A sermon preached at Saint Buttolphs neare Aldersgate, the 26. of Februarie, 1609. By William Holbrooke. Entitled No gaine to this

Holbrooke, William
Publisher: Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for Elizabeth Burby dwelling in Pauls Churchyard at the signe of the Swan
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1609
Approximate Era: JamesI
TCP ID: A03444 ESTC ID: S119074 STC ID: 13565
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED AT SAINT BVTtolphs neare Aldersgate, vpon the 26 of Februarie, 1609. 1. TIMOTH. 6.6. Godlinesse is great gaine, with sufficiencie. A SERMON PREACHED AT SAINT BVTtolphs near Aldersgate, upon the 26 of February, 1609. 1. TIMOTHY. 6.6. Godliness is great gain, with sufficiency. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 npg1 j np1, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, crd crd np1. crd. n1 vbz j n1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THe Prophet long since questioned with the Lord about the matter of his sermon, being commanded to goe; THe Prophet long since questioned with the Lord about the matter of his sermon, being commanded to go; dt n1 av-j c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbg vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 agreeable vnto which, I often asked the Lord in secret, what I should vnfold vnto you at this present, agreeable unto which, I often asked the Lord in secret, what I should unfold unto you At this present, j p-acp r-crq, pns11 av vvd dt n1 p-acp j-jn, r-crq pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 before this venison was brought to my hand, to dresse for you. before this venison was brought to my hand, to dress for you. c-acp d n1 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 After the reiection of many, I contented my selfe with this Scripture, being a doctrine so necessary to be learned, After the rejection of many, I contented my self with this Scripture, being a Doctrine so necessary to be learned, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp d n1, vbg dt n1 av j pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and as yet, not of many (if of any) practised; and as yet, not of many (if of any) practised; cc c-acp av, xx pp-f d (cs pp-f d) vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 the wāt wherof only, is the cause, of all afflictions present, and of all to come, the want whereof only, is the cause, of all afflictions present, and of all to come, dt vvi c-crq av-j, vbz dt n1, pp-f d n2 j, cc pp-f d pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 and alreadie threatned, for why is our Land (a fruitfull Land in comparison of others) barren? for the sinnes of the people: and already threatened, for why is our Land (a fruitful Land in comparison of Others) barren? for the Sins of the people: cc av vvd, c-acp q-crq vbz po12 n1 (dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn) j? p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 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, c-acp dt r-crq n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx av-dc vvg p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vhb vvn j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmb xx av-j, (cs pns12 vmb vvi av) vvb pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 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, cc av-jc vvn, cc-acp vmb vvi pno12, q-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 av, pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pns12 vhb pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and of foes, to make vs friends with the Almightie, in whose hands, we are as nothing, and lesse then nothing; and of foes, to make us Friends with the Almighty, in whose hands, we Are as nothing, and less then nothing; cc pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp rg-crq n2, pns12 vbr a-acp pix, cc av-dc cs pix; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and into whose hands, it is a fearfull thing, to fall; and into whose hands, it is a fearful thing, to fallen; cc p-acp rg-crq n2, pn31 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 much more, stil to blow, the coales and sparks of his wrath, alreadie kindled by our vngodlinesse. much more, still to blow, the coals and sparks of his wrath, already kindled by our ungodliness. av-d av-dc, av pc-acp vvi, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, av vvn p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 And because I know this, nor any other direction wil be tasted of you, much lesse digested by you, And Because I know this, nor any other direction will be tasted of you, much less digested by you, cc c-acp pns11 vvb d, ccx d j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn22, av-d av-dc vvn p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 except it bring gaine with it: except it bring gain with it: c-acp pn31 vvb n1 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 he which cannot (nor euer could) lie, hath told you in these words, that this will bring in gaine, he which cannot (nor ever could) lie, hath told you in these words, that this will bring in gain, pns31 r-crq vmbx (ccx av vmd) vvi, vhz vvn pn22 p-acp d n2, cst d vmb vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 yea which is more, that it is gaine it selfe. yea which is more, that it is gain it self. uh q-crq vbz av-dc, cst pn31 vbz n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 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, p-acp dt n-vvg c-crq, cst pn22 vmb vhi pn31 vvn p-acp, p-acp j n2, cc xx av, vvd av p-acp n2, xx p-acp j, cst pn22 vmb dt av-jc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 and make choice of the same: and make choice of the same: cc vvi n1 pp-f dt d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 obserue, how Paul was occasioned vnto these words, namely, by the esteeme & account, many teachers and professors, made of religion, observe, how Paul was occasioned unto these words, namely, by the esteem & account, many Teachers and professors, made of Religion, vvb, q-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp d n2, av, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, d n2 cc n2, vvn pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 and the doctrine of godlines, which was this, & no more, so far they esteemed it, and the Doctrine of godliness, which was this, & no more, so Far they esteemed it, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds d, cc dx av-dc, av av-j pns32 vvd pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 as it would serue for their gaine, making godlines, to stoope to gaine, not gaine to godlines, and therfore, accounted gaine godlinesse. as it would serve for their gain, making godliness, to stoop to gain, not gain to godliness, and Therefore, accounted gain godliness. c-acp pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1, vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, xx vvi p-acp n1, cc av, vvd n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 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, p-acp r-crq j n1, cc n1 pp-f png32, np1 (av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 and the people in professing) doth oppose himselfe, in these words, hereby, ironicallie correcting their iudgement, and the people in professing) does oppose himself, in these words, hereby, ironically correcting their judgement, cc dt n1 p-acp vvg) vdz vvi px31, p-acp d n2, av, av-j vvg po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 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, cc vvg j-jn n1, n1 cst n1 vbz j n1, vvg dt d n1, cc av-j j, p-acp vvg av, dt n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt crd ord n2, [ p-acp n1. ] av cst p-acp d n1, vbr d crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 first, a doctrine and positiue assertion, that godlinesse is gaine, yea great gaine. First, a Doctrine and positive assertion, that godliness is gain, yea great gain. ord, dt n1 cc j n1, cst n1 vbz n1, uh j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
26 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, ord, dt n1 pp-f dt d, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2, (dt n2 [ p-acp n1 ] av vvn vvg p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp np1 vhz vdn) (vbg vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
27 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; c-acp av pns32 vmb, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp dt j n1, n1 vbz j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg cst j r-crq pns31 vhz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
28 and to the thing it selfe, or matter of the doctrine, and then the sense is thus. and to the thing it self, or matter of the Doctrine, and then the sense is thus. cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av dt n1 vbz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
29 Godlinesse is great gaine, because it alwaies hath sufficiencie following and attending it.) I say, being thus vnderstood, Godliness is great gain, Because it always hath sufficiency following and attending it.) I say, being thus understood, n1 vbz j n1, c-acp pn31 av vhz n1 vvg cc vvg pn31.) pns11 vvb, vbg av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
30 as Caluin vnderstandeth them, they may be drawne into forme of reason thus. as Calvin understandeth them, they may be drawn into Form of reason thus. c-acp np1 vvz pno32, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
31 That which doth make a man contented with that he hath, and to count that sufficient, be it more or lesse, is great gaine. That which does make a man contented with that he hath, and to count that sufficient, be it more or less, is great gain. cst r-crq vdz vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp cst pns31 vhz, cc pc-acp vvi d j, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc, vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 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. p-acp n1 vdz vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp cst pns31 vhz, cc vv2 pno31 pc-acp vvi d j, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc. av n1 vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
33 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. p-acp d n1 dt n1 vbz, cs n1 vbb j n1, dt n1 vbz av-j, uh, dt fw-la, c-crq dt n1 vvz d, vbz, n1, c-acp d vbz vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
34 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. np1 crd d r-crq vdz av vbg n1 p-acp pn31, vbz j n1. p-acp n1 vdz av vbg n1 p-acp pn31. av n1 vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
35 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. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, pns12 vmb xx vvi r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 av-j vvg, r-crq vbz d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
36 Christians must not only reiect, and shew their dislike, to the carnall and vnsauourie speeches of the wicked, Christians must not only reject, and show their dislike, to the carnal and unsavoury Speeches of the wicked, np1 vmb xx av-j vvi, cc vvi po32 n1, p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
37 but also learne & reach good out of the same. but also Learn & reach good out of the same. cc-acp av vvi cc vvi j av pp-f dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
38 I doe not meane nor teach hereby, that Christians are willingly & vsually to intrude themselues into such companies, I do not mean nor teach hereby, that Christians Are willingly & usually to intrude themselves into such companies, pns11 vdb xx j ccx vvi av, cst np1 vbr av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
39 and places, as Stage-plaies, Tauernes, Bawdie houses, and the like, where they may haue occasion offered hereof: and places, as Stageplays, Taverns, Bawdy houses, and the like, where they may have occasion offered hereof: cc n2, c-acp n2, n2, j n2, cc dt j, c-crq pns32 vmb vhi n1 vvn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
40 for Dauid teacheth another doctrine in these words, Away from me yee wicked, but if occasionally, for David Teaches Another Doctrine in these words, Away from me ye wicked, but if occasionally, c-acp np1 vvz j-jn n1 p-acp d n2, av p-acp pno11 pn22 j, cc-acp cs av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
41 and vnwillingly, they heare such, then this doctrine is for direction vnto thē; and unwillingly, they hear such, then this Doctrine is for direction unto them; cc av-j, pns32 vvb d, cs d n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
42 which wanteth no proof, if examples of the best, be for our instruction recorded in holy writ. which Wants no proof, if Examples of the best, be for our instruction recorded in holy writ. r-crq vvz dx n1, cs n2 pp-f dt js, vbb p-acp po12 n1 vvn p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
43 It was the opinion of some in Pauls time, as it appeareth in his epistle to the Romans, that they might doe euill that good might come thereof. It was the opinion of Some in Paul's time, as it appears in his epistle to the Roman, that they might do evil that good might come thereof. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d p-acp npg1 n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt njp2, cst pns32 vmd vdi j-jn d j vmd vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
44 A sentence altogether contrarie to truth, and euery where oppugned, by the veritie and truth of Gods word, A sentence altogether contrary to truth, and every where oppugned, by the verity and truth of God's word, dt n1 av j-jn p-acp n1, cc d c-crq vvn, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
45 for the whole scripture, euery where, beateth against the doing of euill, vpon any conditions. for the Whole scripture, every where, beats against the doing of evil, upon any conditions. p-acp dt j-jn n1, d c-crq, vvz p-acp dt vdg pp-f n-jn, p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
46 Now Paul surely confirmeth this doctrine before propounded, by the vse he made of this falshood, carnall, sensuall and diuellish, Now Paul surely confirmeth this Doctrine before propounded, by the use he made of this falsehood, carnal, sensual and devilish, av np1 av-j vvz d n1 a-acp vvn, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pp-f d n1, j, j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
47 as all the doctrines of men are, for he reiecteth it, and establisheth the contrary truth, that we may not for any cause do euill. as all the doctrines of men Are, for he rejects it, and Establisheth the contrary truth, that we may not for any cause do evil. c-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31, cc vvz dt j-jn n1, cst pns12 vmb xx p-acp d n1 vdb av-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
48 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. cc cs np1 vmd vvi d n1 j c-acp n1, vvb cs pns31 vdz xx dt j av, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vdi dt av-j, c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
49 For as it appeareth in the selfesame record, men were sicke of the same disease, that most are sicke of in our daies; For as it appears in the selfsame record, men were sick of the same disease, that most Are sick of in our days; c-acp c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt d n1, n2 vbdr j pp-f dt d n1, cst ds vbr j pp-f p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
50 the worst, and I thinke, the last age of the world. the worst, and I think, the last age of the world. dt js, cc pns11 vvb, dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
51 Some, and not a few, thought that it was lawfull to sinne, that Gods mercie and grace by Christ might abound, encouraging themselues, some, and not a few, Thought that it was lawful to sin, that God's mercy and grace by christ might abound, encouraging themselves, d, cc xx dt d, vvd cst pn31 vbds j p-acp n1, cst ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vmd vvi, vvg px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
52 as most of our daies do, to sin, because God is mercifull, making his mercies with Christ his merits, a pack-horse for their sinne, as most of our days do, to since, Because God is merciful, making his Mercies with christ his merits, a packhorse for their sin, c-acp ds pp-f po12 n2 vdb, p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vbz j, vvg po31 n2 p-acp np1 po31 n2, dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
53 or rather a warrant for the same, which opinion, commeth not a iot behind the former, in vntruth and diuelishnes, if not go beyond it: or rather a warrant for the same, which opinion, comes not a jot behind the former, in untruth and Devilishness, if not go beyond it: cc av-c dt n1 p-acp dt d, r-crq n1, vvz xx dt n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp n1 cc n1, cs xx vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
54 Paul abhorreth this doctrine, and teacheth, to make a more holy vse, of the mercies & grace of God. Paul abhorreth this Doctrine, and Teaches, to make a more holy use, of the Mercies & grace of God. np1 vvz d n1, cc vvz, pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j n1, pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
