A sermon preached in S. Andrew's Church, Dublin, on the 5th of November, 1698. Being the anniversary thanksgiving for the deliverance from the Gun-Powder-Treason plot, in England, in the year 1605. Before the honourable the House of Commons. / By Mr. William Jephson, Dean of Lismore.

Jephson, William, Dean of Lismore, fl. 1698
Publisher: Printed by Andrew Crook printer to the Kings most excellent Majesty
Place of Publication: Dublin
Publication Year: 1698
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: B03902 ESTC ID: R179079 STC ID: J679
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms IX, 16 -- 17th century; Gunpowder Plot, 1605; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Psal. IX. verse 16. The Lord is known by the Judgment which he Executeth: The Wicked is snared in the work of his own hand. Psalm IX. verse 16. The Lord is known by the Judgement which he Executeth: The Wicked is snared in the work of his own hand. np1 crd. n1 crd dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz: dt j vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 3
1 THO' Almighty God has so clearly and fully manifested himself to the World, that he has not in any part thereof, left himself without a Witness, as the Apostle expresses it: THOUGH Almighty God has so clearly and Fully manifested himself to the World, that he has not in any part thereof, left himself without a Witness, as the Apostle Expresses it: cs np1 np1 vhz av av-j cc av-j vvd px31 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vhz xx p-acp d n1 av, vvd px31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
2 For if men be but so plac'd, that they may lift up their Eyes to Heaven, they cannot but there behold the most glorious Testimonies of an Infinite, All-wise, and Omnipotent Being; For if men be but so placed, that they may lift up their Eyes to Heaven, they cannot but there behold the most glorious Testimonies of an Infinite, Alwise, and Omnipotent Being; c-acp cs n2 vbb p-acp av vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vmbx p-acp a-acp vvb dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt j, j, cc j vbg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
3 and upon the first view of the wonderful Arch, its most curious Fabrick, its regular Motion, and upon the First view of the wondered Arch, its most curious Fabric, its regular Motion, cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1, pn31|vbz av-ds j n1, pn31|vbz j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
4 and all its bright and useful Ornaments; the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and the Clouds; and all its bright and useful Ornament; the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and the Clouds; cc d po31 j cc j n2; dt n1, dt n1, dt n2, cc dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
5 they can't but readily joyn with the Psalmist, and with him devoutly Proclaim; That the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth his Handywork. they can't but readily join with the Psalmist, and with him devoutly Proclaim; That the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the Firmament shows his Handiwork. pns32 vmb|pn31 cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j vvb; cst dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vvz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
6 Again, if man be so plac'd as that he can look down upon the Earth, Again, if man be so placed as that he can look down upon the Earth, av, cs n1 vbb av vvn p-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
7 and see how it presents to him all that is Necessary, Convenient and Pleasant, not only to Preserve, and see how it presents to him all that is Necessary, Convenient and Pleasant, not only to Preserve, cc vvb c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pno31 d cst vbz j, j cc j, xx av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
8 but to Gratifie his Being here below; but to Gratify his Being Here below; cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 vbg av p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
9 he must of necessity Expostulate in a grateful admiration with the same Psalmist, How manifest are thy Works O Lord! he must of necessity Expostulate in a grateful admiration with the same Psalmist, How manifest Are thy Works Oh Lord! pns31 vmb pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt d n1, c-crq j vbr po21 vvz uh n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
10 in Wisdom hast thou made them all; the Earth is full of thy Riches. Yea further yet; in Wisdom hast thou made them all; the Earth is full of thy Riches. Yea further yet; p-acp n1 vh2 pns21 vvn pno32 d; dt n1 vbz j pp-f po21 n2. uh av-j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
11 tho' a man should be debarr'd from the sight of the Heavens, and view of the Earth, though a man should be debarred from the sighed of the Heavens, and view of the Earth, cs dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
12 yet he cannot be hinder'd from the contemplation of himself; his Body, his Soul, their wonderful Workmanship, Union, and Co-operation; yet he cannot be hindered from the contemplation of himself; his Body, his Soul, their wondered Workmanship, union, and Cooperation; av pns31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31; po31 n1, po31 n1, po32 j n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
13 together with their various perfections and properties; together with their various perfections and properties; av p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
14 their Self-moving, and Self-determining Power, and numerous other deriv'd Excellencies, do so fully represent their Author to be Infinite, Omnipotent, All-wise, their Self-moving, and Self-determining Power, and numerous other derived Excellencies, do so Fully represent their Author to be Infinite, Omnipotent, Alwise, po32 j, cc j n1, cc j n-jn vvn n2, vdb av av-j vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j, j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
15 and All-good, that no person can be a stranger to the Being of a Deity, that is not so to himself: and Allgood, that no person can be a stranger to the Being of a Deity, that is not so to himself: cc j, cst dx n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt n1, cst vbz xx av p-acp px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
16 Tho' I say, God has thus fully manifested his Being and Existence to the World, Though I say, God has thus Fully manifested his Being and Existence to the World, cs pns11 vvb, np1 vhz av av-j vvn po31 vbg cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
17 yet are there some persons in it so obstinate and so wicked, that they regard not this their Heavenly Maker but attempt and practice such Villanies and Impieties, yet Are there Some Persons in it so obstinate and so wicked, that they regard not this their Heavenly Maker but attempt and practice such Villainies and Impieties, av vbr pc-acp d n2 p-acp pn31 av j cc av j, cst pns32 vvb xx d po32 j n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
18 as give considering men just grounds to imagine, that they are without God in the World; as give considering men just grounds to imagine, that they Are without God in the World; c-acp vvi vvg n2 j n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vbr p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
19 that they either disown all Supream and Over-ruling Power, and knowledge in the Deity, or at least banish him from their Thoughts; that they either disown all Supreme and Overruling Power, and knowledge in the Deity, or At least banish him from their Thoughts; cst pns32 d vvb d j cc j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp ds vvb pno31 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
20 so that God, as well to manifest his Glory, as to assert his Authority (besides the common Testimonies of his Being) is forc'd to work in some extraordinary manner, to convince the World of his All-governing Power; so that God, as well to manifest his Glory, as to assert his authority (beside the Common Testimonies of his Being) is forced to work in Some extraordinary manner, to convince the World of his All-governing Power; av cst np1, c-acp av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvb po31 n1 (p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 vbg) vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
21 and none makes a deeper impression to this purpose, then when he besturs himself in Judgment, and none makes a Deeper impression to this purpose, then when he besturs himself in Judgement, cc pix vvz dt jc-jn n1 p-acp d n1, av c-crq pns31 n2 px31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
22 and makes his Power to appear in a direct Opposition to what his Enemies project; and makes his Power to appear in a Direct Opposition to what his Enemies project; cc vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq po31 ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
23 and with his All-seeing and Over-ruling Wisdom, counters all the wicked contrivances of those that have no fear of him before their Eyes. and with his All-seeing and Overruling Wisdom, counters all the wicked contrivances of those that have no Fear of him before their Eyes. cc p-acp po31 j cc j n1, n2 d dt j n2 pp-f d d vhb dx n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
24 When all the ordinary works of his Power and Goodness do not avail to convince men of his Being, When all the ordinary works of his Power and goodness do not avail to convince men of his Being, c-crq d dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f po31 vbg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
25 yet he will force them to own and acknowledge him by his executing Judgment upon them, yet he will force them to own and acknowledge him by his executing Judgement upon them, av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 vvg n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
26 when they least seem to fear, or think either of it, or him; when they least seem to Fear, or think either of it, or him; c-crq pns32 ds vvi pc-acp vvi, cc vvb d pp-f pn31, cc pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
27 and that more sensibly, when they are trappan'd in their own wicked designs, and snar'd in the works of their own hands. and that more sensibly, when they Are trappaned in their own wicked designs, and snared in the works of their own hands. cc d dc av-j, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 d j n2, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
28 For the Lord is known by the Judgment that he Executeth, when the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. For the Lord is known by the Judgement that he Executeth, when the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, c-crq dt j vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
29 These words are not difficult to be understood, and I take the meaning of them in Paraphrase to be this. These words Are not difficult to be understood, and I take the meaning of them in paraphrase to be this. d n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
