A sermon preach'd at St. James's Church, Westminster, April 2, 1696, upon the discovery of the late horrid conspiracy against the person of our gracious King William by James Smalwood ...

Smalwood, James, d. 1719
Publisher: Printed for the author and sold by E Whitlock
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1696
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A60387 ESTC ID: R10066 STC ID: S4008
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew XIII, 13;
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0 A SERMON Preached at St. James 's Church. Matth. XIII. 13. Seeing, they see not; and hearing, they hear not; neither do they understand. A SERMON Preached At Saint James is Church. Matthew XIII. 13. Seeing, they see not; and hearing, they hear not; neither do they understand. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1. np1 np1. crd vvg, pns32 vvb xx; cc vvg, pns32 vvb xx; av-dx vdb pns32 vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THese Words are a short Character of the Jewish obstinacy against the clear Light of our Saviour's Gospel, THese Words Are a short Character of the Jewish obstinacy against the clear Light of our Saviour's Gospel, d n2 vbr dt j n1 pp-f dt jp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and the undeniable Testimonies that did attend it. But I design not at present to Discourse upon that Subject. and the undeniable Testimonies that did attend it. But I Design not At present to Discourse upon that Subject. cc dt j n2 cst vdd vvi pn31. cc-acp pns11 vvb xx p-acp j p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 Certain it is, our Saviour Christ both taught and did such things as none but God, Certain it is, our Saviour christ both taught and did such things as none but God, j pn31 vbz, po12 n1 np1 av-d vvn cc vdd d n2 c-acp pix cc-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
4 or one acted by a Divine Power, could possibly have taught, or done. or one acted by a Divine Power, could possibly have taught, or done. cc pi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, vmd av-j vhi vvn, cc vdn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
5 And therefore those Men that were Eye Witnesses to all his Miracles, and saw him daily and hourly perform such things as were contrary to the course of Nature, And Therefore those Men that were Eye Witnesses to all his Miracles, and saw him daily and hourly perform such things as were contrary to the course of Nature, cc av d n2 cst vbdr n1 n2 p-acp d po31 n2, cc vvd pno31 av-j cc av-j vvi d n2 c-acp vbdr j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
6 and above the Skill of any Impostor, nay the Power of Angels or Devils to perform, and above the Skill of any Impostor, nay the Power of Angels or Devils to perform, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, uh-x dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
7 and still would hold out against all those Condescending Demonstrations of his Power. and still would hold out against all those Condescending Demonstrations of his Power. cc av vmd vvi av p-acp d d j-vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
8 Those Men, I say, were most stupidly perverse, and were deservedly given over as Brute Creatures, beyond Conviction. Those Men, I say, were most stupidly perverse, and were deservedly given over as Brute Creatures, beyond Conviction. d n2, pns11 vvb, vbdr av-ds av-j j, cc vbdr av-vvn vvn a-acp p-acp np1 n2, p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
9 And indeed our Saviour speaks these words out of an Ancient Prophet, as an accomplishment of a Curse fore boded upon that People: And indeed our Saviour speaks these words out of an Ancient Prophet, as an accomplishment of a Curse before boded upon that People: cc av po12 n1 vvz d n2 av pp-f dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvb a-acp vvd p-acp d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
10 In them, says he, is fulfilled the Prophecy of Esaias, which saith, by hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; In them, Says he, is fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah, which Says, by hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; p-acp pno32, vvz pns31, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz, p-acp vvg pn22 vmb vvi, cc vmb xx vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
11 and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive. And I could heartily wish the Prophecy had been fully compleated, and had ended there; and seeing you shall see, and not perceive. And I could heartily wish the Prophecy had been Fully completed, and had ended there; cc vvg pn22 vmb vvi, cc xx vvi. cc pns11 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 vhd vbn av-j vvd, cc vhd vvn a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
12 it were well if it did not reach down even to our times, and that there were not even amongst us Christians some to be found, that are as obstinately blind as ever the Jews were; it were well if it did not reach down even to our times, and that there were not even among us Christians Some to be found, that Are as obstinately blind as ever the jews were; pn31 vbdr av cs pn31 vdd xx vvi a-acp av p-acp po12 n2, cc cst a-acp vbdr xx av p-acp pno12 np1 d pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vbr a-acp av-j j c-acp av dt np2 vbdr; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
13 Men that will not see even in these their days the things that belong unto their Peace. Men that will not see even in these their days the things that belong unto their Peace. n2 cst vmb xx vvi av p-acp d po32 n2 dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
14 Tho' God Almighty in the distribution both of his Mercies and his Judgments has sufficiently manifested himself to the World; Though God Almighty in the distribution both of his mercies and his Judgments has sufficiently manifested himself to the World; cs np1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f po31 n2 cc po31 n2 vhz av-j vvn px31 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
15 yet seeing, they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. yet seeing, they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. av vvg, pns32 vvb xx, cc vvg pns32 vvb xx, av-dx vdb pns32 vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 5
16 The Text being thus brought down, and made applicable to our own Times, I shall first lay down these two Propositions, which seem to be intended by it. The Text being thus brought down, and made applicable to our own Times, I shall First lay down these two Propositions, which seem to be intended by it. dt n1 vbg av vvn a-acp, cc vvd j p-acp po12 d n2, pns11 vmb ord vvi a-acp d crd n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
17 First, That it is the highest contempt and grossest affront that can be offered to the Divine Majesty, First, That it is the highest contempt and Grossest affront that can be offered to the Divine Majesty, ord, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cc js n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
18 for Men, after the clearest manifestations of God's Power and Wisdom, still to hood-wink their Understandings, and to persist in Blindness. for Men, After the Clearest manifestations of God's Power and Wisdom, still to hoodwink their Understandings, and to persist in Blindness. c-acp n2, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, av p-acp j po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
19 Secondly, That it is the heaviest Curse that can befall Men, to have their hearts waxed gross, and their ears dull'd, Secondly, That it is the Heaviest Curse that can befall Men, to have their hearts waxed gross, and their ears dulled, ord, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cst vmb vvi n2, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvd j, cc po32 n2 vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
20 and their eyes closed, and so to be forsaken of God. And then, and their eyes closed, and so to be forsaken of God. And then, cc po32 n2 vvn, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1. cc av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
21 Thirdly, I shall enquire who they are that may most deservedly be judged to fall under this Curse. Thirdly, I shall inquire who they Are that may most deservedly be judged to fallen under this Curse. ord, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vbr cst vmb av-ds av-vvn vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
22 1. It is a high affront to God, after the clearest demonstrations of his Wisdom and Power, for Men still to persist in Blindness. And the Reason is this; 1. It is a high affront to God, After the Clearest demonstrations of his Wisdom and Power, for Men still to persist in Blindness. And the Reason is this; crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp n2 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. cc dt n1 vbz d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
23 because it is a plain despising of God's two chief Attributes, his Wisdom, and his Power. Because it is a plain despising of God's two chief Attributes, his Wisdom, and his Power. c-acp pn31 vbz dt j vvg pp-f npg1 crd j-jn n2, po31 n1, cc po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
24 1. It is a contempt of his Wisdom; the Wisdom and Knowledge of God is like himself, Infinite. 1. It is a contempt of his Wisdom; the Wisdom and Knowledge of God is like himself, Infinite. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j px31, j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
25 By this he is able to penetrate into the hidden Thoughts and Contrivances of the Hearts of Men, By this he is able to penetrate into the hidden Thoughts and Contrivances of the Hearts of Men, p-acp d pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
26 and to discover all their secret and conceal'd Designs. and to discover all their secret and concealed Designs. cc pc-acp vvi d po32 j-jn cc vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
27 Woe unto them, says the Prophet Isaiah, that seek deep to hide their Counsel from the Lord, Woe unto them, Says the Prophet Isaiah, that seek deep to hide their Counsel from the Lord, n1 p-acp pno32, vvz dt n1 np1, cst vvb av-jn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
28 and their work is in the dark, and they say, who seeth us? Surely your turning of things upside down, shall be esteemed as the Potter's Clay. and their work is in the dark, and they say, who sees us? Surely your turning of things upside down, shall be esteemed as the Potter's Clay. cc po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt j, cc pns32 vvb, r-crq vvz pno12? np1 po22 vvg pp-f n2 av a-acp, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
29 God knows the whole Bent and Inclinations of Men; for he first endued their Minds with what Faculties and Powers they have: God knows the Whole Bent and Inclinations of Men; for he First endued their Minds with what Faculties and Powers they have: np1 vvz dt j-jn n1 cc n2 pp-f n2; c-acp pns31 ord vvd po32 n2 p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 pns32 vhb: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
30 He that made the Heart, surely knows all its Turnings and Windings, all its Corners and Labyrinths. He that made the Heart, surely knows all its Turnings and Windings, all its Corners and Labyrinths. pns31 cst vvd dt n1, av-j vvz d po31 n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, d po31 n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
