The unreasonableness of anger a sermon preach'd before the Queen at White-hall, July 29, 1694 / by Lancelot Blackburne ...

Blackburne, Lancelot, 1658-1743
Publisher: Printed by Tho Warren for Thomas Bennet
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A28289 ESTC ID: R23050 STC ID: B3068
Subject Headings: Anger; Sermons, English;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN. Ephes. iv. 31, 32. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice; A SERMON Preached before the QUEEN. Ephesians iv. 31, 32. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and Evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice; dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. crd, crd vvb d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc j, vbb vvn av p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 and be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. and be you kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. cc vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn, av c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vhz vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 IN this Epistle to the Ephesians St. Paul seems to propose to himself these Two things. IN this Epistle to the Ephesians Saint Paul seems to propose to himself these Two things. p-acp d n1 p-acp dt np1 n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 First, The confirming their Faith, by laying open the whole Mystery of their Salvation, and comparing it with the Misery of their former Heathen-state, in the three first Chapters; First, The confirming their Faith, by laying open the Whole Mystery of their Salvation, and comparing it with the Misery of their former Heathen-state, in the three First Chapters; ord, dt vvg po32 n1, p-acp vvg av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, p-acp dt crd ord n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 And then the perswading 'em to express their Gratitude to Almighty God for so great a Deliverance, by the Exercise of all those Christian Vertues, which that most Holy Dispensation was design'd to introduce. And then the persuading they to express their Gratitude to Almighty God for so great a Deliverance, by the Exercise of all those Christian Virtues, which that most Holy Dispensation was designed to introduce. cc av dt vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp av j dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d np1 n2, r-crq cst av-ds j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 This latter part of his Design he enters on in this Chapter, and opens it with an earnest Perswasion to Meekness, Ʋnity, Charity, and Condescension ; This latter part of his Design he enters on in this Chapter, and Opens it with an earnest Persuasion to Meekness, Ʋnity, Charity, and Condescension; d d n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp d n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
6 inforcing it all along with great strength of Reason, from their being Members of one Body, from their being governed by one and the same Holy Spirit, having one Hope of Eternal Life, one Lord Christ, one Faith in him, one Baptism in his Name, one God, one Father of all ; enforcing it all along with great strength of Reason, from their being Members of one Body, from their being governed by one and the same Holy Spirit, having one Hope of Eternal Life, one Lord christ, one Faith in him, one Baptism in his Name, one God, one Father of all; vvg pn31 d a-acp p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n1 n2 pp-f crd n1, p-acp po32 n1 vvn p-acp crd cc dt d j n1, vhg crd n1 pp-f j n1, crd n1 np1, crd n1 p-acp pno31, crd n1 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1, crd n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
7 from the several Gifts of Christ to his Church, all tending to preserve and advance this Unity among 'em: from the several Gifts of christ to his Church, all tending to preserve and advance this Unity among they: p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, d vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 and at last, to strike at the very Cause of those Disorders, which hinder'd its Increase, He concludes, Let all bitterness, and wrath, and At last, to strike At the very Cause of those Disorders, which hindered its Increase, He concludes, Let all bitterness, and wrath, cc p-acp ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvd po31 n1, pns31 vvz, vvb d n1, cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
9 and anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking be put away from you, with all malice : and anger, and clamour, and Evil-speaking be put away from you, with all malice: cc n1, cc n1, cc j vbb vvn av p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 and strengthening that Exhortation with the Example of our merciful God, that unexhausted Fountain of infinite Goodness, he adds, And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, and strengthening that Exhortation with the Exampl of our merciful God, that unexhausted Fountain of infinite goodness, he adds, And be you kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another, cc vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j np1, cst j n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz, cc vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. av c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vhz vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
12 The drift of the several Expressions in the Text, is to perswade us to Acts of Concord and Charity, The drift of the several Expressions in the Text, is to persuade us to Acts of Concord and Charity, dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 and to disswade us from all the Obstacles to it, which that unruly Passion of Anger lays in our way. and to dissuade us from all the Obstacles to it, which that unruly Passion of Anger lays in our Way. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 p-acp pn31, r-crq d j n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 The general Head of Charity is of too large, and too nice a Nature, to be stated at length, in its several Particulars, within the compass of a Discourse; The general Head of Charity is of too large, and too Nicaenae a Nature, to be stated At length, in its several Particulars, within the compass of a Discourse; dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz pp-f av j, cc av j dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp po31 j n2-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
15 and therefore, after opening further in a word or two the difficulty of that Task, I shall chuse to fix our Inquiries more particularly on that Vice, or Passion of Anger, which chiefly opposes it. and Therefore, After opening further in a word or two the difficulty of that Task, I shall choose to fix our Inquiries more particularly on that Vice, or Passion of Anger, which chiefly opposes it. cc av, p-acp vvg av-jc p-acp dt n1 cc crd dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-dc av-j p-acp d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av-jn vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
16 I shall endeavour to shew you the folly and unreasonableness of it in its Rise, its Nature and Effects ; I shall endeavour to show you the folly and unreasonableness of it in its Rise, its Nature and Effects; pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
17 with regard to private Men, and publick Communities ; with regard to private Men, and public Communities; p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
18 and afterwards back these Reasonings with the several Rules and Examples to this Purpose, that are to be met with in the Gospel. I shall, in the Close, point the force of what has been said immediately upon Our Selves; and afterwards back these Reasonings with the several Rules and Examples to this Purpose, that Are to be met with in the Gospel. I shall, in the Close, point the force of what has been said immediately upon Our Selves; cc av av d n2-vvg p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmb, p-acp dt j, vvb dt n1 pp-f r-crq vhz vbn vvn av-j p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
19 and shew, of what present Ʋse and Advantage the Argument is to us. and show, of what present Ʋse and Advantage the Argument is to us. cc vvi, pp-f r-crq j vvi cc n1 dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
20 It is not so hard to perswade Men that Charity is a Duty, as it is to fix the Bounds and Limits of it; It is not so hard to persuade Men that Charity is a Duty, as it is to fix the Bounds and Limits of it; pn31 vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi n2 cst n1 vbz dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
21 not many, I think, who own themselves Christians, will dispute their Obligation to mutual Forbearance and Condescension, not many, I think, who own themselves Christians, will dispute their Obligation to mutual Forbearance and Condescension, xx d, pns11 vvb, r-crq vvb px32 np1, vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
22 though few, if any, can agree in its Measures and Extent. though few, if any, can agree in its Measures and Extent. cs d, cs d, vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
23 Besides those Prejudices, which an obstinate Bigotry and false Zeal, or Fear and worldly Interest may raise in our Minds, Beside those Prejudices, which an obstinate Bigotry and false Zeal, or fear and worldly Interest may raise in our Minds, p-acp d n2, r-crq dt j n1 cc j n1, cc vvi cc j n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
24 and so pervert our Judgments, in applying this Duty to particular Cases; there is difficulty enough in the nature of the thing. and so pervert our Judgments, in applying this Duty to particular Cases; there is difficulty enough in the nature of the thing. cc av vvb po12 n2, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp j n2; pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
25 The very different Judgments, even cool and thinking Men frame, of the same Action sufficiently speak it. The very different Judgments, even cool and thinking Men frame, of the same Actium sufficiently speak it. dt j j n2, av j cc vvg n2 vvi, pp-f dt d n1 av-j vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
26 What by some may be judged but a necessary steadiness, by others is interpreted an obstinate stubborness, a peremptory stifness, and a streightness of bowels: What by Some may be judged but a necessary steadiness, by Others is interpreted an obstinate Stubbornness, a peremptory stiffness, and a straightness of bowels: q-crq p-acp d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n2-jn vbz vvn dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
27 and what appears to one as necessary a tenderness and forbearance, is esteem'd by others a base and treacherous compliance. and what appears to one as necessary a tenderness and forbearance, is esteemed by Others a base and treacherous compliance. cc r-crq vvz p-acp crd c-acp j dt n1 cc n1, vbz vvn p-acp n2-jn dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
28 The Apostles themselves found it no easie task to adjust this Matter. The stiff adherence of the Jewish Converts to the Mosaical Ceremonies, which they thought unchangeable, The Apostles themselves found it no easy task to adjust this Matter. The stiff adherence of the Jewish Converts to the Mosaical Ceremonies, which they Thought unchangeable, dt n2 px32 vvd pn31 dx j n1 p-acp j d n1. dt j n1 pp-f dt jp vvz p-acp dt j n2, r-crq pns32 vvd j-u, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
29 and their obstinate desire of keeping up the partition-wall between them and the Gentiles, which they would not understand to be broken down, raised no small Trouble and Dissention in the Church at Antioch : and their obstinate desire of keeping up the partition-wall between them and the Gentiles, which they would not understand to be broken down, raised no small Trouble and Dissension in the Church At Antioch: cc po32 j n1 pp-f vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc dt n2-j, r-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, vvd dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
