if the whole Congregation] Or the greater part of the people. The multitude excuseth not from sinne, but if all have sinned, they must all be punished, if Gods justice be not appeased by sound repentance; (which is such a sorrow for sin, as worketh a change both of the minde, and of the manners of the sinner) see Gen. 6. 12, 13. & 19. 0. Hence also we may observe, that not onely particular persons, but particular or Nationall Churches may erre.