The vnbeleevers preparing for Christ. By T.H.

Hooker, Thomas, 1586-1647
Publisher: Printed by Tho Cotes for Andrew Crooke and are to be sold at the Blacke Beare in Saint Pauls Churchyard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1638
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A03617 ESTC ID: S104192 STC ID: 13740
Subject Headings: Conversion;
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0 PREPARING FOR CHRIST. REV. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him taste of the water of life freely. PREPARING FOR CHRIST. REV. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him taste of the water of life freely. vvg p-acp np1. np1. crd. r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 0 Page 1
1 BEfore the soule of a man can partake of the benefits of Christ, two things are required: BEfore the soul of a man can partake of the benefits of christ, two things Are required: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, crd n2 vbr vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 1
2 First, that the soule bee prepared for Christ. Secondly, that the soule bee implanted into Christ. First, that the soul be prepared for christ. Secondly, that the soul be implanted into christ. ord, cst dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1. ord, cst dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 1
3 Concerning preparation, there hath beene two doctrines handled out of Luke, 1.17. Concerning preparation, there hath been two doctrines handled out of Lycia, 1.17. vvg n1, pc-acp vhz vbn crd n2 vvn av pp-f av, crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 1
4 The first of which, That the soule of a poore sinner must bee prepared for the Lord Iesus Christ, The First of which, That the soul of a poor sinner must be prepared for the Lord Iesus christ, dt ord pp-f q-crq, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
5 before it can receive him, and comfort from him. before it can receive him, and Comfort from him. c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
6 The second doctrine was, That a powerfull Ministry is the ordinary meanes that the Lord hath appointed to prepare the soule of a poore sinner soundly for Christ. The second Doctrine was, That a powerful Ministry is the ordinary means that the Lord hath appointed to prepare the soul of a poor sinner soundly for christ. dt ord n1 vbds, cst dt j n1 vbz dt j n2 cst dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
7 Now we are to proceede in this preparation, and in the handling of this generall preparation, two things are to be considered. Now we Are to proceed in this preparation, and in the handling of this general preparation, two things Are to be considered. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d j n1, crd n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
8 First, the generall circumstances that pertaine to preparation: And secondly, the substantiall parts of preparation. For the generall circumstances which are most remarkeable in preparation, they are twofold; First, the general Circumstances that pertain to preparation: And secondly, the substantial parts of preparation. For the general Circumstances which Are most remarkable in preparation, they Are twofold; ord, dt j n2 cst vvi p-acp n1: cc ord, dt j n2 pp-f n1. p-acp dt j n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j p-acp n1, pns32 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
9 some on Gods part, and these are, First, the freenesse of the offer of his grace. Some on God's part, and these Are, First, the freeness of the offer of his grace. d p-acp ng1 n1, cc d vbr, ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
10 Secondly, the universality of this offer of grace, To all. And thirdly, the easinesse of the condition whereupon he offereth it, Whosoever will may receive it, and that freely. Secondly, the universality of this offer of grace, To all. And Thirdly, the easiness of the condition whereupon he Offereth it, Whosoever will may receive it, and that freely. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d. cc ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31, r-crq n1 vmb vvi pn31, cc cst av-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
11 On mans part, two things are to be considered. First, he must consider that his owne corruption doth oppose this grace of God. On men part, two things Are to be considered. First, he must Consider that his own corruption does oppose this grace of God. p-acp ng1 n1, crd n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. ord, pns31 vmb vvi cst po31 d n1 vdz vvi d n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
12 And secondly, he must consider, that God hath appointed to worke this grace in man, and to take away man as corruption which opposeth the same. And secondly, he must Consider, that God hath appointed to work this grace in man, and to take away man as corruption which Opposeth the same. cc ord, pns31 vmb vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vvz dt d. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
13 So that there bee five things considerable in preparation, as generall circumstances thereof, before we come to the substantiall parts of it. So that there be five things considerable in preparation, as general Circumstances thereof, before we come to the substantial parts of it. av cst pc-acp vbi crd n2 j p-acp n1, c-acp j n2 av, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
14 The first is this, namely, That the offer of grace, that God propounds to his,2. and will worke in his is free. The First is this, namely, That the offer of grace, that God propounds to his,2. and will work in his is free. dt ord vbz d, av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vvz p-acp n1. cc vmb vvi p-acp po31 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
15 Secondly, the condition of grace and Gods offer is this, That a man must will to receive Christ and grace, Secondly, the condition of grace and God's offer is this, That a man must will to receive christ and grace, ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc ng1 n1 vbz d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
16 before hee can receive Christ and grace. before he can receive christ and grace. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi np1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
17 Thirdly, H• that doth truly will to receive Christ and grace, shall have Christ and grace. Thirdly, H• that does truly will to receive christ and grace, shall have christ and grace. ord, np1 cst vdz av-j vvi pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1, vmb vhi np1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 2
18 And fourthly, That no man of himselfe naturally can will that hee may receive Christ. And fourthly, That no man of himself naturally can will that he may receive christ. cc j, cst dx n1 pp-f px31 av-j vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
19 Lastly, That God will work a will in his servants to receive the Lord Iesus Christ,5. Lastly, That God will work a will in his Servants to receive the Lord Iesus Christ,5. ord, cst np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
20 and then hee will bestow him upon them. And these are the five passages which are generall circumstances of preparation. and then he will bestow him upon them. And these Are the five passages which Are general Circumstances of preparation. cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno32. cc d vbr dt crd n2 r-crq vbr j n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
21 And three of these points which are the three first, we have in this text, Every man that will let him take freely of the water of life; And three of these points which Are the three First, we have in this text, Every man that will let him take freely of the water of life; cc crd pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr dt crd ord, pns12 vhb p-acp d n1, d n1 cst vmb vvi pno31 vvi av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
22 here is the free offer of Gods mercy and goodnesse. Here is the free offer of God's mercy and Goodness. av vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
23 Here also we see that a man must will Christ and grace before hee can have Christ. Here also we see that a man must will christ and grace before he can have christ. av av pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vmb n1 np1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vhi np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
24 And thirdly, that he that doth truly will Christ shall have him, and grace and salvation by him. And Thirdly, that he that does truly will christ shall have him, and grace and salvation by him. cc ord, cst pns31 cst vdz av-j vvi np1 vmb vhi pno31, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
25 Wee will open a word or two in the text, and so proceede. we will open a word or two in the text, and so proceed. pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc crd p-acp dt n1, cc av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
26 First, wee must see what is meant here by water. Secondly, what is meant by water of life. First, what is meant by water: by water is meant here the Spirituall grace of God, together with the immediate assistance of his holy Spirit in the working of the same upon the soule of man. First, we must see what is meant Here by water. Secondly, what is meant by water of life. First, what is meant by water: by water is meant Here the Spiritual grace of God, together with the immediate assistance of his holy Spirit in the working of the same upon the soul of man. ord, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp n1. ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1: p-acp n1 vbz vvn av dt j n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
27 In water here wee may conclude two things, not onely the grace which God doth convey to the soules of his people, In water Here we may conclude two things, not only the grace which God does convey to the Souls of his people, p-acp n1 av pns12 vmb vvi crd n2, xx av-j dt n1 r-crq np1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 3
28 but also the assistance of the Spirit working the same in the soule; but also the assistance of the Spirit working the same in the soul; cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt d p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 3
29 looke for the truth of this, the 7. of Iohn 38, 39. He that beleeveth on me (saith the text) as the Scripture saith, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. look for the truth of this, the 7. of John 38, 39. He that Believeth on me (Says the text) as the Scripture Says, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of living water. vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, dt crd pp-f np1 crd, crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11 (vvz dt n1) p-acp dt n1 vvz, av pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 3
30 Now what are these waters here spoken of; Now what Are these waters Here spoken of; av q-crq vbr d n2 av vvn pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 3
31 in the next verse the text saith, This spoke our Saviour of the Spirit, which they that beleeved on him should receive from him, that is, the working assistance of his Spirit. in the next verse the text Says, This spoke our Saviour of the Spirit, which they that believed on him should receive from him, that is, the working assistance of his Spirit. p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 vvz, d vvd po12 n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns32 cst vvd p-acp pno31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cst vbz, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 3
32 So that we see in this place of S. Iohn, this phrase is expounded, and so the 4. of Iohn the 10. verse, the like phrase is used. So that we see in this place of S. John, this phrase is expounded, and so the 4. of John the 10. verse, the like phrase is used. av cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 np1, d n1 vbz vvn, cc av dt crd pp-f np1 dt crd n1, dt j n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
33 There our Saviour replieth to the woman of Samaria after this manner. There our Saviour Replieth to the woman of Samaria After this manner. a-acp po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
34 If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, give me to drinke, Thou wouldest have asked of him, If thou Knewest the gift of God, and who it is that Says to thee, give me to drink, Thou Wouldst have asked of him, cs pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz p-acp pno21, vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi, pns21 vmd2 vhi vvn pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
35 and he would have given thee living water. and he would have given thee living water. cc pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno21 vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
36 And so in the 14 vers. Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst, And so in the 14 vers. Whosoever Drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst, cc av p-acp dt crd fw-la. r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31, vmb av-x vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
37 but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life. but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life. cc-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31, vmb vbi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
38 That is, hee that receiveth the grace of Gods Spirit, and the assistance thereof, It shall be a well of water to him, springing up into everlasting life. That is, he that receives the grace of God's Spirit, and the assistance thereof, It shall be a well of water to him, springing up into everlasting life. cst vbz, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1 av, pn31 vmb vbi dt av pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
39 Hence it is that Christ is called, The fountaine of the garden: and a well of living water, Can. 4.15. Ier. 2.14. He is called, The fountaine of living waters; Hence it is that christ is called, The fountain of the garden: and a well of living water, Can. 4.15. Jeremiah 2.14. He is called, The fountain of living waters; av pn31 vbz cst np1 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, vmb. crd. np1 crd. pns31 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
40 My people (saith the text) have forsaken the fountaine of living waters, and have hewen unto them Cisternes, My people (Says the text) have forsaken the fountain of living waters, and have hewn unto them Cisterns, po11 n1 (vvz dt n1) vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, cc vhb vvn p-acp pno32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
41 even broken Cisternes that can hold no water. So that Christ Iesus is the fountaine; even broken Cisterns that can hold no water. So that christ Iesus is the fountain; av vvn n2 cst vmb vvi dx n1. av cst np1 np1 vbz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
42 the grace of God are the rivers, and the operation of the Spirit, as the streames, which make glad the City of God: the grace of God Are the Rivers, and the operation of the Spirit, as the streams, which make glad the city of God: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n2, r-crq vvb j dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
