An assembly lecture, or, A sermon held forth at a conventicle upon this text, Saint's practice, chapter I, verse I : it is lawful for the saints to cheat the wicked / by a maintainer of the saint's priviledge and liberty of conscience.

Maintainer of the saint's priviledge and liberty of conscience
Publisher: s n
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1674
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A26047 ESTC ID: R36640 STC ID: A4017
Subject Headings: Church and state -- England; Dissenters, Religious -- England; Liberty of conscience -- England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the VVicked. AS the Saints are Innumerable, so their Priviledges are Infinite: It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. AS the Saints Are Innumerable, so their Privileges Are Infinite: pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j. p-acp dt n2 vbr j, av po32 n2 vbr j: (2) text (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 The Stars of the Skie may be told; The Stars of the Sky may be told; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 in counting the Sands of the Sea, or the Dust of the Field, we may come to one that is Last; in counting the Sands of the Sea, or the Dust of the Field, we may come to one that is Last; p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pi cst vbz ord; (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 the Ocean has its Bounds, but the pretended Saints Priviledges are beyond Measure, they are Boundless. the Ocean has its Bounds, but the pretended Saints Privileges Are beyond Measure, they Are Boundless. dt n1 vhz po31 n2, cc-acp dt j-vvn n2 n2 vbr p-acp n1, pns32 vbr j. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 There is no State, no Power, no Law, can Rule them, but like the Wind which Blows where it listeth, they are freed from all Control, There is no State, no Power, no Law, can Rule them, but like the Wind which Blows where it lists, they Are freed from all Control, pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, vmb vvi pno32, cc-acp av-j dt n1 r-crq vvz c-crq pn31 vvz, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 and subject to nothing but the Directory of their own Will and Appetite. and Subject to nothing but the Directory of their own Will and Appetite. cc n-jn p-acp pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 This is the Compass by which they Steer, this is the Hand which shews the Time, let the Sun of Truth say what it will. This is the Compass by which they Steer, this is the Hand which shows the Time, let the Sun of Truth say what it will. d vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, d vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb r-crq pn31 vmb. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 The Infalibility of the Pope is much talked of, the Prerogative of the Grand Sultan is very High and Imperious, The Infallibility of the Pope is much talked of, the Prerogative of the Grand Sultan is very High and Imperious, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-d vvn pp-f, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av j cc j, (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 but the Saints Priviledge is Elevated above them all; but the Saints Privilege is Elevated above them all; cc-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 d; (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 and was it lawful to say, that it always went astray, yet may we be assured, it never Errs, 'tis never out o'th' way. and was it lawful to say, that it always went astray, yet may we be assured, it never Errs, it's never out o'th' Way. cc vbds pn31 j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 av vvd av, av vmb pns12 vbi vvn, pn31 av-x vvz, pn31|vbz av av p-acp|dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 The Saints Priviledge cannot be perfectly Defined, for there is nothing more General, its Essence cannot be known: The Saints Privilege cannot be perfectly Defined, for there is nothing more General, its Essence cannot be known: dt ng1 n1 vmbx vbi av-j vvn, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j, po31 n1 vmbx vbi vvn: (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 Only this we can say, that the Saints Priviledg, is the Saints Priviledge. Only this we can say, that the Saints Privilege, is the Saints Privilege. av-j d pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt ng1 n1, vbz dt ng1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
12 But that you may have some Hints of this Metaphysical superstitious accident, I will describe it (although imperfectly) yet as plainly as its Nature will afford. But that you may have Some Hints of this Metaphysical superstitious accident, I will describe it (although imperfectly) yet as plainly as its Nature will afford. p-acp cst pn22 vmb vhi d n2 pp-f d j j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 (cs av-j) av c-acp av-j c-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 Some derive the word Priviledge from Lex & Privata, and define it to be Lex Privata homini irrogata; a Private Law given to a Man. But considering it is the Saints Priviledge (that singular Priviledge) we are to handle, some derive the word Privilege from Lex & Privata, and define it to be Lex Privata Homini irrogata; a Private Law given to a Man. But considering it is the Saints Privilege (that singular Privilege) we Are to handle, d vvb dt n1 n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, cc vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la; dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 (cst j n1) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
14 as most agreeable and suiting to the Saint, I shall derive the word from Lex & Privatio, and so define it to be Legis Privatio; a Privation, as most agreeable and suiting to the Saint, I shall derive the word from Lex & Privatio, and so define it to be Legis Privatio; a Privation, c-acp ds j cc vvg p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, cc av vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi fw-la np1; dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
15 and taking away of the Law, for it is therefore called Priviledge, because it Exempts them from the Power of the Law, and taking away of the Law, for it is Therefore called Privilege, Because it Exempts them from the Power of the Law, cc vvg av pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
16 and divides them from the common Condition of Mankind. and divides them from the Common Condition of Mankind. cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
17 And here I am prevented of parting and distributing this general thing, Priviledge, into the several sorts; And Here I am prevented of parting and distributing this general thing, Privilege, into the several sorts; cc av pns11 vbm vvn pp-f vvg cc vvg d j n1, n1, p-acp dt j n2; (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
18 for I am fallen into the Mouth of Division before I was aware, I am fallen amongst the Saints, for I am fallen into the Mouth of Division before I was aware, I am fallen among the Saints, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns11 vbds j, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt n2, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
19 and upon their Priviledge, which is so proper to them; and upon their Privilege, which is so proper to them; cc p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbz av j p-acp pno32; (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
20 that as that Distinguishes them from all the People of the World, so they distinguish that from all other sorts of Priviledges, that as that Distinguishes them from all the People of the World, so they distinguish that from all other sorts of Privileges, cst c-acp cst vvz pno32 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns32 vvb cst p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n2, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
21 and both of them together, Cut, Divide, and Mangle the whole Universe into Parties, Sects, and Factions. and both of them together, cut, Divide, and Mangle the Whole Universe into Parties, Sects, and Factions. cc d pp-f pno32 av, vvb, vvb, cc vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2, n2, cc n2. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
22 This Saintly Priviledge belongs to those Men who are commonly called Seperatists, Phanaticks, &c. These are those Medusa 's Heads, on which grow many Snakes, Serpents, that are full of Venom, This Saintly Privilege belongs to those Men who Are commonly called Separatists, Fanatics, etc. These Are those Medusa is Heads, on which grow many Snakes, Serpents, that Are full of Venom, d av-j n1 vvz p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av-j vvn n2, n2-jn, av d vbr d np1 vbz n2, p-acp r-crq vvb d n2, n2, cst vbr j pp-f n1, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
23 and yet have lovely Flattering Out-sides, such as would Deceive Eve again, if she Lived in Paradise; and do beguile her Progeny at this day, devouring Widdows Houses, and yet have lovely Flattering Outsides, such as would Deceive Eve again, if she Lived in Paradise; and do beguile her Progeny At this day, devouring Widows Houses, cc av vhb j j-vvg n2, d c-acp vmd vvi n1 av, cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1; cc vdb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1, vvg ng1 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
24 even with their long Prayers, and by Groans and Whinings, delude the Multitude, as Mahomet did with Fits. A form of Godliness they have, even with their long Prayers, and by Groans and Whinings, delude the Multitude, as Mahomet did with Fits. A from of Godliness they have, av p-acp po32 j n2, cc p-acp n2 cc n2, vvb dt n1, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
25 but their Hearts are full of Impieties, their Minds full of Treasons and Rebellion, their Hands full of Rapine, Blood, Murthers and Regicides; but their Hearts Are full of Impieties, their Minds full of Treasons and Rebellion, their Hands full of Rapine, Blood, Murders and Regicides; cc-acp po32 n2 vbr j pp-f n2, po32 n2 j pp-f n2 cc n1, po32 n2 j pp-f n1, n1, n2 cc n2; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
26 witness the Tragedy of the late Times. witness the Tragedy of the late Times. vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
27 But not to Describe them only by the Habits of their Minds, wheresoever you see a man exalted in a Meeting-House, doing penance in the surface of a White Cap, environ'd with an Assembly-Cloak, But not to Describe them only by the Habits of their Minds, wheresoever you see a man exalted in a Meeting-House, doing penance in the surface of a White Cap, environed with an Assembly-Cloak, cc-acp xx p-acp vvb pno32 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vdg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
28 or a Frize Coat, which helps in stead of a Hum, or a Ha, to spend time, by pulling forwards the Coat, first on one Shoulder, or a Freeze Coat, which helps in stead of a Hum, or a Would, to spend time, by pulling forward the Coat, First on one Shoulder, cc dt vvb n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt uh, cc dt uh, pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp vvg av-j dt n1, ord p-acp crd n1, (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
29 then on the other, whilst the more unwilling Matter, which sticks below, is pull'd up, and brought to Utterance: then on the other, while the more unwilling Matter, which sticks below, is pulled up, and brought to Utterance: av p-acp dt n-jn, cs dt av-dc j n1, r-crq vvz a-acp, vbz vvn a-acp, cc vvd p-acp n1: (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
30 Wheresoever you see one thus Clad, Whining and Groaning as if he Laboured for Life; Wheresoever you see one thus Clad, Whining and Groaning as if he Laboured for Life; c-crq pn22 vvb pi av vvn, vvg cc j-vvg c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
31 the posture of his Eyes in one Extream or other, either turning up the Whites to Amaze and Affright the Spectators, the posture of his Eyes in one Extreme or other, either turning up the Whites to Amaze and Affright the Spectators, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp crd j-jn cc j-jn, av-d vvg a-acp dt n2-jn p-acp vvb cc vvi dt n2, (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
32 or shutting of them close, as ashamed of himself, the Place and Company. This is one of those Wolves in Sheeps Cloathing: or shutting of them close, as ashamed of himself, the Place and Company. This is one of those Wolves in Sheep Clothing: cc vvg pp-f pno32 av-j, c-acp j pp-f px31, dt n1 cc n1. d vbz pi pp-f d n2 p-acp n2 n1: (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
33 This is the Sounding Brass and Tinkling Cymbal: This is one of the Adders which Grows on the Head I mentioned before; This is the Sounding Brass and Tinkling Cymbal: This is one of the Adders which Grows on the Head I mentioned before; d vbz dt j-vvg n1 cc j-vvg np1-n: d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd a-acp; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
34 and the Subject to which the Saints Priviledge doth appertain. and the Subject to which the Saints Privilege does appertain. cc dt j-jn p-acp r-crq dt ng1 n1 vdz vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
35 You may meet these Serpents Crawling up and down in other Shapes, differing from the former, some with Beads in their Hands, others with no Superstitious Relicks I'le assure you; You may meet these Serpents Crawling up and down in other Shapes, differing from the former, Some with Beads in their Hands, Others with no Superstitious Relics I'll assure you; pn22 vmb vvi d n2 vvg a-acp cc a-acp p-acp j-jn vvz, vvg p-acp dt j, d p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, n2-jn p-acp dx j n2 pns11|vmb vvi pn22; (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
