A sermon preached at the coronation of William III and Mary II, King and Queen of England, ---- France, and Ireland, defenders of the faith in the Abby-Church of Westminster, April 11, 1689 / by Gilbert Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Printed by their Majesties special command.

Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715
Publisher: Printed for J Starkey and Ric Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St Paul s Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1689
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: B01853 ESTC ID: R176250 STC ID: B5888AA
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Samuel, 2nd, XXII, 3-4 -- 17th century; Coronation sermons -- 17th century; Kings and rulers -- Duties -- 17th century; Mary -- II, -- Queen of England, 1662-1694 -- Coronation; Sermons, English -- 17th century; William -- III, -- King of England, 1650-1702 -- Coronation;
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0 2 SAM. XXIII. 3, 4. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: 2 SAM. XXIII. 3, 4. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: crd np1. np1. crd, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 He that ruleth oven men, must be just, ruling in the fear of the Lord And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the Sun riseth; even a morning without clouds; He that Ruleth oven men, must be just, ruling in the Fear of the Lord And he shall be as the Light of the morning, when the Sun Riseth; even a morning without Clouds; pns31 cst vvz n1 n2, vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz; av dt n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
2 as the tender grass stringing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. as the tender grass stringing out of the earth by clear shining After rain. c-acp dt j n1 vvg av pp-f dt n1 p-acp j j-vvg p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
3 IT is the peculiar glory of Humane Nature, that Man is made after the Image of God: IT is the peculiar glory of Humane Nature, that Man is made After the Image of God: pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1, cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
4 and therefore the distinctions of Honour among Men, ought to be taken from the Characters of the Divine Nature and Perfections that appear in them. and Therefore the Distinctions of Honour among Men, ought to be taken from the Characters of the Divine Nature and Perfections that appear in them. cc av dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
5 Higher degrees of Capacity bring men so much the nearer to the Infinite Compass of that Eternal Mind. Higher Degrees of Capacity bring men so much the nearer to the Infinite Compass of that Eternal Mind. jc n2 pp-f n1 vvb n2 av av-d dt av-jc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
6 The Elevations of Greatness, are approaches to that unbounded Power to which all things are subject. The Elevations of Greatness, Are Approaches to that unbounded Power to which all things Are Subject. dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr n2 p-acp d j n1 p-acp r-crq d n2 vbr j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
7 Yet, though there is somewhat in these which is apt to strike the World with admiration, there is another resemblance of the Divinity which has a more peculiar beauty in it, that consists in Justice and Goodness. Yet, though there is somewhat in these which is apt to strike the World with admiration, there is Another resemblance of the Divinity which has a more peculiar beauty in it, that consists in justice and goodness. av, cs pc-acp vbz av p-acp d r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vhz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp pn31, cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
8 The other may subdue the World, but this only overcomes mens hearts, and triumphs over their Thoughts, The other may subdue the World, but this only overcomes men's hearts, and Triumphos over their Thoughts, dt n-jn vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp d av-j vvz ng2 n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
9 as much as the Greatest Monarch can do over their Persons. Power without Goodness is the justest Object of mens fear and aversion; as much as the Greatest Monarch can do over their Persons. Power without goodness is the Justest Object of men's Fear and aversion; c-acp d c-acp dt js n1 vmb vdi p-acp po32 n2. n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f ng2 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
10 and every man is on his guard against Wisdom, when it is not guided by Justice. and every man is on his guard against Wisdom, when it is not guided by justice. cc d n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
11 An Elevation of Condition, without a more real Dignity inherent in the mind, is only the exposing of those who are cloathed with that ill deserved Greatness to a brighter light, an Elevation of Condition, without a more real Dignity inherent in the mind, is only the exposing of those who Are clothed with that ill deserved Greatness to a Brighter Light, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 j p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j dt vvg pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d j-jn j-vvn n1 p-acp dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
12 and more observation, by which their Defects, which might have passed without any unkind Comments made on them, and more observation, by which their Defects, which might have passed without any unkind Comments made on them, cc dc n1, p-acp r-crq po32 n2, r-crq vmd vhi vvn p-acp d j n2 vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
13 if they had lived in a greater obscurity, become the more Conspicuous, and are by consequence the more censured. if they had lived in a greater obscurity, become the more Conspicuous, and Are by consequence the more censured. cs pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt jc n1, vvb dt av-dc j, cc vbr p-acp n1 dt av-dc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
14 Those who are raised up to a high Eminence of Dignity, are so much the more accountable both to God and man, not only for alle the Ill which either they themselves, Those who Are raised up to a high Eminence of Dignity, Are so much the more accountable both to God and man, not only for all the Ill which either they themselves, d r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbr av av-d dt av-dc j av-d p-acp np1 cc n1, xx av-j p-acp d dt n-jn r-crq d pns32 px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
15 or others acting in their Name, or by their Example may have done, but likewise for all the Good which they might have done but did not. or Others acting in their Name, or by their Exampl may have done, but likewise for all the Good which they might have done but did not. cc n2-jn vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 vmb vhi vdn, cc-acp av c-acp d dt j r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vdn p-acp vdd xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
16 And as they have much to answer for to God, so likewise men expect much from them; And as they have much to answer for to God, so likewise men expect much from them; cc c-acp pns32 vhb av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp np1, av av n2 vvb av-d p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
17 and will be severe in exacting that, to which they think they have so just a right. and will be severe in exacting that, to which they think they have so just a right. cc vmb vbi j p-acp vvg cst, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb pns32 vhb av j dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
18 God will indeed forgive their Errors, if they repent of them; but men will not be so merciful. God will indeed forgive their Errors, if they Repent of them; but men will not be so merciful. np1 vmb av vvi po32 n2, cs pns32 vvb pp-f pno32; cc-acp n2 vmb xx vbi av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
19 They will vent their Indignation, if they cannot on their Persons, yet at least on their Memories. They will vent their Indignation, if they cannot on their Persons, yet At least on their Memories. pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1, cs pns32 vmbx p-acp po32 n2, av p-acp ds p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
20 The Flatterers of the Roman Emperors were not more Ingenious in Inventing new Rites of Divine Adoration to their Arrogant Masters, during their lives, The Flatterers of the Roman Emperor's were not more Ingenious in Inventing new Rites of Divine Adoration to their Arrogant Masters, during their lives, dt n2 pp-f dt njp n2 vbdr xx av-dc j p-acp vvg j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
21 than their Oppressed Subjects were to find out peculiar marks of Infamy for the loading their Memories after their death. than their Oppressed Subject's were to find out peculiar marks of Infamy for the loading their Memories After their death. cs po32 j-vvn n2-jn vbdr pc-acp vvi av j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
22 And it is certain, That as the Memory of Good Princes shall be in everlasting remembrance; so the Memory of Bad ones shall either quite perish, or shall rot; either they shall be quite forgotten, And it is certain, That as the Memory of Good Princes shall be in everlasting remembrance; so the Memory of Bad ones shall either quite perish, or shall rot; either they shall be quite forgotten, cc pn31 vbz j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb vbi p-acp j n1; av dt n1 pp-f j pi2 vmb av-d vvi vvi, cc vmb vvi; av-d pns32 vmb vbi av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
23 or they shall be remembred indeed, but it shall be with all possible scorn and horror. or they shall be remembered indeed, but it shall be with all possible scorn and horror. cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn av, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
24 Therefore it is that David being to leave these as his last words to all posterity, Therefore it is that David being to leave these as his last words to all posterity, av pn31 vbz cst np1 vbg p-acp n1 d c-acp po31 ord n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
25 as well as to Solomon, and such as should descend from him; as well as to Solomon, and such as should descend from him; c-acp av c-acp pc-acp np1, cc d c-acp vmd vvi p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
26 and intending to put all the weight in them, that could be in words, he introduces them with much pomp, to give them the more authority. and intending to put all the weight in them, that could be in words, he introduces them with much pomp, to give them the more Authority. cc vvg pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst vmd vbi p-acp n2, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt av-dc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