43 or else, Christ is the Conduit, the graces of God the cocke, and the operation of the Spirit is the drawer of the water which comes into the soules of his servants. or Else, christ is the Conduit, the graces of God the cock, and the operation of the Spirit is the drawer of the water which comes into the Souls of his Servants. cc av, np1 vbz dt n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
44 So that we see plainly, that by water is meant the graces of Gods Spirit, which God is pleased to convey and worke in the soules of his servants. So that we see plainly, that by water is meant the graces of God's Spirit, which God is pleased to convey and work in the Souls of his Servants. av cst pns12 vvb av-j, cst p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
45 The second phrase in the text is water of life: and wee must see what is meant by that, it is as much as if a man should say quickning grace: The second phrase in the text is water of life: and we must see what is meant by that, it is as much as if a man should say quickening grace: dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz n1 pp-f n1: cc pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs dt n1 vmd zz j-vvg n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
46 and that is said to be the water of life in two regards, First, because it is that which begets a spirituall life in us; and that is said to be the water of life in two regards, First, Because it is that which begets a spiritual life in us; cc cst vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n2, ord, c-acp pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
47 a man is dead without the Lord Iesus, and the graces of his Spirit, Without me you can doe nothing, saith our Saviour: a man is dead without the Lord Iesus, and the graces of his Spirit, Without me you can do nothing, Says our Saviour: dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 np1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix, vvz po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
48 but looke as it is with the graft which is out of the Stocke, it prospereth not, but look as it is with the grafted which is out of the Stock, it prospereth not, cc-acp vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz xx, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
49 nor bringeth forth fruite, but withereth away; nor brings forth fruit, but withereth away; ccx vvz av n1, cc-acp vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
50 So those that are not engrafted into Christ, which have not the power of Christ to assist them, they are dead in trespasses and sinnes; So those that Are not engrafted into christ, which have not the power of christ to assist them, they Are dead in Trespasses and Sins; av d cst vbr xx vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vbr j p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
51 but when this grace and Spirit comes, it is a lively grace, and a quickning Spirit; but when this grace and Spirit comes, it is a lively grace, and a quickening Spirit; cc-acp c-crq d n1 cc n1 vvz, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
52 it begets life in the soule of a man. it begets life in the soul of a man. pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
53 In the 47 of Ezech. vers. 9. the Prophet there discovering the time of the Gospell, In the 47 of Ezekiel vers. 9. the Prophet there discovering the time of the Gospel, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 fw-la. crd dt n1 a-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
54 and the offer of salvation therein, he saith there, Every thing shall live whithersoever this river commeth: and the offer of salvation therein, he Says there, Every thing shall live whithersoever this river comes: cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av, pns31 vvz a-acp, d n1 vmb vvi av d n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
55 The rivers there are nothing else but the rivers of grace and salvation; The Rivers there Are nothing Else but the Rivers of grace and salvation; dt n2 a-acp vbr pix av cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
56 when Christ shall come, abundance of grace shall be offered and wrought in the soules of Gods people, when christ shall come, abundance of grace shall be offered and wrought in the Souls of God's people, c-crq np1 vmb vvi, n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
57 and wheresoever this grace commeth, those that be dead shall be quickned. and wheresoever this grace comes, those that be dead shall be quickened. cc c-crq d n1 vvz, d cst vbb j vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
58 Secondly, they are said to bee waters of life, in regard of the continuance of them, Secondly, they Are said to be waters of life, in regard of the Continuance of them, ord, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
59 for wheresoever this grace is truly wrought, it never ceaseth; so saith our Saviour, Ioh. 4.14. Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst. for wheresoever this grace is truly wrought, it never ceases; so Says our Saviour, John 4.14. Whosoever Drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst. c-acp c-crq d n1 vbz av-j vvn, pn31 av-x vvz; av vvz po12 n1, np1 crd. r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31, vmb av-x vvi. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
60 This water is not like a pit or standing poole, that in the heate of summer is dryed up, but it runneth amaine continually. This water is not like a pit or standing pool, that in the heat of summer is dried up, but it Runneth amain continually. d n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 cc j-vvg n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn a-acp, cc-acp pn31 vvz av av-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
61 So that the frame of the words runne thus; So that the frame of the words run thus; av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
62 Whosoever will, let him come and take living water, living and quickning grace from Iesus Christ freely, whereby a soule may be quickned and saved: Whosoever will, let him come and take living water, living and quickening grace from Iesus christ freely, whereby a soul may be quickened and saved: r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi cc vvb j-vvg n1, vvg cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 np1 av-j, c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
63 here is a proclamation, Whoever will, let him come, and take the Lord Christ, and grace and salvation by him freely, he will not repine at the favour he vouchsafes unto us; Here is a proclamation, Whoever will, let him come, and take the Lord christ, and grace and salvation by him freely, he will not repine At the favour he vouchsafes unto us; av vbz dt n1, r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi, cc vvb dt n1 np1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 av-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
64 take more hope, more faith, more sanctification; take more hope, more faith, more sanctification; vvb dc n1, dc n1, dc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
65 come, and come freely, and the more oftener ye come, the more welcome shal you be: come, and come freely, and the more oftener you come, the more welcome shall you be: vvb, cc vvb av-j, cc dt av-dc av-c pn22 vvb, dt av-dc j-jn vmb pn22 vbi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
66 This is the substance of the words in the text; wherein wee have these three points formerly spoken of. This is the substance of the words in the text; wherein we have these three points formerly spoken of. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1; c-crq pns12 vhb d crd n2 av-j vvn pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
67 First, here wee have the freenesse of Gods mercy, Whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely: First, Here we have the freeness of God's mercy, Whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely: ord, av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
68 as who should say, shall any man bring money with him and buy grace? no, no, let him take the Spirit freely. as who should say, shall any man bring money with him and buy grace? no, no, let him take the Spirit freely. p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, vmb d n1 vvb n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvi n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pno31 vvi dt n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
69 Secondly, A man must will Christ, before he can receive Christ and grace from him, and this is the second thing in the text. Secondly, A man must will christ, before he can receive christ and grace from him, and this is the second thing in the text. ord, dt n1 vmb n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc d vbz dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
70 The third is, That every man that doth truly will Christ and grace, shall have Christ and grace from him. The third is, That every man that does truly will christ and grace, shall have christ and grace from him. dt ord vbz, cst d n1 cst vdz av-j vvi np1 cc n1, vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
71 Men thinke that they would be saved, every man will be ready to say, I would have Christ rule in me, Men think that they would be saved, every man will be ready to say, I would have christ Rule in me, n2 vvb cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, d n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmd vhi np1 vvi p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
72 but this same willing of Christ is a hard matter; whosoever doth will heartily to receive Christ, shall have him and salvation by him: but this same willing of christ is a hard matter; whosoever does will heartily to receive christ, shall have him and salvation by him: cc-acp d d j pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1; r-crq vdz n1 av-j pc-acp vvi np1, vmb vhi pno31 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
73 but wee shall finde it a hard matter to bring our hearts to this willing of Christ, as wee shall here hereafter; but we shall find it a hard matter to bring our hearts to this willing of christ, as we shall Here hereafter; cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d j pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vmb av av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
74 and thus wee see the three points that arise out of the text, and by this time we are entred into our worke, let us proceede with the pursuite of the first point, which is this, The offer of grace from God is altogether free. and thus we see the three points that arise out of the text, and by this time we Are entered into our work, let us proceed with the pursuit of the First point, which is this, The offer of grace from God is altogether free. cc av pns12 vvb dt crd n2 cst vvb av pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq vbz d, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 6
75 There is nothing but onely Gods will that moves him, nothing but his owne good pleasure that perswades him to shew mercy to a poore soule, there is nothing out of God that can move him, There is nothing but only God's will that moves him, nothing but his own good pleasure that persuades him to show mercy to a poor soul, there is nothing out of God that can move him, pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp j n2 vmb cst vvz pno31, pix cc-acp po31 d j n1 cst vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz pix av pp-f np1 cst vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
76 or purchase this favour from him, but it is from out of the goodnesse of his nature, or purchase this favour from him, but it is from out of the Goodness of his nature, cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
77 and the freenesse of his will, he will have it so. and the freeness of his will, he will have it so. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vhi pn31 av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
78 In the 21 of the Revel. 6. there is a marvelous pregnant place for this purpose, there saith the text, I will give unto him that is a thirst, of the fountaine of the water of life freely. In the 21 of the Revel. 6. there is a marvelous pregnant place for this purpose, there Says the text, I will give unto him that is a thirst, of the fountain of the water of life freely. p-acp dt crd pp-f dt vvb. crd a-acp vbz dt j j n1 p-acp d n1, a-acp vvz dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst vbz dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
79 There are three things or phrases considerable. First, God will give him to drinke, and what is freer than gift; There Are three things or phrases considerable. First, God will give him to drink, and what is freer than gift; pc-acp vbr crd n2 cc n2 j. ord, np1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc r-crq vbz jc cs n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
80 nay, that we may know that he will not give it us upon any consideration, he will give it freely; nay, that we may know that he will not give it us upon any consideration, he will give it freely; uh-x, cst pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 pno12 p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
81 nay, marke further, hee will give it to every one that thirsteth: nay, mark further, he will give it to every one that Thirsteth: uh-x, vvb av-jc, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d pi cst vvz: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
82 though a man desireth it earnestly, even as a man that is a thirst desireth drinke, though a man Desires it earnestly, even as a man that is a thirst Desires drink, cs dt n1 vvz pn31 av-j, av c-acp dt n1 cst vbz dt n1 vvz n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
83 though he doe what he can to obtaine it, though hee use all meanes for the procuring of it, though he do what he can to obtain it, though he use all means for the procuring of it, cs pns31 vdi r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi pn31, cs pns31 vvb d n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
84 yet God will give it him, and that freely; yet God will give it him, and that freely; av np1 vmb vvi pn31 pno31, cc cst av-j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
85 and this cuts the throates of merit-mongers the Papists, that stand so much upon their merits, and this cuts the throats of merit-mongers the Papists, that stand so much upon their merits, cc d vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 dt njp2, cst vvb av av-d p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
86 and therefore it is observeable in the 4. of Zach. 7.9. in the building of the materiall Temple, the text saith, That Zerubbabels hands which had layd the foundation thereof, should finish it. and Therefore it is observable in the 4. of Zach 7.9. in the building of the material Temple, the text Says, That Zerubbabels hands which had laid the Foundation thereof, should finish it. cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n1 vvz, cst npg1 n2 r-crq vhd vvn dt n1 av, vmd vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
