A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at Gvild-hall-Chappel, on Sunday, Nov. 4, 1688 by William Sherlock ...

Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707
Publisher: Printed for William Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1689
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A59877 ESTC ID: R21594 STC ID: S3348
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXXII, 6-7;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd before the Lord Mayor. 122 PSALM 6, 7. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love Thee, Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. A SERMON Preached before the Lord Mayor. 122 PSALM 6, 7. prey for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love Thee, Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. crd n1 crd, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi cst vvb pno21, n1 vbb p-acp po21 n2, cc n1 p-acp po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THough the particular time and occasion of Penning this Psalm is uncertain, yet so much is plain, that it was after David had setled the Ark at Jerusalem, and made that City the place of God's House, THough the particular time and occasion of Penning this Psalm is uncertain, yet so much is plain, that it was After David had settled the Ark At Jerusalem, and made that city the place of God's House, cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg d n1 vbz j, av av d vbz j, cst pn31 vbds p-acp np1 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd cst n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and of Religious Worship, and the Seat of Justice and Judgment. and of Religious Worship, and the Seat of justice and Judgement. cc pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
3 There was the House of God, vers. 9. that is, though the Temple was not yet built, There was the House of God, vers. 9. that is, though the Temple was not yet built, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, fw-la. crd cst vbz, cs dt n1 vbds xx av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
4 if this Psalm was composed by David, as the Title of it signifies it was, if this Psalm was composed by David, as the Title of it signifies it was, cs d n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pn31 vbds, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 yet there was the Tabernacle and the Ark of God, which formerly was in Shilo, and afterwards removed from one place to another, till David setled it in Jerusalem: thither all the Tribes of Israel were to resort three times a year to worship God before the Ark of the Testimony, 4 ver. There was the Imperial Seat, where David had built his Throne and Palace, yet there was the Tabernacle and the Ark of God, which formerly was in Shilo, and afterwards removed from one place to Another, till David settled it in Jerusalem: thither all the Tribes of Israel were to resort three times a year to worship God before the Ark of the Testimony, 4 ver. There was the Imperial Seat, where David had built his Throne and Palace, av a-acp vbds dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vbds p-acp np1, cc av vvn p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, c-acp np1 vvd pn31 p-acp np1: av d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr pc-acp vvi crd n2 dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd fw-la. a-acp vbds dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 and where his Posterity were to dwell and govern Israel; and therefore it was the Seat of Justice too, and where his Posterity were to dwell and govern Israel; and Therefore it was the Seat of justice too, cc c-crq po31 n1 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1; cc av pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 as that must be, where the Kings Throne and the House of God was placed. There are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David, 5 ver. as that must be, where the Kings Throne and the House of God was placed. There Are Set thrones of judgement, the thrones of the house of David, 5 ver. c-acp d vmb vbi, c-crq dt ng1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn. pc-acp vbr vvn n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, crd fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 These were the peculiar Priviledges of Jerusalem, above any other City in Jury. This was the reason of that peculiar affection and passionate concern, which David had himself, These were the peculiar Privileges of Jerusalem, above any other city in Jury. This was the reason of that peculiar affection and passionate concern, which David had himself, np1 vbdr dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp n1. d vbds dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 cc j vvi, r-crq np1 vhd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and exhorts all others to express for Jerusalem, that he greatly rejoyced to go thither, and to continue there. and exhorts all Others to express for Jerusalem, that he greatly rejoiced to go thither, and to continue there. cc vvz d n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, Oh Jerusalem. pns11 vbds j c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno11, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2, uh np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
11 That he exhorts all people to pray for the peace and prosperity of Jerusalem, and promises a Blessing to those who love it; That he exhorts all people to pray for the peace and Prosperity of Jerusalem, and promises a Blessing to those who love it; cst pns31 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
12 as it is in my Text, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee; as it is in my Text, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po11 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi cst vvb pno21; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
13 peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. peace be within thy walls, and Prosperity within thy palaces. n1 vbb p-acp po21 n2, cc n1 p-acp po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
14 All this was not for the sake of the material Buildings, the beauty of the place, All this was not for the sake of the material Buildings, the beauty of the place, d d vbds xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
15 or the convenience of its scituation, but because it was the Center of Unity; or the convenience of its situation, but Because it was the Centre of Unity; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
16 Which is builded as a City that is compact together, whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord, Which is built as a city that is compact together, whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn av, c-crq dt n2 vvb a-acp, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
17 unto the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord, 3 & 4 ver. unto the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord, 3 & 4 ver. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd cc crd fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
18 Which shews in what respect he commends Jerusalem, that it is built as a City, which is compact together; Which shows in what respect he commends Jerusalem, that it is built as a city, which is compact together; r-crq vvz p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz np1, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
19 not with regard to the Uniformity and regular Order and Union of its material Buildings, not with regard to the Uniformity and regular Order and union of its material Buildings, xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
20 but that it was the Center of a Religious Unity and Order in Worship, where all the Tribes of Israel met and united in the same Acts of Worship and Praise to God. but that it was the Centre of a Religious Unity and Order in Worship, where all the Tribes of Israel met and united in the same Acts of Worship and Praise to God. cc-acp cst pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-crq d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
21 There was the House of God, there were the set Thrones of Judgment. There was the House of God, there were the Set Thrones of Judgement. pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbdr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
22 So that to Love Jerusalem, to Pray for the Peace and Prosperity of it, is to love the House, the Worship, the Name of God; So that to Love Jerusalem, to Pray for the Peace and Prosperity of it, is to love the House, the Worship, the Name of God; av cst pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
23 to love and pray for the Unity, Happiness, and Prosperity of the Church, for the flourishing State of Religion, to love and pray for the Unity, Happiness, and Prosperity of the Church, for the flourishing State of Religion, p-acp n1 cc vvb p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
24 and the peaceful Opportunities of Worshipping God in his Holy Temple, together with the equal and impartial Administration of Justice, which is so much for the Publick good, to promote the Temporal and Eternal Happiness of Men, that our Love to Mankind, and the peaceful Opportunities of Worshipping God in his Holy Temple, together with the equal and impartial Administration of justice, which is so much for the Public good, to promote the Temporal and Eternal Happiness of Men, that our Love to Mankind, cc dt j n2 pp-f vvg np1 p-acp po31 j n1, av p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av av-d c-acp dt j j, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2, cst po12 n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
25 but especially our Love to the Brethren, as well as our Zeal for God's Glory and Worship, requires this of us, For my Brethren and Companions sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee: but especially our Love to the Brothers, as well as our Zeal for God's Glory and Worship, requires this of us, For my Brothers and Sodales sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee: cc-acp av-j po12 n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp av c-acp po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, vvz d pp-f pno12, p-acp po11 n2 cc n2 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi, n1 vbb p-acp pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
26 Because of the House of the LORD our GOD, I will seek thy good, v. 8, 9. Because of the House of the LORD our GOD, I will seek thy good, v. 8, 9. c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 np1, pns11 vmb vvi po21 j, n1 crd, crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
27 Thus I have given you a very plain and easie Exposition of this whole Psalm, and therein have sufficiently Explained my Text; Thus I have given you a very plain and easy Exposition of this Whole Psalm, and therein have sufficiently Explained my Text; av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, cc av vhi av-j vvn po11 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
28 I have but one thing more to add, to make way for my intended Discourse, I have but one thing more to add, to make Way for my intended Discourse, pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n1 av-dc pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
