Ioseph paralled [sic] by the present Parliament, in his sufferings and advancement. A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, on their solemn day of Thanksgiving, Feb. 19. 1645. For the great mercy of God in the reducement of the city of Chester, by the forces under the command of Sr William Brereton. By Fra. Woodcock minister of Olaves Southwarke, one of the Assembly of Divines. Published by order of the said House.

Woodcock, Francis, 1614?-1651
Publisher: Printed by G M for Christopher Meredith at the signe of Crane in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1646
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A96869 ESTC ID: R200595 STC ID: W3430
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Genesis XLIX, 23-24; Civil War, 1642-1649; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED before the Honourable House of COMMONS, on their solemne day of Thanksgiving, for the reducing of the City of CHESTER. February 19. 1645. GEN. 49. 23, 24. The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him. A SERMON PREACHED before the Honourable House of COMMONS, on their solemn day of Thanksgiving, for the reducing of the city of CHESTER. february 19. 1645. GEN. 49. 23, 24. The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot At him, and hated him. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd crd np1. crd crd, crd dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pno31, cc vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 But his bowe ahode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: But his bow ahode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: p-acp po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. p-acp av vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 THE Patriarch Jacob perceiving his end now very neer approaching, sends, and calls for his children about him, intending before he dies to share a fathers blessing and counsell among them: THE Patriarch Jacob perceiving his end now very near approaching, sends, and calls for his children about him, intending before he die to share a Father's blessing and counsel among them: dt n1 np1 vvg po31 n1 av av av-j vvg, vvz, cc vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pno31, vvg c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
4 his father before he died had both bless'd and counsel'd him; and he now dying, is desirous to do the like also for his children. his father before he died had both blessed and counseled him; and he now dying, is desirous to do the like also for his children. png31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd vhd d vvn cc vvn pno31; cc pns31 av vvg, vbz j pc-acp vdi dt av-j av p-acp po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 Wherein is held forth a paterne most worthy the imitation of all carefull parents, who, Wherein is held forth a pattern most worthy the imitation of all careful Parents, who, q-crq vbz vvn av dt n1 av-ds j dt n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq, (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
6 though they cannot on their death-beds (as Jacob) prophesie a blessing, yet may they pray for one; though they cannot on their deathbeds (as Jacob) prophesy a blessing, yet may they pray for one; cs pns32 vmbx p-acp po32 n2 (c-acp np1) vvb dt n1, av vmb pns32 vvb p-acp crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
7 and may hope also the words of a dying parent will leave impression on their children, and may hope also the words of a dying parent will leave impression on their children, cc vmb vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
8 although possibly they have sleighted whatever counsell hath been given before. although possibly they have sleighted whatever counsel hath been given before. cs av-j pns32 vhb vvn r-crq n1 vhz vbn vvn a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
9 In this chapter is recorded the whole carriage of the businesse, how the Patriarch bespeaks his children, In this chapter is recorded the Whole carriage of the business, how the Patriarch bespeaks his children, p-acp d n1 vbz vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 and what portions he leaves to each of them: and what portions he leaves to each of them: cc r-crq n2 pns31 vvz p-acp d pp-f pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
11 The whole chapter being nothing else, but (as Luther stiles it) The last will and testament of the Patriarch Jacob. The Whole chapter being nothing Else, but (as Luther stile it) The last will and Testament of the Patriarch Jacob. dt j-jn n1 vbg pix av, cc-acp (c-acp np1 n1 pn31) dt ord vmb cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 The verses that I have chosen out of it, do treat concerning Joseph; the elder of the two darlings of Jacob, his beloved Joseph: And may either be lookt upon as entire and absolute, The Verses that I have chosen out of it, do Treat Concerning Joseph; the elder of the two darlings of Jacob, his Beloved Joseph: And may either be looked upon as entire and absolute, dt n2 cst pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f pn31, vdb vvi vvg np1; dt n-jn pp-f dt crd n2-jn pp-f np1, po31 j-vvn np1: cc vmb d vbi vvn p-acp p-acp j cc j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
13 or else as they usher in the words that follow after. or Else as they usher in the words that follow After. cc av c-acp pns32 vvi p-acp dt n2 cst vvb a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
14 Take them as they refer to that which follows, and so they are the preface to that full and ample blessing, which Jacob was now ready to pronounce upon the head of his dear Joseph. Take them as they refer to that which follows, and so they Are the preface to that full and ample blessing, which Jacob was now ready to pronounce upon the head of his dear Joseph. vvb pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d r-crq vvz, cc av pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp d j cc j n1, r-crq np1 vbds av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 The Patriarch fearing perhaps lest Josephs blessing, being greater then that of his other brethren, might therefore expose him anew to their envy, The Patriarch fearing perhaps lest Josephs blessing, being greater then that of his other brothers, might Therefore expose him anew to their envy, dt n1 vvg av cs np1 n1, vbg jc cs d pp-f po31 j-jn n2, vmd av vvi pno31 av p-acp po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
16 before he proceeds to blesse him, he therefore first prefaces something of Josephs goodnesse, as also of his brethrens former unkindnesse, before he proceeds to bless him, he Therefore First prefaces something of Josephs Goodness, as also of his Brothers' former unkindness, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 av ord vvz pi pp-f np1 n1, c-acp av pp-f po31 ng2 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
17 if haply by the mention thereof he might prevent their envy. if haply by the mention thereof he might prevent their envy. cs av p-acp dt n1 av pns31 vmd vvi po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
18 Look upon them as absolute, and incoherent (in which capacity I shall deal with them) and so we shall perceive them to be Ioseph in little, or, an abstract of the life and (if I may say so) adventures of Ioseph. And thus lookt upon, they offer to your view these particulars. Look upon them as absolute, and incoherent (in which capacity I shall deal with them) and so we shall perceive them to be Ioseph in little, or, an abstract of the life and (if I may say so) adventures of Ioseph. And thus looked upon, they offer to your view these particulars. vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp j, cc j (p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno32) cc av pns12 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi np1 p-acp j, cc, dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 cc (cs pns11 vmb vvi av) n2 pp-f np1. cc av vvd p-acp, pns32 vvb p-acp po22 n1 d n2-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
19 1. Joseph encountred, assaulted, in these words, The archers have sorely grieved him, shot at him and hated him. 1. Joseph encountered, assaulted, in these words, The archers have sorely grieved him, shot At him and hated him. crd np1 vvn, vvn, p-acp d n2, dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pno31, vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
20 2. Ioseph unconquer'd, not prevailed upon by any assault or encounter of his enemies, in these words, But his bowe abode in strength, 2. Ioseph unconquered, not prevailed upon by any assault or encounter of his enemies, in these words, But his bow Abided in strength, crd np1 j, xx vvn p-acp p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
21 and the armes of his hands were made strong. and the arms of his hands were made strong. cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
22 3. Ioseph not only not conquered, but prevailing and wearing the trophies of his conquest, in these words, From hence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. 3. Ioseph not only not conquered, but prevailing and wearing the trophies of his conquest, in these words, From hence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. crd np1 xx j xx vvn, cc-acp vvg cc vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n2, p-acp av vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
23 4. The mean whereby all this is brought to passe, in these words, By the hands of the mighty God of Iacob. 4. The mean whereby all this is brought to pass, in these words, By the hands of the mighty God of Iacob. crd dt j c-crq d d vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
24 To open these particulars a little. The archers sorely grieved him, shot at him, hated him. The archers shot at him: To open these particulars a little. The archers sorely grieved him, shot At him, hated him. The archers shot At him: pc-acp vvi d n2-j dt j. dt n2 av-j vvd pno31, vvd p-acp pno31, vvd pno31. dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 3
25 By which are meant Iosephs brethren that hated him, sold him; By which Are meant Joseph's brothers that hated him, sold him; p-acp r-crq vbr vvn np1 n2 cst vvd pno31, vvd pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
26 whom therefore the Patriarch might now in his last words glance at, at once to leave a record of his abominating their cruelty towards their brother, whom Therefore the Patriarch might now in his last words glance At, At once to leave a record of his abominating their cruelty towards their brother, ro-crq av dt n1 vmd av p-acp po31 ord n2 vvi p-acp, p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
27 as also haply to beget in them a deeper sense of their faultinesse therein, of which they could not easily be over sensible. as also haply to beget in them a Deeper sense of their faultiness therein, of which they could not Easily be over sensible. c-acp av av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt jc-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1 av, pp-f r-crq pns32 vmd xx av-j vbi a-acp j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
28 Iosephs brethren, I say, are the archers that Iacob aimes at, as also all those others that did practise against the life or wellfare of Ioseph. Joseph's brothers, I say, Are the archers that Iacob aims At, as also all those Others that did practise against the life or welfare of Ioseph. np1 n2, pns11 vvb, vbr dt n2 cst np1 vvz p-acp, c-acp av d d n2-jn cst vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 3
29 Nor is it strange in Scripture, for persecutours of the Saints to be accounted archers, Nor is it strange in Scripture, for persecutors of the Saints to be accounted archers, ccx vbz pn31 j p-acp n1, c-acp n2 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 3
30 and their malicious practising against them, either in word or deed, to be reckoned a shooting arrows at them. and their malicious practising against them, either in word or deed, to be reckoned a shooting arrows At them. cc po32 j vvg p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn dt j-vvg n2 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 3
31 Thus I am sure the persecutour is described, Psal. 11. 2. For loe (saies he) the wicked bend their bowes, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. Thus I am sure the persecutor is described, Psalm 11. 2. For lo (Says he) the wicked bend their bows, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot At the upright in heart. av pns11 vbm j dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp uh (vvz pns31) dt j vvi po32 n2, pns32 vvb j po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
32 In like manner you finde him describ'd, Psal. 64. 3. To which purpose also, if need were, might be added severall other Scriptures. In like manner you find him described, Psalm 64. 3. To which purpose also, if need were, might be added several other Scriptures. p-acp j n1 pn22 vvb pno31 vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1 av, cs n1 vbdr, vmd vbi vvn j j-jn n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
33 In the Hebrew it is, The masters of arrows shot at him, and hated him; In the Hebrew it is, The Masters of arrows shot At him, and hated him; p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz, dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
34 The masters of arrows, that is, your prime archers, subtill, wilie enemies, accurate markes-men, such as know how to kill dead with their malice: The Masters of arrows, that is, your prime archers, subtle, wily enemies, accurate marksmen, such as know how to kill dead with their malice: dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vbz, po22 j-jn n2, j, j n2, j n2, d c-acp vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi j p-acp po32 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
35 thereby intimating, The worse the persecutour is, he is the better archer. thereby intimating, The Worse the persecutor is, he is the better archer. av vvg, dt jc dt n1 vbz, pns31 vbz dt jc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
36 Hast thou therefore a malicious heart against the Saints, a bad tongue, thou art then in Scripture language (although its no commendation) a good archer. Hast thou Therefore a malicious heart against the Saints, a bad tongue, thou art then in Scripture language (although its no commendation) a good archer. vh2 pns21 av dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, dt j n1, pns21 vb2r av p-acp n1 n1 (cs pn31|vbz dx n1) dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
37 The archers sorely grieved him, &c. It follows, But his bowe abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong. The archers sorely grieved him, etc. It follows, But his bow Abided in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong. dt n2 av-j vvd pno31, av pn31 vvz, p-acp po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
38 The Patriarch continues the allegory, and his meaning herein seems in short this: The Patriarch continues the allegory, and his meaning herein seems in short this: dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc po31 n1 av vvz p-acp j d: (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
39 That neither could any endeavour turne Ioseph aside from God, nor yet any practices of his enemies, bring upon him that destruction which they desired. That neither could any endeavour turn Ioseph aside from God, nor yet any practices of his enemies, bring upon him that destruction which they desired. cst dx vmd d n1 vvi np1 av p-acp np1, ccx av d n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvb p-acp pno31 cst n1 r-crq pns32 vvd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
40 His bowe abode in strength, &c. And this in the next place is ascribed to God, in these words; His bow Abided in strength, etc. And this in the next place is ascribed to God, in these words; po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, av cc d p-acp dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp d n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
41 By the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: By the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
42 So that whereas Ioseph was preserved from sinning, as also, from sinking; from sinning, being assaulted by most powerfull temptation; So that whereas Ioseph was preserved from sinning, as also, from sinking; from sinning, being assaulted by most powerful temptation; av cst cs np1 vbds vvn p-acp vvg, c-acp av, p-acp vvg; p-acp vvg, vbg vvn p-acp ds j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
43 from sinking, being persecuted with bitterest malice; the Patriarch ascribes it all to the graciously over ruling providence and hand of God. from sinking, being persecuted with Bitterest malice; the Patriarch ascribes it all to the graciously over ruling providence and hand of God. p-acp vvg, vbg vvn p-acp js n1; dt n1 vvz pn31 d p-acp dt av-j p-acp j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
44 From whence also, as 'tis in the last clause, Is the Shepherd, the stone of Israel. From whence also, as it's in the last clause, Is the Shepherd, the stone of Israel. p-acp q-crq av, c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp dt ord n1, vbz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