30 and when the Apostles and Elders came together at Jerusalem, to decide the Question, Whether the Gentile Proselytes shou'd be oblig'd to Circumcision, 'twas not till after there had been much disputing, (as we learn from St. Luke ) that they came to the Resolution of not laying any new burthen upon them, and when the Apostles and Elders Come together At Jerusalem, to decide the Question, Whither the Gentile Proselytes should be obliged to Circumcision, 'twas not till After there had been much disputing, (as we Learn from Saint Lycia) that they Come to the Resolution of not laying any new burden upon them, cc c-crq dt n2 cc n2-jn vvd av p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs dt j n2 vvd vbi vvn p-acp n1, pn31|vbds xx p-acp p-acp a-acp vhd vbn av-d vvg, (c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 av) cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f xx vvg d j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
31 nor putting a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither their own fathers, nor they themselves were able to bear. nor putting a yoke upon the necks of the Disciples, which neither their own Father's, nor they themselves were able to bear. ccx vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq av-d po32 d n2, ccx pns32 px32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
32 And even after this Decision, (which, one would have thought, had setled the Point) St. Peter coming to Antioch did eat with the Gentiles; And even After this Decision, (which, one would have Thought, had settled the Point) Saint Peter coming to Antioch did eat with the Gentiles; cc av p-acp d n1, (r-crq, pi vmd vhi vvn, vhd vvn dt n1) n1 np1 vvg p-acp np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n2-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
33 but when certain came from James, tender of giving scandal to Them, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the Circumcision. but when certain Come from James, tender of giving scandal to Them, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the Circumcision. cc-acp c-crq j vvd p-acp np1, j pp-f vvg n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vvd cc vvn px31, vvg pno32 r-crq vbdr pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
34 This, St. Paul, withstanding him boldly to the face, called dissembling, and walking not uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel ; This, Saint Paul, withstanding him boldly to the face, called dissembling, and walking not uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel; d, n1 np1, vvg pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1, vvd vvg, cc vvg xx av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
35 whom St. Peter 'tis plain by his practice judg'd as much too stiff and inflexible to those of the Circumcision. whom Saint Peter it's plain by his practice judged as much too stiff and inflexible to those of the Circumcision. r-crq n1 np1 pn31|vbz j p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp d av j cc j p-acp d pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
36 So different have been the Judgments even of the best assisted and most enlighten'd Persons concerning the measures of this Duty, So different have been the Judgments even of the best assisted and most enlightened Persons Concerning the measures of this Duty, av j vhb vbn dt n2 av pp-f dt js vvn cc av-ds vvd np1 vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
37 when it came once to be applied to a particular Case. when it Come once to be applied to a particular Case. c-crq pn31 vvd a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
38 But yet how difficult soever it may be to state this nicely in its full extent, But yet how difficult soever it may be to state this nicely in its full extent, p-acp av c-crq j av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 d av-j p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
39 thus much, which is more to our present purpose, both from the Writings of the Apostles, thus much, which is more to our present purpose, both from the Writings of the Apostles, av av-d, r-crq vbz av-dc p-acp po12 j n1, av-d p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
40 and from their Practice, seems to lie plain before us: and from their Practice, seems to lie plain before us: cc p-acp po32 n1, vvz pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
41 That the Unity of the Church, and the Charity we owe to our Neighbour, obliges us not to do or say any thing however innocent in it self (unless ingag'd to it by Duty, That the Unity of the Church, and the Charity we owe to our Neighbour, obliges us not to do or say any thing however innocent in it self (unless engaged to it by Duty, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vdi cc vvi d n1 c-acp j-jn p-acp pn31 n1 (cs vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
42 or something like Necessity) which by reason of his unhappy Temper, or Prejudices, may put him out of the way to Heaven, or something like Necessity) which by reason of his unhappy Temper, or Prejudices, may put him out of the Way to Heaven, cc pi av-j n1) r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j vvi, cc n2, vmb vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
43 or hinder his Advancement in it; or hinder his Advancement in it; cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
44 much less, how different soever our Opinions may be, or on either hand, how well soever grounded, are we to give way to bitterness, anger, wrath, clamour, evil-speaking, or malice ; much less, how different soever our Opinions may be, or on either hand, how well soever grounded, Are we to give Way to bitterness, anger, wrath, clamour, Evil-speaking, or malice; av-d av-dc, c-crq j av po12 n2 vmb vbi, cc p-acp d n1, c-crq av av vvn, vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, j, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
45 so as either to employ 'em our selves, or be provok'd by 'em to revenge, when they are us'd against us: so as either to employ they our selves, or be provoked by they to revenge, when they Are used against us: av a-acp av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 po12 n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
46 but rather ought we to be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven us. but rather ought we to be kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven us. cc-acp av-c pi pns12 pc-acp vbi j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn, av c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vhz vvn pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
47 If the violence of Anger were not of it self in perfect Opposition to the Law of Christ, If the violence of Anger were not of it self in perfect Opposition to the Law of christ, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr xx pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
48 and that Meekness it injoins, yet its mischievous Effects, both on our selves and others, are enough to make it justly be detested; and that Meekness it enjoins, yet its mischievous Effects, both on our selves and Others, Are enough to make it justly be detested; cc d n1 pn31 vvz, av pn31|vbz j n2, av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, vbr av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
49 and convince us it can never be well employed but on it self: and convince us it can never be well employed but on it self: cc vvi pno12 pn31 vmb av-x vbi av vvn cc-acp p-acp pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
50 that It alone calls for all that Bitterness and ill Language it usually breaks out in; that It alone calls for all that Bitterness and ill Language it usually breaks out in; cst pn31 av-j vvz p-acp d cst n1 cc j-jn n1 pn31 av-j vvz av p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
51 and truly merits that most implacable Revenge it generally animates; and truly merits that most implacable Revenge it generally animates; cc av-j vvz cst av-ds j n1 pn31 av-j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
52 which is never satisfy'd but in reducing its Object below the power of doing us an Injury. which is never satisfied but in reducing its Object below the power of doing us an Injury. r-crq vbz av-x vvn cc-acp p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg pno12 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
53 The Disorder it causes in our Minds, our Blood, and our Spirits, deserves indeed all the Resentment it raises; The Disorder it Causes in our Minds, our Blood, and our Spirits, deserves indeed all the Resentment it raises; dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n2, po12 n1, cc po12 n2, vvz av d dt n1 pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
54 but the Passion is too irregular to be so well directed, and we are too much heated to judge so truly of its Application: but the Passion is too irregular to be so well directed, and we Are too much heated to judge so truly of its Application: cc-acp dt n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi av av vvn, cc pns12 vbr av av-d vvn pc-acp vvi av av-j pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
55 we blindly mis-place it on our innocent Neighbour, and lay the weight of that on our Brother, which is only due to our own Pride or ill Nature. we blindly misplace it on our innocent Neighbour, and lay the weight of that on our Brother, which is only due to our own Pride or ill Nature. pns12 av-j n1 pn31 p-acp po12 j-jn n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp po12 d n1 cc j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
56 For 'tis an Anger, which is Wrath, that is here forbidden, an Anger of Revenge or of Reproach ; For it's an Anger, which is Wrath, that is Here forbidden, an Anger of Revenge or of Reproach; c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1, r-crq vbz n1, cst vbz av vvn, dt n1 pp-f vvb cc pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
57 which owes its Rise either to an over-fond opinion of our selves, or too mean a one of other men. which owes its Rise either to an overfond opinion of our selves, or too mean a one of other men. r-crq vvz po31 n1 av-d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc av j dt crd pp-f j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
58 Man is but too apt to be full of himself, to love Dominion and Independance; Man is but too apt to be full of himself, to love Dominion and Independence; n1 vbz p-acp av j pc-acp vbi j pp-f px31, pc-acp vvi n1 cc np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
59 That Bosom-flatterer, Self-love, enlarges the Prospect of all his good Qualities, and lessens the View proportionably of his Weaknesses or Faults: That Bosom-flatterer, Self-love, enlarges the Prospect of all his good Qualities, and lessens the View proportionably of his Weaknesses or Faults: cst n1, n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, cc vvz dt n1 av-j pp-f po31 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
60 but turns the Glass to look on those of other Men, and augments or diminishes the Representation, but turns the Glass to look on those of other Men, and augments or diminishes the Representation, cc-acp vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f j-jn n2, cc vvz cc vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
61 as suits best with the Interests of that Preheminence he would establish for himself. Hence he naturally grows captious and quarrelsome. as suits best with the Interests of that Pre-eminence he would establish for himself. Hence he naturally grows captious and quarrelsome. c-acp n2 av-js p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp px31. av pns31 av-j vvz j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
62 If others (as well they may) resist this Usurpation: If Others (as well they may) resist this Usurpation: cs n2-jn (p-acp av pns32 vmb) vvb d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
63 if they not only refuse to submit to it, but look upon the very Pretence to it as unreasonable and ridiculous; if they not only refuse to submit to it, but look upon the very Pretence to it as unreasonable and ridiculous; cs pns32 xx av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
