A sermon preached in St. Maries in Cambridge, upon Sunday the 27 of March, being the day of His Majesties happy inauguration: By Ri. Holdsvvorth D.D. Master of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, Vicechancellour of the Universitie, and one of His Majesties chaplains. Published by His Majesties command.

Holdsworth, Richard, 1590-1649
Publisher: Printed by Roger Daniel Printer to the Universitie of Cambridge
Place of Publication: Cambridge
Publication Year: 1642
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A86449 ESTC ID: R23312 STC ID: H2401
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXLIV, 15; Charles -- I, -- King of England, 1600-1649; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSALME 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people whose God is the LORD. PSALM 144.15. Happy is that people that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people whose God is the LORD. n1 crd. j vbz d n1 cst vbz p-acp d dt n1: uh, j vbz d n1 rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THe Genius of this Scripture, as it is very gracefull and pleasing in it self, THe Genius of this Scripture, as it is very graceful and pleasing in it self, dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av j cc j-vvg p-acp pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 so it is also very suitable to the respects of this day, on which we are met together. so it is also very suitable to the respects of this day, on which we Are met together. av pn31 vbz av av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 It presents unto us what we all partake of, if we be so well disposed as to see it, Felicitie or Happinesse. And if a single happinesse be too little, It presents unto us what we all partake of, if we be so well disposed as to see it, Felicity or Happiness. And if a single happiness be too little, pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 r-crq pns12 d vvb pp-f, cs pns12 vbb av av vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, n1 cc n1. cc cs dt j n1 vbb av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 behold it is conveyed in two streams; behold it is conveyed in two streams; vvb pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 the silver stream, and the golden. It is reached forth, as it were, in both the hands of Providence. the silver stream, and the golden. It is reached forth, as it were, in both the hands of Providence. dt n1 n1, cc dt j. pn31 vbz vvn av, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 There is the happinesse of the left hand, which is Civill, in the first clause of the words; There is the happiness of the left hand, which is Civil, in the First clause of the words; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz j, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and the happinesse of the right, which is Divine and Religious, in the second. Answerable to these are the two welcome aspects of this day: and the happiness of the right, which is Divine and Religious, in the second. Answerable to these Are the two welcome aspects of this day: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, r-crq vbz j-jn cc j, p-acp dt ord. j p-acp d vbr dt crd j-jn n2 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 the Civill aspect or reference, which ariseth from the annuall revolution, as it is Dies Principis, a day of solemnitie for the honour of the King: the Civil aspect or Referente, which arises from the annual revolution, as it is Die Principis, a day of solemnity for the honour of the King: dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvz fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 and the Religious aspect from the weekly revolution, as it is Dies Dominica, a day of devotion for the worship of God. and the Religious aspect from the weekly revolution, as it is Die Dominica, a day of devotion for the worship of God. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvz np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 In these there is so evident a correspondence, that I cannot but congratulate, both the day to the text, In these there is so evident a correspondence, that I cannot but congratulate, both the day to the text, p-acp d pc-acp vbz av j dt n1, cst pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi, d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
11 and the text to the day, in regard of their mutuall complications. For we have, on the one side, both clauses of the text in the day: and the text to the day, in regard of their mutual complications. For we have, on the one side, both clauses of the text in the day: cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2. c-acp pns12 vhb, p-acp dt crd n1, d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and on the other, both references of the day in the text. and on the other, both references of the day in the text. cc p-acp dt n-jn, d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 Happinesse is the language of all ▪ and, that which addes to the contentment, it is Happinesse with an Echo, or ingemination; Happiness is the language of all ▪ and, that which adds to the contentment, it is Happiness with an Echo, or ingemination; n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d ▪ cc, cst r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Happy and Happy. From this ingemination arise the parts of the text; the same which are the parts both of the greater world and the lesse. Happy and Happy. From this ingemination arise the parts of the text; the same which Are the parts both of the greater world and the less. j cc j. p-acp d n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; dt d r-crq vbr dt n2 d pp-f dt jc n1 cc dt av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 As the heaven and earth in the one, and the body and the soul in the other: As the heaven and earth in the one, and the body and the soul in the other: p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt pi, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 so are the passages of this Scripture in the two veins of Happinesse. so Are the passages of this Scripture in the two Veins of Happiness. av vbr dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 We may range them as Isaac doth the two parts of his blessing, Gen. 27. The vein of civill happinesse, in the fatnesse of the earth: We may range them as Isaac does the two parts of his blessing, Gen. 27. The vein of civil happiness, in the fatness of the earth: pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp np1 vdz dt crd n2 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 and the vein of Divine happinesse, in the dew of heaven. Or (if you will have it out of the Gospel) here's Marthaes portion in the many things of the body: and the vein of Divine happiness, in the due of heaven. Or (if you will have it out of the Gospel) here's Martha's portion in the many things of the body: cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc (cs pn22 vmb vhi pn31 av pp-f dt n1) av|vbz npg1 n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
19 and Maries better part in the Ʋnum necessarium of the soul. and Mary's better part in the Ʋnum Necessary of the soul. cc npg1 j n1 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
20 To give it yet more concisely, here's the path of Prosperity in Outward comforts, Happy is the people that is in such a case: To give it yet more concisely, here's the path of Prosperity in Outward comforts, Happy is the people that is in such a case: p-acp vvi pn31 av av-dc av-j, av|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, j vbz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
21 and the path of Piety in comforts Spirituall; Yea, happy is that people which have the LORD for their God. and the path of Piety in comforts Spiritual; Yea, happy is that people which have the LORD for their God. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 j; uh, j vbz d n1 r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
22 In the handling of the first, without any further subdivision, I will onely shew what it is the Psalmist treats of: In the handling of the First, without any further subdivision, I will only show what it is the Psalmist treats of: p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord, p-acp d jc n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi r-crq pn31 vbz dt n1 vvz pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
23 and that shall be, by way of Gradation, in these three particulars. It is De FELICITATE; De Felicitate POPULI; and that shall be, by Way of Gradation, in these three particulars. It is De FELICITATE; De Felicitate PEOPLE; cc cst vmb vbi, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d crd n2-j. pn31 vbz fw-fr j; fw-fr j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
24 De HAC felicitate populi: Of happinesse; Of the peoples happinesse; Of the peoples happinesse, as in such a case. De HAC felicitate People: Of happiness; Of the peoples happiness; Of the peoples happiness, as in such a case. fw-fr fw-la j fw-la: pp-f n1; pp-f dt ng1 n1; pp-f dt ng1 n1, c-acp p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
25 Happinesse is the generall, and the first: a noble argument, and worthy of an inspired pen, especially the Psalmists. Happiness is the general, and the First: a noble argument, and worthy of an inspired pen, especially the Psalmists. n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt ord: dt j n1, cc j pp-f dt j-vvn n1, av-j dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 Of all other there can be none better to speak of popular happinesse, then such a King: nor of celestiall, then such a Prophet. Yet I mean not to discourse of it in the full latitude, Of all other there can be none better to speak of popular happiness, then such a King: nor of celestial, then such a Prophet. Yet I mean not to discourse of it in the full latitude, pp-f d n-jn pc-acp vmb vbi pix j pc-acp vvi pp-f j n1, cs d dt n1: ccx pp-f j, av d dt n1. av pns11 vvb xx p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 but onely as it hath a peculiar positure in this Psalme, very various and different from the order of other Psalmes. but only as it hath a peculiar positure in this Psalm, very various and different from the order of other Psalms. cc-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, av j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 In this Psalme it is reserved to the end, as the close of the foregoing meditations: In this Psalm it is reserved to the end, as the close of the foregoing meditations: p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j pp-f dt vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 In other Psalmes it is set in the front, or first place of all; In other Psalms it is Set in the front, or First place of all; p-acp j-jn n2 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc ord n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
30 as in the 32, in the 112, in the 119, and in the 128. Again, in this the Psalmist ends with our blessednesse, as in the 32, in the 112, in the 119, and in the 128. Again, in this the Psalmist ends with our blessedness, c-acp p-acp dt crd, p-acp dt crd, p-acp dt crd, cc p-acp dt crd av, p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
31 and begins with God's; BLESSED BE THE LORD MY STRENGTH. and begins with God's; BLESSED BE THE LORD MY STRENGTH. cc vvz p-acp npg1; vvn vbb dt n1 po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
32 In the 41 Psalme, contrary, he makes his exordium from mans; BLESSED IS HE THAT CONSIDERETH THE POORE: In the 41 Psalm, contrary, he makes his exordium from men; BLESSED IS HE THAT CONSIDERETH THE POOR: p-acp dt crd n1, j-jn, pns31 vvz po31 fw-la p-acp n2; vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
33 his conclusion with God's; BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL. his conclusion with God's; BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL. png31 n1 p-acp npg1; vvn vbb dt n1 np1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
34 I therefore observe these variations, because they are helpfull to the understanding both of the essence, and splendour of true happinesse. I Therefore observe these variations, Because they Are helpful to the understanding both of the essence, and splendour of true happiness. pns11 av vvb d n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
35 To the knowledge of the essence they help, because they demonstrate how our own happinesse is enfolded in the glory of God, and subordinate unto it. To the knowledge of the essence they help, Because they demonstrate how our own happiness is enfolded in the glory of God, and subordinate unto it. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb, c-acp pns32 vvb c-crq po12 d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
36 As we cannot begin with Beatus, unlesse we end with Benedictus: so we must begin with Benedictus, that we may end with Beatus. The reason is this, As we cannot begin with Beatus, unless we end with Benedictus: so we must begin with Benedictus, that we may end with Beatus. The reason is this, c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp np1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1: av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1. dt n1 vbz d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
37 Because the glory of God it is as well the consummation, as the introduction to a Christians happinesse. Because the glory of God it is as well the consummation, as the introduction to a Christians happiness. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vbz a-acp av dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
38 Therefore as in the other Psalme he begins below, and ends upwards: Therefore as in the other Psalm he begins below, and ends upward: av c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 vvz a-acp, cc vvz av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
39 so in this, having begun from above with that which is principall, Blessed be the Lord; he fixeth his second thoughts upon the subordinate, Blessed, or happy are the people. He could not proceed in a better order: so in this, having begun from above with that which is principal, Blessed be the Lord; he fixeth his second thoughts upon the subordinate, Blessed, or happy Are the people. He could not proceed in a better order: av p-acp d, vhg vvn p-acp a-acp p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn, vvn vbb dt n1; pns31 vvz po31 ord n2 p-acp dt j, vvn, cc j vbr dt n1. pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
40 he first looks up to Gods kingdome, then reflects upon his own; as not meaning to take blessednesse before he had given it. There is no man can think, he First looks up to God's Kingdom, then reflects upon his own; as not meaning to take blessedness before he had given it. There is no man can think, pns31 ord vvz a-acp p-acp ng1 n1, av vvz p-acp po31 d; c-acp xx vvg p-acp vvb n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pn31. pc-acp vbz dx n1 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
41 but this is the best method. but this is the best method. cc-acp d vbz dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
42 It is the method of Saints, as we see 1. Sam. 25.32, 33. and 2. Chron. 31.8. It is the method of Saints, as we see 1. Sam. 25.32, 33. and 2. Chronicles 31.8. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns12 vvb crd np1 crd, crd cc crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
43 First, Blessed be the God of Israel; then, Blessed be the people of Israel. Nay, it is the method of Angels: First, Blessed be the God of Israel; then, Blessed be the people of Israel. Nay, it is the method of Angels: ord, vvn vbi dt n1 pp-f np1; av, vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f np1. uh, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
44 they first sing, Glorie to God; then, Good will towards men. It must also be the method of every Christian, whensoever we are about the wishing of blessednesse, either to our-selves or others, to begin from heaven, they First sing, Glory to God; then, Good will towards men. It must also be the method of every Christian, whensoever we Are about the wishing of blessedness, either to ourselves or Others, to begin from heaven, pns32 ord vvi, n1 p-acp np1; av, j vmb p-acp n2. pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f d njp, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
45 and ascribe it first to the LORD. and ascribe it First to the LORD. cc vvb pn31 ord p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
46 That we may receive, we must give: give what we have, and give what we mean to have. To give is the way to get: both to get the thing, and to get the greater degree. It is an undeniable consequence, That we may receive, we must give: give what we have, and give what we mean to have. To give is the Way to get: both to get the thing, and to get the greater degree. It is an undeniable consequence, cst pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vvi: vvb r-crq pns12 vhb, cc vvb r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi. p-acp vvb vbz dt n1 p-acp vvb: av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt jc n1. pn31 vbz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
47 If beatitude be the ultimate end of man, and the glorie of God the ultimate end of our very beatification; If beatitude be the ultimate end of man, and the glory of God the ultimate end of our very beatification; cs n1 vbb dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
48 then it followes necessarily, That by giving more glorie to God we gain more of beatitude to our selves, then it follows necessarily, That by giving more glory to God we gain more of beatitude to our selves, cs pn31 vvz av-j, cst p-acp vvg av-dc n1 p-acp np1 pns12 vvb dc pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
49 because more of the supreme and beatificall end. Because more of the supreme and beatifical end. c-acp av-dc pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
50 So that he who will attain to the Psalmist's comfort, must observe also the Psalmist's order: that he may end assuredly with BEATUS, he must learn to begin with BENEDICTUS. So that he who will attain to the Psalmist's Comfort, must observe also the Psalmist's order: that he may end assuredly with BEATUS, he must Learn to begin with BENEDICTUS. av cst pns31 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 vvi, vmb vvi av dt ng1 n1: cst pns31 vmb vvi av-vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp vvb p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
51 That's the first considerable thing in the order as touching the essence of true happinesse. The other is concerning the splendour, which flowes from the other part of the variation: That's the First considerable thing in the order as touching the essence of true happiness. The other is Concerning the splendour, which flows from the other part of the variation: d|vbz dt ord j n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1. dt n-jn vbz vvg dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
52 in that the Psalmist doth end this psalme, as he begins divers of the rest, with Happy or Blessed; to represent, in that the Psalmist does end this psalm, as he begins diverse of the rest, with Happy or Blessed; to represent, p-acp d dt n1 vdz vvi d n1, c-acp pns31 vvz j pp-f dt n1, p-acp j cc vvn; pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
53 as it were, unto us utramque splendor is paginam, the two great excellencies of blessednesse by the double situation of it. as it were, unto us utramque splendour is paginam, the two great excellencies of blessedness by the double situation of it. c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp pno12 fw-la n1 vbz fw-la, dt crd j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
54 Happinesse is both the bonum Primum, and the bonum Ʋltimum, of a Christian: Happiness is both the bonum Primum, and the bonum Ʋltimum, of a Christian: n1 vbz d dt fw-la fw-la, cc dt fw-la fw-la, pp-f dt njp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
55 the spring of all good things, and the crown: the spire, and the basis: the first and the last of things to be desired; the spring of all good things, and the crown: the spire, and the basis: the First and the last of things to be desired; dt vvb pp-f d j n2, cc dt n1: dt n1, cc dt n1: dt ord cc dt ord pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
56 the first for eminence, the last for fruition. In the descents of Christianitie the first, because we move from it to inferiour ends: the First for eminence, the last for fruition. In the descents of Christianity the First, Because we move from it to inferior ends: dt ord p-acp n1, dt ord p-acp n1. p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt ord, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
57 happinesse giveth law to all our actions; we move from it, that we may in time come to the possession of it. happiness gives law to all our actions; we move from it, that we may in time come to the possession of it. n1 vvz n1 p-acp d po12 n2; pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, cst pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
58 In the order of ascent it is the last: for having climbed once thither, we go no further, but set up our rest. In the order of ascent it is the last: for having climbed once thither, we go no further, but Set up our rest. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz dt ord: c-acp vhg vvn a-acp av, pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc, cc-acp vvd a-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
59 It hath this resemblance with God himself, who is the Doner of it, That it is both the beginning and the end, It hath this resemblance with God himself, who is the Doner of it, That it is both the beginning and the end, pn31 vhz d n1 p-acp np1 px31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz d dt n1 cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
60 before which nothing should be loved, and after which nothing can be desired. Answerable to these two respects are the positures of happinesse in the Psalmes. before which nothing should be loved, and After which nothing can be desired. Answerable to these two respects Are the positures of happiness in the Psalms. p-acp r-crq pix vmd vbi vvn, cc p-acp r-crq pix vmb vbi vvn. j p-acp d crd n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
61 As in military affairs, it is the custome of Emperours to promise the Donative to their souldiers when they go forth to warre, that they may encourage them; As in military affairs, it is the custom of emperors to promise the Donative to their Soldiers when they go forth to war, that they may encourage them; p-acp p-acp j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb av p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
62 but not to give it till the warre be ended, that they may reward them for their service: but not to give it till the war be ended, that they may reward them for their service: cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
63 In like manner (saith S. Ambrose) doth the Psalmist: velut praeco magni Imperatoris, he disposeth of beatitude both wayes: In like manner (Says S. Ambrose) does the Psalmist: velut Praeco magni Imperatoris, he Disposeth of beatitude both ways: p-acp j n1 (vvz np1 np1) vdz dt n1: fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, pns31 vvz pp-f n1 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
64 he prefixeth it to the beginning of some Psalmes, that thereby we might be invited to pietie; he prefixeth it to the beginning of Some Psalms, that thereby we might be invited to piety; pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, cst av pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
65 he annexeth it to the end of others, to teach us not to look for it before our work be done. he annexeth it to the end of Others, to teach us not to look for it before our work be done. pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pc-acp vvi pno12 xx p-acp vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po12 n1 vbi vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
