walke not in their way, refraine thy foot from their paths, &c. My son, walk not in their Way, refrain thy foot from their paths, etc. po11 n1, vvb xx p-acp po32 n1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp po32 n2, av (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 23
317 Good old Jacob (whom neither affection to his children, nor love of gaine could court to the countenancing of cruelty) abominates that villany of his sons in slaying the Sichemites (though they pretended great and urgent reasons for it) especially after overtures of peace for the future, Good old Jacob (whom neither affection to his children, nor love of gain could court to the countenancing of cruelty) abominates that villainy of his Sons in slaying the Sichemites (though they pretended great and urgent Reasons for it) especially After overtures of peace for the future, j j np1 (ro-crq dx n1 p-acp po31 n2, ccx n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1) vvz d n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp vvg dt vvz (cs pns32 vvd j cc j n2 p-acp pn31) av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
318 and tender of satisfaction for by-past injuries, he confesses that it made him stinke in the nostrills of other Nations; and tender of satisfaction for bypast injuries, he Confesses that it made him stink in the nostrils of other nations; cc j pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, pns31 vvz cst pn31 vvd pno31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
319 and many years after, even upon his death-bed, to evidence his perpetuall hatred of such treachery, he disclaimes any society with, or approbation of that act; and many Years After, even upon his deathbed, to evidence his perpetual hatred of such treachery, he disclaims any society with, or approbation of that act; cc d n2 a-acp, av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 po31 j n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp, cc n1 pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
320 Into their secrets let no• my soule enter in their assemblies, mine honour be not thou united: Into their secrets let no• my soul enter in their assemblies, mine honour be not thou united: p-acp po32 n2-jn vvb n1 po11 n1 vvi p-acp po32 n2, po11 n1 vbb xx pns21 vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
321 and passes sentence upon them that were chiefe actors in it, Simeon, and Levi, Devide them O God in Jacob, and passes sentence upon them that were chief actors in it, Simeon, and Levi, Divide them Oh God in Jacob, cc vvz n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbdr j-jn n2 p-acp pn31, np1, cc np1, vvb pno32 uh np1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
322 and scatter them in Israel, Gen. 49. 5-7. and scatter them in Israel, Gen. 49. 5-7. cc vvi pno32 p-acp np1, np1 crd j. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 23
323 But to speake to the object in the text, The seditious. Sedition is the murtherer of pietie, the bane of charitie, the mother of consusion. But to speak to the Object in the text, The seditious. Sedition is the murderer of piety, the bane of charity, the mother of confusion. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 23
324 It is a hell upon earth, as having nearest relation to, and confederacy with the Devil and his Angels. It is a hell upon earth, as having nearest Relation to, and confederacy with the devil and his Angels. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp vhg av-j n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 23
325 Satan never acts so like himselfe, as when in the shape of an Angel of light, he attempts workes of darknesse; Satan never acts so like himself, as when in the shape of an Angel of Light, he attempts works of darkness; np1 av-x vvz av av-j px31, c-acp c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 23
326 and by his delusions, and devices, throws all into extremities, and those often contrary, casting some into the fire, and others into the water. and by his delusions, and devices, throws all into extremities, and those often contrary, casting Some into the fire, and Others into the water. cc p-acp po31 n2, cc n2, vvz d p-acp n2, cc d av j-jn, vvg d p-acp dt n1, cc n2-jn p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 23
327 Sedition is that Grand Trapan, which not onely carries away deceived soules, such as in the simplicitie of their hearts goe on thinking no evill, Sedition is that Grand Trapan, which not only carries away deceived Souls, such as in the simplicity of their hearts go on thinking no evil, n1 vbz d j np1, r-crq xx av-j vvz av vvn n2, d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvi p-acp vvg dx j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
328 but also perverts good intentions, and in time converts them into most horrid practises. but also perverts good intentions, and in time converts them into most horrid practises. cc-acp av vvz j n2, cc p-acp n1 vvz pno32 p-acp ds j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
329 Sedition hath this evill in it, that it usually corrupts the best knowing, such when corrupted to be ever the worst. Sedition hath this evil in it, that it usually corrupts the best knowing, such when corrupted to be ever the worst. n1 vhz d n-jn p-acp pn31, cst pn31 av-j vvz dt js vvg, d c-crq vvn pc-acp vbi av dt js. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
330 That poyson is most mortall that hath seised on the vitalls; and thus it is in a Church, or State, when Religion is turn'd to faction, That poison is most Mortal that hath seized on the vitals; and thus it is in a Church, or State, when Religion is turned to faction, cst n1 vbz av-ds j-jn cst vhz vvn p-acp dt n2-j; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
331 and peace the daughter of pietie is so fatally betrayed that she becomes the mother of dissention, and grand-mother of destruction. and peace the daughter of piety is so fatally betrayed that she becomes the mother of dissension, and grandmother of destruction. cc n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av av-j vvn cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
332 Nor do I wonder at it in our dregs of time, when in those purer dayes the Apostle tells the Corinthians, that he fear'd he should sinde (what he was unwilling to finde) strife, envyings, wrath, contentions, backbitings, swellings, and discords. Nor do I wonder At it in our dregs of time, when in those Purer days the Apostle tells the Corinthians, that he feared he should sinde (what he was unwilling to find) strife, envyings, wrath, contentions, backbitings, swellings, and discords. ccx vdb pns11 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, c-crq p-acp d jc n2 dt n1 vvz dt np1, cst pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvd (r-crq pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi) n1, n2-vvg, n1, n2, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
333 Behold an Army of Saints, whose Cause is envie and swellings, whose Artillery, is strife, wrath, Behold an Army of Saints, whose Cause is envy and swellings, whose artillery, is strife, wrath, vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq n1 vbz vvi cc n2-vvg, r-crq n1, vbz n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
334 and contention, and whose Military provision seems no better then backbitings, and discords. and contention, and whose Military provision seems no better then backbitings, and discords. cc n1, cc rg-crq j n1 vvz dx jc cs n2, cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
335 If thus it be with the greene tree, what shall become of the dry? and if the righteous could not be preserved from those evills, If thus it be with the green tree, what shall become of the dry? and if the righteous could not be preserved from those evils, cs av pn31 vbb p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f dt j? cc cs dt j vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp d n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
336 how shall the wicked and ungodly appeare? how shall the wicked and ungodly appear? q-crq vmb dt j cc j vvi? (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 24
337 But to come to the Text, the seditious seeme to be of two sorts (which I gather from the last word Both, a word necessarily relating to two) and indeed in Stateaffaires two factions or seditions are most dangerous. But to come to the Text, the seditious seem to be of two sorts (which I gather from the last word Both, a word necessarily relating to two) and indeed in stateaffaires two factions or seditions Are most dangerous. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, dt j vvb pc-acp vbi pp-f crd n2 (r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 av-d, dt n1 av-j vvg p-acp crd) cc av p-acp n2 crd n2 cc n2 vbr av-ds j. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 24
338 First, Such as would have Monarchy degenerate into tyranny; First, Such as would have Monarchy degenerate into tyranny; ord, d c-acp vmd vhi n1 j p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 24
339 Who cannot be content to have Soveraignty, like the tree of life planted in the midst of the paradise of God, whose fruit is food, Who cannot be content to have Sovereignty, like the tree of life planted in the midst of the paradise of God, whose fruit is food, r-crq vmbx vbi j pc-acp vhi n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vbz n1, (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 24
340 and whose leaves are physick to heale the Nations, but they must have it, as that overgrowne tree, whose height must reach to heaven. and whose leaves Are physic to heal the nations, but they must have it, as that overgrown tree, whose height must reach to heaven. cc rg-crq n2 vbr n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc-acp pns32 vmb vhi pn31, c-acp cst j-vvn n1, rg-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 24
341 It was a foule signe of Babels approaching ruine, when his Princes and people, who knew the King to be but a man, must honour him as a God; It was a foul Signen of Babels approaching ruin, when his Princes and people, who knew the King to be but a man, must honour him as a God; pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f npg1 vvg n1, c-crq po31 n2 cc n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 24
342 Is not this great Babel that I have built for mine Honour, &c. preceded that fatall deposing; Is not this great Babel that I have built for mine Honour, etc. preceded that fatal deposing; vbz xx d j np1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1, av vvd cst j n-vvg; (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 25
343 Thy kingdome is taken from thee, &c. Dan. 4.28. Herods flatterers were his murtherers, had not they cryed out, The voyce of God and not of man, Herod might have been a man much longer; Thy Kingdom is taken from thee, etc. Dan. 4.28. Herods Flatterers were his murderers, had not they cried out, The voice of God and not of man, Herod might have been a man much longer; po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, av np1 crd. npg1 n2 vbdr po31 n2, vhd xx pns32 vvn av, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc xx pp-f n1, np1 vmd vhi vbn dt n1 av-d av-jc; (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 25
344 but they giving and he accepting divine Honour, he was smitten with a mortall disease, He was eaten with wormes, but they giving and he accepting divine Honour, he was smitten with a Mortal disease, He was eaten with worms, cc-acp pns32 vvg cc pns31 vvg j-jn n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 25
345 and gave up the ghost, Acts 12.22. Such as those, Hosea 7.3. and gave up the ghost, Acts 12.22. Such as those, Hosea 7.3. cc vvd a-acp dt n1, n2 crd. d p-acp d, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 25
346 That make the King glad with their wickednesse, and Princes with their lyes, That see vanitie, That make the King glad with their wickedness, and Princes with their lies, That see vanity, cst vvb dt n1 j p-acp po32 n1, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, cst vvb n1, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 25
347 and devise folly, and say, The Lord saith it: Arbitrary Power, and government at pleasure; This shall be the Custome, 1 Sam. 8.11. and devise folly, and say, The Lord Says it: Arbitrary Power, and government At pleasure; This shall be the Custom, 1 Sam. 8.11. cc vvi n1, cc vvi, dt n1 vvz pn31: j-jn n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; d vmb vbi dt n1, vvn np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 25
348 They interpret it, This shall be the right, power, prerogative royall of your King, to take your sons, your daughters, your tenths, They interpret it, This shall be the right, power, prerogative royal of your King, to take your Sons, your daughters, your tenths, pns32 vvb pn31, d vmb vbi dt n-jn, n1, n1 j pp-f po22 n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2, po22 n2, po22 ord, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 25
349 and till you cry out because of your King. and till you cry out Because of your King. cc c-acp pn22 vvb av c-acp pp-f po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 25
350 Such as Rehoboams young Counsellours, Make thy little singer heavier then thy Fathers loynes, 1 Kings 12.10. I take no delight to rub up old sores, yet I request those whom it may concern to remember, That flatterers have been most fatall to Prin••• A Court Parasite, is a Court Plague: Such as Rehoboams young Counsellors, Make thy little singer Heavier then thy Father's loins, 1 Kings 12.10. I take no delight to rub up old sores, yet I request those whom it may concern to Remember, That Flatterers have been most fatal to Prin••• A Court Parasite, is a Court Plague: d p-acp vvz j n2, vvb po21 j n1 jc cs po21 ng1 n2, crd n2 crd. pns11 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2, av pns11 vvb d r-crq pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst n2 vhb vbn av-ds j p-acp np1 dt n1 n1, vbz dt n1 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 25
351 It is most certainty true, That a King is made for the people, and not they for him: It is most certainty true, That a King is made for the people, and not they for him: pn31 vbz av-ds n1 j, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc xx pns32 p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 25
352 Their safety and welfare, ought to be the aime, and end of his government, in requitall of, Their safety and welfare, ought to be the aim, and end of his government, in requital of, po32 n1 cc n1, pi pc-acp vbi dt vvb, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f, (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 25
353 and thankfulnesse for which, his ease should be their labour, his honour their endeavour, his safety, their hazard: and thankfulness for which, his ease should be their labour, his honour their endeavour, his safety, their hazard: cc n1 p-acp r-crq, po31 n1 vmd vbi po32 n1, po31 n1 po32 n1, po31 n1, po32 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 25
354 and in as much as their securitie is his chiefest worke, their tribute, and Honour ought to be duly payd to him as his just wages. and in as much as their security is his chiefest work, their tribute, and Honour ought to be duly paid to him as his just wages. cc p-acp p-acp d c-acp po32 n1 vbz po31 js-jn n1, po32 n1, cc n1 vmd pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp po31 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 25
355 Princes are called Gods. An unjust, cruel, tyrannicall god, is non-sense and blasphemie, with all sacred reverence be it spoken and receiv'd. Princes Are called God's an unjust, cruel, tyrannical god, is nonsense and blasphemy, with all sacred Reverence be it spoken and received. n2 vbr vvn n2 dt j, j, j n1, vbz n1 cc n1, p-acp d j n1 vbi pn31 vvn cc vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
356 If God himselfe were as the son of man, that he might erre, or could be deceiv'd, If God himself were as the son of man, that he might err, or could be deceived, cs np1 px31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc vmd vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
357 an arbitrary and unlimited power terminated in crueltie and oppression, would depose him from his royaltie, an arbitrary and unlimited power terminated in cruelty and oppression, would depose him from his royalty, dt j-jn cc j n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 26
358 and make him even such a Creator hatefull to his Creatures. and make him even such a Creator hateful to his Creatures. cc vvi pno31 av d dt n1 j p-acp po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 26
359 God who is the holy one, of purer eyes then to behold iniquitie, may deale with men, God who is the holy one, of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity, may deal with men, np1 r-crq vbz dt j pi, pp-f jc n2 cs pc-acp vvi n1, vmb vvi p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 26
360 as the Potter with his Clay, and who shall say, What doest thou? his wayes are unsearchable, as the Potter with his Clay, and who shall say, What dost thou? his ways Are unsearchable, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi, q-crq vd2 pns21? po31 n2 vbr j, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 26
361 and his judgements past finding out; and his Judgments passed finding out; cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg av; (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 26
362 but for man, yea the best of men, who in their best estate are altogether vanitie, but for man, yea the best of men, who in their best estate Are altogether vanity, cc-acp p-acp n1, uh dt js pp-f n2, r-crq p-acp po32 js n1 vbr av n1, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 26
363 though they be called gods, they must die like men, and therefore must act according to those Laws, which the King of Kings hath layd before them for his glory, and his peoples good. though they be called God's, they must die like men, and Therefore must act according to those Laws, which the King of Kings hath laid before them for his glory, and his peoples good. cs pns32 vbb vvn n2, pns32 vmb vvi av-j n2, cc av vmb vvi vvg p-acp d n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 ng1 j. (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 26
364 It is recorded concerning king Joash, 2 Chron. 24.2. That he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, all the dayes of Jehoiada the Priest: and no longer: What, no Bishop, no King; It is recorded Concerning King Joash, 2 Chronicles 24.2. That he did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, all the days of Jehoiada the Priest: and no longer: What, no Bishop, no King; pn31 vbz vvn vvg n1 n1, crd np1 crd. cst pns31 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1: cc dx av-jc: r-crq, dx n1, dx n1; (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
365 how true that Maxime is let others dispute: how true that Maxim is let Others dispute: c-crq j d n1 vbz vvb n2-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
366 Sure it is that a good Priest makes a good King, or at least if he can help it will not endure a bad one. Sure it is that a good Priest makes a good King, or At least if he can help it will not endure a bad one. av-j pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vvz dt j n1, cc p-acp ds cs pns31 vmb vvi pn31 vmb xx vvi dt j pi. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