36 no, not so much as a Hatband on their Hats, or a Ribond on the lower Covering of the outward Man; no, not so much as a Hatband on their Hats, or a Riband on the lower Covering of the outward Man; uh-x, xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt jc vvg pp-f dt j n1; (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
37 a Fry whose Lenten Faces shew they were Spawned of Shotten Herrings, and meet together only to compare Uncouth Looks. a Fry whose Lenten Faces show they were Spawned of Shotten Herrings, and meet together only to compare Uncouth Looks. dt n1 rg-crq j n2 vvb pns32 vbdr vvd pp-f j n2, cc vvi av av-j pc-acp vvi j vvz. (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
38 There are many more, which I forbear to Enumerate, reserving them for another place, and so I pass from the Unclean Cage where this Bird (the Saints Priviledge) Rousts, There Are many more, which I forbear to Enumerate, reserving them for Another place, and so I pass from the Unclean Cage where this Bird (the Saints Privilege) Rousts, pc-acp vbr d n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi, vvg pno32 p-acp j-jn n1, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-u n1 c-crq d n1 (dt ng1 n1) n2, (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
39 and come to its Object, about which it is Imployed, and the end for which it is used, and come to its Object, about which it is Employed, and the end for which it is used, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
40 as also the Principles from which it moves. as also the Principles from which it moves. c-acp av dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz. (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
41 The chief Use of this Priviledge is, to compass and bring about the Designs of the Saint: The chief Use of this Privilege is, to compass and bring about the Designs of the Saint: dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
42 His Designs are twofold, namely, Profit and Honour; His Designs Are twofold, namely, Profit and Honour; png31 n2 vbr j, av, n1 cc n1; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
43 Avarice prompts him to Inrich himself, and Pride puts him upon seeking Reputation in the World; Avarice prompts him to Enrich himself, and Pride puts him upon seeking Reputation in the World; n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi px31, cc n1 vvz pno31 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
44 he loves to be Admired, and Esteemed amongst the Brethren, as a precious Heavenly minded man; he loves to be Admired, and Esteemed among the Brothers, as a precious Heavenly minded man; pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc j-vvn p-acp dt n2, c-acp dt j j j-vvn n1; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
45 but in the mean time he Aims at Worldly Interest, and the Obtaining some Benefit to himself: but in the mean time he Aims At Worldly Interest, and the Obtaining Some Benefit to himself: cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, cc dt vvg d n1 p-acp px31: (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
46 And to accomplish this, what better Course can he take then Satan did when he first tempted Mankind, that is Allure them with the discerning Knowledg of Good and Evil; And to accomplish this, what better Course can he take then Satan did when he First tempted Mankind, that is Allure them with the discerning Knowledge of Good and Evil; cc pc-acp vvi d, r-crq jc n1 vmb pns31 vvi av np1 vdd c-crq pns31 ord vvd n1, cst vbz vvi pno32 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j cc j-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
47 and here he must Teach them what is Good, and what is Evil: He is Good, and therefore must be followed; and Here he must Teach them what is Good, and what is Evil: He is Good, and Therefore must be followed; cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 r-crq vbz j, cc r-crq vbz j-jn: pns31 vbz j, cc av vmb vbi vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
48 others are Evil, and therefore must be avoided, and when he has perswaded the silly Multitude into this Belief, Others Are Evil, and Therefore must be avoided, and when he has persuaded the silly Multitude into this Belief, n2-jn vbr j-jn, cc av vmb vbi vvn, cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
49 then he is likely to have a fruitful Harvest, and his Barns fill'd with a plentiful Crop, then he is likely to have a fruitful Harvest, and his Barns filled with a plentiful Crop, cs pns31 vbz j pc-acp vhi dt j n1, cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
50 and his Projects will go on successfully; but in this Carreer he will meet with many Obstructions; and his Projects will go on successfully; but in this Career he will meet with many Obstructions; cc po31 n2 vmb vvi a-acp av-j; cc-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n2; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
51 many Laws will oppose him, Religion will hinder him, the Settled Government of most States and Kingdoms will Thwart him; many Laws will oppose him, Religion will hinder him, the Settled Government of most States and Kingdoms will Thwart him; d n2 vmb vvi pno31, n1 vmb vvi pno31, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f ds n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pno31; (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
52 wherefore to clear the way, and overthrow Laws, Religion and Kingdoms, he must Fly to the Saints Priviledg, which being Skilfully managed, will procure his Hearts desire. Wherefore to clear the Way, and overthrow Laws, Religion and Kingdoms, he must Fly to the Saints Privilege, which being Skilfully managed, will procure his Hearts desire. c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi n2, n1 cc n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbg av-j vvn, vmb vvi po31 ng1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
53 Before the Apparition of this Harpy, was the Time Men call the Golden Age; Religion was then Imbraced for its own sake, not to cover other Designs; Before the Apparition of this Harpy, was the Time Men call the Golden Age; Religion was then Embraced for its own sake, not to cover other Designs; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vbds dt n1 n2 vvb dt j n1; n1 vbds av vvn p-acp po31 d n1, xx pc-acp vvi j-jn n2; (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
54 Men strove to be Religious indeed, rather then to be thought so: The common Concern of all was to serve Heaven, and love one another: Such! Men strove to be Religious indeed, rather then to be Thought so: The Common Concern of all was to serve Heaven, and love one Another: Such! n2 vvd pc-acp vbi j av, av-c cs pc-acp vbi vvn av: dt j vvi pp-f d vbds pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb pi j-jn: d! (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
55 such, was the Uniformity of that Age, Peace and Plenty kissed each other, and Universal Obedience to the Laws, made the Governours happy, and the Subjects blessed. such, was the Uniformity of that Age, Peace and Plenty kissed each other, and Universal obedience to the Laws, made the Governors happy, and the Subject's blessed. d, vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1 cc n1 vvd d n-jn, cc j-u n1 p-acp dt n2, vvd dt n2 j, cc dt n2-jn j-vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
56 But when this Saints Priviledg started up, Ten Thousand Mischiefs did accompany it, Pride, Envie, Strife, Covetuousness, But when this Saints Privilege started up, Ten Thousand Mischiefs did accompany it, Pride, Envy, Strife, Covetousness, p-acp c-crq d ng1 n1 vvd a-acp, crd crd n2 vdd vvi pn31, n1, n1, n1, n1, (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
57 and innumerable other Sins were its Life-Guard; and innumerable other Sins were its Life-Guard; cc j j-jn n2 vbdr po31 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
58 thence followed Faction, Schism, Treason, Rebellion, Murther of Princes, Destruction of Religion, Laws, States, and Kingdoms. thence followed Faction, Schism, Treason, Rebellion, Murder of Princes, Destruction of Religion, Laws, States, and Kingdoms. av vvd n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n1, n2, n2, cc n2. (2) text (DIV1) 11 Image 2
59 As Lucijers ambition caused him to attempt the Dethroning of God Almighty, so this Saints Priviledg makes them set their Mouths against Dominion, As Lucijers ambition caused him to attempt the Dethroning of God Almighty, so this Saints Privilege makes them Set their Mouths against Dominion, p-acp n2 n1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f np1 j-jn, av d n2 n1 vvz pno32 vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 12 Image 2
60 and speak evil of Dignities, whilst Meekness, Humility, Religion, and true Christian Piety perswade them otherwise. and speak evil of Dignities, while Meekness, Humility, Religion, and true Christian Piety persuade them otherwise. cc vvb j-jn pp-f n2, cs n1, n1, n1, cc j njp n1 vvi pno32 av. (2) text (DIV1) 12 Image 2
61 Thus have we, so briefly as we could, Represented to you the Saints Priviledg, whereof we intend to speak; Thus have we, so briefly as we could, Represented to you the Saints Privilege, whereof we intend to speak; av vhb pns12, av av-j c-acp pns12 vmd, vvn p-acp pn22 dt ng1 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi; (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
62 and although this Priviledg is manifold, as you have already heard, yet at this time we will only take a Branch of it, which is that contained in the Text, and although this Privilege is manifold, as you have already herd, yet At this time we will only take a Branch of it, which is that contained in the Text, cc cs d n1 vbz j, c-acp pn22 vhb av vvn, av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz d vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
63 namely, It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. In which words, observe with me Four Things: namely, It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. In which words, observe with me Four Things: av, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j. p-acp r-crq n2, vvb p-acp pno11 crd n2: (2) text (DIV1) 13 Image 2
64 First the Act, namely, To Cheat. Secondly, The Actors, which are The Saints. Thirdly, The Patient, First the Act, namely, To Cheat. Secondly, The Actors, which Are The Saints. Thirdly, The Patient, ord dt n1, av, pc-acp vvi. ord, dt n2, r-crq vbr dt n2. ord, dt j, (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
65 or Object of this Action, namely, The Wicked. And Fourthly, The Quality of the Act, that is, Lawful: It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. or Object of this Actium, namely, The Wicked. And Fourthly, The Quality of the Act, that is, Lawful: It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. cc n1 pp-f d n1, av, dt j. cc ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, j: pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j. (2) text (DIV1) 14 Image 2
66 And first of the Act, To Cheat: Cheat is a word of a large Signification, it comprehends all Sin, And First of the Act, To Cheat: Cheat is a word of a large Signification, it comprehends all since, cc ord pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi: n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
67 and extends to all Vitious Actions; and extends to all Vicious Actions; cc vvz p-acp d j n2; (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
68 there are many words Equivalent to this, and are used in the same sense, as to Defraud, Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Over-reach, Beguile, Betray, and the like; there Are many words Equivalent to this, and Are used in the same sense, as to Defraud, Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Overreach, Beguile, Betray, and the like; pc-acp vbr d n2 j p-acp d, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi, vvi, vvb, vvb, j, vvb, vvb, cc dt j; (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
69 and of Affinity with these, are Deceits, Covin, Fraud, Delusion, Treachery, Imposture, Hypocrisie, &c. And from hence Knaves, Impostors, Traytors, Deceivers, Hypocrites, Dissemblers, &c. receive Denomination; and of Affinity with these, Are Deceits, Covin, Fraud, Delusion, Treachery, Imposture, Hypocrisy, etc. And from hence Knaves, Impostors, Traitors, Deceivers, Hypocrites, Dissemblers, etc. receive Denomination; cc pp-f n1 p-acp d, vbr n2, np1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, av cc p-acp av n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, av vvb n1; (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
70 and all these agree with our Saint in the Text. and all these agree with our Saint in the Text. cc d d vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt np1 (2) text (DIV1) 15 Image 2
71 Cheating is the chief Instrument of the Devil, and the Engin by which he brings about his greatest Works, by this he brought Destruction upon Mankind, beguiling our first Parents with his Insinuating Flatteries, subtilly taking upon him the form of a Glittering Serpent; Cheating is the chief Instrument of the devil, and the Engine by which he brings about his greatest Works, by this he brought Destruction upon Mankind, beguiling our First Parents with his Insinuating Flatteries, subtly taking upon him the from of a Glittering Serpent; vvg vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 js vvz, p-acp d pns31 vvd n1 p-acp n1, vvg po12 ord n2 p-acp po31 j-vvg n2, av-j vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1; (2) text (DIV1) 16 Image 2