64 and return it with Contempt, or Injury, or the like Attempts in their own Favour; the sense of this diminution goes deep into his heart; and return it with Contempt, or Injury, or the like Attempts in their own Favour; the sense of this diminution Goes deep into his heart; cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc dt av-j vvz p-acp po32 d n1; dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
65 he trembles, and looks pale at the danger of those Designs his Revenge suggests to him: he trembles, and looks pale At the danger of those Designs his Revenge suggests to him: pns31 vvz, cc vvz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
66 or, if the execution of that Revenge seems out of his power, he breaks out into loud and passionate clamours, into hasty threats, and bitter revilings; or, if the execution of that Revenge seems out of his power, he breaks out into loud and passionate clamours, into hasty Treats, and bitter revilings; cc, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp j n2, cc j n2-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
67 confessing his impotence, by the very means he would appear formidable, and defeating the utmost efforts of his malice, by discovering its aims. confessing his impotence, by the very means he would appear formidable, and defeating the utmost efforts of his malice, by discovering its aims. vvg po31 n1, p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vmd vvi j, cc n-vvg dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
68 Now what temper can there be, which is less able to justifie it self, either to Reason, Now what temper can there be, which is less able to justify it self, either to Reason, av r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi, r-crq vbz av-dc j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, av-d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
69 or to the Principles of the Gospel? The Foundation it is built upon is as weak, as the Passion is violent; or to the Principles of the Gospel? The Foundation it is built upon is as weak, as the Passion is violent; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? dt n1 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vbz a-acp j, c-acp dt n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
70 and the one does not disorder and confound our Reason, more than the other shocks and contradicts it. and the one does not disorder and confound our Reason, more than the other shocks and contradicts it. cc dt crd vdz xx n1 cc vvi po12 n1, av-dc cs dt j-jn n2 cc vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
71 There is an Equality in Men as such, whereon all the natural Duties are founded, that make us easie or useful to one another; There is an Equality in Men as such, whereon all the natural Duties Are founded, that make us easy or useful to one Another; pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n2 c-acp d, c-crq d dt j n2 vbr vvn, cst vvb pno12 j cc j p-acp pi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
72 an Infringement of this, is an Usurpation on Mankind; an Infringement of this, is an Usurpation on Mankind; dt n1 pp-f d, vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
73 and whoever draws too large a share to himself of a common Right, will be justly look'd upon by others as a general Invader. and whoever draws too large a share to himself of a Common Right, will be justly looked upon by Others as a general Invader. cc r-crq vvz av j dt n1 p-acp px31 pp-f dt j n-jn, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
74 'Tis this unjust preference of our selves makes us touchy and captious: we think more due to our selves than others in reason can allow us; It's this unjust preference of our selves makes us touchy and captious: we think more due to our selves than Others in reason can allow us; pn31|vbz d j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvz pno12 j cc j: pns12 vvb av-dc j-jn p-acp po12 n2 cs n2-jn p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
75 and that makes us fret at the Disappointment: and that makes us fret At the Disappointment: cc d vvz pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
76 if we insist on our Demand, Others have as good a Right to make it upon Us; if we insist on our Demand, Others have as good a Right to make it upon Us; cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 vvb, n2-jn vhb p-acp j dt j-jn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
77 and if Both continue obstinate, this can end in nothing but continual War and Confusion: before we can possibly treat, we must reduce our selves to this Equality ; and if Both continue obstinate, this can end in nothing but continual War and Confusion: before we can possibly Treat, we must reduce our selves to this Equality; cc cs d vvb j, d vmb vvi p-acp pix cc-acp j n1 cc n1: c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
78 for when a Superiour dictates, 'tis rather an Imposition than an Agreement. for when a Superior dictates, it's rather an Imposition than an Agreement. p-acp c-crq dt j-jn vvz, pn31|vbz av-c dt n1 cs dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
79 But (to suppose a Case which rarely happens) should we think soberly of our selves, and justly of our Neighbours ; But (to suppose a Case which rarely happens) should we think soberly of our selves, and justly of our Neighbours; p-acp (p-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz) vmd pns12 vvi av-j pp-f po12 n2, cc av-j pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
80 should our Anger not have those unequal Grounds of Vanity and Presumption ; were We wholly blameless, and They the faulty Aggressours; should our Anger not have those unequal Grounds of Vanity and Presumption; were We wholly blameless, and They the faulty Aggressors; vmd po12 n1 xx vhi d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; vbdr pns12 av-jn j, cc pns32 dt j ng2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
81 yet neither in This Case can Anger ever reconcile it self to Reason. yet neither in This Case can Anger ever reconcile it self to Reason. av av-d p-acp d n1 vmb vvi av vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
82 For whatever fine things some Philosophers may have said of it to the contrary, how it is a necessary Weapon to defend us from Injuries, For whatever fine things Some Philosophers may have said of it to the contrary, how it is a necessary Weapon to defend us from Injuries, p-acp r-crq j n2 d n2 vmb vhi vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
83 and a useful Spur to many Vertues: and a useful Spur to many Virtues: cc dt j vvb p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
84 'tis a strange sort of Weapon which governs the Man who weilds it, and a very dangerous Spur which drives him down a Precipice. it's a strange sort of Weapon which governs the Man who wields it, and a very dangerous Spur which drives him down a Precipice. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 r-crq vvz pn31, cc dt j j vvb r-crq vvz pno31 a-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
85 Whoever pretends to govern it by Reason, must either change its Nature, or lose his Aim; Whoever pretends to govern it by Reason, must either change its Nature, or loose his Aim; r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, vmb av-d vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
86 it must be subdued and broken, before it can be quiet. 'Tis the proper Character of Anger, not to listen to Reason; it must be subdued and broken, before it can be quiet. It's the proper Character of Anger, not to listen to Reason; pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi j-jn. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
87 impetuous it is and turbulent in all its Motions, rash and violent in all its Resolutions, bitter and revengeful in all its Designs: impetuous it is and turbulent in all its Motions, rash and violent in all its Resolutions, bitter and revengeful in all its Designs: j pn31 vbz cc j p-acp d po31 n2, j cc j p-acp d po31 n2, j cc j p-acp d po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
88 let our Anger be abated to ever so low a degree, so long as it is Anger, 'twill be a Desire of Revenge, let our Anger be abated to ever so low a degree, so long as it is Anger, it'll be a Desire of Revenge, vvb po12 n1 vbi vvn p-acp av av j dt n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz n1, pn31|vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
89 and a Passion that delights it self in the Prospect of the Ruine of the Offender: and a Passion that delights it self in the Prospect of the Ruin of the Offender: cc dt n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
90 a Pleasure, that is as much below the Goodness of a Vertuous Man, as 'tis beneath his Wisdom, to give his Enemies the mischievous Pleasure, of thinking, they can offend him. a Pleasure, that is as much below the goodness of a Virtuous Man, as it's beneath his Wisdom, to give his Enemies the mischievous Pleasure, of thinking, they can offend him. dt n1, cst vbz p-acp av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 dt j n1, pp-f vvg, pns32 vmb vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
91 They give us a very wrong notion of Justice, who make Anger its Assistant; and as ill a one of Courage, who derive the force of it from thence. They give us a very wrong notion of justice, who make Anger its Assistant; and as ill a one of Courage, who derive the force of it from thence. pns32 vvb pno12 dt j j-jn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb vvi po31 n1; cc c-acp j-jn dt crd pp-f n1, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
92 No reasonable Man would desire to have his Cause come before a Judge that is in wrath; No reasonable Man would desire to have his Cause come before a Judge that is in wrath; uh-dx j n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vhi po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
93 it may blind him indeed, and leave him the chance of doing Right, but can never make him discerning and impartial. it may blind him indeed, and leave him the chance of doing Right, but can never make him discerning and impartial. pn31 vmb vvi pno31 av, cc vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f vdg n-jn, cc-acp vmb av-x vvi pno31 vvg cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
94 There's a coolness of Temper absolutely necessary to Justice, that may allow it the leisure of looking into both sides; There's a coolness of Temper absolutely necessary to justice, that may allow it the leisure of looking into both sides; pc-acp|vbz dt n1 pp-f vvi av-j j p-acp n1, cst vmb vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
95 and Courage too requires a sight of the Danger: and Courage too requires a sighed of the Danger: cc n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
96 'Tis a mad Fury that transports a Man, when he rushes on, without Sight or Knowledge of the Danger he casts himself into; It's a mad Fury that transports a Man, when he Rushes on, without Sighed or Knowledge of the Danger he Cast himself into; pn31|vbz dt j n1 cst vvz dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz px31 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
97 his Mind is hurried away in the Storm from all thoughts of his Defence, and he falls on his Enemy without Sense or Design; his Mind is hurried away in the Storm from all thoughts of his Defence, and he falls on his Enemy without Sense or Design; po31 n1 vbz vvd av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
98 like a weighty Ruine, only to break himself, on him, to pieces. like a weighty Ruin, only to break himself, on him, to Pieces. av-j dt j n1, av-j pc-acp vvi px31, p-acp pno31, p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
99 'Tis a noble Generosity and Constancy of Mind, which affords the most substantial defence against Injuries, It's a noble Generosity and Constancy of Mind, which affords the most substantial defence against Injuries, pn31|vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
100 and gives the manliest Vigour to our Courage. and gives the manliest Vigour to our Courage. cc vvz dt js n1 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
