A receipt for the state-palsie. Or, A direction for the setling the government of the nation: delivered in a sermon upon Proverbs 25.5. By S.S.

Shaw, Samuel, 1635-1696
Publisher: printed for Henry Mortlocke at the Phœnix in Pauls Church yard neer the Little North door
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A93057 ESTC ID: R208172 STC ID: S3043
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Proverbs XXV, 5; Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1649-1660; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A Receipt for the State-Palsie. OR, A Direction for the settling the Government of the Nation. A Receipt for the State-Palsie. OR, A Direction for the settling the Government of the nation. dt n1 p-acp dt n1. cc, dt n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 PROV. 25. 5. NONLATINALPHABET Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall bee established in Righteousness. CURAE. 25. 5. Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in Righteousness. np1. crd crd vvb av dt j p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 AMongst all the felicities which the sons of men lay out their care, and pains, among all the felicities which the Sons of men lay out their care, and pains, p-acp d dt n2 r-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 vvd av po32 n1, cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and interests about, there is nothing either more diligently sought, or more rarely found, than stability, and interests about, there is nothing either more diligently sought, or more rarely found, than stability, cc n2 a-acp, pc-acp vbz pix d av-dc av-j vvn, cc av-dc av-j vvn, cs n1, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 and settlement; (for there goes more art to the preserving, than to the procuring of our comforts) Insomuch that the revolution of a year, doth hardly present us with so many new Moons, and settlement; (for there Goes more art to the preserving, than to the procuring of our comforts) Insomuch that the revolution of a year, does hardly present us with so many new Moons, cc n1; (c-acp a-acp vvz dc n1 p-acp dt n-vvg, cs p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2) av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz av vvi pno12 p-acp av d j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 as new changes in things sublunary; it being a very stale condition, that is the same a month together. as new changes in things sublunary; it being a very stale condition, that is the same a Monn together. c-acp j n2 p-acp n2 j; pn31 vbg dt av j n1, cst vbz dt d dt n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 Amongst other uncertainties, the instability of Power and Government in the world, is worth our observation, among other uncertainties, the instability of Power and Government in the world, is worth our observation, p-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz j po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 and worth the pains of a Sermon (if it might be) to cure it. and worth the pains of a Sermon (if it might be) to cure it. cc j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (cs pn31 vmd vbi) pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 The unsettling winds have such a spight against the tall Cedars, and the distracting Thunder-bolts such a design upon the lofty Mountains, The unsettling winds have such a spite against the tall Cedars, and the distracting Thunderbolts such a Design upon the lofty Mountains, dt vvg n2 vhb d dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc dt n-vvg n2 d dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and Thrones themselves lightly are so weakly propt, that we may justly admire, if not bewayl, — Heu quam nulla potentia longa est! and Thrones themselves lightly Are so weakly propped, that we may justly admire, if not bewail, — Heu quam nulla potentia Longam est! cc n2 px32 av-j vbr av av-j vvn, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cs xx vvi, — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la zf fw-la! (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 As for our own parts, Providence hath so sported it self with our greatest conditions here in England for a long time, that it begins to be an observation, that exaltation is the neerest cut to annihilation; As for our own parts, Providence hath so sported it self with our greatest conditions Here in England for a long time, that it begins to be an observation, that exaltation is the nearest Cut to annihilation; c-acp p-acp po12 d n2, n1 vhz av vvd pn31 n1 p-acp po12 js n2 av p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst n1 vbz dt js vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and to bee preferred, is the next way not to bee: and to be preferred, is the next Way not to be: cc pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz dt ord n1 xx pc-acp vbi: (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 And in despight of all Grammarians, it is become a proper phrase, to ascend downward, to climbe to the ground; whereas they onely sit safe, that sit still; And in despite of all Grammarians, it is become a proper phrase, to ascend downward, to climb to the ground; whereas they only fit safe, that fit still; cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1, p-acp vvb av-j, p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; cs pns32 av-j vvb j, cst vvb av; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and he only that lies upon the ground, is as firm as the ground hee lies on. and he only that lies upon the ground, is as firm as the ground he lies on. cc pns31 av-j cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Solomon long since observed the uncertaintie of power, and of all other things below, and hee hath once and again gone about the cure, Solomon long since observed the uncertainty of power, and of all other things below, and he hath once and again gone about the cure, np1 av-j a-acp vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f d j-jn n2 a-acp, cc pns31 vhz a-acp cc av vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 and prescribed means to that end. One Receipt for the cure of this State-palsie, wee have in the words here, Take away the wicked from before the King, and prescribed means to that end. One Receipt for the cure of this State-palsie, we have in the words Here, Take away the wicked from before the King, cc j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1. crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2 av, vvb av dt j p-acp p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 and his Throne shall bee establisht in righteousness. It is said, that the great Turk hath a Receipt proper to himself; and his Throne shall be established in righteousness. It is said, that the great Turk hath a Receipt proper to himself; cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt j np1 vhz dt n1 j p-acp px31; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 hee rivets himself to his Chair of State, the first time hee sits in it, with the bones of his murdered Brethren. he rivets himself to his Chair of State, the First time he sits in it, with the bones of his murdered Brothers. pns31 n2 px31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, dt ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 But this of Solomon here, is a more honest and effectual way: But this of Solomon Here, is a more honest and effectual Way: p-acp d pp-f np1 av, vbz dt av-dc j cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 Hee is likeliest to sit fast in his Throne, who rivets himself thereunto with the bones of executed Malefactors; He is likeliest to fit fast in his Throne, who rivets himself thereunto with the bones of executed Malefactors; pns31 vbz js pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po31 n1, r-crq n2 px31 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall bee established in righteousness. Explication. Take away the wicked from before the King, and his Throne shall be established in righteousness. Explication. vvb av dt j p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 First, Let us see the meaning of the Terms of the Text. Take away ] The word in the Original NONLATINALPHABET is not an Imperative, enjoining a duty, First, Let us see the meaning of the Terms of the Text. Take away ] The word in the Original is not an Imperative, enjoining a duty, ord, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt np1 vvb av ] dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbz xx dt j, vvg dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 but an Infinitive, (which ought to be translated by a Gerund in do, Auferendo) prescribing a means for the accomplishing of some end. but an Infinitive, (which ought to be translated by a Gerund in do, Auferendo) prescribing a means for the accomplishing of Some end. cc-acp dt n1, (r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vdb, fw-la) vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 The word signifies, to remove or separate; The word signifies, to remove or separate; dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 and does not onely import death, but other kinds of punishment, as banishment, imprisonment, confiscation, pecuniary mulcts, and does not only import death, but other Kinds of punishment, as banishment, imprisonment, confiscation, pecuniary mulcts, cc vdz xx av-j vvi n1, cc-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n1, n1, n1, j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 and any of those waies whereby wickedness ought to bee restrained, and punished, according to the nature of the fault. and any of those ways whereby wickedness ought to be restrained, and punished, according to the nature of the fault. cc d pp-f d n2 c-crq n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 The wicked) The word NONLATINALPHABET signifies an unquiet, turbulent person, and so a wicked person in general, whether erroneous or prophane. The wicked) The word signifies an unquiet, turbulent person, and so a wicked person in general, whither erroneous or profane. dt j) dt n1 vvz dt j, j n1, cc av dt j n1 p-acp n1, cs j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 Whether you take the word in the one sense or the other, in the Original or in the Derivative signification, Whither you take the word in the one sense or the other, in the Original or in the Derivative signification, cs pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt crd n1 cc dt n-jn, p-acp dt j-jn cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
28 for turbulent, or for wicked persons, it still holds, that all such must be taken away in order to an happy settlement of a Kingdom. for turbulent, or for wicked Persons, it still holds, that all such must be taken away in order to an happy settlement of a Kingdom. p-acp j, cc p-acp j n2, pn31 av vvz, cst d d vmb vbi vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