72 first catching the Eye, our Senses, that thereby he might have Entrance, to lay hold upon our souls. First catching the Eye, our Senses, that thereby he might have Entrance, to lay hold upon our Souls. ord vvg dt n1, po12 n2, cst av pns31 vmd vhi n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 16 Image 2
73 Oh! how prevalent are subtle Flatteries, especially those which come with such specious pretences, as this Serpents did: Oh! how prevalent Are subtle Flatteries, especially those which come with such specious pretences, as this Serpents did: uh q-crq j vbr j n2, av-j d r-crq vvb p-acp d j n2, c-acp d n2 vdd: (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
74 Yea, hath God said, ye shall not Eat of every Tree of the Garden? Doth he say that if you do, ye shall surely die? I tell you, Yea, hath God said, you shall not Eat of every Tree of the Garden? Does he say that if you do, you shall surely die? I tell you, uh, vhz np1 vvn, pn22 vmb xx vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1? vdz pns31 vvi cst cs pn22 vdb, pn22 vmb av-j vvi? pns11 vvb pn22, (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
75 nay, ye shall not die, For God doth know that in the day ye Eat thereof, nay, you shall not die, For God does know that in the day you Eat thereof, uh-x, pn22 vmb xx vvi, p-acp np1 vdz vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pn22 vvb av, (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
76 then your Eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as Gods, knowing Good and Evil. I say, then your Eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as God's, knowing Good and Evil. I say, cs po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc pn22 vmb vbi c-acp n2, vvg j cc np1 pns11 vvb, (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
77 how prevalent and irresistable are such plausible Temptations! how prevalent and irresistible Are such plausible Temptations! c-crq j cc j vbr d j n2! (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
78 otherwise, methinks the Commands of the great Creator, so newly Imposed, immediately after the Creation, might have Deterred the Creature from sin; otherwise, methinks the Commands of the great Creator, so newly Imposed, immediately After the Creation, might have Deterred the Creature from since; av, vvz dt vvz pp-f dt j n1, av av-j vvn, av-j p-acp dt n1, vmd vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
79 the fear of Death, one would think, might have restrained the Appetite, let the Object have been never so desirable; the Fear of Death, one would think, might have restrained the Appetite, let the Object have been never so desirable; dt n1 pp-f n1, pi vmd vvi, vmd vhi vvn dt n1, vvb dt n1 vhb vbn av av j; (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
80 surely the posture of the Serpents Turning and Twining, seeming to go one way and another, surely the posture of the Serpents Turning and Twining, seeming to go one Way and Another, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg cc vvg, vvg pc-acp vvi crd n1 cc j-jn, (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
81 but in truth goes neither, might have made them suspect him; but in truth Goes neither, might have made them suspect him; cc-acp p-acp n1 vvz d, vmd vhi vvn pno32 vvi pno31; (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
82 No, Knowledge, and to be as Gods,, are such Temptations, that Innocency it self cannot resist them. No, Knowledge, and to be as God's,, Are such Temptations, that Innocency it self cannot resist them. uh-dx, n1, cc pc-acp vbi c-acp n2,, vbr d n2, cst n1 pn31 n1 vmbx vvi pno32. (2) text (DIV1) 17 Image 2
83 Wherefore our Saint taking pattern from the great Deceiver, forms all his Impostures and Delusions, in the same Mold that Satan did his, Wherefore our Saint taking pattern from the great Deceiver, forms all his Impostors and Delusions, in the same Mould that Satan did his, c-crq po12 n1 vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1, n2 d po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp dt d n1 cst np1 vdd po31, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
84 and sets before the People the Temptations of Knowledge, Religion, the spirit of Light, to be as Gods, Liberty, Freedom, &c. telling them that if they follow him, and sets before the People the Temptations of Knowledge, Religion, the Spirit of Light, to be as God's, Liberty, Freedom, etc. telling them that if they follow him, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi c-acp n2, n1, n1, av vvg pno32 cst cs pns32 vvb pno31, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
85 and do as he directs, their Eyes shall be opened, and they shall know themselves to be the only precious chosen people of God, freed from the spots and defilements of the World, freed from the powers of the Earth, and do as he directs, their Eyes shall be opened, and they shall know themselves to be the only precious chosen people of God, freed from the spots and defilements of the World, freed from the Powers of the Earth, cc vdb c-acp pns31 vvz, po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vmb vvi px32 pc-acp vbi dt j j j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
86 and from the Obligation of Laws, either of the Church or State, whilst in the mean time, they make Room for Rebellion, and from the Obligation of Laws, either of the Church or State, while in the mean time, they make Room for Rebellion, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av-d pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cs p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
87 and Implicitly teach their Followers to disobey the Almighty and his Vice-gerents. and Implicitly teach their Followers to disobey the Almighty and his Vicegerents. cc av-j vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc po31 j. (2) text (DIV1) 18 Image 2
88 For which purpose there must be (and is already published) a new Book of Ethicks, to teach the VVorld to break Laws with a good Conscience; For which purpose there must be (and is already published) a new Book of Ethics, to teach the World to break Laws with a good Conscience; p-acp r-crq n1 a-acp vmb vbi (cc vbz av vvn) dt j n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1; (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
89 wherein it is Asserted, that penal Laws may be broken, and that by the Intent of the Law-Maker, who imposes a Mulct or penalty upon the Offender, wherein it is Asserted, that penal Laws may be broken, and that by the Intent of the Law-Maker, who imposes a Mulct or penalty upon the Offender, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst j n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
90 and thereby commutes the Obedience for the Penalty. Excellent Doctrine! and I doubt not but it will be well Improved; and thereby commutes the obedience for the Penalty. Excellent Doctrine! and I doubt not but it will be well Improved; cc av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. j n1! cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
91 better cannot be Expected from a Tavern, Ale-house, or Meeting-house, where penal Laws are daily broken: better cannot be Expected from a Tavern, Alehouse, or Meetinghouse, where penal Laws Are daily broken: av-jc vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1, c-crq j n2 vbr av-j vvn: (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
92 But surely though the Law be so in his Conscience, who is a notorious Offender, and must use Clouts to wrap up the Sores of his Conscience; But surely though the Law be so in his Conscience, who is a notorious Offender, and must use Clouts to wrap up the Sores of his Conscience; cc-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbb av p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, cc vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
93 yet other men obey the Law, and are subject to every Ordinance of Man for Conscience-sake, yet other men obey the Law, and Are Subject to every Ordinance of Man for Conscience-sake, av j-jn n2 vvb dt n1, cc vbr j-jn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
94 and do not wilfully offend that they might pay the Penalty, but think the Law is Obligatory in Conscience, and do not wilfully offend that they might pay the Penalty, but think the Law is Obligatory in Conscience, cc vdb xx av-j vvi cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
95 and the Penalty is added by way of Aggravation, to Deter men from the Offence: and the Penalty is added by Way of Aggravation, to Deter men from the Offence: cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
96 For if the Intent of the Law-giver was not to have sincere Obedience, his Laws would be rather Tricks to get Money, For if the Intent of the Lawgiver was not to have sincere obedience, his Laws would be rather Tricks to get Money, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds xx pc-acp vhi j n1, po31 n2 vmd vbi av-c n2 pc-acp vvi n1, (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
97 then Instruments for the better Ordering and Governing Societies. then Instruments for the better Ordering and Governing Societies. cs n2 p-acp dt jc n-vvg cc vvg n2. (2) text (DIV1) 19 Image 2
98 And if Obedience be Due in this manner to Laws (as without all doubt it is) and the Scripture injoyns us to be subject to them: And if obedience be Due in this manner to Laws (as without all doubt it is) and the Scripture enjoins us to be Subject to them: cc cs n1 vbb j-jn p-acp d n1 p-acp n2 (c-acp p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz) cc dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp pno32: (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
99 How dare we obstinately and resolutely Disobey them? How dare we meet in Conventicles, which is forbidden by the Law, being found by sad Experience dangerous to the State, How Dare we obstinately and resolutely Disobey them? How Dare we meet in Conventicles, which is forbidden by the Law, being found by sad Experience dangerous to the State, c-crq vvb pns12 av-j cc av-j vvi pno32? np1 vvb pns12 vvb p-acp n2, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp j n1 j p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
100 and the occasion of Strife and Division, those destructives of Humane Society? How dare we? Why, I must appeal to our Saint in the Text, who has an Answer ready prepared for him by his great Master; and the occasion of Strife and Division, those destructives of Humane Society? How Dare we? Why, I must appeal to our Saint in the Text, who has an Answer ready prepared for him by his great Master; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d n2 pp-f j n1? np1 vvb pns12? uh-crq, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz dt n1 j vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1; (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
101 who, as I have already shewed you: who, as I have already showed you: r-crq, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn pn22: (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
102 Preached, Yea, hath God said, ye shall not eat, &c. So our Saint, yea, doth the Law say we shall not meet, &c. I tell you, that you may; Preached, Yea, hath God said, you shall not eat, etc. So our Saint, yea, does the Law say we shall not meet, etc. I tell you, that you may; vvn, uh, vhz np1 vvn, pn22 vmb xx vvi, av av po12 n1, uh, vdz dt n1 vvb pns12 vmb xx vvi, av pns11 vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmb; (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
103 we have a Priviledge in Conscience, to Transgress and Break what Laws we please: It is lawful for the Saints, &c. Here I might Expose our Saint to shame enough, by discovering his Nakedness, and pulling off that Vizard with which he doth deceive the World; we have a Privilege in Conscience, to Transgress and Break what Laws we please: It is lawful for the Saints, etc. Here I might Expose our Saint to shame enough, by discovering his Nakedness, and pulling off that Vizard with which he does deceive the World; pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvb r-crq n2 pns12 vvb: pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2, av av pns11 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 av-d, p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc vvg a-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz vvi dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 20 Image 2
104 but when I consider that 'tis impossible to Enumerate half his Cheats, and they are so frequently Practised that every one meets with them, I purposely forbear a particular Account, referring you to the History of the late Times, where they swarm. but when I Consider that it's impossible to Enumerate half his Cheats, and they Are so frequently Practised that every one meets with them, I purposely forbear a particular Account, referring you to the History of the late Times, where they swarm. cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb d pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi n-jn po31 vvz, cc pns32 vbr av av-j j-vvn cst d pi vvz p-acp pno32, pns11 av vvb dt j vvb, vvg pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb. (2) text (DIV1) 21 Image 2
105 And instead of a Catalogue, I present you with a Chariot, which like Phaeton 's, sets the World on Fire. And instead of a Catalogue, I present you with a Chariot, which like Phaeton is, sets the World on Fire. cc av pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av-j np1 vbz, vvz dt n1 p-acp n1. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