29 and that is, to shew you, that this Exhortation does directly, and not meerly by Accommodation and Analogie concern Us, and that is, to show you, that this Exhortation does directly, and not merely by Accommodation and Analogy concern Us, cc d vbz, pc-acp vvi pn22, cst d n1 vdz av-j, cc xx av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
30 as well as it did the Jews. as well as it did the jews. c-acp av c-acp pn31 vdd dt np2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
31 For Jerusalem was but a Type of the Christian Church, as the carnal Israel, or the carnal Seed and Posterity of Abraham were of true and sincere Christians, who are the Children of Abraham, by Faith in Christ: For Jerusalem was but a Type of the Christian Church, as the carnal Israel, or the carnal Seed and Posterity of Abraham were of true and sincere Christians, who Are the Children of Abraham, by Faith in christ: p-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, c-acp dt j np1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbdr pp-f j cc j np1, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
32 And therefore St. Paul expresly distinguishes between the earthly Jerusalem, and the Jerusalem which descends from above, 4 Gal. 25, 26. For this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, And Therefore Saint Paul expressly Distinguishes between the earthly Jerusalem, and the Jerusalem which descends from above, 4 Gal. 25, 26. For this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, cc av n1 np1 av-j vvz p-acp dt j np1, cc dt np1 r-crq vvz p-acp a-acp, crd np1 crd, crd p-acp d np1 vbz n1 np1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
33 and answereth to Jerusalem, which now is, and is in bondage with her Children; and Answers to Jerusalem, which now is, and is in bondage with her Children; cc vvz p-acp np1, r-crq av vbz, cc vbz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
34 but Jerusalem which is above, (or from above, that is, the Christian Church) is free, which is the Mother of us all. but Jerusalem which is above, (or from above, that is, the Christian Church) is free, which is the Mother of us all. cc-acp np1 r-crq vbz a-acp, (cc p-acp a-acp, cst vbz, dt njp n1) vbz j, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pno12 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
35 Which in 12 Heb. 22. he calls Mount Sion the city of the living GOD, the heavenly Jerusalem. Which in 12 Hebrew 22. he calls Mount Sion the City of the living GOD, the heavenly Jerusalem. r-crq p-acp crd np1 crd pns31 vvz vvi np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, dt j np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
36 And 3 Rev. 12. it is called, The city of GOD, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from GOD. And 3 Rev. 12. it is called, The City of GOD, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from GOD. cc crd n1 crd pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j np1, r-crq vvz a-acp av pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
37 And 21 Rev. 2. The new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from GOD, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband: And 21 Rev. 2. The new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from GOD, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband: cc crd n1 crd dt j np1 vvg a-acp av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
38 Which is a Description of the most reformed and purified state of the Christian Church on Earth. Which is a Description of the most reformed and purified state of the Christian Church on Earth. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds vvn cc vvn n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
39 So that this Exhortation, To Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, does most properly belong to Christians, So that this Exhortation, To Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, does most properly belong to Christians, av cst d n1, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vdz ds av-j vvi p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
40 because the Christian Church is the true Jerusalem, the new, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from GOD, v. 10. By this time, I suppose, you understand the meaning of my Text, and how much we are concerned in it; Because the Christian Church is the true Jerusalem, the new, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from GOD, v. 10. By this time, I suppose, you understand the meaning of my Text, and how much we Are concerned in it; c-acp dt njp n1 vbz dt j np1, dt j, dt j np1, vvg av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, n1 crd p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc c-crq av-d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
41 and there are two parts observable in the words: 1. The Duty to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem; and there Are two parts observable in the words: 1. The Duty to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem; cc pc-acp vbr crd n2 j p-acp dt n2: crd dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
42 or of the Christian Church, Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. 2. The Encouragement to this, They shall prosper that love thee. or of the Christian Church, Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. 2. The Encouragement to this, They shall prosper that love thee. cc pp-f dt njp n1, n1 vbb p-acp po21 n2, cc n1 p-acp po21 n2. crd dt n1 p-acp d, pns32 vmb vvi cst vvb pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
43 It is the first of these I shall at present speak to, The Duty to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem; It is the First of these I shall At present speak to, The Duty to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem; pn31 vbz dt ord pp-f d pns11 vmb p-acp vvi vvi p-acp, dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
44 wherein I shall consider two things. 1. What we must Pray for. 2. How necessary Prayer is, to obtain the Blessing. wherein I shall Consider two things. 1. What we must Pray for. 2. How necessary Prayer is, to obtain the Blessing. c-crq pns11 vmb vvi crd n2. crd r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp. crd q-crq j n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
45 1. What we must for: Peace and Prosperity. Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. 1. What we must for: Peace and Prosperity. Peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces. crd q-crq pns12 vmb p-acp: n1 cc n1. n1 vbb p-acp po21 n2, cc n1 p-acp po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
46 Now the Peace of the Church signifies two things. 1. The Unity and Agreement of Christians among themselves. Now the Peace of the Church signifies two things. 1. The Unity and Agreement of Christians among themselves. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz crd n2. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
47 2. The Preservation of the Church from external Oppressions and Persecutions. 1. The Unity and Agreement of Christians among themselves: 2. The Preservation of the Church from external Oppressions and Persecutions. 1. The Unity and Agreement of Christians among themselves: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
48 When they profess the same Faith, and joyn in the same Worship; when they love like Brethren, and have a tender affection and sympathy for each other, When they profess the same Faith, and join in the same Worship; when they love like Brothers, and have a tender affection and Sympathy for each other, c-crq pns32 vvb dt d n1, cc vvi p-acp dt d n1; c-crq pns32 vvb av-j n2, cc vhb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
49 as Members of the same Body: as Members of the same Body: c-acp n2 pp-f dt d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
50 This all Christians confess to be a great and necessary Duty, and pretend to lament those many scandalous Dissensions and Divisions of the Christian Church. This all Christians confess to be a great and necessary Duty, and pretend to lament those many scandalous Dissensions and Divisions of the Christian Church. d d np1 vvi pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi d d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
51 This I am sure, that though Divisions and Dissentions are destructive to all Societies, yet there is no Society suffers so much by it as the Christian Church: This I am sure, that though Divisions and Dissensions Are destructive to all Societies, yet there is no Society suffers so much by it as the Christian Church: d pns11 vbm j, cst cs n2 cc n2 vbr j p-acp d n2, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvz av av-d p-acp pn31 p-acp dt njp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
52 this destroys Love and Charity, which is the true Spirit of the Gospel, and the Badge and Cognizance of our Profession; this Destroys Love and Charity, which is the true Spirit of the Gospel, and the Badge and Cognizance of our Profession; d vvz n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
53 By this shall all men know, that ye are my Disciples, if ye love one another. By this shall all men know, that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another. p-acp d vmb d n2 vvb, cst pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vvb pi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
54 This turns the Christian Church into a School of wrangling Disputes, and makes men more concerned what they believe, than how they live; This turns the Christian Church into a School of wrangling Disputes, and makes men more concerned what they believe, than how they live; d vvz dt njp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg vvz, cc vvz n2 av-dc vvn r-crq pns32 vvb, cs c-crq pns32 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
55 this gives great offence to the World, representing the Christian Faith as very doubtful and uncertain, this gives great offence to the World, representing the Christian Faith as very doubtful and uncertain, d vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg dt njp n1 c-acp av j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
56 and Christianity it self as a great Disturber of the Peace of Mankind; and Christianity it self as a great Disturber of the Peace of Mankind; cc np1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
57 this overthrows all Government and Discipline in the Church, and makes its Censures despised and scorned, this overthrows all Government and Discipline in the Church, and makes its Censures despised and scorned, d vvz d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz po31 n2 vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
58 when the most profligate Sinners can shelter themselves in a Schism, and palliate or expiate their other Crimes by a factious Zeal; when the most profligate Sinners can shelter themselves in a Schism, and palliate or expiate their other Crimes by a factious Zeal; c-crq dt av-ds vvn n2 vmb vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi cc vvi po32 j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
59 and therefore, if ever we desire to see Christianity flourish, we must Pray heartily for Peace and Unity among Christians. and Therefore, if ever we desire to see Christianity flourish, we must Pray heartily for Peace and Unity among Christians. cc av, cs av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi np1 vvi, pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
