for the which cause, that there may be no more complaining in our streets, I haue made speciall choice of this Scripture, which will not only, (if we will yeeld thereto) leade vs, to the cause of euils present,
for the which cause, that there may be no more complaining in our streets, I have made special choice of this Scripture, which will not only, (if we will yield thereto) lead us, to the cause of evils present,
and further threatned, but wil direct vs, what course to take, to turne away the fierce wrath of the Lord, to cause his face, in fauour to shine vpon vs again, to cōtinue it when we haue it,
and further threatened, but will Direct us, what course to take, to turn away the fierce wrath of the Lord, to cause his face, in favour to shine upon us again, to continue it when we have it,
For the vnfolding whereof, that you may haue it serued in, in seuerall dishes, and not altogether, set forth in parcels, not in grosse, that you may the better carue,
For the unfolding whereof, that you may have it served in, in several Dishes, and not altogether, Set forth in parcels, not in gross, that you may the better carve,
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Vnto which carnall opinion, and estimation of theirs, Paul (both for the encouragement of Timothie, to stick to the simple and plain doctrine of godlines in teaching,
Unto which carnal opinion, and estimation of theirs, Paul (both for the encouragement of Timothy, to stick to the simple and plain Doctrine of godliness in teaching,
and teaching another doctrine, viz. That godlinesse is great gaine, making the same plaine, and vndeniably true, by setting out, the waiters vpon godlinesse, in the two last words, [ with sufficiencie. ] So that in this verse, are these two parts,
and teaching Another Doctrine, viz. That godliness is great gain, making the same plain, and undeniably true, by setting out, the waiters upon godliness, in the two last words, [ with sufficiency. ] So that in this verse, Are these two parts,
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Secondly, the proofe of the same, which may be drawne into two reasons and arguments after this manes, ( the words [ with sufficiencie ] so translated according to the original, as Caluin hath done) (being referred,
Secondly, the proof of the same, which may be drawn into two Reasons and Arguments After this manes, (the words [ with sufficiency ] so translated according to the original, as Calvin hath done) (being referred,
as well they may, both to the affection of the mind, and then the sense is according to the vsuall translation, Godlinesse is great gaine, because it maketh a man to be contented, counting that sufficient which he hath;
as well they may, both to the affection of the mind, and then the sense is according to the usual Translation, Godliness is great gain, Because it makes a man to be contented, counting that sufficient which he hath;
But godlinesse doth make a man contented with that he hath, and maketh him to count that sufficient, be it more or lesse. Therefore godlinesse is great gaine.
But godliness does make a man contented with that he hath, and makes him to count that sufficient, be it more or less. Therefore godliness is great gain.
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In this reason the question is, whether godlinesse be great gaine, the answere is affirmitiuely, yea, the tertium, wherby the Apostle proueth this, is, Contentednes, because that is caused thereby.
In this reason the question is, whither godliness be great gain, the answer is affirmitiuely, yea, the Tertium, whereby the Apostle Proves this, is, Contentedness, Because that is caused thereby.
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Arg. 2. That which doth alwaies being sufficiencie with it, is great gaine. But godlines doth alwaies being sufficiencie with it. Therefore godlines is great gaine.
Argument 2. That which does always being sufficiency with it, is great gain. But godliness does always being sufficiency with it. Therefore godliness is great gain.
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Before wee come to the words, wee must not omit what Paul offereth to our consideration, in making this vse of the carnall esteeme of godlines, expressed in these words, in the verse immediately praeceding, which is this.
Before we come to the words, we must not omit what Paul Offereth to our consideration, in making this use of the carnal esteem of godliness, expressed in these words, in the verse immediately preceding, which is this.
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And lest Paul should leaue this doctrine vnconfirmed as truth, obserue whether he doth not the like elsewhere, to teach vs to do the like, as occasion shal be offered.
And lest Paul should leave this Doctrine unconfirmed as truth, observe whither he does not the like elsewhere, to teach us to do the like, as occasion shall be offered.