106 This Chariot is the Saints Cheat I now speak of, the Wheels are the Ignorance of the People, This Chariot is the Saints Cheat I now speak of, the Wheels Are the Ignorance of the People, d n1 vbz dt ng1 n1 pns11 av vvi pp-f, dt n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
107 and the Admiration they have of him: The Horses that draw this Chariot, are his Pride and Covetuousness: and the Admiration they have of him: The Horses that draw this Chariot, Are his Pride and Covetousness: cc dt n1 pns32 vhb pp-f pno31: dt n2 cst vvb d n1, vbr po31 n1 cc n1: (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
108 Our Saint is the Driver, and a Conventicle is his Whip. Our Saint is the Driver, and a Conventicle is his Whip. po12 n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz po31 vvb. (2) text (DIV1) 22 Image 2
109 I have spoken of the Chariot already, which has a Stage almost in every Town of all Countries, I have spoken of the Chariot already, which has a Stage almost in every Town of all Countries, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 av, r-crq vhz dt n1 av p-acp d n1 pp-f d n2, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
110 and Travels up and down the World, being carried to every thing; by the Horses, Pride and Covetousness: and Travels up and down the World, being carried to every thing; by the Horses, Pride and Covetousness: cc n2 a-acp cc a-acp dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp d n1; p-acp dt n2, n1 cc n1: (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
111 I will now say somewhat of the Wheels, Ignorance is a good Wheel, on this the Chariot runs swiftly; I will now say somewhat of the Wheels, Ignorance is a good Wheel, on this the Chariot runs swiftly; pns11 vmb av vvi av pp-f dt n2, n1 vbz dt j n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz av-j; (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
112 where the People are Learned, the Chariot moves slowly, Letters are like Clogs, and good Rudiments are such a Burthen, that it cannot stir; where the People Are Learned, the Chariot moves slowly, Letters Are like Clogs, and good Rudiments Are such a Burden, that it cannot stir; c-crq dt n1 vbr vvn, dt n1 vvz av-j, n2 vbr j n2, cc j n2 vbr d dt n1, cst pn31 vmbx vvi; (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
113 where men are well Educated in the Prinicples of Religion, our Saints Cheat can hardly pass, where men Are well Educated in the Prinicples of Religion, our Saints Cheat can hardly pass, c-crq n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, po12 n2 vvi vmb av vvi, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
114 but amongst the Ignorant it runs post. but among the Ignorant it runs post. cc-acp p-acp dt j pn31 vvz n1. (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
115 And this Wheell has a good Fellow, namely, the Admiration which the People have for our Saint, And this wheel has a good Fellow, namely, the Admiration which the People have for our Saint, cc d av vhz dt j n1, av, dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhb p-acp po12 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
116 for when he has once Insinuated himself into them, so that they have a good Opinion of him and Admire him, for when he has once Insinuated himself into them, so that they have a good Opinion of him and Admire him, c-acp c-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvd px31 p-acp pno32, av cst pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno31 cc vvi pno31, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
117 then the Chariot gets ground, and flies merrily; then all he says is Gospel, and nay, more Authentick then the Gospel; then the Chariot gets ground, and flies merrily; then all he Says is Gospel, and nay, more Authentic then the Gospel; cs dt n1 vvz n1, cc vvz av-j; av d pns31 vvz vbz n1, cc uh-x, av-dc j cs dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
118 for Calvin was so Admired by a — (you may know him by his Speech) that he professed if St. Paul were Alive, for calvin was so Admired by a — (you may know him by his Speech) that he professed if Saint Paul were Alive, p-acp np1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt — (pn22 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1) cst pns31 vvd cs n1 np1 vbdr j, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
119 and to Preach the same hour that Calvin did, he would leave St. Paul, and go to hear Calvin: You may believe him, and to Preach the same hour that calvin did, he would leave Saint Paul, and go to hear calvin: You may believe him, cc pc-acp vvi dt d n1 cst np1 vdd, pns31 vmd vvi n1 np1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi np1: pn22 vmb vvi pno31, (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
120 for Calvins Writings are followed and preferred before St. Pauls. Oh brave Wheel! well Greased! and Excellently well fitted to the Chariot! for Calvin's Writings Are followed and preferred before Saint Paul's. O brave Wheel! well Greased! and Excellently well fitted to the Chariot! c-acp vvz n2-vvg vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 npg1. uh j n1! av vvn! cc av-j av vvn p-acp dt n1! (2) text (DIV1) 23 Image 2
121 Of the Horses, Pride or Covetuousness, I cannot tell which Excels. Pride has most Mettle, but Covetuousness is the surest Drawer. Of the Horses, Pride or Covetousness, I cannot tell which Excels. Pride has most Mettle, but Covetousness is the Surest Drawer. pp-f dt n2, n1 cc n1, pns11 vmbx vvi r-crq vvz. n1 vhz av-ds n1, cc-acp n1 vbz dt js n1. (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
122 To be Applauded for Excellent parts, for a Singular man, for a Gifted man, for a Leading man; To be Applauded for Excellent parts, for a Singular man, for a Gifted man, for a Leading man; pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
123 to be called Rabbi, to be esteemed a sure Guid of Souls, a true setter of Conscience, to be Wiser then those that follow him; to be called Rabbi, to be esteemed a sure Guide of Souls, a true setter of Conscience, to be Wiser then those that follow him; pc-acp vbi vvn n1, pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2, dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi jc cs d cst vvb pno31; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
124 To have Silence made at a Conventicle, and be set above the rest by Head and Shoulders; To have Silence made At a Conventicle, and be Set above the rest by Head and Shoulders; pc-acp vhi n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n2; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
125 to have Liberty to Speak what he pleases, and that more to the Nodification, then edification, of the beholders, to have Liberty to Speak what he Pleases, and that more to the Nodification, then edification, of the beholders, pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz, cc d dc p-acp dt n1, av n1, pp-f dt n2, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
126 for they Edifie little, but Nod much; for they Edify little, but Nod much; c-acp pns32 vvb j, cc-acp vvb d; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
127 I say these preheminences puff up, and somtimes move the chariot briskly, a little pride many times induces a great cheat, I say these preeminences puff up, and sometimes move the chariot briskly, a little pride many times induces a great cheat, pns11 vvb d n2 vvb a-acp, cc av vvb dt n1 av-j, dt j n1 d n2 vvz dt j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
128 yet this Horse is often jaded; yet this Horse is often jaded; av d n1 vbz av vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
129 for although our Saints ambition makes him aspire above Heaven it self, yet frequently have I known, for although our Saints ambition makes him aspire above Heaven it self, yet frequently have I known, c-acp cs po12 n2 n1 vvz pno31 vvi p-acp n1 pn31 n1, av av-j vhb pns11 vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
130 when covetuousness draws one way, and pride another, covetuousness has got the better, and went away with the Chariot: when covetousness draws one Way, and pride Another, covetousness has god the better, and went away with the Chariot: c-crq n1 vvz crd n1, cc n1 j-jn, n1 vhz vvn dt jc, cc vvd av p-acp dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
131 To be head of an Assembly, sole Teacher, and Instructer, not subject to Law or Magistrate, is very acceptable; To be head of an Assembly, sole Teacher, and Instructer, not Subject to Law or Magistrate, is very acceptable; pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1, j n1, cc n1, xx j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz av j; (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
132 but a Good Living, a Fat Benefice, has made our Saint leave them all, and be Subordinate to Legal Authority: but a Good Living, a Fat Benefice, has made our Saint leave them all, and be Subordinate to Legal authority: cc-acp dt j n-vvg, dt j n1, vhz vvn po12 n1 vvb pno32 d, cc vbi j p-acp j n1: (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
133 Nay, this Horse has been so strong, that it hath drawn the Chariot to Simon Magus, to help our Saint in, Nay, this Horse has been so strong, that it hath drawn the Chariot to Simon Magus, to help our Saint in, uh-x, d n1 vhz vbn av j, cst pn31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp np1 np1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp, (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
134 even by one of his Contracts. even by one of his Contracts. av p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 24 Image 2
135 Covetuousness hath made him Prey upon the Brethren themselves, he has warmed their Zeal so hot, by pressing the Duty upon them, of Raising Money to Build a Conventicling House, that they have Contributed, Covetousness hath made him Prey upon the Brothers themselves, he has warmed their Zeal so hight, by pressing the Duty upon them, of Raising Money to Built a Conventicling House, that they have Contributed, n1 vhz vvn pno31 n1 p-acp dt n2 px32, pns31 vhz vvn po32 n1 av j, p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp pno32, pp-f vvg n1 p-acp vvb dt vvg n1, cst pns32 vhb vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
136 and given him Money enough to Build one; and when he has Built it, he has made Use of the House for himself, and turned the Brethren out; and given him Money enough to Built one; and when he has Built it, he has made Use of the House for himself, and turned the Brothers out; cc vvn pno31 n1 av-d pc-acp vvb pi; cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn31, pns31 vhz vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp px31, cc vvd dt n2 av; (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
137 telling them the House was not so Convenient as he thought it would have been, and that he knew of another Place, much more convenient, for the Service; telling them the House was not so Convenient as he Thought it would have been, and that he knew of Another Place, much more convenient, for the Service; vvg pno32 dt n1 vbds xx av j c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 vmd vhi vbn, cc cst pns31 vvd pp-f j-jn n1, av-d av-dc j, p-acp dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
138 and hath wrought upon them so, that they have made a new Collection, and Built another House: and hath wrought upon them so, that they have made a new Collection, and Built Another House: cc vhz vvn p-acp pno32 av, cst pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1, cc vvn j-jn n1: (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
139 And thus our Saint has served them Two or Three times, and Choused them of Two or Three Houses one after another. And thus our Saint has served them Two or Three times, and Chused them of Two or Three Houses one After Another. cc av po12 n1 vhz vvn pno32 crd cc crd n2, cc j pno32 a-acp crd cc crd n2 crd p-acp n-jn. (2) text (DIV1) 25 Image 2
140 Ah! This Horse Covetuousness, is an unruly Beast, he draws our Saint to all manner of Viecs, to Lying, Hippocrisie, Falshhood in Dealing, Ah! This Horse Covetousness, is an unruly Beast, he draws our Saint to all manner of Viecs, to Lying, Hippocrisie, Falsehood in Dealing, uh d n1 n1, vbz dt j n1, pns31 vvz po12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg, n1, n1 p-acp vvg, (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
141 nay, even to the sins of the Flesh; nay, even to the Sins of the Flesh; uh-x, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
142 many, yea, many a time hath he drawn our Saint to his Neighbour's Wife, and there so Kicked and Frisked, that he hath thrown our Saint upon her; many, yea, many a time hath he drawn our Saint to his Neighbour's Wife, and there so Kicked and Frisked, that he hath thrown our Saint upon her; d, uh, d dt n1 vhz pns31 vvn po12 n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc a-acp av vvn cc vvd, cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1 p-acp pno31; (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
143 Ah! threw him even upon her. Ah! threw him even upon her. uh vvd pno31 av p-acp pno31. (2) text (DIV1) 26 Image 2
144 Truly, this Horse is so Ungoverned, that no man can Live in quiet near our Saint, he Breaks down his Neighbours Fences, eats up his Grass, Truly, this Horse is so Ungoverned, that no man can Live in quiet near our Saint, he Breaks down his Neighbours Fences, eats up his Grass, av-j, d n1 vbz av j, cst dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn av-j po12 n1, pns31 vvz a-acp po31 ng1 n2, vvz a-acp po31 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
145 and his Corn, and is so often taken Damage Fefant, that was he not a serviceable Horse, and his Corn, and is so often taken Damage Fefant, that was he not a serviceable Horse, cc po31 n1, cc vbz av av vvn vvi n1, cst vbds pns31 xx dt j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