29 From before ] The word NONLATINALPHABET does not imply, that wicked men must onely bee restrained in the presence of the King: From before ] The word does not imply, that wicked men must only be restrained in the presence of the King: p-acp a-acp ] dt n1 vdz xx vvi, cst j n2 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
30 But although they must be universally taken away where-ever they be, yet more especially in his presence; But although they must be universally taken away wherever they be, yet more especially in his presence; cc-acp cs pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn av j pns32 vbb, av av-dc av-j p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
31 such must not be of his Councill, his Family, or Familiarity: They must bee taken away out of the Country, but especially out of the Court. such must not be of his Council, his Family, or Familiarity: They must be taken away out of the Country, but especially out of the Court. d vmb xx vbi pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1, cc n1: pns32 vmb vbi vvn av av pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av-j av pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
32 David resolved to destroy all the wicked of the Land, hee would cut off all wicked doers from the City of the Lord; David resolved to destroy all the wicked of the Land, he would Cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord; np1 vvn p-acp vvb d dt j pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi a-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
33 but especially hee would rid his house of them that worked deceit, Psal. 101. 7, 8. The King ] That is, not onely the person of the King, but by a Synecdoche speciei, All Magistrates. but especially he would rid his house of them that worked deceit, Psalm 101. 7, 8. The King ] That is, not only the person of the King, but by a Synecdoche Speciei, All Magistrates. p-acp av-j pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 pp-f pno32 d vvn n1, np1 crd crd, crd dt n1 ] cst vbz, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 fw-la, d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
34 His Throne ] That is, by a Metonymy of the Adjunct, his Kingdom, Power, Authority, Government. His Throne ] That is, by a Metonymy of the Adjunct, his Kingdom, Power, authority, Government. po31 n1 ] cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po31 n1, n1, n1, n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
35 Shall be established in righteousness ] The word [ righteousness ] may either bee understood of holiness and uprightness; Shall be established in righteousness ] The word [ righteousness ] may either be understood of holiness and uprightness; vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 ] dt n1 [ n1 ] vmb d vbi vvn pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
36 hee shall have a holy Kingdom: or else righteousness is put for peace and prosperity; he shall have a holy Kingdom: or Else righteousness is put for peace and Prosperity; pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1: cc av n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
37 as it is used, Hos. 10. 12. for a settled and composed State, as it is to be understood, Isa. 48. 18. The words being thus explained, may be thus divided. 1 An end propounded, viz. the settlement of a Kingdom. 2 The means prescribed, i. e. as it is used, Hos. 10. 12. for a settled and composed State, as it is to be understood, Isaiah 48. 18. The words being thus explained, may be thus divided. 1 an end propounded, viz. the settlement of a Kingdom. 2 The means prescribed, i. e. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd crd dt n2 vbg av vvn, vmb vbi av vvn. crd dt n1 vvd, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd dt n2 vvn, sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
38 The taking away of the wicked. Being thus divided, they will afford this natural observation. The taking away of the wicked. Being thus divided, they will afford this natural observation. dt n-vvg av pp-f dt j. vbg av vvn, pns32 vmb vvi d j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 It conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. It conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 4
40 Before I proceed to prosecute this Observation, it will be needful to premise a few Rules, that so I may not bee taken off to do it in my discourse. Before I proceed to prosecute this Observation, it will be needful to premise a few Rules, that so I may not be taken off to do it in my discourse. c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp n1 dt d n2, cst av pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
41 1 That it is the duty of Civil Magistrates to bring wicked men to condign shame and punishment. 1 That it is the duty of Civil Magistrates to bring wicked men to condign shame and punishment. vvd cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
42 This is secretly couched in the words, and elsewhere expresly taught, as I shall shew hereafter. This is secretly couched in the words, and elsewhere expressly taught, as I shall show hereafter. d vbz av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2, cc av av-j vvn, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
43 2 That (notwithstanding) wicked men are to bee differently dealt with, according to the different nature, and degrees of their sins. 2 That (notwithstanding) wicked men Are to be differently dealt with, according to the different nature, and Degrees of their Sins. crd cst (p-acp) j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp, vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc n2 pp-f po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
44 This taking away here, is not meant by Solomon, nor expounded by the Learned, of inflicting death upon all Offenders, This taking away Here, is not meant by Solomon, nor expounded by the Learned, of inflicting death upon all Offenders, d vvg av av, vbz xx vvn p-acp np1, ccx vvn p-acp dt j, pp-f vvg n1 p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
45 but of discouragements and punishments of a lower nature, bearing proportion to the dimensions of the fault, as I hinted before. but of discouragements and punishments of a lower nature, bearing proportion to the dimensions of the fault, as I hinted before. cc-acp pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f dt jc n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
46 3 It conduces much to the honour, as well as to the settlement of a Nation, to have the wicked thus taken away; 3 It conduces much to the honour, as well as to the settlement of a nation, to have the wicked thus taken away; crd pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vhi dt j av vvn av; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
47 to have the dross purged, the chaff winnowed, the tares separated; for by such names the Scripture gives us to understand wicked men. to have the dross purged, the chaff winnowed, the tares separated; for by such names the Scripture gives us to understand wicked men. pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvn, dt n1 vvn, dt n2 vvn; c-acp p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
48 This appears plainly by Solomons comparison here in the verse foregoing the Text. As it is for the profit and credit of the Finer to take away the dross; This appears plainly by Solomons comparison Here in the verse foregoing the Text. As it is for the profit and credit of the Finer to take away the dross; np1 vvz av-j p-acp np1 n1 av p-acp dt n1 vvg dt np1 p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jc pc-acp vvi av dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
49 there will come forth, not onely a precious vessel, but a vessel of honour for him: there will come forth, not only a precious vessel, but a vessel of honour for him: pc-acp vmb vvi av, xx av-j dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
50 so it is not onely for the gain, but for the glory; so it is not only for the gain, but for the glory; av pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
51 not only for the establishment, but also for the Ornament of a Nation, that the wicked bee taken away from before the King. not only for the establishment, but also for the Ornament of a nation, that the wicked be taken away from before the King. xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt j vbi vvn av p-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
52 Wicked Jeroboam, whom God raised from the Dung-hill, is compared to dung, defiling the Chair of State, Wicked Jeroboam, whom God raised from the Dunghill, is compared to dung, defiling the Chair of State, j np1, ro-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
53 and therfore God took him away, 1 Kings 14. 10. Wicked Subjects are as dung, defiling the glory of a Nation, and Therefore God took him away, 1 Kings 14. 10. Wicked Subject's Are as dung, defiling the glory of a nation, cc av np1 vvd pno31 av, crd n2 crd crd j n2-jn vbr p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
54 and therefore let them be taken away. and Therefore let them be taken away. cc av vvb pno32 vbi vvn av. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
55 As God took away the dung-hill King, so let the King take away the dung-hill Subjects, As God took away the dunghill King, so let the King take away the dunghill Subject's, p-acp np1 vvd av dt n1 n1, av vvb dt n1 vvb av dt n1 n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
56 and it will conduce to the honour of his Kingdom. and it will conduce to the honour of his Kingdom. cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
57 4 It is a duty incumbent upon Ministers also, as well as upon Magistrates, in their places to take away the wicked; i. e. 4 It is a duty incumbent upon Ministers also, as well as upon Magistrates, in their places to take away the wicked; i. e. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 av, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2, p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi av dt j; sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
58 To discern, discriminate, separate, declaratively by the preaching of the Word, and executively by Church-censures. To discern, discriminate, separate, declaratively by the preaching of the Word, and executively by Church censures. p-acp vvi, j, vvb, av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc av-j p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
59 See for this the Apostle treating about the incestuous Corinthian, 1 Cor. 5. There are many and just complaints of the unsettledness of Church-government: See for this the Apostle treating about the incestuous Corinthian, 1 Cor. 5. There Are many and just complaints of the unsettledness of Church-government: n1 p-acp d dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j np1, vvn np1 crd pc-acp vbr d cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
