A proclamation in the name of the King of kings, to all inhabitants of the isles of Great Brittain and especially to those who have hypocritically pretended to justice, mercy, honesty, and religion (as also to them who have lived in open prophaness and impiety) summoning them to repentance, by denouncing God's judgements, and declaring his mercy, offered in the everlasting gospel / warrantably proclaimed and preached by Geo. Wither ... ; whereto are added, some fragments of the same authors, omitted in the first imprinting of the book, intituled Scraps and crums, and a few which were collected since that impression, and during his imprisonment.
especially to all those who have Hypocritically pretended to Justice, Mercy, Honesty and Religion; as also, to them, who live in open Prophaness and Impiety;
especially to all those who have Hypocritically pretended to justice, Mercy, Honesty and Religion; as also, to them, who live in open Profaneness and Impiety;
av-j p-acp d d r-crq vhb av-j vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n1; c-acp av, p-acp pno32, r-crq vvb p-acp j n1 cc n1;
My Consort being then with me in the house of my Imprisonment, and intending to reade some parcel of holy Scripture for our instruction and refreshment;
My Consort being then with me in the house of my Imprisonment, and intending to read Some parcel of holy Scripture for our instruction and refreshment;
po11 n1 vbg av p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc vvg pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1;
the Contents whereof, and part of the next, seemed to my understanding, when I had heard them, to be so pertinent to these Nations in this Generation, that I was immediatly inspired with a strong perswasion, that the effect of those words, heretofore dictated to Jeremiah by the LORD, was then spoken to me, by the Spirit of the same GOD;
the Contents whereof, and part of the next, seemed to my understanding, when I had herd them, to be so pertinent to these nations in this Generation, that I was immediately inspired with a strong persuasion, that the Effect of those words, heretofore dictated to Jeremiah by the LORD, was then spoken to me, by the Spirit of the same GOD;
dt n2 c-crq, cc n1 pp-f dt ord, vvd p-acp po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vhd vvn pno32, pc-acp vbi av j p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns11 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f d n2, av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vbds av vvn p-acp pno11, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d np1;
Therefore, in obedience to that Internal Motion, I now declare and apply it in the same tearms, changing and adding only the names and prevarications therein mentioned, into those which are proper to this Time and Place.
Therefore, in Obedience to that Internal Motion, I now declare and apply it in the same terms, changing and adding only the names and prevarications therein mentioned, into those which Are proper to this Time and Place.
av, p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, pns11 av vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt d n2, vvg cc vvg av-j dt n2 cc n2 av vvn, p-acp d r-crq vbr j p-acp d n1 cc n1.
The Effect of the said Prophecy, is this which next follows paraphrastically expressed; and in the Name and Fear of GOD, I thus proclaim it, Mutatis mutandis.
The Effect of the said Prophecy, is this which next follows paraphrastically expressed; and in the Name and fear of GOD, I thus proclaim it, Mutatis mutandis.
dt vvb pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vbz d r-crq ord vvz av-j vvn; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns11 av vvi pn31, fw-la vvz.
Trust ye not in lying words, ( or, in your formal sanctity and will-worship ) saying, The Temple of the LORD, The Temple of the LORD, ( nor say in boast, here is only his true reformed Church,
Trust you not in lying words, (or, in your formal sanctity and will-worship) saying, The Temple of the LORD, The Temple of the LORD, (nor say in boast, Here is only his true reformed Church,
nor walk after other Gods in your heart, to your hurt, ( nor worship the True GOD according, to the superstitious Inventions of men ) then will I cause you to dwell in this place, which I gave unto your fathers, for ever.
nor walk After other God's in your heart, to your hurt, (nor worship the True GOD according, to the superstitious Inventions of men) then will I cause you to dwell in this place, which I gave unto your Father's, for ever.
and then come and stand before me in my House, or think in your hearts you were delivered from your late troubles, to do all these abominations? Is that House which is called by my Name, become a Den of Robbers in your eyes? Behold, I have seen it, saith the LORD.
and then come and stand before me in my House, or think in your hearts you were Delivered from your late Troubles, to do all these abominations? Is that House which is called by my Name, become a Den of Robbers in your eyes? Behold, I have seen it, Says the LORD.
cc av vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 n1, cc vvb p-acp po22 n2 pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp po22 j n2, pc-acp vdi d d n2? vbz d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po22 n2? vvb, pns11 vhb vvn pn31, vvz dt n1.
Seest thou not what they do in the Cities of these Isles, and in the streets of LONDON their chief City? (Observest thou not what Swearings and Forswearings there are? what Dissemblings? what Apostacies? and how few are now secure from the Spiritual and Temporal Oppressions of this Generation? (As they did in Jeremiahs dayes ) the Children gathered wood, the fathers kindled the fire, the women kneaded the dough to bake cakes for the Queen of Heaven,
See thou not what they do in the Cities of these Isles, and in the streets of LONDON their chief city? (Observest thou not what Swearings and Forswearings there Are? what Dissemblings? what Apostasies? and how few Are now secure from the Spiritual and Temporal Oppressions of this Generation? (As they did in Jeremiah's days) the Children gathered wood, the Father's kindled the fire, the women kneaded the dough to bake cakes for the Queen of Heaven,
vv2 pns21 xx r-crq pns32 vdb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 po32 j-jn n1? (vv2 pns21 xx r-crq n2-vvg cc n2-vvg a-acp vbr? q-crq n2-vvg? q-crq n2? cc c-crq d vbr av j p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f d n1? (c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp njp2 ng2) dt n2 vvn n1, dt n2 vvd dt n1, dt n2 vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
) But do they provoke me to anger saith the LORD? do they not rather provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? Verily they do so: therefore,
) But do they provoke me to anger Says the LORD? do they not rather provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? Verily they do so: Therefore,
thus saith the LORD, Behold, my anger and my fury shall be poured out on this place, upon Man and Beast, upon the trees of the Field, upon the Fruits of the ground,
thus Says the LORD, Behold, my anger and my fury shall be poured out on this place, upon Man and Beast, upon the trees of the Field, upon the Fruits of the ground,
av vvz dt n1, vvb, po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1,
What I spake unto your Fathers, and unto your selves, in the dayes wherein I brought you out of Aegypt, (out of the bodily and ghostly servitude of that mystical Aegypt,
What I spoke unto your Father's, and unto your selves, in the days wherein I brought you out of Egypt, (out of the bodily and ghostly servitude of that mystical Egypt,
and out of that Babylonish Captivity, whereunto you are preparing to return ) I commanded nothing concerning such sacrifices as you have offered, ( nor gave I unto you any such Ordinances,
and out of that Babylonish Captivity, whereunto you Are preparing to return) I commanded nothing Concerning such Sacrifices as you have offered, (nor gave I unto you any such Ordinances,
cc av pp-f d np1 n1, c-crq pn22 vbr vvg pc-acp vvi) pns11 vvd pix vvg d n2 c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, (ccx vvd pns11 p-acp pn22 d d n2,
This is a Nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their GOD, nor receive Instruction, notwithstanding the Judgments whereby I have lately proved them many years together;
This is a nation that Obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their GOD, nor receive Instruction, notwithstanding the Judgments whereby I have lately proved them many Years together;
d vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 np1, ccx vvi n1, a-acp dt n2 c-crq pns11 vhb av-j vvd pno32 d n2 av;
and take up a Lamenta•ion in the high Places, wherein ye have exalted your own Inventions: For, the L0RD hath rejected and forsaken the Generations of his wrath.
and take up a Lamenta•ion in the high Places, wherein you have exalted your own Inventions: For, the L0RD hath rejected and forsaken the Generations of his wrath.
cc vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, c-crq pn22 vhb vvn po22 d n2: p-acp, dt av-j vhz vvn cc vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1.
The Children and Inhabitants of these Isles, have done evil in my sight, saith the LORD. They have set up their abominations in my house to pollute it, and in those places whereupon they have imposed my Name, instead of what I commanded.
The Children and Inhabitants of these Isles, have done evil in my sighed, Says the LORD. They have Set up their abominations in my house to pollute it, and in those places whereupon they have imposed my Name, instead of what I commanded.
dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, vhb vdn n-jn p-acp po11 n1, vvz dt n1. pns32 vhb vvn a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po11 n1, av pp-f r-crq pns11 vvd.
They have built high places, wherein are committed things as abominable as the sacrificing of sons heretofore in Tophet in the valley of the son of Hinnom. They have set up set wayes of worshipping me,
They have built high places, wherein Are committed things as abominable as the sacrificing of Sons heretofore in Tophet in the valley of the son of Hinnom. They have Set up Set ways of worshipping me,
Then, also, will I cause to cease from the Cities of Great Brittain, and from the Streets even of her chief City, the voyce of mirth and gladness the voyce of a cheerful Bridegroom and his Bride;
Then, also, will I cause to cease from the Cities of Great Britain, and from the Streets even of her chief city, the voice of mirth and gladness the voice of a cheerful Bridegroom and his Bride;
av, av, vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j np1, cc p-acp dt n2 av pp-f po31 j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc po31 n1;
and the bones of your Princes, ( as it lately befell to others ) and the bones of your Priests ( and Prelates ) and the bones of your Prophets who seduced you, and the bones of the Inhabitants of your chief City out of their Graves,
and the bones of your Princes, (as it lately befell to Others) and the bones of your Priests (and Prelates) and the bones of your prophets who seduced you, and the bones of the Inhabitants of your chief city out of their Graves,
cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, (c-acp pn31 av-j vvd p-acp ng2-jn) cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 (cc n2) cc dt n2 pp-f po22 ng1 r-crq vvd pn22, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po22 j-jn n1 av pp-f po32 n2,
and spread them before the Sun and Moon, and before the Hoast of Heaven, and before the face of those false gods whom you have loved, served, walked after, sought and worshipped,
and spread them before the Sun and Moon, and before the Host of Heaven, and before the face of those false God's whom you have loved, served, walked After, sought and worshipped,
cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvn, vvd a-acp, vvd cc vvn,
And, death shall be rather chosen then life, of all those who remain of this evil Family, wheresover they remain in the places whither I have driven them, saith the LORD of Hoasts.
And, death shall be rather chosen then life, of all those who remain of this evil Family, Wherever they remain in the places whither I have driven them, Says the LORD of Hosts.
np1, n1 vmb vbi av-c vvn cs n1, pp-f d d r-crq vvb pp-f d j-jn n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn pno32, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2.
and refusing to return? I hearkned and heard, but they spake not aright, no man repenteth himself perfectly of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? but every one runneth on in his course,
and refusing to return? I hearkened and herd, but they spoke not aright, no man Repenteth himself perfectly of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? but every one Runneth on in his course,
cc vvg pc-acp vvi? pns11 vvd cc vvn, cc-acp pns32 vvd xx av, dx n1 vvz px31 av-j pp-f po31 n1, vvg, q-crq vhb pns11 vdn? cc-acp d pi vvz p-acp p-acp po31 n1,
To which purpose, I will proceed with what I have more to say, in order to the making you desirous and capable of receiving benefit by that Universal Gospel, which the Angel flying through the midst of Heaven, was to Preach to every Nation, Kindred, Tongue and People throughout the World;
To which purpose, I will proceed with what I have more to say, in order to the making you desirous and capable of receiving benefit by that Universal Gospel, which the Angel flying through the midst of Heaven, was to Preach to every nation, Kindred, Tongue and People throughout the World;
and, after a more general reception thereof (it being that which will destroy the whole Mystery of Iniquity, Root and Branch) the Angel next immediately following, will bring tidings, that Babylon is fallen.
and, After a more general reception thereof (it being that which will destroy the Whole Mystery of Iniquity, Root and Branch) the Angel next immediately following, will bring tidings, that Babylon is fallen.
cc, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av (pn31 vbg d r-crq vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1) dt n1 ord av-j vvg, vmb vvi n2, cst np1 vbz vvn.
being, (as it were by way of Exemplification ) delivered out to me upon the occasion aforesaid, I was internally moved to publish it to these Nations in this my Generation, as I have now done this day;
being, (as it were by Way of Exemplification) Delivered out to me upon the occasion aforesaid, I was internally moved to publish it to these nations in this my Generation, as I have now done this day;
vbg, (c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 pp-f n1) vvd av p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 j, pns11 vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 p-acp d po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vhb av vdn d n1;
And I have performed it warrantably, with a good Conscience, because, I am infallibly assured, that, it was recorded for all Nations and Generations to the end of the World,
And I have performed it warrantably, with a good Conscience, Because, I am infallibly assured, that, it was recorded for all nations and Generations to the end of the World,
cc pns11 vhb vvn pn31 av-j, p-acp dt j n1, c-acp, pns11 vbm av-j vvn, cst, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
or of the like Prevarications; and this I believe, in regard he who doth nothing in vain, would not have preserved, during so many Ages, this Record of his Judgements,
or of the like Prevarications; and this I believe, in regard he who does nothing in vain, would not have preserved, during so many Ages, this Record of his Judgments,
cc pp-f dt j n2; cc d pns11 vvb, p-acp n1 pns31 r-crq vdz pix p-acp j, vmd xx vhi vvn, p-acp av d n2, d n1 pp-f po31 n2,
and caused it to have been so dispersed throughout the Earth, had it not concerned all his People in all Times and Places. Therefore, it evidently appearing unto me, that GOD moved me to apply it to these Nations, I have accordingly made Application, in this manner;
and caused it to have been so dispersed throughout the Earth, had it not concerned all his People in all Times and Places. Therefore, it evidently appearing unto me, that GOD moved me to apply it to these nations, I have accordingly made Application, in this manner;
cc vvd pn31 pc-acp vhi vbn av vvn p-acp dt n1, vhd pn31 xx vvn d po31 n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2. av, pn31 av-j vvg p-acp pno11, cst np1 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2, pns11 vhb av-vvg vvn n1, p-acp d n1;
or if it had been undertaken by my own Premeditated Design, though I have seen enough to warrant the justness and necessity of making such an Addresse upon a morral account.
or if it had been undertaken by my own Premeditated Design, though I have seen enough to warrant the justness and necessity of making such an Address upon a moral account.
cc cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp po11 d j-vvn n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg d dt vvb p-acp dt j n1.