146 and very profitable to our Saint, he would not keep him. and very profitable to our Saint, he would not keep him. cc av j p-acp po12 n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31. (2) text (DIV1) 27 Image 2
147 But so long as he Draws the Chariot well, our Saint will not part with him, his Neighbour must endure him. But so long as he Draws the Chariot well, our Saint will not part with him, his Neighbour must endure him. p-acp av j c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 av, po12 n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31. (2) text (DIV1) 28 Image 2
148 One Faculty this Horse has, which makes our Saint highly prize him, he is an excellent stretcher of Conscience, no Bars and Tenter hooks can stretch Cloth half so well; One Faculty this Horse has, which makes our Saint highly prize him, he is an excellent stretcher of Conscience, no Bars and Tenter hooks can stretch Cloth half so well; crd n1 d n1 vhz, r-crq vvz po12 n1 av-j vvi pno31, pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, dx n2 cc n1 n2 vmb vvi n1 av-jn av av; (2) text (DIV1) 29 Image 2
149 take him in a Morning when he is Fresh, and put him to our Saints conscience, he will draw it so wide, that 'twill swallow any thing. take him in a Morning when he is Fresh, and put him to our Saints conscience, he will draw it so wide, that it'll swallow any thing. vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz j, cc vvd pno31 p-acp po12 ng1 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av av-j, cst pn31|vmb vvi d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 29 Image 2
150 Having given you an Account of the Horses; in the next place, we come to handle the Whip: Having given you an Account of the Horses; in the next place, we come to handle the Whip: vhg vvn pn22 dt vvb pp-f dt n2; p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt vvb: (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
151 And considering the Horses appear to be so good, so Mettlesom, and such sure Drawers, one would think our Saint needed no Whip; And considering the Horses appear to be so good, so Mettlesom, and such sure Drawers, one would think our Saint needed no Whip; cc vvg dt n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av j, av j, cc d j n2, pi vmd vvi po12 n1 vvd dx vvb; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
152 Yet a Whip is very needful, and that will appear to you in these particulars: I do not intend to speak any thing in Disparagement of the Horses; Yet a Whip is very needful, and that will appear to you in these particulars: I do not intend to speak any thing in Disparagement of the Horses; av dt vvb vbz av j, cc cst vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2-j: pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
153 for I agree there cannot be Two more serviceable Horses in the World, and were they in an Ordinary mans service, without all doubt a Whip would be altogether unnecessary. for I agree there cannot be Two more serviceable Horses in the World, and were they in an Ordinary men service, without all doubt a Whip would be altogether unnecessary. c-acp pns11 vvb a-acp vmbx vbi crd n1 j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vbdr pns32 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, p-acp d n1 dt vvb vmd vbi av j. (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
154 But you must understand, our Saint is a very hard Rider, he Drives furiously, I never met him in my life but that he was above three quarters speed, upon common occasions he Rides post, But you must understand, our Saint is a very hard Rider, he Drives furiously, I never met him in my life but that he was above three quarters speed, upon Common occasions he Rides post, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, po12 n1 vbz dt av j n1, pns31 vvz av-j, pns11 av-x vvd pno31 p-acp po11 n1 cc-acp cst pns31 vbds p-acp crd n2 n1, p-acp j n2 pns31 vvz n1, (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
155 and about Matters more then ordinary, he Rides as Jockies ride Races; and about Matters more then ordinary, he Rides as Jockies ride Races; cc p-acp n2 av-dc cs j, pns31 vvz p-acp n2 vvb n2; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
156 in a Furlong and a Half he leaves the man, that Rides for the Midwife above a Furlong behind him. in a Furlong and a Half he leaves the man, that Rides for the Midwife above a Furlong behind him. p-acp dt n1 cc dt n-jn pns31 vvz dt n1, cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
157 Now for such a Hot-spur as this, you will agree that a Whip is requisite; Now for such a Hotspur as this, you will agree that a Whip is requisite; av p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, pn22 vmb vvi d dt vvb vbz j; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
158 But what Whip? Not any Whip, not a common Whip, it must be a Whip of many cords, that hath many Lashes, it must be a Whip suitable to our Saints designs, But what Whip? Not any Whip, not a Common Whip, it must be a Whip of many cords, that hath many Lashes, it must be a Whip suitable to our Saints designs, cc-acp q-crq vvb? xx d vvb, xx dt j vvb, pn31 vmb vbi dt vvb pp-f d n2, cst vhz d n2, pn31 vmb vbi dt vvb j p-acp po12 n2 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
159 and therefore surely a Whip of his own making is best, and that's a Conventicle: and Therefore surely a Whip of his own making is best, and that's a Conventicle: cc av av-j dt vvb pp-f po31 d vvg vbz js, cc d|vbz dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
160 For this has many Cords, many Lashes, it hath many Rich, and they serve as so many Cords for the Horse Covetuousness; It hath many Admirers of our Saint, For this has many Cords, many Lashes, it hath many Rich, and they serve as so many Cords for the Horse Covetousness; It hath many Admirers of our Saint, p-acp d vhz d n2, d n2, pn31 vhz d j, cc pns32 vvb c-acp av d n2 p-acp dt n1 n1; pn31 vhz d n2 pp-f po12 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
161 and they serve as so many Lashes for the other Horse Pride: These Motives are the Spurs that prick on the Palfreys which hurry away the Chariot. and they serve as so many Lashes for the other Horse Pride: These Motives Are the Spurs that prick on the Palfries which hurry away the Chariot. cc pns32 vvb c-acp av d n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1: d n2 vbr dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvb av dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
162 Our Saint is never so Rampant as at a Conventicle; Our Saint is never so Rampant as At a Conventicle; po12 n1 vbz av-x av j c-acp p-acp dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
163 there his Pride Snorts and Prances, spurns at Government, condemning and contemning all those that are not of his Way, there his Pride Snorts and Prances, spurns At Government, condemning and contemning all those that Are not of his Way, a-acp po31 n1 n2 cc n2, vvz p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg d d cst vbr xx pp-f po31 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
164 and scornfully pitying all those poor lost Creatures that Gainsay a Meeting-House. Ah poor souls! and scornfully pitying all those poor lost Creatures that Gainsay a Meeting-House. Ah poor Souls! cc av-j vvg d d j j-vvn n2 cst vvb dt n1. uh j n2! (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
165 they live in sin, there is no hopes of them, they know not Good from Evil, they are stupified, they live in since, there is no hope's of them, they know not Good from Evil, they Are Stupified, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n2 pp-f pno32, pns32 vvb xx j p-acp n-jn, pns32 vbr vvn, (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
166 and have no sense of the Joy, and Refreshments, that we have at our Meetings, &c. and have no sense of the Joy, and Refreshments, that we have At our Meetings, etc. cc vhb dx n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n2, cst pns12 vhb p-acp po12 n2, av (2) text (DIV1) 30 Image 2
167 In the mean time Covetuousness claps his Tail betwixt his Legs, lays his Ears close to his Head, In the mean time Covetousness claps his Tail betwixt his Legs, lays his Ears close to his Head, p-acp dt j n1 n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvz po31 n2 av-j p-acp po31 n1, (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
168 and Leers at the Rich and Wealthy Brethren! and Leers At the Rich and Wealthy Brothers! cc vvz p-acp dt j cc j n2! (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
169 he pulls the Chariot hard, towards the Sisters Silver and Gold Bodkins, and with such Concupisence, that sometimes he gets Bodkin, Sister and all. he pulls the Chariot hard, towards the Sisters Silver and Gold Bodkins, and with such Concupiscence, that sometime he gets Bodkin, Sister and all. pns31 vvz dt n1 av-j, p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1 n2, cc p-acp d n1, cst av pns31 vvz n1, n1 cc d. (2) text (DIV1) 31 Image 2
170 'Tis very fit I should now tell you how our Saint handles his Whip, and in doing this, I must shew you the place, where Policy hath Taught our Saint to put the Whip: It's very fit I should now tell you how our Saint handles his Whip, and in doing this, I must show you the place, where Policy hath Taught our Saint to put the Whip: pn31|vbz av j pns11 vmd av vvi pn22 c-crq po12 n1 vvz po31 vvb, cc p-acp vdg d, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1, c-crq n1 vhz vvn po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb: (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
171 That Ale-house, that Inn, that Tavern, is best Scituated, and most Dexterously contrived that hath a Thorough-fair (as 'tis called) in it, That Alehouse, that Inn, that Tavern, is best Situated, and most Dexterously contrived that hath a Thorough-fair (as it's called) in it, cst n1, cst n1, cst n1, vbz js vvn, cc av-ds av-j vvn cst vhz dt j (c-acp pn31|vbz vvn) p-acp pn31, (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
172 for by that convenience Custome is gained; for by that convenience Custom is gained; c-acp p-acp d n1 n1 vbz vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
173 so our Saint, that hath all the Tricks of a Tavern, or Tipling-house, hath likewise this, so our Saint, that hath all the Tricks of a Tavern, or Tippling-house, hath likewise this, av po12 n1, cst vhz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1, vhz av d, (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
174 and places his Conventicle where there may be a Common Way or Passage thorow it, in hopes thereby to Catch some silly Gudgeon or other, that comes near his Not, so Mountebanks gain company; and places his Conventicle where there may be a Common Way or Passage thorough it, in hope's thereby to Catch Some silly Gudgeon or other, that comes near his Not, so Mountebanks gain company; cc n2 po31 n1 c-crq a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp n2 av pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n-jn, cst vvz av-j po31 xx, av n2 vvb n1; (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
175 And he well knows that many Persons fall into the Loose Sport of Pidgeon-Holes, meerly upon the occasion of passing by them: And he well knows that many Persons fallen into the Lose Sport of Pidgeon-Holes, merely upon the occasion of passing by them: cc pns31 av vvz cst d n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32: (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
176 Therefore with wonted Craft doth our Saint order his Conventicle. Therefore with wonted Craft does our Saint order his Conventicle. av p-acp j n1 vdz po12 n1 vvi po31 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 32 Image 2
177 It follows, that I accost the Driver, but he looks so Jehu - like, that I dare not Meddle with him, qua Driver. I shall meet with him in the Text, being the second Thing I desired you to observe therein: It follows, that I accost the Driver, but he looks so Jehu - like, that I Dare not Meddle with him, qua Driver. I shall meet with him in the Text, being the second Thing I desired you to observe therein: pn31 vvz, cst pns11 vvb dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz av np1 - zz, cst pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp pno31, fw-la np1. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, vbg dt ord n1 pns11 vvd pn22 pc-acp vvi av: (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
178 It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. It is lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j. (2) text (DIV1) 33 Image 2
179 I have at large Treated of the Act contained in the Text, namely, The Cheat: I am now come to the Actors, and those you see are Saints; I have At large Treated of the Act contained in the Text, namely, The Cheat: I am now come to the Actors, and those you see Are Saints; pns11 vhb p-acp j vvn pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, av, dt n1: pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt n2, cc d pn22 vvb vbr n2; (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
180 what kind of Saints, partly appears by that has been said, and shall be shewed here more fully. what kind of Saints, partly appears by that has been said, and shall be showed Here more Fully. r-crq n1 pp-f n2, av vvz p-acp cst vhz vbn vvn, cc vmb vbi vvn av av-dc av-j. (2) text (DIV1) 34 Image 2
181 Some divide Mankind into two sorts, viz. The Godly, and the Ungodly: some divide Mankind into two sorts, viz. The Godly, and the Ungodly: d vvb n1 p-acp crd n2, n1 dt j, cc dt j: (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
