Spiritual marriage: or, The vnion betweene Christ and his Church As it was delivered in a sermon at Westminster, the first of Ianuarie. Anno Dom. 1626. By Iames Baillie, Master of Arts.

Baillie, James, Master of Arts
Publisher: Printed by B A lsop and T Favvcet for Robert Allot and are to be sold at his shop at the blacke Beare in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1627
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A01889 ESTC ID: S120307 STC ID: 1203
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Hosea II, 19; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 SPIRITVALL MARRIAGE; OR, THE VNION BEtweene CHRIST and his CHVRCH. HOSEA. 2.19. J will marrie thee to me for euer, yea I will marrie thee to me. SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE; OR, THE VNION Between CHRIST and his CHURCH. HOSEA. 2.19. J will marry thee to me for ever, yea I will marry thee to me. np1 n1; cc, dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. np1. crd. pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av, uh pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 PLATO Philosophizing vpon the grace of GOD according as hee was able, gaue thankes vnto him for three thinges; PLATO Philosophizing upon the grace of GOD according as he was able, gave thanks unto him for three things; np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg c-acp pns31 vbds j, vvd n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 First, that GOD had created him a Man and not a Beast; secondly, that hee was borne a Grecian and not a Barbarian. First, that GOD had created him a Man and not a Beast; secondly, that he was born a Grecian and not a Barbarian. ord, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1 cc xx dt n1; ord, cst pns31 vbds vvn dt jp cc xx dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 Thirdly, that not only so but a Philosopher also. Thirdly, that not only so but a Philosopher also. ord, cst xx av-j av p-acp dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 But wee that are instructed at a better schoole, doe otherwayes destribute our thanksgiving, and praise him for three things also. But we that Are instructed At a better school, do otherways destribute our thanksgiving, and praise him for three things also. cc-acp pns12 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt jc n1, vdb av vvi po12 n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp crd n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 First, that amongst all his creatures hee hath made vs men, created in a most glorious manner, Omnino ad imaginem suam, altogether after his owne Image. First, that among all his creatures he hath made us men, created in a most glorious manner, Omnino ad imaginem suam, altogether After his own Image. ord, cst p-acp d po31 n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 n2, vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, av p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 Secondly that from among all sorts of men, he hath made vs Christians. Secondly that from among all sorts of men, he hath made us Christians. ord cst p-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 Thirdly, that amongst those, that beare the name of Christians, hee hath made vs onely faithfull ones; Thirdly, that among those, that bear the name of Christians, he hath made us only faithful ones; ord, cst p-acp d, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av-j j pi2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 elected and adopted vs in his owne Sonne before the foundation of the world, and made vs like a few well sighted among a throng of blind men, elected and adopted us in his own Son before the Foundation of the world, and made us like a few well sighted among a throng of blind men, vvn cc vvn pno12 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd pno12 av-j dt d av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 like the portion of IACOB in Aegipt, onelie enlightened in the middest of that darkenesse which couered all the Countrie, like the fleece of Gideon, onelie watered with the dewe of his grace, like the portion of IACOB in Egypt, only enlightened in the midst of that darkness which covered all the Country, like the fleece of gideon, only watered with the dew of his grace, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvd d dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 whilest all the rest of the earth is drie and destitute of his fauour. whilst all the rest of the earth is dry and destitute of his favour. cs d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j cc j pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 When I call to memory the vnspeakeable loue of GOD, and his fatherly care in the conduct and conseruation of his Church, it is a whole web of wonders. When I call to memory the unspeakable love of GOD, and his fatherly care in the conduct and conservation of his Church, it is a Whole web of wonders. c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 How he hath reuenged the blood of ABELL, how he hath serued for a pilot and steersman to his Church inclosed within the arke; How he hath revenged the blood of ABEL, how he hath served for a pilot and steersman to his Church enclosed within the Ark; c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 how for the loue of ABRAHAM and ISAACK he hath striken and curbed Kings, how he hath prepared lodging for his people in Aegipt, how he hath drawne them from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arme hauing caried his people out of captiuitie as vpon Eagles winges, how he hath giuen them his law, fed them with bread from heauen, couered them in the day time, giuen them light in the night, how for the love of ABRAHAM and ISAAC he hath stricken and curbed Kings, how he hath prepared lodging for his people in Egypt, how he hath drawn them from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arm having carried his people out of captivity as upon Eagles wings, how he hath given them his law, fed them with bred from heaven, covered them in the day time, given them Light in the night, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 pns31 vhz vvn cc j-vvn n2, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp av p-acp dt j n1 cc j-vvn n1 vhg vvn po31 n1 av pp-f n1 c-acp p-acp n2 n2, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32 po31 n1, vvd pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1, vvn pno32 j p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 and driuen out Nations before them, how he hath chastized them, to keepe them vnder subjection in prosperitie, and driven out nations before them, how he hath Chastised them, to keep them under subjection in Prosperity, cc vvn av n2 p-acp pno32, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 and how his chastisements haue euer beene interlaced with deliuerances, least they should haue beene ouerwhelmed with too great adversitie: and how his chastisements have ever been interlaced with Deliverances, lest they should have been overwhelmed with too great adversity: cc c-crq po31 n2 vhb av vbn vvn p-acp n2, cs pns32 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp av j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 The historie of the Iudges, of DAVID and his successors, the deliuerance from Babilon, and the re-establishment of Ierusalem. The history of the Judges, of DAVID and his Successors, the deliverance from Babylon, and the re-establishment of Ierusalem. dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 Is not this a whole chaine of GODS mercies, and loue towards his Church linked together already: Is not this a Whole chain of GOD'S Mercies, and love towards his Church linked together already: vbz xx d dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 vvn av av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 and yet to make it not onely more weightie, but weight it selfe, hee joyneth this linke vnto it, I will marrie thee to me for euer, yea, I will marrie thee vnto me. and yet to make it not only more weighty, but weight it self, he Joineth this link unto it, I will marry thee to me for ever, yea, I will marry thee unto me. cc av pc-acp vvi pn31 xx av-j av-dc j, cc-acp n1 pn31 n1, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av, uh, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 And this last linke is that which I intend to bestow vpon you this morning for a New yeeres gift. And this last link is that which I intend to bestow upon you this morning for a New Years gift. cc d ord n1 vbz d r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 d n1 p-acp dt j ng2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 Mos vetus est Iani dare mutua dona calendis, Annus vt auspicio prosperiore fluat. Mos Vetus est Jan Dare mutuam dona calendis, Annus vt auspicio prosperiore fluat. np1 fw-la fw-la np1 vvb n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 It is an ancient custome among friends vpon New yeeres day mutually to giue and to receiue gifts as fortunate pledges of a hopefull yeere, saith a Poet: It is an ancient custom among Friends upon New Years day mutually to give and to receive Gifts as fortunate pledges of a hopeful year, Says a Poet: pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j ng2 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt j n1, vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 which commonly are of siluer, gold, and of precious stones. But as Saint Peter, Acts. 3.6. said of old to the Creeple, that lay at the gate of the Temple called beautifull, siluer and gold haue I none to giue vnto you; which commonly Are of silver, gold, and of precious stones. But as Saint Peter, Acts. 3.6. said of old to the Creeple, that lay At the gate of the Temple called beautiful, silver and gold have I none to give unto you; r-crq av-j vbr pp-f n1, n1, cc pp-f j n2. cc-acp p-acp n1 np1, n2 crd. vvn pp-f j p-acp dt n1, cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd j, n1 cc n1 vhb pns11 pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 so say I now vnto you, for I will bestow no such ware vpon you, those are but drosse and earth, so say I now unto you, for I will bestow no such ware upon you, those Are but dross and earth, av vvb pns11 av p-acp pn22, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi dx d n1 p-acp pn22, d vbr p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 and of a rusty and an earthly worth, but such as I haue I will bestow vpon you, a Spirituall gift, most liberally. and of a rusty and an earthly worth, but such as I have I will bestow upon you, a Spiritual gift, most liberally. cc pp-f dt j cc dt j n1, cc-acp d c-acp pns11 vhb pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, dt j n1, av-ds av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 And if you shall but gratefully receiue it, and lay it vp close in the most inward cabine of your hearts, I dare bee bold to promise that one day it shall be helpfull vnto you, minister vnto you more joy and comfort, And if you shall but gratefully receive it, and lay it up close in the most inward cabin of your hearts, I Dare be bold to promise that one day it shall be helpful unto you, minister unto you more joy and Comfort, cc cs pn22 vmb cc-acp av-j vvi pn31, cc vvd pn31 a-acp av-j p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vvb vbi j pc-acp vvi d crd n1 pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pn22, vvb p-acp pn22 av-dc n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 then all the siluer, gold, and precious stones which are brought from the Orient. then all the silver, gold, and precious stones which Are brought from the Orient. cs d dt n1, n1, cc j n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 And so I come to the bestowing of it, I meane to the handling of my text, I will marrie thee to mee for euer, yea, I will marrie thee vnto me. And so I come to the bestowing of it, I mean to the handling of my text, I will marry thee to me for ever, yea, I will marry thee unto me. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av, uh, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
28 This text is a promise of comfort, in which you shall take notice of these foure; First, of the subiect, CHRIST; This text is a promise of Comfort, in which you shall take notice of these foure; First, of the Subject, CHRIST; d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d crd; ord, pp-f dt n-jn, np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
29 lurking vnder his word, I; secondly, of the object, the Church, sheltred vnder this word, thee. Thirdly, of the thing promised, Marriage; I will marrie thee. lurking under his word, I; secondly, of the Object, the Church, sheltered under this word, thee. Thirdly, of the thing promised, Marriage; I will marry thee. vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns11; ord, pp-f dt n1, dt n1, vvn p-acp d n1, pno21. ord, pp-f dt n1 vvd, n1; pns11 vmb vvi pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 Fourthly, of the qualities of this marriage, which are two. Fourthly, of the qualities of this marriage, which Are two. ord, pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 First, the certaintie implyed in the gemination and doubling of the promise, I will marrie thee; yea, I will marrie thee. Lastly, the perpetuitie of this marriage, for ever; I will marrie thee vnto mee for ever. First, the certainty employed in the gemination and doubling of the promise, I will marry thee; yea, I will marry thee. Lastly, the perpetuity of this marriage, for ever; I will marry thee unto me for ever. ord, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21; uh, pns11 vmb vvi pno21. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp av; pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 This Proposition is first propounded, I will marrie thee, and hereafter explained by a twofold distinction; This Proposition is First propounded, I will marry thee, and hereafter explained by a twofold distinction; d n1 vbz ord vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc av vvd p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 first, not to a base, not to a dishonorable match, but to my selfe, that am Gnamith IEHOVAH, equall to IEHOVAH * the Father of Eternitie, who made the earth and spred the heavens like a curtaine, the eternall Wisedome, the essentiall Word, the second person of the holy Trinitie, GOD euerlastingly blessed. First, not to a base, not to a dishonourable match, but to my self, that am Gnamith JEHOVAH, equal to JEHOVAH * the Father of Eternity, who made the earth and spread the heavens like a curtain, the Eternal Wisdom, the essential Word, the second person of the holy Trinity, GOD everlastingly blessed. ord, xx p-acp dt j, xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp po11 n1, cst vbm np1 np1, j-jn p-acp np1 * dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 cc vvi dt n2 av-j dt n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, dt ord n1 pp-f dt j np1, np1 av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 Secondly, not for a day, a moneth, or a yeere, but perpetually, for euer: and so haue you the parts and circumstances of this Proposition: Secondly, not for a day, a Monn, or a year, but perpetually, for ever: and so have you the parts and Circumstances of this Proposition: ord, xx p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, cc-acp av-j, c-acp av: cc av vhb pn22 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 neither minde I to handle them seuerally and alone but joyntly and together, because in them joyntly is onely contayned that most admirable conjunction, neither mind I to handle them severally and alone but jointly and together, Because in them jointly is only contained that most admirable conjunction, dx n1 pns11 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j cc av-j p-acp av-j cc av, c-acp p-acp pno32 av-j vbz j vvn d av-ds j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 and most strait vnion betweene CHRIST and his Church, which no power in hell nor earth is able to sunder and infringe: and most strait Union between CHRIST and his Church, which no power in hell nor earth is able to sunder and infringe: cc av-ds j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, r-crq dx n1 p-acp n1 ccx n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 neyther is there any way in nature by which two things can bee made one, but from it the Spirit of GOD borroweth similitudes to expresse our conjunction with CHRIST: neither is there any Way in nature by which two things can be made one, but from it the Spirit of GOD borroweth Similitudes to express our conjunction with CHRIST: av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq crd n2 vmb vbi vvn pi, cc-acp p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
38 wee are one with him, as EVAH was with ADAM, flesh of his flesh, and bone of his bone, wee are one with him, we Are one with him, as EVE was with ADAM, Flesh of his Flesh, and bone of his bone, we Are one with him, pns12 vbr pi p-acp pno31, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp np1, n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vbr crd p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
39 as the house and the foundation whereupon it is built; But this vnion is most liuely set forth in these three similitudes. as the house and the Foundation whereupon it is built; But this Union is most lively Set forth in these three Similitudes. c-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn; cc-acp d n1 vbz av-ds av-j vvn av p-acp d crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
40 First, as is the strait conjunction betweene the graft and the stock, so is the vnion between CHRIST and his Church. First, as is the strait conjunction between the grafted and the stock, so is the Union between CHRIST and his Church. ord, c-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, av vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
41 Secondly, as is the neerenesse of the garment to the body, so is ours with CHRIST. Secondly, as is the nearness of the garment to the body, so is ours with CHRIST. ord, c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vbz png12 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 Thirdly, as the straitnesse of the bond is betweene the wife and the husband, such is the straitnesse of our vnion with CHRIST. Thirdly, as the straitness of the bound is between the wife and the husband, such is the straitness of our Union with CHRIST. ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 But before I explaine the similitudes, it is necessary to vnderstand what is signified by this word, * Church, in my text, to the end that you may know to which Church this promise is made, seeing it is diuersly taken, But before I explain the Similitudes, it is necessary to understand what is signified by this word, * Church, in my text, to the end that you may know to which Church this promise is made, seeing it is diversely taken, p-acp a-acp pns11 vvi dt n2, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1, * n1, p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n1 d n1 vbz vvn, vvg pn31 vbz av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 and hath sundry significations in the old and new Testament: and hath sundry significations in the old and new Testament: cc vhz j n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
45 for NONLATINALPHABET the Church, is a Greeke word and properly signifieth an Assembly, which belongeth as well to the Heathen, for the Church, is a Greek word and properly signifies an Assembly, which belongeth as well to the Heathen, p-acp dt n1, vbz dt jp n1 cc av-j vvz dt n1, r-crq vvz a-acp av p-acp dt j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
46 and to Infidels, as to Christians and the children of GOD, verified by DAVID, Psal. 26.6. Odini Ecclesiam malignantium, I haue hated the assembly; and to Infidels, as to Christians and the children of GOD, verified by DAVID, Psalm 26.6. Odini Church Malignants, I have hated the assembly; cc p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd. np1 fw-la fw-la, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
47 or, the Church of the wicked: or, the Church of the wicked: cc, dt n1 pp-f dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
48 and by the Apostle, Act. 19. That calleth that multitude, which cryed, Great is the DIANA of the Ephesians, Ecclesiam the assembly, or, the Church. But hereafter vse obtayned that Christians called their assembly Ecclesiam, the Church, to distinguish it from the Synagogue of the Iewes, and by the Apostle, Act. 19. That calls that multitude, which cried, Great is the DIANA of the Ephesians, Church the assembly, or, the Church. But hereafter use obtained that Christians called their assembly Church, the Church, to distinguish it from the Synagogue of the Iewes, cc p-acp dt n1, n1 crd cst vvz d n1, r-crq vvd, j vbz dt np1 pp-f dt njp2, np1 dt n1, cc, dt n1. p-acp av n1 vvd cst np1 vvd po32 n1 np1, dt n1, p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
49 albeit that both NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET signifieth one thing, an Assembly, or a Congregation, a meeting or a gathering together. albeit that both and signifies one thing, an Assembly, or a Congregation, a meeting or a gathering together. cs cst d cc vvz crd n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, dt n1 cc dt vvg av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
50 This word then Ecclesia the Church, being vsurped by Christians is taken by them in the new Testament fiue manner of wayes. This word then Ecclesia the Church, being usurped by Christians is taken by them in the new Testament fiue manner of ways. d n1 av np1 dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 crd n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
51 First, for the Pastors of the Church, the people being excluded, and so it is taken St Math. 18.17. where our Sauiour commands, That if a debate betweene neighbours cannot bee quietly pacified, to tell the Church; First, for the Pastors of the Church, the people being excluded, and so it is taken Saint Math. 18.17. where our Saviour commands, That if a debate between neighbours cannot be quietly pacified, to tell the Church; ord, p-acp dt ng1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbg vvn, cc av pn31 vbz vvn zz np1 crd. c-crq po12 n1 vvz, cst cs dt n1 p-acp n2 vmbx vbi av-jn vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
52 that is the Byshops, Prelates, and other Pastors of inferiour titles that haue superioritie and jurisdiction in the Church. that is the Bishops, Prelates, and other Pastors of inferior titles that have superiority and jurisdiction in the Church. d vbz dt n2, n2, cc j-jn ng1 pp-f j-jn n2 cst vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
53 Now it sometime belongs to this Church arguere & increpare, 2. Tim. 4. to improue and rebuke, sometimes, amputare, to cut off, sometimes, lapsos relevare, to raise vp againe such as haue slipped or fallen, sometimes, to confirme and corroberate those that stand. Now it sometime belongs to this Church arguere & increpare, 2. Tim. 4. to improve and rebuke, sometime, amputare, to Cut off, sometime, lapsos relevare, to raise up again such as have slipped or fallen, sometime, to confirm and corroberate those that stand. av pn31 av vvz p-acp d n1 fw-la cc vvi, crd np1 crd p-acp vvb cc vvi, av, fw-la, pc-acp vvi a-acp, av, fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi a-acp av d c-acp vhb vvn cc vvn, av, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d cst vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
54 In a word, In this Church as in the Arke there must bee both manna and virga, bread for refection, In a word, In this Church as in the Ark there must be both manna and virga, bred for refection, p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi d n1 cc fw-la, n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
55 and a rod for correction, osculum and fraenum, a kisse for friends and a bridle for refractarie and stubborne persons. and a rod for correction, osculum and fraenum, a kiss for Friends and a bridle for refractory and stubborn Persons. cc dt n1 p-acp n1, fw-la cc vvb, dt n1 p-acp n2 cc dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
56 And as in a Vineyard there must be both planting and pruning, so in this Church must there be both Doctrine & Discipline. And as in a Vineyard there must be both planting and pruning, so in this Church must there be both Doctrine & Discipline. cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi d n-vvg cc n-vvg, av p-acp d n1 vmb a-acp vbi d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
57 Doctrine, to inctruct in the points of Faith, to conserue, nourish and augment charitie, flowing from the sinceritie of the minde, integritie of the conscience, Doctrine, to inctruct in the points of Faith, to conserve, nourish and augment charity, flowing from the sincerity of the mind, integrity of the conscience, n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvi n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
58 and from a faith voyde of dissimulation and hypocrisie. Discipline, to correct and reforme vices and abuses. and from a faith void of dissimulation and hypocrisy. Discipline, to correct and reform vices and Abuses. cc p-acp dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1. n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
59 Secondly, this word Church is taken for the People, the Pastors being excluded, and so it is taken, Act. 20.28. Where Pastors are exhorted to feed the Church which CHRIST hath purchased with his owne blood. Secondly, this word Church is taken for the People, the Pastors being excluded, and so it is taken, Act. 20.28. Where Pastors Are exhorted to feed the Church which CHRIST hath purchased with his own blood. ord, d n1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt ng1 n1 vvn, cc av pn31 vbz vvn, n1 crd. q-crq ng1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
60 Thirdly, it is taken for a particular Church in which both people and pastors are comprehended, such of old was the Church at Ephesus, at Corinth, at Rome, and such were those seauen Churches whereof wee reade in the 2. and 3. Chapters of the Revelation, But now many of these Churches haue much fallen from that puritie wherein the Apostles and their Disciples did institute them, Thirdly, it is taken for a particular Church in which both people and Pastors Are comprehended, such of old was the Church At Ephesus, At Corinth, At Room, and such were those seauen Churches whereof we read in the 2. and 3. Chapters of the Revelation, But now many of these Churches have much fallen from that purity wherein the Apostles and their Disciples did institute them, ord, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 cc n2 vbr vvn, d pp-f n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1, p-acp vvb, cc d vbdr d crd n2 c-crq pns12 vvi p-acp dt crd cc crd n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp av d pp-f d n2 vhb av-d vvn p-acp d n1 c-crq dt n2 cc po32 n2 vdd vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
61 and some of them altogether made so great a defection and apostasie from the faith, and Some of them altogether made so great a defection and apostasy from the faith, cc d pp-f pno32 av vvd av j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
62 as therein a man explicitly resting on their whole Doctrine cannot bee saued, such to day is the Church at Rome, and such a one hath she beene these many ages past, as therein a man explicitly resting on their Whole Doctrine cannot be saved, such to day is the Church At Room, and such a one hath she been these many ages past, c-acp av dt n1 av-j vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n1 vmbx vbi vvn, d p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp vvb, cc d dt pi vhz pns31 vbn d d n2 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
63 for in her, Idolatry is maintayned, and the whole Doctrine of the benefit of CHRIST altogether corrupted, for in her, Idolatry is maintained, and the Whole Doctrine of the benefit of CHRIST altogether corrupted, c-acp p-acp pno31, n1 vbz vvn, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
64 if then a man would bee saued, hee must vse our Sauiours counsell, Revel. 18.4. Goe out of Babylon my people, that yee bee not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues. if then a man would be saved, he must use our Saviour's counsel, Revel. 18.4. Go out of Babylon my people, that ye be not partakers of her Sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. cs av dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vvi po12 ng1 n1, vvb. crd. vvb av pp-f np1 po11 n1, cst pn22 vbb xx n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc cst pn22 vvb xx pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
65 Fourthly, this word Church is taken for the whole assembly of those that here below vpon the earth are called Christians: Fourthly, this word Church is taken for the Whole assembly of those that Here below upon the earth Are called Christians: ord, d n1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d cst av a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
66 and this is the vniuersall visible Church, composed of diuers particular Churches, called by the Apostle in the 1. of Tim. 3.15. and this is the universal visible Church, composed of diverse particular Churches, called by the Apostle in the 1. of Tim. 3.15. cc d vbz dt j j n1, vvn pp-f j j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
67 The pillar and ground of truth, because it is the dutie thereof to vnderprop and defend the truth against all those that seeke by schismes, heresies, The pillar and ground of truth, Because it is the duty thereof to underprop and defend the truth against all those that seek by schisms, heresies, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d d cst vvb p-acp n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
68 and erronious Doctrines to suppresse and ouerthrow the same. and erroneous Doctrines to suppress and overthrow the same. cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
69 Now this vniuersall Church subsisteth by a perpetuall generation one succeeding to another, and consisteth of all the conuerted Iewes & Gentiles that are vpon the face of this earth. Now this universal Church subsisteth by a perpetual generation one succeeding to Another, and Consisteth of all the converted Iewes & Gentiles that Are upon the face of this earth. av d j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pi vvg p-acp j-jn, cc vvz pp-f d dt vvn np2 cc np1 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
70 It is truth that this Church was once, and before CHRIST came in the flesh onely among the Iewes glorious, It is truth that this Church was once, and before CHRIST Come in the Flesh only among the Iewes glorious, pn31 vbz n1 cst d n1 vbds a-acp, cc p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp dt np2 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
71 and the Gentiles then were but dogs or whelpes; and the Gentiles then were but Dogs or whelps; cc dt n2-j av vbdr cc-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