31 Thus holy David argues, He fashioneth all the hearts of Men; and therefore, he understandeth all their works; Thus holy David argues, He fashioneth all the hearts of Men; and Therefore, he understands all their works; av j np1 vvz, pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f n2; cc av, pns31 vvz d po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
32 that is, the Works acted in their Hearts, in the innermost Closets and Recesses of the Soul; that is, the Works acted in their Hearts, in the innermost Closets and Recesses of the Soul; cst vbz, dt vvz vvn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
33 he needs no Spies to inform him of Men's Consultations, all things are naked and open to his Eyes from all Eternity. he needs no Spies to inform him of Men's Consultations, all things Are naked and open to his Eyes from all Eternity. pns31 vvz dx n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f ng2 n2, d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
34 By vertue of this Infinite Knowledge God is privy to all Plots, be they never so closely laid: By virtue of this Infinite Knowledge God is privy to all Plots, be they never so closely laid: p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 np1 vbz j p-acp d n2, vbb pns32 av-x av av-j vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
35 How successfully might Men carry on their Plots, if they could be but once assured that no body plotted but themselves! How successfully might Men carry on their Plots, if they could be but once assured that no body plotted but themselves! c-crq av-j n1 n2 vvi p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vmd vbi cc-acp a-acp vvn cst dx n1 vvn p-acp px32! (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
36 But this is sometimes apt to startle them, and make them less Confident of their Projects, But this is sometime apt to startle them, and make them less Confident of their Projects, p-acp d vbz av j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 av-dc j pp-f po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
37 when they have a Suspicion that others are at work too, and such as are every way equal to themselves in Cunning and Conduct. when they have a Suspicion that Others Are At work too, and such as Are every Way equal to themselves in Cunning and Conduct. c-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 cst n2-jn vbr p-acp n1 av, cc d c-acp vbr d n1 j-jn pc-acp px32 p-acp j-jn cc vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
38 Now in this Particular, God by his Infinite Knowledge has a vast Advantage against all the Policies of Men: Now in this Particular, God by his Infinite Knowledge has a vast Advantage against all the Policies of Men: av p-acp d j-jn, np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
39 As they Plot, so does he too; he has Designs as well as they, and Designs beyond them; As they Plot, so does he too; he has Designs as well as they, and Designs beyond them; c-acp pns32 vvb, av vdz pns31 av; pns31 vhz n2 p-acp av c-acp pns32, cc n2 p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
40 he is always present at their Cabals, and Consults, and shifted Meetings, and therefore can trace and observe their Motions. he is always present At their Cabals, and Consults, and shifted Meetings, and Therefore can trace and observe their Motions. pns31 vbz av j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz, cc j-vvn n2, cc av vmb vvi cc vvi po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
41 And it's wonderful to consider, what Methods and Instruments God Almighty is sometimes pleased to make use of, to baffle the most Dark and Secret Conspiracies: And it's wondered to Consider, what Methods and Instruments God Almighty is sometime pleased to make use of, to baffle the most Dark and Secret Conspiracies: cc pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 cc n2 np1 j-jn vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j-jn n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
42 How he does sometimes employ his very Enemies for the promoting of his own Cause: How he does sometime employ his very Enemies for the promoting of his own Cause: c-crq pns31 vdz av vvi po31 j n2 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
43 How he can inspire sometimes some of the very Agents to betray the Villanies of their Fellows: How he can inspire sometime Some of the very Agents to betray the Villainies of their Fellows: c-crq pns31 vmb vvi av d pp-f dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
44 How he can govern and over-rule both the Understandings and Wills of Men, as shall best serve his own wise Purposes and Decrees. How he can govern and overrule both the Understandings and Wills of Men, as shall best serve his own wise Purposes and Decrees. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, c-acp vmb av-js vvi po31 d j n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
45 Let Men design things never so warily, and make them never so secure, even to a Confidence of an Infallibility; let them reckon of it as a Blow that cannot miss, Let Men Design things never so warily, and make them never so secure, even to a Confidence of an Infallibility; let them reckon of it as a Blow that cannot miss, vvb n2 vvb n2 av-x av av-j, cc vvi pno32 av av j, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; vvb pno32 vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
46 yet after all God can defeat and frustrate them; he can clap in his Arm just between the Dagger and the Body; yet After all God can defeat and frustrate them; he can clap in his Arm just between the Dagger and the Body; av p-acp d np1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
47 he can, as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, Put a hook into the nose, and a bridle into the lips of a proud and insolent Enemy, he can, as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, Put a hook into the nose, and a bridle into the lips of a proud and insolent Enemy, pns31 vmb, c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
48 and can turn him back by the way that he came. and can turn him back by the Way that he Come. cc vmb vvi pno31 av p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
49 If therefore God be of that Infinite Knowledge, as to be always present to Men's most retired Thoughts; If Therefore God be of that Infinite Knowledge, as to be always present to Men's most retired Thoughts; cs av np1 vbi pp-f cst j n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi av j p-acp ng2 av-ds j-vvn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
50 if he sees from all Eternity every little Occurrence that can either further or prevent their Designs, if he sees from all Eternity every little Occurrence that can either further or prevent their Designs, cs pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 d j n1 cst vmb d jc cc vvi po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
51 how plainly do those Men contemn and villifie God's Omniscience, that perceiving all this, will still be driving on their foolish Plots, how plainly do those Men contemn and vilify God's Omniscience, that perceiving all this, will still be driving on their foolish Plots, c-crq av-j vdb d n2 vvb cc vvi npg1 n1, cst vvg d d, vmb av vbi vvg p-acp po32 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
52 and will not comply with the present Government of Affairs, tho' they know God governs all: and will not comply with the present Government of Affairs, though they know God governs all: cc vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cs pns32 vvb np1 vvz d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
53 Which brings me to the Second Attribute of God, which these Headstrong Men by their conceited Devices do plainly affront, and that is his Power. Which brings me to the Second Attribute of God, which these Headstrong Men by their conceited Devices do plainly affront, and that is his Power. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1, r-crq d j n2 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2 vdb av-j vvi, cc d vbz po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
54 2. The Power of God is almighty, irrisistible, and uncontroulable: 'Twas he that made the Heavens and the Earth; 2. The Power of God is almighty, irrisistible, and uncontrollable: 'Twas he that made the Heavens and the Earth; crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn, j, cc j: pn31|vbds pns31 cst vvd dt n2 cc dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
55 and then we may well make the Prophet Jeremy 's Conclusion from it, that nothing is too hard for him: He that with a Word made this great Fabrick of the World, may surely with the turn of his Hand manage every thing in it so as to be subservient to his Will. and then we may well make the Prophet Jeremiah is Conclusion from it, that nothing is too hard for him: He that with a Word made this great Fabric of the World, may surely with the turn of his Hand manage every thing in it so as to be subservient to his Will. cc av pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp pn31, cst pix vbz av j c-acp pno31: pns31 cst p-acp dt n1 vvd d j n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi d n1 p-acp pn31 av c-acp pc-acp vbi fw-fr p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
56 But not to insist upon that wide and extensive part of God's Power, which must be acknowledged in the Government of the World, let us consider it only as it can govern the Hearts and Minds of Men, that so those Men that will run blindly in an Error, But not to insist upon that wide and extensive part of God's Power, which must be acknowledged in the Government of the World, let us Consider it only as it can govern the Hearts and Minds of Men, that so those Men that will run blindly in an Error, cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av-j c-acp pn31 vmb vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cst av d n2 cst vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
57 and will shut up their Eyes against the plainest Convictions, may, if they please to abate a little of the Heat of their Tempers, and will shut up their Eyes against the Plainest Convictions, may, if they please to abate a little of the Heat of their Tempers, cc vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt js n2, vmb, cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
58 and to mitigate their Passions, return once to a better mind, and forsake that Jewish Stomachfulness, which is directly opposite to the gentle and mild Genius of the Gospel. and to mitigate their Passion, return once to a better mind, and forsake that Jewish Stomachfulness, which is directly opposite to the gentle and mild Genius of the Gospel. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vvb a-acp p-acp dt jc n1, cc vvi d jp n1, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
59 That God therefore has a Sovereign Power over the Hearts and Passions of Men, as well as any other part of his Creation, is as certainly true, That God Therefore has a Sovereign Power over the Hearts and Passion of Men, as well as any other part of his Creation, is as Certainly true, cst np1 av vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, c-acp av c-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz p-acp av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
60 as that he himself was the first framer of them. as that he himself was the First framer of them. c-acp cst pns31 px31 vbds dt ord n1 pp-f pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