66 So even by this we may learn how to order and dispose of our selves to happinesse. So even by this we may Learn how to order and dispose of our selves to happiness. av av p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
67 Since it hath the double reference, it must have also the double honour, and the double esteem, yea and our double endeavours for the attaining of it. Since it hath the double Referente, it must have also the double honour, and the double esteem, yea and our double endeavours for the attaining of it. p-acp pn31 vhz dt j-jn n1, pn31 vmb vhi av dt j-jn n1, cc dt j-jn n1, uh cc po12 j-jn n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
68 Then we give it the double, when we set it in both places, make it both our first and our last, the prime of our life, Then we give it the double, when we Set it in both places, make it both our First and our last, the prime of our life, cs pns12 vvb pn31 dt j-jn, c-crq pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp d n2, vvb pn31 d po12 ord cc po12 ord, dt j-jn pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
69 and the perseverance. We must look through all things upon happinesse, and through happinesse upon all: and the perseverance. We must look through all things upon happiness, and through happiness upon all: cc dt n1. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
70 through all upon it, as not resting in any thing else; through all upon it, as not resting in any thing Else; p-acp d p-acp pn31, c-acp xx vvg p-acp d n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
71 and through it upon all, as seasoning every act of our life with the thought of happinesse. and through it upon all, as seasoning every act of our life with the Thought of happiness. cc p-acp pn31 p-acp d, c-acp vvg d n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
72 Otherwise, if we think to give it our last respects without our first, pretend what we will, there is no hope to overtake it. Otherwise, if we think to give it our last respects without our First, pretend what we will, there is no hope to overtake it. av, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 po12 ord n2 p-acp po12 ord, vvb r-crq pns12 vmb, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
73 Thus farre even worldly men will go: Thus Far even worldly men will go: av av-j av j n2 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
74 they are willing enough to heare that they must make it their last work, and they fulfill it in a sort to the letter, but not to the meaning. The love, the hope, the care of their own happinesse, they put them off all to the last: they Are willing enough to hear that they must make it their last work, and they fulfil it in a sort to the Letter, but not to the meaning. The love, the hope, the care of their own happiness, they put them off all to the last: pns32 vbr j av-d pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vmb vvi pn31 po32 ord n1, cc pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp xx p-acp dt vvg. dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, pns32 vvd pno32 a-acp d p-acp dt ord: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
75 A very preposterous course for a man to begin where and when he should have ended, A very preposterous course for a man to begin where and when he should have ended, dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq cc c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
76 and to defer his first of motion to his last of rest. and to defer his First of motion to his last of rest. cc pc-acp vvi po31 ord pp-f n1 p-acp po31 ord pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
77 It is too late for the foolish Virgins to cry, Lord open when the doore is shut: It is too late for the foolish Virgins to cry, Lord open when the door is shut: pn31 vbz av j c-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi, n1 j c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
78 and a vain thing to expect happinesse as our end, unlesse we make it our beginning, and a vain thing to expect happiness as our end, unless we make it our beginning, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vvb pn31 po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
79 and give it the same place in our hearts and actions, which holy David affords it in his meditations: and give it the same place in our hearts and actions, which holy David affords it in his meditations: cc vvb pn31 dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, r-crq j np1 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
80 the first place in other Psalmes, as the best introduction to all other discourses; the last in this, as a delightfull farwell to be alwayes fresh in remembrance. the First place in other Psalms, as the best introduction to all other discourses; the last in this, as a delightful farewell to be always fresh in remembrance. dt ord n1 p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp dt js n1 p-acp d j-jn n2; dt ord p-acp d, c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
81 That shall serve for the first step of the Gradation, the generall part of the argument handled: It is De FELICITATE. That shall serve for the First step of the Gradation, the general part of the argument handled: It is De FELICITATE. cst vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd: pn31 vbz fw-fr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
82 The second is more speciall: it is de felicitate Populi; HAPPY, or, BLESSED ARE THE PEOPLE. The second is more special: it is the felicitate People; HAPPY, or, BLESSED ARE THE PEOPLE. dt ord vbz n1 j: pn31 vbz dt j fw-la; j, cc, vvn vbr dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
83 In the former part of the Psalme he speaks of such things as concern his own happinesse; In the former part of the Psalm he speaks of such things as concern his own happiness; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f d n2 c-acp vvb po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
84 Blessed be the Lord MY strength, vers. 1. Send down from above, and save ME out of the great waters, vers. 7. Rid ME and deliver ME from the hand of strange children, vers. 11. And he might as easily have continued the same strain in the clauses following, That MY sonnes may grow up as the young plants, MY daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple, MY sheep fruitfull, MY oxen strong, MY garners full and plenteous: and accordingly he might have concluded it also, Happy shall I be, if I be in such a case. Blessed be the Lord MY strength, vers. 1. Send down from above, and save ME out of the great waters, vers. 7. Rid ME and deliver ME from the hand of strange children, vers. 11. And he might as Easily have continued the same strain in the clauses following, That MY Sons may grow up as the young plants, MY daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple, MY sheep fruitful, MY oxen strong, MY garners full and plenteous: and accordingly he might have concluded it also, Happy shall I be, if I be in such a case. vvn vbb dt n1 po11 n1, fw-la. crd vvb a-acp p-acp a-acp, cc vvi pno11 av pp-f dt j n2, fw-la. crd vvb pno11 cc vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, fw-la. crd cc pns31 vmd c-acp av-j vhb vvn dt d n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg, cst po11 n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n2, po11 n2 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, po11 n1 j, po11 n2 j, po11 n2 j cc j: cc av-vvg pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn31 av, j vmb pns11 vbb, cs pns11 vbb p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
85 This, I say, he might have done, nay, this he would have done, if his desires had reflected onely upon himself. This, I say, he might have done, nay, this he would have done, if his Desires had reflected only upon himself. d, pns11 vvb, pns31 vmd vhi vdn, uh-x, d pns31 vmd vhi vdn, cs po31 n2 vhd vvn av-j p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
86 But being of a diffusive heart, and knowing what belonged to the neighbourhoods of pietie, But being of a diffusive heart, and knowing what belonged to the neighbourhoods of piety, p-acp vbg pp-f dt j n1, cc vvg r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
87 as loth to enjoy this happinesse alone, he alters his style, and (being in the height of wellwishes to himself) he turns the singular into a plurall, Our sheep, Our oxen, Our garners, Our sonnes and daughters; as loath to enjoy this happiness alone, he alters his style, and (being in the height of wellwishes to himself) he turns the singular into a plural, Our sheep, Our oxen, Our garners, Our Sons and daughters; c-acp j pc-acp vvi d n1 av-j, pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc (vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31) pns31 vvz dt j p-acp dt j, po12 n1, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
88 that he might compendiate all in this, Happy are the people. Here's a true testimonie both of a religious and generous mind, who knew in his most retired thoughts to look out of himself, that he might compendiate all in this, Happy Are the people. Here's a true testimony both of a religious and generous mind, who knew in his most retired thoughts to look out of himself, cst pns31 vmd vvi d p-acp d, j vbr dt n1. av|vbz dt j n1 av-d pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp po31 av-ds j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi av pp-f px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
89 and to be mindfull of the publick welfare in his privatest meditations. and to be mindful of the public welfare in his privatest meditations. cc pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 js n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
90 S. Ambrose observes it as a clear character of a noble spirit, to do what tends to the publick good, though to his own disadvantage: S. Ambrose observes it as a clear character of a noble Spirit, to do what tends to the public good, though to his own disadvantage: np1 np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vdi r-crq vvz p-acp dt j j, cs p-acp po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
91 And Salvian, in his first De providentia, doth reckon this as the principall thing which made the Fabii and the Fabricii, And Salvian, in his First De Providentia, does reckon this as the principal thing which made the Fabii and the Fabricii, cc np1, p-acp po31 ord fw-fr fw-la, vdz vvi d p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvd dt np2 cc dt np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
92 and other Romane Worthies so renowned in their times, That they were content to expose themselves to want and danger for the prosperitie and safetie of the publick. and other Roman Worthies so renowned in their times, That they were content to expose themselves to want and danger for the Prosperity and safety of the public. cc j-jn jp n2-j av vvn p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
93 But (alas!) there are few such spirits in our time: But (alas!) there Are few such spirits in our time: cc-acp (uh!) a-acp vbr d d n2 p-acp po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
94 It is a rare thing to find a private man, who cordially devoteth himself to the good of the Communitie. It is a rare thing to find a private man, who cordially devoteth himself to the good of the Community. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, r-crq av-j vvz px31 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
95 It was the complaint of Plato in his time, That every man was impetuously carried NONLATINALPHABET and of Thucydides the Historian in his, Ʋnusquisque rem suam urget: and of Tacitus in his, Privata cuique stimulatio, & vile decus publicum. It was the complaint of Plato in his time, That every man was impetuously carried and of Thucydides the Historian in his, Ʋnusquisque remembering suam urget: and of Tacitus in his, Privata cuique stimulatio, & vile decus publicum. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst d n1 vbds av-j vvn cc pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp po31, fw-la vvg fw-la fw-la: cc pp-f np1 p-acp po31, np1 fw-la fw-la, cc j fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
96 S. Paul himself was driven to this complaint, Phil. 2.21. All seek their own. Where he left we may take it up: S. Paul himself was driven to this complaint, Philip 2.21. All seek their own. Where he left we may take it up: np1 np1 px31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd. d vvb po32 d. c-crq pns31 vvd pns12 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
97 Our own settling, our own securitie, our own wealth, our own advancement, is all we generally look after. Our own settling, our own security, our own wealth, our own advancement, is all we generally look After. po12 d vvg, po12 d n1, po12 d n1, po12 d n1, vbz d pns12 av-j vvb a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
98 There is hardly any man to be found, whose bent is not towards himself: Whereas the publick is the private infinitely multiplied; There is hardly any man to be found, whose bent is not towards himself: Whereas the public is the private infinitely multiplied; pc-acp vbz av d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, rg-crq n1 vbz xx p-acp px31: cs dt j vbz dt j av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
99 and so much the more of nearer concernment, as it is of larger extension: and so much the more of nearer concernment, as it is of larger extension: cc av av-d dt av-dc pp-f jc n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
100 whereas again man is onely a world in a figurative sense of speaking, and that but a microcosme or little world, that is in effect, a small part of the great; whereas again man is only a world in a figurative sense of speaking, and that but a microcosm or little world, that is in Effect, a small part of the great; cs av n1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc cst p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, cst vbz p-acp n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
101 yet, as in some other things, so in this also it falls out, The Allegorie devoures the letter, the private eats up the publick, the part the whole, the overweaning respect to the little world doth every where almost overturn the greater. I know there are many which make fair shews, goodly pretences, great ostentation of the contrary: yet, as in Some other things, so in this also it falls out, The Allegory devours the Letter, the private eats up the public, the part the Whole, the overweening respect to the little world does every where almost overturn the greater. I know there Are many which make fair shows, goodly pretences, great ostentation of the contrary: av, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, av p-acp d av pn31 vvz av, dt n1 vvz dt n1, dt j vvz a-acp dt j, dt n1 dt j-jn, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1 vdz d c-crq av vvi dt jc. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb j vvz, j n2, j n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
102 You shall have them often crying out, The Publick, the Publick; and as fast as the Jews did, The Temple, the Temple: You shall have them often crying out, The Public, the Public; and as fast as the jews did, The Temple, the Temple: pn22 vmb vhi pno32 av vvg av, dt j, dt j; cc c-acp av-j c-acp dt np2 vdd, dt n1, dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
103 but it is with the like insyncetitie; for their aim is wholly for themselves. So we shew our selves hypocrites even in things civill, as well as in religion. but it is with the like insyncetitie; for their aim is wholly for themselves. So we show our selves Hypocrites even in things civil, as well as in Religion. p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1; p-acp po32 n1 vbz av-jn p-acp px32. av pns12 vvb po12 n2 n2 av p-acp n2 j, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
104 Each godly man is of another temper. His word is that of S. Ambrose, Mihi parcior, for is totus: Each godly man is of Another temper. His word is that of S. Ambrose, Mihi parcior, for is totus: d j n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1. po31 n1 vbz d pp-f n1 np1, fw-la fw-la, c-acp vbz fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
105 or that of the Oratour in Salust, Adsum en Caius Cotta, voveo, dedóque me pro Republica. or that of the Orator in Sallust, Adsum en Caius Cotta, voveo, dedóque me Pro Republic. cc d pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, fw-la fw-fr np1 np1, fw-la, fw-la pno11 fw-la np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
106 It was a brave resolution in a Heathen: but it concerns us Christians more. For he was onely a part of one Communitie: It was a brave resolution in a Heathen: but it concerns us Christians more. For he was only a part of one Community: pn31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn: cc-acp pn31 vvz pno12 njpg2 av-dc. p-acp pns31 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f crd n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
107 we, each of us have a share in two; being members of the Church, as well as the State. we, each of us have a share in two; being members of the Church, as well as the State. pns12, d pp-f pno12 vhb dt n1 p-acp crd; n1 n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
108 So there is a double tie upon us: and that we should daily remember it, it is insinuated in the Lord's prayer: So there is a double tie upon us: and that we should daily Remember it, it is insinuated in the Lord's prayer: av a-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12: cc cst pns12 vmd av-j vvi pn31, pn31 vbz vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
109 in which as there is one expresse petition for the publick; so there is a respect had to it in all. in which as there is one express petition for the public; so there is a respect had to it in all. p-acp r-crq p-acp pc-acp vbz pi j n1 p-acp dt j; av a-acp vbz dt n1 vhd p-acp pn31 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
110 There is nothing singular, not an I, nor a Me, nor a Mine; but all plurall, We, Ʋs, Our: There is nothing singular, not an I, nor a Me, nor a Mine; but all plural, We, Ʋs, Our: pc-acp vbz pix j, xx dt pns11, ccx dt pno11, ccx dt png11; p-acp d j, pns12, n2, np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
111 noting that it is every mans duty, even in his prayers, to be zealous for the Communitie. noting that it is every men duty, even in his Prayers, to be zealous for the Community. vvg cst pn31 vbz d ng1 n1, av p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
112 But the text will not allow me that scope, to speak of this zeal to the publick as 'tis the dutie of private men, But the text will not allow me that scope, to speak of this zeal to the public as it's the duty of private men, p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 d n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
113 but as it is an excellencie of Kings and Princes. It's true, I might call it a duty even in them also; but as it is an excellency of Kings and Princes. It's true, I might call it a duty even in them also; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. pn31|vbz j, pns11 vmd vvi pn31 dt n1 av p-acp pno32 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
114 God requires it of them as a dutie: but it becomes us to repute it an excellencie, both because the benefit is ours which redounds from thence, God requires it of them as a duty: but it becomes us to repute it an excellency, both Because the benefit is ours which redounds from thence, np1 vvz pn31 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1: p-acp pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1, d c-acp dt n1 vbz png12 r-crq vvz p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
115 and likewise because it is more eminent and illustrious in them, then in other men. and likewise Because it is more eminent and illustrious in them, then in other men. cc av c-acp pn31 vbz av-dc j cc j p-acp pno32, av p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
116 In others it's limited and ministeriall, in a Prince supreme and universall. He is the influxive head, who both governs the whole bodie, In Others it's limited and ministerial, in a Prince supreme and universal. He is the influxive head, who both governs the Whole body, p-acp n2-jn pn31|vbz vvn cc j-jn, p-acp dt n1 j cc j. pns31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq d vvz dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
117 and every member which is any way serviceable to the bodie: and every member which is any Way serviceable to the body: cc d n1 r-crq vbz d n1 j p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
118 The glorious Sunne that gives light both to the world, and to the starres themselves, which in their severall stations are usefull to the world. The glorious Sun that gives Light both to the world, and to the Stars themselves, which in their several stations Are useful to the world. dt j n1 cst vvz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 px32, r-crq p-acp po32 j n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
119 Here's enough to define it an excellencie, to have the care and trust of the whole in himself. Here's enough to define it an excellency, to have the care and trust of the Whole in himself. av|vbz d pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
120 Yea but further, to tender it as himself, and to set the weal of the publick in equipage with his own happinesse, Yea but further, to tender it as himself, and to Set the weal of the public in equipage with his own happiness, uh cc-acp av-jc, pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp px31, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
121 and to fold them up together, his own in the publick and the publick in his own; and to fold them up together, his own in the public and the public in his own; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av, po31 d p-acp dt j cc dt j p-acp po31 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
122 is so high an ascent of goodnesse, that it were a great wrong to such vertue, to style it by any lesse name then an excellencie. In this particular I might easily be large: is so high an ascent of Goodness, that it were a great wrong to such virtue, to style it by any less name then an excellency. In this particular I might Easily be large: vbz av j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbdr dt j n-jn p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pn31 p-acp d dc n1 cs dt n1. p-acp d j pns11 vmd av-j vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
123 but it requires not so much proofs, as acknowledgements and retributions. Therefore I will briefly proceed both wayes: but it requires not so much proofs, as acknowledgements and retributions. Therefore I will briefly proceed both ways: cc-acp pn31 vvz xx av d n2, c-acp n2 cc n2. av pns11 vmb av-j vvi d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
124 and first give you a few examples for proofs; and First give you a few Examples for proofs; cc ord vvb pn22 dt d n2 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
125 and then, I am sure, there is no man so unworthy, but will think himself obliged to retributions. and then, I am sure, there is no man so unworthy, but will think himself obliged to retributions. cc av, pns11 vbm j, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j, cc-acp vmb vvi px31 vvn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
126 The first example shall be taken from Moses: whom Philo reckons among Kings; and so doth the Scripture, Deut. 33.5. The First Exampl shall be taken from Moses: whom Philo reckons among Kings; and so does the Scripture, Deuteronomy 33.5. dt ord n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1: r-crq np1 vvz p-acp n2; cc av vdz dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