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yea most of our age do, when he offereth himselfe in the ministery of his word vnto them) what doth our Sauiour? doth he par pari referre, and do her euill and railing words cause the like? I trow no;
yea most of our age do, when he Offereth himself in the Ministry of his word unto them) what does our Saviour? does he par Pair refer, and do her evil and railing words cause the like? I trow no;
And the like he did, when he beheld such comming vnto him, as were moued so to doe, respecting the feeding of their bodies, not their soules, (as the hungrie followers of Christ in these times, I meane carnall followers of him, that only looke at him so far as religion shall go with riches) he by their carnal seeking him, taught them how to eate and drinke him, of whom whosoeuer eateth and drinketh shall neuer perish, hunger, or thirst againe.
And the like he did, when he beheld such coming unto him, as were moved so to do, respecting the feeding of their bodies, not their Souls, (as the hungry followers of christ in these times, I mean carnal followers of him, that only look At him so Far as Religion shall go with riches) he by their carnal seeking him, taught them how to eat and drink him, of whom whosoever Eateth and Drinketh shall never perish, hunger, or thirst again.
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This doctrine, howsoeuer it is, (if not vnknowne) vnpractised, for who taketh the aduantage, he might gaine by the like? yet reason requireth the same at the hand of Christians, who are sanctified by the holy Ghost,
This Doctrine, howsoever it is, (if not unknown) unpractised, for who Takes the advantage, he might gain by the like? yet reason requires the same At the hand of Christians, who Are sanctified by the holy Ghost,
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and in some measure haue repaired in thē, the image of God, once defaced, by the sinne of the first Adam, and therefore in some sort can do, that which is by a Father affirmed of God, that he cā elicere bona ex malis, and so truly through the grace they haue receiued, ought to sucke hony out of the most poisonable herbe that may be,
and in Some measure have repaired in them, the image of God, once defaced, by the sin of the First Adam, and Therefore in Some sort can do, that which is by a Father affirmed of God, that he can elicere Bona ex malis, and so truly through the grace they have received, ought to suck honey out of the most poisonable herb that may be,
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And surely howsoeuer the wicked are by the actions of their mates and fellowes in euill, whetted on, and made more sharpe and eager of bitt in sinning:
And surely howsoever the wicked Are by the actions of their mates and Fellows in evil, whetted on, and made more sharp and eager of bit in sinning:
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O that this were put in practise, what doctrines might we teach, or rather how many sermons might we daily preach to our selues and others? If we would labor and endeuour to bring hony to our selues,
O that this were put in practice, what doctrines might we teach, or rather how many Sermons might we daily preach to our selves and Others? If we would labour and endeavour to bring honey to our selves,
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& ours, to sweeten that which dead flies, I meane our sins, haue made to stinck? who is he, that is godly, that daily heareth not men by their words diuersly dishonoring God,
& ours, to sweeten that which dead flies, I mean our Sins, have made to stink? who is he, that is godly, that daily hears not men by their words diversely Dishonoring God,
and by their deeds crucifying Christ againe, as though he had not alreadie, more then sufficiently and enough, suffered? Oh canst thou go vnder the name of a Christian,
and by their Deeds crucifying christ again, as though he had not already, more then sufficiently and enough, suffered? O Canst thou go under the name of a Christian,
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If Magistrates, masters and mistresses, parents and gouernors, would learne and put in vse this doctrine, we should not haue so many tents of Kedar as we haue, and so few families of Cornelius calling daily vpō the Lord.
If Magistrates, Masters and mistress's, Parents and Governors, would Learn and put in use this Doctrine, we should not have so many tents of Kedar as we have, and so few families of Cornelius calling daily upon the Lord.
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And as the Scripture euery where cōfirmeth, so Reason requireth the same, for surely, the Spirit of God, wherof all Christians haue receiued, (for of him, that is of Christ, we all receiue grace for grace) doth alter the iudgemēt of the parties in whō it is,
And as the Scripture every where confirmeth, so Reason requires the same, for surely, the Spirit of God, whereof all Christians have received, (for of him, that is of christ, we all receive grace for grace) does altar the judgement of the parties in whom it is,
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yea the most of our daies, from religion, because then, say they, I must (do as God would haue me) be vnlike in iudgement & practise to my selfe formerly,
yea the most of our days, from Religion, Because then, say they, I must (doe as God would have me) be unlike in judgement & practice to my self formerly,
and all the rest of the world, see how that, which thou reputest a matter worthie of esteeme, to be like the world, is the diuels barre, whereby he keepeth thee from being like to Christ, whom to be vnlike, is to be like the diuell,
and all the rest of the world, see how that, which thou reputest a matter worthy of esteem, to be like the world, is the Devils bar, whereby he Keepeth thee from being like to christ, whom to be unlike, is to be like the Devil,
and that which is inned by the same, not being vnsatiable, or alwaies of a hauing and receiuing disposition, thinking all is fish that commeth to the net,
and that which is inned by the same, not being unsatiable, or always of a having and receiving disposition, thinking all is Fish that comes to the net,
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and more fully confirmeth it, affirming that nothing this world can afford; is comparable hereunto, whether pearles, long life, riches, worldly honor, or whatsoeuer.