55 If these be not sufficient, behold how our Sauiour subscribeth to this truth, by his practise, If these be not sufficient, behold how our Saviour subscribeth to this truth, by his practice, cs d vbb xx j, vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp d n1, p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
56 and requireth thy subscription to the same: and requires thy subscription to the same: cc vvz po21 n1 p-acp dt d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
57 the woman of Samaria, beginneth to brawle and scould at him, when he came vnto her (as many, the woman of Samaria, begins to brawl and scold At him, when he Come unto her (as many, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 (c-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
58 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; uh av-ds pp-f po12 n1 vdb, c-crq pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32) r-crq vdz po12 n1? vdz pns31 fw-fr fw-fr vvi, cc vdb pno31 n-jn cc j-vvg n2 vvi dt j? pns11 vvb dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
59 but he reiecteth them, and maketh vse of her words, which she vnderstood carnally, and thereby taught her, and all that Citie, the way to heauen. but he rejects them, and makes use of her words, which she understood carnally, and thereby taught her, and all that city, the Way to heaven. cc-acp pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vvd av-j, cc av vvd pno31, cc d cst n1, dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
60 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. cc dt av-j pns31 vdd, c-crq pns31 vvd d vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp vbdr vvn av pc-acp vdi, vvg dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, xx po32 n2, (c-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb j n2 pp-f pno31, cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31 av av-j c-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2) pns31 p-acp po32 j vvg pno31, vvd pno32 c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, pp-f r-crq r-crq vvz cc vvz vmb av-x vvi, n1, cc vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
61 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, d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz, (cs xx j) j-vvn-u, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j? av n1 vvz dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
62 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, cc p-acp d n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1, cc av p-acp d n1 vmb vdi, cst r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc av av-j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn, pi pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f dt av-ds j n1 cst vmb vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
63 yea not only out of the sins of others, but also of their owne. yea not only out of the Sins of Others, but also of their own. uh xx av-j av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc-acp av pp-f po32 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
64 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: cc av-j c-acp dt j vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp j-jn, vvn a-acp, cc vvd av-dc j cc j pp-f n1 p-acp vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
65 yet the godly man is cleane contrarie to this, being made of another mettal, for that stone which will sharpen the wicked to sinne, will, yet the godly man is clean contrary to this, being made of Another metal, for that stone which will sharpen the wicked to sin, will, av dt j n1 vbz av-j j-jn p-acp d, vbg vvn pp-f j-jn n1, c-acp cst n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt j p-acp n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
66 and ought to dul and make blunt Gods children therunto, and set an edge to cut another way, vpon them. So did Dauid find it; and ought to dul and make blunt God's children thereunto, and Set an edge to Cut Another Way, upon them. So did David find it; cc vmd p-acp j cc vvi j npg1 n2 av, cc vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1, p-acp pno32. av vdd np1 vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
67 when he said, and without question, without boasting of himselfe, or false speaking, My eyes gushed out with teares, when he said, and without question, without boasting of himself, or false speaking, My eyes gushed out with tears, c-crq pns31 vvd, cc p-acp n1, p-acp vvg pp-f px31, cc j n-vvg, po11 n2 vvd av p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
68 because men kept not thy law: Because men kept not thy law: c-acp n2 vvd xx po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
69 and what heart, I beseech you, had Daniel or Nehemiah to sinne, when the whole multitude was on euill? surely none, and what heart, I beseech you, had daniel or Nehemiah to sin, when the Whole multitude was on evil? surely none, cc r-crq n1, pns11 vvb pn22, vhd np1 cc np1 p-acp n1, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbds p-acp j-jn? av-j pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
70 but with Ieremiah betook themselues to mourning, weeping, and wailing in secret, and to abstaine from the common abominations, but with Jeremiah betook themselves to mourning, weeping, and wailing in secret, and to abstain from the Common abominations, cc-acp p-acp np1 vvd px32 p-acp n1, j-vvg, cc vvg p-acp j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
71 as Peter willeth, yea though it seeme strange to them, we runne not for company sake with them into the same excesse of riot. as Peter wills, yea though it seem strange to them, we run not for company sake with them into the same excess of riot. c-acp np1 vvz, uh cs pn31 vvb j p-acp pno32, pns12 vvb xx p-acp n1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
72 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, fw-fr cst d vbdr vvn p-acp n1, r-crq n2 vmd pns12 vvi, cc av-c uh-crq d n2 vmd pns12 av-j vvb p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn? cs pns12 vmd vvi cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
73 & 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, cc png12, p-acp vvb d r-crq j n2, pns11 vvb po12 n2, vhb vvn pc-acp vvi? r-crq vbz pns31, cst vbz j, cst av-j vvz xx n2 p-acp po32 n2 av-j vvg np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
74 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, cc p-acp po32 n2 vvg np1 av, c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx av, av-dc cs av-j cc d, vvn? uh vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
75 and not only reioyce, & laugh to see these weeds grow where thou art, but also omittest to gather any good from the same? Repent, and not only rejoice, & laugh to see these weeds grow where thou art, but also omittest to gather any good from the same? repent, cc xx av-j vvi, cc vvb pc-acp vvi d n2 vvb c-crq pns21 vb2r, cc-acp av vv2 pc-acp vvi d j p-acp dt d? np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
76 yea let it grieue thee, and cause thee to couer thy face for shame, that thou hast liued so long, complaining of the wickednes of the daies, yea let it grieve thee, and cause thee to cover thy face for shame, that thou hast lived so long, complaining of the wickedness of the days, uh vvb pn31 vvi pno21, cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn av av-j, vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
77 and hast profited no more by them, be a better husbād for the time to come. and hast profited no more by them, be a better husband for the time to come. cc vh2 vvn av-dx av-dc p-acp pno32, vbb dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
78 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. cs n2, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp vvi d n1, pns12 vmd xx vhi av d n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pns12 vhb, cc av d n2 pp-f np1 vvg av-j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
79 Paul is not ashamed, to manifest, and to leaue on record, that his iudgement is contrarie to theirs, which was carnal, and altogether fleshly. Paul is not ashamed, to manifest, and to leave on record, that his judgement is contrary to theirs, which was carnal, and altogether fleshly. np1 vbz xx j, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst po31 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp png32, r-crq vbds j, cc av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
80 Whereby he teacheth vs, that as the iudgement of Christians is contrary to the iudgement of carnall and earthly minded men, Whereby he Teaches us, that as the judgement of Christians is contrary to the judgement of carnal and earthly minded men, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
81 so Christians must not be ashamed, both by speech & practise, to shew the same, which the example of the 3. children yeeldeth proofe of sufficiently. so Christians must not be ashamed, both by speech & practice, to show the same, which the Exampl of the 3. children yields proof of sufficiently. av np1 vmb xx vbi j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt d, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 vvz n1 pp-f av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
82 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, cc c-acp dt n1 d c-crq vvz, av n1 vvz dt d, c-acp av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq d np1 vhi vvn, (c-acp pp-f pno31, cst vbz pp-f np1, pns12 d vvb n1 p-acp n1) vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
83 so that they can say, and their profession doth shew, that by the grace of God, they are that they are, not Carnall, so that they can say, and their profession does show, that by the grace of God, they Are that they Are, not Carnal, av cst pns32 vmb vvi, cc po32 n1 vdz vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr d pns32 vbr, xx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
84 as before the receiuing of the spirit, but spirituall, sanctified and set apart to do the will of God. as before the receiving of the Spirit, but spiritual, sanctified and Set apart to do the will of God. c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc-acp j, vvn cc vvn av pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
85 And therefore must needs be vnlike to the carnall and worldly earthwormes, both in iudgement and profession. And Therefore must needs be unlike to the carnal and worldly earthworms, both in judgement and profession. cc av vmb av vbi j p-acp dt j cc j n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
86 And surely, this suteth with the nature of their seruice, which is cleane contrary to the seruice of the carnall, And surely, this suits with the nature of their service, which is clean contrary to the service of the carnal, cc av-j, d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
87 and that, by the reason of the contrary disposition of the masters whom they follow, Christ & the diuell: and that, by the reason of the contrary disposition of the Masters whom they follow, christ & the Devil: cc cst, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb, np1 cc dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
88 whosoeuer followeth the former, must needs be vnlike the attendants of the second, for what agreement is there betweene Christ and Belial; whosoever follows the former, must needs be unlike the attendants of the second, for what agreement is there between christ and Belial; r-crq vvz dt j, vmb av vbi av-j dt n2-jn pp-f dt ord, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp np1 cc np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
89 light and darknesse? Seuerall and diuers masters, giue seueral and diuers liueries, that their men may be knowne one from another, Light and darkness? Several and diverse Masters, give several and diverse liveries, that their men may be known one from Another, n1 cc n1? j cc j n2, vvb j cc j n2, cst po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn pi p-acp n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
90 and so do Christ and the diuell. and so do christ and the Devil. cc av vdb np1 cc dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
91 Christs liuerie is the beautifull and white profession of the truth, a robe and garment beseeming the greatest; Christ livery is the beautiful and white profession of the truth, a robe and garment beseeming the greatest; npg1 n1 vbz dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 vvg dt js; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
92 the liuery of the diuell is sinne, a blacke and filthie couering, vnfit for, and not beseeming any. the livery of the Devil is sin, a black and filthy covering, unfit for, and not beseeming any. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, dt j-jn cc j n-vvg, j-u p-acp, cc xx vvg d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
93 To teach vs not to think the worse of Christian religion, because the iudgemēt of worldly minded men is cōtrary hereunto, To teach us not to think the Worse of Christian Religion, Because the judgement of worldly minded men is contrary hereunto, pc-acp vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi dt jc pp-f njp n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j j-vvn n2 vbz j-jn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
94 for by the same reason, we might reiect the Scriptures of God, the truth whereof, euery carnall and naturall man is against, for by the same reason, we might reject the Scriptures of God, the truth whereof, every carnal and natural man is against, c-acp p-acp dt d n1, pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 c-crq, d j cc j n1 vbz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
95 and accomplisheth not, for the light came into the darknesse, and the darknesse comprehendeth it not. and accomplisheth not, for the Light Come into the darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not. cc vvz xx, c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz pn31 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
96 Hereby, as by the purest glasse, wee may see the diuell his bar, whereby he keepeth many, Hereby, as by the Purest glass, we may see the Devil his bar, whereby he Keepeth many, av, c-acp p-acp dt js n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
97 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, uh dt ds pp-f po12 n2, p-acp n1, c-acp av, vvb pns32, pns11 vmb (n1 p-acp np1 vmd vhi pno11) vbb j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
98 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, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb c-crq d, r-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 j pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1, vbz dt ng1 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp vbg av-j p-acp np1, ro-crq p-acp vbb j, vbz pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
99 and whom to know is eternall life. and whom to know is Eternal life. cc r-crq pc-acp vvi vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
100 Let Christians then, not be ashamed of their profession, though the world be contrary vnto them, Let Christians then, not be ashamed of their profession, though the world be contrary unto them, vvb np1 av, xx vbi j pp-f po32 n1, cs dt n1 vbb j-jn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
101 nay let them bee contrary to the world in this particular, to thinke nothing gaine but godlinesse, nay let them be contrary to the world in this particular, to think nothing gain but godliness, uh-x vvb pno32 vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j, pc-acp vvi pix vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
102 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, cc cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt d, xx vbg j, cc av pp-f dt j-vvg cc vvg n1, vvg d vbz n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
103 and all is well got that is put in the purse: herein Christians are discerned from worldlings. The words. and all is well god that is put in the purse: herein Christians Are discerned from worldlings. The words. cc d vbz av vvn cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1: av np1 vbr vvn p-acp n2. dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
104 Godlinesse is great gaine. Whence wee learne. Godliness is great gain. Whence we Learn. n1 vbz j n1. c-crq pns12 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
105 Howsoeuer the world reputeth and esteemeth godlines, the truth is, by the mouth of the Apostle, that it is great gaine: Howsoever the world reputeth and esteems godliness, the truth is, by the Mouth of the Apostle, that it is great gain: c-acp dt n1 vvz cc vvz n1, dt n1 vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
106 in which opinion the Apostle is not alone, but the same Spirit that spake heere, speaketh elsewhere, in which opinion the Apostle is not alone, but the same Spirit that spoke Here, speaks elsewhere, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz xx j, cc-acp dt d n1 cst vvd av, vvz av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
107 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. cc av-dc av-j vvz pn31, vvg cst pix d n1 vmb vvi; vbz j av, cs n2, j n1, n2, j n1, cc q-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
108 For that which he there nameth vnderstanding, is the same he heere meaneth by godlines, For that which he there names understanding, is the same he Here means by godliness, p-acp d r-crq pns31 a-acp vvz n1, vbz dt d pns31 av vvz p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