60 But that we may the better understand what we are to Pray for, let us briefly inquire wherein the Unity of the Church consists; But that we may the better understand what we Are to Pray for, let us briefly inquire wherein the Unity of the Church consists; p-acp cst pns12 vmb dt av-jc vvi r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvb pno12 av-j vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
61 and that is, in the Unity of Faith, the Unity of Communion, and the Unity of Love and Charity. 1st, Unity of Faith: and that is, in the Unity of Faith, the Unity of Communion, and the Unity of Love and Charity. 1st, Unity of Faith: cc d vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. ord, n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
62 Whereby I do not understand, that all Christians must agree in all the Opinions and Speculations of Religion; Whereby I do not understand, that all Christians must agree in all the Opinions and Speculations of Religion; c-crq pns11 vdb xx vvi, cst d np1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
63 it would be well if it could be so, but this can never be, while men have such different Understandings and Abilities, such different Skill and Opportunities of inquiry; it would be well if it could be so, but this can never be, while men have such different Understandings and Abilities, such different Skill and Opportunities of inquiry; pn31 vmd vbi av cs pn31 vmd vbi av, cc-acp d vmb av-x vbi, cs n2 vhb d j n2 cc n2, d j n1 cc n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
64 but the Unity of Faith is secured by an Agreement in all the Fundamental Articles of Re•••ion, but the Unity of Faith is secured by an Agreement in all the Fundamental Articles of Re•••ion, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
65 though a little varied in some nicer Speculations, which are like the different features in mens faces, which distinguish them from one another, though a little varied in Some Nicer Speculations, which Are like the different features in men's faces, which distinguish them from one Another, cs dt j vvn p-acp d jc n2, r-crq vbr av-j dt j n2 p-acp ng2 n2, r-crq vvb pno32 p-acp crd j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
66 but do not alter the Humane shape: but do not altar the Humane shape: cc-acp vdb xx vvi dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
67 and this is the difference between the Disputes which divide Papists and Protestants, and the Disputes of Protestants among themselves: and this is the difference between the Disputes which divide Papists and Protestants, and the Disputes of Protestants among themselves: cc d vbz dt n1 p-acp dt vvz r-crq vvb njp2 cc n2, cc dt vvz pp-f n2 p-acp px32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
68 The first subvert the Foundations of Christian Faith and Worship, and therefore these Differences can never be Accommodated and Reconciled; The First subvert the Foundations of Christian Faith and Worship, and Therefore these Differences can never be Accommodated and Reconciled; dt ord vvi dt n2 pp-f njp n1 cc n1, cc av d n2 vmb av-x vbi vvn cc vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
69 they will not part with their Errours, and we must not embrace them, if we love our Souls, they will not part with their Errors, and we must not embrace them, if we love our Souls, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
70 for as dear a thing as Peace is, we must not part with Truth for Peace. for as dear a thing as Peace is, we must not part with Truth for Peace. c-acp c-acp j-jn dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
71 But now the Disputes among all that are allowed to be Protestants, whatever mistakes there may be on any side, do not overthrow any necessary Article of the Christian Faith; But now the Disputes among all that Are allowed to be Protestants, whatever mistakes there may be on any side, do not overthrow any necessary Article of the Christian Faith; p-acp av dt vvz p-acp d cst vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2, r-crq vvz a-acp vmb vbi p-acp d n1, vdb xx vvi d j n1 pp-f dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
72 and therefore the Unity of the Faith may be secured amidst all these Disputes. and Therefore the Unity of the Faith may be secured amid all these Disputes. cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d d vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
73 Some of these Disputes are only inconvenient Modes of speaking, and the difference is only in Words, some of these Disputes Are only inconvenient Modes of speaking, and the difference is only in Words, d pp-f d vvz vbr av-j j np1 pp-f vvg, cc dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
74 when both Parties really mean the same thing; when both Parties really mean the same thing; c-crq d n2 av-j vvb dt d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
75 which, I believe, if all Heat and Passion were laid aside, would in a great measure appear to be the true State of that Protestant Controversie, about Justification by Faith alone. which, I believe, if all Heat and Passion were laid aside, would in a great measure appear to be the true State of that Protestant Controversy, about Justification by Faith alone. r-crq, pns11 vvb, cs d n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn av, vmd p-acp dt j n1 vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f d n1 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
76 Others are meer Philosophical Disputes, in which the Christian Faith is not peculiarly concerned, for they have been, Others Are mere Philosophical Disputes, in which the Christian Faith is not peculiarly concerned, for they have been, ng2-jn vbr j j vvz, p-acp r-crq dt np1 n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, c-acp pns32 vhb vbn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
77 and are disputed in all Religions; and Are disputed in all Religions; cc vbr vvn p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
78 such as the Controversie about God's Eternal Decrees, and the Power and Efficacy of Nature and Grace; such as the Controversy about God's Eternal Decrees, and the Power and Efficacy of Nature and Grace; d c-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 j n2, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
79 which is only a reviving of that old Philosophical Dispute about Necessity and Fate, and God's concourse with second Causes to produce their Effects. which is only a reviving of that old Philosophical Dispute about Necessity and Fate, and God's concourse with second Causes to produce their Effects. r-crq vbz av-j dt vvg pp-f d j j vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc npg1 n1 p-acp ord n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
80 And thus it is in some other Cases; And thus it is in Some other Cases; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
81 now methinks such Disputes as these, which do not properly belong to the Christian Faith, should not divide the Christian Church: now methinks such Disputes as these, which do not properly belong to the Christian Faith, should not divide the Christian Church: av vvz d vvz p-acp d, r-crq vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp dt njp n1, vmd xx vvi dt njp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
82 let men dispute about them as Philosophers, but as Christians, let it suffice them to believe what Christ and his Apostles have plainly taught us; let men dispute about them as Philosophers, but as Christians, let it suffice them to believe what christ and his Apostles have plainly taught us; vvb n2 vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, cc-acp c-acp np1, vvb pn31 vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vhb av-j vvn pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
83 that is enough to carry us to Heaven; and methinks it should be enough to make us agree in the Way thither. that is enough to carry us to Heaven; and methinks it should be enough to make us agree in the Way thither. d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1; cc vvz pn31 vmd vbi av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
84 As to Explain this more particularly, but very briefly: As to Explain this more particularly, but very briefly: p-acp pc-acp vvi d dc av-j, cc-acp av av-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
85 There is no good Protestant but will confess, That we are Justified only by the Merits of CHRIST's Death and Sacrifice, There is no good Protestant but will confess, That we Are Justified only by the Merits of Christ's Death and Sacrifice, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc-acp vmb vvi, cst pns12 vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
86 as the only Expiation and Atonement for our sins: as the only Expiation and Atonement for our Sins: c-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
87 that no works of Righteousness which we can do, can make satisfaction to God for our sins, that no works of Righteousness which we can do, can make satisfaction to God for our Sins, cst dx n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vdi, vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
88 nor merit Eternal Life, which is the gift of God: nor merit Eternal Life, which is the gift of God: ccx vvi j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
89 that Christ is our only Saviour, and that he is the Saviour only of his Body or Church: that christ is our only Saviour, and that he is the Saviour only of his Body or Church: cst np1 vbz po12 j n1, cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
90 that we are incorporated into the Body of Christ, and put into a state of Justification by Faith and the Christian Sacraments: that we Are incorporated into the Body of christ, and put into a state of Justification by Faith and the Christian Sacraments: cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc dt njp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
91 that no impenitent unreformed sinner, though he do profess to believe in Christ, and be baptized, shall be saved by Him; that no impenitent unreformed sinner, though he do profess to believe in christ, and be baptised, shall be saved by Him; cst dx j j-vvn n1, cs pns31 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc vbi vvn, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
92 and therefore though Repentance and a holy life do not merit the pardon of sin, and Therefore though Repentance and a holy life do not merit the pardon of since, cc av cs n1 cc dt j n1 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
93 nor eternal Rewards, yet they are necessarily required in all those, who shall be forgiven and saved by Christ. nor Eternal Rewards, yet they Are necessarily required in all those, who shall be forgiven and saved by christ. ccx j n2, av pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp d d, r-crq vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
94 This I say, all good Protestants agree in, and all this is plainly taught in Scripture; This I say, all good Protestants agree in, and all this is plainly taught in Scripture; d pns11 vvb, d j n2 vvb p-acp, cc d d vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