27 It is not only said, that these are his last words, tho that must naturally create respect, especially when it is a King that speaks after long Experience; It is not only said, that these Are his last words, though that must naturally create respect, especially when it is a King that speaks After long Experience; pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn, cst d vbr po31 ord n2, av cst vmb av-j vvi n1, av-j c-crq pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
28 and a Reign as full of all varieties of Accidents as any is in History; But Attention is also here raised by a Poetical redoubling of many lofty Expressions. and a Reign as full of all varieties of Accidents as any is in History; But Attention is also Here raised by a Poetical redoubling of many lofty Expressions. cc dt vvi p-acp j pp-f d n2 pp-f n2 c-acp d vbz p-acp n1; cc-acp n1 vbz av av vvn p-acp dt j vvg pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
29 David, the Son of Jesse, said, the man that was raised up on high the Anointed of the God of Jacob, David, the Son of Jesse, said, the man that was raised up on high the Anointed of the God of Jacob, np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd, dt n1 cst vbds vvn a-acp p-acp j dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
30 and the sweet Psalmist of Israel, said. and the sweet Psalmist of Israel, said. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
31 And because the Instruction that was to be given, was too Important to rest upon a Human Authority, And Because the Instruction that was to be given, was too Important to rest upon a Human authority, cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, vbds av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
32 how eminent soever it might be, another set of Expressions that are yet more sublime, comes after these. how eminent soever it might be, Another Set of Expressions that Are yet more sublime, comes After these. c-crq j av pn31 vmd vbi, j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr av av-dc j, vvz p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
33 The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue: The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake tot me: The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue: The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke tot me: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, cc po31 n1 vbds p-acp po11 n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd fw-la pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
34 He that ruleth over men must be iust, ruling in the fear of the Lord, Here are the true measures of Government; He that Ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the Fear of the Lord, Here Are the true measures of Government; pns31 cst vvz p-acp n2 vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
35 it is a Rule, and not an Absolute Dominion; it is a Rule, and not an Absolute Dominion; pn31 vbz dt vvi, cc xx dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
36 it is a Rule over men, and not a Power, like that which we have over Beasts. it is a Rule over men, and not a Power, like that which we have over Beasts. pn31 vbz dt vvi p-acp n2, cc xx dt n1, av-j cst r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
37 In a word, it is the Conduct of free and reasonable Beings, who need indeed to be governed, In a word, it is the Conduct of free and reasonable Beings, who need indeed to be governed, p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt vvb pp-f j cc j n2, r-crq n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
38 but ought not to be broken by the force and weight of Power. but ought not to be broken by the force and weight of Power. cc-acp vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
39 Those who manage this Power, and Rule over Men, must be just, and act according to those Eternal and Unalterable Rules of Truth and Goodness, which are both included in the word Just. This is Universal, and binds all Princes equally; Those who manage this Power, and Rule over Men, must be just, and act according to those Eternal and Unalterable Rules of Truth and goodness, which Are both included in the word Just. This is Universal, and binds all Princes equally; d r-crq vvb d n1, cc vvi p-acp n2, vmb vbi j, cc n1 vvg p-acp d j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr d vvd p-acp dt n1 j. d vbz j-u, cc vvz d n2 av-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
40 but such as have the advantages of a more particular Revelation of the Will of God, come under another Obligation, of Ruling in his fear, and of administring that Authority which is put in their hands, according to that light with which he has blest them. but such as have the advantages of a more particular Revelation of the Will of God, come under Another Obligation, of Ruling in his Fear, and of administering that authority which is put in their hands, according to that Light with which he has blessed them. cc-acp d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp j-jn n1, pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc pp-f j-vvg d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
41 These words contain the Duty, and give the Character of a good Prince; These words contain the Duty, and give the Character of a good Prince; d n2 vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
42 and those which follow, set forth the Happiness of such a Government, from two very natural Figures, which are apt to make great Impressions on us: and those which follow, Set forth the Happiness of such a Government, from two very natural Figures, which Are apt to make great Impressions on us: cc d r-crq vvb, vvb av dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, p-acp crd av j n2, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
43 A temperate Air, and a clear Sky; A temperate Air, and a clear Sky; dt j n1, cc dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
44 a fair Morning, and an unclouded Sun, are things which do not only please, but animate; a fair Morning, and an unclouded Sun, Are things which do not only please, but animate; dt j n1, cc dt vvn n1, vbr n2 r-crq vdb xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
45 they quicken and exhilarate our Spirits, and a kindly Spring, in which all the Productions of the Earth shoot out abundantly upon the due intermixtures of Rain and Sun, of Heat and Moisture, gives the Earth a new Face, they quicken and exhilarate our Spirits, and a kindly Spring, in which all the Productions of the Earth shoot out abundantly upon the due intermixtures of Rain and Sun, of Heat and Moisture, gives the Earth a new Face, pns32 vvb cc vvi po12 n2, cc dt j n1, p-acp r-crq d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av av-j p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz dt n1 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
46 and a new Life to all that dwell upon it. And he shal be as the light of the morning, when the Sun riseth; even a morning without clouds; and a new Life to all that dwell upon it. And he shall be as the Light of the morning, when the Sun Riseth; even a morning without Clouds; cc dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pn31. cc pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz; av dt n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
47 as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. These being Blessings which all Men feel, and in which every Man rejoices; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining After rain. These being Blessings which all Men feel, and in which every Man rejoices; c-acp dt j n1 vvg av pp-f dt n1 p-acp j j-vvg p-acp n1. d vbg n2 r-crq d n2 vvb, cc p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
48 it was a very natural Piece of Rhetorick, to set forth the Happiness of a good Government under such Figures. it was a very natural Piece of Rhetoric, to Set forth the Happiness of a good Government under such Figures. pn31 vbds dt j j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
49 This then which is so Elegantly commended to us, is a Rule, and a Rule over men. It is a Rule, and not an Arbitrary Power, without Laws and Measures. This then which is so Elegantly commended to us, is a Rule, and a Rule over men. It is a Rule, and not an Arbitrary Power, without Laws and Measures. np1 av r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp pno12, vbz dt vvi, cc dt n1 p-acp n2. pn31 vbz dt vvi, cc xx dt j-jn n1, p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
50 Man is indeed born free, and so he has a Right to Liberty; Man is indeed born free, and so he has a Right to Liberty; n1 vbz av vvn j, cc av pns31 vhz dt j-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
51 but he is born likewise with so much frailty in his Composition, that he wants Conduct, but he is born likewise with so much frailty in his Composition, that he Wants Conduct, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp av d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvz vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
52 and must be kept under Rule. and must be kept under Rule. cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
53 It is a Question not easily determined, whether a State of Liberty, without any restraint, that leaves all Men to a full freedom of acting as they please; It is a Question not Easily determined, whither a State of Liberty, without any restraint, that leaves all Men to a full freedom of acting as they please; pn31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j vvn, cs dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, cst vvz d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg c-acp pns32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
54 or a State of Restraint, that shuts out all Liberty, is the more miserable of the two. or a State of Restraint, that shuts out all Liberty, is the more miserable of the two. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz av d n1, vbz dt av-dc j pp-f dt crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
55 The one subdues whole Nations to the Humours of one flattered and abused Tyrant; and the other exposes Men to the Frauds and Violences of all their Neighbours; The one subdues Whole nations to the Humours of one flattered and abused Tyrant; and the other exposes Men to the Frauds and Violences of all their Neighbours; dt pi vvz j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd vvn cc vvn n1; cc dt n-jn vvz n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
56 this keeps all Men in a constant State of War, and that makes them languish under a base depression of Spirit. this keeps all Men in a constant State of War, and that makes them languish under a base depression of Spirit. d vvz d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc cst vvz pno32 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
57 In one word, the one makes Men Beasts of Prey, and the other makes them Beasts of Burden. In one word, the one makes Men Beasts of Prey, and the other makes them Beasts of Burden. p-acp crd n1, dt pi vvz n2 n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n-jn vvz pno32 n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