30 That, when God sees wicked men contrive and promote their Villanies, and is so far from allowing of them, that he apparently Disaproves & Condemns them, That, when God sees wicked men contrive and promote their Villainies, and is so Far from allowing of them, that he apparently Disapproves & Condemns them, cst, c-crq np1 vvz j n2 vvi cc vvi po32 n2, cc vbz av av-j p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, cst pns31 av-j vvz cc vvz pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 and in the Face of the World Defeats and Disappoints their wicked Designs, by some signal Check, or remarkable Judgment; and in the Face of the World Defeats and Disappoints their wicked Designs, by Some signal Check, or remarkable Judgement; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz cc vvz po32 j n2, p-acp d n1 vvi, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 and there is none more so, then to make their own wicked Project their Punishment, to cause the Snare that they have laid, to catch themselves. and there is none more so, then to make their own wicked Project their Punishment, to cause the Snare that they have laid, to catch themselves. cc pc-acp vbz pix av-dc av, av pc-acp vvi po32 d j n1 po32 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 When God does thus, I say, he so plainly and convincingly shows the power of his Divinity, that he must be known; When God does thus, I say, he so plainly and convincingly shows the power of his Divinity, that he must be known; c-crq np1 vdz av, pns11 vvb, pns31 av av-j cc av-vvg vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
34 that is, own'd and ador'd by all that behold it. that is, owned and adored by all that behold it. d vbz, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp d cst vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
35 Now then, this being the plain sense of the Text, it asserts these two useful following Doctrines. I. That God's crossing and defeating the wicked designs of ill men, Now then, this being the plain sense of the Text, it asserts these two useful following Doctrines. I. That God's crossing and defeating the wicked designs of ill men, av av, d vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz d crd j j-vvg n2. np1 cst npg1 vvg cc n-vvg dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
36 and his punishing them for such their Villanies, is a most signal Testimony of his Being and Providence. and his punishing them for such their Villainies, is a most signal Testimony of his Being and Providence. cc po31 vvg pno32 p-acp d po32 n2, vbz dt av-ds n1 n1 pp-f po31 vbg cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
37 And, II. That 'tis more especially so, when he defeats and punisheth them so, that their own Projects becomes their ruin, And, II That it's more especially so, when he defeats and Punisheth them so, that their own Projects becomes their ruin, cc, crd cst pn31|vbz dc av-j av, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32 av, cst po32 d n2 vvz po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
38 and they fall by their own Divices. and they fallen by their own Devices. cc pns32 vvb p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
39 First then, That God's crossing and defeating the wicked designs of ill men, and his punishing them for such their Villanies, is a most signal Testimony of his Being and Providence. First then, That God's crossing and defeating the wicked designs of ill men, and his punishing them for such their Villainies, is a most signal Testimony of his Being and Providence. ord av, cst npg1 vvg cc n-vvg dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, cc po31 vvg pno32 p-acp d po32 n2, vbz dt av-ds n1 n1 pp-f po31 vbg cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
40 When wicked men contrive mischief, and attempt Villanous designs, as they then shake off all fear of God, When wicked men contrive mischief, and attempt Villainous designs, as they then shake off all Fear of God, c-crq j n2 vvi n1, cc vvi j n2, c-acp pns32 av vvb a-acp d n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
41 if they had any before they begun, so are their Thoughts then so intent upon the management of the evil they design, that there is neither room nor leisure in them, if they had any before they begun, so Are their Thoughts then so intent upon the management of the evil they Design, that there is neither room nor leisure in them, cs pns32 vhd d p-acp pns32 vvd, av vbr po32 n2 av av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn pns32 vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
42 for the consideration of a Divine Over-ruling Providence. for the consideration of a Divine Overruling Providence. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
43 They have succeeded in some lesser former Villanies, and have enjoy'd their vices without any signal Punishment; They have succeeded in Some lesser former Villainies, and have enjoyed their vices without any signal Punishment; pns32 vhb vvn p-acp d jc j n2, cc vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp d n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
44 and so are too ready either to slight or to disbelieve any Superior Being, that eyes or regards them; and so Are too ready either to slight or to disbelieve any Superior Being, that eyes or regards them; cc av vbr av j av-d p-acp j cc pc-acp vvi d np1 vbg, cst n2 cc vvz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
45 and they are the more apt to do this, because they are desirous there should be no such Supream and All-governing God; and they Are the more apt to do this, Because they Are desirous there should be no such Supreme and All-governing God; cc pns32 vbr dt av-dc j pc-acp vdi d, c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vmd vbi dx d j cc j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
46 they would gladly be their own Masters, and not accountable for what they contrive or do to another. they would gladly be their own Masters, and not accountable for what they contrive or do to Another. pns32 vmd av-j vbi po32 d n2, cc xx j p-acp r-crq pns32 vvi cc vdb p-acp j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
47 Besides, in their wicked designs, they still propose something to be accomplish'd that they are very fond off, Beside, in their wicked designs, they still propose something to be accomplished that they Are very found off, p-acp, p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 av vvb pi pc-acp vbi vvd cst pns32 vbr av j a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
48 and place a mighty satisfaction in; and place a mighty satisfaction in; cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
49 and in order to effect them, they fix their thoughts so entirely on what they thus propose to themselves, that they will not admit the apprehensions of God or Providence, to discompose or divert them: and in order to Effect them, they fix their thoughts so entirely on what they thus propose to themselves, that they will not admit the apprehensions of God or Providence, to discompose or divert them: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vvb po32 n2 av av-j p-acp r-crq pns32 av vvb p-acp px32, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
50 and then they have frequently such an esteem of their own Wit and Knowledge, that they think they can lay their Project so well, and then they have frequently such an esteem of their own Wit and Knowledge, that they think they can lay their Project so well, cc av pns32 vhb av-j d dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
51 and prosecute their Designs so subtilly, that neither God nor Man shall be able to discern or disappoint them. and prosecute their Designs so subtly, that neither God nor Man shall be able to discern or disappoint them. cc vvi po32 n2 av av-j, cst dx n1 ccx n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
52 And as they do thus hugg and please themselves in the subtilty and villany of their contrivances, without any sense or thought of a Divine Providence, And as they do thus hug and please themselves in the subtlety and villainy of their contrivances, without any sense or Thought of a Divine Providence, cc c-acp pns32 vdb av vvb cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
53 Nay, in a direct opposition to what is acceptable to God (if they believe there is any God) so, do they sometimes so advance and exalt themselves by their Villanies, that they grow terrible to all that are good about them; Nay, in a Direct opposition to what is acceptable to God (if they believe there is any God) so, do they sometime so advance and exalt themselves by their Villainies, that they grow terrible to all that Are good about them; uh-x, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp np1 (cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vbz d np1) av, vdb pns32 av av vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vvb j p-acp d cst vbr j p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
54 and tempt them to a distrust of Divine Providence; and tempt them to a distrust of Divine Providence; cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
55 whilst it suffers Villanies to advance so high, and become so formidable, when at the same time, Innocence and Vertue is depress'd, while it suffers Villainies to advance so high, and become so formidable, when At the same time, Innocence and Virtue is depressed, cs pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi av j, cc vvi av j, c-crq p-acp dt d n1, n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
56 and sinks under a dayly fear of misery and ruin. No wonder then, that the Divine Majesty should be concern'd at such treatment as this, and sinks under a daily Fear of misery and ruin. No wonder then, that the Divine Majesty should be concerned At such treatment as this, cc vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. dx n1 av, cst dt j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
57 and stir up his Power and Might, so, as that it may apparently set forth the Glory of his Wisdom; and stir up his Power and Might, so, as that it may apparently Set forth the Glory of his Wisdom; cc vvi a-acp po31 n1 cc vmd, av, c-acp cst pn31 vmb av-j vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
58 as well to the confusion and sad conviction of such wretched transgressors, as to the comfort and support of those that have a true sense, as well to the confusion and sad conviction of such wretched transgressors, as to the Comfort and support of those that have a true sense, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f d j n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pp-f d cst vhb dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
59 and real esteem for what is Religious and Good. and real esteem for what is Religious and Good. cc j n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
60 And among all the methods Divine Wisdom has hitherto thought fit to make choice of, it has taken no course more powerfully successful to the asserting it's Divine Authority, And among all the methods Divine Wisdom has hitherto Thought fit to make choice of, it has taken no course more powerfully successful to the asserting it's Divine authority, cc p-acp d dt n2 j-jn n1 vhz av vvn j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, pn31 vhz vvn dx n1 av-dc av-j j p-acp dt vvg pn31|vbz j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