60 I wish the work bee not obstructed through the neglect of the thus taking away of the wicked, by the desuetude of Church-discipline. I wish the work be not obstructed through the neglect of the thus taking away of the wicked, by the desuetude of Church discipline. pns11 vvb dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av vvg av pp-f dt j, p-acp dt vvn pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
61 For my own part, I am as sorry that the wicked are not thus separated, as I am sure that there are too many wicked separations amongst us; For my own part, I am as sorry that the wicked Are not thus separated, as I am sure that there Are too many wicked separations among us; p-acp po11 d n1, pns11 vbm a-acp j cst dt j vbr xx av vvn, c-acp pns11 vbm j cst a-acp vbr av d j n2 p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
62 and I fear, for the want of this. and I Fear, for the want of this. cc pns11 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
63 God doth, as a judgement upon the Church of England, give up men to disorderly separations from us, God does, as a judgement upon the Church of England, give up men to disorderly separations from us, np1 vdz, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb a-acp n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
64 for want of our just separating them from our selves, by the judgement and censure of the Church. for want of our just separating them from our selves, by the judgement and censure of the Church. p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n-vvg pno32 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
65 God suffers that to bee done sinfully and disorderly, the orderly doing of which is neglected. God suffers that to be done sinfully and disorderly, the orderly doing of which is neglected. np1 vvz cst pc-acp vbi vdn av-j cc av-j, dt av-j vdg pp-f r-crq vbz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
66 Whose doors this neglect may bee laid at, I know not; Whose doors this neglect may be laid At, I know not; rg-crq n2 d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, pns11 vvb xx; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
67 but sure I am, that God sharply reproves and threatens the Angels of the Churches of Pergamos and Thyatira for such a like fault, Rev. 2. 14, 15, 20. Nay for a less fault: but sure I am, that God sharply reproves and threatens the Angels of the Churches of Pergamum and Thyatira for such a like fault, Rev. 2. 14, 15, 20. Nay for a less fault: cc-acp av-j pns11 vbm, cst np1 av-j vvz cc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 p-acp d dt j n1, n1 crd crd, crd, crd uh-x p-acp dt av-dc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
68 for whereas it is said there, that God had a few things against the Church of Pergamos, because shee had there them that held the Doctrine of Balaam, and also them that held the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans; for whereas it is said there, that God had a few things against the Church of Pergamum, Because she had there them that held the Doctrine of balaam, and also them that held the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans; c-acp cs pn31 vbz vvn a-acp, cst np1 vhd dt d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhd a-acp pno32 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pno32 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
69 It may be said of us, that wee have them that hold the doctrine of Papists, with many Alsoes; Also them that hold the Doctrine of the Anabaptists, also of the Brownists, also of the Arminians, also of the Socinians, also of the Quakers, It may be said of us, that we have them that hold the Doctrine of Papists, with many Alsoes; Also them that hold the Doctrine of the Anabaptists, also of the Brownists, also of the Arminians, also of the socinians, also of the Quakers, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno12, cst pns12 vhb pno32 d vvi dt n1 pp-f njp2, p-acp d n2; av pno32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dt np1, av pp-f dt n2, av pp-f dt njp2, av pp-f dt njp2, av pp-f dt np1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
70 and also almost every doctrine that God hates. Therefore God hath many things against us; and also almost every Doctrine that God hates. Therefore God hath many things against us; cc av av d n1 cst np1 vvz. av np1 vhz d n2 p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
71 and I fear, that therefore the Pulpit, no more than the Throne, is established, because the wicked are not taken away, separated by Church-censure. and I Fear, that Therefore the Pulpit, no more than the Throne, is established, Because the wicked Are not taken away, separated by Church censure. cc pns11 vvb, cst av dt n1, av-dx dc cs dt n1, vbz vvn, c-acp dt j vbr xx vvn av, vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
72 These things being premised, wee will fetch strength from Scripture, and Reason, to confirm the position laid down, that it conduces much to the Settlement of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. 1 From Scripture. These things being premised, we will fetch strength from Scripture, and Reason, to confirm the position laid down, that it conduces much to the Settlement of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. 1 From Scripture. d n2 vbg vvn, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd a-acp, cst pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1. vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
73 See it almost in so many words, Prov. •9. 4. The King by judgement establisheth the Land. As great houses are established by leaning upon their Pillars, See it almost in so many words, Curae •9. 4. The King by judgement Establisheth the Land. As great houses Are established by leaning upon their Pillars, vvb pn31 av p-acp av d n2, np1 n1. crd dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp j n2 vbr vvn p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
74 so a Nation is established and preserved by judgement: so a nation is established and preserved by judgement: av dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
75 As David saith, that by the pure Administration of Justice, hee bore up the Pillars of the earth, Psal. 75. 3. Upon these two, Jachin and Boaz, Religion on the right hand, As David Says, that by the pure Administration of justice, he boar up the Pillars of the earth, Psalm 75. 3. Upon these two, Jachin and Boaz, Religion on the right hand, c-acp np1 vvz, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp d crd, np1 cc np1, n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
76 and Justice on the left, doth a Kingdom or Common-wealth stand: and justice on the left, does a Kingdom or Commonwealth stand: cc n1 p-acp dt j, vdz dt n1 cc n1 vvb: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
77 Nay the earth (as stable as it is, Eccles. 1. 4.) is said to bee established by the due execution of Justice, viz. When it brings forth abundant fruit, Nay the earth (as stable as it is, Eccles. 1. 4.) is said to be established by the due execution of justice, viz. When it brings forth abundant fruit, uh-x dt n1 (c-acp j c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd crd) vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1 c-crq pn31 vvz av j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
78 and sustains the lives of the inhabitants, that do depend upon its increase, as upon a Foundation: and sustains the lives of the inhabitants, that do depend upon its increase, as upon a Foundation: cc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst vdb vvi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
79 See Psal. 72. 1, 2, 3. Would you have a Throne established in righteousness? It must be by righteousness that it must be so established, Prov. 6. 12. Now the execution of judgement upon the wicked, is accounted righteousness, Psal. 106. 30, 31. But See Psalm 72. 1, 2, 3. Would you have a Throne established in righteousness? It must be by righteousness that it must be so established, Curae 6. 12. Now the execution of judgement upon the wicked, is accounted righteousness, Psalm 106. 30, 31. But vvb np1 crd crd, crd, crd vmd pn22 vhi dt n1 vvn p-acp n1? pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 cst pn31 vmb vbi av vvn, np1 crd crd av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j, vbz vvn n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
80 2 Reason will contribute something towards the establishment of this truth, That It conduces much to the Establishment of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men bee punished by the Civil Magistrate. 2 Reason will contribute something towards the establishment of this truth, That It conduces much to the Establishment of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. crd n1 vmb vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
81 Reason forms these following Arguments for it. Reason forms these following Arguments for it. n1 vvz d vvg n2 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
82 1 It appears, that It conduces much to the Settlement of the Government of a Nation, that the wicked bee punished by the Civil Magistrate, in that The toleration of wicked men is found to have troubled and disturbed the Affairs and State of a Nation. 1 It appears, that It conduces much to the Settlement of the Government of a nation, that the wicked be punished by the Civil Magistrate, in that The toleration of wicked men is found to have troubled and disturbed the Affairs and State of a nation. vvd pn31 vvz, cst pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt j vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn cc vvn dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
83 And the Argument will be Logically this, Quo lapso aedificium ruit, illud est stabilimentum aedificii, sed neglectâ justitiâ collabuntur Resp: Ergo justitia est Reip: stabilimentum. And the Argument will be Logically this, Quo lapso aedificium ruit, illud est stabilimentum aedificii, sed neglectâ justitiâ collabuntur Resp: Ergo justitia est Reip: stabilimentum. cc dt n1 vmb vbi av-j d, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1: fw-la fw-la fw-la np1: fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
84 If Kingdoms and Commonwealths be disturbed and dissolved by the taking away of Justice, then they are preserved and established by the just taking away of the wicked. But, &c. If Kingdoms and Commonwealths be disturbed and dissolved by the taking away of justice, then they Are preserved and established by the just taking away of the wicked. But, etc. cs n2 cc n2 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f n1, cs pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j vvg av pp-f dt j. p-acp, av (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