101 Whoever is above the resentment of an Injury, has plac'd himself out of the reach of its force; Whoever is above the resentment of an Injury, has placed himself out of the reach of its force; r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz vvn px31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
102 and he that is unmov'd at the sight of his Danger, will never shrink in the Conflict with it. and he that is unmoved At the sighed of his Danger, will never shrink in the Conflict with it. cc pns31 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
103 He that takes no notice of an Enemy, gives him the libetry of forgetting he is so. He that Takes no notice of an Enemy, gives him the liberty of forgetting he is so. pns31 cst vvz dx n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f vvg pns31 vbz av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
104 Opposition only and a dread of Revenge, keep up in him the memory of the Difference, Opposition only and a dread of Revenge, keep up in him the memory of the Difference, n1 av-j cc dt j pp-f n1, vvb a-acp p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
105 and make it so very difficult for Him to Forgive an Injury, who has been so hardy as to Do one. and make it so very difficult for Him to Forgive an Injury, who has been so hardy as to Do one. cc vvi pn31 av av j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vhz vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vdi pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
106 In a word, the very first motions of Anger in their own Nature directly tend to the subverting our Reason: In a word, the very First motions of Anger in their own Nature directly tend to the subverting our Reason: p-acp dt n1, dt av ord n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n1 av-j vvi p-acp dt vvg po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
107 Give it ever so little head, it soon becomes irresistible; Give it ever so little head, it soon becomes irresistible; vvb pn31 av av j n1, pn31 av vvz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
108 and, when once intire and absolute Master, can end in nothing but Rage and Madness. When aggressor, partial, and unjust; when defendant, blind, and insufficient; and, when once entire and absolute Master, can end in nothing but Rage and Madness. When aggressor, partial, and unjust; when defendant, blind, and insufficient; cc, c-crq a-acp j cc j n1, vmb vvi p-acp pix cc-acp n1 cc n1. c-crq n1, j, cc j; c-crq n1, j, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
109 if noysie and clamourous, mean and false to its own ends; if sullen and malicious, full of Displeasure, and inwardly tormenting; if noisy and Clamorous, mean and false to its own ends; if sullen and malicious, full of Displeasure, and inwardly tormenting; cs j cc j, j cc j p-acp po31 d n2; cs j cc j, j pp-f n1, cc av-j vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
110 if bitter and revengeful, adding weight to Injuries already receiv'd, and provoking yet more, to fill up the measure of its Punishment. There are some sorts of Anger indeed not so mean, if bitter and revengeful, adding weight to Injuries already received, and provoking yet more, to fill up the measure of its Punishment. There Are Some sorts of Anger indeed not so mean, cs j cc j, vvg n1 p-acp n2 av vvn, cc vvg av av-dc, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. pc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f n1 av xx av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
111 or so extravagantly transporting, and less mischievous than others; or so extravagantly transporting, and less mischievous than Others; cc av av-j vvg, cc av-dc j cs n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
112 but there is none which raises not a great Disturbance in the Mind, which does not drive out of it all sweetness and humanity, and rob a Man of the best part of himself: but there is none which raises not a great Disturbance in the Mind, which does not drive out of it all sweetness and humanity, and rob a Man of the best part of himself: cc-acp pc-acp vbz pix r-crq vvz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi av pp-f pn31 d n1 cc n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
113 it may have some slight and transient risings indeed in the Breast of a wise Man, but it rests only in the Bosom of Fools. it may have Some slight and Transient risings indeed in the Breast of a wise Man, but it rests only in the Bosom of Fools. pn31 vmb vhi d j cc j n2-vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
114 But still these are the Mischiefs of this violent temper only between Man and Man: But still these Are the Mischiefs of this violent temper only between Man and Man: cc-acp av d vbr dt n2 pp-f d j n1 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
115 They are much more extensive, if we consider him as a Member of Society. In That state, they never fall on a particular person, They Are much more extensive, if we Consider him as a Member of Society. In That state, they never fallen on a particular person, pns32 vbr av-d av-dc j, cs pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp cst n1, pns32 av-x vvb p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
116 but at the same time they threaten and offend the whole Community. but At the same time they threaten and offend the Whole Community. cc-acp p-acp dt d n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
117 For this reason, all Laws how much soever they connive at and overlook the Excesses of some other Passions, have taken special Care to bridle this, For this reason, all Laws how much soever they connive At and overlook the Excesses of Some other Passion, have taken special Care to bridle this, p-acp d n1, d n2 c-crq d av pns32 vvb p-acp cc vvi dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n2, vhb vvn j n1 pc-acp vvi d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
118 as peculiarly tending to the destruction of Government it self: as peculiarly tending to the destruction of Government it self: c-acp av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
119 they have reserv'd the avenging of Injuries to the Magistrate alone, and not abandoned the Security of Men's Persons and Interests, and all the Conveniences of Life, for the sake of which they enter'd into Society, to the Cruelty and Violence of furious Men, by leaving the Sword of Justice in their hands. they have reserved the avenging of Injuries to the Magistrate alone, and not abandoned the Security of Men's Persons and Interests, and all the Conveniences of Life, for the sake of which they entered into Society, to the Cruelty and Violence of furious Men, by leaving the Sword of justice in their hands. pns32 vhb vvn dt j-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc xx vvn dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2 cc n2, cc d dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
120 The Revenge therefore which Anger suggests to a private Man, is an Outrage to the Laws, and a breach of all those sacred Bonds which unite Men in the several forms of Government ; The Revenge Therefore which Anger suggests to a private Man, is an Outrage to the Laws, and a breach of all those sacred Bonds which unite Men in the several forms of Government; dt n1 av r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d d j n2 r-crq vvb n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
121 and where those Laws are vigorously executed, 'twould be as great a Madness and Folly to attempt it, and where those Laws Are vigorously executed, 'twould be as great a Madness and Folly to attempt it, cc c-crq d n2 vbr av-j vvn, pn31|vmd vbi a-acp j dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
122 as to think to fight it out with a whole Nation: For the will of the whole centers in that of the Magistrate, His Judgment is the Judgment of the Community, and the Execution of it is attended with their Ʋnited Force. as to think to fight it out with a Whole nation: For the will of the Whole centers in that of the Magistrate, His Judgement is the Judgement of the Community, and the Execution of it is attended with their Ʋnited Force. c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp dt j-jn n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 p-acp d pp-f dt n1, po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po32 vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
123 Neither is that Punishment, which Governours inflict for the breach of their Laws, in a strictly-moral sense to be called, a Revenge, though figuratively 'tis often even in Scripture stil'd so; Neither is that Punishment, which Governors inflict for the breach of their Laws, in a strictly-moral sense to be called, a Revenge, though figuratively it's often even in Scripture Styled so; d vbz cst n1, r-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1, c-acp av-j pn31|vbz av av p-acp n1 vvd av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
124 for proper Revenge is a cruel brutish and malicious Motive, to reap our Satisfaction from the Pain and Vexation the Offender suffers: for proper Revenge is a cruel brutish and malicious Motive, to reap our Satisfaction from the Pain and Vexation the Offender suffers: p-acp j vvb vbz dt j j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
125 But Laws carry no Passion or ill Nature along with 'em; But Laws carry no Passion or ill Nature along with they; cc-acp n2 vvb dx n1 cc j-jn n1 a-acp p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
126 the Good and Quiet of the Community, is the whole aim of their Sanction, whether as they are a Rule to the Vertuous, or a Terrour to evil Doers. the Good and Quiet of the Community, is the Whole aim of their Sanction, whither as they Are a Rule to the Virtuous, or a Terror to evil Doers. dt j cc j-jn pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, cs a-acp pns32 vbr dt vvb p-acp dt j, cc dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
127 And if Anger in all its several Degrees and Dresses, whether of Malice or Clamour, Evil-speaking or Revenge, be at such mighty odds with Reason and Society ; And if Anger in all its several Degrees and Dresses, whither of Malice or Clamour, Evil-speaking or Revenge, be At such mighty odds with Reason and Society; cc cs vvb p-acp d po31 j n2 cc n2, cs pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc n1, vbb p-acp d j n2 p-acp vvb cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
128 how much greater then must the Opposition be between That and Christianity, whose Doctrine is the most exalted Reason, and whose State the most perfect Society that Man is capable of? how much greater then must the Opposition be between That and Christianity, whose Doctrine is the most exalted Reason, and whose State the most perfect Society that Man is capable of? c-crq d jc cs vmb dt n1 vbb p-acp d cc np1, rg-crq n1 vbz dt av-ds vvn n1, cc rg-crq n1 dt av-ds j n1 cst n1 vbz j pp-f? (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
129 If Reason forbids it, as contrary to our temporal Interest, and the procuring that Peace which is necessary to our Own Preservation, as the Laws of Society do, with relation to That of the Publick; Christianity adds a much stronger inforcement to the Prohibition, from the regard we owe to our Own, If Reason forbids it, as contrary to our temporal Interest, and the procuring that Peace which is necessary to our Own Preservation, as the Laws of Society do, with Relation to That of the Public; Christianity adds a much Stronger enforcement to the Prohibition, from the regard we owe to our Own, cs n1 vvz pn31, c-acp j-jn p-acp po12 j n1, cc dt vvg d n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp po12 d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vdb, p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f dt j; np1 vvz dt d jc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
130 and our Neighbour's Eternal Salvation, and to the Glory of God in both; which is the ultimate End of Ʋs, and of all our Faculties, and Actions. and our Neighbour's Eternal Salvation, and to the Glory of God in both; which is the ultimate End of Ʋs, and of all our Faculties, and Actions. cc po12 ng1 j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d; r-crq vbz dt j vvb pp-f n2, cc pp-f d po12 n2, cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