I have not hereby charged upon these Nations any transgression which was charged upon the Inhabitants of Judea and Jerusalem by the Prophet Jeremiah, (nor any Prevarications resembling their sins or to them equivolent) but, such as GOD, my own Conscience, and most men know (or may know) these Nations are guilty of;
I have not hereby charged upon these nations any Transgression which was charged upon the Inhabitants of Judea and Jerusalem by the Prophet Jeremiah, (nor any Prevarications resembling their Sins or to them Equivalent) but, such as GOD, my own Conscience, and most men know (or may know) these nations Are guilty of;
pns11 vhb xx av vvn p-acp d n2 d n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 p-acp dt n1 np1, (cc d n2 vvg po32 n2 cc p-acp pno32 j) cc-acp, d c-acp np1, po11 d n1, cc av-ds n2 vvb (cc vmb vvi) d n2 vbr j pp-f;
nor do I exclude my self out of that number which needs Repentance, but, have performed my duty faithfully without respect or disrespect of Persons according to my understanding.
nor do I exclude my self out of that number which needs Repentance, but, have performed my duty faithfully without respect or disrespect of Persons according to my understanding.
ccx vdb pns11 vvi po11 n1 av pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz n1, cc-acp, vhb vvn po11 n1 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp po11 n1.
And, being conscious that it is my duty so to do, I will now, by the Authority of those Credentials, which GOD hath written in my heart (and which are in part, publickly shown) make use of them in such Immergencies and Contingencies as occur, faithfully adding what I believe he hath further Commissioned me to declare,
And, being conscious that it is my duty so to do, I will now, by the authority of those Credentials, which GOD hath written in my heart (and which Are in part, publicly shown) make use of them in such Immergencies and Contingencies as occur, faithfully adding what I believe he hath further Commissioned me to declare,
And that is, at this time to send out among you an Exhortation to be wary, that you still harden not your hearts as in those former dayes of Temptation and Provocation, wherein ye provoked GOD's wrath:
And that is, At this time to send out among you an Exhortation to be wary, that you still harden not your hearts as in those former days of Temptation and Provocation, wherein you provoked GOD's wrath:
cc cst vbz, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn22 dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst pn22 av vvb xx po22 n2 a-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pn22 vvd ng1 n1:
they suppose they are setled upon the hill of Sion, whereas, they are yet but as it were upon the mount Gilboa, even in slippery places, where they cannot long stand fast;
they suppose they Are settled upon the hill of Sion, whereas, they Are yet but as it were upon the mount Gilboa, even in slippery places, where they cannot long stand fast;
For, we have almost so generally indulged Oppressions, Injustice, and Vanities, that they seem to be the principal supporters of our Safety, Power, and Honour; yea to be essential to our Lawes and legal Customs, as also so great a part of our Revenues,
For, we have almost so generally indulged Oppressions, Injustice, and Vanities, that they seem to be the principal supporters of our Safety, Power, and Honour; yea to be essential to our Laws and Legal Customs, as also so great a part of our Revenues,
c-acp, pns12 vhb av av av-j vvn n2, n1, cc n2, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1, cc n1; uh pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2 cc j n2, c-acp av av j dt n1 pp-f po12 n2,
In the first place, I do humbly (though I might do it Magisterially) beseech you my dear brethren (who seeming to be Professors of the Gospel, have dissembled or Apostatized,
In the First place, I do humbly (though I might do it Magisterially) beseech you my dear brothers (who seeming to be Professors of the Gospel, have dissembled or Apostatized,
For, many of you have made sordid Gain by a pretended Godliness; and like the Religious Whore, of whom Solomon speaketh, have made your seeming holiness, and formal Devotions and Conformities, to be Preambles and Brokers to your Avarice and uncleanness. There have been very great failings of late in that kind among the best of us;
For, many of you have made sordid Gain by a pretended Godliness; and like the Religious Whore, of whom Solomon speaks, have made your seeming holiness, and formal Devotions and Conformities, to be Preambles and Brokers to your Avarice and uncleanness. There have been very great failings of late in that kind among the best of us;
c-acp, d pp-f pn22 vhb vvn j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; cc av-j dt j n1, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvz, vhb vvn po22 vvg n1, cc j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbi n1 cc n2 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1. pc-acp vhi vbn av j n2-vvg pp-f j p-acp d n1 p-acp dt js pp-f pno12;
so much self-seeking, dissembling and Apostatizing, that, there was little truth in our words, or deeds; and very great and severe are those chastisements which GOD hath already laid upon us for our transgressions,
so much self-seeking, dissembling and Apostatizing, that, there was little truth in our words, or Deeds; and very great and severe Are those chastisements which GOD hath already laid upon us for our transgressions,
av d j, j-vvg cc vvg, cst, pc-acp vbds j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2; cc av j cc j vbr d n2 r-crq np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2,
All GOD's Judgements afore-mentioned, and threatned against Judah, by the Prophet Jeremiah, might have been prevented by timely Penitence; and so may those wherewith we are threatned,
All GOD's Judgments aforementioned, and threatened against Judah, by the Prophet Jeremiah, might have been prevented by timely Penitence; and so may those wherewith we Are threatened,
av-d ng1 n2 j, cc vvd p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 np1, vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp j n1; cc av vmb d c-crq pns12 vbr vvn,
For, GOD hath not onely said it, but sworn it also by his own Life, Ezek. 33. 11, 12. &c. As I live saith the LORD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
For, GOD hath not only said it, but sworn it also by his own Life, Ezekiel 33. 11, 12. etc. As I live Says the LORD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
c-acp, np1 vhz xx av-j vvd pn31, cc-acp vvn pn31 av p-acp po31 d n1, np1 crd crd, crd av c-acp pns11 vvb vvz dt n1, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j,
neither the Righteousness of the Righteous shall be remembred when he committeth Sin, without Repentance; nor the wickedness of the wicked be mentioned, when he forsaketh his Sin;
neither the Righteousness of the Righteous shall be remembered when he Committeth since, without Repentance; nor the wickedness of the wicked be mentioned, when he Forsaketh his since;
GOD, who will not be mocked, hath begun to execute Judgements at his own House, and we prolong and increase them, by continuing and encreasing our Trangressions;
GOD, who will not be mocked, hath begun to execute Judgments At his own House, and we prolong and increase them, by Continuing and increasing our Transgressions;
np1, r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn, vhz vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 d n1, cc pns12 vvi cc vvi pno32, p-acp vvg cc n-vvg po12 n2;
yea, and not onely by our little awe of his Judgements, but by not rightly considering his Love, and by defect of that mutual and hearty love to each other which most essentially denominats us to be Christs Disciples;
yea, and not only by our little awe of his Judgments, but by not rightly considering his Love, and by defect of that mutual and hearty love to each other which most essentially denominats us to be Christ Disciples;
uh, cc xx av-j p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp p-acp xx av-jn vvg po31 vvi, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d j cc j n1 p-acp d n-jn r-crq av-ds av-j n2 pno12 pc-acp vbi npg1 n2;
and others for your example) though you will not yet acknowledge it, but run on impudently, into all manner of impietie and prophaness, promising unto your selves Peace,
and Others for your Exampl) though you will not yet acknowledge it, but run on impudently, into all manner of impiety and profaneness, promising unto your selves Peace,
cc n2-jn p-acp po22 n1) cs pn22 vmb xx av vvi pn31, cc-acp vvb a-acp av-j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp po22 n2 n1,
For, as the Prophet saith, Jerem. 49. 12. and 25. 29. Behold, saith the LORD, they whose Judgment was not to drink of the Cup, have already drunk thereof;
For, as the Prophet Says, Jeremiah 49. 12. and 25. 29. Behold, Says the LORD, they whose Judgement was not to drink of the Cup, have already drunk thereof;
p-acp, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd cc crd crd vvb, vvz dt n1, pns32 r-crq n1 vbds xx pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, vhb av vvn av;
But, I will conclude with an Evangelical Consolation; and that which I shall declare unto you is an Epitome of the Everlasting Gospel, which ascertaineth that Jesus Christ is the Eternal Mercy of GOD, and the Redeemer of all mankinde according to the Covenant of Grace, the same to day, yesterday, and for ever.
But, I will conclude with an Evangelical Consolation; and that which I shall declare unto you is an Epitome of the Everlasting Gospel, which ascertaineth that jesus christ is the Eternal Mercy of GOD, and the Redeemer of all mankind according to the Covenant of Grace, the same to day, yesterday, and for ever.
p-acp, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt np1 n1; cc cst r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvz d np1 np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt d p-acp n1, av-an, cc p-acp av.
This, I am authorized to Preach unto you by an unquestionable Ordination and Commission; For, I declare it according to that Original Commission, which was given to all who were or should be the Ministerial Disciples of Jesus Christ, thereto qualified by the Gifts given to men from above, though not Ordained by men:
This, I am authorized to Preach unto you by an unquestionable Ordination and Commission; For, I declare it according to that Original Commission, which was given to all who were or should be the Ministerial Disciples of jesus christ, thereto qualified by the Gifts given to men from above, though not Ordained by men:
d, pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; p-acp, pns11 vvb pn31 vvg p-acp d j-jn n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp d r-crq vbdr cc vmd vbi dt j n2 pp-f np1 np1, av vvn p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp a-acp, cs xx vvn p-acp n2:
For, I declare it not by that Light alone which the Son of GOD potentially set up in me when he assumed the Humane Nature, (and wherwith he enlightens in some degree every one who comes into the World,
For, I declare it not by that Light alone which the Son of GOD potentially Set up in me when he assumed the Humane Nature, (and wherewith he enlightens in Some degree every one who comes into the World,
c-acp, pns11 vvb pn31 xx p-acp d j av-j r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 c-crq pns31 vvn dt j n1, (cc c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 d crd r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1,
for the Salvation of his own Soul) but, by having his Gospel declared and witnessed also unto me by that Light in the Lanthorn of his Word, which ought to be a guide to every mans feet,
for the Salvation of his own Soul) but, by having his Gospel declared and witnessed also unto me by that Light in the Lantern of his Word, which ought to be a guide to every men feet,
p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1) cc-acp, p-acp vhg po31 n1 vvn cc vvd av p-acp pno11 p-acp d j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d ng1 n2,
and the direction of all men in their wayes, left the other Light, being but like that, which the Moon receiveth by reflection from the Sun, may be darkned by the interpositions of the Flesh and the World, or by the delusions of the Devil. GOD's Threatnings, Mercies,
and the direction of all men in their ways, left the other Light, being but like that, which the Moon receives by reflection from the Sun, may be darkened by the interpositions of the Flesh and the World, or by the delusions of the devil. GOD's Threatenings, mercies,
when he calleth & offereth his preventing and assisting Grace; wherein he is never wanting to perform his part of the Covenant made with mankinde in Christ Jesus. He is long-suffering, slow to Anger, would all men should be saved, and desireth not the death of any sinner.
when he calls & Offereth his preventing and assisting Grace; wherein he is never wanting to perform his part of the Covenant made with mankind in christ jesus. He is long-suffering, slow to Anger, would all men should be saved, and Desires not the death of any sinner.
c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 vvg cc vvg n1; c-crq pns31 vbz av-x vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1. pns31 vbz j, j pc-acp vvi, vmd d n2 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1.
There is no end of his Mercy, unless to them onely, who wilfully forsake him first (after he so sufficiently rewards the Will ) when he saith, Give me thy heart, which he may give up unto him, by vertue of the Talent which he hath received;
There is no end of his Mercy, unless to them only, who wilfully forsake him First (After he so sufficiently rewards the Will) when he Says, Give me thy heart, which he may give up unto him, by virtue of the Talon which he hath received;
And, even to them who then resist his gracious offer, he is not extreamly severe, until they do (as it were) compell his Justice to limit his Compassion, by justly hardening them into a final Impenitency, that his Mercy may not be made contemptible, to the disadvantage of others, by their yeilding to the Flesh, which by his ayd they might have subdued;
And, even to them who then resist his gracious offer, he is not extremely severe, until they do (as it were) compel his justice to limit his Compassion, by justly hardening them into a final Impenitency, that his Mercy may not be made contemptible, to the disadvantage of Others, by their yielding to the Flesh, which by his aid they might have subdued;
and by their ungratefully adhering to, and believing his, and their greatest Enemy, rather then trusting to his Word, who placed them in a happy Condition; and,
and by their ungratefully adhering to, and believing his, and their greatest Enemy, rather then trusting to his Word, who placed them in a happy Condition; and,
cc p-acp po32 av-j n-vvg p-acp, cc vvg png31, cc po32 js n1, av-c cs vvg p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1; cc,
when they forfeited it by their own default, had so much compassion on them (even whilst they were his Enemies) as to give his onely begotten and dearly beloved Son, •o be disgracefully Crucified to death for their Redemption.
when they forfeited it by their own default, had so much compassion on them (even while they were his Enemies) as to give his only begotten and dearly Beloved Son, •o be disgracefully crucified to death for their Redemption.
c-crq pns32 vvd pn31 p-acp po32 d n1, vhd av d n1 p-acp pno32 (av cs pns32 vbdr po31 n2) p-acp pc-acp vvi po31 av-j vvn cc av-jn j-vvn n1, av vbb av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1.
This Love being well considered, •s so strong a Motive to Repentance, that, they with whom it prevailes not, will be little moved with Preaching Everlasting Damnation in Hell Fire.
This Love being well considered, •s so strong a Motive to Repentance, that, they with whom it prevails not, will be little moved with Preaching Everlasting Damnation in Hell Fire.
d vvb vbg av vvn, vbz av j dt n1 p-acp np1-n, cst, pns32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz xx, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp vvg j n1 p-acp n1 n1.