58 The Mean between these two Extreams, is a Just Government, that conducts those who are under it, by constant and fixed Rules, that limits Men Rights, and restrains their Passions; The Mean between these two Extremes, is a Just Government, that conducts those who Are under it, by constant and fixed Rules, that Limits Men Rights, and restrains their Passion; dt j p-acp d crd n2-jn, vbz dt j n1, cst n2 d r-crq vbr p-acp pn31, p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, cst n2 n2 n2-jn, cc vvz po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
59 that subdues the Haughty, and protects the Humble; that assures to every Man both his just Birth-rights, and the fruits of his Industry; that subdues the Haughty, and protects the Humble; that assures to every Man both his just Birthrights, and the fruits of his Industry; cst vvz dt j, cc vvz dt j; cst vvz p-acp d n1 d po31 j j, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
60 and, to sum up all, that renders every Man safe, and that puts him in a way to make himself happy. and, to sum up all, that renders every Man safe, and that puts him in a Way to make himself happy. cc, p-acp n1 a-acp d, cst vvz d n1 j, cc d vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi px31 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
61 Without this, Man-kind would grow into so much disorder, that the World would become a Desert, Without this, Mankind would grow into so much disorder, that the World would become a Desert, p-acp d, n1 vmd vvi p-acp av d n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
62 and Life it self would be a Misery, if to live without all Rule over Men, were the Condition of living. and Life it self would be a Misery, if to live without all Rule over Men, were the Condition of living. cc n1 pn31 n1 vmd vbi dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n2, vbdr dt n1 pp-f vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
63 A firm and steady, an equal and uniform, but above all, a just Government, changes the whole Scene; A firm and steady, an equal and uniform, but above all, a just Government, changes the Whole Scene; dt j cc j, dt j-jn cc j, cc-acp p-acp d, dt j n1, vvz dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
64 every man feels that he is secure, and sees how he may be happy: every man feels that he is secure, and sees how he may be happy: d n1 vvz cst pns31 vbz j, cc vvz c-crq pns31 vmb vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
65 and unless the whole Government falls under a General Distress, no man can be miserable without Remedy, but through his own fault. and unless the Whole Government falls under a General Distress, no man can be miserable without Remedy, but through his own fault. cc cs dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, dx n1 vmb vbi j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
66 This is the Sum of all the Happiness that can be expected from Government: But as it is a Rule, and not a fallen Authority; This is the Sum of all the Happiness that can be expected from Government: But as it is a Rule, and not a fallen authority; d vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1: cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, cc xx dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
67 so it is a Rule over Men, suitable to the Principles of Reason, to the Nature of Man, so it is a Rule over Men, suitable to the Principles of Reason, to the Nature of Man, av pn31 vbz dt vvi p-acp n2, j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
68 and to the Ends of Civil Society. and to the Ends of Civil Society. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
69 To govern by Humour or Willfulness, either shewing an unreasonable Stiffness, in adhering too sullenly to received Maxims, To govern by Humour or Willfulness, either showing an unreasonable Stiffness, in adhering too sullenly to received Maxims, p-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, d vvg dt j n1, p-acp vvg av j p-acp j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
70 or an unfixed Levity, that has no measures, to impose things meerly because those in Authority will shew their Power, and will be obeyed; or an unfixed Levity, that has no measures, to impose things merely Because those in authority will show their Power, and will be obeyed; cc dt j-vvn n1, cst vhz dx n2, pc-acp vvi n2 av-j c-acp d p-acp n1 vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
71 to put the Frailties of Men to trials in their Obedience, that are above Humane Patience; to put the Frailties of Men to trials in their obedience, that Are above Humane Patience; pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst vbr p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
72 to exact of them that which is either impossible or unreasonable, and to carry this Rule too far into that which is God's Immediate Province, I mean, Mens Consiences: All this is not the Ruling over Men, either as Men or as Christians: to exact of them that which is either impossible or unreasonable, and to carry this Rule too Far into that which is God's Immediate Province, I mean, Men's Consciences: All this is not the Ruling over Men, either as Men or as Christians: pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 d r-crq vbz av-d j cc j, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av av-j p-acp d r-crq vbz npg1 j n1, pns11 vvb, ng2 n2: d d vbz xx dt vvg a-acp n2, av-d p-acp n2 cc p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
73 God himself has made his Yoke easie, and therefore those who can pretend no higher than to be his Vicegerents, should not exceed those Limits, within which the Author of our Being has restrained himself. Undue Impositions, and unrelenting Severities; God himself has made his Yoke easy, and Therefore those who can pretend no higher than to be his Vicegerents, should not exceed those Limits, within which the Author of our Being has restrained himself. Undue Impositions, and unrelenting Severities; np1 px31 vhz vvn po31 n1 j, cc av d r-crq vmb vvi dx jc cs pc-acp vbi po31 n2, vmd xx vvi d n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 vbg vhz vvn px31. j-u n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
74 a Rigour in Commanding, and a Cruelty in Punishing, must find Patterns elsewhere, then in Gods Governing the World, a Rigour in Commanding, and a Cruelty in Punishing, must find Patterns elsewhere, then in God's Governing the World, dt n1 p-acp vvg, cc dt n1 p-acp vvg, vmb vvi n2 av, av p-acp n2 vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
75 or in Christs Governing the Church. Happy we, who are delivered from both Extreams; or in Christ Governing the Church. Happy we, who Are Delivered from both Extremes; cc p-acp npg1 vvg dt n1. j pns12, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
76 who neither lie under the Terror of a Despotick Power, nor are cast loose to the wildness of ungovern'd Multitudes; who neither lie under the Terror of a Despotic Power, nor Are cast lose to the wildness of ungoverned Multitudes; r-crq av-dx vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, ccx vbr vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
77 who neither groan under the Tyranny of Inquisitors, nor the Madness of Lawless Men; and whose Laws are neither writ on Sand, nor with blood; who neither groan under the Tyranny of Inquisitors, nor the Madness of Lawless Men; and whose Laws Are neither writ on Sand, nor with blood; r-crq av-dx vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, ccx dt n1 pp-f j n2; cc rg-crq n2 vbr av-d vvn p-acp n1, ccx p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
78 neither easie to be defaced, nor cruel in their Execution. neither easy to be defaced, nor cruel in their Execution. dx j pc-acp vbi vvn, ccx j p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
79 But how well tempered soever our Constitution may be, nothing can compleat our happiness, but the Justice of those who rule over us: But how well tempered soever our Constitution may be, nothing can complete our happiness, but the justice of those who Rule over us: cc-acp q-crq av vvn av po12 n1 vmb vbi, pix vmb j po12 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
80 Then may we reckon our selves really happy, when they are truly Just; Just, I say, to their People, and to themselves; Then may we reckon our selves really happy, when they Are truly Just; Just, I say, to their People, and to themselves; av vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 av-j j, c-crq pns32 vbr av-j j; av, pns11 vvb, p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
81 to their Laws, and to their own Words and Promises, chiefly to such as is the Sacred Oath of this Great Day; to their Laws, and to their own Words and Promises, chiefly to such as is the Sacred Oath of this Great Day; p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 d n2 cc vvz, av-jn p-acp d c-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
82 and when they are so exactly scrupulous in point of Truth, that all men see, that there is no part of the Government so unalterable as their Faith is: and when they Are so exactly scrupulous in point of Truth, that all men see, that there is no part of the Government so unalterable as their Faith is: cc c-crq pns32 vbr av av-j j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst d n2 vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 av j c-acp po32 n1 vbz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
83 Just likewise to every one of their Subjects, sheltring them all under an Impartial Protection; Just likewise to every one of their Subject's, sheltering them all under an Impartial Protection; j av p-acp d crd pp-f po32 n2-jn, vvg pno32 d p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
84 neither perverting Justice themselves, nor suffering it to be perverted, as far as in them lies, by any that act in their Name; neither perverting justice themselves, nor suffering it to be perverted, as Far as in them lies, by any that act in their Name; dx vvg n1 px32, ccx vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz, p-acp d cst n1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
85 and resolving to make severe Examples of all that they can discover, who make them the Patrons of their Oppression: and resolving to make severe Examples of all that they can discover, who make them the Patrons of their Oppression: cc vvg pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f d cst pns32 vmb vvi, r-crq vvb pno32 dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
86 Just to the whole Society, and the Constitution of the Government, as wel as to every Individual Member of it; Just to the Whole Society, and the Constitution of the Government, as well as to every Individu Member of it; j p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
87 not breaking through the Limits of their Power, nor invading the Rights of their People; not breaking through the Limits of their Power, nor invading the Rights of their People; xx vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, ccx vvg dt n2-jn pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
88 neither inventing new Pretensions of Prerogative, nor stretching those that do belong to them, to the Ruine of their Subjects: neither inventing new Pretensions of Prerogative, nor stretching those that do belong to them, to the Ruin of their Subject's: dx vvg j n2 pp-f n1, ccx vvg d cst vdb vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