95 and whoever believes this, and practises accordingly, shall certainly be saved: and whoever believes this, and practises accordingly, shall Certainly be saved: cc r-crq vvz d, cc vvz av-vvg, vmb av-j vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
96 and what need is there then of reducing all this into artificial Schemes, wherein Mens Fancies and Conceits differ? What necessity is there of disputing what the Office of Faith, and what need is there then of reducing all this into artificial Schemes, wherein Men's Fancies and Conceits differ? What necessity is there of disputing what the Office of Faith, cc r-crq n1 vbz a-acp av pp-f vvg d d p-acp j n2, c-crq ng2 n2 cc n2 vvi? q-crq n1 vbz a-acp pp-f vvg r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
97 or what the Efficacy of Works is in our Justification, when we all agree, that we are saved only by the Mercy of God, or what the Efficacy of Works is in our Justification, when we all agree, that we Are saved only by the Mercy of God, cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f vvz vbz p-acp po12 n1, c-crq pns12 d vvb, cst pns12 vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
98 and the Merits of Christ through Faith in his Bloud, and the Exercise of Repentance and a holy Life: and the Merits of christ through Faith in his Blood, and the Exercise of Repentance and a holy Life: cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
99 to understand the reason and order of things, conduces much to the beauty and perfection of Christian Knowledge; to understand the reason and order of things, conduces much to the beauty and perfection of Christian Knowledge; pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
100 but Men may be saved, and the Peace of the Church better secured, without such particular Determinations. but Men may be saved, and the Peace of the Church better secured, without such particular Determinations. cc-acp n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-jc vvn, p-acp d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
101 Thus all good Protestants agree, that all God's Works are known to him from the foundation of the World; Thus all good Protestants agree, that all God's Works Are known to him from the Foundation of the World; av d j n2 vvb, cst d npg1 vvz vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
102 that Christ is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world: that God knows who are his, and always did so: that christ is the Lamb slave from the Foundation of the world: that God knows who Are his, and always did so: cst np1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cst np1 vvz r-crq vbr png31, cc av vdd av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
103 that we are predestinated to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved: that we Are predestinated to the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved: d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
104 that we are predestinated according to the purpose of him, who worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will, 1 Ephes. 5, 6, 11. that when God comes to judge the World, he will appear infinitely just, and good, and merciful: that we Are predestinated according to the purpose of him, who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, 1 Ephesians 5, 6, 11. that when God comes to judge the World, he will appear infinitely just, and good, and merciful: cst pns12 vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vvz d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vvn np1 crd, crd, crd d c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi av-j j, cc j, cc j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
105 that bad men shall have no reason to complain of God, and that good men shall have nothing to arrogate to themselves. that bad men shall have no reason to complain of God, and that good men shall have nothing to arrogate to themselves. cst j n2 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, cc cst j n2 vmb vhi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
106 This secures the glory of God, of his wisdom, goodness, justice, power, and soveraignity, and what need is there to inquire any farther into the divine Decrees, than the Scripture has revealed; This secures the glory of God, of his Wisdom, Goodness, Justice, power, and sovereignty, and what need is there to inquire any farther into the divine Decrees, than the Scripture has revealed; np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cc r-crq n1 vbz a-acp pc-acp vvi d av-jc p-acp dt j-jn n2, cs dt n1 vhz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
107 in the particular explication of which, when men follow their own fancies, they vastly differ from each other, to the great disturbance of the peace of the Church. in the particular explication of which, when men follow their own fancies, they vastly differ from each other, to the great disturbance of the peace of the Church. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq, c-crq n2 vvb po32 d n2, pns32 av-j vvi p-acp d n-jn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
108 We are assured by plain testimonies of Scripture, that God desires not the death of a sinner, We Are assured by plain testimonies of Scripture, that God Desires not the death of a sinner, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, cst np1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
109 but rather that he should return and live: that our destruction is of our selves: but rather that he should return and live: that our destruction is of our selves: cc-acp av-c cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi: cst po12 n1 vbz pp-f po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
110 that all the good we do, is wholly owing to the grace of God, who worketh in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure: that all the good we do, is wholly owing to the grace of God, who works in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure: cst d dt j pns12 vdb, vbz av-jn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 d p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vdi pp-f po31 d j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
111 that all the evil we do, is owing to our selves; that all the evil we do, is owing to our selves; cst d dt j-jn pns12 vdb, vbz vvg p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
112 that every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust and inticed, that every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed, d d n1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f po31 d n1 cc vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
113 then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin; and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth since; and since, when it is finished, brings forth death. av c-crq n1 vhz vvn, pn31 vvz av n1; cc n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vvz av n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
114 This we all agree in, and this attributes the glory of all the good we do to God, This we all agree in, and this attributes the glory of all the good we do to God, d pns12 d vvb p-acp, cc d n2 dt n1 pp-f d dt j pns12 vdb p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
115 and the shame of all the evil we do to our selves; and the shame of all the evil we do to our selves; cc dt n1 pp-f d dt j-jn pns12 vdb p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
116 this encourages us to do good in a confident assurance of the Divine Grace, and teaches bad men, that they must not think to excuse their wickedness by charging it on God: this encourages us to do good in a confident assurance of the Divine Grace, and Teaches bad men, that they must not think to excuse their wickedness by charging it on God: d vvz pno12 pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvz j n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 14
117 and this is all that is necessary for us to know, because it is all that is needful to the purposes of Religion, and a holy life. and this is all that is necessary for us to know, Because it is all that is needful to the Purposes of Religion, and a holy life. cc d vbz d cst vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz d cst vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 14
118 But when men frame this into Philosophical Hypotheses, they then divide as far from each other, as East and West; But when men frame this into Philosophical Hypotheses, they then divide as Far from each other, as East and West; cc-acp c-crq n2 vvb d p-acp j n2, pns32 av vvb c-acp av-j p-acp d n-jn, c-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
119 and all the attempts of reconciling them is vain and fruitless, for there is no Medium to unite in. and all the attempts of reconciling them is vain and fruitless, for there is no Medium to unite in. cc d dt n2 pp-f n-vvg pno32 vbz j cc j, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx fw-la p-acp vvi p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
120 The only way to Peace, is to silence all these Disputes, as matters which Mankind will never agree about, The only Way to Peace, is to silence all these Disputes, as matters which Mankind will never agree about, dt j n1 p-acp n1, vbz pc-acp vvi d d vvz, c-acp n2 r-crq n1 vmb av-x vvi a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
121 and wherein Religion is no more concerned, than the government of Kingdoms or States, and on which the salvation of our Souls no more depends, and wherein Religion is no more concerned, than the government of Kingdoms or States, and on which the salvation of our Souls no more depends, cc c-crq n1 vbz av-dx av-dc vvn, cs dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av-dx av-dc vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
122 than the conduct of our secular affairs, or the preservation of this mortal life: than the conduct of our secular affairs, or the preservation of this Mortal life: cs dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
123 for the dispute about Decrees, Predestination, God's power over our Wills, how God and Creatures produce the same effect, what belongs to God, for the dispute about Decrees, Predestination, God's power over our Wills, how God and Creatures produce the same Effect, what belongs to God, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, n1, npg1 n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-crq np1 cc n2 vvb dt d n1, r-crq vvz p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
124 and what belongs to the Creature in every action, (since in him we live and move) concerns every thing else as well as Religion; and what belongs to the Creature in every actium, (since in him we live and move) concerns every thing Else as well as Religion; cc r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, (c-acp p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb cc vvi) vvz d n1 av c-acp av c-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
125 and yet in all other cases, men let Philosophers dispute these points, and quietly go about their business, and yet in all other cases, men let Philosophers dispute these points, and quietly go about their business, cc av p-acp d j-jn n2, n2 vvb n2 vvi d n2, cc av-jn vvi p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