and more Fully confirmeth it, affirming that nothing this world can afford; is comparable hereunto, whither Pearls, long life, riches, worldly honour, or whatsoever.
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This saith, as much as the doctrine offereth to our consideration, and if we wil not beleeue him, he telleth you according to that experience he had in the world? (And who went beyond the King in outward matters? or hasted thereto more then he?) that this is the end of all,
This Says, as much as the Doctrine Offereth to our consideration, and if we will not believe him, he Telleth you according to that experience he had in the world? (And who went beyond the King in outward matters? or hasted thereto more then he?) that this is the end of all,
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And first, let vs see what the Scripture saith, concerning the state and standing of the godly man, it saith that such men are blessed, as witnesseth the Psalmist. Psal. 1.1.2.
And First, let us see what the Scripture Says, Concerning the state and standing of the godly man, it Says that such men Are blessed, as Witnesseth the Psalmist. Psalm 1.1.2.
and in his law doth he exercise himselfe both day and night. Againe; in Psal. 112.1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, & delighteth greatly in his Commandements:
and in his law does he exercise himself both day and night. Again; in Psalm 112.1. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord, & delights greatly in his commandments:
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neither is this his opinion only, if you cast your eyes vpon the 13 verse of the 3. of the Prou. where he saith, Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome,
neither is this his opinion only, if you cast your eyes upon the 13 verse of the 3. of the Prou. where he Says, Blessed is the man that finds Wisdom,
By this treasure, that is, by Christ, wee are made freemen of vassals and bondslaues, we are made rich, of beggers, hauing nothing, of aliens and strangers, we are made free denizens, and of the commonwealth of Israel, by him we haue claime and title to all good, and freedome from all euill.
By this treasure, that is, by christ, we Are made freemen of vassals and bondslaves, we Are made rich, of beggars, having nothing, of aliens and Strangers, we Are made free denizens, and of the commonwealth of Israel, by him we have claim and title to all good, and freedom from all evil.
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Whereby doth appeare, the difference betwixt this gaine, and the gaine of earthly things, to the gaine of this, all, both rich and poor, high and low, may attaine, one as wel as another,
Whereby does appear, the difference betwixt this gain, and the gain of earthly things, to the gain of this, all, both rich and poor, high and low, may attain, one as well as Another,
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For doe not tradesmen and merchants that traffique for commodities, repute that the greatest gaine, which commeth in by least labour, industrie and cost? and of such trade doth euery one desire to be,
For do not Tradesmen and merchant's that traffic for commodities, repute that the greatest gain, which comes in by least labour, industry and cost? and of such trade does every one desire to be,
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nay the more thou giuest others, the more thou hast thy selfe, wherein againe, doth appeare another obseruable difference, betwixt earthly and heauenly riches, of the former whosoeuer spendeth and giueth to others, hath the lesse for himselfe,
nay the more thou givest Others, the more thou hast thy self, wherein again, does appear Another observable difference, betwixt earthly and heavenly riches, of the former whosoever spendeth and gives to Others, hath the less for himself,
and to labour and endeauour the beautifying of the same, before and beyond the beautifying of the body, which the naturall and worldly man is far from;
and to labour and endeavour the beautifying of the same, before and beyond the beautifying of the body, which the natural and worldly man is Far from;
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although neuer so far off, The prayer of the faithfull auaileth much for thy life, yea when thou art sicke, ten faithfull and godly men are able to keep Gods iudgements away, to cause God to repent of his anger,
although never so Far off, The prayer of the faithful avails much for thy life, yea when thou art sick, ten faithful and godly men Are able to keep God's Judgments away, to cause God to Repent of his anger,
if thou once haue it, it will go with thee abroad, stay with thee at home, lie with thee in bed, sit with thee at thy table, sticke to thee in prosperitie, to keepe thee from being lifted vp, stand by thee in aduersitie and the euill day:
if thou once have it, it will go with thee abroad, stay with thee At home, lie with thee in Bed, fit with thee At thy table, stick to thee in Prosperity, to keep thee from being lifted up, stand by thee in adversity and the evil day:
And therein it excelleth the greatest gaine that merchants fetch from far, euery day such gaine is subiect to perishing, by land and sea, by stormes, robbers and pirates.
