A sermon preach't to his Maiesty, at the court of White-hall. Aug.8. / By Jos. B. of Exon.

Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656
Publisher: Printed by M Flesher for Nat Butter
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1641
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A86974 ESTC ID: R208332 STC ID: H414
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CVII, 34; Charles I, 1625-1649; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSAL. 107.34. [ He turneth ] a fruitfull Land into barrennesse for the wickednesse of them that dwell therein. PSALM 107.34. [ He turns ] a fruitful Land into Barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. np1 crd. [ pns31 vvz ] dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 YE have here in my Text as in much of the world, a woful change, wrought by a powerfull author, and upon a just merit: you have Here in my Text as in much of the world, a woeful change, wrought by a powerful author, and upon a just merit: pn22 vhb av p-acp po11 n1 c-acp p-acp d pp-f dt n1, dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
2 The change of a fruitfull Land into barrennesse; The change of a fruitful Land into Barrenness; dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 the author, GOD, the almighty arbiter of the world, He turneth; the merit, the wickednesse of the inhabitants. the author, GOD, the almighty arbiter of the world, He turns; the merit, the wickedness of the inhabitants. dt n1, np1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz; dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 These three then must be the measure of my tongue, and your eares, the change, the Author, the Merit. In the change you shall see the Act and the Subject. For the first: These three then must be the measure of my tongue, and your ears, the change, the Author, the Merit. In the change you shall see the Act and the Subject. For the First: d crd av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po22 n2, dt vvb, dt n1, dt n1. p-acp dt vvb pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt j-jn. p-acp dt ord: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 All these earthly things have their turnes; the whole World is the proper region of mutability. All these earthly things have their turns; the Whole World is the proper region of mutability. d d j n2 vhb po32 n2; dt j-jn n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
6 I know not whether I should exempt heaven it selfe. Even there I finde a change, of Motion, of Face, of Quality; I know not whither I should exempt heaven it self. Even there I find a change, of Motion, of Face, of Quality; pns11 vvb xx cs pns11 vmd vvi n1 pn31 n1. np1 a-acp pns11 vvb dt n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 Motion whether by consistence, or retrogradation, Sun stand thou still in Gibeon, and thou Moone in the vally of Aialon, Ios. 12.10. There was a change in not moving. Motion whither by consistence, or retrogradation, Sun stand thou still in Gibeon, and thou Moon in the valley of Aijalon, Ios. 12.10. There was a change in not moving. n1 cs p-acp n1, cc n1, n1 vvb pns21 av p-acp np1, cc pns21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. pc-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp xx vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 And for Retrogradation, The shadow went back ten degrees in the diall of Ahaz, Es. 38.8. A change of Face, the Sun was darkned, Luc. 23.45. when the Sun of righteousnesse was eclipsed, and shall be so againe ere he breake forth in full glory: And for Retrogradation, The shadow went back ten Degrees in the dial of Ahaz, Es. 38.8. A change of Face, the Sun was darkened, Luke 23.45. when the Sun of righteousness was eclipsed, and shall be so again ere he break forth in full glory: cc p-acp n1, dt n1 vvd av crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbds vvn, np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, cc vmb vbi av av c-acp pns31 vvb av p-acp j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 Then shall the Sun be darkned, the Moone shall lose her light, the Starres shall fall from heaven, Then shall the Sun be darkened, the Moon shall loose her Light, the Stars shall fallen from heaven, av vmb dt n1 vbb vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 and the powers of heaven shall be shaken, Mat. 24.29. A change of quality; and the Powers of heaven shall be shaken, Mathew 24.29. A change of quality; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 what need I feare to ascribe that to this glorious frame, when the spirit of God can tell us; what need I Fear to ascribe that to this glorious frame, when the Spirit of God can tell us; q-crq vvb pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi cst p-acp d j n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 They shall waxe old as a garment, as a vesture thou shalt change them, and they shall be changed. They shall wax old as a garment, as a vesture thou shalt change them, and they shall be changed. pns32 vmb vvi j c-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vvi pno32, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 In the meane time our eyes can tell us, that the second of these greater lights, the Moone, is the very embleme of mutability; In the mean time our eyes can tell us, that the second of these greater lights, the Moon, is the very emblem of mutability; p-acp dt j n1 po12 n2 vmb vvi pno12, cst dt ord pp-f d jc n2, dt n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 never looking upon us twise with the same face; never looking upon us twice with the same face; av-x vvg p-acp pno12 av p-acp dt d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
15 there is no moneth passeth over us, wherein shee is not both new and old, to the making up of a just and common riddle, that not exceeding the age of 28. daies, shee is yet no lesse old then the world; there is no Monn passes over us, wherein she is not both new and old, to the making up of a just and Common riddle, that not exceeding the age of 28. days, she is yet no less old then the world; pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvz p-acp pno12, c-crq pns31 vbz xx d j cc j, p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt j cc j n1, cst xx vvg dt n1 pp-f crd n2, pns31 vbz av dx av-dc j cs dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
16 ever filling and waning, and like the true image of all mutability, never so blotted as in her greatest brightnesse. ever filling and waning, and like the true image of all mutability, never so blotted as in her greatest brightness. av vvg cc j-vvg, cc av-j dt j n1 pp-f d n1, av-x av vvn a-acp p-acp po31 js n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
17 Yea, what need we doubt to ascribe some change to thee materiall heavens; Yea, what need we doubt to ascribe Some change to thee material heavens; uh, q-crq vvb pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno21 j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 when if we looke to the inside of them, we shall finde that there hath been the greatest change in the very Angells; when if we look to the inside of them, we shall find that there hath been the greatest change in the very Angels; c-crq cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1-an pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb vvi cst a-acp vhz vbn dt js n1 p-acp dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 and for their present condition, that though the essence of the glorious spirits there, be immutable from within, having nothing in them that may worke their dissolution or change, and for their present condition, that though the essence of the glorious spirits there, be immutable from within, having nothing in them that may work their dissolution or change, cc p-acp po32 j n1, cst cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 a-acp, vbb j p-acp a-acp, vhg pix p-acp pno32 cst vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
20 yet that we cannot say they are immutable from without, since if that power which gave them being, should withdraw his hand, they could not be. yet that we cannot say they Are immutable from without, since if that power which gave them being, should withdraw his hand, they could not be. av cst pns12 vmbx vvi pns32 vbr j p-acp p-acp, c-acp cs d n1 r-crq vvd pno32 vbg, vmd vvi po31 n1, pns32 vmd xx vbi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
21 It is the perfection of God only, to be absolutely inalterable, and as to work freely, so to bee necessarily: It is the perfection of God only, to be absolutely inalterable, and as to work freely, so to be necessarily: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, pc-acp vbi av-j j, cc c-acp pc-acp vvi av-j, av pc-acp vbi av-j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
22 so as our subtile Bradwardine maintaines that ens necessarium is the first attribute of God, that can fall under our notion. so as our subtle Bradwardine maintains that ens Necessary is the First attribute of God, that can fallen under our notion. av c-acp po12 j np1 vvz d fw-la fw-la vbz dt ord n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
23 And even of this most glorious, infinite, and only perfect and absolute being, we may safely (though in all awfull reverence) say, with Gregory, Mutat sententiam, non mutat consilium, He changeth his threatned doom, but never his decree. And even of this most glorious, infinite, and only perfect and absolute being, we may safely (though in all awful Reverence) say, with Gregory, Mutat sententiam, non Mutat consilium, He changes his threatened doom, but never his Decree. cc av pp-f d av-ds j, j, cc av-j j cc j vbg, pns12 vmb av-j (cs p-acp d j n1) vvb, p-acp np1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz po31 j-vvn n1, cc-acp av po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
24 But, how high are weflowne ere we were aware; But, how high Are weflowne ere we were aware; p-acp, c-crq j vbr vvn c-acp pns12 vbdr j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
25 me thinkes I heare the Angell speake to me as to Esdras; Thy heart hath gone too farre in this world, me thinks I hear the Angel speak to me as to Ezra; Thy heart hath gone too Far in this world, pno11 vvz pns11 vvb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno11 a-acp pc-acp np1; po21 n1 vhz vvn av av-j p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
26 and thinkest thou to comprehend the waies of the most High? Cast we our eyes rather downe to the lower orbes of elementary mixture; and Thinkest thou to comprehend the ways of the most High? Cast we our eyes rather down to the lower orbs of elementary mixture; cc vv2 pns21 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j? vvb pns12 po12 n2 av a-acp p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
27 here is nothing to be seen but in a perpetuall gyre of mutation; Here is nothing to be seen but in a perpetual gyre of mutation; av vbz pix pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
28 the elements that are partners in quality, interchange with each other in substance, the mixed bodies can no more stand still then the heaven whereby they are governed; the elements that Are partners in quality, interchange with each other in substance, the mixed bodies can no more stand still then the heaven whereby they Are governed; dt n2 cst vbr n2 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp d n-jn p-acp n1, dt vvn n2 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi av av dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
29 for as that Sun never holds one minute in one place, never day walkes the same round, no more doe these inferior bodies continue one moment in the same estate, but ever altering; for as that Sun never holds one minute in one place, never day walks the same round, no more do these inferior bodies continue one moment in the same estate, but ever altering; c-acp c-acp d n1 av-x vvz crd n1 p-acp crd n1, av-x n1 vvz dt d av-j, av-dx dc vdb d j-jn n2 vvb crd n1 p-acp dt d n1, cc-acp av vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
30 either growing up to their (NONLATINALPHABET) the verticall point of their being, or declining towards their corruption; either growing up to their () the vertical point of their being, or declining towards their corruption; av-d vvg a-acp p-acp po32 () dt j n1 pp-f po32 vbg, cc vvg p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
31 insomuch as Physitians observe, that every seaven years this body of ours is quite another from it selfe, insomuch as Physicians observe, that every seaven Years this body of ours is quite Another from it self, av c-acp n2 vvb, cst d crd n2 d n1 pp-f png12 vbz av j-jn p-acp pn31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
32 and in a continuall renewing of supplies, or degrees of decaies. and in a continual renewing of supplies, or Degrees of decays. cc p-acp dt j vvg pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
33 And if ye looke upon the greater bodies, the Sea and the Earth, yee shall see that the sea is ever ebbing and flowing, And if you look upon the greater bodies, the Sea and the Earth, ye shall see that the sea is ever ebbing and flowing, cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt jc n2, dt n1 cc dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 vbz av vvg cc vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
34 and will want waves ere it want motion; and will want waves ere it want motion; cc vmb vvi n2 p-acp pn31 vvb n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
35 The earth, which of all visible things hath the style of cōstancy [ terra quae nunquam movebitur ] yet sometimes feels the motion of Trepidation in her vast body: The earth, which of all visible things hath the style of constancy [ terra Quae Never movebitur ] yet sometime feels the motion of Trepidation in her vast body: dt n1, r-crq pp-f d j n2 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 [ fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la ] av av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
36 The earth shook and trembled, and the foundations of the hills moved, and were shaken, Psal. 18.7. The earth shook and trembled, and the foundations of the hills moved, and were shaken, Psalm 18.7. dt n1 vvd cc vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvn, cc vbdr vvn, np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