126 and do what is fit to be done, as if there were no Controversie about these matters; and do what is fit to be done, as if there were no Controversy about these matters; cc vdb r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vdn, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
127 and I cannot imagine why they should not do so in Religion too: and I cannot imagine why they should not do so in Religion too: cc pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq pns32 vmd xx vdi av p-acp n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
128 Believe what is plainly taught, and do what is commanded, use the greatest wisdom, and our utmost diligence in doing good, Believe what is plainly taught, and do what is commanded, use the greatest Wisdom, and our utmost diligence in doing good, vvb r-crq vbz av-j vvn, cc vdb r-crq vbz vvn, vvb dt js n1, cc po12 j n1 p-acp vdg j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
129 and depend upon the succours of the Divine Grace, and leave these Disputes to be decided at the Day of Judgment, and depend upon the succours of the Divine Grace, and leave these Disputes to be decided At the Day of Judgement, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvb d vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
130 and that will decide them all. and that will decide them all. cc cst vmb vvi pno32 d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
131 By this means I am sure most of the Disputes among Protestants, which have given the greatest Disturbance to the Church, would be for ever silenced, By this means I am sure most of thee Disputes among Protestants, which have given the greatest Disturbance to the Church, would be for ever silenced, p-acp d n2 pns11 vbm j ds pp-f pno32 vvz p-acp n2, r-crq vhb vvn dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, vmd vbi p-acp av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
132 and Christian Religion would not be clogged, nor reproached with such Philosophical Controversies. 2ly, The Unity of Communion: and Christian Religion would not be clogged, nor reproached with such Philosophical Controversies. 2ly, The Unity of Communion: cc njp n1 vmd xx vbi vvn, ccx vvd p-acp d j n2. av-j, dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
133 and that consists in our worshipping God together: and that consists in our worshipping God together: cc cst vvz p-acp po12 vvg n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
134 when we resort to the same Church to offer up our united Prayers and Thanksgivings to God, when we resort to the same Church to offer up our united Prayers and Thanksgivings to God, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j-vvn n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
135 and to partake of that holy Supper, which is the Sacrament and Symbol of our Union to Christ, and to each other: and to partake of that holy Supper, which is the Sacrament and Symbol of our union to christ, and to each other: cc pc-acp vvi pp-f cst j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 15
136 and this indeed is true Church-Unity, and it is greatly to be lamented, that men who profess the same Faith, and this indeed is true Church-unity, and it is greatly to be lamented, that men who profess the same Faith, cc d av vbz j n1, cc pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst n2 r-crq vvb dt d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
137 and agree in all the Essentials of Worship, should divide Communion, and refuse to Pray together, and agree in all the Essentials of Worship, should divide Communion, and refuse to Pray together, cc vvi p-acp d dt n2-jn pp-f n1, vmd vvi n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
138 and to Feast at the same holy Table of our Lord. and to Feast At the same holy Table of our Lord. cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt d j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
139 We cannot indeed Communicate with the Church of Rome, because they have corrupted the very Essentials of Christian Worship. We cannot indeed Communicate with the Church of Rome, Because they have corrupted the very Essentials of Christian Worship. pns12 vmbx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt j n2-jn pp-f np1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
140 Most men do not understand their Prayers, and therefore cannot joyn in Prayer with them: they worship Images and Pictures, which is expresly forbidden by the second Commandment. Most men do not understand their Prayers, and Therefore cannot join in Prayer with them: they worship Images and Pictures, which is expressly forbidden by the second Commandment. ds n2 vdb xx vvi po32 n2, cc av vmbx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32: pns32 vvb n2 cc n2, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt ord n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
141 Instead of praying to God in the Name of our only Mediator and Advocate Jesus Christ, they have joyned other Intercessors with him; Instead of praying to God in the Name of our only Mediator and Advocate jesus christ, they have joined other Intercessors with him; av pp-f vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1 np1 np1, pns32 vhb vvn j-jn n2 p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
142 pray to Saints and Angels, and the Virgin Mary, to pray for them, and help them. pray to Saints and Angels, and the Virgae Marry, to pray for them, and help them. vvb p-acp n2 cc n2, cc dt n1 uh, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
143 They worship the Host, which we believe to be nothing but Bread and Wine as to the substance, They worship the Host, which we believe to be nothing but Bred and Wine as to the substance, pns32 vvb dt n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi pix p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
144 and therefore no Object of Worship, and turn the Sacramental Feast of Christ's Body and Bloud into a propitiatory Sacrifice for the Living and the Dead. and Therefore no Object of Worship, and turn the Sacramental Feast of Christ's Body and Blood into a propitiatory Sacrifice for the Living and the Dead. cc av dx n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
145 Such a Worship as this we dare not joyn in, because it is Sinful and Idolatrous. Such a Worship as this we Dare not join in, Because it is Sinful and Idolatrous. d dt n1 c-acp d pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp, c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
146 But the case is quite different among Protestants; they pray to the same God, in the only Name of the same Lord Jesus Christ, put up the same Petitions, offer the same Thanksgivings and Praises, observe the same Divine Institutions, without any essential change and alteration, But the case is quite different among Protestants; they pray to the same God, in the only Name of the same Lord jesus christ, put up the same Petitions, offer the same Thanksgivings and Praises, observe the same Divine Institutions, without any essential change and alteration, p-acp dt n1 vbz av j p-acp n2; pns32 vvb p-acp dt d np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt d n1 np1 np1, vvd a-acp dt d n2, vvb dt d n2-vvg cc n2, vvb dt d j-jn n2, p-acp d j n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
147 and yet cannot worship God together; and yet cannot worship God together; cc av vmbx vvi np1 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
148 as if it were an impious thing to put up the same Prayers, and to offer the same Praises to God in a pious, as if it were an impious thing to put up the same Prayers, and to offer the same Praises to God in a pious, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt d n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt d n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
149 and grave, and well-composed Form of Words, which others do, it may be not so well and decently, in their conceived Prayers; and grave, and well-composed From of Words, which Others do, it may be not so well and decently, in their conceived Prayers; cc n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq n2-jn vdb, pn31 vmb vbi xx av av cc av-j, p-acp po32 j-vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
150 as if the Devotion of the Communicant in receiving so inestimable a Blessing as the Sacramental Body and Bloud of Christ upon his knees, were a prophanation of that Holy Feast; as if the Devotion of the Communicant in receiving so inestimable a Blessing as the Sacramental Body and Blood of christ upon his knees, were a profanation of that Holy Feast; c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp vvg av j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, vbdr dt n1 pp-f cst j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
151 as if a white Linnen-Garment, which never underwent any Religious Conjurations, and is used only as a decent Habit, without any opinion of its Vertue or Sanctity, were a just reason to drive men out of the Church, from the Christian Communion of Prayers and Sacraments. as if a white Linnen-Garment, which never underwent any Religious Conjurations, and is used only as a decent Habit, without any opinion of its Virtue or Sanctity, were a just reason to drive men out of the Church, from the Christian Communion of Prayers and Sacraments. c-acp cs dt j-jn n1, r-crq av-x vvd d j n2, cc vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt njp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
152 These would be surprizing stories to any Christians in the World, who had never heard before of such Disputes among us. These would be surprising stories to any Christians in the World, who had never herd before of such Disputes among us. np1 vmd vbi vvg n2 p-acp d np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhd av-x vvn a-acp pp-f d vvz p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
153 Pray give me leave to speak my mind freely upon this occasion. Pray give me leave to speak my mind freely upon this occasion. vvb vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av-j p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
154 Upon the best and most impartial Inquiries and Observations I can make, I do in my Conscience believe the Church of England to be the most Apostolical and best Reformed Church in the World: Upon the best and most impartial Inquiries and Observations I can make, I do in my Conscience believe the Church of England to be the most Apostolical and best Reformed Church in the World: p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n2 cc n2 pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vdb p-acp po11 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j cc av-js vvn n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
155 I see no reason from the nature of things to make any material Alterations in her Doctrine, or Worship; I see no reason from the nature of things to make any material Alterations in her Doctrine, or Worship; pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
156 and therefore, I confess, it has given me very just Resentments to hear our Church charged with such unjust Imputations of Popery, Superstition, Idolatry, Will-worship, and Therefore, I confess, it has given me very just Resentments to hear our Church charged with such unjust Imputations of Popery, Superstition, Idolatry, Will-worship, cc av, pns11 vvb, pn31 vhz vvn pno11 av j n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