72 In the 15. of Math. 26. It is not good to take the childrens bread and to cast it to whelpes. In the 15. of Math. 26. It is not good to take the Children's bred and to cast it to whelps. p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt ng2 n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
73 But now God perswaded IAPHETH to dwell in SHEMS tent; Now God is the God of the Gentiles also. Rom. 3.29. But now God persuaded JAPHETH to dwell in SHEMS tent; Now God is the God of the Gentiles also. Rom. 3.29. p-acp av np1 vvn vvz p-acp vvi p-acp np1 n1; av np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j av. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
74 Yea which is more, obstinacie is come to Israel, vntill the fulnesse of the Gentiles bee come in. Rom. 11.25. Yea which is more, obstinacy is come to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. Rom. 11.25. uh q-crq vbz av-dc, n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbb vvn p-acp. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
75 And amongst vs God hath a more glorious Church then euer hee had amongst the Iewes: And among us God hath a more glorious Church then ever he had among the Iewes: cc p-acp pno12 np1 vhz dt av-dc j n1 av av pns31 vhd p-acp dt np2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
76 for this cause ABRAHAM desired to see our dayes; for this cause St PAVL called Gods old ordinances, beggerly rudiments. Gal. 4.9. and reputed of Genealogies as of fables, for this cause the Patriarkes without vs are not said to be perfect, Heb. 11.40. for this cause ABRAHAM desired to see our days; for this cause Saint PAUL called God's old ordinances, beggarly rudiments. Gal. 4.9. and reputed of Genealogies as of fables, for this cause the Patriarchs without us Are not said to be perfect, Hebrew 11.40. c-acp d n1 np1 vvd pc-acp vvi po12 n2; p-acp d n1 zz np1 vvd npg1 j n2, j n2. np1 crd. cc vvn pp-f n2 c-acp pp-f n2, p-acp d n1 dt n2 p-acp pno12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vbi j, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
77 And this made SIMEON for a time to desire, that he might not see death. And this made SIMEON for a time to desire, that he might not see death. cc d vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
78 The Iewish Church had but shadowes and circumstances, but we haue the body and the substance, The word was made flesh; The Jewish Church had but shadows and Circumstances, but we have the body and the substance, The word was made Flesh; dt jp n1 vhd p-acp n2 cc n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
79 he walked among his brethren, they saw him, handled him, heard him, beheld his wounders and miracles, saw him condemned, crucified, raised, he walked among his brothers, they saw him, handled him, herd him, beheld his wonders and Miracles, saw him condemned, Crucified, raised, pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2, pns32 vvd pno31, vvd pno31, vvd pno31, vvd po31 n2 cc n2, vvd pno31 vvd, vvn, vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
80 and carried into heauen in a cloud. and carried into heaven in a cloud. cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
81 It was this that made EZECHIELL the Prophet say, our Temple should bee bigger, then in the dayes of MOSES, that made IOHN the Baptist bee called the greatest of all the Prophets, It was this that made EZEKIEL the Prophet say, our Temple should be bigger, then in the days of MOSES, that made JOHN the Baptist be called the greatest of all the prophets, pn31 vbds d cst vvd np1 dt n1 vvb, po12 n1 vmd vbi jc, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vvd np1 dt n1 vbi vvn dt js pp-f d dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
82 and yet the least in our Church greater then he: and yet the least in our Church greater then he: cc av dt ds p-acp po12 n1 jc cs pns31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
83 that made St. PAVL. 2. Cor. 3. Call the Law, the ministerie of condemnation, but the Gospell, the ministration of righteousnes, the Law that which should be abolished, that made Saint PAUL. 2. Cor. 3. Call the Law, the Ministry of condemnation, but the Gospel, the ministration of righteousness, the Law that which should be abolished, cst vvd n1 np1. crd np1 crd vvb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cst r-crq vmd vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
84 but the Gospell glorious, and that which remaineth: but the Gospel glorious, and that which remains: cc-acp dt n1 j, cc cst r-crq vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
85 that vnder the law the Iewes did onely see but thorow a vaile, but we in our Church vnder the Gospell, that under the law the Iewes did only see but thorough a veil, but we in our Church under the Gospel, cst p-acp dt n1 dt np2 vdd j vvi cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
86 behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord with open face. O vnthankfull Gentiles! behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord with open face. O unthankful Gentiles! vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1. sy j np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
87 O ingratefull Christians, and O most ingratefull England of all the Christians in the world, O ingrateful Christians, and Oh most ingrateful England of all the Christians in the world, sy j np1, cc uh av-ds j np1 pp-f d dt njpg2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
88 for howsoeuer that other Nations may pretend some excuse, yet surely, O England, thou is vnexcusable, especially these 60. yeares, in which this sunne of the glorious Gospell hath continually without ecclipse shined in thy Horizon, for howsoever that other nations may pretend Some excuse, yet surely, Oh England, thou is unexcusable, especially these 60. Years, in which this sun of the glorious Gospel hath continually without eclipse shined in thy Horizon, c-acp c-acp cst n-jn n2 vmb vvi d n1, av av-j, uh np1, pns21 vbz j, av-j d crd n2, p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vhz av-j p-acp n1 vvd p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
89 and still doth runne his circular motion, and yet neuerthelesse what is the darknesse in which wee doe not walke? Alas, I meane, what iniquitie doe we not drinke in like water? What is the vanity after the which we doe not seeke? And what is that grace of GOD, which wee turne not into wantonnesse? Especially (leauing at this time all other things) this glorious Gospell, this spirituall Manna, this heauenly food, the plentie whereof produceth nothing but a loathing of the same, and still does run his circular motion, and yet nevertheless what is the darkness in which we do not walk? Alas, I mean, what iniquity do we not drink in like water? What is the vanity After the which we do not seek? And what is that grace of GOD, which we turn not into wantonness? Especially (leaving At this time all other things) this glorious Gospel, this spiritual Manna, this heavenly food, the plenty whereof Produceth nothing but a loathing of the same, cc av vdz vvi po31 j-jn n1, cc av av q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi? np1, pns11 vvb, r-crq n1 vdb pns12 xx vvi p-acp j n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi? cc q-crq vbz d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns12 vvb xx p-acp n1? av-j (vvg p-acp d n1 d j-jn n2) d j n1, d j n1, d j n1, dt n1 c-crq vvz pix cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
90 except it be most rarely cook'd in, and garnished with humaine conceites to satisfie your daintie appetites, except it be most rarely cooked in, and garnished with human conceits to satisfy your dainty appetites, c-acp pn31 vbb av-ds av-j vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi po22 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
91 & when it is cooked to you after this manner, which is a sort of Preaching too much vsed in this Land, & when it is cooked to you After this manner, which is a sort of Preaching too much used in this Land, cc c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg av av-d vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
92 and deserueth more discommendation, yet are yee contrary to all other creatures vnder the sunne, that grow the fairer, the fatter, and deserves more discommendation, yet Are ye contrary to all other creatures under the sun, that grow the Fairer, the fatter, cc vvz dc n1, av vbr pn22 j-jn p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vvb dt jc, dt jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
93 and the better too the more choise diet they feede on; and the better too the more choice diet they feed on; cc dt jc av dt av-dc n1 n1 pns32 vvb a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
94 as for example, when trees are remoued to a more fertile soyle, they will spread further, as for Exampl, when trees Are removed to a more fertile soil, they will spread further, c-acp p-acp n1, c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1, pns32 vmb vvi av-jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
95 and be more fertile then before, when cattell are put into a better pasture, they will be of a greater growth and labour better too: and be more fertile then before, when cattle Are put into a better pasture, they will be of a greater growth and labour better too: cc vbi av-dc j cs a-acp, c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt jc n1, pns32 vmb vbi pp-f dt jc n1 cc n1 av-jc av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
96 But it is not so with vs; But it is not so with us; cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
97 No, for after never so learned a sermon, there will be both disliking & liking of it, No, for After never so learned a sermon, there will be both disliking & liking of it, uh-dx, c-acp p-acp av av j dt n1, pc-acp vmb vbi d n-vvg cc n-vvg pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
98 but this liking tendeth not to retaine the principall parts thereof in our memories and to practise the same in our liues and conuersations. but this liking tendeth not to retain the principal parts thereof in our memories and to practise the same in our lives and conversations. cc-acp d n-vvg vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 av p-acp po12 n2 cc pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
99 No, No, but onely a liking that the Preacher did well and that he is a good Scholler, No, No, but only a liking that the Preacher did well and that he is a good Scholar, uh-dx, uh-dx, cc-acp av-j dt n-vvg cst dt n1 vdd av cc cst pns31 vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
100 and this is all, and, if it bee so, it is much too. and this is all, and, if it be so, it is much too. cc d vbz d, cc, cs pn31 vbb av, pn31 vbz av-d av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
101 But O Lord I pray thee, that giueth both the will and the deed to thy people, to bestow vpon them new hearts, to renew within their bowels a right spirit, that they may apprehend thy bountifulnesse toward them, But Oh Lord I pray thee, that gives both the will and the deed to thy people, to bestow upon them new hearts, to renew within their bowels a right Spirit, that they may apprehend thy bountifulness towards them, p-acp uh n1 pns11 vvb pno21, cst vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 dt j-jn n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
102 and magnifie thy Name for such plentifulnesse of thy word sowen amongst them, in regard whereof many Nations, and magnify thy Name for such plentifulness of thy word sown among them, in regard whereof many nations, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 c-crq d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
103 like a Forest, stands not put to tillage, and for such light in thy glorious Gospell, in respect whereof, many, like a Forest, Stands not put to tillage, and for such Light in thy glorious Gospel, in respect whereof, many, av-j dt n1, vvz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 j n1, p-acp n1 c-crq, d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
104 yea almost all people are but conducted by the Moone, which I beseech the O Lord neuer to extinguish, neuer, O Lord to let the Sunne of thy Gospell in this Land set, yea almost all people Are but conducted by the Moon, which I beseech the Oh Lord never to extinguish, never, Oh Lord to let the Sun of thy Gospel in this Land Set, uh av d n1 vbr p-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns11 vvb dt uh n1 av-x pc-acp vvi, av-x, uh n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp d n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
105 so long as the Sunne and Moone endure. so long as the Sun and Moon endure. av av-j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
106 Fifthly the Church is taken among Christians for the whole body and assembly of the Elect, Fifthly the Church is taken among Christians for the Whole body and assembly of the Elect, ord dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
107 and of those that GOD by the way of sanctification hath predestinated to bee the heyres of the Kingdome of glory: and of those that GOD by the Way of sanctification hath predestinated to be the Heirs of the Kingdom of glory: cc pp-f d cst np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
108 and this Church is composed of three sorts of people; first, of such as were vpon the earth; and this Church is composed of three sorts of people; First, of such as were upon the earth; cc d n1 vbz vvn pp-f crd n2 pp-f n1; ord, pp-f d c-acp vbdr p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
109 but now are not, because their soules and their bodies are sundred; but now Are not, Because their Souls and their bodies Are sundered; cc-acp av vbr xx, c-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
110 their bodies till the day of judgement are committed to the graue, where they must returne vnto the earth out of which they were taken, their bodies till the day of judgement Are committed to the graven, where they must return unto the earth out of which they were taken, po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
111 but their soules are conjoyned with CHRIST in heaven, which one day shall bee reunited againe to their bodies, but their Souls Are conjoined with CHRIST in heaven, which one day shall be Reunited again to their bodies, cc-acp po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, r-crq crd n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
112 and magnifie God both in body and soule, and this is called The triumphant Church, because the members thereof haue ouercome by the good fight of Faith, powers, principalities, and magnify God both in body and soul, and this is called The triumphant Church, Because the members thereof have overcome by the good fight of Faith, Powers, principalities, cc vvi np1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d vbz vvn dt j n1, p-acp dt n2 av vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
113 and spirituall wickednesse in this life, and now in that other life, which is much better then this, they tryumph, and spiritual wickedness in this life, and now in that other life, which is much better then this, they triumph, cc j n1 p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp d j-jn n1, r-crq vbz av-d jc cs d, pns32 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
114 and haue receiued, albeit not fully, the fruits of their labour, and GOD hath giuen them beautie for ashes, the oyle of ioy for mourning, and have received, albeit not Fully, the fruits of their labour, and GOD hath given them beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, cc vhb vvn, cs xx av-j, dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc np1 vhz vvn pno32 n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
115 and the garment of gladnesse for the spirit of heavinesse. and the garment of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
116 Secondly, this Church of the Elect is composed of men that are vpon earth presently aliue, fighting against sinne, Sathan, the world and their owne corrupt affections, making their Election sure vnto themselues by well doing, Secondly, this Church of the Elect is composed of men that Are upon earth presently alive, fighting against sin, Sathan, the world and their own corrupt affections, making their Election sure unto themselves by well doing, ord, d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f n2 cst vbr p-acp n1 av-j j, vvg p-acp n1, np1, dt n1 cc po32 d j n2, vvg po32 n1 av-j p-acp px32 p-acp av vdg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
117 but or it bee long shall be no more, and this is the Militant Church, the members whereof are visible as men, but or it be long shall be no more, and this is the Militant Church, the members whereof Are visible as men, cc-acp cc pn31 vbi j vmb vbi dx av-dc, cc d vbz dt j n1, dt n2 q-crq vbr j c-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
118 but not as members of this Church, and elect men, because Election is not discerned by the eye but charitably presumed on by faith and good workes which are inseparable companions; but not as members of this Church, and elect men, Because Election is not discerned by the eye but charitably presumed on by faith and good works which Are inseparable Sodales; cc-acp xx p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, cc j-vvn n2, c-acp n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 cc-acp av-j vvd a-acp p-acp n1 cc j n2 r-crq vbr j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
119 as the Sunne and light, fire and heate, water and aliquiditie: as the Sun and Light, fire and heat, water and aliquiditie: c-acp dt n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
120 so that if a man want good workes, wee may boldly say hee hath no faith, so that if a man want good works, we may boldly say he hath no faith, av cst cs dt n1 vvb j n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pns31 vhz dx n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
121 but wee dare not affirme for all this, that hee is not a vessell of Election, but we Dare not affirm for all this, that he is not a vessel of Election, cc-acp pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp d d, cst pns31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
122 because Election is a thing which God hath reserved to himselfe, yea, it is altogether vnknowne to a man himselfe, it runneth so secretly, Because Election is a thing which God hath reserved to himself, yea, it is altogether unknown to a man himself, it Runneth so secretly, c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp px31, uh, pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 px31, pn31 vvz av av-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
123 vntill the time that by his internall vocation God make it manifest and knowne to him, until the time that by his internal vocation God make it manifest and known to him, c-acp dt n1 cst p-acp po31 j n1 np1 vvi pn31 j cc vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
124 so that when I see a prophane man, a persecuter, an vnfruitfull tree; so that when I see a profane man, a Persecutor, an unfruitful tree; av cst c-crq pns11 vvb dt j n1, dt n1, dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
125 I may say, and that with reason, that such a one hath no faith, and as yet is not internally called, I may say, and that with reason, that such a one hath no faith, and as yet is not internally called, pns11 vmb vvi, cc cst p-acp n1, cst d dt pi vhz dx n1, cc c-acp av vbz xx av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
126 but that God hath not elected him, and will not call him, it is a damnable presumption, but that God hath not elected him, and will not call him, it is a damnable presumption, cc-acp cst np1 vhz xx vvn pno31, cc vmb xx vvi pno31, pn31 vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
127 and to diue in the bottomlesse gulfe of GODS vnrevealed will, and to fall within the compasse of that which our Saviour expresly dischargeth, Math. 7.1. Iudge not that yee bee not iudged, for with what iudgement yee iudge yee shall be iudged. and to dive in the bottomless gulf of GOD'S unrevealed will, and to fallen within the compass of that which our Saviour expressly dischargeth, Math. 7.1. Judge not that ye be not judged, for with what judgement ye judge ye shall be judged. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq po12 n1 av-j vvz, np1 crd. n1 xx cst pn22 vbb xx vvn, c-acp p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vvb pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
128 Thirdly, this Church of the Elect is composed of such as are not, but shall bee, as are not yet borne; Thirdly, this Church of the Elect is composed of such as Are not, but shall be, as Are not yet born; ord, d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f d c-acp vbr xx, cc-acp vmb vbi, c-acp vbr xx av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
129 but are in the counsell of GOD registrated and inrolled to bee borne, to fight in his warre in future time; and ordained to obtaine victorie. but Are in the counsel of GOD registrated and enrolled to be born, to fight in his war in future time; and ordained to obtain victory. cc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn cc vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n1; cc vvd pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
130 This Church of the elect hath many names in Scripture, especially foure; First, in the 1. of Pet. the 2. chapter and 9. verse. This Church of the elect hath many names in Scripture, especially foure; First, in the 1. of Pet. the 2. chapter and 9. verse. d n1 pp-f dt j-vvn vhz d n2 p-acp n1, av-j crd; ord, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 dt crd n1 cc crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 12
131 It is called a Chosen generation, and herein is distinguished from all other Churches. It is called a Chosen generation, and herein is distinguished from all other Churches. pn31 vbz vvn dt vvn n1, cc av vbz vvn p-acp d j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 12
132 First, from the Church of the Heathen and Infidels, which is, generatio malignantium, a Wicked generation. First, from the Church of the Heathen and Infidels, which is, generatio Malignants, a Wicked generation. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc n2, r-crq vbz, fw-la fw-la, dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 12
133 Secondly, from the Church of the Papists, which is, generatio Antichristianorum, an Antichristian generation, a great Whore arrayed in purple and scarlet, gilded with gold, precious stones, and pearles: Secondly, from the Church of the Papists, which is, generatio Antichristianorum, an Antichristian generation, a great Whore arrayed in purple and scarlet, gilded with gold, precious stones, and Pearls: ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vbz, fw-la np1, dt jp n1, dt j n1 vvn p-acp j-jn cc j-jn, vvn p-acp n1, j n2, cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
134 sitting vpon many waters, people, multitudes, Nations, tongues, and seaven Mountaines, which raigneth over the Kings of the earth, giving heed vnto Spirits of errour, teaching Doctrines of Devils, forbidding to marry and commanding to abstaine from meates which God hath created to bee received with giving thankes: sitting upon many waters, people, Multitudes, nations, tongues, and seaven Mountains, which Reigneth over the Kings of the earth, giving heed unto Spirits of error, teaching Doctrines of Devils, forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from Meats which God hath created to be received with giving thanks: vvg p-acp d n2, n1, n2, n2, n2, cc crd n2, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg n2 pp-f n2, vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
135 drunken with the blood of Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of IESVS, I meane with the blood of many good Christians as Lyons in France, called Waldenses from IOHN WALDVS, drunken with the blood of Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of JESUS, I mean with the blood of many good Christians as Lyons in France, called Waldenses from JOHN WALDVS, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j np1 c-acp ng1 p-acp np1, vvn np1 p-acp np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
136 as they call vs Calvinists from CALVIN, whom their King to his immortall infamie and dishonour excited by the Papacie did most cruelly butcher: as they call us Calvinists from CALVIN, whom their King to his immortal infamy and dishonour excited by the Papacy did most cruelly butcher: c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 np1 p-acp np1, ro-crq po32 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vdd av-ds av-j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
137 with the blood of many good Christians massacred vpon St. Baltholmewes day at Paris, whose wounds are yet fresh bleeding in the memories of men that liue and saw them, at Tollouse, Orleans, Boitiers, and many more places in France: with the blood of many good Christians massacred upon Saint Baltholmewes day At paris, whose wounds Are yet fresh bleeding in the memories of men that live and saw them, At Toulouse, Orleans, Boitiers, and many more places in France: p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j np1 vvn p-acp n1 npg1 n1 p-acp np1, rg-crq n2 vbr av j vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cst vvb cc vvd pno32, p-acp n2, np1, np1, cc d dc n2 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
138 with the blood of many a hundred thousand butchered most beastly in west Flanders by the Duke of Alphe, because they would not receiue the marke of the Beast in their foreheads; with the blood of many a hundred thousand butchered most beastly in west Flanders by the Duke of Alpha, Because they would not receive the mark of the Beast in their foreheads; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt crd crd vvn av-ds j p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
139 what shall I say of our Martyrs vnder Q MARIES raigne, or of that Beasts crueltie and insatiable desire of blood that lately heere most furiously in King IAMES his time, intended to haue blowne vp our Parliament house? I can say nothing, what shall I say of our Martyrs under Q MARY'S Reign, or of that Beasts cruelty and insatiable desire of blood that lately Here most furiously in King JAMES his time, intended to have blown up our Parliament house? I can say nothing, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1 npg1 n1, cc pp-f d ng1 n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 cst av-j av av-ds av-j p-acp n1 np1 po31 n1, vvd pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp po12 n1 n1? pns11 vmb vvi pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
140 but beleeue that that which St IOHN many yeares agone foretold, is fulfilled, that is, that Babylon even that great Citie vpon the seaven Mountaines is become the habitation of Devils, the hold of all foule spirits, a cage of every vncleane and hatefull bird. but believe that that which Saint JOHN many Years ago foretold, is fulfilled, that is, that Babylon even that great city upon the seaven Mountains is become the habitation of Devils, the hold of all foul spirits, a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. cc-acp vvb cst d r-crq np1 np1 d n2 av vvn, vbz vvn, cst vbz, cst np1 av cst j n1 p-acp dt crd n2 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f d j n2, dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
141 Thirdly, this Church of the elect, this Chosen generation, is distinguished from the Church of all other Heretikes and Schismatikes, which is, generatio reproborium, a reprobated generation, of this order are Manicheans, Arrians, Brownists, Familists, Thirdly, this Church of the elect, this Chosen generation, is distinguished from the Church of all other Heretics and Schismatics, which is, generatio reproborium, a reprobated generation, of this order Are Manichaeans, Arians, Brownists, Familists, ord, d n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, d j-vvn n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 cc n2, r-crq vbz, fw-la fw-la, dt vvd n1, pp-f d n1 vbr njp2, n2-jn, n2, np2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
142 and such like, which esteeme none to bee members of the mysticall Body of CHRIST, except those, that bee of their most wicked and execrable opinions: and such like, which esteem none to be members of the mystical Body of CHRIST, except those, that bee of their most wicked and execrable opinions: cc d av-j, r-crq vvb pix pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp d, cst n1 pp-f po32 av-ds j cc j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
143 Puritans I will not deale so rigorously with you, howsoever you are but tares among the wheate, Puritans I will not deal so rigorously with you, howsoever you Are but tares among the wheat, np2 pns11 vmb xx vvi av av-j p-acp pn22, c-acp pn22 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
144 and albeit you hold none to bee professors of the Gospell, but your seditious and Schismatike societie, and albeit you hold none to be professors of the Gospel, but your seditious and Schismatic society, cc cs pn22 vvb pix pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp po22 j cc j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
145 and therefore cals and termes your selues Professors per NONLATINALPHABET, notwithstanding that your profession is nothing but lip-labour, renting in the meane season the coate of CHRIST whereupon the barbarous Souldiers did cast lottes, and Therefore calls and terms your selves Professors per, notwithstanding that your profession is nothing but lip-labour, renting in the mean season the coat of CHRIST whereupon the barbarous Soldiers did cast lots, cc av vvz cc vvz po22 n2 n2 fw-la, c-acp cst po22 n1 vbz pix p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq dt j n2 vdd vvi n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
146 and spared the same, breaking downe the walles of Ierusalem which * TITVS, a heathen Emperour would haue suffered to stand; and spared the same, breaking down the walls of Ierusalem which * TITUS, a heathen Emperor would have suffered to stand; cc vvd dt d, vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq * np1, dt j-jn n1 vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
147 drowning that Arke, which the generall Deluge would not drowne, when it drowned all the world, burning that bushe, wherevpon the cruell raging fire had pittie and compassion, drowning that Ark, which the general Deluge would not drown, when it drowned all the world, burning that bush, whereupon the cruel raging fire had pity and compassion, vvg d n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmd xx vvi, c-crq pn31 vvd d dt n1, vvg d n1, c-crq dt j j-vvg n1 vhd n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
148 and In a word you endeuour by your ignorant and malicious Schismes, to demolish that house which is built vpon a rocke against which the gates of hell shall not preuaile; and In a word you endeavour by your ignorant and malicious Schisms, to demolish that house which is built upon a rock against which the gates of hell shall not prevail; cc p-acp dt n1 pn22 n1 p-acp po22 j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
