A sermon preached before the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor, and court of aldermen, of the city of London, at Guildhall-Chappel, August 18, 1678 by Robert Neville ...

Neville, Robert, 1640 or 1-1694
Publisher: Printed for Benj Billingsley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1679
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: B27215 ESTC ID: None STC ID: N525
Subject Headings: Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preached before the LORD MAYOR, August 18. 1678. The 9th of the Author to the Hebrews, Part of the 27th Verse. A SERMON Preached before the LORD MAYOR, August 18. 1678. The 9th of the Author to the Hebrews, Part of the 27th Verse. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, np1 crd crd dt ord pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np2, n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 But after this the Judgment. — But After this the Judgement. — cc-acp p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
2 THE World is now arrived to such a height of Scepticism and Prophaneness, as to delight to unravel all Principles both of Reason and Religion: THE World is now arrived to such a height of Scepticism and Profaneness, as to delight to unravel all Principles both of Reason and Religion: dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
3 so that in this degenerate Age we are put upon the Proof of those things, which are so plain of themselves, that to endeavour to illustrate, so that in this degenerate Age we Are put upon the Proof of those things, which Are so plain of themselves, that to endeavour to illustrate, av cst p-acp d j n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr av j pp-f px32, cst pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
4 or make them plainer, is but to lend Light to the Sun, or Water to the Sea. And such are these Principles, That God is, and All things were made by him. or make them plainer, is but to lend Light to the Sun, or Water to the Sea. And such Are these Principles, That God is, and All things were made by him. cc vvi pno32 av-jc, vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc d vbr d n2, cst np1 vbz, cc d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
5 Which great and Fundamental Principles of Religion, by the bold Cavils of wicked Atheists, we are forced to prove; Which great and Fundamental Principles of Religion, by the bold Cavils of wicked Atheists, we Are forced to prove; r-crq j cc j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
6 Profess'd Atheism being now set up, and the thing in fashion; Professed Atheism being now Set up, and the thing in fashion; vvn n1 vbg av vvn a-acp, cc dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
7 it being now the only Badge and Signature of a Modern Wit, to be one of David 's Fools, it being now the only Badge and Signature of a Modern Wit, to be one of David is Fools, pn31 vbg av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi crd pp-f np1 vbz n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
8 and not only say in his Heart, but make publick Proclamation, that there is no God. and not only say in his Heart, but make public Proclamation, that there is no God. cc xx av-j vvb p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvi j n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
9 And the Speculative Atheist, who, if he had any being at all, was, till this present Age, either under a Disguise, And the Speculative Atheist, who, if he had any being At all, was, till this present Age, either under a Disguise, cc dt j n1, r-crq, cs pns31 vhd d vbg p-acp d, vbds, c-acp d j n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
10 or else behind the Hangings, is not now afraid to pull off his Mask, his Disguise, or Else behind the Hangings, is not now afraid to pull off his Mask, his Disguise, cc av p-acp dt n2-vvg, vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
11 and appear the Man that dares put Sarcasms upon God, and lampoon Religion upon the Publick Stage of the World. and appear the Man that dares put Sarcasms upon God, and lampoon Religion upon the Public Stage of the World. cc vvi dt n1 cst vvz vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc n1 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
12 And those who are not such Proficients in Atheism, as to deny the Existence of a God, have yet arrived to so high a Degree of Wickedness, And those who Are not such Proficients in Atheism, as to deny the Existence of a God, have yet arrived to so high a Degree of Wickedness, cc d r-crq vbr xx d n2 p-acp n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vhb av vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
13 as to prostitute God's Mercy, the Queen of his Attributes, to their Lusts and Impieties, as to prostitute God's Mercy, the Queen of his Attributes, to their Lustiest and Impieties, c-acp pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
14 as if they had a design to baffle God's Veracity with his Clemency, and make his Longsuffering wear out the sence of his Justice. as if they had a Design to baffle God's Veracity with his Clemency, and make his Long-suffering wear out the sense of his justice. c-acp cs pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
15 Through their Shallowness and Shortness of Discourse, they fool themselves into a presuming upon God's Mercy, resembling those prophane Persons St. Peter speaks of, who scoffed at the Principles of Religion, Through their Shallowness and Shortness of Discourse, they fool themselves into a presuming upon God's Mercy, resembling those profane Persons Saint Peter speaks of, who scoffed At the Principles of Religion, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns32 n1 px32 p-acp dt vvg p-acp npg1 n1, vvg d j n2 n1 np1 vvz pp-f, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
16 and derided the Expectations of a future Judgment, saying, 2 Pet. 3.4. Where is the Promise of his Coming? for since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation. and derided the Expectations of a future Judgement, saying, 2 Pet. 3.4. Where is the Promise of his Coming? for since the Father's fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation. cc vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg, crd np1 crd. q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg? p-acp p-acp dt n2 vvd j, d n2 vvi c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
17 To such as these let me return in Answer, that there is an After-reckoning to be paid in another World, the greatest Slaughter in the Tragedy of the Sinner being reserved for the last Act; To such as these let me return in Answer, that there is an After reckon to be paid in Another World, the greatest Slaughter in the Tragedy of the Sinner being reserved for the last Act; p-acp d c-acp d vvb pno11 vvi p-acp n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
18 Eternal Death, Hell, and Judgment are in the Catastrophe, and will (when this Life is ended) be usher'd in, and brought upon the Stage; Eternal Death, Hell, and Judgement Are in the Catastrophe, and will (when this Life is ended) be ushered in, and brought upon the Stage; j n1, n1, cc n1 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc vmb (c-crq d n1 vbz vvn) vbi vvd p-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 6
19 which is sufficiently intimated to us in these words of my Text, But after this the Judgment. which is sufficiently intimated to us in these words of my Text, But After this the Judgement. r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 7
20 The Scope and Importance of which Words will afford us this Proposition, That after this Life there is a Judgment to come, The Scope and Importance of which Words will afford us this Proposition, That After this Life there is a Judgement to come, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vmb vvi pno12 d n1, cst p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 7
21 or a future State of Reward and Punishment. The Truth whereof I shall manifest and evince from these two Topicks. I. or a future State of Reward and Punishment. The Truth whereof I shall manifest and evince from these two Topicks. I. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. dt n1 c-crq pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp d crd np2. pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 7
22 From Reason, or the Principles of Nature. II. From Scripture, and Divine Revelation. From Reason, or the Principles of Nature. II From Scripture, and Divine Revelation. p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. crd p-acp n1, cc j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
23 I. A Judgment to come, or a future State, may be proved from Reason, or the Principles of Nature. I. A Judgement to come, or a future State, may be proved from Reason, or the Principles of Nature. np1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt j-jn n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
24 And hence it was, that every Sect of Men, that did prescribe Morality, did teach an After-Life. And hence it was, that every Sect of Men, that did prescribe Morality, did teach an After-Life. cc av pn31 vbds, cst d n1 pp-f n2, cst vdd vvi n1, vdd vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
25 Nothing was more generally believed among the Heathens. Nothing was more generally believed among the heathens. np1 vbds av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
26 Their Tribunal below, where three most severe Judges were appointed, meant the same thing with our last Judgment; Their Tribunal below, where three most severe Judges were appointed, meant the same thing with our last Judgement; po32 n1 a-acp, c-crq crd av-ds j n2 vbdr vvn, vvd dt d n1 p-acp po12 ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
27 their Elizian Fields were but a Poetical Paradise; their Elysian Fields were but a Poetical Paradise; po32 jp n2 vbdr p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
28 their Phlegethon, or River of Fire, was set to express our Lake of Fire and Brimstone. their Phlegethon, or River of Fire, was Set to express our Lake of Fire and Brimstone. po32 np1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
29 And Seneca clearly points out a future State to us, wherein our Mind shall have sufficient cause to congratulate its own Happiness, And Senecca clearly points out a future State to us, wherein our Mind shall have sufficient cause to congratulate its own Happiness, cc np1 av-j vvz av dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, c-crq po12 n1 vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
30 when it shall be delivered out of that Darkness, in which it was here involved, and return again to Heaven. when it shall be Delivered out of that Darkness, in which it was Here involved, and return again to Heaven. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds av vvn, cc vvi av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
31 And Plato affirms, That Men live again after Death, and that good Mens Souls enter into a better, And Plato affirms, That Men live again After Death, and that good Men's Souls enter into a better, cc np1 vvz, cst n2 vvb av p-acp n1, cc cst j ng2 n2 vvb p-acp dt jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
32 but evil Mens into a worse State than before. but evil Men's into a Worse State than before. cc-acp j-jn ng2 p-acp dt jc n1 cs a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
33 And the Historian Salust introduces Portius Cato, positively maintaining in a Speech of his to the Roman Senate, That after this Life ended, good and bad Men go to different Places, And the Historian Sallust introduces Portius Cato, positively maintaining in a Speech of his to the Roman Senate, That After this Life ended, good and bad Men go to different Places, cc dt n1 np1 vvz np1 np1, av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt njp n1, cst p-acp d n1 vvn, j cc j n2 vvb p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
34 and the Wicked in particular into disntal and dreadful Places of Misery and Torment. and the Wicked in particular into disntal and dreadful Places of Misery and Torment. cc dt j p-acp j p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
35 And this he declares in opposition to no less a Man than Caius Caesar, who (in a Speech of his made just before) prophanely affirmed, that after Death there was no Place, either for Joy or Sorrow, Happiness or Misery. And this he declares in opposition to no less a Man than Caius Caesar, who (in a Speech of his made just before) profanely affirmed, that After Death there was no Place, either for Joy or Sorrow, Happiness or Misery. cc d pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dx av-dc dt n1 cs np1 np1, r-crq (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn av-j a-acp) av-j vvd, cst p-acp n1 a-acp vbds dx n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