367 But what was the matter with Joash, after the death of Jehoiada, v. 17. The Princes of Judah came and did reverence unto him, But what was the matter with Joash, After the death of Jehoiada, v. 17. The Princes of Judah Come and did Reverence unto him, p-acp r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd cc vdd vvi p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
368 and he hearkenod unto them, &c. Did they reverence him! and he hearkenod unto them, etc. Did they Reverence him! cc pns31 n1 p-acp pno32, av vdd pns32 vvi pno31! (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
369 it was but 〈 ◊ 〉 duty, but duty it selfe (as every vertue) hath two extremes, it was but 〈 ◊ 〉 duty, but duty it self (as every virtue) hath two extremes, pn31 vbds cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, cc-acp n1 pn31 n1 (c-acp d n1) vhz crd n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
370 but he hearkened unto them, puffed up with pride he forgot to be humble, and allured by their flatteries was perswaded to do that which in the conclusion tended to his ruine and the Nations woe. but he harkened unto them, puffed up with pride he forgotten to be humble, and allured by their flatteries was persuaded to do that which in the conclusion tended to his ruin and the nations woe. cc-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, vvd a-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j, cc vvn p-acp po32 n2 vbds vvn pc-acp vdi d r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc dt ng1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 26
371 Those therefore that are or shall be the Counsellors of a King, remember what is written, As a roaring Lyon, and as a hungry Beare, such is a wicked Ruler over a poore people, Pro. 28.15. Those Therefore that Are or shall be the Counsellors of a King, Remember what is written, As a roaring lion, and as a hungry Bear, such is a wicked Ruler over a poor people, Pro 28.15. d av d vbr cc vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb r-crq vbz vvn, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
372 It is not for Princes to be drunk with ambition, no more then with wine, this will make him erre in judgement, no lesse, then that. It is not for Princes to be drunk with ambition, no more then with wine, this will make him err in judgement, no less, then that. pn31 vbz xx p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, av-dx dc cs p-acp n1, d vmb vvi pno31 vvi p-acp n1, av-dx av-dc, cs d. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
373 It is better for Princes to be sons of Consolation, then of terror; It is better for Princes to be Sons of Consolation, then of terror; pn31 vbz jc p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, av pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
374 and those that take a delight to be, and be accounted Hunters before the Lord, it is just in God that they fall into the snare, and those that take a delight to be, and be accounted Hunters before the Lord, it is just in God that they fallen into the snare, cc d cst vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi, cc vbi vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
375 and that the venome of his arrows dry up their spirits. and that the venom of his arrows dry up their spirits. cc cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvb a-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
376 Is the Prince naturally mercifull, cherish and preserve that temper in him, doe not as the Lyonesse did her young Lyon, teach him to catch, Is the Prince naturally merciful, cherish and preserve that temper in him, do not as the Lioness did her young lion, teach him to catch, vbz dt n1 av-j j, vvb cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, vdb xx p-acp dt n1 vdd pno31 j n1, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
377 and to devoure the prey, Eze. 19.4. and to devour the prey, Ezekiel 19.4. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
378 perswade him not to wast, and destroy, or shew himselfe terrible with the noyse of his roarings, persuade him not to wast, and destroy, or show himself terrible with the noise of his roarings, vvb pno31 xx pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi px31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
379 least the Nations beset him, and lay snares for him, and he fall into their pit. lest the nations beset him, and lay snares for him, and he fallen into their pit. cs dt n2 vvd pno31, cc vvd n2 p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvi p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
380 The greatest Triumph of a King, is to gaine the hearts, and winne the good affections of his people. The greatest Triumph of a King, is to gain the hearts, and win the good affections of his people. dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
381 He that hath these, shall never want their hands to vindicate, nor purses to maintaine his Honour, and interest. He that hath these, shall never want their hands to vindicate, nor purses to maintain his Honour, and Interest. pns31 cst vhz d, vmb av-x vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
382 That service is quickest in dispatch, and soars highest that is mounted upon the wings of love. That service is quickest in dispatch, and soars highest that is mounted upon the wings of love. cst n1 vbz js p-acp vvi, cc vvz av-js cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
383 A beloved Prince is as the breath of our nostrills, The anoynted of the Lord, worth ten thousand of us, no dangers shall disquiet his repose, no cares line his Crowne, no terrors torment his spirit, A Beloved Prince is as the breath of our nostrils, The anointed of the Lord, worth ten thousand of us, no dangers shall disquiet his repose, no Cares line his Crown, no terrors torment his Spirit, dt j-vvn n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1, j crd crd pp-f pno12, dx n2 vmb vvi po31 n1, dx n2 vvi po31 n1, dx n2 vvi po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
384 if his subjects can helpe it. All Israel will come up to Hebron, to attend the Coronation of such a King: if his subject's can help it. All Israel will come up to Hebron, to attend the Coronation of such a King: cs po31 n2-jn vmb vvi pn31. av-d np1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
385 on the contrary, what sadder spectacle in the world then to see a King, mounted on his triumphant Chariot, enriched with the spoyles, on the contrary, what sadder spectacle in the world then to see a King, mounted on his triumphant Chariot, enriched with the spoils, p-acp dt n-jn, r-crq jc n1 p-acp dt n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvn p-acp po31 j n1, vvn p-acp dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
386 and drawne by his gald-backt, naked, and impoverished subjects. and drawn by his galled-backed, naked, and impoverished subject's. cc vvn p-acp po31 j, j, cc vvd n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
387 Which that neither wee, nor our children may see, let Kings, and Counsellours ponder & observe this truth, That when Kings in governing, goe beyond the limits of moderation, they passe the lines of securitie, Which that neither we, nor our children may see, let Kings, and Counsellors ponder & observe this truth, That when Kings in governing, go beyond the Limits of moderation, they pass the lines of security, r-crq cst d pns12, ccx po12 n2 vmb vvi, vvb n2, cc n2 vvi cc vvi d n1, cst c-crq n2 p-acp vvg, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
388 and run the hazard of their own ruine. and run the hazard of their own ruin. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 27
389 When Kings make their Will their Law, and their own Pleasure, their Prerogative Royall, Subjects often make their Power their Priviledge, When Kings make their Will their Law, and their own Pleasure, their Prerogative Royal, Subject's often make their Power their Privilege, c-crq n2 vvb po32 n1 po32 n1, cc po32 d n1, po32 n1 j, n2-jn av vvi po32 n1 po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 27
390 and conceive Might a sufsicient Right to vindicate their Liberties. As I cannot allow the first, so I dare not approve the second. and conceive Might a sufsicient Right to vindicate their Liberties. As I cannot allow the First, so I Dare not approve the second. cc vvi vmd dt j n-jn pc-acp vvi po32 n2. p-acp pns11 vmbx vvi dt ord, av pns11 vvb xx vvi dt ord. (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 27
391 I have heard the Advocates of The Kings Bench, and am not altogether ignorant what is said for the Common pleas, I have summon'd a Grand Jury of my serious thoughts in the Case, which have return'd an Ignoramus, I have herd the Advocates of The Kings Bench, and am not altogether ignorant what is said for the Common pleasant, I have summoned a Grand Jury of my serious thoughts in the Case, which have returned an Ignoramus, pns11 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc vbm xx av j r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f po11 j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhb vvn dt np1, (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 28
392 and I am resolv'd to leave both partyes to stand or fall to their owne Master. and I am resolved to leave both parties to stand or fallen to their own Master. cc pns11 vbm vvd pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 28
393 But for this first branch of this seditious faction, let them Consider the text; Feare the Lord, and the King: But for this First branch of this seditious faction, let them Consider the text; fear the Lord, and the King: cc-acp p-acp d ord n1 pp-f d j n1, vvb pno32 vvi dt n1; vvb dt n1, cc dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
394 First the Lord, then the King; The King after, in, with, and for the Lord; First the Lord, then the King; The King After, in, with, and for the Lord; ord dt n1, cs dt n1; dt n1 a-acp, p-acp, p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
395 He that would be able to give a good account of his loyaltie, must prefix these prepositions as Essentials of pietie, he cannot love the King, that feares not God: He that would be able to give a good account of his loyalty, must prefix these prepositions as Essentials of piety, he cannot love the King, that fears not God: pns31 cst vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi d n2 c-acp n2-jn pp-f n1, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1, cst vvz xx np1: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
396 Are drinking of healths, swearing, ramming, damming, hideous and desperate execrations and Cursings the symptomes of a loyall subject: are drinking of healths, swearing, ramming, damming, hideous and desperate execrations and Cursings the symptoms of a loyal Subject: vbr vvg pp-f n2, vvg, vvg, vvg, j cc j n2 cc n2-vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j n-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
397 doe such damnable and deplorable carriages speake those that use them the servants of a Christian King, defender of the faith, do such damnable and deplorable carriages speak those that use them the Servants of a Christian King, defender of the faith, vdb d j cc j n2 vvb d cst vvb pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1, n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
398 or the Cursed vassalls of Baal•zebub Prince of the Devils. or the Cursed vassals of Baal•zebub Prince of the Devils. cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
399 Oh that my Counsell might be acceptable to such, to break off this sin by Repentance, O that my Counsel might be acceptable to such, to break off this since by Repentance, uh cst po11 n1 vmd vbi j p-acp d, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
400 and this iniquitie by a publique confession, that there may be a healing of the error; and this iniquity by a public Confessi, that there may be a healing of the error; cc d n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
401 That that may be effected, (which for feare of them hath been partly obstructed) which is by all desired, That our Judges may be restored as at the first, That that may be effected, (which for Fear of them hath been partly obstructed) which is by all desired, That our Judges may be restored as At the First, cst d vmb vbi vvn, (r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 vhz vbn av vvn) r-crq vbz p-acp d j-vvn, cst po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord, (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
402 and our Magistrates as at the beginning. Thus far of the first. The second sort of seditious persons, are such as will have no King. and our Magistrates as At the beginning. Thus Far of the First. The second sort of seditious Persons, Are such as will have no King. cc po12 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1. av av-j pp-f dt ord. dt ord n1 pp-f j n2, vbr d c-acp vmb vhi dx n1. (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
403 Every small discontent armes them into desperate undertakings. Every small discontent arms them into desperate undertakings. np1 j n-jn n2 pno32 p-acp j n2-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
404 What portion have we in David? or what inheritance in the son of Ishai? To your tents O Israel; What portion have we in David? or what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents Oh Israel; q-crq n1 vhb pns12 p-acp np1? cc q-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? p-acp po22 n2 uh np1; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
405 Now look to thy owne house David? Stay, stay, a little, may not a man be more zealous then religious? more forward then wise; Now look to thy own house David? Stay, stay, a little, may not a man be more zealous then religious? more forward then wise; av vvb p-acp po21 d n1 np1? vvb, vvb, dt j, vmb xx dt n1 vbi av-dc j cs j? dc j cs j; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
406 consider the end of it, will it not be bitternesse, and an evill day? But further, Have wee no share in David, no inheritance in the house of Ishai? Was he flesh of our flesh, Consider the end of it, will it not be bitterness, and an evil day? But further, Have we no share in David, no inheritance in the house of Jesse? Was he Flesh of our Flesh, vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, vmb pn31 xx vbi n1, cc dt j-jn n1? p-acp jc, vhb pns12 dx n1 p-acp np1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vbds pns31 n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
407 and bone of our bone, at his inauguration, and have we no interest in the succession? Is that the best Counsell, To thy tents of Israel. and bone of our bone, At his inauguration, and have we no Interest in the succession? Is that the best Counsel, To thy tents of Israel. cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc vhb pns12 dx n1 p-acp dt n1? vbz d dt js n1, p-acp po21 n2 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
408 Well goe on, rejoyce in Jeroboam, and his golden Calves. Make priests of the meanest of the people; Well go on, rejoice in Jeroboam, and his golden Calves. Make Priests of the Meanest of the people; av vvi a-acp, vvb p-acp np1, cc po31 j n2. n1 n2 pp-f dt js pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
409 submit to any thing rather then a returne to the house of David. God permits much that he doth not approve of. submit to any thing rather then a return to the house of David. God permits much that he does not approve of. vvb p-acp d n1 av-c cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 vvz d cst pns31 vdz xx vvi pp-f. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
410 Let me with the peace of a good conscience, lye with Lazarus upon a dunghill, Let me with the peace of a good conscience, lie with Lazarus upon a dunghill, vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
411 yea die like a dog in a ditch, rather then stand in the way of sinners, yea die like a dog in a ditch, rather then stand in the Way of Sinners, uh vvb av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-c cs vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
412 or sit in the seat of the scornfull. May my memory perish rather then deserve such a Monument as Jeroboam had; or fit in the seat of the scornful. May my memory perish rather then deserve such a Monument as Jeroboam had; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. vmb po11 n1 vvi av-c cs vvi d dt n1 p-acp np1 vhd; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
413 This is Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that made Israel to sin. Sedition hath somtimes successe, but doth never prosper; This is Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that made Israel to since. Sedition hath sometimes success, but does never prosper; d vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f fw-la, cst vvd np1 p-acp n1. n1 vhz av n1, cc-acp vdz av vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
414 the conclusions of it though purchased by blood are lesse valuable then water. the conclusions of it though purchased by blood Are less valuable then water. dt n2 pp-f pn31 c-acp vvd p-acp n1 vbr av-dc j cs n1. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
415 It is in this case as it was with David, Oh that any would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, (his enemies the Philishins then lying round about it) His worthyes will venture their lives to satisfie his longing, (what will not zeale and affection do) but when he hath it he refuses to drink it; It is in this case as it was with David, O that any would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, (his enemies the Philishins then lying round about it) His worthies will venture their lives to satisfy his longing, (what will not zeal and affection do) but when he hath it he refuses to drink it; pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, uh cst d vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (po31 n2 dt n2 av vvg av-j p-acp pn31) png31 n2-j vmb vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (r-crq vmb xx n1 cc n1 vdb) cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhz pn31 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
416 but powring it on the ground sayes, Is not this the blood of these men, The blood of men is a dear rate for an imaginary liberty; but Pouring it on the ground Says, Is not this the blood of these men, The blood of men is a dear rate for an imaginary liberty; cc-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvz, vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f d n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
417 such a one as like Plato 's Idea, hath its existence only in fancy, and is Ens rationis, more properly then Ens reale: If this be liberty say many thousands in England, would we had been subjects still; such a one as like Plato is Idea, hath its existence only in fancy, and is Ens rationis, more properly then Ens real: If this be liberty say many thousands in England, would we had been subject's still; d dt crd c-acp j np1 vbz n1, vhz po31 n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc vbz fw-la fw-la, av-dc av-j cs fw-la j: cs d vbb n1 vvb d crd p-acp np1, vmd pns12 vhd vbn n2-jn av; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
418 and he that thanked God that he was borne a freeman and not a slave, had as little reason for it, and he that thanked God that he was born a freeman and not a slave, had as little reason for it, cc pns31 cst vvd np1 cst pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 cc xx dt n1, vhd p-acp j n1 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