127 For howsoever he had not the name, he had the power and authority: yet even in that power he was not more Regal, For howsoever he had not the name, he had the power and Authority: yet even in that power he was not more Regal, p-acp c-acp pns31 vhd xx dt n1, pns31 vhd dt n1 cc n1: av av p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds xx av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
128 then in his tendernesse over the people. then in his tenderness over the people. av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
129 At one time his tendernesse was so great toward them, that because he could not do them so much good as he desired, he besought the Lord to take away his life; Numb. 11.15. At one time his tenderness was so great towards them, that Because he could not do them so much good as he desired, he besought the Lord to take away his life; Numb. 11.15. p-acp crd n1 po31 n1 vbds av j p-acp pno32, cst c-acp pns31 vmd xx vdi pno32 av av-d j c-acp pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1; j. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
130 At another time he was so perplexed with the fear of their destruction, that he requested of God, either to keep them still in the land of the living, At Another time he was so perplexed with the Fear of their destruction, that he requested of God, either to keep them still in the land of the living, p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns31 vvd pp-f np1, av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
131 or to blot him out of the book of life; Exod. 32.32. hereby shewing himself not onely the miracle of Nature, as Philo calls him, but of Grace too, in pledging for them that which was more worth then his life, his very salvation. or to blot him out of the book of life; Exod 32.32. hereby showing himself not only the miracle of Nature, as Philo calls him, but of Grace too, in pledging for them that which was more worth then his life, his very salvation. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; np1 crd. av vvg px31 xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvz pno31, cc-acp pp-f n1 av, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 d r-crq vbds av-dc j cs po31 n1, po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 10
132 It was a rare example of Castor and Pollux, so highly magnified by Authours, That being twinnes, It was a rare Exampl of Castor and Pollux, so highly magnified by Authors, That being twins, pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, av av-j vvn p-acp n2, cst vbg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
133 and (as the Poets feigned) one born mortall, the other immortall, Pollux (to shew his love to his brother) yielded so farre, and (as the Poets feigned) one born Mortal, the other immortal, Pollux (to show his love to his brother) yielded so Far, cc (c-acp dt n2 vvd) pi vvn j-jn, dt j-jn j, np1 (pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1) vvd av av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
134 as to take to himself a part of his brothers mortalitie, and to lend him as much of his own immortalitie: as to take to himself a part of his Brother's mortality, and to lend him as much of his own immortality: c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d pp-f po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
135 being better pleased to enjoy a half immortalitie with the good of his brother, then a whole one alone by himself. being better pleased to enjoy a half immortality with the good of his brother, then a Whole one alone by himself. vbg j vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, cs dt j-jn crd av-j p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
136 It is known by all to be a fiction: yet if it were true, it is farre short of this proffer of Moses. It is known by all to be a fiction: yet if it were true, it is Far short of this proffer of Moses. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d pc-acp vbi dt n1: av cs pn31 vbdr j, pn31 vbz av-j j pp-f d n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
137 He knew full well what belonged to immortalitie, and to the favour of God: He knew full well what belonged to immortality, and to the favour of God: pns31 vvd av-j av r-crq vvd p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
138 yet in effect he beseecheth God, either to take them into his favour, or to put him out of it; yet in Effect he Beseecheth God, either to take them into his favour, or to put him out of it; av p-acp n1 pns31 vvz np1, av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
139 as content to hazard not half his immortalitie, but all, out of his love to the Israelites, notwithstanding they were a people ungratefull both towards him and towards God. as content to hazard not half his immortality, but all, out of his love to the Israelites, notwithstanding they were a people ungrateful both towards him and towards God. c-acp j pc-acp vvi xx j-jn po31 n1, cc-acp d, av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt np2, c-acp pns32 vbdr dt n1 j av-d p-acp pno31 cc p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
140 After this of Moses I know no example so transcending as that of the Prophet David: After this of Moses I know no Exampl so transcending as that of the Prophet David: p-acp d pp-f np1 pns11 vvb dx n1 av vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
141 who (besides that he urgeth it almost in every Psalme, The peace of Jerusalem, The salvation of Israel, The felicitie of Gods chosen, The blessing of the people ) in one place he argues for it even to his own destruction: who (beside that he urges it almost in every Psalm, The peace of Jerusalem, The salvation of Israel, The felicity of God's chosen, The blessing of the people) in one place he argues for it even to his own destruction: r-crq (p-acp cst pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1) p-acp crd n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 av p-acp po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
142 You have it 1. Chron. 21.16, 17. It is there recorded, that seeing the angel of the Lord with his sword drawn over Jerusalem to destroy it, he thus reasons with God for the safeguard of the publick: Me, me; adsum qui feci; You have it 1. Chronicles 21.16, 17. It is there recorded, that seeing the angel of the Lord with his sword drawn over Jerusalem to destroy it, he thus Reasons with God for the safeguard of the public: Me, me; adsum qui Feci; pn22 vhb pn31 crd np1 crd, crd pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, cst vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 av n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j: pno11, pno11; fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 11
143 IT IS I, EVEN I IT IS THAT HAVE SINNED: IT IS I, EVEN I IT IS THAT HAVE SINNED: pn31 vbz pns11, av pns11 pn31 vbz cst vhb vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
144 In me convertito ferrum; LET THY HAND BE AGAINST ME, AND AGAINST MY FATHERS HOUSE, NOT ON THY PEOPLE: In me convertito ferrum; LET THY HAND BE AGAINST ME, AND AGAINST MY FATHERS HOUSE, NOT ON THY PEOPLE: p-acp pno11 fw-la fw-la; vvb po21 n1 vbb p-acp pno11, cc p-acp po11 ng1 n1, xx p-acp po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
145 FOR THESE SHEEP VVHAT HAVE THEY DONE? He that considers these words will hardly be able to tell what most to wonder at; FOR THESE SHEEP WHAT HAVE THEY DONE? He that considers these words will hardly be able to tell what most to wonder At; p-acp d n1 r-crq vhb pns32 vdn? pns31 cst vvz d n2 vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi r-crq av-ds pc-acp vvi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
146 the condescending of his love, or the overflowing. the condescending of his love, or the overflowing. dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
147 He declared here, saith S. Chrysostome, a depth of love NONLATINALPHABET, an affection more spatious for love, then the sea for water; and, He declared Here, Says S. Chrysostom, a depth of love, an affection more spacious for love, then the sea for water; and, pns31 vvd av, vvz n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av-dc j p-acp vvb, av dt n1 p-acp n1; cc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
148 for tendernesse, softer not onely then water, but then oyl. To lay down, as it were, his own royall neck under the sword of the Angel, for tenderness, Softer not only then water, but then oil. To lay down, as it were, his own royal neck under the sword of the Angel, p-acp n1, jc xx av-j av n1, p-acp av n1. pc-acp vvi a-acp, c-acp pn31 vbdr, po31 d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
149 when he saw it hanging over him by a lesse threed, then that of Damocles: when he saw it hanging over him by a less thread, then that of Damocles: c-crq pns31 vvd pn31 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-dc n1, cs d pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
150 To open his own religious breast, to receive the blow, that he might ward it from the people: To open his own religious breast, to receive the blow, that he might ward it from the people: pc-acp vvi po31 d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
151 To value the peoples safetie so farre above his own, as to interpose himself betwixt the sword and the slaughter: To valve the peoples safety so Far above his own, as to interpose himself betwixt the sword and the slaughter: pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 av av-j p-acp po31 d, c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
152 O how farre doth he here renounce himself, and recede, not onely from royaltie, but from life it self! Oh how Far does he Here renounce himself, and recede, not only from royalty, but from life it self! uh c-crq av-j vdz pns31 av vvi px31, cc vvi, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pn31 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
153 It is much which is mentioned in the text, that he should name the people first to the happinesse: It is much which is mentioned in the text, that he should name the people First to the happiness: pn31 vbz d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 ord p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
154 more that he should offer himself first to the punishment: very much, that he should put the people betwixt himself and the blessing: more that he should offer himself First to the punishment: very much, that he should put the people betwixt himself and the blessing: n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 ord p-acp dt n1: av av-d, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp px31 cc dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
155 farre more, that he should place himself betwixt the people and the curse. Far more, that he should place himself betwixt the people and the curse. av-j av-dc, cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
156 He made himself in this SPECULUM PRINCIPUM, the mirrour of Princes: a mirrour, into which (as we may well presume) our Gracious Sovereigne King CHARLES hath made frequent and usefull inspections: He made himself in this SPECULUM PRINCIPUM, the mirror of Princes: a mirror, into which (as we may well presume) our Gracious Sovereign King CHARLES hath made frequent and useful inspections: pns31 vvd px31 p-acp d fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n2: dt n1, p-acp r-crq (c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi) po12 j j-jn n1 np1 vhz vvn j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
157 for it is manifest by many passages of his reigne and happy government, that the tendernesse of his love towards his people, for it is manifest by many passages of his Reign and happy government, that the tenderness of his love towards his people, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 vvi cc j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
158 if it doth not fully reach, yet it comes close up to the recessions of David. if it does not Fully reach, yet it comes close up to the recessions of David. cs pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi, av pn31 vvz av-j a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
159 It is the more remarkable, for that he hath this vertue as it were in proper and by himself, he is almost the sole possessour of it. It is the more remarkable, for that he hath this virtue as it were in proper and by himself, he is almost the sole possessor of it. pn31 vbz dt av-dc j, c-acp cst pns31 vhz d n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp j cc p-acp px31, pns31 vbz av dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
160 The most of ordinary men, as living more by will then reason, are all for holding: The most of ordinary men, as living more by will then reason, Are all for holding: dt ds pp-f j n2, c-acp vvg av-dc p-acp vmb av n1, vbr d p-acp vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
161 so stiffe and inflexible, so tenacious and unyielding, even in matters of small moment; that they will not stirre a hair-breadth. so stiff and inflexible, so tenacious and unyielding, even in matters of small moment; that they will not stir a hairbreadth. av j cc j, av j cc j, av p-acp n2 pp-f j n1; cst pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
162 Entreat them, perswade them, convince them; Entreat them, persuade them, convince them; vvb pno32, vvb pno32, vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
163 still they keep to this principle (and 'tis none of the best) Obtain all, Yield nothing. It is a Nobler spirit that resides in the breast of our Sovereigne, still they keep to this principle (and it's none of the best) Obtain all, Yield nothing. It is a Nobler Spirit that resides in the breast of our Sovereign, av pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 (cc pn31|vbz pix pp-f dt js) vvi av-d, vvb pix. pn31 vbz dt jc n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
164 as appeares by his manifold yieldings and recessions. Of such recessions we have many instances in the course of his Majesties government. as appears by his manifold yieldings and recessions. Of such recessions we have many instances in the course of his Majesties government. c-acp vvz p-acp po31 j n2-vvg cc n2. pp-f d n2 pns12 vhb d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
165 I might go as farre back as his first coming to the Crown: I might go as Far back as his First coming to the Crown: pns11 vmd vvi c-acp av-j av c-acp po31 ord n-vvg p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
166 when he receded from his own profit, in taking upon him the payment of his Fathers debts, which were great, when he receded from his own profit, in taking upon him the payment of his Father's debts, which were great, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, r-crq vbdr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
167 and but small supplies to be expected from an empty Exchequer: and but small supplies to be expected from an empty Exchequer: cc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
168 yet the love of justice and his peoples emolument overswayed him, and armed him with Epaminondas his resolution, Totius Orbis divitias despicere, prae patriae charitate. yet the love of Justice and his peoples emolument overswayed him, and armed him with Epaminondas his resolution, Totius Orbis Riches despicere, Prae patriae charitate. av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc po31 ng1 fw-fr vvn pno31, cc vvd pno31 p-acp np1 po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
169 Having but glanced at that, I might draw a little nearer, to the third of his reigne: Having but glanced At that, I might draw a little nearer, to the third of his Reign: vhg p-acp vvd p-acp d, pns11 vmd vvi dt j av-jc, p-acp dt ord pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
170 when, in that Parliament of Tertio, he was pleased to signe the, so much desired, Petition of Right a Title which, I confesse, takes me much: when, in that Parliament of Tertio, he was pleased to Signen thee, so much desired, Petition of Right a Title which, I confess, Takes me much: c-crq, p-acp d n1 pp-f fw-la, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pno32, av av-d vvn, vvb pp-f j-jn dt n1 r-crq, pns11 vvb, vvz pno11 av-d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
171 both because it speaks the dutifulnesse of the subject, in petitioning, although for right; and the great goodnesse of a Gracious Prince, who knows how to recede from power, both Because it speaks the dutifulness of the Subject, in petitioning, although for right; and the great Goodness of a Gracious Prince, who knows how to recede from power, av-d c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, p-acp vvg, cs p-acp n-jn; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 13
172 and in some case even from prerogative, when besought by prayers; and rejoyceth, not to sell his favours, but to give them. and in Some case even from prerogative, when besought by Prayers; and Rejoiceth, not to fell his favours, but to give them. cc p-acp d n1 av p-acp n1, c-crq vvd p-acp n2; cc vvz, xx p-acp vvb po31 n2, cc-acp p-acp vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
173 For I have heard some wise men say, That that single grant was equivalent to twenty subsidies. For I have herd Some wise men say, That that single grant was equivalent to twenty subsidies. p-acp pns11 vhb vvn d j n2 vvb, cst d j n1 vbds j p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
174 But the time will not give me leave to dwell, as I should, upon particulars: therefore I will call you nearer to the transient remembrance (and but the transient, But the time will not give me leave to dwell, as I should, upon particulars: Therefore I will call you nearer to the Transient remembrance (and but the Transient, p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns11 vmd, p-acp n2-j: av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-jc p-acp dt j n1 (cc p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
175 for it is no pleasure to revive it) of the commotions in the North. for it is no pleasure to revive it) of the commotions in the North. c-acp pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31) pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
176 The eyes of the whole world were upon that action, and they all are witnesses what pains and travell were taken, what clemencie and indulgence was used, what yieldings and condescentions, both in point of honour and power, to purchase, The eyes of the Whole world were upon that actium, and they all Are Witnesses what pains and travel were taken, what clemency and indulgence was used, what yieldings and condescensions, both in point of honour and power, to purchase, dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbdr p-acp d n1, cc pns32 d vbr n2 r-crq n2 cc n1 vbdr vvn, r-crq n1 cc n1 vbds vvn, r-crq n2-vvg cc n2, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
177 as it were, by a price paid out of himself, the peace and tranquillitie of both kingdomes. as it were, by a price paid out of himself, the peace and tranquillity of both kingdoms. c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n1 vvn av pp-f px31, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
178 Whereby he made all men understand, how much more pleasing it was to his Princely disposition, with Cyrus in Xenophon, NONLATINALPHABET and to conquer, not by might, but by clemencie. By clemencie, I say, the word which I named before, Whereby he made all men understand, how much more pleasing it was to his Princely disposition, with Cyrus in Xenophon, and to conquer, not by might, but by clemency. By clemency, I say, the word which I nam before, c-crq pns31 vvd d n2 vvi, c-crq av-d av-dc vvg pn31 vbds p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp np1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi, xx p-acp vmd, p-acp p-acp n1. p-acp n1, pns11 vvb, dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
179 and I cannot name it too often. It is the vertue God most delights in, to exercise himself; and I cannot name it too often. It is the virtue God most delights in, to exercise himself; cc pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 av av. pn31 vbz dt n1 np1 av-ds vvz p-acp, pc-acp vvi px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
180 and 'tis the copie also which he sets us to write after: It is the vertue which draws both eyes and hearts unto it; and it's the copy also which he sets us to write After: It is the virtue which draws both eyes and hearts unto it; cc pn31|vbz dt n1 av r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp: pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz d n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
181 in that it maketh Royaltie it self, which is so farre above, to become beneficiall and sovereigne: in that it makes Royalty it self, which is so Far above, to become beneficial and sovereign: p-acp cst pn31 vvz n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbz av av-j a-acp, pc-acp vvi j cc j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
182 It corrects the brightnesse of Majestie, calmes the strictnesse of Justice, lightens the weight of Power, attemperates whatsoever might cause terrour to our mind and liking. It corrects the brightness of Majesty, calms the strictness of justice, lightens the weight of Power, attemperate whatsoever might cause terror to our mind and liking. pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz r-crq n1 n1 n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
183 If we never had known it before, yet the onely time of this Parliament would teach us sufficiently how much we ow to the King's clemencie. If we never had known it before, yet the only time of this Parliament would teach us sufficiently how much we owe to the King's clemency. cs pns12 av-x vhd vvn pn31 a-acp, av dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vmd vvi pno12 av-j c-crq d pns12 vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
184 The laws and statutes which have been made this last yeare, are lasting and speaking monuments of these Royall recessions, The laws and statutes which have been made this last year, Are lasting and speaking monuments of these Royal recessions, dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn d ord n1, vbr j cc vvg n2 pp-f d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
185 as well to posteritie, as to our selves. Surely if the true picture and resemblance of a Prince be in his laws; as well to posterity, as to our selves. Surely if the true picture and resemblance of a Prince be in his laws; c-acp av p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp po12 n2. np1 cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
186 it cannot be denied, that in the Acts, for trienniall Parliaments, for the continuation of the Parliament now being, it cannot be denied, that in the Acts, for triennial Parliaments, for the continuation of the Parliament now being, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cst p-acp dt n2, p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vbg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
187 for the regulating of impositions, pressing of souldiers, courts of Judicature, and others not a few of the like nature, are the lineaments, for the regulating of impositions, pressing of Soldiers, Courts of Judicature, and Others not a few of the like nature, Are the lineaments, c-acp dt vvg pp-f n2, vvg pp-f n2, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2-jn xx dt d pp-f dt j n1, vbr dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
188 and expressions to the life, of the prefect portraiture of a Benigne and Gracious Prince, who seems resolved of a new way, and expressions to the life, of the prefect portraiture of a Benign and Gracious Prince, who seems resolved of a new Way, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvz vvn pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