182 In truth and reality, our Saint must be Ranked under the latter Head, for ('tis too plain) his Actions shew him to be one of that Party. In truth and reality, our Saint must be Ranked under the latter Head, for (it's too plain) his Actions show him to be one of that Party. p-acp n1 cc n1, po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1, c-acp (pn31|vbz av j) po31 n2 vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi crd pp-f d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
183 But he has a Priviledge (the Priviledge I spake of before) to be accounted and reckoned amongst the Godly; But he has a Privilege (the Privilege I spoke of before) to be accounted and reckoned among the Godly; p-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 (dt n1 pns11 vvd pp-f p-acp) pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j; (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
184 and as one of that Form we must take him here, in respect of his Priviledge, to be Reputed so, and as one of that From we must take him Here, in respect of his Privilege, to be Reputed so, cc c-acp pi pp-f d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbi j-vvn av, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
185 but not in respect of his Practices, for they shew him to be quite another thing. but not in respect of his Practices, for they show him to be quite Another thing. cc-acp xx p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi av j-jn n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
186 I promised you to sub-divide those general Heads of Separatist, Phanatick, &c. and present you with the several sorts and fryes, that are contained under them; I promised you to subdivide those general Heads of Separatist, Fanatic, etc. and present you with the several sorts and fries, that Are contained under them; pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp j d j n2 pp-f n1, j-jn, av cc vvb pn22 p-acp dt j n2 cc vvz, cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32; (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
187 but seeing the Distinctions would be Infinite (so much have they been ever given to Division) I should confound you with sub-divisions, and new names: but seeing the Distinctions would be Infinite (so much have they been ever given to Division) I should confound you with subdivisions, and new names: cc-acp vvg dt n2 vmd vbi j (av d vhb pns32 vbn av vvn p-acp n1) pns11 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp n2, cc j n2: (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
188 For every Sect takes up a new Name, with the old Villanies, they change the Name, but retain the Sin: For every Sect Takes up a new Name, with the old Villainies, they change the Name, but retain the since: c-acp d n1 vvz a-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n2, pns32 vvb dt n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
189 As those which were called Pharisees of old, are now called Presbyterians, and the like in a hundred Instances. As those which were called Pharisees of old, Are now called Presbyterians, and the like in a hundred Instances. c-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn np1 pp-f j, vbr av vvn njp2, cc dt j p-acp dt crd n2. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
190 Therefore I purposely pass by the particulars, and hope our Saint will not Quarrel with me for it. Therefore I purposely pass by the particulars, and hope our Saint will not Quarrel with me for it. av pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n2-j, cc vvb po12 n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp pn31. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
191 But you may know them by these Marks. Their Words and their Works never agree. They are Opiniated of themselves, and condemn all others. But you may know them by these Marks. Their Words and their Works never agree. They Are Opiniated of themselves, and condemn all Others. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n2. po32 n2 cc po32 vvz av vvi. pns32 vbr j pp-f px32, cc vvi d n2-jn. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
192 A Lye in a Brothers Mouth, is truer, then Truth it self in another mans. They suspect and conclude all men to be Wicked, but themselves. A Lie in a Brother's Mouth, is truer, then Truth it self in Another men. They suspect and conclude all men to be Wicked, but themselves. dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, vbz jc, cs n1 pn31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. pns32 vvb cc vvi d n2 pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp px32. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
193 They begin all their Mischiefs, in the Name of the Lord, when they Act the greatest Wickedness in the World; They begin all their Mischiefs, in the Name of the Lord, when they Act the greatest Wickedness in the World; pns32 vvb d po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 n1 dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
194 they will bear down all, that it is the greatest piece of Piety, and Religion in the World. they will bear down all, that it is the greatest piece of Piety, and Religion in the World. pns32 vmb vvi a-acp d, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
195 That which is unjust in another mans case, is most just in theirs. They will believe none but the confiding men of their own Party. That which is unjust in Another men case, is most just in theirs. They will believe none but the confiding men of their own Party. d r-crq vbz j p-acp j-jn ng1 n1, vbz av-ds j p-acp png32. pns32 vmb vvi pix cc-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f po32 d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
196 By these Marks and many more like them, you may know the Saint meant in the Text. In a word, the World is his Stage, and he is to Act the Devils part, a part that has been Acting ever since the World began, By these Marks and many more like them, you may know the Saint meant in the Text. In a word, the World is his Stage, and he is to Act the Devils part, a part that has been Acting ever since the World began, p-acp d n2 cc av-d av-dc av-j pno32, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 vvd p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz po31 n1, cc pns31 vbz p-acp n1 dt ng1 n1, dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvg av p-acp dt n1 vvd, (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
197 and will not be Finished, until the Worlds end. and will not be Finished, until the World's end. cc vmb xx vbi vvn, c-acp dt ng1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 35 Image 2
198 From the Actor or Agent, I turn to the Patient, the Persons that are to be Cheated, and those are the Wicked: The Wicked! From the Actor or Agent, I turn to the Patient, the Persons that Are to be Cheated, and those Are the Wicked: The Wicked! p-acp dt n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cc d vbr dt j: dt j! (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
199 But who are they? In short, they are all those that do oppose the Saints. Oppose them! But who Are they? In short, they Are all those that do oppose the Saints. Oppose them! p-acp r-crq vbr pns32? p-acp j, pns32 vbr d d cst vdb vvi dt n2. vvb pno32! (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
200 In what? In any thing. In what? In any thing. p-acp q-crq? p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
201 For if that which doth agree with the Saints is Righteous, then that which doth disagree with the Saints is Unrighteous; For if that which does agree with the Saints is Righteous, then that which does disagree with the Saints is Unrighteous; p-acp cs d r-crq vdz vvi p-acp dt n2 vbz j, av cst r-crq vdz vvi p-acp dt n2 vbz j; (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
202 hence it proceeds that our Saint doth and may Rail against Government, against the Laws, against Princes, against Civil and Ecclesiastical Rulers, hence it proceeds that our Faint does and may Rail against Government, against the Laws, against Princes, against Civil and Ecclesiastical Rulers, av pn31 vvz d po12 j vdz cc vmb vvb p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2, p-acp n2, p-acp j cc j n2, (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
203 for these Oppose the Saint, and therefore are wicked, yea, very wicked, and may be Cheated. for these Oppose the Saint, and Therefore Are wicked, yea, very wicked, and may be Cheated. p-acp d vvb dt n1, cc av vbr j, uh, av j, cc vmb vbi vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
204 But the Breakers of penal Laws, as the Vintners that sell VVine above the Rates; the Merchants who steal Customs; But the Breakers of penal Laws, as the Vintners that fell VVine above the Rates; the Merchant's who steal Customs; p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, c-acp dt n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp dt n2; dt n2 r-crq vvb n2; (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
205 they that draw Ale without License; those that Play at forbidden Games; they that keep Bawdy Houses, and Conventicles in them: they that draw Ale without License; those that Play At forbidden Games; they that keep Bawdy Houses, and Conventicles in them: pns32 cst vvb n1 p-acp n1; d cst vvb p-acp j-vvn n2; pns32 cst vvb j n2, cc n2 p-acp pno32: (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
206 These are not the VVicked intended in the Text, no, they are not VVicked, they are Friends: These Are not the Wicked intended in the Text, no, they Are not Wicked, they Are Friends: d vbr xx dt j vvd p-acp dt n1, uh-dx, pns32 vbr xx j, pns32 vbr n2: (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
207 These agree with us, with our Saint to break Laws; a Tipling House, without License; These agree with us, with our Faint to break Laws; a Tippling House, without License; d vvb p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 j pc-acp vvi n2; dt j-vvg n1, p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
208 yea, a Bawdy House, where there is a Meeting, is like unto, nay, it is a Meeting House. yea, a Bawdy House, where there is a Meeting, is like unto, nay, it is a Meeting House. uh, dt j n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1, vbz av-j p-acp, uh-x, pn31 vbz dt n1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 36 Image 2
209 The Quality of the Act was the last thing I propounded to speak to, and that appears to be lawful: The Quality of the Act was the last thing I propounded to speak to, and that appears to be lawful: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds dt ord n1 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc d vvz pc-acp vbi j: (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
210 It is Lawful for the Saints, &c. Here you must understand, that there is a Law written in the Mind, It is Lawful for the Saints, etc. Here you must understand, that there is a Law written in the Mind, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2, av av pn22 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
211 and a Law of the Flesh written in the Members: and a Law of the Flesh written in the Members: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2: (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
212 Our Saint is not guided by the first Law, but by the latter, viz. The Law of the Flesh which wars against that of the Mind, Our Faint is not guided by the First Law, but by the latter, viz. The Law of the Flesh which wars against that of the Mind, po12 j vbz xx vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cc-acp p-acp dt d, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq n2 p-acp d pp-f dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
213 and by this Law, It is Lawful for the Saints to Cheat, &c. Having Explained the Terms, with as much Brevity, and by this Law, It is Lawful for the Saints to Cheat, etc. Having Explained the Terms, with as much Brevity, cc p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, av vhg vvn dt n2, p-acp c-acp d n1, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
214 as Perspicuity would admit, and shewed you the sense of the VVords in the Text, viz. First of the Act, and use of Cheating. Secondly, who are the VVicked. as Perspicuity would admit, and showed you the sense of the VVords in the Text, viz. First of the Act, and use of Cheating. Secondly, who Are the Wicked. c-acp n1 vmd vvi, cc vvd pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, n1 ord pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg. ord, r-crq vbr dt j. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
215 Thirdly, who are the Saints spoken of in the Text. I will now send out our Saint full Cry into the world, with Mouth as wide, Thirdly, who Are the Saints spoken of in the Text. I will now send out our Faint full Cry into the world, with Mouth as wide, ord, r-crq vbr dt n2 vvn pp-f p-acp dt np1 pns11 vmb av vvi av po12 j j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 c-acp j, (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
216 as ever any was, at the Bull and Mouth by Aldersgate It is Lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. as ever any was, At the Bull and Mouth by Aldersgate It is Lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked. c-acp av d vbds, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j. (2) text (DIV1) 37 Image 2
217 I my Beloved, it is lawful, full of Law, for the Saints to Cheat the VVicked; I my beloved, it is lawful, full of Law, for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked; pns11 po11 j-vvn, pn31 vbz j, j pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j; (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