61 and providential Government of the World, then a signal Execution of Judgment upon Sinners: and providential Government of the World, then a signal Execution of Judgement upon Sinners: cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
62 For the generality of men are affected with things that are present, and are too apt to square their Notions and Sentiments of the Divinity by the Motions and Transactions of this inferior World. For the generality of men Are affected with things that Are present, and Are too apt to square their Notions and Sentiments of the Divinity by the Motions and Transactions of this inferior World. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 cst vbr j, cc vbr av j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
63 Because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, therefore the Hearts of the Sons of Men are set to do Evil; Because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, Therefore the Hearts of the Sons of Men Are Set to do Evil; p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
64 was the serious Observation of the wise Preacher, Ecclesiastes the 8th, and the 11th verse: was the serious Observation of the wise Preacher, Ecclesiastes the 8th, and the 11th verse: vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, n2 dt ord, cc dt ord n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
65 And even David himself, seem'd to stagger in his Faith of a Divine Providence, when he saw the Wicked sin on and prosper; And even David himself, seemed to stagger in his Faith of a Divine Providence, when he saw the Wicked since on and prosper; cc av np1 px31, vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
66 that they were lusty and strong, and came into no misfortunes like other men; that they were lusty and strong, and Come into no misfortunes like other men; cst pns32 vbdr j cc j, cc vvd p-acp dx n2 av-j j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
67 as you may read at large in the 73d Psalm. But when the Progress of domineering Wickedness is stopt, as you may read At large in the 73d Psalm. But when the Progress of domineering Wickedness is stopped, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt crd n1. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
68 and triumphing Villany receives a check in its full career, by the detection of its most secret contrivances, the weak'ning of its Instruments, and triumphing Villainy receives a check in its full career, by the detection of its most secret contrivances, the weakening of its Instruments, cc vvg n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j-jn n2, dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
69 and the discouragement of all its Abettors, then is it most plainly visible, that the Most High God Reigns upon Earth, that he holds the Reins of its Government in his own Omnipotent Hand, and the discouragement of all its Abettors, then is it most plainly visible, that the Most High God Reigns upon Earth, that he holds the Reins of its Government in his own Omnipotent Hand, cc dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, av vbz pn31 av-ds av-j j, cst dt av-ds j np1 vvz p-acp n1, cst pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
70 and manifests himself to be what he has often declar'd he is, a most Just and Upright God; and manifests himself to be what he has often declared he is, a most Just and Upright God; cc vvz px31 pc-acp vbi r-crq pns31 vhz av vvd pns31 vbz, dt av-ds j cc av-j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
71 a rewarder of them that do good; a rewarder of them that do good; dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vdb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
72 but a peculiar avenger on those that work injurious Evil. He then most palpably demonstrates himself to be a most Holy and Pure Being, one that cannot behold the least Iniquity that is, with likeing and approbation; but a peculiar avenger on those that work injurious Evil. He then most palpably demonstrates himself to be a most Holy and Pure Being, one that cannot behold the least Iniquity that is, with liking and approbation; cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb j np1 pns31 av av-ds av-j vvz px31 pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j cc j vbg, pi cst vmbx vvi dt ds n1 cst vbz, p-acp vvg cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
73 when he so visibly checks and restrains those that promote it, by strange and unexpected Inflictions and Judgments. when he so visibly Checks and restrains those that promote it, by strange and unexpected Inflictions and Judgments. c-crq pns31 av av-j vvz cc vvz d cst vvd pn31, p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
74 When Wicked men lay their Projects of Villany and Contrive to bring about their Wicked Designs, they leave no Stone unturn'd, they use all imaginable means to accomplish what they contrive; When Wicked men lay their Projects of Villainy and Contrive to bring about their Wicked Designs, they leave no Stone unturned, they use all imaginable means to accomplish what they contrive; c-crq j n2 vvb po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 vvb dx n1 j, pns32 vvb d j n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
75 and therefore they consult about, and carry them on with the utmost secrecy, and the darkest privacy; and Therefore they consult about, and carry them on with the utmost secrecy, and the Darkest privacy; cc av pns32 vvb a-acp, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
76 they push them forward with the greatest power and interest; they push them forward with the greatest power and Interest; pns32 vvb pno32 av-j p-acp dt js n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
77 they manage them with the deepest subtilty, and wrap them up in the closest foldings of Guile and Treachery: they manage them with the Deepest subtlety, and wrap them up in the closest foldings of Guile and Treachery: pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt js-jn n1, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
78 And under these Circumstances, without any dependance upon God, nay, in a direct opposition to him, they assure themselves of success, And under these circumstances, without any dependence upon God, nay, in a Direct opposition to him, they assure themselves of success, cc p-acp d n2, p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, uh-x, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb px32 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
79 and are secure in their Wicked Enterprises. and Are secure in their Wicked Enterprises. cc vbr j p-acp po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
80 When therefore the abus'd and provok'd God discovers their Villany, and blasts their Design, his laying open their dark and hidden Consultations plainly demonstrates him to be an All-seeing God, before whom there is no darkness nor shadow of death, where the workers of Iniquity may hide themselves; When Therefore the abused and provoked God discovers their Villainy, and blasts their Design, his laying open their dark and hidden Consultations plainly demonstrates him to be an All-seeing God, before whom there is no darkness nor shadow of death, where the workers of Iniquity may hide themselves; c-crq av dt vvn cc vvn np1 vvz po32 n1, cc vvz po32 n1, po31 vvg av-j po32 j cc j-vvn n2 av-j vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j np1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
81 for Hell it self is naked before him, and Destruction has no covering. for Hell it self is naked before him, and Destruction has no covering. p-acp n1 pn31 n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, cc n1 vhz dx n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
82 His resisting and baffling their utmost force and power sets forth his Omnipotence so fully, that they cannot but acknowledge and adore it when they are so mightily over-power'd and undone by it. His resisting and baffling their utmost force and power sets forth his Omnipotence so Fully, that they cannot but acknowledge and adore it when they Are so mightily overpowered and undone by it. po31 vvg cc vvg po32 j n1 cc n1 vvz av po31 n1 av av-j, cst pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 c-crq pns32 vbr av av-j j cc vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
83 And then his countermining all their subtilty, and unravelling all the cunning Net which ruminating Malice has woven for Destruction and Mischief, manifests the Ifinite Wisdom of God to such a degree, And then his countermining all their subtlety, and unravelling all the cunning Net which ruminating Malice has woven for Destruction and Mischief, manifests the Infinite Wisdom of God to such a degree, cc av po31 vvg d po32 n1, cc vvg d dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvg n1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
84 as that unless they have lost their understanding, or exhausted it by contriving of mischief, they must of necessity discern that the Infinite Wisdom of that God has interpos'd, who, as that unless they have lost their understanding, or exhausted it by contriving of mischief, they must of necessity discern that the Infinite Wisdom of that God has interposed, who, c-acp cst cs pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp vvg pp-f n1, pns32 vmb pp-f n1 vvi cst dt j n1 pp-f cst np1 vhz vvn, r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
85 as the Prophet expresseth it, Isaiah 44. and the 25. Maketh Diviners mad, turneth wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolish. as the Prophet Expresses it, Isaiah 44. and the 25. Makes Diviners mad, turns wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolish. c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd cc dt crd vvz n2 j, vvz j n2 av-j, cc vvz po32 n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
86 And indeed as it is highly reasonable that when God does thus illustrate and display the Glory of all his Attributes in the bafling of Sin, And indeed as it is highly reasonable that when God does thus illustrate and display the Glory of all his Attributes in the baffling of since, cc av c-acp pn31 vbz av-j j cst c-crq np1 vdz av vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
87 and execution of his Judgements upon those that most maliciously promote mischief, that men should take peculiar notice of the Divine Providence, and execution of his Judgments upon those that most maliciously promote mischief, that men should take peculiar notice of the Divine Providence, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d d av-ds av-j vvi n1, cst n2 vmd vvi j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
88 and both own and adore its All-wise and Gracious Management and Protection: and both own and adore its Alwise and Gracious Management and Protection: cc d d cc vvi po31 j cc j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
89 I say, as this is highly reasonable, so are there several remarkable Instances in Holy Writ, wherein it had this Insluence: I say, as this is highly reasonable, so Are there several remarkable Instances in Holy Writ, wherein it had this Influence: pns11 vvb, c-acp d vbz av-j j, av vbr a-acp j j n2 p-acp j vvn, c-crq pn31 vhd d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
