No penalty, no peace in a sermon preached at the assizes held at Leicester, August the 10th, 1682 / by Thomas Ashenden ...

Ashenden, Thomas, 1648 or 9-1723
Publisher: Printed for John Smith
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1682
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: B17254 ESTC ID: None STC ID: A3973
Subject Headings: Political science; Sermons, English -- 17th century; State, The;
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0 A SERMON. JUDGES the XVII. vers. 6. In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own Eyes. A SERMON. JUDGES the XVII. vers. 6. In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own Eyes. dt n1. n2 dt np1. fw-la. crd p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 AFTER the lamentable, yet not (altogether) inglorious fall of Sampson (in the end of the preceeding Chapter) who sacrificed Three Thousand Philistins to his last rage and revenge, AFTER the lamentable, yet not (altogether) inglorious fallen of Sampson (in the end of the preceding Chapter) who sacrificed Three Thousand philistines to his last rage and revenge, p-acp dt j, av xx (av) j n1 pp-f np1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1) r-crq vvd crd crd njp2 p-acp po31 ord n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and raised a Monument to his victorious Death out of the ruins of the very Temple of Dagon their Idol God; and raised a Monument to his victorious Death out of the ruins of the very Temple of Dagon their Idol God; cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 after this famous Prince (who judged Israel twenty years) we read of no Judge or Governour in the Land till old Eli, 1 Sam. 4.18. though we meet with some occurrences of note, and very remarkable Transactions in this Interregnum (as I may call it) or pause of State Government: After this famous Prince (who judged Israel twenty Years) we read of no Judge or Governor in the Land till old Eli, 1 Sam. 4.18. though we meet with Some occurrences of note, and very remarkable Transactions in this Interregnum (as I may call it) or pause of State Government: p-acp d j n1 (r-crq vvd np1 crd n2) pns12 vvb pp-f dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp j np1, crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc av j n2 p-acp d fw-la (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn31) cc vvb pp-f n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 but yet such as too plainly express the disordered constitution of those times, and strange irregularities of Impiety and Injustice, as if all Religion and good Order did immediatly vanish upon the cessation of the civil Government, of which misdemeanours the Chapter of my Text begins with one, but yet such as too plainly express the disordered constitution of those times, and strange irregularities of Impiety and Injustice, as if all Religion and good Order did immediately vanish upon the cessation of the civil Government, of which misdemeanours the Chapter of my Text begins with one, cc-acp av d c-acp av av-j vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp cs d n1 cc j n1 vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f r-crq n2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vvz p-acp crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 and that of no trivial concern, you have the Narrative of it in the five verses before my Text; and that of no trivial concern, you have the Narrative of it in the five Verses before my Text; cc d pp-f dx j vvb, pn22 vhb dt j-jn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 And 'tis how that Micah and his Idolatrous Mother contrived the making of a graven Image, And it's how that micah and his Idolatrous Mother contrived the making of a graved Image, cc pn31|vbz uh-crq d np1 cc po31 j n1 vvn dt n-vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 and a molten Image, and they were kept in Micha 's House, vers. 4. and to denote the unlimited extravagance of this superstitious humour, 'tis said in the verse afore my Text, and a melted Image, and they were kept in Micah is House, vers. 4. and to denote the unlimited extravagance of this superstitious humour, it's said in the verse afore my Text, cc dt j-vvn n1, cc pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 vbz n1, fw-la. crd cc p-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 and the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an Ephod and Teraphim, and Consecrated one of his Sons who became his Priest: and the man micah had an house of God's, and made an Ephod and Teraphim, and Consecrated one of his Sons who became his Priest: cc dt n1 np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvd dt n1 cc np1, cc j-vvn crd pp-f po31 n2 r-crq vvd po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 But here the words of my Text forthwith interpose, and by way of serious reflection on such disorderly proceedings, But Here the words of my Text forthwith interpose, and by Way of serious reflection on such disorderly proceedings, cc-acp av dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 av vvi, cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and to suggest plainly to us the cause and occasion of the foregoing Idolatry, it tells us that in those loose and irregular times, there was no King in Israel, no supreme Power to restrain such Enormities, and to suggest plainly to us the cause and occasion of the foregoing Idolatry, it tells us that in those lose and irregular times, there was no King in Israel, no supreme Power to restrain such Enormities, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, pn31 vvz pno12 d p-acp d j cc j n2, a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, dx j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and therefore no better could be expected, then that every man should do what was right in his own Eyes; and Therefore no better could be expected, then that every man should do what was right in his own Eyes; cc av av-dx av-jc vmd vbi vvn, cs d d n1 vmd vdi r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po31 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 when there was no legal restraint to the contrary, no civil Power to oblige men to a strict observance of the standing Rule and Form of the Mosaick Law. when there was no Legal restraint to the contrary, no civil Power to oblige men to a strict observance of the standing Rule and From of the Mosaic Law. c-crq pc-acp vbds dx j n1 p-acp dt n-jn, dx j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 But least I should seem to take too large and unwarrantable a Liberty with the words of my Text, But least I should seem to take too large and unwarrantable a Liberty with the words of my Text, p-acp ds pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av j cc j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 and to force more from it in conclusion than it will fairly bear, (for the sum of my present Discourse will be to prove that where there is no exercise or exertion of civil Power in penalties for offences, there is little or no likelihood of Peace either in Church or State) least my Text, I say, should seem to weak a foundation for this superstructure; and to force more from it in conclusion than it will fairly bear, (for the sum of my present Discourse will be to prove that where there is no exercise or exertion of civil Power in penalties for offences, there is little or no likelihood of Peace either in Church or State) lest my Text, I say, should seem to weak a Foundation for this superstructure; cc pc-acp vvi av-dc p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cs pn31 vmb av-j vvi, (c-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 j n1 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi cst c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n2, pc-acp vbz j cc dx n1 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1) cs po11 n1, pns11 vvb, vmd vvi p-acp j dt n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
15 since it seems to point at the matter of false Rellgion only, or mistakes in Divine Worship; since it seems to point At the matter of false Religion only, or mistakes in Divine Worship; c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-j, cc vvz p-acp j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
16 I will by your leave draw in one or two neighbouring parallel Texts to its assistance, I will by your leave draw in one or two neighbouring parallel Texts to its assistance, pns11 vmb p-acp po22 n1 vvi p-acp crd cc crd j-vvg n1 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
17 and to my own in the handling of it. and to my own in the handling of it. cc p-acp po11 d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
18 You have heard already what happened in Micha 's case, how great and gross Idolatry he and his Mother were guilty of; You have herd already what happened in Micah is case, how great and gross Idolatry he and his Mother were guilty of; pn22 vhb vvn av r-crq vvd p-acp np1 vbz n1, c-crq j cc j n1 pns31 cc po31 n1 vbdr j pp-f; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 the occasion of which my Text doth palpably assign to the intermission of State-Government in those days, the occasion of which my Text does palpably assign to the intermission of state government in those days, dt n1 pp-f r-crq po11 n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 or because there was no King in Israel. or Because there was no King in Israel. cc c-acp a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
21 Every man for want of a coercive Guide in the right and rational Worship of the Deity, was misled by his own private fancy and fond humour into false Worship and Irreligion, which yet seemed right to him in his own Eyes, though in its self most abominably Idolatrous. Every man for want of a coercive Guide in the right and rational Worship of the Deity, was misled by his own private fancy and found humour into false Worship and Irreligion, which yet seemed right to him in his own Eyes, though in its self most abominably Idolatrous. np1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp po31 d j n1 cc j n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, r-crq av vvd av-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 d n2, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 av-ds av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
22 This happened in matters Ecclesiastical for want of a restraining Power, or a strict coercive Guide and Governour in things Divine; This happened in matters Ecclesiastical for want of a restraining Power, or a strict coercive Guide and Governor in things Divine; np1 vvd p-acp n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, cc dt j j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
23 In those days there was no King in Israel, and consequently every man drew his Religion by the model and platform of his particular opinion. In those days there was no King in Israel, and consequently every man drew his Religion by the model and platform of his particular opinion. p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, cc av-j d n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
24 But the mischievous consequence of the want of a King or supreme Governour ended not here, But the mischievous consequence of the want of a King or supreme Governor ended not Here, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 vvd xx av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
25 for it hath been not seldom observed that the ruin of a Nation begins with a corruption or neglect of Divine Worship, for it hath been not seldom observed that the ruin of a nation begins with a corruption or neglect of Divine Worship, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn xx av vvn cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
26 and therefore as this People the Jews were misled by their own private fancies in matters of Worship for defect of a Governour; and Therefore as this People the jews were misled by their own private fancies in matters of Worship for defect of a Governor; cc av c-acp d n1 dt np2 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 d j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
27 so for the same reason they lasht out into all extremities of Pride and Cruelty, Violence and Rapine, Lust and Injustice, in matters Political, so for the same reason they lashed out into all extremities of Pride and Cruelty, Violence and Rapine, Lust and Injustice, in matters Political, av p-acp dt d n1 pns32 vvd av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
28 or in their behaviour and carriage one towards another; or in their behaviour and carriage one towards Another; cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
29 having no King to keep them within the bounds of the first Table, and to oblige them to a right and strict Worship of God, they forthwith stuck at nothing; having no King to keep them within the bounds of the First Table, and to oblige them to a right and strict Worship of God, they forthwith stuck At nothing; vhg dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn cc j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 av vvd p-acp pix; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
30 but without remorse or regard broke through all the prohibitions of the second. but without remorse or regard broke through all the prohibitions of the second. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
31 The Chapter immediatly following that of my Text, begins with these very words, in those days there was no King in Israel: The Chapter immediately following that of my Text, begins with these very words, in those days there was no King in Israel: dt n1 av-j vvg cst pp-f po11 n1, vvz p-acp d j n2, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
32 Prefacing (as it were) the Violence and Injustice the Danites there offered to this same Micah in Plundering his House, with this cause and occasion thereof, viz. this was done because there was no King in Israel, to restrain and punish such Enormities. Prefacing (as it were) the Violence and Injustice the Danites there offered to this same micah in Plundering his House, with this cause and occasion thereof, viz. this was done Because there was no King in Israel, to restrain and Punish such Enormities. vvg (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n1 cc n1 dt np2 a-acp vvn p-acp d d np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 av, n1 d vbds vdn p-acp a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