89 Just in distributing the Publick Rewards, with a due regard to mens Capacities and Merits; Just in distributing the Public Rewards, with a due regard to men's Capacities and Merits; j p-acp vvg dt j n2, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
90 and even Just in that which to Good Kings is always the least acceptable Exercise of their Power; and even Just in that which to Good Kings is always the least acceptable Exercise of their Power; cc av j p-acp cst r-crq p-acp j n2 vbz av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
91 I mean, in punishing the froward and disobedient, when the ill Effects of their Lenity are visible; I mean, in punishing the froward and disobedient, when the ill Effects of their Lenity Are visible; pns11 vvb, p-acp vvg dt j cc j, c-crq dt j-jn n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
92 for there are Cases in which Gentleness to particular persons, becomes an Injustice to the whole Body. for there Are Cases in which Gentleness to particular Persons, becomes an Injustice to the Whole Body. c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp j n2, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
93 When Blood is shed, it cries against the Murderer, till it is pardoned; When Blood is shed, it cries against the Murderer, till it is pardoned; c-crq n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
94 but then the Cry turns upon those that pardon it, and upon the Land that is defiled with Blood. There is after all, a Justice in shewing Mercy, as well as in punishing; but then the Cry turns upon those that pardon it, and upon the Land that is defiled with Blood. There is After all, a justice in showing Mercy, as well as in punishing; cc-acp cs dt n1 vvz p-acp d cst vvb pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1. pc-acp vbz p-acp d, dt n1 p-acp vvg n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
95 otherwise Princes may fall into the Error of being righteous overmuch: And when the Motives for Mercy are brought near an Equality to those of the other Extream, the Ballane should ever turn to the merciful side. otherwise Princes may fallen into the Error of being righteous overmuch: And when the Motives for Mercy Are brought near an Equality to those of the other Extreme, the Ballane should ever turn to the merciful side. av n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg j av: cc c-crq dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr vvn av-j dt n1 p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn j-jn, dt n1 vmd av vvi p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
96 He understood Government well, that said, Mercy and truth preserve the King, and his Throne is upheld by mercy, Prov. 20: 28. He understood Government well, that said, Mercy and truth preserve the King, and his Throne is upheld by mercy, Curae 20: 28. pns31 vvd n1 av, cst vvd, n1 cc n1 vvb dt n1, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd: crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
97 This is the Character of a Just Prince, who sitteth on the Throne of Judgment, This is the Character of a Just Prince, who Sitteth on the Throne of Judgement, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
98 and scattereth away all evil with his eyes, Prov. 20: 8. There is a Majesty in Justice that makes all unrighteousness fly, and Scattereth away all evil with his eyes, Curae 20: 8. There is a Majesty in justice that makes all unrighteousness fly, cc vvz av d n-jn p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd: crd a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cst vvz d n1 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
99 and hide its face before it: and hide its face before it: cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
100 It is by righteousness that the Throne is established, Proverb. 16: 12. When every man feels the Blessings of such a Ruler, all men are easie, It is by righteousness that the Throne is established, Proverb. 16: 12. When every man feels the Blessings of such a Ruler, all men Are easy, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cst dt n1 vbz vvn, n1. crd: crd c-crq d n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, d n2 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
101 and pursue their Industry, because they know they shall reap the Fruit of their Labour; and every man becomes a Guard to the Government, that finds himself guarded by it. and pursue their Industry, Because they know they shall reap the Fruit of their Labour; and every man becomes a Guard to the Government, that finds himself guarded by it. cc vvi po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; cc d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz px31 vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
102 It is neither the Discontents of a few ambitious and restless Spirits, nor the Practices of those who are corrupted by the Enemies of a State, that can throw it into Convulsions, It is neither the Discontents of a few ambitious and restless Spirits, nor the Practices of those who Are corrupted by the Enemies of a State, that can throw it into Convulsions, pn31 vbz av-dx dt n2-jn pp-f dt d j cc j n2, ccx dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
103 as long as Justice and Righteousness issue out from the Throne in so free a course, that they run down like a River. as long as justice and Righteousness issue out from the Throne in so free a course, that they run down like a River. c-acp av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 n1 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1, cst pns32 vvb a-acp av-j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
104 When righteous lips are the delight of Kings, Prov. 16.13. and when the wicked are put away from before them, Prov. 25.5. When righteous lips Are the delight of Kings, Curae 16.13. and when the wicked Are put away from before them, Curae 25.5. c-crq j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd. cc c-crq dt j vbr vvn av p-acp p-acp pno32, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
105 and when they esteem it their honour to search out matters, not being abused by bold Calumnies, or unjust Representations: and when they esteem it their honour to search out matters, not being abused by bold Calumnies, or unjust Representations: cc c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi av n2, xx vbg vvn p-acp j n2, cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
106 When they relieve the Poor, and protect the Oppressed, then by a noble sort of Conquest and Enlargement of Empire and Prerogative, they become the absolute Masters of the Hearts and Hands of their Subjects: When they relieve the Poor, and Pact the Oppressed, then by a noble sort of Conquest and Enlargement of Empire and Prerogative, they become the absolute Masters of the Hearts and Hands of their Subject's: c-crq pns32 vvb dt j, cc vvb dt j-vvn, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
107 When instead of making their Will the Measure of the Law, they make the Law the Measure of their Will they will then feel the easiness of Ruling justly, When instead of making their Will the Measure of the Law, they make the Law the Measure of their Will they will then feel the easiness of Ruling justly, c-crq av pp-f vvg po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
108 as sensibly as their People will the happiness of it; as sensibly as their People will the happiness of it; c-acp av-j c-acp po32 n1 vmb dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
109 for here they will see their way very plain before them, whereas in all other paths they must be often divided between an irreconciliable variety of Interests and Passions. for Here they will see their Way very plain before them, whereas in all other paths they must be often divided between an irreconciliable variety of Interests and Passion. c-acp av pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 av j p-acp pno32, cs p-acp d j-jn n2 pns32 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
110 But after all, though it is a great happiness when Rulers seem to have Justice so deeply rooted in their natures, that every act of Injustice is as a Violence done them; But After all, though it is a great happiness when Rulers seem to have justice so deeply rooted in their nature's, that every act of Injustice is as a Violence done them; cc-acp p-acp d, cs pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 av av-jn vvn p-acp po32 n2, cst d n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vdn pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
111 yet unless thsre is a more lasting Principle formed in them, their Noble and Vertuous Inclinations will be so often crossed by prevailing Interests, yet unless thsre is a more lasting Principle formed in them, their Noble and Virtuous Inclinations will be so often crossed by prevailing Interests, av cs n1 vbz dt av-dc j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, po32 j cc j n2 vmb vbi av av vvn p-acp j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
112 and they will find themselves so often beset with corrupt Men, who court forbidden Gain, and they will find themselves so often beset with corrupt Men, who court forbidden Gain, cc pns32 vmb vvi px32 av av vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq n1 vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
113 and love the wages of unrighteousness, that it will not be possible for them to maintain their Integrity, and love the wages of unrighteousness, that it will not be possible for them to maintain their Integrity, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
114 if they have not a Principle within them of such force, that it bears all things down before it; if they have not a Principle within them of such force, that it bears all things down before it; cs pns32 vhb xx dt n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vvz d n2 a-acp p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
115 and that is the fear of God: This will possess their minds with a secret awe of that Supreme Being, which sees all things, and discovers even the hidden things of dishonesty: and that is the Fear of God: This will possess their minds with a secret awe of that Supreme Being, which sees all things, and discovers even the hidden things of dishonesty: cc d vbz dt vvb pp-f np1: d vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f cst j vbg, r-crq vvz d n2, cc vvz av dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
116 This will accustom Princes to consider, that how much soever they may be raised above their Subjects, This will accustom Princes to Consider, that how much soever they may be raised above their Subject's, d vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq d av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
117 yet they are as nothing before that God, who as he set them up by his Providence, yet they Are as nothing before that God, who as he Set them up by his Providence, av pns32 vbr a-acp pix p-acp cst np1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
118 so he can pull them down at his pleasure. He poureth contempt upon Princes; Psalm. 107.40. so he can pull them down At his pleasure. He pours contempt upon Princes; Psalm. 107.40. av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vvz n1 p-acp n2; n1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