149 for when any of the faithfull seruants of God takes paines for the home bringing of a lost Papist to the true sheepefold and Church of CHRIST, It is the first thing which he obiecteth against vs, yee are devided amongst your selues, I cannot tell whether I shall imbrace the opinion of your Church, or of your Puritane; for when any of the faithful Servants of God Takes pains for the home bringing of a lost Papist to the true sheepfold and Church of CHRIST, It is the First thing which he Objecteth against us, ye Are divided among your selves, I cannot tell whither I shall embrace the opinion of your Church, or of your Puritan; p-acp c-crq d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1-an vvg pp-f dt j-vvn njp p-acp dt j j cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt ord n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n2, pns11 vmbx vvi cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc pp-f po22 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
150 and for is the conuersion of sinners stayed by your wofull generation, the kingdome of Sathan propagated, the kingdome of CHRIST diminished, and for is the conversion of Sinners stayed by your woeful generation, the Kingdom of Sathan propagated, the Kingdom of CHRIST diminished, cc p-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po22 j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
151 and Christian religion exposed both to ludibrie and opprobrie both to mockerie and to shame: and yet you haue eyes and eares, but will neither see it nor heare it: and Christian Religion exposed both to ludibry and opprobry both to mockery and to shame: and yet you have eyes and ears, but will neither see it nor hear it: cc njp n1 vvn d p-acp j cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: cc av pn22 vhb n2 cc n2, cc-acp vmb dx vvi pn31 ccx vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
152 I thinke the curse of the Gospell is vpon you, and cursed be those that preferre not Ierusalem to their chiefe joy: I think the curse of the Gospel is upon you, and cursed be those that prefer not Ierusalem to their chief joy: pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pn22, cc j-vvn vbi d cst vvb xx np1 p-acp po32 j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
153 never may they prosper that loue not, that wish not peace within her sacred walls. never may they prosper that love not, that wish not peace within her sacred walls. av-x vmb pns32 vvi cst vvb xx, cst vvb xx n1 p-acp po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
154 Fourthly and lastly, this chosen generation is distinguished from the whole visible vniuersall Church here below, which is generatio miscellaneorum a mixed generation, Fourthly and lastly, this chosen generation is distinguished from the Whole visible universal Church Here below, which is generatio miscellaneorum a mixed generation, ord cc ord, d j-vvn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn j j n1 av a-acp, r-crq vbz fw-la fw-la dt vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
155 and may bee compared to a net which gathereth both fish and scorpions, to a field in which groweth both wheat and tares, to a garden in which are both weeds and flowers, and may be compared to a net which gathereth both Fish and scorpions, to a field in which grows both wheat and tares, to a garden in which Are both weeds and flowers, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz d n1 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq vvz d n1 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbr d n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
156 because in the vniuersall visible Church et sanctis Ecclesiae locis are both Christ and Antichrist, Pastors and Wolues, truth and lies; Because in the universal visible Church et sanctis Ecclesiae locis Are both christ and Antichrist, Pastors and Wolves, truth and lies; c-acp p-acp dt j j n1 fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la vbr d np1 cc np1, ng1 cc n2, n1 cc vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
157 Sheepe and goates, good Christians and dissembling hypocrites, vessells of election and Children of wrath: and often greater store of the worst then of the best. Sheep and Goats, good Christians and dissembling Hypocrites, vessels of election and Children of wrath: and often greater store of the worst then of the best. n1 cc n2, j np1 cc j-vvg n2, n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1: cc av jc n1 pp-f dt js av pp-f dt js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 15
158 Secondly againe this Church of the elect, Heb. 12.32. is called the Congregation of the first borne, whose names are written in heauen, because the names of the elect are written in the booke of life. Secondly again this Church of the elect, Hebrew 12.32. is called the Congregation of the First born, whose names Are written in heaven, Because the names of the elect Are written in the book of life. ord av d n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, np1 crd. vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt ord vvn, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n-vvn vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
159 Thirdly Ephes. the first and last, it is called the bodie of Christ and by consequence false, hypocriticall and prophane Christians are not members thereof, Thirdly Ephesians the First and last, it is called the body of christ and by consequence false, hypocritical and profane Christians Are not members thereof, ord np1 dt ord cc ord, pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp n1 j, j cc j np1 vbr xx n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
160 because such are but dead members which can be no part of the liuely body of IESVS CHRIST. Fourthly Reuel. 21.9. Because such Are but dead members which can be no part of the lively body of JESUS CHRIST. Fourthly Revel. 21.9. c-acp d vbr cc-acp j n2 r-crq vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1. ord vvb. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
161 It is called the Bride and the Lambes wife, because Christ hath married her vnto himselfe in iudgement, in righteousnesse, in wisdome, in mercy, and in compassion. It is called the Bride and the Lambs wife, Because christ hath married her unto himself in judgement, in righteousness, in Wisdom, in mercy, and in compassion. pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 cc dt ng1 n1, p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp px31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
162 Hos. 2. And it is to this Church of the elect this chosen generation, this assemblie, this congregation of the first borne, this body of Christ and to this Bride the Lambes wife, to which this promise of comfort is made. Hos. 2. And it is to this Church of the elect this chosen generation, this assembly, this congregation of the First born, this body of christ and to this Bride the Lambs wife, to which this promise of Comfort is made. np1 crd cc pn31 vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f dt vvb d j-vvn n1, d n1, d n1 pp-f dt ord vvn, d n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp d n1 dt ng1 n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
163 I will marrie thee vnto me for euer. This Church is hortus conclusus an inclosed peece of ground as the garden of Eden, I will marry thee unto me for ever. This Church is Hortis conclusus an enclosed piece of ground as the garden of Eden, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av. d n1 vbz fw-fr fw-la dt vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
164 and lieth within a hedge or fence. and lies within a hedge or fence. cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
165 This Church and none other, is the spouse of IESVS CHRIST, to which he hath joyned himselfe in marriage, This Church and none other, is the spouse of JESUS CHRIST, to which he hath joined himself in marriage, d n1 cc pi n-jn, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
166 and which he will make vnto himselfe a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle, holy and vnreproueable; and which he will make unto himself a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle, holy and unreprovable; cc r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31 dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
167 and out of this Church their can be no saluation, in which regard saith St. AVSTEN, Qui Ecclesiam non habuit pro matre nunquam Deum habebit pro patre, who had not the Church to his mother shall neuer haue God to be his father, to which I will adde, nec Christum pro capite & marito, not Christ to be his head and husband; and out of this Church their can be no salvation, in which regard Says Saint AUSTIN, Qui Church non Habuit Pro matre Never God habebit Pro patre, who had not the Church to his mother shall never have God to be his father, to which I will add, nec Christ Pro capite & marito, not christ to be his head and husband; cc av pp-f d n1 po32 vmb vbb dx n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vvz n1 np1, fw-fr np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, r-crq vhd xx dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb av-x vhi n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, xx np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
168 and this made the good Emperour THEODOSIVS to conclude. Malo esse membrum Ecclesiae quam caput Imper { que }. and this made the good Emperor THEODOSIVS to conclude. Malo esse Limb Ecclesiae quam caput Imper { que }. cc d vvd dt j n1 np1 pc-acp vvi. fw-la fw-la n1 np1 fw-la fw-la n1 { fw-fr }. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
169 I had rather be a member of the Church then head of the whole Empire. And thus much for this word Church in my text, the significations and names thereof, I had rather be a member of the Church then head of the Whole Empire. And thus much for this word Church in my text, the significations and names thereof, pns11 vhd av-c vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. cc av av-d c-acp d n1 n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n2 cc n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
170 and to which Church this promise is made I will marry thee vnto me for euer, to the Church of the 〈 ◊ 〉, and to which Church this promise is made I will marry thee unto me for ever, to the Church of the 〈 ◊ 〉, cc p-acp r-crq n1 d n1 vbz vvn pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
171 and so I come to the explanation of the three similitudes by which our vnion with Christ is most richly expressed, the first whereof is the similitude of the roote and the grafts. and so I come to the explanation of the three Similitudes by which our Union with christ is most richly expressed, the First whereof is the similitude of the root and the grafts. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz av-ds av-j vvn, dt ord c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
172 Can there be a more straight vnion apprehended? can there bee a more neere coniunction imagined then this betweene the stock and the branches, betweene the roote and the grafts? it is not possible, Can there be a more straight Union apprehended? can there be a more near conjunction imagined then this between the stock and the branches, between the root and the grafts? it is not possible, vmb a-acp vbi dt av-dc j n1 vvn? vmb a-acp vbi dt av-dc av-j n1 vvd av d p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2? pn31 vbz xx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
173 and yet such a one is our vnion with Christ; and yet such a one is our Union with christ; cc av d dt pi vbz po12 n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
174 In the 15. of St. Ioh. the fifth verse, I am the vine yee are the branches. In the 15. of Saint John the fifth verse, I am the vine ye Are the branches. p-acp dt crd pp-f n1 np1 dt ord n1, pns11 vbm dt n1 pn22 vbr dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
175 This is a metaphor a borrowed speech from planting, in which yee shall take notice of these three. This is a metaphor a borrowed speech from planting, in which ye shall take notice of these three. d vbz dt n1 dt j-vvn n1 p-acp vvg, p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
176 First of the roote or stock, Secondly of the grafts or branches, and Thirdly of the manner of ingrafting. First of the root or stock, Secondly of the grafts or branches, and Thirdly of the manner of engrafting. ord pp-f dt n1 cc n1, ord pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cc ord pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
177 As to the first, the roote or stock wherein this ingrafting is made, is CHRIST, called by himselfe the true vine, by the Apostles the true oliue tree, and by the Prophets the roote of Iesse. As to the First, the root or stock wherein this engrafting is made, is CHRIST, called by himself the true vine, by the Apostles the true olive tree, and by the prophets the root of Iesse. p-acp p-acp dt ord, dt n1 cc n1 c-crq d vvg vbz vvn, vbz np1, vvn p-acp px31 dt j n1, p-acp dt n2 dt j n1 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
178 This true vine, this true oliue and this roote of Iesse IESVS CHRIST, hath that great husbandman the eternall God dressed and prepared; This true vine, this true olive and this root of Iesse JESUS CHRIST, hath that great husbandman the Eternal God dressed and prepared; d j n1, d j n1 cc d n1 pp-f np1 np1 np1, vhz d j n1 dt j np1 vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 15
179 in which he hath ingrafted so many of Adams lost posteritie, as he according to his purpose and pleasure of his will hath decreed to make partakers of the kingdome of glory according to the election of grace before the foundation of the world, in which he hath ingrafted so many of Adams lost posterity, as he according to his purpose and pleasure of his will hath decreed to make partakers of the Kingdom of glory according to the election of grace before the Foundation of the world, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn av d pp-f npg1 vvn n1, c-acp pns31 vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
180 and therefore in the fulnesse of time sent him into the world, and as it were planted him in the graue, who by and by, within the space of three dayes like a liuely root sprang vp, and Therefore in the fullness of time sent him into the world, and as it were planted him in the graven, who by and by, within the Molle of three days like a lively root sprang up, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp cc a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 av-j dt j n1 vvd a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
181 and rested not till his top mounted vp to heauen, and till his branches were spread to the vtmost ends of the earth till the Gospell was preached to the most remote regions vnder the Sunne, and rested not till his top mounted up to heaven, and till his branches were spread to the utmost ends of the earth till the Gospel was preached to the most remote regions under the Sun, cc vvd xx p-acp po31 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
182 euen to the Scythians, Sauromatans, Aethiophians, Persians and Indians, and within a short space after CHRISTS ascention, which may seeme wonderfull, not only the Roman * Empire, Sed Brittanorum loca Romanis in accessa Euangelio Christi subdita sunt, but euen those places of Britain, speaking of Scotland, which the Imperiall sword was neuer able to vanquish or subdue, are now vanquished & become subiect vnto the Gospell of CHRIST, even to the Scythians, Sauromatans, Aethiophians, Persians and Indians, and within a short Molle After CHRIST Ascension, which may seem wonderful, not only the Roman * Empire, said Britons loca Romans in accessa Gospel Christ subdita sunt, but even those places of Britain, speaking of Scotland, which the Imperial sword was never able to vanquish or subdue, Are now vanquished & become Subject unto the Gospel of CHRIST, av p-acp dt njp2, njp2, njp2, npg1 cc np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vmb vvi j, xx av-j dt njp * n1, vvd np1 fw-mi np1 p-acp fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp av d n2 pp-f np1, vvg pp-f np1, r-crq dt j-jn n1 vbds av-x j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vbr av vvn cc vvn j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
183 but this shall yet seeme more wonderfull if we shall but consider those that haue vanquished both the Roman Empire and those, whom the Roman Empire could not conquer, but this shall yet seem more wonderful if we shall but Consider those that have vanquished both the Roman Empire and those, whom the Roman Empire could not conquer, cc-acp d vmb av vvi av-dc j cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi d cst vhb vvn d dt njp n1 cc d, ro-crq dt np1 n1 vmd xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
184 and what sort of men they were, SOPHRONIVS Patriarch of Ierusalem tels vs, NONLATINALPHABET, our fishers saith he, our Publicanes, and what sort of men they were, SOPHRONIVS Patriarch of Ierusalem tells us,, our Fishers Says he, our Publicans, cc r-crq n1 pp-f n2 pns32 vbdr, np1 n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12,, po12 n2 vvz pns31, po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
185 and that tent maker (speaking of St PAVL) hath constrained all nations, all people NONLATINALPHABET, to imbrace the Lawes of CHRIST crucified; and that tent maker (speaking of Saint PAUL) hath constrained all Nations, all people, to embrace the Laws of CHRIST Crucified; cc d n1 n1 (vvg pp-f zz np1) vhz vvn d n2, d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
186 and yet the manner how this was done, how this conquest was made, is most wonderfull of all: and yet the manner how this was done, how this conquest was made, is most wonderful of all: cc av dt n1 c-crq d vbds vdn, c-crq d n1 vbds vvn, vbz av-ds j pp-f d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
187 for it was done non pugnando, not by fighting, sed patiendo, but by suffering, suffering of tortures, of chaines, of imprisonings and of death it selfe, for it was done non pugnando, not by fighting, sed patiendo, but by suffering, suffering of tortures, of chains, of imprisonings and of death it self, c-acp pn31 vbds vdn fw-fr fw-la, xx p-acp vvg, fw-la fw-la, p-acp p-acp vvg, vvg pp-f n2, pp-f n2, pp-f n2-vvg cc pp-f n1 pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
188 and the more their sufferings was, the greater their persecution was, the larger was their victories, and the more their sufferings was, the greater their persecution was, the larger was their victories, cc dt av-dc po32 n2 vbds, dt jc po32 n1 vbds, dt jc vbds po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 18
189 for their blood was the seed of the Church and the more abundantly that it was sowne, the Lord did reape the greater haruest of true beleeuers to bee ingraft in him, that is their euerlasting stock, for their blood was the seed of the Church and the more abundantly that it was sown, the Lord did reap the greater harvest of true believers to be ingraft in him, that is their everlasting stock, p-acp po32 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt av-dc av-j cst pn31 vbds vvn, dt n1 vdd vvi dt jc n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cst vbz po32 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 18
190 and roote which neuer shall be consumed by time. The branches or grafts are twofold; and root which never shall be consumed by time. The branches or grafts Are twofold; cc vvi r-crq av-x vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. dt n2 cc n2 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 18
191 externall and internall, as to the first, all the members of the visible Church entred into a profession of Christ externally, baptized with water, external and internal, as to the First, all the members of the visible Church entered into a profession of christ externally, baptised with water, j cc j, c-acp p-acp dt ord, d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
192 but not with the holy Ghost, may be called externall members or grafts; but not with the holy Ghost, may be called external members or grafts; cc-acp xx p-acp dt j n1, vmb vbi vvn j n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
193 But this kinde of graft will suffer an amputation or cutting off, and will come within the presinke of that, Rom. 11.22. But this kind of grafted will suffer an amputation or cutting off, and will come within the presinke of that, Rom. 11.22. cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvg a-acp, cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
194 If thou remaine not in his bountifulnesse thou shall also bee cut off, for they haue not the sop of grace ministred vnto them from the stocke of life, If thou remain not in his bountifulness thou shall also be Cut off, for they have not the sop of grace ministered unto them from the stock of life, cs pns21 vvb xx p-acp po31 n1 pns21 vmb av vbi vvn a-acp, c-acp pns32 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
195 but are as dead-trees hauing leaues without fruit, 2. Tim. 3.5. I meane good fruit; but Are as dead-trees having leaves without fruit, 2. Tim. 3.5. I mean good fruit; cc-acp vbr p-acp n2 vhg n2 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. pns11 vvb j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
196 they haue fruit indeed, but it is labrusca non vua some sower or hedge grape not good to eate, but no sweet grape. they have fruit indeed, but it is labrusca non vua Some sour or hedge grape not good to eat, but no sweet grape. pns32 vhb n1 av, cc-acp pn31 vbz fw-la fw-fr fw-la d j cc n1 n1 xx j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dx j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
197 Like that which grew in Baal-hamon, 8. Cant. 11. Howsoeuer it hath a faire shew like gawdie flowers among the corne, Like that which grew in Baal-hamon, 8. Cant 11. Howsoever it hath a fair show like Gaudy flowers among the corn, j cst r-crq vvd p-acp j, crd np1 crd c-acp pn31 vhz dt j n1 av-j j n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
198 yet fitly it may bee compared to Sodoms apples, outwardly faire, but rotten inwardly, to that which glisters like gold but when it is touched is found to bee but copper; yet fitly it may be compared to Sodom's Apples, outwardly fair, but rotten inwardly, to that which glisters like gold but when it is touched is found to be but copper; av av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 n2, av-j j, cc-acp vvn av-j, p-acp cst r-crq vvz av-j n1 cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
199 but most properly to ESAV who did lye in the bellie with IACOB, borne and brought vp in IZACKS house, which for the time was the Church of God & marked with the same Sacrament of circumcision too, but most properly to ESAU who did lie in the belly with IACOB, born and brought up in IZACKS house, which for the time was the Church of God & marked with the same Sacrament of circumcision too, cc-acp av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
200 but, because he proudely dispised grace, was rejected, so shall it stand with all those that shall bee baptized in the true Church, but, Because he proudly despised grace, was rejected, so shall it stand with all those that shall be baptised in the true Church, cc-acp, c-acp pns31 av-j vvd n1, vbds vvn, av vmb pn31 vvi p-acp d d cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
201 and remaine not in Gods bountifulnesse: and remain not in God's bountifulness: cc vvb xx p-acp npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
202 neither shall it auaile them any thing that by an externall forme of ingrafting they haue beene joyned to the societie of the visible Church. neither shall it avail them any thing that by an external Form of engrafting they have been joined to the society of the visible Church. av-dx vmb pn31 vvi pno32 d n1 cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 19
203 But by the contrary it shall stand as an evidence in that blacke roule and register of a bad conscience against them, But by the contrary it shall stand as an evidence in that black roll and register of a bad conscience against them, p-acp p-acp dt n-jn pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 19
204 and most justly shal it make them to be punished with double stripes because they knew their masters will and did it not. and most justly shall it make them to be punished with double stripes Because they knew their Masters will and did it not. cc av-ds av-j vmb pn31 vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2 c-acp pns32 vvd po32 n2 vmb cc vdd pn31 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 19
205 The internall grafts are of those that beside their externall ingrafting and entering in the visible Church by the Sacrament of Baptisme, are also internally ingrafted by the holy spirit, The internal grafts Are of those that beside their external engrafting and entering in the visible Church by the Sacrament of Baptism, Are also internally ingrafted by the holy Spirit, dt j n2 vbr pp-f d cst p-acp po32 j n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
206 and the baptisme with fire in this roote IESVS in such a firme manner and condition that Christ is in them and they in Christ, they are ingrafted by Gods right hand, grounded in faith, rooted in charitie, watered by the word of Gods ministerie, digged and manured by the discipline of Magistrates, and the Baptism with fire in this root JESUS in such a firm manner and condition that christ is in them and they in christ, they Are ingrafted by God's right hand, grounded in faith, rooted in charity, watered by the word of God's Ministry, dug and manured by the discipline of Magistrates, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 np1 p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1 cst np1 vbz p-acp pno32 cc pns32 p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp ng1 j-jn n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
207 and in euery manner of good worke brings forth a plentifull vintage of good and sweete grapes, which are pressed in a contrite heart, raised vp to a liuely and confident thankefulnes. and in every manner of good work brings forth a plentiful vintage of good and sweet grapes, which Are pressed in a contrite heart, raised up to a lively and confident thankfulness. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 vvz av dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvd a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
208 And as wine is cōmonly knowne by the tast and colour so is this too. And as wine is commonly known by the taste and colour so is this too. cc c-acp n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av vbz d av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
209 For its taste is a good conscience within, & its colour is a holy conuersation without. For its taste is a good conscience within, & its colour is a holy Conversation without. p-acp po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 a-acp, cc po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
210 These grafts may say with the Apostle, Now we liue, yet not we any more, but Christ liueth in vs. They haue in them the same minde that was in IESVS, These grafts may say with the Apostle, Now we live, yet not we any more, but christ lives in us They have in them the same mind that was in JESUS, np1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vvb, av xx pns12 av-d av-dc, p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno12 pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt d n1 cst vbds p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
211 and this is a faithfull witnesse, an vnfallible argument vnto them of their vnion with Christ, and this is a faithful witness, an unfallible argument unto them of their Union with christ, cc d vbz dt j n1, dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
212 and that they are ingrafted in him, and by the contrary, seeing contraries must bring forth contrary sequels, those that are not ruled & quickned by the spirit of Christ are not ingraft in this roote, and that they Are ingrafted in him, and by the contrary, seeing contraries must bring forth contrary sequels, those that Are not ruled & quickened by the Spirit of christ Are not ingraft in this root, cc cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt n-jn, vvg n2-jn vmb vvi av j-jn fw-fr, d cst vbr xx vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 19
213 neither haue they as yet any vnion or conjunction with him, and so the Apostle Rom. 8.9. tels vs, If any man haue not the spirit of Christ, the same is not his: neither have they as yet any Union or conjunction with him, and so the Apostle Rom. 8.9. tells us, If any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his: dx vhb pns32 a-acp av d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc av dt n1 np1 crd. vvz pno12, cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx po31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 20
214 Not assuredly, for those that are not ruled by this spirit, they cannot chuse but wander and goe astraying, walking after the flesh, by which they cannot be absolued from judgement, from Tophet, Not assuredly, for those that Are not ruled by this Spirit, they cannot choose but wander and go astraying, walking After the Flesh, by which they cannot be absolved from judgement, from Tophet, xx av-vvn, c-acp d cst vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvb cc vvb vvg, vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 20
215 and adjudged vnto everlasting life, and thus much for the stock and grafts. and adjudged unto everlasting life, and thus much for the stock and grafts. cc vvn p-acp j n1, cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 20
216 And now I come to the manner of ingrafting, which is twofold, secret and manifest, secret in Gods eternall counsell; And now I come to the manner of engrafting, which is twofold, secret and manifest, secret in God's Eternal counsel; cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq vbz j, n-jn cc j, j-jn p-acp ng1 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
217 for before the foundation of the world was layed and long before that man was created God knew his owne children, for before the Foundation of the world was laid and long before that man was created God knew his own children, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn cc av-j p-acp d n1 vbds vvn np1 vvd po31 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
218 and by inserting their names in the booke of life did eternally and before all time ingraft them in this stocke and roote CHRIST IESVS their redeemer. and by inserting their names in the book of life did eternally and before all time ingraft them in this stock and root CHRIST JESUS their redeemer. cc p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd av-j cc p-acp d n1 vvn pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 np1 np1 po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