87 The same hand which layd the first stone, so the same hand should lay the last: The same hand which laid the First stone, so the same hand should lay the last: dt d n1 r-crq vvd dt ord n1, av dt d n1 vmd vvi dt ord: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
88 the meaning of the place is this; the meaning of the place is this; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
89 when the poore people of Israel were to build the Temple in time of persecution, they had no ability of themselves to do it, when the poor people of Israel were to built the Temple in time of persecution, they had no ability of themselves to do it, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vhd dx n1 pp-f px32 p-acp vdb pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
90 yet the Lord bids them go on cheerefully, for I will dispose of all things, for the gold and silver is mine: yet the Lord bids them go on cheerfully, for I will dispose of all things, for the gold and silver is mine: av dt n1 vvz pno32 vvi a-acp av-j, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pp-f d n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbz png11: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
91 and hereby the Lord doth quippe at a secret •onceite of theirs; and hereby the Lord does quip At a secret •onceite of theirs; cc av dt n1 vdz n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f png32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 7
92 they might thinke with themselves, alasse, wee have no gold, wee have no silver, how shall we bring this worke to passe; they might think with themselves, alas, we have no gold, we have no silver, how shall we bring this work to pass; pns32 vmd vvi p-acp px32, uh, pns12 vhb dx n1, pns12 vhb dx n1, c-crq vmb pns12 vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
93 the Lord he answers this secret objection of theirs, and tels them the gold is mine, the silver is mine, the hands of Zeru•babell that hath layd the first stone, shall bring forth the headstone thereof, and what is the ground of all this, the reason is rendered in the 7. vers. All the people shall cry grace, grace; the Lord he answers this secret objection of theirs, and tells them the gold is mine, the silver is mine, the hands of Zeru•babell that hath laid the First stone, shall bring forth the headstone thereof, and what is the ground of all this, the reason is rendered in the 7. vers. All the people shall cry grace, grace; dt n1 pns31 vvz d j-jn n1 pp-f png32, cc vvz pno32 dt n1 vbz png11, dt n1 vbz png11, dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vhz vvn dt ord n1, vmb vvi av dt n1 av, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd fw-la. av-d dt n1 vmb vvi n1, n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
94 as if they had said, Grace hath sent meanes, grace hath continued means, grace hath given us hearts to use the means, all is grace, nothing but grace and mercy hath done it; as if they had said, Grace hath sent means, grace hath continued means, grace hath given us hearts to use the means, all is grace, nothing but grace and mercy hath done it; c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn, n1 vhz vvn n2, n1 vhz vvn n2, n1 vhz vvn pno12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2, d vbz n1, pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 vhz vdn pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
95 thus the people admired at Gods great goodnesse, that did so helpe them, and shouted crying, grace, grace: thus the people admired At God's great Goodness, that did so help them, and shouted crying, grace, grace: av dt n1 vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, cst vdd av vvi pno32, cc vvd vvg, n1, n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
96 And as it was thus in the materiall Temple, so it is here in the building of the soule a Temple for the Lord. And as it was thus in the material Temple, so it is Here in the building of the soul a Temple for the Lord. cc c-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp dt j-jn n1, av pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
97 The beginning of grace, the receiving of grace, the continuing of grace, all is grace grace: The beginning of grace, the receiving of grace, the Continuing of grace, all is grace grace: dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n-vvg pp-f n1, dt vvg pp-f n1, d vbz n1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
98 from the beginning of election, to the end of glorification; from the beginning of conversion, to the end of salvation, all is grace and mercy; from the beginning of election, to the end of glorification; from the beginning of conversion, to the end of salvation, all is grace and mercy; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbz n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
99 nothing but grace that doth all, workes all, prepares all for the good of Gods people. nothing but grace that does all, works all, prepares all for the good of God's people. pix cc-acp n1 cst vdz d, vvz d, vvz d p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
100 Gods grace and mercy is altogether free, and the freedome of it appeareth in these three particulars. God's grace and mercy is altogether free, and the freedom of it appears in these three particulars. npg1 n1 cc n1 vbz av j, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp d crd n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
101 It is free, First, •nregard of the preparation of the meanes of grace that God hath invented; It is free, First, •nregard of the preparation of the means of grace that God hath invented; pn31 vbz j, ord, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cst np1 vhz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
102 the meanes of salvation which God hath invented for his people being fallen in Adam, was altogether free, the means of salvation which God hath invented for his people being fallen in Adam, was altogether free, dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp np1, vbds av j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
103 for when Adam had forsaken God and hearkned to the enemy, had left the way of holinesse, for when Adam had forsaken God and hearkened to the enemy, had left the Way of holiness, c-acp c-crq np1 vhd vvn np1 cc vvd p-acp dt n1, vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
104 and went into the way of confusion, it was free with God whither he would helpe him or no; and went into the Way of confusion, it was free with God whither he would help him or no; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbds j p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno31 cc uh-dx; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 8
105 when Adam had spent the patrimony which God had given him, it was free whether God would set him up againe or no, free it was in God the Father, which appointed the Sonne as the meanes; when Adam had spent the patrimony which God had given him, it was free whither God would Set him up again or no, free it was in God the Father, which appointed the Son as the means; c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt n1 r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31, pn31 vbds j cs np1 vmd vvi pno31 a-acp av cc uh-dx, vvb pn31 vbds p-acp np1 dt n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
106 free it was in Christ Iesus, that tooke the taske upon him; free it was in christ Iesus, that took the task upon him; vvb pn31 vbds p-acp np1 np1, cst vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
107 and free in the holy Spirit, that wrought grace and salvation in the hearts of Gods people; and free in the holy Spirit, that wrought grace and salvation in the hearts of God's people; cc j p-acp dt j n1, cst vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
108 God out of his free will gave his Sonne to redeeme mankinde, and Christ gave himselfe freely, God out of his free will gave his Son to Redeem mankind, and christ gave himself freely, np1 av pp-f po31 j n1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc np1 vvd px31 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
109 and the holy Ghost doth freely worke comfort in the hearts of Gods chosen: and the holy Ghost does freely work Comfort in the hearts of God's chosen: cc dt j n1 vdz av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
110 it was free with God to appoint Christ for the meanes, free with Christ to be the meanes, free with the Spirit to worke the meanes. it was free with God to appoint christ for the means, free with christ to be the means, free with the Spirit to work the means. pn31 vbds j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n2, j p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n2, j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 9
111 Secondly, as it is free in regard of the appointing the meanes, so likewise in regard of the Revelation of the meanes to any soule, it was free with God, Secondly, as it is free in regard of the appointing the means, so likewise in regard of the Revelation of the means to any soul, it was free with God, ord, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg dt n2, av av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbds j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
112 whether he would enlighten any mans eyes, and bring Salvation unto him; whither he would enlighten any men eyes, and bring Salvation unto him; cs pns31 vmd vvi d ng1 n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
113 why doth God raine upon one Citty and not upon another? that is, why doth the dew of the Gospell raine upon one place, why does God rain upon one city and not upon Another? that is, why does the due of the Gospel rain upon one place, q-crq vdz np1 vvi p-acp crd n1 cc xx p-acp j-jn? cst vbz, q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
114 and not upon another? it is for nothing but because it is Gods will it should be so; and not upon Another? it is for nothing but Because it is God's will it should be so; cc xx p-acp j-jn? pn31 vbz p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp pn31 vbz ng1 vmb pn31 vmd vbi av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
115 in the 4 of Luke the 25. the place is very pregnant for this purpose, There saith the text many widdowes were in Israel, in the dayes of Elias, in the 4 of Lycia the 25. the place is very pregnant for this purpose, There Says the text many widow's were in Israel, in the days of Elias, p-acp dt crd pp-f av dt crd dt n1 vbz av j p-acp d n1, a-acp vvz dt n1 d n2 vbdr p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
116 when the heavens were shut up three yeares and sixe moneths, but to none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta a City of Sidon, when the heavens were shut up three Years and sixe months, but to none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta a city of Sidon, c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn a-acp crd n2 cc crd n2, cc-acp p-acp pix pp-f pno32 vbds np1 vvn, vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
117 unto a woman which was a widdow; and this was onely out of Gods free grace: unto a woman which was a widow; and this was only out of God's free grace: p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbds dt n1; cc d vbds av-j av pp-f npg1 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 9
118 he may take the meanes from one man, and give it to another, he may send his Gospell and the meanes of Salvation to one poore soule, to one poore towne in a Shire or County, he may take the means from one man, and give it to Another, he may send his Gospel and the means of Salvation to one poor soul, to one poor town in a Shire or County, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp crd n1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp j-jn, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp crd j n1, p-acp crd j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
119 and not to another, according to his owne good pleasure, for his mercy is free, looke into the 17 of the Acts the 30. together with the 6 of the Acts the 1. for those two places interpret one another, in the 17 of Acts the 30. the text saith, And the times of this ignorance God winked at, now the word winked as is the sa•e with the word neglected Act. 6.1. and not to Another, according to his own good pleasure, for his mercy is free, look into the 17 of the Acts the 30. together with the 6 of the Acts the 1. for those two places interpret one Another, in the 17 of Acts the 30. the text Says, And the times of this ignorance God winked At, now the word winked as is the sa•e with the word neglected Act. 6.1. cc xx p-acp j-jn, vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbz j, vvb p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2 dt crd av p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2 dt crd p-acp d crd n2 vvi pi j-jn, p-acp dt crd pp-f vvz dt crd dt n1 vvz, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 np1 vvd p-acp, av dt n1 vvn p-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
120 there saith the text, There arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrewes, because their widdowes were neglected in the dayly ministration, the word in the Originall, signifies not to regard a thing, there Says the text, There arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, Because their widow's were neglected in the daily ministration, the word in the Original, signifies not to regard a thing, pc-acp vvz dt n1, a-acp vvd dt j-vvg pp-f dt njp2 p-acp dt njpg2, p-acp po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn, vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
121 and the same doth the word winked at •ignifie, in Acts 17.30. The Lord winked at this ignorance, as if he should say, the Lord over-looked and regarded it not: and the same does the word winked At •ignifie, in Acts 17.30. The Lord winked At this ignorance, as if he should say, the Lord overlooked and regarded it not: cc dt d vdz dt n1 vvn p-acp vvi, p-acp n2 crd. dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, dt n1 j cc vvn pn31 xx: (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
122 the heathen they never had the knowlede of his lawes, he neglected the heathen, and had an eye onely upon the lewes; the heathen they never had the knowledge of his laws, he neglected the heathen, and had an eye only upon the lewes; dt n-jn pns32 av-x vhd dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vvd dt j-jn, cc vhd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt zz; (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
123 he vouchsafed his grace, and ordinary meanes of Salvation to them onely, and why was this? it was of his free mercy, of his owne good pleasure, he vouchsafed his grace, and ordinary means of Salvation to them only, and why was this? it was of his free mercy, of his own good pleasure, pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 av-j, cc q-crq vbds d? pn31 vbds pp-f po31 j n1, pp-f po31 d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
124 and for the others, the abuse of their knowledge: and for the Others, the abuse of their knowledge: cc p-acp dt n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