131 This last and fullest Revelation of the Will of God to the Sons of Men, as it gives them clearer Views of the Divine Perfections, and thence more distinct and suitable Conceptions of that Honour, and Worship which they justly challenge; This last and Fullest Revelation of the Will of God to the Sons of Men, as it gives them clearer Views of the Divine Perfections, and thence more distinct and suitable Conceptions of that Honour, and Worship which they justly challenge; d ord cc js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 jc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n2, cc av av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f d n1, cc n1 r-crq pns32 av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
132 so it heightens, and enlarges the Prospect of those Duties which concern our Conversation towards one another ; so it heightens, and enlarges the Prospect of those Duties which concern our Conversation towards one Another; av pn31 vvz, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb po12 n1 p-acp crd j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
133 proposes in them nobler Aims, imploys more convincing Motives, and more eminent Examples ; proposes in them Nobler Aims, employs more convincing Motives, and more eminent Examples; vvz p-acp pno32 av-jc vvz, vvz av-dc j-vvg n2, cc av-dc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
134 assures more excellent Rewards, and more powerful Assistances to attain them, than any other Dispensation could discover, or afford. assures more excellent Rewards, and more powerful Assistances to attain them, than any other Dispensation could discover, or afford. vvz av-dc j n2, cc av-dc j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cs d j-jn n1 vmd vvi, cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
135 'Tis too narrow a Consideration for a Christian, to keep down that Vanity and Presumption, which makes Men touchy and captious; It's too narrow a Consideration for a Christian, to keep down that Vanity and Presumption, which makes Men touchy and captious; pn31|vbz av j dt n1 p-acp dt njp, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz n2 j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
136 by the Right that is in others to equal Pretensions. Not only the deep sense of his own Meanness and Misery makes him acknowledge before Almighty God, That he is nothing but Darkness in his Ʋnderstanding, Weakness and Inconstancy, if not Perverseness, in his Will ; by the Right that is in Others to equal Pretensions. Not only the deep sense of his own Meanness and Misery makes him acknowledge before Almighty God, That he is nothing but Darkness in his Ʋnderstanding, Weakness and Inconstancy, if not Perverseness, in his Will; p-acp dt n-jn cst vbz p-acp n2-jn p-acp j-jn n2. xx av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1 vvz pno31 vvi p-acp j-jn np1, cst pns31 vbz pix cc-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg, n1 cc n1, cs xx n1, p-acp po31 vmb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
137 that his Life is a vapour that passeth away: that his Life is a vapour that passes away: cst po31 n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
138 and to cry out to him with the Prophet David, (as the LXX. translate it) My being is nothing before thee : and to cry out to him with the Prophet David, (as the LXX. translate it) My being is nothing before thee: cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 np1, (c-acp dt crd. vvb pn31) po11 vbg vbz pix p-acp pno21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
139 but he is taught also to prefer others before himself. Let nothing, says St. Paul, Phil. 2.3. be done thro' strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. but he is taught also to prefer Others before himself. Let nothing, Says Saint Paul, Philip 2.3. be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp px31. vvd pix, vvz n1 np1, np1 crd. vbb vdn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb d n1 j-jn jc cs px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
140 That Notion of Equality leaves room for insisting on its Rights; and our Hearts may be too partial in adjusting Our proportion: That Notion of Equality leaves room for insisting on its Rights; and our Hearts may be too partial in adjusting Our proportion: cst n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2-jn; cc po12 n2 vmb vbi av j p-acp vvg po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
141 but to esteem each other better than our selves, is the sure way to avoid doing any thing through strife or vain-glory. but to esteem each other better than our selves, is the sure Way to avoid doing any thing through strife or vainglory. cc-acp p-acp vvb d n-jn jc cs po12 n2, vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi vdg d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
142 Christian Charity always gives us a high Opinion of our Neighbour, as the Humility that attends it does a low one of our selves: and Provocation is as inconsistent with Esteem, as Resentment with a sense of our ill-deserving. The Humble Man knows that Weakness or Fault, he is despis'd or reproach'd for, is but one of those many he sees in himself; Christian Charity always gives us a high Opinion of our Neighbour, as the Humility that attends it does a low one of our selves: and Provocation is as inconsistent with Esteem, as Resentment with a sense of our Ill-deserving. The Humble Man knows that Weakness or Fault, he is despised or reproached for, is but one of those many he sees in himself; njp n1 av vvz pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pn31 vdz dt av-j crd pp-f po12 n2: cc n1 vbz a-acp j p-acp vvb, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j. dt j n1 vvz d n1 cc n1, pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp, vbz cc-acp crd pp-f d d pns31 vvz p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
143 that God sees yet infinitely more than he does; that God sees yet infinitely more than he does; cst np1 vvz av av-j av-dc cs pns31 vdz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
144 and that there is no comparison to be made between what he is, and what he justly might be condemn'd for; and that there is no comparison to be made between what he is, and what he justly might be condemned for; cc cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz, cc r-crq pns31 av-j vmd vbi vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
145 even when he is injur'd without ground, the Case is still the same with him. even when he is injured without ground, the Case is still the same with him. av c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 vbz av dt d p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
146 He knows indeed, there's a Mistake in the particular Foundation of that slight, which is thrown upon hi•; He knows indeed, there's a Mistake in the particular Foundation of that slight, which is thrown upon hi•; pns31 vvz av, pc-acp|vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
147 but the Errour is of too much Advantage to him, to move him to Anger: If he, who injures him now, saw the whole mass of his real Failings; but the Error is of too much Advantage to him, to move him to Anger: If he, who injures him now, saw the Whole mass of his real Failings; cc-acp dt n1 vbz pp-f av d n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1: cs pns31, r-crq vvz pno31 av, vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j n2-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
148 what he suffers wrongfully, would be the least part of the Contempt he must expect to lie under. what he suffers wrongfully, would be the least part of the Contempt he must expect to lie under. r-crq pns31 vvz av-j, vmd vbi dt ds n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
149 In a word, Charity suffereth long, and is kind; In a word, Charity suffers long, and is kind; p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz av-j, cc vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
150 Charity envieth not, vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up, doth not behave it self unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity Envieth not, vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up, does not behave it self unseemly, seeks not her own, is not Easily provoked, Thinketh no evil, bears all things, Believeth all things, Hopes all things, Endureth all things. n1 vvz xx, vvz xx pn31 n1, vbz xx vvn a-acp, vdz xx vvi pn31 n1 j, vvz xx po31 d, vbz xx av-j vvn, vvz dx n-jn, vvz d n2, vvz d n2, vvz d n2, vvz d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
151 Charity is so far from wronging others, that it teaches Forbearance ; Charity is so Far from wronging Others, that it Teaches Forbearance; n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg n2-jn, cst pn31 vvz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
152 makes a Man patient, and not revengeful of Injuries: abases all foolish Elation of Mind, Ambition and Ostentation, Pride and Insolence, in overvaluing Our Selves, and despising Others ; makes a Man patient, and not revengeful of Injuries: abases all foolish Elation of Mind, Ambition and Ostentation, Pride and Insolence, in overvaluing Our Selves, and despising Others; vvz dt n1 j, cc xx j pp-f n2: vvz d j n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg po12 n2, cc vvg n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
153 and permits not a Man to fall into immoderate violent Distempers of Anger, upon whatever Provocation. and permits not a Man to fallen into immoderate violent Distempers of Anger, upon whatever Provocation. cc vvz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
154 Charity behaves not it self unseemly, breaks not out into opprobrious Contumelies, and disgraceful ill Language. As Anger, under the Gospel, is interpreted Murther, so there is a Murther of the Tongue, as well as of the Heart or Hand ; Charity behaves not it self unseemly, breaks not out into opprobrious Contumelies, and disgraceful ill Language. As Anger, under the Gospel, is interpreted Murder, so there is a Murder of the Tongue, as well as of the Heart or Hand; n1 vvz xx pn31 n1 j, vvz xx av p-acp j n2, cc j j-jn n1. p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn n1, av pc-acp vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
155 and both are brought under the breach of the Sixth Commandment, as our Saviour interprets the obligation of it. and both Are brought under the breach of the Sixth Commandment, as our Saviour interprets the obligation of it. cc d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp po12 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
156 'Tis certainly against reason to be transported beyond it, as it is against our Interest to provoke new Injuries by revenging old ones: It's Certainly against reason to be transported beyond it, as it is against our Interest to provoke new Injuries by revenging old ones: pn31|vbz av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp j-vvg j pi2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
157 'twere more for our advantage to overcome an Enemy by a softer management, than to make him more implacably so, by the bitterness of our Opposition. 'twere more for our advantage to overcome an Enemy by a Softer management, than to make him more implacably so, by the bitterness of our Opposition. pn31|vbdr n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1, cs pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dc av-j av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
158 But these are Motives shallow and temporal, that concern only This Life and the quiet of it: But these Are Motives shallow and temporal, that concern only This Life and the quiet of it: p-acp d vbr n2 j cc j, cst vvb av-j d n1 cc dt n-jn pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
159 The Gospel considers us with relation to Eternity; The Gospel considers us with Relation to Eternity; dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