37 And alwaies in the surface of it feeles the motion of sensible mutation; And always in the surface of it feels the motion of sensible mutation; cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
38 the domestiques whereof, as all vegetative and some sensitive creatures, and the Lords thereof, rationall creatures, are ever as moving, as the earth is still: the domestics whereof, as all vegetative and Some sensitive creatures, and the lords thereof, rational creatures, Are ever as moving, as the earth is still: dt n2-jn c-crq, c-acp d j cc d j n2, cc dt n2 av, j n2, vbr av p-acp vvg, c-acp dt n1 vbz av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
39 ever breeding, borne, growing, declining, dying: ever breeding, born, growing, declining, dying: av vvg, vvn, vvg, j-vvg, vvg: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
40 And if ye match these two together, ye shall see how the Sea and the Earth win of each other; And if you match these two together, you shall see how the Sea and the Earth win of each other; cc cs pn22 vvb d crd av, pn22 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vvi pp-f d n-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
41 it is full tide now, where there was a goodly crop: and where the oxe grazed, there the whale swims; it is full tide now, where there was a goodly crop: and where the ox grazed, there the whale swims; pn31 vbz j n1 av, c-crq pc-acp vbds dt j n1: cc c-crq dt n1 vvd, a-acp dt n1 vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
42 How have wee seene steeples to stand in those liquid cemiteries; in stead of masts, & again the plough to goe, where the ship lately sailed! How have we seen steeples to stand in those liquid cemeteries; in stead of masts, & again the plough to go, where the ship lately sailed! q-crq vhb pns12 vvn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n2; p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc av dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 av-j vvn! (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
43 And as it is thus in the frame of nature, so of policy too, those great and famous Monarchies of the world what ever precious metall, their head, shoulders, wast, have beene of; And as it is thus in the frame of nature, so of policy too, those great and famous Monarchies of the world what ever precious metal, their head, shoulders, waste, have been of; cc c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pp-f n1 av, d j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq av j n1, po32 n1, n2, n1, vhb vbn a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
44 yet their feet have been of clay, and are gone into dust; yet their feet have been of clay, and Are gone into dust; av po32 n2 vhb vbn pp-f n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
45 Civility, arts, soverainty have, in an imitation of the Suns course, gone from East to West, Civility, arts, sovereignty have, in an imitation of the Suns course, gone from East to West, n1, n2, n1 vhb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
46 and will no where be fixed, till they be overtaken with the last revolution. In vaine therefore shall wee look for constancy upon earth; and will no where be fixed, till they be overtaken with the last revolution. In vain Therefore shall we look for constancy upon earth; cc vmb dx c-crq vbi vvn, c-acp pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt ord n1. p-acp j av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
47 look how possible it is for a man that stands, fortune-like, upon a round rolling stone in a smooth floore to be steddy in his posture, look how possible it is for a man that Stands, fortune-like, upon a round rolling stone in a smooth floor to be steady in his posture, vvb c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vvz, j, p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
48 so possible it is for us to be setled in an unchangeable condition, whiles we are upon this spheare of variablenesse. so possible it is for us to be settled in an unchangeable condition, while we Are upon this sphere of variableness. av j pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-u n1, cs pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
49 Can we think that the world shall move, and wee stand still? Were the Sun the center of motion, Can we think that the world shall move, and we stand still? Were the Sun the centre of motion, vmb pns12 vvi d dt n1 vmb vvi, cc pns12 vvb av? np1 dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
50 and the earth whirled about in this vast circumference, could we make account of rest? And if in our own particular, we could either stay our foot, and the earth whirled about in this vast circumference, could we make account of rest? And if in our own particular, we could either stay our foot, cc dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp d j n1, vmd pns12 vvi n1 pp-f n1? cc cs p-acp po12 d j, pns12 vmd av-d vvi po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
51 or shift it at pleasure, notwithstanding that insensible rapture (as the Ant may creepe the contrary way to the violent circumvolution of the wheele) yet we must necessarily bee swayed with that universall swinge of mutability, wherewith all creatures are carried forcibly about. or shift it At pleasure, notwithstanding that insensible rapture (as the Ant may creep the contrary Way to the violent circumvolution of the wheel) yet we must necessarily be swayed with that universal swinge of mutability, wherewith all creatures Are carried forcibly about. cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1, c-acp cst j n1 (c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1) av pns12 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq d n2 vbr vvn av-j a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
52 The most lasting Kingdomes therefore have had their periods; The most lasting Kingdoms Therefore have had their periods; dt av-ds j-vvg n2 av vhi vhn po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
53 and of the most setled goverment, Gods hand-writing upon the wall goes so farre as to say, Mene, mene, thy dayes are numbred. and of the most settled government, God's handwriting upon the wall Goes so Far as to say, Mean, mean, thy days Are numbered. cc pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n1, ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi, n1, n1, po21 n2 vbr vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
54 Oh the ficklenesse of this earthly glory and prosperity! Oh the glassy splendor of all humane greatnesse; O the fickleness of this earthly glory and Prosperity! O the glassy splendour of all humane greatness; uh dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1! uh dt j n1 pp-f d j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
55 crackt with a touch, with a fall broken! cracked with a touch, with a fallen broken! vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvn! (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
56 who would set his heart upon these unstable felicities? Doe ye not smile at the child, which when he hath raised a large bubble out of his wallnut-shell, joyes in that aery globe, who would Set his heart upon these unstable felicities? Do you not smile At the child, which when he hath raised a large bubble out of his walnut-shell, Joys in that aery Globe, q-crq vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp d j n2? vdb pn22 xx vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 av pp-f po31 n1, n2 p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
57 and wonders at the goodly colours he sees in it; and wonders At the goodly colours he sees in it; cc n2 p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
58 which whiles he is showing his owne face and his play-fellowes in that sleight reflection, vanishes away, which while he is showing his own face and his Playfellows in that sleight reflection, Vanishes away, r-crq cs pns31 vbz vvg po31 d n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d n1 n1, vvz av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
59 & leaves nothing but a little froathy spittle behind it? so ridiculous are wee, whiles we dote upon these fugitive contentments. & leaves nothing but a little frothy spittle behind it? so ridiculous Are we, while we dote upon these fugitive contentment's. cc vvz pix cc-acp dt j j n1 p-acp pn31? av j vbr pns12, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d j-jn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
60 The captive Prince in the story, noted well when he lookt back upon the charet of his proud victor, that still one spoake of the wheele went downe as another rose; The captive Prince in the story, noted well when he looked back upon the chariot of his proud victor, that still one spoke of the wheel went down as Another rose; dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn av c-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cst av pi vvn pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
61 Think of the world as it is, O yee great ones, it turnes round, and so doe all things in it. Think of the world as it is, Oh ye great ones, it turns round, and so do all things in it. vvb pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz, uh pn22 j pi2, pn31 vvz av-j, cc av vdb d n2 p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
62 Great Saladine caused it to be proclaimed, that he had nothing left him but his winding-sheet. Great Saladine caused it to be proclaimed, that he had nothing left him but his winding-sheet. j np1 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns31 vhd pix vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
63 The famous Generall that thrise rescued Rome, came to Date obolū Belisario, one single half-penny to Bellisarius. Take your turnes then for these earthly preeminences, The famous General that thrice rescued Rome, Come to Date obolū Belisario, one single halfpenny to Belisarius. Take your turns then for these earthly preeminences, dt j n1 cst av vvd np1, vvd p-acp n1 fw-la np1, pi j n1 p-acp np1. vvb po22 n2 av p-acp d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
64 but look at them still as perishing; but look At them still as perishing; cc-acp vvb p-acp pno32 av p-acp vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
65 and if you ayme at rest, looke for it above all these whirling orbes of the visible heavens; and if you aim At rest, look for it above all these whirling orbs of the visible heavens; cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1, vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp d d j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
66 say of that Empyreall heaven, as God said of the holy of holies which was the figure of it, Hic requies mea in aeternum, Here shall be my rest for ever: say of that Empyreal heaven, as God said of the holy of holies which was the figure of it, Hic Requies mea in aeternum, Here shall be my rest for ever: vvb pp-f cst j n1, c-acp np1 vvd pp-f dt j pp-f n2-jn r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f pn31, fw-la n2 fw-la p-acp fw-la, av vmb vbi po11 n1 c-acp av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
67 there as Bernard well, is the true day that never sets, yea there is the perpetuall highnoone of that day, which admits no shadow. there as Bernard well, is the true day that never sets, yea there is the perpetual highnoone of that day, which admits no shadow. a-acp p-acp np1 av, vbz dt j n1 cst av-x vvz, uh a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz dx n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
68 Oh then over-look all these sublunary vanities; set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth; O then overlook all these sublunary vanities; Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth; uh av j d d j n2; vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 a-acp, xx p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
69 seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God; There only shall you find true rest, and constant glory. seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God; There only shall you find true rest, and constant glory. vvb d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1; a-acp j vmb pn22 vvi j n1, cc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
70 This for the act of the turning, the termes or subjest of it followes; A fruitfull land into barrennesse. This for the act of the turning, the terms or Subject of it follows; A fruitful land into Barrenness. np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg, dt n2 cc j-jn pp-f pn31 vvz; dt j n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
71 Philosophy hath wont to teach us that every change is to the contrary; here it is so, plainly; Philosophy hath wont to teach us that every change is to the contrary; Here it is so, plainly; n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 d d n1 vbz p-acp dt n-jn; av pn31 vbz av, av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
72 Fruitfull into barren, yea into the abstract Barrennesse it selfe: Small alterations are not noted; Fruitful into barren, yea into the abstract barrenness it self: Small alterations Are not noted; j p-acp j, uh p-acp dt n-jn n1 pn31 n1: j n2 vbr xx vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
73 the growing of the grasse, the daily declining into age, though not without a kind of change, are insensible; the growing of the grass, the daily declining into age, though not without a kind of change, Are insensible; dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, dt j vvg p-acp n1, cs xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
74 but for Aarons dry rod to be budded, blossomed, almoned in a night; for the vigorous, and curled prisoner to become gray headed by morning; but for Aaron's dry rod to be budded, blossomed, almoned in a night; for the vigorous, and curled prisoner to become grey headed by morning; cc-acp p-acp npg1 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, j-vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1; p-acp dt j, cc j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn vvn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
75 for the flourishing Pentapolis, to be turned suddainly into sulphurous heapes, and salt-pits, these things fill the eye, not without an astonishment of the heart. for the flourishing Pentapolis, to be turned suddenly into sulphurous heaps, and salt-pits, these things fill the eye, not without an astonishment of the heart. p-acp dt j-vvg np1, pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp j n2, cc n2, d n2 vvb dt n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