219 Secondly it is manifest, and done in time, but spiritually wrought by the holy Ghost who creating faith in our hearts makes vs to goe out of our selues, transire in Christum transport our selues into Christ, Secondly it is manifest, and done in time, but spiritually wrought by the holy Ghost who creating faith in our hearts makes us to go out of our selves, transire in Christ transport our selves into christ, ord pn31 vbz j, cc vdn p-acp n1, cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po12 n2, n1 p-acp np1 vvb po12 n2 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
220 and so to relye vpon him that by his spirit wee are quickned, by his light wee are illuminated, and so to rely upon him that by his Spirit we Are quickened, by his Light we Are illuminated, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vbr vvn, p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
221 and by the continuall furniture of his grace we perseuere and increase in spirituall strength and courage, and by the continual furniture of his grace we persevere and increase in spiritual strength and courage, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vvi cc vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
222 and so liues in him that wee die in our selues, and to the world. and so lives in him that we die in our selves, and to the world. cc av vvz p-acp pno31 cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
223 In the 4. of Zachar. As euery lampe of the golden Candlesticke hath its owne pipe thorow which these two Oliues which stand with the ruler of the whole world, emptie themselues in the gold: In the 4. of Zachar As every lamp of the golden Candlestick hath its own pipe thorough which these two Olive which stand with the ruler of the Whole world, empty themselves in the gold: p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vhz po31 d n1 p-acp r-crq d crd n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, j px32 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 20
224 so euery member of the Church of CHRIST receiueth grace from that fulnesse of grace which is in him thorow the secret conduits of the spirit, by which hee causeth vs to grow and preserueth our soules in life. so every member of the Church of CHRIST receiveth grace from that fullness of grace which is in him thorough the secret conduits of the Spirit, by which he Causes us to grow and Preserveth our Souls in life. av d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvz po12 n2 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
225 Now albeit this ingrafting bee manifest, and done in time, yet it is not manifest to every one, Now albeit this engrafting bee manifest, and done in time, yet it is not manifest to every one, av cs d vvg n1 j, cc vdn p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
226 but onely to the graft and branch himselfe, for to him the spirit of God beareth witnesse with his spirit that hee is the child of GOD, Rom. 8.16. but only to the grafted and branch himself, for to him the Spirit of God bears witness with his Spirit that he is the child of GOD, Rom. 8.16. cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 px31, c-acp p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
227 But to none other, howsoeuer that his faith, fructifying in charitie, in loue, and in euery manner of good worke, may make others presume that he is ingraft in this root by the holy Spirit, But to none other, howsoever that his faith, fructifying in charity, in love, and in every manner of good work, may make Others presume that he is ingraft in this root by the holy Spirit, cc-acp p-acp pi j-jn, c-acp cst po31 n1, j-vvg p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, vmb vvi n2-jn vvb cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
228 after which he is, and therefore savoureth the things of the Spirit, Rom. 8.5. After which he is, and Therefore savoureth the things of the Spirit, Rom. 8.5. p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz, cc av vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
229 And I say, it is done in time, not that all Christians are ingraft, that is, that there ingrafting is made manifest vnto them at one certaine time, And I say, it is done in time, not that all Christians Are ingraft, that is, that there engrafting is made manifest unto them At one certain time, cc pns11 vvb, pn31 vbz vdn p-acp n1, xx cst d np1 vbr vvn, cst vbz, cst a-acp vvg vbz vvn j p-acp pno32 p-acp crd j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
230 or in one speciall yeare of there time: or in one special year of there time: cc p-acp crd j n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
231 No such matter, but at such time when it pleaseth that great husbandman the Eternall GOD, No such matter, but At such time when it Pleases that great husbandman the Eternal GOD, dx d n1, cc-acp p-acp d n1 c-crq pn31 vvz d j n1 dt j np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
232 and in what age or yeare of their life vnto him it seemeth most fit: and in what age or year of their life unto him it seems most fit: cc p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31 pn31 vvz av-ds j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
233 but sure in what time soever it bee, it is ever in due season and in good time, but sure in what time soever it be, it is ever in due season and in good time, cc-acp av-j p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb, pn31 vbz av p-acp j-jn n1 cc p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
234 albeit it were not till the very last article of aspiration, as it fell out to one of the evill doers, that was crucified with our Saviour, in the 23. of St Luke, verse 42. But sometimes hee will ingraft and sanctifie his Children from their mothers belly as hee did SAMVELL, IOHN the Baptist, and others: albeit it were not till the very last article of aspiration, as it fell out to one of the evil doers, that was Crucified with our Saviour, in the 23. of Saint Lycia, verse 42. But sometime he will ingraft and sanctify his Children from their mother's belly as he did SAMUEL, JOHN the Baptist, and Others: cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp dt av ord n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vvd av p-acp crd pp-f dt j-jn n2, cst vbds vvn p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt crd pp-f zz av, n1 crd p-acp av pns31 vmb vvn cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp po32 ng1 n1 c-acp pns31 vdd vvi, np1 dt n1, cc n2-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
235 and sometimes hee will let them alone till their middle age come, and after this manner hee dealt with St. PAVL, in the 9. of the Act. Obscuring from him his ingrafting and Election, till his Almond tree began to flourish, and sometime he will let them alone till their middle age come, and After this manner he dealt with Saint PAUL, in the 9. of the Act. Obscuring from him his engrafting and Election, till his Almond tree began to flourish, cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po32 j-jn n1 vvn, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1 np1, p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31 po31 n-vvg cc n1, c-acp po31 n1 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
236 and at such a time as when hee was even breathing out Persecutions against some of those whose ingrafting was already made knowne vnto them, and At such a time as when he was even breathing out Persecutions against Some of those whose engrafting was already made known unto them, cc p-acp d dt n1 c-acp c-crq pns31 vbds av vvg av n2 p-acp d pp-f d r-crq vvg vbds av vvn vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
237 even the Christian Church in her infancie. even the Christian Church in her infancy. av dt njp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 21
238 O the riches of the wonderfull and incomprehensible mercy of GOD declared vnto Mankinde, who hath for our salvation, that before were cast-awayes and the Children of wrath, ingrafted vs in his owne Sonne, by which hee hath put vs in a better estate then wee were created in: O the riches of the wonderful and incomprehensible mercy of GOD declared unto Mankind, who hath for our salvation, that before were castaways and the Children of wrath, ingrafted us in his own Son, by which he hath put us in a better estate then we were created in: np1 dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1, r-crq vhz p-acp po12 n1, cst a-acp vbdr n2 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, vvn pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt jc n1 cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
239 for albeit that hee made vs before in a most glorious manner altogether according to his owne Image, illuminated our will with Knowledge, for albeit that he made us before in a most glorious manner altogether according to his own Image, illuminated our will with Knowledge, c-acp cs cst pns31 vvd pno12 a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n1 av vvg p-acp po31 d n1, vvn po12 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
240 and adorned our soules with Holinesse and Iustice, yet hee gaue vs Naturam flexibilem, a mutable and changeable Nature, creating vs In potestate standi, seu posse cadendi, in power standing or possibility of falling, and adorned our Souls with Holiness and justice, yet he gave us Naturam flexibilem, a mutable and changeable Nature, creating us In potestate standi, seu posse cadendi, in power standing or possibility of falling, cc vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, av pns31 vvd pno12 fw-la fw-la, dt j cc j n1, vvg pno12 p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 vvg cc n1 pp-f vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
241 and therefore as wee had a possibilitie of falling, so wee fell indeed, and by an apostate Angell was drawne to apostacie. and Therefore as we had a possibility of falling, so we fell indeed, and by an apostate Angel was drawn to apostasy. cc av c-acp pns12 vhd dt n1 pp-f vvg, av pns12 vvd av, cc p-acp dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
242 But it is farre otherwaies with vs now, by this our ingrafting in this stocke, But it is Far otherways with us now, by this our engrafting in this stock, p-acp pn31 vbz av-j av p-acp pno12 av, p-acp d po12 vvg p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
243 and vnion with CHRIST, for as the grafts beare not the stocke and roote, but are borne by the same, and Union with CHRIST, for as the grafts bear not the stock and root, but Are born by the same, cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 vvb xx dt n1 cc n1, cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
244 and by consequence our saluation dependeth not vpon our selues, as ADAMS did, but vpon CHRIST, which is the stocke in which wee are ingraft, who one day shall make vs NONLATINALPHABET propter gratiam NONLATINALPHABET qua nobis ab illo tribuetur, vnchangeable, farre aboue that estate, in which the Angels themselues were created, by reason of that immutable grace which shall bee giuen vnto vs by him: and by consequence our salvation dependeth not upon our selves, as ADAMS did, but upon CHRIST, which is the stock in which we Are ingraft, who one day shall make us propter gratiam qua nobis ab illo tribuetur, unchangeable, Far above that estate, in which the Angels themselves were created, by reason of that immutable grace which shall be given unto us by him: cc p-acp n1 po12 n1 vvz xx p-acp po12 n2, c-acp npg1 vdd, cc-acp p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, r-crq crd n1 vmb vvi pno12 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, j-u, av-j p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq dt n2 px32 vbdr vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
245 and in this life it selfe, he will never suffer vs finally and totally to bee cut off from him by sinne, (nothing else can doe it) albeit we fall in sinne, and in this life it self, he will never suffer us finally and totally to be Cut off from him by sin, (nothing Else can do it) albeit we fallen in sin, cc p-acp d n1 pn31 n1, pns31 vmb av-x vvi pno12 av-j cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (pix av vmb vdi pn31) cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
246 yet God will lift vs vp againe, and raise vp our soules to a liuely confidence in our all-sufficient Redeemer. yet God will lift us up again, and raise up our Souls to a lively confidence in our All-sufficient Redeemer. av np1 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp av, cc vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 22
247 In the 37. Psal. 24. verse, Though the Iust man falleth, hee shall not be vtterly cast downe, for the Lord vpholdeth him with his hand. In the 37. Psalm 24. verse, Though the Just man falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. p-acp dt crd np1 crd n1, cs dt j n1 vvz, pns31 vmb xx vbi av-j vvn a-acp, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
248 And whereas other branches may bee cut off and pulled away from their stocke, eyther by the violence of boysterous and tempestuous windes, And whereas other branches may be Cut off and pulled away from their stock, either by the violence of boisterous and tempestuous winds, cc cs j-jn n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn av p-acp po32 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
249 or by the force of men, or at least consumed by time, yet it shall not bee so with vs that are ingraft in CHRIST, or by the force of men, or At least consumed by time, yet it shall not be so with us that Are ingraft in CHRIST, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc p-acp ds vvn p-acp n1, av pn31 vmb xx vbi av p-acp pno12 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
250 because wee doe not keepe him, but are kept by him, and so long as hee is vnchanged, saith Malac. 3.6. Because we do not keep him, but Are kept by him, and so long as he is unchanged, Says Malachi 3.6. c-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno31, cc av av-j c-acp pns31 vbz j, vvz np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
251 Wee cannot be consumed; but the older wee be in him, the more wee flourish, we cannot be consumed; but the older we be in him, the more we flourish, pns12 vmbx vbi vvn; p-acp dt jc pns12 vbb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc pns12 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
252 for those that are planted in the courts of the Lord flourish in their old age and bring forth fruit, saith DAVID, Psal. 92.13.14. for those that Are planted in the Courts of the Lord flourish in their old age and bring forth fruit, Says DAVID, Psalm 92.13.14. p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp po32 j n1 cc vvi av n1, vvz np1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
253 But as to those that are not ingraft in Christ, how great, how tall soever they bee, But as to those that Are not ingraft in christ, how great, how tall soever they be, p-acp c-acp p-acp d cst vbr xx vvn p-acp np1, c-crq j, c-crq j av pns32 vbb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
254 yea, albeit they were like the sonnes of ANAK in stature, or in height like the Oakes of Basan, or like NABVCHADNEZZAR, that grew vp like a great tree so high that the fowles of the heaven made their nests vnder him, yet they shall bee pulled away from their stocke, they shall not remaine in honour, they shall be brought to the graue like abominable branches. yea, albeit they were like the Sons of ANAK in stature, or in height like the Oaks of Basan, or like NEBUCHADNEZZAR, that grew up like a great tree so high that the fowls of the heaven made their nests under him, yet they shall be pulled away from their stock, they shall not remain in honour, they shall be brought to the graven like abominable branches. uh, cs pns32 vbdr av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, cc j np1, cst vvd a-acp av-j dt j n1 av j cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno31, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
255 In the 40. Chapter of Esay, the 24. verse, The Princes of the earth their breath shall decay, they shall returne to their earth, In the 40. Chapter of Isaiah, the 24. verse, The Princes of the earth their breath shall decay, they shall return to their earth, p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1, dt crd n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 po32 n1 vmb vvi, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
256 and their thoughts shall perish, the Iudges thereof shall bee made a vanitie as though they were not planted or sowne, and their thoughts shall perish, the Judges thereof shall be made a vanity as though they were not planted or sown, cc po32 n2 vmb vvi, dt n2 av vmb vbi vvn dt n1 c-acp cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
257 or as if their stocke tooke no roote in the earth, the Lord shall blow vpon them and they shall wither, the whirle-wind shall take them away as stubble. O pitifull glory of worldlings! or as if their stock took no root in the earth, the Lord shall blow upon them and they shall wither, the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. Oh pitiful glory of worldlings! cc c-acp cs po32 n1 vvd dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 cc pns32 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp n1. uh j n1 pp-f n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
258 which often dyeth vnto them before they die themselues, at least continually with themselues, their beautie consumeth in going from the house to the graue; which often Dies unto them before they die themselves, At least continually with themselves, their beauty consumeth in going from the house to the graven; q-crq av vvz p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb px32, p-acp ds av-j p-acp px32, po32 n1 vvz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
259 neyther doth their pompe descend after them. neither does their pomp descend After them. dx vdz po32 n1 vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 23
260 Onely happie is the estate of those that are ingrafted in CHRIST, Neither life nor death, principalities nor powers, things present nor thinges to come shall bee able to separate them from the loue of God in CHRIST IESVS their stocke and roote. Only happy is the estate of those that Are ingrafted in CHRIST, Neither life nor death, principalities nor Powers, things present nor things to come shall be able to separate them from the love of God in CHRIST JESUS their stock and root. j j vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, dx n1 ccx n1, n2 ccx n2, n2 j ccx n2 pc-acp vvi vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 po32 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 24
261 And thus much for the first similitude of the roote and the grafts, by which the vnion betweene CHRIST and his Church is expressed. And thus much for the First similitude of the root and the grafts, by which the Union between CHRIST and his Church is expressed. cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 24
262 As to the second, it is the similitude of Garments; As to the second, it is the similitude of Garments; c-acp p-acp dt ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
263 and looke what straitnesse, what neerenesse, and how great a conjunction is betweene our bodies and our garments, which is exceeding neere, and look what straitness, what nearness, and how great a conjunction is between our bodies and our garments, which is exceeding near, cc vvb r-crq n1, r-crq n1, cc c-crq j dt n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2 cc po12 n2, r-crq vbz vvg av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
264 yet such is the vnion betweene Christ and vs, and more strait too, which when the Apostle in the 13. to the Rom. 24. verse, desired most richly to expresse, yet such is the Union between christ and us, and more strait too, which when the Apostle in the 13. to the Rom. 24. verse, desired most richly to express, av d vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, cc av-dc j av, r-crq c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt crd p-acp dt np1 crd n1, vvd av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
265 and most liuely to shew forth, he exhorteth vs to put on the Lord Iesus, to put him on as a vesture and garment, to be so vnited to him, and most lively to show forth, he exhorteth us to put on the Lord Iesus, to put him on as a vesture and garment, to be so united to him, cc av-ds j pc-acp vvi av, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
266 as we possesse him, and haue him in vs, and wee in him. Now those that put on IESVS CHRIST are clothed with a fourefold garment; as we possess him, and have him in us, and we in him. Now those that put on JESUS CHRIST Are clothed with a fourfold garment; c-acp pns12 vvb pno31, cc vhb pno31 p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31. av d cst vvd p-acp np1 np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
267 first, with a garment of CHRISTS imputed Righteousnesse. Secondly, with a garment of Sanctification. Thirdly, with a garment of Protection; First, with a garment of CHRIST imputed Righteousness. Secondly, with a garment of Sanctification. Thirdly, with a garment of Protection; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
268 and fourthly, with a garment of Glory. and fourthly, with a garment of Glory. cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
269 The first garment may be called a winters garment, quia tegit because it covers vs. The second may be called a summers garment, quia ornat, because it adorneth vs and maketh vs fine. The First garment may be called a winter's garment, quia tegit Because it covers us The second may be called a summer's garment, quia ornat, Because it adorneth us and makes us fine. dt ord n1 vmb vbi vvn dt ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la p-acp pn31 vvz pno12 dt ord vmb vbi vvn dt ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 cc vv2 pno12 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
270 The third may bee called a stand of armour, quia protegit, because it protecteth vs. And the fourth may bee called our Wedding garment, The third may be called a stand of armour, quia protegit, Because it Protecteth us And the fourth may be called our Wedding garment, dt ord vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, fw-la fw-la, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 cc dt ord vmb vbi vvn po12 n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
271 because wee must not put it on till our Marriage day with the Lambe. Because we must not put it on till our Marriage day with the Lamb. c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po12 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
272 The first three garments may bee called our work a day suites, because euery good Christian must put them on euery day so long as hee remaineth in this valley of teares here belowe. The First three garments may be called our work a day suits, Because every good Christian must put them on every day so long as he remains in this valley of tears Here below. dt ord crd n2 vmb vbi vvn po12 n1 dt n1 n2, c-acp d j njp vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 av a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
273 But the fourth must bee called our holidayes suite, because wee must not put it on till the weeke of our Pilgrimage in baca, bee ended, But the fourth must be called our holidays suit, Because we must not put it on till the Week of our Pilgrimage in Baca, be ended, p-acp dt ord vmb vbi vvn po12 n2 n1, c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp fw-la, vbb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
274 and the day of our appearance (before GOD in Sion, in that new Ierusalem, in which no arrow can bee shot ) begin. and the day of our appearance (before GOD in Sion, in that new Ierusalem, in which no arrow can be shot) begin. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 (c-acp np1 p-acp np1, p-acp d j np1, p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb vbi vvn) vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
275 I returne to the first garment, the garment of CHRISTS imputed Righteousnesse, and our Saviour himselfe speaketh of it, Revel. 3.18. I counsell thee to buy of mee white rayment that thou mayest bee cloathed, and that thine filthy nakednesse doe not appeare. I return to the First garment, the garment of CHRIST imputed Righteousness, and our Saviour himself speaks of it, Revel. 3.18. I counsel thee to buy of me white raiment that thou Mayest be clothed, and that thine filthy nakedness do not appear. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1, cc po12 n1 px31 vvz pp-f pn31, vvb. crd. pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno11 j-jn n1 cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, cc cst po21 j n1 vdb xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
276 The Prophet Esay speaketh of this garment too, but more plainly. The Prophet Isaiah speaks of this garment too, but more plainly. dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f d n1 av, cc-acp av-dc av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
277 GOD hath cloathed mee with the garments of Salvation and covered me with the robes of Righteousnesse. Esay, 61.10. GOD hath clothed me with the garments of Salvation and covered me with the robes of Righteousness. Isaiah, 61.10. np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc vvn pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. np1, crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
278 But what righteousnesse is this? Is it not the righteousnesse of his Diuine nature? No, But what righteousness is this? Is it not the righteousness of his Divine nature? No, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz d? vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1? uh-dx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
279 for that is not communicable, but the glory which hee will not giue vnto another. for that is not communicable, but the glory which he will not give unto Another. c-acp d vbz xx j, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
280 What then? Is it not the righteousnesse of his Humaine nature consisting in a perfect obedience of the morall Law? No, not that alone neyther; What then? Is it not the righteousness of his Human nature consisting in a perfect Obedience of the moral Law? No, not that alone neither; q-crq av? vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1? uh-dx, xx d av-j av-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
281 for that alone were perbrene, too short, non vult tegere, it will not cover vs from the frostie blasts of Gods wrath, for that alone were perbrene, too short, non vult Tegere, it will not cover us from the frosty blasts of God's wrath, c-acp cst j vbdr j, av j, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, pn31 vmb xx vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
282 and from the fearefull winter tempests of his infinite Iustice. What righteousnesse then I pray you? A righteousnesse neuer imposed to Man nor Angell, and from the fearful winter tempests of his infinite Justice What righteousness then I pray you? A righteousness never imposed to Man nor Angel, cc p-acp dt j n1 n2 pp-f po31 j n1 q-crq n1 cs pns11 vvb pn22? dt n1 av-x vvn p-acp n1 ccx n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
283 euen that righteousnesse which hee as our Mediator by fulfilling the singular law of a Redeemer hath purchased and acquired, to the end that hee might communicate it, even that righteousness which he as our Mediator by fulfilling the singular law of a Redeemer hath purchased and acquired, to the end that he might communicate it, av cst n1 r-crq pns31 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
284 and giue it freely vnto his Church for her justification, by which shee is absolued from death, whereunto by reason of sinne both originall and actuall, she was subject, and is adjudged vnto life. and give it freely unto his Church for her justification, by which she is absolved from death, whereunto by reason of sin both original and actual, she was Subject, and is adjudged unto life. cc vvb pn31 av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-d n-jn cc j, pns31 vbds j-jn, cc vbz vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
285 And this is CHRISTS imputed righteousnesse, wherewith hee first couers those that puts him on, euen our winters garment, which is so perfect and so compleat that it covereth all our nakednesse from the crowne of the head to the sole of the foote, both of body and soule; And this is CHRIST imputed righteousness, wherewith he First covers those that puts him on, even our winter's garment, which is so perfect and so complete that it Covereth all our nakedness from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, both of body and soul; cc d vbz npg1 j-vvn n1, c-crq pns31 ord vvz d cst vvz pno31 a-acp, av po12 ng1 n1, r-crq vbz av j cc av j cst pn31 vvz d po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
286 for in both our Mediator suffered; for in both our Mediator suffered; c-acp p-acp d po12 n1 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
287 his blessed Head was crowned with thornes, to satisfie for the proud Imaginations of our stout braines; his blessed Head was crowned with thorns, to satisfy for the proud Imaginations of our stout brains; po31 j-vvn n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
288 his sacred hands and feete which neuer offended, were pierced with nailes of Iron, to satisfie for the wicked deeds which wee haue done with our hands, his sacred hands and feet which never offended, were pierced with nails of Iron, to satisfy for the wicked Deeds which we have done with our hands, po31 j n2 cc n2 r-crq av-x vvn, vbdr vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
289 and runne to with our feet, and alas! and run to with our feet, and alas! cc vvi p-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
290 daily by our sinnes wee draw him againe to the same torture, and crucifie againe to our selues the Sonne of God, daily by our Sins we draw him again to the same torture, and crucify again to our selves the Son of God, j p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb pno31 av p-acp dt d n1, cc vvi av p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
291 and make a mockerie of him. Heb. 6.6. Hee suffered the wrath of GOD in his soule so heauily, as that both heauen and earth did stand amazed to behold it; and make a mockery of him. Hebrew 6.6. He suffered the wrath of GOD in his soul so heavily, as that both heaven and earth did stand amazed to behold it; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31. np1 crd. pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 av av-j, c-acp cst d n1 cc n1 vdd vvi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