109 namely, to get the doctrine of godlines to vs, yea to euery of vs as our owne, namely, to get the Doctrine of godliness to us, yea to every of us as our own, av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, uh p-acp d pp-f pno12 p-acp po12 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
110 and to lead our liues and walke accordingly, this is gaine therefore, saith he that cannot lie. and to led our lives and walk accordingly, this is gain Therefore, Says he that cannot lie. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc vvb av-vvg, d vbz n1 av, vvz pns31 cst vmbx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
111 The merchandize thereof is better then the merchandize of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then gold, It is more precious then pearles, The merchandise thereof is better then the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof is better then gold, It is more precious then Pearls, dt n1 av vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 av vbz jc cs n1, pn31 vbz av-dc j cs n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
112 and all things that thou canst desire are not to be compared to her. and all things that thou Canst desire Are not to be compared to her. cc d n2 cst pns21 vm2 vvi vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
113 Lēgth of daies is in her right hād, & in her left hand riches and glorie. Length of days is in her right hand, & in her left hand riches and glory. n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 n2 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
114 Her waies are waies of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie. Her ways Are ways of pleasure, and all her paths Prosperity. po31 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc d po31 n2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
115 Shee is a tree of life to all them that lay hold of her, and blessed is he that retaineth her. Shee is a tree of life to all them that lay hold of her, and blessed is he that retaineth her. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pno32 cst vvd n1 pp-f pno31, cc j-vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
116 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, d vvz, c-acp d c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31, pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1? (cc r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2? cc vvd av av-dc cs pns31?) cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
117 and the whole man to feare God and keepe his Commandements: and the Whole man to Fear God and keep his commandments: cc dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
118 whom, vpon the experiēce, it is better to beleeue, then to go and see by triall, whom, upon the experience, it is better to believe, then to go and see by trial, r-crq, p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi, cs pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
119 whether he say the truth yea or no. This doctrine will appeare to be true the more manifestly: whither he say the truth yea or no. This Doctrine will appear to be true the more manifestly: cs pns31 vvb dt n1 uh cc uh-dx. d n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j dt av-dc av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
120 if we consider the excellencie of it in diuers respects, by which wee may not only iudge of the rest, if we Consider the excellency of it in diverse respects, by which we may not only judge of the rest, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
121 but be moued to subscribe to this as truth. but be moved to subscribe to this as truth. cc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
122 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. cc ord, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz, vvg dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz cst d n2 vbr vvn, c-acp vvz dt n1. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
123 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsell of the wicked, nor standeth in the way of sinners, Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor Stands in the Way of Sinners, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, ccx vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
124 nor sitteth in the seate of the scornefull, but his delight is in the law of the Lord, nor Sitteth in the seat of the scornful, but his delight is in the law of the Lord, ccx vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
125 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: cc p-acp po31 n1 vdz pns31 vvi px31 d n1 cc n1. av; p-acp np1 crd. vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, cc vvz av-j p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
126 which he likewise auerreth, Psal. 119.1.1. which he likewise averreth, Psalm 119.1.1. r-crq pns31 av vvz, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
127 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, av-dx vbz d po31 n1 av-j, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt crd pp-f dt np1 c-crq pns31 vvz, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
128 and the man that getteth vnderstanding; from which plaine euidences of Scripture prouing, that godlinesse only maketh a man blessed. and the man that gets understanding; from which plain evidences of Scripture proving, that godliness only makes a man blessed. cc dt n1 cst vvz n1; p-acp r-crq j n2 pp-f n1 vvg, cst n1 av-j vvz dt n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
129 (For it possesseth him of all things, by it hee is made capable of all earthly benefits without vsurpation, (For it Possesses him of all things, by it he is made capable of all earthly benefits without usurpation, (c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 pp-f d n2, p-acp pn31 pns31 vbz vvn j pp-f d j n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
130 & of the kingdome of heauen, the greatest of all.) I conclude that godlines is great gaine, & of the Kingdom of heaven, the greatest of all.) I conclude that godliness is great gain, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt js pp-f d.) pns11 vvb d n1 vbz j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
131 because it maketh man, naturally cursed and miserable, happie and truly blessed, and who would not haue this gaine? for who desireth not blessednesse? Because it makes man, naturally cursed and miserable, happy and truly blessed, and who would not have this gain? for who Desires not blessedness? c-acp pn31 vvz n1, av-j vvn cc j, j cc av-j vvn, cc r-crq vmd xx vhi d n1? p-acp r-crq vvz xx n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
132 By godlines we get Christ the treasure, of all treasures, in whom dwelleth the fulnes of the Godhead bodily, By godliness we get christ the treasure, of all treasures, in whom dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily, p-acp n1 pns12 vvb np1 dt n1, pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
133 and is head of the Church, whom to know is eternall life, and whom to seeke and find, all a man hath is not too great cost to be at, and is head of the Church, whom to know is Eternal life, and whom to seek and find, all a man hath is not too great cost to be At, cc vbz n1 pp-f dt n1, ro-crq pc-acp vvi vbz j n1, cc r-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi, d dt n1 vhz vbz xx av j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
134 nor all a mans time is not too much or long to spend, nor the greatest paines, nor all a men time is not too much or long to spend, nor the greatest pains, ccx d dt ng1 n1 vbz xx av av-d cc av-j pc-acp vvi, ccx dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
135 as digging and deluing, is not too painfull. as digging and delving, is not too painful. c-acp vvg cc vvg, vbz xx av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
136 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. p-acp d n1, cst vbz, p-acp np1, pns12 vbr vvn n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, pns12 vbr vvn j, pp-f n2, vhg pix, pp-f n2-jn cc n2, pns12 vbr vvn j n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp d j, cc n1 p-acp d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
137 If then this treasure, namely, Christ, be attained vnto by godlines, who can deny it to be great gaine, If then this treasure, namely, christ, be attained unto by godliness, who can deny it to be great gain, cs av d n1, av, np1, vbb vvn p-acp p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
138 and who will not be desirous to attaine and get the same? and who will not be desirous to attain and get the same? cc r-crq vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
139 Of all other gaine this (though of all other the greatest, and not by any other matchable) is obtained by the least cost and charges, Of all other gain this (though of all other the greatest, and not by any other matchable) is obtained by the least cost and charges, pp-f d j-jn n1 d (cs pp-f d n-jn dt js, cc xx p-acp d j-jn j) vbz vvn p-acp dt ds n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
140 for no more is required, but come and eate, so that the poore that haue no house to put their heads in, for no more is required, but come and eat, so that the poor that have no house to put their Heads in, c-acp dx dc vbz vvn, p-acp vvi cc vvi, av cst dt j cst vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
141 nor peny to put in their purse, may make as good a bargaine heere, as the richest; nor penny to put in their purse, may make as good a bargain Here, as the Richest; ccx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, vmb vvi c-acp j dt n1 av, c-acp dt js; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
142 yea oftentimes, and for the most part, they gaine most heere, which haue the least, the leanest bodies, haue the fattest souls, yea oftentimes, and for the most part, they gain most Here, which have the least, the Leanest bodies, have the Fattest Souls, uh av, cc p-acp dt av-ds n1, pns32 vvb ds av, r-crq vhb dt ds, dt js n2, vhb dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
143 and the thinnest clothed bodies, haue the finest clothed soules. and the thinnest clothed bodies, have the Finest clothed Souls. cc dt js vvn n2, vhb dt js vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
144 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, c-crq vdz vvi, dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, d, av-d j cc j, j cc j, vmb vvi, pi c-acp av c-acp j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
145 and the poorest oftentimes gaineth the most; In earthly gaine, he hath most that is richest. and the Poorest oftentimes gains the most; In earthly gain, he hath most that is Richest. cc dt js av vvz dt av-ds; p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz av-ds n1 vbz js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
146 So then beloued, if this gaine require no more but thy labour, surely thou canst not but repute it great, So then Beloved, if this gain require no more but thy labour, surely thou Canst not but repute it great, av av vvn, cs d n1 vvi av-dx dc p-acp po21 n1, av-j pns21 vm2 xx cc-acp vvi pn31 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
147 yea the greatest of all gaines. yea the greatest of all gains. uh dt js pp-f d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
148 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, p-acp vdb xx n2 cc n2 cst vvi p-acp n2, vvb d dt js n1, r-crq vvz p-acp p-acp ds n1, n1 cc n1? cc pp-f d n1 vdz d crd n1 pc-acp vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
149 how much more then must we of necessitie, confesse that godlinesse is great gaine, seeing it costeth the least, how much more then must we of necessity, confess that godliness is great gain, seeing it costeth the least, c-crq d dc cs vmb pns12 pp-f n1, vvb d n1 vbz j vvi, vvg pn31 vvz dt ds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
150 and is attained vnto, as well by the poorest as richest. and is attained unto, as well by the Poorest as Richest. cc vbz vvn p-acp, c-acp av p-acp dt js p-acp js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 18
151 In respect of the abilitie, thou hereby reapest, such abilitie as no other gaine is able to afford to any, by this, thou art made able to profit, In respect of the ability, thou hereby reapest, such ability as no other gain is able to afford to any, by this, thou art made able to profit, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 av vv2, d n1 c-acp dx j-jn n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d, p-acp d, pns21 vb2r vvn j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
152 and do good to all, and which is more admirable, without hurt to thy selfe, and do good to all, and which is more admirable, without hurt to thy self, cc vdb j p-acp d, cc r-crq vbz av-dc j, p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
153 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, uh-x dt av-dc pns21 vv2 ng2-jn, dt av-dc pns21 vh2 po21 n1, c-crq av, vdz vvi j-jn j n1, p-acp j cc j n2, pp-f dt j r-crq vvz cc vvz pc-acp n2-jn, vhz dt av-dc p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
154 but of the latter, whosoeuer gaineth and giueth to others, he is not only, not made the poorer, but richer, O admirable riches! but of the latter, whosoever gains and gives to Others, he is not only, not made the Poorer, but Richer, Oh admirable riches! cc-acp pp-f dt d, r-crq vvz cc vvz pc-acp n2-jn, pns31 vbz xx av-j, xx vvn dt jc, cc-acp jc, uh j n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
155 and gaine surpassing all, and beyond all to be desired. and gain surpassing all, and beyond all to be desired. cc vvb vvg d, cc p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
156 Hereby, whosoeuer hath thē, I say, whosoeuer is true godly, is able to do good to himselfe. Hereby, whosoever hath them, I say, whosoever is true godly, is able to do good to himself. av, r-crq vhz pno32, pns11 vvb, r-crq vbz j j, vbz j pc-acp vdi j p-acp px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
157 First, both in soule and bodie, for godlinesse maketh a man to be far from that sicknes Salomon speaketh of, That he saw a man had much, First, both in soul and body, for godliness makes a man to be Far from that sickness Solomon speaks of, That he saw a man had much, ord, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp d n1 np1 vvz pp-f, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 vhd av-d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
158 and had no heart to vse it, godlines changeth a man, and maketh his heart readie, and had no heart to use it, godliness changes a man, and makes his heart ready, cc vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz po31 n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
159 and willing to vse that hee hath; and willing to use that he hath; cc j pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 18
160 it maketh thee able to respect and do good to thy soule in the first place, it makes thee able to respect and do good to thy soul in the First place, pn31 vvz pno21 j p-acp n1 cc vdb j p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
161 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; cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvg pp-f dt d, a-acp cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt j cc j n1 vbz av-j p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
162 who so far careth, as his sight leadeth him, and therefore cannot ca•e for the soule, who so Far Careth, as his sighed leads him, and Therefore cannot ca•e for the soul, r-crq av av-j vvz, c-acp po31 n1 vvz pno31, cc av vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
163 and the good thereof, for he hath no spirituall eyes to see the same. and the good thereof, for he hath no spiritual eyes to see the same. cc dt j av, c-acp pns31 vhz dx j n2 pc-acp vvi dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
164 By this, a man is made able also to benefit and do good to others, at home, and abroad: By this, a man is made able also to benefit and do good to Others, At home, and abroad: p-acp d, dt n1 vbz vvn j av p-acp n1 cc vdi j p-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1-an, cc av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
165 at home, his wife, children, seruants; At home, his wife, children, Servants; p-acp av-an, po31 n1, n2, n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
166 abroad, his friends, strangers, to doe for which according to his outward abilitie, and meanes, he hath not only a heart willing, abroad, his Friends, Strangers, to do for which according to his outward ability, and means, he hath not only a heart willing, av, po31 n2, n2, pc-acp vdi p-acp r-crq vvg p-acp po31 j n1, cc n2, pns31 vhz xx av-j dt n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
167 but especially he hath a heart and soule willing and able to benefit them in the best things; but especially he hath a heart and soul willing and able to benefit them in the best things; cc-acp av-j pns31 vhz dt n1 cc n1 j cc j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt js n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
168 by increpation, exhortation, counsell, aduise and the like. by increpation, exhortation, counsel, advise and the like. p-acp n1, n1, n1, vvb cc dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