419 as he that blessed God, that he was born a vassall to the Crown of England. as he that blessed God, that he was born a vassal to the Crown of England. c-acp pns31 cst vvd np1, cst pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
420 Barrabas was committed for sedition and murther; Those two are not easily seperated. Barabbas was committed for sedition and murder; Those two Are not Easily separated. np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; d crd vbr xx av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
421 Yet oh, the misery of popular tumults, how easily are they moved to put to death the holy one, Yet o, the misery of popular tumults, how Easily Are they moved to put to death the holy one, av uh, dt n1 pp-f j n2, c-crq av-j vbr pns32 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 dt j pi, (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 30
422 and the just, and to require a murtherer to be given unto them. and the just, and to require a murderer to be given unto them. cc dt j, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 30
423 Seditions against Princes, and government established are not very many in Scripture, yet some we read of, Seditions against Princes, and government established Are not very many in Scripture, yet Some we read of, n2 p-acp n2, cc n1 vvn vbr xx av av-d p-acp n1, av d pns12 vvb pp-f, (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 30
424 as that of insinuating Absalom (who saved the executioner a labour, and was hang'd in a halter of his own spinning) That of Sheba; the Son of Bieri, (whose head soon after ransomed the whole body of his Army) both against David. The best Princes have many times the worst subjects; as that of insinuating Absalom (who saved the executioner a labour, and was hanged in a halter of his own spinning) That of Sheba; the Son of Bieri, (whose head soon After ransomed the Whole body of his Army) both against David. The best Princes have many times the worst subject's; c-acp d pp-f vvg np1 (r-crq vvd dt n1 dt n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d vvg) cst pp-f np1; dt n1 pp-f np1, (rg-crq n1 av a-acp vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1) d p-acp np1. dt js n2 vhb d n2 dt js n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 30
425 their pliable natures are easiest abused, and turbulent spirits having (as the man in the fable) by some concessions gain'd a handle for his ax in requitall cut down the Tree. their pliable nature's Are Easiest abused, and turbulent spirits having (as the man in the fable) by Some concessions gained a handle for his ax in requital Cut down the Tree. po32 j n2 vbr js vvn, cc j n2 vhg (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) p-acp d n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 vvn a-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 30
426 But of all seditions in holy writ that which the Apostle calls The gainsaying of Corah, seems to be (take it in all parts, But of all seditions in holy writ that which the Apostle calls The gainsaying of Corah, seems to be (take it in all parts, cc-acp pp-f d n2 p-acp j n1 cst r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f np1, vvz pc-acp vbi (vvb pn31 p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
427 and under all considerations) the most dangerous and desperate. and under all considerations) the most dangerous and desperate. cc p-acp d n2) dt av-ds j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
428 Numb. 16. — The Ring-leader is Corah, an eminent person in the Tribe of Levi, with whom Dathan and Abiram two of the sons of Ruben, who gain into their confederacy two hundred and fifty men, Captains of the assembly, famous men in the congregation and men of renowne, these gather together against Moses and Aaron, and in plain terms tell them, That they take too much upon them, all the congregation is holy, yea every one of them; Numb. 16. — The Ringleader is Corah, an eminent person in the Tribe of Levi, with whom Dathan and Abiram two of the Sons of Reuben, who gain into their confederacy two hundred and fifty men, Captains of the assembly, famous men in the congregation and men of renown, these gather together against Moses and Aaron, and in plain terms tell them, That they take too much upon them, all the congregation is holy, yea every one of them; j. crd — dt n1 vbz np1, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq np1 cc np1 crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n1 crd crd cc crd n2, n2 pp-f dt n1, j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, d vvb av p-acp np1 cc np1, cc p-acp j n2 vvi pno32, cst pns32 vvb av av-d p-acp pno32, d dt n1 vbz j, uh d crd pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
429 why then should they (seeing the Lord was amongst them) lift up themselves above the congregation of the Lord. why then should they (seeing the Lord was among them) lift up themselves above the congregation of the Lord. q-crq av vmd pns32 (vvg dt n1 vbds p-acp pno32) vvb a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
430 Was not this recorded in sacred writ, I could scarcely receive it for a truth being a faction made up of pretended religion, and intended ambition; Was not this recorded in sacred writ, I could scarcely receive it for a truth being a faction made up of pretended Religion, and intended ambition; vbds xx d vvn p-acp j n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 vbg dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f j-vvn n1, cc j-vvn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
431 Specious pretences countenanced by men famous both in Church and state, so coloured and covered over with dissembled sanctity, that even Moses and Aaron, the King and the Priest must suffer in their reputation, Specious pretences countenanced by men famous both in Church and state, so coloured and covered over with dissembled sanctity, that even Moses and Aaron, the King and the Priest must suffer in their reputation, j n2 vvn p-acp n2 j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, av vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp j-vvn n1, cst av np1 cc np1, dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
432 and honour, and in the Vulgar account passe for Tyrannicall and Antichristian. and honour, and in the vulgar account pass for Tyrannical and Antichristian. cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi p-acp j cc jp. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 31
433 But true it is, for truth it self hath recorded it, and in as much as it is written for our learning. We may learn from it, But true it is, for truth it self hath recorded it, and in as much as it is written for our learning. We may Learn from it, p-acp j pn31 vbz, p-acp n1 pn31 n1 vhz vvn pn31, cc p-acp p-acp d c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 31
434 First, That innocence it selfe is no guard against impudent and slanderous tongues; First, That innocence it self is no guard against impudent and slanderous tongues; ord, cst n1 pn31 n1 vbz dx n1 p-acp j cc j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 31
435 Moses though the meekest of men, must passe for a Tyrant, if seditious souls will dare to say, others will be ready to believe it, Moses though the Meekest of men, must pass for a Tyrant, if seditious Souls will Dare to say, Others will be ready to believe it, np1 cs dt js pp-f n2, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cs j n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, n2-jn vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 31
436 though there be no cause for it. though there be no cause for it. cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 31
437 Secondly, Moses and Aaron, the Magistrate and the Minister are equally levelled by factions, and as instituted at first by God to comfort and support one another, Secondly, Moses and Aaron, the Magistrate and the Minister Are equally leveled by factions, and as instituted At First by God to Comfort and support one Another, ord, np1 cc np1, dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp n2, cc c-acp vvn p-acp ord p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 31
438 as Saul and Jonathan lovely in their lives, so in their deaths, they are not seperated. as Saul and Johnathan lovely in their lives, so in their death's, they Are not separated. c-acp np1 cc np1 j p-acp po32 n2, av p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vbr xx vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 31
439 Thirdly, That blasphemy, hypocrisie and counterfeit holinesse, ever ushers in sedition and rebellion. All the Congregation is holy, every one, and the Lord is with us, &c. Thirdly, That blasphemy, hypocrisy and counterfeit holiness, ever ushers in sedition and rebellion. All the Congregation is holy, every one, and the Lord is with us, etc. ord, cst n1, n1 cc j-jn n1, av vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. av-d dt n1 vbz j, d pi, cc dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12, av (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 31
440 Fourthly, That the grand abetters and maintainers of faction, are not only bred, but often eminent in Church and State; Fourthly, That the grand abetters and maintainers of faction, Are not only bred, but often eminent in Church and State; ord, cst dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbr xx av-j vvn, cc-acp av j p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
441 Their enemies being usually those of their own houshold. Their enemies being usually those of their own household. po32 n2 vbg av-j d pp-f po32 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
442 I shall descant no longer on this seditious subject, may those that reade it consider what hath been said, I shall descant no longer on this seditious Subject, may those that read it Consider what hath been said, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp d j n-jn, vmb d cst vvb pn31 vvi r-crq vhz vbn vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 31
443 and the Lord give us grace to prevent that woe which is threatned against them, that followed the wayes of Cain (who slew righteous Abel ) and are lead away like Balaam with the wages of deceit, (ready to doe any thing for money) and have perished in the gainsaying of Corah, Jude v. 11. and the Lord give us grace to prevent that woe which is threatened against them, that followed the ways of Cain (who slew righteous Abel) and Are led away like balaam with the wages of deceit, (ready to do any thing for money) and have perished in the gainsaying of Corah, U^de v. 11. cc dt n1 vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32, cst vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 (r-crq vvd j np1) cc vbr vvn av av-j np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (j pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp n1) cc vhb vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, np1 n1 crd (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 31
444 And this leads me by the hand from the Doctrine, the word of Command, My son, fear thou the Lord and the King, And this leads me by the hand from the Doctrine, the word of Command, My son, Fear thou the Lord and the King, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 31
445 and meddle not with the seditious, to the Reason, a word of terrour, for their destruction shall come suddenly, and meddle not with the seditious, to the Reason, a word of terror, for their destruction shall come suddenly, cc vvb xx p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 31
446 and who knows how speedy may be the ruine of them both? and who knows how speedy may be the ruin of them both? cc r-crq vvz c-crq j vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32 d? (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 32
447 What Daniel sayd of the Dreame, let me say of this for the certainty of it, it is doubled; first, by way of assertion; secondly, of expostulation: of these in order. In the assertion observe; first, The judgement threatned; Destruction. What daniel said of the Dream, let me say of this for the certainty of it, it is doubled; First, by Way of assertion; secondly, of expostulation: of these in order. In the assertion observe; First, The judgement threatened; Destruction. q-crq np1 vvd pp-f dt n1, vvb pno11 vvi pp-f d c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz vvn; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; ord, pp-f n1: pp-f d p-acp n1. p-acp dt n1 vvb; ord, dt n1 vvd; n1. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 32
448 When Separation and Confusion is the worke; what fitter wages then ruine and destruction. When Separation and Confusion is the work; what fitter wages then ruin and destruction. q-crq n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1; r-crq jc n2 cs n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
449 Is not destruction to the wicked, and strange punishment to the workers of iniquitie, Job 31.3. Is it not Gods solemne protestation, Ezek. 35.6. As I live, saith the Lord, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: Is not destruction to the wicked, and strange punishment to the workers of iniquity, Job 31.3. Is it not God's solemn protestation, Ezekiel 35.6. As I live, Says the Lord, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: vbz xx n1 p-acp dt j, cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. vbz pn31 xx n2 j n1, np1 crd. c-acp pns11 vvb, vvz dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1, cc n1 vmb vvi pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
450 except thou hate blood, blood shall pursue thee. except thou hate blood, blood shall pursue thee. c-acp pns21 vvb n1, n1 vmb vvi pno21. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
451 Are not the threatnings of this nature many? Is not the vision plaine? Though it tarry for an appointed time, are not the threatenings of this nature many? Is not the vision plain? Though it tarry for an appointed time, vbr xx av n2-vvg pp-f d n1 d? vbz xx dt n1 j? cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
452 yet he that shall come will come. yet he that shall come will come. av pns31 cst vmb vvi vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
453 Have not the children of affliction comforted themselves with these meditations in their worst conditions? It is Davids Counsell, Psal. 55.22. Cast thy burthen upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee, and will not suffer the Righteous to fall for ever. Have not the children of affliction comforted themselves with these meditations in their worst conditions? It is Davids Counsel, Psalm 55.22. Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee, and will not suffer the Righteous to fallen for ever. vhb xx dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn px32 p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 js n2? pn31 vbz np1 n1, np1 crd. vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21, cc vmb xx vvi dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
454 But for the implacable enemies and treacherous friends of his Church, such as maintaine crueltie, and strife, in the Citie; But for the implacable enemies and treacherous Friends of his Church, such as maintain cruelty, and strife, in the city; cc-acp p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1, d c-acp vvi n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
455 such as lay their hands upon those that be at peace; and breake the Covenant; Whose words are softer then butter, but warre is in their hearts; such as lay their hands upon those that be At peace; and break the Covenant; Whose words Are Softer then butter, but war is in their hearts; d c-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp d cst vbb p-acp n1; cc vvb dt n1; rg-crq n2 vbr jc cs n1, cc-acp n1 vbz p-acp po32 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
456 whose expressions are smooth as oyle, yet are they swords: Such God will bring downe into the pit of destruction: whose expressions Are smooth as oil, yet Are they swords: Such God will bring down into the pit of destruction: rg-crq n2 vbr j c-acp n1, av vbr pns32 n2: d np1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
457 bloody and deceitfull men, shall not live out halfe their dayes, v. 23. But this is not all, not onely a destruction, but theirs is threatned: observe. bloody and deceitful men, shall not live out half their days, v. 23. But this is not all, not only a destruction, but theirs is threatened: observe. j cc j n2, vmb xx vvi av av-jn po32 n2, n1 crd p-acp d vbz xx d, xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp png32 vbz vvn: vvb. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 32
458 Secondly, A destruction appropriated as it were to the nature of the Crime, seasonable to the time, Secondly, A destruction appropriated as it were to the nature of the Crime, seasonable to the time, ord, dt n1 vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 32
459 and sutable to the occasion, in the punishment God writes the sin, and in the penaltie proclaimes; and suitable to the occasion, in the punishment God writes the since, and in the penalty proclaims; cc j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 32
460 Lo this is the Man, and this was his Fault. Adonibezecks confession, may be their superscription; Lo this is the Man, and this was his Fault. Adonibezecks Confessi, may be their superscription; uh d vbz dt n1, cc d vbds po31 n1. vvz n1, vmb vbi po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 32
461 As I have done, so God hath rewarded me, Judg. 1.7. As I have done, so God hath rewarded me, Judges 1.7. c-acp pns11 vhb vdn, av np1 vhz vvn pno11, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
462 They either suffer with a NONLATINALPHABET, or NONLATINALPHABET, as we call them, either God casts them into the same pit that they have digged for others, or into another like it; They either suffer with a, or, as we call them, either God Cast them into the same pit that they have dug for Others, or into Another like it; pns32 d vvi p-acp dt, cc, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, d np1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n2-jn, cc p-acp j-jn vvb pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
463 either he hangs them with Hamman upon the same gallowes, or makes another very like it. either he hangs them with Hamman upon the same gallows, or makes Another very like it. av-d pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp dt d n2, cc vvz j-jn av av-j pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
464 There is ever some conformitie either of the subject, or some remarkable Circumstance of time or place. There is ever Some conformity either of the Subject, or Some remarkable Circumstance of time or place. pc-acp vbz av d n1 av-d pp-f dt n-jn, cc d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
465 Their destruction is mighty, bitter, strange, great, deadly, compar'd to, illustrated by, and often joyn'd with hell it selfe; Their destruction is mighty, bitter, strange, great, deadly, compared to, illustrated by, and often joined with hell it self; po32 n1 vbz j, j, j, j, j, vvn p-acp, vvn p-acp, cc av vvn p-acp n1 pn31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