If ye be not sensible of this unspeakable Mercy, nor of Spiritual Judgments, let the sense ye yet have of those that be Temporary, and Corporeal, make entrance for the former into your serious and timely consideration.
If you be not sensible of this unspeakable Mercy, nor of Spiritual Judgments, let the sense you yet have of those that be Temporary, and Corporeal, make Entrance for the former into your serious and timely consideration.
cs pn22 vbb xx j pp-f d j n1, ccx pp-f j n2, vvb dt n1 pn22 av vhi pp-f d cst vbb j, cc j, vvb n1 p-acp dt j p-acp po22 j cc j n1.
but, Jayls are daily replenished with new guests, barbarously treated, Even harmless men and women suffer meerly for their Consciences in relation to GOD, or upon misinformations and misprisions only, unheard,
but, Jails Are daily replenished with new guests, barbarously treated, Even harmless men and women suffer merely for their Consciences in Relation to GOD, or upon misinformations and misprisions only, unheard,
and uncondemned by a legal conviction. Which proceedings are contrary to the Laws of GOD, of Nature, and likewise of these Nations, if they have any in force.
and uncondemned by a Legal conviction. Which proceedings Are contrary to the Laws of GOD, of Nature, and likewise of these nations, if they have any in force.
cc j p-acp dt j n1. r-crq n2-vvg vbr j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f n1, cc av pp-f d n2, cs pns32 vhb d p-acp n1.
They are lodged worse than doggs, thronged up together in sickness and in health, nothing left or provided for them to feed on (except they will eat their own flesh) but what GOD providentially conveyes unto them, by the charity of his Servants;
They Are lodged Worse than Dogs, thronged up together in sickness and in health, nothing left or provided for them to feed on (except they will eat their own Flesh) but what GOD providentially conveys unto them, by the charity of his Servants;
yea the more unsufferable, in regard, that during the Sessions of Parliaments and Courts of Justice, which were wont to be their ordinary Refuge, the Oppressed can have no Relief;
yea the more unsufferable, in regard, that during the Sessions of Parliaments and Courts of justice, which were wont to be their ordinary Refuge, the Oppressed can have no Relief;
lest he utterly & suddenly consume us, as he did Sodom and Gomorrah, for shewing so little mercy to others, who have lately received such extraordinary mercies from him.
lest he utterly & suddenly consume us, as he did Sodom and Gomorrah, for showing so little mercy to Others, who have lately received such extraordinary Mercies from him.
cs pns31 av-j cc av-j vvb pno12, c-acp pns31 vdd np1 cc np1, p-acp vvg av j n1 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vhb av-j vvn d j n2 p-acp pno31.
and in regard Cases that have a resemblance, will bring down the like Judgments. When Jeremiah the Prophet was a Prisoner for discharging his Conscience (as I,
and in regard Cases that have a resemblance, will bring down the like Judgments. When Jeremiah the Prophet was a Prisoner for discharging his Conscience (as I,
and many others are at this day) the Famine so encreased, that there was no Bread then left in the street of the Bakers at Jerusalem. It will therefore concern us that we be wary we continue not in the like sins,
and many Others Are At this day) the Famine so increased, that there was no Bred then left in the street of the Bakers At Jerusalem. It will Therefore concern us that we be wary we continue not in the like Sins,
cc d n2-jn vbr p-acp d n1) dt n1 av vvd, cst a-acp vbds dx n1 av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1. pn31 vmb av vvi pno12 d pns12 vbb j pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt j n2,
yea, he takes all opportunities whereby he may shew Compassion, with preservation of his Justice; and is so inclinable to Mercy, that he oft withholds his Judgments from wicked persons and places,
yea, he Takes all opportunities whereby he may show Compassion, with preservation of his justice; and is so inclinable to Mercy, that he oft withholds his Judgments from wicked Persons and places,
uh, pns31 vvz d n2 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; cc vbz av j p-acp n1, cst pns31 av vvz po31 n2 p-acp j n2 cc n2,
There is no better means for us who are Subjects, to live safely in Holiness and Righteousness without fear, than to adhere constantly to GOD's Commands without dread of men,
There is no better means for us who Are Subjects, to live safely in Holiness and Righteousness without Fear, than to adhere constantly to GOD's Commands without dread of men,
as much as in then lieth, that GOD may possess his Throne in the Hearts and Consciences of Men without Rivals; and to endeavour to be just, as he is just; and to be merciful, as he is merciful, acording to their measure:
as much as in then lies, that GOD may possess his Throne in the Hearts and Consciences of Men without Rivals; and to endeavour to be just, as he is just; and to be merciful, as he is merciful, according to their measure:
c-acp d c-acp p-acp av vvz, cst np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n2; cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns31 vbz j; cc pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns31 vbz j, vvg p-acp po32 n1:
For, whatsoever the Parasitical Flatterers of Kings would make them believe, they may be more secure from dangers at home & abroad, by those poor consciencious men who are despised,
For, whatsoever the Parasitical Flatterers of Kings would make them believe, they may be more secure from dangers At home & abroad, by those poor conscientious men who Are despised,
I have observed, by what Histories testifie, that those great Kings and Conquerors of the world, to whom GOD heretofore translated the Kingdoms of men, from their former possessors (when he changed Governors and Governments ) enjoyed them in peace and honour, so long,
I have observed, by what Histories testify, that those great Kings and Conquerors of the world, to whom GOD heretofore translated the Kingdoms of men, from their former Possessors' (when he changed Governors and Governments) enjoyed them in peace and honour, so long,
pns11 vhb vvn, p-acp r-crq n2 vvi, cst d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 av vvn dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp po32 j n2 (c-crq pns31 vvd n2 cc n2) vvd pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, av av-j,
and so far forth, as they tolerated the Servants of GOD to worship Him according to their Consciences, though they themselves were Heathens and false worshippers.
and so Far forth, as they tolerated the Servants of GOD to worship Him according to their Consciences, though they themselves were heathens and false worshippers.
cc av av-j av, c-acp pns32 vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvg p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns32 px32 vbdr n2-jn cc j n2.
This I am warranted to proclaim by vertue of his grand Charter, and by his Commissions, heretofore issued-out for the comfort and encouragement of every true penitent Believer in the days of his fiercest Indignation. These are the glad Tydings of the Universal Gospel, which caused the Angels to rejoyce and sing at the birth of Jesus Christ, this song;
This I am warranted to proclaim by virtue of his grand Charter, and by his Commissions, heretofore issued-out for the Comfort and encouragement of every true penitent Believer in the days of his Fiercest Indignation. These Are the glad Tidings of the Universal Gospel, which caused the Angels to rejoice and sing At the birth of jesus christ, this song;
d pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc p-acp po31 n2, av j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 js n1. d vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt j-u n1, r-crq vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, d n1;
This Gospel is the sum and scope of that Testimony, which was, and is given by those two Witnesses, the two Olive Branches, and two Candlesticks, which stand before the God of the Earth, bearing witness against the Beast rising out of the bottomless-Pit, who was to war upon them,
This Gospel is the sum and scope of that Testimony, which was, and is given by those two Witnesses, the two Olive Branches, and two Candlesticks, which stand before the God of the Earth, bearing witness against the Beast rising out of the Bottomless-pit, who was to war upon them,
d n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbds, cc vbz vvn p-acp d crd n2, dt crd n1 n2, cc crd n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg av pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds p-acp n1 p-acp pno32,
and slay them, and leave their Bodies (as a dead Letter) unburied three dayes and an half in the Streets of the great City, until the Spirit of Life from GOD should enter into them and make them ascend up into Heaven, in the sight,
and slay them, and leave their Bodies (as a dead letter) unburied three days and an half in the Streets of the great city, until the Spirit of Life from GOD should enter into them and make them ascend up into Heaven, in the sighed,
Therefore they, whosoever they be (though pretending to be of GOD's Counsel, and to be acquainted with his Eternal Decrees ) shall preach contraty hereto,
Therefore they, whosoever they be (though pretending to be of GOD's Counsel, and to be acquainted with his Eternal Decrees) shall preach contraty hereto,
and think they honour GOD by bounding His universal and infinit Mercy, deal with Mankind, concerning His Charter of General Redemption, as many among us now do concerning the Kings late Act of Indempnity and general Pardon, pretending thereby to do him honour, where•• intends both to his dishonour and disservice. It is this mis-understanding,
and think they honour GOD by bounding His universal and infinite Mercy, deal with Mankind, Concerning His Charter of General Redemption, as many among us now do Concerning the Kings late Act of Indemnity and general Pardon, pretending thereby to do him honour, where•• intends both to his dishonour and disservice. It is this misunderstanding,
cc vvb pns32 vvb np1 p-acp vvg po31 j cc j n1, vvb p-acp n1, vvg po31 n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp d p-acp pno12 av vdb vvg dt n2 j n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, vvg av pc-acp vdi pno31 n1, n1 vvz d p-acp po31 vvb cc n1. pn31 vbz d n1,
and hath left us upon record two unquestionable exemplary Evidences, which manifest that his Mercy is sincerely intended to every true penitent, to be his Consolation when Judgements are epidemical and universal:
and hath left us upon record two unquestionable exemplary Evidences, which manifest that his Mercy is sincerely intended to every true penitent, to be his Consolation when Judgments Are epidemical and universal:
Thus will he likewise deal with all those, in all times, who have an upright and contrite heart (though they have been grievous offenders) so far forth as it shall be for his Glory, and their eternal happiness.
Thus will he likewise deal with all those, in all times, who have an upright and contrite heart (though they have been grievous offenders) so Far forth as it shall be for his Glory, and their Eternal happiness.
av vmb pns31 av vvi p-acp d d, p-acp d n2, r-crq vhb dt j cc j n1 (c-acp pns32 vhb vbn j n2) av av-j av c-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, cc po32 j n1.
and as probably he did (in most mens eyes) when his beloved Son rode meekly through Jerusalem, on the foal of an Ass, at the time wherein he first came to take a visible possession of his Kingdom upon Earth:
and as probably he did (in most men's eyes) when his Beloved Son road meekly through Jerusalem, on the foal of an Ass, At the time wherein he First Come to take a visible possession of his Kingdom upon Earth:
which humble deportment his now pretended General Vicar, and the proud Kings of the Earth, would have scorned upon the dayes of their Inauguration. Which the Prelats, though raised out of the lowest of the people (as Jeroboams priests were) and though pretending to be the successors of Christs humble Apostles, would have disdained to be carried in that meek manner to their Instalments. But many other things appearing contemptible to flesh and blood, will be permitted ere long to make preparation for the coming of King JESUS, whom they scoff at, who sit in the Chair of the Scornfull. It hath pleased GOD in this unusual manner, to make me (though unworthy) to be his Herald in publishing this Proclamation; who having been many years your Despised REMEMBRANCER, liveth yet, to serve GOD and his Generation; known to the World by this Name, Given forth at Newgate, one of the most eminent Gates of your chief City, in the 8. month of my Imprisonment there. GEO. WITHER.
which humble deportment his now pretended General Vicar, and the proud Kings of the Earth, would have scorned upon the days of their Inauguration. Which the Prelates, though raised out of the lowest of the people (as Jeroboams Priests were) and though pretending to be the Successors of Christ humble Apostles, would have disdained to be carried in that meek manner to their Instalments. But many other things appearing contemptible to Flesh and blood, will be permitted ere long to make preparation for the coming of King JESUS, whom they scoff At, who fit in the Chair of the Scornful. It hath pleased GOD in this unusual manner, to make me (though unworthy) to be his Herald in publishing this Proclamation; who having been many Years your Despised REMEMBRANCER, lives yet, to serve GOD and his Generation; known to the World by this Name, Given forth At Newgate, one of the most eminent Gates of your chief city, in the 8. Monn of my Imprisonment there. GEO. WITHER.
And cannot chuse (although I do sustain Ev'n that with patience) but thereof complain, In hope, it may occasion give to some Who fail'd in that kind, henceforth to become So sensible of what was heretofore Mis-done, that they will so offend no more:
And cannot choose (although I do sustain Even that with patience) but thereof complain, In hope, it may occasion give to Some Who failed in that kind, henceforth to become So sensible of what was heretofore Misdone, that they will so offend no more:
cc vmbx vvi (cs pns11 vdb vvi av cst p-acp n1) cc-acp av vvi, p-acp n1, pn31 vmb n1 vvi p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp d n1, av pc-acp vvi av j pp-f r-crq vbds av j, cst pns32 vmb av vvi av-dx av-dc:
and (though not very much) More than enough it seems. One sort of these, Those Persons are, by whose maliciousness, Most, who are conscientious men reputed, Are for that cause traduc'd and persecuted;
and (though not very much) More than enough it seems. One sort of these, Those Persons Are, by whose maliciousness, Most, who Are conscientious men reputed, are for that cause traduced and persecuted;
cc (cs xx av av-d) av-dc cs av-d pn31 vvz. crd n1 pp-f d, d n2 vbr, p-acp rg-crq n1, av-ds, r-crq vbr j n2 vvn, vbr p-acp d n1 vvn cc vvn;
Because, by these, I have not often got A disadvantage, which would equal'd be With what might happen by their praising me. The poysnings of the other, more infect,
Because, by these, I have not often god A disadvantage, which would equaled be With what might happen by their praising me. The poysnings of the other, more infect,
c-acp, p-acp d, pns11 vhb xx av vvn dt n1, r-crq vmd vvn vbb p-acp q-crq vmd vvi p-acp po32 vvg pno11. dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n-jn, dc vvi,
Some of these being partners with those sinners, Who were of our late Troubles first beginners, Did, with a mask of Piety and Zeal To GOD, the King, and to the Commonweal, Drive on their own designs; And (having made Of seeming Godliness, a gainful Trade) Their opportunities now being gone, Of preying upon those they prey'd upon, Would make a prey of them, whom they pretended In times preceding, much to have befriended.
some of these being partners with those Sinners, Who were of our late Troubles First beginners, Did, with a mask of Piety and Zeal To GOD, the King, and to the Commonweal, Drive on their own designs; And (having made Of seeming Godliness, a gainful Trade) Their opportunities now being gone, Of preying upon those they preyed upon, Would make a prey of them, whom they pretended In times preceding, much to have befriended.
d pp-f d vbg n2 p-acp d n2, r-crq vbdr pp-f po12 j vvz ord n2, vdd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp po32 d n2; cc (vhg vvn pp-f vvg n1, dt j n1) po32 n2 av vbg vvn, pp-f vvg p-acp d pns32 vvn p-acp, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, ro-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n2 vvg, av-d pc-acp vhi vvn.