And therein it excels the greatest gain that merchant's fetch from Far, every day such gain is Subject to perishing, by land and sea, by storms, robbers and pirates.
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But this only will abide, and neuer be taken from him, in whom it is, nay the gates of hell shall not preuaile against this, what gaine then is comparable to this? none surely.
But this only will abide, and never be taken from him, in whom it is, nay the gates of hell shall not prevail against this, what gain then is comparable to this? none surely.
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The case is far otherwise in this, thou hast the gaine, (or rather if I may so say the stocke) and the parties frō whom thou hast it bound to thee and thine, and no meane persons neither:
The case is Far otherwise in this, thou hast the gain, (or rather if I may so say the stock) and the parties from whom thou hast it bound to thee and thine, and no mean Persons neither:
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and thrice happie is that man that maketh a iourney to bring in such gaine, by which thou art made sure of Gods blessing to be vpon thy labours, Christ to redeeme thee, the holy Ghost to sanctifie thee,
and thrice happy is that man that makes a journey to bring in such gain, by which thou art made sure of God's blessing to be upon thy labours, christ to Redeem thee, the holy Ghost to sanctify thee,
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nay, now thou art in such estate, that thou shalt be sure to haue thy enemies at peace with thee, this thē must needs be great gaine, that bringeth such fauour both with God and men.
nay, now thou art in such estate, that thou shalt be sure to have thy enemies At peace with thee, this them must needs be great gain, that brings such favour both with God and men.
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This lengthens thy life, and therefore the Psalmist saith, If thou wilt but feare God, the plague shall not come neer thee, and againe, Who desireth to liue long and see good daies.
This lengthens thy life, and Therefore the Psalmist Says, If thou wilt but Fear God, the plague shall not come near thee, and again, Who Desires to live long and see good days.
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so that this being true, that it is a meanes to lengthen thy life, it must needs bee concluded that it is gaine surpassing all others, quieting thee in aduersitie, in the euill day working in thee true contentednesse, not enuying at the prosperitie of others, nor murmuring at thy owne:
so that this being true, that it is a means to lengthen thy life, it must needs be concluded that it is gain surpassing all Others, quieting thee in adversity, in the evil day working in thee true contentedness, not envying At the Prosperity of Others, nor murmuring At thy own:
so that it is true, which was prophesied of our Sauiour, in the godly (for they are made like to him through the worke of the Spirit) That they open not their mouthes,
so that it is true, which was prophesied of our Saviour, in the godly (for they Are made like to him through the work of the Spirit) That they open not their mouths,
By all which, it appeareth plainly, to any that hath but the least sight of the Spirit, that godlines is gaine; bringing in all good, and keeping out all euill.
By all which, it appears plainly, to any that hath but the least sighed of the Spirit, that godliness is gain; bringing in all good, and keeping out all evil.
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but no maruell, For can the blind discerne of colours, or the earthly minded desire heauenly thinge? No no, their bellie is their god, and the world their heauen,
but no marvel, For can the blind discern of colours, or the earthly minded desire heavenly thing? No no, their belly is their god, and the world their heaven,
Neuer come, but crop the same, take some with thee, and weare them, neuer leaue them off, (they wil be euer greene) that thou mayest be sweeter, to present thy selfe hereafter, in the middest of the congregation,
Never come, but crop the same, take Some with thee, and wear them, never leave them off, (they will be ever green) that thou Mayest be Sweeten, to present thy self hereafter, in the midst of the congregation,
To teach vs, with what reuerence we are to vse such as bring these pearles, namely, the Ministers, to count their field beautifull, and to yeeld them honor, no merchant,
To teach us, with what Reverence we Are to use such as bring these Pearls, namely, the Ministers, to count their field beautiful, and to yield them honour, no merchant,
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or goldsmith, is worthie the entertainment and countenance, these men are worthie of; for their pearles, are far exceeding theirs, and the rate, no thing so chargeable.
or goldsmith, is worthy the entertainment and countenance, these men Are worthy of; for their Pearls, Are Far exceeding theirs, and the rate, no thing so chargeable.
