The doctrine of passive obedience asserted in a sermon preach'd on January 30, 1684 / by James Ellesby ...

Ellesby, James, b. 1644 or 5
Publisher: Printed for William Crooke
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A39241 ESTC ID: R11960 STC ID: E537
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Proverbs XXX, 31; Obedience; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PROVERBS 30.31. — And a King, against whom there is no Rising up. PROVERBS 30.31. — And a King, against whom there is no Rising up. n2 crd. — cc dt n1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THESE Proverbial Sayings of the Wise man, carry their own Sense and Context along with them, THESE Proverbial Sayings of the Wise man, carry their own Sense and Context along with them, d np1 n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvb po32 d n1 cc n1 a-acp p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and are collected together without any great Order or Dependance upon one another. and Are collected together without any great Order or Dependence upon one Another. cc vbr vvn av p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 In the beginning of this Chapter we have Agur 's humble and modest Wish for a contented mediocrity, preferrable to both Extreams of Poverty and Riches: The remaining part is spent in the observation of some remarkable Qualities, peculiar to several sorts of Creatures. In the beginning of this Chapter we have Agur is humble and modest Wish for a contented mediocrity, preferable to both Extremes of Poverty and Riches: The remaining part is spent in the observation of Some remarkable Qualities, peculiar to several sorts of Creatures. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 pns12 vhb vvb vbz j cc j n1 p-acp dt vvn n1, j p-acp d n2-jn pp-f n1 cc n2: dt j-vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, j p-acp j n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 The last here mentioned takes notice of four things, which are Comly and Majestick in their Going, a Lyon which is strongest among Beasts, The last Here mentioned Takes notice of four things, which Are Comely and Majestic in their Going, a lion which is Strongest among Beasts, dt ord av vvn vvz n1 pp-f crd n2, r-crq vbr j cc j p-acp po32 vvg, dt n1 r-crq vbz js p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 and turns not away for any; a Greyhound, a He-Goat, and a King, against whom there is no rising up. and turns not away for any; a Greyhound, a He-Goat, and a King, against whom there is no rising up. cc vvz xx av p-acp d; dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 I shall not spend time in giving you an account of the various Readings and Opinions of Interpreters upon these Words; I shall not spend time in giving you an account of the various Readings and Opinions of Interpreters upon these Words; pns11 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp vvg pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
7 but preferring our own Version as the most generally received, I shall only observe that the first and last of these, the Lyon and the King, have their particular Characters annext to them; but preferring our own Version as the most generally received, I shall only observe that the First and last of these, the lion and the King, have their particular Characters annexed to them; cc-acp vvg po12 d np1 p-acp dt av-ds av-j vvn, pns11 vmb av-j vvi cst dt ord cc ord pp-f d, dt n1 cc dt n1, vhb po32 j n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
8 a Lyon which is King among Beasts, is so strong, as he neither Fears nor Turns away from any thing; a lion which is King among Beasts, is so strong, as he neither Fears nor Turns away from any thing; dt n1 r-crq vbz n1 p-acp n2, vbz av j, c-acp pns31 av-dx vvz ccx vvz av p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
9 and a King, he is so Sacred among Men, as no Man ought to Rise up, or Turn against him: and a King, he is so Sacred among Men, as no Man ought to Rise up, or Turn against him: cc dt n1, pns31 vbz av j p-acp n2, c-acp dx n1 vmd pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvb p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
10 The former is generally fear'd for his great Strength and undaunted Courage; and the latter, no less to be Reverenc'd for his Sacred Character and Supream Authority The former is generally feared for his great Strength and undaunted Courage; and the latter, no less to be Reverenced for his Sacred Character and Supreme authority dt j vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1 cc j n1; cc dt d, av-dx dc p-acp vbb vvn p-acp po31 j n1 cc j n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
11 By a King here we are to understand a Sovereign Prince, one invested with the Supream Power of a Nation, By a King Here we Are to understand a Sovereign Prince, one invested with the Supreme Power of a nation, p-acp dt n1 av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, crd vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 and not such Titular and Precarious Princes, as were the Kings among the Lacedemonians, or those under those Romans; Qui non proprio, and not such Titular and Precarious Princes, as were the Kings among the Lacedaemonians, or those under those Romans; Qui non Properly, cc xx d j cc j n2, c-acp vbdr dt n2 p-acp dt njp2, cc d p-acp d np1; fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 sed precario jure imperabant, in the Words of Grotius; who had little of Royalty belonging to them, beside the Name and Ceremony, at most, were but Kings upon Courtesie, sed precario jure imperabant, in the Words of Grotius; who had little of Royalty belonging to them, beside the Name and Ceremony, At most, were but Kings upon Courtesy, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; r-crq vhd av-j pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp ds, vbdr p-acp n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 and reign'd at the Pleasure of the Senate and People. and reigned At the Pleasure of the Senate and People. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 But by King here is meant, such a one as Solomon himself was, the supposed Author of these Words, under the name of Agur; one who is acknowledg'd Sovereign in his Kingdom, who holds his Crown Independant on any but God, But by King Here is meant, such a one as Solomon himself was, the supposed Author of these Words, under the name of Agur; one who is acknowledged Sovereign in his Kingdom, who holds his Crown Independent on any but God, p-acp p-acp n1 av vbz vvn, d dt crd c-acp np1 px31 vbds, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb; pi r-crq vbz vvn j-jn p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 j-jn p-acp d p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 as having no Equal, much less Superiour upon Earth: as having no Equal, much less Superior upon Earth: c-acp vhg dx j-jn, av-d av-dc j-jn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 And such a one as this the Laws do acknowledge our King to be, when they call his Crown an Imperial Crown, resembling that of the Roman Emperours, which was Absolute and Independant; when they Entitle him upon all Occasions, Our Sovereign Lord the King, when they account his Person Sacred and Inviolable, which cannot be but in respect of his Authority, which must therefore be Divine in its Original, and Inseparable from his Person; And such a one as this the Laws do acknowledge our King to be, when they call his Crown an Imperial Crown, resembling that of the Roman emperors, which was Absolute and Independent; when they Entitle him upon all Occasions, Our Sovereign Lord the King, when they account his Person Sacred and Inviolable, which cannot be but in respect of his authority, which must Therefore be Divine in its Original, and Inseparable from his Person; cc d dt pi p-acp d dt n2 vdb vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi, c-crq pns32 vvb po31 n1 dt j-jn n1, vvg cst pp-f dt njp n2, r-crq vbds j cc j-jn; c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp d n2, po12 j-jn n1 dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb po31 n1 j cc j, r-crq vmbx vbi cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vmb av vbi j-jn p-acp po31 j-jn, cc j p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
18 when they affirm he is Legibus Solutus, free from the Coercive Power of the Law; when they affirm he is Legibus Solutus, free from the Coercive Power of the Law; c-crq pns32 vvb pns31 vbz fw-la np1, j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
19 and enjoyn us to pray for him as Supream in all Causes, and over all Persons, throughout his Majesties Realms and Dominions. and enjoin us to pray for him as Supreme in all Causes, and over all Persons, throughout his Majesties Realms and Dominions. cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 ng1 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
20 Against such a King as this, there is no Rising up, that is, there ought to be none: Against such a King as this, there is no Rising up, that is, there ought to be none: p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, pc-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp, cst vbz, pc-acp vmd p-acp vbi pix: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
21 No Force or Violence, no Opposition or Resistance can lawfully be made against a Sovereign Prince, who receives his Power immediately from God, No Force or Violence, no Opposition or Resistance can lawfully be made against a Sovereign Prince, who receives his Power immediately from God, uh-dx n1 cc n1, dx n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 av-j p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
22 and therefore to him alone can be accountable for it. and Therefore to him alone can be accountable for it. cc av p-acp pno31 av-j vmb vbi j p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
23 From the Words thus open'd, you may easily ghess at the Subject Matter, and Intent of my ensuing Discourse, which will be to prove, From the Words thus opened, you may Easily guess At the Subject Matter, and Intent of my ensuing Discourse, which will be to prove, p-acp dt n2 av vvn, pn22 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f po11 j-vvg n1, r-crq vmb vbi pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
24 and if possibly, convince you of the great Sin and Danger of Resisting a Supream Lawful Authority, wherever it is lodg'd, either in one or more, and if possibly, convince you of the great since and Danger of Resisting a Supreme Lawful authority, wherever it is lodged, either in one or more, cc cs av-j, vvi pn22 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg dt j j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, av-d p-acp crd cc av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
25 and upon what Account it becomes utterly unlawful so to do. §. and upon what Account it becomes utterly unlawful so to do. §. cc p-acp r-crq vvb pn31 vvz av-j j av pc-acp vdi. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
26 Now that Resistance of this nature is a Sin, I am throughly satisfied, and the Reasons why I believe so, are such as follow. Now that Resistance of this nature is a since, I am thoroughly satisfied, and the Reasons why I believe so, Are such as follow. av d n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt n1, pns11 vbm av-j vvn, cc dt n2 c-crq pns11 vvb av, vbr d c-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
27 §. 1. Because it is an Affront and Violation offered to a Divine Ordinance, and that Government is a Divine Ordinance I might prove at large, from the Testimony of all Nations concerning it; §. 1. Because it is an Affront and Violation offered to a Divine Ordinance, and that Government is a Divine Ordinance I might prove At large, from the Testimony of all nations Concerning it; §. crd p-acp pn31 vbz dt vvb cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc d n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvg pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
28 from the joynt Confession of the whole Christian Church, Primitive and Reform'd, and in particular by that of our own, together with the Laws of the Land, which do acknowledge and suppose as much. from the joint Confessi of the Whole Christian Church, Primitive and Reformed, and in particular by that of our own, together with the Laws of the Land, which do acknowledge and suppose as much. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn njp n1, j cc vvn, cc p-acp j p-acp d pp-f po12 d, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vdb vvi cc vvi c-acp av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
29 But however, there is less need of insisting upon these, because the Apostle St. Paul doth expresly affirm it, But however, there is less need of insisting upon these, Because the Apostle Saint Paul does expressly affirm it, p-acp a-acp, pc-acp vbz dc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d, c-acp dt n1 n1 np1 vdz av-j vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
30 and this he doth by a Spirit of greater Infallibility than that of Rome, or any other Sect or Party of Men, who have taught the contrary. and this he does by a Spirit of greater Infallibility than that of Room, or any other Sect or Party of Men, who have taught the contrary. cc d pns31 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1 cs d pp-f vvi, cc d j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb vvn dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
31 Rom. 13.1, 2. There is no power but of God, the powers that be are ordain'd of God, whosoever therefore resisteth the powers, resisteth the Ordinance of God. Rom. 13.1, 2. There is no power but of God, the Powers that be Are ordained of God, whosoever Therefore Resisteth the Powers, Resisteth the Ordinance of God. np1 crd, crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp pp-f np1, dt n2 cst vbb vbr vvn pp-f np1, r-crq av vvz dt n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
32 Now that Resistance is an Affront thereunto, I think none will deny, for it is to overthrow what God himself hath Establish'd, to pluck up what he hath Planted, Now that Resistance is an Affront thereunto, I think none will deny, for it is to overthrow what God himself hath Established, to pluck up what he hath Planted, av d n1 vbz dt vvb av, pns11 vvb pix vmb vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
33 and to make void, as much as in us lies, the Providence of God in the Government of the World. and to make void, as much as in us lies, the Providence of God in the Government of the World. cc pc-acp vvi j, c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
34 It was Gamaliel 's Argument to the Councel, that they should not evil intreat the Apostles, lest haply they should be found to fight against God. It was Gamaliel is Argument to the Council, that they should not evil entreat the Apostles, lest haply they should be found to fight against God. pn31 vbds np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd xx n-jn vvb dt n2, cs av pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
35 The like caution may be given in this Case, that no Man ought to offer the least resistance to Civil Authority, The like caution may be given in this Case, that no Man ought to offer the least resistance to Civil authority, dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cst dx n1 vmd pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
36 nor so much as lift up a hand or singer against those whom God hath set over them, nor so much as lift up a hand or singer against those whom God hath Set over them, ccx av av-d c-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
37 lest haply they be sound at length to sight against God, in the Person of his Vicegerent. lest haply they be found At length to sighed against God, in the Person of his Vicegerent. cs av pns32 vbb j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
38 For our Saviour's way of Reasoning, which he useth in another Instance, for vindicating the Mission and Authority of his Apostles, holds good here; For our Saviour's Way of Reasoning, which he uses in Another Instance, for vindicating the Mission and authority of his Apostles, holds good Here; p-acp po12 ng1 n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvz j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
39 He that despiseth you, despiseth me, and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. He that despises you, despises me, and he that despises me, despises him that sent me. pns31 cst vvz pn22, vvz pno11, cc pns31 cst vvz pno11, vvz pno31 cst vvd pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
40 In like manner, he that offers resistance to the Power or Person of the Sovereign, doth in that very Act, resist the Ordinance of God, In like manner, he that offers resistance to the Power or Person of the Sovereign, does in that very Act, resist the Ordinance of God, p-acp j n1, pns31 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn, vdz p-acp d j n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
41 and he that resisteth a Divine Ordinance, may be said to resist God himself, who is the Sole Author and Institutor thereof; and he that Resisteth a Divine Ordinance, may be said to resist God himself, who is the Sole Author and Institutor thereof; cc pns31 cst vvz dt j-jn n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi np1 px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
42 and what a Man may expect after such an Affront, I need not tell him, for the Apostle doth, They that Resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. and what a Man may expect After such an Affront, I need not tell him, for the Apostle does, They that Resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. cc q-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt vvb, pns11 vvb xx vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 vdz, pns32 cst vvb, vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
43 §. 2. Resistance is the breach of a Divine Command, and in that respect the Abettors thereof can't be Guiltless: §. 2. Resistance is the breach of a Divine Command, and in that respect the Abettors thereof can't be Guiltless: §. crd n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp d n1 dt n2 av vmb|pn31 vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
44 Is not Obedience and Subjection to Civil Authority made our Duty, and prest upon us frequently in Holy Writ, Is not obedience and Subjection to Civil authority made our Duty, and pressed upon us frequently in Holy Writ, vbz xx n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 vvd po12 n1, cc vvn p-acp pno12 av-j p-acp j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
45 as well in the Old Testament as the New; as well in the Old Testament as the New; c-acp av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
46 The particular Places to this purpose are so well known that I need not repeat them at large; The particular Places to this purpose Are so well known that I need not repeat them At large; dt j n2 p-acp d n1 vbr av av vvn cst pns11 vvb xx vvi pno32 p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
47 that of the Text is sufficient at present. Now it is granted on all hands, that a Divine Command reacheth the Conscience: that of the Text is sufficient At present. Now it is granted on all hands, that a Divine Command reaches the Conscience: d pp-f dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1. av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, cst dt j-jn n1 vvz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
48 God therefore having given us an express command for Subjection, hath thereby made it our Duty, God Therefore having given us an express command for Subjection, hath thereby made it our Duty, np1 av vhg vvn pno12 dt j n1 p-acp n1, vhz av vvn pn31 po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
49 and having given us an express Prohibition against Resistance hath made that a Sin, and consequently matter of Conscience to every Christian: and having given us an express Prohibition against Resistance hath made that a since, and consequently matter of Conscience to every Christian: cc vhg vvn pno12 dt j n1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn d dt n1, cc av-j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
50 For Conscience must evermore have a Divine Command for its Direction and Guide, for its Rule and Warrant to Act by, otherwise 'tis not Conscience, For Conscience must evermore have a Divine Command for its Direction and Guide, for its Rule and Warrant to Act by, otherwise it's not Conscience, p-acp n1 vmb av vhi dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc vvb p-acp n1 p-acp, av pn31|vbz xx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
51 but something else that deserves a worse Name. but something Else that deserves a Worse Name. cc-acp pi av cst vvz dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
52 Now consider, a thing becomes never the more Lawful or Unlawful in it self, because it is grown a Custom and Fashion with some Men to plead Conscience for or against it; Now Consider, a thing becomes never the more Lawful or Unlawful in it self, Because it is grown a Custom and Fashion with Some Men to plead Conscience for or against it; av vvb, dt n1 vvz av dt av-dc j cc j-u p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 cc vvb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp cc p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