85 Achan not taken away, though as yet not convicted, troubled the whole Camp of Israel, Josh. 7. Sauls partiality in sparing what God had devoted, achan not taken away, though as yet not convicted, troubled the Whole Camp of Israel, Josh. 7. Saul's partiality in sparing what God had devoted, np1 xx vvn av, c-acp c-acp av xx vvn, vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd np1 n1 p-acp vvg r-crq np1 vhd vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
86 and sin had exposed to ruine, dissolved his Kingdome, 1 Sam. 15. 26. It was Jehoiakim 's not imitating the just proceedings of his Father Josiah, that stript him of his Royal Robes; and since had exposed to ruin, dissolved his Kingdom, 1 Sam. 15. 26. It was Jehoiakim is not imitating the just proceedings of his Father Josiah, that stripped him of his Royal Robes; cc n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi, vvn po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbds np1 vbz xx vvg dt j n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 np1, cst vvn pno31 pp-f po31 j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
87 and his not removing the wicked from before him (according to the Advice here given) caused the Kingdome of Judah to bee removed out of Gods sight, 2 Kings 24. 3. compared with Jer. 22. 15. &c. But what need I fetch instances so far off? Do not our own long and sad distractions sufficiently exemplify this? We have many known Malefactors, that have plundered more than the worth of a Babylonish Garment, a wedge of gold, and his not removing the wicked from before him (according to the advice Here given) caused the Kingdom of Judah to be removed out of God's sighed, 2 Kings 24. 3. compared with Jer. 22. 15. etc. But what need I fetch instances so Far off? Do not our own long and sad distractions sufficiently exemplify this? We have many known Malefactors, that have plundered more than the worth of a Babylonish Garment, a wedge of gold, cc po31 xx vvg dt j p-acp p-acp pno31 (vvg p-acp dt n1 av vvn) vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f npg1 n1, crd n2 crd crd vvn p-acp np1 crd crd av cc-acp q-crq vvb pns11 vvb n2 av av-j a-acp? vdb xx po12 d j cc j n2 av-j vvi d? pns12 vhb d vvn n2, cst vhb vvn av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
88 and two hundred Shekels of silver, and things as sacred, as those were cursed, and yet not a stone cast at them. and two hundred Shekels of silver, and things as sacred, as those were cursed, and yet not a stone cast At them. cc crd crd n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 p-acp j, c-acp d vbdr vvn, cc av xx dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
89 We have spared and tolerated bleating Hereticks, under the pretence of piety and good devotion, as Saul did the Sheep for sacrifice forsooth: We have spared and tolerated bleating Heretics, under the pretence of piety and good devotion, as Saul did the Sheep for sacrifice forsooth: pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn vvg n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, c-acp np1 vdd dt n1 p-acp n1 uh: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
90 And doth any one ask why we are unsettled in our Government? And if wee still go on to spare, And does any one ask why we Are unsettled in our Government? And if we still go on to spare, cc vdz d crd vvi c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp po12 n1? cc cs pns12 av vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
91 and send away with Covenants, and I know not what, those whom the Lord hath appointed to utter destruction, wee may justly fear the just doom of Ahab dismissing Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 42. Life for life, and people for people. and send away with Covenants, and I know not what, those whom the Lord hath appointed to utter destruction, we may justly Fear the just doom of Ahab dismissing Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 42. Life for life, and people for people. cc vvi av p-acp n2, cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq, d r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg np1, crd n1. crd crd n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
92 2 It appears, In that They of all others, have had the most settled Kingdomes, that have had a care to takeaway the wicked from before them. 2 It appears, In that They of all Others, have had the most settled Kingdoms, that have had a care to takeaway the wicked from before them. crd pn31 vvz, p-acp d pns32 pp-f d n2-jn, vhb vhn dt av-ds j-vvn n2, cst vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp n1 dt j p-acp p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 9
93 See Davids care in this thing, best described by himself, Psal. 75. and Psal. 101. And who faster in his Throne than David, whom God nailed therein, 2 Sam. 7. 16? Solomon in the twilight of his Royalty, being the just Son of a just Father, took away the ambitious Adonijah, the murderous Joab, and the pestilent Shimei from before himself: See Davids care in this thing, best described by himself, Psalm 75. and Psalm 101. And who faster in his Throne than David, whom God nailed therein, 2 Sam. 7. 16? Solomon in the twilight of his Royalty, being the just Son of a just Father, took away the ambitious Adonijah, the murderous Joab, and the pestilent Shimei from before himself: vvb npg1 vvb p-acp d n1, js vvn p-acp px31, np1 crd cc np1 crd cc q-crq av-jc p-acp po31 n1 cs np1, ro-crq np1 vvd av, crd np1 crd crd? np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvd av dt j np1, dt j np1, cc dt j np1 p-acp p-acp px31: (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 9
94 And it follows thereupon, The Kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon, 1 King. 2. ult. Josiah succeeded both these in the same grace, He did judgement and justice; And it follows thereupon, The Kingdom was established in the hands of Solomon, 1 King. 2. ult. Josiah succeeded both these in the same grace, He did judgement and Justice; cc pn31 vvz av, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd n1. np1 vvd d d p-acp dt d n1, pns31 vdd n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 9
95 And it was well with him, Jer. 22. 15. His eies saw not the dissolution of the Jewish state, 2 King. 22. ult. Phinehas the Son of Eleazer, executed judgement, Psal 106. 30. And therefore hee had the like Settledness in his Government Ecclesiastical, The Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood, Numb. 25. 13. And it was well with him, Jer. 22. 15. His eyes saw not the dissolution of the Jewish state, 2 King. 22. ult. Phinehas the Son of Eleazar, executed judgement, Psalm 106. 30. And Therefore he had the like Settledness in his Government Ecclesiastical, The Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood, Numb. 25. 13. cc pn31 vbds av p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd po31 n2 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, crd n1. crd n1. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn n1, np1 crd crd cc av pns31 vhd dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 j, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, j. crd crd (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 10
96 3 It appears, that it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a Nation, that the wicked be punished by the Civil Magistrate, in that this is the very execution of the Magisterial office, 3 It appears, that it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a nation, that the wicked be punished by the Civil Magistrate, in that this is the very execution of the Magisterial office, crd pn31 vvz, cst pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt j vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
97 as it is committed to them by God. So to do, is to discharge that Office aright; as it is committed to them by God. So to do, is to discharge that Office aright; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. av pc-acp vdi, vbz pc-acp vvi d n1 av; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
98 And that must needs bring a blessing with it. And that must needs bring a blessing with it. cc cst vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
99 It is of the essence of a Kingly office, What? To live delicately, idly, luxuriously; It is of the essence of a Kingly office, What? To live delicately, idly, luxuriously; pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, q-crq? p-acp vvi av-j, av-j, av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
100 to oppress, insult, tyrannize, according to the corrupt manner of Kings, spoken of, 1 Sam. 7? No, to oppress, insult, tyrannise, according to the corrupt manner of Kings, spoken of, 1 Sam. 7? No, pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvi, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, vvn pp-f, crd np1 crd? uh-dx, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
101 but to scatter away evil with their eies, Prov. 20. 8. What is of the essence of the Office of Governours and Magistrates? How runs their Commission from the hand of him that sends them? To break the Laws that they command others to keep? To commit things worthy of punishment, by getting into a power of punishing others? No, but to scatter away evil with their eyes, Curae 20. 8. What is of the essence of the Office of Governors and Magistrates? How runs their Commission from the hand of him that sends them? To break the Laws that they command Others to keep? To commit things worthy of punishment, by getting into a power of punishing Others? No, cc-acp p-acp vvb av j-jn p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd crd q-crq vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2? q-crq vvz po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pno32? p-acp vvi dt n2 cst pns32 vvb n2-jn p-acp vvi? p-acp vvi n2 j pp-f n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg ng2-jn? uh-dx, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
102 but they are sent for the punishment of evil doers, 1 Pet. 2. 14. And certainly, the honest discharge of an employment before God, will conduce to a blessing thereupon: but they Are sent for the punishment of evil doers, 1 Pet. 2. 14. And Certainly, the honest discharge of an employment before God, will conduce to a blessing thereupon: cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, crd np1 crd crd cc av-j, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
103 God will not dis-commission them that have been faithful in the Commission that he gave them. God will not dis-commission them that have been faithful in the Commission that he gave them. np1 vmb xx n1 pno32 cst vhb vbn j p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