169 Yea who is he that standeth not in need of the helpe of the godly man? Princes and, Nobles, and all sorts. Yea who is he that Stands not in need of the help of the godly man? Princes and, Nobles, and all sorts. uh q-crq vbz pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? ng1 cc, np1, cc d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
170 For the godly man only, is able by his prayers to profit the King and Court, Citie and countrey, For the godly man only, is able by his Prayers to profit the King and Court, city and country, p-acp dt j n1 av-j, vbz j p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
171 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, cs av-x av av-j a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt j vvz d p-acp po21 n1, uh c-crq pns21 vb2r j, crd j cc j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 av, p-acp n1 np1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
172 yea, one Lot is able to hold God. yea, one Lot is able to hold God. uh, crd n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
173 So that beloued seeing godlines maketh thee able to do good to all, though neuer so great, So that Beloved seeing godliness makes thee able to do good to all, though never so great, av cst vvn vvg n1 vvz pno21 j pc-acp vdi j p-acp d, cs av-x av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
174 or remote, and that without detriment to thy selfe, thou must needs conclude with me, godlines is gaine, or remote, and that without detriment to thy self, thou must needs conclude with me, godliness is gain, cc j, cc cst p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vmb av vvi p-acp pno11, n1 vbz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
175 yea great gaine, and who desireth not to be of this trade? yea great gain, and who Desires not to be of this trade? uh j n1, cc r-crq vvz xx pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
176 If we consider the durance of it, it is gaine indeed, for what gaine bringest thou in by any traffique, If we Consider the durance of it, it is gain indeed, for what gain bringest thou in by any traffic, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz n1 av, p-acp r-crq n1 vv2 pns21 p-acp p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
177 but it is subiect to perishing, to be taken from thee, or thou from it? this is of a contrary nature, it can neuer be taken from thee, but it is Subject to perishing, to be taken from thee, or thou from it? this is of a contrary nature, it can never be taken from thee, cc-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp vvg, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21, cc pns21 p-acp pn31? d vbz pp-f dt j-jn n1, pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
178 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: cs pns21 a-acp vhi pn31, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 av, vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1-an, vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1, vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp vbg vvn a-acp, vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
179 it will not faile thee in thy sicknesse, not forsake thee in thy death, nay it will go with thee into the graue, and from thence to heauen. it will not fail thee in thy sickness, not forsake thee in thy death, nay it will go with thee into the graven, and from thence to heaven. pn31 vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, uh-x pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
180 No surges, stormes or tempests of the sea of this world, can make shipwracke of the fame. No surges, storms or tempests of the sea of this world, can make shipwreck of the fame. uh-dx n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
181 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. cc av pn31 vvz dt js n1 cst n2 vvb p-acp av-j, d n1 d n1 vbz j-jn p-acp vvg, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n2, n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
182 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. p-acp d av-j vmb vvi, cc av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, uh dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, r-crq n1 av vbz j p-acp d? pi av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
183 Who then but Salomons fooles will refuse to trauell for the same? Who then but Solomon's Fools will refuse to travel for the same? r-crq av p-acp np1 n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
184 If there be any gaine free from malignant mouthes, so that they cannot except against the lawfull getting of the same, this is it, If there be any gain free from malignant mouths, so that they cannot except against the lawful getting of the same, this is it, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 j p-acp j n2, av cst pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f dt d, d vbz pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21
185 nay there is none but this of that nature, this is attained to without detriment to any, nay there is none but this of that nature, this is attained to without detriment to any, uh-x a-acp vbz pix p-acp d pp-f d n1, d vbz vvn p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21
186 and retained to the benefit and profit of all, as in the fourth reason is at large shewed, and retained to the benefit and profit of all, as in the fourth reason is At large showed, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 vbz p-acp j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21
187 therfore, this is gaine, yea gaine worth the hauing. Therefore, this is gain, yea gain worth the having. av, d vbz n1, uh n1 j dt vhg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21
188 This neuer commeth alone, but it alwaies bindeth those to thee, from whom thou hast it, This never comes alone, but it always binds those to thee, from whom thou hast it, d av-x vvz av-j, cc-acp pn31 av vvz d p-acp pno21, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 21
189 and that not for a day, but for euer, not to thy selfe only, but also to thine, exceeding other gaine herein, and that not for a day, but for ever, not to thy self only, but also to thine, exceeding other gain herein, cc cst xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-acp av, xx p-acp po21 n1 av-j, cc-acp av pc-acp png21, j-vvg j-jn n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 21
190 for, thy gaine thou hast from men, but the parties from whom thou hast it are at libertie. for, thy gain thou hast from men, but the parties from whom thou hast it Are At liberty. c-acp, po21 n1 pns21 vh2 p-acp n2, cc-acp dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 pn31 vbr p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 21
191 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: dt n1 vbz av-j av p-acp d, pns21 vh2 dt n1, (cc av-c cs pns11 vmb av vvi dt n1) cc dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 pn31 vvd p-acp pno21 cc png21, cc dx j n2 av-dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
192 God the Father, God the Sonne, and God the holy Ghost; better are no where to be had. God the Father, God the Son, and God the holy Ghost; better Are not where to be had. np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1; j vbr xx c-crq pc-acp vbi vhn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
193 And he that cannot lie hath told thee, if thou be godly and feare him, hee will be the God of thee and thy •eede, O happie gaine, And he that cannot lie hath told thee, if thou be godly and Fear him, he will be the God of thee and thy •eede, Oh happy gain, cc pns31 cst vmbx vvi vhz vvn pno21, cs pns21 vbb j cc vvb pno31, pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pno21 cc po21 n1, uh j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
194 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, cc av j vbz d n1 cst vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r vvn j pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp po21 n2, np1 pc-acp vvi pno21, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
195 and the Angels to attend and watch thee for thy good, nay more then all this, thou gainest a mercifull Father, prouident for the good of thine heere, and the Angels to attend and watch thee for thy good, nay more then all this, thou gainest a merciful Father, provident for the good of thine Here, cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j, uh-x av-dc cs d d, pns21 vv2 dt j n1, j p-acp dt j pp-f png21 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
196 and so will be after thou art dead, so that thy children shall neuer be fatherlesse, for God careth for them. and so will be After thou art dead, so that thy children shall never be fatherless, for God Careth for them. cc av vmb vbi c-acp pns21 vb2r j, av cst po21 n2 vmb av-x vbi j, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
197 Hereby art thou brought into fauour with God, with whom thou wast before at variance, he is become thy Father, thou his sonne. Hereby art thou brought into favour with God, with whom thou wast before At variance, he is become thy Father, thou his son. av vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vbd2s a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vbz vvn po21 n1, pns21 po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 22
198 Hereby art thou made gracious in the eyes and hearts of good men, to whom thou wast a strāger before, Hereby art thou made gracious in the eyes and hearts of good men, to whom thou wast a stranger before, av vb2r pns21 vvn j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vbd2s dt n1 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 22
199 yea in whose harts thou wast before excommunicated: yea in whose hearts thou wast before excommunicated: uh p-acp r-crq n2 pns21 vbd2s a-acp vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 22
200 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. uh-x, av pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vhi po21 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, d pno32 vmb av vbi j n1, cst vvz d n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 23
201 If thou haue this thou canst neuer be banckrout, wherein thou art richer then all merchants, If thou have this thou Canst never be banckrout, wherein thou art Richer then all merchant's, cs pns21 vhb d pns21 vm2 av-x vbi j-jn, c-crq pns21 vb2r jc cs d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 23
202 for herein this pearle godlinesse excelleth all other, nay all pearles are not to be compared to her, they are subiect to ruine, this permanent, for herein this pearl godliness excels all other, nay all Pearls Are not to be compared to her, they Are Subject to ruin, this permanent, c-acp av d n1 n1 vvz d n-jn, uh-x d n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 23
203 and thou shalt neuer be depriued of it. and thou shalt never be deprived of it. cc pns21 vm2 av-x vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 23
204 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. d vvz po21 n1, cc av dt n1 vvz, cs pns21 vm2 p-acp n1 np1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi av-j pno21, cc av, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi av-j cc vvi j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 23
205 Let him refraine from euill, and do good: and againe the Wiseman saith, Length of daies is in her right hand. Let him refrain from evil, and do good: and again the Wiseman Says, Length of days is in her right hand. vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n-jn, cc vdb j: cc av dt n1 vvz, n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 23
206 So then it preserueth from euill, thou art safe whē others are in danger, thou shalt be in health, when others are sicke: So then it Preserveth from evil, thou art safe when Others Are in danger, thou shalt be in health, when Others Are sick: av av pn31 vvz p-acp n-jn, pns21 vb2r j c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 23
207 further, by it thou art taught to commit the reuenge to God, and therefore art farre from quarrelling, brawling, further, by it thou art taught to commit the revenge to God, and Therefore art Far from quarreling, brawling, av-j, p-acp pn31 pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc av n1 av-j p-acp vvg, j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 23
208 and the like, whereby thou mightest, (as many doe, and haue done) hasten thy end by vnnaturall death. and the like, whereby thou Mightest, (as many do, and have done) hasten thy end by unnatural death. cc dt j, c-crq pns21 vmd2, (c-acp d vdb, cc vhb vdn) vvb po21 n1 p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 23
209 It teacheth thee to vse all good meanes, for the preseruation of life, and by no meanes to haue a hand in murdering thy selfe: It Teaches thee to use all good means, for the preservation of life, and by no means to have a hand in murdering thy self: pn31 vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi d j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp vvg po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 24
210 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: av cst d vbg j, cst pn31 vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn cst pn31 vbz n1 vvg d n2-jn, vvg pno21 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno21 j n1, xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, ccx vvg p-acp po21 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 24
211 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, av cst pn31 vbz j, r-crq vbds vvn pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j (c-acp pns32 vbr vvn av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) d pns32 vvb xx po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 24
212 but like sheepe dumbe, are led to the slaughter. Neither murmuring against God or men, nor grudging at their owne estate. but like sheep dumb, Are led to the slaughter. Neither murmuring against God or men, nor grudging At their own estate. cc-acp av-j n1 j, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. av-d vvg p-acp np1 cc n2, ccx vvg p-acp po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 24
213 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. p-acp d r-crq, pn31 vvz av-j, p-acp d cst vhz p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f dt n1, cst n1 vbz n1; vvg p-acp d j, cc vvg av d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 24
214 To condemne the contrarie iudgement of the world, that see no such thing herein, and therefore are so far from it: To condemn the contrary judgement of the world, that see no such thing herein, and Therefore Are so Far from it: pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvb dx d n1 av, cc av vbr av av-j p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 24
215 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, cc-acp dx n1, c-acp vmb dt j vvi pp-f n2, cc dt j j-vvn n1 j n1? uh-dx uh-dx, po32 n1 vbz po32 n1, cc dt n1 po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 24
216 and heere they haue their happinesse. To moue all to be merchants for this pearle, and to put out our money, and Here they have their happiness. To move all to be merchant's for this pearl, and to put out our money, cc av pns32 vhb po32 n1. pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi av po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 24
217 and to aduenture for the same: and to adventure for the same: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
218 the best way to bestow thy money, thou canst think on, the gaine thereof will come in, whether thou sleepest or wakest; the best Way to bestow thy money, thou Canst think on, the gain thereof will come in, whither thou Sleepest or wakest; dt js n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp, dt n1 av vmb vvi p-acp, cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
219 O then come to the market, where it is to be sold, and that is in the assemblies, where wisdomes maids haue made ready, Oh then come to the market, where it is to be sold, and that is in the assemblies, where wisdoms maids have made ready, uh av vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc d vbz p-acp dt n2, c-crq ng1 n2 vhb vvn j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
220 and set before thee this pearle, if thou haue any heart to buy it, there is the garden where groweth pleasant flowers. and Set before thee this pearl, if thou have any heart to buy it, there is the garden where grows pleasant flowers. cc vvn p-acp pno21 d n1, cs pns21 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq vvz j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
221 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, av-x vvb, cc-acp vvb dt d, vvb d p-acp pno21, cc vvi pno32, av-x vvb pno32 a-acp, (pns32 vmb vbi av j-jn) cst pns21 vm2 vbi jc, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
222 before the Lord, then heretofore thou hast been. before the Lord, then heretofore thou hast been. p-acp dt n1, av av pns21 vh2 vbn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
223 Take heed how you heare, be good Scribes, taught to the kingdome of God, bringing forth of your treasure, things now and old. Take heed how you hear, be good Scribes, taught to the Kingdom of God, bringing forth of your treasure, things now and old. vvb n1 c-crq pn22 vvb, vbb j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg av pp-f po22 n1, n2 av cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