125 and as the freedome of Gods grace and mercy appeareth in the appointing of the meanes, and as the freedom of God's grace and mercy appears in the appointing of the means, cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
126 and in Revelation of the meanes; so and in Revelation of the means; so cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2; av (4) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 10
127 Thirdly, it appeares in the blessing of the meanes, it is in the free mercy of God, that any meanes of Grace and Salvation are blessed unto men, Thirdly, it appears in the blessing of the means, it is in the free mercy of God, that any means of Grace and Salvation Are blessed unto men, ord, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 10
128 and that they worke upon the soules of men, 1 Cor. 1.21. there saith the text, after that in the wisdome of God, the world by wisedome knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishnesse of Preaching, to save them that beleeve: and that they work upon the Souls of men, 1 Cor. 1.21. there Says the text, After that in the Wisdom of God, the world by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching, to save them that believe: cc cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, p-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd xx np1, pn31 vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb: (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 10
129 how comes it to passe, that men beleeve and are saved? why? it is because it pleaseth God, it is not because men could procure this, how comes it to pass, that men believe and Are saved? why? it is Because it Pleases God, it is not Because men could procure this, q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, cst n2 vvb cc vbr vvn? q-crq? pn31 vbz c-acp pn31 vvz np1, pn31 vbz xx p-acp n2 vmd vvi d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
130 but it is of Gods meere good will, of his free goodnesse and mercy; but it is of God's mere good will, of his free Goodness and mercy; cc-acp pn31 vbz pp-f ng1 j j n1, pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
131 and this was the cause of our Saviour Christs great thankes-giving, Math. 11.25, 26. many poore soules were converted by the Preaching of his Apostles, and this was the cause of our Saviour Christ great thanksgiving, Math. 11.25, 26. many poor Souls were converted by the Preaching of his Apostles, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 npg1 j j, np1 crd, crd d j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
132 and therefore saith Christ, I thanke thee O Father Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and Therefore Says christ, I thank thee Oh Father Lord of heaven and earth, Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, cc av vvz np1, pns11 vvb pno21 uh n1 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
133 and hast reveal'd them unto babes, even so father, for it seemed good in thy sight; and hast revealed them unto babes, even so father, for it seemed good in thy sighed; cc vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n2, av av n1, c-acp pn31 vvd j p-acp po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
134 the reason why God did this, was because it was his good pleasure; so then the point standeth faire, in regard of explication; the reason why God did this, was Because it was his good pleasure; so then the point Stands fair, in regard of explication; dt n1 c-crq np1 vdd d, vbds c-acp pn31 vbds po31 j n1; av cs dt n1 vvz j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
135 Namely that the offer of grace is free, free in regard of the meanes that God hath appointed free in regard of the Revelation of the means appointed, free in regard of the blessing of the meanes revealed. Namely that the offer of grace is free, free in regard of the means that God hath appointed free in regard of the Revelation of the means appointed, free in regard of the blessing of the means revealed. av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn, j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
136 But you will say, what is the reason of this? by what argument can you proove that the offer of grace is thus free? The reasons briefely are three: But you will say, what is the reason of this? by what argument can you prove that the offer of grace is thus free? The Reasons briefly Are three: p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? p-acp q-crq n1 vmb pn22 vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j? dt n2 av-j vbr crd: (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
137 First, this offer of grace musts needes be free, because there is nothing in man that can purchase this, in the 8 of the Acts 19.20. First, this offer of grace musts needs be free, Because there is nothing in man that can purchase this, in the 8 of the Acts 19.20. ord, d n1 pp-f n1 n2-vm av vbb j, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst vmb vvi d, p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
138 when Simon Magus saw that the Apostles by laying on of hands conveyed the grace of the Spirit into mens soules, he thought to have gotten a booty, when Simon Magus saw that the Apostles by laying on of hands conveyed the grace of the Spirit into men's Souls, he Thought to have got a booty, q-crq np1 np1 vvd cst dt n2 p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f n2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp ng2 n2, pns31 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
139 and have done so also, and offered money, that he might receive that gift, but marke how Saint Peter tooke him up with indignation, Thy money perish with thee, and have done so also, and offered money, that he might receive that gift, but mark how Saint Peter took him up with Indignation, Thy money perish with thee, cc vhb vdn av av, cc vvd n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi d n1, cc-acp vvb c-crq n1 np1 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 11
140 because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money, thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter. Because thou hast Thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money, thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter. c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
141 It was a marvelous fearefull sin, and therefore the Apostle Peter, bad him pray that if it were possible, the thought of his heart might bee forgiven him. It was a marvelous fearful since, and Therefore the Apostle Peter, bade him pray that if it were possible, the Thought of his heart might be forgiven him. pn31 vbds dt j j n1, cc av dt n1 np1, vvd pno31 vvi cst cs pn31 vbdr j, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
142 It is a vaine thing to conceive, and a great sinne to thinke or imagine, that grace can be purchased from God by any thing that we have received; It is a vain thing to conceive, and a great sin to think or imagine, that grace can be purchased from God by any thing that we have received; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
143 for there must be some proportion betweene the price, and the thing that is bought in common reason, for there must be Some proportion between the price, and the thing that is bought in Common reason, c-acp a-acp vmb vbi d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
144 but in the 3. of the Prov. 14, 15. Salomon saith, That the Merchandize of Wisedome (that is, of the wisedome of God, wrought by the Spirit of God) is better than the Merchandize of silver, but in the 3. of the Curae 14, 15. Solomon Says, That the Merchandise of Wisdom (that is, of the Wisdom of God, wrought by the Spirit of God) is better than the Merchandise of silver, cc-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f dt np1 crd, crd np1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 (cst vbz, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
145 and the gaine thereof than fine gold, shee is more pretious than Rubies, and all the things thou canst desire, are not to bee compared unto her. and the gain thereof than fine gold, she is more precious than Rubies, and all the things thou Canst desire, Are not to be compared unto her. cc dt n1 av cs j n1, pns31 vbz av-dc j cs n2, cc d dt n2 pns21 vm2 vvi, vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
146 There is no proportion between any thing and this wisedome; no, no; There is no proportion between any thing and this Wisdom; no, no; pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1 cc d n1; uh-dx, uh-dx; (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
147 they that thinke that God loves them any whit the better, because they are rich and learned, they that think that God loves them any whit the better, Because they Are rich and learned, pns32 cst vvb cst np1 vvz pno32 d n1 dt jc, c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
148 and honourable, let them know, that all those things are dung in regard of the graces of Gods Spirit. and honourable, let them know, that all those things Are dung in regard of the graces of God's Spirit. cc j, vvb pno32 vvi, cst d d n2 vbr n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
149 If any thinke to buy grace they shall perish, and their money with them; for the offer of grace is free. If any think to buy grace they shall perish, and their money with them; for the offer of grace is free. cs d vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pns32 vmb vvi, cc po32 n1 p-acp pno32; c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 12
150 And secondly, as there is nothing that can purchase grace, so wee can do nothing that can merit grace, for some man may say; And secondly, as there is nothing that can purchase grace, so we can do nothing that can merit grace, for Some man may say; cc ord, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vvi n1, av pns12 vmb vdi pix cst vmb vvi n1, p-acp d n1 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 12
151 however I have no money to purchase it, yet I can worke it out, as poore men use to say to those for whom they worke, however I have no money to purchase it, yet I can work it out, as poor men use to say to those for whom they work, c-acp pns11 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av, c-acp j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 12
152 when they would have any commodity of them, they tell them they have no money to pay them for it, when they would have any commodity of them, they tell them they have no money to pay them for it, c-crq pns32 vmd vhi d n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vvb pno32 pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 c-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
153 but they will worke it out by their handy labour. but they will work it out by their handy labour. cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp po32 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
154 But alasse, there is nothing that can bee done of the sinfull sonne of man, that can procure any thing from God this way, But alas, there is nothing that can be done of the sinful son of man, that can procure any thing from God this Way, p-acp uh, pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vbi vdn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi d n1 p-acp np1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
155 as we may see, Rom. 9.16. It is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth mercy. as we may see, Rom. 9.16. It is not in him that wills, nor in him that Runneth, but in God that shows mercy. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, np1 crd. pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno31 cst vvz, ccx p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc-acp p-acp np1 cst vvz n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
156 It is not our willing, our working, our running, what ever wee have, or can doe, is nothing for the procuring of grace in this kinde; It is not our willing, our working, our running, what ever we have, or can do, is nothing for the procuring of grace in this kind; pn31 vbz xx po12 j, po12 n-vvg, po12 n-vvg, r-crq av pns12 vhb, cc vmb vdi, vbz pix p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
157 it is God alone that sheweth mercy. it is God alone that shows mercy. pn31 vbz np1 av-j cst vvz n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
158 Thus he will have mercy on whom hee will have mercy, and compassion on whom hee will have compassion, Thus he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy, and compassion on whom he will have compassion, av pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
159 and whom he will he hardneth, Rom. 9.18. If thou shouldest marke what is done amisse, (saith the Prophet David) who could abide it. and whom he will he Hardeneth, Rom. 9.18. If thou Shouldst mark what is done amiss, (Says the Prophet David) who could abide it. cc r-crq pns31 vmb pns31 vvz, np1 crd. cs pns21 vmd2 vvi q-crq vbz vdn av, (vvz dt n1 np1) r-crq vmd vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
160 If God should enter into judgement with any poore soule upon the earth, there were no living for him, hee could expect nothing but death, If God should enter into judgement with any poor soul upon the earth, there were no living for him, he could expect nothing but death, cs np1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbdr dx n-vvg p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi pix cc-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
161 and the fierce anger of God continually to pursue him; and the fierce anger of God continually to pursue him; cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
162 and therefore farre it is from man to have any thing that can procure grace at the hand of God. and Therefore Far it is from man to have any thing that can procure grace At the hand of God. cc av av-j pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi d n1 cst vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 13
163 Thirdly, a man naturally hath no ground whereby he can challenge this by way of promise from the Lord, no naturall man hath any promise in this kind, The promises are Yea and Amen, to them that are in Christ; Thirdly, a man naturally hath no ground whereby he can challenge this by Way of promise from the Lord, no natural man hath any promise in this kind, The promises Are Yea and Amen, to them that Are in christ; ord, dt n1 av-j vhz dx n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, dx j n1 vhz d n1 p-acp d n1, dt n2 vbr uh cc uh-n, p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 13
164 to them that are called, and converted and brought home to Christ, to those they are all, yea, confirmed; and amen, concluded; yea, made; and amen, performed: to them that Are called, and converted and brought home to christ, to those they Are all, yea, confirmed; and Amen, concluded; yea, made; and Amen, performed: p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn, cc vvn cc vvn av-an p-acp np1, p-acp d pns32 vbr d, uh, vvn; cc uh-n, vvn; uh, vvn; cc uh-n, vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 13
165 but a man by nature can claime nothing at Gods hands but hell and damnation, but a man by nature can claim nothing At God's hands but hell and damnation, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pix p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 13