104 To which I might adde, that this grace Justice, is so conducible to the Settlement of the Government of a Nation, that even the very picture, the very counterfeit of it, hath some tendency this way. To which I might add, that this grace justice, is so conducible to the Settlement of the Government of a nation, that even the very picture, the very counterfeit of it, hath Some tendency this Way. p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, cst d n1 n1, vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst av dt j n1, dt j n-jn pp-f pn31, vhz d n1 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
105 Jehu in raging against the accursed family of Saul, hath a lease of the Throne for four lives, 2 King. 10. 30. Now if the shadow of Justice do nail an Hypocrite in his Throne, Jehu in raging against the accursed family of Saul, hath a lease of the Throne for four lives, 2 King. 10. 30. Now if the shadow of justice do nail an Hypocrite in his Throne, np1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n2, crd n1. crd crd av cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
106 surely the grace it self will clench the righteous man, and the righteous powers in their Government: surely the grace it self will clench the righteous man, and the righteous Powers in their Government: av-j dt n1 pn31 n1 vmb vvi dt j n1, cc dt j n2 p-acp po32 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 11
107 If the unrighteous executing of a righteous command be of such strength; of what strength shall wee imagine the righteous executing of unrighteous men to bee? If the unrighteous executing of a righteous command be of such strength; of what strength shall we imagine the righteous executing of unrighteous men to be? cs dt j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 vbi pp-f d n1; pp-f r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi dt j n-vvg pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi? (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 11
108 But not to multiply Arguments in so clear a truth, nor to fetch more of reasons crutches to support a Doctrine which hath Scripture for its Foundation; But not to multiply Arguments in so clear a truth, nor to fetch more of Reasons crutches to support a Doctrine which hath Scripture for its Foundation; cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp av j dt n1, ccx pc-acp vvi dc pp-f n2 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
109 let us see the grounds or reasons why it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men bee taken away by the Civil Magistrate? And these I shall deliver out rather by weight than number. let us see the grounds or Reasons why it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be taken away by the Civil Magistrate? And these I shall deliver out rather by weight than number. vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 cc n2 c-crq pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn av p-acp dt j n1? cc d pns11 vmb vvi av av p-acp n1 cs n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
110 1 It conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men bee punished, suppressed, dispersed, 1 It conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be punished, suppressed, dispersed, vvd pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn, vvn, vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
111 and taken away by the Civil Magistrate, because wicked men, men that are not restrained by any conscience of their duty, will be the readiest to disturb the peace of a Nation, and taken away by the Civil Magistrate, Because wicked men, men that Are not restrained by any conscience of their duty, will be the Readiest to disturb the peace of a nation, cc vvn av p-acp dt j n1, c-acp j n2, n2 cst vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb vbi dt js pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
112 and to make defections, if any encouragement be administred, if any hope of gain, or fear of suffering do appear. and to make defections, if any encouragement be administered, if any hope of gain, or Fear of suffering do appear. cc pc-acp vvi n2, cs d n1 vbi vvn, cs d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
113 They are the most dangerous members of a Kingdom or Common-wealth. They are Traytors and enemies dispositively at all times, and will be actually in time, if they be suffered. They Are the most dangerous members of a Kingdom or Commonwealth. They Are Traitors and enemies dispositively At all times, and will be actually in time, if they be suffered. pns32 vbr dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp d n2, cc vmb vbi av-j p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
114 There wants nothing to make Hazael a murderer of his Master, but a wet cloth; There Wants nothing to make hazael a murderer of his Master, but a wet cloth; pc-acp vvz pix pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
115 nothing to make Absolom a delinquent from his Father, but a little interest in the peoples hearts: nothing to make Absalom a delinquent from his Father, but a little Interest in the peoples hearts: pix p-acp vvi np1 dt n-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
116 which when the one and the other have got, they soon execute their treacherous and disloyal intentions. which when the one and the other have god, they soon execute their treacherous and disloyal intentions. r-crq c-crq dt crd cc dt j-jn vhb vvn, pns32 av vvi po32 j cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
117 The best men are the best subjects, whose consciences do ingage them to the observance of the Apostles Rule, Rom. 13. 1. But as for men of wicked principles, who onely give an eye-service, The best men Are the best subject's, whose Consciences do engage them to the observance of the Apostles Rule, Rom. 13. 1. But as for men of wicked principles, who only give an eye-service, dt js n2 vbr dt js n2-jn, rg-crq n2 vdb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvi, np1 crd crd p-acp c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq av-j vvb dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
118 and think that whilst they keep their Swords within the scabbards, they have committed no Murder, it is not safe to trust them, nay nor to suffer them: and think that while they keep their Swords within the scabbards, they have committed no Murder, it is not safe to trust them, nay nor to suffer them: cc vvb cst cs pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vhb vvn dx n1, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno32, uh-x ccx pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
119 But rather to execute them, before they can execute their wicked dispositions: But rather to execute them, before they can execute their wicked dispositions: cc-acp av-c pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
120 For being men of graceless Principles, they will be also of faithless practices, and will mercenarily follow Absolom, or Adonijah, or any one that puts up finger, that blows the trumpet to them. For being men of graceless Principles, they will be also of faithless practices, and will mercenarily follow Absalom, or Adonijah, or any one that puts up finger, that blows the trumpet to them. c-acp vbg n2 pp-f j n2, pns32 vmb vbi av pp-f j n2, cc vmb av-jn vvi np1, cc np1, cc d pi cst vvz a-acp n1, cst vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
121 2 Suppose wicked men should be faithful, and should machinate nothing towards the disturbance of a Nations Government (which yet it is ten to one but they will, 2 Suppose wicked men should be faithful, and should machinate nothing towards the disturbance of a nations Government (which yet it is ten to one but they will, crd vvb j n2 vmd vbi j, cc vmd vvi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 (r-crq av pn31 vbz crd p-acp crd cc-acp pns32 vmb, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
122 for NONLATINALPHABET improbi, are also irrequieti) yet their very being in a Nation proves oft-times destructive to the being (or at least the wel-being) of the Nation wherein they are: for Improbi, Are also irrequieti) yet their very being in a nation Proves ofttimes destructive to the being (or At least the well-being) of the nation wherein they Are: p-acp fw-la, vbr av n1) av po32 j vbg p-acp dt n1 vvz av j p-acp dt vbg (cc p-acp ds dt n1) pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbr: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
123 their very presence is destructive to peace and settlement. their very presence is destructive to peace and settlement. po32 j n1 vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
124 As God could doe nothing against Sodome, whilst Lot was there, Gen. 19 22. so hee would doe nothing for the Camp of Israel whilst Achan was there, Josh. 7. 12. the remainder of Saul's bloudy Family had like to have sterv'd all Israel; they had nothing but Famines year after year, till the hand of Justice had revenged the bloud of the Gibeonites upon their heads, 2 Sam. 21. 1, 14. And if it be true what Solomon saies, Prov. 11. 11. that even by wicked words a City is destroyed; As God could do nothing against Sodom, while Lot was there, Gen. 19 22. so he would do nothing for the Camp of Israel while achan was there, Josh. 7. 12. the remainder of Saul's bloody Family had like to have starved all Israel; they had nothing but Famines year After year, till the hand of justice had revenged the blood of the Gibeonites upon their Heads, 2 Sam. 21. 1, 14. And if it be true what Solomon Says, Curae 11. 11. that even by wicked words a city is destroyed; p-acp np1 vmd vdi pix p-acp np1, cs n1 vbds a-acp, np1 crd crd av pns31 vmd vdi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs np1 vbds a-acp, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 vhd av-j pc-acp vhi vvn d np1; pns32 vhd pix cc-acp n2 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt np1 p-acp po32 n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd cc cs pn31 vbb j r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd crd cst av p-acp j n2 dt n1 vbz vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
125 it must needs be as I say, that by wicked works it is disturb'd and dissetled. it must needs be as I say, that by wicked works it is disturbed and dissetled. pn31 vmb av vbi c-acp pns11 vvb, cst p-acp j n2 pn31 vbz vvn cc j-vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
126 By not punishing the guilty, a Nation devolves a guilt upon it self; By not punishing the guilty, a nation devolves a guilt upon it self; p-acp xx vvg dt j, dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
127 and hence it comes to pass, that many times by suffering one sinner, many come to suffer. and hence it comes to pass, that many times by suffering one sinner, many come to suffer. cc av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst d n2 p-acp vvg crd n1, d vvb pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