466 Briefly, it may be said of the seditious what is recorded of Corah, & his companions; Briefly, it may be said of the seditious what is recorded of Corah, & his Sodales; av-j, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt j r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
467 The Lord creates a new thing in the earth, they are not visited as others are, The Lord creates a new thing in the earth, they Are not visited as Others Are, dt n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp n2-jn vbr, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
468 neither doe they die the death of other men. neither do they die the death of other men. dx vdb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
469 God usually pleads the Cause of his servants before the sons of men, bringing (without any desire or endeavour of theirs) the mischievous designs of their enemies upon their own heads, God usually pleads the Cause of his Servants before the Sons of men, bringing (without any desire or endeavour of theirs) the mischievous designs of their enemies upon their own Heads, np1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvg (p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f png32) dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po32 d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
470 and their violent dealings upon their own pates. Which leads me to a Third Observation, It comes, unexpected, uncontriv'd; and their violent dealings upon their own pates. Which leads me to a Third Observation, It comes, unexpected, uncontrived; cc po32 j n2-vvg p-acp po32 d n2. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vvz, j, vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
471 No secret plots are needfull to contrive that which God hath design'd publiquely to bring about in the sight of Heaven, No secret plots Are needful to contrive that which God hath designed publicly to bring about in the sighed of Heaven, dx j-jn n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi d r-crq np1 vhz vvn av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
472 and before the Sun. Mans device cannot further, but may at least seemingly obstruct Gods resolution. and before the Sun. men device cannot further, but may At least seemingly obstruct God's resolution. cc p-acp dt n1 ng1 n1 vmbx av-j, cc-acp vmb p-acp ds av-vvg vvi npg1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
473 It comes many wayes, how often is the Candle of the wicked put out, and their destruction cometh upon them when God divideth their lives, in his wrath, Job 21.17. It comes many ways, how often is the Candle of the wicked put out, and their destruction comes upon them when God divides their lives, in his wrath, Job 21.17. pn31 vvz d n2, c-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j vvd av, cc po32 n1 vvz p-acp pno32 c-crq np1 vvz po32 n2, p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
474 When their day cometh as a destroyer from the Almightie. When their day comes as a destroyer from the Almighty. c-crq po32 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
475 When they least expect it, feare and a snare is upon them, with desolation and destruction; When they least expect it, Fear and a snare is upon them, with desolation and destruction; c-crq pns32 ds vvi pn31, n1 cc dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
476 yea usually it marcheth so furiculsly, that when it cometh they sue and seek for peace, yea usually it marches so furiculsly, that when it comes they sue and seek for peace, uh av-j pn31 vvz av av-j, cst c-crq pn31 vvz pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
477 but cannot finde it, Ezek. 7.25. And this leads us to the fourth Observation. but cannot find it, Ezekiel 7.25. And this leads us to the fourth Observation. cc-acp vmbx vvi pn31, np1 crd. cc d vvz pno12 p-acp dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 33
478 Fourthly, Suddenly. Sudden death never passes without observation, it is at least a mercy to be sorewarned of our misery, Fourthly, Suddenly. Sudden death never passes without observation, it is At least a mercy to be sorewarned of our misery, ord, av-j. j n1 av-x vvz p-acp n1, pn31 vbz p-acp ds dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
479 and not to stand upon such slippery places as suddenly to goe downe into hell. and not to stand upon such slippery places as suddenly to go down into hell. cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
480 It is a sad condition to be surrounded with snares, to be suddenly troubled with •eares, It is a sad condition to be surrounded with snares, to be suddenly troubled with •eares, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
481 and yet such is the condition of those that cast out Widdows emptie, and that have broken the armes of the fatherlesse, Job 22.9, 10. What greater calamitie then for destruction to come speedily, and yet such is the condition of those that cast out Widows empty, and that have broken the arms of the fatherless, Job 22.9, 10. What greater calamity then for destruction to come speedily, cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst vvd av n2 j, cc cst vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j, np1 crd, crd q-crq jc n1 cs p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
482 and suddenly to be destroyed without recovery; and suddenly to be destroyed without recovery; cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
483 yet this is the portion of him that deviseth lewd things, and that stirreth up contentions, Prov. 6.15. Would a man paint out misery to the life; yet this is the portion of him that devises lewd things, and that stirs up contentions, Curae 6.15. Would a man paint out misery to the life; av d vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz j n2, cc d vvz a-acp n2, np1 crd. vmd dt n1 vvb av n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
484 What can be more sayd to lay out the lines of it? then Evill shall come upon thee, What can be more said to lay out the lines of it? then Evil shall come upon thee, q-crq vmb vbi av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f pn31? cs n-jn vmb vvi p-acp pno21, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
485 and thou shalt not know the morning thereof: destruction shall fall upon thee which thou shalt not be able to put away: and thou shalt not know the morning thereof: destruction shall fallen upon thee which thou shalt not be able to put away: cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n1 av: n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi av: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
486 destruction shall come upon thee suddenly or ever thou be aware, and yet this is the lot of them, who trust in their wickednesse, destruction shall come upon thee suddenly or ever thou be aware, and yet this is the lot of them, who trust in their wickedness, n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 av-j cc av pns21 vbi j, cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
487 and say, None seeth it, whose wisdome and knowledge have caused them to rebell: who have said in their hearts, I am, and none else, vid. and say, None sees it, whose Wisdom and knowledge have caused them to rebel: who have said in their hearts, I am, and none Else, vid. cc vvi, pix vvz pn31, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vhb vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi: r-crq vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns11 vbm, cc pix av, p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
488 Esa. 47.10, 11. It is the Lords Threatning against those that have increased that which is not theirs; Isaiah 47.10, 11. It is the lords Threatening against those that have increased that which is not theirs; np1 crd, crd pn31 vbz dt n2 vvg p-acp d cst vhb vvn d r-crq vbz xx png32; (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
489 that they shall rise up suddenly, that shall bite them, and awake that shall stirre them up, that they shall rise up suddenly, that shall bite them, and awake that shall stir them up, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp av-j, cst vmb vvi pno32, cc vvb cst vmb vvi pno32 a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
490 and make them their prey, Hab. 2.7, 8. and make them their prey, Hab. 2.7, 8. cc vvi pno32 po32 n1, np1 crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
491 But to add the Expostulation, Who knowes the ruine of them both? Who knowes how sudden or in what manner? The Scripture compares it to the pangs of a woman. But to add the Expostulation, Who knows the ruin of them both? Who knows how sudden or in what manner? The Scripture compares it to the pangs of a woman. p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d? r-crq vvz c-crq j cc p-acp r-crq n1? dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 34
492 When they say, peace and safety, sudden destruction shall come, &c. 1 Thess. 5.3. The Prophet Esa. 29.6. Sets it out by thunder, shaking, a terrible noyse, a whirlwind, tempest, and a flame of devouring fire. When they say, peace and safety, sudden destruction shall come, etc. 1 Thess 5.3. The Prophet Isaiah 29.6. Sets it out by thunder, shaking, a terrible noise, a whirlwind, tempest, and a flame of devouring fire. c-crq pns32 vvb, n1 cc n1, j n1 vmb vvi, av vvn np1 crd. dt n1 np1 crd. vvz pn31 av p-acp n1, vvg, dt j n1, dt n1, n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 34
493 Who can comment upon these comparisons without amazement, or think of them without terror? The danger is past before the report come, in thunders, earth-quakes and lightnings. Who can comment upon these comparisons without amazement, or think of them without terror? The danger is passed before the report come, in Thunders, earthquakes and lightnings. q-crq vmb vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, cc vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp n1? dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvb, p-acp n2, n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
494 Tempests are ushered in by Halcion dayes or fairer weather; Tempests Are ushered in by Halcion days or Fairer weather; n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp np1 n2 cc jc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
495 and sire (though moderated the best of servants, yet) if become devouring, the worst of masters. and sire (though moderated the best of Servants, yet) if become devouring, the worst of Masters. cc n1 (cs vvn dt js pp-f n2, av) cs vvn j-vvg, dt js pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
496 It is also compar'd, to a breach in a high wall, whose breaking •ut comes suddenly even in a moment, Isa. 30.13. It is also compared, to a breach in a high wall, whose breaking •ut comes suddenly even in a moment, Isaiah 30.13. pn31 vbz av vvn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq vvg av vvz av-j av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
497 Which puts me in mind of the house built upon sand, which when the storms beat upon it it fell, Which puts me in mind of the house built upon sand, which when the storms beatrice upon it it fell, r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, r-crq c-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp pn31 pn31 j, (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
498 and the fall of it was great. But the Genius of the time admits not of long discourses. and the fallen of it was great. But the Genius of the time admits not of long discourses. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds j. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx pp-f j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
499 This concerns the wise, and great men whose office it is, not only to stand in, This concerns the wise, and great men whose office it is, not only to stand in, np1 vvz dt j, cc j n2 rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
500 but to make up the breach, and a word to the wise is sufficient. but to make up the breach, and a word to the wise is sufficient. cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
501 I shall therefore briefly from Scripture lay down, the sudden and observable destructions of the seditious, I shall Therefore briefly from Scripture lay down, the sudden and observable destructions of the seditious, pns11 vmb av av-j p-acp n1 vvd a-acp, dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
502 and then apply it, that others may hear and fear. and then apply it, that Others may hear and Fear. cc av vvb pn31, cst n2-jn vmb vvi cc vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
503 In as much as we spoke of two sorts of seditious persons, and that distinctly in the doctrinall part, I shall follow the like method in the Rationall, In as much as we spoke of two sorts of seditious Persons, and that distinctly in the doctrinal part, I shall follow the like method in the Rational, p-acp p-acp d c-acp pns12 vvd pp-f crd n2 pp-f j n2, cc cst av-j p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
504 and speak first to the advancers of Tyranny, either by evill counsell, or wicked practises. and speak First to the advancers of Tyranny, either by evil counsel, or wicked practises. cc vvi ord p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp j-jn n1, cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
505 Such hath ever been fatall both to Prince and people, and have in some sutable and remarkable way found this true, That their destruction came suddenly. Such hath ever been fatal both to Prince and people, and have in Some suitable and remarkable Way found this true, That their destruction Come suddenly. d vhz av vbn j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vhb p-acp d j cc j n1 vvd d j, cst po32 n1 vvd av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
506 I shall begin with the mother of a King, Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah, 2 Chron. 22.3. She counselled him to do wickedly, in so much as he did evill in the sight of the Lord to his destruction: I shall begin with the mother of a King, Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah, 2 Chronicles 22.3. She counseled him to do wickedly, in so much as he did evil in the sighed of the Lord to his destruction: pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vdi av-j, p-acp av av-d c-acp pns31 vdd j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 35
507 And observable it is, That it is said, v. 7. The destruction of Amaziah came of God, i.e. was in a singular manner appointed and ordered of God. And observable it is, That it is said, v. 7. The destruction of Amaziah Come of God, i.e. was in a singular manner appointed and ordered of God. cc j pn31 vbz, cst pn31 vbz vvn, n1 crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pp-f np1, n1 vbds p-acp dt j n1 vvn cc vvn pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 35
508 For his perishing together with the house of Ahab was the reward of his unhappy compliance. For his perishing together with the house of Ahab was the reward of his unhappy compliance. p-acp po31 vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 35
509 And for Athaliah she was slain at the command of Jehoiada the Priest, a strange and severe example, the mother and grand-mother of a King, slain at the appointment of the high Priest; And for Athaliah she was slave At the command of Jehoiada the Priest, a strange and severe Exampl, the mother and grandmother of a King, slave At the appointment of the high Priest; cc p-acp np1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, dt j cc j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 36
510 She had broke up the house of the Lord, and bestowed upon Baalim whatsoever was dedicated to the house of the Lord. She had broke up the house of the Lord, and bestowed upon Baalim whatsoever was dedicated to the house of the Lord. pns31 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvn p-acp fw-la r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 36
511 When wicked counsellers violate Gods glory, Priests have somtimes the honour to execute upon them the judgements that are written. When wicked Counsellers violate God's glory, Priests have sometimes the honour to execute upon them the Judgments that Are written. c-crq j n2 vvi npg1 n1, n2 vhb av dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n2 cst vbr vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 36
512 Though this we may admire, not imitate. Though this we may admire, not imitate. cs d pns12 vmb vvi, xx vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 36
513 The next we shall take notice of is a Treasurer, Adoram, the receiver of the tribute, 1 Kings 12.18. The next we shall take notice of is a Treasurer, Adoram, the receiver of the tribute, 1 Kings 12.18. dt ord pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f vbz dt n1, np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd n2 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
514 Near in name, and perhaps in relation to Adoniram, who in Solomons time was over the tribute, he is sent by Rehoboam to pacisie, Near in name, and perhaps in Relation to Adoniram, who in Solomons time was over the tribute, he is sent by Rehoboam to pacisie, j p-acp n1, cc av p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq p-acp np1 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp zf, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
515 and loe he perisheth by the tumult; they stone him to death: and lo he Perishes by the tumult; they stone him to death: cc uh pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
516 well may their hands be ready to break him, whose faces he had before ground to powder by needlesse and unnaturall taxes; well may their hands be ready to break him, whose faces he had before ground to powder by needless and unnatural Taxes; av vmb po32 n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi pno31, rg-crq n2 pns31 vhd p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
517 it may be he was such a one as made himself rich, and his master poore, it may be he was such a one as made himself rich, and his master poor, pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vbds d dt crd c-acp vvn px31 j, cc po31 n1 j, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
518 and therefore judg'd a fit treasurer for the devill, in the meantime know this, that as cruell tax-masdters are unwarrantable, and Therefore judged a fit treasurer for the Devil, in the meantime know this, that as cruel tax-masdters Are unwarrantable, cc av vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1-an vvb d, cst p-acp j j vbr j, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
519 so the punishing of them by popular tumults is unsufferable. so the punishing of them by popular tumults is unsufferable. av dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2 vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
520 God is just, though the instruments be unjust, and perhaps ordered in the providence of God to deter men from such cruel practises, God is just, though the Instruments be unjust, and perhaps ordered in the providence of God to deter men from such cruel practises, np1 vbz j, cs dt n2 vbb j, cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
521 when they see revenge taken without, yea & against Law, by them upon whom usually the law gets little satisfaction, when they see revenge taken without, yea & against Law, by them upon whom usually the law gets little satisfaction, c-crq pns32 vvb n1 vvn p-acp, uh cc p-acp n1, p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq av-j dt n1 vvz j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