53 except you will grant that Conscience is Infallible in all Men alike, or that a Man can't do amiss, except you will grant that Conscience is Infallible in all Men alike, or that a Man can't do amiss, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi d n1 vbz j p-acp d n2 av, cc cst dt n1 vmb|pn31 vdb av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
54 or go wrong, that pretends to follow the Dictates of his Conscience; or go wrong, that pretends to follow the Dictates of his Conscience; cc vvb j-jn, cst vvz pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
55 for then, when two Persons Act directly contrary to one another, both may be said to be in the right, for then, when two Persons Act directly contrary to one Another, both may be said to be in the right, c-acp av, c-crq crd n2 n1 av-j j-jn p-acp pi j-jn, d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
56 if they do but follow, their Consciences, the one in doing, the other in Forbearing what they are commanded. if they do but follow, their Consciences, the one in doing, the other in Forbearing what they Are commanded. cs pns32 vdb p-acp vvi, po32 n2, dt pi p-acp vdg, dt j-jn p-acp vvg r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
57 Conscience then being so variable, is no Rule at all, much less an infallible Rule, but stands in need of one that is so; Conscience then being so variable, is no Rule At all, much less an infallible Rule, but Stands in need of one that is so; n1 av vbg av j, vbz dx n1 p-acp d, av-d av-dc dt j n1, cc-acp vvz p-acp n1 pp-f pi cst vbz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
58 for want of which, it hath been greatly mistaken; for want of which, it hath been greatly mistaken; p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq, pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
59 therefore that only becomes necessary to be done, which God hath commanded, and that only Sinful and Unlawful which he hath forbidden. Therefore that only becomes necessary to be done, which God hath commanded, and that only Sinful and Unlawful which he hath forbidden. av cst av-j vvz j pc-acp vbi vdn, r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc cst av-j j cc j-u r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
60 Now let us bring this home to the Case in hand. Now let us bring this home to the Case in hand. av vvb pno12 vvi d n1-an p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
61 By this Rule, all Seditious Practices, and violent Attempts against the Government, being forbidden by God, are as much Sins as any Act of Prophaness and Impiety whatsoever; By this Rule, all Seditious Practices, and violent Attempts against the Government, being forbidden by God, Are as much Sins as any Act of Profaneness and Impiety whatsoever; p-acp d n1, d j n2, cc j vvz p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp np1, vbr p-acp d n2 c-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
62 and are never the more Warrantable, because some Men have pleaded Conscience in Defence thereof, and disguis'd their Faction under the Veil of Religion. and Are never the more Warrantable, Because Some Men have pleaded Conscience in Defence thereof, and disguised their Faction under the Veil of Religion. cc vbr av-x dt av-dc j, c-acp d n2 vhb vvn n1 p-acp n1 av, cc vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
63 Well therefore may we apply that of the Apostle, which hath been so oft urg'd against this very Duty; Well Therefore may we apply that of the Apostle, which hath been so oft urged against this very Duty; uh-av av vmb pns12 vvi d pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhz vbn av av vvn p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
64 Whether is better to be Obey'd, God or Man, judge ye. So in this matter, Whether ought to be most obeyed? God, who commands Subjection, and forbids Resistance; Whither is better to be Obeyed, God or Man, judge you. So in this matter, Whither ought to be most obeyed? God, who commands Subjection, and forbids Resistance; cs vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 cc n1, vvb pn22. av p-acp d n1, cs vmd pc-acp vbi av-ds vvn? np1, r-crq vvz n1, cc vvz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
65 or such Turbulent, and Disaffected Persons, who plead Conscience against every thing they dislike, and pretend Religion to the neglect of this Duty, in opposition to a positive Precept and Divine Command? or such Turbulent, and Disaffected Persons, who plead Conscience against every thing they dislike, and pretend Religion to the neglect of this Duty, in opposition to a positive Precept and Divine Command? cc d j, cc j-vvn n2, r-crq vvb n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j-jn n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
66 The Text tells us, against a King there is no Rising up: that is, as I have already told you, there ought to be none. The Text tells us, against a King there is no Rising up: that is, as I have already told you, there ought to be none. dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp dt n1 a-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp: cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn pn22, pc-acp vmd p-acp vbi pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
67 Had the People but the tenth part as much for Resistance, as here is against it, no Government would be quiet, Had the People but the tenth part as much for Resistance, as Here is against it, no Government would be quiet, vhd dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d c-acp n1, c-acp av vbz p-acp pn31, dx n1 vmd vbi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
68 nor Kings suffer'd to sit long upon their Thrones; nor Kings suffered to fit long upon their Thrones; ccx n2 vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
69 when yet they are in so much danger, from the Patrons of Faction and Sedition, notwithstanding all the Provision which God himself hath made for their Security. when yet they Are in so much danger, from the Patrons of Faction and Sedition, notwithstanding all the Provision which God himself hath made for their Security. c-crq av pns32 vbr p-acp av d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp d dt n1 r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
70 This will further appear, if we consider the Inconsistency of it to our Christian Profession. Wherefore, This will further appear, if we Consider the Inconsistency of it to our Christian Profession. Wherefore, d vmb av-jc vvi, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 np1 n1. q-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
71 § 3. Resistance, or Opposition to Civil Government, is contrary to the Doctrine of Christ; Examples of the Apostles, and the whole Genius and Design of the Gospel. § 3. Resistance, or Opposition to Civil Government, is contrary to the Doctrine of christ; Examples of the Apostles, and the Whole Genius and Design of the Gospel. § crd n1, cc n1 p-acp j n1, vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
72 The Doctrine of Christ is well known, and hath been sufficiently vindicated upon this Occasion. The Doctrine of christ is well known, and hath been sufficiently vindicated upon this Occasion. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn, cc vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
73 It recommends to its Professors all those admirable Vertues and Graces, which are inconsistent with a fierce and violent temper of Mind: It recommends to its Professors all those admirable Virtues and Graces, which Are inconsistent with a fierce and violent temper of Mind: pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 d d j n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
74 It Enjoyns us to pray for our Enemies, and bless our Persecutors: tho we suffer wrongfully, to bear it patiently; It Enjoins us to pray for our Enemies, and bless our Persecutors: though we suffer wrongfully, to bear it patiently; pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb po12 n2: cs pns12 vvb av-j, pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
75 to do Good for Evil, instead of returning it: to take up the Cross rather than the Sword; to do Good for Evil, instead of returning it: to take up the Cross rather than the Sword; pc-acp vdi j p-acp n-jn, av pp-f vvg pn31: pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av-c cs dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
76 for which Peter was so sharply rebuk'd by his Master and Ours. for which Peter was so sharply rebuked by his Master and Ours. p-acp r-crq np1 vbds av av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc png12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
77 Now there can be no Resistance but something of Revenge must prompt to it, and be mingled with it. Now there can be no Resistance but something of Revenge must prompt to it, and be mingled with it. av a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 cc-acp pi pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
78 Now if by the Laws of our Religion we are forbid Revenge, or the returning of Wrong towards our Equals and Inferiours, much more towards our Superiours. Now if by the Laws of our Religion we Are forbid Revenge, or the returning of Wrong towards our Equals and Inferiors, much more towards our Superiors. av cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 pns12 vbr vvn n1, cc dt vvg pp-f j-jn p-acp po12 n2-jn cc n2-jn, av-d av-dc p-acp po12 n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
79 For if Love and Charity is due to the one, Faith and Loyalty being superadded thereto, is due to the Other. For if Love and Charity is due to the one, Faith and Loyalty being superadded thereto, is due to the Other. p-acp cs n1 cc n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt pi, n1 cc n1 vbg vvn av, vbz j-jn p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
80 And if to suffer, tho wrongfully, be a Duty; be sure wrongful Resistance is no less a Crime. And if to suffer, though wrongfully, be a Duty; be sure wrongful Resistance is no less a Crime. cc cs pc-acp vvi, cs av-j, vbb dt n1; vbb j j n1 vbz av-dx av-dc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
81 Now all Resistance is of this kind, for want of a Lawful Authority to bear it out. §. Now all Resistance is of this kind, for want of a Lawful authority to bear it out. §. av d n1 vbz pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
82 Then for the Example of Christ; this was nothing else but a Praxis upon his own Doctrine; Then for the Exampl of christ; this was nothing Else but a Praxis upon his own Doctrine; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; d vbds pix av cc-acp dt np1 p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
83 instructing them therein, as well by his meek and gentle Behaviour, as by his admirable Counsel and Advice. instructing them therein, as well by his meek and gentle Behaviour, as by his admirable Counsel and advice. vvg pno32 av, c-acp av p-acp po31 j cc j n1, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
84 Though his Cause was the most Just and Righteous, and himself the most innocent Person in the World; Though his Cause was the most Just and Righteous, and himself the most innocent Person in the World; cs po31 n1 vbds dt av-ds j cc j, cc px31 dt av-ds j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
85 tho his Enemies were the most Cruel, and his Sufferings the most Severe, attended with all the Circumstances of Ignominy and Reproach; though his Enemies were the most Cruel, and his Sufferings the most Severe, attended with all the circumstances of Ignominy and Reproach; cs po31 n2 vbdr dt av-ds j, cc po31 n2 dt av-ds j, vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
86 yet the great Saviour of the World, and Exemplar of us Christians, was so far from offering at Resistance, yet the great Saviour of the World, and Exemplar of us Christians, was so Far from offering At Resistance, av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pno12 njpg2, vbds av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
87 or any thing like it, that he did not utter so much as a threatning Word, or any thing like it, that he did not utter so much as a threatening Word, cc d n1 vvb pn31, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
88 nor make shew of the least Murmuring or Discontent; But as a sheep before the Shearers is dumb, so he opened not his Mouth; saith the Evangelical Prophet. nor make show of the least Murmuring or Discontent; But as a sheep before the Shearers is dumb, so he opened not his Mouth; Says the Evangelical Prophet. ccx vvi n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvg cc n1; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz j, av pns31 vvd xx po31 n1; vvz dt np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
89 Who when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatned not, but committed himself to him that judgeth Righteously; saith the Apostle. Who when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth Righteously; Says the Apostle. q-crq q-crq pns31 vbds vvn, vvd xx av; c-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd xx, cc-acp vvd px31 p-acp pno31 cst vvz av-j; vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
90 Now the more we resemble our meek and humble Saviour in our Comportment under Sufferings and Injuries, the greater assurance we have of being his Disciples indeed; Now the more we resemble our meek and humble Saviour in our Comportment under Sufferings and Injuries, the greater assurance we have of being his Disciples indeed; av dt av-dc pns12 vvb po12 j cc j n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, dt jc n1 pns12 vhb pp-f vbg po31 n2 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
91 this will entitle us to the Adoption of Sons, and make us Heirs with him of the promised Reward. §. this will entitle us to the Adoption of Sons, and make us Heirs with him of the promised Reward. §. d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvb pno12 n2 p-acp pno31 pp-f dt j-vvn n1. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
92 Add to the Example of Christ, that of his Apostles, who were in all respects admirable Followers of the Blessed Jesus; Add to the Exampl of christ, that of his Apostles, who were in all respects admirable Followers of the Blessed jesus; vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp d n2 j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
93 instead of revenging their Sufferings, or resisting the Powers under which they suffered, they on the quite contrary rejoye'd in Affliction, and gloried in Tribulation; instead of revenging their Sufferings, or resisting the Powers under which they suffered, they on the quite contrary rejoy in Affliction, and gloried in Tribulation; av pp-f vvg po32 n2, cc vvg dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd, pns32 p-acp dt av j-jn vvi p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
94 they accounted it an Honour to tread in the steps of their great Master, and to be so evil intreated by the World for His sake. they accounted it an Honour to tread in the steps of their great Master, and to be so evil entreated by the World for His sake. pns32 vvd pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1, cc pc-acp vbi av j-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
95 Now 'tis not only the Cause, but the Manner of Suffering, or our Behaviour under it, that makes our Sufferings like those of Christs; Now it's not only the Cause, but the Manner of Suffering, or our Behaviour under it, that makes our Sufferings like those of Christ; av pn31|vbz xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc po12 n1 p-acp pn31, cst vvz po12 n2 av-j d pp-f npg1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
96 for let our Sufferings be upon what account they will, whether Civil or Religious, 'tis our Patient and Submissive Demeanour under them, that makes them Christian Sufferings, for let our Sufferings be upon what account they will, whither Civil or Religious, it's our Patient and Submissive Demeanour under them, that makes them Christian Sufferings, p-acp vvb po12 n2 vbb p-acp q-crq n1 pns32 vmb, cs j cc j, pn31|vbz po12 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvz pno32 njp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
97 and to resemble those of our Blessed Redeemer; and to resemble those of our Blessed Redeemer; cc pc-acp vvi d pp-f po12 j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
98 nay, the Manner of Suffering is every whit as much to be regarded as the Occasion; nay, the Manner of Suffering is every whit as much to be regarded as the Occasion; uh-x, dt n1 pp-f vvg vbz d n1 c-acp av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
99 for a Man may suffer in a good Cause after a bad manner, and thereby lose the Reward of his Sufferings for want of Faith and Patience to support and carry him through: for a Man may suffer in a good Cause After a bad manner, and thereby loose the Reward of his Sufferings for want of Faith and Patience to support and carry him through: p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
100 Again, He that suffers in an ill Cause, may become so Sensible of his Fault, and Penitent withall, as to find Pity from Man and Pardon from God; Again, He that suffers in an ill Cause, may become so Sensible of his Fault, and Penitent withal, as to find Pity from Man and Pardon from God; av, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, vmb vvi av j pp-f po31 n1, cc j-jn av, c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
101 whereas the best Cause can never justify the impatient murmurings and discontent of its froward Martyrs or peevish Confessors. §. whereas the best Cause can never justify the impatient murmurings and discontent of its froward Martyrs or peevish Confessors. §. cs dt js n1 vmb av-x vvi dt j n2 cc n-jn pp-f po31 j n2 cc j n2. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
102 To this purpose, let us consider a while the Example of the Primitive Christians, how they behav'd themselves under all their Persecutions, To this purpose, let us Consider a while the Exampl of the Primitive Christians, how they behaved themselves under all their Persecutions, p-acp d n1, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, c-crq pns32 vvd px32 p-acp d po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
103 and we shall find them Followers of the Apostles, as they were of Christ, and thereby prov'd themselves no less his Scholars and Disciples than they. and we shall find them Followers of the Apostles, as they were of christ, and thereby proved themselves no less his Scholars and Disciples than they. cc pns12 vmb vvi pno32 n2 pp-f dt n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr pp-f np1, cc av vvn px32 dx av-dc po31 n2 cc n2 cs pns32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
104 We find them made up of Patience and Submission, Meekness and Long-suffering; We find them made up of Patience and Submission, Meekness and Long-suffering; pns12 vvb pno32 vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
105 they underwent the greatest Rage, sharpest Torments, and severest Persecutions that could be, yet with an Apostolical temper, they underwent the greatest Rage, Sharpest Torments, and Severest Persecutions that could be, yet with an Apostolical temper, pns32 vvd dt js n1, js n2, cc js n2 cst vmd vbi, av p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
106 and Christ-like frame and disposition of Mind, amid'st all the Cruelties threatned on the one hand, and Christlike frame and disposition of Mind, amidst all the Cruelties threatened on the one hand, cc j vvi cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt n2 vvd p-acp dt crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
107 and inflicted on the other, we find nothing could provoke them to a Disturbance; we read of nothing they did in way of Revenge or Despite to their Governours; and inflicted on the other, we find nothing could provoke them to a Disturbance; we read of nothing they did in Way of Revenge or Despite to their Governors; cc vvn p-acp dt n-jn, pns12 vvb pix vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1; pns12 vvb pp-f pix pns32 vdd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
108 and notwithstanding the late disingenious Representation of the Christians in Julian 's Time, yet from the best Account we have given us of that, and notwithstanding the late disingenuous Representation of the Christians in Julian is Time, yet from the best Account we have given us of that, cc a-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt njpg2 p-acp np1 vbz n1, av p-acp dt js vvb pns12 vhb vvn pno12 pp-f d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
109 and the Preceding Ages, we are assur'd, that the Patience of the Christians was equal to the Rage of their Adversaries, and the Preceding Ages, we Are assured, that the Patience of the Christians was equal to the Rage of their Adversaries, cc dt j-vvg n2, pns12 vbr vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