61 He that can set bounds to the Sea, saying hitherto shalt thou goe, and no further, can also quiet and subdue the most swelling Thoughts and disorderly Affections of weak Man; He that can Set bounds to the Sea, saying hitherto shalt thou go, and no further, can also quiet and subdue the most swelling Thoughts and disorderly Affections of weak Man; pns31 cst vmb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg av vm2 pns21 vvi, cc dx av-jc, vmb av j-jn cc vvi dt av-ds j-vvg n2 cc j n2 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
62 he can let them loose, like the Winds, when he pleases, and for Reasons best known to his Wisdom, to bluster and make disturbances in the World a while, he can let them lose, like the Winds, when he Pleases, and for Reasons best known to his Wisdom, to bluster and make disturbances in the World a while, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, av-j dt n2, c-crq pns31 vvz, cc p-acp n2 av-js vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
63 and when they have finish'd the work that he design'd, he can call them back again, compose and quiet them in an instant. and when they have finished the work that he designed, he can call them back again, compose and quiet them in an instant. cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 cst pns31 vvd, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av av, vvb cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
64 Dicto citius tumida aequora placeat, he can rebuke the Winds and the Seas, and make the black Cloud that was charged with Thunder, Dicto Quickly tumida aequora placeat, he can rebuke the Winds and the Seas, and make the black Cloud that was charged with Thunder, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 cc dt n2, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
65 and ready to burst upon us, pass gently away into Smoak and Vapour. and ready to burst upon us, pass gently away into Smoke and Vapour. cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vvb av-j av p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
66 Therefore, not only the Wisdom but the Power also of God appearing evidently to be thus great, Therefore, not only the Wisdom but the Power also of God appearing evidently to be thus great, av, xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f np1 vvg av-j p-acp vbb av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
67 and irresistible, what Notions of God must we suppose those Men to have, who will not submit to His Government, and irresistible, what Notions of God must we suppose those Men to have, who will not submit to His Government, cc j, r-crq n2 pp-f np1 vmb pns12 vvi d n2 pc-acp vhi, r-crq vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
68 and that which is so signally appointed by him? What sort of Spirit must influence the Minds of these Men, to make them so resty and untractable under a meek and merciful Master? What makes them, and that which is so signally appointed by him? What sort of Spirit must influence the Minds of these Men, to make them so resty and untractable under a meek and merciful Master? What makes them, cc cst r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp pno31? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vmb n1 dt n2 pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 av j cc j p-acp dt j cc j n1? q-crq vvz pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
69 as the Jews of old, to rebel against Moses, whom the Lord has, as a Guide and Ruler, set over them, as the jews of old, to rebel against Moses, whom the Lord has, as a Guide and Ruler, Set over them, c-acp dt np2 pp-f j, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, ro-crq dt n1 vhz, c-acp dt n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
70 and who has safely conducted them through many Dangers and Difficulties, and long for some Foreign Egyptian Pharaoh to bring Slavery and Bondage upon them, and who has safely conducted them through many Dangers and Difficulties, and long for Some Foreign Egyptian Pharaoh to bring Slavery and Bondage upon them, cc r-crq vhz av-j vvn pno32 p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc av-j p-acp d j jp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
71 and to blacken the Face of their Religion, and drown the Light of the Gospel in a thick Darkness? Nothing certainly can be said of these Men, and to blacken the Face of their Religion, and drown the Light of the Gospel in a thick Darkness? Nothing Certainly can be said of these Men, cc pc-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1? np1 av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
72 but that they are perfectly infatuated, and wilfully in the wrong. but that they Are perfectly infatuated, and wilfully in the wrong. cc-acp cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn, cc av-j p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
73 II. And this leads me to the Second General, namely, That it is the heaviest Curse that can befall Men, to have their Hearts thus waxed gross, and their Eyes dulled. II And this leads me to the Second General, namely, That it is the Heaviest Curse that can befall Men, to have their Hearts thus waxed gross, and their Eyes dulled. crd cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, av, cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cst vmb vvi n2, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 av vvd j, cc po32 n2 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
74 And that Curse God sends upon them for Two very good Reasons: 1. Because they will not consider the Judgments of God. 2. Because they will not consider his Mercies. And that Curse God sends upon them for Two very good Reasons: 1. Because they will not Consider the Judgments of God. 2. Because they will not Consider his mercies. cc d vvb np1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp crd av j n2: crd p-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. crd p-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
75 1. It is a great Curse not to consider the Judgments of God. King Pharaoh was an eminent Sufferer under God's Wrath upon this Account: 1. It is a great Curse not to Consider the Judgments of God. King Pharaoh was an eminent Sufferer under God's Wrath upon this Account: crd pn31 vbz dt j vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1. n1 np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d vvb: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
76 For we read, the longer that he resisted the Judgments of God, the more was his wicked Heart hardned, till at last he arrived at a monstrous degree of Hardness, having been, For we read, the longer that he resisted the Judgments of God, the more was his wicked Heart hardened, till At last he arrived At a monstrous degree of Hardness, having been, c-acp pns12 vvb, dt av-jc cst pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, dt av-dc vbds po31 j n1 vvn, c-acp p-acp ord pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vhg vbn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
77 as the Text tells us, hardned under Ten Plagues. And the whole Nation of the Jews have a long time been, as the Text tells us, hardened under Ten Plagues. And the Whole nation of the jews have a long time been, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, vvn p-acp crd n2. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt np2 vhb dt j n1 vbn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
78 and still are, a lively Instance of God 's Indignation for this Sin of Obstinacy, after many and great Judgments, for their Correction, sent upon them. and still Are, a lively Instance of God is Indignation for this since of Obstinacy, After many and great Judgments, for their Correction, sent upon them. cc av vbr, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d cc j n2, p-acp po32 n1, vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
79 2. It is a great Curse not to consider the Mercies of God; and this we find charged as the highest piece of ingratitude upon the People of Israel, that they remembred not the Lord their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their Enemies, 2. It is a great Curse not to Consider the mercies of God; and this we find charged as the highest piece of ingratitude upon the People of Israel, that they remembered not the Lord their God, who had Delivered them out of the hands of all their Enemies, crd pn31 vbz dt j vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; cc d pns12 vvb vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d pns32 vvd xx dt n1 po32 n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno32 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f d po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
80 neither shew'd they kindness to Gideon, who had been their Deliverer, according to all the goodness he had shewed Israel. neither showed they kindness to gideon, who had been their Deliverer, according to all the Goodness he had showed Israel. av-dx vvd pns32 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhd vbn po32 n1, vvg p-acp d dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
81 God resented it highly that they were ungrateful to Gideon, whom he had made the Instrument of their Deliverance; God resented it highly that they were ungrateful to gideon, whom he had made the Instrument of their Deliverance; np1 vvd pn31 av-j d pns32 vbdr j p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
82 Gideon that Mighty Man of Valour that demolished the Idolatrous Altars of Baal, that often hazarded his own Person in Battle against their Enemies, gideon that Mighty Man of Valour that demolished the Idolatrous Altars of Baal, that often hazarded his own Person in Battle against their Enemies, np1 cst j n1 pp-f n1 cst vvd dt j n2 pp-f np1, cst av vvd po31 d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
83 and at last Conquer'd and Subdu'd them. and At last Conquered and Subdued them. cc p-acp ord j-vvn cc vvd pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
84 And yet for all these his good Services, that they should make such unkind and unworthy returns to him, God we read was very much displeased at them, And yet for all these his good Services, that they should make such unkind and unworthy returns to him, God we read was very much displeased At them, cc av p-acp d d po31 j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi d j cc j n2 p-acp pno31, np1 pns12 vvb vbds av av-d vvn p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
85 and as a token of his great displeasure, we may read afterwards what a Curse God laid upon them; and as a token of his great displeasure, we may read afterwards what a Curse God laid upon them; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, pns12 vmb vvi av q-crq dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
86 for not long after they became a Prey to their Enemies. for not long After they became a Prey to their Enemies. c-acp xx av-j c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
87 And that which aggravates this sort of Sin, and provokes God's anger against it, is chiefly, that it is committed against our own Knowledge; And that which aggravates this sort of since, and provokes God's anger against it, is chiefly, that it is committed against our own Knowledge; cc cst r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, vbz av-jn, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po12 d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