189 and hitherto unheard of, by wholesome laws to enlarge his subjects, and to confine himself. Yet it may be said, It is not his onely hand which is in these laws: and hitherto unheard of, by wholesome laws to enlarge his subject's, and to confine himself. Yet it may be said, It is not his only hand which is in these laws: cc av j pp-f, p-acp j n2 p-acp vvi po31 n2-jn, cc p-acp vvb px31. av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz xx po31 j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
190 the proposall of them is from others, although the ratification be in him. Be it so: the proposal of them is from Others, although the ratification be in him. Be it so: dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz p-acp n2-jn, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno31. vbb pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
191 But the ratification is ten fold to the proposall; nay, it is the life and essence of a law. But the ratification is ten fold to the proposal; nay, it is the life and essence of a law. cc-acp dt n1 vbz crd n1 p-acp dt n1; uh-x, pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
192 So we ow the laws themselves to his goodnesse. So we owe the laws themselves to his Goodness. av pns12 vvb dt n2 px32 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
193 Nay, and if it be granted, that the proposall of such laws comes from others, let us then look to the many gracious messages, which occasionally have been sent, at severall times, to that great Assemblie. Nay, and if it be granted, that the proposal of such laws comes from Others, let us then look to the many gracious messages, which occasionally have been sent, At several times, to that great Assembly. uh-x, cc cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz p-acp n2-jn, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp dt d j n2, r-crq av-j vhb vbn vvn, p-acp j n2, p-acp cst j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
194 In these he speaks onely by himself; In these he speaks only by himself; p-acp d pns31 vvz av-j p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
195 and in so gracious a manner, that to reade some passages, would ravish a loyall heart, as well as endear it. and in so gracious a manner, that to read Some passages, would ravish a loyal heart, as well as endear it. cc p-acp av j dt n1, cst pc-acp vvi d n2, vmd vvi dt j n1, c-acp av c-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
196 In some of them we may see, how he puts the happinesse of his people into the same proximitie with his own: In Some of them we may see, how he puts the happiness of his people into the same proximity with his own: p-acp d pp-f pno32 pns12 vmb vvi, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp po31 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
197 in others, how he neglects his own for our accommodation. In that of January the 20, you have these golden words: in Others, how he neglects his own for our accommodation. In that of January the 20, you have these golden words: p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 d p-acp po12 n1. p-acp d pp-f np1 dt crd, pn22 vhb d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 15
198 That he will rather lay by any particular respect of his Own dignitie, then lose time for the Publick good: That he will rather lay by any particular respect of his Own dignity, then loose time for the Public good: cst pns31 vmb av-c vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, av vvb n1 p-acp dt j j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
199 That, out of his Fatherly care of his people, he will be ready, both to equall, That, out of his Fatherly care of his people, he will be ready, both to equal, cst, av pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vbi j, av-d pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
200 and to exceed the greatest examples of the most Indulgent Princes, in their Acts of Grace and Favour to their people. and to exceed the greatest Examples of the most Indulgent Princes, in their Acts of Grace and Favour to their people. cc pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
201 Again, in that of the 28 of January there is yet more tendernesse. Again, in that of the 28 of January there is yet more tenderness. av, p-acp d pp-f dt crd pp-f np1 pc-acp vbz av dc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
202 He calles God to witnesse (and with him the attestation of that sacred Name is very religious) that the preservation of the publick peace, the law and the libertie of the subject, is and shall alwayes be as much his care and industrie, He calls God to witness (and with him the attestation of that sacred Name is very religious) that the preservation of the public peace, the law and the liberty of the Subject, is and shall always be as much his care and industry, pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi (cc p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 vbz av j) cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, vbz cc vmb av vbi p-acp d po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
203 as the safety of his own life, or the lives of his dearest children. as the safety of his own life, or the lives of his dearest children. c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 js-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
204 Lastly, in the other of the 15 of March there is more then yieldings and concessions; Lastly, in the other of the 15 of March there is more then yieldings and concessions; ord, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt crd pp-f n1 pc-acp vbz dc cs n2-vvg cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
205 a gracious prevention of our desires: a gracious prevention of our Desires: dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
206 for he is pleased to excite and call upon that Great Councell, even the second time, to prepare with all speed such Acts, for he is pleased to excite and call upon that Great Council, even the second time, to prepare with all speed such Acts, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j n1, av dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
207 as shall be for the establishment of their priviledges, the free and quiet enjoying their estates and fortunes, the liberties of their persons, the securitie of the true Religion now professed in the Church of England. as shall be for the establishment of their privileges, the free and quiet enjoying their estates and fortune's, the Liberties of their Persons, the security of the true Religion now professed in the Church of England. c-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt j cc j-jn vvg po32 n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
208 What now shall we say to these things? Is not that of Solomon made good unto us (Prov. 16.10.) A Divine sentence is in the lips of the King? Have we not good cause to take up Ezra's benediction (Ezr. 7.27.) Blessed be the Lord which hath put such things as these into the Kings heart? Such things as these we were not so ambitious as to hope for: What now shall we say to these things? Is not that of Solomon made good unto us (Curae 16.10.) A Divine sentence is in the lips of the King? Have we not good cause to take up Ezra's benediction (Ezra 7.27.) Blessed be the Lord which hath put such things as these into the Kings heart? Such things as these we were not so ambitious as to hope for: q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2? vbz xx d pp-f np1 vvd j p-acp pno12 (np1 crd.) dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vhb pns12 xx j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp npg1 n1 (np1 crd.) vvn vbb dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn d n2 c-acp d p-acp dt ng1 n1? d n2 c-acp d pns12 vbdr xx av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
209 I trust we shall not be so unworthy as to forget. I trust we shall not be so unworthy as to forget. pns11 vvb pns12 vmb xx vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 16
210 For my self, I could wish that, according to the dutie of this day, I could set them forth as they deserve. For my self, I could wish that, according to the duty of this day, I could Set them forth as they deserve. p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi d, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmd vvi pno32 av c-acp pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
211 But they need no varnish of Oratorie: But they need no varnish of Oratory: p-acp pns32 vvb dx n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
212 neither was it my intendment to use them further, then for the proof of the proposition in hand; neither was it my intendment to use them further, then for the proof of the proposition in hand; dx vbds pn31 po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-jc, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
213 to shew you how this highest excellencie of Princes, in the care of their peoples happinesse, is radiant in our Gracious Sovereigne. to show you how this highest excellency of Princes, in the care of their peoples happiness, is radiant in our Gracious Sovereign. pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq d js n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1, vbz j p-acp po12 j n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
214 Yet you may remember also that I told you, The point needs not so much proofs, as retributions. It calls aloud upon us for all dutifull returns, of honour, love, obedience, loyaltie, Yet you may Remember also that I told you, The point needs not so much proofs, as retributions. It calls aloud upon us for all dutiful returns, of honour, love, Obedience, loyalty, av pn22 vmb vvi av cst pns11 vvd pn22, dt n1 vvz xx av d n2, p-acp n2. pn31 vvz av p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n2, pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
215 and thankfull acknowledgements, into that Royall bosome, the first mover and originall under God of our happinesse. and thankful acknowledgements, into that Royal bosom, the First mover and original under God of our happiness. cc j n2, p-acp cst j n1, dt ord n1 cc n-jn p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
216 In the sphere of Nature there is none of us ignorant, how willing the members are to make return to the head, In the sphere of Nature there is none of us ignorant, how willing the members Are to make return to the head, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz pix pp-f pno12 j, c-crq j dt n2 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
217 for the government and influence they receive from thence: they will undergo hardship, expose themselves to danger, recede from things convenient, nay necessary; for the government and influence they receive from thence: they will undergo hardship, expose themselves to danger, recede from things convenient, nay necessary; p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb p-acp av: pns32 vmb vvi n1, vvb px32 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n2 j, uh-x j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
218 they will not grudge at any plentie or honour which is bestowed upon the head; knowing by instinct that from the head the benefit of all redounds to them. they will not grudge At any plenty or honour which is bestowed upon the head; knowing by instinct that from the head the benefit of all redounds to them. pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; vvg p-acp n1 cst p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
219 It is likewise obvious in the regiment of families, which are as States epitomized, that both honour and dutie belong to the Paterfamiliâs, not onely for the right he hath in the house, It is likewise obvious in the regiment of families, which Are as States epitomized, that both honour and duty belong to the Paterfamiliâs, not only for the right he hath in the house, pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr p-acp n2 vvn, cst d n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp dt n2, xx av-j p-acp dt n-jn pns31 vhz p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
220 but for the provision and support and comfort which all receive from him. but for the provision and support and Comfort which all receive from him. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvi cc vvi r-crq d vvb p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
221 Now Kings, by way of excellencie, are Fathers, who look upon all their subjects as so many children, Now Kings, by Way of excellency, Are Father's, who look upon all their subject's as so many children, av n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbr n2, r-crq vvb p-acp d po32 n2-jn p-acp av d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 17
222 and (with that Noble Emperour) account equally as daughters Rempublicam & Juliam. The very Heathen, which saw onely the outside or Civill part, reputed them as Fathers: and (with that Noble Emperor) account equally as daughters res publicam & Juliam. The very Heathen, which saw only the outside or Civil part, reputed them as Father's: cc (p-acp cst j n1) vvb av-jn c-acp ng1 fw-la cc fw-la. dt j j-jn, r-crq vvd av-j dt n1-an cc j n1, vvn pno32 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
223 but the Prophet Isaiah, when he speaks of the Church, goes further, and calls them Nursing Fathers: a word which in propriety of speech might seem incongruous; but the Prophet Isaiah, when he speaks of the Church, Goes further, and calls them Nursing Father's: a word which in propriety of speech might seem incongruous; cc-acp dt n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1, vvz jc, cc vvz pno32 n-vvg n2: dt n1 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
224 because they have no more of the nurse, then the bosome; Because they have no more of the nurse, then the bosom; c-acp pns32 vhb dx dc pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
225 nothing at all of the breasts, if what is wanting in the sex were not supplied by their tendernesse. nothing At all of the breasts, if what is wanting in the sex were not supplied by their tenderness. pix p-acp d pp-f dt n2, cs r-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 vbdr xx vvn p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
226 Benignitie, and clemencie, and sweetnesse of disposition, and facilitie of accesse, and compassion toward the distressed, these are their breasts, more breasts then two; Benignity, and clemency, and sweetness of disposition, and facility of access, and compassion towards the distressed, these Are their breasts, more breasts then two; n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, d vbr po32 n2, dc n2 cs crd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
227 the same both their breasts and their bowels, which day by day they open to thousands severally, and to all at once, for the suckling and fostering of the publick. the same both their breasts and their bowels, which day by day they open to thousands severally, and to all At once, for the suckling and fostering of the public. dt d d po32 n2 cc po32 n2, r-crq n1 p-acp n1 pns32 vvb p-acp crd av-j, cc p-acp d p-acp a-acp, p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
228 Therefore it behoves us to think of returns. By this word Christ read us the lesson, Matth. 22.21. Bender, or Return unto Cesar the things which are Cesars, or the things which are from Cesar. Therefore it behoves us to think of returns. By this word christ read us the Lesson, Matthew 22.21. Bender, or Return unto Cesar the things which Are Caesars, or the things which Are from Cesar. av pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f vvz. p-acp d n1 np1 vvb pno12 dt n1, np1 crd. np1, cc vvb p-acp np1 dt n2 r-crq vbr npg1, cc dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
229 The protection of lives, and fortunes, and worldly comforts; The protection of lives, and fortune's, and worldly comforts; dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
230 let him have these back again in the honour, love, fear, obedience, supplies which belong to the Sovereigne Head and Parent of a beloved people: let him have these back again in the honour, love, Fear, Obedience, supplies which belong to the Sovereign Head and Parent of a Beloved people: vvb pno31 vhi d n1 av p-acp dt n1, n1, vvb, n1, vvz r-crq vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
231 that his throne may be established by your loyalty, his reigne still prosperous by your prayers & blessings, his life lengthened by yeares taken forth of your own: that his throne may be established by your loyalty, his Reign still prosperous by your Prayers & blessings, his life lengthened by Years taken forth of your own: cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po22 n1, po31 n1 av j p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, po31 n1 vvn p-acp n2 vvn av pp-f po22 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
232 that so he may long rejoyce to say with David, Happy are the people. So I have done with the second step of the Gradation, the speciall part of the argument here handled; It is De felicitate Populi. that so he may long rejoice to say with David, Happy Are the people. So I have done with the second step of the Gradation, the special part of the argument Here handled; It is De felicitate People. cst av pns31 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, j vbr dt n1. av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn; pn31 vbz fw-fr j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 18
233 The third is yet more speciall: It is not onely De felicitate Populi, but De felicitate Populari, that is, De Hac felicitate populi, or De hoc Genere felicitatis: Beatus cui SIC, Happy they who are in SUCH A CASE, or CONDITION. The third is yet more special: It is not only De felicitate People, but De felicitate Populare, that is, De Hac felicitate People, or De hoc Genere felicitatis: Beatus cui SIC, Happy they who Are in SUCH A CASE, or CONDITION. dt ord vbz av av-dc j: pn31 vbz xx av-j fw-fr j np1, p-acp fw-fr j np1, cst vbz, fw-fr fw-la j fw-la, cc fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la: np1 fw-la fw-la, j pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp d dt n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
234 What that condition is, you may see in the former words; in which there are severall blessings mentioned, and all of them temporall. What that condition is, you may see in the former words; in which there Are several blessings mentioned, and all of them temporal. q-crq d n1 vbz, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2; p-acp r-crq a-acp vbr j n2 vvn, cc d pp-f pno32 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
235 Plenty is one, in those words, That our garners may be filled with all manner of store; our oxen strong to labour; our sheep bring forth thousands. Plenty is one, in those words, That our garners may be filled with all manner of store; our oxen strong to labour; our sheep bring forth thousands. n1 vbz pi, p-acp d n2, cst po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; po12 n2 j pc-acp vvi; po12 n1 vvb av crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
236 Peace is another, in these words, That there be no leading into captivitie, no complaining in our streets. Peace is Another, in these words, That there be no leading into captivity, no complaining in our streets. n1 vbz j-jn, p-acp d n2, cst pc-acp vbi dx vvg p-acp n1, av-dx vvg p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
237 Multitude of people, especially such as are vertuous, a third, in those, That our sonnes may grow up as the young plants, our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple. Multitude of people, especially such as Are virtuous, a third, in those, That our Sons may grow up as the young plants, our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple. n1 pp-f n1, av-j d c-acp vbr j, dt ord, p-acp d, cst po12 n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n2, po12 n2 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
238 The safetie and prosperitie of David their King, a fourth (or rather a first, The safety and Prosperity of David their King, a fourth (or rather a First, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1, dt ord (cc av-c dt ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
239 for it is first mentioned) He giveth salvation, or victorie to Kings, and delivereth David his servant from the peril of the sword. for it is First mentioned) He gives salvation, or victory to Kings, and Delivereth David his servant from the peril of the sword. c-acp pn31 vbz ord vvn) pns31 vvz n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, cc vvz np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
240 Of all these civill threeds the Psalmist twists this wreath of Happinesse; Happy they who are in such a case. Now hence ariseth the scruple: Of all these civil threads the Psalmist twists this wreathe of Happiness; Happy they who Are in such a case. Now hence arises the scruple: pp-f d d j n2 dt n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1; j pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp d dt n1. av av vvz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
241 Why David, a man of so heavenly a temper, and of so good a judgment in things which concern salvation; Why David, a man of so heavenly a temper, and of so good a judgement in things which concern salvation; c-crq np1, dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, cc pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp n2 r-crq vvb n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
242 that he is said to be A man after Gods own heart, should place felicitie in these temporalls. that he is said to be A man After God's own heart, should place felicity in these temporals. cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1, vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
243 Devout S. Paul, who of all others came nearest to Davids spirit, had these outward things in no better esteem, Devout S. Paul, who of all Others Come nearest to Davids Spirit, had these outward things in no better esteem, j n1 np1, r-crq pp-f d n2-jn vvd av-j p-acp npg1 n1, vhd d j n2 p-acp dx jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
244 then as drosse, or dung: and our blessed Saviour, in his first Sermon, thought good to begin the chain of happinesse from povertie, then as dross, or dung: and our blessed Saviour, in his First Sermon, Thought good to begin the chain of happiness from poverty, av c-acp n1, cc n1: cc po12 j-vvn n1, p-acp po31 ord n1, vvd j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
245 and to second it from hunger, and to continue it from suffering persecution. Non dixit, BEATI DIVITES, sed, BEATI PAUPERES, as S. Ambrose observeth. and to second it from hunger, and to continue it from suffering persecution. Non dixit, BEATI DIVITES, said, BEATI PAUPERS, as S. Ambrose observeth. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg n1. fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la, vvd, np1 n2, c-acp n1 np1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 19
246 In this, I say, is the scruple, That Christ should begin blessednesse from povertie, and David place it in abundance: that things earthly should be as drosse to Paul, and as happinesse to David. In this, I say, is the scruple, That christ should begin blessedness from poverty, and David place it in abundance: that things earthly should be as dross to Paul, and as happiness to David. p-acp d, pns11 vvb, vbz dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 n1 pn31 p-acp n1: cst n2 j vmd vbi c-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc c-acp n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
247 This scruple wrought so farre with some Interpreters, that they conceived it to be a defective or imperfect sentence, This scruple wrought so Far with Some Interpreters, that they conceived it to be a defective or imperfect sentence, d n1 vvd av av-j p-acp d n2, cst pns32 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