292 The Heauens did draw their curtaine, and darknesse was vpon the face of the earth, that they should see their maker in such paine, the Sunne for shame would not looke vpon the Sonne of GOD in such a case, the vayle of the Temple rent it selfe in two for griefe, to see its Lord so dishonoured, the Stones in the street did cleaue a sunder for woe, to see that Stone refused of the builders, which is the head of the corner. The Heavens did draw their curtain, and darkness was upon the face of the earth, that they should see their maker in such pain, the Sun for shame would not look upon the Son of GOD in such a case, the Vail of the Temple rend it self in two for grief, to see its Lord so dishonoured, the Stones in the street did cleave a sunder for woe, to see that Stone refused of the Builders, which is the head of the corner. dt n2 vdd vvi po32 n1, cc n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp crd p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av vvn, dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vdd vvi dt av p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 vvd pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
293 And finally, the Bodies of the dead rose out of their graues, astonished to behold the Lord of life so troubled in soule, that their soules might in joy perpetuall peace with GOD, And finally, the Bodies of the dead rose out of their graves, astonished to behold the Lord of life so troubled in soul, that their Souls might in joy perpetual peace with GOD, cc av-j, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 av pp-f po32 n2, vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn p-acp n1, cst po32 n2 vmd p-acp n1 j n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
294 and be cloathed with the garments of his imputed righteousnes. The second garment, is a garment of Sanctification. and be clothed with the garments of his imputed righteousness. The second garment, is a garment of Sanctification. cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1. dt ord n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
295 Now wee are cloathed with this garment, when like the Elect wee put on tender mercy, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meeknesse and long suffering, Col. 3.12. But specially when wee put on loue, 1. Thes. 5.8. Now we Are clothed with this garment, when like the Elect we put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and long suffering, Col. 3.12. But specially when we put on love, 1. Thebes 5.8. av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, c-crq av-j dt j-vvn pns12 vvd p-acp j n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc j n1, np1 crd. cc-acp av-j c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
296 Or to say with St PETER, When wee decke the hidden man of our heart with a quiet and meeke spirit, 1. Pet. 3.4. This is our summers garment which adorneth vs, and maketh vs fine, this is that pure, fine and shining linnen, which is the righteousnesse of the Saints. Or to say with Saint PETER, When we deck the hidden man of our heart with a quiet and meek Spirit, 1. Pet. 3.4. This is our summer's garment which adorneth us, and makes us fine, this is that pure, fine and shining linen, which is the righteousness of the Saints. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp zz np1, c-crq pns12 vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1, crd np1 crd. d vbz po12 ng1 n1 r-crq vvz pno12, cc vv2 pno12 j, d vbz d j, j cc j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
297 A garment not partie coloured, as IOSEPHS was, but made of many vertues and graces of IESVS CHRIST. A garment not party coloured, as JOSEPH'S was, but made of many Virtues and graces of JESUS CHRIST. dt n1 xx n1 vvn, c-acp np1 vbds, cc-acp vvd pp-f d n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
298 These are the badges and cognisances by which wee are knowne to bee his seruants, and the putting on thereof, is the putting on of Iesus Christ. These Are the badges and cognizances by which we Are known to be his Servants, and the putting on thereof, is the putting on of Iesus christ. d vbr dt n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n2, cc dt vvg a-acp av, vbz dt vvg p-acp pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
299 These are the graces by which the Holy Ghost translateth vs out of nature, transformeth vs into the Image of the Sonne of GOD, These Are the graces by which the Holy Ghost Translate us out of nature, Transformeth us into the Image of the Son of GOD, d vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vvz pno12 av pp-f n1, vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
300 and maketh vs become one with our Redeemer. This garment and the former are both giuen vs at one time. and makes us become one with our Redeemer. This garment and the former Are both given us At one time. cc vv2 pno12 vvi pi p-acp po12 n1. d n1 cc dt j vbr d vvn pno12 p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
301 The former garment of CHRISTS imputed Righteousnesse defendeth vs from the fierie flames of Gods burning wrath. The former garment of CHRIST imputed Righteousness defendeth us from the fiery flames of God's burning wrath. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
302 This garment of Sanctification, reformeth our corrupted nature & renueth the same; This garment of Sanctification, reformeth our corrupted nature & Reneweth the same; d n1 pp-f n1, vvz po12 j-vvn n1 cc vvz dt d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
303 These 2. garments both cures and couers our filthy nakednes, they turne our sicknesse into health, These 2. garments both cures and covers our filthy nakedness, they turn our sickness into health, d crd n2 d n2 cc vvz po12 j n1, pns32 vvb po12 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
304 and our darknesse into light, for whosoeuer putteth on IESVS CHRIST for righteousnes to Iustification, puts him likewise on for holinesse to Sanctification. and our darkness into Light, for whosoever putteth on JESUS CHRIST for righteousness to Justification, puts him likewise on for holiness to Sanctification. cc po12 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp np1 np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvz pno31 av p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
305 So full of grace and vertue is the Lord, that hee, not onely by the merit of his sufferings pacifieth the wrath of God toward all those, in whom hee is, So full of grace and virtue is the Lord, that he, not only by the merit of his sufferings pacifieth the wrath of God towards all those, in whom he is, av j pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1, cst pns31, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d d, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
306 but likewise by this vertue sanctifieth them, and by creating a new heart within their breast, but likewise by this virtue Sanctifieth them, and by creating a new heart within their breast, cc-acp av p-acp d n1 vvz pno32, cc p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
307 and a right spirit within their bowels, maketh them new creatures, changing them from one thing to another both in body and soule, from sinne to sanctification, from darknesse to light, from death to life, and a right Spirit within their bowels, makes them new creatures, changing them from one thing to Another both in body and soul, from sin to sanctification, from darkness to Light, from death to life, cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvz pno32 j n2, vvg pno32 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
308 and finally, from the power of Sathan to the power of God. and finally, from the power of Sathan to the power of God. cc av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
309 That is, to Righteousnes, Iustice, and soberly to walke in this life, in which, except our sanctified carriage, (neyther is that compleat, That is, to Righteousness, justice, and soberly to walk in this life, in which, except our sanctified carriage, (neither is that complete, cst vbz, p-acp n1, n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq, c-acp po12 j-vvn n1, (av-dx vbz d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
310 for man heere is but onely in a part sanctified, otherwise hee were more then a man, for man Here is but only in a part sanctified, otherwise he were more then a man, p-acp n1 av vbz p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn, av pns31 vbdr av-dc cs dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
311 but is perfectly justified, or else were hee no more then a sinner) all things are not onely transitorie and vayne; But vanitie it selfe. but is perfectly justified, or Else were he not more then a sinner) all things Are not only transitory and vain; But vanity it self. cc-acp vbz av-j vvn, cc av vbdr pns31 xx av-dc cs dt n1) d n2 vbr xx av-j j cc j; cc-acp n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
312 The third garment, wherewith CHRIST cloatheth his Church and those that put him on, is a suite of compleat armour; The third garment, wherewith CHRIST clotheth his Church and those that put him on, is a suit of complete armour; dt ord n1, c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 cc d cst vvd pno31 a-acp, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
313 hoc protegit, this protecteth the Christian man against all the assaults of Sathan, and maketh him stand out against all the invasions of his Spirituall enemies. hoc protegit, this Protecteth the Christian man against all the assaults of Sathan, and makes him stand out against all the invasions of his Spiritual enemies. fw-la fw-la, d vvz dt njp n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vv2 pno31 vvi av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
314 Sathan enuying this vnion betweene CHRIST and his Church, endeuoreth incessantly to defile the members of the same, to rent them a sunder, and teare them in peeces; Sathan envying this Union between CHRIST and his Church, endeavoureth incessantly to defile the members of the same, to rend them a sunder, and tear them in Pieces; np1 vvg d n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vvz av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt d, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
315 sometime assaulting their Patience, as he did IOBS; sometime their Temperancie, as hee did to NOAH and LOT; sometime assaulting their Patience, as he did IOBS; sometime their Temperancy, as he did to NOAH and LOT; av vvg po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd n2; av po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
316 sometime their Continencie, as hee did to DAVID; sometime their Continency, as he did to DAVID; av po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
317 sometime their Humilitie, as hee did to HEZIKIAH, 2. King. 20. And made him in the pride of his heart, which of all vices is the first, to shew the treasure of his house to the Ambassadours of BERODACH BALADAN King of Babell, which thereafter produced a strange effect, sometime their Humility, as he did to HEZEKIAH, 2. King. 20. And made him in the pride of his heart, which of all vices is the First, to show the treasure of his house to the ambassadors of BERODACH BALADAN King of Babel, which thereafter produced a strange Effect, av po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, crd n1. crd np1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pp-f d n2 vbz dt ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1 n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vvd dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 28
318 even that not only his treasure, but the fruites of his loynes in the reigne of IEHOIACHIN, the people and all the strongest men of warre were carried vnto Babell and Captiuitie, 2. King. 24. Somtime againe Satan assaults vs in our religion and former zeale: even that not only his treasure, but the fruits of his loins in the Reign of JEHOIACHIN, the people and all the Strongest men of war were carried unto Babel and Captivity, 2. King. 24. Sometime again Satan assaults us in our Religion and former zeal: av cst xx av-j po31 n1, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc d dt js n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 cc n1, crd n1. crd av av np1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
319 and it is wonderfull how almost he euer preuailes once against Gods children, howsoeuer it be true that in the end he is euermore repulsed and driuen backe againe. and it is wonderful how almost he ever prevails once against God's children, howsoever it be true that in the end he is evermore repulsed and driven back again. cc pn31 vbz j c-crq av pns31 av vvz a-acp p-acp npg1 n2, c-acp pn31 vbb j cst p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz av vvn cc vvn av av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
320 And in this manner he besieged SALOMON, the ornament of the world both for knowledge and godlinesse, prevailed against him, caused him commit Idolatry, And in this manner he besieged SOLOMON, the ornament of the world both for knowledge and godliness, prevailed against him, caused him commit Idolatry, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp pno31, vvd pno31 vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
321 and his Idolatrous wiues to turne his heart after other Gods, ASHTAROTH the god of the Zidonians, and his Idolatrous wives to turn his heart After other God's, ASHTAROTH the god of the Zidonians, cc po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2, np1 dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
322 and MILCOM the abomination of the Ammonites, 1. King. 11. And lastly, Sathan labours much to steale from Gods children their honest name, and MILCOM the abomination of the Ammonites, 1. King. 11. And lastly, Sathan labours much to steal from God's children their honest name, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np2, crd n1. crd cc ord, np1 vvz av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2 po32 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
323 & this is one of his most subtle assaults, and vseth the tongues of his owne instruments to effect his purpose, against the enemies of his kingdome, Vt qui conscientiae suae luce clarescunt falsis rumoribus sordidentur, that those who through the testimonie and light of their innocent consciences shines like the sunne in his meridian, may be made blacke like the night, filthy as a puddle by the false reports of others. & this is one of his most subtle assaults, and uses the tongues of his own Instruments to Effect his purpose, against the enemies of his Kingdom, Vt qui conscientiae suae luce clarescunt falsis rumoribus sordidentur, that those who through the testimony and Light of their innocent Consciences shines like the sun in his meridian, may be made black like the night, filthy as a puddle by the false reports of Others. cc d vbz pi pp-f po31 av-ds j n2, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 d n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst d r-crq p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2 vvz av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn j-jn vvb dt n1, j c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
324 Good IOSEPH in the 39. chapter of Gen. was after this manner set vpon by one of Satans owne instruments POTIPHARS wife, Good IOSEPH in the 39. chapter of Gen. was After this manner Set upon by one of Satan own Instruments POTIPHARS wife, j np1 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp p-acp crd pp-f npg1 d n2 npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
325 for when she could not arriue at the intended end of her naughtie thoughts, come and lie with me: for when she could not arrive At the intended end of her naughty thoughts, come and lie with me: c-acp c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 j n2, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
326 she stole from him his good name; she stole from him his good name; pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
327 this Hebrew seruant would haue mocked me, and so made him odious and filthie in his maisters eyes, this Hebrew servant would have mocked me, and so made him odious and filthy in his masters eyes, d njp n1 vmd vhi vvn pno11, cc av vvd pno31 j cc j p-acp po31 ng1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
328 and in the sight of his friends: and in the sighed of his Friends: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
329 and after this manner are many chosen vessels set vpon by the souldiers of Satan so, and After this manner Are many chosen vessels Set upon by the Soldiers of Satan so, cc p-acp d n1 vbr d vvn n2 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
330 as it is impossible for vs to keepe the whole peeces of our bodie together except we put on the suite of protection, that suite of compleat armor in the 〈 ◊ 〉 the Ephes. And stand with our loines girded about with veritie, hauing on the brest-plate of righteousnesse, as it is impossible for us to keep the Whole Pieces of our body together except we put on the suit of protection, that suit of complete armour in the 〈 ◊ 〉 the Ephesians And stand with our loins girded about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1 av c-acp pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 dt np1 cc vvb p-acp po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n1, vhg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
331 and the shooes of the preparation of the Gospell of peace, he must haue in the one hand the shield of Faith, and the shoes of the preparation of the Gospel of peace, he must have in the one hand the shield of Faith, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vhi p-acp dt crd n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
332 and in the other the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; and in the other the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; cc p-acp dt j-jn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
333 vpon our head we must put on the hope of Saluation for an helmet, and the sling of Prayer must be in our mouthes, upon our head we must put on the hope of Salvation for an helmet, and the sling of Prayer must be in our mouths, p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
334 or rather in our hearts with strong cryings & inward groanings, as MOSES had it at the red Sea, when PHARAOH pursued after him & his people: or rather in our hearts with strong cryings & inward groanings, as MOSES had it At the read Sea, when PHARAOH pursued After him & his people: cc av-c p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j n2-vvg cc j n2-vvg, c-acp np1 vhd pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
335 and to these pieces I could yet adde one further, another paire of shooes; and to these Pieces I could yet add one further, Another pair of shoes; cc p-acp d n2 pns11 vmd av vvi pi jc, j-jn n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
336 the Prophet EZEKIEL speaketh of those shooes in his 16. Chap. and they are made ex pellibus melium of Baggets skins. the Prophet EZEKIELEM speaks of those shoes in his 16. Chap. and they Are made ex pellibus melium of baggets skins. dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 crd np1 cc pns32 vbr vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la pp-f n2 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
337 Elinie in the 38. chap. of his 8. booke Records, that melis is a beast not only of great innocencie, Elinie in the 38. chap. of his 8. book Records, that Melis is a beast not only of great innocence, np1 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f po31 crd n1 n2, cst ng1 vbz dt n1 xx av-j pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
338 but of such singular prudencie too, quod sufflatae cutis distentione ictus hominum ac canum morsus arcere solet, that by the extension of its skin it can shun both the strokes of men and bites of dogs, but of such singular prudency too, quod sufflatae cutis distentione ictus hominum ac Dogs Morsus arcere Solent, that by the extension of its skin it can shun both the Strokes of men and bites of Dogs, cc-acp pp-f d j n1 av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pn31 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
339 and therefore among many more tokens of Gods fauor bestowed vpon his spouse the Church, and Therefore among many more tokens of God's favour bestowed upon his spouse the Church, cc av p-acp d dc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
340 for her preseruation, he likewise hath assigned vnto her the shooes of this beasts skin, to teach her both innocencie and prudencie, to be innocent like a Doue, for her preservation, he likewise hath assigned unto her the shoes of this beasts skin, to teach her both innocence and prudency, to be innocent like a Dove, p-acp po31 n1, pns31 av vhz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f d ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi j-jn av-j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
341 but wile like a Serpent for her protection against all her malignant enemies whatsoeuer. but wile like a Serpent for her protection against all her malignant enemies whatsoever. cc-acp n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d po31 j n2 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
342 Thus must we walke armed continually, armed so long as we are in this life 2. Tim. 2.3. Thus must we walk armed continually, armed so long as we Are in this life 2. Tim. 2.3. av vmb pns12 vvi vvn av-j, vvn av av-j c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 29
343 as the good Souldiers of IESVS CHRIST, because our life, as saith IOB, is a warfare, and wee must fight against Principalities, powers, as the good Soldiers of JESUS CHRIST, Because our life, as Says JOB, is a warfare, and we must fight against Principalities, Powers, c-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp po12 n1, c-acp vvz np1, vbz dt n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
344 and spirituall wickednesse, and not only fight but must ouercome, anquish, and subdue them; and spiritual wickedness, and not only fight but must overcome, anquish, and subdue them; cc j n1, cc xx av-j vvi cc-acp vmb vvi, vvb, cc vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
345 and thus much for the three first suites of apparell, our workadayes suites, which euery good Christian must put on every day so long as he is in this life heere belowe. and thus much for the three First suits of apparel, our workadayes suits, which every good Christian must put on every day so long as he is in this life Here below. cc av av-d c-acp dt crd ord n2 pp-f n1, po12 av n2, r-crq d j njp vmb vvi p-acp d n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 av a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
346 But as to the 4. and last, it is a garment of Glory, our wedding garment and our holy dayes suite, But as to the 4. and last, it is a garment of Glory, our wedding garment and our holy days suit, p-acp c-acp p-acp dt crd cc ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1 n1 cc po12 j ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
347 but when the weeke of our warfare shall end, and the day of our refreshment, the day of our eternall peace appeare and begin, which is our euerlasting Sabbath, our marriage day with the Lambe, but when the Week of our warfare shall end, and the day of our refreshment, the day of our Eternal peace appear and begin, which is our everlasting Sabbath, our marriage day with the Lamb, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vvi cc vvi, r-crq vbz po12 j n1, po12 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
348 after which shall neuer come a night, then shall our father cause this suite, our holy dayes suite, our best robe to be brought out and cover vs with white raiment, then shall this mortall put on immortalitie, and this corruptible incorruptibilitie; After which shall never come a night, then shall our father cause this suit, our holy days suit, our best robe to be brought out and cover us with white raiment, then shall this Mortal put on immortality, and this corruptible incorruptibility; p-acp r-crq vmb av-x vvi dt n1, av vmb po12 n1 vvi d n1, po12 j ng1 n1, po12 js n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av cc vvb pno12 p-acp j-jn n1, av vmb d j-jn vvn p-acp n1, cc d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
349 then shall we be couered with brodered worke, and the LORD shall put frontlets vpon our faces, eare rings in our eares, bracelets about our armes, chaines about our necks, and crownes vpon our heads, then shall we be covered with broidered work, and the LORD shall put frontlets upon our faces, ear rings in our ears, bracelets about our arms, chains about our necks, and crowns upon our Heads, av vmb pns12 vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp po12 n2, n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, n2 p-acp po12 n2, n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
350 yea the Lord himselfe shall be vnto vs a crown of Glorie and a diadem of beautie. yea the Lord himself shall be unto us a crown of Glory and a diadem of beauty. uh dt n1 px31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
351 Thus will he deck vs as a Bride attired with Iewels, as a chaste Spouse to be presented to our immortall husband without spot or wrinkle, in whose face is the fulnesse of Ioy, Thus will he deck us as a Bride attired with Jewels, as a chaste Spouse to be presented to our immortal husband without spot or wrinkle, in whose face is the fullness of Joy, av vmb pns31 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
352 and at whose right hand are pleasures for euermore, rivers of pleasure in which wee shall bath our selues for all eternitie. and At whose right hand Are pleasures for evermore, Rivers of pleasure in which we shall both our selves for all eternity. cc p-acp rg-crq j-jn n1 vbr n2 p-acp av, n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
353 And so haue you briefly the similitudes of the Garments. Now resteth the similitude of Marriage: And so have you briefly the Similitudes of the Garments. Now rests the similitude of Marriage: cc av vhb pn22 av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n2. av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 31
354 and indeed this Spirituall vnion betweene CHRIST and his Church, is very often expressed by Marriage in the old and new Testament. and indeed this Spiritual Union between CHRIST and his Church, is very often expressed by Marriage in the old and new Testament. cc av d j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vbz av av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
355 In the 45. chapter of Esay. fifth verse, hee who made thee, is thy husband, whose name is the Lord of hostes. In the 45. chapter of Isaiah. fifth verse, he who made thee, is thy husband, whose name is the Lord of hosts. p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1. ord n1, pns31 r-crq vvd pno21, vbz po21 n1, rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
356 And in the 9. of Math. 15. Can the children of the marriage chamber mourne so long as the bridgroome is with them. And in the 9. of Math. 15. Can the children of the marriage chamber mourn so long as the bridgroome is with them. cc p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvi av av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
357 And yet more plainely in the 19. of the Reuel. 17. The marriage of the 〈 ◊ 〉 hath come, And yet more plainly in the 19. of the Revel. 17. The marriage of the 〈 ◊ 〉 hath come, cc av av-dc av-j p-acp dt crd pp-f dt vvb. crd dt n1 pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉 vhz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
358 and the bride hath made her selfe readie. And againe Reuel. 21.9. I will show thee the bride; the Lambes wife. and the bride hath made her self ready. And again Revel. 21.9. I will show thee the bride; the Lambs wife. cc dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 j. cc av vvb. crd. pns11 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1; dt ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
359 And here in my text as plainely, as liuely, and more liuely then in any other place. And Here in my text as plainly, as lively, and more lively then in any other place. cc av p-acp po11 n1 c-acp av-j, c-acp j, cc av-dc j cs p-acp d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
360 I will marrie thee vnto me for ever. I will marry thee unto me for ever. pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
361 In all which our most gracious God willing to expresse, and desirous to shew foorth both that loue which hee beareth vnto vs, In all which our most gracious God willing to express, and desirous to show forth both that love which he bears unto us, p-acp d r-crq po12 av-ds j np1 j pc-acp vvi, cc j pc-acp vvi av av-d cst n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
362 and that too, which he looketh for at our handes compares this most strait vnion, this most neere coniunction betweene CHRIST and his Church vnto the sacred bond of Marriage, by which two persons the man and the woman, the husband and wife are so firmly conjoyned by God, that none ought to presume to sunder them, and that too, which he looks for At our hands compares this most strait Union, this most near conjunction between CHRIST and his Church unto the sacred bound of Marriage, by which two Persons the man and the woman, the husband and wife Are so firmly conjoined by God, that none ought to presume to sunder them, cc cst av, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp po12 n2 vvz d av-ds j n1, d av-ds j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq crd n2 dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp np1, cst pix vmd pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
363 so wonderfully coupled together, that of two which they were before, now they become but one. so wonderfully coupled together, that of two which they were before, now they become but one. av av-j vvn av, cst pp-f crd r-crq pns32 vbdr a-acp, av pns32 vvb p-acp crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 31
364 It was already a great loue of the Lord to haue created all things for man, to haue made him Lord of them and established him over the workes of his hands. It was already a great love of the Lord to have created all things for man, to have made him Lord of them and established him over the works of his hands. pn31 vbds av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vhi vvn d n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vhi vvn pno31 n1 pp-f pno32 cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
365 DAVID in the 8. Psal. rauished with this contemplation breaketh out in admiration. DAVID in the 8. Psalm ravished with this contemplation breaks out in admiration. np1 p-acp dt crd np1 vvn p-acp d n1 vvz av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
366 Alas, what is man that thou are mindefull of him, and the sonne of man that thou visitest him. DAVID admired Gods liberality: Alas, what is man that thou Are mindful of him, and the son of man that thou visitest him. DAVID admired God's liberality: uh, q-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vbr j pp-f pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns21 js pno31. np1 vvd npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