157 and what not, and to see a blind and furious Zeal ready to raze up the very Foundations of it. and what not, and to see a blind and furious Zeal ready to raze up the very Foundations of it. cc q-crq xx, cc pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
158 It has often grieved me to see such a Church as this rent and torn by Schisms, which a man of ordinary prudence might easily foresee, would give great advantage to the common Enemy of the Protestant Faith. It has often grieved me to see such a Church as this rend and torn by Schisms, which a man of ordinary prudence might Easily foresee, would give great advantage to the Common Enemy of the Protestant Faith. pn31 vhz av vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 c-acp d n1 cc vvn p-acp n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmd av-j vvi, vmd vvi j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
159 This and the care of mens Souls, and of their temporal Fortunes too, moved several Divines of this Church, This and the care of men's Souls, and of their temporal Fortune's too, moved several Divines of this Church, np1 cc dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, cc pp-f po32 j n2 av, vvd j n2-jn pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
160 when the Government thought fit to re-enforce the Laws of Uniformity, to examine and answer all the Arguments of our Dissenting Brethren, which they performed with that good Temper, with that perswasiveness and strength of Argument, when the Government Thought fit to reinforce the Laws of Uniformity, to examine and answer all the Arguments of our Dissenting Brothers, which they performed with that good Temper, with that Persuasiveness and strength of Argument, c-crq dt n1 vvd j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt n2 pp-f po12 vvg n2, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp d j vvi, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
161 as will be a Vindication of our Church to future Ages; as will be a Vindication of our Church to future Ages; c-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
162 and I wish it may upon second thoughts, have yet a better effect upon those, who were not then perswaded: and I wish it may upon second thoughts, have yet a better Effect upon those, who were not then persuaded: cc pns11 vvb pn31 vmb p-acp ord n2, vhb av dt jc n1 p-acp d, r-crq vbdr xx av vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
163 and this, I suppose, will not be called Persecution, much less can the many kind Offices they did in keeping off Ecclesiastical Censures be called a Persecution. and this, I suppose, will not be called Persecution, much less can the many kind Offices they did in keeping off Ecclesiastical Censures be called a Persecution. cc d, pns11 vvb, vmb xx vbi vvn n1, av-d av-dc vmb dt d j n2 pns32 vdd p-acp vvg a-acp j n2 vbb vvn dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
164 And yet after all, when it is so apparent, that Prejudices are grown as obstinate as they are unreasonable, And yet After all, when it is so apparent, that Prejudices Are grown as obstinate as they Are unreasonable, cc av p-acp d, c-crq pn31 vbz av j, cst n2 vbr vvn p-acp j c-acp pns32 vbr j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
165 when not the reason of the thing, but the weakness of some, and the ill designs of others, require some compliance and condescension, we have reason to hope, that the CHVRCH of ENGLAND, which at the beginning of the Reformation took such prudent Care not to offend the Papist by going farther from them, when not the reason of the thing, but the weakness of Some, and the ill designs of Others, require Some compliance and condescension, we have reason to hope, that the CHURCH of ENGLAND, which At the beginning of the Reformation took such prudent Care not to offend the Papist by going farther from them, c-crq xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvb d n1 cc n1, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvd d j n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt njp p-acp vvg av-jc p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
166 than was necessary, will, whenever it is likely to do good, condescend a great deal farther, than was necessary, will, whenever it is likely to do good, condescend a great deal farther, cs vbds j, n1, av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi j, vvb dt j n1 av-jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
167 than it is necessary to Reform, to meet the Dissenter; than it is necessary to Reform, to meet the Dissenter; cs pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
168 for while the external Decencie, Gravity, and Solemnity of Worship is secured, no wise and good Man will think much to change a changeable Ceremony, for while the external Decency, Gravity, and Solemnity of Worship is secured, no wise and good Man will think much to change a changeable Ceremony, c-acp cs dt j n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, dx j cc j n1 vmb vvi av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
169 when it will heal the Breaches and Divisions of the Church: when it will heal the Breaches and Divisions of the Church: c-crq pn31 vmb vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
170 and let us all heartily Pray to GOD, that there may be this good and peaceable Disposition of Mind in all Conformists and Non-conformists, towards a happy Re-union; and let us all heartily Pray to GOD, that there may be this good and peaceable Disposition of Mind in all Conformists and nonconformists, towards a happy Reunion; cc vvb pno12 d av-j vvb p-acp np1, cst a-acp vmb vbi d j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d np1 cc j, p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
171 and all considering Men will think it time to lay aside such little Disputes, when it is not meerly the Church of England, nor any particular Sect of Protestants, whose Ruin is aimed at, but the whole Protestant FAITH. and all considering Men will think it time to lay aside such little Disputes, when it is not merely the Church of England, nor any particular Sect of Protestants, whose Ruin is aimed At, but the Whole Protestant FAITH. cc d vvg n2 vmb vvi pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi av d j vvz, c-crq pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx d j n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
172 3ly, Another kind of Unity is, Love and Charity, and a mutual Forbearance. 3ly, another kind of Unity is, Love and Charity, and a mutual Forbearance. av-j, j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbz, n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
173 This, I confess, is a very difficult thing, when the Dispute runs so high as to divide Christian Communion; This, I confess, is a very difficult thing, when the Dispute runs so high as to divide Christian Communion; np1, pns11 vvb, vbz dt av j n1, c-crq dt vvb vvz av j c-acp pc-acp vvi np1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
174 for it seems in effect to declare Men to be Heathens and Publicans, when we refuse to Worship GOD with them: for it seems in Effect to declare Men to be heathens and Publicans, when we refuse to Worship GOD with them: p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vbi n2-jn cc n2, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 np1 p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
175 and few Men can bear this, when so dear an Interest is concerned, as the Salvation of their Souls. and few Men can bear this, when so dear an Interest is concerned, as the Salvation of their Souls. cc d n2 vmb vvi d, c-crq av j-jn dt n1 vbz vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
176 And the truth is, that Forbearance St. Paul so often mentions, was to preserve Men of different attainments, And the truth is, that Forbearance Saint Paul so often mentions, was to preserve Men of different attainments, cc dt n1 vbz, cst n1 n1 np1 av av n2, vbds pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
177 and different apprehensions, in the Unity of the Church, not to countenance their Schisms and Separations. and different apprehensions, in the Unity of the Church, not to countenance their Schisms and Separations. cc j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
178 But yet, since we are fallen into such unhappy Circumstances, that a great many Men, whom we have reason to hope, are in other respects very good Christians, But yet, since we Are fallen into such unhappy circumstances, that a great many Men, whom we have reason to hope, Are in other respects very good Christians, p-acp av, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2, cst dt j d n2, ro-crq pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, vbr p-acp j-jn n2 av j np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
179 and such as our common Saviour will receive with all their Infirmities, are involved in a Schism, let us still treat them as Christian Brethren, pay all that Kindness and Respect to them, which is due to the Members of Christ, to the Children of the same Father, and such as our Common Saviour will receive with all their Infirmities, Are involved in a Schism, let us still Treat them as Christian Brothers, pay all that Kindness and Respect to them, which is due to the Members of christ, to the Children of the same Father, cc d c-acp po12 j n1 vmb vvi p-acp d po32 n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 av vvi pno32 c-acp njp n2, vvb d cst n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
180 and the Heirs of the same Promises. and the Heirs of the same Promises. cc dt n2 pp-f dt d vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
181 The good Order and Government, and the wholsom Laws and Constitutions of a Church, trust not be presently Sacrificed to the Scruples of every good, The good Order and Government, and the wholesome Laws and Constitutions of a Church, trust not be presently Sacrificed to the Scruples of every good, dt j n1 cc n1, cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb xx vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
182 but it may be ig•••••• and indiscreet Christian; but it may be ig•••••• and indiscreet Christian; cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi n1 cc j njp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
183 but yet in 〈 ◊ 〉 Treatment of them, we must consider ••ether we have not reason to think, that Christ will own them with all their Fa〈 … 〉 and if we have reason to believe, that Christ will own them, we ought also to own them, but yet in 〈 ◊ 〉 Treatment of them, we must Consider ••ether we have not reason to think, that christ will own them with all their Fa〈 … 〉 and if we have reason to believe, that christ will own them, we ought also to own them, cc-acp av p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb vvi av pns12 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d po32 np1 … 〉 cc cs pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
184 and pay such Kindness to them as is due to all sincere Christians, though under some Mistakes. and pay such Kindness to them as is due to all sincere Christians, though under Some Mistakes. cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp vbz j-jn p-acp d j np1, cs p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