248 and that the Psalmist uttered it in the person of a worldly man: like that of Solomon, Eccl. 2.24. There is nothing better for a man, then to cat and drink, &c. Therefore, to take off the suspicion of a paradox, they interpose Dixerunt: BEATUM [ dixerunt ] POPULUM CUI HAEC SUNT, Men usually say, HAPPY ARE THE PEOPLE IN SUCH A CASE. and that the Psalmist uttered it in the person of a worldly man: like that of Solomon, Ecclesiastes 2.24. There is nothing better for a man, then to cat and drink, etc. Therefore, to take off the suspicion of a paradox, they interpose Dixerunt: BEATUM [ dixerunt ] POPULUM CUI HAEC SUNT, Men usually say, HAPPY ARE THE PEOPLE IN SUCH A CASE. cc cst dt n1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: av-j d pp-f np1, np1 crd. pc-acp vbz pix av-jc p-acp dt n1, av p-acp n1 cc n1, av av, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvi fw-la: np1 [ fw-la ] np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 av-j vvb, j vbr dt n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
249 But we need not flee to this refuge: But we need not flee to this refuge: cc-acp pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
250 It is neither a defective nor a paradox; but a full and true proposition, agreeable both to the tenour of other Scriptures, It is neither a defective nor a paradox; but a full and true proposition, agreeable both to the tenor of other Scriptures, pn31 vbz av-dx dt j ccx dt n1; p-acp dt j cc j n1, j av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
251 and also to the analogie of faith. and also to the analogy of faith. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
252 For first, the Psalmist speaks not here, as in other places, of the happinesse of a man, but of the happinesse of a people: it is not Beatus homo, but; For First, the Psalmist speaks not Here, as in other places, of the happiness of a man, but of the happiness of a people: it is not Beatus homo, but; p-acp ord, dt n1 vvz xx av, c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: pn31 vbz xx np1 fw-la, p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
253 Beatus populus. In some other places, where he treats of the happinesse of a man, he circumscribes it alwayes with things spirituall: Beatus populus. In Some other places, where he treats of the happiness of a man, he circumscribes it always with things spiritual: np1 fw-la. p-acp d j-jn n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp n2 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
254 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth no sinne, and in whose spirit there is no guile: b Psal. 112.1. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD: c Psal. 40.4. Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust: and the like. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth no sin, and in whose Spirit there is no guile: b Psalm 112.1. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD: c Psalm 40.4. Blessed is that man that makes the Lord his trust: and the like. vvn vbz dt n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz dx n1, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 a-acp vbz dx n1: sy np1 crd. j-vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1: sy np1 crd. j-vvn vbz d n1 cst vvz dt n1 po31 n1: cc dt av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
255 Here otherwise, seeing he speaks of the happinesse of a people, he might use more libertie to take in these outward accomplishments, Here otherwise, seeing he speaks of the happiness of a people, he might use more liberty to take in these outward accomplishments, av av, vvg pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 20
256 as having a nearer relation to the happinesse of a Nation or Kingdome, then abstractively of a Christian. Howsoever Aristotle affirms, in the 7th of his Politicks, that there is the same happinesse NONLATINALPHABET of a single man and of a whole citie: as having a nearer Relation to the happiness of a nation or Kingdom, then abstractively of a Christian. Howsoever Aristotle affirms, in the 7th of his Politics, that there is the same happiness of a single man and of a Whole City: c-acp vhg dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, av av-j pp-f dt njp. c-acp np1 vvz, p-acp dt ord pp-f po31 n2-j, cst pc-acp vbz dt d n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
257 Yet there is a great deal of difference, which he, being not instructed in Christianity, could not observe. Yet there is a great deal of difference, which he, being not instructed in Christianity, could not observe. av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31, vbg xx vvn p-acp np1, vmd xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
258 Look as on the one side, the being of a State or Nation, as a collective bodie, is not so ordered to immortalitie, Look as on the one side, the being of a State or nation, as a collective body, is not so ordered to immortality, n1 a-acp p-acp dt crd n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, c-acp dt j n1, vbz xx av vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
259 nor by consequence to happinesse, as the being of a man: nor by consequence to happiness, as the being of a man: ccx p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt vbg pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
260 so on the other, the concurrence of temporall good things is in no wise so essentiall or requisite to the happinesse of a man, so on the other, the concurrence of temporal good things is in no wise so essential or requisite to the happiness of a man, av p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f j j n2 vbz p-acp dx j av j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
261 as to the being and well-being, and so to the happinesse of a State or people. as to the being and well-being, and so to the happiness of a State or people. c-acp p-acp dt vbg cc n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
262 Experience tells us that a man may be happy without children; a State cannot be so without people: a private man may keep his hold of happinesse, Experience tells us that a man may be happy without children; a State cannot be so without people: a private man may keep his hold of happiness, n1 vvz pno12 d dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp n2; dt n1 vmbx vbi av p-acp n1: dt j n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
263 though poore and afflicted in the world; though poor and afflicted in the world; cs j cc j-vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
264 a State is onely then happy, when 'tis flourishing and prosperous, abounding with peace, plentie, people, and other civill accessions. a State is only then happy, when it's flourishing and prosperous, abounding with peace, plenty, people, and other civil accessions. dt n1 vbz av-j av j, c-crq pn31|vbz j-vvg cc j, vvg p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc j-jn j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
265 Men are the walls for strength, women the nurseries for encrease, children the pledges of perpetuity, money as the vitall breath, peace as the naturall heat, plentie as the radicall moisture, religious and just government as the form or soul of a bodie politick. Men Are the walls for strength, women the nurseries for increase, children the pledges of perpetuity, money as the vital breath, peace as the natural heat, plenty as the radical moisture, religious and just government as the from or soul of a body politic. n2 vbr dt n2 p-acp n1, n2 dt n2 p-acp n1, n2 dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 p-acp dt j n1, j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
266 Upon this ground the Psalmist well knowing how conducing these outward things are to popular happinesse, he casts them all into the definition; Upon this ground the Psalmist well knowing how conducing these outward things Are to popular happiness, he Cast them all into the definition; p-acp d n1 dt n1 av vvg c-crq vvg d j n2 vbr p-acp j n1, pns31 vvz pno32 d p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
267 his present argument being the happinesse of a people. In the second place, admit he had spake here of the happinesse of a man, or a Christian: his present argument being the happiness of a people. In the second place, admit he had spoke Here of the happiness of a man, or a Christian: po31 j n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pns31 vhd vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt njp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
268 yet he mentions not these temporalls, either as the all, or the onely, or the chief of happinesse; yet he mentions not these temporals, either as the all, or the only, or the chief of happiness; av pns31 n2 xx d n2, av-d c-acp dt d, cc dt av-j, cc dt j-jn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 21
269 but as the concomitants and accessories. They have not an essentiall influx or ingredience into it: but as the concomitants and accessories. They have not an essential influx or ingredience into it: cc-acp c-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn. pns32 vhb xx dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
270 but a secondarie and accidentall respect they have in these two considerations. but a secondary and accidental respect they have in these two considerations. cc-acp dt j cc j vvb pns32 vhb p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
271 First they are ornamenta, as garnishings, which give a glosse and lustre to vertue, and make it more splendid. First they Are Ornamenta, as garnishings, which give a gloss and lustre to virtue, and make it more splendid. ord pns32 vbr fw-mi, p-acp n2-vvg, r-crq vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi pn31 av-dc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
272 The Moralists say well, that they are as shadows to a picture, or garments to a comely personage. The Moralists say well, that they Are as shadows to a picture, or garments to a comely personage. dt n2 vvb av, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
273 Now as in these, the shadowing makes not the colour of a picture truly better, but onely seem better, and appear more fresh and orient; Now as in these, the shadowing makes not the colour of a picture truly better, but only seem better, and appear more fresh and orient; av c-acp p-acp d, dt j-vvg vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j av-jc, cc-acp av-j vvi av-jc, cc vvi av-dc j cc j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
274 and as garments do indeed adorn the bodie now in the state of corruption; and as garments do indeed adorn the body now in the state of corruption; cc c-acp n2 vdb av vvi dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
275 whereas, if man had stood in his integritie, they had been uselesse for ornament, as well as for necessitie: whereas, if man had stood in his integrity, they had been useless for ornament, as well as for necessity: cs, cs n1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vhd vbn j p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
276 So likewise these outward things, although in themselves they have nothing of true happinesse, yet because they render it more beauteous and gracefull, So likewise these outward things, although in themselves they have nothing of true happiness, yet Because they render it more beauteous and graceful, av av d j n2, cs p-acp px32 pns32 vhb pix pp-f j n1, av c-acp pns32 vvb pn31 av-dc j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
277 as the state of vertue now stands in respect of our converse with men, we may well reckon them without prejudice to vertue inter or namenta. Then secondly, they are adminicula also, helps and adjuments, as hand-maids to pietie, without which vertue is impotent. as the state of virtue now Stands in respect of our converse with men, we may well reckon them without prejudice to virtue inter or namenta. Then secondly, they Are Adminicula also, helps and adjuments, as handmaids to piety, without which virtue is impotent. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvz p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n2, pns12 vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvi cc fw-la. av ord, pns32 vbr fw-la av, vvz cc n2, p-acp n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
278 Were a man all soul, vertue alone were sufficient; it is enough by it self for the happinesse of the mind: Were a man all soul, virtue alone were sufficient; it is enough by it self for the happiness of the mind: np1 dt n1 d n1, n1 av-j vbdr j; pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
279 but being partly bodie, and enjoying corporall societie with others, he stands in need of things corporall, to keep vertue in exercise. but being partly body, and enjoying corporal society with Others, he Stands in need of things corporal, to keep virtue in exercise. cc-acp vbg av n1, cc vvg j n1 p-acp n2-jn, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n2 j, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
280 Want clippes the wings of vertue, that a man cannot feed the hungry, or cloth the naked, Want clippes the wings of virtue, that a man cannot feed the hungry, or cloth the naked, n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi dt j, cc vvi dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
281 or enlarge himself to the good of others: or enlarge himself to the good of Others: cc vvi px31 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
282 on the other side, this NONLATINALPHABET, as the Philosophers term it, sets vertue at libertie, and gives it scope to be operative. on the other side, this, as the Philosophers term it, sets virtue At liberty, and gives it scope to be operative. p-acp dt j-jn n1, d, c-acp dt ng1 n1 pn31, vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 22
283 As fire, the more aire & fewfell you give it, the more it diffuseth it self: As fire, the more air & fewfell you give it, the more it diffuseth it self: p-acp n1, dt av-dc n1 cc vvd pn22 vvb pn31, dt av-dc pn31 vvz pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
284 so the more health, peace, plentie, friends, or authoritie we have; the more power, freedome and advantage we have to do vertuously. so the more health, peace, plenty, Friends, or Authority we have; the more power, freedom and advantage we have to do virtuously. av dt av-dc n1, n1, n1, n2, cc n1 pns12 vhb; dt av-dc n1, n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
285 Put now all these together, & the reason is evident, why the Prophet David here placeth this happinesse in the things which are worse; Put now all these together, & the reason is evident, why the Prophet David Here places this happiness in the things which Are Worse; vvb av d d av, cc dt n1 vbz j, c-crq dt n1 np1 av vvz d n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
286 because they are serviceable to the things which are better. Howsoever he reserves the mention of the better till afterward; Because they Are serviceable to the things which Are better. Howsoever he reserves the mention of the better till afterwards; c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr jc. c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j c-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
287 Yet he would give us to understand, that even these inferiour things are the good blessings of God, Yet he would give us to understand, that even these inferior things Are the good blessings of God, av pns31 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst av d j-jn n2 vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
288 and such blessings, as being put together, make up one part of the happinesse of a people. and such blessings, as being put together, make up one part of the happiness of a people. cc d n2, c-acp vbg vvn av, vvb a-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
289 It is true of popular happinesse, as well as personall, It is not one single good, It is true of popular happiness, as well as personal, It is not one single good, pn31 vbz j pp-f j n1, c-acp av c-acp j, pn31 vbz xx pi j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
290 but the aggregation or affluence of many. but the aggregation or affluence of many. cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
291 In the twenty eighth of Deuteronomie, where Moses describes the blessednesse promised to the Israelites, he reckons up all sorts of outward blessings: In the twenty eighth of Deuteronomy, where Moses describes the blessedness promised to the Israelites, he reckons up all sorts of outward blessings: p-acp dt crd ord pp-f np1, c-crq np1 vvz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt np2, pns31 vvz a-acp d n2 pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
292 and agreeable to those is the conflux of these in this Psalme: and agreeable to those is the conflux of these in this Psalm: cc j p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f d p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
293 The blessing of the house, and of the citie; That there be no leading into captivitie, The blessing of the house, and of the City; That there be no leading into captivity, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1; cst pc-acp vbi dx vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
294 and no complaining in the streets: and no complaining in the streets: cc dx vvg p-acp dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
295 The blessings of the basket, and of the store; That the garners may be filled with plentie: The blessings of the basket, and of the store; That the garners may be filled with plenty: dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1; cst dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
296 The blessings of the fruit of the bodie; That the children may be as young plants: The blessings of the fruit of the body; That the children may be as young plants: dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cst dt n2 vmb vbi a-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
297 The blessings of the field, That the sheep may bring forth thousands, and the oxen be strong to labour: The blessings of the field, That the sheep may bring forth thousands, and the oxen be strong to labour: dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi av crd, cc dt n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
298 The blessings of going out and coming in; That they may be delivered from the hand of strange children, The blessings of going out and coming in; That they may be Delivered from the hand of strange children, dt n2 pp-f vvg av cc vvg p-acp; cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
299 and saved out of great waters. and saved out of great waters. cc vvd av pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
300 Here is briefly the compound of the many simples which make up this case or condition of a peoples happinesse. Here is briefly the compound of the many simples which make up this case or condition of a peoples happiness. av vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 r-crq vvb a-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 23
301 And surely if by these particulars it be defined, we may boldly say, The condition is our own, And surely if by these particulars it be defined, we may boldly say, The condition is our own, cc av-j cs p-acp d n2-jn pn31 vbb vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, dt n1 vbz po12 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
302 and men may pronounce of us, as truly as of any Nation, that we have been for a long time a happy people. Our deliverances from strange children have been great and miraculous, and men may pronounce of us, as truly as of any nation, that we have been for a long time a happy people. Our Deliverances from strange children have been great and miraculous, cc n2 vmb vvi pp-f pno12, c-acp av-j c-acp pp-f d n1, cst pns12 vhb vbn p-acp dt j n1 dt j n1. po12 n2 p-acp j n2 vhb vbn j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
303 and our land it hath been a Goshen, a light-some land; whereas the darknesse of discomfort hath rested upon other Nations. and our land it hath been a Goshen, a lightsome land; whereas the darkness of discomfort hath rested upon other nations. cc po12 n1 pn31 vhz vbn dt np1, dt j n1; cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
304 The blessings of the citie and field, of the basket and of the store have grown upon us in such abundance, that many men have surfetted of plentie: The blessings of the City and field, of the basket and of the store have grown upon us in such abundance, that many men have surfeited of plenty: dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cst d n2 vhb vvn pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
305 Our land hath been as an Eden and garden of the Lord for fruitfulnesse, as a Salem for peace; whereas other kingdomes do yet grone under the pressures of sword and famine. Besides these, Our land hath been as an Eden and garden of the Lord for fruitfulness, as a Salem for peace; whereas other kingdoms do yet groan under the pressures of sword and famine. Beside these, po12 n1 vhz vbn p-acp dt np1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt np1 p-acp n1; cs j-jn n2 vdb av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
306 if there be any blessing which the Scripture mentions in other places, Peace in the walls, Plentie in the palaces, Traffick in the ports, or Salvation in the gates; if any part of happinesse which it speaks of in this Psalme, if there be any blessing which the Scripture mentions in other places, Peace in the walls, Plenty in the palaces, Traffic in the ports, or Salvation in the gates; if any part of happiness which it speaks of in this Psalm, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 r-crq dt n1 n2 p-acp j-jn n2, n1 p-acp dt n2, n1 p-acp dt n2, n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n1 p-acp dt n2; cs d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn31 vvz pp-f p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
307 for plantings, or buildings, or reapings, or storings, or peoplings; we have had them all in as much fulnesse as any part of the world, and in more then most: for plantings, or buildings, or reapings, or storings, or peoplings; we have had them all in as much fullness as any part of the world, and in more then most: c-acp n2, cc n2, cc n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg, cc n2; pns12 vhb vhn pno32 d p-acp a-acp d n1 c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dc cs av-ds: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
308 onely there is one particular may be questioned, or rather cannot be denied, That amidst the very throng of all these blessings there are some murmurings and complainings in our streets. only there is one particular may be questioned, or rather cannot be denied, That amid the very throng of all these blessings there Are Some murmurings and complainings in our streets. av-j a-acp vbz pi j vmb vbi vvn, cc av-c vmbx vbi vvn, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d n2 pc-acp vbr d n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
309 But it need not seem strange to us, because it is not new in the world. But it need not seem strange to us, Because it is not new in the world. p-acp pn31 vvb xx vvi j p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
310 In the stories of all ages we meet with it, That men used to complain of their times to be evil, In the stories of all ages we meet with it, That men used to complain of their times to be evil, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, cst n2 vvd pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
311 when indeed themselves made them so. when indeed themselves made them so. c-crq av px32 vvn pno32 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 24