110 and their Constancy and Resolution in bearing Injuries, was greater than that of their Enemies in the inflicting of them. and their Constancy and Resolution in bearing Injuries, was greater than that of their Enemies in the inflicting of them. cc po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg n2, vbds jc cs d pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
111 Nay, their Sufferings were rather cause of Joy and Triumph, than of Quarrel and Revenge: Magis damnati quam absoluti gaudemus, said the most Ancient of all the Latine Fathers: Nay, their Sufferings were rather cause of Joy and Triumph, than of Quarrel and Revenge: Magis Condemned quam absoluti We rejoice, said the most Ancient of all the Latin Father's: uh, po32 n2 vbdr av n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pp-f vvb cc n1: fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, vvd dt av-ds j pp-f d dt jp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
112 We are more chearful at the news of our Condemnation than of our Acquittal or Absolution: We Are more cheerful At the news of our Condemnation than of our Acquittal or Absolution: pns12 vbr av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cs pp-f po12 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
113 Now their willingness to suffer, and forwardness to submit, is an Argument they were much better Christians than the generality of those, who think themselves in the uppermost Form in Christ's School, Now their willingness to suffer, and forwardness to submit, is an Argument they were much better Christians than the generality of those, who think themselves in the uppermost From in Christ's School, av po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz dt n1 pns32 vbdr av-d jc np1 cs dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvb px32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
114 and yet have not taken out this Lesson. and yet have not taken out this lesson. cc av vhb xx vvn av d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
115 What kind of Weapons those were which the Primitive Christians opposed to all the Abuses and Outrages of their Adversaries, is very well known: What kind of Weapons those were which the Primitive Christians opposed to all the Abuses and Outrages of their Adversaries, is very well known: q-crq n1 pp-f n2 d vbdr r-crq dt j np1 vvn p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, vbz av av vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
116 They made use of no Offensive Arms against the very worst of Princes, nor any other Defence than that of Prayers and Tears, Apologies and Supplications; They made use of no Offensive Arms against the very worst of Princes, nor any other Defence than that of Prayers and Tears, Apologies and Supplications; pns32 vvd n1 pp-f dx j n2 p-acp dt av js pp-f n2, ccx d j-jn n1 cs d pp-f n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
117 aliter nec debeo nec possum resistere, says the Warlike Bishop of Milan. According to the Principles of their Religion, they could not make any other Defence, they were not permitted any other Resistance. aliter nec Debow nec possum resistere, Says the Warlike Bishop of Milan. According to the Principles of their Religion, they could not make any other Defence, they were not permitted any other Resistance. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1. vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmd xx vvi d j-jn n1, pns32 vbdr xx vvn d j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
118 And therefore one great Topick they insisted on in their Apologies for themselves and their Religion was this, That it was the greatest friend to Government in the World; And Therefore one great Topic they insisted on in their Apologies for themselves and their Religion was this, That it was the greatest friend to Government in the World; cc av crd j np1 pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp px32 cc po32 n1 vbds d, cst pn31 vbds dt js n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
119 it no ways countenanc'd Sedition, nor encourag'd to Rebellion; it no ways countenanced Sedition, nor encouraged to Rebellion; pn31 av-dx n2 vvn n1, ccx vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
120 but on the contrary, kept Subjects within the strictest bounds of Obedience, made them Loyal to the Prince, but on the contrary, kept Subject's within the Strictest bounds of obedience, made them Loyal to the Prince, cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, vvd n2-jn p-acp dt js vvz pp-f n1, vvd pno32 j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
121 and Faithful to the Government, and bound it as a Duty upon their Consciences so to be: and Faithful to the Government, and bound it as a Duty upon their Consciences so to be: cc j p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 av pc-acp vbi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
122 It taught them to respect their Governours as God's Ministers and Vicegerents upon Earth; It taught them to respect their Governors as God's Ministers and Vicegerents upon Earth; pn31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp npg1 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
123 to acknowledge with our Saviour, that they receiv'd their Power from above, and to behave themselves under it accordingly. to acknowledge with our Saviour, that they received their Power from above, and to behave themselves under it accordingly. pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pn31 av-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
124 Furthermore, that you may see how shy they were of Resistance, and at what a distance they kept from this Sin, they were wont to put up Publick Prayers (and I dare say they never said them backward in Private) for the Life of the Emperour, Safety of his Person, Furthermore, that you may see how shy they were of Resistance, and At what a distance they kept from this since, they were wont to put up Public Prayers (and I Dare say they never said them backward in Private) for the Life of the Emperor, Safety of his Person, av, cst pn22 vmb vvi c-crq j pns32 vbdr pp-f n1, cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 (cc pns11 vvb vvb pns32 av-x vvd pno32 av-j p-acp j) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
125 and Success of his Arms, tho in so doing they did but pray for their greatest Enemies, Persecutors and Slanderers, and Success of his Arms, though in so doing they did but pray for their greatest Enemies, Persecutors and Slanderers, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, cs p-acp av vdg pns32 vdd p-acp vvi p-acp po32 js n2, n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
126 and a continuance of all those Calamities which they daily suffered and groan'd under. and a Continuance of all those Calamities which they daily suffered and groaned under. cc dt n1 pp-f d d n2 r-crq pns32 av-j vvd cc vvd p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
127 Objection. This in a great measure Some will acknowledge to be true, but not upon the Principles of Conscience and Religion: Objection. This in a great measure some will acknowledge to be true, but not upon the Principles of Conscience and Religion: n1. d p-acp dt j n1 d vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
128 'tis true, say they, the Primitive Christians did not resist, but it was because they durst not; it's true, say they, the Primitive Christians did not resist, but it was Because they durst not; pn31|vbz j, vvb pns32, dt j np1 vdd xx vvi, cc-acp pn31 vbds c-acp pns32 vvd xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
129 Deerant vires, saith Bellarmine; they wanted Strength and Numbers to oppose and go through with it, Deerant vires, Says Bellarmine; they wanted Strength and Numbers to oppose and go through with it, fw-la fw-la, vvz np1; pns32 vvd n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
130 if they had begun, and therefore it was Prudence in them to sit still and be quiet, if they had begun, and Therefore it was Prudence in them to fit still and be quiet, cs pns32 vhd vvn, cc av pn31 vbds n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi av cc vbi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
131 and make the best they could of an ill Bargain, as having no hopes to better it by Resistance. and make the best they could of an ill Bargain, as having no hope's to better it by Resistance. cc vvi dt js pns32 vmd pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-acp vhg dx n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
132 Answer. This Objection or Pretence carries a great deal of Untruth along with it, and no less Ill Will and Disaffection toward Governours; Answer. This Objection or Pretence carries a great deal of Untruth along with it, and no less Ill Will and Disaffection towards Governors; n1. d n1 cc n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp p-acp pn31, cc dx av-dc av-jn vmb cc n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
133 but in reality is no better than a Jesuitical Fiction, made use of by that Order of men (who make Lyes their refuge, but in reality is no better than a Jesuitical Fiction, made use of by that Order of men (who make Lies their refuge, cc-acp p-acp n1 vbz dx jc cs dt j n1, vvd n1 pp-f p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 (r-crq n1 vvz po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
134 when they find the plain Truth is not for their turn) to support their wicked Doctrine of taking up Arms against the Prince at the command of their Church. when they find the plain Truth is not for their turn) to support their wicked Doctrine of taking up Arms against the Prince At the command of their Church. c-crq pns32 vvb dt j n1 vbz xx p-acp po32 n1) pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 pp-f vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
135 For if any credit may be given to Primitive Antiquity and the General History of those Times, the Christians then had both Arms and Armies; For if any credit may be given to Primitive Antiquity and the General History of those Times, the Christians then had both Arms and Armies; p-acp cs d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f d n2, dt np1 av vhd d n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
136 They wanted not Force to Defend themselves, and Oppose their Governours, if they had had a mind to it; They wanted not Force to Defend themselves, and Oppose their Governors, if they had had a mind to it; pns32 vvd xx vvi pc-acp vvi px32, cc vvb po32 n2, cs pns32 vhd vhn dt n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
137 For the chiefest part of the Empire was then turn'd Christian, who made up partom poene majorem, the greatest Number almost in every Town and City, saith Tertullian, whose account is very well known, For the chiefest part of the Empire was then turned Christian, who made up partom poene majorem, the greatest Number almost in every Town and city, Says Tertullian, whose account is very well known, c-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds av vvn np1, r-crq vvd a-acp n1 j fw-la, dt js n1 av p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvz np1, rg-crq n1 vbz av av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
138 and daily cited upon this Occasion. and daily cited upon this Occasion. cc av-j vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
139 Moreover, if they had been inclin'd to Resistance, or thought it Lawful, might not the Desperatoness of their Case have supply'd the defect of their Numbers, which sometimes carries men a great way, Moreover, if they had been inclined to Resistance, or Thought it Lawful, might not the Desperatoness of their Case have supplied the defect of their Numbers, which sometime carries men a great Way, av, cs pns32 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd pn31 j, vmd xx dt np1 pp-f po32 n1 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq av vvz n2 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
140 and inspires them with Courage and Resolution beyond that of their Enemies; and inspires them with Courage and Resolution beyond that of their Enemies; cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
141 considering withall, their Condition could not well be worse than it was, had they failed in their Attempt, and fallen short of Success; considering withal, their Condition could not well be Worse than it was, had they failed in their Attempt, and fallen short of Success; vvg av, po32 n1 vmd xx av vbi jc cs pn31 vbds, vhd pns32 vvn p-acp po32 vvb, cc vvn j pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
142 for let what would happen, they could but Dy, and it was more Honourable (for Souldiers especially) to dye in the Field, for let what would happen, they could but Die, and it was more Honourable (for Soldiers especially) to die in the Field, p-acp vvb r-crq vmd vvi, pns32 vmd p-acp vvb, cc pn31 vbds av-dc j (c-acp n2 av-j) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
143 than at a Stake or Gibbet, and more satisfaction to sell their Lives as dear as they could, than At a Stake or Gibbet, and more satisfaction to fell their Lives as dear as they could, cs p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc dc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn c-acp pns32 vmd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
144 than to have them torn away from them by all imaginable Torture and insulting Cruelty. But, God be praised, none of these Considerations mov'd them: than to have them torn away from them by all imaginable Torture and insulting Cruelty. But, God be praised, none of these Considerations moved them: cs pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn av p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n1 cc j-vvg n1. p-acp, np1 vbb vvn, pix pp-f d n2 vvn pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
145 They were acted by other-guess Maximes and Principles, than the disaffected of this present Age: We hear of no Attempts, or Offers of Resistance, amidst the greatest heats of Persecution; They were acted by otherguess Maxims and Principles, than the disaffected of this present Age: We hear of no Attempts, or Offers of Resistance, amid the greatest heats of Persecution; pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2, cs dt j-vvn pp-f d j n1: pns12 vvb pp-f zz vvz, cc vvz pp-f n1, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
146 and it is a mighty Credit to Christianity, and Satisfaction to all good Christians, that no such thing is recorded of them: and it is a mighty Credit to Christianity, and Satisfaction to all good Christians, that no such thing is recorded of them: cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp d j np1, cst dx d n1 vbz vvn pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
147 This argues the Goodness both of their Cause and Religion, which upon that Account, deservedly recommends it self to the especial Care and Protection of Princes; This argues the goodness both of their Cause and Religion, which upon that Account, deservedly recommends it self to the especial Care and Protection of Princes; d vvz dt n1 av-d pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp d vvb, av-vvn vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
148 as being the best Fence and Security to their Persons and Government. as being the best Fence and Security to their Persons and Government. c-acp vbg dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
149 §. 4. Resistance against Lawful Authority is a Sin that doth most commonly meet with its Shame and Punishment even in this Life, §. 4. Resistance against Lawful authority is a since that does most commonly meet with its Shame and Punishment even in this Life, §. crd n1 p-acp j n1 vbz dt n1 cst vdz av-ds av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
150 and hath evermore been Abhor'd by all Good Men, notwithstanding the Success, which for a time it may meet withall. and hath evermore been Abhorred by all Good Men, notwithstanding the Success, which for a time it may meet withal. cc vhz av vbn vvn p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
151 No Crime is judg'd more Wicked and Unnatural, more Mischievous and Prejudicial to Humane Society than this; No Crime is judged more Wicked and Unnatural, more Mischievous and Prejudicial to Humane Society than this; dx n1 vbz vvn av-dc j cc j-u, av-dc j cc j p-acp j n1 cs d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
152 and no greater Punishment assign'd to any, than to this of Treason and Rebellion, which is the plain English of all Violent Resistance, when oppos'd to Lawful Authority; and no greater Punishment assigned to any, than to this of Treason and Rebellion, which is the plain English of all Violent Resistance, when opposed to Lawful authority; cc dx jc n1 vvn p-acp d, cs p-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j jp pp-f d j n1, c-crq vvn p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
153 it being of most dangerous Consequence to all States, and no Government long Safe, where this may be permitted, or thought Lawful; it being of most dangerous Consequence to all States, and no Government long Safe, where this may be permitted, or Thought Lawful; pn31 vbg pp-f ds j n1 p-acp d n2, cc dx n1 av-j j, c-crq d vmb vbi vvn, cc vvd j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
154 and therefore the Laws of all Nations under Heaven have strictly provided against this Sin, and branded it with the greatest Reproach and Infamy in the World. and Therefore the Laws of all nations under Heaven have strictly provided against this since, and branded it with the greatest Reproach and Infamy in the World. cc av dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 vhb av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
155 It forfeits not only the Life and Estate of the Party guilty thereof, but Taints his Blood, Ignobles his Posterity, It forfeits not only the Life and Estate of the Party guilty thereof, but Taints his Blood, Ignobles his Posterity, pn31 vvz xx av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 j av, cc-acp vvz po31 n1, vvz po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
156 and is too oft the Ruine and Dishonour of many otherwise Splendid and Illustrious Families; and is too oft the Ruin and Dishonour of many otherwise Splendid and Illustrious Families; cc vbz av av dt n1 cc vvb pp-f d av j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
157 especially where the Prince is pleas'd to take the Forfeiture, according to the utmost Rigour and Extremity of the Law. especially where the Prince is pleased to take the Forfeiture, according to the utmost Rigour and Extremity of the Law. av-j c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
158 Est enim tam grave Crimen, ut vix permittatur Haeredibus, quod vivant, saith Bracton; 'tis so Vile and Infamous a piece of Guilt, that the Law doth hardly allow Life to his Children and Posterity. Est enim tam grave Crimen, ut vix permittatur Haeredibus, quod vivant, Says Bracton; it's so Vile and Infamous a piece of Gilded, that the Law does hardly allow Life to his Children and Posterity. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr, vvz np1; pn31|vbz av j cc j dt n1 pp-f j-vvn, cst dt n1 vdz av vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
159 Had I time, I might observe unto you, out of all sorts of History, and the Records of all Nations extant, the Sore and Grievous Punishments, which have overtaken those that have been given to Change, Had I time, I might observe unto you, out of all sorts of History, and the Records of all nations extant, the Soar and Grievous Punishments, which have overtaken those that have been given to Change, vhd pns11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22, av pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 j, dt j cc j n2, r-crq vhb vvn d cst vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
160 and drawn into Open Rebellion, or secret Conspiracy against their Lawful Prince and Governours; and drawn into Open Rebellion, or secret conspiracy against their Lawful Prince and Governors; cc vvn p-acp j n1, cc j-jn n1 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
161 which is a manifest token, how much God and Man abhors this Sin, and how dangerous it is to those that are Guilty thereof. which is a manifest token, how much God and Man abhors this since, and how dangerous it is to those that Are Guilty thereof. r-crq vbz dt j n1, c-crq d np1 cc n1 vvz d n1, cc c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp d cst vbr j av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
162 The Time would fail me to speak of the just Judgment of God, pursuing Korah, Dathan and Abiram, who rose up against Moses; Absalom, Achitophel, and Sheba, who rebelled against David: befalling Bigthan and Teresh, which conspired against Ahasuerus; Theudas and Judas of Galilee, who made an Insurrection under the Romans: overtaking the Murderers of Saul and Ishbosheth his Son, The Time would fail me to speak of the just Judgement of God, pursuing Korah, Dathan and Abiram, who rose up against Moses; Absalom, Ahithophel, and Sheba, who rebelled against David: befalling Bigthan and Teresh, which conspired against Ahasuerus; Theudas and Judas of Galilee, who made an Insurrection under the Romans: overtaking the Murderers of Saul and Ishbosheth his Son, dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg np1, np1 cc np1, r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp np1; np1, np1, cc np1, r-crq vvd p-acp np1: vvg np1 cc j, r-crq vvd p-acp np1; np1 cc np1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt np1: vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