33 Again, the nineteenth Chapter begins with the same words, and it came to pass in those days when there was no King in Israel, Again, the nineteenth Chapter begins with the same words, and it Come to pass in those days when there was no King in Israel, av, dt ord n1 vvz p-acp dt d n2, cc pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-crq a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
34 and soforth, where you may read a dismal relation of a horrid Rape and Murther committed at once upon the Body of a Levites Concubine; and soforth, where you may read a dismal Relation of a horrid Rape and Murder committed At once upon the Body of a Levites Concubine; cc av, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
35 the reason of all these and the like flagitious outrages is affixt (as I told you) by the first verse of the nineteenth Chapter, to the being of no King in Israel. the reason of all these and the like flagitious outrages is affixed (as I told you) by the First verse of the nineteenth Chapter, to the being of no King in Israel. dt n1 pp-f d d cc dt j j n2 vbz vvn (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp dt vbg pp-f dx n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
36 This short Prooemium, as it doth in little display to your quick sagacity a prospect of my ensuing Discourse, This short Prooemium, as it does in little display to your quick sagacity a prospect of my ensuing Discourse, d j np1, c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp av-j vvi p-acp po22 j n1 dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
37 so I hope it hath removed some rubs in my way, whereby my progress might have been less plain and intelligible. so I hope it hath removed Some rubs in my Way, whereby my progress might have been less plain and intelligible. av pns11 vvb pn31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp po11 n1, c-crq po11 n1 vmd vhi vbn av-dc j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
38 My Text then doth easily seem to me to furnish us with these Four Propositions; My Text then does Easily seem to me to furnish us with these Four Propositions; po11 n1 av vdz av-j vvi p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
39 First, That in matters of Religion and Worship, many things may seem right to men in their own Eyes, which in their own Nature are quite otherwise. First, That in matters of Religion and Worship, many things may seem right to men in their own Eyes, which in their own Nature Are quite otherwise. ord, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d n2 vmb vvi j-jn p-acp n2 p-acp po32 d n2, r-crq p-acp po32 d n1 vbr av av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
40 Secondly, That Errors and Abuses of this kind fall under the Cognizance and Correction of the Civil Magistrate. Secondly, That Errors and Abuses of this kind fallen under the Cognizance and Correction of the Civil Magistrate. ord, cst n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
41 Thirdly, That 'tis no just Plea of Exemption from Punishment, for men to alledg, that they follow their Conscience, Thirdly, That it's not just Plea of Exemption from Punishment, for men to allege, that they follow their Conscience, ord, cst pn31|vbz xx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vvb po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 or (as my Text hath it) do what is right in their own Eyes. or (as my Text hath it) do what is right in their own Eyes. cc (c-acp po11 n1 vhz pn31) vdi r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 Fourthly, That in matters Political, without Temporal Restraints and Punishments for breaches of the Second Table, all Civil Societies wou'd be destroyed, Fourthly, That in matters Political, without Temporal Restraints and Punishments for Breaches of the Second Table, all Civil Societies would be destroyed, ord, cst p-acp n2 j, p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp n2 pp-f dt ord n1, d j n2 vmd vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 and all things run into Desolation and Confusion. and all things run into Desolation and Confusion. cc d n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
45 First, I say that in matters, &c. 'Tis a strange and surprizing thing seriously to consider that Truth which is the natural and adequate Object of our Understanding, shou'd have so few Adherents, especially when we consider that it shines by no mutuatitious Light, that it utterly disowns all false fucus and puzling disguises, presenting it self (unless it be our fault) always in its own simple beauty plain and naked to the Intellect; First, I say that in matters, etc. It's a strange and surprising thing seriously to Consider that Truth which is the natural and adequate Object of our Understanding, should have so few Adherents, especially when we Consider that it shines by no mutuatitious Light, that it utterly disowns all false fucus and puzzling disguises, presenting it self (unless it be our fault) always in its own simple beauty plain and naked to the Intellect; ord, pns11 vvb cst p-acp n2, av pn31|vbz dt j cc j-vvg n1 av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvd vhi av d n2, av-j c-crq pns12 vvb cst pn31 vvz p-acp dx j n1, cst pn31 av-j vvz d j n1 cc vvg n2, vvg pn31 n1 (cs pn31 vbi po12 n1) av p-acp po31 d j n1 j cc j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
46 and on the contrary, that its Mimick Error, which dare never appear bare-fac'd, nor by its own name, and on the contrary, that its Mimic Error, which Dare never appear barefaced, nor by its own name, cc p-acp dt n-jn, cst po31 n1 n1, r-crq vvb av vvi j, ccx p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
47 but is forced to steal false Vizors, Disguises and Mock-truths, to insinuate and recommend it self, 'tis strange, I say, that Error and Mistake, which is always forced to borrow some faint Aires and gloomy Shades from Truth, shou'd pass for the real Substance, but is forced to steal false Vizors, Disguises and Mock-truths, to insinuate and recommend it self, it's strange, I say, that Error and Mistake, which is always forced to borrow Some faint Airs and gloomy Shades from Truth, should pass for the real Substance, cc-acp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi j n2, n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1, pn31|vbz j, pns11 vvb, cst n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc j n2 p-acp n1, vvd vvi p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
48 whereas the true and native Beauty of Verity affects us very coldly, and is too often glanced over unregarded. whereas the true and native Beauty of Verity affects us very coldly, and is too often glanced over unregarded. cs dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 av av-jn, cc vbz av av vvn p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
49 We become easily enamour'd of Cheat and Delusion, but are dull and insensible of the Beauty of Holiness, We become Easily enamoured of Cheat and Delusion, but Are dull and insensible of the Beauty of Holiness, pns12 vvb av-j j-vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp vbr j cc j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
50 as the Scripture Phrases it. 2 Chron. 20.21. as the Scripture Phrases it. 2 Chronicles 20.21. c-acp dt n1 n2 pn31. crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
51 'Tis so, and as Laban the subtle Syrian jugled the blear-eyd Leah into Jacobs Bed, instead of the Beautiful and well favour'd Rachel; so the Devil doth ingage the greatest part of men in the Embraces of Error, of all whom, I fear very few are undeceiv'd by the dawning Light, It's so, and as Laban the subtle Syrian juggled the blear-eyd Leah into Jacobs Bed, instead of the Beautiful and well favoured Rachel; so the devil does engage the greatest part of men in the Embraces of Error, of all whom, I Fear very few Are undeceived by the dawning Light, pn31|vbz av, cc c-acp np1 dt j np1 vvn dt j np1 p-acp np1 n1, av pp-f dt j cc av vvd np1; av dt n1 vdz vvi dt js n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pp-f d r-crq, pns11 vvb av d vbr vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
52 and like Jacob find their mistake in the Morning, they diein Delusion. and like Jacob find their mistake in the Morning, they diein Delusion. cc av-j np1 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
53 Religion, or the right knowledg and adoration of the Almighty sprang up with Man in the very Morning of his Creation, Religion, or the right knowledge and adoration of the Almighty sprang up with Man in the very Morning of his Creation, n1, cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
54 and the Laws of both Tables (whose Original, 'tis true, was kept in the Archives of Eternity) were Engraven in the heart of Man, and the Laws of both Tables (whose Original, it's true, was kept in the Archives of Eternity) were Engraven in the heart of Man, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 (rg-crq j-jn, pn31|vbz j, vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1) vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
55 and Woven into the very Principles of his Essence in more lively and durable Characters than those Engraven by the finger of God in the Tables of stone; and Woven into the very Principles of his Essence in more lively and durable Characters than those Engraven by the finger of God in the Tables of stone; cc vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp av-dc j cc j n2 cs d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
56 in a word, the Notions of Piety and Justice, as they were plain, so were they indeleble: in a word, the Notions of Piety and justice, as they were plain, so were they indelible: p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr j, av vbdr pns32 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
57 And this Satan the Enemy of Mankind quickly observ'd, he knew too, and concluded, that if no stop were interpos'd, no Amusement, Diversion or Delusion, presented to draw Mankind out of this plain and right Road of true Religion, it wou'd by necessary consequence conduet them to Happiness. And this Satan the Enemy of Mankind quickly observed, he knew too, and concluded, that if no stop were interposed, no Amusement, Diversion or Delusion, presented to draw Mankind out of this plain and right Road of true Religion, it would by necessary consequence conduet them to Happiness. cc d np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvn, pns31 vvd av, cc vvn, cst cs dx n1 vbdr vvn, dx n1, n1 cc n1, vvd pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f d j cc j-jn n1 pp-f j n1, pn31 vmd p-acp j n1 vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
58 To Eradicate the Notion of a Deity he thought was impracticable, he was resolved therefore to blur, deface and confuse Mens Conceptions of the Godhead, To Eradicate the Notion of a Deity he Thought was impracticable, he was resolved Therefore to blur, deface and confuse Men's Conceptions of the Godhead, p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd vbds j, pns31 vbds vvn av pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi ng2 n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
59 and in effect, by this means he concluded more mischief might be done, than by fruitless Attempts of absolute Atheism. and in Effect, by this means he concluded more mischief might be done, than by fruitless Attempts of absolute Atheism. cc p-acp n1, p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd dc n1 vmd vbi vdn, cs p-acp j vvz pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
60 Accordingly by little and little he drills Men off from a Spiritual and Reasonable Service of the invisible God; Accordingly by little and little he drills Men off from a Spiritual and Reasonable Service of the invisible God; av-vvg p-acp j cc av-j pns31 vvz n2 a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
61 by degrees he materializes their Conception of him, as well as sensualizes their Inclinations and Affections; by Degrees he materializes their Conception of him, as well as sensualize their Inclinations and Affections; p-acp n2 pns31 vvz po32 n1 pp-f pno31, c-acp av c-acp vvz po32 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
62 so that instead of one true God, he Enslaves them to himself, and to the whole Creation; so that instead of one true God, he Enslaves them to himself, and to the Whole Creation; av cst av pp-f crd j np1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp px31, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
63 no Object so Vile and Contemptible, no Worship so Cruel, Servile and Ridiculous, but they bow and stoop to it, no Object so Vile and Contemptible, no Worship so Cruel, Servile and Ridiculous, but they bow and stoop to it, dx n1 av j cc j, dx n1 av j, j cc j, cc-acp pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
64 after the Devil had once stampt it with the false mark of a God and Religion, Oppida tota Canem venerantur, &c. Juven. Sat. 15. Thus they turned the Glory of God into the similitude of on Ox that eateth Hay, saith the Royal Psalmist. When they had once left the right way they wandred in a Thousand Errors and Mazes of false Worship, After the devil had once stamped it with the false mark of a God and Religion, Towns tota Canem venerantur, etc. Juvenal. Sat. 15. Thus they turned the Glory of God into the similitude of on Ox that Eateth Hay, Says the Royal Psalmist. When they had once left the right Way they wandered in a Thousand Errors and Mazes of false Worship, p-acp dt n1 vhd a-acp vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, av vvn. np1 crd av pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f p-acp n1 cst vvz n1, vvz dt j n1. c-crq pns32 vhd a-acp vvn dt j-jn n1 pns32 vvd p-acp dt crd n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
65 when they had forsaken the reasonable Service of the true God, they were Engaged in Abominations without number; when they had forsaken the reasonable Service of the true God, they were Engaged in Abominations without number; c-crq pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