And, some of these, because I will not be Inslav'd to that, from which I should be free, Have (thereto mov'd by Avarice and Pride ) Without just cause, me lately vilifi'd To some of my best Friends ev'n unto them Whose Charity supports me at this time:
And, Some of these, Because I will not be Enslaved to that, from which I should be free, Have (thereto moved by Avarice and Pride) Without just cause, me lately vilified To Some of my best Friends even unto them Whose Charity supports me At this time:
np1, d pp-f d, c-acp pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd vbi j, vhb (av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1) p-acp j n1, pno11 av-j vvn p-acp d pp-f po11 av-js n2 av p-acp pno32 r-crq n1 vvz pno11 p-acp d n1:
And, should it be believed, might much more Undo me, than all they who heretofore Have been my open Foes. Moreover, some, That I might wholly succourless become, Are pleas'd to say, I am not so bereft Of my Estate,
And, should it be believed, might much more Undo me, than all they who heretofore Have been my open Foes. Moreover, Some, That I might wholly succourless become, are pleased to say, I am not so bereft Of my Estate,
cc, vmd pn31 vbi vvn, vmd av-d av-dc vvi pno11, cs d pns32 r-crq av vhb vbn po11 j n2. av, d, cst pns11 vmd av-jn j vvn, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm xx av vvn pp-f po11 n1,
And if I am By them beli'd, then much are they to blame, VVho have, as far as in them lies, to starving Exposed me and mine, without deserving. But, this I fear not:
And if I am By them belied, then much Are they to blame, Who have, as Far as in them lies, to starving Exposed me and mine, without deserving. But, this I Fear not:
cc cs pns11 vbm p-acp pno32 vvn, cs d vbr pns32 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vhb, c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz, p-acp vvg vvn pno11 cc png11, p-acp vvg. p-acp, d pns11 vvb xx:
but to fly To my Protector, to your Charity VVho know me, and unto that Evidence VVhich I have given of my Innocence To you who know me not; in hope you'l do As in like case you would be done unto:
but to fly To my Protector, to your Charity Who know me, and unto that Evidence Which I have given of my Innocence To you who know me not; in hope You'll do As in like case you would be done unto:
Especially to him who truly knows, VVho giveth deeper wounds, than open foes. This Case of mine concerneth now and then, Not me alone; but other honest men.
Especially to him who truly knows, Who gives Deeper wounds, than open foes. This Case of mine concerns now and then, Not me alone; but other honest men.
av-j p-acp pno31 r-crq av-j vvz, r-crq vvz avc-jn n2, cs j n2. d n1 pp-f po11 vvz av cc av, xx pno11 av-j; cc-acp j-jn j n2.
Faith, Hope, and Fear, and Love are that, VVhich renders ev'ry mans Estate To be exceeding good or bad, Extreamly pleasureful or sad, According as that Object proves, VVhich he believes, fears, hopes, or loves. Make GOD the bottom and the top Of thy Fear, Love, Belief and Hope, And thou art then safe, whatsoere Thou dost believe, hope, love, or fear: But,
Faith, Hope, and fear, and Love Are that, Which renders every men Estate To be exceeding good or bad, Extremely pleasureful or sad, According as that Object Proves, Which he believes, fears, hope's, or loves. Make GOD the bottom and the top Of thy fear, Love, Belief and Hope, And thou art then safe, whatsoever Thou dost believe, hope, love, or Fear: But,
n1, vvb, cc vvb, cc vvb vbr d, r-crq vvz d ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvg j cc j, av-jn j cc j, vvg p-acp d n1 vvz, r-crq pns31 vvz, n2, n2, cc n2. vvb np1 dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po21 vvb, n1, n1 cc vvb, cc pns21 vb2r av j, r-crq pns21 vd2 vvi, vvb, n1, cc vvb: p-acp,
Rely not upon Prodigies; For, they are partly Truths and Lyes; And, Signs and Wonders can afford No such assurance as GOD's Word. Place not your trust in Kings; for,
Rely not upon Prodigies; For, they Are partly Truths and Lies; And, Signs and Wonders can afford No such assurance as GOD's Word. Place not your trust in Kings; for,
vvb xx p-acp n2; p-acp, pns32 vbr av n2 cc vvz; cc, n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dx d n1 c-acp ng1 n1. vvb xx po22 n1 p-acp n2; p-acp,
Had he been musing on GOD's Law When in her Bath, he naked saw Vriahs Wife; or, at that time Composing of a Psalm or Hymn, It had secur'd him from that sin, Which let a lustful Devil in. LORD!
Had he been musing on GOD's Law When in her Bath, he naked saw Uriah's Wife; or, At that time Composing of a Psalm or Hymn, It had secured him from that since, Which let a lustful devil in. LORD!
Or, in what else thou please, that's tending To keep me alwayes from offending: And to thy Glory, and to my Salvation, Vouchsafe to sanctifie this Meditation,
Or, in what Else thou please, that's tending To keep me always from offending: And to thy Glory, and to my Salvation, Vouchsafe to sanctify this Meditation,
cc, p-acp r-crq av pns21 vvb, d|vbz vvg pc-acp vvi pno11 av p-acp vvg: cc p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po11 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi d n1,
For, they, who most ungodly courses run, (And boast of what they wickedly have done) So rage at him, who dares to reprehend Their Actions, howsoever they offend, That oft-times by their pow'r they bring on him, Those Penalties which were deserv'd by them, A Whore profest, though she would have men know She is a Whore, will not be called so. (Yea,
For, they, who most ungodly courses run, (And boast of what they wickedly have done) So rage At him, who dares to reprehend Their Actions, howsoever they offend, That ofttimes by their power they bring on him, Those Penalties which were deserved by them, A Whore professed, though she would have men know She is a Whore, will not be called so. (Yea,
though she could not live, were it not known She lived by abusing of her own) But, be so wroth with him, who so shall say, That she will scratch his eyes out, if she may:
though she could not live, were it not known She lived by abusing of her own) But, be so wroth with him, who so shall say, That she will scratch his eyes out, if she may:
cs pns31 vmd xx vvi, vbdr pn31 xx vvn pns31 vvd p-acp vvg pp-f po31 d) cc-acp, vbb av j p-acp pno31, r-crq av vmb vvi, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 av, cs pns31 vmb:
they who thy Affection measure By what thou givest into their possessings, Of Riches, Honours, or of Pleasure, Or, of such other temporary Blessings, And mark how here thou deal'st with me, May think I am despis'd of thee;
they who thy Affection measure By what thou givest into their possessings, Of Riches, Honours, or of Pleasure, Or, of such other temporary Blessings, And mark how Here thou dealest with me, May think I am despised of thee;
pns32 r-crq po21 n1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po32 n2, pp-f n2, ng1, cc pp-f n1, cc, pp-f d j-jn j n2, cc vvb c-crq av pns21 vv2 p-acp pno11, vmb vvi pns11 vbm vvn pp-f pno21;
For, when I seem'd opprest before With losse of Liberty and Wealth, So that I could well bear no more, Thou thereto addedst loss of health, Imbitter'd and made sharp, with as much pain As Flesh and Blood were able to sustain. 2. Yet neither was thy Love impaired,
For, when I seemed oppressed before With loss of Liberty and Wealth, So that I could well bear no more, Thou thereto addedst loss of health, Imbittered and made sharp, with as much pain As Flesh and Blood were able to sustain. 2. Yet neither was thy Love impaired,
c-acp, c-crq pns11 vvd vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av cst pns11 vmd av vvi av-dx av-dc, pns21 av vvd2 n1 pp-f n1, vvn cc vvd j, p-acp c-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi. crd av d vbds po21 vvb vvn,
Thou tak'st no pleasure in our pain, Nor dost, nor ever didst coustrain The soul of any to a path, Which leads him from a happy conrse; To Sin, Shame, Sorrow, or to Death, Or, renders his condition worse.
Thou Takest no pleasure in our pain, Nor dost, nor ever didst coustrain The soul of any to a path, Which leads him from a happy conrse; To since, Shame, Sorrow, or to Death, Or, renders his condition Worse.
That I might alwayes confident be made Of thy help, when no other can be had. 5. When so extreamly I was pained, That I could hardly for one minutes space, Endure the torment I sustained, In any posture, or in any place, Thou hug'dst me fast asleep;
That I might always confident be made Of thy help, when no other can be had. 5. When so extremely I was pained, That I could hardly for one minutes Molle, Endure the torment I sustained, In any posture, or in any place, Thou hug'dst me fast asleep;
cst pns11 vmd av j vbb vvn pp-f po21 n1, c-crq dx j-jn vmb vbi vhn. crd c-crq av av-jn pns11 vbds vvn, cst pns11 vmd av p-acp crd ng2 n1, vvb dt n1 pns11 vvd, p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1, pns21 vvd2 pno11 av-j j;
and then Gav'st Ease, I know not how, nor when; Which so amazed me, when I awak't, That, I at first, could hardly tell Whether, I for a Dream might tak't,
and then Gavest Ease, I know not how, nor when; Which so amazed me, when I awaked, That, I At First, could hardly tell Whither, I for a Dream might taked,
cc av vvd2 n1, pns11 vvb xx c-crq, ccx c-crq; r-crq av vvn pno11, c-crq pns11 vvd, cst, pns11 p-acp ord, vmd av vvi cs, pns11 p-acp dt vvb vmd vvb|pn31,
And when this Mercy shall be known, Thereby assur'd let others be That such Compassion shall be shown To them, as was vouchsaf'd to me, If in thy Truth and Fear they shall abide,
And when this Mercy shall be known, Thereby assured let Others be That such Compassion shall be shown To them, as was vouchsafed to me, If in thy Truth and fear they shall abide,
cc c-crq d n1 vmb vbi vvn, av vvn vvb n2-jn vbb cst d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, a-acp vbds vvn p-acp pno11, cs p-acp po21 n1 cc vvb pns32 vmb vvi,
I Hear, some think (and, for their sakes am sorry They think so) that Ambition of vain glory, Is that, which principally moves my Pen To dare more than the Quills of wiser men; And, that an irch for popular Applause Was of my bold Reproofs the chiefest cause.
I Hear, Some think (and, for their sakes am sorry They think so) that Ambition of vain glory, Is that, which principally moves my Pen To Dare more than the Quills of Wiser men; And, that an irch for popular Applause Was of my bold Reproofs the chiefest cause.
But should I minded be, when I shall have My portion among other in the Grave, What greater share shall I have in that Fame, Which after Death might memorize my Name, Than they, who in Oblivion lie forgot, Where Pen nor Tongue their Actions mention not? In my time, sixteen persons I have known Who did my Christian and my Surname own,
But should I minded be, when I shall have My portion among other in the Grave, What greater share shall I have in that Fame, Which After Death might memorise my Name, Than they, who in Oblivion lie forgotten, Where Pen nor Tongue their Actions mention not? In my time, sixteen Persons I have known Who did my Christian and my Surname own,
Nay, though ten times more I had deserv'd (than any heretofore, Made memorable by a glorious Fame ) A feigned person, who no real Name Or Being ever had, save what, perchance, Was thereunto ascrib'd in some Romance, May seem to be more honour'd by that fiction, Than any who attain'd the high'st perfection In Piety or Morals: For, I've seen Some Readers, with such Legends to have been So far transported, that it them could move More sighs and tears, compassion, honour, love, Esteem and admiration, to confer On those Idea's, than bestowed are On real Suff'rers, who, did undertake To do and suffer freely for their sake.
Nay, though ten times more I had deserved (than any heretofore, Made memorable by a glorious Fame) A feigned person, who no real Name Or Being ever had, save what, perchance, Was thereunto ascribed in Some Romance, May seem to be more honoured by that fiction, Than any who attained the highest perfection In Piety or Morals: For, I've seen some Readers, with such Legends to have been So Far transported, that it them could move More sighs and tears, compassion, honour, love, Esteem and admiration, to confer On those Idea's, than bestowed Are On real Sufferers, who, did undertake To do and suffer freely for their sake.
uh-x, cs crd n2 av-dc pns11 vhd vvn (cs d av, vvd j p-acp dt j n1) dt vvd n1, r-crq av-dx j n1 cc vbg av vhd, p-acp r-crq, av, vbds av vvn p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av-dc vvn p-acp d n1, cs d r-crq vvd dt js n1 p-acp n1 cc n2: p-acp, pns11|vhb vvn d n2, p-acp d n2 pc-acp vhi vbn av av-j vvn, cst pn31 pno32 vmd vvi dc n2 cc n2, n1, n1, n1, vvb cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, cs vvn vbr p-acp j n2, r-crq, vdd vvi p-acp vdb cc vvb av-j p-acp po32 n1.
And what a trivial prize or purchase then Is an esteem, or vain applause of men? My Actings have expos'd me, during life, To hazards, losses, much reproach and Grief;
And what a trivial prize or purchase then Is an esteem, or vain applause of men? My Actings have exposed me, during life, To hazards, losses, much reproach and Grief;
cc q-crq dt j n1 cc vvi av vbz dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2? po11 n2 vhb vvn pno11, p-acp n1, p-acp n2, n2, d n1 cc n1;
All, that he shall endeavour, on that score, When Rich he thinks to be, will make him Poor; And, by what he expected to be fam'd, He shall become contemptible and sham'd.