45 That is, from which dispose of providence it's also come to passe, that Joseph (for I conceive it's meant of him) I say, that Joseph is become the shepherd of Israel, that is, the sustainer and feeder of his father Israel and his family, which otherwise by reason of the sore famine then abroad in those countries, might have all perished: That is, from which dispose of providence it's also come to pass, that Joseph (for I conceive it's meant of him) I say, that Joseph is become the shepherd of Israel, that is, the sustainer and feeder of his father Israel and his family, which otherwise by reason of the soar famine then abroad in those countries, might have all perished: cst vbz, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn31|vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi, cst np1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31|vbz vvn pp-f pno31) pns11 vvb, cst np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 cc po31 n1, r-crq av p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 av av p-acp d n2, vmd vhi d vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
46 As also the stone of Israel too, which although such sometimes as the builders had refused, As also the stone of Israel too, which although such sometime as the Builders had refused, c-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 av, r-crq cs d av c-acp dt n2 vhd vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
47 and his brethren had thrown aside (herein, as in other things he being a type of Christ) yet now in regard he sustained them all, was become the foundation and corner stone of the whole family. and his brothers had thrown aside (herein, as in other things he being a type of christ) yet now in regard he sustained them all, was become the Foundation and corner stone of the Whole family. cc po31 n2 vhd vvn av (av, c-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pns31 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1) av av p-acp n1 pns31 vvd pno32 d, vbds vvn dt n1 cc n1 n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
48 From whence is the Shepherd the stone of Israel. The summe of all is this much. From whence is the Shepherd the stone of Israel. The sum of all is this much. p-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f d vbz d d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
49 Whereas Joseph was malign'd, and sold away into slavery by his brethren, neverthelesse God was with him and preserv'd him, Whereas Joseph was maligned, and sold away into slavery by his brothers, nevertheless God was with him and preserved him, cs np1 vbds vvn, cc vvd av p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, av np1 vbds p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
50 and in conclusion for a recompence, advances him to be both preserver and head of them that sold him. and in conclusion for a recompense, advances him to be both preserver and head of them that sold him. cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvd pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
51 Thus you have an account of the words as they are calculated to the condition of Ioseph; which yet with little alteration will serve to represent the condition of others also. Thus you have an account of the words as they Are calculated to the condition of Ioseph; which yet with little alteration will serve to represent the condition of Others also. av pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq av p-acp j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
52 They shew forth the life and story of our blessed Saviour: They show forth the life and story of our blessed Saviour: pns32 vvb av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
53 and so I may call them a little gospel; They cleerly holding forth the chief occurrents of Iosephs life, in all whereof Ioseph was to be a type and forerunner of our Saviour. and so I may call them a little gospel; They clearly holding forth the chief occurrents of Joseph's life, in all whereof Ioseph was to be a type and forerunner of our Saviour. cc av pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1; pns32 av-j vvg av dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 n1, p-acp d c-crq np1 vbds pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
54 They will in great measure serve to represent from first to last the various state and changes of the Church: They will in great measure serve to represent from First to last the various state and changes of the Church: pns32 vmb p-acp j n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp ord pc-acp ord dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
55 and so are an Epitome of Ecclesiasticall history. and so Are an Epitome of Ecclesiastical history. cc av vbr dt n1 pp-f j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
56 And to come somewhat neerer, they lively delineate the present state of matters in our own Kingdom, especially as they carry an aspect towards the good people of it; And to come somewhat nearer, they lively delineate the present state of matters in our own Kingdom, especially as they carry an aspect towards the good people of it; cc pc-acp vvi av av-jc, pns32 av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po12 d n1, av-j c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
57 and so I may call them, a brief Chronicle of the affairs of England. and so I may call them, a brief Chronicle of the affairs of England. cc av pns11 vmb vvi pno32, dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
58 Yea, and which comes most full and home to the purpose in hand, they serve most aptly to declare the severall passages of the affairs wherein your selves have been concern'd (Honourable and beloved) your selves, I say, who stand for the good people of the Kingdom, and are their representees; Yea, and which comes most full and home to the purpose in hand, they serve most aptly to declare the several passages of the affairs wherein your selves have been concerned (Honourable and Beloved) your selves, I say, who stand for the good people of the Kingdom, and Are their representees; uh, cc r-crq vvz av-ds j cc av-an p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 c-crq po22 n2 vhb vbn vvn (j cc j-vvn) po22 n2, pns11 vvb, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbr po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
59 and so I may call them, a compleat, although a short Iournall of the present Parliament. and so I may call them, a complete, although a short journal of the present Parliament. cc av pns11 vmb vvi pno32, dt j, cs dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
60 They shew you Ioseph low and in the wane: and hath not this sometimes been your condition? They shew you Ioseph supported: They show you Ioseph low and in the wane: and hath not this sometime been your condition? They show you Ioseph supported: pns32 vvb pn22 np1 j cc p-acp dt n1: cc vhz xx d av vbi po22 n1? pns32 vvb pn22 np1 vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
61 and have you even at the lowest wanted your supports? They shew you Ioseph in the end prevailing, and have you even At the lowest wanted your supports? They show you Ioseph in the end prevailing, cc vhb pn22 av p-acp dt js vvd po22 n2? pns32 vvb pn22 np1 p-acp dt n1 vvg, (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
62 and advanced far above the pitch of those that hated him: and advanced Far above the pitch of those that hated him: cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvd pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
63 and are you lesse at this day? And the same wise and gracious hand that wrought for Ioseph, doing all this for you also. and Are you less At this day? And the same wise and gracious hand that wrought for Ioseph, doing all this for you also. cc vbr pn22 av-dc p-acp d n1? cc dt d j cc j n1 cst vvd p-acp np1, vdg d d c-acp pn22 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
64 So that mutatis mutandis, how appositely may I say to you the present Parliament, and in you to all the godly people of the Kingdom: So that mutatis mutandis, how appositely may I say to you the present Parliament, and in you to all the godly people of the Kingdom: av cst fw-la vvz, c-crq av-j vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22 dt j n1, cc p-acp pn22 p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 6
65 The archers have sorely grieved you, shot at you and hated you, howbeit your bowe hath abode in strength, The archers have sorely grieved you, shot At you and hated you, howbeit your bow hath Abided in strength, dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pn22, vvn p-acp pn22 cc vvn pn22, cs po22 n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 6
66 and the armes of your hands have been made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob, from whence also you are become the shepherds and stone of England? and the arms of your hands have been made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob, from whence also you Are become the shepherd's and stone of England? cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vhb vbn vvn j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp c-crq av pn22 vbr vvn dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 6
67 Having thus cleered my way by opening the words, your selves perceiving by this time they will not come altogether unsutable either to time or persons; Having thus cleared my Way by opening the words, your selves perceiving by this time they will not come altogether unsuitable either to time or Persons; vhg av vvn po11 n1 p-acp vvg dt n2, po22 n2 vvg p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi av j av-d p-acp n1 cc n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 7
68 it remains I observe something from them: it remains I observe something from them: pn31 vvz pns11 vvb pi p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 7
69 from the first particular whereof, viz. Ioseph encountered, set upon, in these words, The archers sorely grieved him, shot at him, hated him, you may please to take this; from the First particular whereof, viz. Ioseph encountered, Set upon, in these words, The archers sorely grieved him, shot At him, hated him, you may please to take this; p-acp dt ord j c-crq, n1 np1 vvd, vvn p-acp, p-acp d n2, dt n2 av-j vvd pno31, vvd p-acp pno31, vvd pno31, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 7
70 It is incident to the best of men, to be infested with crafty malicious enemies. It is incident to the best of men, to be infested with crafty malicious enemies. pn31 vbz j p-acp dt js pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp j j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 7
71 Secondly, from Iosephs unconquerednesse, notwithstanding any assault or encounter of his enemies, in these words, But his howe abode in strength, Secondly, from Joseph's unconquerednesse, notwithstanding any assault or encounter of his enemies, in these words, But his how Abided in strength, ord, p-acp np1 n1, c-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 q-crq vvd p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
72 and the armes of his hands were made strong; Although the godly are assaulted by enemies, yet are they not wholly overcome by them. and the arms of his hands were made strong; Although the godly Are assaulted by enemies, yet Are they not wholly overcome by them. cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j; cs dt j vbr vvn p-acp n2, av vbr pns32 xx av-jn vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
73 Thirdly, from Iosephs advancement, in these words, He is the shepherd and stone of Israel. Thirdly, from Joseph's advancement, in these words, He is the shepherd and stone of Israel. ord, p-acp np1 n1, p-acp d n2, pns31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 7
74 The Saints being assaulted, are not only not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, and become the head of their enemies. The Saints being assaulted, Are not only not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, and become the head of their enemies. dt n2 vbg vvn, vbr xx j xx vvn, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 7
75 And then lastly, from the means whereby Ioseph is preserved and advanced, in these words; By the hands of the mighty one of Iacob. And then lastly, from the means whereby Ioseph is preserved and advanced, in these words; By the hands of the mighty one of Iacob. cc av ord, p-acp dt n2 c-crq np1 vbz vvn cc vvn, p-acp d n2; p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j pi pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 7
76 That the Saints are not overcome, yea, that prevailing they become the head of their enemies, they owe it to the gracious hand, and wise dispose of God. That the Saints Are not overcome, yea, that prevailing they become the head of their enemies, they owe it to the gracious hand, and wise dispose of God. cst dt n2 vbr xx vvn, uh, cst vvg pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 7
77 The archers sorely grieved him, shot at him, hated him, but his bowe, &c. I begin with the first of these; The archers sorely grieved him, shot At him, hated him, but his bow, etc. I begin with the First of these; dt n2 av-j vvd pno31, vvd p-acp pno31, vvd pno31, cc-acp po31 n1, av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord pp-f d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 7
78 It is incident to the best of men, to be insested with crafty malicious enemies. It is incident to the best of men, to be insested with crafty malicious enemies. pn31 vbz j p-acp dt js pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 7
79 And who is there of the Saints that hath not had the experience hereof? and which of them either now upon earth, And who is there of the Saints that hath not had the experience hereof? and which of them either now upon earth, cc r-crq vbz a-acp pp-f dt n2 cst vhz xx vhn dt n1 av? cc r-crq pp-f pno32 d av p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 7
80 or already in Heaven, that sometime or other hath not been endangered by malicious enemies? What Lambe of Jesus Christ, whom never Wolfe grind at? what Tuitle of his, which never any ravenous bird attempted upon? You see it Iosephs case, the archers shot at, and galled him exceedingly; or already in Heaven, that sometime or other hath not been endangered by malicious enemies? What Lamb of jesus christ, whom never Wolf grind At? what Tuitle of his, which never any ravenous bird attempted upon? You see it Joseph's case, the archers shot At, and galled him exceedingly; cc av p-acp n1, cst av cc j-jn vhz xx vbn vvn p-acp j n2? q-crq n1 pp-f np1 np1, r-crq av-x n1 vvi p-acp? q-crq n1 pp-f png31, r-crq av-x d j n1 vvn p-acp? pn22 vvb pn31 np1 n1, dt n2 vvn p-acp, cc vvd pno31 av-vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 8
81 nor is he alone, I am sure 'twas Davids case also, whom ever and anon thorowout his book of Psalms, you finde either complaining of multitudes of cruell enemies, nor is he alone, I am sure 'twas Davids case also, whom ever and anon throughout his book of Psalms, you find either complaining of Multitudes of cruel enemies, ccx vbz pns31 j, pns11 vbm j pn31|vbds npg1 n1 av, ro-crq av cc av p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2, pn22 vvb d n-vvg pp-f n2 pp-f j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 8
82 or else supplicating the Lord to be delivered from them. or Else supplicating the Lord to be Delivered from them. cc av vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 8
83 I need not tell you 'twas the case of our Saviour, herein the Antitype of Ioseph, whom Psal. 22. 12. you finde complaining of bulls, many bulls, I need not tell you 'twas the case of our Saviour, herein the Antitype of Ioseph, whom Psalm 22. 12. you find complaining of Bulls, many Bulls, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 pn31|vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq np1 crd crd pn22 vvb vvg pp-f n2, d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 8
84 yea fat bulls encompassing of him, which bulls indeed never left pushing and goring at him, till such time as they had gored him to the heart, till they had pusht him into his grave. yea fat Bulls encompassing of him, which Bulls indeed never left pushing and goring At him, till such time as they had gored him to the heart, till they had pushed him into his grave. uh j n2 vvg pp-f pno31, r-crq n2 av av-x vvn vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp d n1 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vhd vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 8
85 And as it fared with the Captain of our salvation, so fares it with his followers: And as it fared with the Captain of our salvation, so fares it with his followers: cc c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
86 as with him the head, so fares it with the Church his body, and all the members of it. as with him the head, so fares it with the Church his body, and all the members of it. c-acp p-acp pno31 dt n1, av vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