66 they Worship'd their own handy-work, Stocks and Stones, they Ador'd the Host of Heaven, and the Gods of every Nation; they Worshipped their own handiwork, Stocks and Stones, they Adored the Host of Heaven, and the God's of every nation; pns32 vvn po32 d n1, n2 cc n2, pns32 vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
67 and those self same Persons that grumbled at God's easie and equal Service, and thought it much to walk mournfully before the Lord of Hosts, Malach. 3.14. these very Men and Women cou'd yet without grief or regret Sacrifice their Sons and their Daughters by Fire unto Devils, 2 Chron. 33.6. and those self same Persons that grumbled At God's easy and equal Service, and Thought it much to walk mournfully before the Lord of Hosts, Malachi 3.14. these very Men and Women could yet without grief or regret Sacrifice their Sons and their Daughters by Fire unto Devils, 2 Chronicles 33.6. cc d n1 d n2 cst vvd p-acp npg1 j cc j-jn n1, cc vvd pn31 av-d pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd. d j n2 cc n2 vmd av p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi po32 n2 cc po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
68 & 2 2 Kings 17.17, 18. And this horrid piece of unnatural hellish Religion cou'd seem right in those Eyes, that cou'd not drop a Tear at the dreadful sight and loud cries of their burning Babes. & 2 2 Kings 17.17, 18. And this horrid piece of unnatural hellish Religion could seem right in those Eyes, that could not drop a Tear At the dreadful sighed and loud cries of their burning Babes. cc crd crd n2 crd, crd cc d j n1 pp-f j j n1 vmd vvi j-jn p-acp d n2, cst vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n2 pp-f po32 j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
69 Thus in the days of old, Religion was aped and falsified in a Thousand ridiculous shapes and misrepresentations, Thus in the days of old, Religion was aped and falsified in a Thousand ridiculous shapes and misrepresentations, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, n1 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt crd j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
70 and was drawn by the Devils own hand with such particular glances and allurements as the humor of the times, the tendences of Mens debauch'd Fancies, and his own designs required; and was drawn by the Devils own hand with such particular glances and allurements as the humour of the times, the tendences of Men's debauched Fancies, and his own designs required; cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 d n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n2 pp-f ng2 j-vvn n2, cc po31 d n2 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
71 innumerable diversities and mock shapes of Worship deluded poor Mortals, the true Religion all the while being opprest and cover'd under the nasty Rubbish of Idolatry and Superstition. innumerable diversities and mock shapes of Worship deluded poor Mortals, the true Religion all the while being oppressed and covered under the nasty Rubbish of Idolatry and Superstition. j n2 cc vvi n2 pp-f n1 vvn j n2-jn, dt j n1 d dt n1 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
72 But to draw my reflections into a narrower compass, and to be more particular and pertinent to my purpose; But to draw my reflections into a narrower compass, and to be more particular and pertinent to my purpose; p-acp pc-acp vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt jc n1, cc pc-acp vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
73 the Devil did not only heretofore confound the genuine Worship of the Deity, with several mock shews and vain pageantry of Religion: the devil did not only heretofore confound the genuine Worship of the Deity, with several mock shows and vain pageantry of Religion: dt n1 vdd xx av-j av vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n1 vvz cc j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
74 but he continued to play the same game still after the appearance of Christianity, by broaching Heresies and Scisms of all sorts, but he continued to play the same game still After the appearance of Christianity, by broaching Heresies and Schisms of all sorts, cc-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt d n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
75 and by sowing Tares amongst the Wheat; and by sowing Tares among the Wheat; cc p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
76 which he hath done with such fatal success, that it being now Seventeen Hundred Years (very near) since Christianity was promulgated, which he hath done with such fatal success, that it being now Seventeen Hundred years (very near) since Christianity was promulgated, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp d j n1, cst pn31 vbg av crd crd n2 (av av-j) c-acp np1 vbds vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
77 and not much less since the true model and platform of it (the New Testament I mean) was delivered to us, to be for ever the Archetipe Rule and Standard of Faith and Practice; and not much less since the true model and platform of it (the New Testament I mean) was Delivered to us, to be for ever the Archetipe Rule and Standard of Faith and Practice; cc xx av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 (dt j n1 pns11 vvb) vbds vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
78 yet, from this plain and uniform model designed for the help and rule of our Edification, have in all Ages been drawn by the warm Fancies of busie Enthusiasts, yet, from this plain and uniform model designed for the help and Rule of our Edification, have in all Ages been drawn by the warm Fancies of busy Enthusiasts, av, p-acp d j cc j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, vhb p-acp d n2 vbn vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
79 and the like, such monstrous Medlies, and odd Landskips of Opinions, as (in another kind) the most extravagant conceits of Poets and Painters have never equal'd; and the like, such monstrous Medlies, and odd Landscapes of Opinions, as (in Another kind) the most extravagant conceits of Poets and Painters have never equaled; cc dt j, d j n2, cc j n2 pp-f n2, c-acp (p-acp j-jn n1) dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vhb av-x vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
80 and truly I think one and the other have some grounds much alike for their Whimsies, I am sure they have each of them had too much of one Priviledge, and truly I think one and the other have Some grounds much alike for their Whimsies, I am sure they have each of them had too much of one Privilege, cc av-j pns11 vvb crd cc dt j-jn vhb d n2 av-d av-j p-acp po32 n2, pns11 vbm j pns32 vhb d pp-f pno32 vhd av d pp-f crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
81 and that is the Quidlibet Audendi Potestas. Hor. de Art. Poet. and that is the Quidlibet Audendi Potestas. Hor. de Art. Poet. cc d vbz dt fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
82 But to come nearer home still, what makes so many poor deluded Souls in these distracted Kingdoms despise the Establish'd Religion, stampt with the Authority of Divine and Humane Laws, But to come nearer home still, what makes so many poor deluded Souls in these distracted Kingdoms despise the Established Religion, stamped with the authority of Divine and Humane Laws, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc n1-an av, r-crq vvz av d j j-vvn n2 p-acp d j-vvn n2 vvb dt vvn n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
83 and instead of it grow so zealously fond of Seditious Noise and Soothing Nonsence? How patiently can Men Weekly trudge (far above a Sabbath Days Journey) to hear the voice of a stranger, so called by our Savior. and instead of it grow so zealously found of Seditious Noise and Soothing Nonsense? How patiently can Men Weekly trudge (Far above a Sabbath Days Journey) to hear the voice of a stranger, so called by our Saviour. cc av pp-f pn31 vvi av av-j j pp-f j n1 cc vvg n1? c-crq av-j vmb n2 av-j vvb (av-j p-acp dt n1 n2 n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vvn p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
84 Why shou'd they so readily and freely give their Money for that which is not Bread, as the Prophet complains, Why should they so readily and freely give their Money for that which is not Bred, as the Prophet complains, q-crq vvd pns32 av av-j cc av-j vvi po32 n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
85 When they have Wine and Milk at home; When they have Wine and Milk At home; c-crq pns32 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1-an; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
86 when the Word is Preached agreeable to Christs Gospel at their own Door, purely and sincerely, constantly and carefully, zealously and devoutly? Why shou'd so many of our Country-men be impos'd upon, contrary to the pious usage of our Fore-fathers, their own Duty, when the Word is Preached agreeable to Christ Gospel At their own Door, purely and sincerely, constantly and carefully, zealously and devoutly? Why should so many of our Countrymen be imposed upon, contrary to the pious usage of our Forefathers, their own Duty, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po32 d n1, av-j cc av-j, av-j cc av-j, av-j cc av-j? q-crq vvd av d pp-f po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp, j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
87 and the known Laws of the Land, to leave the Assembling themselves together, to forsake the Communion of Saints, and the known Laws of the Land, to leave the Assembling themselves together, to forsake the Communion of Saints, cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvg px32 av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
88 and follow after Novelty and New-fangledness? and follow After Novelty and Newfangledness? cc vvi p-acp n1 cc j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
89 What forcible Cause is it that perswades them to go through Deserts where there lies no way, What forcible Cause is it that persuades them to go through Deserts where there lies no Way, q-crq j n1 vbz pn31 cst vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 c-crq a-acp vvz dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
90 but the way of the Lord have they not known, as the Wise Man saith. but the Way of the Lord have they not known, as the Wise Man Says. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhb pns32 xx vvn, p-acp dt j n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
91 What makes the rough and rugged, the cross and crooked way of Schism and Sedition seem right to 'em in their own Eyes, leaving the pleasant ways and peaceable paths of Truth and Wisdome, What makes the rough and rugged, the cross and crooked Way of Schism and Sedition seem right to they in their own Eyes, leaving the pleasant ways and peaceable paths of Truth and Wisdom, q-crq vvz dt j cc j, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb av-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, vvg dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
92 as Solomon calls ' em? as Solomon calls ' em? c-acp np1 vvz ' pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
93 Why shou'd Quirks and Cavils, Difficulties and Obscurities, Niceties and Novelties, Faction and Fancy, prevail more with them, Why should Quirks and Cavils, Difficulties and Obscurities, Niceties and Novelties, Faction and Fancy, prevail more with them, q-crq vvd n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1, vvb av-dc p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
94 than the Reasonable Plainness of the Established Religion, than the Security and Perspicuity of the good old way? what cou'd send 'em such strong Delusion, that they shou'd so stedfastly believe a Lie. than the Reasonable Plainness of the Established Religion, than the Security and Perspicuity of the good old Way? what could send they such strong Delusion, that they should so steadfastly believe a Lie. cs dt j n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j j n1? r-crq vmd vvi pno32 d j n1, cst pns32 vvd av av-j vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
95 To speak here of the distant and more remote Causes of our Divisions, to shew the first springs and wheels of our Dissention, To speak Here of the distant and more remote Causes of our Divisions, to show the First springs and wheels of our Dissension, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j cc av-dc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt ord n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
96 how they are hammer'd out by dark and deep Engeneers invisibly, and made to work slily and insensibly upon such as are to be Implements and Properties upon occasion, how they Are hammered out by dark and deep Engineers invisibly, and made to work slily and insensibly upon such as Are to be Implements and Properties upon occasion, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp j cc j-jn n2 av-j, cc vvd pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
97 and to do the work of Ambitious and Factious Statists; and to do the work of Ambitious and Factious Statists; cc pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
98 to declare to you the several subtle Agents and Emissaries that cooperate in this business, to tell you the Methods and Machinations, the Tricks and Intrigues, the Devices and Designs, the Intent and End of their Mission; to declare to you the several subtle Agents and Emissaries that cooperate in this business, to tell you the Methods and Machinations, the Tricks and Intrigues, the Devices and Designs, the Intent and End of their Mission; pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt j j n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc np1, dt n2 cc n2, dt n1 cc vvb pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
99 to shew you how that these Artists can make any thing appear as they gloss it, to show you how that these Artists can make any thing appear as they gloss it, pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq cst d n2 vmb vvi d n1 vvi c-acp pns32 n1 pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
100 so that what they please shall seem right in the Eyes of the deluded, in a word, so that what they please shall seem right in the Eyes of the deluded, in a word, av cst r-crq pns32 vvb vmb vvi av-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