166 and therefore all the plagues and punishments that befall wicked men, are the fruits of their owne labours, they are their owne, they have the fruit of their owne tree; and Therefore all the plagues and punishments that befall wicked men, Are the fruits of their own labours, they Are their own, they have the fruit of their own tree; cc av d dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb j n2, vbr dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vbr po32 d, pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
167 so Iudas is said, to goe to his owne place. so Iudas is said, to go to his own place. av np1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
168 In the 3. of Esay, the 9. there saith the text, Woe unto the wicked, for they have rewarded evill to their owne soules, the reward of their hands shall bee giver them, In the 3. of Isaiah, the 9. there Says the text, Woe unto the wicked, for they have rewarded evil to their own Souls, the reward of their hands shall be giver them, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, dt crd a-acp vvz dt n1, n1 p-acp dt j, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn j-jn p-acp po32 d n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb vbi n1 pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
169 for they shall eate the fruite of their doings. They can challenge confusion and everlasting destruction, this is their owne; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. They can challenge confusion and everlasting destruction, this is their own; c-acp pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-vdg. pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc j n1, d vbz po32 d; (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
170 Iudas went to his owne, hee had his owne share, and his owne condem•ation, they were his owne, his owne sinnes procured them: Iudas went to his own, he had his own share, and his own condem•ation, they were his own, his own Sins procured them: np1 vvd p-acp po31 d, pns31 vhd po31 d n1, cc po31 d n1, pns32 vbdr po31 d, po31 d n2 vvd pno32: (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
171 but as for the obtaining of Christ, and of grace and salvation, there is nothing that can doe it, it is of the free mercy and goodnesse of God Godlinesse •s great gaine, saith the Apostle, it hath the promise of this life, but as for the obtaining of christ, and of grace and salvation, there is nothing that can do it, it is of the free mercy and Goodness of God Godliness •s great gain, Says the Apostle, it hath the promise of this life, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, cc pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vdi pn31, pn31 vbz pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 n1 vbz j n1, vvz dt n1, pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
172 and of the life to come: and of the life to come: cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
173 but an ungodly man there is no promise at all made unto him, hee can challenge nothing from God by way of promise, but an ungodly man there is no promise At all made unto him, he can challenge nothing from God by Way of promise, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d vvd p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi pix p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
174 so that by this time wee have the proofe of the point; namely, That the offer of grace is altogether free: so that by this time we have the proof of the point; namely, That the offer of grace is altogether free: av cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
175 for we have nothing can purchase grace, wee can do nothing that can procure grace, wee have no right whereby wee may challenge grace by way of promise naturally, for we have nothing can purchase grace, we can do nothing that can procure grace, we have no right whereby we may challenge grace by Way of promise naturally, c-acp pns12 vhb pix vmb vvi n1, pns12 vmb vdi pix cst vmb vvi n1, pns12 vhb dx vvi c-crq pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
176 and therefore the case is cleare, That we have grace freely from the hand of God. and Therefore the case is clear, That we have grace freely from the hand of God. cc av dt n1 vbz j, cst pns12 vhb n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
177 We see the point cleared, the doctrine confirmed and established. We see the point cleared, the Doctrine confirmed and established. pns12 vvb dt n1 vvn, dt n1 vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 14
178 The use of it is two fold, partly to the Saints of God that have received grace: The use of it is two fold, partly to the Saints of God that have received grace: dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz crd n1, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vhb vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 14
179 partly to those that want grace. partly to those that want grace. av p-acp d cst vvb n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 14
180 First, for the Saints of God that have received grace, I beseech you thinke of it, it is a truth that cannot be denied, proved by reason strong, and Scripture plaine; First, for the Saints of God that have received grace, I beseech you think of it, it is a truth that cannot be denied, proved by reason strong, and Scripture plain; ord, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vhb vvn n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn, vvn p-acp n1 j, cc n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
181 that whatsoever wee have from the beginning of conversion, to the end of salvation, is free grace. that whatsoever we have from the beginning of conversion, to the end of salvation, is free grace. cst r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
182 Why, mee thinkes your hearts should answer, we ought to be stirred up, the more to magnifie the mercy of God, Why, me thinks your hearts should answer, we ought to be stirred up, the more to magnify the mercy of God, uh-crq, pno11 vvz po22 n2 vmd vvi, pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, dt dc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
183 and so much the more to bee thankefull unto him for this mercy which our poore soules have received at his hands: and so much the more to be thankful unto him for this mercy which our poor Souls have received At his hands: cc av av-d dt dc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 r-crq po12 j n2 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
184 the freer the grace of God is which hee offereth unto us, the greater our thanksgiving, the greater the acknowledgement of the goodnesse of the Lord ought to bee: the freer the grace of God is which he Offereth unto us, the greater our thanksgiving, the greater the acknowledgement of the Goodness of the Lord ought to be: dt jc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz q-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, dt jc po12 n1, dt jc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd pc-acp vbi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
185 those whom God hath given any assurance of sound grace; those whom God hath given any assurance of found grace; d r-crq np1 vhz vvn d n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
186 that Christ is there, that salvation is there, they doe not know how much beholding they are to God for the same, that christ is there, that salvation is there, they do not know how much beholding they Are to God for the same, cst np1 vbz a-acp, cst n1 vbz a-acp, pns32 vdb xx vvi c-crq d vvg pns32 vbr p-acp np1 p-acp dt d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
187 for this proceedeth altogether of his free mercy, looke up therefore unto God, and blesse God for it, this is that which did drive the Prophet Micah to a stand, Mica. 7.18, 19. there faith he, Who is a Godlike unto our God, that pardoneth iniquities, for this Proceedeth altogether of his free mercy, look up Therefore unto God, and bless God for it, this is that which did drive the Prophet micah to a stand, Mica. 7.18, 19. there faith he, Who is a Godlike unto our God, that Pardoneth iniquities, c-acp d vvz av pp-f po31 j n1, vvb a-acp av p-acp np1, cc vvb np1 p-acp pn31, d vbz d r-crq vdd vvi dt n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, np1. crd, crd zz n1 pns31, r-crq vbz dt j p-acp po12 n1, cst vvz n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
188 and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his people, he retaineth not his anger for ever, and passes by the Transgression of the remnant of his people, he retaineth not his anger for ever, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 c-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
189 because he delighteth in mercy, he will turne againe, he will have compassion upon us, he will •ubdu• our iniquities, Because he delights in mercy, he will turn again, he will have compassion upon us, he will •ubdu• our iniquities, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi av, pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb n1 po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
190 and thou wilt cast all our sinnes into the bottome of the sea; and thou wilt cast all our Sins into the bottom of the sea; cc pns21 vm2 vvi d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
191 as who should say, here is a God indeed, who is like our God, who hath pardoned all our sinnes, as who should say, Here is a God indeed, who is like our God, who hath pardoned all our Sins, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, av vbz dt n1 av, r-crq vbz j po12 np1, r-crq vhz vvn d po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
192 why? because his mercy pleased him, because hee delighteth in goodnesse, no God like Iehovah, no Redeemer like Christ, no Comforter like the Spirit, all sins pardoned, why? Because his mercy pleased him, Because he delights in Goodness, no God like Jehovah, no Redeemer like christ, no Comforter like the Spirit, all Sins pardoned, q-crq? c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1, dx n1 av-j np1, dx n1 j np1, dx n1 av-j dt n1, d n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 15
193 & all iniquities cast into the bottome of the Sea; but what is the ground of all, because his mercy pleased him; & all iniquities cast into the bottom of the Sea; but what is the ground of all, Because his mercy pleased him; cc d n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
194 as if hee had sayd, Men will doe no good unto us unlesse they see good in us, as if he had said, Men will do no good unto us unless they see good in us, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, n2 vmb vdi dx j p-acp pno12 cs pns32 vvb j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
195 unlesse they expect some good and profit from us, but who is like our God, no man is like unto him, hee hath passed by our transgressions, unless they expect Some good and profit from us, but who is like our God, no man is like unto him, he hath passed by our transgressions, cs pns32 vvb d j cc vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp q-crq vbz j po12 np1, dx n1 vbz av-j p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
196 and subdued our iniquities, and given us the graces of his spirit, not because wee pleased him, and subdued our iniquities, and given us the graces of his Spirit, not Because we pleased him, cc vvn po12 n2, cc vvn pno12 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, xx c-acp pns12 vvd pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
197 or did any thing that could deserve this at his hands, but it was his free mercy that moved him, all our peevishnesse, all our loosenesse, all our carelesnesse, all our sinnes subdued, or did any thing that could deserve this At his hands, but it was his free mercy that moved him, all our peevishness, all our looseness, all our carelessness, all our Sins subdued, cc vdd d n1 cst vmd vvi d p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pn31 vbds po31 j n1 cst vvd pno31, d po12 n1, d po12 n1, d po12 n1, d po12 n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
198 and thrust into the bottome of the Sea and pardoned, and why? because wee pleased God? no, because his mercy pleased him; and thrust into the bottom of the Sea and pardoned, and why? Because we pleased God? no, Because his mercy pleased him; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvn, cc q-crq? c-acp pns12 vvd np1? uh-dx, c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
199 this is God full of grace, full of mercy, full of goodnesse and compassion, no God like our God, no mercy like this; this is God full of grace, full of mercy, full of Goodness and compassion, no God like our God, no mercy like this; d vbz np1 j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1, dx n1 vvb po12 n1, dx n1 av-j d; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
200 no grace, no goodnesse, no compassion, like unto this, and therefore you poore Saints that have received any grace from the hand of the Lord, goe into some secret place, no grace, no Goodness, no compassion, like unto this, and Therefore you poor Saints that have received any grace from the hand of the Lord, go into Some secret place, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, av-j p-acp d, cc av pn22 j n2 cst vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp d j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
201 and say unto your soules, and plead with your owne hearts, and provoke your soules to thankesgiving, for Gods mercy towards you: and say unto your Souls, and plead with your own hearts, and provoke your Souls to thanksgiving, for God's mercy towards you: cc vvb p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi p-acp po22 d n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp pn22: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
202 reason with thy heart, and provoke thy spirit to take notice of Gods mercy, and say, reason with thy heart, and provoke thy Spirit to take notice of God's mercy, and say, n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
203 How is it Lord, that many that have lived in the same towne, in the same family, How is it Lord, that many that have lived in the same town, in the same family, q-crq vbz pn31 n1, cst d cst vhb vvn p-acp dt d n1, p-acp dt d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
204 nay the same man that is under the same ministry that I am, that heares the same Sermons that I doe, nay the same man that is under the same Ministry that I am, that hears the same Sermons that I do, uh-x dt d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt d n1 cst pns11 vbm, cst vvz dt d n2 cst pns11 vdb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 16
205 and sits in the same seate with me, how is it that such a poore man or woman is still in the gall of bitternesse, in the bond of iniquity, still in the snare of death, and sits in the same seat with me, how is it that such a poor man or woman is still in the Gall of bitterness, in the bound of iniquity, still in the snare of death, cc vvz p-acp dt d n1 p-acp pno11, q-crq vbz pn31 cst d dt j n1 cc n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