All, that he shall endeavour, on that score, When Rich he thinks to be, will make him Poor; And, by what he expected to be famed, He shall become contemptible and shamed.
GOD's Mind, I therefore study to fulfill, Seeking no Pay, but what, and when he will: And, knowing that's my Aim, much care I not What, in this world, he gives to be my Lot.
GOD's Mind, I Therefore study to fulfil, Seeking no Pay, but what, and when he will: And, knowing that's my Aim, much care I not What, in this world, he gives to be my Lot.
ng1 n1, pns11 av vvi pc-acp vvi, vvg dx vvi, p-acp r-crq, cc c-crq pns31 vmb: cc, vvg d po11 n1, d n1 pns11 xx r-crq, p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi po11 n1.
And, whilst my own heart knows this to be so, I care not, whether 'tis believ'd or no By any man, uless, that, to infuse The like mind into him, it may conduce.
And, while my own heart knows this to be so, I care not, whither it's believed or not By any man, uless, that, to infuse The like mind into him, it may conduce.
np1, cs po11 d n1 vvz d pc-acp vbi av, pns11 vvb xx, cs pn31|vbz vvn cc xx p-acp d n1, j, cst, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb vvi.
If, I have acted for a worthless prize, Learn by my foolishness to be more wise, If I have aim'd to suffer, or to do For such ends as I should; do ye so too.
If, I have acted for a worthless prize, Learn by my foolishness to be more wise, If I have aimed to suffer, or to do For such ends as I should; do you so too.
cs, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j vvb, vvb p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi dc j, cs pns11 vhb vvn p-acp vvi, cc p-acp vdb p-acp d vvz c-acp pns11 vmd; vdb pn22 av av.
VI. A Meditation, occasioned by considering the manifold Temptations to distrust in GOD, whereby his best Servants are otherwhile proved and exercised.
VI. A Meditation, occasioned by considering the manifold Temptations to distrust in GOD, whereby his best Servants Are otherwhile proved and exercised.
And, what was promised, had so outright Forgotten, in his carnal pannick fright, That to GOD's Foes he for protection ran, The part there acting of a frantick man, And of a drivling fool; yea, worse than so, Dissembled then, yet scap'd with much ado.
And, what was promised, had so outright Forgotten, in his carnal panic fright, That to GOD's Foes he for protection ran, The part there acting of a frantic man, And of a drivling fool; yea, Worse than so, Dissembled then, yet scaped with much ado.
and to those Inslav'd, who were their old malignant Foes. In which strait, if GOD had not him befriended, Whom he distrusted, there, his Life had ended.
and to those Enslaved, who were their old malignant Foes. In which strait, if GOD had not him befriended, Whom he distrusted, there, his Life had ended.
cc p-acp d vvn, r-crq vbdr po32 j j n2. p-acp r-crq n1, cs np1 vhd xx pno31 vvn, ro-crq pns31 vvd, a-acp, po31 n1 vhd vvn.
and seen since then, What hath befallen many thousand men In such defections, but, we likewise are Experienc'd in our own particular Estates and persons, what will them betide, Who in the dayes of Tryal start aside,
and seen since then, What hath befallen many thousand men In such defections, but, we likewise Are Experienced in our own particular Estates and Persons, what will them betide, Who in the days of Trial start aside,
cc vvn a-acp av, q-crq vhz vvn d crd n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp, pns12 av vbr vvn p-acp po12 d j n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb pno32 vvi, r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb av,
Nor, were I sick to death, would I implore Those false Gods, which most men do now adore For health or life, though I thought they could give That, which I most desired to receive.
Nor, were I sick to death, would I implore Those false God's, which most men do now adore For health or life, though I Thought they could give That, which I most desired to receive.
So men of Courage, more couragious grow, When, to each other, they example show Of Christian Fortitude: To which good end, These fruits of my spare howers I intend.
So men of Courage, more courageous grow, When, to each other, they Exampl show Of Christian Fortitude: To which good end, These fruits of my spare hours I intend.
av n2 pp-f n1, av-dc j vvi, c-crq, p-acp d n-jn, pns32 n1 vvi pp-f njp n1: p-acp r-crq j n1, d n2 pp-f po11 j n2 pns11 vvb.
VII. Another Scrap, to them, who carp at this Author's frequent writing. VVHy should you be displeas'd, and have a loathing, Of that which may do good,
VII. another Scrap, to them, who carp At this Author's frequent writing. Why should you be displeased, and have a loathing, Of that which may do good,
np1. j-jn n1, p-acp pno32, r-crq n1 p-acp d ng1 j n-vvg. q-crq vmd pn22 vbi vvn, cc vhb dt n-vvg, pp-f d r-crq vmb vdi j,
The Roman Legions, which resided here, (When no foes to oppose them did appear) Bestow'd their spare hours with much diligence, In making Preparations for defence In times of need;
The Roman Legions, which resided Here, (When no foes to oppose them did appear) Bestowed their spare hours with much diligence, In making Preparations for defence In times of need;
New Fortresses did raise, Built Bridges, Causeys, and made easie wayes For future Marches, whereby, to and fro In safety, they, and other men might go.
New Fortresses did raise, Built Bridges, Causeys, and made easy ways For future Marches, whereby, to and from In safety, they, and other men might go.
j n2 vdd vvi, vvd n2, n2, cc vvd j n2 p-acp j-jn n2, c-crq, p-acp cc av p-acp n1, pns32, cc j-jn n2 vmd vvi.
Our Spirits faint, and cause us to draw back From needful Suffrings, unless in some measure VVe daily shall improve spare time and leasure, To fortifie our hearts by meditation, VVhich is the nourishment and preservation Of Hope and Faith. This,
Our Spirits faint, and cause us to draw back From needful Sufferings, unless in Some measure We daily shall improve spare time and leisure, To fortify our hearts by meditation, Which is the nourishment and preservation Of Hope and Faith. This,
po12 n2 j, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av p-acp j n2, cs p-acp d n1 pns12 av-j vmb vvi j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvb cc n1. d,
when my Friends are gon, (VVhose Consolations I do feast upon VVhilst they are present) if I those can void, VVith whose Impertinences I am cloyd, Moves me to gather up, that, into words, VVhich their and my Experiment affords:
when my Friends Are gone, (Whose Consolations I do feast upon Whilst they Are present) if I those can void, With whose Impertinences I am cloyed, Moves me to gather up, that, into words, Which their and my Experiment affords:
This, moves me, when my Foes threat and revile, To muster thus (as 'twere in rank and file) My scatter'd thoughts; and then to march up close Ev'n to the Vanguard of my furioust Foes:
This, moves me, when my Foes threat and revile, To muster thus (as 'twere in rank and file) My scattered thoughts; and then to march up close Even to the Vanguard of my furioust Foes:
d, vvz pno11, c-crq po11 n2 vvb cc vvi, pc-acp vvi av (c-acp pn31|vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1) po11 vvn n2; cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 js n2:
This moves me (when alone) lest else the Devil, Or my own Flesh may tempt me to some evil, (VVhen they shall idling find me) to retire Into my self, and search what vain desire, VVhat hope, or fear, or doubtings there do lurk, VVhich either may advance,
This moves me (when alone) lest Else the devil, Or my own Flesh may tempt me to Some evil, (When they shall idling find me) to retire Into my self, and search what vain desire, What hope, or Fear, or doubtings there do lurk, Which either may advance,
np1 vvz pno11 (c-crq j) cs av dt n1, cc po11 d n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n-jn, (c-crq pns32 vmb vvg vvi pno11) p-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc vvb r-crq j n1, q-crq vvb, cc vvb, cc n2 a-acp vdb vvi, r-crq d vmb vvi,
This, that those Notions ▪ may not fly away, VVhich I find helpful, makes me oft imploy My leasure times, in what, it seems, hath so Increast my Scriblings, that they nauceous grow To many Readers; and, perhaps to some, VVho might by them advantaged become. But I am pleas'd;
This, that those Notions ▪ may not fly away, Which I find helpful, makes me oft employ My leisure times, in what, it seems, hath so Increased my Scribblings, that they nauseous grow To many Readers; and, perhaps to Some, Who might by them advantaged become. But I am pleased;
np1, cst d n2 ▪ vmb xx vvi av, r-crq pns11 vvb j, vvz pno11 av vvi po11 n1 n2, p-acp r-crq, pn31 vvz, vhz av vvd po11 n2-vvg, cst pns32 j vvb p-acp d n2; cc, av p-acp d, r-crq vmd p-acp pno32 vvn vvi. p-acp pns11 vbm vvn;
for, that, my tast delights, Which is disgustfull to their Appetites; And what at this time they disrelish, may Yeeld profit with delight, another day.
for, that, my taste delights, Which is disgustful to their Appetites; And what At this time they disrelish, may Yield profit with delight, Another day.
VIII. An Eccho from the Thunders, in the celestial Temple, reverberating, in part, the effect of what was uttered by their Voices. SIx Trumpets have been sounded forth, Six Vials poured on the Earth, Six Thunders have their Voices spent;
VIII. an Echo from the Thunders, in the celestial Temple, reverberating, in part, the Effect of what was uttered by their Voices. SIx Trumpets have been sounded forth, Six Vials poured on the Earth, Six Thunders have their Voices spent;
Yet, they blaspheme, who should repent, And night and day a direfull cry, Still beating on my ears have I, Of men opprest between their paws, Whose God is Gain, whose Lusts are Laws; And, dreadful sounds of Vengeance too Are eccho'd wheresoev'r I go.
Yet, they Blaspheme, who should Repent, And night and day a direful cry, Still beating on my ears have I, Of men oppressed between their paws, Whose God is Gain, whose Lustiest Are Laws; And, dreadful sounds of Vengeance too are echoed wheresoev'r I go.
av, pns32 vvb, r-crq vmd vvi, cc n1 cc n1 dt j n1, av vvg p-acp po11 n2 vhb pns11, pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, rg-crq np1 vbz n1, rg-crq vvz vbr n2; cc, j n2 pp-f n1 av vbr j-vvn av pns11 vvb.
Hear therefore, lifeless forms of dust, And sensless things, that ye may bear Your Witness to what I declare: For, what hereafter shall ensue Will make deep stamps on some of you.
Hear Therefore, Lifeless forms of dust, And senseless things, that you may bear Your Witness to what I declare: For, what hereafter shall ensue Will make deep stamps on Some of you.
And then shall Righteousness alone, With Pow'r and Glory fill the Throne, That JESUS, who (when by his Birth He was first visible on Earth) Much troubled Herod, and with him The City of Jerusalem; And is that Universal Prince, Of whom all Tyrants ever since Have been afraid, will come ere long, To set that right, which now is wrong, And put an end to their Oppression, VVho charge his Subjects with Sedition:
And then shall Righteousness alone, With Power and Glory fill the Throne, That JESUS, who (when by his Birth He was First visible on Earth) Much troubled Herod, and with him The city of Jerusalem; And is that Universal Prince, Of whom all Tyrants ever since Have been afraid, will come ere long, To Set that right, which now is wrong, And put an end to their Oppression, Who charge his Subject's with Sedition:
cc av vmb n1 av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb dt n1, cst np1, r-crq (c-crq p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbds ord j p-acp n1) d j-vvn np1, cc p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1; cc vbz d j-u n1, pp-f ro-crq d ng1 av c-acp vhb vbn j, vmb vvi c-acp av-j, pc-acp vvi d j-jn, r-crq av vbz j-jn, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq n1 po31 n2-jn p-acp n1:
THere is a mangie Humour and an Itch, (At this day very troublesome) with which Most men are so infected, that unless We find a speedy cute, 'twill so increase,
THere is a mangy Humour and an Itch, (At this day very troublesome) with which Most men Are so infected, that unless We find a speedy cute, it'll so increase,
pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc dt vvb, (p-acp d n1 av j) p-acp r-crq ds n2 vbr av vvn, cst cs pns12 vvb dt j fw-la, pn31|vmb av vvb,
Especially, if those in ought dissent From their Opinions, (Although eminent For many Virtues, and with them agree In all things, which with Truth essential be) And,
Especially, if those in ought dissent From their Opinions, (Although eminent For many Virtues, and with them agree In all things, which with Truth essential be) And,
av-j, cs d p-acp pi vvi p-acp po32 n2, (cs j p-acp d n2, cc p-acp pno32 vvi p-acp d n2, r-crq p-acp n1 j vbb) cc,
so blended is with lyes, With fraud, or else with Ambiguities, That, if what is in Pamphlets published, Should be hereafter by our Children read, They'l think this Age (if they do credit it) Had neither Honour, Honesty, nor Wit; So scurrilous,
so blended is with lies, With fraud, or Else with Ambiguities, That, if what is in Pamphlets published, Should be hereafter by our Children read, They'll think this Age (if they do credit it) Had neither Honour, Honesty, nor Wit; So scurrilous,
av vvn vbz p-acp vvz, p-acp n1, cc av p-acp n2, cst, cs r-crq vbz p-acp n2 vvn, vmd vbi av p-acp po12 n2 vvb, pns32|vmb vvi d n1 (cs pns32 vdb vvi pn31) vhd dx n1, n1, ccx n1; av j,
and so malevolent Are their Invectives, and so impudent. There are of Truths and Falshoods put together, Such medlies made, without respect to either,
and so malevolent are their Invectives, and so impudent. There Are of Truths and Falsehoods put together, Such medlies made, without respect to either,
cc av j vbr po32 n2, cc av j. pc-acp vbr pp-f n2 cc n2 vvd av, d vvz vvd, p-acp n1 p-acp d,
And misappli'd in such a barbrous wise, Mens Persons or their Cause to scandalize, That, whether they did wickedly, or well, They, in their outward Fames are parallel;
And misapplied in such a barbarous wise, Men's Persons or their Cause to scandalise, That, whither they did wickedly, or well, They, in their outward Fames Are parallel;
cc vvn p-acp d dt j n1, ng2 n2 cc po32 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst, cs pns32 vdd av-j, cc av, pns32, p-acp po32 j ng1 vbr n1;
And, frequently, by seeming to intend That, which may their Antagonist befriend, A Foe disguiz'd, destruction doth devise For them, whom he pretends to patronize:
And, frequently, by seeming to intend That, which may their Antagonist befriend, A Foe disguised, destruction does devise For them, whom he pretends to patronise:
Shews make of Peace, where they bear no Goodwill, And, those to save, whom they intend to kill. This Bitterness and Falshood multiplies Those Discords and those Animosities, Which have thus far undone us,
Shows make of Peace, where they bear no Goodwill, And, those to save, whom they intend to kill. This Bitterness and Falsehood multiplies Those Discords and those Animosities, Which have thus Far undone us,
vvz n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vvb dx n1, cc, d p-acp vvb, r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp vvb. d n1 cc n1 vvz d n2 cc d n2, r-crq vhb av av-j vvn pno12,
and this course Will make that which is bad, grow daily worse, Until it shall exasperate this Nation Beyond all means of Reconciliation; For, till there shall as much respect be shown To other mens Good-names, as to our own, And, we are pleas'd to hear good spoke of those Who well deserve, although they are our Foes, We never shall be Friends; nor friendship merit From any, till we qualifie this spirit. 'Tis gentle speaking that appeaseth Wrath; A bitter language, no such virtue hath.