128 Bee wicked men never so faithful, never so free from designs, yet their very presence is destructive; be wicked men never so faithful, never so free from designs, yet their very presence is destructive; vbb j n2 av av j, av-x av j p-acp n2, av po32 j n1 vbz j; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 13
129 and therefore ought they to bee taken away in order to an happy settlement, an establishment in righteousness, such an one as Solomon speaks of here. and Therefore ought they to be taken away in order to an happy settlement, an establishment in righteousness, such an one as Solomon speaks of Here. cc av vmd pns32 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, d dt crd c-acp np1 vvz pp-f av. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 13
130 3 Because if wicked men bee not taken away, they will corrupt more. Wickedness not suppressed, will soon bee encreased; 3 Because if wicked men be not taken away, they will corrupt more. Wickedness not suppressed, will soon be increased; crd p-acp cs j n2 vbb xx vvn av, pns32 vmb vvi av-dc. n1 xx vvn, vmb av vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
131 Sin unpunished, will soon become sin multiplied. since unpunished, will soon become since multiplied. n1 j, vmb av vvi n1 vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
132 If by the due execution of Justice, the dross bee not separated from the silver, the silver will become dross, or at least very drossie. If by the due execution of justice, the dross be not separated from the silver, the silver will become dross, or At least very drossy. cs p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi n1, cc p-acp ds j j. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
133 Jerusalem was sometimes full of judgement, but that decayed, And what follows? The silver is become drosse, Isa. 1. 21, 22. Know yee not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6? Wicked men unpunisht doe propagate their wickedness, Jerusalem was sometime full of judgement, but that decayed, And what follows? The silver is become dross, Isaiah 1. 21, 22. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6? Wicked men unpunished do propagate their wickedness, np1 vbds av j pp-f n1, p-acp cst j-vvn, cc r-crq vvz? dt n1 vbz vvn n1, np1 crd crd, crd vvb pn22 xx d dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, vvn np1 crd crd? j n2 j vdb vvi po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
134 and doe corrupt both the religious and civil manners of many others, make them naught both towards God and Superiours. and do corrupt both the religious and civil manners of many Others, make them nought both towards God and Superiors. cc vdb vvi d dt j cc j n2 pp-f d n2-jn, vvb pno32 pix av-d p-acp np1 cc n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
135 The incestuous Corinthian, if not taken away, was likely in the Apostles apprehension, to encourage many to commit incest. The incestuous Corinthian, if not taken away, was likely in the Apostles apprehension, to encourage many to commit Incest. dt j np1, cs xx vvn av, vbds j p-acp dt n2 n1, pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
136 And as for mens obedience, submission, and loyalty towards Superiours, daily experience tells us, how much it is corrupted by the impunity of others. And as for men's Obedience, submission, and loyalty towards Superiors, daily experience tells us, how much it is corrupted by the impunity of Others. cc c-acp p-acp ng2 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, j n1 vvz pno12, c-crq av-d pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
137 Who would not be a Rebel, if rebellious Absolom must bee spared? Certainly David acted the Father, more than the King in that business. Who would not be a Rebel, if rebellious Absalom must be spared? Certainly David acted the Father, more than the King in that business. q-crq vmd xx vbi dt n1, cs j np1 vmb vbi vvn? av-j np1 vvd dt n1, av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
138 As the Asses doom in the Fable taught the Fox to divide the Prey aright to his Soveraign; As the Asses doom in the Fable taught the Fox to divide the Prey aright to his Sovereign; p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp po31 n-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
139 so on the other hand, the safety and impunity of many wicked Subjects, teaches many Foxes to make a Prey of their Soveraigns; so on the other hand, the safety and impunity of many wicked Subject's, Teaches many Foxes to make a Prey of their Sovereigns; av p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2-jn, vvz d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 13
140 who afterward will not stick to insult over them, with the Gregarian Souldier, that kill'd the edge-tool Emperour, Peris gladio quem ipse fecisti. who afterwards will not stick to insult over them, with the Gregarian Soldier, that killed the edge-tool Emperor, Peris Gladio Whom ipse fecisti. r-crq av vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp dt jp n1, cst vvd dt n1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 14
141 Not to take away the Traytor is to hatch Treason, or at least to make a Nest for it; Not to take away the Traitor is to hatch Treason, or At least to make a Nest for it; xx pc-acp vvi av dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 14
142 not to punish disobedience and disloyalty committed, is to encourage to the commission of it; not to Punish disobedience and disloyalty committed, is to encourage to the commission of it; xx pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvn, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 14
143 therefore the Poet concludes upon good reason, — Immedicabile vulnus Ense recidendum, ne pars sincera trahatur. Therefore the Poet concludes upon good reason, — Immedicabile Wound Ense recidendum, ne pars Sincere trahatur. av dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, — fw-la fw-la zz fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 14
144 And I conclude with this third and last reason, that therefore it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a Nation, that wicked men be punisht by the Civil Magistrate. And I conclude with this third and last reason, that Therefore it conduces much to the settlement of the Government of a nation, that wicked men be punished by the Civil Magistrate. cc pns11 vvb p-acp d ord cc ord n1, cst av pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 14
145 But here comes to be pretended Nobleness, and Pitty, and I know not what. But Here comes to be pretended Nobleness, and Pity, and I know not what. p-acp av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn n1, cc vvb, cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 14
146 1 To which is easily answered, that that is true Nobleness that makes men like God, 1 To which is Easily answered, that that is true Nobleness that makes men like God, vvn p-acp r-crq vbz av-j vvn, cst d vbz j n1 cst vvz n2 av-j np1, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 14
147 And he (we know) cannot abide to behold iniquity, and he is a Person of the greatest honour who highly esteems the Honour of the great God. And he (we know) cannot abide to behold iniquity, and he is a Person of the greatest honour who highly esteems the Honour of the great God. cc pns31 (pns12 vvb) vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi n1, cc pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j np1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 14
148 Besides, is it not an idle thing, to stand upon terms of Honour, and in the mean time to doe that which will certainly lay our honour in the dust; Beside, is it not an idle thing, to stand upon terms of Honour, and in the mean time to do that which will Certainly lay our honour in the dust; p-acp, vbz pn31 xx dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq vmb av-j vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 14
149 as the toleration of wicked men undoubtedly will? 2 As for Pitty, I stick not to say, 'tis foolish pitty. as the toleration of wicked men undoubtedly will? 2 As for Pity, I stick not to say, it's foolish pity. c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 av-j n1? crd a-acp p-acp vvb, pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, pn31|vbz j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 14
150 And Solomon (who knew well enough what was Wisdom) will bear me out: And Solomon (who knew well enough what was Wisdom) will bear me out: np1 np1 (r-crq vvd av av-d r-crq vbds n1) vmb vvi pno11 av: (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
151 for sayes he, he is a wise King that scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel ever them, Prov. 20. 26. Object. 3. from Scripture. for Says he, he is a wise King that Scattereth the wicked, and brings the wheel ever them, Curae 20. 26. Object. 3. from Scripture. c-acp vvz pns31, pns31 vbz dt j n1 cst vvz dt j, cc vvz dt n1 av pno32, np1 crd crd n1. crd p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
152 Nay, that nothing may be forgotten which will encourage men to forget the execution of Justice, Scripture must be pretended too, especially that, Mat. 13. concerning the tares in the Parable suffered to grow till Harvest. Nay, that nothing may be forgotten which will encourage men to forget the execution of justice, Scripture must be pretended too, especially that, Mathew 13. Concerning the tares in the Parable suffered to grow till Harvest. uh-x, cst pix vmb vbi vvn r-crq vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vmb vbi vvn av, av-j d, np1 crd vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 14
153 To which it may be easily answered. To which it may be Easily answered. p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 15
154 1 That that text is to be understood of secret and unveyled Hypocrites, not of scandalous and open sinners. 1 That that text is to be understood of secret and unveiled Hypocrites, not of scandalous and open Sinners. vvd cst d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f j-jn cc vvn n2, xx pp-f j cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
155 2 Suppose it to be meant of men of notorious and scandalous lives, yet when the Magistrate has used his utmost care and severity, to pluck up the Tares, to take away the wicked, 2 Suppose it to be meant of men of notorious and scandalous lives, yet when the Magistrate has used his utmost care and severity, to pluck up the Tares, to take away the wicked, crd vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2 pp-f j cc j n2, av c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi av dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 15