87 The Church in Egypt found a Pharaoh that knew not Ioseph, nor would know them neither: The Church in Egypt found a Pharaoh that knew not Ioseph, nor would know them neither: dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd dt np1 cst vvd xx np1, ccx vmd vvi pno32 av-dx: (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
88 In after-times what hard things did they suffer from Senacharib, Nebuchadnezzar, Antiochus, and such like barbarous and savage enemies? In the formost times of the Gospel, they were harrased out by Rome heathen: In Aftertimes what hard things did they suffer from Senacharib, Nebuchadnezzar, Antiochus, and such like barbarous and savage enemies? In the foremost times of the Gospel, they were Harassed out by Room heathen: p-acp n2 r-crq j n2 vdd pns32 vvi p-acp uh, np1, np1, cc d av-j j cc j-jn n2? p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbdr vvd av p-acp vvb j-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
89 in these later daies, by Rome Antichristian: in these later days, by Room Antichristian: p-acp d jc n2, p-acp vvb jp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
90 there being indeed this Law indispensible laid upon all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, They must suffer persecution. there being indeed this Law indispensible laid upon all that will live godly in christ jesus, They must suffer persecution. a-acp vbg av d n1 j vvn p-acp d cst vmb vvi j p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vmb vvi n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 8
91 And this suffering of good men from bad, comes to passe in part from that immovable fewd, And this suffering of good men from bad, comes to pass in part from that immovable feud, cc d n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp j, vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp cst j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 8
92 and irreconcilable distance that is between them: and irreconcilable distance that is between them: cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 9
93 there is an enmity put between the seeds, from whence it comes to passe, that he that is after the flesh, persecutes him that is after the spirit, there is an enmity put between the seeds, from whence it comes to pass, that he that is After the Flesh, persecutes him that is After the Spirit, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2, p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1, vvz pno31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 9
94 and by reason of which malicious instinct, the hound doth not more eagerly, chearfully, unweariedly pursue the fleeing hare, and by reason of which malicious instinct, the hound does not more eagerly, cheerfully, unweariedly pursue the fleeing hare, cc p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq j n1, dt n1 vdz xx av-dc av-j, av-j, av-j vvb dt n-vvg n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 9
95 then these, although uninstructed by any, as also unprovok'd, do readily follow the chase of the people of God. then these, although uninstructed by any, as also unprovoked, do readily follow the chase of the people of God. cs d, cs vvn p-acp d, c-acp av j, vdb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 9
96 Sometimes it comes to passe through the fault and folly of the godly themselves, who grievously miscarrying, are therefore delivered over into the hands of those that hate them, to be chastened by them. Sometime it comes to pass through the fault and folly of the godly themselves, who grievously miscarrying, Are Therefore Delivered over into the hands of those that hate them, to be chastened by them. av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j px32, r-crq av-j vvg, vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pno32, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 9
97 But never doth it happen, that the Saints fall into the hands of such as hate them, But never does it happen, that the Saints fallen into the hands of such as hate them, p-acp av vdz pn31 vvi, cst dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vvb pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 9
98 but it comes to passe by the wise and all-disposing hand of God: And he hath severall great ends in it: but it comes to pass by the wise and All-disposing hand of God: And he hath several great ends in it: cc-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1: cc pns31 vhz j j n2 p-acp pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 9
99 Sometimes to give wicked men thereby an opportunity of filling up the measure of their sin. Sometime to give wicked men thereby an opportunity of filling up the measure of their since. av pc-acp vvi j n2 av dt n1 pp-f vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 9
100 For as God hath set every Saint a measure of grace, which he must come up to before he dies; For as God hath Set every Saint a measure of grace, which he must come up to before he die; p-acp c-acp np1 vhz vvn d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp a-acp pns31 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 9
101 in like manner hath he set to every reprobate a determinate and fixed size and measure of sin, which that some of them may fill up, they are therefore permitted to afflict and persecute his people. in like manner hath he Set to every Reprobate a determinate and fixed size and measure of since, which that Some of them may fill up, they Are Therefore permitted to afflict and persecute his people. p-acp j n1 vhz pns31 vvn p-acp d n-jn dt j cc j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq d d pp-f pno32 vmb vvi a-acp, pns32 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 9
102 Sometimes to prove the Saints, who by their sufferings from evil men, are tried, as gold is tried by the fire, the tried Christian being the best Christian, Sometime to prove the Saints, who by their sufferings from evil men, Are tried, as gold is tried by the fire, the tried Christian being the best Christian, av p-acp vvb dt n2, r-crq p-acp po32 n2 p-acp j-jn n2, vbr vvn, c-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j-vvn njp vbg dt js np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 9
103 as the tried gold is the best gold. as the tried gold is the best gold. c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt js n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 9
104 Sometimes to purge them, so that look as the fan purges away the chaffe from the wheat, the furnace the drosse from the good metall, Sometime to purge them, so that look as the fan purges away the chaff from the wheat, the furnace the dross from the good metal, av p-acp vvb pno32, av cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 9
105 so do the sufferings of the godly, purge away what is drossie and bad in them also. so do the sufferings of the godly, purge away what is drossy and bad in them also. av vdb dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvb av q-crq vbz j cc j p-acp pno32 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 9
106 And as to purge them, so to make them more heavenly, that as it is observed, the waters of the deluge raised the Arke neerer Heaven, And as to purge them, so to make them more heavenly, that as it is observed, the waters of the deluge raised the Ark nearer Heaven, cc c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, av p-acp vvb pno32 av-dc j, d c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1 av-jc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 10
107 so do these flouds of ungodlinesse and ungodly men, raise the Saints higher above the world, so do these floods of ungodliness and ungodly men, raise the Saints higher above the world, av vdb d n2 pp-f n1 cc j n2, vvb dt n2 jc p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 10
108 and so neerer also unto Heaven. and so nearer also unto Heaven. cc av av-jc av p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 10
109 In short, that I stay not too long in common-placing the point, my aime in this and the other that follow being especially application; In short, that I stay not too long in common-placing the point, my aim in this and the other that follow being especially application; p-acp j, cst pns11 vvb xx av av-j p-acp j dt n1, po11 vvb p-acp d cc dt n-jn cst vvb vbg av-j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 10
110 whatever other end the Lord designes, in giving his people over into their enemies hands, this he fails not to bring to passe, assuredly to do his people good in the later end. whatever other end the Lord designs, in giving his people over into their enemies hands, this he fails not to bring to pass, assuredly to do his people good in the later end. r-crq j-jn n1 dt n1 n2, p-acp vvg po31 n1 a-acp p-acp po32 n2 n2, d pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, av-vvn pc-acp vdi po31 n1 j p-acp dt jc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 10
111 And is this so? are persecutions and sufferings incident to the best of men? is this the common case of the Saints? was this the case of Ioseph? and hath not this been the case of the good people of this Kingdom? hath not this been the hard lot of the present Parliament? yea, doth face more answer face then their condition and his do in this matter resemble one another? Give me leave to produce an instance in a few things, to make out the parallel: And is this so? Are persecutions and sufferings incident to the best of men? is this the Common case of the Saints? was this the case of Ioseph? and hath not this been the case of the good people of this Kingdom? hath not this been the hard lot of the present Parliament? yea, does face more answer face then their condition and his doe in this matter resemble one Another? Give me leave to produce an instance in a few things, to make out the parallel: cc vbz d av? vbr n2 cc n2 j p-acp dt js pp-f n2? vbz d dt j n1 pp-f dt n2? vbds d dt n1 pp-f np1? cc vhz xx d vbn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n1? vhz xx d vbn dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1? uh, vdz vvi dc n1 n1 av po32 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vvi pi j-jn? vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt d n2, pc-acp vvi av dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 10
112 nor will it at all marre your thanksgiving this day, nay, it will helpe and heighten it rather, that I mention some of that trouble and misery, from which in good measure you are already delivered. nor will it At all mar your thanksgiving this day, nay, it will help and heighten it rather, that I mention Some of that trouble and misery, from which in good measure you Are already Delivered. ccx vmb pn31 p-acp d vvb po22 n1 d n1, uh-x, pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31 av-c, cst pns11 vvb d pp-f d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq p-acp j n1 pn22 vbr av vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 10
113 First therefore we read in some of the Chapters foregoing, that Ioseph was hated, maligned, so also speaks the text, the archers shot at him, and hated him. First Therefore we read in Some of the Chapters foregoing, that Ioseph was hated, maligned, so also speaks the text, the archers shot At him, and hated him. ord av pns12 vvb p-acp d pp-f dt n2 vvg, cst np1 vbds vvn, vvn, av av vvz dt n1, dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 10
114 And hath not this been the condition of the godly of this Kingdom? hath not this been the hard lot of the present Parliament? yea, tell me what thing in the world hath been so maligned as you have been? The malice of former times seems to be but childrens play, in comparison of that is now adayes: And hath not this been the condition of the godly of this Kingdom? hath not this been the hard lot of the present Parliament? yea, tell me what thing in the world hath been so maligned as you have been? The malice of former times seems to be but Children's play, in comparison of that is now adays: cc vhz xx d vbn dt n1 pp-f dt j pp-f d n1? vhz xx d vbn dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1? uh, vvb pno11 r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz vbn av vvn c-acp pn22 vhb vbn? dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvz pc-acp vbi cc-acp ng2 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d vbz av av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 11
115 they were but children in malice, to use the Apostles phrase, in comparison of the full-grown malignants of our times. they were but children in malice, to use the Apostles phrase, in comparison of the fullgrown malignants of our times. pns32 vbdr cc-acp n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 11
116 The Roman historian making mention of an encounter between Brutus the Consul, and Aruns Tarquinius the ravisher of Lucretia, upon the fall of both of them in the encounter, has this fancie, saies he, Mutuo vulnere periere, quasi adulterum Brutus us { que } ad inferos sequeretur: The Roman historian making mention of an encounter between Brutus the Consul, and Aruns Tarquinius the ravisher of Lucretia, upon the fallen of both of them in the encounter, has this fancy, Says he, Mutuo vulnere periere, quasi adulterum Brutus us { que } ad inferos sequeretur: dt njp n1 vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, vhz d n1, vvz pns31, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 pno12 { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la: (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
117 They both died together, as if Brutus had meant to pursue the ravisher even to hell it self. This is but his fancie. They both died together, as if Brutus had meant to pursue the ravisher even to hell it self. This is but his fancy. pns32 d vvd av, c-acp cs npg1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp n1 pn31 n1. d vbz p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
118 But our daies and Climate hath brought forth men of such incomparable malice, as (if they are not belied) have profess'd a willingnesse to go to hell indeed, so that they might carry but some leading men of Parliament along with them. But our days and Climate hath brought forth men of such incomparable malice, as (if they Are not belied) have professed a willingness to go to hell indeed, so that they might carry but Some leading men of Parliament along with them. p-acp po12 n2 cc n1 vhz vvn av n2 pp-f d j n1, c-acp (cs pns32 vbr xx vvn) vhb vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av, av cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 a-acp p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
119 And truly if Malignants are archers, as my text sayes they are, for my part I know none to be compared with the English archer. And truly if Malignants Are archers, as my text Says they Are, for my part I know none to be compared with the English archer. cc av-j cs n2 vbr n2, p-acp po11 n1 vvz pns32 vbr, p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
120 But further, Ioseph was scorned, derided; they called him Dreamer, sayes the story, and they could not speak peaceably to him. And are not both you and we herein become like Ioseph? Oh the spitefull scornes, contemptuous names, of Round-head, Puritan, Anabaptist, Rebell, &c. that have been daily cast upon us! But further, Ioseph was scorned, derided; they called him Dreamer, Says the story, and they could not speak peaceably to him. And Are not both you and we herein become like Ioseph? O the spiteful scorns, contemptuous names, of Roundhead, Puritan, Anabaptist, Rebel, etc. that have been daily cast upon us! p-acp jc, np1 vbds vvn, vvn; pns32 vvd pno31 n1, vvz dt n1, cc pns32 vmd xx vvi av-j p-acp pno31. cc vbr xx d pn22 cc pns12 av vvb av-j np1? uh dt j n2, j n2, pp-f np1, np1, np1, n1, av cst vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp pno12! (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 11
121 Oh the scandalous, malicious Declarations, invectives, Libels composed of the elixar and spirits of malice, that have been set forth against us! O the scandalous, malicious Declarations, invectives, Libels composed of the Elixir and spirits of malice, that have been Set forth against us! uh dt j, j n2, n2, n2 vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst vhb vbn vvn av p-acp pno12! (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 11
122 Oh the desperate surmizes insinuated, the horrid criminations the enemy hath forged, in all whereof they have precisely observed their masters rule, calumniating with all their might, hoping that somewhat at lest wayes would stick upon us. O the desperate Surmises insinuated, the horrid criminations the enemy hath forged, in all whereof they have precisely observed their Masters Rule, calumniating with all their might, hoping that somewhat At lest ways would stick upon us. uh dt j n2 vvd, dt j n2 dt n1 vhz vvn, p-acp d c-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvd po32 n2 vvi, j-vvg p-acp d po32 n1, vvg cst av p-acp ds n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno12. (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 11