and this course Will make that which is bad, grow daily Worse, Until it shall exasperate this nation Beyond all means of Reconciliation; For, till there shall as much respect be shown To other men's Good-names, as to our own, And, we Are pleased to hear good spoke of those Who well deserve, although they Are our Foes, We never shall be Friends; nor friendship merit From any, till we qualify this Spirit. It's gentle speaking that appeaseth Wrath; A bitter language, no such virtue hath.
cc d n1 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz j, vvb j av-jc, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1; p-acp, c-acp pc-acp vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, a-acp p-acp po12 d, cc, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi j vvd pp-f d r-crq av vvb, cs pns32 vbr po12 n2, pns12 av-x vmb vbi n2; ccx n1 vvi p-acp d, c-acp pns12 vvi d n1. pn31|vbz j vvg cst vvz n1; dt j n1, dx d n1 vhz.
Yet, let none think, this means to usher-in A Reprehension of reproving Sin, Or, that, it well beseems not any man To render Vice as odious as he can:
Yet, let none think, this means to usher-in A Reprehension of reproving since, Or, that, it well beseems not any man To render Vice as odious as he can:
av, vvb pix vvi, d n2 p-acp j dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc, cst, pn31 av vvz xx d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j c-acp pns31 vmb:
Though just Reproofs have not allowed been, Where persons are more aim'd at, than their sin. Their Practice, Justice doth to none allow, Who at their Neighbours, from an unseen Bow, Shoot poysned Arrows;
Though just Reproofs have not allowed been, Where Persons Are more aimed At, than their since. Their Practice, justice does to none allow, Who At their Neighbours, from an unseen Bow, Shoot poisoned Arrows;
and, Bandetti - like, The Passengers from such a Covert strike, That none can truly know how they are nam'd, Or where those dwell, by whom they are defam'd.
and, Bandetti - like, The Passengers from such a Covert strike, That none can truly know how they Are named, Or where those dwell, by whom they Are defamed.
cc, n2 - zz, dt n2 p-acp d dt j vvb, cst pix vmb av-j vvi c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc c-crq d vvi, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn.
but spare alone the men, (As much as possible) unless they shall Ingage themselves, by quarrels personal Against the Truth; Then spare them only so, That thereby Truth may not receive a blow.
but spare alone the men, (As much as possible) unless they shall Engage themselves, by quarrels personal Against the Truth; Then spare them only so, That thereby Truth may not receive a blow.
cc-acp vvb av-j dt n2, (c-acp d c-acp j) cs pns32 vmb vvb px32, p-acp n2 j p-acp dt n1; av vvi pno32 av-j av, cst av n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1.
For, she or they, will honour lose thereby, Who think to do her service by a Lie. Some Good-men (not a little to their shame) I fear are this way otherwhile to blame,
For, she or they, will honour loose thereby, Who think to do her service by a Lie. some Good men (not a little to their shame) I Fear Are this Way otherwhile to blame,
c-acp, pns31 cc pns32, vmb n1 vvi av, q-crq vvb pc-acp vdi po31 n1 p-acp dt vvb. d n2 (xx dt j p-acp po32 n1) pns11 vvb vbr d n1 av pc-acp vvi,
when that an Impostor doth express What some-way suiteth with what they profess; Oft-times by that Wile, guilded Pills are swallow'd As wholsom, which are poysned and unhallow'd,
when that an Impostor does express What someway suiteth with what they profess; Ofttimes by that Wile, Guilded Pills Are swallowed As wholesome, which Are poisoned and unhallowed,
c-crq d dt n1 vdz vvi r-crq n1 vvz p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb; av p-acp d n1, vvn n2 vbr vvn p-acp j, r-crq vbr vvn cc j,
Take therfore heed of those, who by their mingling Truths with apparant Falshoods, and by gingling Some Silver among Counters, may by shows Of their befriending that, which they oppose, Obtrude upon you somewhat that is evil, Relating unto things Divine or Civil; At least, to make you hearken with content, To what brings undeserv'd Disparagement On other men:
Take Therefore heed of those, who by their mingling Truths with apparent Falsehoods, and by gingling some Silver among Counters, may by shows Of their befriending that, which they oppose, Obtrude upon you somewhat that is evil, Relating unto things Divine or Civil; At least, to make you harken with content, To what brings undeserved Disparagement On other men:
which many, who know not me, nor my Principles, nor my Writings from other mens, have ascribed unto me, who do abhor publishing any thing without my Name, which may be scandalous;
which many, who know not me, nor my Principles, nor my Writings from other men's, have ascribed unto me, who do abhor publishing any thing without my Name, which may be scandalous;
especially to individual persons, either by name, or by marking them out in such manner, that the Vices I reprove can be justly appropriated to them, and to no other:
especially to Individu Persons, either by name, or by marking them out in such manner, that the Vices I reprove can be justly appropriated to them, and to no other:
av-j p-acp j-jn n2, d p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg pno32 av p-acp d n1, cst dt n2 pns11 vvb vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dx n-jn:
Neither did I ever purposly compose ought which might endanger the publick Peace, or hazard the quiet of private persons, whereof that Paper is suspected.
Neither did I ever purposely compose ought which might endanger the public Peace, or hazard the quiet of private Persons, whereof that Paper is suspected.
av-dx vdd pns11 av av vvi pi r-crq vmd vvi dt j n1, cc vvi dt n-jn pp-f j n2, c-crq d n1 vbz vvn.
And indeed, I conceived it at the first view, to have been the composure of a malicious person, who thereby intended to make those in Authority jealous of some Innovation intended by sober and conscientious men, who I hope will make patient suffering their Refuge, in all their Probations. Therefore,
And indeed, I conceived it At the First view, to have been the composure of a malicious person, who thereby intended to make those in authority jealous of Some Innovation intended by Sobrium and conscientious men, who I hope will make patient suffering their Refuge, in all their Probations. Therefore,
cc av, pns11 vvd pn31 p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq av vvd pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1 j pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp j cc j n2, r-crq pns11 vvb vmb vvi j vvg po32 n1, p-acp d po32 n2. av,
Yet, Saints, may by oppressions, now and then Be so provoked (for they are but men) That, they may thus offend by Tongue or Pen. If it be so, let him who forth hath sent Those Lines, his folly heartily repent;
Yet, Saints, may by oppressions, now and then Be so provoked (for they Are but men) That, they may thus offend by Tongue or Pen. If it be so, let him who forth hath sent Those Lines, his folly heartily Repent;
av, n2, vmb p-acp n2, av cc av vbb av vvn (c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n2) cst, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. cs pn31 vbb av, vvb pno31 r-crq av vhz vvn d n2, po31 n1 av-j vvi;
For, when I promise, what concerneth none (In any manner) but my self alone, 'Tis alwayes in mine own pow'r, to dispense With ev'ry such Resolve, without offence;
For, when I promise, what concerns none (In any manner) but my self alone, It's always in mine own power, to dispense With every such Resolve, without offence;
c-acp, c-crq pns11 vvb, r-crq vvz pix (p-acp d n1) p-acp po11 n1 av-j, pn31|vbz av p-acp po11 d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d d vvb, p-acp n1;
Then, specially, when else, perhaps, I may To GOD, my self, or others in some way Infringe my Duty, by the prosecution Of that unprofitable Resolution. For this cause therefore, I now think it fit, Not only such Resolvings to remit,
Then, specially, when Else, perhaps, I may To GOD, my self, or Others in Some Way Infringe my Duty, by the prosecution Of that unprofitable Resolution. For this cause Therefore, I now think it fit, Not only such Resolvings to remit,
av, av-j, c-crq av, av, pns11 vmb p-acp np1, po11 n1, cc n2-jn p-acp d n1 vvi po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1. p-acp d n1 av, pns11 av vvb pn31 j, xx av-j d n2 pc-acp vvi,
Both Men and Forms, if well compar'd together, Do prove so like, and so unlike each other, That oft the Constitution which at first Appear'd the best, becomes at last the worst;
Both Men and Forms, if well compared together, Do prove so like, and so unlike each other, That oft the Constitution which At First Appeared the best, becomes At last the worst;
av-d n2 cc n2, cs av vvn av, vdb vvi av av-j, cc av av-j d n-jn, cst av dt n1 r-crq p-acp ord vvd dt js, vvz p-acp ord dt js;
And, as the Elements do change into Each other, so the Governments will do, According to th' Affections, and the Pow'rs Of those, who are the present Governours. All kinds of Government, in some respect, Are but one and the self-same in effect,
And, as the Elements do change into Each other, so the Governments will do, According to the Affections, and the Powers Of those, who Are the present Governors. All Kinds of Government, in Some respect, are but one and the selfsame in Effect,
cc, c-acp dt n2 vdb vvi p-acp d n-jn, av dt n2 vmb vdi, vvg p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2 pp-f d, r-crq vbr dt j n2. d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, vbr cc-acp crd cc dt j p-acp n1,
And, when refined, will corrupt agen, So long as actuated by meer men, Who, overswayed by their Lusts and Passions, Are alwayes subject to Prevarications, And so oft also,
And, when refined, will corrupt again, So long as actuated by mere men, Who, overswayed by their Lustiest and Passion, are always Subject to Prevarications, And so oft also,
cc, c-crq vvn, vmb vvi av, av av-j c-acp vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq, vvn p-acp po32 vvz cc n2, vbr av j-jn p-acp n2, cc av av av,
For, so I thought (And still believe) I was divinely taught By Precept and Examples; and I joyn'd Therein, to those, who seeming of that mind And judgment, did in shew the same profess With zeal, and with much conscienciousness.
For, so I Thought (And still believe) I was divinely taught By Precept and Examples; and I joined Therein, to those, who seeming of that mind And judgement, did in show the same profess With zeal, and with much conscientiousness.
c-acp, av pns11 vvd (cc av vvb) pns11 vbds av-jn vvn p-acp n1 cc n2; cc pns11 vvd av, p-acp d, r-crq vvg pp-f d n1 cc n1, vdd p-acp vvi dt d vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1.
For, few I saw pursuing any thing Concerning GOD, the People, or the King, With true integrity, to which-soere Of those three they pretended to adhere, With whether side soever they then closed,
For, few I saw pursuing any thing Concerning GOD, the People, or the King, With true integrity, to which-soere Of those three they pretended to adhere, With whither side soever they then closed,
p-acp, d pns11 vvd vvg d n1 vvg np1, dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp j n1, p-acp j pp-f d crd pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, p-acp cs n1 av pns32 av vvn,
Who mutually did their Designs advance With Correspondence, and with Maintenance? With Counsels and with Treasure strengthning those Unseen, whom they did openly oppose? And otherwhile, by murdring their own Friends, Made bloody passages to their self-ends? Thus did they,
Who mutually did their Designs advance With Correspondence, and with Maintenance? With Counsels and with Treasure strengthening those Unseen, whom they did openly oppose? And otherwhile, by murdering their own Friends, Made bloody passages to their self-ends? Thus did they,
r-crq av-j vdd po32 n2 vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1? p-acp n2 cc p-acp n1 vvg d j, ro-crq pns32 vdd av-j vvi? cc av, p-acp vvg po32 d n2, vvd j n2 p-acp po32 n2? av vdd pns32,
For, in a dubious path, no humane light So well directs us how to walk upright, If so far forth as GOD doth means provide, We take his Word and Spirit for our Guide.
For, in a dubious path, no humane Light So well directs us how to walk upright, If so Far forth as GOD does means provide, We take his Word and Spirit for our Guide.
c-acp, p-acp dt j n1, dx j j av av vvz pno12 c-crq pc-acp vvi av-j, cs av av-j av c-acp np1 vdz n2 vvi, pns12 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1.