36 And Tully introduces Socrates arguing after this manner: And Tully introduces Socrates arguing After this manner: cc np1 vvz npg1 vvg p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
37 That there are two Ways of departing Souls, leading to two contrary States of Felicity and Misery: That there Are two Ways of departing Souls, leading to two contrary States of Felicity and Misery: cst a-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f j-vvg n2, vvg p-acp crd j-jn n2 pp-f np1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
38 Those who had defiled themselves with sensual Vices, let loose the Reins to their Lusts, Those who had defiled themselves with sensual Vices, let lose the Reins to their Lustiest, d r-crq vhd vvn px32 p-acp j n2, vvb vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
39 and been injurious to the Common-wealth, are dragg'd to a Place of Torment, and for ever excluded from the blessed Society above; and been injurious to the Commonwealth, Are dragged to a Place of Torment, and for ever excluded from the blessed Society above; cc vbn j p-acp dt n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp av vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
40 but those who had kept their Integrity and Chastity, whilst united to the Body, and had imitated the Divine Life of the Celestial Inhabitants, by an easy and open way returned to that God, from whom they first came. but those who had kept their Integrity and Chastity, while united to the Body, and had imitated the Divine Life of the Celestial Inhabitants, by an easy and open Way returned to that God, from whom they First Come. cc-acp d r-crq vhd vvn po32 n1 cc n1, cs vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vhd vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1 vvn p-acp cst np1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 ord vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
41 The Notion of a future Judgment is so obvious to the Capacity of every Natural Man, that when St. Paul, (Acts 24.25.) reasoned about it, Felix, though a Heathen, trembled at it. The Notion of a future Judgement is so obvious to the Capacity of every Natural Man, that when Saint Paul, (Acts 24.25.) reasoned about it, Felix, though a Heathen, trembled At it. dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cst c-crq n1 np1, (n2 crd.) vvn p-acp pn31, np1, cs dt j-jn, vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
42 And the same Apostle discoursing to the Athenians, (the great Lights of the Gentile World) and teaching them the seventh Article of our Creed, Acts 17.31. That God hath appointed a Day in which he will judge the World: And the same Apostle discoursing to the Athenians, (the great Lights of the Gentile World) and teaching them the seventh Article of our Creed, Acts 17.31. That God hath appointed a Day in which he will judge the World: cc dt d n1 vvg p-acp dt njp2, (dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1) cc vvg pno32 dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, n2 crd. cst np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
43 Though he found some that mocked, when they heard of the Resurrection of the Dead, yet there were none that objected any thing against the Day of Judgment. Though he found Some that mocked, when they herd of the Resurrection of the Dead, yet there were none that objected any thing against the Day of Judgement. cs pns31 vvd d cst vvd, c-crq pns32 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, av a-acp vbdr pi cst vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
44 That was an Universal Principle, acknowledged and confess'd by all, who either believed themselves, or a God, or a Conscience. That was an Universal Principle, acknowledged and confessed by all, who either believed themselves, or a God, or a Conscience. cst vbds dt j-u n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp d, r-crq av-d vvd px32, cc dt np1, cc dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
45 And Aristotle (the Prince of Philosophers) grants, that there are NONLATINALPHABET, some things absolutely good, And Aristotle (the Prince of Philosophers) grants, that there Are, Some things absolutely good, np1 np1 (dt n1 pp-f n2) vvz, cst a-acp vbr, d n2 av-j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
46 so good, that a Man should rather quit his own Life than the Practice of them: so good, that a Man should rather quit his own Life than the Practice of them: av j, cst dt n1 vmd av-c vvi po31 d n1 cs dt n1 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
47 Some things again he affirms to be absolutely evil; some things again he affirms to be absolutely evil; d n2 av pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
48 so evil, that, rather than them, a Man ought to make Death and Torments the Objects of his Choice; so evil, that, rather than them, a Man ought to make Death and Torments the Objects of his Choice; av j-jn, cst, av-c cs pno32, dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
49 and such Evils are, Treason against our Country, Incest, Perjury, and the like. and such Evils Are, Treason against our Country, Incest, Perjury, and the like. cc d n2-jn vbr, n1 p-acp po12 n1, n1, n1, cc dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
50 Now this great Philosopher in affirming this, is necessarily concluded by his own Principles to grant another Life to come, much better and happier than this to the Good and Vertuous, Now this great Philosopher in affirming this, is necessarily concluded by his own Principles to grant Another Life to come, much better and Happier than this to the Good and Virtuous, av d j n1 p-acp vvg d, vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 d n2 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, av-d jc cc jc cs d p-acp dt j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
51 and another State of Life, much worse than Death for unjust and vitious Persons. Nor do his own Principles onely, but those of Nature also, lead him to this; and Another State of Life, much Worse than Death for unjust and vicious Persons. Nor do his own Principles only, but those of Nature also, led him to this; cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av-d jc cs n1 p-acp j cc j n2. ccx vdb po31 d n2 av-j, cc-acp d pp-f n1 av, vvb pno31 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
52 for every thing that hath a Being, does by an indispensible Law of Nature, desire the Continuance of that being, for every thing that hath a Being, does by an indispensible Law of Nature, desire the Continuance of that being, p-acp d n1 cst vhz dt vbg, vdz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
53 but most of all its Well-being, or bettering its present State. but most of all its Well-being, or bettering its present State. cc-acp ds pp-f d po31 j, cc vvg po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
54 Now if Mens Hopes or Fears were terminated in this Life, as they must, unless we grant a future State, every Man were obliged in reason to seek the Preservation of his own Life before all other things; Now if Men's Hope's or Fears were terminated in this Life, as they must, unless we grant a future State, every Man were obliged in reason to seek the Preservation of his own Life before all other things; av cs ng2 ng1 cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vmb, cs pns12 vvb dt j-jn n1, d n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
55 and no Action could be unjust, no Practice culpable, whereby he endeavoured the Continuation of his present being; and no Actium could be unjust, no Practice culpable, whereby he endeavoured the Continuation of his present being; cc dx n1 vmd vbi j, dx n1 j, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
56 because nothing could be so ill to him as Death, or the having no being, and nothing so good as Life. Because nothing could be so ill to him as Death, or the having no being, and nothing so good as Life. c-acp pix vmd vbi av j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc av vhg dx n1, cc pix av j c-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
57 But for a Man to act basely and unworthily to save his Life, was disallowed by the very Heathens; But for a Man to act basely and unworthily to save his Life, was disallowed by the very heathens; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt j n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
58 and that, because they saw by the Light of Nature, that there was a future State of Rewards and Punishments; and that, Because they saw by the Light of Nature, that there was a future State of Rewards and Punishments; cc cst, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst a-acp vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
59 a Sence whereof caused that famous Heathen, Attilius Regulus, to endure a most cruel and painful Death, rather than betray his Country, or break his Oath; a Sense whereof caused that famous Heathen, Attelius Regulus, to endure a most cruel and painful Death, rather than betray his Country, or break his Oath; dt n1 c-crq vvd d j j-jn, np1 np1, pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j n1, av-c cs vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
60 which he would never have done, had he not been of the same Opinion with Tully, when he said, That the Death of famous Men was as it were a Passage, or Change of Life, which was wont to be their Convoy to Heaven and Happiness. which he would never have done, had he not been of the same Opinion with Tully, when he said, That the Death of famous Men was as it were a Passage, or Change of Life, which was wont to be their Convoy to Heaven and Happiness. r-crq pns31 vmd av-x vhi vdn, vhd pns31 xx vbn pp-f dt d n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbds c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds j pc-acp vbi po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
61 So that you cannot but discern, that this Persuasion of a future State is so natural to our Reason, that even Heathens were not without it; So that you cannot but discern, that this Persuasion of a future State is so natural to our Reason, that even heathens were not without it; av cst pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi, cst d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz av j p-acp po12 n1, cst j n2-jn vbr xx p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
62 it being not indeed imaginable, that God should not have given all Men sufficient Proofs and Arguments of so important a Principle of Religion as this is. it being not indeed imaginable, that God should not have given all Men sufficient Proofs and Arguments of so important a Principle of Religion as this is. pn31 vbg xx av j, cst np1 vmd xx vhi vvn d n2 j n2 cc n2 pp-f av j dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp d vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
63 As for those Persons, upon whose Ease and Sensuality a future State seems to cast no favourable Aspect, we may expect that all such should bribe their Consciences to disbelieve it. As for those Persons, upon whose Ease and Sensuality a future State seems to cast no favourable Aspect, we may expect that all such should bribe their Consciences to disbelieve it. c-acp p-acp d n2, p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 dt j-jn n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dx j n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst d d vmd vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
64 The Drunkard, who neither must nor can keep the remembrance of his Cups, cannot endure to apprehend he must be called to an account of them. The Drunkard, who neither must nor can keep the remembrance of his Cups, cannot endure to apprehend he must be called to an account of them. dt n1, r-crq dx vmb ccx vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
65 The Man, whose Lust prevents the Grave, and who drops by piece-meal into rotten Dust, The Man, whose Lust prevents the Grave, and who drops by piecemeal into rotten Dust, dt n1, rg-crq n1 vvz dt j, cc r-crq vvz p-acp av p-acp j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
66 before he returns to Earth, must needs be unwilling that there should be a Resurrection, to collect the scatter'd, the foul Atoms of his Sin, before he returns to Earth, must needs be unwilling that there should be a Resurrection, to collect the scattered, the foul Atoms of his since, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1, vmb av vbi j cst a-acp vmd vbi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn, dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