224 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, pc-acp vvi pno12, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d c-acp vvi d n2, av, dt n2, p-acp vvb po32 n1 j, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 n1, dx n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 25
225 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. cc n1, vbz j dt n1 cc n1, d n2 vbr j pp-f; p-acp po32 n2, vbr av-j vvg png32, cc dt n1, dx n1 av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 25
226 But Pharaoh, in prouiding for the Idolatrous Priests, and reuerencing them, shall condemne many of our English men, But Pharaoh, in providing for the Idolatrous Priests, and reverencing them, shall condemn many of our English men, p-acp np1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n2, cc vvg pno32, vmb vvi d pp-f po12 jp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
227 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. p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, npg1 n2 vvb p-acp pno32, r-crq n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, av-jc cs d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
228 Is godlines such a gaine? then labour thou by all meanes to settle it in the land, to keepe it where it is, Is godliness such a gain? then labour thou by all means to settle it in the land, to keep it where it is, vbz n1 d dt n1? av n1 pns21 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
229 and to set it where it is not, a better seruice thou canst not do God, the King, thy countrey, thy selfe; or thine. and to Set it where it is not, a better service thou Canst not do God, the King, thy country, thy self; or thine. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz xx, dt jc n1 pns21 vm2 xx vdi np1, dt n1, po21 n1, po21 n1; cc png21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
230 Heere, parents may learne a trade to teach their children, and bind them apprentices vnto, both the elder and yonger, all must be of this trade. Here, Parents may Learn a trade to teach their children, and bind them apprentices unto, both the elder and younger, all must be of this trade. av, n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 n2 p-acp, d dt jc cc jc, d vmb vbi pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 26
231 But especially this is worthy the marking for poor men, that haue many children and nothing to giue them, neuer such a world, say they, But especially this is worthy the marking for poor men, that have many children and nothing to give them, never such a world, say they, p-acp av-j d vbz j dt vvg p-acp j n2, cst vhb d n2 cc pix pc-acp vvi pno32, av d dt n1, vvb pns32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 26
232 now, except a man can giue, a round summe, none can set their children to any trade; now, except a man can give, a round sum, none can Set their children to any trade; av, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, dt j n1, pix vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 26
233 see, see, foole, heere is a trade, the gainfullest of all, not matchable, nor any with it comparable, bind him to this, it will cost nothing, see, see, fool, Here is a trade, the gainfullest of all, not matchable, nor any with it comparable, bind him to this, it will cost nothing, vvb, vvb, n1, av vbz dt n1, dt js pp-f d, xx j, ccx d p-acp pn31 j, vvb pno31 p-acp d, pn31 vmb vvi pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 26
234 for thou which hast nothing, mayest, as soone preferre thy child heere, as he that hath most, a better trade thou canst not find, for thou which hast nothing, Mayest, as soon prefer thy child Here, as he that hath most, a better trade thou Canst not find, c-acp pns21 r-crq vh2 pix, vm2, c-acp av vvi po21 n1 av, c-acp pns31 cst vhz av-ds, dt jc n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
235 nor a better master is not to bee serued. Motiues to moue vs to traffique for this. nor a better master is not to be served. Motives to move us to traffic for this. ccx dt jc n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn. n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
236 If any thing befall vs but well, shame, pouertie, aduersitie, neglect of vs and ours, we may thanke our selues for this rod, If any thing befall us but well, shame, poverty, adversity, neglect of us and ours, we may thank our selves for this rod, cs d n1 vvb pno12 p-acp av, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f pno12 cc png12, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
237 for we would not when we might, preuent this, we refused wisdome, this gaine, that would haue preserued vs, frō these and all other euils, for we would not when we might, prevent this, we refused Wisdom, this gain, that would have preserved us, from these and all other evils, c-acp pns12 vmd xx c-crq pns12 vmd, vvb d, pns12 vvd n1, d n1, cst vmd vhi vvn pno12, p-acp d cc d j-jn n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
238 therefore, wee may be rightly ashamed of our selues, and wisdome, may iustly laugh at our destruction. Therefore, we may be rightly ashamed of our selves, and Wisdom, may justly laugh At our destruction. av, pns12 vmb vbi av-jn j pp-f po12 n2, cc n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
239 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. vmd2 pns21 av xx vhi po21 n1 j c-crq j-jn vvz, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt d, vvb n1, dt n1, c-crq, pns21 vm2 vbi av j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-x j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 27
240 Our care, for worldly and transitorie gaine, which will soone (yea when we haue most need) faile vs, shall condemne vs, Our care, for worldly and transitory gain, which will soon (yea when we have most need) fail us, shall condemn us, po12 n1, p-acp j cc j n1, r-crq vmb av (uh q-crq pns12 vhb av-ds vvb) vvb pno12, vmb vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
241 if we neglect the seeking of this. Therfore, labour for this. if we neglect the seeking of this. Therefore, labour for this. cs pns12 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f d. av, vvb p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 27
242 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. np1, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pns12 vmd xx vbi j p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vmd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
243 Therefore, labour for it, if thou wouldest not haue Christ to count thee a foole, Therefore, labour for it, if thou Wouldst not have christ to count thee a fool, av, vvb p-acp pn31, cs pns21 vmd2 xx vhi np1 pc-acp vvi pno21 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
244 when his esteeme of thee to bee wise, would be more worth to thee, then many kingdomes. when his esteem of thee to be wise, would be more worth to thee, then many kingdoms. c-crq po31 n1 pp-f pno21 pc-acp vbi j, vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp pno21, cs d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
245 There is no comming to heauen, nor standing before God in iudgemēt, without this; There is no coming to heaven, nor standing before God in judgement, without this; pc-acp vbz dx n-vvg p-acp n1, ccx vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
246 if thou be not clothed with this robe, and couered with this wedding garment, thou shalt not come within heauen, if thou be not clothed with this robe, and covered with this wedding garment, thou shalt not come within heaven, cs pns21 vbb xx vvn p-acp d n1, cc vvn p-acp d n1 n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
247 nor euer enioy the comfortable presence of God. nor ever enjoy the comfortable presence of God. ccx av vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
248 If then thou wouldest not to hell, nor be kept out of the gates of heauen, get this, and labour for godlinesse: If then thou Wouldst not to hell, nor be kept out of the gates of heaven, get this, and labour for godliness: cs av pns21 vmd2 xx p-acp n1, ccx vbi vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb d, cc n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
249 for thou must bring something, and nothing but this, else ibis for as. for thou must bring something, and nothing but this, Else ibis for as. c-acp pns21 vmb vvi pi, cc pix p-acp d, av n1 p-acp a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 28
250 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, vvb xx d d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pns11 vvb dc n1 cs av, pc-acp vbz dx d n1, vvb xx pns11 vvi, pns21 vb2r av av-d p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 28
251 for without this, thou art without grace, and so without heauen; for without this, thou art without grace, and so without heaven; c-acp p-acp d, pns21 vb2r p-acp n1, cc av p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 28
252 and although thou wilt not see, yet I will mourne for thee, and weepe, saying to euery such a one, and although thou wilt not see, yet I will mourn for thee, and weep, saying to every such a one, cc cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi, av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvi, vvg p-acp d d dt pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 28
253 as our Sauiour said to the citie of Ierusalem, O that thou, euen at this day, at the least, knewest thy visitation, as our Saviour said to the City of Ierusalem, Oh that thou, even At this day, At the least, Knewest thy Visitation, c-acp po12 n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh cst pns21, av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt ds, vvd2 po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 28
254 and happinesse, for thou sayest, that thou art rich, and lackest nothing, but alas, thou art blind, poore, and naked. and happiness, for thou Sayest, that thou art rich, and Lackest nothing, but alas, thou art blind, poor, and naked. cc n1, c-acp pns21 vv2, cst pns21 vb2r j, cc vv2 pix, cc-acp uh, pns21 vb2r j, j, cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 29
255 Dreame not, that it will (as the blind man thinketh) be an hinderance to thy honor, credit, fauour, Dream not, that it will (as the blind man Thinketh) be an hindrance to thy honour, credit, favour, vvb xx, cst pn31 vmb (c-acp dt j n1 vvz) vbb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 29
256 and reputation amongst men, for, this were to attach God, with saying vntruthes; and reputation among men, for, this were to attach God, with saying untruths; cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp, d vbdr pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 29
257 who hath promised, to honor such, as honor him, and to make their enemies at peace with them: who hath promised, to honour such, as honour him, and to make their enemies At peace with them: r-crq vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi d, c-acp n1 pno31, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 29
258 who euer yet serued God, and came to disgrace by the same? not Iohn Baptist, I am sure, in Herods Court, who ever yet served God, and Come to disgrace by the same? not John Baptist, I am sure, in Herods Court, r-crq av av vvd np1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d? xx np1 np1, pns11 vbm j, p-acp npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 29
259 nor Iehoiada, in the daies and Court of Ioash, nor Ioseph in the Court of Pharaoh. nor Jehoiada, in the days and Court of Joash, nor Ioseph in the Court of Pharaoh. ccx n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, ccx np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 29
260 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, vvb xx po21 n1, av-dx vvi po21 n1 p-acp j n2, cc n2, cst pns21 vm2 p-acp n1, p-acp d, dt j n1, cst vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 29
261 and nusleth men still in prophanenesse, and stoppeth them from entring into the way euerlasting, and from tasting, to see how good the Lord is. and nusleth men still in profaneness, and stoppeth them from entering into the Way everlasting, and from tasting, to see how good the Lord is. cc vvz n2 av p-acp n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 j, cc p-acp vvg, pc-acp vvi c-crq j dt n1 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 29
262 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. vvb d j cc j n2, vvb dt j n2, cc vvi n1 av, av vm2 pns21 vbi av-j j, cc dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 29
263 Godlinesse is great gaine: The false teachers before, made the doctrine of godlinesse, a gainfull arte, Godliness is great gain: The false Teachers before, made the Doctrine of godliness, a gainful art, n1 vbz j n1: dt j n2 a-acp, vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 30
264 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. cc vvd d vbds av vvn, cst vbds vvn, cc-acp pns31 vvz av, cst n1 vmb n1 p-acp n1, av d vbz pix: p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 30
265 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. dx n1 vbz j cc j, cc-acp cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc cst vbds dt n1 cst vvd np1 pc-acp vvi px31, p-acp d n2-j vvn av-j, p-acp n1, vvg pp-f pno32, cc j n-vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
266 And a vsuall thing it is with the holy men of God, to free themselues, from the same, And a usual thing it is with the holy men of God, to free themselves, from the same, cc dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi px32, p-acp dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
267 and therfore, Zaccheus offered, yea appointed part of his goods, to make restitution, if he had inned any thing by forged cauellation. and Therefore, Zacchaeus offered, yea appointed part of his goods, to make restitution, if he had inned any thing by forged cauellation. cc av, np1 vvn, uh j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n2-j, pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns31 vhd vvn d n1 p-acp j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
268 And surely, this is plaine by reason, if we well perpend euery thing: And surely, this is plain by reason, if we well Perpend every thing: cc av-j, d vbz j p-acp n1, cs pns12 av vvb d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
269 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, c-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cc av, d vmb vbi pix, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, r-crq vvd d n2 p-acp po22 n2? cs pns12 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
270 how we came to our riches, we shall proue, no better then theeues, and if we speed better, it is beyond all expectation and possibilitie. how we Come to our riches, we shall prove, no better then thieves, and if we speed better, it is beyond all expectation and possibility. c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi, av-dx jc cs n2, cc cs pns12 vvb av-jc, pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 30
271 Not so much to bragge and boast of what we haue got, as how truly we haue got it, according to the rule of godlines. Not so much to brag and boast of what we have god, as how truly we have god it, according to the Rule of godliness. xx av av-d pc-acp vvi cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, c-acp c-crq av-j pns12 vhb vvn pn31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
272 For it is not much, but goods godlily gotten, that maketh thee rich: For it is not much, but goods godlily got, that makes thee rich: p-acp pn31 vbz xx av-d, p-acp n2-j av-j vvn, cst vvz pno21 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
273 and if thou haue thousands, but it came in by vsurie, false ballances, swearing, and forswearing, lying, and if thou have thousands, but it Come in by Usury, false balances, swearing, and forswearing, lying, cc cs pns21 vhi crd, cc-acp pn31 vvd p-acp p-acp n1, j n2, vvg, cc vvg, vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
274 and double dealing, it were better thou hadest nothing, but werest as poore as Lazarus, and as bare as Iob; for the more thou hast, and double dealing, it were better thou Hadst nothing, but wearest as poor as Lazarus, and as bore as Job; for the more thou hast, cc j-jn n-vvg, pn31 vbdr j pns21 vhd2 pix, cc-acp vv2 a-acp j c-acp np1, cc p-acp j c-acp np1; p-acp dt av-dc pns21 vh2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
275 and vnlawfully gotten, the greater shall be thy account and punishment. and unlawfully got, the greater shall be thy account and punishment. cc av-j vvn, dt jc vmb vbi po21 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
276 Diues must giue account for his white clothing and delicate feeding, the rich man, for his large and stuffed barnes. Diues must give account for his white clothing and delicate feeding, the rich man, for his large and stuffed Barns. fw-la vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc j n-vvg, dt j n1, p-acp po31 j cc j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 31
277 Hereby may wee see, the miserable estate of all worldly and wicked men, who haue no right or title to any thing, Hereby may we see, the miserable estate of all worldly and wicked men, who have no right or title to any thing, av vmb pns12 vvi, dt j n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, r-crq vhb dx j-jn cc n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 31
