The application of redemption

This is the first work of Conscience to be a forewarner, and to admonish the soul of evil, to exercise a severe Charge, and give uncontrollable Commands against sin: So that Corruption comes to be snubbed and checked, and the soul kept in awe under him which it scorned before. It fares in this case with Conscience as with an High Sheriff, or some special Officer of note in the Country, in the absence of the King, while he is gone aside there ariseth a Mutiny and Tumult of unruly persons, which tear his Commission, withstand his proceedings, and offer in an outrageous manner to lay violent hands upon his Person; so that as he can do nothing, so he dares show little distaste, but express no strong opposition against them, as not having power enough to surprise and crush them in their […], but is compelled to sit still, and say nothing, knowing as David said, You are too strong for me you sons of Zerviah: He finds his party too weak to deal with them, therefore puts up all contempts and indignities for the while; Nay, as it is with many […], their numbers being many, their carriage furious and unreasonable, sometimes they strike the Constable instead of being ruled by him; but when the King returns, renews his Commission, and gives him more power than ever, and sends supply to aid and […] him, then the Sheriff lifts up his head, having got a larger […], comes with more undaunted courage and resolution, having got assistance […] to support himself; and he makes open Proclamation, That whereas there hath been such and such […], be it known, that they are all to be ⟨p. 365⟩[…] and commanded in the Kings Name, upon […] notice hereof to lay down all weapons, to still all […] disorders upon pain of death to any that shall […] the Law in that case.

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