88 we see and feel God's Mercies and Judgments, and yet we are still so perverse and incorrigible as not to be prevail'd upon by them; we see and feel God's mercies and Judgments, and yet we Are still so perverse and incorrigible as not to be prevailed upon by them; pns12 vvb cc vvi npg1 n2 cc n2, cc av pns12 vbr av av j cc j c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
89 neither the Afflictions that God exercises us with, nor the Deliverances that he works for us, make any impression upon us. neither the Afflictions that God exercises us with, nor the Deliverances that he works for us, make any impression upon us. av-dx dt n2 cst np1 n2 pno12 p-acp, ccx dt n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, vvb d n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
90 We, I am sure, of this Nation, have often been tried by both; We, I am sure, of this nation, have often been tried by both; pns12, pns11 vbm j, pp-f d n1, vhb av vbn vvn p-acp d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
91 God has used all means both to sweeten our Blood by gentle Lenitives, and to purge it by sharper Remedies; God has used all means both to sweeten our Blood by gentle Lenitives, and to purge it by sharper Remedies; np1 vhz vvn d n2 av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp j n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp jc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
92 and if there still are found amongst us Men that will not be Converted, and be Heal'd, they must be given over as Men in a desperate Condition, and beyond Cure; and if there still Are found among us Men that will not be Converted, and be Healed, they must be given over as Men in a desperate Condition, and beyond Cure; cc cs a-acp av vbr vvn p-acp pno12 n2 cst vmb xx vbi vvn, cc vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
93 which brings me to the third General, and that is, III. which brings me to the third General, and that is, III. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, cc d vbz, np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
94 To enquire who those Men are that may deservedly be thought to fall under this Censure? And there are two sorts that I think most justly do, To inquire who those Men Are that may deservedly be Thought to fallen under this Censure? And there Are two sorts that I think most justly do, p-acp vvi r-crq d n2 vbr d vmb av-vvn vbi vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? cc pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst pns11 vvb av-ds av-j vdi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
95 and those I shall not scruple openly to name; and those I shall not scruple openly to name; cc d pns11 vmb xx n1 av-j p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
96 one is the downright professed Papist, and the other is he that affects to be call'd a Jacobite; Men tho' of different names, one is the downright professed Papist, and the other is he that affects to be called a Jacobite; Men though of different names, pi vbz dt j j-vvn njp, cc dt n-jn vbz pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1; n2 pns21 pp-f j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
97 yet both embark'd in the same Cause, and both full of the same turbulent Spirit. 1. What Spirit the former of these are of, not only their Actions all along, yet both embarked in the same Cause, and both full of the same turbulent Spirit. 1. What Spirit the former of these Are of, not only their Actions all along, av av-d vvn p-acp dt d n1, cc d j pp-f dt d j n1. crd q-crq n1 dt j pp-f d vbr pp-f, xx av-j po32 n2 d a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
98 but numbers even of their own Books do inform us. but numbers even of their own Books do inform us. cc-acp n2 av pp-f po32 d n2 vdb vvi pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
99 It is a Spirit that does not only thwart the orderly and peaceable Principles of Christianity, It is a Spirit that does not only thwart the orderly and peaceable Principles of Christianity, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vdz xx av-j vvi dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
100 but is contrary to Humanity it self. but is contrary to Humanity it self. cc-acp vbz j-jn p-acp n1 pn31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
101 These Men by Plots and Conspiracies, by Fire, and Sword, and by Subverting the Peace and Order of the World, have always endeavour'd to promote and advance their Religion; These Men by Plots and Conspiracies, by Fire, and Sword, and by Subverting the Peace and Order of the World, have always endeavoured to promote and advance their Religion; np1 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n1, cc n1, cc p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vhb av vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
102 nay, they value not the Sacrificing of Kings and Princes to the accomplishing their Wicked Ends and Purposes; nay, they valve not the Sacrificing of Kings and Princes to the accomplishing their Wicked Ends and Purposes; uh-x, pns32 vvb xx dt vvg pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt vvg po32 j n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
103 as if the God whom the Christians Worship, were not a God of Order, but Confusion; as if the God whom the Christians Worship, were not a God of Order, but Confusion; c-acp cs dt n1 ro-crq dt njpg2 n1, vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
104 and Kingdoms and Societies of Men were form'd for no other end, but to be a Victim and Burnt-Sacrifice when ever any warm Zealot or bigotted Priest should so think fit. and Kingdoms and Societies of Men were formed for no other end, but to be a Victim and Burnt-sacrifice when ever any warm Zealot or bigoted Priest should so think fit. cc n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 c-crq av d j n1 cc j n1 vmd av vvi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
105 But what a scandal must this be all this while to the Christian Religion? what exact representations of Christian Love and Charity here are? how far more honourable apprehensions of the Divine Nature had even the Heathens themselves, But what a scandal must this be all this while to the Christian Religion? what exact representations of Christian Love and Charity Here Are? how Far more honourable apprehensions of the Divine Nature had even the heathens themselves, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb d vbi d d n1 p-acp dt njp n1? q-crq j n2 pp-f njp n1 cc n1 av vbr? q-crq av-j av-dc j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vhd av dt n2-jn px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
106 than these Men? Dii Immortales ad usum hominum fabrefacti paenè videantur, says Tully, the Nature of the Gods seems to be exactly framed for the use and benefit of Mankind. than these Men? Gods Immortales ad usum hominum fabrefacti paenè videantur, Says Tully, the Nature of the God's seems to be exactly framed for the use and benefit of Mankind. cs d n2? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
107 But when Religion once comes to supplant Moral Honesty, and to prescribe Rules contrary both to the Natural Compassion of Mankind, But when Religion once comes to supplant Moral Honesty, and to prescribe Rules contrary both to the Natural Compassion of Mankind, cc-acp q-crq n1 a-acp vvz pc-acp vvi j n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2 j-jn av-d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
108 and the peaceable Laws of the Gospel; when it once teaches the absurdest and most dangerous Maxims; and the peaceable Laws of the Gospel; when it once Teaches the absurdest and most dangerous Maxims; cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; c-crq pn31 a-acp vvz dt js cc av-ds j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
109 as, that Equivocation in some Cases may be used, that Men may tell Lies upon some Accounts; as, that Equivocation in Some Cases may be used, that Men may tell Lies upon Some Accounts; c-acp, cst n1 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi vvn, cst n2 vmb vvi vvz p-acp d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
110 or that to kill a Man for God's sake, is no Crime, when it serves to no other use but to enflame the Tempers of Men, or that to kill a Man for God's sake, is no Crime, when it serves to no other use but to inflame the Tempers of Men, cc cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbz dx n1, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dx j-jn n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
111 and set a sharper edge upon their Spirits, and so to make them ten times more the Children of Wrath than they were by Nature; and Set a sharper edge upon their Spirits, and so to make them ten times more the Children of Wrath than they were by Nature; cc vvd dt jc n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 crd n2 av-dc dt n2 pp-f n1 cs pns32 vbdr p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
112 then surely Religion loses its Nature, and ceases to be what it pretends: then surely Religion loses its Nature, and ceases to be what it pretends: av av-j n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vvz pc-acp vbi r-crq pn31 vvz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
113 For what is Religion good for, but to reform the Manners and Dispositions of Men, to restrain Humane Nature from Violence and Cruelty, from Falsehood and Treachery, from Sedition and Treason. For what is Religion good for, but to reform the Manners and Dispositions of Men, to restrain Humane Nature from Violence and Cruelty, from Falsehood and Treachery, from Sedition and Treason. c-acp r-crq vbz n1 j p-acp, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
114 It were a great deal better for the peace and quiet of Mankind that there were no such thing as Religion, It were a great deal better for the peace and quiet of Mankind that there were no such thing as Religion, pn31 vbdr dt j n1 av-jc p-acp dt n1 cc n-jn pp-f n1 cst a-acp vbdr dx d n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
115 and that Humane Nature were left to the conduct of its own Inclinations, which in a great many Men are mild, and that Humane Nature were left to the conduct of its own Inclinations, which in a great many Men Are mild, cc cst j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, r-crq p-acp dt j d n2 vbr j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
116 and merciful, than to be acted by a Religion which inspires Men with so wild a Fury, and merciful, than to be acted by a Religion which inspires Men with so wild a Fury, cc j, cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz n2 p-acp av j dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
117 and prompts them to commit such Outrages. and prompts them to commit such Outrages. cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
118 This is the Spirit of the former sort of Men, which I speak not out of any virulency or rancour against them, This is the Spirit of the former sort of Men, which I speak not out of any virulency or rancour against them, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq pns11 vvb xx av pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
119 but what may be justified out of hundreds of their own Authors. but what may be justified out of hundreds of their own Authors. cc-acp q-crq vmb vbi vvn av pp-f crd pp-f po32 d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
120 And truly, if my Text may be justly applied to any sort of Men in the World, it may certainly to this; And truly, if my Text may be justly applied to any sort of Men in the World, it may Certainly to this; cc av-j, cs po11 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb av-j p-acp d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