123 Again, Joseph was sold, sold into slavery, and this together with the former done by his brethren. Again, Joseph was sold, sold into slavery, and this together with the former done by his brothers. av, np1 vbds vvn, vvn p-acp n1, cc d av p-acp dt j vdn p-acp po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
124 And have not we of this Kingdome been bought and sold? hath it not been attempted, And have not we of this Kingdom been bought and sold? hath it not been attempted, cc vhb xx pns12 pp-f d n1 vbn vvn cc vvn? vhz pn31 xx vbn vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
125 yea effected in great measure, to bring us (as Ioseph) into Egyptian slavery? I beseech you what were your High Commission or Starchamber else, yea effected in great measure, to bring us (as Ioseph) into Egyptian slavery? I beseech you what were your High Commission or Star chamber Else, uh vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 (c-acp np1) p-acp jp n1? pns11 vvb pn22 r-crq vbdr po22 j n1 cc n1 av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
126 but those hard task-masters that Pharaoh had set over us? and what all the taxations, monopolies, levies, illegall imprisonments we groaned under, save only the apparent badges and demonstrations of our slavery? yea and all this done by our brethren, our own flesh and bloud, but those hard taskmasters that Pharaoh had Set over us? and what all the taxations, monopolies, levies, illegal imprisonments we groaned under, save only the apparent badges and demonstrations of our slavery? yea and all this done by our brothers, our own Flesh and blood, cc-acp d j n2 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12? cc q-crq d dt n2, n2, n2, j n2 pns12 vvd p-acp, vvb av-j dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1? uh cc d d vdn p-acp po12 n2, po12 d n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
127 even the men of our own nation. even the men of our own Nation. av dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
128 I appeal to you, beloved, were they not English Counsellours that sold us into Egyptian bondage? were they not English Prelates that conspired to sell their brethren of the Ministry into Romish slavery? I appeal to you, Beloved, were they not English Counsellors that sold us into Egyptian bondage? were they not English Prelates that conspired to fell their brothers of the Ministry into Romish slavery? pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vvn, vbdr pns32 xx np1 n2 cst vvd pno12 p-acp np1 n1? vbdr pns32 xx np1 n2 cst vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp jp n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
129 Again, Ioseph was sold into the hands of a bad mistris, he hapned to meet with a very bad mistris. Again, Ioseph was sold into the hands of a bad mistress, he happened to meet with a very bad mistress. av, np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 12
130 And do I need to speak out and say, how like in this we have been to Ioseph? And do I need to speak out and say, how like in this we have been to Ioseph? cc vdb pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av cc vvi, c-crq av-j p-acp d pns12 vhb vbn p-acp np1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 12
131 Further, Iosephs wanton mistris, when she could not have her will of him, she practises to destroy him; adultery and bloud-shed well cohering: Further, Joseph's wanton mistress, when she could not have her will of him, she practises to destroy him; adultery and bloodshed well cohering: jc, np1 j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vmd xx vhi po31 n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31; n1 cc n1 av vvg: (6) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 12
132 And since ours could not obtaine her will upon us, oh the tragedies, oh the bloud that she hath shed in the three Kingdoms! And since ours could not obtain her will upon us, o the tragedies, o the blood that she hath shed in the three Kingdoms! cc p-acp png12 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12, uh dt n2, uh dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt crd n2! (6) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 12
133 Once more, Ioseph was forgotten in his sufferings, and Pharaohs butler, who had received kindnesse from him when in like condition, Once more, Ioseph was forgotten in his sufferings, and Pharaohs butler, who had received kindness from him when in like condition, a-acp av-dc, np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2, cc np1 n1, r-crq vhd vvn n1 p-acp pno31 c-crq p-acp j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 12
134 yet being himself at liberty, remembers not the affliction of Ioseph. yet being himself At liberty, remembers not the affliction of Ioseph. av vbg px31 p-acp n1, vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 12
135 And hath it not so fared with us also? and have not some of our beyond-sea neighbours, your Low Countries I mean, have they not, I say, forgotten our affliction? and instead of helping us forth of it (which had been but paying the debt they owed us) have they not rather by continuall supplying the enemy, holpen forward our affliction? And hath it not so fared with us also? and have not Some of our beyond-sea neighbours, your Low Countries I mean, have they not, I say, forgotten our affliction? and instead of helping us forth of it (which had been but paying the debt they owed us) have they not rather by continual supplying the enemy, helped forward our affliction? cc vhz pn31 xx av vvn p-acp pno12 av? cc vhb xx d pp-f po12 av n2, po22 j n2 pns11 vvb, vhb pns32 xx, pns11 vvb, vvn po12 n1? cc av pp-f vvg pno12 av pp-f pn31 (r-crq vhd vbn p-acp vvg dt n1 pns32 vvd pno12) vhb pns32 xx av p-acp j vvg dt n1, vvn av-j po12 n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 13
136 So that if because Ioseph was reproached, hated, sold, &c. 'tis said, the archers sorely grieved him, shot at him, hated him; So that if Because Ioseph was reproached, hated, sold, etc. it's said, the archers sorely grieved him, shot At him, hated him; av cst cs p-acp np1 vbds vvn, vvn, vvn, av pn31|vbz vvn, dt n2 av-j vvd pno31, vvd p-acp pno31, vvd pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 13
137 how truly may it be spoken of our selves also? we having seen our own and Iosephs condition in all the severals forementioned, a cleer, an exact parallel: how truly may it be spoken of our selves also? we having seen our own and Joseph's condition in all the severals forementioned, a clear, an exact parallel: c-crq av-j vmb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f po12 n2 av? pns12 vhg vvn po12 d cc np1 n1 p-acp d dt n2-j vvn, dt j, dt j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 13
138 which yet we ought not to have been discouraged at, neither meerly from hence to have grown jealous of our own, which yet we ought not to have been discouraged At, neither merely from hence to have grown jealous of our own, r-crq av pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp, av-dx av-j p-acp av pc-acp vhi vvn j pp-f po12 d, (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 13
139 or the goodnesse of the cause we have engaged in, it being abundantly cleered both from Iosephs case, or the Goodness of the cause we have engaged in, it being abundantly cleared both from Joseph's case, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp, pn31 vbg av-j vvn d p-acp np1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 13
140 as also from severall others, That 'tis incident to the best of men, to be infested with dangerous and malicious enemies. as also from several Others, That it's incident to the best of men, to be infested with dangerous and malicious enemies. c-acp av p-acp j n2-jn, cst pn31|vbz j p-acp dt js pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp j cc j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 13
141 Although the godly are infested and assaulted by enemies, yet are they not wholly overcome by them. This was Iosephs case: Although the godly Are infested and assaulted by enemies, yet Are they not wholly overcome by them. This was Joseph's case: cs dt j vbr j-vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, av vbr pns32 xx av-jn vvn p-acp pno32. d vbds np1 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 13
142 The archers (saies the text) shot at him, &c. but 'tis added, His bowe abode in strength, The archers (Says the text) shot At him, etc. but it's added, His bow Abided in strength, dt n2 (vvz dt n1) vvn p-acp pno31, av cc-acp pn31|vbz vvn, po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
143 and the armes of his hands were made strong: All his brethrens malice could go no farther then to sell him; and the arms of his hands were made strong: All his Brothers' malice could go no farther then to fell him; cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j: d po31 ng2 n1 vmd vvi av-dx av-jc cs pc-acp vvi pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
144 and being sold, and sold into the hands of a wicked mistris, he was neither overcome by her sollicitations to destroy his soul, and being sold, and sold into the hands of a wicked mistress, he was neither overcome by her solicitations to destroy his soul, cc vbg vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vbds av-dx vvn p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
145 nor for refusall of her, could she so far prevail as to take away his life. nor for refusal of her, could she so Far prevail as to take away his life. ccx p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, vmd pns31 av av-j vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi av po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
146 'Twas Davids hard lot (as was before shown) to be infested with cruellest enemies; 'Twas Davids hard lot (as was before shown) to be infested with Cruellest enemies; pn31|vbds npg1 j n1 (c-acp vbds p-acp vvn) pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp js n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
147 Saul and his Courtiers shot many a poisoned arrow at him: yea, so oft was he shot at, and the arrows fell so thick about him, Saul and his Courtiers shot many a poisoned arrow At him: yea, so oft was he shot At, and the arrows fell so thick about him, np1 cc po31 n2 vvd d dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31: uh, av av vbds pns31 vvn p-acp, cc dt n2 vvd av j p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 13
148 as that he gives himself for lost, concludes he shall be hit at last, makes account he should one day perish by the hand of Saul. as that he gives himself for lost, concludes he shall be hit At last, makes account he should one day perish by the hand of Saul. c-acp cst pns31 vvz px31 p-acp vvn, vvz pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp ord, vvz n1 pns31 vmd pi n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
149 But that it was his weaknesse and mistake, the event abundantly cleers: But that it was his weakness and mistake, the event abundantly clears: p-acp cst pn31 vbds po31 n1 cc n1, dt n1 av-j vvz: (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
150 for if you consult the title of Psal. 18. you finde it expresly this, A Psalme of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song, in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, for if you consult the title of Psalm 18. you find it expressly this, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke unto the Lord the words of this song, in the day that the Lord Delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, c-acp cs pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 crd pn22 vvb pn31 av-j d, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
151 and from the hand of Saul. and from the hand of Saul. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
152 Observe it, David that fears that one day he shall perish by the hand of Saul, one day gives thanks for an absolute deliverance, Observe it, David that fears that one day he shall perish by the hand of Saul, one day gives thanks for an absolute deliverance, vvb pn31, np1 cst vvz d crd n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
153 as from all other enemies, so also from the hand of his enemy Saul. as from all other enemies, so also from the hand of his enemy Saul. c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 14
154 The Churches condition hath been alike also, as her self expresses, Psal. 129. 1, 2. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say, Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: The Churches condition hath been alike also, as her self Expresses, Psalm 129. 1, 2. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say, Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: dt ng1 n1 vhz vbn av av, c-acp po31 n1 vvz, np1 crd crd, crd d dt n1 vhb pns32 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1, vmb np1 av vvi, d dt n1 vhb pns32 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 14
155 what follows? but they have not prevailed against me. And no marvell; what follows? but they have not prevailed against me. And no marvel; r-crq vvz? p-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno11. cc dx n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 14
156 for although it well consists with Gods ends, that sometimes his people be humbled and brought very low, yet doth it not at all, that the enemy should be lifted up over high: which yet they would be, for although it well consists with God's ends, that sometime his people be humbled and brought very low, yet does it not At all, that the enemy should be lifted up over high: which yet they would be, c-acp cs pn31 av vvz p-acp npg1 n2, cst av po31 n1 vbi vvn cc vvd j j, av vdz pn31 xx p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j: r-crq av pns32 vmd vbi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
157 if at any time they could obtain an absolute conquest upon his people: if At any time they could obtain an absolute conquest upon his people: cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
158 To this purpose speaks the Lord, Deut. 32. 26, 27. I thought (saies the Lord) to have scattered my people into corners, To this purpose speaks the Lord, Deuteronomy 32. 26, 27. I Thought (Says the Lord) to have scattered my people into corners, p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vvd (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vhi vvn po11 n1 p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
159 and caused their remembrance to have ceased from men: and caused their remembrance to have ceased from men: cc vvd po32 n1 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
160 did I not fear the rage of their enemies, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, did I not Fear the rage of their enemies, lest their Adversaries should behave themselves strangely, vdd pns11 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cs po32 n2 vmd vvi px32 av-j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
161 and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the Lord hath not done all this. and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the Lord hath not done all this. cc cs pns32 vmd vvi, po12 n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 vhz xx vdn d d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
162 As if he had said, It very well sorts with my purpose to bring my people very low, if so be the sinking of that balance over-low, would not over-much lift up the balance of their enemies. As if he had said, It very well sorts with my purpose to bring my people very low, if so be the sinking of that balance over-low, would not overmuch lift up the balance of their enemies. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 av av n2 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av av-j, cs av vbi dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 j, vmd xx av vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 14
163 Again, although it very well agrees with the Lords intent and meaning, that his people be persecuted, Again, although it very well agrees with the lords intent and meaning, that his people be persecuted, av, cs pn31 av av vvz p-acp dt n2 n1 cc n1, cst po31 n1 vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
164 and suffer from their enemies, that their enemies thereby might be ripened for destruction, yet is it not at all his minde, that together with their own, the enemy should bring destruction upon his people also; which yet 'tis apparent they do, when they wholly over-overcome them. and suffer from their enemies, that their enemies thereby might be ripened for destruction, yet is it not At all his mind, that together with their own, the enemy should bring destruction upon his people also; which yet it's apparent they do, when they wholly over-overcome them. cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cst po32 n2 av vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, av vbz pn31 xx p-acp d po31 n1, cst av p-acp po32 d, dt n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1 av; r-crq av pn31|vbz j pns32 vdb, c-crq pns32 av-jn j pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