522 But to come from Counsellers to Kings themselves. Adonibezek, Judg. 1.8. But to come from Counsellers to Kings themselves. Adonibezek, Judges 1.8. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp n2 px32. np1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 36
523 Though he had his toes, and his singers cut off, yet could point at his own cruelty, in Gods severity, as I have done, so the Lord hath rewarded me. Though he had his toes, and his singers Cut off, yet could point At his own cruelty, in God's severity, as I have done, so the Lord hath rewarded me. cs pns31 vhd po31 n2, cc po31 n2 vvn a-acp, av vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp ng1 n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vdn, av dt n1 vhz vvn pno11. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 36
524 And Agag the King of the Amalekites (happy in nothing but that he dyed by the hand of Samuel ) had not only the execution, And Agag the King of the Amalekites (happy in nothing but that he died by the hand of Samuel) had not only the execution, cc np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (j p-acp pix cc-acp cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vhd xx av-j dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 36
525 but the sentence of justice pass'd upon him. but the sentence of Justice passed upon him. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 36
526 As thy sword hath made women childlesse, so shall thy mother be childlesse amongst women, 1 Sam. 15.33. Pharoah who had ordered the male children of Israel to be drowned, did in the sight of Israel sink like a stone to the bottom of the Sea, Exod. 15.5. He, whose hand had been so heavy upon the poor Israelites in the house of bondage, he with his instruments of tyranny sanke as led in the mighty waters; As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women, 1 Sam. 15.33. Pharaoh who had ordered the male children of Israel to be drowned, did in the sighed of Israel sink like a stone to the bottom of the Sea, Exod 15.5. He, whose hand had been so heavy upon the poor Israelites in the house of bondage, he with his Instruments of tyranny sank as led in the mighty waters; p-acp po21 n1 vhz vvn n2 j, av vmb po21 n1 vbi j p-acp n2, vvn np1 crd. np1 r-crq vhd vvn dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. pns31, rg-crq n1 vhd vbn av j p-acp dt j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 vvd c-acp vvn p-acp dt j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 36
527 He who shewed no mercy to men, when they laboured in the very fire, found no compassion from God when he tumbled in the mighty waters. He who showed no mercy to men, when they laboured in the very fire, found no compassion from God when he tumbled in the mighty waters. pns31 r-crq vvd dx n1 p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vvd dx n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
528 Jehoiakim who had slaine Ʋriah the Prophet with the sword, and with contempt had cast out his dead body, ( Jer. 26.23.) was himself buried with the buriall of an asse, drawn, Jehoiakim who had slain Ʋriah the Prophet with the sword, and with contempt had cast out his dead body, (Jer. 26.23.) was himself buried with the burial of an Ass, drawn, np1 r-crq vhd vvn np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 vhd vvn av po31 j n1, (np1 crd.) vbds px31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
529 and cast forth out of the gates of Jerusalem, Chap. 22.19. and cast forth out of the gates of Jerusalem, Chap. 22.19. cc vvd av av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
530 Thus those that walk in the counsels of the ungodly, and stand in the way of sinners are never able to appear in judgment, Thus those that walk in the Counsels of the ungodly, and stand in the Way of Sinners Are never able to appear in judgement, av d cst vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr av-x j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
531 or stand in the congregation of the righteous. or stand in the congregation of the righteous. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
532 This place would be convenient to handle the question, whether it be lawfull to kill a tyrant or no; This place would be convenient to handle the question, whither it be lawful to kill a tyrant or no; d n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc uh-dx; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
533 of all that I have seene upon the affirmative, none saith lesse to more purpose then a late peice call'd, Killing no murther; If reason alone were predominant, the man seems unanswerable, of all that I have seen upon the affirmative, none Says less to more purpose then a late piece called, Killing no murder; If reason alone were predominant, the man seems unanswerable, pp-f d cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j, pix vvz av-dc p-acp dc n1 cs dt j n1 vvn, vvg dx n1; cs n1 av-j vbdr j, dt n1 vvz j, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
534 but with Christians, what is not of Faith is sin; but with Christians, what is not of Faith is since; cc-acp p-acp np1, r-crq vbz xx pp-f n1 vbz n1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
535 and for our parts our doctrine allowes no such practise, neither the Church (reformed) of Christ; and for our parts our Doctrine allows no such practice, neither the Church (reformed) of christ; cc p-acp po12 n2 po12 n1 vvz dx d n1, av-dx dt n1 (vvd) pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
536 For him that writ it may he live to recant it, and those that did abet and countenance it (some late active men know what I meane) let them take heed that the same destruction leveld at another, light not upon themselves, For him that writ it may he live to recant it, and those that did abet and countenance it (Some late active men know what I mean) let them take heed that the same destruction leveled At Another, Light not upon themselves, p-acp pno31 cst vvd pn31 vmb pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, cc d cst vdd vvi cc vvi pn31 (d j j n2 vvi r-crq pns11 vvb) vvb pno32 vvi n1 cst dt d n1 vvn p-acp j-jn, vvb xx p-acp px32, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
537 and that they fall not into the same net that was spred for another. and that they fallen not into the same net that was spread for Another. cc cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt d n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
538 God hath sometimes by an extraordinary hand taken vengeance, as Phineas upon Zamri and Cozby, Samuel upon Agag, and Johoiada upon Athaliah; yet are none of these warrantable for our example; God hath sometime by an extraordinary hand taken vengeance, as Phinehas upon Zamri and Cozbi, Samuel upon Agag, and Johoiada upon Athaliah; yet Are none of these warrantable for our Exampl; np1 vhz av p-acp dt j n1 vvn n1, c-acp np1 p-acp np1 cc np1, np1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp np1; av vbr pix pp-f d j p-acp po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
539 these being the extraordinary actings of Gods justice, not allowable in the common course of his providence. these being the extraordinary actings of God's Justice, not allowable in the Common course of his providence. d vbg dt j n2-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, xx j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
540 No positive command there is, and pittie indeed that there should be, seeing vertue it selfe is often by the envious blasted as vicious, No positive command there is, and pity indeed that there should be, seeing virtue it self is often by the envious blasted as vicious, uh-dx j n1 pc-acp vbz, cc vvb av cst a-acp vmd vbi, vvg n1 pn31 n1 vbz av p-acp dt j vvn p-acp j, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
541 and wholesome severitie, is by some branded for Tyranny; and wholesome severity, is by Some branded for Tyranny; cc j n1, vbz p-acp d vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
542 But let Kings and the Great ones of the earth know this, that if they be not accountable to men, But let Kings and the Great ones of the earth know this, that if they be not accountable to men, cc-acp vvb n2 cc dt j pi2 pp-f dt n1 vvb d, cst cs pns32 vbb xx j p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
543 yet God by man often takes vengeance; yet God by man often Takes vengeance; av np1 p-acp n1 av vvz n1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
544 nor is it much comfort for a malefactor, to have his executioners company to another world. nor is it much Comfort for a Malefactor, to have his executioners company to Another world. ccx vbz pn31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vhi po31 n2 n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
545 Let Princes imploy faithfull and godly Counsellors, grave, and experienc'd, and above all let them beg of God, to guide them with his Counsell, Let Princes employ faithful and godly Counsellors, grave, and experienced, and above all let them beg of God, to guide them with his Counsel, vvb n2 vvi j cc j n2, n1, cc vvn, cc p-acp d vvb pno32 vvi pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
546 and then doubtlesse he will bring them to glory. and then doubtless he will bring them to glory. cc av av-j pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 38
547 Least any mistaking what hath been sayd, should condemne the generation of the just, and conclude all Princes to have been tyrannicall, that have dyed by sudden or violent death, I have thought it convenient to enter this Caution against it; lest any mistaking what hath been said, should condemn the generation of the just, and conclude all Princes to have been tyrannical, that have died by sudden or violent death, I have Thought it convenient to enter this Caution against it; cs d n-vvg r-crq vhz vbn vvn, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvi d n2 pc-acp vhi vbn j, cst vhb vvn p-acp j cc j n1, pns11 vhb vvn pn31 j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
548 God is ever just, but often unsearchable, he doth not ever by externall mercies or punishments put a difference betwixt those that feare God, God is ever just, but often unsearchable, he does not ever by external Mercies or punishments put a difference betwixt those that Fear God, np1 vbz av j, cc-acp av j, pns31 vdz xx av p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp d cst n1 np1, (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
549 and those that feare him not: Where Justice is apparant it is good to say little; and those that Fear him not: Where justice is apparent it is good to say little; cc d cst vvb pno31 xx: q-crq n1 vbz j pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi j; (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
550 but when the matter is secret, it is best to be silent: but when the matter is secret, it is best to be silent: cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn, pn31 vbz js pc-acp vbi j: (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
551 The same God takes away by the same stroke, an evill King, for the evills committed, The same God Takes away by the same stroke, an evil King, for the evils committed, dt d np1 vvz av p-acp dt d n1, dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n2-jn vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
552 and a good King from the evills to come. and a good King from the evils to come. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2-jn pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
553 Now to the second sort of seditious persons which despise Government, such Wildings and Medlers as the last & perillous times must bring forth; Now to the second sort of seditious Persons which despise Government, such Wildings and Meddlers as the last & perilous times must bring forth; av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq vvb n1, d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt ord cc j n2 vmb vvi av; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
554 Lovers of themselves; Covetous, &c. Covenant-breakers, false accusers, Traytors, heady, high-minded, &c. 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, 4. Their destruction also cometh suddenly. Lovers of themselves; Covetous, etc. Covenant-breakers, false accusers, Traitors, heady, High-minded, etc. 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, 4. Their destruction also comes suddenly. n2 pp-f px32; j, av n2, j n2, n2, j, j, av crd np1 crd, crd, crd po32 n1 av vvz av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
555 To begin with Abimeleck, that shrub of Honour, fitter •o make a fire of then a King, who attended by a Company of light and vaine fellowes, ready for hire to side with any partie, To begin with Abimelech, that shrub of Honour, fitter •o make a fire of then a King, who attended by a Company of Light and vain Fellows, ready for hire to side with any party, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst n1 pp-f n1, jc vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f av dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2, j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 38
556 or doe any thing that he shall command, Lords it over the lives and fortunnes of his brethren; or do any thing that he shall command, lords it over the lives and fortunnes of his brothers; cc vdb d n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi, n2 pn31 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 38
557 The men of Sychem accommodate him with a little money; The men of Sychem accommodate him with a little money; dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 38
558 (none so imperious as a mounted beggar) and then who but Abimeleck; till God sent an evill Spirit (could it be worse then that of pride, covetousnesse and murther that possessed him before) to effect what was determined, (none so imperious as a mounted beggar) and then who but Abimelech; till God sent an evil Spirit (could it be Worse then that of pride, covetousness and murder that possessed him before) to Effect what was determined, (pi av j c-acp dt vvn n1) cc av q-crq p-acp np1; p-acp np1 vvd dt j-jn n1 (vmd pn31 vbi jc cs d pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 cst vvd pno31 a-acp) pc-acp vvi r-crq vbds vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 39
559 and a fire from Abimeleck devoured the men of Sichem, and a fire from them devoured Abimelech. Treacherous factious though they hold together for a time, and a fire from Abimelech devoured the men of Sichem, and a fire from them devoured Abimelech. Treacherous factious though they hold together for a time, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32 vvn np1. j j cs pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 39
560 yet usually they dissipate and destory one another. So must thy enemies perish O Lord. yet usually they dissipate and destory one Another. So must thy enemies perish Oh Lord. av av-j pns32 vvi cc n1 crd j-jn. av vmb po21 n2 vvb uh n1. (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 39
561 The next is Achitophel, a wise Counsellour, whoreadvice was like the Oracle of God, as long as pietie towards God, The next is Ahithophel, a wise Counselor, whoreadvice was like the Oracle of God, as long as piety towards God, dt ord vbz np1, dt j n1, n1 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av-j c-acp n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
562 and loyaltie towards his Soveraigne are joyned together in him; and loyalty towards his Sovereign Are joined together in him; cc n1 p-acp po31 j-jn vbr vvn av p-acp pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
563 but convinced of his folly, and confounded by reason of his treachery, He thinks it safer to goe on, (the greater politician the worse convert) though to the ruine of him and his for ever, but convinced of his folly, and confounded by reason of his treachery, He thinks it safer to go on, (the greater politician the Worse convert) though to the ruin of him and his for ever, cc-acp vvd pp-f po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz pn31 av-jc p-acp vvi a-acp, (dt jc n1 dt jc vvb) cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cc png31 p-acp av, (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
564 then to make an honorable retreat, He sets all in order but himselfe, and to save the Law and the executioner a labour, he hangs thimselfe. then to make an honourable retreat, He sets all in order but himself, and to save the Law and the executioner a labour, he hangs thimselfe. av pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns31 vvz d p-acp n1 p-acp px31, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 dt n1, pns31 vvz n1. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
565 His sin not being prosperous, had he proved penitent, he might with Shimei, & others have procured his pardon. His since not being prosperous, had he proved penitent, he might with Shimei, & Others have procured his pardon. po31 n1 xx vbg j, vhd pns31 vvd j-jn, pns31 vmd p-acp np1, cc n2-jn vhb vvn po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
566 But of all rebellions that is the worst that hates to be reformed, and refuseth to returne, But of all rebellions that is the worst that hates to be reformed, and Refuseth to return, p-acp pp-f d n2 cst vbz dt js cst vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvz pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
567 yet seeing it was so ill, it is well it was no worse, he hang'd alone, and had no other Company. yet seeing it was so ill, it is well it was no Worse, he hanged alone, and had no other Company. av vvg pn31 vbds av j-jn, pn31 vbz n1 pn31 vbds av-dx av-jc, pns31 vvd av-j, cc vhd dx j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
568 Though the question was askt by one of the worst of women; Had Zimri peace who slew his Master? 2 Kings 9.31. Though the question was asked by one of the worst of women; Had Zimri peace who slew his Master? 2 Kings 9.31. cs dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd pp-f dt js pp-f n2; vhd np1 n1 r-crq vvd po31 n1? crd n2 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
569 Yet the best of men must acknowledge that he had neither peace, nor prosperous successe in that horrid treason. Yet the best of men must acknowledge that he had neither peace, nor prosperous success in that horrid treason. av dt js pp-f n2 vmb vvi cst pns31 vhd dx n1, ccx j n1 p-acp d j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
570 What his treason was the 1 Kings 16.10. will tell you, and what conclusion it had you may see in the 18 verse; What his treason was the 1 Kings 16.10. will tell you, and what conclusion it had you may see in the 18 verse; q-crq po31 n1 vbds dt crd n2 crd. vmb vvi pn22, cc r-crq n1 pn31 vhd pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt crd n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
571 He burnt himselfe and the Kings house with fire; He burned himself and thee Kings house with fire; pns31 vvd px31 cc pno32 n2 n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
572 Fires of that nature kindled by treason, and increas'd by covetousnesse and ambition, usually succeed accordingly, Fires of that nature kindled by treason, and increased by covetousness and ambition, usually succeed accordingly, n2 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j vvb av-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