206 and under the power of Satan; Father how comes it? why is it that my mind is enlightned? why was my heart humbled? why didst thou give me any care to walke with thee, and under the power of Satan; Father how comes it? why is it that my mind is enlightened? why was my heart humbled? why didst thou give me any care to walk with thee, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; n1 q-crq vvz pn31? q-crq vbz pn31 cst po11 n1 vbz vvn? q-crq vbds po11 n1 vvn? q-crq vdd2 pns21 vvi pno11 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
207 and to forsake my sinnes, and abandon my former lusts and corruptions, why is this Lord, it was of thine owne free mercy Lord, and to forsake my Sins, and abandon my former Lustiest and corruptions, why is this Lord, it was of thine own free mercy Lord, cc pc-acp vvi po11 n2, cc vvb po11 j n2 cc n2, q-crq vbz d n1, pn31 vbds pp-f png21 d j n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
208 for I had nothing which could purchase this at thy hands; I could doe nothing that might procure it; for I had nothing which could purchase this At thy hands; I could do nothing that might procure it; c-acp pns11 vhd pix r-crq vmd vvi d p-acp po21 n2; pns11 vmd vdi pix cst vmd vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
209 I could claime no promise naturally from thee in this kinde: I could claim no promise naturally from thee in this kind: pns11 vmd vvi dx n1 av-j p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
210 if thou canst thinke thus, and say thus, goe thy wayes and be as thankefull as thou canst to such a God, that hath done this for thee, if thou Canst think thus, and say thus, go thy ways and be as thankful as thou Canst to such a God, that hath done this for thee, cs pns21 vm2 vvi av, cc vvb av, vvb po21 n2 cc vbi a-acp j c-acp pns21 vm2 p-acp d dt n1, cst vhz vdn d p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
211 and plead with the Lord, as the Prophet David did, What is man that thou shouldst be so mindfull of him, and plead with the Lord, as the Prophet David did, What is man that thou Shouldst be so mindful of him, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 np1 vdd, q-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vbi av j pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
212 and what is the sonne of man, that thou shouldst regard him; and what is the son of man, that thou Shouldst regard him; cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
213 why Lord? thou mindfull of me when I forgot my selfe, when I ranne headlong into all wickednesse, why Lord? thou mindful of me when I forgotten my self, when I ran headlong into all wickedness, c-crq n1? pns21 j pp-f pno11 c-crq pns11 vvd po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vvd av-j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
214 as prophane as ever any soule was, oh! as profane as ever any soul was, o! c-acp j c-acp av d n1 vbds, uh! (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
215 those dayes which I now remember with griefe of soule, when my heart rose up against thee and thy ministers, those days which I now Remember with grief of soul, when my heart rose up against thee and thy Ministers, d n2 r-crq pns11 av vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-crq po11 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno21 cc po21 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
216 and yet thou Lord, mindfull of such a sinfull wretch as I am, that forgot my selfe and my owne salvation, and yet thou Lord, mindful of such a sinful wretch as I am, that forgotten my self and my own salvation, cc av pns21 n1, j pp-f d dt j n1 c-acp pns11 vbm, cst vvd po11 n1 cc po11 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
217 why what am I Lord, and what is this poore soule of mine, that thou shouldest remember me; oh! why what am I Lord, and what is this poor soul of mine, that thou Shouldst Remember me; o! c-crq r-crq vbm pns11 n1, cc r-crq vbz d j n1 pp-f png11, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11; uh! (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
218 doe thus and thinke of this, and remember that our Saviour Christ when the Apostles Preached the Gospell, here was a poore man on one side converted, do thus and think of this, and Remember that our Saviour christ when the Apostles Preached the Gospel, Here was a poor man on one side converted, vdb av cc vvb pp-f d, cc vvb cst po12 n1 np1 c-crq dt n2 vvn dt n1, av vbds dt j n1 p-acp crd n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 17
219 and a poore woman on another, when the Lord Iesus saw this, why I blesse thee Father saith he Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast revealed these things to the poore of the world, and a poor woman on Another, when the Lord Iesus saw this, why I bless thee Father Says he Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast revealed these things to the poor of the world, cc dt j n1 p-acp j-jn, c-crq dt n1 np1 vvd d, q-crq pns11 vvb pno21 n1 vvz pns31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvd d n2 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
220 and denyed them to great ones; and denied them to great ones; cc vvd pno32 p-acp j pi2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
221 take this to your hearts, the poore receive the Gospell, the rich they are so full and so delighted in these earthly things, here below, that they have no roome for any spirituall grace; take this to your hearts, the poor receive the Gospel, the rich they Are so full and so delighted in these earthly things, Here below, that they have no room for any spiritual grace; vvb d p-acp po22 n2, dt j vvi dt n1, dt j pns32 vbr av j cc av vvd p-acp d j n2, av a-acp, cst pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
222 but you that are Saints of God, that have received any grace, thinke of this, let your soules blesse God, but you that Are Saints of God, that have received any grace, think of this, let your Souls bless God, cc-acp pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f np1, cst vhb vvn d n1, vvb pp-f d, vvb po22 n2 vvb np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
223 even extraordinarily, and say, I thanke thee Father, that that thou hast hid these things from the wise, even extraordinarily, and say, I thank thee Father, that that thou hast hid these things from the wise, av av-j, cc vvi, pns11 vvb pno21 n1, d cst pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
224 and from the rich, and from the noble, and hast revealed them unto babes, that thou hast taught me, a poore silly creature, that thou hast wrought upon my heart, and from the rich, and from the noble, and hast revealed them unto babes, that thou hast taught me, a poor silly creature, that thou hast wrought upon my heart, cc p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j, cc vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n2, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, dt j j n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
225 and shewed me Christ Iesus, when as most in the world have not seene him, and showed me christ Iesus, when as most in the world have not seen him, cc vvd pno11 np1 np1, c-crq p-acp ds p-acp dt n1 vhb xx vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
226 nor salvation, many great ones, and mighty ones thou hast sent packing to hell, but me a blind creature, out of a poore cottage, out of a corner of hell, thou hast plucked and given me salvation: nor salvation, many great ones, and mighty ones thou hast sent packing to hell, but me a blind creature, out of a poor cottage, out of a corner of hell, thou hast plucked and given me salvation: ccx n1, d j pi2, cc j pi2 pns21 vh2 vvn vvg p-acp n1, cc-acp pno11 dt j n1, av pp-f dt j n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vh2 vvn cc vvn pno11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
227 Father I blesse thee for this, for it was of thy free mercy. Father I bless thee for this, for it was of thy free mercy. n1 pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp d, c-acp pn31 vbds pp-f av j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
228 I beseech thee to give me a free hear• to blesse thee for this thy wonderfull mercy vouchsafed unto me, I beseech thee to give me a free hear• to bless thee for this thy wonderful mercy vouchsafed unto me, pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pno11 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 j n1 vvn p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
229 and to walke worthy of thee. and to walk worthy of thee. cc pc-acp vvi j pp-f pno21. (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
230 What, shalt thou give thy selfe freely for my poore soule• and shall not I give thee a good action freely? thus stirre up your owne hearts to blesse God for this his great mercy: What, shalt thou give thy self freely for my poor soule• and shall not I give thee a good actium freely? thus stir up your own hearts to bless God for this his great mercy: q-crq, vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 av-j p-acp po11 j n1 cc vmb xx pns11 vvi pno21 dt j n1 av-j? av vvb a-acp po22 d n2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d po31 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
231 the greater the grace is which he vouchsafeth unto you, the greater your thankfulnesse ought to be: the greater the grace is which he vouchsafeth unto you, the greater your thankfulness ought to be: dt jc dt n1 vbz q-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn22, dt jc po22 n1 vmd pc-acp vbi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
232 and so much for this use, it should stirre up every poore soule that hath received any grace, to go into a comer, and so much for this use, it should stir up every poor soul that hath received any grace, to go into a comer, cc av av-d c-acp d n1, pn31 vmd vvi a-acp d j n1 cst vhz vvn d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 18
233 and looke up to heaven, and be amazed at Gods great mercy, and say, Father I have received grace, and look up to heaven, and be amazed At God's great mercy, and say, Father I have received grace, cc vvb a-acp p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, cc vvi, n1 pns11 vhb vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 19
234 and why I• there is no reason Lord for it, but because thy mercy pleased thee. and why I• there is no reason Lord for it, but Because thy mercy pleased thee. cc c-crq np1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp c-acp po21 n1 vvd pno21. (4) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 19
235 The second use is to the wicked themselves, those that yet want this mercy, to those that are yet in the gall of bitternesse, is it so that Gods grace and mercy is altogether free; The second use is to the wicked themselves, those that yet want this mercy, to those that Are yet in the Gall of bitterness, is it so that God's grace and mercy is altogether free; dt ord n1 vbz p-acp dt j px32, d cst av vvb d n1, p-acp d cst vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz pn31 av cst ng1 n1 cc n1 vbz av j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
236 then this may bee a ground of incouragement unto them to seeke after this mercy: then this may be a ground of encouragement unto them to seek After this mercy: av d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
237 they may thinke with themselves thus, why, the offer of grace is free, and therefore why may not I come to have some of this mercy as well as another; they may think with themselves thus, why, the offer of grace is free, and Therefore why may not I come to have Some of this mercy as well as Another; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp px32 av, uh-crq, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, cc av q-crq vmb xx pns11 vvb pc-acp vhi d pp-f d n1 c-acp av c-acp j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
238 though they are yet in the snare of Satan, under the power of sinne, and in the bond of iniquitie, though they Are yet in the snare of Satan, under the power of sin, and in the bound of iniquity, cs pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
239 yet the freenesse of Gods mercy may incourage them to seeke to God for this grace, yet the freeness of God's mercy may encourage them to seek to God for this grace, av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
240 and to sustaine their hearts in some hope that they may obtaine it. and to sustain their hearts in Some hope that they may obtain it. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
241 Why, it is a free mercy, and therefore why mayst not thou have it as well as another, it is freely given, Why, it is a free mercy, and Therefore why Mayest not thou have it as well as Another, it is freely given, uh-crq, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc av q-crq vm2 xx pns21 vhb pn31 c-acp av c-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
242 and why mayst not thou receive it as well as another, it is worth the while to seeke after grace and mercy, and why Mayest not thou receive it as well as Another, it is worth the while to seek After grace and mercy, cc q-crq vm2 xx pns21 vvi pn31 a-acp av c-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz j dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
243 for there is some hope and expectation to attaine it; for there is Some hope and expectation to attain it; c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
244 This was the ground why the Prophet Esay did perswade all people to come unto the Lord Iesus, Esay, 55.1. This was the ground why the Prophet Isaiah did persuade all people to come unto the Lord Iesus, Isaiah, 55.1. d vbds dt n1 c-crq dt n1 np1 vdd vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, np1, crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
245 Why saith he, Every one that thirsteth come yee to the waters, and he that hath no money, come yee, buy and eate, Why Says he, Every one that Thirsteth come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eat, q-crq vvz pns31, d pi cst vvz vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2, cc pns31 cst vhz dx n1, vvb pn22, vvb cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
246 yea, come, buy wine and milke without money, and without price: Come you that have no money, saith the text; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money, and without price: Come you that have no money, Says the text; uh, vvb, vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: vvb pn22 cst vhb dx n1, vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
247 the people might make a cavill, and say, Why? wee want money to buy, to what end therefore should we come; the people might make a cavil, and say, Why? we want money to buy, to what end Therefore should we come; dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1, cc vvi, q-crq? pns12 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq n1 av vmd pns12 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 19
248 the text answers this and saith, Come you that have no money, and buy without money: the text answers this and Says, Come you that have no money, and buy without money: dt n1 vvz d cc vvz, vvb pn22 cst vhb dx n1, cc vvi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