101 how they induce the Credulous to use Christian Liberty for a Cloak of Malitiousness, as saith the Apostle. how they induce the Credulous to use Christian Liberty for a Cloak of Maliciousness, as Says the Apostle. c-crq pns32 vvb dt j pc-acp vvi np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
102 To declare, I say, all this, belongs rather to a Political Tract, than a Discourse of this Place and Nature. To declare, I say, all this, belongs rather to a Political Tract, than a Discourse of this Place and Nature. pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb, d d, vvz av-c p-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
103 I will now rather content my self with the adjacent and more apparent Causes of our present Divisions, I will now rather content my self with the adjacent and more apparent Causes of our present Divisions, pns11 vmb av av-c vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j cc av-dc j n2 pp-f po12 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
104 and I shall truble you no farther, than with the bare naming of such Inveaglements as make the several Modes of Religion and false Worship in these our Days, seem right in the Eys of the Superstitious and Seditious. and I shall trouble you no farther, than with the bore naming of such Inveiglements as make the several Modes of Religion and false Worship in these our Days, seem right in the Eyes of the Superstitious and Seditious. cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-jc, cs p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f d n2 c-acp vvb dt j np1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp d po12 n2, vvb j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
105 The First general Cause I take to be, Ignorance and Simplicity on the one side, The First general Cause I take to be, Ignorance and Simplicity on the one side, dt ord n1 vvb pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
106 and Hypocrisie and and Subtlety on the other, I mean the Insinuations of the pretended Teachers, which were long since described by St. Paul, in the Third Chapter of his Second Epistle to Timothy, the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Verses, where he tells us, That they are Traytors and Heady, that they have a form of Godliness, and Hypocrisy and and Subtlety on the other, I mean the Insinuations of the pretended Teachers, which were long since described by Saint Paul, in the Third Chapter of his Second Epistle to Timothy, the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Verses, where he tells us, That they Are Traitors and Heady, that they have a from of Godliness, cc n1 cc cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn, pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n2, r-crq vbdr j c-acp vvn p-acp n1 np1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 ord n1 p-acp np1, dt ord, ord, ord cc ord n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns32 vbr n2 cc j, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
107 but deny the Power thereof, that they creep into Houses, and lead Captive silly Women, ever learning, but deny the Power thereof, that they creep into Houses, and led Captive silly Women, ever learning, cc-acp vvb dt n1 av, cst pns32 vvb p-acp n2, cc vvb j-jn j n2, av n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
108 and never able to come to the knowledg of the Truth. and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth. cc av-x j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
109 In which words (if we Observe the behavior of our Modern Canting Holderforths) we have their picture and posture so exactly described, that unless the Apostle shou'd have named them all severally by their names, they cou'd not have been pointed at more directly. In which words (if we Observe the behaviour of our Modern Canting Holderforths) we have their picture and posture so exactly described, that unless the Apostle should have nam them all severally by their names, they could not have been pointed At more directly. p-acp r-crq n2 (cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 j vvg n2) pns12 vhb po32 n1 cc n1 av av-j vvn, cst cs dt n1 vvd vhi vvn pno32 d av-j p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmd xx vhi vbn vvn p-acp dc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
110 A Second Cause may be, Easiness and Credulity, which is accordingly work'd upon by these sly Factors that Trade in our Conventicles: A Second Cause may be, Easiness and Credulity, which is accordingly worked upon by these sly Factors that Trade in our Conventicles: dt ord n1 vmb vbi, n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp p-acp d j n2 cst n1 p-acp po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
111 They know very well that the Affections and Passions of silly Men and Women (as they are more easily stirred, They know very well that the Affections and Passion of silly Men and Women (as they Are more Easily stirred, pns32 vvb av av cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2 (c-acp pns32 vbr av-dc av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
112 so they) touch more sensibly, and operate in their motion more violently than rational Conviction and calm Perswasion; so they) touch more sensibly, and operate in their motion more violently than rational Conviction and Cam Persuasion; av pns32) vvi av-dc av-j, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1 av-dc av-j cs j n1 cc j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
113 and herein lies the great Cheat of Canting Whining Applications; they produce very sensible and passionate Emotions in a seft and easie Auditory; and herein lies the great Cheat of Canting Whining Applications; they produce very sensible and passionate Emotions in a seft and easy Auditory; cc av vvz dt j n1 pp-f vvg j-vvg n2; pns32 vvb av j cc j n2 p-acp dt j cc j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
114 and this forsooth, and this alone must be the operation of Gods Word and Spirit, this is Edification, this is the Power of God unto Salvation; and this forsooth, and this alone must be the operation of God's Word and Spirit, this is Edification, this is the Power of God unto Salvation; cc d uh, cc d av-j vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, d vbz n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
115 when as alas, all this pathetick Noise and moving Gestures of the cunning Speaker, never passed farther then the lower Region of the Passions, never reach'd the Seat of the Reason and Understanding of such as hear them. when as alas, all this pathetic Noise and moving Gestures of the cunning Speaker, never passed farther then the lower Region of the Passion, never reached the Seat of the Reason and Understanding of such as hear them. c-crq c-acp uh, d d j n1 cc j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av-x vvd av-jc cs dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2, av-x vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
116 A Third Cause of these pleasing and plausible mistakes in matters of Religious Worship, is a miserable wresting and distorting of Scripture, such places more especially, A Third Cause of these pleasing and plausible mistakes in matters of Religious Worship, is a miserable wresting and distorting of Scripture, such places more especially, dt ord n1 pp-f d j-vvg cc j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, vbz dt j vvg cc vvg pp-f n1, d n2 av-dc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
117 as being simply taken without relation to the Occasion or Context, seem plainly to speak the sence of these People. as being simply taken without Relation to the Occasion or Context, seem plainly to speak the sense of these People. c-acp vbg av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
118 Now these places out of Gods Word being dextrously timed and apply'd by cunning Crafts-men to Factious and Superstitious Fancies, already tainted and infected, rivet the Delusion irreversibly in the crafie opinion of the Brainsick-Party, of this St. Peter complains in the Third Chapter of his Second Epistle, Verse Sixteen, telling us that Men unlearned and unstable do wrest the Scriptures to their own Destruction. Now these places out of God's Word being dextrously timed and applied by cunning Craftsmen to Factious and Superstitious Fancies, already tainted and infected, rivet the Delusion irreversibly in the crafie opinion of the Brainsick-Party, of this Saint Peter complains in the Third Chapter of his Second Epistle, Verse Sixteen, telling us that Men unlearned and unstable do wrest the Scriptures to their own Destruction. av d n2 av pp-f npg1 n1 vbg av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp j cc j n2, av vvn cc vvn, vvi dt n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f d n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 ord n1, vvb crd, vvg pno12 d n2 j cc j vdb vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
119 A Fourth, And a very Powerful Cause to make any sort of Religious Worship seem right in Mens own Eyes, is Prejudice; A Fourth, And a very Powerful Cause to make any sort of Religious Worship seem right in Mens own Eyes, is Prejudice; dt ord, cc dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j n1 vvi j-jn p-acp np1 d n2, vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
120 which hath several Branches and Divisions, yet it may be described in general to be, a fond and foolish Resolution to be one way alone in the right, right or wrong. which hath several Branches and Divisions, yet it may be described in general to be, a found and foolish Resolution to be one Way alone in the right, right or wrong. r-crq vhz j n2 cc n2, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi, dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vbi crd n1 av-j p-acp dt n-jn, j-jn cc n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
121 There is a Prejudice of Birth and Education, which possesses some so violently with the opinion of their Pore-fathers, that a Man wou'd think they received a tincture in their very Generation, There is a Prejudice of Birth and Education, which Possesses Some so violently with the opinion of their Pore-fathers, that a Man would think they received a tincture in their very Generation, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz d av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
122 and grew of their Parents Sect ex Traduce. and grew of their Parents Sect ex Traduce. cc vvd pp-f po32 ng2 n1 fw-la vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
123 To conclude this point, Religious Prejudice is sometimes Interest and Worldly Design, sometimes Custom, sometimes Passion, sometimes Vain-glory and Ambition to lead a Faction, and govern the Crowd; To conclude this point, Religious Prejudice is sometime Interest and Worldly Design, sometime Custom, sometime Passion, sometime Vainglory and Ambition to led a Faction, and govern the Crowd; pc-acp vvi d n1, j n1 vbz av n1 cc j n1, av n1, av n1, av n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
124 sometimes 'tis Shame and a dilingenious Reluctancy to acknowledg our mistakes, left by so doing we should give our Father, our Selves and the whole Party the Lie, sometimes 'tis meer Fancy and Humor, sometime it's Shame and a dilingenious Reluctancy to acknowledge our mistakes, left by so doing we should give our Father, our Selves and the Whole Party the Lie, sometime it's mere Fancy and Humour, av pn31|vbz n1 cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvn p-acp av vdg pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1, po12 n2 cc dt j-jn n1 dt n1, av pn31|vbz j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
125 and not seldome 'tis Malice, wilful Perverseness and Obstinacy that confirms us in false Worship and Superstition. and not seldom it's Malice, wilful Perverseness and Obstinacy that confirms us in false Worship and Superstition. cc xx av pn31|vbz n1, j n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno12 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
126 Lastly, As great a Cause as any of the above mentioned, to Create Divisions and Factions in Church or State, is Toleration, Liberty and Impunity, Lastly, As great a Cause as any of the above mentioned, to Create Divisions and Factions in Church or State, is Toleration, Liberty and Impunity, ord, c-acp j dt n1 c-acp d pp-f dt a-acp vvn, pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz n1, n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
127 and indeed the Text takes notice of no other, as if this alone were of it self sufficient to occasion diversities of Worship, viz. The Cessation of Civil Power and Punishment; and indeed the Text Takes notice of no other, as if this alone were of it self sufficient to occasion diversities of Worship, viz. The Cessation of Civil Power and Punishment; cc av dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f dx j-jn, c-acp cs d j vbdr pp-f pn31 n1 j p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
128 for when Men may do any thing that they think right, they will go near to think any thing right, for when Men may do any thing that they think right, they will go near to think any thing right, p-acp c-crq n2 vmb vdi d n1 cst pns32 vvb j-jn, pns32 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
129 and this brings me to my Second Observation, viz. and this brings me to my Second Observation, viz. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp po11 ord n1, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
130 Secondly, That Errors and Misdemeanors in matters of Religion, fall under the Cognizance and Correction of the Civil Magistrate; Secondly, That Errors and Misdemeanors in matters of Religion, fallen under the Cognizance and Correction of the Civil Magistrate; ord, cst n2 cc n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
131 This is so plainly suggested in my Text, that it needs no farther demonstration, for it was, This is so plainly suggested in my Text, that it needs no farther demonstration, for it was, d vbz av av-j vvn p-acp po11 n1, cst pn31 vvz dx jc n1, c-acp pn31 vbds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