163 and the Conspirators against the several Kings of Judah and Israel: All which are recorded in Holy Writ to be like Lot 's Wife, and the Conspirators against the several Kings of Judah and Israel: All which Are recorded in Holy Writ to be like Lot is Wife, cc dt n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc np1: d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j vvn pc-acp vbi j n1 vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
164 when turn'd into a Pillar of Salt, as so many standing Monuments, to caution us against this horrid Guilt: when turned into a Pillar of Salt, as so many standing Monuments, to caution us against this horrid Gilded: c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av d j-vvg n2, p-acp n1 pno12 p-acp d j j-vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
165 where unto I might add out of prophane Story, the Murderers of Darius, Alexander, J. Caesar, and an infinite more who have been all brought to a Shameful and Untimely End by this very Sin, where unto I might add out of profane Story, the Murderers of Darius, Alexander, J. Caesar, and an infinite more who have been all brought to a Shameful and Untimely End by this very since, c-crq p-acp pns11 vmd vvi av pp-f j n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1 np1, cc dt j n1 r-crq vhb vbn d vvn p-acp dt j cc j vvb p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
166 and Branded to Posterity for their detestable Treasons and Conspiracies against their Princes and Sovereigns. §. and Branded to Posterity for their detestable Treasons and Conspiracies against their Princes and Sovereigns. §. cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2-jn. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
167 The whole Nation of the Jews, who were very Peaceable and Quiet under both their former Captivities and upon that Account always far'd the better for it, God himself inclining the Hearts of their Conquerours toward them, The Whole nation of the jews, who were very Peaceable and Quiet under both their former Captivities and upon that Account always fared the better for it, God himself inclining the Hearts of their Conquerors towards them, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vbdr av j cc j-jn p-acp d po32 j n2 cc p-acp d vvb av vvd dt jc p-acp pn31, np1 px31 vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 12
168 and sometimes appearing in an Extraordinary manner for their Safety and Deliverance, yet were at last utterly Ruin'd by this very Sin; and sometime appearing in an Extraordinary manner for their Safety and Deliverance, yet were At last utterly Ruined by this very since; cc av vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, av vbdr p-acp ord av-j vvn p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 12
169 for by Rebelling against the Romans, they became a dreadful Instance of God's Wrath and Severity; for by Rebelling against the Roman, they became a dreadful Instance of God's Wrath and Severity; c-acp p-acp j-vvg p-acp dt njp2, pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 12
170 first under Titus, and afterward under Adrian, by whom, for their frequent Mutinies and Insurrections, they were banish'd their Countrey, forbid their City, First under Titus, and afterwards under Adrian, by whom, for their frequent Mutinies and Insurrections, they were banished their Country, forbid their city, ord p-acp np1, cc av p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq, p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, pns32 vbdr vvn po32 n1, vvb po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 12
171 and every foot of Land taken from them, which they could never recover from that time to this. and every foot of Land taken from them, which they could never recover from that time to this. cc d n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 12
172 What shall I or can I say more; What shall I or can I say more; q-crq vmb pns11 cc vmb pns11 vvi av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
173 the great Conscience which David made of Resisting Saul, Injuring his Person, or Attempting ought against his Government, notwithstanding he was Chosen of God and Anointed by Samuel to the Succession; the great Conscience which David made of Resisting Saul, Injuring his Person, or Attempting ought against his Government, notwithstanding he was Chosen of God and Anointed by Samuel to the Succession; dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvn pp-f j-vvg np1, vvg po31 n1, cc vvg pi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1 cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
174 as likewise his punishing the wicked Amalekite with Death for laying hands upon him, tho in his Distress, as likewise his punishing the wicked Amalekite with Death for laying hands upon him, though in his Distress, c-acp av po31 n-vvg dt j np1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg n2 p-acp pno31, cs p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
175 and at his Request, to prevent his Fall into the Enemies hands; and At his Request, to prevent his Fallen into the Enemies hands; cc p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
176 All these Instances give us to understand (if we will Understand any thing) how Hateful and Abominable this Sin is both to God and Man; All these Instances give us to understand (if we will Understand any thing) how Hateful and Abominable this since is both to God and Man; d d n2 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi (cs pns12 vmb vvb d n1) q-crq j cc j d n1 vbz d p-acp np1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
177 and how much we should dread all Beginnings and Approches thereunto. §. and how much we should dread all Beginnings and Approaches thereunto. §. cc c-crq av-d pns12 vmd vvi d n2 cc n2 av. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 12
178 I pray, what have the Authours of the late Rebellion, and in particular of this Days horrible Parricide, what have they got thereby, I pray, what have the Authors of the late Rebellion, and in particular of this Days horrible Parricide, what have they god thereby, pns11 vvb, q-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc p-acp j pp-f d n2 j n1, q-crq vhb pns32 vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 12
179 but besides the Forfeiture of their Lives and Estates, a Stain upon their Memories, a Reproach to their Religion, but beside the Forfeiture of their Lives and Estates, a Stain upon their Memories, a Reproach to their Religion, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 12
180 and Cause of perpetual Jealousie and Suspicion from the Government? and Cause of perpetual Jealousy and Suspicion from the Government? cc n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 13
181 The like may be affirm'd of all those who have been any ways Instrumental in carrying on the two late Horrid Conspiracies against the Life of our Present King, (whom I pray God long preserve) what have they got hereby, The like may be affirmed of all those who have been any ways Instrumental in carrying on the two late Horrid Conspiracies against the Life of our Present King, (whom I pray God long preserve) what have they god hereby, dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d d r-crq vhb vbn d n2 j p-acp vvg p-acp dt crd j j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (r-crq pns11 vvb np1 av-j vvi) q-crq vhb pns32 vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 13
182 but as the Prophet saith, an Everlasting Reproach and a perpetual Blot, which shall not be forgotten. but as the Prophet Says, an Everlasting Reproach and a perpetual Blot, which shall not be forgotten. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, dt j n1 cc dt j n1, r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 13
183 He therefore that takes the Sword into his hand to lift it up against his Brother, much more against the Father of his Countrey, doth in that very Act rescue it out of Gods hand, He Therefore that Takes the Sword into his hand to lift it up against his Brother, much more against the Father of his Country, does in that very Act rescue it out of God's hand, pns31 av cst vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vdz p-acp d j n1 vvi pn31 av pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
184 and so may justly dread the Fatal Consequence of such a Presumption, foretold by our Saviour, and so may justly dread the Fatal Consequence of such a Presumption, foretold by our Saviour, cc av vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, vvn p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
185 when he said, They that take the Sword shall Perish with it; when he said, They that take the Sword shall Perish with it; c-crq pns31 vvd, pns32 cst vvb dt n1 vmb vvb p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
186 which most Men have found true to their own Cost, either first or last, sooner or later: which most Men have found true to their own Cost, either First or last, sooner or later: r-crq ds n2 vhb vvn j p-acp po32 d n1, d ord cc ord, av-c cc jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
187 Wherefore you ought to be Subject (as the Apostle saith) for Wrath sake, that is, Wherefore you ought to be Subject (as the Apostle Says) for Wrath sake, that is, c-crq pn22 vmd pc-acp vbi j-jn (c-acp dt n1 vvz) p-acp n1 n1, cst vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
188 for fear of the just Judgement of God overtaking you in this Life, either immediately from his own hand, or that of the Magistrate: for Fear of the just Judgement of God overtaking you in this Life, either immediately from his own hand, or that of the Magistrate: p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pn22 p-acp d n1, av-d av-j p-acp po31 d n1, cc d pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
189 But this is not all, there is something Worse than this yet behind; wherefore, §. 5. God hath threatned to punish this Sin with Damnation, Rom. 13.2. so the Text runs according to our Version: But this is not all, there is something Worse than this yet behind; Wherefore, §. 5. God hath threatened to Punish this since with Damnation, Rom. 13.2. so the Text runs according to our Version: cc-acp d vbz xx d, pc-acp vbz pi jc cs d av a-acp; c-crq, §. crd np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. av dt n1 vvz vvg p-acp po12 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
190 The word indeed signifies Judgment; but however, according to the Analogy of Scripture, it may refer to the Punishment of the Other Life as well as of This, The word indeed signifies Judgement; but however, according to the Analogy of Scripture, it may refer to the Punishment of the Other Life as well as of This, dt n1 av vvz n1; p-acp a-acp, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 c-acp av c-acp pp-f d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 13
191 because Resistance is (as you have heard) the breach of a Divine Command, the Transgression of the Law of God, which the Apostle tells us is Sin; Because Resistance is (as you have herd) the breach of a Divine Command, the Transgression of the Law of God, which the Apostle tells us is since; c-acp n1 vbz (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp|dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 13
192 now the Wages of Sin is Death, that is, of all Sin, and This among the rest: now the Wages of since is Death, that is, of all since, and This among the rest: av dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz n1, cst vbz, pp-f d n1, cc d p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 13
193 and then what a woful Case must they be in, who Live and Dye in this Sin unrepented of, and then what a woeful Case must they be in, who Live and Die in this since unrepented of, cc av q-crq dt j n1 vmb pns32 vbb p-acp, r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 13
194 or whom the just Judgement of God doth overtake before they are brought to an Humble Sense and Acknowledgement thereof. or whom the just Judgement of God does overtake before they Are brought to an Humble Sense and Acknowledgement thereof. cc r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 13
195 Now who would venture upon this Sin, which carries Shame in the Front, and Damnation in the Rear? Who would hazard his Soul, Now who would venture upon this since, which carries Shame in the Front, and Damnation in the Rear? Who would hazard his Soul, av r-crq vmd vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vmd vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 13
196 tho it were for the Conquest of the whole World, much less for a small clod and parcel thereof. though it were for the Conquest of the Whole World, much less for a small clod and parcel thereof. cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 13
197 Strangel that Christians, who know they have Souls to save, or lose for ever; Strangel that Christians, who know they have Souls to save, or loose for ever; zz d np1, r-crq vvb pns32 vhb n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 14
198 and therefore should be the most scrupulous of any thing that might hazard and endanger them, that yet they should be able to allow themselves in so great a Guilt; and Therefore should be the most scrupulous of any thing that might hazard and endanger them, that yet they should be able to allow themselves in so great a Gilded; cc av vmd vbi dt av-ds j pp-f d n1 cst vmd vvi cc vvi pno32, cst av pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp av j dt j-vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 14
199 and study all they can for Pretences to excuse and mitigate this Sin, rather than take Warning and Repent thereof; and study all they can for Pretences to excuse and mitigate this since, rather than take Warning and repent thereof; cc vvb d pns32 vmb p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1, av-c cs vvi vvg cc vvb av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 14
200 notwithstanding so vast a Punishment is threatned thereto. To conclude this Particular, Whatever we may dream of the Original of the Magistrates Power, notwithstanding so vast a Punishment is threatened thereto. To conclude this Particular, Whatever we may dream of the Original of the Magistrates Power, c-acp av j dt n1 vbz vvn av. pc-acp vvi d j-jn, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt j-jn pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 14
201 yet our Religion for certain teaches us to acknowledge it to be Divine, and to proceed from God: yet our Religion for certain Teaches us to acknowledge it to be Divine, and to proceed from God: av po12 n1 p-acp j vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
202 It makes Subjection, notwithstanding all Evasions and Pretences to the contrary, to become our Duty, and that as well for Conscience, as Wrath sake; It makes Subjection, notwithstanding all Evasions and Pretences to the contrary, to become our Duty, and that as well for Conscience, as Wrath sake; pn31 vvz n1, c-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc d c-acp av c-acp n1, c-acp n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
203 and doth moreover caution us against Resistance, as a great and Damning Sin, Destructive to the Souls, and does moreover caution us against Resistance, as a great and Damning since, Destructive to the Souls, cc vdz av n1 pno12 p-acp n1, c-acp dt j cc vvg n1, j p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
204 as well as Bodies of Men; as well as Bodies of Men; c-acp av c-acp n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
205 and being so, what is there in this World that is worth the hazarding our Souls for; and being so, what is there in this World that is worth the hazarding our Souls for; cc vbg av, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp d n1 cst vbz j dt vvg po12 n2 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
206 what kind of Christians must they be, that can swallow down a Sin of this Nature so glib, and digest it so lightly; what kind of Christians must they be, that can swallow down a since of this Nature so glib, and digest it so lightly; q-crq n1 pp-f np1 vmb pns32 vbi, cst vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 av j, cc vvi pn31 av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
207 and what kind of Subjects are they that shall go about to wrest the Laws, as some have done the Scriptures, in Favour of this Sin; and what kind of Subject's Are they that shall go about to wrest the Laws, as Some have done the Scriptures, in Favour of this since; cc r-crq n1 pp-f n2-jn vbr pns32 cst vmb vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2, c-acp d vhb vdn dt n2, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
208 a Sin so abominable in the sight of God, that as Samuel told Saul, Rebellion was as the Sin of Witchcraft: a since so abominable in the sighed of God, that as Samuel told Saul, Rebellion was as the since of Witchcraft: dt n1 av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst c-acp np1 vvd np1, n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
209 and that is the Reason, saith a Modern Writer, that the Devil was so forward to tempt the Jews to it of old, and the Christians of late; and that is the Reason, Says a Modern Writer, that the devil was so forward to tempt the jews to it of old, and the Christians of late; cc d vbz dt n1, vvz dt j n1, cst dt n1 vbds av av-j pc-acp vvi dt np2 p-acp pn31 pp-f j, cc dt np1 pp-f j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
210 Wherefore my Soul come not thou into their Secrets, and unto their Assemblies be not thou united. Gen. 49.6. §. Wherefore my Soul come not thou into their Secrets, and unto their Assemblies be not thou united. Gen. 49.6. §. c-crq po11 n1 vvb xx pns21 p-acp po32 n2-jn, cc p-acp po32 n2 vbb xx pns21 vvn. np1 crd. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
211 I come now to consider the chiefest Objections that are usually made use of against this Doctrine, which I shall endeavour to Answer in the Resolution of these three great Inquiries. I come now to Consider the chiefest Objections that Are usually made use of against this Doctrine, which I shall endeavour to Answer in the Resolution of these three great Inquiries. pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi dt js-jn n2 cst vbr av-j vvn n1 pp-f p-acp d n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
212 1. Whether Subjection is due to Bad Governours as well as Good. 2. Whether it continues our Duty, when Religion is in apparent Hazard and Danger. And, 1. Whither Subjection is due to Bad Governors as well as Good. 2. Whither it continues our Duty, when Religion is in apparent Hazard and Danger. And, crd cs n1 vbz j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp av c-acp j. crd cs pn31 vvz po12 n1, c-crq n1 vbz p-acp j n1 cc n1. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
213 3. When the Laws of the Land, or which is all one, when the Civil Rights and Liberties of the Subject are invaded. 3. When the Laws of the Land, or which is all one, when the Civil Rights and Liberties of the Subject Are invaded. crd c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq vbz d pi, c-crq dt j n2-jn cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
214 To all which I answer, Yes; Submission is our Duty under all these Circumstances. §. 1. As to the first Inquiry; To all which I answer, Yes; Submission is our Duty under all these circumstances. §. 1. As to the First Inquiry; p-acp d r-crq pns11 vvb, uh; n1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp d d n2. §. crd p-acp p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 15
215 Let our Governours be never so Bad, Actual Obedience is due to all their Lawful Commands, Let our Governors be never so Bad, Actual obedience is due to all their Lawful Commands, vvb po12 n2 vbb av-x av j, j n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d po32 j vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
216 and Submission to those that are Otherwise; but in no case Resistance to either. and Submission to those that Are Otherwise; but in no case Resistance to either. cc n1 p-acp d cst vbr av; cc-acp p-acp dx n1 n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
217 For what the Apostle adviseth Servants toward their Masters, holds equally true on the behalf of Subjects towards their Governours, where the Obligation is much stronger, For what the Apostle adviseth Servants towards their Masters, holds equally true on the behalf of Subject's towards their Governors, where the Obligation is much Stronger, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvz av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp po32 n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz av-d jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