76 The best beauty decaies by leasure, but for a fleshy Idoll at the Court, to become suddainly a leprous Miriam, is a plain judgement; The best beauty decays by leisure, but for a fleshy Idol At the Court, to become suddenly a leprous Miriam, is a plain judgement; dt js n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi av-j dt j np1, vbz dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
77 Thus, when the faire face of the earth, shall be turned from a youthly and flourishing greennesse, into a parched, and withered deformity; Thus, when the fair face of the earth, shall be turned from a youthly and flourishing greenness, into a parched, and withered deformity; av, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j-vvn, cc j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
78 the leaves which are the hayres, fall off, and give way to a loathsome baldnesse; the towred Cities, which are the chaplets and dresses of that head, are torne downe, and turned to rubbish; the leaves which Are the hairs, fallen off, and give Way to a loathsome baldness; the towered Cities, which Are the chaplets and Dresses of that head, Are torn down, and turned to rubbish; dt n2 r-crq vbr dt n2, vvb a-acp, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt j n1; dt j-vvn n2, r-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, vbr vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
79 the fountaines and rivers, which are the crystalline humours of those eyes, are dryed up; the fountains and Rivers, which Are the crystalline humours of those eyes, Are dried up; dt n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f d n2, vbr vvn a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
80 the surface, which is the skin of that great body, is chopped, and chinked with drought, and burnt up with heat; the surface, which is the skin of that great body, is chopped, and chinked with drought, and burned up with heat; dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, vbz vvn, cc j-vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
81 those sweet waters of heaven, and those balmy drops of fatnesse wherewith it was wont to be besprinkled, are restrained, those sweet waters of heaven, and those balmy drops of fatness wherewith it was wont to be besprinkled, Are restrained, d j n2 pp-f n1, cc d j n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn, vbr vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
82 and have given place to unwholsome serenenesse, and killing vapors: and have given place to unwholesome sereneness, and killing vapours: cc vhb vvn n1 p-acp j n1, cc vvg n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
83 shortly, that pampered plenty, wherewith it was glutted, is turned into a pinching want, this change is not more sensible, then wofull. shortly, that pampered plenty, wherewith it was glutted, is turned into a pinching want, this change is not more sensible, then woeful. av-j, cst j-vvn n1, c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, d n1 vbz xx av-dc j, av j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
84 It is a great judgement this of barrennesse, the curse of the disappointing figtree was but this; It is a great judgement this of Barrenness, the curse of the disappointing Fig tree was but this; pn31 vbz dt j n1 d pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vbds p-acp d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
85 Never fruit grow more on thee; Never fruit grow more on thee; av-x n1 vvi av-dc p-acp pno21; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
86 as contrarily, the creature was blessed in no other tearmes then Crescite & multiplicamini, Increase and multiply. as contrarily, the creature was blessed in no other terms then Crescite & Multiply, Increase and multiply. a-acp av-jn, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dx j-jn n2 cs fw-la cc fw-la, n1 cc vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
87 A barren womb was Michols plague, for her scoffing at devotion. A barren womb was Michols plague, for her scoffing At devotion. dt j n1 vbds np1 n1, p-acp po31 vvg p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
88 It was held by Abimelec no small judgement that God inflicted on him in closing up all the wombs of the house of Abimelec, and therefore it is said Abraham prayed, and God healed Abimelec, and his wife, and his maidservants. It was held by Abimelec no small judgement that God inflicted on him in closing up all the wombs of the house of Abimelec, and Therefore it is said Abraham prayed, and God healed Abimelec, and his wife, and his maidservants. pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 dx j n1 cst np1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg a-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn np1 vvd, cc np1 vvn np1, cc po31 n1, cc po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
89 And surely as the Iewes held this the reproch among women (though ours have not the same opinion, And surely as the Iewes held this the reproach among women (though ours have not the same opinion, cc av-j c-acp dt np2 vvd d dt n1 p-acp n2 (c-acp png12 vhi xx dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
90 nor the same reason) Luc. 1.25. (in so much as Canta sterilis had been a strange word, Ep. 54.1. were it not for that which followeth, The desolate shall have more children then the married; nor the same reason) Luke 1.25. (in so much as Canta sterilis had been a strange word, Epistle 54.1. were it not for that which follows, The desolate shall have more children then the married; ccx av d n1) np1 crd. (p-acp av av-d c-acp np1 fw-la vhd vbn dt j n1, np1 crd. vbdr pn31 xx p-acp d r-crq vvz, dt j vmb vhi dc n2 cs dt j-vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
91 ) So this is opprobrium terrae, the reproch of our common mother, an unbearing womb, and dry brests, Ose. 9.14. ) So this is opprobrium terrae, the reproach of our Common mother, an unbearing womb, and dry breasts, Ose. 9.14. ) av d vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, dt j n1, cc j n2, np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
92 What followes hence, but miserable famine, leannesse of body, languishing of strength, hollownesse of eyes, drinesse of bones, blacknes of skin, wringing of mawes, gnawing and clinging of guts, What follows hence, but miserable famine, leanness of body, languishing of strength, hollowness of eyes, dryness of bones, blackness of skin, wringing of maws, gnawing and clinging of guts, q-crq vvz av, cc-acp j n1, n1 pp-f n1, vvg pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n1, vvg pp-f n2, vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
93 and in the end, the pale horse of death followes the black horse of famine, Revel. 6.8. and in the end, the pale horse of death follows the black horse of famine, Revel. 6.8. cc p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, vvb. crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
94 And Those that are slaine by the sword are better then they that are slaine with hunger, Lament. 4.9. And Those that Are slain by the sword Are better then they that Are slain with hunger, Lament. 4.9. np1 d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 vbr av-jc cs pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, vvb. crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
95 Yet let me tell you, by the way, the earthly and externall barrennesse is nothing to the inward and spirituall; Yet let me tell you, by the Way, the earthly and external Barrenness is nothing to the inward and spiritual; av vvb pno11 vvi pn22, p-acp dt n1, dt j cc j n1 vbz pix p-acp dt j cc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
96 where the heart is barren of grace, where the life is barren of good works, the man is not neare to cursing, but is under it; where the heart is barren of grace, where the life is barren of good works, the man is not near to cursing, but is under it; c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f j n2, dt n1 vbz xx av-j p-acp vvg, cc-acp vbz p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
97 Ye know who said Give me children or else I dye, Gen. 30.1. It was an over passionate word of a good woman; You know who said Give me children or Else I die, Gen. 30.1. It was an over passionate word of a good woman; pn22 vvb r-crq vvd vvb pno11 n2 cc av pns11 vvb, np1 crd. pn31 vbds dt a-acp j n1 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
98 many a one lives, and that with lesse griefe and care, and more ease, without them; many a one lives, and that with less grief and care, and more ease, without them; d dt crd n2, cc cst p-acp dc n1 cc n1, cc dc n1, p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
99 she might have lived happy though unfruitfull, but surely a barren soule is both miserable and deadly; she might have lived happy though unfruitful, but surely a barren soul is both miserable and deadly; pns31 vmd vhi vvn j cs j, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 vbz d j cc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
100 God sayes of it as the Lord of the soyle said of the fruitlesse figtree, Exscindatur, Cut it up, God Says of it as the Lord of the soil said of the fruitless Fig tree, Exscindatur, cut it up, np1 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pp-f dt j n1, fw-la, vvb pn31 a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
101 why keepeth it the ground barren? If then wee find our selves in this condition, let us doe as Solomon sayes the fashion is of the barren womb, cry Give, Give, and never leave importunate craving till we finde the twins of grace striving in the womb of our soules. why Keepeth it the ground barren? If then we find our selves in this condition, let us do as Solomon Says the fashion is of the barren womb, cry Give, Give, and never leave importunate craving till we find the twins of grace striving in the womb of our Souls. q-crq vvz pn31 dt n1 j? cs av pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1, vvb pno12 vdi p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1, vvb vvi, vvb, cc av-x vvb j vvg c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
102 But yet if a dry Arabian desert yeeld not a spire of grasse; But yet if a dry Arabian desert yield not a spire of grass; p-acp av cs dt j jp n1 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
103 or the whitish sands of Egypt (where Nile toucheth not) yeeld nothing but their Suhit and Gazul (fit for the furnace, not the mouth;) or if some ill-natur'd wast, yeeld nothing but heath and furres, we never wonder at it; these doe but their kinde; or the whitish sands of Egypt (where Nile touches not) yield nothing but their Suit and Gazul (fit for the furnace, not the Mouth;) or if Some Ill-natured waste, yield nothing but heath and furs, we never wonder At it; these do but their kind; cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 (c-crq np1 vvz xx) vvi pix p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 (j p-acp dt n1, xx dt n1;) cc cs d j n1, vvb pix cc-acp n1 cc n2, pns12 av-x vvb p-acp pn31; d vdb p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
104 But for a fruitfull land to be turned to barrennesse, is an uncouth thing; the very excellency of it aggravates the shame. But for a fruitful land to be turned to Barrenness, is an uncouth thing; the very excellency of it aggravates the shame. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1; dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vvz dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
105 And surely God would not doe it if it were not wondrous, he fetches light, not out of glimmering, but out of darknesse; And surely God would not do it if it were not wondrous, he Fetches Light, not out of glimmering, but out of darkness; cc av-j np1 vmd xx vdi pn31 cs pn31 vbdr xx j, pns31 vvz n1, xx av pp-f vvg, cc-acp av pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
106 he fetches not indifferent, but good out of evill: he Fetches not indifferent, but good out of evil: pns31 vvz xx j, cc-acp j av pp-f n-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
107 Wee weak agents (such all naturall, and other voluntary are) descend by degrees from an extreme, by the staires of a meane, we weak agents (such all natural, and other voluntary Are) descend by Degrees from an extreme, by the stairs of a mean, pns12 j n2 (d d j, cc n-jn j-jn vbr) vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
108 and (that oft-times) sensible mutation; and (that ofttimes) sensible mutation; cc (cst av) j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
109 God, who is most free and infinite, is not tyed to our termes, he can in an instant turne faire into foule, fruitfull into barren, light into darknesse, something, yea all things into nothing; God, who is most free and infinite, is not tied to our terms, he can in an instant turn fair into foul, fruitful into barren, Light into darkness, something, yea all things into nothing; np1, r-crq vbz av-ds j cc j, vbz xx vvn p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vmb p-acp dt j-jn n1 j p-acp j, j p-acp j, j p-acp n1, pi, uh d n2 p-acp pix; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
110 Present fruitfulnesse therefore is no security against future barrennesse. Present fruitfulness Therefore is no security against future Barrenness. j n1 av vbz dx n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
111 It is the folly of nature to think it selfe upon too sleight grounds sure of what it hath. It is the folly of nature to think it self upon too sleight grounds sure of what it hath. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp av j n2 j pp-f r-crq pn31 vhz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
112 Non movebor, David confesses, was his note once, but he soone changed it; and so shall wee; Non Movebor, David Confesses, was his note once, but he soon changed it; and so shall we; fw-fr n1, np1 vvz, vbds po31 n1 a-acp, cc-acp pns31 av vvd pn31; cc av vmb pns12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