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for the neglect and little regard, Gods Ministers finde amongst them, who trauell to heauen for euery Sermon, farther then any merchant for his commoditie.
for the neglect and little regard, God's Ministers find among them, who travel to heaven for every Sermon, farther then any merchant for his commodity.
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Wouldest thou then not haue thy selfe faultie when euill commeth, and thanke thy selfe for the same, get godlines, a gaine, whereby, thou shalt be euer rich, both in body and spirit, and neuer poore.
Wouldst thou then not have thy self faulty when evil comes, and thank thy self for the same, get godliness, a gain, whereby, thou shalt be ever rich, both in body and Spirit, and never poor.
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Christ, that euerlasting wisdome of the Father, will laugh at vs at the day of iudgement, seeing wee would not bee good to our selues, whilest wee might.
christ, that everlasting Wisdom of the Father, will laugh At us At the day of judgement, seeing we would not be good to our selves, whilst we might.
Thinke not that this is the doctrine of man, and that I make more adoe then needs, there is no such matter, think not I say, thou art well enough without it,
Think not that this is the Doctrine of man, and that I make more ado then needs, there is no such matter, think not I say, thou art well enough without it,
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Deceiue not thy selfe, neither feede thy selfe with vaine hopes, and perswasions, that thou canst to heauen, without this, the common barre, that keepeth,
Deceive not thy self, neither feed thy self with vain hope's, and persuasions, that thou Canst to heaven, without this, the Common bar, that Keepeth,
Auoid these diuellish and carnall insinuations, weigh the former motiues, and ioyne prayer therewith, so mayest thou bee truely godly, and a great gainer.
Avoid these devilish and carnal insinuations, weigh the former motives, and join prayer therewith, so Mayest thou be truly godly, and a great gainer.
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and thought all was wel gotten, that was gotten, but he teacheth otherwise, that gaine must suite with godlines, else all is naught: from whence we learne.
and Thought all was well got, that was got, but he Teaches otherwise, that gain must suit with godliness, Else all is nought: from whence we Learn.
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No gaine is tolerable and lawfull, but that which is inned by godlines, & that was the cause that made Paul to cleare himselfe, from any goods gotten vnlawfully, by guile, pilling of them, or craftie dealing with them.
No gain is tolerable and lawful, but that which is inned by godliness, & that was the cause that made Paul to clear himself, from any goods got unlawfully, by guile, pilling of them, or crafty dealing with them.
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for this warrant wee must shew, or else, all will bee nought, when it will bee demaunded, Who required these things at your hands? If we cannot shew godlinesse for a warrant,
for this warrant we must show, or Else, all will be nought, when it will be demanded, Who required these things At your hands? If we cannot show godliness for a warrant,
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Godlinesse, in whomsoeuer it is, maketh the partie, in whom it is, contented with that he hath, he counteth that sufficient, which he possesseth, be it more or lesse.
Godliness, in whomsoever it is, makes the party, in whom it is, contented with that he hath, he counteth that sufficient, which he Possesses, be it more or less.
And to doe more then that, (which was against nature, (and who but he, that belieued God, could haue done it?) namely, to sacrifice his first borne Isaak; yea, his sonne, in whom the promise was made.