312 I may be bold to say, There was cause in respect of sinne then, as well as now, especially with godly men, who are so good themselves, that it is no marvell, if they thought times a little evil to be extremely bad: as alwayes sinne swells to the eye of grace. I may be bold to say, There was cause in respect of sin then, as well as now, especially with godly men, who Are so good themselves, that it is no marvel, if they Thought times a little evil to be extremely bad: as always sin Swells to the eye of grace. pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbds n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av, c-acp av c-acp av, av-j p-acp j n2, r-crq vbr av j px32, cst pn31 vbz dx n1, cs pns32 vvd n2 dt j j-jn pc-acp vbi av-jn j: c-acp av n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
313 But if we speak of outward pressures and calamities, I am certain there is not cause now as then: But if we speak of outward pressures and calamities, I am certain there is not cause now as then: p-acp cs pns12 vvb pp-f j n2 cc n2, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz xx n1 av c-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
314 for the riches of the Kingdome were never so great, the peace of the Kingdome never so constant, the state of it for all things never so prosperous. for the riches of the Kingdom were never so great, the peace of the Kingdom never so constant, the state of it for all things never so prosperous. c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr av-x av j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-x av j, dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2 av-x av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
315 Onely we must give leave to the world to be like it self: Only we must give leave to the world to be like it self: av-j pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
316 As long as ambition or covetousnesse are in the world, men of such spirits will cry out, The times are bad, even when they are best; As long as ambition or covetousness Are in the world, men of such spirits will cry out, The times Are bad, even when they Are best; c-acp av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt n1, n2 pp-f d n2 vmb vvi av, dt n2 vbr j, av c-crq pns32 vbr js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
317 because they (in their own bad sense) still desire to be better. As nothing is enough, so nothing is pleasing to a restlesse mind. Because they (in their own bad sense) still desire to be better. As nothing is enough, so nothing is pleasing to a restless mind. c-acp pns32 (p-acp po32 d j n1) av vvb pc-acp vbi jc. p-acp pix vbz d, av pix vbz vvg p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
318 An insatiable appetite is alwayes impatient; and, because impatient, querulous. Yet this is not the sole reason: an insatiable appetite is always impatient; and, Because impatient, querulous. Yet this is not the sole reason: dt j n1 vbz av j; cc, c-acp j, j. av d vbz xx dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
319 for besides this humour of appetite, the very corruption of our nature leads us hereunto, To be weary of the present. for beside this humour of appetite, the very corruption of our nature leads us hereunto, To be weary of the present. c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz pno12 av, pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
320 It is the joynt observation both of Divines and Moralists (as of Salvian, Quintilian, Tacitus, It is the joint observation both of Divines and Moralists (as of Salvian, Quintilian, Tacitus, pn31 vbz dt j n1 av-d pp-f n2-jn cc n2 (c-acp pp-f np1, np1, np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
321 and others, who agree as near almost in words as in opinion) Quòdusitatum est ment is humanae vitium, illa magìs semper velle quae desunt; and Others, who agree as near almost in words as in opinion) Quòdusitatum est ment is humanae Vitium, illa magìs semper velle Quae desunt; cc n2-jn, r-crq vvb c-acp av-j av p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp n1) j-jn fw-la fw-la vbz fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
322 &, veter a quidem in laude, praesentia in fastidio ponere. &, veter a quidem in laud, Presence in Fastidious ponere. cc, fw-la dt fw-la p-acp n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
323 Our own experience will tell us as much, if we will take pains to observe it, Our own experience will tell us as much, if we will take pains to observe it, po12 d n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d, cs pns12 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
324 How, through the pravity of our own dispositions, whatsoever is present proves burdensome, whether it be good or bad. How, through the pravity of our own dispositions, whatsoever is present Proves burdensome, whither it be good or bad. uh-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, r-crq vbz j vvz j, cs pn31 vbb j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
325 Salvian, in his third De Gubernatione, sets forth this humour to the life: That men of all times were displeased with all times: Salvian, in his third De Gubernatione, sets forth this humour to the life: That men of all times were displeased with all times: np1, p-acp po31 ord fw-fr fw-la, vvz av d n1 p-acp dt n1: cst n2 pp-f d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
326 Si astus est, (saith he) de ariditate causamur; si fluvia, de inundatione conquerimur: si infoecundior annus est, accusamus sterilitatem; si foecundior, vilitatem. Si Astus est, (Says he) de ariditate causamur; si fluvia, de inundation conquerimur: si infoecundior annus est, accusamus sterilitatem; si foecundior, vilitatem. fw-mi fw-la fw-la, (vvz pns31) fw-fr fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, fw-fr n1 fw-la: fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 25
327 So winter and summer are both alike distastfull to impatient men: In scarcity things are too dear, in plentie too cheap: povertie pincheth, and abundance nauseats. So winter and summer Are both alike distasteful to impatient men: In scarcity things Are too dear, in plenty too cheap: poverty pincheth, and abundance nauseates. av n1 cc n1 vbr av-d av j p-acp j n2: p-acp n1 n2 vbr av j-jn, p-acp n1 av j: n1 vvz, cc n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
328 If there be a little too much drought, they cry out of a famine; if a showre or two extraordinary, they are afraid of a deluge. If there be a little too much drought, they cry out of a famine; if a shower or two extraordinary, they Are afraid of a deluge. cs pc-acp vbi dt j av d n1, pns32 vvb av pp-f dt n1; cs dt n1 cc crd j, pns32 vbr j pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
329 You shall heare in good times, Quid nobis cum Davide? and in bad, Antigonum effodie: as we reade of the Israelites, That even when God himself was pleased to order their civill affairs, they were not contented; You shall hear in good times, Quid nobis cum David? and in bad, Antigonum effodie: as we read of the Israelites, That even when God himself was pleased to order their civil affairs, they were not contented; pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1? cc p-acp j, fw-la fw-la: c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt np2, cst av c-crq np1 px31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, pns32 vbdr xx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
330 but still repined, as well when they had manna, as when they wanted it. The reason is (as the Greek Historian notes) NONLATINALPHABET. but still repined, as well when they had manna, as when they wanted it. The reason is (as the Greek Historian notes). cc-acp av vvd, c-acp av c-crq pns32 vhd n1, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvd pn31. dt n1 vbz (c-acp dt jp n1 vvz). (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
331 But I hope we Christians are of a better temper. But I hope we Christians Are of a better temper. p-acp pns11 vvb pns12 np1 vbr pp-f dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
332 It beseems not us of all others to be so injurious to God, who hath singled us out to be a happy people: It beseems not us of all Others to be so injurious to God, who hath singled us out to be a happy people: pn31 vvz xx pno12 pp-f d n2-jn pc-acp vbi av j p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 av pc-acp vbi dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
333 It beseems us not to be so unthankfull to our Sovereigne, under whom we enjoy these blessings. It beseems us not to be so unthankful to our Sovereign, under whom we enjoy these blessings. pn31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vbi av j p-acp po12 j-jn, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
334 Howsoever it ought to be in the first place acknowledged, that the originall of all our happinesse is from heaven: Howsoever it ought to be in the First place acknowledged, that the original of all our happiness is from heaven: c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt ord n1 vvn, cst dt n-jn pp-f d po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
335 yet it must be confest withall, that the crystall pipe through which blessings are conveyed unto us, is his government: yet it must be confessed withal, that the crystal pipe through which blessings Are conveyed unto us, is his government: av pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, cst dt n1 vvb p-acp r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, vbz po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
336 Our peace is from his wisdome, our plentie from our peace; our prosperitie from our plenty; Our peace is from his Wisdom, our plenty from our peace; our Prosperity from our plenty; po12 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1; po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
337 our safetie, our very life, our whatsoever good of this nature, it is by Gods providence wrapt up in his welfare, whose precious life (as the Oratour speaks) is Vita quaedam publica, the very breath of our nostrils perfumed with multitude of comforts. our safety, our very life, our whatsoever good of this nature, it is by God's providence wrapped up in his welfare, whose precious life (as the Orator speaks) is Vita quaedam Public, the very breath of our nostrils perfumed with multitude of comforts. po12 n1, po12 j n1, po12 q-crq j pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp ng1 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq j n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 26
338 What then remains, but that our thankfulnesse should result from all, to make our happinesse complete? that so both receiving what we desire, What then remains, but that our thankfulness should result from all, to make our happiness complete? that so both receiving what we desire, r-crq av vvz, cc-acp cst po12 n1 vmd vvi p-acp d, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 j? cst av d n-vvg r-crq pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 27
339 and retributing what we ow, we may give cause unto all Kingdomes to lengthen this acclamation, and retributing what we owe, we may give cause unto all Kingdoms to lengthen this acclamation, cc vvg r-crq pns12 vvi, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 27
340 and to say, Happy both Prince and people which are in such a case. and to say, Happy both Prince and people which Are in such a case. cc pc-acp vvi, j d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 27
341 So I have done with the first generall part of the text, the path of prosperity, answerable to the civill respect of the day. So I have done with the First general part of the text, the path of Prosperity, answerable to the civil respect of the day. av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 27
342 I now proceed to the second, the path of Pietie, answerable to the Religious respect; I now proceed to the second, the path of Piety, answerable to the Religious respect; pns11 av vvb p-acp dt ord, dt n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt j vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
343 Yea, happy. It's the best wine to the last, though all men be not of this opinion. Yea, happy. It's the best wine to the last, though all men be not of this opinion. uh, j. pn31|vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt ord, cs d n2 vbb xx pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
344 You shall hardly bring a worldly man to think so. You shall hardly bring a worldly man to think so. pn22 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
345 The world is willing enough to misconster the order of the words, and to give the prioritie to Civill happinesse, The world is willing enough to misconstrue the order of the words, and to give the priority to Civil happiness, dt n1 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
346 as if it were first in dignitie, because 'tis first named: as if it were First in dignity, Because it's First nam: c-acp cs pn31 vbdr ord p-acp n1, c-acp pn31|vbz ord vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
347 they like it better to heare of the Cui sic, then the Cui Dominus. To prevent this follie, the Psalmist interposeth a caution in this corrective particle, Yea, Happy. It hath the force of a revocation, whereby he seems to retract what went before, not simply and absolutely, they like it better to hear of the Cui sic, then the Cui Dominus. To prevent this folly, the Psalmist interposeth a caution in this corrective particle, Yea, Happy. It hath the force of a revocation, whereby he seems to retract what went before, not simply and absolutely, pns32 vvb pn31 jc pc-acp vvi pp-f dt fw-la fw-la, av dt fw-la fw-la. pc-acp vvi d n1, dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 n1, uh, j. pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi r-crq vvd a-acp, xx av-j cc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
348 but in a certain degree, lest worldly men should wrest it to a misinterpretation. but in a certain degree, lest worldly men should wrest it to a misinterpretation. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cs j n2 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
349 It is not an absolute revocation, but a comparative; it doth not simply deny that there is some part of popular happinesse in these outward things, It is not an absolute revocation, but a comparative; it does not simply deny that there is Some part of popular happiness in these outward things, pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt j; pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi cst pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
350 but it preferres the spiritualls before them: Yea, that is, Yea more, or, Yea rather: like that of Christ in the Gospel, but it prefers the spirituals before them: Yea, that is, Yea more, or, Yea rather: like that of christ in the Gospel, cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n2 p-acp pno32: uh, cst vbz, uh n1, cc, uh av: vvb d pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
351 When one in the companie blessed the wombe that bare him, he presently replies, Yea, Luk. 11.28. rather blessed are they that heare the word of God and keep it. When one in the company blessed the womb that bore him, he presently replies, Yea, Luk. 11.28. rather blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it. c-crq pi p-acp dt n1 vvn dt n1 cst vvd pno31, pns31 av-j vvz, uh, np1 crd. av vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 27
352 In like manner the Prophet David, having first premised the inferiour part and outside of an happy condition; In like manner the Prophet David, having First premised the inferior part and outside of an happy condition; p-acp j n1 dt n1 np1, vhg ord vvn dt j-jn n1 cc n1-an pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
353 fearing lest any should of purpose mistake his meaning, and hearing the first proposition, should either there set up their rest, fearing lest any should of purpose mistake his meaning, and hearing the First proposition, should either there Set up their rest, vvg cs d vmd pp-f n1 vvb po31 n1, cc vvg dt ord n1, vmd d pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
354 and not at all take in the second; and not At all take in the second; cc xx p-acp d vvb p-acp dt ord; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
355 or if take it in, yet do it preposterously, and give it the precedence before the second, according to the worlds order, Virtus post nummos: In this respect he puts in the clause of revocation; or if take it in, yet do it preposterously, and give it the precedence before the second, according to the world's order, Virtus post Nummos: In this respect he puts in the clause of revocation; cc cs vvb pn31 p-acp, av vdb pn31 av-j, cc vvb pn31 dt n1 p-acp dt ord, vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la: p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
356 whereby he shews, that these outward things, though named first, yet they are not to be reputed first. whereby he shows, that these outward things, though nam First, yet they Are not to be reputed First. c-crq pns31 vvz, cst d j n2, cs vvn ord, av pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
357 The particle Yea removes them to the second place: it tacitly transposeth the order; and the path of piety, which was locally after, it placeth virtually before. The particle Yea removes them to the second place: it tacitly transposeth the order; and the path of piety, which was locally After, it places virtually before. dt n1 uh vvz pno32 p-acp dt ord n1: pn31 av-j vvz dt n1; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds av-j a-acp, pn31 vvz av-j a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
358 'Tis as if he had said, Did I call them happy, who are in such a case? Nay, miserable are they, It's as if he had said, Did I call them happy, who Are in such a case? Nay, miserable Are they, pn31|vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vdd pns11 vvi pno32 j, r-crq vbr p-acp d dt n1? uh-x, j vbr pns32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
359 if they be onely in such a case: if they be only in such a case: cs pns32 vbb j p-acp d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
360 The temporall part cannot make them so without the spirituall. Admit the windows of the visible heaven were opened, The temporal part cannot make them so without the spiritual. Admit the windows of the visible heaven were opened, dt j n1 vmbx vvi pno32 av p-acp dt j. vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
361 and all outward blessings poured down upon us; admit we did perfectly enjoy whatsoever the vastnesse of the earth contains in it: and all outward blessings poured down upon us; admit we did perfectly enjoy whatsoever the vastness of the earth contains in it: cc d j n2 vvn a-acp p-acp pno12; vvb pns12 vdd av-j vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
362 tell me, What will it profit to gain all, and to lose God? If the earth be bestowed upon us, and not heaven; tell me, What will it profit to gain all, and to loose God? If the earth be bestowed upon us, and not heaven; vvb pno11, q-crq vmb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi d, cc pc-acp vvi np1? cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12, cc xx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
363 or the materiall heaven be opened, and not the beatificall; or the whole world made ours, and God not ours: or the material heaven be opened, and not the beatifical; or the Whole world made ours, and God not ours: cc dt j-jn n1 vbb vvn, cc xx dt j; cc dt j-jn n1 vvd png12, cc np1 xx png12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
364 we do not arive at happinesse. we do not arrive At happiness. pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
365 All that is in the first proposition is nothing, unlesse this be added, Yea, happy are the people which have the LORD for their God. You see in this part there is aliquid quod eminet, something which is transcendent: All that is in the First proposition is nothing, unless this be added, Yea, happy Are the people which have the LORD for their God. You see in this part there is Aliquid quod eminet, something which is transcendent: av-d d vbz p-acp dt ord n1 vbz pix, cs d vbb vvn, uh, j vbr dt n1 r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. pn22 vvb p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz j fw-la fw-la, pi r-crq vbz j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
366 Therefore I will enquire into two particulars; Therefore I will inquire into two particulars; av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
367 see both what it is that transcends, and what is the manner of propounding of it. see both what it is that transcends, and what is the manner of propounding of it. vvb d r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 28
368 The manner of propounding it, is, as I said, corrective, or by way of revocation: The manner of propounding it, is, as I said, corrective, or by Way of revocation: dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31, vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd, n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
369 the summe whereof is thus much, That temporalls without spiritualls, in what abundance soever we possesse them, cannot make us truly happy. the sum whereof is thus much, That temporals without spirituals, in what abundance soever we possess them, cannot make us truly happy. dt n1 c-crq vbz av av-d, cst n2 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq n1 av pns12 vvb pno32, vmbx vvi pno12 av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
370 They cannot make happy, because they cannot make good. They may denominate a man to be rich, or great, or honourable; but not to be vertuous. Nay, Seneca carrieth it a little further: They cannot make happy, Because they cannot make good. They may denominate a man to be rich, or great, or honourable; but not to be virtuous. Nay, Senecca Carrieth it a little further: pns32 vmbx vvi j, c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi j. pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc j; cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi j. uh, np1 vvz pn31 dt j av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
371 Non modò non faciunt bonum, sed nec divitem; Non modò non faciunt bonum, sed nec divitem; fw-fr fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
372 They are so farre from making a man good, that they make him not truly rich; because they encrease desire, and riches consist in contentation. They Are so Far from making a man good, that they make him not truly rich; Because they increase desire, and riches consist in contentation. pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 j, cst pns32 vvb pno31 xx av-j j; c-acp pns32 vvb n1, cc n2 vvb p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
373 Not he that hath little, but he that desires more is poore: nor he that hath much, but he that wants nothing is rich. Not he that hath little, but he that Desires more is poor: nor he that hath much, but he that Wants nothing is rich. xx pns31 cst vhz j, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz n1 vbz j: ccx pns31 cst vhz d, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz pix vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
374 Yea, and we may go further then Seneca; Yea, and we may go further then Senecca; uh, cc pns12 vmb vvi av-jc cs np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
375 They are so farre from making good, that they often make evil, if they be not sanctified: They Are so Far from making good, that they often make evil, if they be not sanctified: pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg j, cst pns32 av vvb j-jn, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