165 And further, although it be the minde of God that his people should suffer by evil men, to the intent that by those sufferings of theirs they might be both prov'd and purg'd; And further, although it be the mind of God that his people should suffer by evil men, to the intent that by those sufferings of theirs they might be both proved and purged; cc av-jc, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 cst po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 cst p-acp d n2 pp-f png32 pns32 vmd vbi av-d vvn cc vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
166 yet is it not his pleasure, that either the furnace should be made so hot, yet is it not his pleasure, that either the furnace should be made so hight, av vbz pn31 xx po31 n1, cst d dt n1 vmd vbi vvn av j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
167 or they continue so long in it, till he lose his metall, which would certainly come to passe, did the enemy wholly prevail: or they continue so long in it, till he loose his metal, which would Certainly come to pass, did the enemy wholly prevail: cc pns32 vvb av av-j p-acp pn31, c-acp pns31 vvb po31 n1, r-crq vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi, vdd dt n1 av-jn vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
168 For if the rod of the wicked should rest upon the lot of the righteous, would they not at last put forth their hand and touch iniquity? From all which it is a cleer case, That although the Saints may be assaulted, infested by enemies, For if the rod of the wicked should rest upon the lot of the righteous, would they not At last put forth their hand and touch iniquity? From all which it is a clear case, That although the Saints may be assaulted, infested by enemies, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt j vmd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vmd pns32 xx p-acp ord vvi av po32 n1 cc vvi n1? p-acp d r-crq pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst cs dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, j-vvn p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
169 yet are they not wholly overcome by them. yet Are they not wholly overcome by them. av vbr pns32 xx av-jn vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
170 And hath not this been the case of the godly of this Kingdom? hath not this been the case of the present Parliament? Honourable, beloved, it cannot be denied, And hath not this been the case of the godly of this Kingdom? hath not this been the case of the present Parliament? Honourable, Beloved, it cannot be denied, cc vhz xx d vbn dt n1 pp-f dt j pp-f d n1? vhz xx d vbn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? j, j-vvn, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
171 but that the archers have sorely grieved you, shot at you, hated you; but that the archers have sorely grieved you, shot At you, hated you; cc-acp cst dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pn22, vvn p-acp pn22, vvd pn22; (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
172 neverthelesse hath not your bowe abode in strength, and the armes of your hands have been made strong, nevertheless hath not your bow Abided in strength, and the arms of your hands have been made strong, av vhz xx po22 n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vhb vbn vvn j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
173 and to this day they have not obtained a full conquest over you? Indeed crafty malicious men have tried their utmost, have vomited upon you their most deadly poison, and to this day they have not obtained a full conquest over you? Indeed crafty malicious men have tried their utmost, have vomited upon you their most deadly poison, cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb xx vvn dt j n1 p-acp pn22? np1 j j n2 vhb vvn po32 j, vhb vvn p-acp pn22 po32 av-ds j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
174 and all to blast you, to make you infamous for ever: and all to blast you, to make you infamous for ever: cc d pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi pn22 j p-acp av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
175 but have they prevailed? have they by all their canker and venom belcht forth upon you, been able to deprive you of your name and honour? or rather shall not you be had in honour, but have they prevailed? have they by all their canker and venom belched forth upon you, been able to deprive you of your name and honour? or rather shall not you be had in honour, cc-acp vhb pns32 vvn? vhb pns32 p-acp d po32 n1 cc n1 vvn av p-acp pn22, vbn j pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1? cc av-c vmb xx pn22 vbi vhn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
176 when their memoriall shall rot and perish, and be blotted out from under Heaven? I say not but you have sometime been reduced to exigents and lownesse, you have been brought sometimes to the pits brink, when their memorial shall rot and perish, and be blotted out from under Heaven? I say not but you have sometime been reduced to exigents and lowness, you have been brought sometime to the pits brink, c-crq po32 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vbi vvn av p-acp p-acp n1? pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn22 vhb av vbn vvn p-acp n2 cc n1, pn22 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp dt n2 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
177 if not thrown with Ioseph into the pit; if not thrown with Ioseph into the pit; cs xx vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
178 but yet hath ever the pit shut its mouth upon you, and rendred you hopeles of recovering out of it? If (as the Apostle speaks) you have been troubled on every side, but yet hath ever the pit shut its Mouth upon you, and rendered you hopeless of recovering out of it? If (as the Apostle speaks) you have been troubled on every side, cc-acp av vhz av dt n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvd pn22 j pp-f vvg av pp-f pn31? cs (c-acp dt n1 vvz) pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
179 yet have you been distressed? if perplexed at any time, yet have you been in despair? if persecuted, have you been altogether forsaken? if cast down, yet have you been distressed? if perplexed At any time, yet have you been in despair? if persecuted, have you been altogether forsaken? if cast down, av vhb pn22 vbn vvn? cs vvn p-acp d n1, av vhb pn22 vbn p-acp n1? cs vvn, vhb pn22 vbn av vvn? cs vvn a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
180 yet have you been destroyed? When were your affairs so lost, so broken as now the enemies are? and when hath your bowe so much slugg'd, yet have you been destroyed? When were your affairs so lost, so broken as now the enemies Are? and when hath your bow so much slugged, av vhb pn22 vbn vvn? q-crq vbdr po22 n2 av vvn, av vvn a-acp av dt n2 vbr? cc q-crq vhz po22 n1 av d j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
181 or your armes grown so feeble? I mean, when was ever your condition so desperate, that when the enemy in any of their expresses or Declarations, hath shot Traitour and Rebell at you, you might not, notwithstanding any lownesse of your condition, have shot back something else in answer, then your humble subjects? or your arms grown so feeble? I mean, when was ever your condition so desperate, that when the enemy in any of their Expresses or Declarations, hath shot Traitor and Rebel At you, you might not, notwithstanding any lowness of your condition, have shot back something Else in answer, then your humble subject's? cc po22 n2 vvn av j? pns11 vvb, c-crq vbds av po22 n1 av j, cst c-crq dt n1 p-acp d pp-f po32 vvz cc n2, vhz vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, pn22 vmd xx, c-acp d n1 pp-f po22 n1, vhb vvn av pi av p-acp n1, av po22 j n2-jn? (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
182 The archers I must needs say, have shot some neer shoots, that of Brainford was a neer one, The archers I must needs say, have shot Some near shoots, that of Brianford was a near one, dt n2 pns11 vmb av vvi, vhb vvn d av-j vvz, cst pp-f np1 vbds dt av-j crd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
183 and so was that of Bristow: our losse of Bristow went exceeding neer us; and so was that of Bristol: our loss of Bristol went exceeding near us; cc av vbds d pp-f np1: po12 n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvg av-j pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
184 but (blessed be the Lord) never did any hit the heart to this day: but (blessed be the Lord) never did any hit the heart to this day: cc-acp (vvn vbi dt n1) av vdd d vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
185 London, Westminster, whitherto the heads of the Tribes are gathered, and which are indeed the very heart of the Kingdom, these have been safe, London, Westminster, whitherto the Heads of the Tribes Are gathered, and which Are indeed the very heart of the Kingdom, these have been safe, np1, np1, av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr vvn, cc q-crq vbr av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, d vhb vbn j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
186 as if the Lord had said of them, as sometime of Ierusalem, The enemy shall not shoot an arrow into them. as if the Lord had said of them, as sometime of Ierusalem, The enemy shall not shoot an arrow into them. c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn pp-f pno32, c-acp av pp-f np1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
187 Their aim hath been indeed at us from the beginning, but they have either shot short, Their aim hath been indeed At us from the beginning, but they have either shot short, po32 n1 vhz vbn av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, p-acp pns32 vhb av-d vvn j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
188 or wide, or over, at least waies something or other hath been the matter, and they have not hit the marke they aimed at to this day. or wide, or over, At least ways something or other hath been the matter, and they have not hit the mark they aimed At to this day. cc j, cc a-acp, p-acp ds n2 pi cc n-jn vhz vbn dt n1, cc pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
189 How many dayes have they set themselves for their coming to London, boasting such a time they would certainly come and divide the spoil of London, and satisfie their rage and lust both together? but how may I say to them as our Saviour to Peter, saies he, when thou wast young, thou girdest thy self, How many days have they Set themselves for their coming to London, boasting such a time they would Certainly come and divide the spoil of London, and satisfy their rage and lust both together? but how may I say to them as our Saviour to Peter, Says he, when thou wast young, thou girdest thy self, c-crq d n2 vhb pns32 vvd px32 p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp np1, vvg d dt n1 pns32 vmd av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi po32 n1 cc n1 av-d av? cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, vvz pns31, c-crq pns21 vbd2s j, pns21 vvd2 po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
190 and went whither thou wouldest, but when thou art old, thou shalt stretch out thy hands, and another shall gird thee: and went whither thou Wouldst, but when thou art old, thou shalt stretch out thy hands, and Another shall gird thee: cc vvd c-crq pns21 vmd2, cc-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vm2 vvi av po21 n2, cc j-jn vmb vvi pno21: (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
191 So I to them, when they were joviall and prospered, how oft have they pointed themselves a day of coming hither, So I to them, when they were jovial and prospered, how oft have they pointed themselves a day of coming hither, av pns11 p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vbdr j cc vvd, c-crq av vhb pns32 vvd px32 dt n1 pp-f vvg av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
192 though in the winding up, we see them glad to come in by a day of your pointing? they themselves have often heretofore set themselves a day for their coming to London, now let them look to it, though in the winding up, we see them glad to come in by a day of your pointing? they themselves have often heretofore Set themselves a day for their coming to London, now let them look to it, cs p-acp dt j-vvg a-acp, pns12 vvb pno32 j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 vvg? pns32 px32 vhb av av vvb px32 dt n1 p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp np1, av vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
193 if they come not in by the day of your setting. if they come not in by the day of your setting. cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n-vvg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 17
194 So that in this also you perceive your condition alike to Josephs, which should exceedingly animate you in your worke; So that in this also you perceive your condition alike to Josephs, which should exceedingly animate you in your work; av cst p-acp d av pn22 vvb po22 n1 av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vmd av-vvg vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 17
195 your bowe hath abode in strength, and the armes of your hands have been made strong, you neither being hitherto so far prevailed upon as to forego a good conscience, your bow hath Abided in strength, and the arms of your hands have been made strong, you neither being hitherto so Far prevailed upon as to forego a good conscience, po22 n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vhb vbn vvn j, pn22 av-dx vbg av av av-j vvn p-acp c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 17
196 nor yet to be ruined and destroyed for keeping of it; nor yet to be ruined and destroyed for keeping of it; ccx av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp vvg pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 17
197 God having made good to you this truth also, that however the people of God may be assaulted, infested by enemies, God having made good to you this truth also, that however the people of God may be assaulted, infested by enemies, np1 vhg vvn j p-acp pn22 d n1 av, cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, j-vvn p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 17
198 yet are they not wholly overcome by them. yet Are they not wholly overcome by them. av vbr pns32 xx av-jn vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 17
199 The godly being assaulted, are not only not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, and become the head of their enemies. The godly being assaulted, Are not only not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, and become the head of their enemies. dt j vbg vvn, vbr xx j xx vvn, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 17
200 Thus it was with Joseph, who although sometime the most abject maligned one of all Israels family, Thus it was with Joseph, who although sometime the most abject maligned one of all Israel's family, av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, r-crq cs av dt av-ds j vvd pi pp-f d npg1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 18
201 yet at last becomes both the shepherd and stone of Israel: Thus it happened to our Saviour, who although a stone despised and rejected of the builders, yet At last becomes both the shepherd and stone of Israel: Thus it happened to our Saviour, who although a stone despised and rejected of the Builders, av p-acp ord vvz d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: av pn31 vvd p-acp po12 n1, r-crq cs dt n1 vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 18
202 yet in conclusion becomes the head of the corner. yet in conclusion becomes the head of the corner. av p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 18
203 And this comes to passe, sometimes that the godly may be made amends unto for their sufferings: And this comes to pass, sometime that the godly may be made amends unto for their sufferings: cc d vvz pc-acp vvi, av cst dt j vmb vbi vvn n2 p-acp p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 18
204 Sometimes the Lord recompenses the services of wicked men; Sometime the Lord recompenses the services of wicked men; av dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 18
205 thus had Nebuchadnezzar the conquest and spoil of Egypt for his service done against Tyre: and if he reward wicked mens services, will he not much more recompense his peoples sufferings? thus had Nebuchadnezzar the conquest and spoil of Egypt for his service done against Tyre: and if he reward wicked men's services, will he not much more recompense his peoples sufferings? av vhd np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 vdn p-acp n1: cc cs pns31 vvb j ng2 n2, vmb pns31 xx av-d av-dc vvi po31 ng1 n2? (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 18
206 Sometimes to vex and torment their enemies, to whom what greater vexation, then to see the men that they so much detested, advanced above them? What greater torment to Haman, then that Mordecai should be the man whom the King would honour? Sometime to vex and torment their enemies, to whom what greater vexation, then to see the men that they so much detested, advanced above them? What greater torment to Haman, then that Mordecai should be the man whom the King would honour? av p-acp vvb cc vvi po32 n2, p-acp ro-crq q-crq jc n1, cs pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst pns32 av av-d vvn, vvn p-acp pno32? q-crq jc n1 p-acp np1, av d np1 vmd vbi dt n1 ro-crq dt n1 vmd vvi? (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 18