367 toward man in the creation, but how much more ought we to admire his liberalitie, his incomprehensible bountifulnesse and loue toward vs in our redemption, wherein he not onely giueth vs his good things, towards man in the creation, but how much more ought we to admire his liberality, his incomprehensible bountifulness and love towards us in our redemption, wherein he not only gives us his good things, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, c-crq pns31 xx av-j vvz pno12 po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
368 But bestowes his onely begotten sonne NONLATINALPHABET that welbeloued sonne in marriage on vs, and in him giueth vnto vs himselfe too? DAVID admireth the contemplation of the heauens? But how much more ought we to admire the possession of the heauens? DAVID glorifies God for the domination which he giues vs over the creatures in the earth, But bestows his only begotten son that well-beloved son in marriage on us, and in him gives unto us himself too? DAVID admireth the contemplation of the heavens? But how much more ought we to admire the possession of the heavens? DAVID Glorifies God for the domination which he gives us over the creatures in the earth, cc-acp vvz po31 j vvn n1 cst j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp pno12 px31 av? np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2? p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2? np1 vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
369 But how much more ought wee to glorifie God for our marriage and vnion with CHRIST, by which we shall reigne continually with the Angels in heauen? A marriage, I say, the bond whereof is the spirit of God, whose trothpligth is performed heere in the militant Church, But how much more ought we to Glorify God for our marriage and Union with CHRIST, by which we shall Reign continually with the Angels in heaven? A marriage, I say, the bound whereof is the Spirit of God, whose trothpligth is performed Here in the militant Church, cc-acp c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1? dt n1, pns11 vvb, dt n1 c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
370 But the nuptiall feast shal be hence in the tryumphant Church, where our meat shall be the Tree of life, our drinke the Water of life, our musicke the song of the Saints, Halleluiah, halleluiah, honour, praise and dominion bee to him that sitteth vpon the Throne. But the nuptial feast shall be hence in the triumphant Church, where our meat shall be the Tree of life, our drink the Water of life, our music the song of the Saints, Halleluiah, Hallelujah, honour, praise and dominion be to him that Sitteth upon the Throne. cc-acp dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi av p-acp dt j n1, c-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, np1, uh, n1, n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 31
371 It is an ancient saying, Omnis comparatio cl••dicat vno pede, euery comparison is lame of some one or other foot. It is an ancient saying, Omnis Comparison cl••dicat vno pede, every comparison is lame of Some one or other foot. pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n1 vbz j pp-f d crd cc j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
372 But this comparison of Marriage doth so fully set forth, so richly expresse our Spirituall marriage, our conjunction with CHRIST, that if any, it goeth vpright and straight in all the feete, which you shall quickly perceiue by taking notice of these sixe things which are required in euery lawfull Marriage. But this comparison of Marriage does so Fully Set forth, so richly express our Spiritual marriage, our conjunction with CHRIST, that if any, it Goes upright and straight in all the feet, which you shall quickly perceive by taking notice of these sixe things which Are required in every lawful Marriage. p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vdz av av-j vvn av, av av-j vvi po12 j n1, po12 n1 p-acp np1, cst cs d, pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp d dt n2, r-crq pn22 vmb av-j vvi p-acp vvg n1 pp-f d crd n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
373 First, that there must be male and female, Man and Woman, and this may bee called conformitie of natures. 2. The Marriage must be propounded. 3. The future Spouse must be courted and wooed. 4. There must be mutuall gifts between the two louers. 5. There must bee a Matrinoniall written and sealed. 6. There must be Procreation of children; First, that there must be male and female, Man and Woman, and this may be called conformity of nature's. 2. The Marriage must be propounded. 3. The future Spouse must be courted and wooed. 4. There must be mutual Gifts between the two lovers. 5. There must be a Matrinoniall written and sealed. 6. There must be Procreation of children; ord, cst a-acp vmb vbi j-jn cc j-jn, n1 cc n1, cc d vmb vbi vvn n1 pp-f n2. crd dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. crd dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn. crd pc-acp vmb vbi j n2 p-acp dt crd n2. crd pc-acp vmb vbi dt j vvn cc vvn. crd a-acp vmb vbi n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
374 all which, wee shall finde in this Spirituall marriage, but in a more excellent manner. all which, we shall find in this Spiritual marriage, but in a more excellent manner. d r-crq, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
375 As to this word must so often repeated which importeth a necessitie, remember that there is a twofold necessitie, an absolute necessitie, and an hypothetike; As to this word must so often repeated which imports a necessity, Remember that there is a twofold necessity, an absolute necessity, and an hypothetike; p-acp p-acp d n1 vmb av av vvn r-crq vvz dt n1, vvb cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
376 the absolute, is when a thing is so necessarie that it cannot be otherwayes, the hyphothetike, the absolute, is when a thing is so necessary that it cannot be otherways, the hyphothetike, dt j, vbz c-crq dt n1 vbz av j cst pn31 vmbx vbi av, dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
377 when a thing is so necessarie that it may bee otherwayes but is onely profitable, decent and comely that it should be so: when a thing is so necessary that it may be otherways but is only profitable, decent and comely that it should be so: c-crq dt n1 vbz av j cst pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp vbz av-j j, j cc j cst pn31 vmd vbi av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
378 So some of these circumstances are of an absolute necessitie, without which a marriage cannot be, as conformitie of natures; So Some of these Circumstances Are of an absolute necessity, without which a marriage cannot be, as conformity of nature's; av d pp-f d n2 vbr pp-f dt j n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmbx vbi, c-acp n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
379 others againe only of an hypothetike necessitie, and of a decent expedencie, but not absolutely necessarie as giuing of mutuall gifts, writing and sealing of a matrimoniall contract, or the like. Others again only of an hypothetike necessity, and of a decent expedencie, but not absolutely necessary as giving of mutual Gifts, writing and sealing of a matrimonial contract, or the like. n2-jn av av-j pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp xx av-j j p-acp vvg pp-f j n2, vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 31
380 But I returne to the purpose, thus being premitted, and findes that in this spirituall Marriage, there are male and female, man and woman, But I return to the purpose, thus being premitted, and finds that in this spiritual Marriage, there Are male and female, man and woman, p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, av vbg vvn, cc vvz d p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vbr j-jn cc j-jn, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
381 for the Church is very often in Scripture represented by a woman, in the 4. to the Gal. 22. The Apostle though obscurely, represents the true Church vnder the type of a woman, SARAH; for the Church is very often in Scripture represented by a woman, in the 4. to the Gal. 22. The Apostle though obscurely, represents the true Church under the type of a woman, SARAH; p-acp dt n1 vbz av av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt crd p-acp dt np1 crd dt n1 c-acp av-j, vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
382 ABRAHAM had two sonnes, one by a free woman, and was borne by Promise. But St. IOHN, Reu. 12.1. More clearely and in a more glorious manner too; ABRAHAM had two Sons, one by a free woman, and was born by Promise. But Saint JOHN, Reu. 12.1. More clearly and in a more glorious manner too; np1 vhd crd n2, pi p-acp dt j n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp n1. p-acp n1 np1, np1 crd. av-dc av-j cc p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
383 And there appeared a great wonder in heauen, a woman clothed with the Sunne, and the Moone was vnder her feete, And there appeared a great wonder in heaven, a woman clothed with the Sun, and the Moon was under her feet, cc a-acp vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vbds p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
384 and vpon her head had a Crowne of twelue starres. and upon her head had a Crown of twelue Stars. cc p-acp po31 n1 vhd dt n1 pp-f crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
385 Now to make vp this perfect conformitie of natures, our bridgroome CHRIST IESVS, euen as the Sun, went out of the chamber of the highest heavens, from the bosom of the Father, the invisibilitie of the Divinitie, desended downe to the earth and in the fulnesse of time taketh our nature vpon him, becommeth man, Now to make up this perfect conformity of nature's, our bridgroome CHRIST JESUS, even as the Sun, went out of the chamber of the highest heavens, from the bosom of the Father, the invisibility of the Divinity, descended down to the earth and in the fullness of time Takes our nature upon him, becomes man, av pc-acp vvi a-acp d j n1 pp-f n2, po12 n1 np1 np1, av c-acp dt n1, vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt js n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz po12 n1 p-acp pno31, vvz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
386 and was like vnto man in all things sinne onely excepted: and so you haue Conformitie of natures betweene CHRIST and his Church: and was like unto man in all things sin only excepted: and so you have Conformity of nature's between CHRIST and his Church: cc vbds av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 vvb av-j vvn: cc av pn22 vhb n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
387 and by it wee haue this benefit, that CHRIST of one which he was before, becomes now vnto vs three; and by it we have this benefit, that CHRIST of one which he was before, becomes now unto us three; cc p-acp pn31 pns12 vhi d n1, cst np1 pp-f pi r-crq pns31 vbds a-acp, vvz av p-acp pno12 crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
388 first our Father in regard of our regeneration which is a new creation, a creation of new hearts within our breasts and of cleane spirits within our bowels. First our Father in regard of our regeneration which is a new creation, a creation of new hearts within our breasts and of clean spirits within our bowels. ord po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc pp-f j n2 p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
389 Secondly, our Brother in respect of our adoption, without which we were but filij Irae, the children of wrath, prodigals banished out of our fathers house, Secondly, our Brother in respect of our adoption, without which we were but filij Irae, the children of wrath, prodigals banished out of our Father's house, ord, po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbdr cc-acp fw-la fw-la, dt n2 pp-f n1, n2-jn vvd av pp-f po12 ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
390 but now by our adoption wee may eate of the childrens bread, and with boldnes, cry, Abba father vnto God, the father of our Lord IESVS CHRIST, but now by our adoption we may eat of the Children's bred, and with boldness, cry, Abba father unto God, the father of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, cc-acp av p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt ng2 n1, cc p-acp n1, vvb, np1 n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
391 and acknowledge IESVS CHRIST his sonne to be our elder brother. and acknowledge JESUS CHRIST his son to be our elder brother. cc vvi np1 np1 po31 n1 pc-acp vbi po12 n-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
392 Thirdly our husband in respect that he hath married vs, in righteousnesse, in iudgement, in wisedome, in mercy, and in compassion. Hos. 2. Thirdly our husband in respect that he hath married us, in righteousness, in judgement, in Wisdom, in mercy, and in compassion. Hos. 2. ord po12 n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. np1 crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 35
393 Secondly, it is a custome that Marriage is propounded, and is it laudable; Secondly, it is a custom that Marriage is propounded, and is it laudable; ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n1 vbz vvn, cc vbz pn31 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
394 men ordinarily conforme to their qualitie and order, send their most trusty freinds to deale in this busines, men ordinarily conform to their quality and order, send their most trusty Friends to deal in this business, n2 av-j vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, vvb po32 av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
395 & Kings their Ambassadors of their greatest, wisest, and fittest of their Nobilitie to doe honour to the action, but neuer was there any marriage, either by King, & Kings their ambassadors of their greatest, Wisest, and Fittest of their Nobilt to do honour to the actium, but never was there any marriage, either by King, cc n2 po32 n2 pp-f po32 js, js, cc js pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vdi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av-x vbds a-acp d n1, av-d p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
396 or Emperour, propounded so honourably as this Spirituall marriage; and that in foure respects. First, in respect of the propounder, God himselfe. or Emperor, propounded so honourably as this Spiritual marriage; and that in foure respects. First, in respect of the propounder, God himself. cc n1, vvd av av-j c-acp d j n1; cc cst p-acp crd n2. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
397 Secondly in regard of the parties or persons betweene whom it was propounded, which is CHRIST and his Church. Secondly in regard of the parties or Persons between whom it was propounded, which is CHRIST and his Church. ord p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds vvn, r-crq vbz np1 cc po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
398 Thirdly, in regard of the persons to whom it was propounded, to ADAM and EVAH, the onely rulers and swayers of the Scepter of the whole worlds Empire, Thirdly, in regard of the Persons to whom it was propounded, to ADAM and EVE, the only Rulers and swayers of the Sceptre of the Whole world's Empire, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds vvn, p-acp np1 cc np1, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
399 and whose posteritie is now propagated in innumerable honorable Families and Princely diadems, vpon the face of the earth. and whose posterity is now propagated in innumerable honourable Families and Princely diadems, upon the face of the earth. cc rg-crq n1 vbz av vvn p-acp j j n2 cc j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
400 Fourthly, in regard of the place where it was propounded, Paradise; The seed of the woman shall breake downe the head of the Serpent. Gen. 3.15. Fourthly, in regard of the place where it was propounded, Paradise; The seed of the woman shall break down the head of the Serpent. Gen. 3.15. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, n1; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
401 reiterated to ABRAHAM, ISAAC, and IACOB, to all the Patriarchs, and in all ages by the Prophets, reiterated to ABRAHAM, ISAAC, and IACOB, to all the Patriarchs, and in all ages by the prophets, j p-acp np1, np1, cc np1, p-acp d dt n2, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
402 and here in my text by our HOSEA, as plainly, and more plainly, then by any of them; and Here in my text by our HOSEA, as plainly, and more plainly, then by any of them; cc av p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po12 np1, c-acp av-j, cc av-dc av-j, av p-acp d pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
403 I will marrie thee vnto mee for ever. I will marry thee unto me for ever. pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 35
404 Thirdly the King of Kings and Lord of Lords courteth, wooeth, and in a most louing manner declareth his spirituall affection to his future spouse in his letters and longs more then sweet, penned by the direction of his blessed spirit. Thirdly the King of Kings and Lord of lords courteth, wooeth, and in a most loving manner Declareth his spiritual affection to his future spouse in his letters and longs more then sweet, penned by the direction of his blessed Spirit. ord dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvz, vvz, cc p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n1 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc vvz av-dc cs j, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
405 In the fourth chap. of the Cantic. the first verse. In the fourth chap. of the Cantic. the First verse. p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j. dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
406 Behold thee art faire my loue, behold thou art faire, thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, Behold thee art fair my love, behold thou art fair, thy lips Are like a thread of scarlet, vvb pno21 n1 av-j po11 n1, vvb pns21 vb2r j, po21 n2 vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
407 and thy talke is comelie, and in the seauenth verse, thou art all faire my loue, and thy talk is comely, and in the Seventh verse, thou art all fair my love, cc po21 n1 vbz j, cc p-acp dt ord n1, pns21 vb2r d j po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
408 and there is no spot in thee. and there is no spot in thee. cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
409 Againe in the ninth verse, my Sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded mine heart, thou hast wounded mine heart with one of thine eyes and with a chaine of thine neck; Again in the ninth verse, my Sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded mine heart, thou hast wounded mine heart with one of thine eyes and with a chain of thine neck; av p-acp dt ord n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1 p-acp crd pp-f po21 n2 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
410 and once againe in the tenth verse, my sister, my spouse, how faire is thy loue, and once again in the tenth verse, my sister, my spouse, how fair is thy love, cc a-acp av p-acp dt ord n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, c-crq j vbz po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
411 how much better is thine loue then wine, and the sauour of thine oyntments then all spices; how much better is thine love then wine, and the savour of thine ointments then all spices; c-crq d jc vbz po21 n1 av n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 av d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 35
412 and so forth thorough the whole booke of the Cantic. In a most familiar manner, alluring vs and perswading vs to accept of him for the loue that he beares towards vs, which was so great, that before his riuall, Satan should haue snatched vs out of his hand he will fight against him, and so forth through the Whole book of the Cantic. In a most familiar manner, alluring us and persuading us to accept of him for the love that he bears towards us, which was so great, that before his rival, Satan should have snatched us out of his hand he will fight against him, cc av av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j. p-acp dt av-ds j-jn n1, vvg pno12 cc vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, r-crq vbds av j, cst p-acp po31 n1, np1 vmd vhi vvn pno12 av pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
413 and all his confederates, and therefore he was made flesh, he went from the father and came vnto the world, he valiantly pitched a field in the wildernesse against that roaring lyon, that old Serpent, he ouercame his chiefest power, he broke his wilie head, ouerthrew him in the desart by a scriptum est. But was this all? No, he fulfilled the Law in euery point and title, satisfied Gods Iustice for vs, and all his confederates, and Therefore he was made Flesh, he went from the father and Come unto the world, he valiantly pitched a field in the Wilderness against that roaring Lion, that old Serpent, he overcame his chiefest power, he broke his wily head, overthrew him in the desert by a Scriptum est. But was this all? No, he fulfilled the Law in every point and title, satisfied God's justice for us, cc d po31 n2, cc av pns31 vbds vvn n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 av-j vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1, cst j n1, pns31 vvd po31 js-jn n1, pns31 vvd po31 j n1, vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la. p-acp vbds d d? uh-dx, pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvn npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
414 and before he will want vs, he will giue his life for vs, and gaue it indeed, offring himselfe in sacrifice to the Lord of hosts vpon the Crosse for our sinnes, by which he vanquished hell and conquered death; and before he will want us, he will give his life for us, and gave it indeed, offering himself in sacrifice to the Lord of hosts upon the Cross for our Sins, by which he vanquished hell and conquered death; cc c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvd pn31 av, vvg px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd n1 cc j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
415 and thereafter gloriously rose againe, left this world, and went againe to his Father. Ioh. 16.28. and thereafter gloriously rose again, left this world, and went again to his Father. John 16.28. cc av av-j vvd av, vvd d n1, cc vvd av p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
416 and sent vnto vs the holy Ghost, but before he went to his fathers house, he told vs, that there was many dwelling places in it, and sent unto us the holy Ghost, but before he went to his Father's house, he told us, that there was many Dwelling places in it, cc vvd p-acp pno12 dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1, pns31 vvd pno12, cst a-acp vbds d j-vvg n2 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
417 and that he was going to prepare a place for vs, Ioh. 14.3. and therefore exhorteth and admonisheth vs not to be troubled, Let not your heart be troubled. and that he was going to prepare a place for us, John 14.3. and Therefore exhorteth and Admonisheth us not to be troubled, Let not your heart be troubled. cc cst pns31 vbds vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd. cc av vvz cc vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb xx po22 n1 vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 37
418 O what a loue is here, the hight, the breadth, the length whereof is incomprehensible. O what a love is Here, the hight, the breadth, the length whereof is incomprehensible. np1 r-crq dt n1 vbz av, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 c-crq vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
419 But O what hardnesse of heart on the contrary is vpon our part, more hardnes then if the stones which DEVCALION and PYRHA cast ouer their shoulders after the deluge had been our progenitors and the first authors of our race, But Oh what hardness of heart on the contrary is upon our part, more hardness then if the stones which DEVCALION and PYRHA cast over their shoulders After the deluge had been our progenitors and the First Authors of our raze, p-acp uh q-crq n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n-jn vbz p-acp po12 n1, dc n1 cs cs dt n2 r-crq np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 vhd vbn po12 n2 cc dt ord n2 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
420 yea then the stones themselues, for we reade that stones haue been broken in peeces at the voice of the Lord at the first, yea then the stones themselves, for we read that stones have been broken in Pieces At the voice of the Lord At the First, uh av dt n2 px32, c-acp pns12 vvb d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
421 and so were the stones of the altar in Bethell at the voice of the Prophet, and so were the stones of the altar in Bethell At the voice of the Prophet, cc av vbdr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
422 and the vale of the Temple rent it selfe in two, when the Lord suffred at Golgotha for our redemption and to make our marriage firme, and the vale of the Temple rend it self in two, when the Lord suffered At Golgotha for our redemption and to make our marriage firm, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp crd, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1 cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
423 and if at any time stones haue been disobedient, vnto GODS voice, it is because of mans disobedience and infidility, in whose mouth it was; and if At any time stones have been disobedient, unto GOD'S voice, it is Because of men disobedience and infidelity, in whose Mouth it was; cc cs p-acp d n1 n2 vhb vbn j, p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pp-f ng1 n1 cc n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vbds; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
424 and in this respect we reade that the rocke refused to render water to MOSES at the first and second stroke, and in this respect we read that the rock refused to render water to MOSES At the First and second stroke, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
425 yet rendred obedience at the third, and rendred water abundantly. yet rendered Obedience At the third, and rendered water abundantly. av vvn n1 p-acp dt ord, cc vvd n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
426 But how often is this loue propounded, this marriage offred, and the Gospell preached vnto vs: But how often is this love propounded, this marriage offered, and the Gospel preached unto us: p-acp q-crq av vbz d n1 vvn, d n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
427 and which is hee amongst vs, that mollifieth his heart at the first, at the second, and which is he among us, that mollifieth his heart At the First, At the second, cc r-crq vbz pns31 p-acp pno12, cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt ord, p-acp dt ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
428 yea, or at the the third stroake: I meane at so many sermons or at a thousand more, loueth the Lord againe, yea, or At the the third stroke: I mean At so many Sermons or At a thousand more, loves the Lord again, uh, cc p-acp dt dt ord n1: pns11 vvb p-acp av d n2 cc p-acp dt crd dc, vvz dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
429 and repenteth him of his sinnes and iniquities; and Repenteth him of his Sins and iniquities; cc vvz pno31 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
430 shall not the Altar in Bethell, and the vale of the Temple condemne vs in the day of the Lord? that at the first gaue obedience; shall not the Altar in Bethell, and the vale of the Temple condemn us in the day of the Lord? that At the First gave Obedience; vmb xx dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cst p-acp dt ord vvd n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
431 and be faithfull witnesse of our Induration against vs without example, that refuse most obstinately the loue of our husband offred vnto vs euery day at our owne doores, and be faithful witness of our Induration against us without Exampl, that refuse most obstinately the love of our husband offered unto us every day At our own doors, cc vbb j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cst vvb av-ds av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 d n1 p-acp po12 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
432 but will not leaue our father, forsake his house and our owne people, will not be diuorced from our adulteries, our old sins, that our husband the King may take pleasure in our beautie: but will not leave our father, forsake his house and our own people, will not be divorced from our adulteries, our old Sins, that our husband the King may take pleasure in our beauty: cc-acp vmb xx vvi po12 n1, vvb po31 n1 cc po12 d n1, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, po12 j n2, cst po12 n1 dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
433 The Lionesse may teach vs wisedome, for she will not company with the Lyon after her commixtion with the Leopard till she first wash her selfe in water, vnwilling that her adultery should be manifested by her scent. The Lioness may teach us Wisdom, for she will not company with the lion After her commixtion with the Leopard till she First wash her self in water, unwilling that her adultery should be manifested by her scent. dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb xx n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 ord vvb pno31 n1 p-acp n1, j cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
434 It is recorded likewise that the Viper is so wise, that before its copulation with the fish Muraena, it first vomits and casts out all the pernicious and venemous poyson that is within it, or in its teeth; O pittifull blindnesse of man! It is recorded likewise that the Viper is so wise, that before its copulation with the Fish Muraena, it First vomits and Cast out all the pernicious and venomous poison that is within it, or in its teeth; Oh pitiful blindness of man! pn31 vbz vvn av cst dt n1 vbz av j, cst p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pn31 ord vvz cc vvz av d dt j cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp pn31, cc p-acp po31 n2; uh j n1 pp-f n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 37
435 that by nature is more adulterous then the Lionesse, and goeth a whoring after euery sort of vanitie, more venemous then the Viper, that by nature is more adulterous then the Lioness, and Goes a whoring After every sort of vanity, more venomous then the Viper, cst p-acp n1 vbz av-dc j cs dt n1, cc vvz dt vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av-dc j cs dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
436 and is full of hatred, malice, enuie, and debate, and will neither see it, nor doe it away, and is full of hatred, malice, envy, and debate, and will neither see it, nor doe it away, cc vbz j pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cc vmb av-dx vvi pn31, ccx n1 pn31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
437 but suffers strange Lords to tyrannise ouer him without repugnancie & opposition, and specially such Lords as are but cowards, which if he but resist, will flee from him, but suffers strange lords to tyrannise over him without repugnancy & opposition, and specially such lords as Are but cowards, which if he but resist, will flee from him, cc-acp vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-j d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp n2, r-crq cs pns31 p-acp vvb, vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