67 and his Disease, and shew them at that Tribunal, before God, his holy Angels, and Mankind. and his Disease, and show them At that Tribunal, before God, his holy Angels, and Mankind. cc po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, c-acp np1, po31 j n2, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
68 And Athenagoras hath given it for a Rule, That the denying of the Resurrection, and another Life, is the only beloved Doctrine of the voluptuous Epicure; And Athenagoras hath given it for a Rule, That the denying of the Resurrection, and Another Life, is the only Beloved Doctrine of the voluptuous Epicure; np1 np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc j-jn n1, vbz dt av-j j-vvn n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
69 and he that hath once transformed himself into that Swine, hath his Optick Nerves so ill placed, that (as Plutarch observes of other Swine) he never sees Heaven again, till he be laid on his Back, never till then thinks of a Judgment to come; and he that hath once transformed himself into that Swine, hath his Optic Nerves so ill placed, that (as Plutarch observes of other Swine) he never sees Heaven again, till he be laid on his Back, never till then thinks of a Judgement to come; cc pns31 cst vhz a-acp vvn px31 p-acp d n1, vhz po31 j-jn n2 av av-jn vvn, cst (c-acp ng1 vvz pp-f j-jn n1) pns31 av-x vvz n1 av, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1, av-x c-acp av vvz pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
70 the Certainty whereof may appear to any sober, considerative, though meer Moral Man, from these three things: 1. The unequal Distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this World. 2. Those natural Hopes and Expectations, which good Men have of a State of perfect Happiness. 3. Those natural Fears, which wicked Men usually have of a State of Torment. the Certainty whereof may appear to any Sobrium, considerative, though mere Moral Man, from these three things: 1. The unequal Distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this World. 2. Those natural Hope's and Expectations, which good Men have of a State of perfect Happiness. 3. Those natural Fears, which wicked Men usually have of a State of Torment. dt n1 c-crq vmb vvi p-acp d j, j, cs j j n1, p-acp d crd n2: crd dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1. crd d j ng1 cc n2, r-crq j n2 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1. crd d j n2, r-crq j n2 av-j vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
71 First, The Certainty of a future State may appear, from the unequal Distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this World. First, The Certainty of a future State may appear, from the unequal Distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this World. ord, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 11
72 Nothing is more generally received, than that God is good and just, that good Actions shall be crowned with Rewards, Nothing is more generally received, than that God is good and just, that good Actions shall be crowned with Rewards, np1 vbz av-dc av-j vvn, cs cst np1 vbz j cc j, cst j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
73 and evil Actions chastised with Tortures and Punishments. and evil Actions chastised with Tortures and Punishments. cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
74 And yet we see the Dispensations of Providence so unequally distributed in this Life, that Rewards are not correspondent to the Vertues, And yet we see the Dispensations of Providence so unequally distributed in this Life, that Rewards Are not correspondent to the Virtues, cc av pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 av av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cst n2 vbr xx j p-acp dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
75 nor Punishments proportionable to the Sins of Men; but that, Eccles. 9.2. There is one Event to the Righteous, and to the Wicked. nor Punishments proportionable to the Sins of Men; but that, Eccles. 9.2. There is one Event to the Righteous, and to the Wicked. ccx n2 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; cc-acp d, np1 crd. pc-acp vbz crd n1 p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
76 Therefore we must in Reason conclude, either that the Judge of all the Earth does not do Right; Therefore we must in Reason conclude, either that the Judge of all the Earth does not do Right; av pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvi, d cst dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vdz xx vdi j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
77 or else, that there is a Judgment to come, in which he will give undeniable Proofs of his Justice, by rewarding every one according to his Works. or Else, that there is a Judgement to come, in which he will give undeniable Proofs of his justice, by rewarding every one according to his Works. cc av, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg d pi vvg p-acp po31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
78 'Tis true indeed, that Vertue may be said to reward, and Vice to inflict and punish it self, in regard of those Satisfactions which attend the one, It's true indeed, that Virtue may be said to reward, and Vice to inflict and Punish it self, in regard of those Satisfactions which attend the one, pn31|vbz j av, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb dt pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
79 and those Troubles that accompany the other: and those Troubles that accompany the other: cc d vvz cst vvb dt n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
80 but these are such kinds of Rewards and Punishments, which (unless Men were supported by the Hopes of a future State) would never encourage them to overcome those Difficulties, which sometimes they meet in the ways of Vertue; but these Are such Kinds of Rewards and Punishments, which (unless Men were supported by the Hope's of a future State) would never encourage them to overcome those Difficulties, which sometime they meet in the ways of Virtue; cc-acp d vbr d n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, r-crq (cs n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt ng1 pp-f dt j-jn n1) vmd av-x vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
81 it being impossible, that the most entire Possession of Vertue should always in this Life be a sufficient Reward to it self, it being impossible, that the most entire Possession of Virtue should always in this Life be a sufficient Reward to it self, pn31 vbg j, cst dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 vmd av p-acp d n1 vbi dt j n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
82 or able to countervail all the Costs and Grievances, with which the best Men may be charged and oppress'd. or able to countervail all the Costs and Grievances, with which the best Men may be charged and oppressed. cc j pc-acp vvi d dt vvz cc n2, p-acp r-crq dt js n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
83 So that Vertue in this Life is a sufficient Reward to it self, only in Spe, in Hope, in Reversion; So that Virtue in this Life is a sufficient Reward to it self, only in See, in Hope, in Reversion; av d n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pn31 n1, av-j p-acp fw-la, p-acp n1, p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
84 not Re, not actually, and for the present; not Re, not actually, and for the present; xx fw-mi, xx av-j, cc p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
85 only so far as our certain Hope of another Life is inseparably wedded to the Practice of Vertue in this. only so Far as our certain Hope of Another Life is inseparably wedded to the Practice of Virtue in this. av-j av av-j c-acp po12 j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
86 And this brings me to the second thing, from which the Certainty of a future State may appear; and that is, And this brings me to the second thing, from which the Certainty of a future State may appear; and that is, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi; cc d vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
87 Secondly, Those Natural Hopes and Expectations, which good Men have of a State of perfect Happiness. Secondly, Those Natural Hope's and Expectations, which good Men have of a State of perfect Happiness. ord, d j ng1 cc n2, r-crq j n2 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
88 This State is the Object of their greatest Ambition; This State is the Object of their greatest Ambition; d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
89 and if we consider, that the Attainment of it in this Life is above the Sphere of Possibility, we must then conclude, that this perfect and compleat Happiness is the Reward of another Life; and if we Consider, that the Attainment of it in this Life is above the Sphere of Possibility, we must then conclude, that this perfect and complete Happiness is the Reward of Another Life; cc cs pns12 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb av vvi, cst d j cc j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
90 otherwise Mankind must be defeated of its greatest Expectancies, be frustrated of its chief End, by being naturally and strongly inclined to such a Degree and State of Happiness, otherwise Mankind must be defeated of its greatest Expectancies, be frustrated of its chief End, by being naturally and strongly inclined to such a Degree and State of Happiness, av n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po31 js n2, vbi vvn pp-f po31 j-jn vvb, p-acp vbg av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
91 as it can never be Master of; as it can never be Master of; c-acp pn31 vmb av-x vbi n1 pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
92 as if Man were designedly made, to be ground between those two Passions of Desire and Despair; as if Man were designedly made, to be ground between those two Passion of Desire and Despair; c-acp cs n1 vbdr av-j vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d crd n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
93 between an unsatiable Desire of Happiness, and an Impossibility of enjoying what he so earnestly desires and pursues. between an unsatiable Desire of Happiness, and an Impossibility of enjoying what he so earnestly Desires and pursues. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg r-crq pns31 av av-j vvz cc vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
94 Thirdly, The Certainty of a future State may appear from those Natural Fears, which wicked Men usually have of a State of Torment, Thirdly, The Certainty of a future State may appear from those Natural Fears, which wicked Men usually have of a State of Torment, ord, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi p-acp d j n2, r-crq j n2 av-j vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
95 and of a Judgment to come. and of a Judgement to come. cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 13
96 God hath set up a Candle (as the Wise Man calls Reason ) in the Souls even of Natural Men; God hath Set up a Candle (as the Wise Man calls Reason) in the Souls even of Natural Men; np1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 (c-acp dt j n1 vvz n1) p-acp dt n2 av pp-f j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
97 and by this Light, they that sit in Darkness, the prophanest Atheists in the World, at one time or other behold themselves as wicked Malefactors, and by this Light, they that fit in Darkness, the profanest Atheists in the World, At one time or other behold themselves as wicked Malefactors, cc p-acp d n1, pns32 cst vvb p-acp n1, dt vv2 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vvi px32 p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
98 and God as a severe and terrible Judge. and God as a severe and terrible Judge. cc np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
99 This Candle of Reason, or Natural Conscience, may burn dim, being compass'd about with the damp of Mens Corruptions; This Candle of Reason, or Natural Conscience, may burn dim, being compassed about with the damp of Men's Corruptions; d n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1, vmb vvi j, vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n-jn pp-f ng2 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
100 but it can no more be put out, than the Light of the Sun; but it can no more be put out, than the Light of the Sun; cc-acp pn31 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi vvn av, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