249 What is the meaning of this, that is, you that have no sufficiency to procure grace and salvation, What is the meaning of this, that is, you that have no sufficiency to procure grace and salvation, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cst vbz, pn22 cst vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
250 though you have no ability of your selves to purchase this, yet come and come freely, though you have no ability of your selves to purchase this, yet come and come freely, cs pn22 vhb dx n1 pp-f po22 n2 pc-acp vvi d, av vvb cc vvn av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
251 and buy without money, as if he should say, If you will but come and take grace, this is all God lookes for, all that the Lord expects and desires, you may have it for the taking, you may receive grace for the carrying of it away, and buy without money, as if he should say, If you will but come and take grace, this is all God looks for, all that the Lord expects and Desires, you may have it for the taking, you may receive grace for the carrying of it away, cc vvb p-acp n1, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvb cc vvi n1, d vbz d np1 vvz p-acp, d cst dt n1 vvz cc n2, pn22 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg, pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
252 though your weaknesse be great, and your infirmities many, yet if you have but ability to take grace and carry it away, this is enough, this is all that God requires at your hands; though your weakness be great, and your infirmities many, yet if you have but ability to take grace and carry it away, this is enough, this is all that God requires At your hands; cs po22 n1 vbb j, cc po22 n2 d, av cs pn22 vhb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi pn31 av, d vbz av-d, d vbz d cst np1 vvz p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
253 and this is that which makes the Saints of God in the 14. of Hos. 3. to goe unto God, and this is that which makes the Saints of God in the 14. of Hos. 3. to go unto God, cc d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd p-acp vvi p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
254 and renounce all others, there saith the text, A shur shall not save us, wee will not ride upon horses, and renounce all Others, there Says the text, A shur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses, cc vvb d n2-jn, a-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno12, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
255 neither will we say any more to the workes of our hands, Ye are our gods; neither will we say any more to the works of our hands, You Are our God's; dx vmb pns12 vvi d dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pn22 vbr po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
256 and what is the ground of all this, for with thee, the fatherlesse findeth mercy: and what is the ground of all this, for with thee, the fatherless finds mercy: cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d, p-acp p-acp pno21, dt j vvz n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
257 so that, hast thou a desolate soule, why, bee of good comfort, and be incouraged to go to God for helpe, so that, hast thou a desolate soul, why, be of good Comfort, and be encouraged to go to God for help, av cst, vh2 pns21 dt j n1, uh-crq, vbb pp-f j n1, cc vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
258 for hee doth not succour men because they have strength, but hee helpeth those that are succourlesse. for he does not succour men Because they have strength, but he Helpeth those that Are succourless. c-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi n2 c-acp pns32 vhb n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz d cst vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 20
259 Art thou fatherlesse, and cast off of the world; hast thou a fatherlesse soule, a motherlesse soule; Art thou fatherless, and cast off of the world; hast thou a fatherless soul, a motherless soul; vb2r pns21 j, cc vvd a-acp pp-f dt n1; vh2 pns21 dt j n1, dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 20
260 that is, a hopelesse and a helpelesse soule, that hath no ability to procure mercy, or to purchase grace; that is, a hopeless and a helpless soul, that hath no ability to procure mercy, or to purchase grace; d vbz, dt j cc dt j n1, cst vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 20
261 why, with God the fatherlesse findeth mercy; and therefore say, Lord, with thee the fatherlesse findeth mercy, I am such a one, why, with God the fatherless finds mercy; and Therefore say, Lord, with thee the fatherless finds mercy, I am such a one, uh-crq, p-acp np1 dt j vvz n1; cc av vvb, n1, p-acp pno21 dt j vvz n1, pns11 vbm d dt pi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 20
262 therefore Lord I expect mercy from thee. Therefore Lord I expect mercy from thee. av n1 pns11 vvb n1 p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
263 If a great rich man should proclaime, that at such a time every one that will come, may receive dole from him; If a great rich man should proclaim, that At such a time every one that will come, may receive dole from him; cs dt j j n1 vmd vvi, cst p-acp d dt n1 d pi cst vmb vvi, vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
264 if this dole now were to bee purchased with money, none but the rich could receive it, if this dole now were to be purchased with money, none but the rich could receive it, cs d n1 av vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, pix cc-acp dt j vmd vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
265 but when he saith he will give to every one that comes a dole freely, but when he Says he will give to every one that comes a dole freely, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d pi cst vvz dt n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
266 then the poore may have it as well as the rich, when the dole commeth not to be purchased, then the poor may have it as well as the rich, when the dole comes not to be purchased, cs dt j vmb vhi pn31 c-acp av c-acp dt j, c-crq dt n1 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
267 but onely to be received, then the begger may have it as well as he that hath money, but only to be received, then the beggar may have it as well as he that hath money, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt n1 vmb vhi pn31 c-acp av c-acp pns31 cst vhz n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
268 for the dole is not to bee bought, but to bee received, and therefore every one that hath but a bagge to put it in, for the dole is not to be bought, but to be received, and Therefore every one that hath but a bag to put it in, p-acp dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av d pi cst vhz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
269 and ability to carry it away, may have it; and ability to carry it away, may have it; cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av, vmb vhi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
270 consider this ye that God hath not called home, there is a dole of mercy to be given you from God, Consider this you that God hath not called home, there is a dole of mercy to be given you from God, vvb d pn22 cst np1 vhz xx vvn av-an, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pn22 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
271 and God doth not intend to sell his mercy to you, but to bestow it freely upon you, and God does not intend to fell his mercy to you, but to bestow it freely upon you, cc np1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn22, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
272 and therefore if you will but come & receive it, and carry it away, you may have it, God requirs nothing else of you; and Therefore if you will but come & receive it, and carry it away, you may have it, God requires nothing Else of you; cc av cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvb cc vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31 av, pn22 vmb vhi pn31, np1 vvz pix av pp-f pn22; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
273 and therefore comfort your selves and say, Why, this mercy of God is free, others have it, and why not I Lord. and Therefore Comfort your selves and say, Why, this mercy of God is free, Others have it, and why not I Lord. cc av vvb po22 n2 cc vvb, uh-crq, d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, n2-jn vhb pn31, cc q-crq xx pns11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
274 Come therefore and waite upon God in his ordinances, thinke with thy selfe that the dole of mercy is to be given at such a place, at such a sermon, Come Therefore and wait upon God in his ordinances, think with thy self that the dole of mercy is to be given At such a place, At such a sermon, np1 av cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, vvb p-acp po21 n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
275 and therefore resolve to goe thither, and say, If wisedome, or goodnesse, or understanding, would purchase any thing at Gods hand, and Therefore resolve to go thither, and say, If Wisdom, or Goodness, or understanding, would purchase any thing At God's hand, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi av, cc vvi, cs n1, cc n1, cc n1, vmd vvi d n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
276 then miserable creature that I were, for I have none of those, but the mercy of God is free, there is a dole of mercy freely to be given, then miserable creature that I were, for I have none of those, but the mercy of God is free, there is a dole of mercy freely to be given, av j n1 cst pns11 vbdr, c-acp pns11 vhb pix pp-f d, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
277 and such and such have had it bestowed upon them, and therefore why may not I have it as well as others. and such and such have had it bestowed upon them, and Therefore why may not I have it as well as Others. cc d cc d vhb vhn pn31 vvn p-acp pno32, cc av q-crq vmb xx pns11 vhb pn31 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 21
278 And therefore naturall men that are burthened with abhominations, and full of sinne and corruptions, let them reason with their soules, And Therefore natural men that Are burdened with abominations, and full of sin and corruptions, let them reason with their Souls, cc av j n2 cst vbr j-vvn p-acp n2, cc j pp-f n1 cc n2, vvb pno32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
279 and say, Why, did God convert Saul, call Abraham, and humble Manasses, why? God did this freely, of his free mercy and goodnesse, did hee? and why then may not I receive this mercy from the hand of the Lord also? and when your owne weakenesses trouble you, and say, Why, did God convert Saul, call Abraham, and humble Manasses, why? God did this freely, of his free mercy and Goodness, did he? and why then may not I receive this mercy from the hand of the Lord also? and when your own Weaknesses trouble you, cc vvi, uh-crq, vdd np1 vvi np1, vvb np1, cc j np1, q-crq? np1 vdd d av-j, pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, vdd pns31? cc q-crq av vmb xx pns11 vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av? cc c-crq po22 d n2 vvb pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
280 and your sinnes and infirmities lye sore upon you, why, then helpe your owne soules in this kinde, and your Sins and infirmities lie soar upon you, why, then help your own Souls in this kind, cc po22 n2 cc n2 vvb av-j p-acp pn22, q-crq, av vvb po22 d n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
281 and say, I can doe nothing that can procure grace, no more could David, I have nothing that can purchase favour and mercy at Gods hands, no more had Saul, and yet God was mercifull to them: and say, I can do nothing that can procure grace, no more could David, I have nothing that can purchase favour and mercy At God's hands, no more had Saul, and yet God was merciful to them: cc vvi, pns11 vmb vdi pix cst vmb vvi n1, av-dx av-dc vmd np1, pns11 vhb pix cst vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, av-dx av-dc vhd np1, cc av np1 vbds j p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
282 why, hee is as mercifull now as he was then, his goodnesse is not diminished, nor his mercy abated. why, he is as merciful now as he was then, his Goodness is not diminished, nor his mercy abated. uh-crq, pns31 vbz a-acp j av c-acp pns31 vbds av, po31 n1 vbz xx vvn, ccx po31 n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
283 Lord thou that shewedst mercy to these, shew mercy to mee also; thou that didst blesse these Lord, blesse mee, even me also. Lord thou that shewedst mercy to these, show mercy to me also; thou that didst bless these Lord, bless me, even me also. n1 pns21 cst vvd2 n1 p-acp d, vvb n1 p-acp pno11 av; pns21 cst vdd2 vvi d n1, vvb pno11, av pno11 av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
284 Lord thou bestowest thy mercy freely, I beseech thee therefore bestow one drop upon my poore soule. Lord thou bestowest thy mercy freely, I beseech thee Therefore bestow one drop upon my poor soul. n1 pns21 vv2 po21 n1 av-j, pns11 vvb pno21 av vvi crd n1 p-acp po11 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
285 Aye, but some may cavill now and say, Gods mercy is free, and therefore hee may as well deny it mee as bestow it upon mee. Aye, but Some may cavil now and say, God's mercy is free, and Therefore he may as well deny it me as bestow it upon me. uh, cc-acp d vmb vvb av cc vvi, ng1 n1 vbz j, cc av pns31 vmb a-acp av vvi pn31 pno11 p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
286 I answer, this is true, hee may deny it thee as well as give it thee, I answer, this is true, he may deny it thee as well as give it thee, pns11 vvb, d vbz j, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pno21 p-acp av c-acp vvi pn31 pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
287 and he may also as well give it thee as deny it thee; and he may also as well give it thee as deny it thee; cc pns31 vmb av c-acp av vvi pn31 pno21 p-acp vvi pn31 pno21; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
288 it is as possible that thou mayest receive mercy, and therefore try all meanes possible to obtaine it. it is as possible that thou Mayest receive mercy, and Therefore try all means possible to obtain it. pn31 vbz a-acp j cst pns21 vm2 vvi n1, cc av vvi d n2 j pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 22
289 In the 3. of Ionah, the 9. vers. there the people of Niniveh say, Who can tell if God will turne and repent, The Lord there had sent the Prophet Ionah, to prophecy against Niniveh, That within forty dayes it should be destroyed, When the people heard this, there was a fast proclaimed, In the 3. of Jonah, the 9. vers. there the people of Nineveh say, Who can tell if God will turn and Repent, The Lord there had sent the Prophet Jonah, to prophecy against Nineveh, That within forty days it should be destroyed, When the people herd this, there was a fast proclaimed, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, dt crd fw-la. a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb, r-crq vmb vvi cs np1 vmb vvi cc vvi, dt n1 a-acp vhd vvn dt n1 np1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp crd n2 pn31 vmd vbi vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvd d, pc-acp vbds dt av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