113 Thou art rich in good works, as that churle was in provision, and saist, Soule take thy ease, let thy hand be out of ure a little through a lazy security, thou hast forfeited all, by disuse, Thou art rich in good works, as that churl was in provision, and Sayest, Soul take thy ease, let thy hand be out of ure a little through a lazy security, thou hast forfeited all, by disuse, pns21 vb2r j p-acp j n2, c-acp cst n1 vbds p-acp n1, cc vv2, n1 vvb po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 vbb av pp-f n1 dt j p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vh2 vvn d, p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
114 and maist expect to heare, Stulte, hac nocte: Thou art rich in profession of Grace? Was any man more officious then Demas? yet he soon fell to imbrace the present world, with a neglect of the future. and Mayest expect to hear, Stulte, hac nocte: Thou art rich in profession of Grace? Was any man more officious then Demas? yet he soon fell to embrace the present world, with a neglect of the future. cc vm2 vvi pc-acp vvi, n1, fw-la fw-la: pns21 vb2r j p-acp n1 pp-f n1? vbds d n1 av-dc j cs np1? av pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
115 Think not now that I am falling in with our late Excutifidians, to teach that a true, solid, radicated saving faith may be totally, finally lost; no, I hate the motion: Think not now that I am falling in with our late Excutifidians, to teach that a true, solid, radicated Saving faith may be totally, finally lost; no, I hate the motion: vvb xx av cst pns11 vbm vvg p-acp p-acp po12 j npg1, pc-acp vvi cst dt j, j, vvn vvg n1 vmb vbi av-j, av-j vvn; uh-dx, pns11 vvb dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
116 it is presumption that I taxe, not well grounded assurance; presumption of outward profession, and priviledges, not assurance of the inward truth of grace. it is presumption that I Tax, not well grounded assurance; presumption of outward profession, and privileges, not assurance of the inward truth of grace. pn31 vbz n1 cst pns11 vvb, xx av vvn n1; n1 pp-f j n1, cc n2, xx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
117 Presume not, o vaine man, of what thou wert, or what thou hast. Devills were Angells, Hierusalem was the holy Citty. Presume not, oh vain man, of what thou Wertenberg, or what thou hast. Devils were Angels, Jerusalem was the holy city. vvb xx, uh j n1, pp-f r-crq pns21 vbd2r, cc q-crq pns21 vh2. ng1 vbr n2, np1 vbds dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
118 Rome was for her faith famous through all the world, Rom. 1.8. Woe to Ariel, to Ariel the City where David dwelt, Es. 29.1. Our owne once good estate may aggravate our misery, can never secure our happinesse. Rome was for her faith famous through all the world, Rom. 1.8. Woe to Ariel, to Ariel the city where David dwelled, Es. 29.1. Our own once good estate may aggravate our misery, can never secure our happiness. np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 j p-acp d dt n1, np1 crd. n1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1 dt n1 c-crq np1 vvd, np1 crd. np1 d a-acp j n1 vmb vvi po12 n1, vmb av-x vvi po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
119 Son of man, what shall become of the vine of all plants? (saith the Prophet) The more noble it is, the worse it speeds, if fruitlesse: Son of man, what shall become of the vine of all plants? (Says the Prophet) The more noble it is, the Worse it speeds, if fruitless: n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2? (vvz dt n1) dt av-dc j pn31 vbz, dt jc pn31 vvz, cs j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
120 Oh let us not be high-minded, but feare. England was once, yea lately was, perhaps is still, the most flourishing Church under heaven; O let us not be High-minded, but Fear. England was once, yea lately was, perhaps is still, the most flourishing Church under heaven; uh vvb pno12 xx vbi j, cc-acp vvb. np1 vbds a-acp, uh av-j vbds, av vbz av, dt av-ds j-vvg n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
121 that I may take up the Prophets words, the glory of Churches, the beauty of excellency; that I may take up the prophets words, the glory of Churches, the beauty of excellency; cst pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt ng1 n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
122 what it may be, what it will be, if we fall still into distractions, and various Sects, God knowes, what it may be, what it will be, if we fallen still into distractions, and various Sects, God knows, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi, cs pns12 vvb av p-acp n2, cc j n2, np1 vvz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
123 and it is not hard for men to fore-see: and it is not hard for men to foresee: cc pn31 vbz xx j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
124 Surely, if we grow into that Anarchicall fashion of Independent congregations, which I see, and lament to see, affected by too many, not without wofull successe; we are gone; Surely, if we grow into that Anarchical fashion of Independent congregations, which I see, and lament to see, affected by too many, not without woeful success; we Are gone; av-j, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d j n1 pp-f j-jn n2, r-crq pns11 vvb, cc vvb pc-acp vvi, vvn p-acp av d, xx p-acp j n1; pns12 vbr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
125 we are lost in a most miserable confusion; we Are lost in a most miserable confusion; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
126 we shall be, as when God overthrew Sodome and Gomorrah; and it shall be with us, we shall be, as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; and it shall be with us, pns12 vmb vbi, c-acp c-crq np1 vvd np1 cc np1; cc pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
127 as the Prophet speakes of proud, and glorious Babylon, The shepheards shall not make their fold here; as the Prophet speaks of proud, and glorious Babylon, The shepherds shall not make their fold Here; c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f j, cc j np1, dt n2 vmb xx vvi po32 n1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
128 wild beasts of the desert shall lye bere, and our houses shall be full of dolefull creatures, wild beasts of the desert shall lie bear, and our houses shall be full of doleful creatures, j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi vvi, cc po12 n2 vmb vbi j pp-f j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
129 and owles shall dwell, and satyres shall dance there, and the wild beasts of the Islands shall cry in our desolate palaces: and owls shall dwell, and satyrs shall dance there, and the wild beasts of the Islands shall cry in our desolate palaces: cc n2 vmb vvi, cc n2 vmb vvi a-acp, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
130 I take no pleasure (God knowes) to ominate ill to my deare nation, I take no pleasure (God knows) to ominate ill to my deer Nation, pns11 vvb dx n1 (np1 vvz) pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp po11 j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
131 and dearer mother the Church of England, for whose welfare and happinesse I could contemne my owne life: and Dearer mother the Church of England, for whose welfare and happiness I could contemn my own life: cc jc-jn n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns11 vmd vvi po11 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
132 but I speake it in a true sorrow of heart to perceive our danger, and in a zealous precaution to prevent it. but I speak it in a true sorrow of heart to perceive our danger, and in a zealous precaution to prevent it. cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
133 Oh God, in whose hands the hearts of Princes and all the sons of men are, to turne them, as the rivers of waters, put it into the heart of our King and Parliament, to take speedy order for the suppression of this wild variety of Sects, O God, in whose hands the hearts of Princes and all the Sons of men Are, to turn them, as the Rivers of waters, put it into the heart of our King and Parliament, to take speedy order for the suppression of this wild variety of Sects, uh np1, p-acp rg-crq n2 dt n2 pp-f n2 cc d dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr, pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
134 and lawlesse independencies ere it be too late. Thus much for the subject and termes of this change; The agent followes, He turneth. and lawless Independencies ere it be too late. Thus much for the Subject and terms of this change; The agent follows, He turns. cc j n2 c-acp pn31 vbb av j. av av-d c-acp dt j-jn cc n2 pp-f d n1; dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
135 Never was there any sterility, whereof there may not be a cause given; Never was there any sterility, whereof there may not be a cause given; av-x vbds a-acp d n1, c-crq a-acp vmb xx vbi dt n1 vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
136 Either, the season is unkindly, parching with drought or drenching with wet, or nipping with frost, Either, the season is unkindly, parching with drought or drenching with wet, or nipping with frost, d, dt n1 vbz j, vvg p-acp n1 cc vvg p-acp j, cc j-vvg p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
137 or blasting with pernicious aires, or rotting with mildewes; or blasting with pernicious airs, or rotting with mildews; cc vvg p-acp j n2, cc vvg p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
138 or, some mis-accident of the place, inundations of waters, incursions and spoyle of enemies, suddaine mortalities of the inhabitants, or, Some mis-accident of the place, inundations of waters, incursions and spoil of enemies, sudden mortalities of the inhabitants, cc, d n1 pp-f dt n1, n2 pp-f n2, n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, j n2 pp-f dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
139 or some naturall fault in the soyle, or misdemeanure of the owners; or Some natural fault in the soil, or misdemeanure of the owners; cc d j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
140 idlenesse, ill-husbandry, in mis-timing, neglect of meet helps, unculture, ill choyce of seed, but what ever be the second cause; idleness, ill-husbandry, in mistiming, neglect of meet helps, unculture, ill choice of seed, but what ever be the second cause; n1, n1, p-acp j, n1 pp-f j n2, n1, j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp q-crq av vbb dt ord n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
141 we are sure who is the first, Hee turneth: Is there any evill in the City and he hath not done it? Alas, what are all secondary causes, we Are sure who is the First, He turns: Is there any evil in the city and he hath not done it? Alas, what Are all secondary Causes, pns12 vbr j r-crq vbz dt ord, pns31 vvz: vbz a-acp d n-jn p-acp dt n1 cc pns31 vhz xx vdn pn31? uh, q-crq vbr d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
142 but as so many livelesse puppets? there is a divine hand unseene, that stirres the wires, but as so many Lifeless puppets? there is a divine hand unseen, that stirs the wires, cc-acp c-acp av d j n2? pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 j, cst n2 dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
143 and puts upon them all their motion: and puts upon them all their motion: cc vvz p-acp pno32 d po32 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
144 so as our Saviour said of Pilate, we may say of all the activest instruments both of earth, so as our Saviour said of Pilate, we may say of all the activest Instruments both of earth, av c-acp po12 n1 vvd pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d dt js n2 d pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
145 and hell, Thou couldest have no power over mee, unlesse it were given thee from above. and hell, Thou Couldst have no power over me, unless it were given thee from above. cc n1, pns21 vmd2 vhi dx n1 p-acp pno11, cs pn31 vbdr vvn pno21 p-acp a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
146 Is Ioseph sold to the Merchants by the villany of his envious brethren? The Lord sent me before you, Gen. 51. Doe the Chaldeans and Sabeans feloniously drive away the heards of Iob, doth the Devill by a tempestuous gust bluster downe the house, Is Ioseph sold to the Merchant's by the villainy of his envious brothers? The Lord sent me before you, Gen. 51. Doe the Chaldeans and Sabeans feloniously drive away the heards of Job, does the devil by a tempestuous gust bluster down the house, vbz np1 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2? dt n1 vvd pno11 p-acp pn22, np1 crd np1 dt np1 cc np1 av-j vvi av dt n2 pp-f np1, vdz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvb a-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
147 and rob him of his children? The Lord hath taken, Iob. 1. Is a man slaine by chance-medly, the axe-head slipping from the helve? Dominus tradidit. So whether they be acts of nature, of will, of casualty; and rob him of his children? The Lord hath taken, Job 1. Is a man slain by chance-medley, the axe-head slipping from the helve? Dominus tradidit. So whither they be acts of nature, of will, of casualty; cc vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n2? dt n1 vhz vvn, zz crd vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1? fw-la fw-la. av cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
148 whether done, by naturall agents, by voluntary, by casuall, by supernaturall, Digitus Dei est hic; He turneth. whither done, by natural agents, by voluntary, by casual, by supernatural, Digitus Dei est hic; He turns. cs vdn, p-acp j n2, p-acp j-jn, p-acp j, p-acp j, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns31 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
149 What can all other causes either doe, or be without him, who is the originall of all entity, and causality? What can all other Causes either do, or be without him, who is the original of all entity, and causality? q-crq vmb d j-jn n2 d vdb, cc vbb p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f d n1, cc n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
150 There is much wisdome and justice in distinguishing causes & giving each their owne; whereof, whiles some have failed, they have run into injurious, and frantick extrems: There is much Wisdom and Justice in distinguishing Causes & giving each their own; whereof, while Some have failed, they have run into injurious, and frantic extremes: pc-acp vbz d n1 cc n1 p-acp j-vvg n2 cc vvg d po32 d; c-crq, cs d vhb vvn, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp j, cc j n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