278 and therefore, what they haue gained, is but stubble, laid vp for the fite of Gods wrath to consume, and Therefore, what they have gained, is but stubble, laid up for the fite of God's wrath to consume, cc av, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vbz p-acp n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 31
279 and gathered together, by meere vsurpation. and gathered together, by mere usurpation. cc vvd av, p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 31
280 They are, for their misdemeanor towards the Priuie Councellours of heauen, Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost, banished, They Are, for their misdemeanour towards the Privy Counsellors of heaven, Father, Son, and holy Ghost, banished, pns32 vbr, c-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc j n1, vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 31
281 and made vncapable, till they bee in Christ, of the right and title of any earthly, much more of heauenly benefits. and made uncapable, till they be in christ, of the right and title of any earthly, much more of heavenly benefits. cc vvd j, c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp np1, pp-f dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f d j, av-d av-dc pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 32
282 With sufficiencie: out of the first exposition of the same, we learne. With sufficiency: out of the First exposition of the same, we Learn. p-acp n1: av pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt d, pns12 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 32
283 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. n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, vvz dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, vvn p-acp cst pns31 vhz, pns31 vvz d j, r-crq pns31 vvz, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
284 This made Abraham contented, at the command of the Lord to (take the next way to beggerie, This made Abraham contented, At the command of the Lord to (take the next Way to beggary, d j-vvn np1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp (vvb dt ord n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
285 if he had consulted with flesh and blood) to leaue his countrie and kindred. if he had consulted with Flesh and blood) to leave his country and kindred. cs pns31 vhd vvn p-acp n1 cc n1) p-acp vvb po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
286 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. cc pc-acp vdi dc cs d, (r-crq vbds p-acp n1, (cc r-crq p-acp pns31, cst vvd np1, vmd vhi vdn pn31?) av, pc-acp vvi po31 ord vvn np1; uh, po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
287 Paul was contented, hauing this gaine first, and assured thereof, to want, and abound, and to be content with euery estate good report, Paul was contented, having this gain First, and assured thereof, to want, and abound, and to be content with every estate good report, np1 vbds vvn, vhg d n1 ord, cc vvd av, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
288 and euill report, he patiently endured, being counted a deceiuer, and yet true: and Ioseph, all contempt, imprisonment, and iniuries, causelesse. and evil report, he patiently endured, being counted a deceiver, and yet true: and Ioseph, all contempt, imprisonment, and injuries, causeless. cc j-jn n1, pns31 av-j vvd, vbg vvn dt n1, cc av j: cc np1, d n1, n1, cc n2, j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
289 And howsoeuer, this is strange to flesh and blood, and the naturall man cannot attaine hereunto, And howsoever, this is strange to Flesh and blood, and the natural man cannot attain hereunto, cc c-acp, d vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1 vmbx vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 32
290 but is alwaies carping, and caring, yea pining himselfe away, with griefe, and excessiue care, for an earthworme he is. but is always carping, and caring, yea pining himself away, with grief, and excessive care, for an earthworm he is. cc-acp vbz av j-vvg, cc vvg, uh j-vvg px31 av, p-acp n1, cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
291 Yet that the godly man should be sutable to this truth, it will appeare by plaine reason, drawne from the ground of Diuinitie, Yet that the godly man should be suitable to this truth, it will appear by plain reason, drawn from the ground of Divinity, av cst dt j n1 vmd vbi j p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
292 namely, godlines altereth and changeth the peruerse and greedie mind of man, and so maketh it like to Gods mind and will, namely, godliness altereth and changes the perverse and greedy mind of man, and so makes it like to God's mind and will, av, n1 vvz cc vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvz pn31 av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
293 so that Gods will is his will, and he is affectioned like vnto him, resting contented with that he hath, so that God's will is his will, and he is affectioned like unto him, resting contented with that he hath, av d n2 vmb vbz po31 n1, cc pns31 vbz j-vvn av-j p-acp pno31, vvg vvn p-acp cst pns31 vhz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
294 as best for him, not daring to resist the will of God, who hath, by his ouerruling prouidence, bequeathed him such a legacie, as best for him, not daring to resist the will of God, who hath, by his overruling providence, bequeathed him such a legacy, c-acp js p-acp pno31, xx vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz, p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, vvd pno31 d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
295 as he possesseth so much and no more. as he Possesses so much and no more. c-acp pns31 vvz av av-d cc dx av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
296 Which, we find Iob to verifie vnto vs, contented with much, with abundance of cattell, children, seruants and the like, Which, we find Job to verify unto us, contented with much, with abundance of cattle, children, Servants and the like, r-crq, pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp d, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2 cc dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
297 and contented with all these, yea when he was spoiled of all these, by enemies, which hee testifieth, and contented with all these, yea when he was spoiled of all these, by enemies, which he Testifieth, cc vvn p-acp d d, uh c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pp-f d d, p-acp n2, r-crq pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
298 when hee saith, The Lord giueth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. when he Says, The Lord gives, and the Lord Takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord. c-crq pns31 vvz, dt n1 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz av, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
299 This is more then nature and the natural man can attaine vnto, as that example of Pharaoh sheweth, This is more then nature and the natural man can attain unto, as that Exampl of Pharaoh shows, d vbz av-dc cs n1 cc dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp, c-acp cst n1 pp-f np1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 33
300 and experience teacheth, if we cast our eyes vpon the godlesse, and prophane of our daies, who, and experience Teaches, if we cast our eyes upon the godless, and profane of our days, who, cc n1 vvz, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j, cc j pp-f po12 n2, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 34
301 if matters answere not their expectation, sweare, murmure, and grudge against God, yea, accuse God of follie. if matters answer not their expectation, swear, murmur, and grudge against God, yea, accuse God of folly. cs n2 vvb xx po32 n1, vvb, n1, cc vvi p-acp np1, uh, vvb np1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 34
302 So that godlines changing the discontented will of man, it must needs follow, that in whomsoeuer it is, there is contentednes, So that godliness changing the discontented will of man, it must needs follow, that in whomsoever it is, there is contentedness, av cst n1 vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb av vvi, cst p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, pc-acp vbz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
303 & that which they haue is accounted by them sufficiencie. & that which they have is accounted by them sufficiency. cc cst r-crq pns32 vhb vbz vvn p-acp pno32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
304 And besides this, it needeth not to seeme strange vnto vs, if we consider by what tenure, And beside this, it needs not to seem strange unto us, if we Consider by what tenure, cc p-acp d, pn31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
305 or seruice, the godly hold that portion they haue, surely their tenure is in capite, which is Christ Iesus, whereof they are alwaies sure, or service, the godly hold that portion they have, surely their tenure is in capite, which is christ Iesus, whereof they Are always sure, cc n1, dt j n1 cst n1 pns32 vhb, av-j po32 n1 vbz p-acp fw-la, r-crq vbz np1 np1, c-crq pns32 vbr av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
306 and in possession, and so, rest contented with their tenure: and in possession, and so, rest contented with their tenure: cc p-acp n1, cc av, n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
307 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, r-crq vvd np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cst pns31 vvd dc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (cst vbz, cst pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp fw-la, np1 np1, av d j j-vvn n2, r-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp (pns32) p-acp d n1), vhd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
308 or could possiblie haue, of their encrease, of wine and oyle, holding it not in capite, as he did. or could possibly have, of their increase, of wine and oil, holding it not in capite, as he did. cc vmd av-j vhi, pp-f po32 n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg pn31 xx p-acp fw-la, c-acp pns31 vdd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
309 Of which mind, Paul was, not much differing from him, nay altogether agreeing with him, Of which mind, Paul was, not much differing from him, nay altogether agreeing with him, pp-f r-crq n1, np1 vbds, xx av-d vvg p-acp pno31, uh-x av vvg p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 34
310 when he said, and no otherwise then he thought, That he counted all things dung, in respect of the excellent knowledge, of Christ Iesus. when he said, and no otherwise then he Thought, That he counted all things dung, in respect of the excellent knowledge, of christ Iesus. c-crq pns31 vvd, cc dx av av pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vvn d n2 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 35
311 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, r-crq vdb av-j vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst p-acp a-acp av-d, c-acp ng1 n2 vbr vvn pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvb d pns32 vhb, pns32 av vbr vvn, p-acp r-crq n1, np1 vvz p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 35
312 and count that sufficiencie and enough, and can say, that their heritage, is a goodly heritage. and count that sufficiency and enough, and can say, that their heritage, is a goodly heritage. cc vvb d n1 cc d, cc vmb vvi, cst po32 n1, vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 35
313 To make this a touchstone, and triall, what godlines there is in vs, by this, To make this a touchstone, and trial, what godliness there is in us, by this, pc-acp vvi d dt n1, cc n1, r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp pno12, p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 35
314 namely, by thy contentednes, for without question, according to our contentment is our growth in grace, namely, by thy contentedness, for without question, according to our contentment is our growth in grace, av, p-acp po21 n1, c-acp p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po12 n1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 35
315 and answerable thereto, is our proficiencie in Christs Schoole: and answerable thereto, is our proficiency in Christ School: cc j av, vbz po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 35
316 and that we may not bee deceiued hereby, I will lay downe some few infallible notes, of true contentednes, in whomsoeuer it is. and that we may not be deceived hereby, I will lay down Some few infallible notes, of true contentedness, in whomsoever it is. cc cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn av, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d d j n2, pp-f j n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 35
317 First, there is in the truly contented, a submission of his will to Gods will, First, there is in the truly contented, a submission of his will to God's will, ord, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt av-j vvn, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 35
318 and this is to bee obserued at two seuerall times, namely, in the daies of prosperirite and aduersitie: and this is to be observed At two several times, namely, in the days of prosperirite and adversity: cc d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd j n2, av, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 35
319 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, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq d n2 vvb p-acp av, vm2 pns21 av vvi po21 n1 p-acp n2 vmb? xx pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno32, vm2 pns21 vvi pno32 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 36
320 and bestowe them to his glory; and bestow them to his glory; cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 36
321 this is Gods will and purpose, in bestowing prosperitie vpon thee, and the like correspondently is in thee, this is God's will and purpose, in bestowing Prosperity upon thee, and the like correspondently is in thee, d vbz npg1 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno21, cc dt j av-j vbz p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 36
322 if thou be truly contented, prosperitie doth not lift thee vp, steale thy heart from God, if thou be truly contented, Prosperity does not lift thee up, steal thy heart from God, cs pns21 vbi av-j vvn, n1 vdz xx vvi pno21 a-acp, vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 36
323 nor make thee swinish, to receiue them vnthankfully, or vse them vnprofitablie. nor make thee swinish, to receive them unthankfully, or use them unprofitably. ccx vvi pno21 j, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, cc vvi pno32 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 36
324 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: cst pns21 n1 av-j vvn, pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, uh c-crq dt n1, n1 cc n1, vbr d p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp j np1, cc j np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, c-acp pn31 vvb av av av-d p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 36
325 so, if thou canst say, that aduersitie being the Lords worke, is good for thee, then thou art truly contented. so, if thou Canst say, that adversity being the lords work, is good for thee, then thou art truly contented. av, cs pns21 vm2 vvi, cst n1 vbg dt n2 vvb, vbz j p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vb2r av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 36
326 This appeareth, if in aduersitie, thou canst and doest, by thy actions, shew thy selfe to be contented with Gods will, This appears, if in adversity, thou Canst and dost, by thy actions, show thy self to be contented with God's will, d vvz, cs p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 cc vd2, p-acp po21 n2, vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 36
327 as, to fare according to thy estate, and to cut thy coat according to thy cloth, as, to fare according to thy estate, and to Cut thy coat according to thy cloth, c-acp, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 36
328 and not as many doe, (who are by this doctrine condemned) run themselues into debt, and not as many do, (who Are by this Doctrine condemned) run themselves into debt, cc xx p-acp d vdb, (r-crq vbr p-acp d n1 vvn) vvi px32 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 36
329 for apparell, ouer head and eares, so that they can neuer shift themselues of the same, for apparel, over head and ears, so that they can never shift themselves of the same, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n2, av cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi px32 pp-f dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
330 so long as they liue, and that, because they would not be suited according to their place, but according to the fashion. so long as they live, and that, Because they would not be suited according to their place, but according to the fashion. av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb, cc cst, c-acp pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