121 Men who will not open their Eyes to the light of the Gospel, but cast all the mists and shadows before it they can devise, to hinder both themselves and others from being enlightned, and convinced by it. Men who will not open their Eyes to the Light of the Gospel, but cast all the mists and shadows before it they can devise, to hinder both themselves and Others from being enlightened, and convinced by it. n2 r-crq vmb xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp vvd d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31 pns32 vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi d px32 cc n2-jn p-acp vbg vvn, cc vvd p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
122 These Men, and the Images they Worship are both alike, and we have them very well describ'd in the 115th Psalm. Eyes have they, These Men, and the Images they Worship Are both alike, and we have them very well described in the 115th Psalm. Eyes have they, np1 n2, cc dt n2 pns32 vvb vbr av-d av, cc pns12 vhb pno32 av av vvn p-acp dt ord n1. n2 vhb pns32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
123 but they see not, ears have they, but they hear not, &c. they that make them, are like unto them, but they see not, ears have they, but they hear not, etc. they that make them, Are like unto them, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx, n2 vhb pns32, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx, av pns32 d vvb pno32, vbr av-j p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
124 and so are all they that put their trust in them. So much for the former sort. and so Are all they that put their trust in them. So much for the former sort. cc av vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno32. av av-d c-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
125 Secondly, And truly the latter sort of Men, they that love to distinguish themselves by a Name, are as much to be Condemn'd as the former. Secondly, And truly the latter sort of Men, they that love to distinguish themselves by a Name, Are as much to be Condemned as the former. ord, cc av-j dt d n1 pp-f n2, pns32 cst vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, vbr a-acp av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
126 The Jesuite, and the Jacobite, are equally well wishers to the present Government; The Jesuit, and the Jacobite, Are equally well wishers to the present Government; dt np1, cc dt n1, vbr av-j av n2 p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
127 but one thing may be said of both of them, they neither of them do their Masters; but one thing may be said of both of them, they neither of them do their Masters; cc-acp crd n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d pp-f pno32, pns32 dx pp-f pno32 vdb po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
128 from whom they take their Name, much Service. from whom they take their Name, much Service. p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1, d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
129 'Tis true, I have so much Charity for the latter, as to think their Principles are not so much tinctured with Blood as those of the former are: It's true, I have so much Charity for the latter, as to think their Principles Are not so much tinctured with Blood as those of the former Are: pn31|vbz j, pns11 vhb av d n1 p-acp dt d, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vbr xx av av-d vvn p-acp n1 c-acp d pp-f dt j vbr: (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
130 I cannot think that all their Obedience, and Long-Suffering, and Passiveness, and Submission, are already changed, I cannot think that all their obedience, and Long-Suffering, and Passiveness, and Submission, Are already changed, pns11 vmbx vvi cst d po32 n1, cc j, cc n1, cc n1, vbr av vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
131 and quite gone over into the other Extreams of Cruelty, and Treachery, and Murder; Vice has its Degrees and Progresses as well as Vertue; and quite gone over into the other Extremes of Cruelty, and Treachery, and Murder; Vice has its Degrees and Progresses as well as Virtue; cc av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n-jn n2-jn pp-f n1, cc n1, cc vvb; n1 vhz po31 n2 cc vvz a-acp av c-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
132 and as no Man can by one single Act of Piety, or Charity, or any other Vertue, and as no Man can by one single Act of Piety, or Charity, or any other Virtue, cc c-acp dx n1 vmb p-acp crd j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc d j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
133 nay not by a few repeated ones, deservedly arrive at the Character of a perfect good Man; nay not by a few repeated ones, deservedly arrive At the Character of a perfect good Man; uh-x xx p-acp dt d vvn pi2, av-vvn vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
134 so neither do I think that a Man can all on the sudden, tho' some of the School-Men Teach otherwise, become an Accomplish'd and Compleated Villain. so neither do I think that a Man can all on the sudden, though Some of the School-Men Teach otherwise, become an Accomplished and Completed Villain. av av-d vdb pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb d p-acp dt j, cs d pp-f dt n2 vvb av, vvb dt vvn cc vvd n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
135 However, if we may judge of these latter sort of Men from this late Barbarous Conspiracy, wherein, upon invincible Testimonies, we are assured some of them were engaged; However, if we may judge of these latter sort of Men from this late Barbarous conspiracy, wherein, upon invincible Testimonies, we Are assured Some of them were engaged; c-acp, cs pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d j j n1, c-crq, p-acp j n2, pns12 vbr vvn d pp-f pno32 vbdr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
136 we have all the Reason in the World to put no fair Construction either on their Actions or Intentions. we have all the Reason in the World to put no fair Construction either on their Actions or Intentions. pns12 vhb d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dx j n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
137 But I would gladly know what Reasons these Men can give for their mighty uneasiness under, But I would gladly know what Reasons these Men can give for their mighty uneasiness under, p-acp pns11 vmd av-j vvi r-crq n2 d n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
138 and their endeavourings to subvert the present Government? I cannot conceive any, unless these Three may serve for some; either, I. and their endeavourings to subvert the present Government? I cannot conceive any, unless these Three may serve for Some; either, I. cc po32 n2-vvg p-acp vvi dt j n1? pns11 vmbx vvi d, cs d crd vmb vvi p-acp d; d, pns11. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
139 They are dissatisfied with the present King; Or, II. They long for their former Master. Or, III. They have some Pressures of Conscience laid upon them. They Are dissatisfied with the present King; Or, II They long for their former Master. Or, III. They have Some Pressures of Conscience laid upon them. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1; cc, crd pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n1. cc, np1. pns32 vhb d n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
140 1. As for the first, How can any Reasonable Man be dissatisfied with our present King? If they dispute his Right, was he not called in by the Voice of the People, which is the same with that of God? Was not the Kingdom just running into Anarchy and Confusion? Our holy Religion prostituted and left defenceless? The Laws of the Land made of no Force or Activity? and all occasion'd by the Vacancy of the Throne? And who, I would know, 1. As for the First, How can any Reasonable Man be dissatisfied with our present King? If they dispute his Right, was he not called in by the Voice of the People, which is the same with that of God? Was not the Kingdom just running into Anarchy and Confusion? Our holy Religion prostituted and left defenceless? The Laws of the Land made of no Force or Activity? and all occasioned by the Vacancy of the Throne? And who, I would know, crd p-acp p-acp dt ord, q-crq vmb d j n1 vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1? cs pns32 vvb po31 n-jn, vbds pns31 xx vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt d p-acp d pp-f np1? vbds xx dt n1 av vvg p-acp n1 cc n1? po12 j n1 vvn cc vvd j? dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd pp-f dx n1 cc n1? cc d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cc q-crq, pns11 vmd vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
141 when the Helm of the Government was thus shamefully left and deserted, had a more rightful and lawful Title to step in and save our sinking Ship, when the Helm of the Government was thus shamefully left and deserted, had a more rightful and lawful Title to step in and save our sinking Ship, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds av av-j vvn cc vvn, vhd dt dc j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi po12 j-vvg n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
142 than our present King? He wss no Subject, therefore no Usurper; than our present King? He wss no Subject, Therefore no Usurper; cs po12 j n1? pns31 vvb dx j-jn, av dx n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
143 He was a Prince wholly independent of the Power of England, and so nearly related to the Throne, that he was rightly and justly concerned to see it fill'd, He was a Prince wholly independent of the Power of England, and so nearly related to the Throne, that he was rightly and justly concerned to see it filled, pns31 vbds dt n1 av-jn j-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbds av-jn cc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
144 and the Government kept upon its ancient Bottom (if it may be said to have had then any Bottom at all, and the Government kept upon its ancient Bottom (if it may be said to have had then any Bottom At all, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 (cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vhn av d n1 p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
145 when it was so unfaithfully undermined) This was an honourable and just Action, and what Men of all Principles, I mean all Protestants, were then very well satisfied with; when it was so unfaithfully undermined) This was an honourable and just Actium, and what Men of all Principles, I mean all Protestants, were then very well satisfied with; c-crq pn31 vbds av av-j vvn) d vbds dt j cc j n1, cc r-crq n2 pp-f d n2, pns11 vvb d n2, vbdr av av av vvn p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
146 and why they should not be much more so now, unless it were the Novelty that then pleased them, I cannot imagine. and why they should not be much more so now, unless it were the Novelty that then pleased them, I cannot imagine. cc c-crq pns32 vmd xx vbi av-d av-dc av av, cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 cst av vvd pno32, pns11 vmbx vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
147 Indeed, I rather think that we have much more Reason now to be satisfied than before; Indeed, I rather think that we have much more Reason now to be satisfied than before; np1, pns11 av-c vvi cst pns12 vhb d dc n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn cs a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