132 because there was no King in Israel, that Micah ventured upon such gross Idolatry, and it was Liberty and Impunity that rendred it all right in his own Eyes, In those Days, &c. That Kings and Princes had the care of both Tables 〈 … 〉 their char•• is blam•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Scripture, and that they are therefore Supreme Supervizors and Governors in matters pertaining to Religion, is Evident, Because there was no King in Israel, that micah ventured upon such gross Idolatry, and it was Liberty and Impunity that rendered it all right in his own Eyes, In those Days, etc. That Kings and Princes had the care of both Tables 〈 … 〉 their char•• is blam•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Scripture, and that they Are Therefore Supreme Supervizors and Governors in matters pertaining to Religion, is Evident, c-acp a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, cst np1 vvn p-acp d j n1, cc pn31 vbds n1 cc n1 cst vvd pn31 d j-jn p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp d n2, av d n2 cc n2 vhd dt n1 pp-f d n2 〈 … 〉 po32 n1 vbz n1 〈 sy 〉 n1, cc cst pns32 vbr av j n2 cc n2 p-acp n2 vvg p-acp n1, vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
133 and that they Ordered and Regulated in Ecclesiastick, as well as Secular Causes, appears in the History of Moses, Joshua, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, &c. Besides, we read every where, that Gods Word and Message concerning Religion and Worship was always directed to Kings and Princes by his Messengers the Prophets; and that they Ordered and Regulated in Ecclesiastic, as well as Secular Causes, appears in the History of Moses, joshua, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, etc. Beside, we read every where, that God's Word and Message Concerning Religion and Worship was always directed to Kings and Princes by his Messengers the prophets; cc cst pns32 vvd cc vvn p-acp j, c-acp av c-acp j n2, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, av a-acp, pns12 vvb d c-crq, cst ng1 n1 cc n1 vvg n1 cc n1 vbds av vvn p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n2 dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
134 they were commanded to out down the Groves, to break down the Images, and Altars of Idols, to take away abuses and corruptions in Religion, they were commanded to out down the Groves, to break down the Images, and Altars of Idols, to take away Abuses and corruptions in Religion, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp av p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi av n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
135 and the like, and they accordingly Govern'd the Priests, ordered their Courses, removed the Ark from place to place, commanded the Priests to read the Book of the Law, and the like, and they accordingly Governed the Priests, ordered their Courses, removed the Ark from place to place, commanded the Priests to read the Book of the Law, cc dt j, cc pns32 av-vvg vvn dt n2, vvd po32 vvz, vvn dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
136 and to reduce things to a conformity with it, &c. and to reduce things to a conformity with it, etc. cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
137 Moreover, the Prophet Isaiah saith, Prophesying of the Church in the Evangelical times, That Kings and Queens are Fosterers and Nurses of the Church. Moreover, the Prophet Isaiah Says, Prophesying of the Church in the Evangelical times, That Kings and Queen's Are Fosterers and Nurse's of the Church. av, dt n1 np1 vvz, vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1 n2, cst n2 cc n2 vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
138 And in the primitive and purest times of Christianity, the Christian Emperours did not only appoint the general Councels of the Bishops, And in the primitive and Purest times of Christianity, the Christian emperors did not only appoint the general Counsels of the Bishops, cc p-acp dt j cc js n2 pp-f np1, dt njp n2 vdd xx av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
139 but the good Emperour Constantine (though a temporal Prince) thought it no sacrilegious encroachment, no sin of Ʋzziah, to judge in Causes Ecclesiastical, but the good Emperor Constantine (though a temporal Prince) Thought it no sacrilegious encroachment, no since of Ʋzziah, to judge in Causes Ecclesiastical, cc-acp dt j n1 np1 (cs dt j n1) vvd pn31 dx j n1, dx n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
140 as he did between the Donatians and Catholicks. as he did between the Donatians and Catholics. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt npg1 cc njp2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
141 And farther, as if this spiritual supremacy were not only a Divine Right, but a natural positive priviledge of Kings, Aristotle tells us NONLATINALPHABET, The King is Lord and Ruler in things that appertain to the Gods. 'Tis true, that our profest Enemies of the Papal and Presbyterian Faction, are violent opposers of these assertions; And farther, as if this spiritual supremacy were not only a Divine Right, but a natural positive privilege of Kings, Aristotle tells us, The King is Lord and Ruler in things that appertain to the God's It's true, that our professed Enemies of the Papal and Presbyterian Faction, Are violent opposers of these assertions; cc jc, c-acp cs d j n1 vbdr xx av-j dt j-jn n-jn, cc-acp dt j j n1 pp-f n2, np1 vvz pno12, dt n1 vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n2 pn31|vbz j, cst po12 j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, vbr j n2 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
142 their Pride and Ambition will allow of no Rival or Competitour, much less a supream Governour in Ecclesiastick affairs; their Pride and Ambition will allow of no Rival or Competitor, much less a supreme Governor in Ecclesiastic affairs; po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pp-f dx n1 cc n1, av-d av-dc dt j n1 p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
143 they wholy engross the Monarchy of the Church, and exclude temporal Princes from interposing there, that they may with greater ease inslave the State, they wholly engross the Monarchy of the Church, and exclude temporal Princes from interposing there, that they may with greater ease enslave the State, pns32 av-jn vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi j n2 p-acp vvg a-acp, cst pns32 vmb p-acp jc n1 vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
144 and tyrannize over our Souls, Bodies, and Estates, with the old plausible cheat of in ordine ad spiritualia. and tyrannise over our Souls, Bodies, and Estates, with the old plausible cheat of in Order ad spiritualia. cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
145 But surely temporal Princes are grown wise enough (by this time of day) to discover the old Imposture, But surely temporal Princes Are grown wise enough (by this time of day) to discover the old Imposture, cc-acp av-j j n2 vbr vvn j av-d (p-acp d n1 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
146 and to assert their Royal Prerogative in this point, against the subtle, and equally dangerous encroachments both of Pope and Presbyter. and to assert their Royal Prerogative in this point, against the subtle, and equally dangerous encroachments both of Pope and Presbyter. cc pc-acp vvb po32 j n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j, cc av-jn j n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
147 For not a few Princes have found to their cost by fatal experience; that spiritual and secular supremacy are inseparable, like twins they are born and bred together, For not a few Princes have found to their cost by fatal experience; that spiritual and secular supremacy Are inseparable, like twins they Are born and bred together, p-acp xx dt d n2 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp j n1; cst j cc j n1 vbr j, j n2 pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
148 and have always been found to sympathize so far, that the one being extinct, the other doth not long survive. and have always been found to sympathise so Far, that the one being extinct, the other does not long survive. cc vhb av vbn vvn pc-acp vvi av av-j, cst dt pi vbg j, dt n-jn vdz xx av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
149 Let Princes be but once baffled out of their Ecclesiastical Superiority, and 'twill not be long e're they will be trampled upon from Rome (as once Pope Alexander served the Emperour) with the prophane insulting insolence of super aspidem calcabis & basiliscum; Let Princes be but once baffled out of their Ecclesiastical Superiority, and it'll not be long ever they will be trampled upon from Room (as once Pope Alexander served the Emperor) with the profane insulting insolence of super aspidem calcabis & basiliscum; vvb n2 vbb p-acp a-acp vvn av pp-f po32 j n1, cc pn31|vmb xx vbi j av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp vvb (c-acp a-acp n1 np1 vvd dt n1) p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f fw-fr fw-la fw-la cc fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
150 which our Phanatick Reformers in the late Tragick times thus Englished, To bind their Kings in Chains, which our Fanatic Reformers in the late Tragic times thus Englished, To bind their Kings in Chains, r-crq po12 j-jn n2 p-acp dt j j n2 av vvn, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
151 and their Nobles in Fetters of Iron, such honour have all his Saints. and their Nobles in Fetters of Iron, such honour have all his Saints. cc po32 n2-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, d n1 vhb d po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
152 But to proceed the reformation of abuses in Religion, hath been proved from Scripture, and the usage and consent of the primitive Church to belong to the civil Power, But to proceed the Reformation of Abuses in Religion, hath been proved from Scripture, and the usage and consent of the primitive Church to belong to the civil Power, p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
153 though much more might be said: though much more might be said: cs d dc vmd vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
154 And 'tis not only the respective Duty of Kings, if they regard the Glory of God (whose Ministers they are) but 'tis also their nearest interest and especial concern, And it's not only the respective Duty of Kings, if they regard the Glory of God (whose Ministers they Are) but it's also their nearest Interest and especial concern, cc pn31|vbz xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f n2, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 (rg-crq n2 pns32 vbr) cc-acp pn31|vbz av po32 js n1 cc j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
155 if they value the honour and safety of their own regality, to prevent the rise and growth of divisions and discentions in Religion, if they valve the honour and safety of their own regality, to prevent the rise and growth of divisions and dissensions in Religion, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
156 and to oppose and crush the propagation of false Doctrine, Heresie, and Scism, which (sooner or later) never fail to hatch and engender Sedition, privy Conspiracy and Rebellion: and to oppose and crush the propagation of false Doctrine, Heresy, and Scism, which (sooner or later) never fail to hatch and engender Sedition, privy conspiracy and Rebellion: cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, n1, cc np1, r-crq (av-c cc jc) av-x vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1, j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
157 Too late, and too clear Proofs evince the truth of this. Too late, and too clear Proofs evince the truth of this. av av-j, cc av j n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
158 Alas, 'tis neither the Priest nor the Prophet can stop the broaching and running on of Scism and Faction, Alas, it's neither the Priest nor the Prophet can stop the broaching and running on of Scism and Faction, uh, pn31|vbz dx dt n1 ccx dt n1 vmb vvi dt vvg cc vvg a-acp pp-f np1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
159 nor hinder the fatal mischiefs that flow from separations in Religious Worship, without the execution of penal Laws, without the effectual interposition of the temporal Sword: If Disputing, Writing; nor hinder the fatal mischiefs that flow from separations in Religious Worship, without the execution of penal Laws, without the effectual interposition of the temporal Sword: If Disputing, Writing; ccx vvi dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp n2 p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1: cs vvg, vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
160 or Preaching, could have effected any thing, 'tis most probable that all our late distractions and present divisions, had been cured and convinced, or Preaching, could have effected any thing, it's most probable that all our late distractions and present divisions, had been cured and convinced, cc vvg, vmd vhi vvn d n1, pn31|vbz av-ds j cst d po12 j n2 cc j n2, vhd vbn vvn cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
161 as well as baffled and confuted, si pergama dextra, &c. No, no, the perverse heretical Spirit that agitated in the first ages of Christianity, worketh yet still in the Children of disobedience: as well as baffled and confuted, si Pergamon dextra, etc. No, no, the perverse heretical Spirit that agitated in the First ages of Christianity, works yet still in the Children of disobedience: c-acp av c-acp vvn cc vvn, fw-mi n1 fw-la, av uh-dx, uh-dx, dt j j n1 cst vvd p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f np1, vvz av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
162 And when good and learned men offer at a Cure by publick Writing and Dispute, the fruitless consequence shews plainly that the wrong remedy is applied, the malady lying more in the Perversness of the will than the mistake of the Intellect: And when good and learned men offer At a Cure by public Writing and Dispute, the fruitless consequence shows plainly that the wrong remedy is applied, the malady lying more in the Perverseness of the will than the mistake of the Intellect: cc c-crq j cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt vvb p-acp j vvg cc vvb, dt j n1 vvz av-j cst dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