218 namely, To be subject with all Fear, not only to the Good and Gentle, but also to the Froward: namely, To be Subject with all fear, not only to the Good and Gentle, but also to the Froward: av, pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp d n1, xx av-j p-acp dt j cc j, cc-acp av p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
219 which Grotius, and St. Augustine before him, refers to Princes and Subjects, as well as to Masters and Servants: which Grotius, and Saint Augustine before him, refers to Princes and Subject's, as well as to Masters and Servants: r-crq np1, cc n1 np1 p-acp pno31, vvz p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
220 For as the Authority of the Master, so the Power of the Prince, of the Evil and Froward, For as the authority of the Master, so the Power of the Prince, of the Evil and Froward, c-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt j-jn cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
221 as well as of the Good and Gentle, is from God; tho the Person may be Wicked and Ungodly, yet his Authority is Sacred and Divine, as well as of the Good and Gentle, is from God; though the Person may be Wicked and Ungodly, yet his authority is Sacred and Divine, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt j cc j, vbz p-acp np1; cs dt n1 vmb vbi j cc j, av po31 n1 vbz j cc j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
222 and in that respect commands our Reverence, as being the Ordinance of God. and in that respect commands our reverence, as being the Ordinance of God. cc p-acp d n1 vvz po12 n1, c-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
223 For Dominion is not founded in Grace, neither do the Temporal Rights of Princes depend upon Religion, For Dominion is not founded in Grace, neither doe the Temporal Rights of Princes depend upon Religion, p-acp n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, dx n1 dt j n2-jn pp-f n2 vvb p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
224 whether True or False; the Power of the Magistrate is never the more from God, whither True or False; the Power of the Magistrate is never the more from God, cs j cc j; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-x dt av-dc p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
225 because he is a Good man, and never the less from God, because he is a Bad man; Because he is a Good man, and never the less from God, Because he is a Bad man; c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1, cc av-x dt av-dc p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
226 but the Authority of the Good and Bad is alike in Both, and derived from one and the same Original, notwithstanding the Abuse thereof when in Ill hands: but the authority of the Good and Bad is alike in Both, and derived from one and the same Original, notwithstanding the Abuse thereof when in Ill hands: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j vbz av-j p-acp d, cc vvn p-acp crd cc dt d j-jn, c-acp dt vvi av c-crq p-acp j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
227 To this purpose that of St. Augustine is very well known; Etiam Nocentium Potestas non est nisi à Deo; To this purpose that of Saint Augustine is very well known; Etiam Nocentium Potestas non est nisi à God; p-acp d n1 cst pp-f n1 np1 vbz av av vvn; fw-la np1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
228 The Power even of Hurtful Princes or Tyrants is from God: The Power even of Hurtful Princes or Tyrants is from God: dt n1 av pp-f j n2 cc n2 vbz p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
229 and in the fifth Book of his City of God, He instanceth in the Best and Worst of the Roman Emperours, Qui Augusto, Ipse & Neroni, &c. Qui Constantino Christiano, Ipse Apostatae Juliano, &c. He that gave the Sovereign Power to Augustus, gave it likewise to Nero; and He that confer'd it upon Constantine, a Christian, bestow'd it in like manner upon Julian an Apostate; and in the fifth Book of his city of God, He Instanceth in the Best and Worst of the Roman emperors, Qui Augusto, Ipse & Nero, etc. Qui Constantino Christian, Ipse Apostatae Juliano, etc. He that gave the Sovereign Power to Augustus, gave it likewise to Nero; and He that conferred it upon Constantine, a Christian, bestowed it in like manner upon Julian an Apostate; cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt js cc js pp-f dt njp n2, fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc np1, av fw-fr np1 np1, fw-la np1 np1, av pns31 cst vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1, vvd pn31 av p-acp np1; cc pns31 cst vvd pn31 p-acp np1, dt njp, vvd pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 15
230 and this, saith he, Si occultis causis nunquid injustis? tho by hidden Causes, and for secret Reasons to us unknown, and this, Says he, Si occultis Causis Whether injustis? though by hidden Causes, and for secret Reasons to us unknown, cc d, vvz pns31, fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? av p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp pno12 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
231 yet such as are never Unjust. yet such as Are never Unjust. av d c-acp vbr av j-u. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
232 The Abuse therefore of a Lawful Power in the Prince, is no excuse for an unlawful Act in the Subject, as Resistance is; The Abuse Therefore of a Lawful Power in the Prince, is no excuse for an unlawful Act in the Subject, as Resistance is; dt vvi av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, c-acp n1 vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
233 for if the Prince receives his Power from God, to him only must he be Accountable for it; for if the Prince receives his Power from God, to him only must he be Accountable for it; p-acp cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 av-j vmb pns31 vbi j p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
234 but the Subjects case is different, for if he fails in his Duty, he is Accountable both to God and his Governours. but the Subject's case is different, for if he fails in his Duty, he is Accountable both to God and his Governors. cc-acp dt n2-jn n1 vbz j, c-acp cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz j av-d p-acp np1 cc po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
235 Authority then however manag'd, ought not to be oppos'd, seeing God hath allowed no such thing, authority then however managed, ought not to be opposed, seeing God hath allowed no such thing, n1 av c-acp vvn, vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg np1 vhz vvn dx d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
236 nor given Subjects any such Permission; nor given Subjects any such Permission; ccx j-vvn np1 d d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
237 but they ought to obey as far as lawfully they may, and where they cannot do that, but they ought to obey as Far as lawfully they may, and where they cannot do that, cc-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp av-j pns32 vmb, cc c-crq pns32 vmbx vdi d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
238 then to sit still and be Quiet, Submit to the good Pleasure of God, and prepare for Suffering, then to fit still and be Quiet, Submit to the good Pleasure of God, and prepare for Suffering, cs pc-acp vvi av cc vbi j-jn, vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi p-acp vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
239 when He in his Providence shall call them to it, as then he doth when they cannot avoid it without Sin. when He in his Providence shall call them to it, as then he does when they cannot avoid it without Sin. c-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, c-acp cs pns31 vdz q-crq pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
240 For pray consider, If we must presently fly to Arms, or break forth into open Force and Resistance upon the Miscarriage of Government, For prey Consider, If we must presently fly to Arms, or break forth into open Force and Resistance upon the Miscarriage of Government, p-acp n1 vvi, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi av p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
241 or because perchance we are obnoxious thereto, and may think our selves in some Danger to suffer under it; or Because perchance we Are obnoxious thereto, and may think our selves in Some Danger to suffer under it; cc c-acp av pns12 vbr j av, cc vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
242 pray, what then will become of the Faith and Patience of the Saints, so much celebrated in Scripture, pray, what then will become of the Faith and Patience of the Saints, so much celebrated in Scripture, vvb, r-crq av vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, av av-d vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
243 and spoken of in Former Times? Where would be that Christian Forbearance, Long-suffering, and Self denial, which our Religion enjoyns in Times of Suffering and Persecution from Bad Princes and Governours. and spoken of in Former Times? Where would be that Christian Forbearance, Long-suffering, and Self denial, which our Religion enjoins in Times of Suffering and Persecution from Bad Princes and Governors. cc vvn pp-f p-acp j n2? q-crq vmd vbi cst njp n1, j, cc n1 n1, r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp n2 pp-f vvg cc n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
244 The great Evangelical Duties of Meekness, Patience, and Submission to the Will of God, which are prest so frequently upon Christians by the Holy Ghost, Are they of Force only under Good Princes, The great Evangelical Duties of Meekness, Patience, and Submission to the Will of God, which Are pressed so frequently upon Christians by the Holy Ghost, are they of Force only under Good Princes, dt j np1 n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn av av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, vbr pns32 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
245 and not under Bad? Under Good Princes there is commonly little or no need of them; and not under Bad? Under Good Princes there is commonly little or no need of them; cc xx p-acp j? p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbz av-j j cc dx n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
246 and if they are not of Force under Bad, there is never like to be any Occasion for them at all; and if they Are not of Force under Bad, there is never like to be any Occasion for them At all; cc cs pns32 vbr xx pp-f n1 p-acp j, pc-acp vbz av-x j pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
247 and then the Directions given us in Scripture concerning them, become altogether Vain, and to no purpose in the World; and then the Directions given us in Scripture Concerning them, become altogether Vain, and to no purpose in the World; cc av dt n2 vvn pno12 p-acp n1 vvg pno32, vvb av j, cc p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
248 which must needs reflect upon the Divine Wisdom, in enjoyning us Duties of such a Nature, which must needs reflect upon the Divine Wisdom, in enjoining us Duties of such a Nature, r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp vvg pno12 n2 pp-f d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 17
249 as have no time Time or Opportunity for the Practice of them: but none, I hope, will dare to charge God thus foolishly. as have no time Time or Opportunity for the Practice of them: but none, I hope, will Dare to charge God thus foolishly. c-acp vhb dx n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: cc-acp pix, pns11 vvb, vmb vvi p-acp n1 np1 av av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 17
250 In a Word, Christians, if you are resolved to obey and submit only to the Good and Gentle, In a Word, Christians, if you Are resolved to obey and submit only to the Good and Gentle, p-acp dt n1, np1, cs pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-j p-acp dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 17
251 and not to the Evil and Froward; and not to the Evil and Froward; cc xx p-acp dt j-jn cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 17
252 if you are resolved to be Peaceable and Complying, so long as things are like to go well on your side, and no longer; if you Are resolved to be Peaceable and Complying, so long as things Are like to go well on your side, and no longer; cs pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j cc j-vvg, av av-j c-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi av p-acp po22 n1, cc dx av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 17
253 I may well demand of you in the Words of our Saviour to the Pharisees, What do you more than others? Do not the very Heathens and Publicans the same? Are not the worst of Men as good Subjects as this comes to? And do you think the Religion of Christ doth teach you to be no better than they: I may well demand of you in the Words of our Saviour to the Pharisees, What do you more than Others? Do not the very heathens and Publicans the same? are not the worst of Men as good Subject's as this comes to? And do you think the Religion of christ does teach you to be no better than they: pns11 vmb av vvi pp-f pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt np2, q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn? vdb xx dt j n2-jn cc n2 dt d? vbr xx dt js pp-f n2 c-acp j n2-jn p-acp d vvz p-acp? cc vdb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi dx jc cs pns32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 17
254 Your Righteousness even in this Respect must exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, if ever you hope to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Your Righteousness even in this Respect must exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, if ever you hope to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. po22 n1 av p-acp d n1 vmb vvi d pp-f dt n2 cc np1, cs av pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 17
255 §. 2. In Answer to the second Objection, 'tis not the Cause of God, nor Preservation of Religion, that can justifie Resistance of a Lawful Authority; §. 2. In Answer to the second Objection, it's not the Cause of God, nor Preservation of Religion, that can justify Resistance of a Lawful authority; §. crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord n1, pn31|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx n1 pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 17
256 for Religion it self, as you have heard, doth forbid it. for Religion it self, as you have herd, does forbid it. p-acp n1 pn31 n1, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, vdz vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 17
257 Now for Men to assert Religion by Actions Unlawful, and such as Religion it self doth condemn, is very Absurd and Preposterous. Now for Men to assert Religion by Actions Unlawful, and such as Religion it self does condemn, is very Absurd and Preposterous. av p-acp n2 p-acp vvb n1 p-acp n2 j-u, cc d c-acp n1 pn31 n1 vdz vvi, vbz av j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 17
258 This is in effect to make void Religion, while they stand up in the Defence thereof, This is in Effect to make void Religion, while they stand up in the Defence thereof, d vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi j n1, cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 17
259 and to transgress the Laws of Christianity, at the same time that they contend so fiercely for them. and to transgress the Laws of Christianity, At the same time that they contend so fiercely for them. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 vvb av av-j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 17
260 To defend Religion by Rebellious Force, is to violate Religion for Religions Sake; and to defeat the great End and Design of the Gospel, out of a Zeal to the Name, rather than the Thing, To defend Religion by Rebellious Force, is to violate Religion for Religions Sake; and to defeat the great End and Design of the Gospel, out of a Zeal to the Name, rather than the Thing, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp ng1 n1; cc pc-acp vvi dt j vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-c cs dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 17
261 Give me leave therefore to be a little warm with those People, who use to be much hotter upon this Occasion; Give me leave Therefore to be a little warm with those People, who use to be much hotter upon this Occasion; vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vbi dt j j p-acp d n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi d jc p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
262 You that think your selves oblig'd to scuffle with your Prince, out of Zeal to your Religion, Pray, What Religion is it, that you would contend for? Is it for a Religion that Encourageth Sedition, Countenanceth Rebellion, teaches Resistance, You that think your selves obliged to scuffle with your Prince, out of Zeal to your Religion, Pray, What Religion is it, that you would contend for? Is it for a Religion that Encourageth Sedition, countenanceth Rebellion, Teaches Resistance, pn22 cst vvb po22 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1, av pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n1, vvb, q-crq n1 vbz pn31, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp? vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n1, vvz n1, vvz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
263 and Puts you upon Violent Courses on its behalf? If this be the Religion you would Tugg for, 'tis firting that both you and your Religion too should be supprest and kept under: and Puts you upon Violent Courses on its behalf? If this be the Religion you would Tug for, it's firting that both you and your Religion too should be suppressed and kept under: cc vvz pn22 p-acp j vvz p-acp po31 n1? cs d vbb dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi p-acp, pn31|vbz vvg d d pn22 cc po22 n1 av vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
264 For such Religion as this, is nothing but Rebellion in Disguise; and such Faith, nothing but Faction under a Vail. For such Religion as this, is nothing but Rebellion in Disguise; and such Faith, nothing but Faction under a vail. c-acp d n1 p-acp d, vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp n1; cc d n1, pix cc-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
265 This is such a Religion that no Government in the World will endure, go where you will; This is such a Religion that no Government in the World will endure, go where you will; d vbz d dt n1 cst dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, vvb c-crq pn22 vmb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
266 no nor your selves neither, if you were uppermost; no nor your selves neither, if you were uppermost; uh-dx ccx po22 n2 av-dx, cs pn22 vbdr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
267 and doth it become Christians to plead Conscience for such a Religion as would put them upon the most Infamous and Dishonourable Practices, and does it become Christians to plead Conscience for such a Religion as would put them upon the most Infamous and Dishonourable Practices, cc vdz pn31 vvi np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
268 and render them Odious and Suspected to all Governments under Heaven. and render them Odious and Suspected to all Governments under Heaven. cc vvi pno32 j cc vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 18
269 But on the other Hand, Is it the Religion of Christ, the Doctrine of the Gospel, But on the other Hand, Is it the Religion of christ, the Doctrine of the Gospel, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
270 and Pure Christianity, that you would struggle for? Why this very Gospel and Religion teaches you quite otherwise; and Pure Christianity, that you would struggle for? Why this very Gospel and Religion Teaches you quite otherwise; cc j np1, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp? q-crq d j n1 cc n1 vvz pn22 av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
271 'tis an Humble, Quiet, and Peaceable Religion; of the greatest Meekness, Forbearance, and Self-denial; it's an Humble, Quiet, and Peaceable Religion; of the greatest Meekness, Forbearance, and Self-denial; pn31|vbz dt j, j-jn, cc j n1; pp-f dt js n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
272 a Religion that is made up of nothing but Love and Charity, Peace and Unity, Forgiveness and Long-suffering; a Religion that is made up of nothing but Love and Charity, Peace and Unity, Forgiveness and Long-suffering; dt n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp pp-f pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
273 a Religion that abhors Violence, damns Resistance, and strictly prohibits the use of Force and Violence on its behalf, a Religion that abhors Violence, damns Resistance, and strictly prohibits the use of Force and Violence on its behalf, dt n1 cst vvz n1, vvz n1, cc av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
274 as contrary to its own Genius, together with that of its Author: as contrary to its own Genius, together with that of its Author: c-acp j-jn p-acp po31 d n1, av p-acp d pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