218 those ungodly VVretches, those Drunkards, those prophane Sabbath-breakers, those Adulterers, those Enemies, and Persecutors of the Saints, that will not let the Saints injoy Liberty of Conscience; those ungodly VVretches, those Drunkards, those profane Sabbath breakers, those Adulterers, those Enemies, and Persecutors of the Saints, that will not let the Saints enjoy Liberty of Conscience; d j n2, d n2, d j n2, d n2, d n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n2, cst vmb xx vvi dt n2 vvb n1 pp-f n1; (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
219 that deny us the comfort of Meeting, Me the comfort of speaking to you, and you the comfort of hearing me; that deny us the Comfort of Meeting, Me the Comfort of speaking to you, and you the Comfort of hearing me; cst vvb pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, pno11 dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pn22, cc pn22 dt n1 pp-f vvg pno11; (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
220 Me the comfort of seeing you, and you the comfort of beholding me: Me, ah me! Me the Comfort of seeing you, and you the Comfort of beholding me: Me, ah me! pno11 dt n1 pp-f vvg pn22, cc pn22 dt n1 pp-f vvg pno11: pno11, uh pno11! (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
221 that in the Times of Rebellion, had full liberty, to say, and to do, and to teach you to do what we listed; Me! that in the Times of Rebellion, had full liberty, to say, and to do, and to teach you to do what we listed; Me! cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vhd j n1, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vdi, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vvd; pno11! (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
222 who had not the Bishops Lawn-sleeves, but their Lands. Ah precious Times! VVhen? VVhen, shall we see those Golden days again? who had not the Bishops Lawn sleeves, but their Lands. Ah precious Times! When? When, shall we see those Golden days again? q-crq vhd xx dt ng1 n2, cc-acp po32 n2. uh j n2! c-crq? c-crq, vmb pns12 vvi d j n2 av? (2) text (DIV1) 38 Image 2
223 In those days I was not accounted a Non-conformist, for I did conform to every thing in Fashion, to every Device the prevailing Party (whereof I was chief) could Invent; In those days I was not accounted a Nonconformist, for I did conform to every thing in Fashion, to every Device the prevailing Party (whereof I was chief) could Invent; p-acp d n2 pns11 vbds xx vvn dt j, c-acp pns11 vdd vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp vvb, p-acp d n1 dt j-vvg n1 (c-crq pns11 vbds j-jn) vmd vvi; (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
224 Conscience, then had no check, no tie, all things, were Lawful that were Profitable, and the Saints desires, were their surest Guides. Conscience, then had no check, no tie, all things, were Lawful that were Profitable, and the Saints Desires, were their Surest Guides. n1, av vhd dx n1, dx n1, d n2, vbdr j cst vbdr j, cc dt n2 vvz, vbdr po32 js n2. (2) text (DIV1) 39 Image 2
225 Conscience had got the Head and Mastery of the Laws, and some of you (my Beloved) do remember, that a Brother might have another mans Estate for asking: Ah goodly Times! Conscience had god the Head and Mastery of the Laws, and Some of you (my beloved) do Remember, that a Brother might have Another men Estate for asking: Ah goodly Times! n1 vhd vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, cc d pp-f pn22 (po11 np1) vdb vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vhi j-jn n2 n1 p-acp vvg: uh j n2! (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
226 to be wished, to be hoped for again, but I leave the success to your Prayers. to be wished, to be hoped for again, but I leave the success to your Prayers. pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av, cc-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp po22 n2. (2) text (DIV1) 40 Image 2
227 In those days the Text was not in Question, but in Practice: In those days the Text was not in Question, but in Practice: p-acp d n2 dt n1 vbds xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1: (2) text (DIV1) 41 Image 2
228 No need of a Sermon upon it, the wicked durst not deny, that the Saints might cheat them; No need of a Sermon upon it, the wicked durst not deny, that the Saints might cheat them; dx n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, dt j vvd xx vvi, cst dt n2 vmd vvi pno32; (2) text (DIV1) 41 Image 2
229 their Goods, their Lands, yea, their Lives were at the Saints pleasure, and you know we took them when we pleased. their Goods, their Lands, yea, their Lives were At the Saints pleasure, and you know we took them when we pleased. po32 n2-j, po32 n2, uh, po32 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n2 n1, cc pn22 vvb pns12 vvd pno32 c-crq pns12 vvd. (2) text (DIV1) 41 Image 2
230 'Tis unnecessary to remind you by what means we obtained this Faculty, otherwise you may remember, we did, It's unnecessary to remind you by what means we obtained this Faculty, otherwise you may Remember, we did, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vvd d n1, av pn22 vmb vvi, pns12 vdd, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
231 and accomplished all, in the Name of the Lord, we cried out, that Religion was in Danger, and accomplished all, in the Name of the Lord, we cried out, that Religion was in Danger, cc vvd d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvd av, cst n1 vbds p-acp n1, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
232 and set open the Mouths as well of those who understood it not, as those who did; and Set open the Mouths as well of those who understood it not, as those who did; cc vvd av-j dt n2 c-acp av pp-f d r-crq vvd pn31 xx, c-acp d r-crq vdd; (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
233 not a Kitchin-wench, not a Groom, not a Scullion, but that could Preach, and although they knew nothing else, not a Kitchenwench, not a Groom, not a Scullion, but that could Preach, and although they knew nothing Else, xx dt n1, xx dt n1, xx dt n1, cc-acp cst vmd vvi, cc cs pns32 vvd pix av, (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
234 yet could tell in what points true Religion was wronged, and how to mend it. yet could tell in what points true Religion was wronged, and how to mend it. av vmd vvi p-acp r-crq vvz j n1 vbds vvn, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31. (2) text (DIV1) 42 Image 2
235 VVe Railed against the Rulers, and their Government, and Bellowed and roared for Liberty, as Hogs a Killing, We Railed against the Rulers, and their Government, and Bellowed and roared for Liberty, as Hogs a Killing, pns12 vvd p-acp dt n2, cc po32 n1, cc vvd cc vvd p-acp n1, c-acp n2 dt vvg, (2) text (DIV1) 43 Image 2
236 and here we brought in conscience to squeak, which so prevailed, that we Murthered Kings and Princes for conscience sake. and Here we brought in conscience to squeak, which so prevailed, that we Murdered Kings and Princes for conscience sake. cc av pns12 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq av vvd, cst pns12 vvd n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 43 Image 2
237 VVe destroyed the Government of Church and State, we Kill'd the Malignants and took away their Estates, We destroyed the Government of Church and State, we Killed the Malignants and took away their Estates, pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vvn dt n2 cc vvd av po32 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 44 Image 2
238 and this is the sum of the Saints Priviledge. and this is the sum of the Saints Privilege. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (2) text (DIV1) 44 Image 2
239 And now my Beloved, is it not Lawful to Cheat them that oppose this? yea, it is Lawful; And now my beloved, is it not Lawful to Cheat them that oppose this? yea, it is Lawful; cc av po11 j-vvn, vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb d? uh, pn31 vbz j; (2) text (DIV1) 45 Image 2
240 It is profitable, and therefore Lawful. It is profitable, and Therefore Lawful. pn31 vbz j, cc av j. (2) text (DIV1) 45 Image 2
241 And this shall be the only Argument I will use at present to confirm the Text, my own and your Practices sufficiently Illustrate the truth. And this shall be the only Argument I will use At present to confirm the Text, my own and your Practices sufficiently Illustrate the truth. cc d vmb vbi dt j n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1, po11 d cc po22 n2 av-j vvi dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 46 Image 2
242 One word of Application, and I have done. One word of Application, and I have done. crd n1 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vhb vdn. (3) part (DIV2) 46 Image 2
243 Is it Lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked? Why this may serve for a use of Consolation, it will comfort us in our greatest Afflictions, let Poverty do its worst we have a Priviledge, will help us; Is it Lawful for the Saints to Cheat the Wicked? Why this may serve for a use of Consolation, it will Comfort us in our greatest Afflictions, let Poverty do its worst we have a Privilege, will help us; vbz pn31 j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j? q-crq d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 js n2, vvb n1 vdb po31 js pns12 vhb dt n1, vmb vvi pno12; (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
244 common Thieves they must be Hanged, but we have a Priviledge to Cheat. Common Thieves they must be Hanged, but we have a Privilege to Cheat. j n2 pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
245 This will fill our Bellies, 'twill fill our Trunks, 'twill assist our Friends, and make Provisions for our Posterity. This will fill our Bellies, it'll fill our Trunks, it'll assist our Friends, and make Provisions for our Posterity. d vmb vvi po12 n2, pn31|vmb vvi po12 n2, pn31|vmb vvi po12 n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp po12 n1. (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
246 Ah! what a Blessing do we injoy! The Wicked in the Text they are kept from it, they must not Cheat: Ah! what a Blessing do we enjoy! The Wicked in the Text they Are kept from it, they must not Cheat: uh r-crq dt n1 vdb pns12 vvb! dt j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, pns32 vmb xx vvi: (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
247 They must starve rather then use this Priviledge they must obey the Law, for conscience-sake, Conscience gives us Liberty to Disobey. They must starve rather then use this Privilege they must obey the Law, for Conscience-sake, Conscience gives us Liberty to Disobey. pns32 vmb vvi av-c cs vvi d n1 pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, p-acp n1, n1 vvz pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
248 They must be subject to Magistrates, our Priviledge exempts us. They must be Subject to Magistrates, our Privilege exempts us. pns32 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp n2, po12 n1 vvz pno12. (3) part (DIV2) 47 Image 2
249 Secondly, Is it Lawful for the Saints to cheat, &c. Why then I Exhort you to make use of your time, Secondly, Is it Lawful for the Saints to cheat, etc. Why then I Exhort you to make use of your time, ord, vbz pn31 j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, av q-crq av pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po22 n1, (3) part (DIV2) 48 Image 2
250 and enjoy this Priviledge, whilst you live, for you cannot have it in another World: and enjoy this Privilege, while you live, for you cannot have it in Another World: cc vvi d n1, cs pn22 vvb, c-acp pn22 vmbx vhi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1: (3) part (DIV2) 48 Image 2
251 Nay, if the Law or Reason prevail, amongst Law-givers, then the Wings of this Priviledge will be clip'd, Nay, if the Law or Reason prevail, among Lawgivers, then the Wings of this Privilege will be clipped, uh-x, cs dt n1 cc n1 vvi, p-acp n2, cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV2) 48 Image 2
252 therefore use it, whilst you may, whilst Faction doth last, whilst Sedition is predominant, and brings preferment; Therefore use it, while you may, while Faction does last, while Sedition is predominant, and brings preferment; av vvb pn31, cs pn22 vmb, cs n1 vdz vvi, cs n1 vbz j, cc vvz n1; (3) part (DIV2) 48 Image 2
253 That so ye may be Furnished with the Mammon of Unrighteousness which will make Friends for you, when ye fail. That so you may be Furnished with the Mammon of Unrighteousness which will make Friends for you, when you fail. cst av pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi n2 p-acp pn22, c-crq pn22 vvb. (3) part (DIV2) 48 Image 2
254 Thirdly, Is it Lawful (my Beloved) for the Saints to cheat the Wicked? Why this may serve for Exprobation, Thirdly, Is it Lawful (my beloved) for the Saints to cheat the Wicked? Why this may serve for Exprobration, ord, vbz pn31 j (po11 np1) p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt j? q-crq d vmb vvi p-acp n1, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
255 how justly may we inviegh against the wicked in the Text: how justly may we inviegh against the wicked in the Text: c-crq av-j vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt j p-acp dt n1: (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
256 Those that oppose our Right, and deny us this Priviledge, I say how justly may we inviegh against them, Those that oppose our Right, and deny us this Privilege, I say how justly may we inviegh against them, d cst vvb po12 n-jn, cc vvb pno12 d n1, pns11 vvb c-crq av-j vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno32, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
257 as the most Ungrateful people in the World! as the most Ungrateful people in the World! c-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1! (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