185 Now I am very confident, after all the Heats that have been between the Church of England and Dissenters, Now I am very confident, After all the Heats that have been between the Church of England and Dissenters, av pns11 vbm av j, c-acp d dt n2 cst vhb vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
186 neither of them will Damn each other upon account of such Differences as are between them: neither of them will Damn each other upon account of such Differences as Are between them: av-dx pp-f pno32 n1 vvb d n-jn p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
187 no Church-of-England-man will say, That to Pray Extempore, to Baptize without the Sign of the Cross, to Officiate without a Surplice, to Receive the Sacrament Sitting, are damning Sins; no Church-of-England-man will say, That to Pray Extempore, to Baptise without the Signen of the Cross, to Officiate without a Surplice, to Receive the Sacrament Sitting, Are damning Sins; dx n1 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vvi av, pc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvg, vbr vvg n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
188 and I believe there are very few, if any of our Dissenters, that will say, That the contrary Practise is Damning; and I believe there Are very few, if any of our Dissenters, that will say, That the contrary practice is Damning; cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr av d, cs d pp-f po12 n2, cst vmb vvi, cst dt j-jn n1 vbz vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
189 and then there may be good Christians on both sides; and then there may be good Christians on both sides; cc av pc-acp vmb vbi j np1 p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
190 and those who are so, ought to love one another, as Members of the same Body of CHRIST, and those who Are so, ought to love one Another, as Members of the same Body of CHRIST, cc d r-crq vbr av, pi pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, c-acp n2 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
191 though divided in their external Communion, by some unhappy Differences. Schism indeed we do say, is a damning Sin; though divided in their external Communion, by Some unhappy Differences. Schism indeed we do say, is a damning since; cs vvn p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d j n2. n1 av pns12 vdb vvi, vbz dt vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
192 but there may be Divisions where there is not always the guilt and formality of Schism; but there may be Divisions where there is not always the guilt and formality of Schism; cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi n2 c-crq pc-acp vbz xx av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
193 and we hope this is the Case of all good Men, who separate from the Church, through some invincible Prejudices and Prepossessions. and we hope this is the Case of all good Men, who separate from the Church, through Some invincible Prejudices and Prepossessions. cc pns12 vvb d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
194 This shews what great reason we have to love one another, notwithstanding such dividing Disputes; This shows what great reason we have to love one Another, notwithstanding such dividing Disputes; d vvz r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, c-acp d n-vvg vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
195 but if we would practise this true Christian Charity, we must take care, that these Differences do not grow up into personal Hatreds and Animosities. but if we would practise this true Christian Charity, we must take care, that these Differences do not grow up into personal Hatreds and Animosities. cc-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi d j njp n1, pns12 vmb vvi n1, cst d n2 vdb xx vvi a-acp p-acp j n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
196 Mens Opinions and Practices may differ, and while they dispute fairly, they may be Friends still; Men's Opinions and Practices may differ, and while they dispute fairly, they may be Friends still; ng2 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi, cc cs pns32 vvb av-j, pns32 vmb vbi n2 av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
197 but when Self-love, Honour, Reputation, and Interest, is engaged in the Quarrel, this makes the Enmity mortal, but when Self-love, Honour, Reputation, and Interest, is engaged in the Quarrel, this makes the Enmity Mortal, cc-acp q-crq n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt vvb, d vvz dt n1 j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
198 and they must Ruin one another, though they both fall together. and they must Ruin one Another, though they both fallen together. cc pns32 vmb vvi pi j-jn, cs pns32 d vvb av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
199 This I am sure is not the Zeal which descends from above, which is pure and peaceable, gentle and easie to be entreated. This I am sure is not the Zeal which descends from above, which is pure and peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated. d pns11 vbm j vbz xx dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp a-acp, r-crq vbz j cc j, j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
200 2. The Peace of the Church signifies its Preservation from the Oppression and Persecution of its Enemies: 2. The Peace of the Church signifies its Preservation from the Oppression and Persecution of its Enemies: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
201 For the Church never wants Enemies, though their Power be not always equal; For the Church never Wants Enemies, though their Power be not always equal; c-acp dt n1 av-x vvz n2, cs po32 n1 vbb xx av j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
202 and this, I presume, I need not perswade you to Pray for, for you are all sensible what an advantage this is. and this, I presume, I need not persuade you to Pray for, for you Are all sensible what an advantage this is. cc d, pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-acp pn22 vbr d j r-crq dt n1 d vbz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
203 There is none of you would choose Racks and Tortures, a Gibbet or a Stake, these are greivous things to Flesh and Bloud, the very thoughts of which make us tremble: There is none of you would choose Racks and Tortures, a Gibbet or a Stake, these Are grievous things to Flesh and Blood, the very thoughts of which make us tremble: pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pn22 vmd vvi n2 cc n2, dt n1 cc dt n1, d vbr j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt j n2 pp-f r-crq vvb pno12 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
204 though immortal Life, and the Joys and Pleasures of GOD's Presence, are an abundant Recompence for the loss of this present Life, though immortal Life, and the Joys and Pleasures of GOD's Presence, Are an abundant Recompense for the loss of this present Life, cs j n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f ng1 n1, vbr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
205 and all the Sufferings of this World; and all the Sufferings of this World; cc d dt n2 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
206 yet it is a very difficult Tryal, even to the best Men, who, when they see it a coming, cannot but Pray with the importunity of an Agony, yet it is a very difficult Trial, even to the best Men, who, when they see it a coming, cannot but Pray with the importunity of an Agony, av pn31 vbz dt av j n1, av p-acp dt js n2, r-crq, c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 dt n-vvg, vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
207 as our SAVIOUR did, Lord, let this Cup pass from me. as our SAVIOUR did, Lord, let this Cup pass from me. c-acp po12 n1 vdd, n1, vvb d n1 vvi p-acp pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
208 Though good Men prefer their future Hopes before all present Things, yet their Life, their Ease, their Liberties, their Estates, are valuable things too, Though good Men prefer their future Hope's before all present Things, yet their Life, their Ease, their Liberties, their Estates, Are valuable things too, cs j n2 vvb po32 j-jn ng1 p-acp d j n2, av po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 n2, po32 n2, vbr j n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
209 and all Men would be glad to get to Heaven without meeting with such a Storm by the way. and all Men would be glad to get to Heaven without meeting with such a Storm by the Way. cc d n2 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp vvg p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
210 Especially if it be such a Storm as threatens the very Ruin of the Church, Especially if it be such a Storm as threatens the very Ruin of the Church, av-j cs pn31 vbb d dt n1 c-acp vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
211 and of the true Religion, to subvert the Faith of many professed Christians, to entail Ignorance, Infidelity, and of the true Religion, to subvert the Faith of many professed Christians, to entail Ignorance, Infidelity, cc pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn np1, pc-acp vvi n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
212 or monstrous Errours on our Posterity; or monstrous Errors on our Posterity; cc j n2 p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
213 in such a case the love of our Religion, of our Country, of our Posterity will make us raise our Hearts and our Voices to Heaven, in our fervent and passionate Prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem. in such a case the love of our Religion, of our Country, of our Posterity will make us raise our Hearts and our Voices to Heaven, in our fervent and passionate Prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem. p-acp d dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pp-f po12 n1, pp-f po12 n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi po12 n2 cc po12 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp po12 j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
214 And if we do heartily Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, methinks we should not Sacrifice our Religion to private Animosities: And if we do heartily Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, methinks we should not Sacrifice our Religion to private Animosities: cc cs pns12 vdb av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz pns12 vmd xx vvi po12 n1 p-acp j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
215 GOD forbid, were it in my power, and had I never so little kindness for Dissenters, that I should ever embrace any Proposals which would Ruin all the Dissenters in England, and the Protestant Religion into the bargain; GOD forbid, were it in my power, and had I never so little kindness for Dissenters, that I should ever embrace any Proposals which would Ruin all the Dissenters in England, and the Protestant Religion into the bargain; np1 vvb, vbdr pn31 p-acp po11 n1, cc vhd pns11 av-x av j n1 p-acp n2, cst pns11 vmd av vvi d n2 r-crq vmd vvi d dt n2 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