And, ev'ry Government is good, save when It is usurped by unrighteous men; And, we must bear it then, till he shall please Who laid it on us, to vouchsafe us ease;
And, every Government is good, save when It is usurped by unrighteous men; And, we must bear it then, till he shall please Who laid it on us, to vouchsafe us ease;
We may, and must endeavour in our places, (According to those Talents and those Graces Which GOD bestows) to offer that which may Help keep them in a safe and Righteous way, For their sakes and our own;
We may, and must endeavour in our places, (According to those Talents and those Graces Which GOD bestows) to offer that which may Help keep them in a safe and Righteous Way, For their sakes and our own;
pns12 vmb, cc vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, (vvg p-acp d n2 cc d n2 r-crq np1 vvz) pc-acp vvi d r-crq vmb vvi vvi pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1, p-acp po32 n2 cc po12 d;
And this, I here express, not to outbrave Mans fury, but, that GOD may Glory have By that Assurance, wherewith, me he arms In present suffrings, against future harms. For that cause, in this manner, is reveal'd That, which a wiser man would have conceal'd;
And this, I Here express, not to outbrave men fury, but, that GOD may Glory have By that Assurance, wherewith, me he arms In present sufferings, against future harms. For that cause, in this manner, is revealed That, which a Wiser man would have concealed;
cc d, pns11 av vvi, xx pc-acp vvi n2 n1, p-acp, cst np1 vmb n1 vhb p-acp d n1, c-crq, pno11 pns31 n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp j-jn n2. p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, vbz vvn cst, r-crq dt jc n1 vmd vhi vvn;
Not onely disadvantaging the speaker, But, rendring also righteous Causes weaker. All men to Casualties exposed be, And, things befall to others, as to me;
Not only disadvantaging the speaker, But, rendering also righteous Causes Weaker. All men to Casualties exposed be, And, things befall to Others, as to me;
Ev'n unto them, who are above my sphear, And, were occasion of my lodging here. When I had been above six months, debar'd Of Liberty, unpitti'd, and unheard;
Even unto them, who Are above my sphere, And, were occasion of my lodging Here. When I had been above six months, debarred Of Liberty, unpitied, and unheard;
av p-acp pno32, r-crq vbr p-acp po11 n1, cc, vbdr n1 pp-f po11 n1 av. c-crq pns11 vhd vbn p-acp crd n2, vvd pp-f n1, j, cc j;
and, at this present are Charg'd with suspition of no less Crimes here Than Theft and Murder; And, there's one among That number, which at this time doth belong To that Society, which I am said To have defam'd, and therefore here was laid;
and, At this present Are Charged with suspicion of no less Crimes Here Than Theft and Murder; And, there's one among That number, which At this time does belong To that Society, which I am said To have defamed, and Therefore Here was laid;
cc, p-acp d n1 vbr vvd p-acp n1 pp-f dx dc n2 av cs n1 cc vvb; cc, pc-acp|vbz pi p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vdz vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vhi vvn, cc av av vbds vvn;
Though I in private only, had declar'd In genral terms, what common fame aver'd. And, which now seem not so incredible As they were thought, nor things impossible.
Though I in private only, had declared In general terms, what Common fame averred. And, which now seem not so incredible As they were Thought, nor things impossible.
cs pns11 p-acp j av-j, vhd vvd p-acp j n2, r-crq j n1 vvn. np1, r-crq av vvb xx av j c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, ccx n2 j.
Yet, with unfeignedness, desire I do, They may be guiltless found, if they be so, And quit, without endeavouring to smother Two Crimes, by perpetrating of another:
Yet, with unfeignedness, desire I do, They may be guiltless found, if they be so, And quit, without endeavouring to smother Two Crimes, by perpetrating of Another:
For, guilt to cover, and damn Innocents, Is not in these dayes without Presidents: And, Presidents (although not worth a straw) By some are made equivolent to Law. Their Youth I greatly pitty,
For, guilt to cover, and damn Innocents, Is not in these days without Presidents: And, Presidents (although not worth a straw) By Some Are made Equivalent to Law. Their Youth I greatly pity,
c-acp, n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2-jn, vbz xx p-acp d n2 p-acp n2: cc, n2 (cs xx j dt n1) p-acp d vbr vvn j p-acp n1. po32 n1 pns11 av-j vvb,
And, if upon the Test, their Act appears Mistook; why may not mine as well as theirs Mistaken be? since I more likely am Than they, by Prejudice to suffer blame? And have lesse outward means of vindication, From an unjust and causless imputation? But, they,
And, if upon the Test, their Act appears Mistook; why may not mine as well as theirs Mistaken be? since I more likely am Than they, by Prejudice to suffer blame? And have less outward means of vindication, From an unjust and causeless imputation? But, they,
cc, cs p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 vvz vvd; c-crq vmb xx png11 c-acp av c-acp png32 vvn vbi? c-acp pns11 av-dc j vbm cs pns32, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1? cc vhb dc j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1? p-acp, pns32,
We, by the Justice, which will then be done, Shall know, what's likely to ensue thereon To other men, who live in expectation Of Justice, or of due Commiseration.
We, by the justice, which will then be done, Shall know, what's likely to ensue thereon To other men, who live in expectation Of justice, or of due Commiseration.
pns12, p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb av vbi vdn, vmb vvi, q-crq|vbz j pc-acp vvi av p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f j-jn n1.
But, then permit them from thenceforth, to do What they intend, till they are weary too. In this mode I have little more to offer, To say, or do, but down to lye and suffer; Assur'd, that (if no good effects that have Which I have writ) A Poem in my Grave Compos'd and hither sent, would be no more Effectual, than my Writings heretofore.
But, then permit them from thenceforth, to do What they intend, till they Are weary too. In this mode I have little more to offer, To say, or do, but down to lie and suffer; Assured, that (if no good effects that have Which I have writ) A Poem in my Grave Composed and hither sent, would be no more Effectual, than my Writings heretofore.
cc-acp, av vvb pno32 p-acp av, pc-acp vdi r-crq pns32 vvb, c-acp pns32 vbr j av. p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb av-j av-dc p-acp vvb, p-acp vvb, cc vdb, p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvb; vvd, cst (cs dx j n2 cst vhb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn) dt n1 p-acp po11 j vvn cc av vvd, vmd vbi dx av-dc j, cs po11 n2-vvg av.
Now, therefore, if GOD please, let them who shall Desire them, take Pen, Credit, Life, and all; But let them therewith know, that they will be So dealt withall,
Now, Therefore, if GOD please, let them who shall Desire them, take Pen, Credit, Life, and all; But let them therewith know, that they will be So dealt withal,
av, av, cs np1 vvb, vvb pno32 r-crq vmb vvi pno32, vvb vvi, n1, n1, cc d; cc-acp vvb pno32 av vvi, cst pns32 vmb vbi av vvn av,
I hear some say, This will occasion rending quite away All Liberties at once, and many think, That henceforth neither Paper, Pen, nor Ink Will be allow'd me,
I hear Some say, This will occasion rending quite away All Liberties At once, and many think, That henceforth neither Paper, Pen, nor Ink Will be allowed me,
pns11 vvb d vvi, d vmb vvi vvg av av d n2 p-acp a-acp, cc d vvb, cst av dx n1, n1, ccx n1 vmb vbi vvn pno11,
or without him, Which known, and by GOD's aid applied, cures All Maladies, and all Distemperatures. The greatest Tyrants pow'r extends not to All those things, which he hath a Will to do. Nor is there any Misery, or Place Whereby I can be shut up from GOD's Grace. What more I may now,
or without him, Which known, and by GOD's aid applied, cures All Maladies, and all Distemperatures. The greatest Tyrants power extends not to All those things, which he hath a Will to do. Nor is there any Misery, or Place Whereby I can be shut up from GOD's Grace. What more I may now,
cc p-acp pno31, r-crq vvn, cc p-acp ng1 n1 vvn, vvz d n2, cc d n2. dt js ng1 n1 vvz xx p-acp d d n2, r-crq pns31 vhz dt vmb pc-acp vdi. ccx vbz pc-acp d n1, cc n1 c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp ng1 n1. q-crq n1 pns11 vmb av,
or hereafter bear, Increases not my terrour or my care: Nay, so far am I from the dread of that Which may befall in such a sad estate; That when I think on what the Rage of men Shall do at worst; And what GOD will do then, It keeps me pleas'd.
or hereafter bear, Increases not my terror or my care: Nay, so Far am I from the dread of that Which may befall in such a sad estate; That when I think on what the Rage of men Shall do At worst; And what GOD will do then, It keeps me pleased.
cc av vvb, vvz xx po11 n1 cc po11 vvb: uh, av av-j vbm pns11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d dt j n1; cst c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vdi p-acp js; cc r-crq np1 vmb vdi av, pn31 vvz pno11 vvn.
He, that can make safe passage through the seas, And, through a Fiery Furnace, if He please, Pre-apprehensions gives me, of that Grace Which will vouchsafed be in such a Case. Joseph was long in Prison;
He, that can make safe passage through the Seas, And, through a Fiery Furnace, if He please, Pre-apprehensions gives me, of that Grace Which will vouchsafed be in such a Case. Joseph was long in Prison;
if within our Creed It be, 'twill very well deserve our heed. The World can neither bring me to dispair, Nor me deprive of Hope, Faith, Love, or Prayr; Nor take away, or unto me restore Ought, making my Assurance less or more.
if within our Creed It be, it'll very well deserve our heed. The World can neither bring me to despair, Nor me deprive of Hope, Faith, Love, or Prayr; Nor take away, or unto me restore Ought, making my Assurance less or more.
cs p-acp po12 np1 pn31 vbb, pn31|vmb av av vvi po12 n1. dt n1 vmb av-dx vvi pno11 p-acp vvi, ccx pns11 vvb pp-f vvb, n1, n1, cc j-jn; ccx vvb av, cc p-acp pno11 vvi vmd, vvg po11 n1 dc cc av-dc.
And, could I down to Hell by men be driven, When I came thither, I should find it Heaven. The Bugbears, wherewithall the World assays To skare me, could not in my childish dayes Affright me.
And, could I down to Hell by men be driven, When I Come thither, I should find it Heaven. The Bugbears, wherewithal the World assays To skare me, could not in my childish days Affright me.
I was exerciz'd in youth (For loving Honesty, and writing Truth ) With strict Imprisonments, and made ere since A Stone (to very many) of offence, Kickt to and fro, till thereat many broke Their shins at least, yet harm I never took.
I was exercised in youth (For loving Honesty, and writing Truth) With strict Imprisonments, and made ere since A Stone (to very many) of offence, Kicked to and from, till thereat many broke Their shins At least, yet harm I never took.
pns11 vbds vvn p-acp n1 (c-acp vvg n1, cc j-vvg n1) p-acp j n2, cc vvn c-acp c-acp dt n1 (p-acp av d) pp-f n1, vvn p-acp cc av, c-acp av d vvd po32 n2 p-acp ds, av n1 pns11 av-x vvd.
From Poverty and Shame in worst of times; From mine own Follies, Vanities and Crimes; From Famines, Pestilences, raging War, And Tyrants, worse than those three Judgments are, Without dismay,
From Poverty and Shame in worst of times; From mine own Follies, Vanities and Crimes; From Famines, Pestilences, raging War, And Tyrants, Worse than those three Judgments Are, Without dismay,
p-acp n1 cc vvb p-acp js pp-f n2; p-acp po11 d n2, n2 cc n2; p-acp n2, n2, vvg n1, cc n2, jc cs d crd n2 vbr, p-acp n1,
In plain terms I did often represent Their failings, to the late Long Parliament, Yet scap't their fury, though I could not scape Their Fraud, nor Partnership in that mishap, Which their Improvidence occasion'd then, Both to themselves, and many better men.
In plain terms I did often represent Their failings, to the late Long Parliament, Yet scaped their fury, though I could not escape Their Fraud, nor Partnership in that mishap, Which their Improvidence occasioned then, Both to themselves, and many better men.
p-acp j n2 pns11 vdd av vvi po32 n2-vvg, p-acp dt j av-j n1, av vvd po32 n1, c-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, ccx n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq po32 n1 vvn av, av-d p-acp px32, cc d jc n2.
But, that will for my welfare prove at last, As certainly, as that which in time past, I told them would befall, is at this day Fulfill'd upon them, ev'ry sev'ral way;
But, that will for my welfare prove At last, As Certainly, as that which in time past, I told them would befall, is At this day Fulfilled upon them, every several Way;
And, will continue, till their Fiery Tryal, Hath brought men to that real self-denial, Which them will qualifie to carry on The Work which GOD intendeth shall be done.
And, will continue, till their Fiery Trial, Hath brought men to that real self-denial, Which them will qualify to carry on The Work which GOD intends shall be done.
and ratifie that Truth In my old Age, that I believ'd in Youth, By making that, which likely seems to double My sorrows, to help others in their trouble, VVith constancy and patience to sustain Their Burdens, whilst upon them they remain.
and ratify that Truth In my old Age, that I believed in Youth, By making that, which likely seems to double My sorrows, to help Others in their trouble, With constancy and patience to sustain Their Burdens, while upon them they remain.
And, peradventure, they will be so wise, VVhose Indignation, yet upon me lies, That, when they heed what GOD for me hath done ▪ And may do, they'l consider so thereon, That they who were my Foes, my Friends will be,
And, Peradventure, they will be so wise, Whose Indignation, yet upon me lies, That, when they heed what GOD for me hath done ▪ And may do, They'll Consider so thereon, That they who were my Foes, my Friends will be,
Perhaps, to some few, they will serve instead Of Physical Receipts in time of need, If, carelesly they be not cast aside, But, prudently and seasonably apply'd.
Perhaps, to Some few, they will serve instead Of Physical Receipts in time of need, If, carelessly they be not cast aside, But, prudently and seasonably applied.
av, p-acp d d, pns32 vmb vvi av pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs, av-j pns32 vbb xx vvn av, cc-acp, av-j cc av-j vvn.
They are but part of larger Meditations (Thus worded, for my daily Recreations ) For whilst to write them down, I did assay, The greatest portion of them flew away.
They Are but part of larger Meditations (Thus worded, for my daily Recreations) For while to write them down, I did assay, The greatest portion of them flew away.
VERSES written by Mr. George Wither upon three Trenchers with Oker, during his close-Imprisonment, and carried to the Lieutenant of the Tower by the said Prisoners Keeper.