331 Of the like ranck are many gentlewomen, who not stooping to their husbands ability, wil make him to weare a bare coat, sell his land, Of the like rank Are many gentlewomen, who not stooping to their Husbands ability, will make him to wear a bore coat, fell his land, pp-f dt j n1 vbr d n2, r-crq xx vvg p-acp po32 ng1 n1, vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vvb po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
332 and stand in the mercers bookes, for the maintaining of their pride: and stand in the mercers books, for the maintaining of their pride: cc vvb p-acp dt ng1 n2, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
333 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, av-j p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt ord n1 (r-crq av vbr av vvn p-acp n1) vbr dt n2-jn pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n2, xx po32 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
334 but another mans, their veluet cloake, their satten suits, and the like, for which, they are indebted to the mercers, or tailers. but Another men, their velvet cloak, their satin suits, and the like, for which, they Are indebted to the mercers, or tailors. cc-acp j-jn n2, po32 n1 n1, po32 n1 n2, cc dt j, p-acp r-crq, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2, cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
335 And another sort of thē, which are of the best sort too, and wee haue but few so good, who cary all they haue with them, not respecting old age, And Another sort of them, which Are of the best sort too, and we have but few so good, who carry all they have with them, not respecting old age, cc j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr pp-f dt js n1 av, cc pns12 vhb p-acp d av j, r-crq vvb d pns32 vhb p-acp pno32, xx vvg j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
336 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; cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc av pns32 vdb, n1 av-j vvn, p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vhb pn31 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
337 the land is full of such snailes, carrying their houses, goods, lands, & all they haue, vpon their backs. the land is full of such snails, carrying their houses, goods, Lands, & all they have, upon their backs. dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n2, vvg po32 n2, n2-j, n2, cc d pns32 vhb, p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 37
338 Now vnderstand mee, and mistake mee not, I speake of such, as thus deale, not being, necessarily occasioned thereunto, Now understand me, and mistake me not, I speak of such, as thus deal, not being, necessarily occasioned thereunto, av vvb pno11, cc vvb pno11 xx, pns11 vvb pp-f d, c-acp av vvi, xx n1, av-j vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 38
339 but only, because they scorne to stoope to their places, and make their spending sutable thereunto. but only, Because they scorn to stoop to their places, and make their spending suitable thereunto. cc-acp av-j, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi po32 vvg j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 38
340 For I know, a man hauing but a little, and his place requiring it, he may lawfully, spend it all in apparell, the place being lawfull, For I know, a man having but a little, and his place requiring it, he may lawfully, spend it all in apparel, the place being lawful, p-acp pns11 vvb, dt n1 vhg p-acp dt j, cc po31 n1 vvg pn31, pns31 vmb av-j, vvb pn31 d p-acp n1, dt n1 vbg j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 38
341 and such, as by the laying out of all he then hath, he is in possibilitie, and such, as by the laying out of all he then hath, he is in possibility, cc d, c-acp p-acp dt vvg av pp-f d pns31 av vhz, pns31 vbz p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 38
342 and likelihood, to prouide for after times. and likelihood, to provide for After times. cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 38
343 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, av av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn av-jn p-acp d n1 cc n1, pn22 j-vvn npg1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq av-j, xx vbg j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 38
344 & face, God, (who is only wise) hath giuen them, must needs, and doe, digge vnto themselues, cisternes of their owne inuentions. & face, God, (who is only wise) hath given them, must needs, and do, dig unto themselves, cisterns of their own Inventions. cc n1, np1, (r-crq vbz av-j j) vhz vvn pno32, vmb av, cc vdb, vvb p-acp px32, n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 38
345 A fearefull sinne it is, and most vsed, where sin should be least coūtenanced. A fearful sin it is, and most used, where since should be least countenanced. dt j n1 pn31 vbz, cc av-ds vvn, c-crq n1 vmd vbi av-ds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 38
346 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, p-acp dt n1 c-crq, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cs d n2 [ np1 dt n1, cst vvd po31 n1 ] vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 38
347 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, cc vvi? cs p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi vvn cc dx? j p-acp r-crq, vbz d n1, pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp np1, r-crq vbds j, p-acp dt j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 38
348 and artificiall dauncing, so much vsed, & practised in these daies, as I take it, that is left vpon Record, to the dispraise of her, and artificial dancing, so much used, & practised in these days, as I take it, that is left upon Record, to the dispraise of her, cc j n-vvg, av av-d vvn, cc vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31, cst vbz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
349 and then not to be imitated: and then not to be imitated: cc av xx pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
350 shee did it to please Herod, without any thought, of Iohns head, vntill Herod made so large a proffer, she did it to please Herod, without any Thought, of Iohns head, until Herod made so large a proffer, pns31 vdd pn31 pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp d n1, pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp np1 vvd av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
351 and she consulted with her diuellish mother. and she consulted with her devilish mother. cc pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
352 And truly, the wanton dancing of our daies, is only to please men, abominable, as the effects thereof do shew. And truly, the wanton dancing of our days, is only to please men, abominable, as the effects thereof do show. cc av-j, dt j-jn n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi n2, j, c-acp dt n2 av vdb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
353 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. p-acp q-crq vdz pn31 vvi av, cc-acp n1 p-acp n1, j-jn n1 a-acp? cc av av, vbr n2 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt a-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 39
354 Hereby, is our Land and nation iustly taxed of this sin, by being said, to be the New-fangledest nation vnder the heauens. Hereby, is our Land and Nation justly taxed of this since, by being said, to be the New-fangledest Nation under the heavens. av, vbz po12 n1 cc n1 av-j vvn pp-f d n1, p-acp vbg vvn, pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 39
355 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, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1, pp-f d n2, uh-x d n2, j n1? q-crq vbz dt n1, pns11 vvb, cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n2-jn, p-acp n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi j n1, cc cst pns12, vbr av j pp-f dt n1 n2? av-j po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 39
356 if this were not it, we should see the fruit of our own lands more vpon our backes, if this were not it, we should see the fruit of our own Lands more upon our backs, cs d vbdr xx pn31, pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2 av-dc p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 39
357 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, cs pns12 n1, cc xx n2, n2, cc n2, av av-d p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vdb, d vbz dt n1, pns11 vvb, cst pns12 vmb av vvi d n1, c-crq np1 vvz, cst vdz po31 n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 40
358 and no euill, and her husband is knowne, when he sitteth in the gates with the Elders, and no evil, and her husband is known, when he Sitteth in the gates with the Elders, cc dx n-jn, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 40
359 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, av cst, av-d pns31 cc pns31 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? av-j n1, vvg d pns12 vhb p-acp n1-an j cc pix j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 40
360 but what is farre fetcht, and deare bought, all must bee Spanish, and the like, else no bargaine. but what is Far fetched, and deer bought, all must be Spanish, and the like, Else no bargain. cc-acp q-crq vbz av-j vvn, cc av-jn vvn, d vmb vbi np1, cc dt j, av dx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 40
361 Note of true contentednes is thankfulnesse in aduersitie; Note of true contentedness is thankfulness in adversity; n1 pp-f j n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 40
362 canst thou giue God thankes that thou art poore? afflicted? dost not thou murmur, grudge, Canst thou give God thanks that thou art poor? afflicted? dost not thou murmur, grudge, vm2 pns21 vvi np1 n2 cst pns21 vb2r j? j-vvn? vd2 xx pns21 vvi, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 40
363 and repine at Gods corrections? then thou art truely contented; if not, thou art yet farre from godlinesse. and repine At God's corrections? then thou art truly contented; if not, thou art yet Far from godliness. cc vvi p-acp npg1 n2? cs pns21 vb2r av-j vvn; cs xx, pns21 vb2r av av-j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 40
364 True contentednesse will not straine and cracke a good conscience, to be inriched thereby, it will rather bee without, True contentedness will not strain and Crac a good conscience, to be enriched thereby, it will rather be without, j n1 vmb xx vvi cc vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 40
365 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: cc vvb n1 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av vvb d j n2, cc j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp av-dc, cc vvi jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 40
366 whereby are condemned, as deepely guiltie of this fault, all schollers, that vse simonie, temporising, whereby Are condemned, as deeply guilty of this fault, all Scholars, that use simony, temporising, c-crq vbr vvn, p-acp av-jn j pp-f d n1, d n2, cst vvb n1, vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
367 and laying of wagers, and the like, to aduance themselues by, and to climbe to preferment. and laying of wagers, and the like, to advance themselves by, and to climb to preferment. cc vvg pp-f n2, cc dt j, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
368 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, d, cst vvb j n2, j n2, vvg j-jn j-jn, cc j-jn j-jn, vvd po32 n1 p-acp n1, vvb n2, vvi n-vvg cc vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
369 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. uh j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n-jn, p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 n1, vbr av-j vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
370 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, pns11 vmd d vbdr av vvn cc cc vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d, c-acp vvi n2-jn, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp, av pp-f n2, n2, n2, av cc vvi n2, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2-jn, xx vdg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
371 as they would bee done by, a common sinne, and whereof many are deadly sicke; as they would be done by, a Common sin, and whereof many Are deadly sick; c-acp pns32 vmd vbi vdn p-acp, dt j n1, cc c-crq d vbr j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
372 but to all such, be it knowne, there is little godlinesse, because no true contentednes in them. but to all such, be it known, there is little godliness, Because no true contentedness in them. cc-acp p-acp d d, vbb pn31 vvn, pc-acp vbz j n1, c-acp dx j n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 41
373 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, j n1, vdz xx vvi dt n1 j, cc-acp vhz av vvn p-acp pn31, dt j n1 cc vvi, p-acp d j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvg dt n2, vvg dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 42
374 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; cc vvg av vvn, r-crq pn31 vbi, fw-la cc fw-la. p-acp d vvb po21 n1, cs j n1 vbb p-acp pno21, cc av-j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 42
375 if these bee not in thee, and thou stand not according to these affected, there is no contentednes in thee, and as little godlinesse. if these be not in thee, and thou stand not according to these affected, there is no contentedness in thee, and as little godliness. cs d vbb xx p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vvb xx vvg p-acp d vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21, cc p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 42
376 And that this contentednes should follow godlinesse, surely, it standeth with all reason, though flesh and blood say not so, And that this contentedness should follow godliness, surely, it Stands with all reason, though Flesh and blood say not so, cc cst d n1 vmd vvi n1, av-j, pn31 vvz p-acp d n1, cs n1 cc n1 vvb xx av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 42
377 but is alwaies hauing and repining: but is always having and repining: cc-acp vbz av j-vvg cc vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 42
378 but that you may be brought to this, to account that you haue sufficient, be it more or lesse, consider with me these motiues following. but that you may be brought to this, to account that you have sufficient, be it more or less, Consider with me these motives following. cc-acp cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vvi cst pn22 vhb j, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc, vvb p-acp pno11 d n2 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 42
379 It is an argument that thou art godly, as both this place sheweth thee, and the example of Iob declareth; It is an argument that thou art godly, as both this place shows thee, and the Exampl of Job Declareth; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns21 vb2r j, c-acp d d n1 vvz pno21, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 42
380 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, p-acp d vbds crd n1, cst np1 vhd vvn j, p-acp vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi dt av-j cc j n1, cc pi cst vvd np1, pns11 vvb, d vvd dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 42
381 namely his contentednes with much or little, and I tell you, this is no smal matter, to haue a marke, to assure thy selfe that thou art Gods, namely his contentedness with much or little, and I tell you, this is no small matter, to have a mark, to assure thy self that thou art God's, av po31 n1 p-acp d cc j, cc pns11 vvb pn22, d vbz dx j n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r npg1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 42
382 or rather, by this bee marked in the forhead for his; or rather, by this be marked in the forehead for his; cc av-c, p-acp d vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp png31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 42
383 it is better to haue this, then to weare a coate with the Kings armes vpon it: it is better to have this, then to wear a coat with the Kings arms upon it: pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vhi d, cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 43
384 for, this assureth thee to be seruant to the King of Kings, the other, to a man, whose breath is in his nostrils. for, this assureth thee to be servant to the King of Kings, the other, to a man, whose breath is in his nostrils. c-acp, d vvz pno21 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n-jn, p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 43
385 Whatsoeuer thou hast is best for thee, be it more or lesse, for thou being godly, Whatsoever thou hast is best for thee, be it more or less, for thou being godly, r-crq pns21 vh2 vbz js p-acp pno21, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc, c-acp pns21 vbg j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
386 and the sonne, and the child of God, he, out of his fatherly respect to thee, (louing and respecting thee, more then a father, and the son, and the child of God, he, out of his fatherly respect to thee, (loving and respecting thee, more then a father, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31, av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno21, (n1 cc vvg pno21, av-dc cs dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