90 Pharaoh 's close pursuit after the Israelites with his great numbers of Chariots and Horse-men, rais'd such consusion and fear in them, Pharaoh is close pursuit After the Israelites with his great numbers of Chariots and Horsemen, raised such confusion and Fear in them, np1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
91 as that they dispair of God's Protection, and distrust his Providence, and in a malancholly Indignation, Wish that they had stay'd behind in Egypt to have dyed there; as that they despair of God's Protection, and distrust his Providence, and in a melancholy Indignation, Wish that they had stayed behind in Egypt to have died there; c-acp cst pns32 vvi pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvi po31 n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb cst pns32 vhd vvn a-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
92 But when God executed Judgment upon, and Overwhelmed him and his Host in the Read Sea, But when God executed Judgement upon, and Overwhelmed him and his Host in the Read Sea, cc-acp c-crq np1 vvd n1 p-acp, cc vvd pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
93 then they clear up both in their Spirits and their Faith, and they that were full of distrust of God's Providence before, are so satisfactorily convinc'd of his Infinite Power and Goodness in this Judgment Executed upon Pharaoh, that they do not only acknowledge, then they clear up both in their Spirits and their Faith, and they that were full of distrust of God's Providence before, Are so satisfactorily convinced of his Infinite Power and goodness in this Judgement Executed upon Pharaoh, that they do not only acknowledge, cs pns32 vvb a-acp d p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n1, cc pns32 cst vbdr j pp-f n1 pp-f npg1 n1 a-acp, vbr av av-j vvd pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp np1, cst pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
94 but in the highest strain of Piety and Devotion adore and praise the so Gracious Providence, but in the highest strain of Piety and Devotion adore and praise the so Gracious Providence, cc-acp p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb cc vvi dt av j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
95 and cry out, The Lord is my Strength and Song, and is become my salvation: he is my God and I will prepare him an habitation. and cry out, The Lord is my Strength and Song, and is become my salvation: he is my God and I will prepare him an habitation. cc vvb av, dt n1 vbz po11 n1 cc n1, cc vbz vvn po11 n1: pns31 vbz po11 n1 cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
96 And as Divine Providence Executing Judgment upon Notorious Transgressors, did thus fully convince God's Own People of his Existence and dayly Care and Government of them, And as Divine Providence Executing Judgement upon Notorious Transgressors, did thus Fully convince God's Own People of his Existence and daily Care and Government of them, cc p-acp j-jn n1 vvg n1 p-acp j n2, vdd av av-j vvi npg1 d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
97 so had it the same Influence on One that was further off, more remov'd from the Knowledge of God and his Providence: so had it the same Influence on One that was further off, more removed from the Knowledge of God and his Providence: av vhd pn31 dt d n1 p-acp pi cst vbds av-j a-acp, av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
98 For we read in the History of Daniel, how, though Darius, (partly through his own Pride, partly by his Subjects flatery) Exalted himself so far as to make himself a God, For we read in the History of daniel, how, though Darius, (partly through his own Pride, partly by his Subject's flattery) Exalted himself so Far as to make himself a God, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq, cs np1, (av p-acp po31 d n1, av p-acp po31 n2-jn n1) vvn px31 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 dt np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
99 and Ordered that no other should be Petitioned or Pray'd to, for Thirty days, under the severest penalty to the Offender; and Ordered that no other should be Petitioned or Prayed to, for Thirty days, under the Severest penalty to the Offender; cc vvd cst dx n-jn vmd vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp, p-acp crd n2, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
100 yet when he saw Daniel delivered out of the Lyons Den, and his Prosecutors destroy'd e're they came to the bottom of it; yet when he saw daniel Delivered out of the Lyons Den, and his Prosecutors destroyed ever they Come to the bottom of it; av c-crq pns31 vvd np1 vvn av pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc po31 n2 vvn av pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
101 Then he not only Acknowledges the God of Daniel, but makes a Solemn Decree that no other God should be Worship'd throughout his whole Dominions: Then he not only Acknowledges the God of daniel, but makes a Solemn decree that no other God should be Worshipped throughout his Whole Dominions: cs pns31 xx av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvz dt j n1 cst dx j-jn np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
102 So sensible a Conviction did such a Just Execution of Judgment give this Great Heathen of the Being and Wisdom, Justice and Goodness of a Divine and Over-Ruling Providence. So sensible a Conviction did such a Just Execution of Judgement give this Great Heathen of thee Being and Wisdom, justice and goodness of a Divine and Overruling Providence. av j dt n1 vdd d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvb d j j-jn pp-f pno32 vbg cc n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
103 And thus much for the first Doctrine propos'd to be discoursed on; And thus much for the First Doctrine proposed to be discoursed on; cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
104 I come now in the second place to shew, that, as God is thus generally known by the Judgment that he Executeth, I come now in the second place to show, that, as God is thus generally known by the Judgement that he Executeth, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi, cst, c-acp np1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
105 so, is his Divine Providence more peculiarly visible in such Judgments wherein the Sinner is Trapan'd, so, is his Divine Providence more peculiarly visible in such Judgments wherein the Sinner is Trapaned, av, vbz po31 j-jn n1 av-dc av-j j p-acp d n2 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
106 and falls into that Destruction that he contriv'd for others: When the Wicked are snar'd in the work of their own hands and falls into that Destruction that he contrived for Others: When the Wicked Are snared in the work of their own hands cc vvz p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvn p-acp n2-jn: c-crq dt j vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2 (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
107 Such a Judgment as this is Executed with such adequate and particular Justice, as appropriates it more peculiarly to God; Such a Judgement as this is Executed with such adequate and particular justice, as appropriates it more peculiarly to God; d dt n1 c-acp d vbz vvn p-acp d j cc j n1, c-acp n2 pn31 av-dc av-j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
108 when Haman 's Gallows is made the Instrument of his own Execution: when Haman is Gallows is made the Instrument of his own Execution: c-crq np1 vbz n2 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
109 It was very discernable that the God of Mordecai, and the Jews, whom he design'd to ruine, so order'd and adjudg'd it; It was very discernible that the God of Mordecai, and the jews, whom he designed to ruin, so ordered and adjudged it; pn31 vbds av j cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt np2, r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, av vvn cc vvn pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
110 and when Adonibezek's Cruelty was retaliated to him in the same kind that he executed it himself, it struck him with such a powerful Conviction of the Divine Justice, and when Adonibezek's Cruelty was retaliated to him in the same kind that he executed it himself, it struck him with such a powerful Conviction of the Divine justice, cc q-crq ng1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vvd pn31 n1, pn31 vvd pno31 p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
111 and that more peculiar Execution of it upon him, that he eould not but openly declare, That as he had done, so God had requited him. and that more peculiar Execution of it upon him, that he eould not but openly declare, That as he had done, so God had requited him. cc d dc j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd xx cc-acp av-j vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vhd vdn, av np1 vhd vvn pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
112 No other could have master'd his Tyrannical Cruelty, but he who is God over all, Blessed for ever. No other could have mastered his Tyrannical Cruelty, but he who is God over all, Blessed for ever. dx j-jn vmd vhi vvn po31 j n1, cc-acp pns31 r-crq vbz np1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
113 And he could not demonstrate his Power and Justice in any other so Convincing a manner, And he could not demonstrate his Power and justice in any other so Convincing a manner, cc pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n-jn av vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
114 as in making his Offence his Punishment; as in making his Offence his Punishment; c-acp p-acp vvg po31 n1 po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
115 and the Judgment inflicted upon him to be the exact, thô severe semblance of his crime. and the Judgement inflicted upon him to be the exact, though severe semblance of his crime. cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j, cs j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
116 By such patt and home Judgments for Sin, the Finger of God doth point out it self; By such pat and home Judgments for since, the Finger of God does point out it self; p-acp d av cc av-an n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi av pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
117 the correction sheweth it self that it proceeds from a God, who, as he eyes all the Transactions of the world, the correction shows it self that it proceeds from a God, who, as he eyes all the Transactions of the world, dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 cst pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq, c-acp pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
118 so, do's he render to every man according to his works; so, do's he render to every man according to his works; av, vdi|po31 pns31 vvb p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
119 he pays them their due, suitable to the strictest way of reckoning, and causes the Stone that they threw up to wound and bruise others, to fall down in destruction upon their own heads. he pays them their endue, suitable to the Strictest Way of reckoning, and Causes the Stone that they threw up to wound and bruise Others, to fallen down in destruction upon their own Heads. pns31 vvz pno32 po32 n-jn, j p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n-vvg, cc vvz dt n1 cst pns32 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