207 Sometimes for the good of the enemies themselves, and this is plainly the case in hand: Sometime for the good of the enemies themselves, and this is plainly the case in hand: av p-acp dt j pp-f dt n2 px32, cc d vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 18
208 For had not Joseph been sold into Egypt, and there advanced, both they that sold him, For had not Joseph been sold into Egypt, and there advanced, both they that sold him, c-acp vhd xx np1 vbn vvn p-acp np1, cc a-acp vvd, av-d pns32 cst vvd pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 18
209 yea and that whole family might have been lost and destroyed, through want and famine. yea and that Whole family might have been lost and destroyed, through want and famine. uh cc d j-jn n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn cc vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 18
210 And had not our Saviour suffered, that afterterward he might be exalted, how had neither any of those from whom he suffered, And had not our Saviour suffered, that afterterward he might be exalted, how had neither any of those from whom he suffered, cc vhd xx po12 n1 vvn, cst av pns31 vmd vbi vvn, q-crq vhd d d pp-f d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 18
211 or any other been saved by him? or any other been saved by him? cc d j-jn vbn vvn p-acp pno31? (6) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 18
212 And is not this truth made good to you this day? and are not you so far from being overcome, that indeed you have prevailed, And is not this truth made good to you this day? and Are not you so Far from being overcome, that indeed you have prevailed, cc vbz xx d n1 vvd j p-acp pn22 d n1? cc vbr xx pn22 av av-j p-acp vbg vvn, cst av pn22 vhb vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
213 and are raised far above the lownesse of your enemies? Surely you have prospered wonderfully of late dayes, you have prevail'd to admiration; and Are raised Far above the lowness of your enemies? Surely you have prospered wonderfully of late days, you have prevailed to admiration; cc vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2? np1 pn22 vhb vvn av-j pp-f j n2, pn22 vhb vvn p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
214 your bowe hath not only been strong, as Josephs, but like the bowe of Jonathan that turned not back, that returned not empty: your bow hath not only been strong, as Josephs, but like the bow of Johnathan that turned not back, that returned not empty: po22 n1 vhz xx av-j vbn j, p-acp np1, p-acp j dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvd xx av, cst vvd xx j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 19
215 it has prospered so of late, as if like that bowe in the clouds, it did assure us we should no more have a deluge, a deluge of bloud in England. How every whit as like are you become to Joseph in your prosperous condition, it has prospered so of late, as if like that bow in the Clouds, it did assure us we should no more have a deluge, a deluge of blood in England. How every whit as like Are you become to Joseph in your prosperous condition, pn31 vhz vvd av pp-f av-j, c-acp cs av-j cst vvi p-acp dt n2, pn31 vdd vvi pno12 pns12 vmd av-dx av-dc vhb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1. q-crq d n1 c-acp av-j vbr pn22 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po22 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 19
216 as you saw your selves like him erewhile in your affliction and sufferings? and if in regard of the likenesse of your sufferings I said, erewhile, the archers have sorely grieved you, shot at you, hated you: as you saw your selves like him erewhile in your affliction and sufferings? and if in regard of the likeness of your sufferings I said, erewhile, the archers have sorely grieved you, shot At you, hated you: c-acp pn22 vvd po22 n2 vvb pno31 av p-acp po22 n1 cc n2? cc cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 pns11 vvd, av, dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pn22, vvn p-acp pn22, vvd pn22: (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 19
217 how truly for your alike prospering may I now say, Your bowe hath abode in strength, how truly for your alike prospering may I now say, Your bow hath Abided in strength, c-crq av-j p-acp po22 j n-vvg vmb pns11 av vvb, po22 n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 19
218 and the armes of your hands have been strengthned, and you are this day become the shepherds and stone of England? Give me but leave a little to make out this parallel also. and the arms of your hands have been strengthened, and you Are this day become the shepherd's and stone of England? Give me but leave a little to make out this parallel also. cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vhb vbn vvn, cc pn22 vbr d n1 vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1? vvb pno11 p-acp vvi dt j pc-acp vvi av d n1 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 19
219 First therefore, we finde that Joseph after depression and sufferings for a while, is in conclusion made Ruler over all the land of Egypt: First Therefore, we find that Joseph After depression and sufferings for a while, is in conclusion made Ruler over all the land of Egypt: ord av, pns12 vvb d np1 p-acp n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 19
220 And is not your condition parallel, who whatever your former difficulties and troubles have been, And is not your condition parallel, who whatever your former difficulties and Troubles have been, cc vbz xx po22 n1 n1, r-crq r-crq po22 j n2 cc n2 vhb vbn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 19
221 and howsoever straitned and confined, yet are now become Rulers even over all the Kingdom? and howsoever straitened and confined, yet Are now become Rulers even over all the Kingdom? cc c-acp vvn cc vvn, av vbr av vvn n2 av p-acp d dt n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 19
222 But further, it happened that upon Josephs advancement and prevailing, his brethren (those archers that shot at him and hated him) do now come crouching, yea prostrating themselves before him. But further, it happened that upon Josephs advancement and prevailing, his brothers (those archers that shot At him and hated him) do now come crouching, yea prostrating themselves before him. p-acp jc, pn31 vvd cst p-acp np1 n1 cc j-vvg, po31 n2 (d n2 cst vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31) vdb av vvi vvg, uh vvg px32 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 19
223 And who sees not since your prevailings, those archers that have shot at you, and sorely grieved you, And who sees not since your prevailings, those archers that have shot At you, and sorely grieved you, cc q-crq vvz xx p-acp po22 n2-vvg, d n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp pn22, cc av-j vvn pn22, (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 19
224 now that their bowes are broken, and their arrows spent, I mean their estates consumed, now that their bows Are broken, and their arrows spent, I mean their estates consumed, av cst po32 n2 vbr vvn, cc po32 n2 vvn, pns11 vvb po32 n2 vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 19
225 and their credits crackt, submitting themselves, and daily comming in to compound and make their peace with you? and (as the Psalmist fully expresses the like case) the beasts of the reeds, by which the companies of archers are meant, submitting themselves every one of them with pieces of silver. and their credits cracked, submitting themselves, and daily coming in to compound and make their peace with you? and (as the Psalmist Fully Expresses the like case) the beasts of the reeds, by which the companies of archers Are meant, submitting themselves every one of them with Pieces of silver. cc po32 n2 vvn, vvg px32, cc av-j vvg p-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp pn22? cc (c-acp dt n1 av-j vvz dt j n1) dt n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr vvd, vvg px32 d crd pp-f pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
226 Only herein I could wish the parallel came more home; Only herein I could wish the parallel Come more home; av-j av pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 vvd av-dc av-an; (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
227 Joseph when his brethren presented themselves before him, spake roughly unto them, told them they were spies: Joseph when his brothers presented themselves before him, spoke roughly unto them, told them they were spies: np1 c-crq po31 n2 vvd px32 p-acp pno31, vvd av-j p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 pns32 vbdr n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
228 and till he perceived from them some sense of their faultinesse and sin, he did not (saies the story) uncase, and till he perceived from them Some sense of their faultiness and since, he did not (Says the story) uncase, cc c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, pns31 vdd xx (vvz dt n1) vvb, (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
229 and discover himself to be their brother Joseph. And ought not you to do so too? and is it sufficient that you accept from your malignant brethren a moiety of their estates, and discover himself to be their brother Joseph. And ought not you to do so too? and is it sufficient that you accept from your malignant brothers a moiety of their estates, cc vvi px31 pc-acp vbi po32 n1 np1. cc vmd xx pn22 pc-acp vdi av av? cc vbz pn31 j cst pn22 vvb p-acp po22 j n2 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
230 and they pay down their price of bloud, without expecting from them any acknowledgement at all of their bloud-guiltinesse? and should not some of them at least wise be taken and challenged as spies, which if done, and they pay down their price of blood, without expecting from them any acknowledgement At all of their Bloodguiltiness? and should not Some of them At least wise be taken and challenged as spies, which if done, cc pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 d n1 p-acp d pp-f po32 n1? cc vmd xx d pp-f pno32 p-acp ds j vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, r-crq cs vdn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
231 how thinke you, would it not prove truer of them then of Josephs brethren? how think you, would it not prove truer of them then of Josephs brothers? q-crq vvb pn22, vmd pn31 xx vvi av-jc pp-f pno32 av pp-f np1 n2? (6) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 20
232 Again, Joseph sometime dreamed that the Sunne, and Moon and Starres did obeysance before him, and it came to passe accordingly: Again, Joseph sometime dreamed that the Sun, and Moon and Stars did obeisance before him, and it Come to pass accordingly: av, np1 av vvd cst dt n1, cc n1 cc n2 vdd n1 p-acp pno31, cc pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi av-vvg: (6) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 20
233 The Starres which were his brethren did so, in like manner did the Sunne and Moon also: The Stars which were his brothers did so, in like manner did the Sun and Moon also: dt n2 r-crq vbdr po31 n2 vdd av, p-acp j n1 vdd dt n1 cc n1 av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 20
234 And have so many of your brethren come in, and submitted to you, and some of them starres of the first magnitude: And have so many of your brothers come in, and submitted to you, and Some of them Stars of the First magnitude: cc vhb av d pp-f po22 n2 vvb p-acp, cc vvd p-acp pn22, cc d pp-f pno32 n2 pp-f dt ord n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 20
235 and may it not be expected, the Sunne and Moon (which are next unto them) will do so too? If they do not, and may it not be expected, the Sun and Moon (which Are next unto them) will do so too? If they do not, cc vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn, dt n1 cc n1 (r-crq vbr ord p-acp pno32) vmb vdi av av? cs pns32 vdb xx, (6) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 20
236 for my part I think they may do worse, however, I am confident, it will be never the worse for you if they do not. for my part I think they may do Worse, however, I am confident, it will be never the Worse for you if they do not. c-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb pns32 vmb vdi av-jc, c-acp, pns11 vbm j, pn31 vmb vbi av-x dt av-jc p-acp pn22 cs pns32 vdb xx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 20
237 Yet further, Was Joseph advanced to be the shepherd and feeder of Israel, and are not you at this day become the shepherds of England, the whole family of England, as far as under your command, depending upon you? yea and that little life, that yet remains in bleeding and famisht Ireland, being by your care and means sustained and preserved also. Yet further, Was Joseph advanced to be the shepherd and feeder of Israel, and Are not you At this day become the shepherd's of England, the Whole family of England, as Far as under your command, depending upon you? yea and that little life, that yet remains in bleeding and famished Ireland, being by your care and means sustained and preserved also. av av-jc, vbds np1 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vbr xx pn22 p-acp d n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp po22 n1, vvg p-acp pn22? uh cc d j n1, cst av vvz p-acp vvg cc j-vvn np1, vbg p-acp po22 n1 cc n2 vvn cc vvn av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 21
238 Again, Did Joseph become the stone of Israel, and are not you become the stone of England? Indeed a stone of offence and stumbling to Popery, Prelacy, Tyranny, and against which both they and their abettors impinging, are stumbled and fallen, Again, Did Joseph become the stone of Israel, and Are not you become the stone of England? Indeed a stone of offence and stumbling to Popery, Prelacy, Tyranny, and against which both they and their abettors impinging, Are stumbled and fallen, av, vdd np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbr xx pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg p-acp n1, np1, n1, cc p-acp r-crq d pns32 cc po32 n2 vvg, vbr vvn cc vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
239 and I hope shall never rise again: and I hope shall never rise again: cc pns11 vvb vmb av-x vvi av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
240 but yet a precious foundation stone, for Religion and publike liberty, and by means whereof, both of them are sustained and upheld at this day in England. but yet a precious Foundation stone, for Religion and public liberty, and by means whereof, both of them Are sustained and upheld At this day in England. cc-acp av dt j n1 n1, p-acp n1 cc j n1, cc p-acp n2 c-crq, d pp-f pno32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 21
241 Again, For the manner and way of Josephs advancement and getting up; Again, For the manner and Way of Josephs advancement and getting up; av, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 n1 cc vvg a-acp; (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
242 Had Ioseph ever become Lord over Egypt, had he not first been sold a slave into Egypt? was not his selling into Egypt (intended indeed to his ruin,) that which was the very occasion and vantage ground to all the great honour and favour there bestowed upon him? And I appeal to your selves, Honourable and beloved, had publike liberties (which are the cause you own, Had Ioseph ever become Lord over Egypt, had he not First been sold a slave into Egypt? was not his selling into Egypt (intended indeed to his ruin,) that which was the very occasion and vantage ground to all the great honour and favour there bestowed upon him? And I appeal to your selves, Honourable and Beloved, had public Liberties (which Are the cause you own, vhd np1 av vvi n1 p-acp np1, vhd pns31 xx ord vbn vvn dt n1 p-acp np1? vbds xx po31 vvg p-acp np1 (vvn av p-acp po31 n1,) cst r-crq vbds dt j n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp d dt j n1 cc vvi a-acp vvn p-acp pno31? cc pns11 vvb p-acp po22 n2, j cc j-vvn, vhd j n2 (r-crq vbr dt n1 pn22 d, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
243 and stand for) gained so much ground as at this day they have upon arbitrary power, and stand for) gained so much ground as At this day they have upon arbitrary power, cc vvb p-acp) vvd av d n1 c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb p-acp j-jn n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
244 if arbitrary power had not enterpriz'd the subversion of all just liberties? and had not some Romish brokers, endeavoured to barter away our Religion to Rome and Popery, had it in any likelihood arived to that height of reformation and purity 'tis come to at this day? We had been (as Issachar) content to have borne our burdens, if arbitrary power had not enterprised the subversion of all just Liberties? and had not Some Romish brokers, endeavoured to barter away our Religion to Room and Popery, had it in any likelihood arrived to that height of Reformation and purity it's come to At this day? We had been (as Issachar) content to have born our burdens, cs j-jn n1 vhd xx vvd dt n1 pp-f d j n2? cc vhd xx d np1 n2, vvn p-acp n1 av po12 n1 p-acp vvb cc n1, vhd pn31 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pn31|vbz vvn p-acp p-acp d n1? pns12 vhd vbn (c-acp np1) j pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