148 for now a long time his Authority has been confirmed and ratified by the Estates of the Nation, with whose Determinations all private Subjects are bound to acquiesce; for now a long time his authority has been confirmed and ratified by the Estates of the nation, with whose Determinations all private Subject's Are bound to acquiesce; c-acp av dt j n1 po31 n1 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 d j n2-jn vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
149 this makes him our Rightful and Lawful King. But what should equally engage the Hearts of his Subjects to him, is the Goodness and the Prudence of his Reign over us, His exemplary Courage abroad against his open Enemy, this makes him our Rightful and Lawful King. But what should equally engage the Hearts of his Subject's to him, is the goodness and the Prudence of his Reign over us, His exemplary Courage abroad against his open Enemy, d vvz pno31 po12 j cc j n1. cc-acp q-crq vmd av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2-jn p-acp pno31, vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 vvi p-acp pno12, po31 j n1 av p-acp po31 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
150 and his sedate Conduct at Home amongst some ungrateful and untractable People: Indeed, all his Vertues do sufficiently recommend him to the Love of his People. and his sedate Conduct At Home among Some ungrateful and untractable People: Indeed, all his Virtues do sufficiently recommend him to the Love of his People. cc po31 n1 vvb p-acp n1-an p-acp d j cc j n1: av, d po31 n2 vdb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 22
151 And if after this indisputable Right to the Crown, and those good Qualifications of a Governour, there are still those Men amongst us, that, And if After this indisputable Right to the Crown, and those good Qualifications of a Governor, there Are still those Men among us, that, cc cs p-acp d j n-jn p-acp dt n1, cc d j n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbr av d n2 p-acp pno12, cst, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
152 like the ancient Israelites, will murmur against God and his Servant Moses, if they will plot against, like the ancient Israelites, will murmur against God and his Servant Moses, if they will plot against, av-j dt j np2, vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 np1, cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
153 and maliciously conspire the Destruction of our good Deliverer, they must expect to have the same Vengeance fall upon them, and maliciously conspire the Destruction of our good Deliverer, they must expect to have the same Vengeance fallen upon them, cc av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi dt d n1 vvi p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
154 as did upon them; God will rule in the midst of his Enemies, and if they will not bow to his gentle Scepter, he can take up a Rod of Iron and break them in pieces. as did upon them; God will Rule in the midst of his Enemies, and if they will not bow to his gentle Sceptre, he can take up a Rod of Iron and break them in Pieces. c-acp vdd p-acp pno32; np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc cs pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
155 It is a Saying of a King represented to us by our Saviour in the Gospel, Those mine Enemies that would not I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. It is a Saying of a King represented to us by our Saviour in the Gospel, Those mine Enemies that would not I should Reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. pn31 vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, d po11 n2 cst vmd xx pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, vvb av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno11. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
156 2. The Second Reason, why some Men are dissatisfied with the present Government, may be their Longings after their ancient Master. 2. The Second Reason, why Some Men Are dissatisfied with the present Government, may be their Longings After their ancient Master. crd dt ord n1, c-crq d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb vbi po32 n2-vvg p-acp po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
157 Why truly, this carries a fair and a specious Face outwardly with it; there are some Allowances to be made for Humanity and Compassion; Why truly, this carries a fair and a specious Face outwardly with it; there Are Some Allowances to be made for Humanity and Compassion; q-crq av-j, d vvz dt j cc dt j n1 av-j p-acp pn31; pc-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 23
158 and the Afflictions of a Friend or a Neighbour, and much more of a Prince, do naturally touch the Bowels and Affections of Mankind. and the Afflictions of a Friend or a Neighbour, and much more of a Prince, do naturally touch the Bowels and Affections of Mankind. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, cc av-d dc pp-f dt n1, vdb av-j vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
159 But if you will either recollect the Unhappinesses of the last Reign, or consider how great our Miseries might probably have been, But if you will either recollect the Unhappinesses of the last Reign, or Consider how great our Misery's might probably have been, p-acp cs pn22 vmb av-d vvi dt n2 pp-f dt ord vvi, cc vvb c-crq j po12 ng1 n1 av-j vhi vbn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
160 if the late King should have happened to be brought in by the help of a Foreign Power, no reasonable Man, I am sure no true Son of the Church of England, ought to be discontented with matters as they now stand. if the late King should have happened to be brought in by the help of a Foreign Power, no reasonable Man, I am sure no true Son of the Church of England, ought to be discontented with matters as they now stand. cs dt j n1 vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dx j n1, pns11 vbm j dx j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 c-acp pns32 av vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
161 1. If you will recollect the Unhappinesses of the last Reign: 1. If you will recollect the Unhappinesses of the last Reign: crd cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt ord vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
162 In what a Condition was both the Church and State like then to have been? How did Idolatry creep into the Worship of the one, In what a Condition was both the Church and State like then to have been? How did Idolatry creep into the Worship of the one, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbds d dt n1 cc n1 av-j av pc-acp vhi vbn? q-crq vdd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
163 and Arbitrary Power invade the Priviledges of the other? The Laws of our Land were infringed and trampled upon, the Governours of our Church were imprisoned, our Universities were poysoned with Errors; and Arbitrary Power invade the Privileges of the other? The Laws of our Land were infringed and trampled upon, the Governors of our Church were imprisoned, our Universities were poisoned with Errors; cc j-jn n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn? dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp, dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbdr vvn, po12 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
164 indeed, God Almighty was pleased to let all their Designs be carried on so far, indeed, God Almighty was pleased to let all their Designs be carried on so Far, av, np1 j-jn vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp av av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
165 as if he were resolved to bring us just to the Mouth of Destruction, that so his Goodness and Omnipotence might appear the plainer in our Rescue. as if he were resolved to bring us just to the Mouth of Destruction, that so his goodness and Omnipotence might appear the plainer in our Rescue. c-acp cs pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst av po31 n1 cc n1 vmd vvi dt jc p-acp po12 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 24
166 2. Let us consider the Miseries we might probably have fallen into, if the late King should have happened to be brought in by a Foreign Power. 2. Let us Consider the Misery's we might probably have fallen into, if the late King should have happened to be brought in by a Foreign Power. crd vvb pno12 vvi dt ng1 n1 vmd av-j vhi vvn p-acp, cs dt j n1 vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
167 The Principles and cruel Designs of Popery may plainly be understood by any who have a mind to it; The Principles and cruel Designs of Popery may plainly be understood by any who have a mind to it; dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
168 we have had Trial and Experience enough of them in this Nation, especially now lately we have had a dismal and horrid View, we have had Trial and Experience enough of them in this nation, especially now lately we have had a dismal and horrid View, pns12 vhb vhn n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, av-j av av-j pns12 vhb vhn dt j cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
169 tho' (blessed be God) it was but a transient View of the true Spirit and Temper of that Religion: though (blessed be God) it was but a Transient View of the true Spirit and Temper of that Religion: cs (vvn vbi n1) pn31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
170 But then to consider the Tenets of that Religion, joyn'd with a natural Implacableness of a Man's own Temper, But then to Consider the Tenets of that Religion, joined with a natural Implacableness of a Man's own Temper, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz d vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
171 and that exasperated not only by the Instigations of vile Men about him, but likewise by the irksom and vexatious remembrances of his own Losses. and that exasperated not only by the Instigations of vile Men about him, but likewise by the irksome and vexatious remembrances of his own Losses. cc d vvn xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno31, cc-acp av p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f po31 d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
172 All this, I say, put together, what could be expected from the Success of such a Design as this? Good God! to what a height of Barbarity would their Insolence and Rage have drove them, All this, I say, put together, what could be expected from the Success of such a Design as this? Good God! to what a height of Barbarity would their Insolence and Rage have drove them, av-d d, pns11 vvb, vvb av, q-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d? j np1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd po32 n1 cc n1 vhb vvd pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
173 if their Plots had taken effect? There is no expecting Grapes of Thorns, or Figs of Thistles. The Foundation of this true Romish Attempt, if their Plots had taken Effect? There is no expecting Grapes of Thorns, or Figs of Thistles. The Foundation of this true Romish Attempt, cs po32 n2 vhd vvn n1? pc-acp vbz dx vvg n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. dt n1 pp-f d j np1 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
174 like that of ancient Rome, was to be laid in Royal Blood; and what After-works were to be expected from such Beginnings? like that of ancient Room, was to be laid in Royal Blood; and what After-works were to be expected from such Beginnings? vvb d pp-f j vvi, vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1; cc r-crq n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2? (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