VERSES written by Mr. George Wither upon three Trenchers with Ochre, during his close-Imprisonment, and carried to the Lieutenant of the Tower by the said Prisoners Keeper.
SIR, I have been a Prisner now six times, For no worse faults, than just Reproofs of Crimes. Nigh fifty years acquainted with the pow'r Of Jaylors; and, shall shortly know the Tower, To be the best, or else the worst of all Confinements, which did hitherto befall.
SIR, I have been a Prisoner now six times, For no Worse Faults, than just Reproofs of Crimes. High fifty Years acquainted with the power Of Jailors; and, shall shortly know the Tower, To be the best, or Else the worst of all Confinements, which did hitherto befall.
n1, pns11 vhb vbn dt n1 av crd n2, c-acp dx jc n2, cs j n2 pp-f n2. av-j crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; cc, vmb av-j vvi dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt av-js, cc av dt js pp-f d n2, r-crq vdd av vvi.
And, since my Lot affords no better Tools, A Trencher mark't with Oker, Lead, or Coals, Shall be my Buckler, Sword, and Advocate To you, in this my much opprest estate.
And, since my Lot affords no better Tools, A Trencher marked with Ochre, Led, or Coals, Shall be my Buckler, Sword, and Advocate To you, in this my much oppressed estate.
cc, c-acp po11 n1 vvz dx jc n2, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, vvb, cc n2, vmb vbi po11 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pn22, p-acp d po11 d j-vvn n1.
Though wise, and good, and honourable men, Have thought me worth a visit (now and then.) When I was in the much despised Jayl Of Newgate; some from thence were freed by Bail, Though charg'd with Theft & Murder; and I may Expect that Priviledge as well as they:
Though wise, and good, and honourable men, Have Thought me worth a visit (now and then.) When I was in the much despised Jail Of Newgate; Some from thence were freed by Bail, Though charged with Theft & Murder; and I may Expect that Privilege as well as they:
cs j, cc j, cc j n2, vhb vvn pno11 n1 dt vvb (av cc av.) c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp dt d j-vvn n1 pp-f np1; d p-acp av vbdr vvn p-acp vvi, cs vvn p-acp n1 cc vvb; cc pns11 vmb vvi d n1 c-acp av c-acp pns32:
And by the want whereof, I find this place Affords not unto me, the common grace Allow'd to Rogues; nor so much as a Slave In Turky, or in Barbary may have:
And by the want whereof, I find this place Affords not unto me, the Common grace Allowed to Rogues; nor so much as a Slave In Turky, or in Barbary may have:
cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq, pns11 vvb d n1 vvz xx p-acp pno11, dt j n1 vvn p-acp n2; ccx av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 vmb vhi:
For, they have Bread and Water at the least, And Place assigned them, wherein to rest, VVithout extorting more than can be had (Unless their Flesh could into Coyn be made) VVhereas the Mercy which this place affords (In Age and Sickness ) had been naked boards, And stones for bread, had not my Wife, by giving VVhat Charity bestow'd to keep her living, Prevented for a week, what was design'd To me, thence-forward,
For, they have Bred and Water At the least, And Place assigned them, wherein to rest, Without extorting more than can be had (Unless their Flesh could into Coin be made) Whereas the Mercy which this place affords (In Age and Sickness) had been naked boards, And stones for bred, had not my Wife, by giving What Charity bestowed to keep her living, Prevented for a Week, what was designed To me, thenceforward,
VVhich I conceiv'd, would more vexation be To some, than all my Suffrings are to me, Prisners should gently used be, (if mild) Not currishly oppressed and revil'd:
Which I conceived, would more vexation be To Some, than all my Sufferings Are to me, Prisoners should gently used be, (if mild) Not currishly oppressed and reviled:
r-crq pns11 vvd, vmd n1 n1 vbb p-acp d, cs d po11 n2 vbr p-acp pno11, n2 vmd av-j vvn vbi, (cs j) xx av-j vvn cc vvd:
Which is not an Abuse to me alone, But likewise to your self, and to the nature And priviledge of ev'ry humane creature. For which cause, being willing to prevent, Both your Dishonour, and my Detriment, I this way have contrived to declare My mind;
Which is not an Abuse to me alone, But likewise to your self, and to the nature And privilege of every humane creature. For which cause, being willing to prevent, Both your Dishonour, and my Detriment, I this Way have contrived to declare My mind;
r-crq vbz xx dt vvi p-acp pno11 av-j, cc-acp av p-acp po22 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1. p-acp r-crq n1, vbg j pc-acp vvi, d po22 vvb, cc po11 n1, pns11 d n1 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi po11 n1;
Nor from ought, for preserving healthy, debarr'd; Though, oft my usage hath been very hard. The mercy of preceding times was such, That Prisners here, were not opprest so much:
Nor from ought, for preserving healthy, debarred; Though, oft my usage hath been very hard. The mercy of preceding times was such, That Prisoners Here, were not oppressed so much:
ccx p-acp pi, p-acp j-vvg j, vvn; cs, av po11 n1 vhz vbn av j. dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 vbds d, cst n2 av, vbdr xx vvn av av-d:
They who infring'd 〈 ◊ 〉 Custom, first did bring Dishonour to the Nation, and the King. Them, closely imprison, who have nought To feed them and thereof,
They who infringed 〈 ◊ 〉 Custom, First did bring Dishonour to the nation, and the King. Them, closely imprison, who have nought To feed them and thereof,
pns32 r-crq vvn 〈 sy 〉 n1, ord vdd vvi vvb p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1. pno32, av-j vvb, r-crq vhb pix pc-acp vvi pno32 cc av,
And much more honour you, than all your pow'r, As Alderman, Lieutenant of the Towre, And Member of the Commons, if severe You prove to me, beyond what I can bear:
And much more honour you, than all your power, As Alderman, Lieutenant of the Tower, And Member of the Commons, if severe You prove to me, beyond what I can bear:
For, if through want, I perish in these bands, My Blood will be required at your hands; And, you will find, that I am own'd by Him, Who justifieth, when man doth condemn. Do as your heart inclines:
For, if through want, I perish in these bans, My Blood will be required At your hands; And, you will find, that I am owned by Him, Who Justifieth, when man does condemn. Do as your heart inclines:
And when the World hath done the worst she can, Good men will say, I was an honest man, To GOD, Prince, Conscience, and my Country true, What-ever, on my Tryal, shall ensue.
And when the World hath done the worst she can, Good men will say, I was an honest man, To GOD, Prince, Conscience, and my Country true, Whatever, on my Trial, shall ensue.
Yea, though with rigor I may suffer all That's threatned, and seems likely to befall, I do not yet perceive, which way GOD can Be honour'd more by any mortal man, Than by the Joy and Courage he may give him.
Yea, though with rigor I may suffer all That's threatened, and seems likely to befall, I do not yet perceive, which Way GOD can Be honoured more by any Mortal man, Than by the Joy and Courage he may give him.
uh, cs p-acp n1 pns11 vmb vvi d d|vbz vvd, cc vvz j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vdb xx av vvi, r-crq n1 np1 vmb vbi vvn av-dc p-acp d j-jn n1, cs p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno31.
And, what I now shall suffer, may add more Unto his Honour, than all heretofore. And, from that, whereto Conscience doth invite, My Punishment, will not one man affright Who owns my Principles; and shall have grace To act them soberly, in his own place. Sir, I have twenty times as much to say,
And, what I now shall suffer, may add more Unto his Honour, than all heretofore. And, from that, whereto Conscience does invite, My Punishment, will not one man affright Who owns my Principles; and shall have grace To act them soberly, in his own place. Sir, I have twenty times as much to say,
cc, r-crq pns11 av vmb vvi, vmb vvi av-dc p-acp po31 vvi, cs d av. cc, p-acp d, c-crq n1 vdz vvi, po11 n1, vmb xx crd n1 vvi r-crq vvz po11 n2; cc vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, p-acp po31 d n1. n1, pns11 vhb crd n2 a-acp av-d pc-acp vvi,
and what follows, May be, for ought I yet perceive, the Gallows. Hark! what is that which now the woman cryes, Who, this day selleth weekly Truths and Lyes? How!
and what follows, May be, for ought I yet perceive, the Gallows. Hark! what is that which now the woman cries, Who, this day Selleth weekly Truths and Lies? How!
cc q-crq vvz, vmb vbi, c-acp pi pns11 av vvb, dt n2. uh q-crq vbz d r-crq av dt n1 vvz, r-crq, d n1 vvz j n2 cc n2? np1!
And was by me, compos'd with an intent, Both Scandal and Sedition to prevent, As that Remonstrance truly hath averd, Which to their Speaker I long since preferd.
And was by me, composed with an intent, Both Scandal and Sedition to prevent, As that Remonstrance truly hath averd, Which to their Speaker I long since preferred.
cc vbds p-acp pno11, vvn p-acp dt n1, d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp d n1 av-j vhz j, r-crq p-acp po32 n1 pns11 av-j c-acp vvn.
And, if I wronged •e, The more GOD will be merciful to me He that beneath his Wings hath his abidings, Needs not to be afraid of evil tidings, Though they cry'd, Fire & Brimstone is descending;
And, if I wronged •e, The more GOD will be merciful to me He that beneath his Wings hath his abidings, Needs not to be afraid of evil tidings, Though they cried, Fire & Brimstone is descending;
when they have weigh'd What I have done, with what I've writ and said In my defence; will to that sense incline, Whereby the Honour of their House, and mine, May joyntly be preserv'd,
when they have weighed What I have done, with what I've writ and said In my defence; will to that sense incline, Whereby the Honour of their House, and mine, May jointly be preserved,
and make good use Of that which hath been deemed an abuse. I know discreet men cannot be so mad, To make that worse, which is already bad, Or, not to leave one single person free To speak Truth plainly, when just cause may be.
and make good use Of that which hath been deemed an abuse. I know discreet men cannot be so mad, To make that Worse, which is already bad, Or, not to leave one single person free To speak Truth plainly, when just cause may be.
cc vvi j n1 pp-f d r-crq vhz vbn vvn dt vvb. pns11 vvb j n2 vmbx vbi av j, pc-acp vvi cst av-jc, r-crq vbz av j, cc, xx pc-acp vvi crd j n1 j pc-acp vvi n1 av-j, c-crq j n1 vmb vbi.
For, they so understand, what doth belong To Free-men, and to Slaves, to right and wrong; That, to excuse the breach of any Laws, I shall not need a Favour worth two straws,
For, they so understand, what does belong To Freemen, and to Slaves, to right and wrong; That, to excuse the breach of any Laws, I shall not need a Favour worth two straws,
p-acp, pns32 av vvb, q-crq vdz vvi p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, p-acp j-jn cc vvb; cst, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 j crd n2,
If Justice may take place, (as I conceive It will, when they my Innocence perceive.) Yea, peradventure, they, who yet seem Foes, Will be to me so friendly in the close, That they will by their Justice, honour gain,
If justice may take place, (as I conceive It will, when they my Innocence perceive.) Yea, Peradventure, they, who yet seem Foes, Will be to me so friendly in the close, That they will by their justice, honour gain,
And, me into their favour entertain. One bitter herb spoils not a pot of Broth, (Though some the single tast thereof may loath) But, makes the same perhaps much wholsomer Than if it totally omitted were.
And, me into their favour entertain. One bitter herb spoils not a pot of Broth, (Though Some the single taste thereof may loath) But, makes the same perhaps much wholesomer Than if it totally omitted were.
cc, pno11 p-acp po32 n1 vvi. crd j n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, (cs d dt j n1 av vmb vvi) cc-acp, vvz dt d av av-d jc cs cs pn31 av-j vvn vbdr.
The best among us, at the best are sinners, And, in true Penitence, but new beginners, Who need forgiveness: and, GOD will bestow Such Mercy, as to other men we show.
The best among us, At the best Are Sinners, And, in true Penitence, but new beginners, Who need forgiveness: and, GOD will bestow Such Mercy, as to other men we show.
Nor is't in Whirlwinds, which the Rocks do rend, Whereby GOD will into mens hearts descend, Sunshine makes us those Robes aside to lay, Which furious Tempests cannot tear away:
Nor is't in Whirlwinds, which the Rocks do rend, Whereby GOD will into men's hearts descend, Sunshine makes us those Robes aside to lay, Which furious Tempests cannot tear away:
And, they whom Threatnings cannot work upon, By Gentleness and Kindness may be won To yeeld up their own Judgments, and their Will, Sometime for good, and otherwhile for ill. GOD by his Grace, preserve me from that snare, And then, come what come will, I nothing fear.
And, they whom Threatenings cannot work upon, By Gentleness and Kindness may be wone To yield up their own Judgments, and their Will, Sometime for good, and otherwhile for ill. GOD by his Grace, preserve me from that snare, And then, come what come will, I nothing Fear.
cc, pns32 r-crq n2-vvg vmbx vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 d n2, cc po32 vmb, av p-acp j, cc av p-acp j-jn. np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp d n1, cc av, vvb r-crq vvb vmb, pns11 pix vvb.
For, he that wholly doth himself neglect, Cannot his Neighbour heartily affect, And, if we love not those whom we have seen, The Love of GOD in us hath not yet been.
For, he that wholly does himself neglect, Cannot his Neighbour heartily affect, And, if we love not those whom we have seen, The Love of GOD in us hath not yet been.
c-acp, pns31 cst av-jn vdz px31 n1, vmbx po31 n1 av-j vvi, cc, cs pns12 vvb xx d ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vhz xx av vbn.
Captain George Wither, a man valiant and witty, and one of the sixteen here mentioned, was hewed to death at Kingston upon Hull by his own Solidiers in their fury, because he had killed one of their fellows in the like fury.
Captain George Wither, a man valiant and witty, and one of the sixteen Here mentioned, was hewed to death At Kingston upon Hull by his own Soldiers in their fury, Because he had killed one of their Fellows in the like fury.