101 and this principal Ray or Beam of our Souls, this Judge within us, could not be so suspicious of our Actions, and this principal Ray or Beam of our Souls, this Judge within us, could not be so suspicious of our Actions, cc d j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, d n1 p-acp pno12, vmd xx vbi av j pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
102 nor so inquisitive after every Circumstance, that may aggravate our Sins, were it not deputed by the Supreme Judge of Heaven and Earth, to bring us to a further Judgment. nor so inquisitive After every Circumstance, that may aggravate our Sins, were it not deputed by the Supreme Judge of Heaven and Earth, to bring us to a further Judgement. ccx av j p-acp d n1, cst vmb vvi po12 n2, vbdr pn31 xx vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
103 And though there will be a General Day of the great and last Judgment, when Christ Jesus shall mount the Tribunal, and sit as a Judge; And though there will be a General Day of the great and last Judgement, when christ jesus shall mount the Tribunal, and fit as a Judge; cc cs pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc ord n1, c-crq np1 np1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
104 yet every day he keeps a private Sessions in our own Breasts, where Conscience sits as his Deputy or Vicegerent. yet every day he keeps a private Sessions in our own Breasts, where Conscience sits as his Deputy or Vicegerent. av d n1 pns31 vvz dt j n2 p-acp po12 d n2, c-crq n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
105 So that as often as this invisible Judge gives its Charge within us, and rouzes and awakens us with any Admonitions, So that as often as this invisible Judge gives its Charge within us, and rouzes and awakens us with any Admonitions, av cst p-acp av c-acp d j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc n2 cc vvz pno12 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
106 or Instructions, any Checks or Reprehensions, we must not think them the meer Effects of Natural Melancholy, or Instructions, any Checks or Reprehensions, we must not think them the mere Effects of Natural Melancholy, cc n2, d n2 cc n2, pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32 dt j n2 pp-f j n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
107 nor study for Expedients, how to darken the Mind, divert Thought, and fence out Reflection; nor study for Expedients, how to darken the Mind, divert Thought, and fence out Reflection; ccx vvi p-acp n2, c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb n1, cc vvi av n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
108 but look upon them as seasonable Warnings to prepare our selves to answer all those Endictments and Accusations, that shall be drawn up, but look upon them as seasonable Warnings to prepare our selves to answer all those Indictments and Accusations, that shall be drawn up, cc-acp vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d d n2 cc n2, cst vmb vbi vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
109 and brought in against us, at the Great and General Assizes of the Day of Judgment. and brought in against us, At the Great and General Assizes of the Day of Judgement. cc vvd p-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
110 Now these Natural Fears of a future Judgment do usually seize upon all kinds of Men, Now these Natural Fears of a future Judgement do usually seize upon all Kinds of Men, av d j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vdb av-j vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
111 even those who have been placed as the most shining and glorious Lights, in the Highest Orb of Dignity and Government. even those who have been placed as the most shining and glorious Lights, in the Highest Orb of Dignity and Government. av d r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg cc j n2, p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
112 And we may find in the Histories of all Ages, that Kings and Potentates have been no more Proof against the Alarms of Conscience, And we may find in the Histories of all Ages, that Kings and Potentates have been no more Proof against the Alarms of Conscience, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, cst n2 cc n2 vhb vbn dx dc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
113 and the Terrors of a future State than other Men. and the Terrors of a future State than other Men. cc dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cs j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
114 Whence it came to pass, that the Roman Emperour, Tiberius, in spite of his great Fortunes, his strong Guards, Whence it Come to pass, that the Roman Emperor, Tiberius, in spite of his great Fortune's, his strong Guards, c-crq pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, cst dt njp n1, np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n2, po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
115 and his several Divertisements at Capreae, could not but confess in his Letters to the Roman Senate, Tormenta Pectoris, suás { que } Poenas; and his several Divertisements At Capreae, could not but confess in his Letters to the Roman Senate, Tormenta Heart, suás { que } Poenas; cc po31 j n2 p-acp np1, vmd xx cc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt np1 n1, fw-mi np1, vbz { fw-fr } np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
116 the Tortures and Punishments his Soul endured to be such, that he thought the Gods could not inflict greater. the Tortures and Punishments his Soul endured to be such, that he Thought the God's could not inflict greater. dt n2 cc n2 po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi d, cst pns31 vvd dt n2 vmd xx vvi jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
117 Now what was it that did extort from him this Confession of his Tortures, but the Horror of a future State? there being nothing else that one in his Circumstances, of Power and Greatness, should have need to stand in fear of. Now what was it that did extort from him this Confessi of his Tortures, but the Horror of a future State? there being nothing Else that one in his circumstances, of Power and Greatness, should have need to stand in Fear of. av q-crq vbds pn31 cst vdd vvi p-acp pno31 d n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1? a-acp vbg pix av cst pi p-acp po31 n2, pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
118 And what again was the reason that the Emperour Nero, notwithstanding all his singing and rioting through the chiefest Cities of his Empire, had yet the Guilt of his Impieties, to interrupt his Pleasures? What made him tremble in the Temples of the Gods, And what again was the reason that the Emperor Nero, notwithstanding all his singing and rioting through the chiefest Cities of his Empire, had yet the Gilded of his Impieties, to interrupt his Pleasures? What made him tremble in the Temples of the God's, cc q-crq av vbds dt n1 cst dt n1 np1, a-acp d po31 n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt js-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, vhd av dt j-vvn pp-f po31 n2, p-acp vvb po31 n2? q-crq vvd pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
119 as if the Powers above had appeared like revengeful Furies to his conscious and guilty Spirit? What, I say, was the reason of it, as if the Powers above had appeared like revengeful Furies to his conscious and guilty Spirit? What, I say, was the reason of it, c-acp cs dt n2 a-acp vhd vvn av-j j n2 p-acp po31 j cc j n1? q-crq, pns11 vvb, vbds dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
120 but a fear of an After-reckoning in another State, for his prodigious and lewd Impieties? For (as a late Author hath with great strength of Reason told us) The Consideration of the Day of Judgment, rather with Despair than Hope, is the Reason why the Wicked are so ill governed, but a Fear of an After reckon in Another State, for his prodigious and lewd Impieties? For (as a late Author hath with great strength of Reason told us) The Consideration of the Day of Judgement, rather with Despair than Hope, is the Reason why the Wicked Are so ill governed, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp po31 j cc j n2? p-acp (c-acp dt j n1 vhz p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 vvd pno12) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av-c p-acp n1 cs n1, vbz dt n1 c-crq dt j vbr av av-jn vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
121 and often so unhappy in their Prosperity, and so comfortless in Affliction. and often so unhappy in their Prosperity, and so comfortless in Affliction. cc av av j p-acp po32 n1, cc av j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
122 And as Antipheron, through a Disease in his Eye, thought he always had his own Image before him: And as Antipheron, through a Disease in his Eye, Thought he always had his own Image before him: cc p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvd pns31 av vhd po31 d n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
123 So wicked Men (be they never so great) will sometimes have before them the ugly Image of their Sin, So wicked Men (be they never so great) will sometime have before them the ugly Image of their since, av j n2 (vbi pns32 av-x av j) vmb av vhi p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
124 and the hideous Shape of that Punishment which is feared and expected by them in another World. and the hideous Shape of that Punishment which is feared and expected by them in Another World. cc dt j vvb pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
125 Hae sunt impiis assiduae domesticae { que } Furiae, says the Roman Orator; Hae sunt impiis assiduae domesticae { que } Furiae, Says the Roman Orator; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } np1, vvz dt njp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
126 These are the Furies that follow those guilty Men with Torches, and flesh Hell-sire into their Faces, These Are the Furies that follow those guilty Men with Torches, and Flesh Hellsire into their Faces, d vbr dt n2 cst vvb d j n2 p-acp n2, cc n1 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
127 and so fear and distract their Minds, that Plato concludes, that if their Breasts were transparent, we should see such Wheals and Gashes upon their Minds, and so Fear and distract their Minds, that Plato concludes, that if their Breasts were transparent, we should see such Wheals and Gashes upon their Minds, cc av vvb cc vvi po32 n2, cst np1 vvz, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr j, pns12 vmd vvi d np1 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
128 as Rods of Iron, and Scourges of Steel make upon the mangled Bodies of condemned Malefactors. as Rods of Iron, and Scourges of Steel make upon the mangled Bodies of condemned Malefactors. c-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
129 Nor indeed can the most obdurate Sinners, who use all their endeavours to suppress the Thoughts of a future State, Nor indeed can the most obdurate Sinners, who use all their endeavours to suppress the Thoughts of a future State, ccx av vmb dt av-ds j n2, r-crq vvb d po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
130 so stifle and check them, but that they will haunt and pursue them. so stifle and check them, but that they will haunt and pursue them. av vvb cc vvi pno32, cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
131 And as there is no Man living, that is wholly quit of the Fears of future Misery after Death; And as there is no Man living, that is wholly quit of the Fears of future Misery After Death; cc c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvg, cst vbz av-jn vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
132 so there is no Creature but Man, that is molested by them: so there is no Creature but Man, that is molested by them: av a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
133 For which, if there be no sufficient Ground or Reason, we must then impeach the great Creator of the World, For which, if there be no sufficient Ground or Reason, we must then impeach the great Creator of the World, c-acp r-crq, cs pc-acp vbb dx j n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
134 for making Man alone a needless Torment and Burthen to himself. for making Man alone a needless Torment and Burden to himself. p-acp vvg n1 av-j dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
135 And as those strange Disorders in the Souls and Minds of Men, do indicate and proclaim a future Judgment; And as those strange Disorders in the Souls and Minds of Men, do indicate and proclaim a future Judgement; cc p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, vdb vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