119 and when he blasts the Counsels, and intends to defeat the Designs of the Greatest and Loftiest Monarchs, and when he blasts the Counsels, and intends to defeat the Designs of the Greatest and Loftiest Monarchs, cc c-crq pns31 vvz dt n2, cc vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt js cc js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
120 how eastly do Crowns fall and Thrones shake? This fear of God will make Princes often remember, how Easterly do Crowns fallen and Thrones shake? This Fear of God will make Princes often Remember, c-crq j vdb n2 vvi cc n2 vvi? d vvb pp-f np1 vmb vvi n2 av vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
121 even in the Pride of all their Glory, that though then they look like Gods, yet they must die like Men; Psal. 82.6, 7. this Prospect will make them think sometimes on the melancholy Reflections which the approaches of Death will probably raise within them, even in the Pride of all their Glory, that though then they look like God's, yet they must die like Men; Psalm 82.6, 7. this Prospect will make them think sometime on the melancholy Reflections which the Approaches of Death will probably raise within them, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n1, cst cs av pns32 vvb av-j n2, av pns32 vmb vvi av-j n2; np1 crd, crd d n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi av p-acp dt j-jn n2 r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
122 if they at any time for the encrease of their Treasure, or their Power: or for any ambitious or il Design, have perverted Judgment, or denied Justice; if they At any time for the increase of their Treasure, or their Power: or for any ambitious or ill Design, have perverted Judgement, or denied justice; cs pns32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc po32 n1: cc p-acp d j cc j-jn n1, vhb vvn n1, cc vvd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
123 if they have shed Innocent Blood, or shut their Ears against the Cries of the miserable: if they have shed Innocent Blood, or shut their Ears against the Cries of the miserable: cs pns32 vhb vvn j-jn n1, cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
124 The remembrance of these things will then raise Agonies in their Minds, which they will not be able to soften by any of all these Diversions with which they entertained them selves in their Health and flourishing Condition. The remembrance of these things will then raise Agonies in their Minds, which they will not be able to soften by any of all these Diversions with which they entertained them selves in their Health and flourishing Condition. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmb av vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f d d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pno32 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
125 The Violences that they have committed, and the Blood which they have shed, will then stick too close to their Thoughts to be eastly shaken off by them: The Violences that they have committed, and the Blood which they have shed, will then stick too close to their Thoughts to be Easterly shaken off by them: dt n2 cst pns32 vhb vvn, cc dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vmb av vvi av av-j p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi j vvn a-acp p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
126 Or if they could be so charmed with the sweetness of Empire, that it should make them deaf to all Clamours in this World; Or if they could be so charmed with the sweetness of Empire, that it should make them deaf to all Clamours in this World; cc cs pns32 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vmd vvi pno32 j p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
127 yet as soon as their Souls pass out of their Bodies, they must leave their Crowns and all their Glory behind them, yet as soon as their Souls pass out of their Bodies, they must leave their Crowns and all their Glory behind them, av c-acp av c-acp po32 n2 vvi av pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 cc d po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
128 and go into a state where all the Distinctions that now look so gay and so shining will signifie nothing, and go into a state where all the Distinctions that now look so gay and so shining will signify nothing, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq d dt n2 cst av vvb av j cc av vvg vmb vvi pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
129 unless it be to add to their Account, to encrease their Guilt, and to heighten their Condemnation. unless it be to add to their Account, to increase their Gilded, and to heighten their Condemnation. cs pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 vvb, pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvn, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
130 Then they must appear at a Tribunal, where there is no respect of Persons; Then they must appear At a Tribunal, where there is no respect of Persons; cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
131 where the Cries of those Widows and Orphans whom they either made, or oppressed, or at least refused to relieve, will be heard; where the Cries of those Widows and Orphans whom they either made, or oppressed, or At least refused to relieve, will be herd; c-crq dt vvz pp-f d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 d vvd, cc vvn, cc p-acp ds vvn pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
132 and every one of those Complaints against which their Greatness secured them when on Earth, will be weighed in the Scales of Impartial Justice. and every one of those Complaints against which their Greatness secured them when on Earth, will be weighed in the Scales of Impartial justice. cc d crd pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vvn pno32 c-crq p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
133 Then those Princes who have hardned themselves against the Miseries of Mankind, against all that effusion of Blood and Desolation which their desire of Glory, their Ambition, Then those Princes who have hardened themselves against the Misery's of Mankind, against all that effusion of Blood and Desolation which their desire of Glory, their Ambition, cs d n2 r-crq vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt ng1 pp-f n1, p-acp d cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq po32 n1 pp-f n1, po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
134 or their Revenge occasioned in the injust Wars which they have made, will find that they have a just and righteous God to deal with, that accepteth not the Persons of Princes, Job 34.19. that revengeth Innocent Blood, especially the Blood of his Saints, and that will reward every man according to his works. Mat. 16.27. or their Revenge occasioned in the injust Wars which they have made, will find that they have a just and righteous God to deal with, that Accepteth not the Persons of Princes, Job 34.19. that revenges Innocent Blood, especially the Blood of his Saints, and that will reward every man according to his works. Mathew 16.27. cc po32 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vmb vvi cst pns32 vhb dt j cc j np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst vvz xx dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 crd. d vvz j-jn n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc cst vmb vvi d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
135 These are all Considerations of such mighty force, which rise out of the fear of God, that if Princes do not shut them quite out of their minds, they will certainly make all their Maxims of Justice so much the firmer, These Are all Considerations of such mighty force, which rise out of the Fear of God, that if Princes do not shut them quite out of their minds, they will Certainly make all their Maxims of justice so much the firmer, d vbr d n2 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst cs n2 vdb xx vvi pno32 av av pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmb av-j vvi d po32 n2 pp-f n1 av av-d dt jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
136 as they are graffed upon this stock, and nourished with these and such like Reflections. as they Are graffed upon this stock, and nourished with these and such like Reflections. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, cc vvn p-acp d cc d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
137 Ruling in the fear of te Lord, does not only import, that this is the Prince's secret Motive and constant Remembrancer, Ruling in the Fear of to Lord, does not only import, that this is the Prince's secret Motive and constant Remembrancer, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz xx av-j vvi, cst d vbz dt ng1 j-jn n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
138 but that the Fear of God becomes the Rule of the Government, as well as the Principle of him that governs. but that the fear of God becomes the Rule of the Government, as well as the Principle of him that governs. cc-acp cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
139 Few Princes are so bad as to own that they have no regard to Religion in any thing they doe: Few Princes Are so bad as to own that they have no regard to Religion in any thing they do: np1 n2 vbr av j c-acp p-acp d cst pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vdb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
140 It is a strong temptation to their Subjects to shake off their Yoke, when they openly shake off God's: It is a strong temptation to their Subject's to shake off their Yoke, when they openly shake off God's: pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2-jn pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1, c-crq pns32 av-j vvi a-acp npg1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
141 but as many as make a pretence of their Religion, do with it, as they do who wear Masks, which rather hide than disguise them; but as many as make a pretence of their Religion, do with it, as they do who wear Masks, which rather hide than disguise them; cc-acp c-acp d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vdb p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32 vdb r-crq vvb n2, r-crq av-c vvi cs vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
142 for none take the Vizar for the true Face, though it covers it: They use Religion for the hiding some secret deformities; for none take the Vizard for the true Face, though it covers it: They use Religion for the hiding Some secret deformities; c-acp pix vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pn31 vvz pn31: pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt vvg d j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
143 but the Mask is so course, that though all Men cannot see what is under it, but the Mask is so course, that though all Men cannot see what is under it, cc-acp dt n1 vbz av n1, cst cs d n2 vmbx vvi r-crq vbz p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
144 yet they plainly discern that it is but a Mask. yet they plainly discern that it is but a Mask. av pns32 av-j vvi cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