156 yet there will be enough left, to make good the Parable to the end of the world. For application. yet there will be enough left, to make good the Parable to the end of the world. For application. av pc-acp vmb vbi av-d vvn, pc-acp vvi j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 15
157 1 See here then the folly of the most of the Kings, Parliaments, Powers that are in the Christian world. 1 See Here then the folly of the most of the Kings, Parliaments, Powers that Are in the Christian world. vvn vvb av av dt n1 pp-f dt ds pp-f dt n2, n2, n2 cst vbr p-acp dt njp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
158 Solomon in one verse convinces the most of them of a grand miscarriage. Solomon in one verse convinces the most of them of a grand miscarriage. np1 p-acp crd n1 vvz dt ds pp-f pno32 pp-f dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
159 Some think to establish their Thrones by heaping together inexhaustible Treasures, and to bee upheld by pillars of gold, some think to establish their Thrones by heaping together inexhaustible Treasures, and to be upheld by pillars of gold, d vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp vvg av j n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
160 as Ammon who trusted in their treasures, saying, Who shall come up to us, Jer. 49. 4? Some think to preserve themselves by Pride, as Ammon who trusted in their treasures, saying, Who shall come up to us, Jer. 49. 4? some think to preserve themselves by Pride, c-acp np1 r-crq vvd p-acp po32 n2, vvg, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd? d vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
161 and high living, as Jehojakim, Jer. 22. 15. Some think to maintain their Power by oppression, and high living, as Jehoiakim, Jer. 22. 15. some think to maintain their Power by oppression, cc j n-vvg, c-acp np1, np1 crd crd d vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
162 and tyranny, grievous burdens, and heavie impositions, as Pharaoh, Exod. 5. 9. and Rehoboam with his young Parliament, 1 King. 12. 14 Some think to keep out changes by Garrisons and strong Holds, and tyranny, grievous burdens, and heavy impositions, as Pharaoh, Exod 5. 9. and Rehoboam with his young Parliament, 1 King. 12. 14 some think to keep out changes by Garrisons and strong Holds, cc n1, j n2, cc j n2, c-acp np1, np1 crd crd cc np1 p-acp po31 j n1, crd n1. crd crd d vvb pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp n2 cc j vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
163 and impregnable Fortifications, as the Jewes and their King did, Isa. 22. 8, 9, 10, 11. Some think to nayl themselves to their Thrones, with the bones of all of the Bloud Royal, and impregnable Fortifications, as the Jews and their King did, Isaiah 22. 8, 9, 10, 11. some think to nail themselves to their Thrones, with the bones of all of the Blood Royal, cc j n2, c-acp dt np2 cc po32 n1 vdd, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd d vvb p-acp n1 px32 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d pp-f dt n1 j, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
164 as Abimelech did, Judg. 9. 5. Some think to confirm themselves either by a company of silly ignorant men, that will bee led blind-fold upon any design, as Abimelech did, Judges 9. 5. some think to confirm themselves either by a company of silly ignorant men, that will be led blindfold upon any Design, c-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd crd d vvb pc-acp vvi px32 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n2, cst vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 15
165 as Absolom, 2 Sam. 15. 11. or vain, light, desperate fellows, all whose religion it is to have cast away all, as Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. 11. or vain, Light, desperate Fellows, all whose Religion it is to have cast away all, c-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd cc j, j, j n2, d rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi vvn av av-d, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
166 as the forequoted Abimelech did, Judg. 9. 4. Some think to carry all with many Regiments, as the forequoted Abimelech did, Judges 9. 4. some think to carry all with many Regiments, c-acp dt j-vvn np1 vdd, np1 crd crd d vvb pc-acp vvi d p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
167 as Amaziah with his three hundred thousand, 2 Chron. 25. Some think to stand upon the leggs of others, as Amaziah with his three hundred thousand, 2 Chronicles 25. some think to stand upon the legs of Others, c-acp np1 p-acp po31 crd crd crd, crd np1 crd d vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
168 and to bee established by confederate Princes, and Leagues with their neighbour Kings, as Jabin King of Hazor did, Josh. 11. 1. Some think to stand upon the heads of others, and to be established by confederate Princes, and Leagues with their neighbour Kings, as Jabin King of Hazor did, Josh. 11. 1. some think to stand upon the Heads of Others, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n1 n2, c-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1 vdd, np1 crd crd d vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
169 and to bee safe in the multitude of Counsellours, and Politicians, as Absolom, making Achitophel of his counsel, 2 Sam. 15. Others think that the goodness of their Titles will defend them, their Crowns are made of good and lawful gold, and therefore they must needs stick fast to their heads. and to be safe in the multitude of Counsellors, and Politicians, as Absalom, making Ahithophel of his counsel, 2 Sam. 15. Others think that the Goodness of their Titles will defend them, their Crowns Are made of good and lawful gold, and Therefore they must needs stick fast to their Heads. cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, c-acp np1, vvg np1 pp-f po31 n1, crd np1 crd ng2-jn vvi cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32, po32 n2 vbr vvn pp-f j cc j n1, cc av pns32 vmb av vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
170 Many other props doe many Thrones in the world lean upon. Many other props do many Thrones in the world lean upon. av-d j-jn n2 vdb d n2 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
171 But Solomon, whose Crown God put on, and Justice kept on, prescribes to all Kings and Powers whatever, a better foundation than any of these, But Solomon, whose Crown God put on, and justice kept on, prescribes to all Kings and Powers whatever, a better Foundation than any of these, p-acp np1, rg-crq n1 np1 vvd a-acp, cc n1 vvd a-acp, vvz p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq, dt jc n1 cs d pp-f d, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
172 and it is here in my text. and it is Here in my text. cc pn31 vbz av p-acp po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
173 Be not deceived, it is not the taking of wicked waies, but the taking of the wicked away, that will establish Thrones in righteousness. Be not deceived, it is not the taking of wicked ways, but the taking of the wicked away, that will establish Thrones in righteousness. vbb xx vvn, pn31 vbz xx dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j av, cst vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 16
174 2 See here one great cause of Englands unsettlement at this day. There are not more admirations at, than false conjectures concerning it. 2 See Here one great cause of Englands unsettlement At this day. There Are not more admirations At, than false Conjectures Concerning it. crd n1 av crd j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1. pc-acp vbr xx av-dc n2 p-acp, cs j n2 vvg pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 16
175 Some impute our changes to chances; some impute our changes to chances; d vvb po12 n2 p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 16
176 some lay the fault upon the Court, some upon the Camp, some upon the City, some upon the Country; Some lay the fault upon the Court, Some upon the Camp, Some upon the city, Some upon the Country; d vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d p-acp dt n1, d p-acp dt n1, d p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 16
177 nay some stick not to lay them at our Church doors, to impute them to the Clergie, saying, there was never good world since there was so much praying, and preaching; nay Some stick not to lay them At our Church doors, to impute them to the Clergy, saying, there was never good world since there was so much praying, and preaching; uh-x d vvb xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n1 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, vvg, pc-acp vbds av-x j n1 c-acp pc-acp vbds av av-d vvg, cc vvg; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 16
178 being acted with a spirit like unto that of Ahab, who said to the Prophet, 1 King. 18. 17. Art thou hee that troubleth Israel? although that were true directly, Evangelium ciet bellum. Others say something but not the whole, that Factions doe create our Fractions: being acted with a Spirit like unto that of Ahab, who said to the Prophet, 1 King. 18. 17. Art thou he that Troubles Israel? although that were true directly, Evangelium ciet bellum. Others say something but not the Whole, that Factions do create our Fractions: vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp d pp-f np1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, crd n1. crd crd vb2r pns21 pns31 cst vvz np1? cs d vbdr j av-j, np1 fw-la fw-la. ng2-jn vvb pi cc-acp xx dt j-jn, cst n2 vdb vvi po12 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
179 For if they were not tolerated, they would not be, or at least they would not be so intolerable. For if they were not tolerated, they would not be, or At least they would not be so intolerable. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn, pns32 vmd xx vbi, cc p-acp av-ds pns32 vmd xx vbi av j. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
180 But Solomon here prescribing the means of settlement, seemes to describe to us the cause of our unsettlement, But Solomon Here prescribing the means of settlement, seems to describe to us the cause of our unsettlement, p-acp np1 av vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
181 the not taking away the wicked. the not taking away the wicked. cs xx vvg av dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
182 I know that oppression, usurpation, ambition and other sins are fore shakers of the Government of a Nation: I know that oppression, usurpation, ambition and other Sins Are before shakers of the Government of a nation: pns11 vvb d n1, n1, n1 cc j-jn n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
183 And I know we have a composition of all these ingredients, and a complication of all these distempers; And I know we have a composition of all these ingredients, and a complication of all these distempers; cc pns11 vvb pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f d d n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