136 so also those little Disorders and Alterations in Nature, (such as are frightful Eruptions from the Earth, wonderful Eclipses of the Lights of Heaven, the strange Fires sometimes discovered in the Air, the mighty Tremblings of the Earth) may seem (like Jerusalem pictured upon a Tile by the Prophet) as little Maps and Imitations, so also those little Disorders and Alterations in Nature, (such as Are frightful Eruptions from the Earth, wondered Eclipses of the Lights of Heaven, the strange Fires sometime discovered in the Air, the mighty Tremblings of the Earth) may seem (like Jerusalem pictured upon a Tile by the Prophet) as little Maps and Imitations, av av d j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (d c-acp vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1, j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, dt j n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n1) vmb vvi (j np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) p-acp j n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
137 as Essays and Assurances of that dreadful Confusion, which shall cover the whole Face of Nature at the last Day of Judgment, as Essays and Assurances of that dreadful Confusion, which shall cover the Whole Face of Nature At the last Day of Judgement, c-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
138 and as kinds of Praeludia to that Day, when the Sun shall be clothed with Darkness, and as Kinds of Praeludia to that Day, when the Sun shall be clothed with Darkness, cc c-acp n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
139 and the Elements shall melt with fervent Heat; and the Earth, with all the Works therein, shall be burnt up. and the Elements shall melt with fervent Heat; and the Earth, with all the Works therein, shall be burned up. cc dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp j n1; cc dt n1, p-acp d dt vvz av, vmb vbi vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
140 And thus having proved a Judgment to come, from Reason, and the Principles of Nature, I come now to prove it, And thus having proved a Judgement to come, from Reason, and the Principles of Nature, I come now to prove it, cc av vhg vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
141 II. From Scripture, and Divine Revelation. II From Scripture, and Divine Revelation. crd p-acp n1, cc j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
142 'Tis true indeed, that Temporal Things are more expresly insisted upon in the Promises and Threatnings of the Old Testament, by reason of the Grosness and Dulness of the Jews, who doting very much upon sensible things, were therefore more easy to be wrought upon by such Proposals. It's true indeed, that Temporal Things Are more expressly insisted upon in the Promises and Threatenings of the Old Testament, by reason of the Grossness and Dullness of the jews, who doting very much upon sensible things, were Therefore more easy to be wrought upon by such Proposals. pn31|vbz j av, cst j n2 vbr av-dc av-j vvd p-acp p-acp dt vvz cc n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vvg av av-d p-acp j n2, vbdr av av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
143 But that these things were never designed as the chief Motives of Religion, may appear from the several Calamities that fell upon some of the best Men of those Ages. But that these things were never designed as the chief Motives of Religion, may appear from the several Calamities that fell upon Some of the best Men of those Ages. p-acp cst d n2 vbdr av-x vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 cst vvd p-acp d pp-f dt js n2 pp-f d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
144 So that to have made the Promises of Temporal Felicities, the chief Supports and Pillars of their Faith, had been the ready way to undermine it, So that to have made the Promises of Temporal Felicities, the chief Supports and Pillars of their Faith, had been the ready Way to undermine it, av cst pc-acp vhi vvn dt vvz pp-f j n2, dt n-jn vvz cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, vhd vbn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
145 and a sufficient Motive to them to disbelieve those Promises, which by their own woful experience they had found false. and a sufficient Motive to them to disbelieve those Promises, which by their own woeful experience they had found false. cc dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d vvz, r-crq p-acp po32 d j n1 pns32 vhd vvn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
146 The principal Evidence therefore of a future Judgment, is to be found in the New Testament, where 'tis said, 2 Cor. 5.10. The principal Evidence Therefore of a future Judgement, is to be found in the New Testament, where it's said, 2 Cor. 5.10. dt j-jn n1 av pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31|vbz vvn, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
147 That we must appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the Things done in his Body, according to that he hath done, That we must appear before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the Things done in his Body, according to that he hath done, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d pi vmb vvi dt n2 vdn p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp cst pns31 vhz vdn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
148 whether it be good or bad. And that, 2 Tim. 1.10. Christ hath brought Life and Immortality to Light through the Gospel. whither it be good or bad. And that, 2 Tim. 1.10. christ hath brought Life and Immortality to Light through the Gospel. cs pn31 vbb j cc j. cc d, crd np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
149 And in the Verse of my Text, It is appointed to Men once to die, but after this, the Judgment. And in the Verse of my Text, It is appointed to Men once to die, but After this, the Judgement. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi, cc-acp p-acp d, dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
150 Being then thus perswaded of a future Judgment, of what Rock and Adamant must that Heart be made, which will not tremble with Felix? What a strange thing is it, that as in Arabia the Ice and Chrystal are congealed by the power of Divine Fire, Being then thus persuaded of a future Judgement, of what Rock and Adamant must that Heart be made, which will not tremble with Felix? What a strange thing is it, that as in Arabia the Ice and Crystal Are congealed by the power of Divine Fire, vbg av av vvn pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 vmb d n1 vbi vvn, r-crq vmb xx vvi p-acp np1? q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31, cst c-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
151 and not by Cold, as Diodorus tells us; and not by Cold, as Diodorus tells us; cc xx p-acp j-jn, c-acp np1 vvz pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
152 so these icy Chrystal Hearts of ours should be frozen by that Fire of Heaven, which shall melt and dissolve the World at the Day of Judgment? Especially if we consider, that the Great Judge, who shall then pass Sentence upon us, hath these three Properties to represent him dreadful to us, which can hardly center and meet together in any Person here upon Earth; so these icy Crystal Hearts of ours should be frozen by that Fire of Heaven, which shall melt and dissolve the World At the Day of Judgement? Especially if we Consider, that the Great Judge, who shall then pass Sentence upon us, hath these three Properties to represent him dreadful to us, which can hardly centre and meet together in any Person Here upon Earth; av d j n1 n2 pp-f png12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av-j cs pns12 vvb, cst dt j n1, r-crq vmb av vvi n1 p-acp pno12, vhz d crd n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 j p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb av n1 cc vvi av p-acp d n1 av p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
153 1. Clear Knowledge. 2. Entire Justice. 3. Ʋncontrollable Power. 1. The great Judge of Heaven and Earth hath Clear Knowledge. 1. Clear Knowledge. 2. Entire justice. 3. Ʋncontrollable Power. 1. The great Judge of Heaven and Earth hath Clear Knowledge. crd j n1. crd j n1. crd j n1. crd dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 18
154 Want of clear Evidence sometimes puts Men to a melius inquirendum, to a second Enquiry, Want of clear Evidence sometime puts Men to a Better inquirendum, to a second Enquiry, n1 pp-f j n1 av vvz n2 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
155 and makes the Judg (as the Custom was among the Romans ) write a Non liquet, and the Jury (as amongst us) confess an Ignoramus. But this cannot without Blasphemy be affirmed of the great Judge of Heaven and Earth, who is Omniscient, who is of the Privy-Council to all our Thoughts; and makes the Judge (as the Custom was among the Romans) write a Non Liquet, and the Jury (as among us) confess an Ignoramus. But this cannot without Blasphemy be affirmed of the great Judge of Heaven and Earth, who is Omniscient, who is of the Privy-Council to all our Thoughts; cc vvz dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp dt np1) vvb dt fw-fr n1, cc dt n1 (c-acp p-acp pno12) vvb dt np1. p-acp d vmbx p-acp n1 vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz j, r-crq vbz pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
156 he needs no other Evidence, no other Witness than our most secret Thoughts against us; the darkest Corners of our Hearts are open and known to him. he needs no other Evidence, no other Witness than our most secret Thoughts against us; the Darkest Corners of our Hearts Are open and known to him. pns31 vvz dx j-jn n1, dx j-jn n1 cs po12 av-ds j-jn n2 p-acp pno12; dt js n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbr j cc vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
157 He is greater than our Hearts, and knoweth all things, 1 John 3.20. Masks, Paintings, and Disguisings, in other things, if they add no Beauty, yet they conceal Deformities; He is greater than our Hearts, and Knoweth all things, 1 John 3.20. Masks, Paintings, and Disguisings, in other things, if they add no Beauty, yet they conceal Deformities; pns31 vbz jc cs po12 n2, cc vvz d n2, vvn np1 crd. n2, n2, cc n2-vvg, p-acp j-jn n2, cs pns32 vvb dx n1, av pns32 vvb n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
158 but in relation to God, all this Cost and Labour is lost. but in Relation to God, all this Cost and Labour is lost. cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1, d d n1 cc n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
159 Nothing is more deformed in the Eye of God, than a periwigg'd painted Sinner, than a carnal Man talking of the Spirit, Nothing is more deformed in the Eye of God, than a periwigged painted Sinner, than a carnal Man talking of the Spirit, np1 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs dt j j-vvn n1, cs dt j n1 vvg pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
160 than a Wolf in Sheeps Clothing, than a wicked Man (like that wicked Woman in the Proverbs ) wiping his Mouth, than a Wolf in Sheep Clothing, than a wicked Man (like that wicked Woman in the Proverbs) wiping his Mouth, cs dt n1 p-acp n2 vvg, cs dt j n1 (av-j d j n1 p-acp dt n2) vvg po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
161 and saying, I have done no evil. He can see Jeroboam's Wife in her Disguise, and the Devil in Samuel 's Mantle. and saying, I have done no evil. He can see Jeroboam's Wife in her Disguise, and the devil in Samuel is Mantle. cc vvg, pns11 vhb vdn dx n-jn. pns31 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
162 From God no Cloud can shadow us, no Deep can cover us, no Mountain can hide us. From God no Cloud can shadow us, no Deep can cover us, no Mountain can hide us. p-acp np1 dx n1 vmb vvi pno12, dx j-jn vmb vvi pno12, dx n1 vmb vvi pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
163 He saw Adam, though he hid himself. He found out Cain 's bloody Crime, when no Man impeached or accused him. He saw Adam, though he hid himself. He found out Cain is bloody Crime, when no Man impeached or accused him. pns31 vvd np1, c-acp pns31 vvd px31. pns31 vvd av np1 vbz j n1, c-crq dx n1 vvn cc vvd pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
164 Achan 's Sacrilege was closely carried, yet God's Eye was upon him: achan is Sacrilege was closely carried, yet God's Eye was upon him: np1 vbz n1 vbds av-j vvn, av npg1 n1 vbds p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
165 and though David drew the Curtains, and carried his Adultery with Bathsheba as private as he could, yet God discovered him. and though David drew the Curtains, and carried his Adultery with Bathsheba as private as he could, yet God discovered him. cc cs np1 vvd dt n2, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j c-acp pns31 vmd, av np1 vvd pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