573 and consumes as well the Traytor as the object of the Treason. and consumes as well the Traitor as the Object of the Treason. cc vvz a-acp av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
574 Jehu seems to sleight the president, but for all his confidence, & commission, a few years did convince his heires and successors of the infallibilitie of it, Jehu seems to sleight the president, but for all his confidence, & commission, a few Years did convince his Heirs and Successors of the infallibility of it, np1 vvz p-acp n1 dt n1, cc-acp p-acp d po31 n1, cc n1, dt d n2 vdd vvi po31 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
575 when God himself did avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu. It is neither honour, when God himself did avenge the blood of Jezrael upon the house of Jehu. It is neither honour, c-crq np1 px31 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pn31 vbz dx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
576 nor advantage to be Gods ax, especially when the ax boasts it self against him that hews with it. nor advantage to be God's ax, especially when the ax boasts it self against him that hews with it. ccx n1 pc-acp vbi npg1 n1, av-j c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
577 Gods rods are usually made of combustible matter, as appears when the time of correction and visitation is over. God's rods Are usually made of combustible matter, as appears when the time of correction and Visitation is over. npg1 n2 vbr av-j vvn pp-f j n1, c-acp vvz c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
578 It was Aarons rod, the rod of peace that was laid up in the Sanctuary before the Lord; It was Aaron's rod, the rod of peace that was laid up in the Sanctuary before the Lord; pn31 vbds npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
579 the rods of Jannes and Jambres that withstood Moses, were devoured by it, though by inchantments turned into formidable Serpents. the rods of Jannes and Jambres that withstood Moses, were devoured by it, though by enchantments turned into formidable Serpents. dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst vvd np1, vbdr vvn p-acp pn31, cs p-acp n2 vvn p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
580 Peace must prosper, and will prevail, when the authors of confusions and delusions shall perish. The office of a hangman was never sued for by an ingenuous spirit; Peace must prosper, and will prevail, when the Authors of confusions and delusions shall perish. The office of a hangman was never sued for by an ingenuous Spirit; n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vmb vvi. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds av-x vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
581 nor have I heard of any that liv'd with credit or died with comfort; nor have I herd of any that lived with credit or died with Comfort; ccx vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d cst vvd p-acp n1 cc vvd p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
582 The Justice of God is often executed upon the persons and families of Princes, but far be it from a pious soul to strive to be the executioner, The justice of God is often executed upon the Persons and families of Princes, but Far be it from a pious soul to strive to be the executioner, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp av-j vbi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
583 or once to boast of or rejoyce in such execution. or once to boast of or rejoice in such execution. cc a-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f cc vvi p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
584 I have examined the Scripture, (which is my rule and ought to be every christians) and I do not find one that ever lift up his hand in this nature against his master, that ever had the peace of a good conscience to gratifie him in, I have examined the Scripture, (which is my Rule and ought to be every Christians) and I do not find one that ever lift up his hand in this nature against his master, that ever had the peace of a good conscience to gratify him in, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, (r-crq vbz po11 n1 cc pi pc-acp vbi d njpg2) cc pns11 vdb xx vvi pi cst av vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst av vhd dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
585 or reall comfort to crown such actions. or real Comfort to crown such actions. cc j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
586 Would you find the vipers nest of nation and kingdome-destroying-tenents, as Idolatry, Schism, Heresie, you may find them nourished in the skirts of such as have shakt off both piety, Would you find the vipers nest of Nation and kingdome-destroying-tenents, as Idolatry, Schism, Heresy, you may find them nourished in the skirts of such as have shaked off both piety, vmd pn22 vvi dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, c-acp n1, n1, n1, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vhb vvn a-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
587 and loyalty, and though none boast more of upright hearts then they yet few but give a better account of them in their conversations. and loyalty, and though none boast more of upright hearts then they yet few but give a better account of them in their conversations. cc n1, cc cs pix n1 av-dc pp-f j n2 cs pns32 av d p-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
588 It is sad to observe, that the deposers of Tyrants have exceeded the deposed in tyranny, It is sad to observe, that the deposers of Tyrants have exceeded the deposed in tyranny, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vhb vvn dt vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 40
589 & oppression, and who did more advance the honour of Baal then he, who but a little before had offered so many of his Priests as a solemn sacrifice to his fury; & oppression, and who did more advance the honour of Baal then he, who but a little before had offered so many of his Priests as a solemn sacrifice to his fury; cc n1, cc q-crq vdd n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av pns31, r-crq p-acp dt j a-acp vhd vvn av d pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
590 but contemplations and experiences of this nature are endlesse: To conclude this part of our discourse; but contemplations and experiences of this nature Are endless: To conclude this part of our discourse; cc-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j: pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
591 What became of Absolom, we have shewed already; The fatall farewell of Corah and his companions is well known; What became of Absalom, we have showed already; The fatal farewell of Corah and his Sodales is well known; q-crq vvd pp-f np1, pns12 vhb vvn av; dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2 vbz av vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
592 What popular tumult ever produced good, or did not end in its own evill; What popular tumult ever produced good, or did not end in its own evil; q-crq j n1 av vvn j, cc vdd xx vvi p-acp po31 d n-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
593 What bloody beginnings (though with intentions of reforming church and state) ever brought forth happy conclusions, What bloody beginnings (though with intentions of reforming Church and state) ever brought forth happy conclusions, q-crq j n2 (cs p-acp n2 pp-f vvg n1 cc n1) av vvd av j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
594 unlesse a miracle of mercy, the effect of true and lively repentance did create life out of death, light out of darknesse, and good out of evill. unless a miracle of mercy, the Effect of true and lively Repentance did create life out of death, Light out of darkness, and good out of evil. cs dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 vdd vvi n1 av pp-f n1, vvb av pp-f n1, cc j av pp-f n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 41
595 And now I have toucht upon that center to which all the lines of my discourse tend, and in which they rest. And now I have touched upon that centre to which all the lines of my discourse tend, and in which they rest. cc av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vvi, cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
596 Repentance and godly sorrow for our grand transgressions and impieties against God and disloyalties against our King, is the only haven into which the weather-beaten ship of this commonwealth of England must be put, Repentance and godly sorrow for our grand transgressions and impieties against God and disloyalties against our King, is the only Haven into which the Weather-beaten ship of this commonwealth of England must be put, n1 cc j n1 p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 cc n2 p-acp po12 n1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
597 if she that hath been so long afflicted and tossed with tempests would ever find safety or comfort. if she that hath been so long afflicted and tossed with tempests would ever find safety or Comfort. cs pns31 cst vhz vbn av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 vmd av vvi n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
598 We have sought the Lord, stretcht out our hands, made many and long prayers, and God hath not heard us, We have sought the Lord, stretched out our hands, made many and long Prayers, and God hath not herd us, pns12 vhb vvn dt n1, vvn av po12 n2, vvd d cc j n2, cc np1 vhz xx vvn pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
599 & why? our hands are full of blood; & why? our hands Are full of blood; cc q-crq? po12 n2 vbr j pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
600 we have fasted and humbled our selves, and yet the alseeing eye of God takes no notice of it, we have fasted and humbled our selves, and yet the All-seeing eye of God Takes no notice of it, pns12 vhb vvd cc vvn po12 n2, cc av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx n1 pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
601 alas the reason is evident, we have fasted to strife, & debate, & to strike with the fist of wickednes. alas the reason is evident, we have fasted to strife, & debate, & to strike with the fist of wickedness. uh dt n1 vbz j, pns12 vhb vvd p-acp n1, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
602 Oh that every wise man in this nation would seriously lay to heart the saying of that wise woman, 2 Sam. 14.14. We must all dy, & we are all as water spilt upon the ground, which cannot be gathered up again: O that every wise man in this Nation would seriously lay to heart the saying of that wise woman, 2 Sam. 14.14. We must all die, & we Are all as water spilled upon the ground, which cannot be gathered up again: uh cst d j n1 p-acp d n1 vmd av-j vvi p-acp n1 dt n-vvg pp-f cst j n1, crd np1 crd. pns12 vmb d vvi, cc pns12 vbr d p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn a-acp av: (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
603 Neither doth God (when he executes justice) spare any persons, yet he hath appointed means, that he that is cast out may not be (utterly) expelled. Neither does God (when he executes Justice) spare any Persons, yet he hath appointed means, that he that is cast out may not be (utterly) expelled. d vdz np1 (c-crq pns31 vvz n1) vvb d n2, av pns31 vhz vvn n2, cst pns31 cst vbz vvn av vmb xx vbi (av-j) vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
604 I cannot look at the miseries of our dayes without grief of heart and sorrow of mind. I cannot look At the misery's of our days without grief of heart and sorrow of mind. pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
605 I cannot remember the dayes of by-past slaughter, nor eye our present distractions, but I must wish with Jeremy, that my head was full of water, I cannot Remember the days of bypast slaughter, nor eye our present distractions, but I must wish with Jeremiah, that my head was full of water, pns11 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f j n1, ccx vvb po12 j n2, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst po11 n1 vbds j pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
606 and mine eyes a fountaine of tears, that I might weep day and night, for the slain of the daughter of my people. and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night, for the slave of the daughter of my people. cc po11 n2 dt n1 pp-f n2, cst pns11 vmd vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n-vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 41
607 Did David beg of God to deliver him from blood-guiltinesse, with so much earnestnesse, for one mans blood, Did David beg of God to deliver him from Bloodguiltiness, with so much earnestness, for one men blood, vdd np1 vvb pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp av d n1, p-acp crd ng1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
608 and are we senslesse of the blood of thousands slain in these uncivill civill wars, (the price of whose blood is confusion and misery) nay which is worse, and Are we senseless of the blood of thousands slave in these Uncivil civil wars, (the price of whose blood is confusion and misery) nay which is Worse, cc vbr pns12 j pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd vvn p-acp d j j n2, (dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 vbz n1 cc n1) uh q-crq vbz av-jc, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
609 after a tryall of our own wayes (which we see to be evill, and to have no lesse then a nationall death, After a trial of our own ways (which we see to be evil, and to have no less then a national death, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2 (r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pc-acp vhi dx dc cs dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
610 and destruction for their issue) yet we repent not to give glory to God; and destruction for their issue) yet we Repent not to give glory to God; cc n1 p-acp po32 n1) av pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
611 Oh England, England! hath not God given thee a time of repentance, and thou hast not repented, what dost thou expect but that God should cast thee into a bed of sorrow, O England, England! hath not God given thee a time of Repentance, and thou hast not repented, what dost thou expect but that God should cast thee into a Bed of sorrow, uh np1, np1! vhz xx np1 vvn pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns21 vh2 xx vvn, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
612 and punish thy vain presumtions with unsufferable torments. and Punish thy vain presumptions with unsufferable torments. cc vvi po21 j n2 p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
613 If what hath been delivered in the doctrinal part of the text be truth, (and he deservs to be ston'd for blasphemy that denyes it) thou hast erred and hast been deceived, God hath hitherto pitied thy wandrings, If what hath been Delivered in the doctrinal part of the text be truth, (and he deservs to be stoned for blasphemy that Denies it) thou hast erred and hast been deceived, God hath hitherto pitied thy wanderings, cs r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb n1, (cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cst vvz pn31) pns21 vh2 vvn cc vh2 vbn vvn, np1 vhz av vvn po21 n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
614 & lookt upon thee as sheep scattered upon the mountains without a shepherd: Oh return, return O Shulamite seek the Lord by repentance, and fear; & looked upon thee as sheep scattered upon the Mountains without a shepherd: O return, return Oh Shulamite seek the Lord by Repentance, and Fear; cc vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1: uh n1, vvb uh np1 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
615 and your King with submission and reverence; and your King with submission and Reverence; cc po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
616 Remember the oath of God, & your most solemne nationall covenant, the pursuance of that was the Good Cause, but since we broke Covenant with God in falsifying, evading, colouring and covering of oaths, swearing falsly, methinks God hath sworn in his wrath, that we shall never enter into rest, in government we have had none and in consciences I fear but little; remember the oath of God, & your most solemn national Covenant, the pursuance of that was the Good Cause, but since we broke Covenant with God in falsifying, evading, colouring and covering of Oaths, swearing falsely, methinks God hath sworn in his wrath, that we shall never enter into rest, in government we have had none and in Consciences I Fear but little; vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po22 av-ds j j n1, dt n1 pp-f d vbds dt j n1, p-acp c-acp pns12 vvd n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, n-vvg, vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, vvg av-j, vvz np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst pns12 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pns12 vhb vhn pix cc p-acp n2 pns11 vvb cc-acp av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
617 now by a deep humiliation and an acknowledgment of your sins committed against God and man, repent, now by a deep humiliation and an acknowledgment of your Sins committed against God and man, Repent, av p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vvn p-acp np1 cc n1, vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
618 and return, and fear the Lord and his goodnesse in these latter dayes. But what is said to all, few take notice of, as relating to themselves; and return, and Fear the Lord and his Goodness in these latter days. But what is said to all, few take notice of, as relating to themselves; cc vvi, cc vvb dt n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp d d n2. p-acp r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d, d vvb n1 pp-f, c-acp vvg p-acp px32; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
619 I must therefore more particularly apply my discourse to the Parliament, City, and Army. To the Parliament; I must Therefore more particularly apply my discourse to the Parliament, city, and Army. To the Parliament; pns11 vmb av av-dc av-j vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1. p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 42
620 Gentlemen you look upon your selves as the Keepers of our Libertie: Gentlemen you look upon your selves as the Keepers of our Liberty: n2 pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 42
621 for your own soules sake consider seriously how you have kept it, and what a libertie we are brought to, is it not just such another as that which God proclaimed against rebellious Israel? Jer. 34.17. A libertie, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; for your own Souls sake Consider seriously how you have kept it, and what a liberty we Are brought to, is it not just such Another as that which God proclaimed against rebellious Israel? Jer. 34.17. A liberty, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; c-acp po22 d ng1 n1 vvb av-j c-crq pn22 vhb vvn pn31, cc q-crq dt n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp, vbz pn31 xx j d j-jn c-acp d r-crq np1 vvd p-acp j np1? np1 crd. dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 42
622 Such a libertie, as is likely to make us a terrour & an astonishment to the whole world. Such a liberty, as is likely to make us a terror & an astonishment to the Whole world. d dt n1, c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