245 if so be our taskmasters had not so long added to their weight, till at last they became utterly insupportable. if so be our taskmasters had not so long added to their weight, till At last they became utterly insupportable. cs av vbb po12 n2 vhd xx av av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1, c-acp p-acp ord pns32 vvd av-j j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 21
246 And had your selves (Noble Patriots) been so high as now you are, And had your selves (Noble Patriots) been so high as now you Are, cc vhd po22 n2 (j n2) vbn av j c-acp av pn22 vbr, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
247 if it had not been endeavoured to lay you in the lowest dust? and tell me, are you not grown great, if it had not been endeavoured to lay you in the lowest dust? and tell me, Are you not grown great, cs pn31 vhd xx vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n1? cc vvb pno11, vbr pn22 xx vvn j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
248 even by the successe of those battels, which were on purpose by the enemy stricken with you, to bring you to nothing? So that though I say not of you, perijstis, nisi perijstis, ye had been undone, even by the success of those battles, which were on purpose by the enemy stricken with you, to bring you to nothing? So that though I say not of you, perijstis, nisi perijstis, you had been undone, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp pix? av cst cs pns11 vvb xx pp-f pn22, fw-la, fw-la fw-la, pn22 vhd vbn vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
249 if ye had not been undone; if you had not been undone; cs pn22 vhd xx vbn vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
250 yet may I say confidently, Ye had not been made, as now you are, if first of all it had not been attempted to undo you. yet may I say confidently, You had not been made, as now you Are, if First of all it had not been attempted to undo you. av vmb pns11 vvb av-j, pn22 vhd xx vbn vvn, c-acp av pn22 vbr, cs ord pp-f d pn31 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp vvb pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
251 Once more, Ioseph was not only lifted up to his own advancement and honour, but thereby even those that hated him fared the better also: Once more, Ioseph was not only lifted up to his own advancement and honour, but thereby even those that hated him fared the better also: a-acp av-dc, np1 vbds xx av-j vvn a-acp p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, cc-acp av av d cst vvd pno31 vvd dt jc av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
252 And is not your case alike? For though at present your Malignants acknowledge no beholdingnesse to you; And is not your case alike? For though At present your Malignants acknowledge no beholdingness to you; cc vbz xx po22 n1 av? p-acp cs p-acp vvi po22 n2 vvb dx n1 p-acp pn22; (6) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
253 yet if hereafter they shall begin to look toward Religion, or shall have need to seek for succour from the Laws and rights of the people of England, must they not be beholding sor preservation of them (under God) to the present Parliament? yet if hereafter they shall begin to look towards Religion, or shall have need to seek for succour from the Laws and rights of the people of England, must they not be beholding sor preservation of them (under God) to the present Parliament? av cs av pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb pns32 xx vbi vvg p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 (p-acp np1) p-acp dt j n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 22
254 So that to summe up all. So that to sum up all. av cst p-acp n1 p-acp d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
255 If therefore because of Iosephs advancement, his brethrens submission, and his sustaining both them and that whole family, 'tis said of him. If Therefore Because of Joseph's advancement, his Brothers' submission, and his sustaining both them and that Whole family, it's said of him. cs av c-acp pp-f np1 n1, po31 ng2 n1, cc po31 n-vvg d pno32 cc d j-jn n1, pn31|vbz vvn pp-f pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
256 His bowe abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, and he is therefore called, the shepherd and stone of Israel; how truly may the like be spoken of your selves? your case in all the particulars above mentioned (as is apparent) comming up fully unto Iosephs; God having made good to you this truth also, The godly being assaulted, are not only not overcome, His bow Abided in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong, and he is Therefore called, the shepherd and stone of Israel; how truly may the like be spoken of your selves? your case in all the particulars above mentioned (as is apparent) coming up Fully unto Joseph's; God having made good to you this truth also, The godly being assaulted, Are not only not overcome, po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j, cc pns31 vbz av vvn, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; c-crq av-j vmb dt j vbi vvn pp-f po22 n2? po22 n1 p-acp d dt n2-j p-acp vvd (c-acp vbz j) vvg a-acp av-j p-acp np1; np1 vhg vvn j p-acp pn22 d n1 av, dt j vbg vvn, vbr xx j xx vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
257 but in conclusion prevail, and become the preservers and head of those that hate them. but in conclusion prevail, and become the preservers and head of those that hate them. cc-acp p-acp n1 vvi, cc vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 22
258 That the godly are not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, they ow it to the over-ruling power and hand of God. That the godly Are not overcome, but in conclusion prevail, they owe it to the overruling power and hand of God. cst dt j vbr xx vvn, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvi, pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 23
259 So much is here acknowledged by the Patriarch in the behalfe of his Ioseph, sayes he, his bowe abode in strength, So much is Here acknowledged by the Patriarch in the behalf of his Ioseph, Says he, his bow Abided in strength, av d vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 np1, vvz pns31, po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 23
260 and the armes of his hands were made strong: and the arms of his hands were made strong: cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 23
261 but how comes it to passe? he adds, by the hands of the mighty one of Iacob. but how comes it to pass? he adds, by the hands of the mighty one of Iacob. cc-acp q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi? pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j pi pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 23
262 If Iosephs hands are made strong, it is by the strong hands of the God of Iacob. If Joseph's hands Are made strong, it is by the strong hands of the God of Iacob. cs np1 n2 vbr vvn j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 23
263 So much likewise is acknowledged by the Psalmist in the behalf of himself, as a shadow and type of Christ; So much likewise is acknowledged by the Psalmist in the behalf of himself, as a shadow and type of christ; av av-d av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
264 sayes he, The stone which the builders refused, is now become the head of the corner: This is the Lords doing. Says he, The stone which the Builders refused, is now become the head of the corner: This is the lords doing. vvz pns31, dt n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd, vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1: d vbz dt n2 vdg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
265 If Christ become a stone of rejection, this is mans doing; but if he become a corner stone, this (sayes the Psalmist) is the Lords doing. If christ become a stone of rejection, this is men doing; but if he become a corner stone, this (Says the Psalmist) is the lords doing. cs np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz vvz vdg; p-acp cs pns31 vvb dt n1 n1, d (vvz dt n1) vbz dt n2 vdg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 23
266 And to say the truth, That Iosephs brethren should pack him away into Egypt, (as they thought,) for his destruction, but indeed for his advancement, and that Iosephs advancement should become the means of their preservation: In like manner, that Christs abasement from his brethren, should make way for his exaltation, and his exaltation, a means of both their and our salvation (I mean Jews and Gentiles salvation) whose doing can this be but the Lords doing? and when men bring any thing to passe, by endeavouring to prevent it, And to say the truth, That Joseph's brothers should pack him away into Egypt, (as they Thought,) for his destruction, but indeed for his advancement, and that Joseph's advancement should become the means of their preservation: In like manner, that Christ abasement from his brothers, should make Way for his exaltation, and his exaltation, a means of both their and our salvation (I mean jews and Gentiles salvation) whose doing can this be but the lords doing? and when men bring any thing to pass, by endeavouring to prevent it, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst np1 n2 vmd vvi pno31 av p-acp np1, (c-acp pns32 vvd,) p-acp po31 n1, p-acp av c-acp po31 n1, cc d np1 n1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: p-acp j n1, cst npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, vmd vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f d po32 cc po12 n1 (pns11 vvb np2 cc np1 n1) rg-crq vdg vmb d vbi p-acp dt n2 vdg? cc q-crq n2 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 23
267 and accomplish it, by making what opposition they can against it (which apparently was done in the case in hand) what else can this be but the will and work of God? and accomplish it, by making what opposition they can against it (which apparently was done in the case in hand) what Else can this be but the will and work of God? cc vvi pn31, p-acp vvg r-crq n1 pns32 vmb p-acp pn31 (r-crq av-j vbds vdn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1) r-crq av vmb d vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 23
268 And must not the like be acknowledged concerning your prevailing and successes also? and is not all to be ascribed unto a powerfull and gracious dispose and hand of God? If you have counselled well, is it not because God was in the assembly of the Iudges, and directed you? If your Armies have fought well, is it not because God hath taught their hands to war, And must not the like be acknowledged Concerning your prevailing and Successes also? and is not all to be ascribed unto a powerful and gracious dispose and hand of God? If you have counseled well, is it not Because God was in the assembly of the Judges, and directed you? If your Armies have fought well, is it not Because God hath taught their hands to war, cc vmb xx dt j vbi vvn vvg po22 j-vvg cc n2 av? cc vbz xx d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? cs pn22 vhb vvn av, vbz pn31 xx c-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vvd pn22? cs po22 n2 vhb vvn av, vbz pn31 xx c-acp np1 vhz vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 24
269 and their fingers to fight, yea, himself fought for them? If by storm and scalado they have taken in the strongest pieces of the enemy, is it not by their God they have leaped over the wall? And in this last mercy, which this day is set apart to blesse God for; and their fingers to fight, yea, himself fought for them? If by storm and scalado they have taken in the Strongest Pieces of the enemy, is it not by their God they have leapt over the wall? And in this last mercy, which this day is Set apart to bless God for; cc po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, uh, px31 vvd p-acp pno32? cs p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz pn31 xx p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vhb vvd p-acp dt n1? cc p-acp d ord n1, r-crq d n1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp; (6) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 24
270 the taking in of that strong and important City of Chester, although they that had the conduct of worke, have no waies been wanting either in diligence or faithfullnesse, the taking in of that strong and important city of Chester, although they that had the conduct of work, have no ways been wanting either in diligence or faithfulness, dt vvg p-acp pp-f d j cc j n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 cst vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, vhb dx n2 vbi vvg d p-acp n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 24
271 yet must not both they, and we say in the Psalmists language, Who hath led us into the strong City? hast not thou, O God? yet must not both they, and we say in the Psalmists language, Who hath led us into the strong city? hast not thou, Oh God? av vmb xx d pns32, cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1? vh2 xx pns21, uh np1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 24
272 I thinke but how it hath been with us, when God at any time hath withdrawn his helping hand from us: I think but how it hath been with us, when God At any time hath withdrawn his helping hand from us: pns11 vvb cc-acp c-crq pn31 vhz vbn p-acp pno12, c-crq np1 p-acp d n1 vhz vvn po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno12: (6) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
273 When God hath not presided in our counsels, what weaknesses, what distractions have accompanied them? how slow hath been their motion, When God hath not presided in our Counsels, what Weaknesses, what distractions have accompanied them? how slow hath been their motion, c-crq np1 vhz xx vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq n2, r-crq n2 vhb vvn pno32? q-crq av-j vhz vbn po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
274 and perhaps in conclusion altogether to no purpose? and perhaps in conclusion altogether to no purpose? cc av p-acp n1 av p-acp dx n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 24
275 And for action too, who knows not that no sooner God has turned his back upon us, but we have turned our backs upon the enemy? and when our mighty ones have not found with them the Lords hand, neither have any of our mighty ones been able to finde their own hands. And for actium too, who knows not that no sooner God has turned his back upon us, but we have turned our backs upon the enemy? and when our mighty ones have not found with them the lords hand, neither have any of our mighty ones been able to find their own hands. cc p-acp n1 av, r-crq vvz xx cst av-dx av-c n1 vhz vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt n1? cc c-crq po12 j pi2 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno32 dt n2 n1, d vhb d pp-f po12 j pi2 vbn j p-acp vvb po32 d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 24
276 And had the Lord now of late withdrawn his hand, what had been the consequence? what else, And had the Lord now of late withdrawn his hand, what had been the consequence? what Else, cc vhd dt n1 av pp-f av-j vvn po31 n1, r-crq vhd vbn dt n1? q-crq av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
277 but your bowes broken, your arrows consumed, your Towns given up, your Armies defeated, your Cause (I mean Religion and Liberties) triumphed upon, but your bows broken, your arrows consumed, your Towns given up, your Armies defeated, your Cause (I mean Religion and Liberties) triumphed upon, cc-acp po22 n2 vvn, po22 n2 vvn, po22 n2 vvn a-acp, po22 n2 vvn, po22 n1 (pns11 vvb n1 cc n2) vvd p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 24
278 and your selves (though in a much lower posture) crouching and submitting to the enemy, and your selves (though in a much lower posture) crouching and submitting to the enemy, cc po22 n2 (cs p-acp dt d jc n1) vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 25
279 as the enemy at this day submits to you. as the enemy At this day submits to you. c-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 25
280 But that you have prevailed, your arme been made strong, and now are advanc'd to be the corner stone of the Kingdom: But that you have prevailed, your arm been made strong, and now Are advanced to be the corner stone of the Kingdom: p-acp cst pn22 vhb vvn, po22 n1 vbn vvn j, cc av vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 25
281 that liberties are enlarg'd and greatned, by endeavours to straiten and destroy them; that Liberties Are enlarged and greatened, by endeavours to straiten and destroy them; d n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, p-acp n2 p-acp vvn cc vvi pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 25