160 looks on us as Members of a Society which is to have no end, and by that means join'd to Christ who is the head of it; looks on us as Members of a Society which is to have no end, and by that means joined to christ who is the head of it; n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vhi dx n1, cc p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
161 as Heirs of the same Hopes and Promises, and united to one another by so many Relations resulting thence, as Heirs of the same Hope's and Promises, and united to one Another by so many Relations resulting thence, c-acp n2 pp-f dt d ng1 cc vvz, cc vvn p-acp crd j-jn p-acp av d n2 vvg av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
162 as leave no room for our reflecting on those petty Circumstances wherein we differ, or being exasperated by those trifling short-liv'd Interests, wherein our Passions wou'd concern us, as leave no room for our reflecting on those Petty circumstances wherein we differ, or being exasperated by those trifling short-lived Interests, wherein our Passion would concern us, c-acp vvb dx n1 p-acp po12 vvg p-acp d j n2 c-crq pns12 vvb, cc vbg vvn p-acp d j-vvg j n2, c-crq po12 n2 vmd vvi pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
163 or which our unenlighten'd reason might provoke us to set a value on: or which our unenlightened reason might provoke us to Set a valve on: cc r-crq po12 vvn n1 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
164 all the provocation it allows us, is to love and to good works, and all the Victory it recommends to us, is to overcome evil with good. all the provocation it allows us, is to love and to good works, and all the Victory it recommends to us, is to overcome evil with good. d dt n1 pn31 vvz pno12, vbz pc-acp vvi cc p-acp j n2, cc d dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, vbz pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
165 The desire of revenge is such a Sin as cannot ask to be Pardon'd, nor has our Lord's own Prayer (though the fullest and most comprehensive) any Petition for forgiveness of our trespasses, but as we forgive them that trespass against us. The desire of revenge is such a since as cannot ask to be Pardoned, nor has our Lord's own Prayer (though the Fullest and most comprehensive) any Petition for forgiveness of our Trespasses, but as we forgive them that trespass against us. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvd, ccx vhz po12 n2 d n1 (c-acp dt js cc av-ds j) d vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pno32 d n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
166 Indeed the whole scope and aim of the Law of Christ, is to take away all Enmities and the Seeds of 'em out of the World; Indeed the Whole scope and aim of the Law of christ, is to take away all Enmities and the Seeds of they out of the World; av dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pc-acp vvi av d n2 cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 av pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
167 to reconcile Man to God, to himself, and to all Men: To God, by appeasing His Anger, with the blood of his Son; to reconcile Man to God, to himself, and to all Men: To God, by appeasing His Anger, with the blood of his Son; pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp px31, cc p-acp d n2: p-acp np1, p-acp vvg po31 vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
168 to Himself, by freeing him from the dominion of his turbulent and unruly Passions; to Himself, by freeing him from the dominion of his turbulent and unruly Passion; p-acp px31, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
169 and to Men, by inspiring him with that perfect Charity, which must needs tame and soften the most bitter Spirits. and to Men, by inspiring him with that perfect Charity, which must needs tame and soften the most bitter Spirits. cc p-acp n2, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp d j n1, r-crq vmb av vvi cc vvi dt av-ds j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
170 'Twas easier for the Son of God to dy, then that the Anger of his Father shou'd be unaton'd; 'Twas Easier for the Son of God to die, then that the Anger of his Father should be unatoned; pn31|vbds jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, av cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd vbb vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
171 and his whole Life was one continu'd Example of Meekness and Patience, and forgiveness of Injuries: and his Whole Life was one continued Exampl of Meekness and Patience, and forgiveness of Injuries: cc po31 j-jn n1 vbds pi vvd n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
172 Who when he was revil'd, revil'd not again, when he suffer'd he threatn'd not, but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously. Who when he was reviled, reviled not again, when he suffered he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth righteously. r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds vvd, vvd xx av, c-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vvd xx, cc-acp vvd px31 p-acp pno31 cst vvz av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
173 And all this he suffer'd for us, leaving us an Example that we shou'd follow his steps. And all this he suffered for us, leaving us an Exampl that we should follow his steps. cc d d pns31 vvn p-acp pno12, vvg pno12 dt n1 cst pns12 vvd vvi po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
174 He suffer'd all the contradictions of Sinners; He suffered all the contradictions of Sinners; pns31 vvd d dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
175 and receiv'd, without disturbance, all the Affronts, and Reproaches, that the Malice, or Rashness, or Folly of Man cou'd throw upon him: and received, without disturbance, all the Affronts, and Reproaches, that the Malice, or Rashness, or Folly of Man could throw upon him: cc vvn, p-acp n1, d dt vvz, cc n2, cst dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
176 and even at his Death put up to his Father such earnest Prayers for his Persecutors, and even At his Death put up to his Father such earnest Prayers for his Persecutors, cc av p-acp po31 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 d j n2 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
177 as in a very small time after brought many thousands of 'em to a State of Salvation; as in a very small time After brought many thousands of they to a State of Salvation; c-acp p-acp dt j j n1 a-acp vvd d crd pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
178 according to that most Excellent Precept of his own. Matt. 5.44. Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, according to that most Excellent Precept of his own. Matt. 5.44. Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, vvg p-acp cst av-ds j n1 pp-f po31 d. np1 crd. vvb po22 n2, vvb pno32 cst vvb pn22, vdb j p-acp pno32 cst vvb pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
179 and pray for them which despitefully use and persecute you. and pray for them which despitefully use and persecute you. cc vvb p-acp pno32 r-crq av-j vvi cc vvi pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
180 The Motive, which the Gospel employs even here in the Text, is such, as methinks, no Reason or Humanity is able to resist; The Motive, which the Gospel employs even Here in the Text, is such, as methinks, no Reason or Humanity is able to resist; dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz av av p-acp dt n1, vbz d, c-acp vvz, dx n1 cc n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
181 Be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Be you kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn, av c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vhz vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
182 What can induce us to Forgiveness, if Forgiveness cannot? Are we higher than God, that we should be more implacably offended than He? Is the distance between us Fellow-Creatures comparable to that between GOD and the mightiest of Men, that the Indignity should make the Affront more unpardonable? Is our Brother more under our Power, What can induce us to Forgiveness, if Forgiveness cannot? are we higher than God, that we should be more implacably offended than He? Is the distance between us Fellow-Creatures comparable to that between GOD and the Mightiest of Men, that the Indignity should make the Affront more unpardonable? Is our Brother more under our Power, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cs n1 vmbx? vbr pns12 jc cs np1, cst pns12 vmd vbi av-dc av-j vvn cs pns31? vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 n2 j p-acp d p-acp np1 cc dt js pp-f n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt vvb av-dc j? vbz po12 n1 av-dc p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
183 than We are under that of the Almighty? Or are his Offences more numerous, or less capable of Reparation? Do we owe Ten thousand Talents to our Lord, than We Are under that of the Almighty? Or Are his Offences more numerous, or less capable of Reparation? Do we owe Ten thousand Talents to our Lord, cs pns12 vbr p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn? cc vbr po31 n2 av-dc j, cc av-dc j pp-f n1? vdb pns12 vvb crd crd n2 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
184 and can we take our Fellow-Servant by the throat for a Hundred Pence? We must unavoidably own, and can we take our Fellow servant by the throat for a Hundred Pence? We must avoidable own, cc vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2? pns12 vmb av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
185 as well as suffer, the Justice of his Sentence, if he deliver us over to the Tormentors till we pay the utmost farthing: as well as suffer, the justice of his Sentence, if he deliver us over to the Tormentors till we pay the utmost farthing: c-acp av c-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vvb pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n2 c-acp pns12 vvb dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
186 for there's no denying, but that we ought to have had compassion on our fellow-servant, even as our Lord had pity upon us. for there's no denying, but that we ought to have had compassion on our Fellow servant, even as our Lord had pity upon us. p-acp pc-acp|vbz dx vvg, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi vhn n1 p-acp po12 n1, av c-acp po12 n1 vhd n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
187 St. Paul indeed had reason to press this Argument, as being most sensibly under the force of its Conviction. Saint Paul indeed had reason to press this Argument, as being most sensibly under the force of its Conviction. n1 np1 av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, p-acp vbg av-ds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
188 Of all those, whom, out of his great Mercy, God had called to the Knowledge of his Truth, no one was found in such provoking Circumstances: Of all those, whom, out of his great Mercy, God had called to the Knowledge of his Truth, no one was found in such provoking circumstances: pp-f d d, ro-crq, av pp-f po31 j n1, np1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dx crd vbds vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
189 He was a profess'd and bitter Enemy to the Name of Jesus, many of the Saints did he shut up in prison, He was a professed and bitter Enemy to the Name of jesus, many of the Saints did he shut up in prison, pns31 vbds dt vvn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d pp-f dt n2 vdd pns31 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
190 and when they were put to death, he gave his voice against them; punish'd them oft in every Synagougue, compelled them to blaspheme; and when they were put to death, he gave his voice against them; punished them oft in every Synagougue, compelled them to Blaspheme; cc c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno32; vvn pno32 av p-acp d n1, vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
191 and, being exceedingly mad against them, he persecuted them even unto strange Cities. and, being exceedingly mad against them, he persecuted them even unto strange Cities. cc, vbg av-vvg j p-acp pno32, pns31 vvn pno32 av p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