216 and I doubt they are no Protestant Dissenters who would be contented to Ruin the CHVRCH of ENGLAND, though they introduce Popery, and I doubt they Are no Protestant Dissenters who would be contented to Ruin the CHURCH of ENGLAND, though they introduce Popery, cc pns11 vvb pns32 vbr dx n1 n2 r-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
217 and set up the Church of Rome in its stead. Thus I have shewn you, what that Peace is, which we must Pray for; and Set up the Church of Rome in its stead. Thus I have shown you, what that Peace is, which we must Pray for; cc vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. av pns11 vhb vvn pn22, r-crq d n1 vbz, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 25
218 and I need not add many words in the second place, to shew you, how necessary Prayer is to obtain these Blessings; and I need not add many words in the second place, to show you, how necessary Prayer is to obtain these Blessings; cc pns11 vvb xx vvi d n2 p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi pn22, c-crq j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
219 for not to insist now on those common Topicks, of the Necessity of Prayer in general, for not to insist now on those Common Topicks, of the Necessity of Prayer in general, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi av p-acp d j np2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
220 and its Power and Efficacy to obtain our Requests of GOD, I shall desire you only to consider, that this Peace is such a Blessing, and its Power and Efficacy to obtain our Requests of GOD, I shall desire you only to Consider, that this Peace is such a Blessing, cc po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-j pc-acp vvi, cst d n1 vbz d dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
221 as none but GOD can bestow, and therefore we ought to pray for it. as none but GOD can bestow, and Therefore we ought to pray for it. c-acp pix cc-acp np1 vmb vvi, cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
222 1. As for Unity and Peace among our selves, this Saint Paul expresly prays for, 15 Rom. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus, that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorifie God, 1. As for Unity and Peace among our selves, this Saint Paul expressly prays for, 15 Rom. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards Another, according to christ jesus, that you may with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God, crd p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, d n1 np1 av-j vvz p-acp, crd np1 crd, crd av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1, cst pn22 vmb p-acp crd n1 cc crd n1 vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
223 even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: for it is God that maketh men to be of a mind. even the Father of our Lord jesus christ: for it is God that makes men to be of a mind. av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1: p-acp pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz n2 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
224 Whoever considers the unruly passions of men, their different capacities and understandings, and different interests, will not wonder that the best Arguments, Whoever considers the unruly passion of men, their different capacities and understandings, and different interests, will not wonder that the best Arguments, r-crq vvz dt j n2 pp-f n2, po32 j n2 cc n2, cc j n2, vmb xx vvi cst dt js n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
225 and the most obliging Arts, do not always prevail; but God can still our passions, enlighten our minds, over-rule our interests, remove our prejudices, and the most obliging Arts, do not always prevail; but God can still our passion, enlighten our minds, overrule our interests, remove our prejudices, cc dt av-ds j-vvg n2, vdb xx av vvi; cc-acp np1 vmb av po12 n2, vvi po12 n2, vvi po12 n2, vvb po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
226 and unite and reconcile the most distant persons: and unite and reconcile the most distant Persons: cc vvi cc vvi dt av-ds j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
227 and not to take notice now of that power he has over our Wills, and his immediate applications to our Minds and Spirits, he many times effects this by some external and visible Providences. and not to take notice now of that power he has over our Wills, and his immediate applications to our Minds and Spirits, he many times effects this by Some external and visible Providences. cc xx pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f d n1 pns31 vhz p-acp po12 n2, cc po31 j n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, pns31 d n2 n2 d p-acp d j cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
228 The Jail and the Stake presently reconciled the Differences between those two excellent Bishops and Martyrs RIDLEY and HOOPER, who before disputed fiercely about some Ceremonies, as we have done; The Jail and the Stake presently reconciled the Differences between those two excellent Bishops and Martyrs RIDLEY and HOOPER, who before disputed fiercely about Some Ceremonies, as we have done; dt n1 cc dt n1 av-j vvn dt n2 p-acp d crd j n2 cc ng1 np1 cc np1, r-crq a-acp vvn av-j p-acp d n2, c-acp pns12 vhb vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
229 and I pray God grant us so much Christian prudence and temper, that we may not need such means to reconcile us: and I pray God grant us so much Christian prudence and temper, that we may not need such means to reconcile us: cc pns11 vvb np1 vvb pno12 av av-d njp n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
230 and we have great reason to hope this, since the Divine Providence has in a great measure already removed the Prejudices on both sides, and we have great reason to hope this, since the Divine Providence has in a great measure already removed the Prejudices on both sides, cc pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi d, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vhz p-acp dt j n1 av vvn dt n2 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
231 and convinc'd us, that we are not at such a distance from each other as our Enemies would have us, and convinced us, that we Are not At such a distance from each other as our Enemies would have us, cc vvd pno12, cst pns12 vbr xx p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d n-jn p-acp po12 n2 vmd vhi pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
232 and as it may be, we thought our selves to be. and as it may be, we Thought our selves to be. cc c-acp pn31 vmb vbi, pns12 vvd po12 n2 pc-acp vbi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
233 Dissenters, I hope, are by this time very well satisfied, that the Church of England has no inclination to Popery, and we have reason to acknowledge, that the Body of Dissenters (for some private Intriguers on either side do not deserve our notice, Dissenters, I hope, Are by this time very well satisfied, that the Church of England has no inclination to Popery, and we have reason to acknowledge, that the Body of Dissenters (for Some private Intriguers on either side do not deserve our notice, n2, pns11 vvb, vbr p-acp d n1 av av vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dx n1 p-acp n1, cc pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 (c-acp d j n2 p-acp d n1 vdb xx vvi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
234 nor to be thought on either side) have not such an irreconcileable Hatred to the Church of England, as to sacrifice her to a Popish Interest; nor to be Thought on either side) have not such an Irreconcilable Hatred to the Church of England, as to sacrifice her to a Popish Interest; ccx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1) vhi xx d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
235 and this bids fair for a good Understanding between us, and let us pray to God to continue and perfect it. and this bids fair for a good Understanding between us, and let us pray to God to continue and perfect it. cc d vvz j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 28
236 2. As for the Preservation of the Church from the Oppression and Persecution of her Enemies, this is God's care too, 2. As for the Preservation of the Church from the Oppression and Persecution of her Enemies, this is God's care too, crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, d vbz npg1 n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
237 and many times nothing but an All-seeing, Vigilant, and Omnipotent Providence can secure her. and many times nothing but an All-seeing, Vigilant, and Omnipotent Providence can secure her. cc d n2 pix cc-acp dt j, j, cc j n1 vmb vvi pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
238 Many times their Designs are laid deep and low, full of Intrigue and Artifice, unknown to all men but themselves, Many times their Designs Are laid deep and low, full of Intrigue and Artifice, unknown to all men but themselves, av-d n2 po32 n2 vbr vvn j-jn cc j, j pp-f np1 cc n1, j p-acp d n2 cc-acp px32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
239 as it was in the Gunpowder Treason, when our King, and Nobles, and Senators, were designed as a rich Sacrifice to a furious and Antichristian Zeal; as it was in the Gunpowder Treason, when our King, and Nobles, and Senators, were designed as a rich Sacrifice to a furious and Antichristian Zeal; c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 n1, c-crq po12 n1, cc n2-j, cc n2, vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc jp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
240 but when the wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth on him with his teeth, the Lord shall laugh at him, but when the wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth on him with his teeth, the Lord shall laugh At him, cc-acp c-crq dt j vvz p-acp dt j, cc vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
241 for he seeth, that his day is coming, 37 Psal. 12, 13. Let us then Pray heartily to God, that he would reconcile our Differences and Divisions, for he sees, that his day is coming, 37 Psalm 12, 13. Let us then Pray heartily to God, that he would reconcile our Differences and Divisions, c-acp pns31 vvz, cst po31 n1 vbz vvg, crd np1 crd, crd vvb pno12 av vvb av-j p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po12 n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 28
242 and restore Peace and Unity to his Church, that he would defend us from all the Plots and Machinations of our Enemies, that we being delivered from all Persecutions, may ever more give thanks unto him in his Holy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord; and restore Peace and Unity to his Church, that he would defend us from all the Plots and Machinations of our Enemies, that we being Delivered from all Persecutions, may ever more give thanks unto him in his Holy Church, through jesus christ our Lord; cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vbg vvn p-acp d n2, vmb av av-dc vvi n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 29
243 to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be Honour, Glory, and Power, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be Honour, Glory, and Power, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, vbb n1, n1, cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 29

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