145 Hypocrisie, as all other things that we wear, is capable of new Fashions, and of different Modes; Hypocrisy, as all other things that we wear, is capable of new Fashions, and of different Modes; n1, c-acp d j-jn n2 cst pns12 vvb, vbz j pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
146 and the Skill of those who use it, is to find out that which is most likely to take, and the Skill of those who use it, is to find out that which is most likely to take, cc dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31, vbz pc-acp vvi av cst r-crq vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
147 and to suit it with the present occasion. and to suit it with the present occasion. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
148 In one Age, the endowing of Monasteries, and the building of Churches, could sanctifie the greatest Monsters: In one Age, the endowing of Monasteries, and the building of Churches, could sanctify the greatest Monsters: p-acp crd n1, dt j-vvg pp-f n2, cc dt n-vvg pp-f n2, vmd vvi dt js n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
149 The Devotion of another Age, was the carrying over vast Armies to be destroyed in the Holy Land: At another time, a Zeal for some new Doctrine, The Devotion of Another Age, was the carrying over vast Armies to be destroyed in the Holy Land: At Another time, a Zeal for Some new Doctrine, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vbds dt vvg p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1: p-acp j-jn n1, dt n1 p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
150 or controverted piece of Worship was te Holiness in Vogue: or controverted piece of Worship was to Holiness in Vogue: cc vvn n1 pp-f n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
151 The being given up blindly to a Confessor, the breaking of Faith, and the persecting of Hereticks, to signifie a zeal for Holy Church, can serve with some to cover a multitude of Sins. The being given up blindly to a Confessor, the breaking of Faith, and the persecting of Heretics, to signify a zeal for Holy Church, can serve with Some to cover a multitude of Sins. av vbg vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f n1, cc dt vvg pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, vmb vvi p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
152 At some times the Praying and Preaching with Appearances of Fervour and Devotion, has a Charm that carries Nations after it: At Some times the Praying and Preaching with Appearances of Fervour and Devotion, has a Charm that carries nations After it: p-acp d n2 dt vvg cc vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhz dt n1 cst vvz n2 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
153 And a Rigour in supporting Established Forms, and the ruining of such as do not comply with them, will also draw to it selfs great Applauses. And a Rigour in supporting Established Forms, and the ruining of such as do not comply with them, will also draw to it selfs great Applauses. cc dt n1 p-acp vvg vvn n2, cc dt vvg pp-f d c-acp vdb xx vvi p-acp pno32, vmb av vvi p-acp pn31 vvz j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
154 After all these Mistakes or Impostures, the true Notion of ruling in the fear of the Lord, is when Princes make that Religion which God has revealed, the chief mark and measure of their whole Government: After all these Mistakes or Impostors, the true Notion of ruling in the Fear of the Lord, is when Princes make that Religion which God has revealed, the chief mark and measure of their Whole Government: p-acp d d n2 cc n2, dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz c-crq n2 vvb d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
155 When the encouraging and promoting of a vigorous Piety, and the maintaining of True Religion, by ways and means suitable to it, is the chief design of their Rule: When the encouraging and promoting of a vigorous Piety, and the maintaining of True Religion, by ways and means suitable to it, is the chief Design of their Rule: c-crq dt vvg cc j-vvg pp-f dt j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f j n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 j p-acp pn31, vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
156 When Impiety and vice are punished, and Error is repressed, but without the ruine of such as are involved in it: When Impiety and vice Are punished, and Error is repressed, but without the ruin of such as Are involved in it: c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr vvn, cc n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
157 When the decency of the Worship of God is kept up, without adulterating it with Superstition: When the decency of the Worship of God is kept up, without adulterating it with Superstition: c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn a-acp, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
158 When Order is carried on in the Curch of God, without Tyranny: When Order is carried on in the Curch of God, without Tyranny: c-crq n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
159 And above all, when Princes are in their own deportment, Examples of the Fear of God, but without Affectation? and when it is visible that they honour those that fear te Lord, and that vile men are despised by them, Psal. 5.4. And above all, when Princes Are in their own deportment, Examples of the fear of God, but without Affectation? and when it is visible that they honour those that Fear to Lord, and that vile men Are despised by them, Psalm 5.4. cc p-acp d, c-crq n2 vbr p-acp po32 d n1, n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp p-acp n1? cc c-crq pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vvi d cst vvb dt n1, cc d j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
160 then do they truly Rule in the Fear of God. When we see Kings become thus truly Christian Philosophers, then do they truly Rule in the fear of God. When we see Kings become thus truly Christian Philosophers, av vdb pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. c-crq pns12 vvb n2 vvi av av-j np1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
161 then we may expect to see the City of God, the New Jerusalem, quickly come down from Heaven to settle among us; then we may expect to see the city of God, the New Jerusalem, quickly come down from Heaven to settle among us; cs pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j np1, av-j vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
162 and if we may look for a glorious Thousand Years on Earth, we may reckon that it is not far from us, and if we may look for a glorious Thousand years on Earth, we may reckon that it is not Far from us, cc cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j crd n2 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
163 when we see Kings fall down before him that is the King of Kings, and offer up their Crowns to him by whom they Reign. when we see Kings fallen down before him that is the King of Kings, and offer up their Crowns to him by whom they Reign. c-crq pns12 vvb n2 vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
164 Kings have one Prerogative which few of them are indeed willing to use much, and that is, the Converting the World, not by Dragoons, Sanguinary Laws, or Cruel Edicts; Kings have one Prerogative which few of them Are indeed willing to use much, and that is, the Converting the World, not by Dragoons, Sanguinary Laws, or Cruel Edicts; ng1 vhb crd n1 r-crq d pp-f pno32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi av-d, cc d vbz, dt vvg dt n1, xx p-acp n2, j n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
165 but by Examples of true Religion, and good Life. but by Examples of true Religion, and good Life. cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
166 Kings Examples have an Efficacy which few can resist, and none will affect to do it. Kings Examples have an Efficacy which few can resist, and none will affect to do it. ng1 n2 vhb dt n1 r-crq d vmb vvi, cc pix vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
167 If Events that happen seldom, may be called Miracles, this may well deserve that Name; If Events that happen seldom, may be called Miracles, this may well deserve that Name; cs n2 cst vvb av, vmb vbi vvn n2, d vmb av vvi d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
168 and indeed considering that as Princes carry the Frailties of Human Nature about them, so they have Temptations ever near them to work on these, that the constant distraction of Affairs dissipates their Thoughts, and indeed considering that as Princes carry the Frailties of Human Nature about them, so they have Temptations ever near them to work on these, that the constant distraction of Affairs dissipates their Thoughts, cc av vvg cst c-acp n2 vvb dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, av pns32 vhb n2 av av-j pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cst dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvz po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
169 and exhausts their Spirits, that they are always encompassed with Flatterers, who are on all Occasions contriving how they may please them, and exhausts their Spirits, that they Are always encompassed with Flatterers, who Are on all Occasions contriving how they may please them, cc vvz po32 n2, cst pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbr p-acp d n2 vvg c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
170 even when it is by deceiving them, and that pleasures of all sorts wait on them and follow them; even when it is by deceiving them, and that pleasures of all sorts wait on them and follow them; av c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvg pno32, cc d n2 pp-f d n2 vvb p-acp pno32 cc vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
171 when all this is laid together, the Miracle of a truly Religious Prince is perhaps none of the smallest effects of Omnipotence, when all this is laid together, the Miracle of a truly Religious Prince is perhaps none of the Smallest effects of Omnipotence, c-crq d d vbz vvn av, dt n1 pp-f dt av-j j n1 vbz av pix pp-f dt js n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
172 and it runs not the hazard of losing its Value by being shewed too often. But when there is a solid Morality and genuine Piety, wel tempered and mixed together, and it runs not the hazard of losing its Valve by being showed too often. But when there is a solid Morality and genuine Piety, well tempered and mixed together, cc pn31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f vvg po31 vvi p-acp vbg vvn av av. cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc j n1, av vvn cc vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
173 and that Princes are both Just and Fearing God, and that they govern Themselves and their People by those measures, and that Princes Are both Just and Fearing God, and that they govern Themselves and their People by those measures, cc d n2 vbr d j cc vvg np1, cc cst pns32 vvb px32 cc po32 n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
174 then we must acknowledg that not only the Figures which are here made use of, then we must acknowledge that not only the Figures which Are Here made use of, cs pns12 vmb vvi cst xx av-j dt n2 r-crq vbr av vvn n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