192 He was taken even in the Fact, breathing out threatning and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord. He was taken even in the Fact, breathing out threatening and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord. pns31 vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1, vvg av vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
193 In the very height of his Rage against God and his Church, when he was going to Damascus, with Letters from the High Priest, impowering him to bring such as he found professing that Way bound to Jerusalem ; In the very height of his Rage against God and his Church, when he was going to Damascus, with Letters from the High Priest, impowering him to bring such as he found professing that Way bound to Jerusalem; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp np1, p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi d c-acp pns31 vvd vvg d n1 vvn p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
194 God, by an astonishing Voice from Heaven, softens his Heart, pardons his Sins, and calls him to preach that Pardon to the Gentiles ; God, by an astonishing Voice from Heaven, softens his Heart, Pardons his Sins, and calls him to preach that Pardon to the Gentiles; np1, p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp n1, vvz po31 n1, vvz po31 n2, cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
195 himself being an amazing Instance of it, and a pressing Evidence of their Obligation to forgive one another. himself being an amazing Instance of it, and a pressing Evidence of their Obligation to forgive one Another. px31 vbg dt j-vvg n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp vvb pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
196 Nor could that Exhortation of his in the Process of his Mission have so much force out of any other Mouth. Nor could that Exhortation of his in the Process of his Mission have so much force out of any other Mouth. ccx vmd d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhb av av-d vvi av pp-f d j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
197 By the Rage he was transported with before his Conversion, we may perceive his natural Temper was none of the meekest; By the Rage he was transported with before his Conversion, we may perceive his natural Temper was none of the Meekest; p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi po31 j vvi vbds pi pp-f dt js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
198 and after it, no Man, according to the Principles of Flesh and Blood, had more Reason to be provoked to Resentment than He had. and After it, no Man, according to the Principles of Flesh and Blood, had more Reason to be provoked to Resentment than He had. cc c-acp pn31, dx n1, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhd dc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cs pns31 vhd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
199 No Man was more outragiously affronted, or more cruelly and unjustly persecuted; No Man was more outrageously affronted, or more cruelly and unjustly persecuted; dx n1 vbds av-dc av-j vvn, cc av-dc av-j cc av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
200 by his own Nation, by false Brethren, even by Them, whose Eternal Salvation he was spending himself to advance; by his own nation, by false Brothers, even by Them, whose Eternal Salvation he was spending himself to advance; p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp j n2, av p-acp pno32, rg-crq j n1 pns31 vbds vvg px31 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
201 in stripes above measure, in prisons frequent: in stripes above measure, in prisons frequent: p-acp n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n2 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
202 so that if Advice can have any force from the Disinterestedness of it, surely this hath strength enough for our Conviction; so that if advice can have any force from the Disinterestedness of it, surely this hath strength enough for our Conviction; av cst cs n1 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-j d vhz n1 av-d p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
203 for there is no Man, according to all humane Appearance, could have more Reason to preach the contrary Doctrine, had it been true; for there is no Man, according to all humane Appearance, could have more Reason to preach the contrary Doctrine, had it been true; c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1, vvg p-acp d j n1, vmd vhi dc n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, vhd pn31 vbn j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
204 to give the reins to his Anger, in returning those Injuries, or to maintain the Lawfulness of doing so. to give the reins to his Anger, in returning those Injuries, or to maintain the Lawfulness of doing so. pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp po31 vvi, p-acp vvg d n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vdg av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
205 In this Light his Exhortation needs no additionary Strength. Let me beg leave only, by way of Application, to bring it home to Our Selves. In this Light his Exhortation needs no additionary Strength. Let me beg leave only, by Way of Application, to bring it home to Our Selves. p-acp d n1 po31 n1 av dx j n1. vvb pno11 vvi vvi av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 av-an p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
206 And in the Name of God then, let us consider, to what good end we can imploy these unruly Passions, We, who give our selves up so intitely to their boysterous Conduct, that there's scarce any thing else we can be said to agree in? 'Tis observ'd by One, of some Note among our Enemies, who very well knew the measures that were taking for our destruction, And in the Name of God then, let us Consider, to what good end we can employ these unruly Passion, We, who give our selves up so intitely to their boisterous Conduct, that there's scarce any thing Else we can be said to agree in? It's observed by One, of Some Note among our Enemies, who very well knew the measures that were taking for our destruction, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, vvb pno12 vvi, p-acp r-crq j n1 pns12 vmb vvi d j n2, pns12, r-crq vvb po12 n2 a-acp av av-j p-acp po32 j vvb, cst pc-acp|vbz av-j d n1 av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp? pn31|vbz vvn p-acp crd, pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq av av vvd dt n2 cst vbdr vvg p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
207 and proposes the great facility of effecting it from the truth of his observation; and proposes the great facility of effecting it from the truth of his observation; cc vvz dt j n1 pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
208 That we hate one another, and are in continual division, either about Religion, or about the Government. That we hate one Another, and Are in continual division, either about Religion, or about the Government. cst pns12 vvb pi j-jn, cc vbr p-acp j n1, av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
209 Since it is Now our Happyness to have those two very great and concerning Interests united, which so long have driven different ways; Since it is Now our Happiness to have those two very great and Concerning Interests united, which so long have driven different ways; p-acp pn31 vbz av po12 n1 pc-acp vhi d crd av j cc vvg n2 vvn, r-crq av av-j vhb vvn j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
210 we have a double tye upon us, to defeat the Hopes of our Adversaries, by laying aside our Animosities about Either, we have a double tie upon us, to defeat the Hope's of our Adversaries, by laying aside our Animosities about Either, pns12 vhb dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi dt ng1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp vvg av po12 n2 a-acp av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
211 least they prove in the end the ruin of Both. For, as to Religion, there are no greater Enemies in the World to its Life and Force, lest they prove in the end the ruin of Both. For, as to Religion, there Are no greater Enemies in the World to its Life and Force, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f d p-acp, c-acp p-acp n1, pc-acp vbr dx jc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
212 than the bitter Contentions we have rais'd about it. than the bitter Contentions we have raised about it. cs dt j n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
213 We have quarrell'd so long and eagerly on the Subject, that the very substance of it is almost lost in the scuffle: We have quarreled so long and eagerly on the Subject, that the very substance of it is almost lost in the scuffle: pns12 vhb vvn av av-j cc av-j p-acp dt j-jn, cst dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
214 and have started such Multitudes of Disputes and Controversies, as have left almost nothing clear or certain, especially to such as wou'd fain not have reason to Believe those Doctrines, which they wou'd fain have no reason to Obey. and have started such Multitudes of Disputes and Controversies, as have left almost nothing clear or certain, especially to such as would fain not have reason to Believe those Doctrines, which they would fain have no reason to Obey. cc vhb vvn d n2 pp-f vvz cc n2, c-acp vhb vvn av pix j cc j, av-j p-acp d c-acp vmd av xx vhi n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq pns32 vmd av-j vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
215 The fierceness and virulency wherewith these Disputes have been carried on, are no less the Scandal than a Breach of our common Christianity, nay even of Humanity it self. The fierceness and virulency wherewith these Disputes have been carried on, Are no less the Scandal than a Breach of our Common Christianity, nay even of Humanity it self. dt n1 cc n1 c-crq d vv2 vhb vbn vvn a-acp, vbr av-dx av-dc dt n1 cs dt n1 pp-f po12 j np1, uh-x av pp-f n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
216 No Reproaches have been too scandalous or impertinent to the Question, no Revilings too severe and contemptuous, no Calumnies too false and spiteful, No Reproaches have been too scandalous or impertinent to the Question, no Revilings too severe and contemptuous, no Calumnies too false and spiteful, uh-dx n2 vhb vbn av j cc j p-acp dt vvb, dx n2-vvg av j cc j, dx n2 av j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
217 nor any Language or Arts too foul and unmanly to be imployed in these Religios Conflicts: as if the very Pretence to Religion were a Dispensation from all the Tyes of it; nor any Language or Arts too foul and unmanly to be employed in these Religious Conflicts: as if the very Pretence to Religion were a Dispensation from all the Ties of it; ccx d n1 cc n2 av j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d npg1 n2: c-acp cs dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbdr dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
218 and an impudent Affectation of Concern for its Truths, were a sufficient Excuse for the Breach of its Duties. Even where the strictest Regard to Decency would be expected, where even good Manners to the Lookers on should make Men stanch and reserv'd in the Treatment of an Adversary, that has any Pretence to Learning or Vertue: and an impudent Affectation of Concern for its Truths, were a sufficient Excuse for the Breach of its Duties. Even where the Strictest Regard to Decency would be expected, where even good Manners to the Lookers on should make Men staunch and reserved in the Treatment of an Adversary, that has any Pretence to Learning or Virtue: cc dt j n1 pp-f vvb p-acp po31 n2, vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. av c-crq dt js n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn, c-crq av j n2 p-acp dt n2 a-acp vmd vvi n2 vvi cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhz d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