166 He can search Jerusalem with Candles, Zeph. 1.12. pry into the most concealed secret Sin. He can search Jerusalem with Candles, Zephaniah 1.12. pry into the most concealed secret Sin. pns31 vmb vvi np1 p-acp n2, np1 crd. vvb p-acp dt av-ds vvn j-jn np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
167 Let the Pretences of our Actions be never so fair, yet God first or last will pull off their Mask and Disguise, Let the Pretences of our Actions be never so fair, yet God First or last will pull off their Mask and Disguise, vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbb av-x av j, av np1 ord cc ord vmb vvi a-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
168 and shew them as they are to the World. and show them as they Are to the World. cc vvi pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
169 I have read of one Phryne, a fair Curtezan, that feasting one day among her Companions, she recommended to them this Sport and Divertisement, I have read of one Phryne, a fair Courtesan, that feasting one day among her Sodales, she recommended to them this Sport and Divertisement, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f crd np1, dt j n1, cst vvg crd n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
170 namely, That whatsoever one did, all the rest should follow, and do the same. namely, That whatsoever one did, all the rest should follow, and do the same. av, cst r-crq crd vdd, d dt n1 vmd vvi, cc vdb dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
171 To which when they had all consented, Phryne calls for Water, and washes her Face, whose Example all the rest follow; To which when they had all consented, Phryne calls for Water, and washes her Face, whose Exampl all the rest follow; p-acp r-crq c-crq pns32 vhd d vvn, np1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vvz po31 n1, rg-crq n1 d dt n1 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
172 which when they had done, they appeared wrinkled and deformed, because they were painted; but she (as having used no such Art) seemed much the fairer. which when they had done, they appeared wrinkled and deformed, Because they were painted; but she (as having used no such Art) seemed much the Fairer. r-crq c-crq pns32 vhd vdn, pns32 vvd j-vvn cc vvn, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn; cc-acp pns31 (c-acp vhg vvn dx d n1) vvd d dt jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
173 Now as the Latin Poet tells us, Ludit in humanis Divina Potentia rebus; Now as the Latin Poet tells us, Ludit in humanis Divine Potentia rebus; av c-acp dt jp n1 vvz pno12, n1 p-acp fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
174 And 'tis a kind of Sport and Recreation to God, to discover false Play among Men, to wash off the fair Colours from foul Actions, And it's a kind of Sport and Recreation to God, to discover false Play among Men, to wash off the fair Colours from foul Actions, cc pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
175 as well to expose the Actor to the Scorn of the World, as to shew the Beauty of his own Knowledg. as well to expose the Actor to the Scorn of the World, as to show the Beauty of his own Knowledge. c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
176 Philip of Macedon displaced a Magistrate for colouring his Beard, as suspecting that he might colour a Cause too. Philip of Macedon displaced a Magistrate for colouring his Beard, as suspecting that he might colour a Cause too. np1 pp-f np1 vvn dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1, c-acp vvg cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
177 But this Trade of painting and colouring Causes, is no Trade, either of Repute or Advantage, But this Trade of painting and colouring Causes, is no Trade, either of Repute or Advantage, p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg n2, vbz dx n1, av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
178 since the outward Paint cannot conceal the internal Evil from the Knowledg of God; since the outward Paint cannot conceal the internal Evil from the Knowledge of God; c-acp dt j vvb vmbx vvi dt j n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
179 who if he does not presently wash off the Paint here, will be so just as to punish the Painter at the Day of Judgment. who if he does not presently wash off the Paint Here, will be so just as to Punish the Painter At the Day of Judgement. r-crq cs pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi a-acp dt vvb av, vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
180 And this brings me to the second Property, that represents the great Judge of Heaven and Earth terrible to us; and that is, 2. Entire Justice. And this brings me to the second Property, that represents the great Judge of Heaven and Earth terrible to us; and that is, 2. Entire justice. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, cst vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 j p-acp pno12; cc d vbz, crd j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 20
181 An Earthly Judge or Magistrate may (like Lysimachus ) patronize and defend Injustice, and like those Judges in Beersheba, spoken of in 1 Sam. 8.3. an Earthly Judge or Magistrate may (like Lysimachus) patronise and defend Injustice, and like those Judges in Beersheba, spoken of in 1 Sam. 8.3. dt j n1 cc n1 vmb (av-j npg1) vvb cc vvi n1, cc av-j d n2 p-acp np1, vvn pp-f p-acp crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 20
182 He may turn aside after filthy Lucre, take Bribes, and pervert Judgment, and in trying a Cause be no less biassed than Tully was by his Love to Pompey, when he let fall these words, He may turn aside After filthy Lucre, take Bribes, and pervert Judgement, and in trying a Cause be no less biased than Tully was by his Love to Pompey, when he let fallen these words, pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp j n1, vvb n2, cc vvi n1, cc p-acp vvg dt n1 vbb dx av-dc vvn cs np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvb vvi d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 20
183 so very ill becoming the Mouth of a great Consul and Orator of Rome, The Love of Pompey is so prevalent with me, that I cannot but make his Profit and Advantage the Standard of Justice, so very ill becoming the Mouth of a great Consul and Orator of Room, The Love of Pompey is so prevalent with me, that I cannot but make his Profit and Advantage the Standard of justice, av av av-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av j p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 20
184 and take my Measures from what is pleasing to him, not from what is really just and right. and take my Measures from what is pleasing to him, not from what is really just and right. cc vvb po11 n2 p-acp r-crq vbz vvg p-acp pno31, xx p-acp r-crq vbz av-j j cc j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
185 Earthly Magistrates may be partial, and respect Persons, not Causes. Earthly Magistrates may be partial, and respect Persons, not Causes. j n2 vmb vbi j, cc n1 n2, xx n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 21
186 Thus Philip Comines complains, that many Mens Offices and Lands were taken from them for running away in the Battel between Lewis the Eleventh, Thus Philip Comines complains, that many Men's Offices and Lands were taken from them for running away in the Battle between Lewis the Eleventh, av np1 np1 vvz, cst d ng2 n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg av p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 dt ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 21
187 and the Burgundians, and given to those who ran nine Miles further than they. Dat veniam Corvis, vexat censura Columbas. and the Burgundians, and given to those who ran nine Miles further than they. That veniam Crows, vexat Censure Columbas. cc dt np1, cc vvn p-acp d r-crq vvd crd n2 av-jc cs pns32. d fw-la np1, fw-mi fw-es np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 21
188 Here in earthly Courts of Judicature, Innocence may sometimes be under the Lash, when Guilt escapes without a Blow. Here in earthly Courts of Judicature, Innocence may sometime be under the Lash, when Gilded escapes without a Blow. av p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, n1 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1, c-crq j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
189 The Eye of Partiality overlooks great Ones, and only kills the small and puny Offenders. Thus Saul destroys the common People, but spares their King; The Eye of Partiality overlooks great Ones, and only kills the small and puny Offenders. Thus Saul Destroys the Common People, but spares their King; dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz j pi2, cc av-j vvz dt j cc j n2. av np1 vvz dt j n1, cc-acp vvz po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
190 the unprofitable poor Vulgar must die, but Agag may procure vast Sums of Money for his Ransom, therefore he shall live: the unprofitable poor vulgar must die, but Agag may procure vast Sums of Money for his Ransom, Therefore he shall live: dt j j j vmb vvi, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
191 But no such Injustice can be found in the Judge of all the Earth. Justice is one of his inseparable Attributes, it is Essential to him; But no such Injustice can be found in the Judge of all the Earth. justice is one of his inseparable Attributes, it is Essential to him; cc-acp dx d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. n1 vbz pi pp-f po31 j n2, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
192 he dwells with Justice, Psal. 89.14. Justice and Judgment are the Habitation of his Throne. Nay, he is Justice it self. he dwells with justice, Psalm 89.14. justice and Judgement Are the Habitation of his Throne. Nay, he is justice it self. pns31 vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd. n1 cc n1 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. uh, pns31 vbz n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
193 Justice in God is no Quality, that may be got and lost again; but it is his very Nature and Essence. justice in God is no Quality, that may be god and lost again; but it is his very Nature and Essence. n1 p-acp np1 vbz dx n1, cst vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av; cc-acp pn31 vbz po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
194 Deny him to be Just, and ye deny him to be God. And can there flow any Injustice from the pure Fountain of Justice? Gen. 18.25. Deny him to be Just, and you deny him to be God. And can there flow any Injustice from the pure Fountain of justice? Gen. 18.25. vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi j, cc pn22 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi np1. cc vmb a-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1? np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
195 Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do Right? Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do Right? vmb xx dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vdb vvi? (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 22
196 3. A third Property of the Judge of all the Earth, which may render him terrible to us, is, His Ʋncontrollable Power, which no earthly Judg can pretend to. 3. A third Property of the Judge of all the Earth, which may render him terrible to us, is, His Ʋncontrollable Power, which no earthly Judge can pretend to. crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31 j p-acp pno12, vbz, po31 j n1, r-crq dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
197 Here upon Earth, the Criminal may be too great to be crush'd by the Hand of Justice, he may outgrow the Power of the Laws. Here upon Earth, the Criminal may be too great to be crushed by the Hand of justice, he may outgrow the Power of the Laws. av p-acp n1, dt j-jn vmb vbi av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
198 The Leviathan may be too strong to have a Hook put in his Nostrils. The Leviathan may be too strong to have a Hook put in his Nostrils. dt np1 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
199 A Mans Greatness may protect his Wickedness, and screen him from the heat of the Magistrates Zeal against Vice; A men Greatness may Pact his Wickedness, and screen him from the heat of the Magistrates Zeal against Vice; dt ng1 n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
200 or he may find shelter from the Storms and Showers of Justice, under the Shadow of some Royal Oak; his Princes Favour may guard him from the Stroke of Justice. or he may find shelter from the Storms and Showers of justice, under the Shadow of Some Royal Oak; his Princes Favour may guard him from the Stroke of justice. cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1; po31 n2 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