275 Now to pretend any of these for the Sake of such a Religion as this, is the greatest Contradiction imaginable. Now to pretend any of these for the Sake of such a Religion as this, is the greatest Contradiction imaginable. av pc-acp vvi d pp-f d c-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d, vbz dt js n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 18
276 We must not do Evil, that Good may come of it, is a known Aphorism in Christianity: We must not do Evil, that Good may come of it, is a known Aphorism in Christianity: pns12 vmb xx vdi j-jn, cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31, vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
277 We must not willingly do an Ill thing tho it be for God himself; We must not willingly do an Ill thing though it be for God himself; pns12 vmb xx av-j vdi dt j-jn n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp np1 px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
278 The Ark (for instance) must fall, or we must venture it at least, rather then support it by a Wrong Hand, or too Rude an Arm: The Ark (for instance) must fallen, or we must venture it At least, rather then support it by a Wrong Hand, or too Rude an Arm: dt n1 (p-acp n1) vmb vvi, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp ds, av-c cs vvi pn31 p-acp dt n-jn n1, cc av j dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
279 We ought not with Peter to draw the Sword against a Lawful Authority, tho it be in defence of the Saviour of the World; We ought not with Peter to draw the Sword against a Lawful authority, though it be in defence of the Saviour of the World; pns12 vmd xx p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
280 but quietly permit him to be taken and slain, tho wrongfully, and by wicked Hands; rather then attempt his Rescue in an Unwarrantable manner. but quietly permit him to be taken and slave, though wrongfully, and by wicked Hands; rather then attempt his Rescue in an Unwarrantable manner. cc-acp av-jn vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, cs av-j, cc p-acp j n2; av-c cs vvi po31 vvb p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
281 Agreeable hereunto, we ought not to undertake either the Safety, or Reformation of Religion in such a way as God himself doth disapprove of: Agreeable hereunto, we ought not to undertake either the Safety, or Reformation of Religion in such a Way as God himself does disapprove of: j av, pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi d dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 px31 vdz vvi a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 19
282 Such men, instead of hoping to be Accepted for their Zeal, may be sent away with a Quis requisivit? or who hath required these things at your hands? Wherefore those Pretences of Religion are never to be Trusted, which tend to any Ill Design against the Government, Such men, instead of hoping to be Accepted for their Zeal, may be sent away with a Quis requisivit? or who hath required these things At your hands? Wherefore those Pretences of Religion Are never to be Trusted, which tend to any Ill Design against the Government, d n2, av pp-f vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt fw-la fw-la? cc r-crq vhz vvn d n2 p-acp po22 n2? q-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvb p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 19
283 or are Inconsistent with any part of our Christian Duty, whereof this of Subjection is none of the least. or Are Inconsistent with any part of our Christian Duty, whereof this of Subjection is none of the least. cc vbr j p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1, c-crq d pp-f n1 vbz pix pp-f dt ds. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 19
284 3. Neither will the Invasion of the Laws, or which is all one, of our Civil Rights and Priviledges, justifie Resistance against the Sovereign. 3. Neither will the Invasion of the Laws, or which is all one, of our Civil Rights and Privileges, justify Resistance against the Sovereign. crd av-d vmb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc r-crq vbz d pi, pp-f po12 j n2-jn cc n2, vvb n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
285 But now, because People are apt to be Alarum'd, and Object in this case: That if we must not stand up in the Defence of our Laws and Liberties, But now, Because People Are apt to be Alarmed, and Object in this case: That if we must not stand up in the Defence of our Laws and Liberties, p-acp av, c-acp n1 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc n1 p-acp d n1: cst cs pns12 vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
286 when they chance to be invaded, this is the ready way to invite Injuries and Oppressions from the Prince, to enslave a Freeborn People, when they chance to be invaded, this is the ready Way to invite Injuries and Oppressions from the Prince, to enslave a Freeborn People, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
287 and open the Door for Arbitrary Sway and Government to come in upon us, without any hope of Redress in such a Grievous Case: and open the Door for Arbitrary Sway and Government to come in upon us, without any hope of Redress in such a Grievous Case: cc vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn vvi cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
288 To this I shall reply in the following particulars. To this I shall reply in the following particulars. p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
289 § 1. We may endeavour the Security and Preservation of our Liberties and Estates by all Lawful means, in a Legal way, § 1. We may endeavour the Security and Preservation of our Liberties and Estates by all Lawful means, in a Legal Way, § crd pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 19
290 and after a Modest, Humble, and Peaceable mannor, such as the Laws of the Land do allow of, and After a Modest, Humble, and Peaceable manor, such as the Laws of the Land do allow of, cc p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1, d c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 19
291 and is consistent with that Duty and Respect, which by the Law of God we owe our Prince. and is consistent with that Duty and Respect, which by the Law of God we owe our Prince. cc vbz j p-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 19
292 § 2. Let our Circumstances be never so hard and Grievous, yet to go about to Remedy them by Publick Resistance and Opposition, is the worst way we can possibly take. § 2. Let our circumstances be never so hard and Grievous, yet to go about to Remedy them by Public Resistance and Opposition, is the worst Way we can possibly take. § crd vvb po12 n2 vbb av-x av j cc j, av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1, vbz dt js n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
293 For this is a Course which is both Ʋnlawful and Ʋnsafe. 'Tis first Ʋnlawful, and that according to the Laws both of God and Man. For this is a Course which is both Ʋnlawful and Ʋnsafe. It's First Ʋnlawful, and that according to the Laws both of God and Man. p-acp d vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz d j cc j. pn31|vbz ord j, cc d vvg p-acp dt n2 d pp-f np1 cc n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
294 § 1. 'Tis Unallowable by the Laws of God, or according to the Principles of Religion, § 1. It's Unallowable by the Laws of God, or according to the Principles of Religion, § crd pn31|vbz j-u p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
295 as I have already prov'd at large from the Doctrine and Example of Christ, and the Practice of the Apostles and Primitive Christianity. as I have already proved At large from the Doctrine and Exampl of christ, and the Practice of the Apostles and Primitive Christianity. c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
296 For hereby, we are taught to Suffer as the Servants of Christ, rather than resist as Free-men of the Nation: For hereby, we Are taught to Suffer as the Servants of christ, rather than resist as Freemen of the nation: p-acp av, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av-c cs vvi p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 20
297 And tho want of Prudence and Policy may be objected in the case, yet they are never to be pleaded to the prejudice of our Consciences in the Breach of any known Religious Duty. And though want of Prudence and Policy may be objected in the case, yet they Are never to be pleaded to the prejudice of our Consciences in the Breach of any known Religious Duty. cc cs n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 20
298 'Tis true, to sit still and Suffer rather than Rise up and Resist, is Durus Sermo, a hard Lesson; It's true, to fit still and Suffer rather than Rise up and Resist, is Durus Sermon, a hard lesson; pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vvi av cc vvb av-c cs vvi a-acp cc vvi, vbz np1 np1, dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 20
299 but yet is such a Lesson that God hath set us, and must be learnt, as making up a considerable part of our Religion: but yet is such a lesson that God hath Set us, and must be learned, as making up a considerable part of our Religion: cc-acp av vbz d dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vmb vbi vvn, c-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 20
300 It may be thought Foolish and Ʋnreasonable at first sight, and in the Opinion of most men, It may be Thought Foolish and Ʋnreasonable At First sighed, and in the Opinion of most men, pn31 vmb vbi vvn j cc j p-acp ord n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f ds n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 20
301 but will appear quite otherwise upon second Thoughts, when considered according to the measures of the Gospel. but will appear quite otherwise upon second Thoughts, when considered according to the measures of the Gospel. cc-acp vmb vvi av av p-acp ord n2, c-crq vvd vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 20
302 However, let it appear as Imprudent and Impolitick as it will to men of corrupt Minds, However, let it appear as Imprudent and Impolitic as it will to men of corrupt Minds, c-acp, vvb pn31 vvi p-acp j cc j c-acp pn31 vmb p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
303 yet the Policy of this World ought to give way to the Simplicity of the Gospel; yet the Policy of this World ought to give Way to the Simplicity of the Gospel; av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
304 and if God hath once made it our Duty, 'tis not all the Objections drawn from Interest and Reasons of State that can make it otherwise, and if God hath once made it our Duty, it's not all the Objections drawn from Interest and Reasons of State that can make it otherwise, cc cs np1 vhz a-acp vvn pn31 po12 n1, pn31|vbz xx d dt n2 vvn p-acp n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 cst vmb vvi pn31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
305 except the Argument holds good, that we were English-men before we were Christians, and so ought to prefer the Rights and Priviledges of the One, except the Argument holds good, that we were Englishmen before we were Christians, and so ought to prefer the Rights and Privileges of the One, c-acp dt n1 vvz j, cst pns12 vbdr np2 a-acp pns12 vbdr njpg2, cc av vmd p-acp vvi dt n2-jn cc n2 pp-f dt crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
306 before the great Commands and Duties of the Other. But then at this way of arguing we may Supersede the whole Law of God, before the great Commands and Duties of the Other. But then At this Way of arguing we may Supersede the Whole Law of God, p-acp dt j vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n-jn. p-acp av p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
307 and Evade the chiefest part of our Christian Duty, when once it stands in the way of our Interest and Ambition. and Evade the chiefest part of our Christian Duty, when once it Stands in the Way of our Interest and Ambition. cc vvi dt js-jn n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1, c-crq a-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
308 For are we not Men as well as Christians, and have we not Honour, Credit, and Reputation to be tender of, For Are we not Men as well as Christians, and have we not Honour, Credit, and Reputation to be tender of, p-acp vbr pns12 xx n2 c-acp av c-acp np1, cc vhb pns12 xx vvi, n1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
309 as well as Privileges? Why then may we not plead the One against Conscience and Duty as well as the Other? What more Mean and Cowardly, may the Proud man say, as well as Privileges? Why then may we not plead the One against Conscience and Duty as well as the Other? What more Mean and Cowardly, may the Proud man say, c-acp av c-acp n2? q-crq av vmb pns12 xx vvi dt crd p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp av c-acp dt j-jn? q-crq dc j cc j, vmb dt j n1 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
310 than to to turn one Cheek when we are smitten on the other, to forbear Revenge upon an Injury offer'd, than to to turn one Cheek when we Are smitten on the other, to forbear Revenge upon an Injury offered, cs p-acp pc-acp vvi crd n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
311 or put up an Affront with Patience, and requite it with Kindness; or put up an Affront with Patience, and requite it with Kindness; cc vvd a-acp dt vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
312 This to a man of more Honour than Conscience sounds Low and Mean, appears Base and Ignoble, This to a man of more Honour than Conscience sounds Low and Mean, appears Base and Ignoble, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dc vvb cs n1 vvz j cc j, vvz j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
313 and yet no Duty can be more Christian than This. Now if it is not warrantable to oppose any of these Worldly Considerations to the greater Obligation of Conscience in matter of forgiving Enemies, and passing by Injuries; and yet no Duty can be more Christian than This. Now if it is not warrantable to oppose any of these Worldly Considerations to the greater Obligation of Conscience in matter of forgiving Enemies, and passing by Injuries; cc av dx n1 vmb vbi av-dc njp av zz av cs pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi d pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, cc vvg p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 21
314 no more ought we to object against the Duty in Hand, upon any Politick Motive or Consideration whatever. no more ought we to Object against the Duty in Hand, upon any Politic Motive or Consideration whatever. dx dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 r-crq. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 21
315 Doth our Religion oblige us to bear and endure so much from one another, and nothing at all from our Rulers; Does our Religion oblige us to bear and endure so much from one Another, and nothing At all from our Rulers; vdz po12 n1 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av av-d p-acp crd j-jn, cc pix p-acp d p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
316 to lay aside Malice and Revenge, Hatred and Ill Will towards our Equals and Inferiours, to lay aside Malice and Revenge, Hatred and Ill Will towards our Equals and Inferiors, pc-acp vvi av n1 cc n1, n1 cc j-jn vmb p-acp po12 n2-jn cc n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
317 and not to do the like towards our Superiours, and those whom God in his Providence hath advanced so much above us. and not to do the like towards our Superiors, and those whom God in his Providence hath advanced so much above us. cc xx pc-acp vdi dt av-j p-acp po12 n2-jn, cc d r-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn av av-d p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
318 This Non-resistance therefore being enjoyn'd by Christ, becomes as much our Duty towards our Governours, as the Other of Forgiveness is our Duty to each other. §. This Nonresistance Therefore being enjoined by christ, becomes as much our Duty towards our Governors, as the Other of Forgiveness is our Duty to each other. §. d n1 av vbg vvn p-acp np1, vvz p-acp d po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n-jn. §. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
319 From the Doctrine, let me desire you to turn your Eyes once more upon the Example of Christ, From the Doctrine, let me desire you to turn your Eyes once more upon the Exampl of christ, p-acp dt n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 a-acp av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
320 and mark his Behaviour a little more narrowly: and mark his Behaviour a little more narrowly: cc vvb po31 n1 dt av-j av-dc av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
321 As he was no Hector to return an Affront immediately, or as soon as it was offer'd; As he was no Hector to return an Affront immediately, or as soon as it was offered; c-acp pns31 vbds dx np1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb av-j, cc c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
322 so neither did he set up for a Champion or Patriot of his Country against his Duty to the Roman Emperour; so neither did he Set up for a Champion or Patriot of his Country against his Duty to the Roman Emperor; av d vdd pns31 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
323 he never espoused the Cause of the Jewish Religion to promote a Faction, or carry on a Party against the Government: he never espoused the Cause of the Jewish Religion to promote a Faction, or carry on a Party against the Government: pns31 av-x vvn dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
324 He would not Assert the Liberties and Priviledges of his Country-men (tho they enjoy'd them by a Divine Grant) in prejudice to Caesar 's Authority, He would not Assert the Liberties and Privileges of his Countrymen (though they enjoyed them by a Divine Grant) in prejudice to Caesar is authority, pns31 vmd xx vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 (cs pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1) p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
325 or to the Interrupting of the Publick Peace; or to the Interrupting of the Public Peace; cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
326 so great a Friend he was to the Quiet of the World, and so little Encouragement did he give to the Disturbers of it. so great a Friend he was to the Quiet of the World, and so little Encouragement did he give to the Disturbers of it. av j dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt n1, cc av j n1 vdd pns31 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
327 The Romans had many good Laws to be govern'd by, and great Priviledges belonging to them; The Romans had many good Laws to be governed by, and great Privileges belonging to them; dt np1 vhd d j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cc j n2 vvg p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 21
328 insomuch as it was not lawful to bind a Roman, or beat him with Rods like an ordinary Malefactor, insomuch as it was not lawful to bind a Roman, or beatrice him with Rods like an ordinary Malefactor, av c-acp pn31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi dt njp, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2 av-j dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 21
329 as in the Case of St. Paul: Yet the Primitive Christians (many of whom were Romans, and born to those Priviledges which others purchas'd) never laid claim to any of them to the Prejudice of their Duty towards the higher Powers; as in the Case of Saint Paul: Yet the Primitive Christians (many of whom were Roman, and born to those Privileges which Others purchased) never laid claim to any of them to the Prejudice of their Duty towards the higher Powers; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1: av dt j np1 (av-d pp-f r-crq vbdr njp2, cc vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq n2-jn vvd) av-x vvd n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt jc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 21
330 but chose to suffer and part with all, even to Life it self, (which alone is sufficient to weigh down all the Rest) rather than save either the one or the other by Resistance. but chosen to suffer and part with all, even to Life it self, (which alone is sufficient to weigh down all the Rest) rather than save either the one or the other by Resistance. cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp av-d, av p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (r-crq av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n1) av-c cs vvi d dt crd cc dt n-jn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 22
331 If then the great Concern of Life ought not to exempt us from Subjection, then surely no other Conveniencies or Advantages relating thereunto can possibly do it: If then the great Concern of Life ought not to exempt us from Subjection, then surely no other Conveniences or Advantages relating thereunto can possibly do it: cs av dt j vvi pp-f n1 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, av av-j dx j-jn n2 cc n2 vvg av vmb av-j vdi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