175 And now, since by the undeserved Mercy of God to us, we have escaped their Rage and Fury, can any Member of our Church have any Adherency to the Maintainers of these bloody Principles? Can any Professors of the true and peaceable Faith of Christ have any Affection for the Defenders of such a Faith as This? In short, to use the words of Ezra, Seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, And now, since by the undeserved Mercy of God to us, we have escaped their Rage and Fury, can any Member of our Church have any Adherency to the Maintainers of these bloody Principles? Can any Professors of the true and peaceable Faith of christ have any Affection for the Defenders of such a Faith as This? In short, to use the words of Ezra, Seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, cc av, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb vvn po32 n1 cc n1, vmb d n1 pp-f po12 n1 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2? vmb d n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp d? p-acp j, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg cst pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 dc cs po12 n2 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
176 and hast given us such a Deliverance as this, should we again break thy Commandments, and hast given us such a Deliverance as this, should we again break thy commandments, cc vh2 vvn pno12 d dt n1 c-acp d, vmd pns12 av vvb po21 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
177 and joyn in Affinity with the People of These Abominations, wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, and join in Affinity with the People of These Abominations, Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmd2 xx pns21 vbi j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns21 vhd2 vvn pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
178 so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? av cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 ccx vvg? (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 26
179 But it was not only Popery that was coming in upon us, but a Foreign Power. When God threatens his People with the severest sort of Foes, he adds this as the most aggravating Circumstance, I will bring a Nation upon you from far; a Nation whose Language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say. But it was not only Popery that was coming in upon us, but a Foreign Power. When God threatens his People with the Severest sort of Foes, he adds this as the most aggravating Circumstance, I will bring a nation upon you from Far; a nation whose Language thou Knowest not, neither Understandest what they say. p-acp pn31 vbds xx av-j n1 cst vbds vvg p-acp p-acp pno12, cc-acp dt j n1. c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vvz d p-acp dt av-ds vvg n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp av-j; dt n1 rg-crq n1 pns21 vv2 xx, av-dx vv2 r-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
180 Nor was it only a Foreign Power that was coming, but a Power that has hitherto exercised the greatest Inhumanities, a Power that has disturb'd the Peace of Christendom, a Power that, were not the Power of God greater than it, would over-run all the Bounds of Right and Wrong, Nor was it only a Foreign Power that was coming, but a Power that has hitherto exercised the greatest Inhumanities, a Power that has disturbed the Peace of Christendom, a Power that, were not the Power of God greater than it, would overrun all the Bounds of Right and Wrong, ccx vbds pn31 av-j dt j n1 cst vbds vvg, cc-acp dt n1 cst vhz av vvn dt js ng1, dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cst, vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f np1 jc cs pn31, vmd vvi d dt n2 pp-f j-jn cc n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
181 and would swallow the whole World without Remorse, and make the very Church of Christ a Prey to its Insatiableness. and would swallow the Whole World without Remorse, and make the very Church of christ a Prey to its Insatiableness. cc vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
182 I would therefore have those Men that are Well-wishers to their Old Master, as they term him, consider, they cannot have him without this Power we have been describing: I would Therefore have those Men that Are Wellwishers to their Old Master, as they term him, Consider, they cannot have him without this Power we have been describing: pns11 vmd av vhi d n2 cst vbr n2 p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pno31, vvb, pns32 vmbx vhb pno31 p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb vbn vvg: (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
183 And how small Gainers either their Master or themselves would be by this Power, if it should prevail, may easily be guess'd from the many wonderful Loving-kindnesses and Mercies it has hitherto been guilty of in all its Conquests. And how small Gainers either their Master or themselves would be by this Power, if it should prevail, may Easily be guessed from the many wondered Loving-kindnesses and mercies it has hitherto been guilty of in all its Conquests. cc c-crq j n2 d po32 n1 cc px32 vmd vbi p-acp d n1, cs pn31 vmd vvi, vmb av-j vbi vvd p-acp dt d j n2 cc n2 pn31 vhz av vbn j pp-f p-acp d po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
184 Thirdly, The third Reason why some Men will not comply with the Government may be some pressures of Conscience they may pretend to be laid upon them; Thirdly, The third Reason why Some Men will not comply with the Government may be Some pressures of Conscience they may pretend to be laid upon them; ord, dt ord n1 c-crq d n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi d n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
185 but what those pressures are, who can tell? Sure I am, a great many are taken off; but what those pressures Are, who can tell? Sure I am, a great many Are taken off; cc-acp q-crq d n2 vbr, r-crq vmb vvi? j pns11 vbm, dt j d vbr vvn a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
186 here are no Persecutions now for Conscience sake, no Imprisonments for bare Non-compliances; Here Are no Persecutions now for Conscience sake, no Imprisonments for bore Non-compliances; av vbr dx n2 av p-acp n1 n1, dx n2 p-acp j j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
187 nothing that is heavy or grievous to the Subject, but what the misfortune of a War makes unavoidable. nothing that is heavy or grievous to the Subject, but what the misfortune of a War makes unavoidable. pix cst vbz j cc j p-acp dt j-jn, cc-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
188 But one thing there is thas lies heavy at the bottom of some Mens Stomachs, But one thing there is thas lies heavy At the bottom of Some Men's Stomachs, p-acp crd n1 a-acp vbz uh n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng2 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
189 and that is some Oaths and Obligations, and Subscriptions, which the Wise and Great Council of the Nation think proper to be taken, and entred into. and that is Some Oaths and Obligations, and Subscriptions, which the Wise and Great Council of the nation think proper to be taken, and entered into. cc d vbz d n2 cc n2, cc n2, r-crq dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
190 And when the Government has thus determin'd them to be proper, I think it no offence to any any Man's Conscience to comply with them. And when the Government has thus determined them to be proper, I think it no offence to any any Man's Conscience to comply with them. cc c-crq dt n1 vhz av vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi j, pns11 vvb pn31 dx n1 p-acp d d ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
191 The Throne became vacant by Cession, or Desertion, and the next Heir by Rightful Succession was placed in it by the hand of God, The Throne became vacant by Session, or Desertion, and the next Heir by Rightful Succession was placed in it by the hand of God, dt n1 vvd j p-acp n1, cc n1, cc dt ord n1 p-acp j n1 vbds vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 28
192 and the consent of the People; which was solemnly confirm'd by the Three Estates of the Government. and the consent of the People; which was solemnly confirmed by the Three Estates of the Government. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 28
193 Then forms of Oaths of Fidelity were Compos'd and Tender'd to the People, and undoubtedly with the greatest Prudence, and Wisdom; Then forms of Oaths of Fidis were Composed and Tendered to the People, and undoubtedly with the greatest Prudence, and Wisdom; cs n2 pp-f n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn cc vvd p-acp dt n1, cc av-j p-acp dt js n1, cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
194 for Men are apt to sit loose in their Obedience, without the restraints and ties of Conscience, for Men Are apt to fit lose in their obedience, without the restraints and ties of Conscience, p-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi j p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
195 and then nothing but Power can keep the wavering parts of such a Government together. and then nothing but Power can keep the wavering parts of such a Government together. cc av pix cc-acp n1 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d dt n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
196 The People are a fluid Body, like the Sea, and every Wind puts them into a Disturbance, The People Are a fluid Body, like the Sea, and every Wind puts them into a Disturbance, dt n1 vbr dt j-jn n1, av-j dt n1, cc d n1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
197 and Commotion, therefore Oaths are of great use in a Government, to fix and settle the Subjects of it. and Commotion, Therefore Oaths Are of great use in a Government, to fix and settle the Subject's of it. cc n1, av n2 vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2-jn pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
198 But the most preposterous Creature of all is, he that can take the Oaths, and yet speak and act against the Government, that can deliberately in a Court of Judicature Swear Fidelity to a Prince, But the most preposterous Creature of all is, he that can take the Oaths, and yet speak and act against the Government, that can deliberately in a Court of Judicature Swear Fidis to a Prince, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d vbz, pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n2, cc av vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vmb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
199 and with the next Glass of Wine mix his Confusion. and with the next Glass of Wine mix his Confusion. cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vvi po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
200 It is indeed a thing much to be lamented, that Men can thus trifle with their Consciences, It is indeed a thing much to be lamented, that Men can thus trifle with their Consciences, pn31 vbz av dt n1 av-d pc-acp vbi vvn, cst n2 vmb av vvi p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
201 and I could heartily wish the Church of England could not be tax'd with the having of some of this stamp in her bosom. and I could heartily wish the Church of England could not be taxed with the having of Some of this stamp in her bosom. cc pns11 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vbi vvd p-acp dt vhg pp-f d pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