201 But none of these Cases are incident in the ways of God's proceeding. He is ( Jerem. 32.18.) the Great, the Mighty God. But none of these Cases Are incident in the ways of God's proceeding. He is (Jeremiah 32.18.) the Great, the Mighty God. p-acp pix pp-f d n2 vbr j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n-vvg. pns31 vbz (np1 crd.) dt j, dt j np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
202 He is greater than the greatest of Men, Job 33.12. God is greater than Man, he is not to be hector'd or outbrav'd by any Sin, be it never so Universal. He is greater than the greatest of Men, Job 33.12. God is greater than Man, he is not to be hectored or outbraved by any since, be it never so Universal. pns31 vbz jc cs dt js pp-f n2, np1 crd. np1 vbz jc cs n1, pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j-u. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
203 It is not a Multitude that can countenance and uphold Iniquity against him; It is not a Multitude that can countenance and uphold Iniquity against him; pn31 vbz xx dt n1 cst vmb vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
204 for it is not only true which the Prophet saith, That a thousand Years with him are but as one Day: for it is not only true which the Prophet Says, That a thousand years with him Are but as one Day: c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j j r-crq dt n1 vvz, cst dt crd n2 p-acp pno31 vbr p-acp c-acp crd n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
205 But in the Case we now speak of, a whole World with him are no more than one Man. But in the Case we now speak of, a Whole World with him Are no more than one Man. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 av vvb pp-f, dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31 vbr av-dx av-dc cs crd n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 23
206 Caligula, the Emperour, cruelly wish'd, that all the People of Rome had but one Neck, that he might strike it off at a Blow: Caligula, the Emperor, cruelly wished, that all the People of Room had but one Neck, that he might strike it off At a Blow: np1, dt n1, av-j vvn, cst d dt n1 pp-f vvb vhd p-acp crd n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
207 So when the great Judge of Heaven and Earth shall execute Judgment upon Sinners, all the World hath before him (as it were) but one Neck; So when the great Judge of Heaven and Earth shall execute Judgement upon Sinners, all the World hath before him (as it were) but one Neck; av c-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2, d dt n1 vhz p-acp pno31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp crd n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
208 and if it please him, (as it did once under Noah ) he will strike it off at a Blow. and if it please him, (as it did once under Noah) he will strike it off At a Blow. cc cs pn31 vvb pno31, (c-acp pn31 vdd a-acp p-acp np1) pns31 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
209 We have not such a God in the New Testament, as Marcion the Heretick fancied to himself, Qui solis literis prohibet delinquere; who gives no further Check and Restraint to Sin, than by Words and Letters; We have not such a God in the New Testament, as Marcion the Heretic fancied to himself, Qui solis literis Prohibet delinquere; who gives no further Check and Restraint to since, than by Words and Letters; pns12 vhb xx d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp px31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvb; r-crq vvz dx jc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cs p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
210 that fears to condemn what he cannot but disallow, or that hath not power to punish what he hath forbid. that fears to condemn what he cannot but disallow, or that hath not power to Punish what he hath forbid. cst vvz pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi, cc cst vhz xx n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
211 For though Man by Sin runs away from his God, yet he is still in his Chain; For though Man by since runs away from his God, yet he is still in his Chain; p-acp cs n1 p-acp n1 vvz av p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vbz av p-acp po31 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
212 and though he may have put on the Devils Livery, yet he is still within the verge and reach of God's Power, who can deliver him up to Satan, and though he may have put on the Devils Livery, yet he is still within the verge and reach of God's Power, who can deliver him up to Satan, cc cs pns31 vmb vhi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, av pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
213 and make his new Master whom he serves, his Goaler, his Executioner. and make his new Master whom he serves, his Goalkeeper, his Executioner. cc vvi po31 j n1 ro-crq pns31 vvz, po31 n1, po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
214 I beseech you then tell me, Do you believe that God is such a Judge as he hath been represented to you? Or, are you yet fully perswaded that there is a Judgment to come? Do you firmly and heartily believe, that for every vitious Act, every shameless loud Riot, every boistrous Oath or Rage, every Neglect of God's Worship, every Act of Injustice, God will one day bring you to Judgment? If you believe this, I beseech you then tell me, Do you believe that God is such a Judge as he hath been represented to you? Or, Are you yet Fully persuaded that there is a Judgement to come? Do you firmly and heartily believe, that for every vicious Act, every shameless loud Riot, every boisterous Oath or Rage, every Neglect of God's Worship, every Act of Injustice, God will one day bring you to Judgement? If you believe this, pns11 vvb pn22 av vvb pno11, vdb pn22 vvi cst np1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn22? cc, vbr pn22 av av-j vvn cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi? vdb pn22 av-j cc av-j vvi, cst p-acp d j n1, d j j n1, d j n1 cc n1, d vvb pp-f npg1 n1, d n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb crd n1 vvi pn22 p-acp n1? cs pn22 vvb d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
215 and yet venture upon such dangerous Courses, you are the most daring and desperate Persons in the World; and yet venture upon such dangerous Courses, you Are the most daring and desperate Persons in the World; cc av vvi p-acp d j vvz, pn22 vbr dt av-ds j-vvg cc j n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
216 and you have Courage enough (as Curtius did into the Gulph or Lake at Rome ) to ride in a full Career into the Gulph or Lake of Fire and Brimstone; and you have Courage enough (as Curtius did into the Gulf or Lake At Room) to ride in a full Career into the Gulf or Lake of Fire and Brimstone; cc pn22 vhb n1 av-d (c-acp npg1 vdd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
217 or with Theseus, to go down into Hell, and skirmish and duel with the Fiends there. or with Theseus, to go down into Hell, and skirmish and duel with the Fiends there. cc p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n2 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
218 Let me therefore for once set up an infamous Trade, read you a Lecture of Cowardise, Let me Therefore for once Set up an infamous Trade, read you a Lecture of Cowardice, vvb pno11 av p-acp a-acp vvd a-acp dt j n1, vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
219 and assure you, that this Doctrine of a Judgment to come may be allowed to chill your Blood with Fear, and assure you, that this Doctrine of a Judgement to come may be allowed to chill your Blood with fear, cc vvb pn22, cst d n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
220 and put you into an Ague of trembling; and put you into an Ague of trembling; cc vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
221 and that it may consist very well with the greatest Courage and Gallantry, to fear Him who can cast both Soul and Body into Hell. and that it may consist very well with the greatest Courage and Gallantry, to Fear Him who can cast both Soul and Body into Hell. cc cst pn31 vmb vvi av av p-acp dt js n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
222 For would it not daunt and amaze the stoutest Man that ever breathed, to look upon Death, For would it not daunt and amaze the Stoutest Man that ever breathed, to look upon Death, p-acp vmd pn31 xx vvi cc vvi dt js n1 cst av vvd, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
223 when he can see nothing but Hell and Judgment beyond it? When the Apparition at Endor told Saul, To morrow thou and thy Sons shall be with me; when he can see nothing but Hell and Judgement beyond it? When the Apparition At Endor told Saul, To morrow thou and thy Sons shall be with me; c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31? c-crq dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd np1, p-acp n1 pns21 cc po21 n2 vmb vbi p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
224 these words did so strangely perplex and confound him, that he fell to the Ground, and there was no more Strength left in him. these words did so strangely perplex and confound him, that he fell to the Ground, and there was no more Strength left in him. d n2 vdd av av-j vvi cc vvi pno31, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp vbds dx dc n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
225 Now these Torments are as certainly yours, if you continue in any unjust or vitious Practice, Now these Torments Are as Certainly yours, if you continue in any unjust or vicious Practice, av d n2 vbr a-acp av-j png22, cs pn22 vvb p-acp d j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
226 as if a flamy Messenger from Hell, mounted in his Vehicle of Fire and Brimstone, should now come and declare it to you. as if a flamy Messenger from Hell, mounted in his Vehicle of Fire and Brimstone, should now come and declare it to you. c-acp cs dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd av vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
227 When Popilius, by order of the Roman Senate, required Antiochus to withdraw his Army from the King of Egypt, and he desired time to deliberate upon it, Popilius drew a Circle about him with his Wand, When Popilius, by order of the Roman Senate, required Antiochus to withdraw his Army from the King of Egypt, and he desired time to deliberate upon it, Popilius drew a Circle about him with his Wand, c-crq np1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vvd npg1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
228 and said, Give me your Answer, and final Resolution, which I may return to the Senate, and said, Give me your Answer, and final Resolution, which I may return to the Senate, cc vvd, vvb pno11 po22 n1, cc j n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 25
229 before you stir out of this Circle. before you stir out of this Circle. c-acp pn22 vvb av pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 25
230 The Day of Judgment is making its Approaches towards you, and you must now, before you go out of the Circle of this World, resolve, The Day of Judgement is making its Approaches towards you, and you must now, before you go out of the Circle of this World, resolve, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvg po31 n2 p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vmb av, c-acp pn22 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 25
231 whether you will withdraw from the Service of Sin and Satan, and thereby make it prove to you a joyful and an happy Day. whither you will withdraw from the Service of since and Satan, and thereby make it prove to you a joyful and an happy Day. cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1, cc av vvb pn31 vvi p-acp pn22 dt j cc dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 25
232 You of this City have already felt the weight of God's heavy Hand in his Temporal Judgments; You of this city have already felt the weight of God's heavy Hand in his Temporal Judgments; pn22 pp-f d n1 vhb av vvn dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
233 but beware (I beseech you) how you come under the Lash of his everlasting Tortures and Punishments at the last and dreadful Judgment. but beware (I beseech you) how you come under the Lash of his everlasting Tortures and Punishments At the last and dreadful Judgement. cc-acp vvb (pns11 vvb pn22) c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt ord cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