120 And thue I have endeavour'd to illustrate to you how signally God is known, how he does more peculiarly manifest himself, And Thue I have endeavoured to illustrate to you how signally God is known, how he does more peculiarly manifest himself, cc n1 pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 c-crq av-j np1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vdz dc j vvi px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
121 and more gloriously display all the Attributes of his Wisdom, Power, and Goodness, in his Judgment for Sin, in his checking and restraining of Wickedness, his discouraging and defeating Unjust, Treacherous and Malignant Contrivers of Mischief: and more gloriously display all the Attributes of his Wisdom, Power, and goodness, in his Judgement for since, in his checking and restraining of Wickedness, his discouraging and defeating Unjust, Treacherous and Malignant Contrivers of Mischief: cc av-dc av-j vvi d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp po31 vvg cc vvg pp-f n1, po31 vvg cc n-vvg j, j cc j n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
122 And moreover, that God does more sensibly and convincingly assert his Authority, manifest the Justice of his Providence in trapanning men in their Evil Contrivances, burying them in that pit which they made for the Destruction of others. And moreover, that God does more sensibly and convincingly assert his authority, manifest the justice of his Providence in trepanning men in their Evil Contrivances, burying them in that pit which they made for the Destruction of Others. cc av, cst np1 vdz n1 av-j cc av-vvg vvb po31 n1, vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg n2 p-acp po32 j-jn n2, vvg pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
123 And as God is thus known in his Executing of Judgment against the promoters of Mischief, And as God is thus known in his Executing of Judgement against the promoters of Mischief, cc p-acp np1 vbz av vvn p-acp po31 n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
124 and contrivers of Wickedness, so, did not the Great and Good, Wise, Just and Gracious God assert his Authority, display himself in all these so Divine Attributes so seasonably, wisely, and contrivers of Wickedness, so, did not the Great and Good, Wise, Just and Gracious God assert his authority, display himself in all these so Divine Attributes so seasonably, wisely, cc n2 pp-f n1, av, vdd xx dt j cc j, j, j cc j np1 vvb po31 n1, vvb px31 p-acp d d av j-jn n2 av av-j, av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
125 and graciously, in any other working of his Divinity, as he did in that Deliverance of Good Men, in detecting, bassling, and graciously, in any other working of his Divinity, as he did in that Deliverance of Good Men, in detecting, bassling, cc av-j, p-acp d j-jn n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp vvg, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
126 and defeating of Wicked Agents, and those Contrivers of Villany which we this day under the strongest Obligations of Duty and Gratitude are obliged to Commemorate, and most Gratefully Acknowledge. and defeating of Wicked Agents, and those Contrivers of Villainy which we this day under the Strongest Obligations of Duty and Gratitude Are obliged to Commemorate, and most Gratefully Acknowledge. cc n-vvg pp-f j n2, cc d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 d n1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp j-vvn, cc av-ds av-j vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
127 All which will appear more clearly, if we reflect and look back, First, Upon the Malignity and Closeness of the Villany this day discover'd and defeated. All which will appear more clearly, if we reflect and look back, First, Upon the Malignity and Closeness of the Villainy this day discovered and defeated. av-d r-crq vmb vvi av-dc av-j, cs pns12 vvb cc vvi av, ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 d n1 vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
128 Secondly, The Seasonableness of the Discovery: And, Secondly, The Seasonableness of the Discovery: And, ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
129 Thirdly, How that therein God trapan'd these Contrivers of Mischief in their own Villany, and snar'd them as 'tis expressed by the Psalmist in the Text, in the work of their own hands. Thirdly, How that therein God trapaned these Contrivers of Mischief in their own Villainy, and snared them as it's expressed by the Psalmist in the Text, in the work of their own hands. ord, c-crq cst av np1 vvd d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cc vvn pno32 c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
130 First then, Let us consider the malignity of the Villany this day Discovered and Defeated: There are some Villanies that are inhanc'd in the History of them; First then, Let us Consider the malignity of the Villainy this day Discovered and Defeated: There Are Some Villainies that Are enhanced in the History of them; ord av, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d n1 vvn cc vvn: a-acp vbr d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
131 either the partiality, or the prejudice of the Historian advancing their malignity much beyond what was actually perpetrated or contriv'd. either the partiality, or the prejudice of the Historian advancing their malignity much beyond what was actually perpetrated or contrived. d dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg po32 n1 av-d p-acp r-crq vbds av-j vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
132 But the Wicked Plot, and Barbarous Conspiracy this day discover'd, was such, that abare Relation of it represents it as a Wickedness not to be paralell'd, But the Wicked Plot, and Barbarous conspiracy this day discovered, was such, that abare Relation of it represents it as a Wickedness not to be paralleled, p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 d n1 vvn, vbds d, cst j n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
133 and malice it self can't relate it worse then it was really laid down and design'd. and malice it self can't relate it Worse then it was really laid down and designed. cc n1 pn31 n1 vmb|pn31 vvb pn31 av-jc cs pn31 vbds av-j vvn a-acp cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
134 First, The Design was laid for plain and downright Murder, a Crime which the Laws of all Nations have adjudg'd the greatest between man and man; First, The Design was laid for plain and downright Murder, a Crime which the Laws of all nations have adjudged the greatest between man and man; ord, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp j cc j n1, dt n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f d n2 vhb vvn dt js p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
135 and therefore have always punished it with Death, yea, such a Death as has been imbitter'd with the sharpest Torment, with Quartering, with expiring in Chains, or such-like severe Circumstance: and Therefore have always punished it with Death, yea, such a Death as has been imbittered with the Sharpest Torment, with Quartering, with expiring in Chains, or suchlike severe Circumstance: cc av vhb av vvn pn31 p-acp n1, uh, d dt n1 a-acp vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt js n1, p-acp j-vvg, p-acp j-vvg p-acp n2, cc j j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
136 A Crime which of all others strikes the Conscience with the most deep and horrid remorse; A Crime which of all Others strikes the Conscience with the most deep and horrid remorse; dt n1 r-crq pp-f d n2-jn vvz dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j-jn cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
137 and he that Murders another, lives all along after a most cruel Tormentor to himself. and he that Murders Another, lives all along After a most cruel Tormentor to himself. cc pns31 cst vvz j-jn, vvz d a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
138 Now as Murder is a Crime that of all others is the most horrid, so has it several degrees of Guilt which are highly aggravating: Now as Murder is a Crime that of all Others is the most horrid, so has it several Degrees of Gilded which Are highly aggravating: av p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 cst pp-f d n2-jn vbz dt av-ds j, av vhz pn31 av-j n2 pp-f j-vvn r-crq vbr av-j vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
139 To kill a Parent or neer Relation, is more Cruel then to kill a Stranger, to cut off a Family is more Bloody, To kill a Parent or near Relation, is more Cruel then to kill a Stranger, to Cut off a Family is more Bloody, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc av-j n1, vbz av-dc j cs pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
140 then to be the death only of a single person; then to be the death only of a single person; av pc-acp vbi dt n1 av-j pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
141 to involve a whole Nation in Blood and Slaughter, is more Execrable, than to Ruine a single Family: to involve a Whole nation in Blood and Slaughter, is more Execrable, than to Ruin a single Family: pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz av-dc j, cs p-acp n1 dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
142 Now the Highest of Bloody Cruelty did this Day's Conspiracy Contrive and reach at: Now the Highest of Bloody Cruelty did this Day's conspiracy Contrive and reach At: av dt js pp-f j n1 vdd d n1|vbz n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
143 The Execrable Plot was laid to Slaughter the whole Nation in a manner at One Blow: The Execrable Plot was laid to Slaughter the Whole nation in a manner At One Blow: dt j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
144 The King, the Great Parent of the Country, together with his whole Royal Off-spring, on whom the Establisht Government of the Nation depended; The King, the Great Parent of the Country, together with his Whole Royal Offspring, on whom the Established Government of the nation depended; dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp po31 j-jn j n1, p-acp ro-crq dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
145 yea, the Great and High Court of Parliament, the Chief Council and Stay of the Nation, with all the Judges and Ministers of Government, were all to be Blown up, Bruis'd, Mangled and Dismembered, to fall down into one common, but dreadful Tomb of Destruction: yea, the Great and High Court of Parliament, the Chief Council and Stay of the nation, with all the Judges and Ministers of Government, were all to be Blown up, bruised, Mangled and Dismembered, to fallen down into one Common, but dreadful Tomb of Destruction: uh, dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbdr d pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, j-vvn, j-vvn cc vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp crd j, cc-acp j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
146 Neither High nor Low, neither Young nor Old, neither Relation nor Friend that should be within the compass of the Great Judgment Hall were to be spar'd or pittyed: Neither High nor Low, neither Young nor Old, neither Relation nor Friend that should be within the compass of the Great Judgement Hall were to be spared or pitied: dx j ccx j, dx j ccx j, dx n1 ccx n1 cst vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 n1 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvd cc vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