151 Whiles, on the one side, wild and ignorant hereticks have ascribed all to Gods agency, without acknowledging secondary causes; While, on the one side, wild and ignorant Heretics have ascribed all to God's agency, without acknowledging secondary Causes; cs, p-acp dt crd n1, j cc j n2 vhb vvn d p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp vvg j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
152 on the other, Atheous fooles ascribe all to the second, and immediate causes, not looking up to the hand of an over-ruling, and all-contriving providence; on the other, Atheous Fools ascribe all to the second, and immediate Causes, not looking up to the hand of an overruling, and all-contriving providence; p-acp dt n-jn, np1 n2 vvb d p-acp dt ord, cc j n2, xx vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
153 We must walk warily betwixt both, yeelding the necessary operatiō of subordinate means, imployed by the divine wisdome; We must walk warily betwixt both, yielding the necessary operation of subordinate means, employed by the divine Wisdom; pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp d, vvg dt j n1 pp-f j n2, vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
154 and adoring that infinite wisdome, and power, which both produces, and imployes those subordinate means to his own holy purposes. Tell mee then; and adoring that infinite Wisdom, and power, which both produces, and employs those subordinate means to his own holy Purposes. Tell me then; cc vvg d j n1, cc n1, r-crq d vvz, cc vvz d j n2 p-acp po31 d j n2. vvb pno11 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
155 art thou crossed in thy designes and expectation? Blame not distempers of times, disappointment of undertakings, intervention of crosse-accidents; art thou crossed in thy designs and expectation? Blame not distempers of times, disappointment of undertakings, intervention of crosse-accidents; vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp po21 n2 cc n1? vvb xx n2 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n2-vvg, n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
156 this is, as some shifting Alchymist that casts all the fault of his mis-successe, upon his glasse, or his furnace; this is, as Some shifting Alchemist that Cast all the fault of his mis-successe, upon his glass, or his furnace; d vbz, c-acp d j-vvg n1 cst vvz d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
157 but kisse that invisible hand of power, which disposeth of all these sublunary events, if against thy will, yet according to his owne. but kiss that invisible hand of power, which Disposeth of all these sublunary events, if against thy will, yet according to his own. cc-acp vvb d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pp-f d d j n2, cs p-acp po21 n1, av vvg p-acp po31 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
158 Even nature it selfe will teach us to reduce all second causes to the first. Even nature it self will teach us to reduce all second Causes to the First. j n1 pn31 n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d ord n2 p-acp dt ord. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
159 Behold (saith the Lord) I will heare the heavens, they shall heare the earth, the earth shall heare the corne, wine, oyle, and they shall heare Israel. Behold (Says the Lord) I will hear the heavens, they shall hear the earth, the earth shall hear the corn, wine, oil, and they shall hear Israel. vvb (vvz dt n1) pns11 vmb vvi dt n2, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, n1, n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
160 Lo here is a necessary scale whereof no staffe can be missing: Lo Here is a necessary scale whereof no staff can be missing: uh av vbz dt j n1 c-crq dx n1 vmb vbi vvg: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
161 How should Israel live without corne, wine, oyle? how should the corne, wine, oyle, be had without the yeeldance of the earth? how should the earth yeeld these without the influence of heaven? how can heaven yeeld these influences without the command of the maker? Ose. 2.21. How should Israel live without corn, wine, oil? how should the corn, wine, oil, be had without the yeeldance of the earth? how should the earth yield these without the influence of heaven? how can heaven yield these influences without the command of the maker? Ose. 2.21. q-crq vmd np1 vvb p-acp n1, n1, n1? q-crq vmd dt n1, n1, n1, vbi vhn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? q-crq vmd dt n1 vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmb n1 vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
162 When I meet therefore with a querulous husbandman; When I meet Therefore with a querulous husbandman; c-crq pns11 vvb av p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
163 he tels mee of a churlish soyle, of a wet seed-time, of a greene winter, of an unkindly spring, of a lukewarme summer, of a blustring autumne; he tells me of a churlish soil, of a wet seedtime, of a green winter, of an unkindly spring, of a lukewarm summer, of a blustering autumn; pns31 vvz pno11 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt j-vvg n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
164 but I tell him of a displeased God, who will be sure to contrive and fetch about all seasons, but I tell him of a displeased God, who will be sure to contrive and fetch about all seasons, cc-acp pns11 vvb pno31 pp-f dt j-vvn np1, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
165 and elements to his own most wise drifts and purposes. and elements to his own most wise drifts and Purposes. cc n2 p-acp po31 d av-ds j n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
166 Thou art a Merchant, what tellest thou mee of crosse winds, of Michael-mas flawes, of ill weathers, of the wafting of the Archangels wings when thou passest by the Grecian promontory of tedious becalmings, of pyraticall hazards, of falshood in trades, breaking of customers, craft and undermining of interlopers, all these are set on by heaven to impoverish thee. Thou art a Merchant, what Tellest thou me of cross winds, of Michaelmas flaws, of ill weathers, of the wafting of the Archangels wings when thou passest by the Grecian promontory of tedious becalmings, of piratical hazards, of falsehood in trades, breaking of customers, craft and undermining of interlopers, all these Are Set on by heaven to impoverish thee. pns21 vb2r dt n1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11 pp-f j n2, pp-f n1 n2, pp-f j-jn n2, pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt ng1 n2 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt jp n1 pp-f j n2-vvg, pp-f j n2, pp-f n1 p-acp n2, vvg pp-f n2, n1 cc vvg pp-f n2, d d vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno21. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
167 Thou art a Courtier and hast laid a plot to rise; if obsequious servility to the great; Thou art a Courtier and haste laid a plot to rise; if obsequious servility to the great; pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi; cs j n1 p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
168 if those gifts in the bosome, which our blunt Ancestors would have termed Bribes; if plausible suppalpations, if restlesse importunities will hoyse thee, thou wilt mount: if those Gifts in the bosom, which our blunt Ancestors would have termed Bribes; if plausible suppalpations, if restless importunities will hoist thee, thou wilt mount: cs d n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq po12 j n2 vmd vhi vvn n2; cs j n2, cs j n2 vmb vvi pno21, pns21 vm2 vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
169 But something there is that clogs thy heele, or blocks thy way; either some secret detractor hath forlaid thee by a whispering mis-intimation; But something there is that clogs thy heel, or blocks thy Way; either Some secret detractor hath forlaid thee by a whispering mis-intimation; cc-acp pi a-acp vbz cst vvz po21 n1, cc n2 po21 n1; d d j-jn n1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
170 or some mis-construction of thy well-meant offices hath drawne thee into unjust suspition, or the envy of some powerfull corrivall trumps in thy way, or Some misconstruction of thy well-meant Offices hath drawn thee into unjust suspicion, or the envy of Some powerful corrival trumps in thy Way, cc d n1 pp-f po21 j n2 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d j n1 n2 p-acp po21 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
171 and holds thee off from thine already swallowed honor; There is an hand above that manageth all this; and holds thee off from thine already swallowed honour; There is an hand above that manageth all this; cc vvz pno21 a-acp p-acp png21 av j-vvn n1; pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp cst vvz d d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
172 What are we but the Keyes of this great instrument of the world, which he touches at pleasure, depressing some, What Are we but the Keys of this great Instrument of the world, which he touches At pleasure, depressing Some, q-crq vbr pns12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, vvg d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
173 whiles others rise, and others againe stand still? while Others rise, and Others again stand still? cs n2-jn vvb, cc n2-jn av vvb av? (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
174 Yea, let me make higher instances of you men of State, that sway the great affaires of Kingdomes, Yea, let me make higher instances of you men of State, that sway the great affairs of Kingdoms, uh, vvb pno11 vvi av-jc n2 pp-f pn22 n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb dt j n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
175 and by your wise and awfull arbitrements decree (under Soveraignty) of either warre or peace, and by your wise and awful arbitrements Decree (under Sovereignty) of either war or peace, cc p-acp po22 j cc j n2 vvi (p-acp n1) pp-f d n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
176 & either take up or slacken the raynes of Commerce, so framing the many wheeles of this vast engine that all may move happily together; & either take up or slacken the reins of Commerce, so framing the many wheels of this vast engine that all may move happily together; cc av-d vvi a-acp cc vvn dt n2 pp-f n1, av vvg dt d n2 pp-f d j n1 cst d vmb vvi av-j av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
177 you may rack your braines, and enlarge your forraine intelligences, and cast in the symboles of your prudent contributions to the common welfare, you may rack your brains, and enlarge your foreign intelligences, and cast in the symbols of your prudent contributions to the Common welfare, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 j n2, cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 j n2 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
178 but know withall, Frustra nisi Dominus, let your projects be never so faire, your treaties never so wise and cautious, your enterprises never so hopefull, but know withal, Frustra nisi Dominus, let your projects be never so fair, your treaties never so wise and cautious, your enterprises never so hopeful, cc-acp vvb av, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb po22 n2 vbb av-x av j, po22 n2 av-x av j cc j, po22 n2 av-x av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
179 if he doe but blow upon them, they are vanished. if he do but blow upon them, they Are vanished. cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
180 The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor yet bread to the wise, Eccles. 9.11. The raze is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor yet bred to the wise, Eccles. 9.11. dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt j, ccx dt n1 p-acp dt j, ccx av n1 p-acp dt j, np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
181 What should we doe then, but look up to that Almighty hand that swayeth all these sublunary, What should we do then, but look up to that Almighty hand that swayeth all these sublunary, q-crq vmd pns12 vdi av, cc-acp vvb a-acp p-acp d j-jn n1 cst vvz d d j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
182 yea and celestiall affaires? It is the weake fashion of foolish children to ascribe all their kindnesses, yea and celestial affairs? It is the weak fashion of foolish children to ascribe all their Kindnesses, uh cc j n2? pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi d po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
183 or discontents to the next cause; or discontents to the next cause; cc vvz p-acp dt ord n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
184 If good befall them, it is the Taylor to whom they are beholden for their coate, the Confectionary for their sweet-meats, not their parents who pay for all these; If good befall them, it is the Taylor to whom they Are beholden for their coat, the Confectionary for their sweetmeats, not their Parents who pay for all these; cs j vvi pno32, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvi p-acp po32 n1, dt j p-acp po32 n2, xx po32 n2 r-crq vvb p-acp d d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
185 Againe, if the knife be taken away from them, the Servant is blamed and beaten with their feeble but angry hand, not the mother that commanded it; Again, if the knife be taken away from them, the Servant is blamed and beaten with their feeble but angry hand, not the mother that commanded it; av, cs dt n1 vbb vvn av p-acp pno32, dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 j p-acp j n1, xx dt n1 cst vvd pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
186 yea it is the brutish fashion of unreasonable creatures to run after, and bite the stone, not regarding the hand that threw it. yea it is the brutish fashion of unreasonable creatures to run After, and bite the stone, not regarding the hand that threw it. uh pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvi dt n1, xx vvg dt n1 cst vvd pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
187 Wee Christians should have more wit; we Christians should have more wit; pns12 njpg2 vmd vhi dc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
188 and since we know that nature it selfe is no other then Gods ordinance of second causes, and since we know that nature it self is no other then God's Ordinance of second Causes, cc c-acp pns12 vvb d n1 pn31 n1 vbz dx n-jn cs npg1 n1 pp-f ord n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