163 And for this cause demonstration it self often fails of conviction, and the strongest and plainest truths urged home to Scismaticks, stay not: And for this cause demonstration it self often fails of conviction, and the Strongest and Plainest truths urged home to Schismatics, stay not: cc p-acp d n1 n1 pn31 n1 av vvz pp-f n1, cc dt js cc js n2 vvd av-an p-acp n1, vvb xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
164 but are sent back in a faint retort, stuft more with weak evasions, and pevish cavil than right or reason ▪ Whence 'tis apparent that Hypocrisy and Subtilty, Arrogancy and Obstinacy, not Reason or Judgment hold the Cudgels; but Are sent back in a faint retort, stuffed more with weak evasions, and peevish cavil than right or reason ▪ Whence it's apparent that Hypocrisy and Subtlety, Arrogance and Obstinacy, not Reason or Judgement hold the Cudgels; cc-acp vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1, vvn av-dc p-acp j n2, cc j n1 cs j-jn cc n1 ▪ q-crq pn31|vbz j cst n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, xx n1 cc n1 vvb dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
165 'Tis in vain therefore to hope that the strongest and most zealous Arguments will ever reduce Scism and Faction to an amicable compliance, It's in vain Therefore to hope that the Strongest and most zealous Arguments will ever reduce Scism and Faction to an amicable compliance, pn31|vbz p-acp j av pc-acp vvi cst dt js cc av-ds j n2 vmb av vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
166 since their pride always forearms them with a resolution to demur at demonstration, and cavil at conviction. since their pride always forearms them with a resolution to demur At demonstration, and cavil At conviction. c-acp po32 n1 av n2 pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
167 'Tis the Argumentum bacillinum must do the work, no demonstration so convincing as that of a Penal Statute, no perswasion so pressing as that of a legal mulct. It's the Argumentum bacillinum must do the work, no demonstration so convincing as that of a Penal Statute, no persuasion so pressing as that of a Legal mulct. pn31|vbz dt fw-la fw-la vmb vdi dt n1, dx n1 av vvg p-acp d pp-f dt j n1, dx n1 av vvg p-acp d pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
168 At least the example and reverence the Power and Presence of the temporal Prince, is necessary (next to Gods Grace) to the maintenance of true Religion and regular Worship. At least the Exampl and Reverence the Power and Presence of the temporal Prince, is necessary (next to God's Grace) to the maintenance of true Religion and regular Worship. p-acp ds dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz j (ord p-acp npg1 n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
169 Nay the very presence alone of the Supream Magistrate, and the awe of his personal appearance amongst the people, is of it self very often the confirmation, encouragement, and life of Religion: Nay the very presence alone of the Supreme Magistrate, and the awe of his personal appearance among the people, is of it self very often the confirmation, encouragement, and life of Religion: uh-x dt j n1 j pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz pp-f pn31 n1 av av dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
170 A King sitting in the Throne of Judgment, scattereth away all evil with his Eyes, Prov. 20.8. A King sitting in the Throne of Judgement, Scattereth away all evil with his Eyes, Curae 20.8. dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz av d n-jn p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
171 When people are not engaged and pois'd by the reverential awe and dread of their Superiors Person and Power, When people Are not engaged and poised by the reverential awe and dread of their Superiors Person and Power, c-crq n1 vbr xx vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2-jn n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
172 but are Idle, Loose, and at Liberty; but Are Idle, Lose, and At Liberty; cc-acp vbr j, j, cc p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
173 it hath been observed that the first degree of Innovation and Faction hath been a Tinkering with their own Fancies about points of Religion, hammering out strange gods, it hath been observed that the First degree of Innovation and Faction hath been a Tinkering with their own Fancies about points of Religion, hammering out strange God's, pn31 vhz vbn vvn cst dt ord n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhz vbn dt n-vvg p-acp po32 d n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg av j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
174 and fondly forging new modes of Worship. and fondly forging new modes of Worship. cc av-j vvg j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
175 We have a notable proof and instance of this in the 32 Chapter of Exodus, where the chiefest occasion of that abominable Idolatry of the molten Calf, was the Peoples impatience of Moses delay and stay in the Mount, his only abscence set their superstitious inclinations in a new ferment; We have a notable proof and instance of this in the 32 Chapter of Exodus, where the chiefest occasion of that abominable Idolatry of the melted Calf, was the Peoples impatience of Moses Delay and stay in the Mount, his only absence Set their superstitious inclinations in a new ferment; pns12 vhb dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f fw-la, c-crq dt js-jn n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vbds dt ng1 n1 pp-f np1 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1, po31 j n1 vvd po32 j n2 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
176 and as if even Religion it self were flown away and departed in the Person of Moses, they set upon Aaron with this tumultuous exclamation; and as if even Religion it self were flown away and departed in the Person of Moses, they Set upon Aaron with this tumultuous exclamation; cc c-acp cs av n1 pn31 n1 vbdr vvn av cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
177 come make us Gods, for as for this Moses we wot not what is become of him. come make us God's, for as for this Moses we wot not what is become of him. vvb vvb pno12 n2, c-acp c-acp p-acp d np1 pns12 vvb xx r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
178 This People however (by the way) shewed more modesty and obedience than our modern Sectaries; This People however (by the Way) showed more modesty and Obedience than our modern Sectaries; d n1 c-acp (p-acp dt n1) vvd dc n1 cc n1 cs po12 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
179 for in the absence of the Civil Magistrate, they appeal to the High Priest for a Religion, for in the absence of the Civil Magistrate, they appeal to the High Priest for a Religion, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
180 whereas our Factious Dissenters will neither follow the Religion of Prince nor Priest. whereas our Factious Dissenters will neither follow the Religion of Prince nor Priest. cs po12 j n2 vmb av-dx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 ccx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
181 Thirdly, The third Proposition imply'd in my Text is, That 'tis no just plea of exemption from punishment, Thirdly, The third Proposition implied in my Text is, That it's not just plea of exemption from punishment, ord, dt ord n1 vvn p-acp po11 n1 vbz, cst pn31|vbz xx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
182 for men to alledge that they follow their Conscience or (as my Text hath it) do what is right in their own Eyes. for men to allege that they follow their Conscience or (as my Text hath it) do what is right in their own Eyes. c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc (c-acp po11 n1 vhz pn31) vdi r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
183 For if the Profession and Practice of the Christian Religion, as 'tis now by Law Established, be no farther obligatory than as it hits and suits the private Conscience of each particular man; For if the Profession and Practice of the Christian Religion, as it's now by Law Established, be no farther obligatory than as it hits and suits the private Conscience of each particular man; c-acp cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1, c-acp pn31|vbz av p-acp n1 vvn, vbb av-dx av-jc j cs c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz dt j n1 pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
184 the consequence is clear, and matter of Fact hath too lately convinc't us that a Torrent and Inundation of Irreligion, Libertinism, and Atheism, will certainly follow. the consequence is clear, and matter of Fact hath too lately convinced us that a Torrent and Inundation of Irreligion, Libertinism, and Atheism, will Certainly follow. dt n1 vbz j, cc n1 pp-f n1 vhz av av-j vvn pno12 d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1, cc n1, vmb av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
185 This hath been (as I said) too evident from Fact it self, (the highest conviction) in our late deplorable confusions; This hath been (as I said) too evident from Fact it self, (the highest conviction) in our late deplorable confusions; np1 vhz vbn (c-acp pns11 vvd) av j p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (dt js n1) p-acp po12 j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
186 nor doth it want its notional and speculative demonstration too; nor does it want its notional and speculative demonstration too; ccx vdz pn31 vvi po31 j cc j n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
187 for if private Conscience (so called) be in some men mere humour and whimsie, in many Interest, Mallice and Passion, in most men ignorance, Custom and Prejudice; for if private Conscience (so called) be in Some men mere humour and whimsy, in many Interest, Malice and Passion, in most men ignorance, Custom and Prejudice; c-acp cs j n1 (av vvn) vbi p-acp d n2 j n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp ds n2 n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
188 what a monstrous medley of mischiefs must private Conscience necessarily produce, when she is impregnate with such a lewd •tter, such a pernitious viperous brood? Besides, This destructive Principle sets up a Tribunal in every private mans factious fancy (for though I have a sacred regard to the thing Conscience, what a monstrous medley of mischiefs must private Conscience necessarily produce, when she is impregnate with such a lewd •tter, such a pernicious viperous brood? Beside, This destructive Principle sets up a Tribunal in every private men factious fancy (for though I have a sacred regard to the thing Conscience, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n2 vmb j n1 av-j vvi, c-crq pns31 vbz j p-acp d dt j n1, d dt j j n1? p-acp, d j n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp d j ng1 j n1 (c-acp cs pns11 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
189 yet I can allow it no better a name in the sense we now mention) and makes the Authority of Heav'n and Earth, yet I can allow it no better a name in the sense we now mention) and makes the authority of Heaven and Earth, av pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-jc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 av vvi) cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
190 and the Wisdom and Laws of a whole Nation to be of no effect, force or value, till they are sign'd and seal'd by the humoursom approbation of every seditious crazy Enthusiast, it inverts the whole Course of Nature, and the reason of things; and the Wisdom and Laws of a Whole nation to be of no Effect, force or valve, till they Are signed and sealed by the humoursome approbation of every seditious crazy Enthusiast, it inverts the Whole Course of Nature, and the reason of things; cc dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dx n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j j n1, pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
191 it lays the Law at the Feet and Mercy of the offendour, and exalts the Felon to the Seat of the Judge: it lays the Law At the Feet and Mercy of the Offender, and exalts the Felon to the Seat of the Judge: pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
192 For there can be no whimsies so rediculous, no conceptions so monstrous, no tenets so blasphemous, no practices so mischievous, For there can be no whimsies so ridiculous, no conceptions so monstrous, no tenets so blasphemous, no practices so mischievous, c-acp a-acp vmb vbi dx n2 av j, dx n2 av j, dx n2 av j, dx n2 av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
193 but will take sanctuary here, and plead a little to Impunity under pretence of this Liberty of Conscience, which cannot in short be better described than as the Poet expresses Poliphemus, 'tis monstrum horrendum, informe, ingens, cui lumen ademptum, I am sure it hath proved as blind and bloody. but will take sanctuary Here, and plead a little to Impunity under pretence of this Liberty of Conscience, which cannot in short be better described than as the Poet Expresses Polyphemus, it's monstrum horrendum, inform, ingens, cui lumen ademptum, I am sure it hath proved as blind and bloody. cc-acp vmb vvi n1 av, cc vvi dt j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmbx p-acp j vbi j vvn cs p-acp dt n1 vvz np1, pn31|vbz fw-la fw-la, vvb, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns11 vbm j pn31 vhz vvn p-acp j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
194 For to mince the matter no longer, but to speak the naked truth, all this doleful noyse of scruple and tenderness, all the queremonious clamour is of a Nature quite contrary to what it appears, For to mince the matter no longer, but to speak the naked truth, all this doleful noise of scruple and tenderness, all the queremonious clamour is of a Nature quite contrary to what it appears, p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dx av-jc, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1, d d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d dt j n1 vbz pp-f dt n1 av j-jn p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
195 and the Arguings and Disputings of our Sectaries (in plain terms) is not for Truth but for Dominion; and the Arguings and Disputings of our Sectaries (in plain terms) is not for Truth but for Dominion; cc dt n2-vvg cc n2-vvg pp-f po12 n2 (p-acp j n2) vbz xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