282 that Religion is advanc'd to greater purity, by wayes made use of wholly to corrupt it, that Religion is advanced to greater purity, by ways made use of wholly to corrupt it, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp jc n1, p-acp n2 vvn n1 pp-f av-jn pc-acp vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 25
283 and that a Parliament is become the main support of both, a Parliament I say, a thing the master builders sleighted, refused, and that a Parliament is become the main support of both, a Parliament I say, a thing the master Builders sleighted, refused, cc cst dt n1 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f d, dt n1 pns11 vvb, dt n1 dt n1 n2 vvn, vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 25
284 and without which they tould us they could sufficiently consult the welfare both of Religion and Liberty, that a Parliament is now become the head of the corner, this certainly is the Lords doing, and ought only to be ascribed to the mighty hand of God. and without which they told us they could sufficiently consult the welfare both of Religion and Liberty, that a Parliament is now become the head of the corner, this Certainly is the lords doing, and ought only to be ascribed to the mighty hand of God. cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pno12 pns32 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d av-j vbz dt n2 vdg, cc vmd av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 25
285 And now the main of my taske is over, which was to draw a parallel 'twixt you and Ioseph, and to shew Gods dealing alike to both: And now the main of my task is over, which was to draw a parallel betwixt you and Ioseph, and to show God's dealing alike to both: cc av dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz a-acp, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22 cc np1, cc pc-acp vvi n2 vvg av-j p-acp d: (6) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
286 Let me for a close of all, beseech you in a few things to parallel Ioseph in his dealing with God, and I have done. Let me for a close of all, beseech you in a few things to parallel Ioseph in his dealing with God, and I have done. vvb pno11 p-acp dt j pp-f d, vvb pn22 p-acp dt d n2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 vvg p-acp np1, cc pns11 vhb vdn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
287 You have seen the carriage of God alike to both; oh that the carriage of both might be alike to God. You have seen the carriage of God alike to both; o that the carriage of both might be alike to God. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp d; uh cst dt n1 pp-f d vmd vbi av-j p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 25
288 1. Ioseph was very carefull of giving all honour unto God; 1. Ioseph was very careful of giving all honour unto God; crd np1 vbds av j pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
289 and therefore when Pharaoh tells him, he had heard he could interpret dreams, and do strange matters, Ioseph would not own it; and Therefore when Pharaoh tells him, he had herd he could interpret dreams, and do strange matters, Ioseph would not own it; cc av c-crq np1 vvz pno31, pns31 vhd vvn pns31 vmd vvi n2, cc vdb j n2, np1 vmd xx vvi pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
290 no, sayes he, it is not in me, God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. no, Says he, it is not in me, God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. uh-x, vvz pns31, pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno11, np1 vmb vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
291 In like manner do you, and now you have heard this day of all the great things done for you, dare not you to assume to your selves any whit of the glory; In like manner do you, and now you have herd this day of all the great things done for you, Dare not you to assume to your selves any whit of the glory; p-acp j n1 vdb pn22, cc av pn22 vhb vvn d n1 pp-f d dt j n2 vdn p-acp pn22, vvb xx pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 d n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
292 mention not the least syllable of your own goodnes, wisedom, prowesse, speak not of your sword, mention not the least syllable of your own Goodness, Wisdom, prowess, speak not of your sword, vvb xx dt ds n1 pp-f po22 d n1, n1, n1, vvb xx pp-f po22 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 25
293 and your bowe, but let this only voice be heard among you, God hath given England an answer of peace. and your bow, but let this only voice be herd among you, God hath given England an answer of peace. cc po22 n1, cc-acp vvb d j n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22, np1 vhz vvn np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 26
294 2. Ioseph was very fearfull of sining against God, and therefore though tempted by his mistris, 2. Ioseph was very fearful of sinning against God, and Therefore though tempted by his mistress, crd np1 vbds av j pp-f vvg p-acp np1, cc av cs vvn p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
295 and every thing conspiring to heighten the temptation, yet voids all with this, How shall I do this great wickednesse, and every thing conspiring to heighten the temptation, yet voids all with this, How shall I do this great wickedness, cc d n1 vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, av vvz d p-acp d, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
296 and sin against God? So you, whether singly considered, or as a Parliament, oh be you wary how you sin against God, and since against God? So you, whither singly considered, or as a Parliament, o be you wary how you sin against God, cc n1 p-acp np1? av pn22, cs av-j vvn, cc p-acp dt n1, uh vbb pn22 j c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
297 and when temptation of any kinde presents it self to you, use Iosephs guard, and say, Now shall we do this thing, and when temptation of any kind presents it self to you, use Joseph's guard, and say, Now shall we do this thing, cc c-crq n1 pp-f d n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pn22, n1 np1 n1, cc vvi, av vmb pns12 vdi d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
298 and sin against God? yea expose your selves to any hazards, rather then adventure to sin against God, and since against God? yea expose your selves to any hazards, rather then adventure to sin against God, cc n1 p-acp np1? uh vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2, av-c cs vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
299 and (as Ioseph, if need be) prefer the cruellest imprisonment, and bonds of iron, to the most pleasing captivity and bonds of sin. and (as Ioseph, if need be) prefer the Cruellest imprisonment, and bonds of iron, to the most pleasing captivity and bonds of since. cc (c-acp np1, cs n1 vbi) vvb dt js n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 26
300 3. Joseph was very sollicitous of the agreement of his brethren, and therefore upon their return out of Egypt to their father, see (sayes he) that you fall not out by the way: 3. Joseph was very solicitous of the agreement of his brothers, and Therefore upon their return out of Egypt to their father, see (Says he) that you fallen not out by the Way: crd np1 vbds av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc av p-acp po32 n1 av pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, vvb (vvz pns31) d pn22 vvb xx av p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 26
301 Oh do you in like manner: Oh lay your charge upon brethren, to agree; suffer them not so farre as in you lies, to fall out one with another: O do you in like manner: O lay your charge upon brothers, to agree; suffer them not so Far as in you lies, to fallen out one with Another: uh vdb pn22 p-acp j n1: uh vvb po22 n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi; vvb pno32 xx av av-j c-acp p-acp pn22 n2, pc-acp vvi av crd p-acp n-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 26
302 And whether we have peace abroad or no, if it be possible lets have peace as home; and whether we can agree with our adversaries yea or no, And whither we have peace abroad or no, if it be possible lets have peace as home; and whither we can agree with our Adversaries yea or no, cc cs pns12 vhb n1 av cc uh-dx, cs pn31 vbb j n2 vhb n1 p-acp n1-an; cc cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 uh cc uh-dx, (6) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 26
303 if it be possible lets agree among our selves, lets not fall out by the way. if it be possible lets agree among our selves, lets not fallen out by the Way. cs pn31 vbb j n2 vvb p-acp po12 n2, vvb|pno12 xx vvi av p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 26
304 Would God you could light upon any expedient to satisfie all; For my part I know none: Would God you could Light upon any expedient to satisfy all; For my part I know none: vmd n1 pn22 vmd vvi p-acp d j pc-acp vvi d; c-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb pix: (6) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 26
305 I perceive if no indulgence be afforded, 'twill please some, but withall 'twill come very harsh and unpleasing unto others. I perceive if no indulgence be afforded, it'll please Some, but withal it'll come very harsh and unpleasing unto Others. pns11 vvb cs dx n1 vbb vvn, pn31|vmb vvi d, cc-acp av pn31|vmb vvi av j cc j p-acp n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 26
306 Again, If you do indulge, heres a very great difficulty; Again, If you do indulge, heres a very great difficulty; av, cs pn22 vdb vvi, fw-la dt j j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 26
307 For who can ponere terminum? where will you be able to affix a boundarie? and on the other hand, to leave it boundlesse, not to say to an indulgence, hither shalt thou go and no farther; For who can ponere Terminus? where will you be able to affix a boundary? and on the other hand, to leave it boundless, not to say to an indulgence, hither shalt thou go and no farther; p-acp r-crq vmb fw-la fw-la? c-crq vmb pn22 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1? cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 j, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av vm2 pns21 vvi cc dx av-jc; (6) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
308 but, to leave every man to do that which is good in his own eyes, it was indeed the case of Israel while they had no King, I hope it shall never be the condition of England while they have a Parliament. but, to leave every man to do that which is good in his own eyes, it was indeed the case of Israel while they had no King, I hope it shall never be the condition of England while they have a Parliament. p-acp, pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 d n2, pn31 vbds av dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns32 vhd dx n1, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb av-x vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns32 vhb dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
309 However, endeavour an agreement, and that, if it be possible, before you make peace with enemies; However, endeavour an agreement, and that, if it be possible, before you make peace with enemies; c-acp, vvb dt n1, cc cst, cs pn31 vbb j, c-acp pn22 vvb n1 p-acp n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
310 for if they come, and finde us not one, I dread to thinke what manner use will be made of it: Endeavour it therefore: for if they come, and find us not one, I dread to think what manner use will be made of it: Endeavour it Therefore: c-acp cs pns32 vvb, cc vvb pno12 xx pi, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31: vvb pn31 av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
311 and then that God, who in so many other things hath made you so like Ioseph, make you like him in his blessing also, and then that God, who in so many other things hath made you so like Ioseph, make you like him in his blessing also, cc av cst np1, r-crq p-acp av d j-jn n2 vhz vvn pn22 av av-j np1, vvb pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 vvg av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
312 even doubling and trebling Iosephs double blessing upon the head of every one of you: And may it alwaies be true of the present Parliament; even doubling and trebling Joseph's double blessing upon the head of every one of you: And may it always be true of the present Parliament; av vvg cc vvg np1 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd pp-f pn22: cc vmb pn31 av vbi j pp-f dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
313 Although the archers have sorely grieved you, shot at you, hated you, howbeit your bowe abides in strength, Although the archers have sorely grieved you, shot At you, hated you, howbeit your bow abides in strength, cs dt n2 vhb av-j vvn pn22, vvn p-acp pn22, vvd pn22, cs po22 n1 vvz p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
314 and the armes of your hands are made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob, by whom you still continue the shepherds and stone of England. FINIS. and the arms of your hands Are made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob, by whom you still continue the shepherd's and stone of England. FINIS. cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vbr vvn j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 av vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1. fw-la. (6) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27

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90 0 2 Tim 3. 12. 2 Time 3. 12. crd n1 crd crd
113 0 Cha. 37. 4. Cha. 37. 4. np1 crd crd
115 0 1 Cor. 14. 20. 1 Cor. 14. 20. vvn np1 crd crd
116 0 Florus lib. 1. cap. 10. Florus lib. 1. cap. 10. np1 n1. crd n1. crd
24 0 NONLATINALPHABET Ad ver•um & amarificaverunt cum, & jaculati sunt & oderunt. Ad ver•um & amarificaverunt cum, & jaculati sunt & oderunt. fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la cc fw-la.
33 0 NONLATINALPHABET •omini sagittarum, uti supra, cap. 37. NONLATINALPHABET Dominus sumniorum, Peritus so••iorum, ita Pro•. 22. •4. NONLATINALPHABET procl•••• ad iran •omini sagittarum, uti supra, cap. 37. Dominus sumniorum, Peritus so••iorum, ita Pro•. 22. •4. procl•••• and iran fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, n1. crd fw-la fw-la, np1 fw-la, fw-la np1. crd n1. n1 cc n1
37 0 NONLATINALPHABET Ad verbum. Et habita vit in forti ar•us ejus, & roberaverunt se brachia ejus. Chald. Contriti sunt sortitud ne arcus corum, & dissoluti sunt nervs brachij. corum. Sed obstat assixum textu Hebreo quod utrob• { que } est singulare. Riv. Ad verbum. Et Habita vit in forti ar•us His, & roberaverunt se branchia His. Chald. Contrite sunt sortitud ne arcus corum, & dissoluti sunt nerves brachij. corum. said obstat assixum textu Hebrew quod utrob• { que } est singular. Riv fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-fr p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. np1 np1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc n1 fw-la n2 fw-la. fw-la. vvd fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la n1 { fw-fr } fw-la j. np1
40 0 NONLATINALPHABET • manibus •otentis Iacob. Vul. Per manus. Sunt qui ex epitheto NONLATINALPHABET mysterium Trinitatis •i•antur, uti ••. verbo NONLATINALPHABET Gen. 1. 1. Sed •ura. sunt hujusmodi caballistica. • manibus •otentis Iacob. Vul. Per manus. Sunt qui ex epitheto mysterium Trinitatis •i•antur, uti ••. verbo Gen. 1. 1. said •ura. sunt hujusmodi caballistica. • fw-la fw-la np1. np1 fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la ••. fw-la np1 crd crd vvd fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la.
44 0 NONLATINALPHABET Iud. Pastor lapi• Israel. Iud. Pastor lapi• Israel. np1 np1 n1 np1.
45 0 Hinc Iosephum appellat Syra. cides, NONLATINALPHABET, Hinc Iosephum appellate Syria. cides,, fw-la fw-la n1 np1. n2,,
87 0 Exod. 1. 8. Exod 1. 8. np1 crd crd
120 0 Chap. 37. 4. & 19. Chap. 37. 4. & 19. np1 crd crd cc crd
122 0 Calum•iare fortiter aliquid adhae••bit. Calum•iare fortiter Aliquid adhae••bit. np1 fw-la j n1.
124 0 Gen 37. 27. Gen 37. 27. np1 crd crd
128 0 Gen. 39. 11, 11. Gen. 39. 11, 11. np1 crd crd, crd
130 0 Gen. 3•. 37. 18. Gen. 3•. 37. 18. np1 n1. crd crd
133 0 Gen. •0. ult. Gen. •0. ult. np1 j. n1.
168 0 Psal. 125. 3. Psalm 125. 3. np1 crd crd
178 0 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9. crd np1 crd crd, crd
187 0 Isa. 37. 33. Isaiah 37. 33. np1 crd crd
203 0 Psal. 118. 12. Psalm 118. 12. np1 crd crd
205 0 Ezek. 29. 18, 19, 20. Ezekiel 29. 18, 19, 20. np1 crd crd, crd, crd
215 0 2 Sam. 1. 2•. 2 Sam. 1. 2•. crd np1 crd n1.
219 0 Gen 41. 41. Gen 41. 41. np1 crd crd
222 0 Gen. 42. 6. Gen. 42. 6. np1 crd crd
225 0 Psal 68. 31. NONLATINALPHABET Feras arundinis, vide Ai•sw. Psalm 68. 31. Feras arundinis, vide Ai•sw. np1 crd crd np1 fw-la, fw-la np1.
228 0 Gen. 41. 7, 8, •. Gen. 41. 7, 8, •. np1 crd crd, crd, •.
232 0 Gen. 37. 9. Gen. 37. 9. np1 crd crd
263 0 Psa. 118 22, 23. Psa. 118 22, 23. np1 crd crd, crd
268 0 Psal. •8. •4. Psalm •8. •4. np1 n1. n1.
269 0 Psal. 18. 19. Psalm 18. 19. np1 crd crd
271 0 Psal. 60. 9, 10. Psalm 60. 9, 10. np1 crd crd, crd
275 0 Psal. 7• 5. Psalm 7• 5. np1 n1 crd
290 0 Gen. 4•. 16. Gen. 4•. 16. np1 n1. crd
294 0 Gen. 39 9. Gen. 39 9. np1 crd crd
300 0 Gen. 45. 24. Gen. 45. 24. np1 crd crd
308 0 Judg. 17. 6. Judges 17. 6. np1 crd crd