202 Indeed they would make far fitter Members for the Church of Rome, where Equivocation, and the palliating of a Man's Conscience is as much Tolerated, Indeed they would make Far fitter Members for the Church of Rome, where Equivocation, and the palliating of a Man's Conscience is as much Tolerated, av pns32 vmd vvi av-j jc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq n1, cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp av-d vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
203 as speaking of Truth is Commanded in the true Church of Christ. as speaking of Truth is Commanded in the true Church of christ. c-acp vvg pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
204 I have now done with the two sorts of Men which my Text seem'd directly to point at, the Men that seeing, will not see, nor hearing, will not hear, neither will they understand. I have now done with the two sorts of Men which my Text seemed directly to point At, the Men that seeing, will not see, nor hearing, will not hear, neither will they understand. pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f n2 r-crq po11 n1 vvd av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, dt n2 cst vvg, vmb xx vvi, ccx vvg, vmb xx vvi, dx vmb pns32 vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 30
205 And I will now make use of the same Inference from these words to you, that our Saviour did to his Disciples, but blessed are your eyes, And I will now make use of the same Inference from these words to you, that our Saviour did to his Disciples, but blessed Are your eyes, cc pns11 vmb av vvi n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp pn22, cst po12 n1 vdd p-acp po31 n2, p-acp vvn vbr po22 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 30
206 for you see, and your ears, for you hear. for you see, and your ears, for you hear. c-acp pn22 vvb, cc po22 n2, c-acp pn22 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 30
207 I hope there is no body here but what is fully convinced of the continual Endeavours of the Romish Party against us, I hope there is no body Here but what is Fully convinced of the continual Endeavours of the Romish Party against us, pns11 vvb a-acp vbz dx n1 av cc-acp r-crq vbz av-j vvn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt jp n1 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 30
208 how close they are in their Contrivances, how eager they are in their Pursuits, and how Barbarous they would be in their Executions. how close they Are in their Contrivances, how eager they Are in their Pursuits, and how Barbarous they would be in their Executions. c-crq av-j pns32 vbr p-acp po32 n2, c-crq j pns32 vbr p-acp po32 n2, cc c-crq j pns32 vmd vbi p-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 30
209 Not to recount all their Plots and Conspiracies since the Reformation, let us but thoroughly look into this last contrived against us: Not to recount all their Plots and Conspiracies since the Reformation, let us but thoroughly look into this last contrived against us: xx pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 p-acp av-j vvb p-acp d ord vvn p-acp pno12: (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 30
210 How deep was it laid, and how far was it carried on? What Preparations of War did, How deep was it laid, and how Far was it carried on? What Preparations of War did, c-crq av-jn vbds pn31 vvn, cc c-crq av-j vbds pn31 vvn a-acp? q-crq n2 pp-f n1 vdd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 30
211 as out of the Clouds, on the sudden appear to us from afar? And how secretly were their Combinations carried on here at Home? And yet, by the merciful Providence of God how happily and how strangely was it prevented, as out of the Clouds, on the sudden appear to us from afar? And how secretly were their Combinations carried on Here At Home? And yet, by the merciful Providence of God how happily and how strangely was it prevented, c-acp av pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt j vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp av? cc c-crq av-jn vbdr po32 n2 vvn p-acp av p-acp n1-an? cc av, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 c-crq av-j cc c-crq av-j vbds pn31 vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 31
212 even when it was just upon the point of Execution! even when it was just upon the point of Execution! av c-crq pn31 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1! (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 31
213 Plots and Conspiracies against the Church of Christ and Lawful Governments, prove often to be of the same Nature in the Political Body, Plots and Conspiracies against the Church of christ and Lawful Governments, prove often to be of the same Nature in the Political Body, n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2, vvb av pc-acp vbi pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 31
214 as Boils and Tumors are in a Man's Natural Body; all the ill Blood gathers together, and there it frets and ferments for some time, as Boils and Tumors Are in a Man's Natural Body; all the ill Blood gathers together, and there it frets and ferments for Some time, c-acp n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp dt n1|vbz j n1; d dt j-jn n1 vvz av, cc a-acp pn31 vvz cc n2 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 31
215 and is very angry and peevish, till it digests and grows ripe, and then it is either lanced and probed to the bottom, and is very angry and peevish, till it digests and grows ripe, and then it is either lanced and probed to the bottom, cc vbz av j cc j, c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz j, cc av pn31 vbz av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 31
216 or it often breaks of it self, and lets out the Corruption, and afterwards the whole Body is much the better for it. or it often breaks of it self, and lets out the Corruption, and afterwards the Whole Body is much the better for it. cc pn31 av vvz pp-f pn31 n1, cc vvb|pno12 av dt n1, cc av dt j-jn n1 vbz d dt jc p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 31
217 Indeed we have great Reason to thank Almighty God for his Critical Discovery of this black Conspiracy that was now laid against the Person of our Sacred King and all his good Subjects at once: Indeed we have great Reason to thank Almighty God for his Critical Discovery of this black conspiracy that was now laid against the Person of our Sacred King and all his good Subject's At once: av pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn np1 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 cst vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 cc d po31 j n2-jn p-acp a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 31
218 It was truly come to a full Head and Ripeness; It was truly come to a full Head and Ripeness; pn31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 31
219 and the Design, as it was Cruel and Tragical, so certainly would the Execution of it have been Universal, it had broke in like Wildfire amongst us, and the Design, as it was Cruel and Tragical, so Certainly would the Execution of it have been Universal, it had broke in like Wildfire among us, cc dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbds j cc j, av av-j vmd dt n1 pp-f pn31 vhi vbn j-u, pn31 vhd vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 31
220 and none would have escaped its Wrath and Fury: and none would have escaped its Wrath and Fury: cc pix vmd vhi vvn po31 n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 31
221 And God, we cannot but confess, might have justly stood aloof from us in the Day of our Distress, And God, we cannot but confess, might have justly stood aloof from us in the Day of our Distress, cc np1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi, vmd vhi av-j vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 32
222 and might have said to us as he once did to the Children of Israel, So often have I delivered you from the hands of your enemies, and might have said to us as he once did to the Children of Israel, So often have I Delivered you from the hands of your enemies, cc vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno12 c-acp pns31 a-acp vdd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av av vhb pns11 vvn pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 32
223 but ye have still provoked me more and more, wherefore I will deliver you no more. but you have still provoked me more and more, Wherefore I will deliver you no more. cc-acp pn22 vhb av vvn pno11 av-dc cc av-dc, c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 32
224 But his tender Mercies have been far greater unto us. But his tender mercies have been Far greater unto us. p-acp po31 j n2 vhb vbn av-j jc p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 32
225 And now what may God justly expect from us in return for this his Goodness to us? And now what may God justly expect from us in return for this his goodness to us? cc av q-crq vmb np1 av-j vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1 p-acp pno12? (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 32
226 1. That we should glorifie him by off ring him Praise and Thanksgiving, and by ordering our Conversation aright, that he may still delight to shew us his Salvation. 1. That we should Glorify him by off ring him Praise and Thanksgiving, and by ordering our Conversation aright, that he may still delight to show us his Salvation. crd cst pns12 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp a-acp vvi pno31 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvg po12 n1 av, cst pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 32
227 2. That we should live quietly and peaceably under Him that he has placed over us as our Lawful Governour, praying to Almighty God that he would defend and protect him both against all open Violence, and against all secret Attempts; 2. That we should live quietly and peaceably under Him that he has placed over us as our Lawful Governor, praying to Almighty God that he would defend and Pact him both against all open Violence, and against all secret Attempts; crd cst pns12 vmd vvi av-jn cc av-j p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, vvg p-acp j-jn np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi pno31 d p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n-jn vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
228 that he would guide his Counsels at home, and prosper his Arms abroad; that he would guide his Counsels At home, and prosper his Arms abroad; cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1-an, cc vvi po31 n2 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
229 that he would give Him a long and happy Reign over us, and keep Ʋs in humble and due Obedience to him. that he would give Him a long and happy Reign over us, and keep Ʋs in humble and due obedience to him. cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 dt j cc j vvi p-acp pno12, cc vvi j p-acp j cc j-jn n1 p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
230 Lastly, That he would cloath all his Enemies with shame, but upon himself let his Crown, flourish. Lastly, That he would cloth all his Enemies with shame, but upon himself let his Crown, flourish. ord, cst pns31 vmd n1 d po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp px31 vvi po31 n1, vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32
231 And this we beg for Jesus Christ his Sake. Amen. FINIS. And this we beg for jesus christ his Sake. Amen. FINIS. cc d pns12 vvb p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 32

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