184 yet if one should ask me what is the grand cause, the strongest hand that thus rocks the Throne of England, and so keeps them that sit in it from sleeping in it, I should fetch an answer from Solomon, The not taking away of the wicked, hinders the Throne of England from being establisht in righteousness. yet if one should ask me what is the grand cause, the Strongest hand that thus Rocks the Throne of England, and so keeps them that fit in it from sleeping in it, I should fetch an answer from Solomon, Thee not taking away of the wicked, hinders the Throne of England from being established in righteousness. av cs pi vmd vvi pno11 q-crq vbz dt j n1, dt js n1 cst av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvz pno32 cst vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, pno32 xx vvg av pp-f dt j, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
185 What peace said Jehu to Joram, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezabel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? What peace, may one say to the Powers, What peace said Jehu to Jhoram, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? What peace, may one say to the Powers, q-crq n1 vvd np1 p-acp np1, av av-j c-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 np1, cc po31 n2 vbr av d? q-crq n1, vmb pi vvi p-acp dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
186 and Primates of England, so long as their Sectaries, Schismaticks, Hereticks are so many? What establishment, and Primates of England, so long as their Sectaries, Schismatics, Heretics Are so many? What establishment, cc n2 pp-f np1, av av-j c-acp po32 n2, n1, n2 vbr av d? q-crq n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 17
187 so long as the wicked, erroneous, perfidious, rebellious, ambitious, and treacherous are not taken away? Except these abide in the ship, said Paul (speaking of the Ship-men) yee cannot bee saved: except these bee taken away out of the same Ship the Common-wealth, wherein we all sayl, so long as the wicked, erroneous, perfidious, rebellious, ambitious, and treacherous Are not taken away? Except these abide in the ship, said Paul (speaking of the Shipmen) ye cannot be saved: except these be taken away out of the same Ship the Commonwealth, wherein we all sail, av av-j c-acp dt j, j, j, j, j, cc j vbr xx vvn av? c-acp d vvb p-acp dt n1, vvd np1 (vvg pp-f dt n2) pn22 vmbx vbi vvn: c-acp d vbb vvn av av pp-f dt d n1 dt n1, c-crq po12 d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
188 as in one common bottom, wee cannot be safe, nor setled. I doubt wee are not yet fit for settlement for a prosperous and composed State, as in one Common bottom, we cannot be safe, nor settled. I doubt we Are not yet fit for settlement for a prosperous and composed State, c-acp p-acp crd j n1, pns12 vmbx vbi j, ccx vvn. pns11 vvb pns12 vbr xx av j p-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
189 because the accursed things, the wicked are not yet taken away. Because the accursed things, the wicked Are not yet taken away. c-acp dt j-vvn n2, dt j vbr xx av vvn av. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
190 Some of our Governours have done worthy things, as some of the Kings of Israel did, some of our Governors have done worthy things, as Some of the Kings of Israel did, d pp-f po12 n2 vhb vdn j n2, c-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vdd, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
191 but yet the People sacrifice still in the high places, every man is left to the free choice of his own God, but yet the People sacrifice still in the high places, every man is left to the free choice of his own God, cc-acp av dt n1 n1 av p-acp dt j n2, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
192 and his own Religion, and therefore the Throne is not yet established in righteousness. and his own Religion, and Therefore the Throne is not yet established in righteousness. cc po31 d n1, cc av dt n1 vbz xx av vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
193 One may weep over Englands shakings, and say to it, as the Prophet sometimes to Israel, O that thou hadst hearkned to Gods Commandements! One may weep over Englands shakings, and say to it, as the Prophet sometime to Israel, Oh that thou Hadst hearkened to God's commandments! pi vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2, cc vvb p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n1 av p-acp np1, uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvd p-acp npg1 n2! (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
194 Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea; i. e. Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea; i. e. av vhd po21 n1 vbi p-acp dt n1, cc po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; sy. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
195 for duration, whereas now wee are as the waves, tossed to and fro. for duration, whereas now we Are as the waves, tossed to and from. p-acp n1, cs av pns12 vbr p-acp dt n2, vvn p-acp cc av. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 18
196 The second Use would bee to exhort and excite all Magistrates, not to bear the sword in vain, but to use it, The second Use would be to exhort and excite all Magistrates, not to bear the sword in vain, but to use it, dt ord n1 vmd vbi pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, xx p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp j, p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 18
197 for the terror of evil doers, as the Apostle phraseth it, or to take away the wicked from before them, as Solomons phrase is here. for the terror of evil doers, as the Apostle Phraseth it, or to take away the wicked from before them, as Solomons phrase is Here. p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, cc pc-acp vvi av dt j p-acp p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 n1 vbz av. (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 18
198 What need I more Motives? Therefore are wee emptied from vessel to vessel, because the wicked sit still upon their lees: What need I more Motives? Therefore Are we emptied from vessel to vessel, Because the wicked fit still upon their lees: q-crq vvb pns11 dc n2? av vbr pns12 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt j vvi av p-acp po32 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 18
199 Therefore does England lye bleeding, because the Sword of Justice does not revenge Gods Cause upon the bloud of the wicked. Therefore does England lie bleeding, Because the Sword of justice does not revenge God's Cause upon the blood of the wicked. av vdz np1 vvb vvg, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 18
200 The third Use would comfort all those, that doe earnestly and seriously endeavour the extirpation, The third Use would Comfort all those, that do earnestly and seriously endeavour the extirpation, dt ord n1 vmd vvi d d, cst vdb av-j cc av-j vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 18
201 and separation of the wicked, according to their power, place, and interest, although they cannot effect it according to their endeavour. and separation of the wicked, according to their power, place, and Interest, although they cannot Effect it according to their endeavour. cc n1 pp-f dt j, vvg p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n1, cs pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 vvg p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
202 To these I say, concerning the separation of the wicked, what God the Father said to God the Son, concerning the gathering of Israel, Isa. 49. 5. Though the wicked bee not separated, yet they shall be glorious. To these I say, Concerning the separation of the wicked, what God the Father said to God the Son, Concerning the gathering of Israel, Isaiah 49. 5. Though the wicked be not separated, yet they shall be glorious. p-acp d pns11 vvb, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 dt n1, vvg dt n-vvg pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cs dt j vbb xx vvn, av pns32 vmb vbi j. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
203 Of such a man I will say, as God saies of David, Though the Crown of England be not established, Of such a man I will say, as God Says of David, Though the Crown of England be not established, pp-f d dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp np1 vvz pp-f np1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi xx vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
204 yet upon himself shall his crown flourish: yet upon himself shall his crown flourish: av p-acp px31 vmb po31 n1 vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
205 though the Scepter of England shake, yet hee shall bee fastned as a nayl in a sure place. though the Sceptre of England shake, yet he shall be fastened as a nail in a sure place. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb, av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
206 But as for all erroneous, idle, fearful Magistrates, that are not a terrour to evil-doers, I doe denounce against such, that God will one day make them a terrour to themselves for their evil deeds, But as for all erroneous, idle, fearful Magistrates, that Are not a terror to evildoers, I do denounce against such, that God will one day make them a terror to themselves for their evil Deeds, p-acp c-acp p-acp d j, j, j n2, cst vbr xx dt n1 p-acp n2, pns11 vdb vvi p-acp d, cst np1 vmb crd n1 vvi pno32 dt n1 p-acp px32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19
207 and either take them away here, or cast them off hereafter, for their not taking away the wicked, whereby the Throne might be established. FINIS. and either take them away Here, or cast them off hereafter, for their not taking away the wicked, whereby the Throne might be established. FINIS. cc av-d vvi pno32 av av, cc vvd pno32 a-acp av, p-acp po32 xx vvg av dt j, c-crq dt n1 vmd vbi vvn. fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 19

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7 0 Saepius 〈 ◊ 〉 agitatur ingens Pinus, & celsae graviore casu decidunt turres, feriuntque summos Fulmina montes. Hor. Saepius 〈 ◊ 〉 agitatur ingens Pinus, & celsae graviore casu decidunt Towers, feriuntque summos thunderbolts montes. Hor. np1 〈 sy 〉 fw-la fw-la np1, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. np1
12 0 Qui jacet in terram, non habet unde cadat. — bene qui latuit, bene vixit. — Qui jacet in terram, non habet unde cadat. — bene qui Latuit, bene vixit. — fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. — fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la. —
40 0 Rules premised Rule 1. Rules premised Rule 1. vvz vvn n1 crd
72 0 Confirmation from Scripture. Confirmation from Scripture. n1 p-acp n1.
193 0 Isa. 48. 18 Isaiah 48. 18 np1 crd crd
196 0 Rom. 13. 3 Rom. 13. 3 np1 crd crd