147 Root and Branch of the Royal Family, Protestant Nobility and Gentry, all that was Dear to England, and Supportive of the Protestant Interest in Ireland, were to be Sacrific'd on a Strange Altar, by a most Devouring, Root and Branch of the Royal Family, Protestant Nobilt and Gentry, all that was Dear to England, and Supportive of the Protestant Interest in Ireland, were to be Sacrificed on a Strange Altar, by a most Devouring, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 n1 cc n1, d cst vbds j-jn p-acp np1, cc j pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp np1, vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
148 tho' sudden, Flash, Kindled by the Hand, and Blown by the Wishes of Jesuites, the Cruelest of all other Sacrificers. though sudden, Flash, Kindled by the Hand, and Blown by the Wishes of Jesuits, the Cruellest of all other Sacrificers. cs j, n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np2, dt js pp-f d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
149 And as the Execrable Design was thus Barbarous and Inhumane, so, to Inhance its Guilt, it was Plotted against a King that was so far from being too Severe and Oppreslive to those that Hatch'd it, that his mildness and Favour toward them, was by many of his Protestant Subjects Remark'd to his prejudice; And as the Execrable Design was thus Barbarous and Inhumane, so, to Inhance its Gilded, it was Plotted against a King that was so Far from being too Severe and Oppreslive to those that Hatched it, that his mildness and Favour towards them, was by many of his Protestant Subject's Remarked to his prejudice; cc p-acp dt j n1 vbds av j cc j, av, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbds av av-j p-acp vbg av j cc j p-acp d cst vvn pn31, cst po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, vbds p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 n2-jn vvn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
150 the Subjects greatest Jealousy of that King was, that he Indulg'd Papists too great a Liberty, the Subject's greatest Jealousy of that King was, that he Indulged Papists too great a Liberty, dt n2-jn js n1 pp-f d n1 vbds, cst pns31 vvn njp2 av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
151 and 'twas fear'd he wou'd rather have encreas'd his Favour, than have hard'ned it into Severity; and 'twas feared he would rather have increased his Favour, than have hardened it into Severity; cc pn31|vbds vvd pns31 vmd av-c vhi vvn po31 n1, cs vhb vvn pn31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
152 Witness the Alliance he sought so industrously to settle with Spain, that most Bigotted Kingdom. Witness the Alliance he sought so industriously to settle with Spain, that most Bigoted Kingdom. vvb dt n1 pns31 vvd av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, d av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
153 That King in his Speech to the Parliament, upon the Discovery of this Day's Plot, expresses himself thus, As I scarcely knew any of the Actors, That King in his Speech to the Parliament, upon the Discovery of this Day's Plot, Expresses himself thus, As I scarcely knew any of the Actors, cst n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1|vbz n1, vvz px31 av, c-acp pns11 av-j vvd d pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
154 so, cannot they alledge so much as a pretended Cause of Grievance; Nay, One of the Chiesest of them was my Sworn Servant, in an Honourable Place. so, cannot they allege so much as a pretended Cause of Grievance; Nay, One of the Chiefest of them was my Sworn Servant, in an Honourable Place. av, vmbx pns32 vvi av av-d c-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1; uh-x, crd pp-f dt js-jn pp-f pno32 vbds po11 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
155 Papists were then Indulgently treated, and had very little to complain of, unless 'twere that they were not Uppermost in the Government: Papists were then Indulgently treated, and had very little to complain of, unless 'twere that they were not Uppermost in the Government: njp2 vbdr av av-j vvn, cc vhd av j pc-acp vvi pp-f, cs pn31|vbdr d pns32 vbdr xx j p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
156 Now then, when Favour and Indulgence are return'd in Cruelty and Villany, and when Treachery is season'd with Ingratitude, it gives it such a degree of Malignity, Now then, when Favour and Indulgence Are returned in Cruelty and Villainy, and when Treachery is seasoned with Ingratitude, it gives it such a degree of Malignity, av av, c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc c-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pn31 d dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
157 as that it can't be thought of without the utmost detestation and Horror. These Wicked Miscreants; as that it can't be Thought of without the utmost detestation and Horror. These Wicked Miscreants; c-acp cst pn31 vmb|pn31 vbi vvn pp-f p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
158 yea, as though they had not design'd mischief enough to their Earthly Prince, they advance their Wickedness yet farther, yea, as though they had not designed mischief enough to their Earthly Prince, they advance their Wickedness yet farther, uh, c-acp cs pns32 vhd xx vvn n1 av-d p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb po32 n1 av av-jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
159 and abuse the Great Majesty of Heaven to the highest degree; for, besides the great Provocation that Treachery and Villany give him in general, these men, and abuse the Great Majesty of Heaven to the highest degree; for, beside the great Provocation that Treachery and Villainy give him in general, these men, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n1; p-acp, p-acp dt j n1 cst n1 cc n1 vvb pno31 p-acp n1, d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
160 as much as in them lay, I tremble to mention it, endeavour'd to draw God himself into the Conspiracy: as much as in them lay, I tremble to mention it, endeavoured to draw God himself into the conspiracy: c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvd, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, vvd pc-acp vvi np1 px31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
161 They call him most Solemnly to Witness their Secrecy and Firmness in Laying and carrying on the Hellish Design. They call him most Solemnly to Witness their Secrecy and Firmness in Laying and carrying on the Hellish Design. pns32 vvb pno31 av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
162 A most Solemn Oath, yea, what is more profane, the Sacrament that was Divinely Instituted, and intended for nothing but what was most Holy, is taken to secure their Combination, and invigorate their Cruelty: Horrid Impiety! A most Solemn Oath, yea, what is more profane, the Sacrament that was Divinely Instituted, and intended for nothing but what was most Holy, is taken to secure their Combination, and invigorate their Cruelty: Horrid Impiety! dt av-ds j n1, uh, q-crq vbz av-dc j, dt n1 cst vbds av-jn vvn, cc vvd p-acp pix cc-acp r-crq vbds av-ds j, vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1: j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
163 as tho' Heaven did approve of Treason and Murder, and the Commemoration of Christ's Allattoning Death were the fittest Preparative for Slaughter; as though Heaven did approve of Treason and Murder, and the Commemoration of Christ's Allattoning Death were the Fittest Preparative for Slaughter; c-acp cs n1 vdd vvi pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg n1 vbdr dt js j-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
164 and that the Drinking of their Redeemer's Blood. and that the Drinking of their Redeemer's Blood. cc cst dt vvg pp-f po32 ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
165 Priviledged and Impower'd them to Imbrue their hands in the Gore of their King and fellow Subjects. Privileged and Empowered them to Imbrue their hands in the Gore of their King and fellow Subject's. j-vvn cc vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
166 Secondly, And as the Horrid Design of this Day was thus Cruel beyond parallel, so was it Discovered in a most Seasonable Hour: Secondly, And as the Horrid Design of this Day was thus Cruel beyond parallel, so was it Discovered in a most Seasonable Hour: ord, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vbds av j p-acp n1, av vbds pn31 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
167 The Parliament House was Undermin'd, the Powder, the Billets, great Bars of Iron were all plac'd ready for Ruine; The Parliament House was Undermined, the Powder, the Billets, great Bars of Iron were all placed ready for Ruin; dt n1 n1 vbds vvn, dt n1, dt n2, j n2 pp-f n1 vbdr d vvn j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
168 Yea, the Train was laid, and the Day very near, that the King and Parliament should meet, and Fall together: Yea, the Train was laid, and the Day very near, that the King and Parliament should meet, and Fallen together: uh, dt n1 vbds vvn, cc dt n1 av av-j, cst dt n1 cc n1 vmd vvi, cc vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
169 A few hours would have ripen'd the Horrid Villany into the most Execrable Destruction, and involv'd both Church and State in One common, but Dismal Ruine. A few hours would have ripened the Horrid Villainy into the most Execrable Destruction, and involved both Church and State in One Common, but Dismal Ruin. dt d n2 vmd vhi vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc vvn d n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j, cc-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
170 Thus you may recollect the Cruelty and the Closeness, yea, and the most Seasonable Discovery of this Day's Horrid Conspiracy: Thus you may recollect the Cruelty and the Closeness, yea, and the most Seasonable Discovery of this Day's Horrid conspiracy: av pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt n1, uh, cc dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1|vbz j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
171 And when you do so, is not the Hand of God plainly visible therein? When the Design was so Bloody and Cruel, the Contrivers so hard'ned in their Wickedness, And when you do so, is not the Hand of God plainly visible therein? When the Design was so Bloody and Cruel, the Contrivers so hardened in their Wickedness, cc c-crq pn22 vdb av, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j j av? c-crq dt n1 vbds av j cc j, dt n2 av vvn p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
172 and resolute in Villany, so dark in their Consultation, and closely combin'd in their Treachery; and resolute in Villainy, so dark in their Consultation, and closely combined in their Treachery; cc j p-acp n1, av j p-acp po32 n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
173 Who, but that God above, who neither slumbers nor sleeps, who delights in Mercy and Love, Who, but that God above, who neither slumbers nor sleeps, who delights in Mercy and Love, r-crq, cc-acp cst np1 a-acp, r-crq av-dx n2 ccx n2, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