234 Many of you have seen the Pale Horse St. John speaks of, prancing about this City, with one upon his Back whose Name was DEATH, who rode in Triumph through this great Metropolis of our Nation, attended with a large Train of dead Corps, Many of you have seen the Pale Horse Saint John speaks of, prancing about this city, with one upon his Back whose Name was DEATH, who road in Triumph through this great Metropolis of our nation, attended with a large Train of dead Corpse, d pp-f pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 n1 np1 vvz pp-f, vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp crd p-acp po31 n1 rg-crq n1 vbds n1, r-crq vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
235 and plaid the Tyrant in so cruel a manner, as to keep Men Prisoners first in their own Houses, and played the Tyrant in so cruel a manner, as to keep Men Prisoners First in their own Houses, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 n2 ord p-acp po32 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
236 and then remove them thence with an Habeas Corpus, to the Grave, his Prison, his House of Darkness; and then remove them thence with an Habeas Corpus, to the Grave, his Prison, his House of Darkness; cc av vvb pno32 av p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j, po31 n1, po31 n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
237 so that it might have been said of this poor City, as it was once of Egypt, That there was scarce a House in which some one or other was not dead. so that it might have been said of this poor city, as it was once of Egypt, That there was scarce a House in which Some one or other was not dead. av cst pn31 vmd vhi vbn vvn pp-f d j n1, c-acp pn31 vbds a-acp pp-f np1, cst a-acp vbds av-j dt n1 p-acp r-crq d crd cc n-jn vbds xx j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
238 And after that God (remembring Mercy in the midst of Judgment) had dismounted this King of Terrors, and caused him to set up his Pale Horse in his proper Stable, And After that God (remembering Mercy in the midst of Judgement) had dismounted this King of Terrors, and caused him to Set up his Pale Horse in his proper Stable, cc p-acp cst np1 (vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vhd vvn d n1 pp-f n2, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
239 as having done Excecution enough upon him; as having done Execution enough upon him; c-acp vhg vdn n1 av-d p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
240 yours, and the whole Nations Sins so provoked his Wrath, and enflamed his Anger, which (by the removal of the Pestilence) seem'd extinct and quenched, yours, and the Whole nations Sins so provoked his Wrath, and inflamed his Anger, which (by the removal of the Pestilence) seemed extinct and quenched, png22, cc dt j-jn n2 n2 av vvd po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1, r-crq (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vvd j cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
241 as to make him cast his Fireballs amongst you, and consume the Beauty and Glory of our Nation with a flaming Destruction. as to make him cast his Fireballs among you, and consume the Beauty and Glory of our nation with a flaming Destruction. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi po31 n2 p-acp pn22, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
242 And O that you could have seen by the Light of those Flames the Things that belong to your Peace, lest (like the Inhabitants of Jerusalem spoken of by the Prophet) you may be said to have gone out from one Fire, And Oh that you could have seen by the Light of those Flames the Things that belong to your Peace, lest (like the Inhabitants of Jerusalem spoken of by the Prophet) you may be said to have gone out from one Fire, cc uh cst pn22 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 n1, vvd (av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1) pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn av p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
243 and that another shall devour you; and that Another shall devour you; cc d j-jn vmb vvi pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
244 lest you should seem to be as Firebrands, pluck'd out of a Temporal, to be cast into Everlasting Fire at the Day of Judgment, into a Fire that is not quenched; a Fire, in comparison whereof the Babylonian Furnace, seven times hotter than usual, was but a cool Shade, lest you should seem to be as Firebrands, plucked out of a Temporal, to be cast into Everlasting Fire At the Day of Judgement, into a Fire that is not quenched; a Fire, in comparison whereof the Babylonian Furnace, seven times hotter than usual, was but a cool Shade, cs pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp n2, vvn av pp-f dt j, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx vvn; dt n1, p-acp n1 c-crq dt jp n1, crd n2 jc cs j, vbds p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
245 and a Place of Refreshment. And the great and dreadful Conflagration this populous City did so tremble at, was but as a small Spark to that Infernal Tophet, but a painted Fire to those everlasting Burnings. and a Place of Refreshment. And the great and dreadful Conflagration this populous city did so tremble At, was but as a small Spark to that Infernal Tophet, but a painted Fire to those everlasting Burnings. cc dt n1 pp-f np1. cc dt j cc j n1 d j n1 vdd av vvi p-acp, vbds cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j np1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
246 You will therefore, I hope, accept of my Devotion, who am a Citizen by Birth, You will Therefore, I hope, accept of my Devotion, who am a Citizen by Birth, pn22 vmb av, pns11 vvb, vvb pp-f po11 n1, r-crq vbm dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
247 and a Native of this Parish where I now stand, if (that you may escape the Condemnation of the last Judgment) I put up to the Throne of Grace the same Petition for you and my self, which St. Paul did for his Friend Onesiphorus, The Lord grant, that we may find Mercy of the Lord in that Day, that great and terrible Day of Judgment; and a Native of this Parish where I now stand, if (that you may escape the Condemnation of the last Judgement) I put up to the Throne of Grace the same Petition for you and my self, which Saint Paul did for his Friend Onesiphorus, The Lord grant, that we may find Mercy of the Lord in that Day, that great and terrible Day of Judgement; cc dt j-jn pp-f d n1 c-crq pns11 av vvb, cs (cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1) pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt d vvb p-acp pn22 cc po11 n1, r-crq n1 np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1 np1, dt n1 vvb, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp cst n1, cst j cc j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
248 and that having our Sins wash'd away with the Tears of Repentance, and the Blood of Christ, which speaks better Things than the Blood of Abel, we may all be Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, in the highest Heavens; and that having our Sins washed away with the Tears of Repentance, and the Blood of christ, which speaks better Things than the Blood of Abel, we may all be Fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, in the highest Heavens; cc cst vhg po12 n2 vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz j n2 cs dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb d vbi n2 p-acp dt n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt js n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
249 into which we beseech Almighty GOD to receive us all, for the sake of Jesus Christ the Righteous; into which we beseech Almighty GOD to receive us all, for the sake of jesus christ the Righteous; p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb j-jn np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 d, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
250 to whom, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed by us, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, to whom, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed by us, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, vbb vvn p-acp pno12, d n1, n1, n1, n1, vmd, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27
251 and Dominion, both now and for ever. FINIS. and Dominion, both now and for ever. FINIS. cc n1, d av cc p-acp av. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 27

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29 0 Animus noster habebit quod gratuletur sibi, cum amissus fuerit tenebris, quibus volutatur, & redditus Caelo fuerit. Animus Noster habebit quod gratuletur sibi, cum amissus fuerit tenebris, quibus volutatur, & redditus Caelo fuerit. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la.
31 0 NONLATINALPHABET Plato in Phaedone. Plato in Phaedone. np1 p-acp np1.
34 0 Diverso itinere malos à bonis, in loca tetra & formidolosa malos. Salust. Bell. Catil. Diverso itinere Malos à bonis, in loca matter & formidolosa Malos. Sallust. Bell. Catil. fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-mi n1 cc fw-la fw-la. np1. n1. np1.
35 0 Ʋltra mortem neque curae, neque gaudio locum esse. ibid. Ʋltra mortem neque Curae, neque gaudio locum esse. Ibid. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la.
36 0 Duas esse vias, duplicés { que } cursus animorum è corpore excedentium: nam qui se humanis vitiis contaminâssent, & se totos libidinibus dedissent, vel in Republicâ violandâ fraudes inexpiabiles concepissent, iis devium quoddam iter esse, seclusum à concilio Deorum. Qui autem se integros castós { que } servâssent, quibus { que } fuisset minima cum corporibus contagio, essént { que } in corporibus humanis vitam imitati Deorum, his ad illos à quibus essent profecti facilem reditum patere. Tusc. Quaest. lib. 1. Duas esse Ways, duplicés { que } cursus animorum è corpore excedentium: nam qui se humanis Vitiis contaminâssent, & se totos libidinibus dedissent, vel in Republicâ violandâ frauds inexpiabiles concepissent, iis devium Quoddam iter esse, seclusum à Concilio Gods. Qui autem se integros castós { que } servâssent, quibus { que } fuisset minima cum corporibus contagio, essént { que } in corporibus humanis vitam imitati Gods, his ad Illos à quibus essent profecti facilem reditum Patere. Tuscany Question lib. 1. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp np1 fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la { fw-fr } fw-fr, fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-mi { fw-fr } p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, png31 fw-la n2 fw-fr fw-la n-jn n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 n1. crd
60 0 Quandam quasi migrationem commutationémque vitae, quae claris viris dux in caelum soleret esse. Tuscul. Quaest. lib. 1. Quandam quasi migrationem commutationémque vitae, Quae Claris Viris dux in caelum soleret esse. Tuscul Question lib. 1. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 n1. crd
68 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Athenag. de resurrectione mortuorum. . Athenag. de resurrection Mortuorum. . np1. fw-fr n1 fw-la.
115 0 Tacit. Annal. 6. Tacit. Annal. 6. np1 np1. crd
119 0 Facinorum recordatione nunquam timore vacuus. Tacit. An. 14. Facinorum recordation Never Timore vacuus. Tacit. Nias 14. np1 n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 crd
120 0 Dr. Cradock in his Sermon on Eccles. 9.2. preached before the King, Feb. 10. Dr. Cradock in his Sermon on Eccles. 9.2. preached before the King, Feb. 10. n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 crd. vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd
127 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Plato lib. 9. de Rep. . Plato lib. 9. de Rep. . np1 n1. crd fw-fr np1
151 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
183 0 Tantùn amor erga Pompeium apud me valet, ut quae illi utilia sunt, & quae ille vult, mihi jam omnia & vera & recta videantur. Tull. Epist. lib. 1. Epist. 8. ad Lentulum, Tantùn amor Erga Pompeius apud me valet, ut Quae illi Useful sunt, & Quae Isle vult, mihi jam omnia & vera & Recta videantur. Tull. Epistle lib. 1. Epistle 8. and Lentulum, vvb fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la pno11 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 n1. crd np1 crd cc np1,
209 0 Tertull. adv. Marcion. lib. 1. cap. 27. Tertul Advantage. Marcion. lib. 1. cap. 27. np1 fw-la. np1. n1. crd n1. crd
227 0 Prinsquam hoc circulo excedas, redde respousum Senatui quod referam. Liv. decad 5. l. 5. Prinsquam hoc Circulo excedas, red respousum Senate quod referam. Liv. decade 5. l. 5. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, j-jn fw-la np1 fw-la n1. crd. n1 crd n1 crd
234 0 Rev. 6.8. Rev. 6.8. n1 crd.
242 0 Ezek. 15.7, 8. Ezekiel 15.7, 8. np1 crd, crd
244 0 Amos 4.11. Amos 4.11. np1 crd.
244 1 Mark 9.44. Mark 9.44. vvb crd.
247 0 2. Tim. 1.18. 2. Tim. 1.18. crd np1 crd.
248 0 Ephes. 2.19. Ephesians 2.19. np1 crd.