623 I am for my own part a man of many bodily infirmities, I know not what a day may bring forth in order to my dissolution, let me be arraigned before the severest of your Commissioners for a malignant, rather then at the barre of Gods justice for an hypocrite. I am for my own part a man of many bodily infirmities, I know not what a day may bring forth in order to my dissolution, let me be arraigned before the Severest of your Commissioners for a malignant, rather then At the bar of God's Justice for an hypocrite. pns11 vbm p-acp po11 d n1 dt n1 pp-f d j n2, pns11 vvb xx r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno11 vbi vvn p-acp dt js pp-f po22 n2 p-acp dt j, av-c cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
624 I have ever been, I blesse God, a plain spirited man, and such you must expect, and suffer me to be. I have ever been, I bless God, a plain spirited man, and such you must expect, and suffer me to be. pns11 vhb av vbn, pns11 vvb np1, dt j vvn n1, cc d pn22 vmb vvi, cc vvb pno11 pc-acp vbi. (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
625 If you be not able to beare my speech, your friend, your familiar, what will you doe when God shall reprove you, If you be not able to bear my speech, your friend, your familiar, what will you do when God shall reprove you, cs pn22 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi po11 n1, po22 n1, po22 j-jn, r-crq vmb pn22 vdi c-crq np1 vmb vvi pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
626 and set all in order before you. Two things you owe an account of to God, and to the Country; and Set all in order before you. Two things you owe an account of to God, and to the Country; cc vvd d p-acp n1 p-acp pn22. crd n2 pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
627 First, of the authoritie by vertue of which you act; First, of the Authority by virtue of which you act; ord, pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pn22 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
628 and secondly, of the aime & end, yea of the manner and method of your actings. and secondly, of the aim & end, yea of the manner and method of your actings. cc ord, pp-f dt vvb cc vvi, uh pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 43
629 For the first, many thousands in England, do deny that ever they intrusted you, in any such authoritie as you assume; For my part; For the First, many thousands in England, do deny that ever they Entrusted you, in any such Authority as you assume; For my part; p-acp dt ord, d crd p-acp np1, vdb vvi cst av pns32 vvn pn22, p-acp d d n1 c-acp pn22 vvb; c-acp po11 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
630 I doe look upon you, as the Remnant of a venerable Parliament, in order to which I have been ready to vindicate in what I might, your proceedings, not as the best that may, I do look upon you, as the Remnant of a venerable Parliament, in order to which I have been ready to vindicate in what I might, your proceedings, not as the best that may, pns11 vdb vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd, po22 n2-vvg, xx p-acp dt js cst vmb, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
631 or such as ought to be for ever our rule, or guide, but such as necessitie hath impos'd upon us for a time, till better might be established; or such as ought to be for ever our Rule, or guide, but such as necessity hath imposed upon us for a time, till better might be established; cc d c-acp vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp av po12 n1, cc vvi, cc-acp d c-acp n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp jc vmd vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
632 in order to which, I took heinously the last defection, and rebellion of the Soldery against you, did declare, to the receivers of the tax, that I would pay no tax towards the armies maintenance. in order to which, I took heinously the last defection, and rebellion of the Soldiery against you, did declare, to the Receivers of the Tax, that I would pay no Tax towards the armies maintenance. p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq, pns11 vvd av-j dt ord n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn22, vdd vvi, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
633 When some of Lamberts Officers lay at my house in their march into the North, I did expostulate the Case with them, told them how hainously the Country took it, &c. To which they made this answer, The Country had no Cause to take ill the dissolving of this Parliament, When Some of Lamberts Officers lay At my house in their march into the North, I did expostulate the Case with them, told them how heinously the Country took it, etc. To which they made this answer, The Country had no Cause to take ill thee dissolving of this Parliament, c-crq d pp-f np1 n2 vvb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vdd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 c-crq av-j dt n1 vvd pn31, av p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd d n1, dt n1 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi n-jn pno32 vvg pp-f d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
634 for it was their Parliament, not the Countries; setled by them, not by the Country, and to do their work, not the Countries. for it was their Parliament, not the Countries; settled by them, not by the Country, and to do their work, not the Countries. c-acp pn31 vbds po32 n1, xx dt n2; vvn p-acp pno32, xx p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vdi po32 n1, xx dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
635 This they did say, and besides giving of you hateful and ridiculous names, did render you the objects of contempt and scorne, This they did say, and beside giving of you hateful and ridiculous names, did render you the objects of contempt and scorn, d pns32 vdd vvi, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pn22 j cc j n2, vdd vvi pn22 dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
636 but you have pardoned them, and I shall be silent. I beseech you examine your Call and Commission to the exercise of this authoritie; but you have pardoned them, and I shall be silent. I beseech you examine your Call and Commission to the exercise of this Authority; cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno32, cc pns11 vmb vbi j. pns11 vvb pn22 vvb po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 43
637 We are a free people, and you your selves have declar'd, That it is Tyranny, and Treason for any to impose upon us in poynt of government, We Are a free people, and you your selves have declared, That it is Tyranny, and Treason for any to impose upon us in point of government, pns12 vbr dt j n1, cc pn22 po22 n2 vhb vvd, cst pn31 vbz n1, cc n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
638 but by the legal and just choice of the people. but by the Legal and just choice of the people. cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
639 For the power that you have, I professe, I doe not envie it to you, I rather pittie you; For the power that you have, I profess, I do not envy it to you, I rather pity you; p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vhb, pns11 vvb, pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 p-acp pn22, pns11 av-c vvb pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
640 You stand, in all mens apprehensions, upon slippery places; You stand, in all men's apprehensions, upon slippery places; pn22 vvb, p-acp d ng2 n2, p-acp j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
641 It is not for the honour nor safety of these Nations to submit to such a decimation in State-matters, That scarce the tenth part of a Parliament, should passe for a Free and Full Parliament: It is not for the honour nor safety of these nations to submit to such a decimation in State-matters, That scarce the tenth part of a Parliament, should pass for a Free and Full Parliament: pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 ccx n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp n2, cst av-j dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
642 look upon your selves (you that have seen the Majestie of a full Parliament in the dayes of Monarchy, some of you have not) when assembled in the House, look upon your selves (you that have seen the Majesty of a full Parliament in the days of Monarchy, Some of you have not) when assembled in the House, vvb p-acp po22 n2 (pn22 d vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, d pp-f pn22 vhb xx) q-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
643 and tell me if you look like such an Honorable Assembly as that used to be; and tell me if you look like such an Honourable Assembly as that used to be; cc vvb pno11 cs pn22 vvb av-j d dt j n1 c-acp d vvd pc-acp vbi; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
644 That should render this Nation so happy at home, and so formidable abroad. That should render this nation so happy At home, and so formidable abroad. cst vmd vvi d n1 av j p-acp n1-an, cc av j av. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
645 Who would not rather be the Turnkay of such a Parliament, then the Speaker in this. Who would not rather be the Turnkay of such a Parliament, then the Speaker in this. q-crq vmd xx av-c vbi dt np1 pp-f d dt n1, cs dt n1 p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
646 The present condition is intolerable, neither safe nor comely. The present condition is intolerable, neither safe nor comely. dt j n1 vbz j, dx j ccx j. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
647 Have you not purged your selves, and been purged by one or other til you are a shadow, rather then a substance? and is this our Honour, Happinesse, Freedome; Have you not purged your selves, and been purged by one or other till you Are a shadow, rather then a substance? and is this our Honour, Happiness, Freedom; vhb pn22 xx vvn po22 n2, cc vbn vvn p-acp crd cc n-jn c-acp pn22 vbr dt n1, av-c cs dt n1? cc vbz d po12 n1, n1, n1; (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
648 or, the glory, priviledge, and interest of our English Parliament? For the second, your aime, ends, method, and manner of actings: or, the glory, privilege, and Interest of our English Parliament? For the second, your aim, ends, method, and manner of actings: cc, dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1? p-acp dt ord, po22 vvb, n2, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2: (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 44
649 Was there ever such a thought in those that elected you to be Parliament men, that you should destroy King & kingly Government? Did you declare any such thing, Was there ever such a Thought in those that elected you to be Parliament men, that you should destroy King & kingly Government? Did you declare any such thing, vbds a-acp av d dt n1 p-acp d cst vvd pn22 pc-acp vbi n1 n2, cst pn22 vmd vvi n1 cc j n1? vdd pn22 vvi d d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 44
650 when you rais'd your Army, oh look over your own Declarations, Remonstrances, Protestations, Covenants, Orders & Ordinances; when you raised your Army, o look over your own Declarations, Remonstrances, Protestations, Covenants, Order & Ordinances; c-crq pn22 vvd po22 n1, uh vvb a-acp po22 d n2, n2, n2, n2, n1 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 44
651 If there was just cause (which few that feare God will say, and not one of a thousand do believe) to remove the person, If there was just cause (which few that Fear God will say, and not one of a thousand do believe) to remove the person, cs pc-acp vbds j n1 (r-crq d cst n1 np1 vmb vvi, cc xx pi pp-f dt crd vdb vvi) pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 44
652 yet what had the office done? Kingly government is of divine institution, no other (unlesse in subordination to that) commanded or commended to us, you have made triall of your own wayes, you see how suddenly they came to nothing, yet what had the office done? Kingly government is of divine Institution, no other (unless in subordination to that) commanded or commended to us, you have made trial of your own ways, you see how suddenly they Come to nothing, av r-crq vhd dt n1 vdn? j n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, dx n-jn (cs p-acp n1 p-acp d) vvd cc vvn p-acp pno12, pn22 vhb vvn n1 pp-f po22 d n2, pn22 vvb c-crq av-j pns32 vvd p-acp pix, (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 44
653 and how speedily they are likely to bring us to worse then nothing. and how speedily they Are likely to bring us to Worse then nothing. cc c-crq av-j pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av-jc cs pix. (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 44
654 Remember the vast disbursements of this Nation, The loanes upon publique faith, the Free-will offerings, the taxes, assessments, the excise, the Customes, the Crowne & Church Lands, would they not very neere have purchased such a Kingdome. remember the vast disbursements of this nation, The loans upon public faith, the Freewill offerings, the Taxes, assessments, the excise, the Customs, the Crown & Church Lands, would they not very near have purchased such a Kingdom. np1 dt j n2 pp-f d n1, dt n2 p-acp j n1, dt j n2-vvg, dt n2, n2, dt n1, dt n2, dt n1 cc n1 n2, vmd pns32 xx av av-j vhb vvn d dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 45
655 Was it ever intended to exhaust these treasures, and alienate these lands to no other purpose but to build an imaginary Babel, or if you will A Castle in the aire, is this to make a glorious King and Kingdome, &c. Was it ever intended to exhaust these treasures, and alienate these Lands to no other purpose but to built an imaginary Babel, or if you will A Castle in the air, is this to make a glorious King and Kingdom, etc. vbds pn31 av vvd pc-acp vvi d n2, cc vvi d n2 p-acp dx j-jn n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt j np1, cc cs pn22 vmb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz d pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1, av (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 45
656 In the Name and Feare of God, and for the Lords sake, remember from whence you are falne, and do your first works. In the Name and fear of God, and for the lords sake, Remember from whence you Are fallen, and do your First works. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 n1, vvb p-acp c-crq pn22 vbr vvn, cc vdb po22 ord n2. (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
657 Setle a free and full Parliament, free both in choice, & votes, without factious bandings in the choice, or force upon their actings: Setle a free and full Parliament, free both in choice, & votes, without factious bandings in the choice, or force upon their actings: np1 dt j cc j n1, j av-d p-acp n1, cc n2, p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
658 Let us hear of no oaths, to binde up mens consciences, It is dangerous dallying with a consuming fire & everlasting burning; Let us hear of no Oaths, to bind up men's Consciences, It is dangerous dallying with a consuming fire & everlasting burning; vvb pno12 vvi pp-f dx n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp ng2 n2, pn31 vbz j vvg p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cc j n-vvg; (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
659 others have found it, you will finde it, if timely repentance prevent not. Our condition is not yet desperate, nor yours: Others have found it, you will find it, if timely Repentance prevent not. Our condition is not yet desperate, nor yours: ng2-jn vhb vvn pn31, pn22 vmb vvi pn31, cs j n1 vvb xx. po12 n1 vbz xx av j, ccx png22: (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
660 not ours, For I do verily believe, our miseries may be improved to such advantages, not ours, For I do verily believe, our misery's may be improved to such advantages, xx png12, c-acp pns11 vdb av-j vvi, po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
661 and our tryalls, to such experiences, as may render us, the wiser for this folly, the calmer, and our trials, to such experiences, as may render us, the Wiser for this folly, the calmer, cc po12 n2, p-acp d n2, c-acp vmb vvi pno12, dt jc p-acp d n1, dt jc-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
662 for these Hiricanes for ever hereafter. For yours, though good intentions will never justifie evill actions, nor can ignorance excuse totally; for these Hiricanes for ever hereafter. For yours, though good intentions will never justify evil actions, nor can ignorance excuse totally; c-acp d n2 c-acp av av. p-acp png22, cs j n2 vmb av-x vvi j-jn n2, ccx vmb n1 vvi av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
663 yet in as much as it may be suppos'd, that you have but attempted to try experiments, which failing in, you are sorry for; yet in as much as it may be supposed, that you have but attempted to try experiments, which failing in, you Are sorry for; av p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pn22 vhb p-acp vvn pc-acp vvi n2, r-crq vvg p-acp, pn22 vbr j p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
664 I doubt not, but that both with God and man, you may finde that mercy, that you can implore, I doubt not, but that both with God and man, you may find that mercy, that you can implore, pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp cst d p-acp np1 cc n1, pn22 vmb vvi d n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
665 and be the objects of pittie, rather then punishment, yea was the government well setled as formerly, your experiences may fit you for employments, and be the objects of pity, rather then punishment, yea was the government well settled as formerly, your experiences may fit you for employments, cc vbb dt n2 pp-f n1, av-c cs n1, uh vbds dt n1 av vvn a-acp av-j, po22 n2 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
666 and none so likely to be faithfull and serviceable; and none so likely to be faithful and serviceable; cc pix av j pc-acp vbi j cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
667 They that are Conscious of by-past wandrings, must needs be Cautious to avoyd, and the best Counsellors to prevent them ever after. They that Are Conscious of bypast wanderings, must needs be Cautious to avoid, and the best Counsellors to prevent them ever After. pns32 cst vbr j pp-f j n2-vvg, vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc dt js n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
668 Wherefore let my Counsell be acceptable, Feare the Lord, and the King, repent of the former seditions, Wherefore let my Counsel be acceptable, fear the Lord, and the King, Repent of the former seditions, q-crq vvb po11 n1 vbi j, vvb dt n1, cc dt n1, vvb pp-f dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
669 and medle no more with them, least destruction come upon you and us at unawares, and misery like an armed man. and meddle no more with them, least destruction come upon you and us At unawares, and misery like an armed man. cc vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno32, ds n1 vvb p-acp pn22 cc pno12 p-acp av-j, cc n1 av-j dt j-vvn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 112 Page 45
670 As for the Citie, our great and once famous Metrapolis; As for the city, our great and once famous Metropolis; c-acp p-acp dt n1, po12 j cc a-acp j np1; (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 45