174 and abhors nothing more than Barbarity and Cruelty, whose Wisdom, Justice, and Power is Insinite; and abhors nothing more than Barbarity and Cruelty, whose Wisdom, justice, and Power is Infinite; cc vvz pix av-dc cs n1 cc n1, rg-crq n1, n1, cc n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
175 Who, I say, but such a God, could have prevented and defeated such an Horrid and Deep-laid Design? Who, Who, I say, but such a God, could have prevented and defeated such an Horrid and Deep-laid Design? Who, r-crq, pns11 vvb, cc-acp d dt n1, vmd vhi vvn cc vvn d dt j cc j n1? q-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
176 but the God, that, as Isaiah describes him, does wonders, which men looked not for, could in such a Nick of Time, but the God, that, as Isaiah describes him, does wonders, which men looked not for, could in such a Neck of Time, cc-acp dt n1, cst, c-acp np1 vvz pno31, vdz n2, r-crq n2 vvd xx p-acp, vmd p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
177 so near to its accomplishment, have defeated and laid open the Villany? And as the Divine Providence is so plainly visible in defeating the Cruelty, so near to its accomplishment, have defeated and laid open the Villainy? And as the Divine Providence is so plainly visible in defeating the Cruelty, av av-j p-acp po31 n1, vhb vvn cc vvn av-j dt n1? cc c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz av av-j j p-acp n-vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
178 and discovering so horrid a Design so very seasonably, so, was the Wisdom and Justice of God more signally and particularly remarkable in the trapanning these Wicked men in their Own Villany. and discovering so horrid a Design so very seasonably, so, was the Wisdom and justice of God more signally and particularly remarkable in the trepanning these Wicked men in their Own Villainy. cc vvg av j dt n1 av av av-j, av, vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j cc av-j j p-acp dt vvg d j n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
179 The Design of the Plot was, to set Popery on High, and That upon the Ruine of the Nation; The Design of the Plot was, to Set Popery on High, and That upon the Ruin of the nation; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
180 and to Fell down that Graceful, Ancient and Enduring Oak, the Prince of the Wood, the Church of England, the best Establisht, both in its Doctrine and Discipline for the Salvation of Souls, of any other in the World besides. and to Fell down that Graceful, Ancient and Enduring Oak, the Prince of the Wood, the Church of England, the best Established, both in its Doctrine and Discipline for the Salvation of Souls, of any other in the World beside. cc pc-acp vvd a-acp d j, j cc vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt js vvn, av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f d n-jn p-acp dt n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
181 But how they were countermin'd in their Project? for upon the Discovery of the Plot, besides the Just Execution of the Conspirators, But how they were countermined in their Project? for upon the Discovery of the Plot, beside the Just Execution of the Conspirators, p-acp c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1? p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
182 yea, part of them before they were Executed, were wounded and maim'd by the Blowing up of Gun-powder, a Retaliation in point; yea, part of them before they were Executed, were wounded and maimed by the Blowing up of Gunpowder, a Retaliation in point; uh, n1 pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
183 I say besides this, Popery became so Odious to all, that it will never wipe off the Ignominy: I say beside this, Popery became so Odious to all, that it will never wipe off the Ignominy: pns11 vvb a-acp d, n1 vvd av j p-acp d, cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi a-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
184 Stricter Laws were Enacted, as most necessary for its Restraint, and the Prineiples of that Profession appearing bare-fac'd, were so opposite to all that is Good or just, that it rais'd a most bitter Aversion, Stricter Laws were Enacted, as most necessary for its Restraint, and the Principles of that Profession appearing barefaced, were so opposite to all that is Good or just, that it raised a most bitter Aversion, jc n2 vbdr vvn, c-acp ds j p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg j, vbdr av j-jn p-acp d cst vbz j cc j, cst pn31 vvd dt av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
185 even in moderate Breasts, against its so detestable Practices; and made them Infinitely more fond of their own so Innocent and good Profession; even in moderate Breasts, against its so detestable Practices; and made them Infinitely more found of their own so Innocent and good Profession; av p-acp j n2, p-acp po31 av j n2; cc vvd pno32 av-j av-dc j pp-f po32 d av j-jn cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
186 made them much more Solicitous and Industrious to secure against That, and to Establish their own: made them much more Solicitous and Industria to secure against That, and to Establish their own: vvd pno32 av-d dc j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc pc-acp vvb po32 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
187 So that Popery sunk, instead of advancing by this wicked Design. So that Popery sunk, instead of advancing by this wicked Design. av cst n1 vvn, av pp-f vvg p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
188 And the Cruelty of that Religion, and of those Principles which give Encouragement to such Monstrous Projects as this, has so branded its Character, that all good men that are not of their own Stamp, must Detest and Abhor both it and them; And the Cruelty of that Religion, and of those Principles which give Encouragement to such Monstrous Projects as this, has so branded its Character, that all good men that Are not of their own Stamp, must Detest and Abhor both it and them; cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb n1 p-acp d j n2 c-acp d, vhz av vvn po31 n1, cst d j n2 cst vbr xx pp-f po32 d n1, vmb vvb cc vvb d pn31 cc pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
189 and even the few of their own Profession, that have any goodness in them, are asham'd openly to own such Cruel, Turbulent, and even the few of their own Profession, that have any Goodness in them, Are ashamed openly to own such Cruel, Turbulent, cc av dt d pp-f po32 d n1, cst vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, vbr j av-j p-acp d d j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
190 and Destructive Doctrines, though we can both in History and Daily Practice prove them home, and place them upon them. and Destructive Doctrines, though we can both in History and Daily Practice prove them home, and place them upon them. cc j n2, cs pns12 vmb d p-acp n1 cc j n1 vvi pno32 av-an, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
191 And now, seeing the Protection of Divine Providence over the Church and Nation of England, and in them Over Us, was so visible in the Judgment Executed upon the Conspirators, in the timely Discovery of the Plot, and the Defeating their Design: And now, seeing the Protection of Divine Providence over the Church and nation of England, and in them Over Us, was so visible in the Judgement Executed upon the Conspirators, in the timely Discovery of the Plot, and the Defeating their Design: cc av, vvg dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp pno32 p-acp pno32, vbds av j p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n-vvg po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
192 Yea, more peculiarly Remarkable in its Snaring them in their own Wickedness, and turning that Destruction upon themselves, which they intended for others; Yea, more peculiarly Remarkable in its Snaring them in their own Wickedness, and turning that Destruction upon themselves, which they intended for Others; uh, av-dc av-j j p-acp po31 j-vvg pno32 p-acp po32 d n1, cc vvg d n1 p-acp px32, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
193 how strong an Obligation then, does so great a Mercy and Deliverance lay upon us to perform these following Duties. how strong an Obligation then, does so great a Mercy and Deliverance lay upon us to perform these following Duties. c-crq j dt n1 av, vdz av j dt n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
194 First, To exercise the highest Degree of Gratitude, in the most Devout acknowledgement of this so Signal Favour and Mercy towards these Nations; First, To exercise the highest Degree of Gratitude, in the most Devout acknowledgement of this so Signal Favour and Mercy towards these nations; ord, pc-acp vvi dt js n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d av n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
195 let our Thanks bear some proportion to this so great a Deliverance; let our Thanks bear Some proportion to this so great a Deliverance; vvb po12 n2 vvi d n1 p-acp d av j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
196 let us be as Intent in our Praise, as God was in his Care of us; let us be as Intent in our Praise, as God was in his Care of us; vvb pno12 vbi p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
197 the more Malitious and Wicked were the Contrivances of our Enemies, the deeper ought our Sense to be of the Dellverance; the more Malicious and Wicked were the Contrivances of our Enemies, the Deeper ought our Sense to be of the Dellverance; dt av-dc j cc j vbdr dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, dt jc-jn pi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
198 the more Publick and Extensive the intended Destruction was to be, the more Universal and Open should our Joy and Gratitude appear; the more Public and Extensive the intended Destruction was to be, the more Universal and Open should our Joy and Gratitude appear; dt av-dc j cc j dt j-vvn n1 vbds pc-acp vbi, dt av-dc j-u cc j vmd po12 n1 cc n1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
199 and particularly have you my Honourable Hearers, who have call'd me before you this day, more particularly have you, I say, cause to be Remarkable in your Gratitude, for this days Deliverance: and particularly have you my Honourable Hearers, who have called me before you this day, more particularly have you, I say, cause to be Remarkable in your Gratitude, for this days Deliverance: cc av-j vhb pn22 po11 j n2, r-crq vhb vvn pno11 p-acp pn22 d n1, av-dc av-jn vhb pn22, pns11 vvb, n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n1, p-acp d n2 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
200 It was against a Parliament, a Body like to yours, the prime Villany of this day was contriv'd: It was against a Parliament, a Body like to yours, the prime Villainy of this day was contrived: pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av-j p-acp png22, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vbds vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