219 In the Combats of the Pen, a bitter Malignity reigns without controul, fights the Devil's Battels under the Banner of our Saviour; In the Combats of the Pen, a bitter Malignity reigns without control, fights the Devil's Battles under the Banner of our Saviour; p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvz dt ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
220 and, not content to poison the present Age, with an unexampl'd Barbarity, raises lasting Monuments of Scandal to those which are to come. This sort of Management may make sport enough to the Enemies of all Religion, but I know not how They can be thought any Friends to it, who afford 'em the very unseemly and ill-natur'd Diversion. and, not content to poison the present Age, with an unexampled Barbarity, raises lasting Monuments of Scandal to those which Are to come. This sort of Management may make sport enough to the Enemies of all Religion, but I know not how They can be Thought any Friends to it, who afford they the very unseemly and Ill-natured Diversion. cc, xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1, vvz j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi. d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi n1 av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp pns11 vvb xx c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn d n2 p-acp pn31, r-crq vvb pno32 dt av j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
221 There will always be different Thoughts of Religion, as long as there are different Apprehensions among Men; There will always be different Thoughts of Religion, as long as there Are different Apprehensions among Men; a-acp vmb av vbi j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
222 and whoever duly considers the great Difficulty of attaining that strength and firmness of Attention, that intire Liberty of the Mind, by which its Assent is suspended, till a clear and certain Evidence shall justly claim it; and whoever duly considers the great Difficulty of attaining that strength and firmness of Attention, that entire Liberty of the Mind, by which its Assent is suspended, till a clear and certain Evidence shall justly claim it; cc r-crq av-jn vvz dt j n1 pp-f vvg d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn, c-acp dt j cc j n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
223 In a word, that Freedom from Passion, Prejudice, and Interest, which is necessary to ground a certain Conclusion in any thing that is disputed; In a word, that Freedom from Passion, Prejudice, and Interest, which is necessary to ground a certain Conclusion in any thing that is disputed; p-acp dt n1, cst n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
224 will see more reason to pity, than be angry at the Errours of other Men: will see more reason to pity, than be angry At the Errors of other Men: vmb vvi dc n1 pc-acp vvi, cs vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
225 and where they are of consequence to any of the Fundamentals of the Gospel, in meekness to instruct those that oppose themselves, and where they Are of consequence to any of the Fundamentals of the Gospel, in meekness to instruct those that oppose themselves, cc c-crq pns32 vbr pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2-j pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d cst vvb px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
226 if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging the truth. if God Peradventure will give them Repentance to the acknowledging the truth. cs np1 av vmb vvi pno32 n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
227 Men are so naturally wedded to their own Opinions, that 'tis generally a shrewd Mortification, to shew them they are mistaken; Men Are so naturally wedded to their own Opinions, that it's generally a shrewd Mortification, to show them they Are mistaken; n2 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp po32 d n2, cst pn31|vbz av-j dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 pns32 vbr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
228 and there are very few can take any pleasure in the Discovery: and there Are very few can take any pleasure in the Discovery: cc pc-acp vbr av d vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
229 if we have a Love for Truth, or the Souls of Men, we ought to soften that Aversion which indisposes them to receive it, by all the artful Gentleness and Condescension, that it's capable of being propos'd with. if we have a Love for Truth, or the Souls of Men, we ought to soften that Aversion which indisposes them to receive it, by all the artful Gentleness and Condescension, that it's capable of being proposed with. cs pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n2, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1, cst pn31|vbz j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
230 A Railer cannot convince, nor an angry Man perswade, neither will Men be jeer'd or hector'd out of their Errours and Mistakes. A Railer cannot convince, nor an angry Man persuade, neither will Men be jeered or hectored out of their Errors and Mistakes. dt n1 vmbx vvi, ccx dt j n1 vvi, dx vmb n2 vbb vvn cc vvn av pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
231 When we indiscreetly or furiously exasperate their Minds, we shut 'em against the Truth, and their Hearts against, our selves, When we indiscreetly or furiously exasperate their Minds, we shut they against the Truth, and their Hearts against, our selves, c-crq pns12 av-j cc av-j vvi po32 n2, pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n2 p-acp, po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
232 and so destroy all Charity, which is the Life of Religion. and so destroy all Charity, which is the Life of Religion. cc av vvi d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
233 Nor are our Civil Dissentions less scandalous and prejudicial to Government, than our Religious Bickerings to Piety and Vertue; Nor Are our Civil Dissensions less scandalous and prejudicial to Government, than our Religious Bickerings to Piety and Virtue; ccx vbr po12 j n2 av-dc j cc j p-acp n1, cs po12 j n2-vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
234 or the means of carrying 'em on, less bitter and malicious. or the means of carrying they on, less bitter and malicious. cc dt n2 pp-f vvg pno32 a-acp, av-dc j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
235 Some are not content to accept of Deliverance, but even quarrel and fall out with their Preservation; some Are not content to accept of Deliverance, but even quarrel and fallen out with their Preservation; d vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc-acp av n1 cc vvi av p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
236 and even of those who would be thought to receive it with Acknowledgment enough, there are but too many who seem desirous to lessen the Number. and even of those who would be Thought to receive it with Acknowledgment enough, there Are but too many who seem desirous to lessen the Number. cc av pp-f d r-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 av-d, pc-acp vbr p-acp av d r-crq vvb j pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
237 Every Party among us would pretend to engross all the Merit of Obedience to it self, exclusive of all others; Every Party among us would pretend to engross all the Merit of obedience to it self, exclusive of all Others; np1 n1 p-acp pno12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 n1, j pp-f d n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
238 and the Disputes on this Head are not more common, than they are eager and provoking. and the Disputes on this Head Are not more Common, than they Are eager and provoking. cc dt vvz p-acp d n1 vbr xx av-dc j, cs pns32 vbr j cc j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
239 'Twere well the Pretence were as honest as it would seem, though surely 'tis not much, the wiser for being so confining. 'Twere well the Pretence were as honest as it would seem, though surely it's not much, the Wiser for being so confining. pn31|vbdr n1 dt n1 vbdr p-acp j c-acp pn31 vmd vvi, cs av-j pn31|vbz xx av-d, dt jc p-acp vbg av vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
240 But 'tis rather to be fear'd, that particular Interest, and a mutual Oppression are the only real Aims at the bottom of such Distinctions; But it's rather to be feared, that particular Interest, and a mutual Oppression Are the only real Aims At the bottom of such Distinctions; p-acp pn31|vbz av-c pc-acp vbi vvn, cst j n1, cc dt j n1 vbr dt j j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
241 while the very Name of Party is industriously and very revengefully kept up among us, to the apparent Hazard of reducing us back again to all that Disorder and Confusion, from which we have been so wonderfully rescu'd. while the very Name of Party is industriously and very revengefully kept up among us, to the apparent Hazard of reducing us back again to all that Disorder and Confusion, from which we have been so wonderfully rescued. cs dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j cc av av-j vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg pno12 av av p-acp d cst n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vbn av av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
242 In the mean time, the Common Enemies of both our Religious and Civil Rights, are intent more than enough to widen our Differences, In the mean time, the Common Enemies of both our Religious and Civil Rights, Are intent more than enough to widen our Differences, p-acp dt j n1, dt j n2 pp-f d po12 j cc j n2-jn, vbr j av-dc cs av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
243 and watchful to find their Account in our Divisions. When the Enemy is at the Gate, 'tis time, one wou'd think, to be united; and watchful to find their Account in our Divisions. When the Enemy is At the Gate, it's time, one would think, to be united; cc j pc-acp vvi po32 vvb p-acp po12 n2. c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz n1, pi vmd vvi, pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
244 but we have never had the sense to do so, till he was enter'd the City. but we have never had the sense to do so, till he was entered the city. cc-acp pns12 vhb av vhd dt n1 pc-acp vdi av, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
245 God grant that we may all know, and do in this our day, the things that belong to our Peace; God grant that we may all know, and do in this our day, the things that belong to our Peace; np1 vvb cst pns12 vmb d vvi, cc vdb p-acp d po12 n1, dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 n1; (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2
246 to the Quiet and Security both of our Religion and Government: to the Quiet and Security both of our Religion and Government: p-acp dt j-jn cc n1 av-d pp-f po12 n1 cc n1: (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2
247 That we may be slow to anger, ready to forgive, overcoming evil with good, speaking evil of no man, That we may be slow to anger, ready to forgive, overcoming evil with good, speaking evil of no man, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, j pc-acp vvi, vvg j-jn p-acp j, vvg j-jn pp-f dx n1, (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2
248 and, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory, and Honour and Eternal Life, thro' the Merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. and, by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek for Glory, and Honour and Eternal Life, through the Merits of jesus christ our Lord. cc, p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n1, cc n1 cc j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1 po12 n1. (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2
249 To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascrib'd, as is most due, all Glory, Honour, Power, Might, Majesty, To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed, as is most due, all Glory, Honour, Power, Might, Majesty, p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, vbb vvn, c-acp vbz av-ds j-jn, d n1, n1, n1, vmd, n1, (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2
250 and Dominion, now and for ever. FINIS. and Dominion, now and for ever. FINIS. cc n1, av cc p-acp av. fw-la. (4) benediction (DIV2) 34 Image 2

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