671 Can you without sorrow remember those sad tumults, begun in you, if not rais'd and countenane't by you? What fruit have you now of those storms, of which you have cause to be asham'd? or do you not read your sin in your punishment? Have not you your selves judg'd them your very Tormentors, that you cryed up as your only Patrons, Can you without sorrow Remember those sad tumults, begun in you, if not raised and countenaneed by you? What fruit have you now of those storms, of which you have cause to be ashamed? or do you not read your since in your punishment? Have not you your selves judged them your very Tormentors, that you cried up as your only Patrons, vmb pn22 p-acp n1 vvb d j n2, vvn p-acp pn22, cs xx vvn cc j p-acp pn22? q-crq n1 vhb pn22 av pp-f d n2, pp-f r-crq pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi j? cc vdb pn22 xx vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1? vhb xx pn22 po22 n2 vvn pno32 zz j n2, cst pn22 vvd a-acp p-acp po22 j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
672 and Protectors? Have you not found that, an obstruction to your Estates, Freedomes, Tradings, and Protectors? Have you not found that, an obstruction to your Estates, Freedoms, Tradings, cc n2? vhb pn22 xx vvn cst, dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, n2, n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
673 yea Consciences, which you sometimes with animated and armed tumults maintain'd, magnified, yea almost adored? I shall exasperate no further, but advise; yea Consciences, which you sometime with animated and armed tumults maintained, magnified, yea almost adored? I shall exasperate no further, but Advice; uh n2, r-crq pn22 av p-acp vvn cc j-vvn n2 vvn, vvn, uh av vvn? pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc, cc-acp vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
674 if there be any piety, any power to prevaile with God, or interest improvable with men, in a peaceable and sober way, declare your dislikes of former exorbitancies; if there be any piety, any power to prevail with God, or Interest improvable with men, in a peaceable and Sobrium Way, declare your dislikes of former Extravagancies; cs pc-acp vbb d n1, d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc n1 j p-acp n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvb po22 n2 pp-f j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
675 That confessing, forsaking, and redressing your former faults, you may finde mercy proportionable to your miseries, That confessing, forsaking, and redressing your former Faults, you may find mercy proportionable to your misery's, cst vvg, vvg, cc vvg po22 j n2, pn22 vmb vvi n1 j p-acp po22 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
676 & a seasonable healing of your selfe-destroying errors. & a seasonable healing of your Self-destroying errors. cc dt j n-vvg pp-f po22 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
677 I shall not charge blood upon you, and God of his infinite mercy, never lay that to your charge, which hath been shed within your walls and jurisdictions. I shall not charge blood upon you, and God of his infinite mercy, never lay that to your charge, which hath been shed within your walls and jurisdictions. pns11 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp pn22, cc np1 pp-f po31 j n1, av-x vvd cst p-acp po22 n1, r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
678 Wherein you have at least contracted so much guilt as to stand by, & look on, Wherein you have At least contracted so much guilt as to stand by, & look on, c-crq pn22 vhb p-acp ds vvn av d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvb a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
679 while men devoured him that was more righteous then themselves; while men devoured him that was more righteous then themselves; cs n2 vvd pno31 cst vbds av-dc j cs px32; (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
680 stand not thus halting betwixt two opinions, if God be God worship him, and if Monarchy be your aime, declare for it: stand not thus halting betwixt two opinions, if God be God worship him, and if Monarchy be your aim, declare for it: n1 xx av vvg p-acp crd n2, cs np1 vbb np1 vvi pno31, cc cs n1 vbb po22 vvb, vvb p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
681 The same courage, with a better Conscience, will build that up to your honour and safety, which your inconsiderate wantonnesse hath to your great prejudice demolished. The same courage, with a better Conscience, will built that up to your honour and safety, which your inconsiderate wantonness hath to your great prejudice demolished. dt d n1, p-acp dt jc n1, vmb vvi d a-acp p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, r-crq po22 j n1 vhz p-acp po22 j n1 vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
682 The decree is not I hope pass'd upon you, but that your conviction and conversion to pietie, The Decree is not I hope passed upon you, but that your conviction and conversion to piety, dt n1 vbz xx pns11 vvb vvd p-acp pn22, cc-acp cst po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
683 and loyaltie, may yet speak you in the ages to come, a Citie of Righteousnesse, and a faithfull Citie. and loyalty, may yet speak you in the ages to come, a city of Righteousness, and a faithful city. cc n1, vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
684 Ponder the text well, and the discourse upon it, Feare the Lord, and the King, least a destruction from the Lord come upon you at unaware, Ponder the text well, and the discourse upon it, fear the Lord, and the King, least a destruction from the Lord come upon you At unaware, np1 dt n1 av, cc dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvb dt n1, cc dt n1, ds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
685 and an irrecoverable ruine be your Reward. Now Souldiers a word to you; and an irrecoverable ruin be your Reward. Now Soldiers a word to you; cc dt j n1 vbi po22 n1. av n2 dt n1 p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 113 Page 46
686 I know it is dangerous medling with edg tools, but a good Conscience is an iron sinew, and a brow of brasse. I know it is dangerous meddling with edge tools, but a good Conscience is an iron sinew, and a brow of brass. pns11 vvb pn31 vbz j vvg p-acp n1 n2, cc-acp dt j n1 vbz dt n1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 46
687 You have been esteemed as a righteous Armie; You have been esteemed as a righteous Army; pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 47
688 Some say your prayers and teares prevail'd more then your strength or valour, and I acknowledge it while you did pursue the Good old Cause for The King, and his great Councell the Parliament; some say your Prayers and tears prevailed more then your strength or valour, and I acknowledge it while you did pursue the Good old Cause for The King, and his great Council the Parliament; d vvb po22 n2 cc n2 vvn av-dc cs po22 n1 cc n1, cc pns11 vvb pn31 cs pn22 vdd vvi dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 j n1 dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 47
689 your undertakings were honourable, your valour incomparable, and your victories not to be paraleld; your undertakings were honourable, your valour incomparable, and your victories not to be paralleled; po22 n2-vvg vbdr j, po22 n1 j, cc po22 n2 xx pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 47
690 But after you deserted that, & contrary to your solemne appeals and protestations, you destroyd him whose glory and safety you pretended to fight for, But After you deserted that, & contrary to your solemn appeals and protestations, you destroyed him whose glory and safety you pretended to fight for, cc-acp c-acp pn22 vvn d, cc j-jn p-acp po22 j vvz cc n2, pn22 vvd pno31 rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 47
691 how have you been restlesse in your spirits, seduced in your judgements, and carried headlong into most dangerous and desperate undertakings. how have you been restless in your spirits, seduced in your Judgments, and carried headlong into most dangerous and desperate undertakings. q-crq vhb pn22 vbn j p-acp po22 n2, vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc vvd av-j p-acp ds j cc j n2-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 114 Page 47
692 After the Kings death, you leveld them that had rais'd you, and exercis'd that obstructing and dissolving facultie, upon them who had taught you to doe it before to their fellow-members. After the Kings death, you leveled them that had raised you, and exercised that obstructing and dissolving faculty, upon them who had taught you to do it before to their Fellow members. p-acp dt ng1 n1, pn22 vvd pno32 cst vhd vvn pn22, cc vvn d n-vvg cc vvg n1, p-acp pno32 r-crq vhd vvn pn22 pc-acp vdi pn31 a-acp p-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
693 You set up a single person, whose onely right was might, & title, power: You Set up a single person, whose only right was might, & title, power: pn22 vvb a-acp dt j n1, rg-crq j n-jn vbds n1, cc n1, n1: (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
694 what you were in so doing, let that petition sign'd by Alured, Okey, Saunders, and others, tell you; what you were in so doing, let that petition signed by Alured, Okey, Saunders, and Others, tell you; r-crq pn22 vbdr p-acp av vdg, vvb d n1 vvd p-acp np1, np1, np1, cc n2-jn, vvb pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
695 Nay, let your own papers of recantation tell you (after you had pulld downe the Protector, Nay, let your own papers of recantation tell you (After you had pulled down the Protector, uh-x, vvb po22 d n2 pp-f n1 vvb pn22 (c-acp pn22 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
696 and dissolv'd a Free, and an ingenuous Parliament,) that you were deluded, deceiv'd, mis-led, and dissolved a Free, and an ingenuous Parliament,) that you were deluded, deceived, misled, cc vvd dt j, cc dt j n1,) cst pn22 vbdr vvn, vvn, vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
697 yea bewitch'd (it is your owne expression) &c. and how was it with you when you obstructed That Remnant that your selves set up, yea bewitched (it is your own expression) etc. and how was it with you when you obstructed That Remnant that your selves Set up, uh vvn (pn31 vbz po22 d n1) av cc q-crq vbds pn31 p-acp pn22 c-crq pn22 vvd cst n1 cst po22 n2 vvn a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
698 and undertook to pull down whatever displeased you, and to set up the imaginary idolls of your own fancies, which yet proved formlesse and senslesse vanities; and undertook to pull down whatever displeased you, and to Set up the imaginary Idols of your own fancies, which yet proved formless and senseless vanities; cc vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq vvd pn22, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f po22 d n2, r-crq av vvd j cc j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
699 I know the greatest part of the Northerne Army disclamed this last act, but are you not all at this time unsetled in your resolutions, tost to and fro, with uncertaine and unconstant purposes. I know the greatest part of the Northern Army disclaimed this last act, but Are you not all At this time unsettled in your resolutions, tossed to and from, with uncertain and unconstant Purposes. pns11 vvb dt js n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn d ord n1, cc-acp vbr pn22 xx d p-acp d n1 j-vvn p-acp po22 n2, vvn p-acp cc av, p-acp j cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
700 There is a center which you have forsaken, and expect no rest till you find it again. There is a centre which you have forsaken, and expect no rest till you find it again. pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cc vvb dx n1 c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 av. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
701 For the King, and his great Councill the Parliament, let that be your word, and your work for ever; For the King, and his great Council the Parliament, let that be your word, and your work for ever; p-acp dt n1, cc po31 j n1 dt n1, vvb d vbi po22 n1, cc po22 n1 p-acp av; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
702 Your words may spare your swords the labour; make it your request, who dares deny it? fear not a concurrence of City, and Country; Your words may spare your swords the labour; make it your request, who dares deny it? Fear not a concurrence of city, and Country; po22 n2 vmb vvi po22 n2 dt n1; vvb pn31 po22 n1, r-crq vvz vvi pn31? vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
703 this is the way to repaire our breaches, to delude the devices of our close and implacable enemies, to render you for ever a famous, this is the Way to repair our Breaches, to delude the devices of our close and implacable enemies, to render you for ever a famous, d vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp av dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 47
704 and faithfull Army, to procure you those Arrears, which otherwise with justice you cannot demand, nor without cruelty exact; and faithful Army, to procure you those Arrears, which otherwise with Justice you cannot demand, nor without cruelty exact; cc j n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 d n2, r-crq av p-acp n1 pn22 vmbx vvi, ccx p-acp n1 j; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
705 This will be the best service you ever performed, the most acceptable to God and your Country; This will be the best service you ever performed, the most acceptable to God and your Country; d vmb vbi dt js n1 pn22 av vvn, dt av-ds j p-acp np1 cc po22 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
706 This will be the only remedy against your fears, and the only course to procure love. This will be the only remedy against your fears, and the only course to procure love. d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
707 To conclude, An honourable retreat, in a case of disadvantage, is the highest point of military prudence: To conclude, an honourable retreat, in a case of disadvantage, is the highest point of military prudence: p-acp vvi, dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt js n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
708 Come off now at last with credit, declare for God in the unity of your spirits, Come off now At last with credit, declare for God in the unity of your spirits, vvb a-acp av p-acp ord p-acp n1, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
709 and piety of your conversations, for tke King and his great Councill the Parliament, in your addresses and valiant undertakings: and piety of your conversations, for tke King and his great Council the Parliament, in your Addresses and valiant undertakings: cc n1 pp-f po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 j n1 dt n1, p-acp po22 n2 cc j n2-vvg: (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
710 It is safer, and more honourable to make a King, then to be all Kings. It is safer, and more honourable to make a King, then to be all Kings. pn31 vbz jc, cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
711 You have been Gods rod to correct this kingdome, be now his staffe to uphold it from ruine, that the God, working wonders, may be admired in the passages of his providence, You have been God's rod to correct this Kingdom, be now his staff to uphold it from ruin, that the God, working wonders, may be admired in the passages of his providence, pn22 vhb vbn npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, vbb av po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cst dt n1, vvg n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
712 while he employes the same instruments to kill, and to make alive, that the Nations may say, this is the Lords doing, while he employs the same Instruments to kill, and to make alive, that the nations may say, this is the lords doing, cs pns31 vvz dt d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi j, cst dt n2 vmb vvi, d vbz dt n2 vdg, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
713 and it is wonderfull in our eyes; and it is wonderful in our eyes; cc pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
714 To which God immortall, eternall, and infinite I ascribe the honour, and return the praise of these undertakings, humbly presenting my Petition, and entring my appeale. To which God immortal, Eternal, and infinite I ascribe the honour, and return the praise of these undertakings, humbly presenting my Petition, and entering my appeal. p-acp r-crq np1 j, j, cc j pns11 vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2-vvg, av-j vvg po11 vvb, cc vvg po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
715 My God, my God, thou that hast made my heart, and knowest it, and art well acquainted with the revolutions and windings of it, unto thee do I come; My God, my God, thou that hast made my heart, and Knowest it, and art well acquainted with the revolutions and windings of it, unto thee doe I come; po11 np1, po11 np1, pns21 cst vh2 vvn po11 n1, cc vv2 pn31, cc vb2r av vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f pn31, p-acp pno21 n1 pns11 vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
716 If I have aim'd at man, or made the son of man my confidence; if I have been courted by any but constrain'd by thee; If I have aimed At man, or made the son of man my confidence; if I have been courted by any but constrained by thee; cs pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 po11 n1; cs pns11 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d cc-acp vvn p-acp pno21; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
717 if preferment hath been my hopes, or I have sought my selfe in this designe, levell my life with the grave, if preferment hath been my hope's, or I have sought my self in this Design, level my life with the grave, cs n1 vhz vbn po11 n2, cc pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp d n1, vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
718 and lay mine honour in the dust; but if the advancement of thy glory, and the kingdomes safety; and lay mine honour in the dust; but if the advancement of thy glory, and the kingdoms safety; cc vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1; cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc dt ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
719 if the peace of our Sion, and prosperity of our Jerusalem; if the peace of our Sion, and Prosperity of our Jerusalem; cs dt n1 pp-f po12 np1, cc n1 pp-f po12 np1; (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
720 If the prevention of our inevitable ruines, and the restoring of our just and happy liberties, have been and are my desires, in this worke, let thy blessings O Lord, be upon it, If the prevention of our inevitable ruins, and the restoring of our just and happy Liberties, have been and Are my Desires, in this work, let thy blessings Oh Lord, be upon it, cs dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cc dt j-vvg pp-f po12 j cc j n2, vhb vbn cc vbr po11 n2, p-acp d n1, vvb po21 n2 uh n1, vbb p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
721 and prosper it as thine own; as for thy servant, preserve him in thy goodnesse, and let him not be ashamed, and prosper it as thine own; as for thy servant, preserve him in thy Goodness, and let him not be ashamed, cc vvb pn31 p-acp po21 d; c-acp p-acp po21 n1, vvb pno31 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb pno31 xx vbi j, (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48
722 because he hath a respect to thy Commandement. Amen, Amen. FINIS. Because he hath a respect to thy Commandment. Amen, Amen. FINIS. c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1. uh-n, uh-n. fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 115 Page 48

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