201 It was not only against the King, but against the House of Lords and Commons, the Great Court and Council, the Chief Security and Stay of the Nation, that the Plot was Design'd: It was not only against the King, but against the House of lords and Commons, the Great Court and Council, the Chief Security and Stay of the nation, that the Plot was Designed: pn31 vbds xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, dt j n1 cc n1, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vbds vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
202 It was to be a Compendious Destruction, they intended to Destroy the Nation in its most Glorious Epitome; It was to be a Compendious Destruction, they intended to Destroy the nation in its most Glorious Epitome; pn31 vbds pc-acp vbi dt j n1, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 av-ds j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
203 when the Flower of its Nobility and Gentry, the Kingdoms Representatives were Assembled together; they Envyed their Care of the Church and State; when the Flower of its Nobilt and Gentry, the Kingdoms Representatives were Assembled together; they Envied their Care of the Church and State; c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, dt ng1 n2 vbdr vvn av; pns32 vvd po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
204 they were Griev'd at the Wisdom of their Councils, the Justice of their Laws, and their resolute Opposition to the Growth and Encroachments of Popery, they were Grieved At the Wisdom of their Councils, the justice of their Laws, and their resolute Opposition to the Growth and Encroachments of Popery, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
205 and therefore they bent the sharpest of their Malice and Contrivance against them. and Therefore they bent the Sharpest of their Malice and Contrivance against them. cc av pns32 vvd dt js pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
206 But the great God approv'd what these ill Men so much Malign'd, he prosper'd their Councils, and Protected their Persons; But the great God approved what these ill Men so much Maligned, he prospered their Councils, and Protected their Persons; p-acp dt j np1 vvn r-crq d j-jn n2 av av-d vvd, pns31 vvd po32 n2, cc vvn po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
207 made himself peculiarly known in Favour to them, as he did in Wrath and Judgment to their Enemies. made himself peculiarly known in Favour to them, as he did in Wrath and Judgement to their Enemies. vvd px31 av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
208 Surely then, with a more peculiar, and as it were, with a kind of Sympathy and Devout Joy, has this Honourable House Reason to Congratulate this Days wonderful Deliverance. Surely then, with a more peculiar, and as it were, with a kind of sympathy and Devout Joy, has this Honourable House Reason to Congratulate this Days wondered Deliverance. np1 av, p-acp dt av-dc j, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, vhz d j n1 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
209 But Secondly, Does the great Deliverance of this Day call only for Praise? Is it not also a Plain and most Gracious Summons, to encrease our Love and Esteem of our most Holy Religion: But Secondly, Does the great Deliverance of this Day call only for Praise? Is it not also a Plain and most Gracious Summons, to increase our Love and Esteem of our most Holy Religion: p-acp ord, vdz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vvb av-j p-acp n1? vbz pn31 xx av dt j cc av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
210 God has wonderfully manifested his Approbation thereof, in the Deliverance he wrought this Day for it: God has wonderfully manifested his Approbation thereof, in the Deliverance he wrought this Day for it: np1 vhz av-j vvn po31 n1 av, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd d n1 c-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
211 Therefore let us be the more Fond of it, because God has so Signally Express'd his Love and Liking to it. Therefore let us be the more Found of it, Because God has so Signally Expressed his Love and Liking to it. av vvb pno12 vbi dt av-dc j pp-f pn31, c-acp np1 vhz av av-j vvn po31 n1 cc n-vvg p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
212 Live up to its Excellent and Divine Rules; Live up to its Excellent and Divine Rules; vvb a-acp p-acp po31 j cc j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
213 Walk steadily and perseveringly on in the so fair Path that it chalketh out for your Salvation, that God may see that the Preservation of your Church and Religion, has answer'd his Design in Protecting it; Walk steadily and perseveringly on in the so fair Path that it chalketh out for your Salvation, that God may see that the Preservation of your Church and Religion, has answered his Design in Protecting it; vvb av-j cc av-vvg p-acp p-acp dt av j n1 cst pn31 vvz av p-acp po22 n1, cst np1 vmb vvi cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp vvg pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
214 to wit, that it should Direct you to Regulate your Lives in Piety and Vertue here, to wit, that it should Direct you to Regulate your Lives in Piety and Virtue Here, p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
215 and to secure Eternal Happiness for your selves hereafter: and to secure Eternal Happiness for your selves hereafter: cc pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp po22 n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
216 Holy and Vertuous living, is as secure a Fence as you can raise, either for your Religion or your Selves; Holy and Virtuous living, is as secure a Fence as you can raise, either for your Religion or your Selves; j cc j n-vvg, vbz a-acp j dt n1 c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, av-d p-acp po22 n1 cc po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
217 for who is he that shall harm you, if you be Followers of what is Good. for who is he that shall harm you, if you be Followers of what is Good. p-acp r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22, cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f r-crq vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
218 And when you have thus Oblidg'd God by your Gratitude and Piety, to continue to you the Favour of that Providence which he so Signally manifested on this Day, And when you have thus Obliged God by your Gratitude and Piety, to continue to you the Favour of that Providence which he so Signally manifested on this Day, cc c-crq pn22 vhb av vvn np1 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 av av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
219 then you may with assurance proceed to make use of that Authority and Interest, which the Laws of the Nation under the Countenance of Heaven have vested you with. then you may with assurance proceed to make use of that authority and Interest, which the Laws of the nation under the Countenance of Heaven have vested you with. cs pn22 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
220 But Thirdly, and to conclude, As this days great Deliverance calls for Gratitude and Piety from every Person, But Thirdly, and to conclude, As this days great Deliverance calls for Gratitude and Piety from every Person, p-acp ord, cc pc-acp vvi, c-acp d n2 j n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
221 so does it most Powerfully urge to a Sedulous and Industrious Care of the Kingdoms Security and Settlement: so does it most Powerfully urge to a Sedulous and Industria Care of the Kingdoms Security and Settlement: av vdz pn31 av-ds av-j vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
222 The Discovering of this days Horrid Plot, cannot but mind you of your worst of Enemies; The Discovering of this days Horrid Plot, cannot but mind you of your worst of Enemies; dt vvg pp-f d n2 j n1, vmbx p-acp vvi pn22 pp-f po22 js pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
223 Enemies, that, by the Villany this day design'd, do manifest, that no Conspiracy can be so Wicked, Barbarous, Enemies, that, by the Villainy this day designed, do manifest, that no conspiracy can be so Wicked, Barbarous, n2, cst, p-acp dt n1 d n1 vvn, vdb vvi, cst dx n1 vmb vbi av j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
224 or Difficult, that they will not Attempt to Ruine you, and set up themselves: Certainly then, your Care and Vigilance ought to equal, yea, counter their Malice and Cruelty. or Difficult, that they will not Attempt to Ruin you, and Set up themselves: Certainly then, your Care and Vigilance ought to equal, yea, counter their Malice and Cruelty. cc j, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1 pn22, cc vvd a-acp px32: av-j av, po22 n1 cc n1 vmd p-acp j-jn, uh, vvb po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
225 I need not lay before you the particular Principles that are so Hurtful and Disturbing; I need not lay before you the particular Principles that Are so Hurtful and Disturbing; pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp pn22 dt j n2 cst vbr av j cc j-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
226 nor shall I presume to prompt to you those Methods that are proper to Check and Restrain their evil Influences; nor shall I presume to prompt to you those Methods that Are proper to Check and Restrain their evil Influences; ccx vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 d n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvb po32 j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
227 you have sufficiently Express'd your Wisdom and Forwardness in what you have already done; may you then go on to accomplish what has been so happily begun: you have sufficiently Expressed your Wisdom and Forwardness in what you have already done; may you then go on to accomplish what has been so happily begun: pn22 vhb av-j vvn po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb av vdn; vmb pn22 av vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vhz vbn av av-j vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
228 And seeing you have a Prince that is as willing and forward to Secure your future Quiet and Settlement, And seeing you have a Prince that is as willing and forward to Secure your future Quiet and Settlement, cc vvg pn22 vhb dt n1 cst vbz a-acp j cc av-j pc-acp vvi po22 j-jn j-jn cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
229 as he was most Couragiously Active to Procure and purchase it; as he was most Courageously Active to Procure and purchase it; c-acp pns31 vbds av-ds av-j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
230 so your Wisdom and Industry Harmoniously agreeing and seconding his, may they so happily succeed, till this Nations Quiet and Prosperity be so firmly settled, so your Wisdom and Industry Harmoniously agreeing and seconding his, may they so happily succeed, till this nations Quiet and Prosperity be so firmly settled, av po22 n1 cc n1 av-j vvg cc vvg png31, vmb pns32 av av-j vvi, c-acp d n2 j-jn cc n1 vbb av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
231 as that they may stand to future Ages, the Envy of your Enemies, the Glory of so great a King, as that they may stand to future Ages, the Envy of your Enemies, the Glory of so great a King, c-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
232 and the Advantage of every good Subject in it, Amen. FINIS. and the Advantage of every good Subject in it, Amen. FINIS. cc dt n1 pp-f d j j-jn p-acp pn31, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16

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