196 like expert and cunning Commanders, they amuse and divert us with dilatory, Treat, and Capitulation, till they can handsomly make head, like expert and cunning Commanders, they amuse and divert us with dilatory, Treat, and Capitulation, till they can handsomely make head, av-j j cc j-jn n2, pns32 vvb cc vvi pno12 p-acp j, vvb, cc n1, c-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
197 and once again draw their Forces into the Field of Battle. Their voice is Jacobs voice, but their hands are the hands of Esau. and once again draw their Forces into the Field of Battle. Their voice is Jacobs voice, but their hands Are the hands of Esau cc a-acp av vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. po32 n1 vbz np1 n1, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
198 Undoubtedly we may thank our selves for the edge and keenness of our present divisions, and our manifold menacing mischiefs we may chiefly date from the late Toleration; Undoubtedly we may thank our selves for the edge and keenness of our present divisions, and our manifold menacing mischiefs we may chiefly date from the late Toleration; av-j pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cc po12 j j-vvg n2 pns12 vmb av-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
199 such allowances proceed from Royal mercy and tenderness, 'tis true, but the dangers that always ensue are innumerable and grow to a formidable stature by insensible degrees, till at length they suck themselves into a State and Habit, strong enough for Rebellion, such allowances proceed from Royal mercy and tenderness, it's true, but the dangers that always ensue Are innumerable and grow to a formidable stature by insensible Degrees, till At length they suck themselves into a State and Habit, strong enough for Rebellion, d n2 vvb p-acp j n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz j, cc-acp dt n2 cst av vvb vbr j cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2, c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, j av-d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
200 even from the Breasts of Royal Indulgence. even from the Breasts of Royal Indulgence. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
201 If the good and wholsom Acts of Uniformity had been applied without remisness, we should by this time have found mens purses more tender than their Consciences; If the good and wholesome Acts of Uniformity had been applied without remissness, we should by this time have found men's purses more tender than their Consciences; cs dt j cc j n2 pp-f n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmd p-acp d n1 vhb vvn ng2 n2 dc j cs po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
202 at least 'twould have done so much good, that the old Pique had been buried with this Generation, At least 'twould have done so much good, that the old Pique had been buried with this Generation, p-acp ds pn31|vmd vhb vdn av av-d j, cst dt j vvi vhd vbn vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
203 and the next would have conform'd of Course; and the next would have conformed of Course; cc dt ord vmd vhi vvn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
204 whereas I fear the late long Impunity hath fixt the contagion in the very Vitals of our dissenting Brethren, whereas I Fear the late long Impunity hath fixed the contagion in the very Vitals of our dissenting Brothers, cs pns11 vvb dt j j n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n2-j pp-f po12 vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
205 and their Children will be tainted ex traduce. and their Children will be tainted ex traduce. cc po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn fw-la vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 21
206 Nay farther, There is a more mischievous consequence still from such grants of Liberty in Religious Worship, Nay farther, There is a more mischievous consequence still from such grants of Liberty in Religious Worship, uh-x av-jc, pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j n1 av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
207 and we suffer the same Judgment the Israelites did, in permitting the Canaanites to dwell among them, viz. Many even of us have been inticed to go a whoring after their Gods, and we suffer the same Judgement the Israelites did, in permitting the Canaanites to dwell among them, viz. Many even of us have been enticed to go a whoring After their God's, cc pns12 vvb dt d n1 dt np2 vdd, p-acp vvg dt np2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, n1 d av pp-f pno12 vhn vbn vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvg p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
208 and as the Angel told the People at Bochim; They are left to be Thorns in our sides, Judg. 2.3. and as the Angel told the People At Bochim; They Are left to be Thorns in our sides, Judges 2.3. cc p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1; pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 21
209 And yet I would not willingly be mistaken in this part of my Discourse neither, as if I hinted at a tyrannical and cruel Inquisition; And yet I would not willingly be mistaken in this part of my Discourse neither, as if I hinted At a tyrannical and cruel Inquisition; cc av pns11 vmd xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1 av-dx, c-acp cs pns11 vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
210 I declare that I urge no unnatural force or usurpation over the Opinions and thoughts of men, I declare that I urge no unnatural force or usurpation over the Opinions and thoughts of men, pns11 vvb cst pns11 vvb dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
211 nor would I fetter or shackle the understanding (which is undoubtedly in Nature as free as the Will) much less would I commit a Rape upon a truly tender and modest Conscience; nor would I fetter or shackle the understanding (which is undoubtedly in Nature as free as the Will) much less would I commit a Rape upon a truly tender and modest Conscience; ccx vmd pns11 vvi cc vvi dt n1 (r-crq vbz av-j p-acp n1 c-acp j c-acp dt n1) d av-dc vmd pns11 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt av-j j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
212 or like the cruel Romanists, force a blind obedience upon any man: or like the cruel Romanists, force a blind Obedience upon any man: cc av-j dt j np1, vvb dt j n1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
213 For, (as a worthy Divine saith) Our Church is not against any mans seeing spiritual truths with his own Eyes, only we would not have the blind presume to teach others to see, we would not have men think they see when they do not, which is the most certain way for them never to see at all. For, (as a worthy Divine Says) Our Church is not against any men seeing spiritual truths with his own Eyes, only we would not have the blind presume to teach Others to see, we would not have men think they see when they do not, which is the most certain Way for them never to see At all. c-acp, (c-acp dt j j-jn vvz) po12 n1 vbz xx p-acp d ng1 vvg j n2 p-acp po31 d n2, av-j pns12 vmd xx vhi dt j vvi pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi, pns12 vmd xx vhi n2 vvb pns32 vvb c-crq pns32 vdb xx, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
214 Our Church by applying the soft and gentle remedies of statutable Punishments, never intended to force gross blindness, Our Church by applying the soft and gentle remedies of statutable Punishments, never intended to force gross blindness, po12 n1 p-acp vvg dt j cc j n2 pp-f j n2, av-x vvd p-acp n1 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
215 or impose the tyranny of implicit faith upon any man, but rather the quite contrary, she carefully and wisely considered that a little smart might make the scales peel off from mens Eyes, or impose the tyranny of implicit faith upon any man, but rather the quite contrary, she carefully and wisely considered that a little smart might make the scales peel off from men's Eyes, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-c cs av j-jn, pns31 av-j cc av-j vvn cst dt j n1 vmd vvi dt n2 vvb a-acp p-acp ng2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
216 and by some little bitterness she des gns no more harm to them, than Tobias did to his old Father, by throwing gall in his Eyes to make him see. and by Some little bitterness she des gns no more harm to them, than Tobias did to his old Father, by throwing Gall in his Eyes to make him see. cc p-acp d j n1 pns31 fw-fr n2-jn av-dx dc n1 p-acp pno32, cs np1 vdd p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
217 It is (to conclude this point) extreamly admirable and incomprehensible to me, that so many of our Countrey-men should out of an odd pevish humour, It is (to conclude this point) extremely admirable and incomprehensible to me, that so many of our Countrymen should out of an odd peevish humour, pn31 vbz (p-acp vvi d n1) av-jn j cc j p-acp pno11, cst av d pp-f po12 n2 vmd av pp-f dt j j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
218 and most unaccountable Caprice, forsake that sober decent way of Worship, which the established law presses, which their gracious king and governour himself strictly observes, together which the Loyal Nobility, Magistracy, and most unaccountable Caprice, forsake that Sobrium decent Way of Worship, which the established law presses, which their gracious King and governor himself strictly observes, together which the Loyal Nobilt, Magistracy, cc av-ds j np1, vvb d j j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt j-vvn n1 vvz, r-crq po32 j n1 cc n1 px31 av-j vvz, av r-crq dt j n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
219 and Gentry, and the most reverend and learned Clergy of this Land, that they should, I say, leave these good, these great, these wise Examples, contrary to the obedient humble temper of Christians, contrary to the Prudence and Interest of rational men, and Gentry, and the most reverend and learned Clergy of this Land, that they should, I say, leave these good, these great, these wise Examples, contrary to the obedient humble temper of Christians, contrary to the Prudence and Interest of rational men, cc n1, cc dt av-ds j-jn cc j n1 pp-f d n1, cst pns32 vmd, pns11 vvb, vvb d j, d j, d j n2, j-jn p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
220 and contrary to the honest good Nature of true English-men; and contrary to the honest good Nature of true Englishmen; cc j-jn p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f j np2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
221 and all this out of a blind and ignorant compliance to the insinuating hypocritical perswasions of a few leading Prejudic'd Presbyters: and all this out of a blind and ignorant compliance to the insinuating hypocritical persuasions of a few leading Prejudiced Presbyters: cc d d av pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg j n2 pp-f dt d n-vvg vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
222 For true scruple of Conscience cannot be said to urge them to this nonconformity; For true scruple of Conscience cannot be said to urge them to this nonconformity; c-acp j n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
223 not one of five hundred understanding the intrinsick State of the debate, any more than they doe Arabick: but granting that they could plead Christian scruple, not one of five hundred understanding the intrinsic State of the debate, any more than they do Arabic: but granting that they could plead Christian scruple, xx crd pp-f crd crd n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, d dc cs pns32 vdb jp: p-acp vvg cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
224 how far would even that fall short of Justification, Seing that the commands to Obedience are so absolute, how Far would even that fallen short of Justification, Sing that the commands to obedience Are so absolute, c-crq av-j vmd av d n1 j pp-f n1, vvb d dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
225 so plain, so positive, and the pretences for Separation (even at best) so obscure, so weak, so dubious. so plain, so positive, and the pretences for Separation (even At best) so Obscure, so weak, so dubious. av j, av j, cc dt n2 p-acp n1 (av p-acp js) av j, av j, av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
226 In a word, The Faith of our Nonconformists is as blind and implicite as that of the Papists; In a word, The Faith of our nonconformists is as blind and implicit as that of the Papists; p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 vbz a-acp j cc j c-acp d pp-f dt njp2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
227 the design of their Doctrines as subtle, sensual and secular. the Design of their Doctrines as subtle, sensual and secular. dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp j, j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
228 Fourthly, and Lastly, My last Observation is, That without Legal Severities, and Temporal Punishments of Secular or Political Misdemeanors, all Societies wou'd run the unavoidable danger of Confusion and Dissolution. Fourthly, and Lastly, My last Observation is, That without Legal Severities, and Temporal Punishments of Secular or Political Misdemeanors, all Societies would run the unavoidable danger of Confusion and Dissolution. ord, cc ord, po11 ord n1 vbz, cst p-acp j n2, cc j n2 pp-f j cc j n2, d n2 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
229 The horrid outrages, and most flagitious Villanies of Robbery and Plunder, of Rape and Murder, which the Two next Chapters after that of my Text tell the lamentable Story of, these Villanies I say are prefaced (as it were) in limine; at the first Entrance of their Narration, with half my Text, In those Days there was no King in Israel: The horrid outrages, and most flagitious Villainies of Robbery and Plunder, of Rape and Murder, which the Two next Chapters After that of my Text tell the lamentable Story of, these Villainies I say Are prefaced (as it were) in limine; At the First Entrance of their Narration, with half my Text, In those Days there was no King in Israel: dt j n2, cc av-ds j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq dt crd ord n2 p-acp d pp-f po11 n1 vvi dt j n1 pp-f, d n2 pns11 vvb vbr j (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n1; p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp j-jn po11 n1, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