332 For are we not commanded to part with Lands and Livings, Friends and Relations, rather than Deny Christ, For Are we not commanded to part with Lands and Livings, Friends and Relations, rather than Deny christ, c-acp vbr pns12 xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, n2 cc n2, av-c cs vvb np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
333 or any part of his Religion, as this of Subjection to Governours is, and a considerable part too. or any part of his Religion, as this of Subjection to Governors is, and a considerable part too. cc d n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp d pp-f n1 p-acp n2 vbz, cc dt j n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
334 And how Extravagant soever such a piece of Self-denyal may be look't upon in or by the World; And how Extravagant soever such a piece of Self-denial may be looked upon in or by the World; cc c-crq j av d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvb|pn31 p-acp p-acp cc p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
335 yet this should not Move a Christian, who hath a Soul to be concern'd for, of more worth than the whole World, yet this should not Move a Christian, who hath a Soul to be concerned for, of more worth than the Whole World, av d vmd xx vvb dt njp, r-crq vhz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, pp-f dc n1 cs dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
336 and all the Honours and Advantages thereof put together: and all the Honours and Advantages thereof put together: cc d dt ng1 cc n2 av vvn av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
337 This for certain will secure our Condition with respect to a Future State, whatever may happen or fall out in This; This for certain will secure our Condition with respect to a Future State, whatever may happen or fallen out in This; d c-acp j vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi av p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
338 whenas all our Losses and Sufferings in this World shall be abundantly made up with a rich Recompence of Reward, and a far more Exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory; whenas all our Losses and Sufferings in this World shall be abundantly made up with a rich Recompense of Reward, and a Far more Exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory; cs d po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt av-j av-dc j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
339 wherefore, Christians, comfort one another with these Hopes. But, secondly. Wherefore, Christians, Comfort one Another with these Hope's. But, secondly. c-crq, np1, vvb pi j-jn p-acp d ng1. p-acp, ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 22
340 §. 2. To put the matter out of all doubt, Resistance is Unlawful according to the Laws of the Land; §. 2. To put the matter out of all doubt, Resistance is Unlawful according to the Laws of the Land; §. crd p-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f d n1, n1 vbz j-u vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 22
341 For the Wisdom of our Princes, and Loyalty of our Parliaments have sufficiently provided against Taking up of Arms against the King or his Ministers: For the Wisdom of our Princes, and Loyalty of our Parliaments have sufficiently provided against Taking up of Arms against the King or his Ministers: c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vhb av-j vvn p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 22
342 and to This the whole Nation have Sworn, and given their Assent once already by their Representatives, and every man doth it over again in his own Person, and to This the Whole nation have Sworn, and given their Assent once already by their Representatives, and every man does it over again in his own Person, cc p-acp d dt j-jn n1 vhb vvn, cc vvn po32 n1 a-acp av p-acp po32 n2, cc d n1 vdz pn31 a-acp av p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 22
343 as oft as they are admitted to any Publick Employment either in Church or State. as oft as they Are admitted to any Public Employment either in Church or State. c-acp av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 22
344 Our Laws are accounted in all respects as Loyal as our Religion, and I make no question, Our Laws Are accounted in all respects as Loyal as our Religion, and I make no question, po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp j p-acp po12 n1, cc pns11 vvb dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
345 but the Professors of that Honourable Science are better able to vindicate them herein, than I can possibly do: but the Professors of that Honourable Science Are better able to vindicate them herein, than I can possibly do: cc-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr jc j pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cs pns11 vmb av-j vdi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 22
346 Yet thus much is evident to all that have but the least insight into the Constitution of our Government, that no Nation under Heaven hath been more Sollicitous for their Sovereigns Honour and Safety, none more tender of their Princes Reputation and Government than Our Own; Yet thus much is evident to all that have but the least insight into the Constitution of our Government, that no nation under Heaven hath been more Solicitous for their Sovereigns Honour and Safety, none more tender of their Princes Reputation and Government than Our Own; av av d vbz j p-acp d cst vhb p-acp dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst dx n1 p-acp n1 vhz vbn av-dc j p-acp po32 n2-jn n1 cc n1, pix av-dc j pp-f po32 ng1 n1 cc n1 cs po12 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
347 and therefore no Country hath better Laws, and no Laws make better Provision, either for the Prince or People than these of the English Nation. and Therefore no Country hath better Laws, and no Laws make better Provision, either for the Prince or People than these of the English nation. cc av dx n1 vhz jc n2, cc dx n2 vvi jc n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cs d pp-f dt jp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
348 Our Constitution is the Happiest and Safest both for the One and the other, if we had but Eyes open to see it, Our Constitution is the Happiest and Safest both for the One and the other, if we had but Eyes open to see it, po12 n1 vbz dt js cc js d p-acp dt crd cc dt n-jn, cs pns12 vhd p-acp n2 j pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
349 and Hearts thankful enough to Acknowledge it as we ought. and Hearts thankful enough to Acknowledge it as we ought. cc n2 j av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp pns12 vmd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
350 No War can be justifiable, but what is begun and carried on by a Lawful Power, and the People of England will always want that in their taking up Arms against their Prince; No War can be justifiable, but what is begun and carried on by a Lawful Power, and the People of England will always want that in their taking up Arms against their Prince; dx n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av vvi cst p-acp po32 vvg a-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
351 for the Law hath made all Resistance of this Nature Illegal, by acknowledging the Power of the Sword to be solely in the King; for the Law hath made all Resistance of this Nature Illegal, by acknowledging the Power of the Sword to be solely in the King; p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn d n1 pp-f d n1 j, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
352 so that no man hath Power, or any Pretence of Power now to take up Arms, so that no man hath Power, or any Pretence of Power now to take up Arms, av cst dx n1 vhz n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1 av pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
353 but by the Royal Authority, which be sure the King will never Commission against himself; but by the Royal authority, which be sure the King will never Commission against himself; cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbb j dt n1 vmb av-x n1 p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
354 or if he should, the Grant is void in its own Nature, as being inconsistent with the Essentials of Sovereign Power, which cannot be Sovereign unless it be Irresistable too; or if he should, the Grant is void in its own Nature, as being inconsistent with the Essentials of Sovereign Power, which cannot be Sovereign unless it be Irresistible too; cc cs pns31 vmd, dt n1 vbz j p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp vbg j p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vmbx vbi j-jn cs pn31 vbb j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
355 and such is that Power which our Kings are invested withall, and which the People do Recognize every time they take the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, and declare their Abhorrence of that Traiterous Position, Of taking up Arms against the King, &c. Or any that are Commissioned by him. and such is that Power which our Kings Are invested withal, and which the People doe Recognise every time they take the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, and declare their Abhorrence of that Traitorous Position, Of taking up Arms against the King, etc. Or any that Are Commissioned by him. cc d vbz d n1 r-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn av, cc r-crq dt n1 n1 vvb d n1 pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvi po32 np1 pp-f d j n1, pp-f vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, av cc d cst vbr np1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 23
356 §. 3. The Methods of Resistance and Open Force, (let the Enemies of Passive Obedience say what they will) are the most Unsafe and Impolitick Course we can take for the Preservation of Liberty and Property; §. 3. The Methods of Resistance and Open Force, (let the Enemies of Passive obedience say what they will) Are the most Unsafe and Impolitic Course we can take for the Preservation of Liberty and Property; §. crd dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1, (vvb dt n2 pp-f j n1 vvb r-crq pns32 vmb) vbr dt av-ds j cc j n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 23
357 which will appear if we consider, which will appear if we Consider, r-crq vmb vvi cs pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 23
358 §. 1. War, Civil War especially, is one of the most Formidable Violations of Publick Laws and Liberty; §. 1. War, Civil War especially, is one of the most Formidable Violations of Public Laws and Liberty; §. crd n1, j n1 av-j, vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f j n2 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 23
359 for under pretence of taking up Arms for the Rights and Priviledges of the Subject, they do hereby but Invade those of other men, and Hazard their own. for under pretence of taking up Arms for the Rights and Privileges of the Subject, they do hereby but Invade those of other men, and Hazard their own. c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n2-jn cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn, pns32 vdb av p-acp vvi d pp-f j-jn n2, cc vvb po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
360 Now the open Breach of the Laws is no good Method for attaining their End; Now the open Breach of the Laws is no good Method for attaining their End; av dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz dx j n1 p-acp vvg po32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
361 the exposing our Liberties to the chance of War is the worst course we can take to Preserve them, the exposing our Liberties to the chance of War is the worst course we can take to Preserve them, dt vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt js n1 pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
362 and the Invading other mens Properties, but an ill way of Securing our own: and the Invading other men's Properties, but an ill Way of Securing our own: cc dt vvg n-jn ng2 n2, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg po12 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
363 For this makes every man guilty of that Crime which he is jealous of in his Prince, namely, the becoming Illegal, Ʋnjust, and Oppressive, Regardless of the Commonweal and Publick Good; This makes Subjects more Arbitrary, than the most Absolute Monarch, and Popular Fury of much worse consequence than any unbounded Tyranny whatsoever; For this makes every man guilty of that Crime which he is jealous of in his Prince, namely, the becoming Illegal, Ʋnjust, and Oppressive, Regardless of the Commonweal and Public Good; This makes Subjects more Arbitrary, than the most Absolute Monarch, and Popular Fury of much Worse consequence than any unbounded Tyranny whatsoever; c-acp d vvz d n1 j pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vbz j pp-f p-acp po31 n1, av, dt j-vvg j, j, cc j, j pp-f dt n1 cc j j; d vvz np1 n1 j-jn, cs dt ds j n1, cc j n1 pp-f d jc n1 cs d j n1 r-crq; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
364 insomuch as the Remedy proves alwayes worse than the Disease, and Ends many times in the open Shame and just Punishment of the first Authors and Abettors thereof: insomuch as the Remedy Proves always Worse than the Disease, and Ends many times in the open Shame and just Punishment of the First Authors and Abettors thereof: av c-acp dt n1 vvz av av-jc cs dt n1, cc vvz d n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt ord n2 cc n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
365 And tho the Prince may chance to fall in the Crowd, yet this is still so much the worse for the Subject, who seldom gets any thing thereby; And though the Prince may chance to fallen in the Crowd, yet this is still so much the Worse for the Subject, who seldom gets any thing thereby; cc cs dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av d vbz av av av-d dt av-jc p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq av vvz d n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
366 for Rebellion and Disobedience under a good Prince is oft-times punish'd with the Succession of a Bad one. for Rebellion and Disobedience under a good Prince is ofttimes punished with the Succession of a Bad one. p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
367 This hath been our Case once already, when we got many Ill Masters in the room of one Good one. Let us take heed therefore of those Commotions for which of late we have smarted so severely; This hath been our Case once already, when we god many Ill Masters in the room of one Good one. Let us take heed Therefore of those Commotions for which of late we have smarted so severely; np1 vhz vbn po12 n1 a-acp av, c-crq pns12 vvd d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j pi. vvb pno12 vvi n1 av pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq pp-f av-j pns12 vhb vvn av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
368 let us have a care we do not by our Mutiny and Sedition disturb the Government, let us have a care we do not by our Mutiny and Sedition disturb the Government, vvb pno12 vhi dt n1 pns12 vdb xx p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
369 and thereby Sin our selve into a worse Condition than that we pretend to Fear at present. and thereby since our selve into a Worse Condition than that we pretend to fear At present. cc av n1 po12 n1 p-acp dt jc n1 cs cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 24
370 § 2. Resistance is a Method that God seldom blesses, and rarely Thrives with any Number of Men, that shall be so wicked as to make use of it. § 2. Resistance is a Method that God seldom Blesses, and rarely Thrives with any Number of Men, that shall be so wicked as to make use of it. § crd n1 vbz dt n1 cst np1 av vvz, cc av-j vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 24
371 The Safety of a Nation, and the Security of Government consists more in Gods Providence and the Peoples Quietness and Submission thereto, The Safety of a nation, and the Security of Government consists more in God's Providence and the Peoples Quietness and Submission thereto, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av-dc p-acp npg1 n1 cc dt ng1 n1 cc n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 24
372 than in their Greatest Force and Strongest Opposition; for when they have done all they can, Ten to One but things return again into their Old Channel. than in their Greatest Force and Strongest Opposition; for when they have done all they can, Ten to One but things return again into their Old Channel. cs p-acp po32 js n1 cc js n1; p-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vdn d pns32 vmb, crd p-acp crd p-acp n2 vvb av p-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 24
373 Notwithstanding all we can do, God will govern the World; The Lord will reign as King upon Earth, let the People be never so Ʋnruly. Notwithstanding all we can do, God will govern the World; The Lord will Reign as King upon Earth, let the People be never so Ʋnruly. a-acp d pns12 vmb vdi, np1 vmb vvi dt n1; dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 vbb av-x av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 24
374 After all our Stirs and Commotions things shall go, not as we, but as God will have them; After all our Stirs and Commotions things shall go, not as we, but as God will have them; p-acp d po12 vvz cc n2 n2 vmb vvi, xx c-acp pns12, cc-acp c-acp np1 vmb vhi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 25
375 This Consideration alone hath bore up the Spirits of the Best and Wisest Men in all Ages, This Consideration alone hath boar up the Spirits of the Best and Wisest Men in all Ages, d n1 av-j vhz vvd a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt av-js cc js n2 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 25
376 after they had for many years Wearied and Puzled themselves with the Intricacy of Humane Affairs. After they had for many Years Wearied and Puzzled themselves with the Intricacy of Humane Affairs. c-acp pns32 vhd p-acp d ng2 vvn cc vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 25
377 Pray consider, what do People commonly get by Rebellion, and such like Violent Attempts, except it be to Rebell themselves into Bondage and Slavery, or Sin a Nation into those very Dangers and Mischiefs which they are apt to be so Jealous and Apprehensive of. Pray Consider, what do People commonly get by Rebellion, and such like Violent Attempts, except it be to Rebel themselves into Bondage and Slavery, or since a nation into those very Dangers and Mischiefs which they Are apt to be so Jealous and Apprehensive of. vvb vvi, q-crq vdb n1 av-j vvi p-acp n1, cc d av-j j vvz, c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp n1 px32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 dt n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi av j cc j pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
378 What hath France got by all her Civil Wars and Broils, (whereof that Nation had good store formerly) that Tyranical Yoke which she would have shook off thereby, doth but sit the Closer upon her Neck, What hath France god by all her Civil Wars and Broils, (whereof that nation had good store formerly) that Tyrannical Yoke which she would have shook off thereby, does but fit the Closer upon her Neck, r-crq vhz np1 vvn p-acp d po31 j n2 cc n2, (c-crq d n1 vhd j n1 av-j) cst j n1 r-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn a-acp av, vdz p-acp vvi dt av-jc p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 25
379 and Grates more heavily than ever; and Grates more heavily than ever; cc vvz av-dc av-j cs av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 25
380 And the Religion which they so eagerly contended for, is now in great Danger to be utterly lost and extinguish'd; And the Religion which they so eagerly contended for, is now in great Danger to be utterly lost and extinguished; cc dt n1 r-crq pns32 av av-j vvn p-acp, vbz av p-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 25
381 except a greater Power than that of Man, be pleased to interpose miraculously on its behalf. And to come nearer home; except a greater Power than that of Man, be pleased to interpose miraculously on its behalf. And to come nearer home; c-acp dt jc n1 cs d pp-f n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po31 n1. cc pc-acp vvi av-jc n1-an; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 25
382 Pray tell me, What have we of this Nation got by our late Ʋnnatural Wars, notwithstanding the Peoples Success against the Government? What did we then purchase by all the Blood and Treasure that we spent for so many years, Pray tell me, What have we of this nation god by our late Ʋnnatural Wars, notwithstanding the Peoples Success against the Government? What did we then purchase by all the Blood and Treasure that we spent for so many Years, vvb vvb pno11, q-crq vhb pns12 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp po12 j j n2, p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vdd pns12 av vvi p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vvd p-acp av d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