189 and chance is but an ignorance of the true causes; and chance is but an ignorance of the true Causes; cc n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
190 and our freest wills are over-ruled by the first mover, oh let us improve our reason and Christianity so much, and our Freest wills Are overruled by the First mover, o let us improve our reason and Christianity so much, cc po12 js n2 vbr j p-acp dt ord n1, uh vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 cc np1 av av-d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
191 as to acknowledge the secret, but most certaine hand of an omnipotent agent, in all the occurrents of the world; as to acknowledge the secret, but most certain hand of an omnipotent agent, in all the occurrents of the world; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-jn, cc-acp ds j n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
192 for certainly there cannot be a greater injury to the great King of heaven and earth, for Certainly there cannot be a greater injury to the great King of heaven and earth, c-acp av-j a-acp vmbx vbi dt jc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
193 then to suffer second causes to run away with the honor of the first, whether in good or evill. then to suffer second Causes to run away with the honour of the First, whither in good or evil. cs pc-acp vvi vvi n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord, cs p-acp j cc j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
194 Secondly, what should we doe but kisse the rod, and him that smites with it, patiently receiving all chastisements from the hand of a powerfull, wise, just God? Had we to doe with an agent lesse then omnipotent, we might perhaps think of him as one said of the Egyptian Magitians, They could hurt, Secondly, what should we do but kiss the rod, and him that smites with it, patiently receiving all chastisements from the hand of a powerful, wise, just God? Had we to do with an agent less then omnipotent, we might perhaps think of him as one said of the Egyptian Magicians, They could hurt, ord, r-crq vmd pns12 vdi p-acp vvi dt n1, cc pno31 cst vvz p-acp pn31, av-j vvg d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, j, j np1? vhd pns12 p-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 av-dc cs j, pns12 vmd av vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp pi vvn pp-f dt jp n2, pns32 vmd vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
195 but they could not heale, they could doe evill, but not good; or we might feare something might betide us against, beside, without his will; but they could not heal, they could do evil, but not good; or we might Fear something might betide us against, beside, without his will; cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi, pns32 vmd vdi j-jn, cc-acp xx j; cc pns12 vmd vvi pi vmd vvi pno12 p-acp, a-acp, p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
196 finite agents cannot goe beyond their owne spheare, were the power of great Princes as large as their wills, none of their designes should be ineffectuall: finite agents cannot go beyond their own sphere, were the power of great Princes as large as their wills, none of their designs should be ineffectual: j n2 vmbx vvi p-acp po32 d n1, vbdr dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp j c-acp po32 n2, pix pp-f po32 n2 vmd vbi j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
197 Or, had we to doe with a powerfull agent that were not also infinitely wise, we might think he might be over-reacht in his plot: Or, had we to do with a powerful agent that were not also infinitely wise, we might think he might be overreached in his plot: cc, vhd pns12 pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 cst vbdr xx av av-j j, pns12 vmd vvi pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
198 But now that infinite power and wisdome are the very essence of God; But now that infinite power and Wisdom Are the very essence of God; cc-acp av d j n1 cc n1 vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
199 let us, what ever we doe, or may befall us, take up that holy resolution of good Ely, It is the Lord, let himdoe what seemeth him good, 1. Sam. 3.18. let us, what ever we do, or may befall us, take up that holy resolution of good Ely, It is the Lord, let himdoe what seems him good, 1. Sam. 3.18. vvb pno12, r-crq av pns12 vdb, cc vmb vvi pno12, vvb a-acp d j n1 pp-f j np1, pn31 vbz dt n1, vvb vvb r-crq vvz pno31 j, crd np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
200 But in the meane time let not those wicked wretches, by whose unjust hand the just God thinks good to scourge his owne, comfort themselves with the hope of an impunity, But in the mean time let not those wicked wretches, by whose unjust hand the just God thinks good to scourge his own, Comfort themselves with the hope of an impunity, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvb xx d j n2, p-acp rg-crq j n1 dt j np1 vvz j pc-acp vvi po31 d, vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
201 because they are unwittingly used in his executions: Because they Are unwittingly used in his executions: c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp po31 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
202 No, they are no whit the more innocent, because God beats his owne with their malice; No, they Are no whit the more innocent, Because God beats his own with their malice; uh-dx, pns32 vbr dx n1 dt av-dc j-jn, c-acp np1 vvz po31 d p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
203 neither shall they be lesse avenged because they have heedlesly done Gods will, whiles they despitefully doe their owne; neither shall they be less avenged Because they have heedlessly done God's will, while they despitefully do their own; dx vmb pns32 vbi av-dc vvd c-acp pns32 vhb av-j vdn n2 vmb, cs pns32 av-j vdb po32 d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
204 Ashur is the rod of Gods wrath, when God hath sufficiently whipt, & drawne blood of his Israel by him, he casts him into the fire; Ashur is the rod of God's wrath, when God hath sufficiently whipped, & drawn blood of his Israel by him, he Cast him into the fire; np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq np1 vhz av-j vvd, cc vvn n1 pp-f po31 np1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
205 the fire of that wrath which Ashur feeles from God, is a thousand times hotter then the fire of that wrath which Israel feeles from Ashur. Shortly, God will have his due honor both in afflicting his owne, the fire of that wrath which Ashur feels from God, is a thousand times hotter then the fire of that wrath which Israel feels from Ashur. Shortly, God will have his due honour both in afflicting his own, dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1, vbz dt crd n2 jc cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1. av-j, np1 vmb vhi po31 j-jn n1 av-d p-acp vvg po31 d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
206 and in plagueing those that afflicted them; his agency is equall in both; He turneth a fruitfull land into barrennesse. and in plaguing those that afflicted them; his agency is equal in both; He turns a fruitful land into Barrenness. cc p-acp vvg d cst vvd pno32; po31 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d; pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
207 Hitherto the agent; now followes the meriting cause of this change, The wickednesse of them that dwell therein. Hitherto the agent; now follows the meriting cause of this change, The wickedness of them that dwell therein. av dt n1; av vvz dt vvg n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
208 God is an absolute Lord, Domini est terra; he is not accountable for any reason of his change: God is an absolute Lord, Domini est terra; he is not accountable for any reason of his change: np1 vbz dt j n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns31 vbz xx j p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
209 whether of barrenesse or plenty, there needs no other ground to be given but, Quia voluit; and even so it is in this stirring peece of earth, which we carry about us; whither of barrenesse or plenty, there needs no other ground to be given but, Quia voluit; and even so it is in this stirring piece of earth, which we carry about us; cs pp-f n1 cc n1, a-acp vvz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, fw-la fw-la; cc av av pn31 vbz p-acp d j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
210 Why this womb, or those loynes are sterile, that fruitfull, yea, why this, or that soule is so, he needs not give any reason but his will, Why this womb, or those loins Are sterile, that fruitful, yea, why this, or that soul is so, he needs not give any reason but his will, q-crq d n1, cc d n2 vbr j, cst j, uh, q-crq d, cc d n1 vbz av, pns31 vvz xx vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
211 yet so far doth he condescend to us, as to impart to us an account of the ground of his proceedings; yet so Far does he condescend to us, as to impart to us an account of the ground of his proceedings; av av av-j vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
212 Man suffreth for his sin, saith the Prophet; and the earth suffreth here for the wickednesse of the inhabitants: Man suffers for his since, Says the Prophet; and the earth suffers Here for the wickedness of the inhabitants: n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvz dt n1; cc dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
213 Evermore, God hath some motive for the inflicting of evil; Evermore, God hath Some motive for the inflicting of evil; av, np1 vhz d n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
214 As it is in the main point of a mans eternal estate, Mans Salvation is, ex mero beneplacito; The gift of God is eternal life; As it is in the main point of a men Eternal estate, men Salvation is, ex mero beneplacito; The gift of God is Eternal life; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 j n1, ng1 n1 vbz, fw-la fw-it fw-la; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
215 but his damnation is never without acause in mā; The soule that sinneth shal dy: So it is in this case of lesser good or evill; but his damnation is never without acause in man; The soul that Sinneth shall die: So it is in this case of lesser good or evil; p-acp po31 n1 vbz av-x p-acp n1 p-acp n1; dt n1 cst vvz vmb vvi: av pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f jc j cc j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
216 when God speakes of turning wildernesses into ponds of water, in the following words, ye heare no cause assigned but meer mercy, when God speaks of turning Wildernesses into ponds of water, in the following words, you hear no cause assigned but mere mercy, c-crq np1 vvz pp-f vvg n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvg n2, pn22 vvb dx n1 vvn p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
217 but whē he speaks of turning fruitful lands into barrennes, now, it is for the wickednes of indwellers. but when he speaks of turning fruitful Lands into Barrenness, now, it is for the wickedness of indwellers. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f vvg j n2 p-acp n1, av, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
218 This is a most sure rule therefore, All judgements are inflicted for sin; Chastisements are out of love, but punishment out of Justice; This is a most sure Rule Therefore, All Judgments Are inflicted for since; Chastisements Are out of love, but punishment out of justice; d vbz dt av-ds j n1 av, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1; n2 vbr av pp-f n1, cc-acp n1 av pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
219 Yea, so doth God order his judgements commonly, that in the punishment we may reade the sin, Yea, so does God order his Judgments commonly, that in the punishment we may read the since, uh, av vdz np1 vvi po31 n2 av-j, cst p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
220 and in the sin we may foresee the punishment; and can confidently define, where punishment is, there hath been sin; and in the since we may foresee the punishment; and can confidently define, where punishment is, there hath been since; cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1; cc vmb av-j vvi, c-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vhz vbn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
221 and where sin is, there will be punishment. and where since is, there will be punishment. cc c-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vmb vbi n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
222 I have heard and seene some ignorant impatients, when they have found themselves to smart with Gods scourge, cast a sullen frowne back upon him, with Cur me caedis? or with the malecontented mother of the striving twins, Why am I thus? Alas, what mere, what miserable strangers are these men at home? There is nothing in the world that they doe more misknow then themselves; I have herd and seen Some ignorant impatients, when they have found themselves to smart with God's scourge, cast a sullen frown back upon him, with Cur me caedis? or with the Malecontented mother of the striving twins, Why am I thus? Alas, what mere, what miserable Strangers Are these men At home? There is nothing in the world that they do more misknow then themselves; pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn d j n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn px32 p-acp n1 p-acp ng1 n1, vvd dt j n1 av p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 pno11 n2? cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2, uh-crq vbm pns11 av? uh, r-crq j, r-crq j n2 vbr d n2 p-acp n1-an? pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vdb av-dc vvi cs px32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
223 had they ever but look't in, if but at the door, yea at the window, had they ever but looked in, if but At the door, yea At the window, vhd pns32 av cc-acp vvb|pn31 p-acp, cs cc-acp p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
224 yea at the Keyhole of their owne hearts or lives, they could not choose but cry out, with holy Iob, I have sinned, what shal I do to thee, O thou preserver of Men? They would accuse, arraign, yea At the Keyhole of their own hearts or lives, they could not choose but cry out, with holy Job, I have sinned, what shall I do to thee, Oh thou preserver of Men? They would accuse, arraign, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2 cc n2, pns32 vmd xx vvi cc-acp vvb av, p-acp j np1, pns11 vhb vvn, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21, uh pns21 n1 pp-f n2? pns32 vmd vvi, vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