230 which inlet to those dismal Stories hints plainly to us the occasion of the lewd looseness of those abominable Times. which inlet to those dismal Stories hints plainly to us the occasion of the lewd looseness of those abominable Times. r-crq n1 p-acp d j n2 n2 av-j p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
231 We all know, and freely grant, ('tis true) that Propositions about right and wrong, just and unjust, are as little liable to dispute and contest, We all know, and freely grant, (it's true) that Propositions about right and wrong, just and unjust, Are as little liable to dispute and contest, pns12 d vvb, cc av-j vvi, (pn31|vbz j) d n2 p-acp j-jn cc n-jn, j cc j, vbr p-acp j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
232 and less subject to doubt and difficulty, than Mathematical Theorems and Conclusions; and less Subject to doubt and difficulty, than Mathematical Theorems and Conclusions; cc av-dc j-jn pc-acp vvi cc n1, cs j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
233 for though they also are acknowledged to be Truths of Eternal date, though their Evidency is Evinced with much pomp and state of formal demonstration, for though they also Are acknowledged to be Truths of Eternal date, though their Evidency is Evinced with much pomp and state of formal demonstration, c-acp cs pns32 av vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j n1, cs po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
234 yet without all doubt, Moral Truths do most justly challenge the Precedence, as more easily clear, and with less trouble, demonstrable; yet without all doubt, Moral Truths do most justly challenge the Precedence, as more Easily clear, and with less trouble, demonstrable; av p-acp d n1, j n2 vdb av-ds av-j vvi dt n1, c-acp av-dc av-j j, cc p-acp dc n1, j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
235 or rather, the truth and surety of them is of such a Nature as less needs a demonstration; or rather, the truth and surety of them is of such a Nature as less needs a demonstration; cc av-c, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbz pp-f d dt n1 a-acp av-dc av dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
236 besides our natural impressions of Justice, and its contrary, are less obnoxious to Errors and mistakes, beside our natural impressions of justice, and its contrary, Are less obnoxious to Errors and mistakes, p-acp po12 j n2 pp-f n1, cc po31 j-jn, vbr av-dc j p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
237 and oversights, (than Geometrical Principles) they command universal assent, and assault our radical Reason so forcibly, and oversights, (than Geometrical Principles) they command universal assent, and assault our radical Reason so forcibly, cc n2, (cs j n2) pns32 vvb j n1, cc vvi po12 j n1 av av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
238 as that the bare mentioning of these Moral Truths is of it self irresistible proof, and without farther delay or dispute they themselves are their own demonstration. as that the bore mentioning of these Moral Truths is of it self irresistible proof, and without farther Delay or dispute they themselves Are their own demonstration. c-acp cst dt j vvg pp-f d j n2 vbz pp-f pn31 n1 j n1, cc p-acp jc n1 cc vvi pns32 px32 vbr po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
239 In a word, All Sects of Philosophers in all Ages have joyn'd Issue here; In a word, All Sects of Philosophers in all Ages have joined Issue Here; p-acp dt n1, d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n2 vhb vvn n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
240 however they have in all things else thwarted each other, and there hath been a general concurrence of all Mankind, however they have in all things Else thwarted each other, and there hath been a general concurrence of all Mankind, c-acp pns32 vhb p-acp d n2 av vvn d n-jn, cc pc-acp vhz vbn dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
241 as to the common notions of Vertue and Justice: as to the Common notions of Virtue and justice: c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
242 Here the NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET of the Platonicks ceaseth, and freely owns, that there are some undoubted fixt truths in Morality: Here the and of the Platonics ceases, and freely owns, that there Are Some undoubted fixed truths in Morality: av dt cc pp-f dt n2 vvz, cc av-j vvz, cst a-acp vbr d j j-vvn n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
243 and in this case the rigid Stoicks break the bands of Fate and Necessity, and acknowledg that here there is NONLATINALPHABET. and in this case the rigid Stoics break the bans of Fate and Necessity, and acknowledge that Here there is. cc p-acp d n1 dt j njp2 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvi cst av a-acp vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
244 And, as to this affair, Aristotle (who will hardly allow any Man but himself in the right) doth willingly shake hands with Socrates and the Moralists: And, as to this affair, Aristotle (who will hardly allow any Man but himself in the right) does willingly shake hands with Socrates and the Moralists: np1, c-acp p-acp d n1, np1 (r-crq vmb av vvi d n1 p-acp px31 p-acp dt n-jn) vdz av-j vvi n2 p-acp npg1 cc dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
245 Adeo illud ratum certum { que } est quod honestum, as one saith. Adeo illud ratum certum { que } est quod Honesty, as one Says. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp pi vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
246 But for all this, notwithstanding our conceptions of Justice and Vertue are confessedly true, and universally so, But for all this, notwithstanding our conceptions of justice and Virtue Are confessedly true, and universally so, cc-acp p-acp d d, c-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr av-vvn j, cc av-j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
247 yet they wou'd all prove in effect but naked Notions, fruitless Speculations, and vain Ideas, without the awful terror of the Fasces and Securis, without the enforcement of the Civil Magistrate, without the interposal of the Temporal Sword. yet they would all prove in Effect but naked Notions, fruitless Speculations, and vain Ideas, without the awful terror of the Fasces and Securis, without the enforcement of the Civil Magistrate, without the interposal of the Temporal Sword. av pns32 vmd d vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, j n2, cc j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt fw-la cc np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
248 And most undoubtedly, without these, that radical rule of Justice it self, that highest and most fixt truth in Nature, Quod tibi fieri non vis alteri ne feceris; And most undoubtedly, without these, that radical Rule of justice it self, that highest and most fixed truth in Nature, Quod tibi fieri non vis Alteri ne feceris; cc av-ds av-j, p-acp d, cst j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, cst av-js cc av-ds vvn n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-fr fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
249 even this wou'd as rarely and difficultly appear in real Fact and Experiment, as the Philosophers Stone, or the admired Phaenix. even this would as rarely and difficultly appear in real Fact and Experiment, as the Philosophers Stone, or the admired Phoenix. av d vmd p-acp av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, c-acp dt ng1 n1, cc dt j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
250 Video meliora probo { que } deteriora sequor, wou'd I fear, be the highest pitch of practical Morality, without the mediation of legal Punishments of all sorts. Video Meliora probo { que } Deteriora sequor, would I Fear, be the highest pitch of practical Morality, without the mediation of Legal Punishments of all sorts. fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-it fw-la, vmd pns11 vvi, vbb dt js n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
251 Not that I here slily suggest, as if the Essence and Obligation of Justice and Vertue had no other Being, no stronger a foundation, no longer a date, Not that I Here slily suggest, as if the Essence and Obligation of justice and Virtue had no other Being, no Stronger a Foundation, no longer a date, xx d pns11 av av-j vvi, c-acp cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhd dx j-jn vbg, av-dx jc dt n1, av-dx av-jc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
252 than that of positive Laws, and humane constitutions, God forbid. than that of positive Laws, and humane constitutions, God forbid. cs d pp-f j n2, cc j n2, np1 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
253 But I mean (in a word) that such is the general corruption of humane Nature, But I mean (in a word) that such is the general corruption of humane Nature, cc-acp pns11 vvb (p-acp dt n1) cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
254 so pressing are the present allurements of Profit and Pleasure, of Pride and Ambition; so forcible are the suggestions of Poverty, Malice and Revenge; so pressing Are the present allurements of Profit and Pleasure, of Pride and Ambition; so forcible Are the suggestions of Poverty, Malice and Revenge; av vvg vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1; av j vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
255 so distant are the Fears and Threats of the other World, and so Egging and Incouraging are the thoughts of Impunity here, that were it not more for fear of Temporal Disgrace and Punishment, so distant Are the Fears and Treats of the other World, and so Egging and Encouraging Are the thoughts of Impunity Here, that were it not more for Fear of Temporal Disgrace and Punishment, av j vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av vvg cc vvg vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 av, cst vbdr pn31 xx dc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
256 than for any future Terrors of Ruin hereafter, the World would become a Den of Bears and Tygers; than for any future Terrors of Ruin hereafter, the World would become a Den of Bears and Tigers; cs p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 av, dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
257 and without doubt, Man wou'd be (in the state I speak of) Non solum lupus sed daemon homini. and without doubt, Man would be (in the state I speak of) Non solum lupus sed daemon Homini. cc p-acp n1, n1 vmd vbi (p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb pp-f) fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
258 In fine, I am inclined to think, that most Men dread the Presence of a Temporal Judg, more than they do the Appearance of the Lord of Hosts; In fine, I am inclined to think, that most Men dread the Presence of a Temporal Judge, more than they do the Appearance of the Lord of Hosts; p-acp j, pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi, cst ds n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-dc cs pns32 vdb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
259 that a Day of Assizes here on Earth strikes a greater horror in many, than the thoughts of the most dreadful Day of Judgment, that a Day of Assizes Here on Earth strikes a greater horror in many, than the thoughts of the most dreadful Day of Judgement, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp n1 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp d, cs dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
260 and that the fear and shame of a Branding-Iron had kept more Men Honest and Just, and that the Fear and shame of a Branding-Iron had kept more Men Honest and Just, cc cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvn dc n2 j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
261 than the appehensions of Everlasting Burnings, From which, good Lord deliver us. than the appehensions of Everlasting Burnings, From which, good Lord deliver us. cs dt n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp r-crq, j n1 vvb pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
262 I will conclude all in desiring your Prayers to God with me, That he would so rule the heart of his chosen Servant Charles our King and Governor, that he (knowing whose Minister he is) may above all things seek God's Honor and Glory, I will conclude all in desiring your Prayers to God with me, That he would so Rule the heart of his chosen Servant Charles our King and Governor, that he (knowing whose Minister he is) may above all things seek God's Honour and Glory, pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp vvg po22 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11, cst pns31 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1 np1 po12 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 (vvg r-crq n1 pns31 vbz) vmb p-acp d n2 vvb npg1 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
263 and that we and all his Subjects (duly considering whose Authority he hath) may faithfully serve, honor and humbly Obey him, according to his Blessed Word and Ordinance: and that we and all his Subject's (duly considering whose authority he hath) may faithfully serve, honour and humbly Obey him, according to his Blessed Word and Ordinance: cc cst pns12 cc d po31 n2-jn (av-jn vvg rg-crq n1 pns31 vhz) vmb av-j vvi, n1 cc av-j vvb pno31, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
264 And that our Almighty Father wou'd be pleased to bless and keep all the Magistrates and Judges of this Land, giving them grace to Execute Justice, and to maintain Truth. The Grace, &c. FINIS. And that our Almighty Father would be pleased to bless and keep all the Magistrates and Judges of this Land, giving them grace to Execute justice, and to maintain Truth. The Grace, etc. FINIS. cc d po12 j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, vvg pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1. dt n1, av fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26

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