And to do more then that, (which was against nature, (and who but he, that believed God, could have done it?) namely, to sacrifice his First born Isaac; yea, his son, in whom the promise was made.
which made Dauid, to say from a feeling soule, that he found more ioy, in the light of Gods countenance, (that is, that he had a tenure in capite, Christ Iesus, then all earthly minded men, which he meaneth, by (they) in that place), had,
which made David, to say from a feeling soul, that he found more joy, in the Light of God's countenance, (that is, that he had a tenure in capite, christ Iesus, then all earthly minded men, which he means, by (they) in that place), had,
Which doe plainly shew vs the force of this reason, that for as much, as Gods children are assured of Christ, whereby they hold all they haue, they therefore are contented, with whatsoeuer portion, God bestoweth vpon them,
Which do plainly show us the force of this reason, that for as much, as God's children Are assured of christ, whereby they hold all they have, they Therefore Are contented, with whatsoever portion, God bestoweth upon them,
in the daies of prospiritie, when all things flow in apace, canst thou then submit thy will to Gods will? Not to set thy heart vpon them, canst thou receiue them thankefully,
in the days of prospiritie, when all things flow in apace, Canst thou then submit thy will to God's will? Not to Set thy heart upon them, Canst thou receive them thankfully,
That thou bee truly contented, thou submittest thy will to Gods, in the daies of aduersitie, yea when the tide, gale and streame, are all against thee, thou canst say with old Ely, and godly Hezekiah, The word of the Lord is good, though it go neuer so much against the haire:
That thou bee truly contented, thou submittest thy will to God's, in the days of adversity, yea when the tide, gale and stream, Are all against thee, thou Canst say with old Ely, and godly Hezekiah, The word of the Lord is good, though it go never so much against the hair:
like vnto whom, in the third place (who likewise are heere obserued for reproofe) are the gallants of our daies, who weare vpon their backes, not their owne,
like unto whom, in the third place (who likewise Are Here observed for reproof) Are the gallants of our days, who wear upon their backs, not their own,
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or the time to come, so that they may say with Bias, omnia mea mecum porto, and so they do, honestie only excepted, for that they carrie not with them, because they haue it not;
or the time to come, so that they may say with Bias, omnia mea mecum porto, and so they do, honesty only excepted, for that they carry not with them, Because they have it not;
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Here againe cōmeth to be reproued, and to be charged deeply with this fault and sin, ye painted Iezabels of our daies, who only, not being content with that feature,
Here again comes to be reproved, and to be charged deeply with this fault and since, you painted Iezabels of our days, who only, not being content with that feature,
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For the cōfutation whereof, I will aske but this question, whether those words [ Iezabel the whore, that painted her selfe ] were spoken to the praise of her,
For the confutation whereof, I will ask but this question, whither those words [ Jezebel the whore, that painted her self ] were spoken to the praise of her,
or dispraise? if to the dispraise, whether to be imitated or no? answerable vnto which, is that place, of the damsels dauncing before Herod, which was like, to the wanton,
or dispraise? if to the dispraise, whither to be imitated or no? answerable unto which, is that place, of the damsels dancing before Herod, which was like, to the wanton,
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For what doth it bring forth, but wantonnes in action, wanton behauiour after? and often hereby, are affections drawne to mariage, to the after griefe of the parties, dishonoring of God, and vexation of parents.
For what does it bring forth, but wantonness in actium, wanton behaviour After? and often hereby, Are affections drawn to marriage, to the After grief of the parties, Dishonoring of God, and vexation of Parents.
For what is the cause, of euery yeares, nay euery moneths, new fashion? what is the cause, I say, that we go beyond all others, in learning how to make and weare strange apparell, and that we, are so full of the East manners? surely our discontentednes,
For what is the cause, of every Years, nay every months, new fashion? what is the cause, I say, that we go beyond all Others, in learning how to make and wear strange apparel, and that we, Are so full of the East manners? surely our discontentedness,
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then wee do, and not silkes, veluets, and tafferies, so much in vse, as we do, this is the cause, I say, that we can hardly find that wise, whereof Salomon speaketh, That doth her husband good,
then we doe, and not silks, velvets, and tafferies, so much in use, as we do, this is the cause, I say, that we can hardly find that wise, whereof Solomon speaks, That does her husband good,
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so that, both he and she are clothed with the workes of her hands, what is the cause of this? truly discontentednes, counting all we haue at home base and nothing worthy,
so that, both he and she Are clothed with the works of her hands, what is the cause of this? truly discontentedness, counting all we have At home base and nothing worthy,
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and count pouertie happines, with the rich table of a good conscience to feast at, then vse any vnlawfull meanes, and indirect courses, to attaine to more, and climbe higher:
and count poverty happiness, with the rich table of a good conscience to feast At, then use any unlawful means, and indirect courses, to attain to more, and climb higher:
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Those, that vse false waights, deceitfull wares, calling white blacke, and blacke white, set their money to vsurie, take pledges, vse gaming and playing,
Those, that use false weights, deceitful wares, calling white black, and black white, Set their money to Usury, take pledges, use gaming and playing,
yea sicophantising, and humouring of men in their euill, for the bettering and enriching of their estate, are plainely told by this doctrine, there is no godlinesse in them.