387 or mother can their child) giueth thee that which is best for thee, not that, which may please thy hauing corruption best; or mother can their child) gives thee that which is best for thee, not that, which may please thy having corruption best; cc n1 vmb po32 n1) vvz pno21 cst r-crq vbz js p-acp pno21, xx cst, r-crq vmb vvi po21 j-vvg n1 js; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
388 and therefore, thou art to thinke with thy selfe, if more were better, I should haue it, and Therefore, thou art to think with thy self, if more were better, I should have it, cc av, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, cs dc vbdr jc, pns11 vmd vhi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
389 but God seeth, that I would vse it to his dishonour, it would puffe me vp, make mee proud, steale my heart from him, but God sees, that I would use it to his dishonour, it would puff me up, make me proud, steal my heart from him, cc-acp np1 vvz, cst pns11 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmd n1 pno11 a-acp, vvb pno11 j, vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
390 and make me forgetfull of him; and make me forgetful of him; cc vvb pno11 j pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
391 and therefore, he being wiser, and knowing what is better for me then my selfe, doth allot me this as best for me: and Therefore, he being Wiser, and knowing what is better for me then my self, does allot me this as best for me: cc av, pns31 vbg jc, cc vvg r-crq vbz jc p-acp pno11 cs po11 n1, vdz vvi pno11 d c-acp js p-acp pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
392 this, if wee were fully resolued of, would bring vs to contentednes with our portion, being more or lesse. this, if we were Fully resolved of, would bring us to contentedness with our portion, being more or less. d, cs pns12 vbdr av-j vvn pp-f, vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbg n1 cc av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 43
393 If thou haue any thing, it is more then thou hast deserued; If thou have any thing, it is more then thou hast deserved; cs pns21 vhb d n1, pn31 vbz dc cs pns21 vh2 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 43
394 for what hast thou deserued, but to bee a vagabond and runagate, and to begge thy bread, for what haste thou deserved, but to be a vagabond and runagate, and to beg thy bred, p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vvn, cc-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 44
395 and to goe vp and downe naked? surely nothing. and to go up and down naked? surely nothing. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp cc a-acp j? av-j pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 44
396 If God therefore giue thee any thing, thou hast good reason to bee content, for thou hast more then thou canst any waies deserue, If God Therefore give thee any thing, thou hast good reason to be content, for thou hast more then thou Canst any ways deserve, cs np1 av vvi pno21 d n1, pns21 vh2 j n1 pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns21 vh2 dc cs pns21 vm2 d n2 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 44
397 or challenge for merit and due. or challenge for merit and due. cc vvi p-acp n1 cc j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 44
398 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, d vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-dc, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp cst pns12 vhb, xx pc-acp vvi, n1 cc vvi, p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc np1 av-x vvz d pp-f png31, (c-acp pns11 vvb xx d c-acp vbr p-acp) cc-acp d c-acp pns31 vvz vbr av-j vvn p-acp cst pns32 vhb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 44
399 and euery such a one, is the nearest to preferment: and every such a one, is the nearest to preferment: cc d d dt pi, vbz dt js p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 44
400 so that therefore we should learne to be contented, it being the next doore, degree and step, to haue more. so that Therefore we should Learn to be contented, it being the next door, degree and step, to have more. av cst av pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vbg dt ord n1, n1 cc n1, pc-acp vhi dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 44
401 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, cc av-j, dt n-jn av, n1, cc av vvg n1 p-acp ng1 n1, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi cst pns21 vh2, dt n1 cc vvi pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 44
402 and the clothes thou puttest vpon thy backe, &c. as hee did the meate in the mouthes of the murmuring Israelites, and the clothes thou puttest upon thy back, etc. as he did the meat in the mouths of the murmuring Israelites, cc dt n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, av c-acp pns31 vdd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 44
403 but also to bring worse things vpon thee, and to make thee to drinke thine owne iniquities, yea, to be in a far worse estate then thou wast before. but also to bring Worse things upon thee, and to make thee to drink thine own iniquities, yea, to be in a Far Worse estate then thou wast before. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi jc n2 p-acp pno21, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp vvb po21 d n2, uh, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs pns21 vbd2s a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
404 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: p-acp, c-crq vbds pn31 av vvn cc vvn, cst d vvn p-acp n1, vvg pc-acp vvi po32 n1, p-acp po32 d n1, av vvd? xx d c-crq, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi, dt av j n2, cst vmd vbi j np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb av vhi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
405 if these fared well, then bee thou discontented, murmure and grudge; if these fared well, then be thou discontented, murmur and grudge; cs d vvd av, av vbb pns21 vvn, n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
406 but if thou wouldest not drinke of the same sauce, as they haue done, namely to be worse then thou wast before, but if thou Wouldst not drink of the same sauce, as they have done, namely to be Worse then thou wast before, cc-acp cs pns21 vmd2 xx vvi pp-f dt d n1, c-acp pns32 vhb vdn, av pc-acp vbi jc cs pns21 vbd2s a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
407 because thou wast wel, and couldest not hold thee so, I say, if thou wouldest not fare thus, labour to be contēted, Because thou wast well, and Couldst not hold thee so, I say, if thou Wouldst not fare thus, labour to be contented, c-acp pns21 vbd2s av, cc vmd2 xx vvi pno21 av, pns11 vvb, cs pns21 vmd2 xx vvi av, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
408 and account sufficient that thou hast, bee it more or lesse; and account sufficient that thou hast, be it more or less; cc vvb j cst pns21 vh2, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
409 weigh these motiues, and pray to God to sanctifie the same vnto thee, thou that hast not yet learned the lesson of contentednesse. weigh these motives, and pray to God to sanctify the same unto thee, thou that hast not yet learned the Lesson of contentedness. vvb d n2, cc vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp pno21, pns21 cst vh2 xx av j dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 45
410 Out of the second sense of the words, [ with sufficiencie ] as they may be referred to the matter, containing a promise, we obserue and teach. Out of the second sense of the words, [ with sufficiency ] as they may be referred to the matter, containing a promise, we observe and teach. av pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2, [ p-acp n1 ] c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n1, pns12 vvb cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 45
411 Godlines is such a gaine, that whosoeuer professe the same, shall alwaies haue sufficient, which God hath verified elsewhere, Godliness is such a gain, that whosoever profess the same, shall always have sufficient, which God hath verified elsewhere, n1 vbz d dt n1, cst r-crq vvb dt d, vmb av vhi j, r-crq np1 vhz vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
412 and left in black and white, sealed with the blood of his owne Sonne: and left in black and white, sealed with the blood of his own Son: cc vvd p-acp j-jn cc j-jn, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
413 if we will but consider the promises made to euery godly man, in the 28. of Deut. in the former part of that chapter, if we will but Consider the promises made to every godly man, in the 28. of Deuteronomy in the former part of that chapter, cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n2 vvn p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
414 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. cc q-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 crd. cc av, p-acp np1 crd cst dx j n1 vmb|vbi vvg p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n1, d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
415 And this must needs be true, if we consider whereby wee challenge and hold the right we haue in the things of this life, And this must needs be true, if we Consider whereby we challenge and hold the right we have in the things of this life, cc d vmb av vbi j, cs pns12 vvb c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi dt j-jn pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
416 namely, by our godlinesse, so far as thou art in Christ, redeemed by his blood, namely, by our godliness, so Far as thou art in christ, redeemed by his blood, av, p-acp po12 n1, av av-j c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
417 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, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, av av-j pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f n1, cc vvb j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord np1, cc vvn p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
418 and all such as feare God, by the second Adam. and all such as Fear God, by the second Adam. cc d d c-acp n1 np1, p-acp dt ord np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 46
419 If we ioine hereunto the care of God, and the loue he beareth to his, this must needs be true: If we join hereunto the care of God, and the love he bears to his, this must needs be true: cs pns12 vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp png31, d vmb av vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 46
420 for, will hee care for the wicked, and not for his? in truth, hee sheweth himselfe to haue little care ouer them, for, will he care for the wicked, and not for his? in truth, he shows himself to have little care over them, c-acp, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt j, cc xx p-acp png31? p-acp n1, pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vhi j n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 46
421 if they professe him, and he yeeld not them sufficient allowance. if they profess him, and he yield not them sufficient allowance. cs pns32 vvb pno31, cc pns31 vvi xx pno32 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 47
422 Then, as he is a carefull God, for the good of his, thou shalt haue sufficient, if thou serue him. Then, as he is a careful God, for the good of his, thou shalt have sufficient, if thou serve him. av, c-acp pns31 vbz dt j np1, p-acp dt j pp-f png31, pns21 vm2 vhi j, cs pns21 vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 47
423 To allure all to come to this estate, and to encourage all to go on herein, that haue laid hold on the same, To allure all to come to this estate, and to encourage all to go on herein, that have laid hold on the same, pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi p-acp av, cst vhb vvn n1 p-acp dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
424 for thou shalt haue sufficient for thee and thine at all times, for thy seruice, the deare yeare, for thou shalt have sufficient for thee and thine At all times, for thy service, the deer year, c-acp pns21 vm2 vhi j p-acp pno21 cc png21 p-acp d n2, p-acp po21 n1, dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
425 and old age, all is one to him; and old age, all is one to him; cc j n1, d vbz pi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
426 he wil not for charges cast thee off in the one, nor discarde thee in the other, he will not for charges cast thee off in the one, nor discard thee in the other, pns31 vmb xx p-acp n2 vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp dt pi, ccx vvb pno21 p-acp dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
427 for he is able to maintaine his familie and houshold, as well in the deare yeare, for he is able to maintain his family and household, as well in the deer year, c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp av p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
428 as when there is abundance of all things, and all things at an easie rate; for who euer serued God and wanted? as when there is abundance of all things, and all things At an easy rate; for who ever served God and wanted? c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f d n2, cc d n2 p-acp dt j n1; p-acp r-crq av vvd np1 cc vvn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 47
429 Some will say, notwithstanding all that hath been said, and Gods faire promises, yet they see men that serue God, haue little enough, some will say, notwithstanding all that hath been said, and God's fair promises, yet they see men that serve God, have little enough, d vmb vvi, c-acp d cst vhz vbn vvn, cc n2 j n2, av pns32 vvb n2 cst vvb np1, vhb j av-d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 47
430 and are often in great scarcitie and want. and Are often in great scarcity and want. cc vbr av p-acp j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 47
431 It is good that such do look to themselues, that their sinnes be not the cause of the same. It is good that such do look to themselves, that their Sins be not the cause of the same. pn31 vbz j cst d vdb vvi p-acp px32, cst po32 n2 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 47
432 None of Gods children, if they cast their eie vpon their present condition, but they haue enough: None of God's children, if they cast their eye upon their present condition, but they have enough: pi pp-f npg1 n2, cs pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n1, cc-acp pns32 vhb av-d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 47
433 for if in affliction they haue sufficient for that; if poore, 〈 ◊ 〉 that: for if in affliction they have sufficient for that; if poor, 〈 ◊ 〉 that: c-acp cs p-acp n1 pns32 vhb j p-acp d; cs j, 〈 sy 〉 cst: (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 48
434 but if they consider themselues •therwise, according to that they are 〈 ◊ 〉 but according to that they would 〈 ◊ 〉 then they haue not enough, but if they Consider themselves •therwise, according to that they Are 〈 ◊ 〉 but according to that they would 〈 ◊ 〉 then they have not enough, cc-acp cs pns32 vvb px32 av, vvg p-acp cst pns32 vbr 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp vvg p-acp cst pns32 vmd 〈 sy 〉 cs pns32 vhb xx av-d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 48
435 but th• … sufficiencie must be measured by th• … present standing, and so there is n• … that followeth the Lord in truth, but 〈 ◊ 〉 hath sufficient. but th• … sufficiency must be measured by th• … present standing, and so there is n• … that follows the Lord in truth, but 〈 ◊ 〉 hath sufficient. cc-acp n1 … n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 … j n-vvg, cc av pc-acp vbz n1 … cst vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 vhz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 48
436 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. pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx pp-f po21 n1. av av-j vhb pns11, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, vvn p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 48
437 Now my desire is, th• … all that reade the same, may gaine by this doctrine. Now my desire is, th• … all that read the same, may gain by this Doctrine. av po11 n1 vbz, n1 … d cst vvb dt d, vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 48
438 Which, God for his Christs sake, grant. Amen. Amen. FINIS. Which, God for his Christ sake, grant. Amen. Amen. FINIS. r-crq, np1 p-acp po31 npg1 n1, vvb. uh-n. uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 48

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
26 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
38 0 Anticipatio. Anticipatio. fw-la.
40 0 Psalm. 119.115. Psalm. 119.115. np1. crd.
44 0 Rom. 3.8. Rom. 3.8. np1 crd.
49 0 Rom. 6.1. Rom. 6.1. np1 crd.
57 0 Iohn 4. John 4. np1 crd
59 0 Iohn 6.26. John 6.26. np1 crd.
81 0 Dan. 3. Dan. 3. np1 crd
111 0 Prou. 3.14.19. Prou. 3.14.19. np1 crd.
116 0 Eccle. 12.15. Eccle. 12.15. np1 crd.
136 0 Ephes. 2. Ephesians 2. np1 crd
204 0 Psalm. 34.12.13.14. Psalm. 34.12.13.14. np1. crd.
250 0 Impediments to be auoided. Impediments to be avoided. n2 pc-acp vbi vvn.
258 0 2. Chro. 22.11.24.16. 2. Chro 22.11.24.16. crd np1 crd.
265 0 Act. 20.33.34. 2 Cor. 12.16.17. Act. 20.33.34. 2 Cor. 12.16.17. n1 crd. crd np1 crd.
284 0 Genes. 12. Genesis. 12. np1. crd
287 0 Philip. 4.11.12.13. Philip. 4.11.12.13. np1. crd.
324 0 1. In words. 1. In words. crd p-acp n2.
326 0 2. In actiō. 2. In actium. crd p-acp n1.
338 0 Praeocc. Praeocc. np1.