175 tho with never so much Beauty, but all that the Richest Fancy can invent, come far short of setting forth the Happiness of being under such a Government. though with never so much Beauty, but all that the Richest Fancy can invent, come Far short of setting forth the Happiness of being under such a Government. cs p-acp av-x av av-d n1, cc-acp d cst dt js n1 vmb vvi, vvb av-j j pp-f vvg av dt n1 pp-f vbg p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
176 The Injust Vexations of Law-Suits would cease, if it appeared that Righteousness sate in the place of Judgment, and that the Persons of the Rich were not Regarded, nor their Presents accepted: The Injust Vexations of Law-Suits would cease, if it appeared that Righteousness sat in the place of Judgement, and that the Persons of the Rich were not Regarded, nor their Presents accepted: dt j n2 pp-f n2 vmd vvi, cs pn31 vvd cst n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt j vbdr xx vvn, ccx po32 n2 vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
177 Men durst not offend, if they saw that nothing could redeem them from deserved punishments: Men durst not offend, if they saw that nothing could Redeem them from deserved punishments: n2 vvd xx vvi, cs pns32 vvd cst pix vmd vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
178 Factions and Animosities could not be kept up in Cities and Communities, if those indirect Arts by which they might hope to biass the Prince were cut off; Factions and Animosities could not be kept up in Cities and Communities, if those indirect Arts by which they might hope to bias the Prince were Cut off; n2 cc n2 vmd xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, cs d j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 vbdr vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
179 When true Merit is the sure way to high Dignities, then Men wil take to the long, When true Merit is the sure Way to high Dignities, then Men will take to the long, c-crq j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n2, cs n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
180 tho slow Method of honest Industry, instead of the shorter way of Flattery and Importunity. though slow Method of honest Industry, instead of the shorter Way of Flattery and Importunity. cs j n1 pp-f j n1, av pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
181 When Men are put out of countenance that will be vicious, and are denied alle those Favours that the Prince will have to be the portion of the Vertuoust When the Decencies of Vertue are more necessary to make a Man look well at Court, When Men Are put out of countenance that will be vicious, and Are denied all those Favours that the Prince will have to be the portion of the Vertuoust When the Decencies of Virtue Are more necessary to make a Man look well At Court, c-crq n2 vbr vvn av pp-f n1 cst vmb vbi j, cc vbr vvn d d n2 cst dt n1 vmb vhi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb av p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
182 than the wearing Cloaths in Fashion; when Atheism and Impiety are Things which Princes cannot bear; than the wearing Clothes in Fashion; when Atheism and Impiety Are Things which Princes cannot bear; cs dt j-vvg n2 p-acp vvb; c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr n2 r-crq n2 vmbx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
183 when a drunken Man is a most loathsom sight, and Oaths and Curses are the most offensive sounds to them; when a drunken Man is a most loathsome sighed, and Oaths and Curses Are the most offensive sounds to them; c-crq dt j n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc n2 cc n2 vbr dt av-ds j n2 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
184 when Slanders, Lies and Calumnies can only hurt those that make them, and next to the Authors, those that scatter them about. when Slanders, Lies and Calumnies can only hurt those that make them, and next to the Authors, those that scatter them about. c-crq n2, vvz cc n2 vmb av-j vvi d cst vvb pno32, cc ord p-acp dt n2, d cst vvb pno32 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
185 When alle these, or if that is too much to be hoped for, when but some of them appear in the conduct of Government. When all these, or if that is too much to be hoped for, when but Some of them appear in the conduct of Government. c-crq d d, cc cs cst vbz av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, c-crq p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
186 Men will be tempted to doubt whether they should wish to tarry still here on Earth, or not: Men will be tempted to doubt whither they should wish to tarry still Here on Earth, or not: np1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av av p-acp n1, cc xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
187 How many of our Passions would then fall off, when we should have no more occasion for them, nor provocations to them: How many of our Passion would then fallen off, when we should have no more occasion for them, nor provocations to them: c-crq d pp-f po12 n2 vmd av vvi a-acp, c-crq pns12 vmd vhi dx dc n1 p-acp pno32, ccx n2 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
188 Fears and Jealousies Discontent and Ill nature could not thrive, as they do, if all that Nourishment which the Errours of Government afford them, were withdrawn. Fears and Jealousies Discontent and Ill nature could not thrive, as they do, if all that Nourishment which the Errors of Government afford them, were withdrawn. n2 cc n2 n1 cc j-jn n1 vmd xx vvi, c-acp pns32 vdb, cs d cst n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi pno32, vbdr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
189 But to compleat the Picture, I shall only set before you the different State of the Romans, when they passed from the Vicious Reigns of such Execrable Monsters as Tiberius, Caligula, Nero, and Domitian, to the happy times of Trajan, Hadrian, Antonine, but above all, of that most sublime pattern of Vertue and Philosophy, Marcus Aurelius. In the former, nothing was studied but Vice and pleasure: But to complete the Picture, I shall only Set before you the different State of the Roman, when they passed from the Vicious Reigns of such Execrable Monsters as Tiberius, Caligula, Nero, and Domitian, to the happy times of Trajan, Hadriani, Antonine, but above all, of that most sublime pattern of Virtue and Philosophy, Marcus Aurelius. In the former, nothing was studied but Vice and pleasure: cc-acp p-acp j dt n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j vvz pp-f d j n2 c-acp np1, np1, np1, cc np1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, p-acp p-acp d, pp-f d av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 np1. p-acp dt j, pix vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
190 Nothing could raise a Man but sordid Flattery, and an obsequious courting of every Creature of Fortune and Favour. Nothing could raise a Man but sordid Flattery, and an obsequious courting of every Creature of Fortune and Favour. pix vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc dt j vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
191 The whole business of the Court was to corrupt and debase the Senate; The Whole business of the Court was to corrupt and debase the Senate; dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
192 and to destroy those who still retained such a Tincture of their ancient Liberty, that nothing could subdue it: and to destroy those who still retained such a Tincture of their ancient Liberty, that nothing could subdue it: cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq av vvd d dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cst pix vmd vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
193 Spies and Informers where every where imployed, to engage Men into Discourses and Plots, which were to be betrayed, Spies and Informers where every where employed, to engage Men into Discourses and Plots, which were to be betrayed, n2 cc n2 c-crq d q-crq vvn, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
194 while corrupt Judges and false Witnesses were sure to carry all things before them. while corrupt Judges and false Witnesses were sure to carry all things before them. cs j n2 cc j n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
195 And theit very Religion, false as it was, was vitiated by the impudent mixures of the most shameful Idolatry, And theit very Religion, false as it was, was vitiated by the impudent mixures of the most shameful Idolatry, cc n1 j n1, j c-acp pn31 vbds, vbds j-vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
196 while their Emperours that were the reproaches of Humane Nature, had divine Adorations payed them, while their emperors that were the Reproaches of Humane Nature, had divine Adorations paid them, cs po32 n2 cst vbdr dt n2 pp-f j n1, vhd j-jn n2 vvd pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
197 and that with all the refinings and profusion of Pomp in it, that nauseous Flattery could invent. and that with all the refinings and profusion of Pomp in it, that nauseous Flattery could invent. cc cst p-acp d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cst j n1 vmd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
198 Their great City was laid in Ashes, only to gratify the wild Frolicks of an extravagant Tyrant; Their great city was laid in Ashes, only to gratify the wild Frolics of an extravagant Tyrant; po32 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n2-jn pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
199 the Warlike Spirit of the Romans was enervated by Luxury and dissoluteness; the Warlike Spirit of the Romans was enervated by Luxury and dissoluteness; dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
200 and the Empire it self was exposed, first to the contempt, and then to the Inroads of their formerly subdued Provinces, and the Empire it self was exposed, First to the contempt, and then to the Inroads of their formerly subdued Provinces, cc dt n1 pn31 n1 vbds vvn, ord p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 av-j j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
201 while a publick Spectacle, an Entertainment, or a Play, were the only cares of a Court that hated the very appearances of Vertue, while a public Spectacle, an Entertainment, or a Play, were the only Cares of a Court that hated the very appearances of Virtue, cs dt j n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, vbdr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
202 and yet still fancied it self to be the Terrour and Wonder of the World, till a fatal Revolution, and yet still fancied it self to be the Terror and Wonder of the World, till a fatal Revolution, cc av av vvd pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
203 or a deadly stroke awakened Men out of their Lethargy. But this side of the Picture, is not more hideous than the other is Glorious; or a deadly stroke awakened Men out of their Lethargy. But this side of the Picture, is not more hideous than the other is Glorious; cc dt j n1 vvn n2 av pp-f po32 n1. p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz xx av-dc j cs dt n-jn vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