438 and yet giues way vnto him, not fearing that his disloyalty shall be perceiued by his righteous master, head and Lord, and yet gives Way unto him, not fearing that his disloyalty shall be perceived by his righteous master, head and Lord, cc av vvz n1 p-acp pno31, xx vvg cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
439 and that his patience will in the end be turned into a scepter of Iron to crush him, and that his patience will in the end be turned into a sceptre of Iron to crush him, cc cst po31 n1 vmb p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
440 and to breake him in peeces like a potters vessell. O horrible and thrice cursed nature! and to break him in Pieces like a potters vessel. O horrible and thrice cursed nature! cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n2 av-j dt ng1 n1. sy j cc av j-vvn n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
441 why hast thou so armed our carnall corps with the weapons of vnrighteousnesse to fight against the long suffring of our most gracious God? and so long to abuse the loue of our redeemer? But let vs fight against nature with the weapons of righteousnesse, why hast thou so armed our carnal corpse with the weapons of unrighteousness to fight against the long suffering of our most gracious God? and so long to abuse the love of our redeemer? But let us fight against nature with the weapons of righteousness, q-crq vh2 pns21 av vvn po12 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1-u pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j vvg pp-f po12 av-ds j np1? cc av av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1? cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
442 even with repentance, and humiliation, that the Lord may exalt vs, giue vs the oyle of joy for mourning, even with Repentance, and humiliation, that the Lord may exalt us, give us the oil of joy for mourning, av p-acp n1, cc n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, vvb pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
443 and wash vs in that fountaine opened to the house of Iudah: and finally let vs say with DAVID, Psal. 73.25. Whom haue we in heaven but thee, and we haue desired none in earth with thee. and wash us in that fountain opened to the house of Iudah: and finally let us say with DAVID, Psalm 73.25. Whom have we in heaven but thee, and we have desired none in earth with thee. cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av-j vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. r-crq vhb pns12 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cc pns12 vhb vvn pix p-acp n1 p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
444 And thus let vs say in our heart, for it is the heart which the Lord craueth, My sonne giue me thine heart, and let vs say it speedily, and in this life; And thus let us say in our heart, for it is the heart which the Lord craveth, My son give me thine heart, and let us say it speedily, and in this life; cc av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, po11 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av-j, cc p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
445 speedily, because time swiftly passeth, Et dies nostri sunt vel•ciores cursore, our dayes are swifter then a post, saith Iob. 7.6. and we cannot tell how quickly the race thereof shall be run out, and then it will be out of time: speedily, Because time swiftly passes, Et dies Our sunt vel•ciores cursore, our days Are swifter then a post, Says Job 7.6. and we cannot tell how quickly the raze thereof shall be run out, and then it will be out of time: av-j, c-acp n1 av-j vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, po12 n2 vbr jc cs dt n1, vvz zz crd. cc pns12 vmbx vvi c-crq av-j dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn av, cc av pn31 vmb vbi av pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
446 It must be then in this life, which is tempus acceptum, the accepted time, the day of saluation. 2. Cor. 6.2. because this life is the time in which our election must be made sure, and sealed vp to our spirits by the infallible testimonie of the good spirit of God, this life is the time wherein euery man must worke out his saluation with a filiall feare and trembling: It must be then in this life, which is Tempus acceptum, the accepted time, the day of salvation. 2. Cor. 6.2. Because this life is the time in which our election must be made sure, and sealed up to our spirits by the infallible testimony of the good Spirit of God, this life is the time wherein every man must work out his salvation with a filial Fear and trembling: pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz fw-la fw-la, dt vvd n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. c-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn j, cc vvd a-acp p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, d n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq d n1 vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
447 this life is the time wherein we must be admitted into the kingdome of grace, if euer we looke to be admitted into the kingdome of glory: this life is the time wherein we must be admitted into the Kingdom of grace, if ever we look to be admitted into the Kingdom of glory: d n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs av pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
448 In this life we must be matriculated into the mysticall body of the Church by obeying the injunctions and will of God, In this life we must be matriculated into the mystical body of the Church by obeying the injunctions and will of God, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
449 and requiring our suiters loue with true affection, if euer we wil look to sit at the bridegroomes table, and requiring our Suitors love with true affection, if ever we will look to fit At the bridegrooms table, cc vvg po12 n2 vvb p-acp j n1, cs av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
450 and enter with oile in our lampes into his chamber into the kingdome of heauen: and enter with oil in our lamps into his chamber into the Kingdom of heaven: cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
451 and in a word we must haue heauen in inchoation in this life, if we will haue it in perfection after this life. and in a word we must have heaven in inchoation in this life, if we will have it in perfection After this life. cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 39
452 Fourthly, as there are mutuall gifts betweene two persons to be joyned in the honourable and vndefiled bed of marriage, Fourthly, as there Are mutual Gifts between two Persons to be joined in the honourable and undefiled Bed of marriage, ord, c-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
453 so is there betweene Christ and his Church. CHRIST giueth his first, which are twofold, for his Church, and to his Church: so is there between christ and his Church. CHRIST gives his First, which Are twofold, for his Church, and to his Church: av vbz a-acp p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. np1 vvz po31 ord, r-crq vbr j, c-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
454 for his Church, he sendeth to his father the gifts of his righteousnesse and meretorious satisfaction for her justification. for his Church, he sends to his father the Gifts of his righteousness and meretorious satisfaction for her justification. p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
455 To his Church he sendeth the gifts of his mercy & compassion, of Election, Predestination, justification, Vocation, Sanctification and hope of Glorification. To his Church he sends the Gifts of his mercy & compassion, of Election, Predestination, justification, Vocation, Sanctification and hope of Glorification. p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
456 The Church is not ingratefull, but hath her two-fold gifts too. Contrition, and Thankesgiuing; the first, is a composition: The Church is not ingrateful, but hath her twofold Gifts too. Contrition, and Thanksgiving; the First, is a composition: dt n1 vbz xx j, cc-acp vhz po31 n1 n2 av. n1, cc n1; dt ord, vbz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
457 the second a simple without ingredients. the second a simple without ingredients. dt ord dt j p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
458 The ingredients whereof Contrition is composed, are our sinnes and a godly sorrow for the same; The ingredients whereof Contrition is composed, Are our Sins and a godly sorrow for the same; dt n2 c-crq n1 vbz vvn, vbr po12 n2 cc dt j n1 p-acp dt d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
459 for the child of God, a member of this Church, and everie member of the same, takes all their sinnes, at least so many of them as they know, for the child of God, a member of this Church, and every member of the same, Takes all their Sins, At least so many of them as they know, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc d n1 pp-f dt d, vvz d po32 n2, p-acp ds av d pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
460 and in a sorrowfull heart as in a morter beateth them, so as they are borne downe in some measure, and in a sorrowful heart as in a mortar beats them, so as they Are born down in Some measure, cc p-acp dt j n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32, av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
461 yea in a great measure, & never riseth vp so high therafter: and therof is Contrition composed & made: yea in a great measure, & never Riseth up so high thereafter: and thereof is Contrition composed & made: uh p-acp dt j n1, cc av-x vvz a-acp av j av: cc av vbz n1 vvn cc vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
462 which is sent vp by deuout prayer, and innumerable sighes which cannot be vttered, whereof the Lord most willingly accepteth, which is sent up by devout prayer, and innumerable sighs which cannot be uttered, whereof the Lord most willingly Accepteth, r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j n1, cc j n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, c-crq dt n1 av-ds av-j vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
463 for the Sacrifices of the Lord are a contrite spirit, saith DAVID, Psal. 51.17. A contrite and a broken heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. for the Sacrifices of the Lord Are a contrite Spirit, Says DAVID, Psalm 51.17. A contrite and a broken heart, Oh God, thou wilt not despise. p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt j n1, vvz np1, np1 crd. dt j cc dt j-vvn n1, uh np1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
464 The other gift, Thankesgiuing, is a simple and hath none ingredients, But is a voluntarie, a willing retribution of one good thing for another, a sweet and a godly reioycing in the vndeserued mercies of God, which is one of the greatest gifts which we can, The other gift, Thanksgiving, is a simple and hath none ingredients, But is a voluntary, a willing retribution of one good thing for Another, a sweet and a godly rejoicing in the undeserved Mercies of God, which is one of the greatest Gifts which we can, dt j-jn n1, n1, vbz dt j cc vhz pix n2, cc-acp vbz dt j-jn, dt j n1 pp-f crd j n1 p-acp j-jn, dt j cc dt j vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 r-crq pns12 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
465 or are able to offer vnto God, in which regard the Apostle exhorts vs alwaies, in all things to giue thankes, 1. Thes. 5.18. Prayer & Thanksgiuing are two notable parts of diuine worship, but of the two, Thankesgiuing is the most heavenly and Angelike: or Are able to offer unto God, in which regard the Apostle exhorts us always, in all things to give thanks, 1. Thebes 5.18. Prayer & Thanksgiving Are two notable parts of divine worship, but of the two, Thanksgiving is the most heavenly and Angellike: cc vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz pno12 av, p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n2, crd np1 crd. n1 cc n1 vbr crd j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cc-acp pp-f dt crd, n1 vbz dt av-ds j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
466 for in Prayer we respect our selues and haue regard vnto such things as wee desire to haue; for in Prayer we respect our selves and have regard unto such things as we desire to have; c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc vhb n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
467 But by Thankesgiuing we retribute vnto God what is competent vnto him, & only regards his Divine essence. But by Thanksgiving we retribute unto God what is competent unto him, & only regards his Divine essence. cc-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1 r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31, cc av-j vvz po31 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
468 Prayer againe properly pertaines to vs whilest we are in baca, this valey of teares, Et est egentium ac miserorum, and belongs to wanting and miserable people: Prayer again properly pertains to us whilst we Are in Baca, this valley of tears, Et est egentium ac miserorum, and belongs to wanting and miserable people: n1 av av-j vvz p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vbr p-acp fw-la, d n1 pp-f n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc vvz p-acp vvg cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
469 But Thankesgiuing shall pertaine to vs when all teares shal be wiped from our eyes, Et est angelorum ac glorificatorum, and belongs vnto vs when we shall raigne like Angels and be joyned to the fellowship and societie of the glorified Church, the spirits of perfect and blessed men, that sings continually, Praise bee vnto God, and Glory to the Lambe that sitteth vpon the throne for evermore. But Thanksgiving shall pertain to us when all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, Et est Angels ac glorificatorum, and belongs unto us when we shall Reign like Angels and be joined to the fellowship and society of the glorified Church, the spirits of perfect and blessed men, that sings continually, Praise be unto God, and Glory to the Lamb that Sitteth upon the throne for evermore. cc-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 c-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc vvz p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-j n2 cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, dt n2 pp-f j cc j-vvn n2, cst vvz av-j, vvb vbb p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 39
470 Fiftly, there is a contract, a matrimoniall written and sealed, in which it is contracted, that God shall be out God, Fifty, there is a contract, a matrimonial written and sealed, in which it is contracted, that God shall be out God, ord, pc-acp vbz dt n1, dt j vvn cc vvd, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vmb vbi av np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
471 and we shall bee his people, that whosoeuer is wearie and laden, that in comming to our redeemer he shall be eased, and we shall be his people, that whosoever is weary and laden, that in coming to our redeemer he shall be eased, cc pns12 vmb vbi po31 n1, cst r-crq vbz j cc vvn, cst p-acp vvg p-acp po12 n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
472 and refreshed, which is, he shall be purged from all his sinnes in the blood of his Sauiour, and refreshed, which is, he shall be purged from all his Sins in the blood of his Saviour, cc vvn, r-crq vbz, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
473 for in the 3. of St. Iohn 36. The blood of Christ purgeth vs from all sinne. for in the 3. of Saint John 36. The blood of christ Purgeth us from all sin. c-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f n1 np1 crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
474 This contract is written by the Apostles, the penmen of the holy Ghost, that led them in all truth and veritie, sealed with the blood of our Saviour, This contract is written by the Apostles, the penmen of the holy Ghost, that led them in all truth and verity, sealed with the blood of our Saviour, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cst vvd pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
475 and ratified by the blood of many a Martyr since, both vnder the first and the second beast, vnder the cruell Emperours, and raging antichristian Popes. and ratified by the blood of many a Martyr since, both under the First and the second beast, under the cruel emperors, and raging Antichristian Popes. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 a-acp, av-d p-acp dt ord cc dt ord n1, p-acp dt j n2, cc vvg jp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 39
476 Sixtly, as the procreation of children is necessarie in Earthly marriage, so is it in this spirituall marriage. Sixty, as the procreation of children is necessary in Earthly marriage, so is it in this spiritual marriage. ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz j p-acp j n1, av vbz pn31 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
477 In earthly marriage this was the blessing of God in the beginning, Increase and multiply. Gen. 2.15. In earthly marriage this was the blessing of God in the beginning, Increase and multiply. Gen. 2.15. p-acp j n1 d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, n1 cc vvi. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
478 And without this, there is often but little content in marriage, when the Lord had promised to ABRAHAM twise the land of Canaan, to be his buckler and exceeding great reward, all was nothing, there could be no true contentment; And without this, there is often but little content in marriage, when the Lord had promised to ABRAHAM twice the land of Canaan, to be his buckler and exceeding great reward, all was nothing, there could be no true contentment; cc p-acp d, pc-acp vbz av p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp np1 av dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi po31 n1 cc j-vvg j n1, d vbds pix, pc-acp vmd vbi dx j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
479 because, said he, I goe childlesse. Because, said he, I go childless. c-acp, vvd pns31, pns11 vvb j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
480 But when IZACK was promised, when the Lord told him that SARAH should beare him a sonne, But when ISAAC was promised, when the Lord told him that SARAH should bear him a son, p-acp c-crq np1 vbds vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31 cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
481 then ABRAHAM fell vpon his face and laughed. Gen. 17.17. and when he was borne SARA confessed that the Lord had made her to rejoyce. then ABRAHAM fell upon his face and laughed. Gen. 17.17. and when he was born SARAH confessed that the Lord had made her to rejoice. cs np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc vvn. np1 crd. cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn np1 vvd cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
482 * RACHELL was more impatient, for in the 30. of Gen. 1. she would either haue children or die, * RACHEL was more impatient, for in the 30. of Gen. 1. she would either have children or die, * np1 vbds av-dc j, c-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd pns31 vmd av-d vhi n2 cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
483 but when IOSEPH was borne she was content that God had taken away her rebuke. but when IOSEPH was born she was content that God had taken away her rebuke. cc-acp c-crq np1 vbds vvn pns31 vbds j cst np1 vhd vvn av po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
484 And in the 1. of Samuel, HANAH one of the wiues of ELCANAH did weepe because she was barren, And in the 1. of Samuel, HANNAH one of the wives of ELKANAH did weep Because she was barren, cc p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, np1 crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vdd vvi c-acp pns31 vbds j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
485 but when Samuel was borne she rejoyced, and brake out in this glorious triumph; but when Samuel was born she rejoiced, and brake out in this glorious triumph; cc-acp q-crq np1 vbds vvn pns31 vvd, cc vvd av p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 39
486 mine heart reioyceth in the Lord, mine horne is exalted in the Lord, mine mouth is enlarged over mine Enemies. 1. Sam. 2.1. Iust so there could be no peace if in this spirituall marriage the spouse should be barren; mine heart rejoices in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord, mine Mouth is enlarged over mine Enemies. 1. Sam. 2.1. Just so there could be no peace if in this spiritual marriage the spouse should be barren; po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po11 n2. crd np1 crd. j av pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 cs p-acp d j n1 dt n1 vmd vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
487 and howsoeuer that in some earthly marriages for other respects there may be peace with barrennesse, and loue too. and howsoever that in Some earthly marriages for other respects there may be peace with Barrenness, and love too. cc c-acp cst p-acp d j n2 p-acp j-jn n2 a-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
488 Yet in this spirituall marriage the procreation of children is of an absolute necessitie, and must not cease, Yet in this spiritual marriage the procreation of children is of an absolute necessity, and must not cease, av p-acp d j n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz pp-f dt j n1, cc vmb xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
489 nor leaue off till the consummation of the world, neither shall the world subsist any longer, nor leave off till the consummation of the world, neither shall the world subsist any longer, ccx vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dx vmb dt n1 vvi d av-jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
490 then till the Church be barren, for then, the whole and full number of those whose names are written in the booke of life are brought out, then till the Church be barren, for then, the Whole and full number of those whose names Are written in the book of life Are brought out, av c-acp dt n1 vbb j, c-acp av, dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f d rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
491 and come into the world, and then shall the world end, and not till then. and come into the world, and then shall the world end, and not till then. cc vvb p-acp dt n1, cc av vmb dt n1 n1, cc xx c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
492 Now our Parents in this spirituall marriage is Christ, and Ierusalem, the Church militating here below, Now our Parents in this spiritual marriage is christ, and Ierusalem, the Church militating Here below, av po12 n2 p-acp d j n1 vbz np1, cc np1, dt n1 vvg av a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
493 & the procreation is made at the preaching of the Gospell by the operation of the holy Spirit: & the procreation is made At the preaching of the Gospel by the operation of the holy Spirit: cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
494 and after this manner, at one Sermon made by St. PETER, Act. 2. there was 3. Thousand children procreated vnto Christ, three thousand soules turned to the faith of IESVS, and After this manner, At one Sermon made by Saint PETER, Act. 2. there was 3. Thousand children procreated unto christ, three thousand Souls turned to the faith of JESUS, cc p-acp d n1, p-acp crd n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1, n1 crd pc-acp vbds crd crd n2 vvn p-acp np1, crd crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
495 and wheresoever this Gospell is preached, or shall be preached, the Church will never be barren, and wheresoever this Gospel is preached, or shall be preached, the Church will never be barren, cc c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, cc vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb av-x vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
496 because the Lord addeth daily vnto his Church such as should bee saved: Because the Lord adds daily unto his Church such as should be saved: c-acp dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1 d c-acp vmd vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
497 and in whatsoever place of the world there is any of those, whose names are written in the booke of life, and in whatsoever place of the world there is any of those, whose names Are written in the book of life, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbz d pp-f d, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
498 for their cause & conversion the Gospell shall be preached in that same place, & that piece that is called their hearts shall be disforested, put to tillage and turned into a fertile field or a fruitfull garden, for their cause & conversion the Gospel shall be preached in that same place, & that piece that is called their hearts shall be disforested, put to tillage and turned into a fertile field or a fruitful garden, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d d n1, cc d n1 cst vbz vvn po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, vvn p-acp n1 cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
499 and if there were but one elected Familie in a whole Citie, the Gospell will come to that City for that one families vocation, as it did * to Ierico for the vocation of Zacheus and his familie: and if there were but one elected Family in a Whole city, the Gospel will come to that city for that one families vocation, as it did * to Jericho for the vocation of Zacchaeus and his family: cc cs pc-acp vbdr p-acp crd j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d crd n2 n1, p-acp pn31 vdd * pc-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
500 and wheresoever this Gospell is not preached, it is a sure argumēt that there is none of Gods chosen childrē in that place, and wheresoever this Gospel is not preached, it is a sure argument that there is none of God's chosen children in that place, cc c-crq d n1 vbz xx vvn, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pc-acp vbz pix pp-f npg1 j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
501 for where there is a haruest, God will send reapers, and labourers where he will plant a vineyard, for where there is a harvest, God will send reapers, and labourers where he will plant a vineyard, c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1, np1 vmb vvi n2, cc n2 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
502 and when there is but little preaching in a Parish or a Citie, it is a token that God hath no great haruest in that place, and when there is but little preaching in a Parish or a city, it is a token that God hath no great harvest in that place, cc c-crq pc-acp vbz cc-acp av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst np1 vhz dx j n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
503 and where the lampe of the Gospell hath been burning once in a glorious manner, and where the lamp of the Gospel hath been burning once in a glorious manner, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vbn vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
504 and now is extinguished, the candlestick remoued, and false lights set vp in the place thereof, and now is extinguished, the candlestick removed, and false lights Set up in the place thereof, cc av vbz vvn, dt n1 vvd, cc j n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
505 as in the Church of Rome, it is euident that the Lords haruest is done in that Citie, place or Parish, as in the Church of Rome, it is evident that the lords harvest is done in that city, place or Parish, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz j cst dt n2 n1 vbz vdn p-acp d n1, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
506 because the Lord will neuer call home the labourers otherwise in the noone time of the day; Because the Lord will never call home the labourers otherwise in the noon time of the day; c-acp dt n1 vmb av-x vvi av-an dt n2 av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
507 nor remoue his Ministrie from his owne peoples conuersion, consolation, and farther corroboration, in which regard the Ministers of Gods word in some respect are the parents of all Christians, that is both their father and their mother, Iustified by St. Paul. In Christ Iesus, faith he, I haue begotten you, through the Gospell. nor remove his Ministry from his own peoples conversion, consolation, and farther corroboration, in which regard the Ministers of God's word in Some respect Are the Parents of all Christians, that is both their father and their mother, Justified by Saint Paul. In christ Iesus, faith he, I have begotten you, through the Gospel. ccx vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 d ng1 n1, n1, cc jc n1, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f d np1, cst vbz d po32 n1 cc po32 n1, vvn p-acp n1 np1. p-acp np1 np1, n1 pns31, pns11 vhb vvn pn22, p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
508 And here it is cleere that they are the fathers of Christians, and he makes it plaine that they are the mothers of all Christians too. And Here it is clear that they Are the Father's of Christians, and he makes it plain that they Are the mother's of all Christians too. cc av pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vvz pn31 j cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f d np1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
509 My little children of whom I trauell againe in birth till Christ bee formed in you. My little children of whom I travel again in birth till christ be formed in you. po11 j n2 pp-f ro-crq pns11 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbb vvn p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 43
510 And this should teach all Christians reuerently to speake of their Ministers, to honor them & maintaine their reputatiō as their begetters to be the heirs of the kingdom of heauen; And this should teach all Christians reverently to speak of their Ministers, to honour them & maintain their reputation as their begetters to be the Heirs of the Kingdom of heaven; cc d vmd vvi d np1 av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
511 & to supply them in their necessities as their spirituall parents: & to supply them in their necessities as their spiritual Parents: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
512 But the omission of this dutie toward the ministerie, argues that Christ is not yet formed in them, which is the forming of them to Christs Image and similitude by casting off the old man, which cannot be done without sorrow and paine like a woman in her labour, whereof as yet they haue neuer so much as once felt the least smarting: But the omission of this duty towards the Ministry, argues that christ is not yet formed in them, which is the forming of them to Christ Image and similitude by casting off the old man, which cannot be done without sorrow and pain like a woman in her labour, whereof as yet they have never so much as once felt the least smarting: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz cst np1 vbz xx av vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmbx vbb vdn p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq p-acp av pns32 vhb av-x av av-d c-acp a-acp vvd dt ds vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