258 In the late Times of Anarchy, when the Saints Priviledge was Exalted, 'tis well known, that all the wicked had forfeited, all the Rights, Priviledge, Liberties, Estates, In the late Times of Anarchy, when the Saints Privilege was Exalted, it's well known, that all the wicked had forfeited, all the Rights, Privilege, Liberties, Estates, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt ng1 n1 vbds vvn, pn31|vbz av vvn, cst d dt j vhd vvn, d dt n2-jn, n1, n2, n2, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
259 and Lives, to us, and yet we, merciful men, spared them, we did not take away all, from all: and Lives, to us, and yet we, merciful men, spared them, we did not take away all, from all: cc n2, p-acp pno12, cc av pns12, j n2, vvd pno32, pns12 vdd xx vvi av av-d, p-acp d: (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
260 'Tis true, we Kill'd some Thousands, we Sequestred the Malignants, we Recovered the Kings and Bishops Lands, &c. But what is that to the purpose? Are not they Merciful and Kind, who, It's true, we Killed Some Thousands, we Sequestered the Malignants, we Recovered the Kings and Bishops Lands, etc. But what is that to the purpose? are not they Merciful and Kind, who, pn31|vbz j, pns12 vvn d crd, pns12 vvn dt n2, pns12 vvn dt n2 cc ng1 n2, av cc-acp q-crq vbz d p-acp dt n1? vbr xx pns32 j cc j, r-crq, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
261 when they may destroy all, spare some? And did not we spare some when we had power, when they may destroy all, spare Some? And did not we spare Some when we had power, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi d, vvb d? cc vdd xx pns12 vvi d c-crq pns12 vhd n1, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
262 and it was lawful for us to Kill all? And yet the wicked are ungrateful, that they have forgot our Kindnesses, they make no Retaliation, and it was lawful for us to Kill all? And yet the wicked Are ungrateful, that they have forgotten our Kindnesses, they make no Retaliation, cc pn31 vbds j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d? cc av dt j vbr j, cst pns32 vhb vvn po12 n2, pns32 vvb dx n1, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
263 but would if they could take away from us even the use of Conventicles. Ha! my Beloved, what ungodly Wretches are these! but would if they could take away from us even the use of Conventicles. Ha! my beloved, what ungodly Wretches Are these! cc-acp vmd cs pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. uh po11 j-vvn, r-crq j n2 vbr d! (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
264 That would not allow us the Liberty of Meeting. That would not allow us the Liberty of Meeting. cst vmd xx vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
265 VVhere we have an opportunity, of comforting one another, of easing our Minds, and our Bodies, and Refreshing one another: Where we have an opportunity, of comforting one Another, of easing our Minds, and our Bodies, and Refreshing one Another: c-crq pns12 vhb dt n1, pp-f vvg pi j-jn, pp-f vvg po12 n2, cc po12 n2, cc vvg pi j-jn: (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
266 VVhere we are Fed with the precious Doctine, in the Text, and you hear that, Where we Are Fed with the precious Doctrine, in the Text, and you hear that, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 vvb d, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
267 and many other such Truths proceed from my Mouth, as if they were Gods VVord and Divine Revelations. Ha vile! and ungrateful wicked! and many other such Truths proceed from my Mouth, as if they were God's Word and Divine Revelations. Would vile! and ungrateful wicked! cc d j-jn d n2 vvb p-acp po11 n1, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr npg1 n1 cc j-jn n2. uh j! cc j j! (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
268 that would hinder such Mercies, we seldom Pray, or Preach, but that we remember them, in our Prayers and Sermons, that would hinder such mercies, we seldom Pray, or Preach, but that we Remember them, in our Prayers and Sermons, cst vmd vvi d n2, pns12 av vvb, cc vvb, cc-acp cst pns12 vvb pno32, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
269 and yet they return us no thanks, so Unthankful and void of Grace are the wicked! and yet they return us no thanks, so Unthankful and void of Grace Are the wicked! cc av pns32 vvb pno12 dx n2, av j-u cc j pp-f n1 vbr dt j! (3) part (DIV2) 49 Image 2
270 And since I am fallen upon the Subject of Ingratitude, to shew our utter dislike and abhorency of it, I will Reprove it even in you, And since I am fallen upon the Subject of Ingratitude, to show our utter dislike and abhorency of it, I will Reprove it even in you, cc c-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt j-jn pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po12 j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvb pn31 av p-acp pn22, (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
271 even in the Saints, that so you may be without spot, without blemish. even in the Saints, that so you may be without spot, without blemish. av p-acp dt n2, cst av pn22 vmb vbi p-acp n1, p-acp n1. (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
272 You know (my Beloved) that by the Act of Confirmation, of Ministers, the wicked were Restored to their Benefices, You know (my beloved) that by the Act of Confirmation, of Ministers, the wicked were Restored to their Benefices, pn22 vvb (po11 np1) cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n2, dt j vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n2, (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
273 and then was I put out of a good Parsonage, and if my conscience would have been so wicked as to have conformed; and then was I put out of a good Parsonage, and if my conscience would have been so wicked as to have conformed; cc av vbds pns11 vvn av pp-f dt j n1, cc cs po11 n1 vmd vhi vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn; (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
274 yet could I not have gotten a convenient Benefice, so contrary was that change to the profit and promotion of the Saints. yet could I not have got a convenient Benefice, so contrary was that change to the profit and promotion of the Saints. av vmd pns11 xx vhi vvn dt j n1, av j-jn vbds cst n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
275 VVherefore I applied my self to you, and Incited you to the Building of a Meeting House, Wherefore I applied my self to you, and Incited you to the Building of a Meeting House, c-crq pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
276 and the maintaining of a Non-conforming Minister, who should Instruct you, in all the ways of cheating the wicked, and the maintaining of a Nonconforming Minister, who should Instruct you, in all the ways of cheating the wicked, cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vmd vvi pn22, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f vvg dt j, (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
277 and Build you up in Stubbornness, and Stiff-neckedness, and so make you a Choice, Select, peculiar People, to Live and Die in Opposition to the Government of Church and State. and Built you up in Stubbornness, and Stiff-neckedness, and so make you a Choice, Select, peculiar People, to Live and Die in Opposition to the Government of Church and State. cc vvb pn22 a-acp p-acp n1, cc j, cc av vvb pn22 dt n1, j, j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) part (DIV2) 50 Image 2
278 To this you were easily perswaded, and by my pains and the Assistance, of others, I got to help, of my Cloath, To this you were Easily persuaded, and by my pains and the Assistance, of Others, I god to help, of my Cloth, p-acp d pn22 vbdr av-j vvn, cc p-acp po11 n2 cc dt n1, pp-f n2-jn, pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi, pp-f po11 n1, (3) part (DIV2) 51 Image 2
279 and Coif, you are well grounded in the Rudiments of VVaywardness, and throughly Educated, in the Doctrine of the Text. But before I could bring you to a perfect Habit; and Coif, you Are well grounded in the Rudiments of VVaywardness, and thoroughly Educated, in the Doctrine of the Text. But before I could bring you to a perfect Habit; cc n1, pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 cc-acp c-acp pns11 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1; (3) part (DIV2) 51 Image 2
280 I and my fellow Labourers spent many Drops of Sweat, I could not hold out my self, I and my fellow Labourers spent many Drops of Sweat, I could not hold out my self, pns11 cc po11 n1 n2 vvn d n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi av po11 n1, (3) part (DIV2) 51 Image 2
281 but was forced to ply you with two or three stirrers up, one after another, and wirry you, as Dogs the Bear, or Bull successively. but was forced to ply you with two or three stirrers up, one After Another, and wirry you, as Dogs the Bear, or Bull successively. cc-acp vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp crd cc crd n2 a-acp, pi p-acp n-jn, cc n1 pn22, c-acp n2 dt n1, cc n1 av-j. (3) part (DIV2) 51 Image 2
282 At first you considered our Extraordinary Labour, and (to your Praise be it spoken) you Contributed very Bountifully to all our Wants and Necessities; At First you considered our Extraordinary Labour, and (to your Praise be it spoken) you Contributed very Bountifully to all our Wants and Necessities; p-acp ord pn22 vvd po12 j n1, cc (p-acp po22 n1 vbi pn31 vvn) pn22 vvn av av-j p-acp d po12 vvz cc n2; (3) part (DIV2) 52 Image 2
283 I my self at one Meeting, have had a Hundred Pounds of the Collection, for my own share, I my self At one Meeting, have had a Hundred Pounds of the Collection, for my own share, pns11 po11 n1 p-acp crd n1, vhb vhn dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po11 d n1, (3) part (DIV2) 52 Image 2
284 and the Sweat of the other Undertakers, have likewise been Answered by your Drops. But now: and the Sweat of the other Undertakers, have likewise been Answered by your Drops. But now: cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2, vhb av vbn vvd p-acp po22 n2. p-acp av: (3) part (DIV2) 52 Image 2
285 Ah! It grieves me to tell you of it, I speak it with Tears in my Eyes; Ah! It grieves me to tell you of it, I speak it with Tears in my Eyes; uh pn31 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp po11 n2; (3) part (DIV2) 53 Image 2
286 you, even you, are very Backward in your Payments and Contributions. You are grown worse then any other Conventicle. you, even you, Are very Backward in your Payments and Contributions. You Are grown Worse then any other Conventicle. pn22, av pn22, vbr av av-j p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. pn22 vbr vvn av-jc cs d j-jn n1. (3) part (DIV2) 53 Image 2
287 There is — his Conventicle Raises Eighty Pound a time, take one time with another: But many a time, ah! There is — his Conventicle Raises Eighty Pound a time, take one time with Another: But many a time, ah! pc-acp vbz — po31 n1 vvz crd n1 dt n1, vvb crd n1 p-acp j-jn: cc-acp d dt n1, uh! (3) part (DIV2) 53 Image 2
288 many a time have I spent my self upon you, my Bowels have Yerned over you: many a time have I spent my self upon you, my Bowels have Yearned over you: d dt n1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp pn22, po11 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn22: (3) part (DIV2) 53 Image 2
289 I say many, many a time, and yet I could not raise a Heart within you, to make a Purse of Forty Pounds at most, no not Forty Pounds. I say many, many a time, and yet I could not raise a Heart within you, to make a Purse of Forty Pounds At most, no not Forty Pounds. pns11 vvb d, d dt n1, cc av pns11 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f crd n2 p-acp ds, uh-x xx crd n2. (3) part (DIV2) 53 Image 2
290 And are not these sad Times? Is not this a sad Age? When the Saints are so slow to good Works. And Are not these sad Times? Is not this a sad Age? When the Saints Are so slow to good Works. cc vbr xx d j n2? vbz xx d dt j n1? c-crq dt n2 vbr av j p-acp j vvz. (3) part (DIV2) 54 Image 2
291 Mistake me not, the sadness doth not arise from my Want of that Abundance of Money, your Liberal Contributions, used to Supply me with, Mistake me not, the sadness does not arise from my Want of that Abundance of Money, your Liberal Contributions, used to Supply me with, n1 pno11 xx, dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp po11 n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, po22 j n2, vvd pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp, (3) part (DIV2) 54 Image 2
292 but from this, that your Defect herein, is a Sign you are fallen from Grace, 'tis a Sign your Zeal is not so Warm as it has been, 'tis a Sign the Doctrine we Preach has not such an Influence upon you, as it ought. but from this, that your Defect herein, is a Signen you Are fallen from Grace, it's a Signen your Zeal is not so Warm as it has been, it's a Signen the Doctrine we Preach has not such an Influence upon you, as it ought. cc-acp p-acp d, cst po22 n1 av, vbz dt n1 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pn31|vbz dt vvb po22 n1 vbz xx av j c-acp pn31 vhz vbn, pn31|vbz dt n1 dt n1 pns12 vvb vhz xx d dt n1 p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31 vmd. (3) part (DIV2) 54 Image 2
293 'Tis a Sign of a Dissolution, and that the World will be at an end. Ah! What shall I say? My Heart is full, my Heart is full. But farewel. FINIS It's a Signen of a Dissolution, and that the World will be At an end. Ah! What shall I say? My Heart is full, my Heart is full. But farewell. FINIS pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1. uh q-crq vmb pns11 vvi? po11 n1 vbz j, po11 n1 vbz j. p-acp n1. fw-la (3) part (DIV2) 54 Image 2

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