376 they possesse the heart with vile affections, fill it full of carnall and sinfull desires. Whereas there are foure good mothers which bring forth ill daughters, prosperitie is one. they possess the heart with vile affections, fill it full of carnal and sinful Desires. Whereas there Are foure good mother's which bring forth ill daughters, Prosperity is one. pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp j n2, vvb pn31 j pp-f j cc j n2. cs pc-acp vbr crd j n2 r-crq vvb av j-jn n2, n1 vbz pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
377 Truth begets hatred, securitie danger, familiaritie contempt, prosperitie pride and forgetfulnesse of God. In this I might well make a stop; Truth begets hatred, security danger, familiarity contempt, Prosperity pride and forgetfulness of God. In this I might well make a stop; n1 vvz n1, n1 n1, n1 n1, n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. p-acp d pns11 vmd av vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
378 but there is one degree more: but there is one degree more: cc-acp pc-acp vbz crd n1 av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
379 They are so farre from making good, that they do not bring good, but many evils and inconveniences. They Are so Far from making good, that they do not bring good, but many evils and inconveniences. pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg j, cst pns32 vdb xx vvi j, cc-acp d n2-jn cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
380 They bring not the good of contentment, but infinite distractions: They bring not the good of contentment, but infinite distractions: pns32 vvb xx dt j pp-f n1, p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
381 they are aureae compedes, as S. Bernard speaks, fetters or manicles which intangle the soul, that it cannot attend upon better things: they Are Aurea compedes, as S. Bernard speaks, fetters or manacles which entangle the soul, that it cannot attend upon better things: pns32 vbr fw-la vvz, p-acp n1 np1 vvz, n2 cc n2 r-crq vvi dt n1, cst pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp jc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
382 Nor the good of freedome: they do enthrall the soul to that which is worse then it self; Nor the good of freedom: they do enthral the soul to that which is Worse then it self; ccx dt j pp-f n1: pns32 vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz jc cs pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 29
383 and it cannot be apprehended how a thing worse then our selves can make us happy. and it cannot be apprehended how a thing Worse then our selves can make us happy. cc pn31 vmbx vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 av-jc cs po12 n2 vmb vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
384 Lastly, not the good of safetie: for they oftentimes expose us to dangers. Multos sua felicitas stravit, as Gregorie speaks. Lastly, not the good of safety: for they oftentimes expose us to dangers. Multos sua Felicity stravit, as Gregory speaks. ord, xx dt j pp-f n1: c-acp pns32 av vvb pno12 p-acp n2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
385 Many men their lives had been longer, if their riches had been lesse: their happinesse made them miserable; Many men their lives had been longer, if their riches had been less: their happiness made them miserable; av-d n2 po32 n2 vhd vbn jc, cs po32 n2 vhd vbn av-dc: po32 n1 vvd pno32 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
386 & consolationes factae sunt desolationes, as S. Bernard again. Upon these grounds the Psalmist had very good reason to sequester them from true happinesse, & consolationes factae sunt desolationes, as S. Bernard again. Upon these grounds the Psalmist had very good reason to sequester them from true happiness, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 np1 av. p-acp d n2 dt n1 vhd av j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
387 and, by this corrective particle, to reduce them to the second place, though he set them in the first. and, by this corrective particle, to reduce them to the second place, though he Set them in the First. cc, p-acp d n1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt ord n1, cs pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
388 He knew very well that they are burdens, snares, impediments to pietie, as often as furtherances. He knew very well that they Are burdens, snares, impediments to piety, as often as furtherances. pns31 vvd av av cst pns32 vbr n2, n2, n2 p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
389 He knew them to be vain and transitory things, that we cannot hold. They make themselves wings, as Solomon speaks. He knew them to be vain and transitory things, that we cannot hold. They make themselves wings, as Solomon speaks. pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi j cc j n2, cst pns12 vmbx vvi. pns32 vvb px32 n2, p-acp np1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
390 They are onely the moveables of happinesse, Bractealis felicitas, as Seneca; NONLATINALPHABET, as Nazianzene. They Are only the movables of happiness, Bracelets Felicity, as Senecca;, as Nazianzene. pns32 vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 fw-la, p-acp np1;, c-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
391 What's that? S. Austin seems to translate it, felicitas fallax, a fabulous and personate felicitie: What's that? S. Austin seems to translate it, Felicity fallax, a fabulous and personate felicity: q-crq|vbz d? np1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31, fw-la n1, dt j cc vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
392 Nay, not onely fallax, but falsa, fictitious, spurious, deceitfull, which leaves the soul empty when it most fills it: Nay, not only fallax, but Falsa, fictitious, spurious, deceitful, which leaves the soul empty when it most fills it: uh-x, xx av-j n1, p-acp fw-la, j, j, j, r-crq vvz dt n1 j c-crq pn31 av-ds n2 pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
393 that being most true which the same Father addes, felicitas fallax, major infelicitas; & falsa felicitas, vera miseria. that being most true which the same Father adds, Felicity fallax, Major infelicitas; & Falsa Felicity, vera Miseria. cst vbg av-ds j r-crq dt d n1 vvz, fw-la n1, j fw-la; cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
394 Therefore, that I may shut up this point, let this be the use of it. Therefore, that I may shut up this point, let this be the use of it. av, cst pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1, vvb d vbb dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
395 We must learn from hence to regulate our judgements according to the wisdome of the Spirit revealed in the word: We must Learn from hence to regulate our Judgments according to the Wisdom of the Spirit revealed in the word: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
396 And that we may do, if we keep to Gods method, and set every thing in the due place, where God hath seated it. And that we may do, if we keep to God's method, and Set every thing in the due place, where God hath seated it. cc cst pns12 vmb vdi, cs pns12 vvb p-acp ng1 n1, cc vvd d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
397 Now the Scripture constantly doth give the inferiour place to these temporall things. If to come after, be inferiour; it sets them there: Now the Scripture constantly does give the inferior place to these temporal things. If to come After, be inferior; it sets them there: av dt n1 av-j vdz vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp d j n2. cs pc-acp vvi a-acp, vbb j-jn; pn31 vvz pno32 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 30
398 Seek first the kingdome of God, &c. Matth. 6.33. If to be below, be inferiour, it placeth them there: Seek First the Kingdom of God, etc. Matthew 6.33. If to be below, be inferior, it places them there: vvb ord dt n1 pp-f np1, av np1 crd. cs pc-acp vbi a-acp, vbb j-jn, pn31 vvz pno32 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
399 Set your affection on things above, &c. Coloss. 3.2. Set your affection on things above, etc. Coloss. 3.2. vvb po22 n1 p-acp n2 a-acp, av np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
400 Even gold and silver, the best of these things, they are seated under the feet of men, Even gold and silver, the best of these things, they Are seated under the feet of men, j n1 cc n1, dt js pp-f d n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
401 and the whole world under the feet of a Christian, Rev. 12.1. to teach us to despise it. and the Whole world under the feet of a Christian, Rev. 12.1. to teach us to despise it. cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp, n1 crd. pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
402 Lastly, if to be on the left hand, be inferiour; the Scripture reckons them there too: Lastly, if to be on the left hand, be inferior; the Scripture reckons them there too: ord, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, vbb j-jn; dt n1 vvz pno32 a-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
403 they are called the blessings of the left hand, to teach us to give them the same place in our affections. they Are called the blessings of the left hand, to teach us to give them the same place in our affections. pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
404 In one sense, we may put them on the right, by using them to God's glorie: In one sense, we may put them on the right, by using them to God's glory: p-acp crd n1, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
405 but in love and esteem they must be on the left. S. Hierome illustrates it by this similitude: but in love and esteem they must be on the left. S. Jerome illustrates it by this similitude: cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt j. np1 np1 vvz pn31 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
406 As flax when it is on the distaffe, it is on the left hand; As flax when it is on the distaff, it is on the left hand; p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
407 but when it is spunne into yarn, and put on the spindle, it is on the right: but when it is spun into yarn, and put on the spindle, it is on the right: cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz j-vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
408 so temporall things in themselves, when first we receive them, they are as flax on the distaffe, all this while on the left hand; so temporal things in themselves, when First we receive them, they Are as flax on the distaff, all this while on the left hand; av j n2 p-acp px32, c-crq ord pns12 vvb pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, d d n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
409 but spinne them forth, and use them to God's glorie, they are as yarn on the spindle, transposed to the right. but spin them forth, and use them to God's glory, they Are as yarn on the spindle, transposed to the right. cc-acp vvi pno32 av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp npg1 n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
410 Thus we must learn to order them: Thus we must Learn to order them: av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
411 to the right hand onely for use, to the left for valuation. Otherwise, if we pervert God's order, to the right hand only for use, to the left for valuation. Otherwise, if we pervert God's order, p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-j p-acp vvb, p-acp dt j p-acp n1. av, cs pns12 vvb npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
412 and put them on the right; it is to be feared they will set us on the left at the day of judgement: and put them on the right; it is to be feared they will Set us on the left At the day of judgement: cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt av-jn; pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pns32 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
413 if we elevate them above, they will keep us below; and make us come after, if we set them before. The highest place they can have, is to be seconds to pietie: here holy David placeth them: if we elevate them above, they will keep us below; and make us come After, if we Set them before. The highest place they can have, is to be seconds to piety: Here holy David places them: cs pns12 vvb pno32 a-acp, pns32 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp; cc vvb pno12 vvi a-acp, cs pns12 vvb pno32 a-acp. dt js n1 pns32 vmb vhi, vbz pc-acp vbi ord p-acp n1: av j np1 vvz pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 31
414 though he mentions pietie last, yet he giveth it the precedence in this word of revocation, Yea, happie; that is, Yea first, yea more, yea more truly happie. though he mentions piety last, yet he gives it the precedence in this word of revocation, Yea, happy; that is, Yea First, yea more, yea more truly happy. cs pns31 n2 n1 ord, av pns31 vvz pn31 dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, uh, j; cst vbz, uh ord, uh av-dc, uh n1 av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 32
415 That shall serve for the first particular, the manner of propounding this truth unto us. That shall serve for the First particular, the manner of propounding this truth unto us. cst vmb vvi p-acp dt ord j, dt n1 pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 32
416 The second is the thing it self which transcends, in these words, whose God is the LORD, The second is the thing it self which transcends, in these words, whose God is the LORD, dt ord vbz dt n1 pn31 n1 q-crq vvz, p-acp d n2, rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
417 or, who have the LORD for their God. In the generall it is an ordinary, as well as transcendent. An ordinary, or, who have the LORD for their God. In the general it is an ordinary, as well as transcendent. an ordinary, cc, r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz dt j, c-acp av c-acp j. dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
418 because all partake of this priviledge. Because all partake of this privilege. c-acp d vvb pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
419 Whereupon S. Austin asks the question, Cujus non est Deus? But S. Hierome resolves it; Naturaâ Deus omnium, voluntate paucorum: Whereupon S. Austin asks the question, Cujus non est Deus? But S. Jerome resolves it; Naturaâ Deus omnium, voluntate Paucorum: c-crq np1 np1 vvz dt n1, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la? p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31; fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
420 In a communitie the God of all, even to the sparrow on the house top, and grasse of the field; In a community the God of all, even to the sparrow on the house top, and grass of the field; p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f d, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
421 but the God of the righteous after a peculiar manner. To come to the meaning; but the God of the righteous After a peculiar manner. To come to the meaning; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt j n1. p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
422 we must let go the generall, this ordo communis providentiae, as he is Dominus omnium, the Lord of all creatures: we must let go the general, this ordo Communis providentiae, as he is Dominus omnium, the Lord of all creatures: pns12 vmb vvi vvi dt n1, d fw-mi fw-la fw-la, c-acp pns31 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
423 this brings not happinesse along with it: God's ordinary and generall providence intitles not to that supreme blessednesse, which is in himself. this brings not happiness along with it: God's ordinary and general providence entitles not to that supreme blessedness, which is in himself. d vvz xx n1 a-acp p-acp pn31: npg1 j cc j n1 vvz xx p-acp d j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
424 The speciall references are onely intended: and those we may reduce to these two heads. The special references Are only intended: and those we may reduce to these two Heads. dt j n2 vbr av-j vvn: cc d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
425 The first is ordo specialis influxûs, on God's part, the respect of his being gracious to us. The First is ordo Specialis influxûs, on God's part, the respect of his being gracious to us. dt ord vbz fw-mi fw-la fw-la, p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg j p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
426 Then the Lord is our God, when he shews himself benigne and propitious, when he manifests his mercie and goodnesse in the wayes of grace and means of salvation. Then the Lord is our God, when he shows himself benign and propitious, when he manifests his mercy and Goodness in the ways of grace and means of salvation. av dt n1 vbz po12 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz px31 j cc j, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
427 It is so expounded Psalme 65.4. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest: and Psalme 33.12. Blessed is the nation, whose God is the LORD, and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. It is so expounded Psalm 65.4. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest: and Psalm 33.12. Blessed is the Nation, whose God is the LORD, and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. pn31 vbz av vvn n1 crd. vvn vbz dt n1 ro-crq pns21 vv2: cc n1 crd. vvn vbz dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
428 Being thus taken, it affords us this meditation, That there is no true happinesse, but in the favour of God, and light of his countenance; that is, in God himself: Being thus taken, it affords us this meditation, That there is no true happiness, but in the favour of God, and Light of his countenance; that is, in God himself: vbg av vvn, pn31 vvz pno12 d n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; d vbz, p-acp np1 px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 32
429 both because happinesse is onely from him, he is the onely authour of it: Non facit beatum hominem, nisi qui secit hominem; both Because happiness is only from him, he is the only author of it: Non facit Beatum hominem, nisi qui secit hominem; d c-acp n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31: fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
430 — Qui dedit ut homines simus, solus dat ut beati simus; He onely makes Saints who makes men: 'tis S. Austin's elegant expression. — Qui dedit ut homines Simus, solus that ut Beati Simus; He only makes Saints who makes men: it's S. Austin's elegant expression. — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cst fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns31 av-j vvz n2 r-crq vvz n2: pn31|vbz n1 npg1 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
431 Then again, as it is onely from God, so it is onely in God. As the soul, saith Austin, is vita carnis; so God is the beata vita hominis, so fully, that a man cannot be happy either way, nec absque Deo, nec extra Deum: Then again, as it is only from God, so it is only in God. As the soul, Says Austin, is vita carnis; so God is the Beata vita hominis, so Fully, that a man cannot be happy either Way, nec absque God, nec extra God: av av, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp np1, av pn31 vbz j p-acp np1. p-acp dt n1, vvz np1, vbz fw-la fw-la; av np1 vbz dt fw-la fw-la fw-la, av av-j, cst dt n1 vmbx vbi j av-d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
432 not without God, because he is the Doner; not out of God, because he is the thing it self, and all which belongs to it. not without God, Because he is the Doner; not out of God, Because he is the thing it self, and all which belongs to it. xx p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1; xx av pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pn31 n1, cc d r-crq vvz p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
433 As S. Ambrose of the foure beatitudes in S. Luke compared with the eight in S. Matthew; As S. Ambrose of the foure Beatitudes in S. Lycia compared with the eight in S. Matthew; p-acp n1 np1 pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp n1 av vvn p-acp dt crd p-acp n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
434 In istis octa illae quatuer sunt, & in istis quatuer illae octo: In istis Octa Those quatuer sunt, & in istis quatuer Those Octo: p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
435 and as King Porus, when Alexander askt him how he would be used, answered in one word, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, like a King. Alexander again replying, Do you desire nothing else? No, saith he: all things are in NONLATINALPHABET. and as King Porus, when Alexander asked him how he would be used, answered in one word,, that is, like a King. Alexander again replying, Do you desire nothing Else? No, Says he: all things Are in. cc p-acp n1 np1, c-crq np1 vvd pno31 c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn, vvn p-acp crd n1,, cst vbz, av-j dt n1. np1 av vvg, vdb pn22 vvi pix av? uh-dx, vvz pns31: d n2 vbr p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
436 So in this which we are now about it holds much more: both the foure, and the eight, and all beatitudes, they are in God; So in this which we Are now about it holds much more: both the foure, and the eight, and all Beatitudes, they Are in God; av p-acp d r-crq pns12 vbr av p-acp pn31 vvz av-d av-dc: d dt crd, cc dt crd, cc d n2, pns32 vbr p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
437 so that he who hath God, must needs have all things, because God is all things. so that he who hath God, must needs have all things, Because God is all things. av cst pns31 r-crq vhz np1, vmb av vhi d n2, c-acp np1 vbz d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
438 There is no notion under which we can couch beatitude, but we may find it in God by way of eminencie: There is no notion under which we can couch beatitude, but we may find it in God by Way of eminency: pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
439 if as a state of joy, or glory, or wealth, or tranquillitie, or securitie; God is all these: if as a state of joy, or glory, or wealth, or tranquillity, or security; God is all these: cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1; np1 vbz d d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
440 if as a state of perfection, salvation, retribution; God is all these: if as a state of perfection, salvation, retribution; God is all these: cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1; np1 vbz d d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 33
441 not onely the giver of the reward, but the reward it self; both our bonum, and our summum. A Christian is never truly happy, till he can find himself and all things in God. not only the giver of the reward, but the reward it self; both our bonum, and our summum. A Christian is never truly happy, till he can find himself and all things in God. xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt vvb pn31 n1; d po12 fw-la, cc po12 fw-la. dt njp vbz av-x av-j j, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi px31 cc d n2 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
442 The fruition of God, it is NONLATINALPHABET (as Pelusiota speaks) the very top of the spire or pinacle of beatitude both here and in heaven. The fruition of God, it is (as Pelusiota speaks) the very top of the spire or pinnacle of beatitude both Here and in heaven. dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz (c-acp np1 vvz) dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av-d av cc p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
443 In hoc un• summit as beatitudinis cliquatur, to use Tertullians words. Were a man in paradise, were he in heaven it self, and had not God; he could not be happy. In hoc un• summit as beatitudinis cliquatur, to use Tertullia's words. Were a man in paradise, were he in heaven it self, and had not God; he could not be happy. p-acp fw-la n1 n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi ng1 n2. np1 dt n1 p-acp n1, vbdr pns31 p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc vhd xx np1; pns31 vmd xx vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