513 But before Christ be formed in them, they will be sensible of it: But before christ be formed in them, they will be sensible of it: cc-acp p-acp np1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vbi j pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
514 for if a woman cannot be deliuered of her child which she hath carried but nine moneths in her wombe without dolour and griefe? shall we thinke to be deliuered of sinne, which is a man, for if a woman cannot be Delivered of her child which she hath carried but nine months in her womb without dolour and grief? shall we think to be Delivered of sin, which is a man, c-acp cs dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp crd n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1? vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
515 an old man, and a man which we haue carried about within our breasts ever since the day of our natiuitie without spirituall dolour and paine. an old man, and a man which we have carried about within our breasts ever since the day of our Nativity without spiritual dolour and pain. dt j n1, cc dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp po12 n2 av c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
516 No? it is not possible, for in a sinners conuersion and forming of him according to the Image of the sonne of God, there must bee the broken heart, the contrite Spirit, the mourning weed, the pale countenance, the melting eye, and the voice of lamentation: No? it is not possible, for in a Sinners conversion and forming of him according to the Image of the son of God, there must be the broken heart, the contrite Spirit, the mourning weed, the pale countenance, the melting eye, and the voice of lamentation: uh-dx? pn31 vbz xx j, c-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pno31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvn n1, dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
517 and therefore Repentance receiues these three names in Scripture, Regeneration, Circumcision, and Mortification, and as there can be no cutting of the flesh, no death, no birth without paine, and Therefore Repentance receives these three names in Scripture, Regeneration, Circumcision, and Mortification, and as there can be no cutting of the Flesh, no death, no birth without pain, cc av n1 vvz d crd n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cc c-acp a-acp vmb vbi dx vvg pp-f dt n1, dx n1, dx n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
518 so in this spirituall birth, in this forming of sinners to the Image and similitude of Christ there is paine; so in this spiritual birth, in this forming of Sinners to the Image and similitude of christ there is pain; av p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
519 paine for their owne sins past, paine for the iniquities of the wicked, because they will not keepe Gods law, paine for all the abominations in the Land and place wherein they liue, paine for to see the Church of God so oppressed in many places of the world, pain for their own Sins past, pain for the iniquities of the wicked, Because they will not keep God's law, pain for all the abominations in the Land and place wherein they live, pain for to see the Church of God so oppressed in many places of the world, n1 p-acp po32 d n2 j, n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi npg1 n1, n1 p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
520 and finally, paine for their absence from their country the kingdome of heauen. and finally, pain for their absence from their country the Kingdom of heaven. cc av-j, n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
521 Those that are after this manner in labour and paine are the children of Christ begotten in this spirituall marriage, not by the will of flesh and blood, Those that Are After this manner in labour and pain Are the children of christ begotten in this spiritual marriage, not by the will of Flesh and blood, d cst vbr p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp d j n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
522 but by the will of God. And thus much for the three similitudes by which our vnion with Christ is expressed. but by the will of God. And thus much for the three Similitudes by which our Union with christ is expressed. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc av av-d c-acp dt crd n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 43
523 And now I come to the two qualities of this Marriage, the certaintie and the perpetuitie, And now I come to the two qualities of this Marriage, the certainty and the perpetuity, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
524 but because the time is spent, & I feare that I haue stayed you too long I will dispatch them in a word. but Because the time is spent, & I Fear that I have stayed you too long I will dispatch them in a word. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, cc pns11 vvb cst pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av av-j pns11 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
525 The certaintie then of this marriage, as I told you, is implyed in the gemination and doubling of this Promise, I will marrie thee to me, yea I will marrie thee. The certainty then of this marriage, as I told you, is employed in the gemination and doubling of this Promise, I will marry thee to me, yea I will marry thee. dt n1 av pp-f d n1, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d vvb, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11, uh pns11 vmb vvi pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
526 And this is no tautologie or vaine repetition, but an infallable truth iustified by Ioseph that tels vs, that Pharaohs dreame was doubled, And this is no tautology or vain repetition, but an infallible truth justified by Ioseph that tells us, that Pharaohs dream was doubled, cc d vbz dx n1 cc j n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1 cst vvz pno12, cst np1 n1 vbds vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
527 because the thing is established by God. Because the thing is established by God. c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
528 It is truth that Gods promises are as sufficient when they are but once made as when they are reiterated, It is truth that God's promises Are as sufficient when they Are but once made as when they Are reiterated, pn31 vbz n1 cst ng1 n2 vbr a-acp j c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp a-acp vvd c-acp c-crq pns32 vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
529 as firme when they are spoken, as being sworne & confirmed with an oath: as firm when they Are spoken, as being sworn & confirmed with an oath: c-acp j c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, c-acp vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
530 yet for to supply our weakenes and defects, our most gracious God is not only willing to promise, yet for to supply our weakness and defects, our most gracious God is not only willing to promise, av c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n2, po12 av-ds j np1 vbz xx av-j j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
531 but often to double & redouble his promises, as he did to Abraham in the booke of Genesis, when hee promised vnto him the land Canaan, not once, twise, or thrice, but fiue times. but often to double & redouble his promises, as he did to Abraham in the book of Genesis, when he promised unto him the land Canaan, not once, twice, or thrice, but fiue times. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 np1, xx a-acp, av, cc av, cc-acp crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
532 And here in my text, not once or twise I will marrie, I will marrie thee, but the third time; And Here in my text, not once or twice I will marry, I will marry thee, but the third time; cc av p-acp po11 n1, xx c-acp cc av pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, p-acp dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
533 yea I will euen marrie thee. Not only content to speake, but to sweare, as in Psal. 12.11. The Lord hath sworne vnto David, and he will not shrinke from it, that of the fruit of thy body will I set vpon thy throne. yea I will even marry thee. Not only content to speak, but to swear, as in Psalm 12.11. The Lord hath sworn unto David, and he will not shrink from it, that of the fruit of thy body will I Set upon thy throne. uh pns11 vmb av vvi pno21. xx av-j j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi, c-acp p-acp np1 crd. dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, cst pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
534 The Apostle giueth the reason, and tels vs wherefore this is done, that thereby (saith he) he might declare to the heires of the promise the stabilitie of his counsell. The Apostle gives the reason, and tells us Wherefore this is done, that thereby (Says he) he might declare to the Heirs of the promise the stability of his counsel. dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz pno12 c-crq d vbz vdn, cst av (vvz pns31) pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
535 And looke how stable and how sure that our Election bee, the certaintie of this Marriage is as sure, And look how stable and how sure that our Election be, the certainty of this Marriage is as sure, cc vvb c-crq n1 cc c-crq j d po12 n1 vbi, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz a-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
536 and what arguments and reasons may be, or can be brought to proue the certaintie of the one, the same will serue to proue the certainty of the other, and what Arguments and Reasons may be, or can be brought to prove the certainty of the one, the same will serve to prove the certainty of the other, cc r-crq n2 cc n2 vmb vbi, cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt crd, dt d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
537 but at this time I will neither weary you, nor lose my selfe in such a wildernesse of discourse: but At this time I will neither weary you, nor loose my self in such a Wilderness of discourse: cc-acp p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb av-dx vvi pn22, ccx vvi po11 n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 43
538 for none can be members of this Marriage but the Elect. The last qualitie of this Marriage is perpetuitie, for euer. for none can be members of this Marriage but the Elect. The last quality of this Marriage is perpetuity, for ever. c-acp pix vmb vbi n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt np1 dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1, c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 47
539 This speech for euer is taken 3. manner of wayes in Scripture; This speech for ever is taken 3. manner of ways in Scripture; d n1 p-acp av vbz vvn crd n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
540 first, for the time of a mans life only, and so it is taken Psal. 121.8. The Lord shall preserue thy going out and thy comming in from henceforth and for euer; First, for the time of a men life only, and so it is taken Psalm 121.8. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from henceforth and for ever; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 av-j, cc av pn31 vbz vvn np1 crd. dt n1 vmb vvi po21 vvg av cc po21 vvg p-acp p-acp av cc p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
541 that is, all the dayes of thy life, & that notwithstanding of the speculatiue interpretations of many that hath commented this place, that can draw out quidlibet ex quolibet, gold out of drosse; that is, all the days of thy life, & that notwithstanding of the speculative interpretations of many that hath commented this place, that can draw out quidlibet ex quolibet, gold out of dross; cst vbz, d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc cst a-acp pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d cst vhz vvd d n1, cst vmb vvi av fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 av pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
542 or rather turne gold with their metaphysicke contemplations into drosse, whose opinions I cannot now stay to refute. or rather turn gold with their metaphysic contemplations into dross, whose opinions I cannot now stay to refute. cc av-c vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1 n2 p-acp n1, rg-crq n2 pns11 vmbx av vvi pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
543 Secondly, in the old Testament it is extended, somtimes to the Messias his comming in the flesh, Secondly, in the old Testament it is extended, sometimes to the Messias his coming in the Flesh, ord, p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vbz vvn, av p-acp dt np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
544 so is it taken Gen. 17. Where the Sacrament of Circumcision is called a Couenant for euer, & yet you know it was abolished at the institution of Baptisme, so is it taken Gen. 17. Where the Sacrament of Circumcision is called a Covenant for ever, & yet you know it was abolished At the Institution of Baptism, av vbz pn31 vvn np1 crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn dt n1 c-acp av, cc av pn22 vvb pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
545 and S. Paul in dirision cals it Concision, and in 2. Gal. 4. a Bondage. and S. Paul in derision calls it Concision, and in 2. Gal. 4. a Bondage. cc n1 np1 p-acp n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc p-acp crd np1 crd dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
546 Likewise in the 12. Chap. of Exodus, the Passouer is called an Ordinance of the Lord to be kept holy for ever. Likewise in the 12. Chap. of Exodus, the Passover is called an Ordinance of the Lord to be kept holy for ever. av p-acp dt crd np1 pp-f fw-la, dt np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
547 Neuerthelesse it was abrogated at the institution of the sacrament of the Lords supper; Nevertheless it was abrogated At the Institution of the sacrament of the lords supper; av pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
548 Thirdly, it is taken not only for the whole time of the worlds induring, but likewise for that Eternity which shall bee after the consummation of the world, Thirdly, it is taken not only for the Whole time of the world's enduring, but likewise for that Eternity which shall be After the consummation of the world, ord, pn31 vbz vvn xx av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg, cc-acp av c-acp d n1 r-crq vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
549 and so it is taken Revel. 11.15. where it is said, That Christ shall raigne for ever; and so it is taken Revel. 11.15. where it is said, That christ shall Reign for ever; cc av pn31 vbz vvn vvb. crd. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
550 and here in my text, I will marrie thee vnto mee for euer. and Here in my text, I will marry thee unto me for ever. cc av p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
551 No time here, no time hence, shall repudiate, sunder, and diuorce vs, but as I haue loued my Church before all time, No time Here, no time hence, shall repudiate, sunder, and divorce us, but as I have loved my Church before all time, dx n1 av, dx n1 av, vmb vvi, av, cc vvb pno12, cc-acp c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
552 so will I continue my affection towards my welbeloued after all time, and when there shall be no more time. so will I continue my affection towards my well-beloved After all time, and when there shall be no more time. av vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 j p-acp d n1, cc c-crq pc-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 47
553 But seeing time is spent let vs winde vp this clew, let vs see what wee shall render vnto the Lord for so great fauor bestowed vpon vs, But seeing time is spent let us wind up this clew, let us see what we shall render unto the Lord for so great favour bestowed upon us, p-acp vvg n1 vbz vvn vvb pno12 vvi a-acp d n1, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp av j n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 47
554 for so great loue shewed toward Mankinde, aboue the Angels, in marrying himselfe vnto vs; for so great love showed towards Mankind, above the Angels, in marrying himself unto us; c-acp av j n1 vvd p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2, p-acp vvg px31 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
555 making vs sure of this marriage, alluring vs to constancie by louing speeches, and by great promises perswading vs, making us sure of this marriage, alluring us to constancy by loving Speeches, and by great promises persuading us, vvg pno12 j pp-f d n1, vvg pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvg n2, cc p-acp j n2 vvg pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
556 yea drawing vs to imbrace it: yea drawing us to embrace it: uh vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
557 and suffring the Angels to lie still vnder the heauie burden of his wrath, in the most wofull and most miserable estate of Apostacie? What say I, shall we render vnto the Lord for so incomprehensible a benefit, and suffering the Angels to lie still under the heavy burden of his wrath, in the most woeful and most miserable estate of Apostasy? What say I, shall we render unto the Lord for so incomprehensible a benefit, cc vvg dt n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vvb pns11, vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
558 and such an infinite weight of loue? ten thousand rivers of oile, & all the beasts on thousand mountaines, and such an infinite weight of love? ten thousand Rivers of oil, & all the beasts on thousand Mountains, cc d dt j n1 pp-f n1? crd crd n2 pp-f n1, cc d dt n2 p-acp crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
559 yea in all the forrest of Libanon are nothing to the Lord. yea in all the forest of Lebanon Are nothing to the Lord. uh p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr pix p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
560 What then? heare the Apostle? Loue the Lord because he hath loued vs first, let our hearts melt with kindnesse toward him, What then? hear the Apostle? Love the Lord Because he hath loved us First, let our hearts melt with kindness towards him, q-crq av? vvb dt n1? n1 dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 ord, vvb po12 n2 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
561 then shall it be vnto vs a faithfull witnes that we are a part of his mysticall body, a part of the Church of the elect his spouse; then shall it be unto us a faithful witness that we Are a part of his mystical body, a part of the Church of the elect his spouse; av vmb pn31 vbi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 cst pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
562 and that the Lord loueth vs: and that the Lord loves us: cc cst dt n1 vvz pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
563 for this loue is the first effect of our faith, the most expresse trace of Gods Image, for this love is the First Effect of our faith, the most express trace of God's Image, p-acp d n1 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
564 and the most liuely marke of his children; and the most lively mark of his children; cc dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
565 it is the soule of other vertues, the rule of our actions, and the summarie of the Law, it is the vpholder of Martyrs, the ladder of heaven & the peace of conscience: it is the soul of other Virtues, the Rule of our actions, and the summary of the Law, it is the upholder of Martyrs, the ladder of heaven & the peace of conscience: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
566 yea, I dare say, that it is a tast, a beginning here of that infinit loue which hence we shall carrie toward Christ our husband when we shall be presented vnto him without spot or wrinkle, a most chaste spouse, vnited, yea, I Dare say, that it is a taste, a beginning Here of that infinite love which hence we shall carry towards christ our husband when we shall be presented unto him without spot or wrinkle, a most chaste spouse, united, uh, pns11 vvb vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n1, dt n1 av pp-f cst j n1 r-crq av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 po12 n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt av-ds j n1, vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
567 and perfectly haue this promise of marriage consummated and fulfilled. To this our husband and redeemer, with the Father, and the holy Spirit, three persons, and perfectly have this promise of marriage consummated and fulfilled. To this our husband and redeemer, with the Father, and the holy Spirit, three Persons, cc av-j vhb d n1 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn. p-acp d po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48
568 and one Deitie, be all honour, praise, and dominion, for now and euermore. AMEN. FINIS. and one Deity, be all honour, praise, and dominion, for now and evermore. AMEN. FINIS. cc crd n1, vbb d n1, n1, cc n1, c-acp av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 48

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
1 0 Because he was an heathen Philosopher. Because he was an heathen Philosopher. c-acp pns31 vbds dt j-jn n1.
8 0 2. Tim. 1.9. 2. Tim. 1.9. crd np1 crd.
9 0 Exod. 10.22. Exod 10.22. np1 crd.
9 1 Iudg. 6.38. Judges 6.38. np1 crd.
12 0 Gen 4.11. Gen 4.11. fw-la crd.
13 0 Gen. 7. Gen. 7. np1 crd
13 1 Gen. 12.17. Gen. 12.17. np1 crd.
13 2 Gen. 48.11. Gen. 48.11. np1 crd.
13 3 Exod 14.28. Exod 14.28. vvd crd.
13 4 Exod. 20. Exod 20. np1 crd
13 5 Exod. 16.15. Exod 16.15. np1 crd.
22 0 Buchan ▪ Buchan ▪ np1 ▪
23 0 Act. •. 6. Act. •. 6. n1 •. crd.
33 0 Esay. 9. Isaiah. 9. np1. crd
33 1 Psal. 104. Psalm 104. np1 crd
43 0 The Church hath diuers significations. The Church hath diverse significations. dt n1 vhz j n2.
46 0 Psal. 26.6. Psalm 26.6. np1 crd.
48 0 Act. 19. Act. 19. n1 crd
48 1 Why Christians called there Assemblies the Church. Why Christians called there Assemblies the Church. c-crq np1 vvd a-acp n2 dt n1.
50 0 The Church hath fiue significations among Christians. The Church hath fiue significations among Christians. dt n1 vhz crd n2 p-acp np1.
64 0 Reuel. 18.4. Revel. 18.4. vvb. crd.
67 0 1. Tim. 3.15. 1. Tim. 3.15. crd np1 crd.
72 0 Math. 15.26. Math. 15.26. np1 crd.
75 0 The Church is more glorious among the Christians then it was among the Iewes. The Church is more glorious among the Christians then it was among the Iewes. dt n1 vbz av-dc j p-acp dt np1 cs pn31 vbds p-acp dt np2.
76 0 Heb. 11.2. Hebrew 11.2. np1 crd.
78 0 Ioh. 1.2. John 1.2. np1 crd.
79 0 Math. 27.24.35. Math. 26.6. Math. 27.24.35. Math. 26.6. np1 crd. np1 crd.
81 0 Math. 11.11. Math. 11.11. np1 crd.
83 0 2. Cor. 3. 2. Cor. 3. crd np1 crd
108 0 The Church of the Elect composed of three sorts of men. The Church of the Elect composed of three sorts of men. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn pp-f crd n2 pp-f n2.
130 0 Foure names giuen to the Church of the elect. Foure names given to the Church of the elect. crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn.
132 0 Distinguished from all other Churches. Distinguished from all other Churches. vvn p-acp d j-jn n2.
133 0 Revel. 17. Revel. 17. vvb. crd
140 0 Revel. 18.4. Revel. 18.4. vvb. crd.
146 0 Ioseph: Ioseph: np1:
158 0 Heb. 12.32. Hebrew 12.32. np1 crd.
159 0 Ephes. 1. Ephesians 1. np1 crd
161 0 Revel. 21.9. Revel. 21.9. vvb. crd.
162 0 Hos. 2. Hos. 2. np1 crd
163 0 Cant. 4. Cant 4. np1 crd
172 0 The similitude betweene the graft and the roote. The similitude between the grafted and the root. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1.
174 0 Iohn 15.5. John 15.5. np1 crd.
175 0 Three things obseruable. Three things observable. crd n2 j.
177 0 Rom. 11.17. Rom. 11.17. np1 crd.
178 0 Isa. 11.10. Isaiah 11.10. np1 crd.
180 0 Math. 28. Math. 28. np1 crd
182 0 Tertull. adversus Iudaeos. cap. 7. 8. Tertul Adversus Jews. cap. 7. 8. np1 fw-la npg1. n1. crd crd
190 0 Two feets of grafts. Two feets of grafts. crd n2 pp-f n2.
210 0 Gal. 2.20. Gal. 2.20. np1 crd.
213 0 Rom. 8.9. Rom. 8.9. np1 crd.
216 0 A twofold ingrafting. A twofold engrafting. dt j n-vvg.
222 0 Zach. 4. Zach 4. np1 crd
223 0 Simile. Simile. n1.
224 0 How, and when this ingrafting is manifest. How, and when this engrafting is manifest. c-crq, cc c-crq d vvg vbz j.
227 0 Rom. 8.16. Rom. 8.16. np1 crd.
229 0 Rom. 8.5. Rom. 8.5. np1 crd.
234 0 Luk. 23.42. Luk. 23.42. np1 crd.
235 0 Act 9. Act 9. n1 crd
238 0 Ephes. 2. Ephesians 2. np1 crd
247 0 Psal. 37.24. Psalm 37.24. np1 crd.
251 0 Malac. 3.6. Malachi 3.6. np1 crd.
253 0 Psal. 92.13.14 Psalm 92.13.14 np1 crd
255 0 Esay 40.24. Isaiah 40.24. np1 crd.
260 0 Rom. 8. Rom. 8. np1 crd
263 0 The second similitude of Garments. The second similitude of Garments. dt ord n1 pp-f n2.
267 0 Those that put in Christ are cloathed with a fourefold garment. Those that put in christ Are clothed with a fourfold garment. d cst vvd p-acp np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1.
268 0 Three names giuen vnto euery one of the foure garments. Three names given unto every one of the foure garments. crd n2 vvn p-acp d crd pp-f dt crd n2.
275 0 The first Garment, Christs righteousnesse. The First Garment, Christ righteousness. dt ord n1, npg1 n1.
278 0 What righteousnesse this is. What righteousness this is. q-crq n1 d vbz.
285 0 How it couers vs. How it covers us c-crq pn31 vvz pno12
295 0 The second garment, Sanctification. The second garment, Sanctification. dt ord n1, n1.
295 1 When it is put on. When it is put on. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn a-acp.
300 0 When it is giuen vs. When it is given us c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pno12
303 0 What it worketh. What it works. r-crq pn31 vvz.
307 0 Act. 26. Act. 26. n1 crd
312 0 The 3. Garment and its 3. names The 3. Garment and its 3. names dt crd n1 cc po31 crd vvz
315 0 Iob. 1. Gen. 9.21. Gen. 19.33. 2. Sam. 11.4. Job 1. Gen. 9.21. Gen. 19.33. 2. Sam. 11.4. zz crd np1 crd. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
322 0 1. King 11. 1. King 11. crd n1 crd
323 0 Nazian. Nazian. jp.
334 0 Exod. 14.15. Exod 14.15. np1 crd.
337 0 The shooes of the Baggets skin why assigned to the Church. The shoes of the baggets skin why assigned to the Church. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1 c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1.
343 0 Iob. 7.1. Job 7.1. zz crd.
343 1 Ephes. 6. Ephesians 6. np1 crd
346 0 The 4 Garment, and its 3. names. The 4 Garment, and its 3. names. dt crd n1, cc po31 crd vvz.
347 0 Act. 3.20. Act. 3.20. n1 crd.
347 1 Revel. 19.7. Revel. 19.7. vvb. crd.
348 0 1. Cor. 15. 1. Cor. 15. crd np1 crd
349 0 Esay, 26. Isaiah, 26. np1, crd
349 1 Esay, 61.10. Isaiah, 61.10. np1, crd.
351 0 2. Cor. 11. 2. Cor. 11. crd np1 crd
354 0 The similitude of Marriage. The similitude of Marriage. dt n1 pp-f n1.
355 0 Isay. 45.5. Saiah 45.5. np1 crd.
357 0 Math. 9.15. Math. 9.15. np1 crd.
357 1 Revel. 19.17. Revel. 19.17. vvb. crd.
358 0 Revel. 21.9. Revel. 21.9. vvb. crd.
360 0 Hosea, 2.19. Hosea, 2.19. np1, crd.
373 0 Six Circumstances necessary in euery Marriage. Six circumstances necessary in every Marriage. crd n2 j p-acp d n1.
375 0 A twofold necessity. A twofold necessity. dt j n1.
376 0 Which Circumstances are absolutely necessary, and which hypothetikely. Which circumstances Are absolutely necessary, and which hypothetikely. r-crq n2 vbr av-j j, cc r-crq av-j.
380 0 The Church represented by a Woman two manner of waies The Church represented by a Woman two manner of ways dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 crd n1 pp-f n2
385 0 The word is made flesh. Gal. 4.4. The word is made Flesh. Gal. 4.4. dt n1 vbz vvn n1. np1 crd.
386 0 The benefit wee haue by his conformitie of nature. The benefit we have by his conformity of nature. dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1.
389 0 Ephes. 2. Ephesians 2. np1 crd
393 0 The 2. Circumstance. The 2. Circumstance. dt crd n1.
395 0 This spirituall Marriage propounded in the most honourable forme for foure respects. This spiritual Marriage propounded in the most honourable Form for foure respects. d j n1 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1 p-acp crd n2.
404 0 The 3. Circumstance. Christ courteth his loue. The 3. Circumstance. christ courteth his love. dt crd n1. np1 vvz po31 n1.
412 0 Christ for the loue of his spouse fighteth a combate with his riuall. christ for the love of his spouse fights a combat with his rival. np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1.
413 0 Iohn 16.28. John 16.28. np1 crd.
413 1 Math. 4.3. Math. 4.3. np1 crd.
418 0 Ioh. 14.1. John 14.1. np1 crd.
420 0 Ouid. Metap. Ovid Metap. np1 n1.
434 0 Basil. in his Hexamer•n Hom. Basil. in his Hexamer•n Hom. np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1
443 0 Psal. 73.25. Psalm 73.25. np1 crd.
452 0 The 4. Circumstance. The 4. Circumstance. dt crd n1.
453 0 Christs guifts to the Church twofold. Christ Gifts to the Church twofold. npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 j.
456 0 The Churches guifts twofold. The Churches Gifts twofold. dt ng1 n2 j.
458 0 The ingredients thereof Contrition is composed 〈 ◊ 〉 two. The ingredients thereof Contrition is composed 〈 ◊ 〉 two. dt n2 av n1 vbz vvn 〈 sy 〉 crd.
464 0 Thankesgiuing the greatest gift which wee can giue vnto God, Thanksgiving the greatest gift which we can give unto God, n1 dt js n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1,
465 0 Prayer and Thankesgiuing paralelled. Prayer and Thanksgiving paralleled. n1 cc n1 vvn.
470 0 The 5. Circumstance. The 5. Circumstance. dt crd n1.
471 0 Math. 11. Math. 11. np1 crd
476 0 The 6. Circumstance. The 6. Circumstance. dt crd n1.
477 0 Gen. 2.15. Gen. 2.15. np1 crd.
482 0 Gen. 21.6. Gen. 21.6. np1 crd.
492 0 Who are our Father and mother in this spirituall Marriage. Who Are our Father and mother in this spiritual Marriage. q-crq vbr po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1.
497 0 Act. 2. Act. 2. n1 crd
499 0 Luk. 19.1. Luk. 19.1. np1 crd.
507 0 1. Cor. 4.15. 1. Cor. 4.15. crd np1 crd.
508 0 Gal. 4.19. Gal. 4.19. np1 crd.
510 0 Gods Ministers the Parents of Christians. God's Ministers the Parents of Christians. npg1 n2 dt n2 pp-f np1.
517 0 Three names giuen to Repentance. Three names given to Repentance. crd n2 vvn p-acp n1.
518 0 Wherein consisteth the paine in the spirituall birth. Wherein Consisteth the pain in the spiritual birth. c-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1.
523 0 The two qualities of this marriage. The two qualities of this marriage. dt crd n2 pp-f d n1.
526 0 Gen. 41.32. Gen. 41.32. np1 crd.
531 0 Gen. 12.2. Gen. 13.14.17. Gen. 15.18. Gen. 18.8. Gen. 12.2. Gen. 13.14.17. Gen. 15.18. Gen. 18.8. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
534 0 Heb. 6. Hebrew 6. np1 crd
539 0 This speech for euer taken three manner of waies This speech for ever taken three manner of ways d n1 c-acp av vvn crd n1 pp-f n2
544 0 Circumcision abolished. Circumcision abolished. n1 vvn.
547 0 The Passouer abrogated. The Passover abrogated. dt np1 vvn.