225 & condemne themselves, and would rather bethinke which of those many thousand sinnes which they have multiplyed against heaven, they are called to reckoning for, & condemn themselves, and would rather bethink which of those many thousand Sins which they have multiplied against heaven, they Are called to reckoning for, cc vvi px32, cc vmd av-c vvb r-crq pp-f d d crd n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp vvg p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
226 and would have no word in their mouth but mea culpa, mea culpa. Now as where punishment is, there was sin: and would have no word in their Mouth but mea culpa, mea culpa. Now as where punishment is, there was since: cc vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. av a-acp c-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vbds n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
227 so where sin is, there will be, there must be punishment. If thou dost ill, saith God to Cain, Sin lyes at the doore, Gen. 4.7. Sin, that is, punishment for sin, they are so inseparable that one word implyes both: so where since is, there will be, there must be punishment. If thou dost ill, Says God to Cain, since lies At the door, Gen. 4.7. since, that is, punishment for since, they Are so inseparable that one word Implies both: av c-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vmb vbi, pc-acp vmb vbi n1. cs pns21 vd2 av-jn, vvz np1 p-acp np1, n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. n1, cst vbz, n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr av j cst crd n1 vvz d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
228 for the doing ill, is the sin, that is within doores; but the suffring ill is the punishment: for the doing ill, is the since, that is within doors; but the suffering ill is the punishment: c-acp dt vdg n-jn, vbz dt n1, cst vbz p-acp n2; cc-acp dt vvg av-jn vbz dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
229 and that lies like a fierce mastive at the door, and is ready to fly in our throat when we looke forth: and that lies like a fierce mastive At the door, and is ready to fly in our throat when we look forth: cc cst vvz av-j dt j j p-acp dt n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 c-crq pns12 vvb av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
230 and if it do not then seize upon us, yet it dogs us at the heeles, and if it do not then seize upon us, yet it Dogs us At the heals, cc cs pn31 vdb xx av vvi p-acp pno12, av pn31 n2 pno12 p-acp dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
231 and will be sure to fasten upon us at our greatest disadvantage. and will be sure to fasten upon us At our greatest disadvantage. cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 js n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
232 Tum gravior cum tarda venit, &c. Iosephs brethren had done haynously ill, what becomes of their sin? It makes no noyse, Tum Graver cum Tard venit, etc. Joseph's brothers had done haynously ill, what becomes of their since? It makes no noise, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-it fw-la, av np1 n2 vhd vdn av-j j-jn, r-crq vvz pp-f po32 n1? pn31 vvz dx n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
233 but followes them slily and silently in the wildernes, it followes them home to their fathers house, it followes them into Egypt: but follows them slily and silently in the Wilderness, it follows them home to their Father's house, it follows them into Egypt: cc-acp vvz pno32 av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz pno32 av-an p-acp po32 ng1 n1, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
234 all this while there is no newes of it, but when it found them cooped up three dayes in Pharaohs ward, all this while there is no news of it, but when it found them cooped up three days in Pharaohs ward, d d n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvd pno32 vvn a-acp crd n2 p-acp np1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
235 now it bayes at them, and flies in their faces: now it bays At them, and flies in their faces: av pn31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz p-acp po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
236 We are verily guilty concerning our brother in that we saw the anguish of his soule, &c. Gen. 42.21. What should I instance in that, whereof not Scripture, not bookes, but the whole world is full; We Are verily guilty Concerning our brother in that we saw the anguish of his soul, etc. Gen. 42.21. What should I instance in that, whereof not Scripture, not books, but the Whole world is full; pns12 vbr av-j j vvg po12 n1 p-acp cst pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av np1 crd. q-crq vmd pns11 n1 p-acp d, c-crq xx n1, xx n2, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
237 the inevitable sequences of sin and punishment? Neither can it be otherwise; the inevitable sequences of since and punishment? Neither can it be otherwise; dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? av-d vmb pn31 vbi av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
238 Shall not the Iudge of all the earth doe right, saith Abraham, Gen. 18.25? Right is to give every one his due: wages is due to work; Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right, Says Abraham, Gen. 18.25? Right is to give every one his due: wages is due to work; vmb xx dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vdb vvi, vvz np1, np1 crd? np1 vbz pc-acp vvi d crd po31 j-jn: n2 vbz j-jn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
239 now the wages of sin is death: now the wages of since is death: av dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
240 So then it stands upon no lesse ground then the very necessary, and essential justice of God, that where wickednes hath led the way, there punishment must follow: So then it Stands upon no less ground then the very necessary, and essential Justice of God, that where wickedness hath led the Way, there punishment must follow: av av pn31 vvz p-acp dx dc n1 cs dt j j, cc j n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq n1 vhz vvn dt n1, a-acp n1 vmb vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
241 There is more need to apply then to prove so cleare a truth; There is more need to apply then to prove so clear a truth; pc-acp vbz dc n1 pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi av j dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
242 How then I beseech you, honorable and beloved, stands the case with us? where is the man that dare flatter us so much, How then I beseech you, honourable and Beloved, Stands the case with us? where is the man that Dare flatter us so much, c-crq cs pns11 vvb pn22, j cc vvn, vvz dt n1 p-acp pno12? q-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvb vvb pno12 av av-d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
243 as to say, there is not store of wickednesse found in our hands: as to say, there is not store of wickedness found in our hands: c-acp pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz xx n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
244 Wo is mee, we are in the eyes of all the world no lesse eminent in Gods favours, then in our owne sinfulnesse: Woe is me, we Are in the eyes of all the world no less eminent in God's favours, then in our own sinfulness: n1 vbz pno11, pns12 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1 av-dx av-dc j p-acp npg1 n2, av p-acp po12 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
245 It is past our power to either conceale, or denye, or excuse our abominable iniquities: Certainly, if we change not, we are sure God will not; It is passed our power to either conceal, or deny, or excuse our abominable iniquities: Certainly, if we change not, we Are sure God will not; pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1 p-acp av-d vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb po12 j n2: av-j, cs pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vbr j np1 vmb xx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
246 What can we then expect, from that just hand of the Almighty, but that he should turne our fruitfull land into barrennesse, What can we then expect, from that just hand of the Almighty, but that he should turn our fruitful land into Barrenness, q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi po12 j n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
247 for the wickednesse of us that dwell in it? I may not be so sawcy, to presage by what course he will doe it; for the wickedness of us that dwell in it? I may not be so saucy, to presage by what course he will do it; p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12 cst vvb p-acp pn31? pns11 vmb xx vbi av j, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vdi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
248 That Almighty arbiter of the world hath a thousand wayes to his own ends; That Almighty arbiter of the world hath a thousand ways to his own ends; cst j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz dt crd n2 p-acp po31 d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
249 but it is not an improbable note of the Author of our Fasciculus temporum; that there is trifarius cursus rerum, Abundantiae, indigentiae, temperantiae; but it is not an improbable note of the Author of our Fasciculus Temporum; that there is trifarius cursus rerum, Abundantiae, indigentiae, temperantiae; cc-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 fw-la fw-la; cst pc-acp vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
250 a three fold course of things; of Abundance, want, tempreance: From abundance or excesse, arises animosity and delicacy: a three fold course of things; of Abundance, want, tempreance: From abundance or excess, arises animosity and delicacy: dt crd n1 n1 pp-f n2; pp-f n1, n1, n1: p-acp n1 cc n1, vvz n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
251 from these arises discord, and quarrells; and from these want; from want we beginne to learne wit, and compose ourselves to temperance; from these arises discord, and quarrels; and from these want; from want we begin to Learn wit, and compose ourselves to temperance; p-acp d vvz n1, cc n2; cc p-acp d n1; p-acp n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi px12 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
252 that thrifty course raises abundance, In circuitu ambulant impii, as he speakes: that thrifty course raises abundance, In circuitu ambulant Impious, as he speaks: cst j n1 vvz n1, p-acp fw-la j fw-la, c-acp pns31 vvz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
253 Now what shall we say? Of the abundance and delicacy we have surfeited already too long; Now what shall we say? Of the abundance and delicacy we have surfeited already too long; av q-crq vmb pns12 vvi? pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb vvn av av av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
254 we are now in the quarrelsome part, that arises from our pampered animosity; we Are now in the quarrelsome part, that arises from our pampered animosity; pns12 vbr av p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz p-acp po12 j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
255 and what can follow next, but our miserable indigence and distresse? we may please our selves in the secure condition of our happy union, in the strength of our wooden walls and our naturall Bulwarkes; and what can follow next, but our miserable indigence and distress? we may please our selves in the secure condition of our happy Union, in the strength of our wooden walls and our natural Bulwarks; cc q-crq vmb vvi ord, cc-acp po12 j n1 cc n1? pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc po12 j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
256 But I remember what I have read of a noble and wise Captain, who when he was vehemently moved to take upon him the Defence of a strong City, which was inforced to him by the safe site, strong fortifications, plentifull ammunition, and inexpugnable walls of it; But I Remember what I have read of a noble and wise Captain, who when he was vehemently moved to take upon him the Defence of a strong city, which was enforced to him by the safe site, strong fortifications, plentiful ammunition, and inexpugnable walls of it; cc-acp pns11 vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, j n2, j n1, cc j n2 pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
257 Yea (saith he) but tell me I pray you, have you any covering betwixt it and heaven? have you any defence against the vengeance of that God, whom your sins have provoked? If those sins of yours shall draw downe Gods curses upon your heads, to what purpose shall it be to indeavour to keep your enemy out of your gates? The story applies it selfe; Yea (Says he) but tell me I pray you, have you any covering betwixt it and heaven? have you any defence against the vengeance of that God, whom your Sins have provoked? If those Sins of yours shall draw down God's curses upon your Heads, to what purpose shall it be to endeavour to keep your enemy out of your gates? The story Applies it self; uh (vvz pns31) p-acp vvi pno11 pns11 vvb pn22, vhb pn22 d vvg p-acp pn31 cc n1? vhb pn22 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1, ro-crq po22 n2 vhb vvn? cs d n2 pp-f png22 vmb vvi a-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pn31 vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1 av pp-f po22 n2? dt n1 vvz pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
258 In vaine shall we thinke to secure our selves and our state from earth, if we irritate heaven. In vain shall we think to secure our selves and our state from earth, if we irritate heaven. p-acp j vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc po12 n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 fw-la n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
259 There is no sin that is dumb, there is none that whispers; There is no since that is dumb, there is none that whispers; pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst vbz j, pc-acp vbz pix cst vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