383 but only Servitude and Arbitrary Government, which was the very thing we pretended to Fear from our Lawful Prince. What did we get by Deposing and Murdering of one Good King, but the Usurpation of Many in his room? What by dissolving the Ancient Frame of Government, but only Servitude and Arbitrary Government, which was the very thing we pretended to fear from our Lawful Prince. What did we get by Deposing and Murdering of one Good King, but the Usurpation of Many in his room? What by dissolving the Ancient Frame of Government, cc-acp av-j n1 cc j-jn n1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n1. q-crq vdd pns12 vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f crd j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp po31 n1? q-crq p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
384 but the erecting of several Tyrannies in his stead. but the erecting of several Tyrannies in his stead. cc-acp dt vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
385 What got we by Banishing our Princes and Nobles, and Forcing them into a Strange Land, but to send them for Shelter and Refuge to the Enemies of our Nation and Religion? And shall we still be at the same lay? Shall we be still playing with the Flames, which have scorch'd us so terribly already? This is to be worse than Children, What god we by Banishing our Princes and Nobles, and Forcing them into a Strange Land, but to send them for Shelter and Refuge to the Enemies of our nation and Religion? And shall we still be At the same lay? Shall we be still playing with the Flames, which have scorched us so terribly already? This is to be Worse than Children, q-crq vvd pns12 p-acp vvg po12 n2 cc n2-j, cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1? cc vmb pns12 av vbb p-acp dt d vvi? vmb pns12 vbi av vvg p-acp dt n2, r-crq vhb j-vvn pno12 av av-j av? d vbz pc-acp vbi jc cs n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
386 if after having been once burnt, we do not for ever after Dread the Fire. if After having been once burned, we do not for ever After Dread the Fire. cs p-acp vhg vbn a-acp vvn, pns12 vdb xx p-acp av c-acp j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
387 God forbid then, that any among us should in the least Favour, much less Attempt over again the same Violent Courses which have been the Occasion of so great Unhappiness to these Nations. God forbid then, that any among us should in the least Favour, much less Attempt over again the same Violent Courses which have been the Occasion of so great Unhappiness to these nations. np1 vvb av, cst d p-acp pno12 vmd p-acp dt ds n1, av-d av-dc vvi a-acp av dt d j vvz q-crq vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f av j n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 26
388 After we had once shook the Government, and subverted the Ancient Frame and happy Constitution thereof, After we had once shook the Government, and subverted the Ancient Frame and happy Constitution thereof, c-acp pns12 vhd a-acp vvd dt n1, cc vvn dt j n1 cc j n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
389 how long was it before the Nation could Settle it self again? We chang'd and shifted so oft, till we were in fear of Disbanding all Government, how long was it before the nation could Settle it self again? We changed and shifted so oft, till we were in Fear of Disbanding all Government, c-crq av-j vbds pn31 p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pn31 n1 av? pns12 vvd cc vvn av av, c-acp pns12 vbdr p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
390 and every man forc'd to stand upon his Guard as in time of War, and to take care of his own Defence, and every man forced to stand upon his Guard as in time of War, and to take care of his own Defence, cc d n1 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 vvb a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
391 as they began at last to do in this City: So much cause they saw of Fear, as they began At last to do in this city: So much cause they saw of fear, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp ord pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1: av d n1 pns32 vvd pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
392 and so little of Hope, or any thing certain to Trust unto; and this was our Condition for several years together. and so little of Hope, or any thing certain to Trust unto; and this was our Condition for several Years together. cc av j pp-f n1, cc d n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp; cc d vbds po12 n1 p-acp j n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
393 For Rebellion, like an Inauspicious Comet, or Ʋnluckey Configuration of the Heavens, doth not produce all its ill Effects at once, For Rebellion, like an Inauspicious Cometam, or Ʋnluckey Configuration of the Heavens, does not produce all its ill Effects At once, p-acp n1, av-j dt j n1, cc np1 n1 pp-f dt n2, vdz xx vvi d po31 j-jn n2 p-acp a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
394 but continues its Malignant Influence a long time after, as it did then, nay, I may say, as it doth still; but continues its Malignant Influence a long time After, as it did then, nay, I may say, as it does still; cc-acp vvz po31 j n1 dt j n1 a-acp, c-acp pn31 vdd av, uh-x, pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp pn31 vdz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
395 for unto our late Uncivil Commotions we may impute a great Part of our Present Fears and Jealousies, Unsettlement and Distraction. for unto our late Uncivil Commotions we may impute a great Part of our Present Fears and Jealousies, Unsettlement and Distraction. c-acp p-acp po12 j j n2 pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 26
396 Now to draw towards a Conclusion: Now to draw towards a Conclusion: av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
397 Seeing these things are so, what remains for us to do in our Present Circumstances, but to leave the Government of the World to the Maker of it, Seeing these things Are so, what remains for us to do in our Present circumstances, but to leave the Government of the World to the Maker of it, vvg d n2 vbr av, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi p-acp po12 j n2, p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
398 and the Management of Publick Affairs to those, whom the good Providence of God hath set over us. and the Management of Public Affairs to those, whom the good Providence of God hath Set over us. cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp d, ro-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
399 It belongs to our Governours to Rule and Reform the State, and to God to Over-rule and Amend what may possibly be amiss in them. It belongs to our Governors to Rule and Reform the State, and to God to Overrule and Amend what may possibly be amiss in them. pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, cc p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc vvb r-crq vmb av-j vbi av p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
400 We are not oblig'd to do God more Service than he hath allow'd us to do, We Are not obliged to do God more Service than he hath allowed us to do, pns12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vdi np1 av-dc n1 cs pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
401 or will thank us for, when we have done: or will thank us for, when we have done: cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp, c-crq pns12 vhb vdn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
402 We may Exceed and Over-act our Parts in one Extream, as well as be too Remiss and Defective in the other; We may Exceed and Overact our Parts in one Extreme, as well as be too Remiss and Defective in the other; pns12 vmb vvi cc n1 po12 n2 p-acp crd j-jn, c-acp av c-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
403 hereby we leave no room for Suffering, if we may Oppose, nor make use of our Faith and Patience, while we are unwilling to have them exercis'd and undergo the Trial. hereby we leave no room for Suffering, if we may Oppose, nor make use of our Faith and Patience, while we Are unwilling to have them exercised and undergo the Trial. av pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp vvg, cs pns12 vmb vvb, ccx vvb n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, cs pns12 vbr j pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn cc vvi dt np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
404 To be peaceable in peaceable Times, to be Loyal when there is no great Number of Examples to the contrary, to be Still and Quiet when the Genius and Complexion of the whole Nation is so, this is not Thank-worthy, 'tis no less our present Interest, than Duty so to be; To be peaceable in peaceable Times, to be Loyal when there is no great Number of Examples to the contrary, to be Still and Quiet when the Genius and Complexion of the Whole nation is so, this is not Thankworthy, it's no less our present Interest, than Duty so to be; pc-acp vbi j p-acp j n2, pc-acp vbi j c-crq pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vbi av cc j-jn c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz av, d vbz xx j, pn31|vbz dx av-dc po12 j n1, cs n1 av pc-acp vbi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
405 the most Factious can be content to be Quiet, and Boast of their Loyalty in such a Juncture as this: the most Factious can be content to be Quiet, and Boast of their Loyalty in such a Juncture as this: dt av-ds j vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
406 But to give proof of a Quiet Temper and Disposition, to adhere to Principles of Peace and Loyalty when the whole Nation is prest with contrary Extreams, But to give proof of a Quiet Temper and Disposition, to adhere to Principles of Peace and Loyalty when the Whole nation is pressed with contrary Extremes, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j-jn vvi cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
407 and distracted with Opposite Factions on either hand, this is an Argument of a Good Man, Good Christian, and Good Subject indeed; and distracted with Opposite Factions on either hand, this is an Argument of a Good Man, Good Christian, and Good Subject indeed; cc vvn p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp d n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, j np1, cc j j-jn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
408 of one that is fix'd to his Principles, and bears a Good Conscience in all things, of one that is fixed to his Principles, and bears a Good Conscience in all things, pp-f pi cst vbz vvn p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
409 tho he may be ill thought of for his Pains, and badly treated by either Extream. though he may be ill Thought of for his Pains, and badly treated by either Extreme. cs pns31 vmb vbi av-jn vvn pp-f p-acp po31 n2, cc av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 27
410 'Tis therefore the Glory of our Church (for which notwithstanding the Reproaches of many have fallen upon her) 'tis her Glory, I say, however, It's Therefore the Glory of our Church (for which notwithstanding the Reproaches of many have fallen upon her) it's her Glory, I say, however, pn31|vbz av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 (p-acp r-crq a-acp dt n2 pp-f d vhb vvn p-acp pno31) pn31|vbz po31 n1, pns11 vvb, c-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
411 as it always was of our Religion, that neither of them did ever encourage Disturbance or Commotion in the State, as it always was of our Religion, that neither of them did ever encourage Disturbance or Commotion in the State, c-acp pn31 av vbds a-acp po12 n1, cst dx pp-f pno32 vdd av vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
412 or gave the least countenance to Force and Opposition against Government: or gave the least countenance to Force and Opposition against Government: cc vvd dt ds n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
413 Why then she should be Censur'd so severely for adhering to those very Principles which were the Credit of Religion, Why then she should be Censured so severely for adhering to those very Principles which were the Credit of Religion, uh-crq av pns31 vmd vbi vvn av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d j n2 r-crq vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
414 and the Ornament of its first Professours and Reformers, I do not understand. and the Ornament of its First Professors and Reformers, I do not understand. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 ord n2 cc n2, pns11 vdb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
415 For People to brand us for Papists, or suspect us of Confederacy with the Common Enemy, For People to brand us for Papists, or suspect us of Confederacy with the Common Enemy, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp njp2, cc vvb pno12 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
416 for asserting a Doctrine that is purely Christian, and directly Opposite to that of Rome, is to reflect upon our Laws and Religion, which acknowledge as much as this comes to: for asserting a Doctrine that is purely Christian, and directly Opposite to that of Room, is to reflect upon our Laws and Religion, which acknowledge as much as this comes to: p-acp vvg dt n1 cst vbz av-j np1, cc av-j j-jn p-acp d pp-f vvi, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n1, r-crq vvb p-acp d c-acp d vvz p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
417 At this rate what may not People talk, who think their Tongues are their own, and they may use them as they please; At this rate what may not People talk, who think their Tongues Are their own, and they may use them as they please; p-acp d n1 r-crq vmb xx n1 vvi, r-crq vvb po32 n2 vbr po32 d, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
418 they may as well say the Ancient Fathers of the Church were a company of Heathens, for persuading the Christians of their time to submit themselves to the Tyranny of Pagan Princes and Persecutours without Resistance; they may as well say the Ancient Father's of the Church were a company of heathens, for persuading the Christians of their time to submit themselves to the Tyranny of Pagan Princes and Persecutors without Resistance; pns32 vmb c-acp av vvi dt j ng1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp vvg dt np1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
419 as to say, that we are Well-willers to Rome, or Ill-willers to our Country, for doing the same Thing, and going upon the same Principles as they did; as to say, that we Are Well-willers to Room, or Ill-willers to our Country, for doing the same Thing, and going upon the same Principles as they did; c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vbr n2 p-acp vvi, cc n2 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp vdg dt d n1, cc vvg p-acp dt d n2 c-acp pns32 vdd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
420 nay, they may as well say that Christ himself had a Design upon all Governments under Heaven, nay, they may as well say that christ himself had a Design upon all Governments under Heaven, uh, pns32 vmb c-acp av vvb cst np1 px31 vhn dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
421 because he hath enjoyn'd Submission to the Higher Powers, and made Resistance Unlawful under the worst of Princes. Because he hath enjoined Submission to the Higher Powers, and made Resistance Unlawful under the worst of Princes. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt jc n2, cc vvd n1 j-u p-acp dt js pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 28
422 But if the Principles of our Church, and of those men who charge her so heavily, were but throughly weigh'd and compar'd together, we should quickly see which of the two bids fairest for such a Character, and doth most deserve to lye under such a Suspicion. But if the Principles of our Church, and of those men who charge her so heavily, were but thoroughly weighed and compared together, we should quickly see which of the two bids Fairest for such a Character, and does most deserve to lie under such a Suspicion. cc-acp cs dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb pno31 av av-j, vbdr cc-acp av-j vvn cc vvn av, pns12 vmd av-j vvi r-crq pp-f dt crd vvz js p-acp d dt n1, cc vdz av-ds vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
423 However, let men Judge and Censure as they please, as their Interests may sway, or Affections incline them, However, let men Judge and Censure as they please, as their Interests may sway, or Affections incline them, c-acp, vvb n2 vvi cc n1 c-acp pns32 vvb, c-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi, cc n2 vvb pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
424 yet, since the Author of our Religion hath made Resistance a Sin, and Subjection a Duty upon all occasions, the Ministers of Christ (if they would be found Faithful) ought to connive at this Sin no more than at any other; yet, since the Author of our Religion hath made Resistance a since, and Subjection a Duty upon all occasions, the Ministers of christ (if they would be found Faithful) ought to connive At this since no more than At any other; av, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vhz vvn n1 dt n1, cc n1 dt n1 p-acp d n2, dt n2 pp-f np1 (cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn j) vmd p-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av-dx dc cs p-acp d n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
425 nor yet suffer the Guilt thereof to lye upon their Peoples Souls, without warning them of the great Evil and Danger of it, nor yet suffer the Gilded thereof to lie upon their Peoples Souls, without warning them of the great Evil and Danger of it, ccx av vvi dt j-vvn av pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 ng1 n2, p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f dt j j-jn cc n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
426 and putting them in mind of their Duty toward their Governours, as oft as need shall require. and putting them in mind of their Duty towards their Governors, as oft as need shall require. cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp av c-acp n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
427 In a Word, As we ought to Teach, so 'tis your part to Learn your Duty towards God and the King, toward Church and State, as now establish'd. In a Word, As we ought to Teach, so it's your part to Learn your Duty towards God and the King, towards Church and State, as now established. p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp vvb, av pn31|vbz po22 n1 p-acp vvb po22 n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp av vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
428 Be not therefore frighted out of your Duty by the Apprehension of Romish Persecution on the one hand, Be not Therefore frighted out of your Duty by the Apprehension of Romish Persecution on the one hand, vbb xx av vvn av pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f jp n1 p-acp dt crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
429 nor by the Reproach of Censorious Faction on the other; nor by the Reproach of Censorious Faction on the other; ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
430 Think not slight of Passive Obedience, as some lately have done, tho with little Credit either to themselves or their Cause, nor yet run into the opposite Guilt of any Temptation in the World; Do not shrink from the Principles of True Christian Subjection, nor of old English Allegiance: but learn of an Apostle, to Fear God and Honour the King; Think not slight of Passive obedience, as Some lately have done, though with little Credit either to themselves or their Cause, nor yet run into the opposite Gilded of any Temptation in the World; Do not shrink from the Principles of True Christian Subjection, nor of old English Allegiance: but Learn of an Apostle, to fear God and Honour the King; vvb xx j pp-f j n1, p-acp d av-j vhi vdn, cs p-acp j vvi av-d p-acp px32 cc po32 vvb, ccx av vvn p-acp dt av-jn j-vvn pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1; vdb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j np1 n1, ccx pp-f j jp n1: cc-acp vvb pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 np1 cc n1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
431 or take the Counsel of one of the Greatest of Kings, and Wisest of Men; wherewith I shall shut up this Discourse. Prov. 24.21. My Son, Fear thou the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that are given to change; or take the Counsel of one of the Greatest of Kings, and Wisest of Men; wherewith I shall shut up this Discourse. Curae 24.21. My Son, fear thou the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that Are given to change; cc vvb dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f dt js pp-f n2, cc js pp-f n2; c-crq pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1. np1 crd. po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvb xx p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
432 for their Calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knows the Ruine of them Both. FINIS. for their Calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knows the Ruin of them Both. FINIS. p-acp po32 n1 vmb vvi av-j, cc r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28

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