444 Were he on Job's dunghill, in Daniels den, in the belly of hell with Jonah, nay in the infernall hell with Dives, and yet had God; he could not be miserable: Were he on Job's dunghill, in Daniel's den, in the belly of hell with Jonah, nay in the infernal hell with Dives, and yet had God; he could not be miserable: vbdr pns31 p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp np1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, uh-x p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc av vhd np1; pns31 vmd xx vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
445 for heaven is wheresoever God is, because his influxive presence maketh heaven. for heaven is wheresoever God is, Because his influxive presence makes heaven. p-acp n1 vbz c-crq np1 vbz, c-acp po31 j n1 vvz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
446 That's the Ordo influxûs I mentioned, for which he is said to be our God. Besides this, there is ordo Divini cultûs, on our part, The respect of our being serviceable to him: That's the Ordo influxûs I mentioned, for which he is said to be our God. Beside this, there is ordo Divine cultûs, on our part, The respect of our being serviceable to him: d|vbz dt fw-mi n2 pns11 vvd, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi po12 n1. p-acp d, pc-acp vbz fw-mi np1 n2, p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 vbg j p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
447 when we love him, and fear him, and honour him, and adhere unto him as we ought. when we love him, and Fear him, and honour him, and adhere unto him as we ought. c-crq pns12 vvb pno31, cc vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vmd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
448 To all these there is blessednesse pronounced in severall Psalmes: to those that fear him, Psal. 128.1. to those that keep his testimonies, Psal. 119.2. to those that trust in him, Psal. 84.12. To all these there is blessedness pronounced in several Psalms: to those that Fear him, Psalm 128.1. to those that keep his testimonies, Psalm 119.2. to those that trust in him, Psalm 84.12. p-acp d d a-acp vbz n1 vvn p-acp j n2: p-acp d d vvb pno31, np1 crd. p-acp d d vvb po31 n2, np1 crd. p-acp d d vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
449 If we take it thus, the point is this in summe, There is no true happinesse, If we take it thus, the point is this in sum, There is no true happiness, cs pns12 vvb pn31 av, dt n1 vbz d p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
450 but in the worship and service of God. Felices sunt qui Deo vivunt, that's S. Bernards: but in the worship and service of God. Felices sunt qui God Vivunt, that's S. Bernards: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. npg1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n1 npg1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
451 Servire Deo est regnare, that's S. Ambrose his expression: As much as this, The godly man is onely the true happy man. Serve God est Reign, that's S. Ambrose his expression: As much as this, The godly man is only the true happy man. vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n1 np1 po31 n1: c-acp d c-acp d, dt j n1 vbz av-j dt j j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
452 Yet we must understand it aright: Yet we must understand it aright: av pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
453 It is not to serve him onely in outward profession, which either makes us his, or him ours. There are many who pretend to serve him, who cannot challenge this interest: It is not to serve him only in outward profession, which either makes us his, or him ours. There Are many who pretend to serve him, who cannot challenge this Interest: pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j p-acp j n1, r-crq d vvz pno12 png31, cc pno31 png12. pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, r-crq vmbx vvi d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 34
454 for they serve him but with their lips; in act, themselves and their own pleasures: for they serve him but with their lips; in act, themselves and their own pleasures: c-acp pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp p-acp po32 n2; p-acp vvi, px32 cc po32 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
455 in this both hypocrites and idolaters, that under the shew of one God set up many to themselves. in this both Hypocrites and Idolaters, that under the show of one God Set up many to themselves. p-acp d d n2 cc n2, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd np1 vvn a-acp d p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
456 The Epicure he makes his belly his God, the lascivious man his lust, the voluptuous man his pleasure, the factious man his humour, the covetous man his mammon. I name this last. The Epicure he makes his belly his God, the lascivious man his lust, the voluptuous man his pleasure, the factious man his humour, the covetous man his mammon. I name this last. dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 po31 n1, dt j n1 po31 n1, dt j n1 po31 n1, dt j n1 po31 n1, dt j n1 po31 n1. pns11 vvb d ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
457 It is the observation of S. Austin, in his 7 book De Civitate Dei, and of Lactantius in his second De Origine Erroris, That avarice gives laws to religion, It is the observation of S. Austin, in his 7 book De Civitate Dei, and of Lactantius in his second De Origine Error, That avarice gives laws to Religion, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp po31 crd n1 fw-fr vvi fw-la, cc pp-f np1 p-acp po31 ord fw-fr fw-la fw-la, cst n1 vvz n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
458 whil'st generally sub abtentu Numinis supiditas colitur. Yea, and S. Paul expresseth it more punctually, That covetousnesse is idolatry, Col. 3.5. whilst generally sub abtentu Numinis supiditas colitur. Yea, and S. Paul Expresses it more punctually, That covetousness is idolatry, Col. 3.5. cs av-j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. uh, cc n1 np1 vvz pn31 av-dc av-j, cst n1 vbz n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
459 And the covetous man an idolater, Ephes. 5.5. And the covetous man an idolater, Ephesians 5.5. np1 dt j n1 dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
460 For he doth the same to his gold, that the heathen did to their idoles: he makes his gold his God; For he does thee same to his gold, that the heathen did to their Idols: he makes his gold his God; p-acp pns31 vdz pno32 d p-acp po31 n1, cst dt j-jn vdd p-acp po32 n2: pns31 vvz po31 n1 po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
461 his God, because his joy, and his care, and his confidence: Those pictures he worships, though otherwise he abhorres idoles; his God, Because his joy, and his care, and his confidence: Those pictures he worships, though otherwise he abhors Idols; po31 n1, c-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1, cc po31 n1: d n2 pns31 vvz, cs av pns31 vvz n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
462 to these he offers his service, he gives them his heart, he extols them, ascribes unto them the glory of his happinesse: to these he offers his service, he gives them his heart, he extols them, ascribes unto them the glory of his happiness: p-acp d pns31 vvz po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32, vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
463 These are thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: These Are thy God's, Oh Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: d vbr po21 n2, uh np1, r-crq vvd pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
464 this money got thee such a preferment, procured such a deliverance, prevailed in such a sute. this money god thee such a preferment, procured such a deliverance, prevailed in such a suit. d n1 vvd pno21 d dt n1, vvd d dt n1, vvn p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
465 It's the secret idolatrie which runnes through the world. But such men as these, they are as farre from God as from his service, It's the secret idolatry which runs through the world. But such men as these, they Are as Far from God as from his service, pn31|vbz dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1. p-acp d n2 c-acp d, pns32 vbr a-acp av-j p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
466 and as farre from happinesse as from God. and as Far from happiness as from God. cc c-acp av-j p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
467 Whosoever will make sure of the Lord to be his God, he must put the idoles out of his heart, he must go out of himself, he must not willingly harbour any sinne. Whosoever will make sure of the Lord to be his God, he must put the Idols out of his heart, he must go out of himself, he must not willingly harbour any sin. r-crq vmb vvi j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 av pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi av pp-f px31, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
468 Sinne separates from God, excludes from happinesse, cuts off both priviledges, of God's being ours, and our being God's. Sin separates from God, excludes from happiness, cuts off both privileges, of God's being ours, and our being God's. n1 vvz p-acp np1, vvz p-acp n1, vvz a-acp d n2, pp-f npg1 vbg png12, cc po12 n1 npg1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 35
469 Yet there is one thing more; with which I will conclude: Yet there is one thing more; with which I will conclude: av a-acp vbz crd n1 av-dc; p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
470 Since it is so, that happinesse is seated in these mutuall intercurrences, of calling the Lord our God, and our selves his people; and seeing religion is the Vinculum unionis, which makes these mutuall interests intercurrent, and couples them together; Since it is so, that happiness is seated in these mutual intercurrences, of calling the Lord our God, and our selves his people; and seeing Religion is the Vinculum unionis, which makes these mutual interests intercurrent, and couples them together; c-acp pn31 vbz av, cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n2, pp-f vvg dt n1 po12 n1, cc po12 n2 po31 n1; cc vvg n1 vbz dt fw-la fw-la, r-crq vvz d j n2 j, cc n2 pno32 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
471 it follows as the upshot of all, That the chief and choicest part of Nationall happinesse confists in the puritie of God's worship, in the enjoying of God's ordinances, in the free passage of the Gospel; it follows as the upshot of all, That the chief and Choicest part of National happiness consists in the purity of God's worship, in the enjoying of God's ordinances, in the free passage of the Gospel; pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt j-jn cc js n1 pp-f j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
472 that is, in the truth and integritie of religion. In this alone there are all sweets, all beauties, all blisses, all glories. that is, in the truth and integrity of Religion. In this alone there Are all sweets, all beauty's, all blisses, all Glories. d vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. p-acp d j pc-acp vbr d n2-j, d n2, d n2, d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
473 It is as the ark of God to Israel, and as the golden candlestick to the Churches, the elevating principle which advanceth a Christian Nation above the heathen, It is as the Ark of God to Israel, and as the golden candlestick to the Churches, the elevating principle which Advanceth a Christian nation above the heathen, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, dt j-vvg n1 r-crq vvz dt njp n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
474 and the reformed Churches above other Christian Nations, and this Iland in which we live (I may say without arrogancie) above all. and the reformed Churches above other Christian nations, and this Island in which we live (I may say without arrogancy) above all. cc dt vvn n2 p-acp n-jn njp n2, cc d n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb (pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1) p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
475 There is no Nation in the world, which hath had the condition of religion so pure and prosperous, There is no nation in the world, which hath had the condition of Religion so pure and prosperous, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz vhn dt n1 pp-f n1 av j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
476 as we, for almost these hundred yeares. as we, for almost these hundred Years. c-acp pns12, c-acp av d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
477 It's true, if God calls us to account, we cannot say that we have answered our opportunities: It's true, if God calls us to account, we cannot say that we have answered our opportunities: pn31|vbz j, cs np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmbx vvi cst pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
478 we find not wherein to boast of our righteousnesse; we find not wherein to boast of our righteousness; pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
479 for we are a sinfull people, whose lives (for the most part of us) are as much worse, for we Are a sinful people, whose lives (for the most part of us) Are as much Worse, c-acp pns12 vbr dt j n1, rg-crq n2 (c-acp dt av-ds n1 pp-f pno12) vbr p-acp d jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
480 as our means and professions better then in other places. as our means and professions better then in other places. c-acp po12 n2 cc n2 av-jc cs p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
481 It is true also, that of later yeares the love of religion in most hath grown cold, It is true also, that of later Years the love of Religion in most hath grown cold, pn31 vbz j av, cst pp-f jc n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ds vhz vvn j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
482 and the puritie by some hath been stained and corrupted: and I will not now discusse where the fault hath been; and the purity by Some hath been stained and corrupted: and I will not now discuss where the fault hath been; cc dt n1 p-acp d vhz vbn vvn cc vvn: cc pns11 vmb xx av vvi c-crq dt n1 vhz vbn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 36
483 the rather, because it is every mans endeavour to remove it from himself. the rather, Because it is every men endeavour to remove it from himself. dt av-c, c-acp pn31 vbz d ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
484 Onely I will adde thus much, That wheresoever the fault is, there is no man hath shewed himself more forward to reform it then the King himself. Only I will add thus much, That wheresoever the fault is, there is no man hath showed himself more forward to reform it then the King himself. j pns11 vmb vvi av av-d, cst c-crq dt n1 vbz, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vhz vvn px31 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 av dt n1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
485 But Princes cannot alwayes attain their ends according to their liking, because they see with other eyes, But Princes cannot always attain their ends according to their liking, Because they see with other eyes, p-acp n2 vmbx av vvi po32 n2 vvg p-acp po32 n-vvg, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
486 and execute with other hands then their own. and execute with other hands then their own. cc vvi p-acp j-jn n2 av po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
487 And if we should cast the faults of men upon authoritie, we should do wrong (I fear) to those who do not deserve it: And if we should cast the Faults of men upon Authority, we should do wrong (I Fear) to those who do not deserve it: cc cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vdi vvi (pns11 vvb) p-acp d r-crq vdb xx vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
488 for even this very yeare, notwithstanding the reformation of corruptions hath been with so much zeal and diligence endeavoured, for even this very year, notwithstanding the Reformation of corruptions hath been with so much zeal and diligence endeavoured, c-acp av d j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz vbn p-acp av d n1 cc n1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
489 yet the end is not attained: yet the end is not attained: av dt n1 vbz xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
490 Nay, in some respects, it is so farre set back, that, to my understanding, the state of religion hath never been worse since the first reformation, then this present yeare: Nay, in Some respects, it is so Far Set back, that, to my understanding, the state of Religion hath never been Worse since the First Reformation, then this present year: uh-x, p-acp d n2, pn31 vbz av av-j vvn av, cst, p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz av-x vbn av-jc p-acp dt ord n1, cs d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
491 in respect, first, of the greatnesse of our distractions, which have divided us all one from another: in respect, First, of the greatness of our distractions, which have divided us all one from Another: p-acp n1, ord, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vhb vvn pno12 d crd p-acp n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
492 then, of the multitude of sects and sectaries which cry indeed, as the Jews before them, Templum Domini; but with a worse addition, ut Templum Domini diruatur. Lastly, in respect of the many dishonours done to the service of God, with so much scorn and scandall to religion, that in forein parts they question, then, of the multitude of Sects and sectaries which cry indeed, as the jews before them, Templum Domini; but with a Worse addition, ut Templum Domini diruatur. Lastly, in respect of the many dishonours done to the service of God, with so much scorn and scandal to Religion, that in foreign parts they question, av, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 r-crq vvb av, c-acp dt np2 p-acp pno32, np1 fw-la; cc-acp p-acp dt jc n1, fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt d n2 vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp av d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cst p-acp j n2 pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
493 whether all this time we had any. No doubt all this is come upon us for our sinnes: whither all this time we had any. No doubt all this is come upon us for our Sins: cs d d n1 pns12 vhd d. uh-dx vvb d d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
494 let us remove them, and then God will blesse our studie of reformation. let us remove them, and then God will bless our study of Reformation. vvb pno12 vvi pno32, cc av np1 vmb vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
495 But yet in the mean time let us remember that message, which the good Bishop sent to Epiphanius, Domine, sol ad occasum descendit. But yet in the mean time let us Remember that message, which the good Bishop sent to Epiphanius, Domine, sol ad occasum descendit. p-acp av p-acp dt j n1 vvb pno12 vvi d n1, r-crq dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
496 Our sun-shine is but yet declining; Our sunshine is but yet declining; po12 n1 vbz p-acp av vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 37
497 it may come to set, if we now begin to disgust this greatest blessing of religion, which God hath bestowed upon us. it may come to Set, if we now begin to disgust this greatest blessing of Religion, which God hath bestowed upon us. pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cs pns12 av vvb pc-acp vvi d js n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
498 Let us learn to regard it more, to love it better, to blesse God for it, and for his government who upholds it: Let us Learn to regard it more, to love it better, to bless God for it, and for his government who upholds it: vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av-dc, pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jc, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vvz pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
499 a Prince so devout and religious in his own person, that if all were like him, we should have a Kingdome of Saints. a Prince so devout and religious in his own person, that if all were like him, we should have a Kingdom of Saints. dt n1 av j cc j p-acp po31 d n1, cst cs d vbdr j pno31, pns12 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
500 In this respect, we may use Velleius his words of his Majestie, Cùm sit imperie Maximus, exemplo Major est: In this respect, we may use Velleius his words of his Majesty, Cum fit impery Maximus, exemplo Major est: p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi np1 po31 n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvb j n1 fw-la, fw-la j fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
501 The lustre of his pietie surpasseth the lustre of his empire. If therefore that of Synesius be true, That men generally affect to write after the copies which are set by their Princes; The lustre of his piety Surpasses the lustre of his empire. If Therefore that of Synesius be true, That men generally affect to write After the copies which Are Set by their Princes; dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. cs av d pp-f np1 vbb j, cst n2 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
502 it behoves us all, both to take out the lesson, and to blesse God for the copie. And moreover, it behoves us all, both to take out the Lesson, and to bless God for the copy. And moreover, pn31 vvz pno12 d, av-d pc-acp vvi av dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1. cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
503 as this day puts us in mind, let us all send up our most affectionate prayers, that his Throne may be established by Righteousnesse, his Crown exalted with Honour, his Scepter be for power like Moses rod, for flourishing like Aaron's; as this day puts us in mind, let us all send up our most affectionate Prayers, that his Throne may be established by Righteousness, his Crown exalted with Honour, his Sceptre be for power like Moses rod, for flourishing like Aaron's; c-acp d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, vvb pno12 d vvi a-acp po12 av-ds j n2, cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbb p-acp n1 av-j np1 n1, c-acp vvg av-j npg1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
504 that his happy reigne may in himself outlive us all, and in his posteritie be perpetuated to all generations; that his happy Reign may in himself outlive us all, and in his posterity be perpetuated to all generations; d po31 j n1 vmb p-acp px31 vvb pno12 d, cc p-acp po31 n1 vbb vvn p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
505 that succeeding ages may confesse, Surely God hath been favourable unto this land, and hath not dealt so with any Nation. that succeeding ages may confess, Surely God hath been favourable unto this land, and hath not dealt so with any nation. d j-vvg n2 vmb vvi, av-j np1 vhz vbn j p-acp d n1, cc vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38
506 O how happy are the people that are in such a case! Yea, how happy are the people which have the Lord for their God! FINIS. O how happy Are the people that Are in such a case! Yea, how happy Are the people which have the Lord for their God! FINIS. sy q-crq j vbr dt n1 cst vbr p-acp d dt n1! uh, c-crq j vbr dt n1 r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 np1 fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 38

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17 0 Gen. 27.28. Gen. 27.28. np1 crd.
19 0 Luke 10.41, 42 Luke 10.41, 42 np1 crd, crd
77 0 Matth. 25.10, 11. Matthew 25.10, 11. np1 crd, crd
223 0 Isai. 49.23. Isaiah 49.23. np1 crd.
242 0 1. Sam. 13.14. 1. Sam. 13.14. crd np1 crd.
244 0 Phil. 3.8. Philip 3.8. np1 crd.
245 0 Matt. 5. Matt. 5. np1 crd
254 0 a Psal. 32.2. a Psalm 32.2. dt np1 crd.
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338 0 Lam. 4.20. Lam. 4.20. np1 crd.
389 0 Prov. 23.5. Curae 23.5. np1 crd.