260 every one is vocall, loud, clamorous to solicit heaven for vengeance, but some are more shrill and importunate then others; every one is vocal, loud, clamorous to solicit heaven for vengeance, but Some Are more shrill and importunate then Others; d pi vbz j, j, j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp d vbr av-dc j cc j cs n2-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
261 God hath been pleased to distinguish their noyse: Oppression is one that hee heares above the rest; God hath been pleased to distinguish their noise: Oppression is one that he hears above the rest; np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1: n1 vbz pi cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
262 That hath two tongues, both lowd ones, both prevalent; The cry of the Oppressed, and the cry of the Oppression; That hath two tongues, both loud ones, both prevalent; The cry of the Oppressed, and the cry of the Oppression; cst vhz crd n2, d j pi2, d j; dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
263 The Lord will enter into judgement with the Ancients of his people, and the Princes thereof. The Lord will enter into judgement with the Ancients of his people, and the Princes thereof. dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2-j pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
264 Wherefore? The spoile of the poore is in their houses. Wherefore? The spoil of the poor is in their houses. q-crq? dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
265 What meane you that ye beat my people to pieces, and grinde the faces of the poore, saith the Lord God of hoasts? Isay 3.14. Contempt of Gods Ministers is another, and that's a paying sin wheresoever it is, Ier. 25.4. What mean you that you beatrice my people to Pieces, and grind the faces of the poor, Says the Lord God of hosts? Saiah 3.14. Contempt of God's Ministers is Another, and that's a paying since wheresoever it is, Jeremiah 25.4. q-crq vvb pn22 cst pn22 vvb po11 n1 p-acp n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f n2? np1 crd. n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz j-jn, cc d|vbz dt vvg n1 c-crq pn31 vbz, np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
266 Even Moses himselfe that was mitissimus super terram, yet when he comes to speake of affronts offered to Levy, can say; Even Moses himself that was mitissimus super terram, yet when he comes to speak of affronts offered to Levy, can say; j np1 px31 cst vbds fw-la fw-la fw-la, av c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f vvz vvn p-acp vvi, vmb vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
267 Smite through the loynes of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not againe, Deut. 33.11. Smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again, Deuteronomy 33.11. vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, cc pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, cst pns32 vvb xx av, np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
268 What should I particularize? The Lord hath a controversie with the land, saith the Prophet Hosea, By swearing, and lying, What should I particularise? The Lord hath a controversy with the land, Says the Prophet Hosea, By swearing, and lying, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi? dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz dt n1 np1, p-acp vvg, cc vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
269 and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they breake out, and blood toucheth blood; Therefore shall the Land mourne. Hos. 4.2. and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood touches blood; Therefore shall the Land mourn. Hos. 4.2. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg n1, pns32 vvb av, cc n1 vvz n1; av vmb dt n1 vvi. np1 crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
270 Doth hee not speake of our times, think you? Does he not speak of our times, think you? vdz pns31 xx vvi pp-f po12 n2, vvb pn22? (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
271 But above all these there is a sin, which wheresoever it is, drownes the noyse of all the rest, But above all these there is a since, which wheresoever it is, drowns the noise of all the rest, cc-acp p-acp d d a-acp vbz dt n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbz, vvz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
272 and that is Sacriledge, which certainly, in what hand, in what nation soever it is found, hurries downe an inevitable judgment. and that is Sacrilege, which Certainly, in what hand, in what Nation soever it is found, hurries down an inevitable judgement. cc d vbz n1, r-crq av-j, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbz vvn, vvz a-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
273 It was a fearfull word that of the Psalmist, Make their Nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, It was a fearful word that of the Psalmist, Make their Nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst pp-f dt n1, vvb po32 n2-j j np1 cc np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
274 yea, all their Princes like Zeba and Zalmunna, who said, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession: yea, all their Princes like Zeba and Zalmunna, who said, Let us take to our selves the houses of God in possession: uh, d po32 n2 av-j np1 cc np1, r-crq vvd, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
275 O my God, make them like a wheel. Psal. 84.11, 12. Oh my God, make them like a wheel. Psalm 84.11, 12. uh po11 np1, vvb pno32 av-j dt n1. np1 crd, crd (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
276 Indeed, how can it be otherwise? Will a man rob God, sayes the Prophet? Yee are cursed with a curse, Indeed, how can it be otherwise? Will a man rob God, Says the Prophet? Ye Are cursed with a curse, av, q-crq vmb pn31 vbi av? vmb dt n1 vvb np1, vvz dt n1? pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
277 for ye have robbed mee, Malachy, 3.9. What should I tell you the stories of Baltasar, of Heliodorus, of Crassus, of Iulian, of the Templars, of Woolsey, and of his Master H. 8. shortly, show me the man, the family, the nation that ever prospered after sacriledge; for you have robbed me, Malachy, 3.9. What should I tell you the stories of Balthasar, of Heliodorus, of Crassus, of Iulian, of the Templars, of Woolsey, and of his Master H. 8. shortly, show me the man, the family, the Nation that ever prospered After sacrilege; c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno11, np1, crd. q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pn22 dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f np1, pp-f np1, pp-f np1, pp-f dt n2, pp-f n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 np1 crd av-j, vvb pno11 dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cst av vvd p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
278 I am sure I have a great Author to the contrary; no lesse then one of the nine worthies, Charles the great. I am sure I have a great Author to the contrary; no less then one of the nine worthies, Charles the great. pns11 vbm j pns11 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n-jn; dx dc cs crd pp-f dt crd n2-j, np1 dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
279 Novimus (saith he) multa regna, & reges eorum propterea cecidisse, quia ecclesias spoliarunt, résque earum alienarunt, & militibus loco stipendii dederunt. Novimus (Says he) Multa regna, & reges Their propterea cecidisse, quia Ecclesiastes spoliarunt, résque earum alienarunt, & militibus loco stipendii dederunt. fw-la (vvz pns31) fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
280 We have known, saith he, great Kingdoms, and the Kings of them therefore to have miscarried, We have known, Says he, great Kingdoms, and the Kings of them Therefore to have miscarried, pns12 vhb vvn, vvz pns31, j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 av pc-acp vhi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
281 because they spoyled Churches, and alienated their possessions, and gave them to their souldiers for their pay. Because they spoiled Churches, and alienated their possessions, and gave them to their Soldiers for their pay. c-acp pns32 vvd n2, cc vvn po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
282 If any man have a mind to feoffe a curse upon himself and his posterity, let him defile his fingers with the holy things of God: If any man have a mind to feoff a curse upon himself and his posterity, let him defile his fingers with the holy things of God: cs d n1 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp px31 cc po31 n1, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
283 Oh let this portion be to the enemies of my Lord the King and our deare country; O let this portion be to the enemies of my Lord the King and our deer country; uh vvb d n1 vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 dt n1 cc po12 j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
284 But upon him and his friends, and his peeres and people that abhorre this wickednesse, let there be blessings from God even upon them and their seed for ever and ever. But upon him and his Friends, and his Peers and people that abhor this wickedness, let there be blessings from God even upon them and their seed for ever and ever. cc-acp p-acp pno31 cc po31 n2, cc po31 n2 cc n1 cst vvb d n1, vvb pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp np1 av p-acp pno32 cc po32 n1 p-acp av cc av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
285 Finally then, since there is no wickednes which doth not mainly contribute to the pulling down of Gods vengeance upon us, and our Land; Finally then, since there is no wickedness which does not mainly contribute to the pulling down of God's vengeance upon us, and our Land; av-j av, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 r-crq vdz xx av-j vvi p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
286 Let us in the feare of God joyn all our forces together against all the raigning sins of the time: Let us in the Fear of God join all our forces together against all the reigning Sins of the time: vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi d po12 n2 av p-acp d dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
287 Let us never thinke we can spend our selves better, then in striving against the stream of our pressing iniquities: Let us never think we can spend our selves better, then in striving against the stream of our pressing iniquities: vvb pno12 av vvb pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av-jc, cs p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
288 Wherefore hath God put the sword into the hands of you great men, but that you should use it to the effectuall cutting down of all wickednesse and vice? Wherefore hath God put the two-edged sword of the Spirit into the mouthes of us his Ministers, Wherefore hath God put the sword into the hands of you great men, but that you should use it to the effectual cutting down of all wickedness and vice? Wherefore hath God put the two-edged sword of the Spirit into the mouths of us his Ministers, q-crq vhz np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn22 j n2, cc-acp cst pn22 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n-vvg a-acp pp-f d n1 cc n1? q-crq vhz np1 vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno12 po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
289 but that we should lay about us zealously, in season, and out of season; but that we should lay about us zealously, in season, and out of season; cc-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 av-j, p-acp n1, cc av pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
290 to the hewing downe of the over-growne abominations of this sinfull age? Yea how doth it concerne every one of you, who heare mee this day, to the hewing down of the overgrown abominations of this sinful age? Yea how does it concern every one of you, who hear me this day, p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d j n1? uh q-crq vdz pn31 vvi d crd pp-f pn22, r-crq vvb pno11 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
291 if you would be but wise men, and good patriots, to put your hand to the work, if you would be but wise men, and good patriots, to put your hand to the work, cs pn22 vmd vbi p-acp j n2, cc j n2, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
292 and to bend your utmost indeavours to the beating downe of your owne sins, and carefully to ransacke all the blinde corners of your hearts to finde out the cursed Achan in your owne bosomes? Oh that each man would thus undertake to reforme one! and to bend your utmost endeavours to the beating down of your own Sins, and carefully to ransack all the blind corners of your hearts to find out the cursed achan in your own bosoms? O that each man would thus undertake to reform one! cc pc-acp vvi po22 j n2 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po22 d n2, cc av-j pc-acp vvi d dt j n2 pp-f po22 n2 pc-acp vvi av dt j-vvn np1 p-acp po22 d n2? uh cst d n1 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi pi! (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
293 How sure should we be that the good God of heaven would divert his fearful judgements, How sure should we be that the good God of heaven would divert his fearful Judgments, c-crq av-j vmd pns12 vbi d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi po31 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
294 and graciously continue the blessings of peace, plenty, prosperity, and together with them of an happy government, and graciously continue the blessings of peace, plenty, Prosperity, and together with them of an happy government, cc av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc av p-acp pno32 pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
295 and the freedome of the blessed Gospell to us and our posterity after us: and the freedom of the blessed Gospel to us and our posterity After us: cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12 cc po12 n1 p-acp pno12: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
296 which God vouchsafe unto us for his mercies sake, and for the sake of the Son of his love, Iesus Christ the Iust, &c. To whom &c. FINIS. which God vouchsafe unto us for his Mercies sake, and for the sake of the Son of his love, Iesus christ the Just, etc. To whom etc. FINIS. r-crq np1 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 np1 dt j, av p-acp ro-crq av fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2

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