204 the return of good Princes put a New Face on the whole Empire: the return of good Princes put a New Face on the Whole Empire: dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
205 Their Ancient Sense of Liberty was revived, which must ever carry with it, all that is Great, or Noble in humane Nature; Their Ancient Sense of Liberty was revived, which must ever carry with it, all that is Great, or Noble in humane Nature; po32 j n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp pn31, d cst vbz j, cc j p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
206 with it Learning and good Sense, wit and Eloquence, were again recovered, Frugality and Sobriety were again honoured, with it Learning and good Sense, wit and Eloquence, were again recovered, Frugality and Sobriety were again honoured, p-acp pn31 n1 cc j n1, n1 cc n1, vbdr av vvn, n1 cc n1 vbdr av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
207 and a Modesty and Simplicity of living shined afresh: Truth and Vertue, and Philosophy it self began to reign. and a Modesty and Simplicity of living shined afresh: Truth and Virtue, and Philosophy it self began to Reign. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n-vvg vvd av: n1 cc n1, cc n1 pn31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
208 Tacitus and Plutarch, Epictetus, and beyond them all Marcus Aurelius Himself, were such Men, that one would bless a whole Age, Tacitus and Plutarch, Epictetus, and beyond them all Marcus Aurelius Himself, were such Men, that one would bless a Whole Age, np1 cc np1, np1, cc p-acp pno32 d np1 np1 px31, vbdr d n2, cst pi vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
209 if it should but produce one of that force. if it should but produce one of that force. cs pn31 vmd cc-acp vvi crd pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
210 Marcus in a Reign of almost twenty Years continuance, is represented by all the writers of the succeeding as well as of his own Age, Marcus in a Reign of almost twenty years Continuance, is represented by all the writers of the succeeding as well as of his own Age, np1 p-acp dt vvi pp-f av crd n2 n1, vbz vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg a-acp av c-acp pp-f po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
211 as so perfect a Pattern, that there never appeared either in his private Deportment, or in his Government, one single Blemish. as so perfect a Pattern, that there never appeared either in his private Deportment, or in his Government, one single Blemish. c-acp av j dt n1, cst a-acp av-x vvd d p-acp po31 j n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, crd j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
212 He was never once seen either transported with Anger or with Joy. He was never charged with one Light Word, or any one Rash Action. He was never once seen either transported with Anger or with Joy. He was never charged with one Light Word, or any one Rash Actium. pns31 vbds av-x a-acp vvn d vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. pns31 vbds av-x vvn p-acp crd j n1, cc d crd j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
213 He lived in a perpetual Application to the Affairs of the Empire, and in the intervals of business, He lived in a perpetual Application to the Affairs of the Empire, and in the intervals of business, pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
214 even in his Expeditions and Camps, he was imployed in those profound Meditations of Philosophy which carry this Noble Title Of Himself to Himself, and in which we see the most natural and unaffected contempt of all things, besides Vertue and Goodness, expressed with the greatest force, even in his Expeditions and Camps, he was employed in those profound Meditations of Philosophy which carry this Noble Title Of Himself to Himself, and in which we see the most natural and unaffected contempt of all things, beside Virtue and goodness, expressed with the greatest force, av p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb d j n1 pp-f px31 p-acp px31, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
215 and yet with the truest simplicity of any thing that Antiquity has left us. and yet with the Truest simplicity of any thing that Antiquity has left us. cc av p-acp dt js n1 pp-f d n1 cst n1 vhz vvn pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
216 Under such Princes, the Romans could not but recover their ancient Discipline, and their wonted Valour, Under such Princes, the Romans could not but recover their ancient Discipline, and their wonted Valour, p-acp d n2, dt np1 vmd xx cc-acp vvi po32 j n1, cc po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
217 and the Empire was again raised to its former Lustre, and regained its lost Authority; and the Empire was again raised to its former Lustre, and Regained its lost authority; cc dt n1 vbds av vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvd po31 j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
218 but which was much more, in them the World saw patterns of Vertue, that were too high for that corrupt Religion which then prevailed; but which was much more, in them the World saw patterns of Virtue, that were too high for that corrupt Religion which then prevailed; cc-acp r-crq vbds av-d av-dc, p-acp pno32 dt n1 vvd n2 pp-f n1, cst vbdr av j c-acp d j n1 r-crq av vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
219 and this perhaps disposed it not a little for Christianity, that could not only consist with such Morals, but carry them far higher. and this perhaps disposed it not a little for Christianity, that could not only consist with such Morals, but carry them Far higher. cc d av vvn pn31 xx dt j p-acp np1, cst vmd xx av-j vvi p-acp d n2, cc-acp vvb pno32 j av-jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
220 If the opposition of these two different Scenes of Government affect this Auditory, and if the change seems sensible, If the opposition of these two different Scenes of Government affect this Auditory, and if the change seems sensible, cs dt n1 pp-f d crd j n2 pp-f n1 vvb d j, cc cs dt n1 vvz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
221 when set out in Words, it is You, GREAT SOVERAIGNS, that must give this its best Light and utmost Force. when Set out in Words, it is You, GREAT SOVEREIGNS, that must give this its best Light and utmost Force. c-crq vvd av p-acp n2, pn31 vbz pn22, j n2-jn, cst vmb vvi d po31 js n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
222 It is from you that we expect the Glorious Reverse of all cloudy days. You have been hitherto our Hope and our Desire: It is from you that we expect the Glorious Reverse of all cloudy days. You have been hitherto our Hope and our Desire: pn31 vbz p-acp pn22 cst pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f d j n2. pn22 vhb vbn av po12 n1 cc po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
223 You must now become our Glory and Crown of rejoicing, Ordinary Vertues in You, will fall to far short of our hopes, that we shall be tempted almost to think them Vices. It is in Your Persons, You must now become our Glory and Crown of rejoicing, Ordinary Virtues in You, will fallen to Far short of our hope's, that we shall be tempted almost to think them Vices. It is in Your Persons, pn22 vmb av vvi po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, j n2 p-acp pn22, vmb vvi p-acp av-j j pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi pno32 n2. pn31 vbz p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
224 and under Your Reign, that we hope to see an opening to a Glorious Scene, which seems approaching. and under Your Reign, that we hope to see an opening to a Glorious Scene, which seems approaching. cc p-acp po22 vvi, cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vvz vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
225 May You not only accomplish, but exceed even our wishes. May You be long happy in one another. May You not only accomplish, but exceed even our wishes. May You be long happy in one Another. vmb pn22 xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb av po12 n2. vmb pn22 vbi av-j j p-acp pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
226 May You Reign long in jour Persons, and much longer in a glorious posterity. May You Reign long in jour Persons, and much longer in a glorious posterity. vmb pn22 vvi av-j p-acp fw-fr n2, cc d jc p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
227 May You be long the Support of the Church of God, and the Terrour of all its Enemies. May You be long the Support of the Church of God, and the Terror of all its Enemies. vmb pn22 vbi av-j dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
228 May jou be ever happy in obedient Subjects, in wise Councellours, and faithful Allies: May your Fleets be prosperous, and your Armies Victorious. May jou be ever happy in obedient Subject's, in wise Counsellors, and faithful Allies: May your Fleets be prosperous, and your Armies Victorious. np1 av vbi av j p-acp j n2-jn, p-acp j n2, cc j n2: vmb po22 n2 vbb j, cc po22 n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
229 But may You soon have cause to use neither; But may You soon have cause to use neither; cc-acp vmb pn22 av vhb n1 pc-acp vvi av-dx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
230 by setling both at Home and Abroad, a firm and just Peace, and by securing the Quiet of Europe from those who have so often, with so little regard to the Faith of Treaties, by settling both At Home and Abroad, a firm and just Peace, and by securing the Quiet of Europe from those who have so often, with so little regard to the Faith of Treaties, p-acp vvg d p-acp n1-an cc av, dt j cc j n1, cc p-acp vvg dt j-jn pp-f np1 p-acp d r-crq vhb av av, p-acp av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
231 and now at last beyond all former Examples, disturbed it. and now At last beyond all former Examples, disturbed it. cc av p-acp ord p-acp d j n2, vvn pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
232 In order to the obtaining all these Blessings, and in Conclusion a sure, tho a late admittance to te Kingdom Above, where you shall exchange these Crowns with a more lasting, In order to the obtaining all these Blessings, and in Conclusion a sure, though a late admittance to to Kingdom Above, where you shall exchange these Crowns with a more lasting, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg d d n2, cc p-acp n1 dt j, cs dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
233 as well as a more glorious One, May not only this Auditory, but the whole Nation join with united Voices, as well as a more glorious One, May not only this Auditory, but the Whole nation join with united Voices, c-acp av c-acp dt av-dc j pi, vmb xx av-j d j, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 vvi p-acp j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
234 and inflamed Hearts, in saying God Save King William and Queen Mary. FINIS. and inflamed Hearts, in saying God Save King William and Queen Marry. FINIS. cc j-vvn n2, p-acp vvg np1 p-acp n1 np1 cc n1 vvi. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3

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