yea sicophantising, and Humouring of men in their evil, for the bettering and enriching of their estate, Are plainly told by this Doctrine, there is no godliness in them.
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I would this were well weighed and and laid to heart, by such, as thrust others, to get themselues in, out of seruices, houses, shops, &c. and vse meanes, to withdraw customers from others, not doing,
I would this were well weighed and and laid to heart, by such, as thrust Others, to get themselves in, out of services, houses, shops, etc. and use means, to withdraw customers from Others, not doing,
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True contentednes, doth not make a man idle, but hath alwaies ioyned with it, an honest care and endeauour, by all good and lawfull meanes, to better his estate, vsing the meanes, committing the successe to God,
True contentedness, does not make a man idle, but hath always joined with it, an honest care and endeavour, by all good and lawful means, to better his estate, using the means, committing the success to God,
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and resting therewith contented, whatsoeuer it be, pro or contra. By these examine thy selfe, whether true contentednesse be in thee, and consequently godlines;
and resting therewith contented, whatsoever it be, Pro or contra. By these examine thy self, whither true contentedness be in thee, and consequently godliness;
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for that was one proofe, that God had said true, in commending him to bee an vpright and iust man, and one that feared God, I say, this prooued the same,
for that was one proof, that God had said true, in commending him to be an upright and just man, and one that feared God, I say, this proved the same,
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This is the way to get more, to bee contented with that wee haue, not to grudge, murmure and repine, for humilitie is the way to honor, and God neuer aduanceth any of his, (for I iudge not such as are without) but such as he seeth are truly contented with that they haue,
This is the Way to get more, to be contented with that we have, not to grudge, murmur and repine, for humility is the Way to honour, and God never Advanceth any of his, (for I judge not such as Are without) but such as he sees Are truly contented with that they have,
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And surely, the contrary hereunto, discontentednesse, and alwaies finding fault with Gods allowance, is the way to moue God, not only to curse that thou hast, the meate and drinke thou puttest into thy bellie,
And surely, the contrary hereunto, discontentedness, and always finding fault with God's allowance, is the Way to move God, not only to curse that thou hast, the meat and drink thou puttest into thy belly,
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For, where was it euer read or seene, that any moued through discontentednesse, labouring to better their estate, by their own wit, euer prospered? not any where, let the builders of Babel speak, the now wicked angels, that would be like God, the people of Israel, that must needs haue a King:
For, where was it ever read or seen, that any moved through discontentedness, labouring to better their estate, by their own wit, ever prospered? not any where, let the Builders of Babel speak, the now wicked Angels, that would be like God, the people of Israel, that must needs have a King:
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or what the Psalmist hath recorded in Psa. 34.11. or againe, in Psal. 80. That no good thing shalbe wanting to them that feare the Lord, such shall be fed with the finest wheat.
or what the Psalmist hath recorded in Psa. 34.11. or again, in Psalm 80. That no good thing shall wanting to them that Fear the Lord, such shall be fed with the Finest wheat.
and sanctified by his Spirit, so farre thou art assured of sufficiencie, and hast right claime and interest to the things of this life, being lost before by the first Adam, and recouered for thee,
and sanctified by his Spirit, so Far thou art assured of sufficiency, and hast right claim and Interest to the things of this life, being lost before by the First Adam, and recovered for thee,
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Thou must measure thy sufficiencie by the wil of the doner, not of thy selfe. Thus farre haue I, according to the measure of grace receiued, proceeded in this Scripture.
Thou must measure thy sufficiency by the will of the doner, not of thy self. Thus Far have I, according to the measure of grace received, proceeded in this Scripture.
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