290 and every man was commanded to put on sackcloth and cry mightily to the Lord, for who can tell if God will turne and repent, and every man was commanded to put on Sackcloth and cry mightily to the Lord, for who can tell if God will turn and Repent, cc d n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi cs np1 vmb vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
291 and turne away from his feirce anger, that we perish not: as if they should say, We have deserved that this judgement should come upon us, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not: as if they should say, We have deserved that this judgement should come upon us, cc vvi av p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns12 vvb xx: c-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi, pns12 vhb vvn cst d n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
292 and our sinnes have procured it, but yet who can tell whither God will turne away from his feirce anger, and our Sins have procured it, but yet who can tell whither God will turn away from his fierce anger, cc po12 n2 vhb vvn pn31, p-acp av q-crq vmb vvi c-crq np1 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
293 for the Lord is mercifull, and freely mercifull: and thus doe thou, and say, I confesse God may confound me for my sinnes, for the Lord is merciful, and freely merciful: and thus do thou, and say, I confess God may confound me for my Sins, p-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc av-j j: cc av vdb pns21, cc vvi, pns11 vvb np1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
294 but who can tell whither God will have mercy upon me; but who can tell whither God will have mercy upon me; cc-acp q-crq vmb vvi c-crq np1 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
295 I confesse that God may harden me, but who can tell whither he will humble mee, I will therefore waite upon him in his ordinances, I confess that God may harden me, but who can tell whither he will humble me, I will Therefore wait upon him in his ordinances, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi pno11, cc-acp q-crq vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno11, pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
296 and try if hee will bee mercifull to my poore soule. and try if he will be merciful to my poor soul. cc vvi cs pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp po11 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 23
297 The third use is an use of Exhortation to all poore creatures, that are burthened with the burthen of their sinnes, The third use is an use of Exhortation to all poor creatures, that Are burdened with the burden of their Sins, dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2, cst vbr j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
298 and are under the power of them, as to bee incouraged to seeke for mercy, and Are under the power of them, as to be encouraged to seek for mercy, cc vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
299 and to have some hope to obtaine it, so also with patience to waite and stay the time of the Lord; and to have Some hope to obtain it, so also with patience to wait and stay the time of the Lord; cc pc-acp vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
300 this should exhort them to come continually into the Congregation of Gods Saints, and waite patiently when, this should exhort them to come continually into the Congregation of God's Saints, and wait patiently when, d vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvi av-j c-crq, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
301 and what God will bestow upon them, according to his good will and pleasure. and what God will bestow upon them, according to his good will and pleasure. cc r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
302 The mercy and grace which God bestoweth upon any, is a free gift, and therefore if you come into the Assemblies of Gods people, to heare Gods word; The mercy and grace which God bestoweth upon any, is a free gift, and Therefore if you come into the Assemblies of God's people, to hear God's word; dt n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp d, vbz dt j n1, cc av cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 23
303 if thou waite upon God in his ordinances one day, and have not grace granted unto you, if thou wait upon God in his ordinances one day, and have not grace granted unto you, cs pns21 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2 crd n1, cc vhb xx n1 vvn p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
304 nor mercy vouchsafed towards you, if you come the next day and yet have it not, you must still waite and expect because it is a free gift, nor mercy vouchsafed towards you, if you come the next day and yet have it not, you must still wait and expect Because it is a free gift, ccx n1 vvn p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vvb dt ord n1 cc av vhb pn31 xx, pn22 vmb av vvi cc vvi c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
305 and therefore as God may give it to whom he will, so also when he will, and Therefore as God may give it to whom he will, so also when he will, cc av c-acp np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb, av av c-crq pns31 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
306 and therefore murmure not, nor say what shall I come so often, and waite so long, and Therefore murmur not, nor say what shall I come so often, and wait so long, cc av vvb xx, ccx vvi r-crq vmb pns11 vvi av av, cc vvi av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
307 and pray so much, and yet nothing? why? aye it is a free gift, in the 3 of Lament. 25.26. and pray so much, and yet nothing? why? aye it is a free gift, in the 3 of Lament. 25.26. cc vvb av av-d, cc av pix? q-crq? av pn31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp dt crd pp-f vvb. crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
308 the text saith, The Lord is good unto them that waite for him, it is good that a man should both quietly hope, the text Says, The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, it is good that a man should both quietly hope, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz j p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd av-d av-jn vvb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
309 and waite for the salvation of the Lord, as it is with the sea, when it ebbes the water goeth backe, and wait for the salvation of the Lord, as it is with the sea, when it ebbs the water Goes back, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 vvz av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
310 when it flowes and is at the maine it commeth againe: when it flows and is At the main it comes again: c-crq pn31 vvz cc vbz p-acp dt j pn31 vvz av: (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
311 now a man that is to take a journey by sea, if the comming of the tide be not for his turne, now a man that is to take a journey by sea, if the coming of the tide be not for his turn, av dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbb xx p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
312 and is gone backe, hee must waite untill it commeth againe; and is gone back, he must wait until it comes again; cc vbz vvn av, pns31 vmb vvi c-acp pn31 vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
313 so it is with God in this kinde, there is a flow of grace and mercy with him, so it is with God in this kind, there is a flow of grace and mercy with him, av pn31 vbz p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
314 now sometimes God withdraweth his grace from his poore creatures, but yet let them cry still, now sometime God withdraweth his grace from his poor creatures, but yet let them cry still, av av np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, cc-acp av vvb pno32 vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
315 and pray still, and resolve so to doe still; and pray still, and resolve so to do still; cc vvb av, cc vvb av pc-acp vdi av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
316 doe not say, If God will not succour me, and bestow mercy and grace upon me, do not say, If God will not succour me, and bestow mercy and grace upon me, vdb xx vvi, cs np1 vmb xx vvi pno11, cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
317 now seeing I have waited so long, I will pray no more, I will expect no longer; now seeing I have waited so long, I will pray no more, I will expect no longer; av vvg pns11 vhb vvn av av-j, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
318 & will you not so? why? alas who shal have the worst, you will be sure to have the worst of it: & will you not so? why? alas who shall have the worst, you will be sure to have the worst of it: cc vmb pn22 xx av? q-crq? uh q-crq vmb vhi dt js, pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vhi dt js pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
319 you that will be so sturdy, that because God heares not, and helpes not when you will, you that will be so sturdy, that Because God hears not, and helps not when you will, pn22 cst vmb vbi av j, cst c-acp np1 vvz xx, cc vvz xx c-crq pn22 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
320 and when you call, therefore you will pray no more, nor expect no longer; and when you call, Therefore you will pray no more, nor expect no longer; cc c-crq pn22 vvb, av pn22 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, ccx vvb av-dx av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 24
321 you that say, you have waited thus long and have not had grace nor mercy vouchsafed unto you, you that say, you have waited thus long and have not had grace nor mercy vouchsafed unto you, pn22 cst vvb, pn22 vhb vvn av av-j cc vhb xx vhn n1 ccx n1 vvn p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
322 and therefore to what end, to what purpose should we waite any longer, or attend any more? why if it be thus with you, you may depart if you please; and Therefore to what end, to what purpose should we wait any longer, or attend any more? why if it be thus with you, you may depart if you please; cc av p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vmd pns12 vvi d av-jc, cc vvi d dc? q-crq cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb vvi cs pn22 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
323 who thinke you, shall have the worst of it• beggers must not be choosers, this is not begging of mercy but commanding of mercy at Gods hands; who think you, shall have the worst of it• beggars must not be choosers, this is not begging of mercy but commanding of mercy At God's hands; q-crq vvb pn22, vmb vhi dt js pp-f n1 n2 vmb xx vbi n2, d vbz xx vvg pp-f n1 p-acp vvg pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
324 this is not to desire that God would give you mercy, but that he would follow you with mercy. this is not to desire that God would give you mercy, but that he would follow you with mercy. d vbz xx pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pn22 n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
325 Some man may say, What shall I use the meanes so long, pray so often, some man may say, What shall I use the means so long, pray so often, d n1 vmb vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi dt n2 av av-j, vvb av av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
326 and heare Sermons so often, and still waite? aye and blesse God that thou mayst waite, blesse God that thou hast not beene long since confounded, that God hath not long before this time sent thee packing to hell, and hear Sermons so often, and still wait? aye and bless God that thou Mayest wait, bless God that thou hast not been long since confounded, that God hath not long before this time sent thee packing to hell, cc vvi n2 av av, cc av vvi? uh cc vvb np1 cst pns21 vm2 vvi, vvb np1 cst pns21 vh2 xx vbn av-j c-acp vvn, cst np1 vhz xx av-j a-acp d n1 vvd pno21 vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
327 but that thou hast still opportunities, that thou still hast peace and the meanes of Salvation afforded thee: but that thou hast still opportunities, that thou still hast peace and the means of Salvation afforded thee: cc-acp cst pns21 vh2 av n2, cst pns21 av vh2 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd pno21: (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
328 shalt thou waite? aye, and blesse God that thou mayst waite, before thou goest hence, and hee no more seene, Psal. 69.3. there saith the Prophet David, I am weary of my crying, my throat is dryed, mine eyes faile while I waite for my God; shalt thou wait? aye, and bless God that thou Mayest wait, before thou goest hence, and he no more seen, Psalm 69.3. there Says the Prophet David, I am weary of my crying, my throat is dried, mine eyes fail while I wait for my God; vm2 pns21 vvi? uh, cc vvb np1 cst pns21 vm2 vvi, c-acp pns21 vv2 av, cc pns31 av-dx av-dc vvn, np1 crd. a-acp vvz dt n1 np1, pns11 vbm j pp-f po11 n-vvg, po11 n1 vbz vvn, po11 n2 vvi cs pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
329 as if he had sayd, I have looked this day and heard thy Word, this day I have looked up to heaven in prayer and have not •ound thee; as if he had said, I have looked this day and herd thy Word, this day I have looked up to heaven in prayer and have not •ound thee; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vhb vvn d n1 cc vvn po21 n1, d n1 pns11 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc vhb xx vvn pno21; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
330 I wept this day, and mourned this day, I have used all meanes, my eyes even faile with waiting for my God: I wept this day, and mourned this day, I have used all means, my eyes even fail with waiting for my God: pns11 vvd d n1, cc vvd d n1, pns11 vhb vvn d n2, po11 n2 av vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
331 did David waite thus that was a King? and why mayst not thou waite? why mayst not thou stay looking for the salvation of the Lord, shut downe those proud hearts and lofty spirits of yours which think themselves too good to waite the Lords leisure, did David wait thus that was a King? and why Mayest not thou wait? why Mayest not thou stay looking for the salvation of the Lord, shut down those proud hearts and lofty spirits of yours which think themselves too good to wait the lords leisure, vdd np1 vvb av cst vbds dt n1? cc q-crq vm2 xx pns21 vvi? q-crq vm2 xx pns21 vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn a-acp d j n2 cc j n2 pp-f png22 r-crq vvb px32 av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 25
332 and reason with your own soules, & say, why is not my heart humbled? why are not my corruptions subdued and abated, and reason with your own Souls, & say, why is not my heart humbled? why Are not my corruptions subdued and abated, cc n1 p-acp po22 d n2, cc vvi, q-crq vbz xx po11 n1 vvn? q-crq vbr xx po11 n2 vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
333 as well as others? checke and subdue all those bublings of Spirit in the beginning; as well as Others? check and subdue all those bubblings of Spirit in the beginning; c-acp av c-acp n2-jn? n1 cc vvi d d n2-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
334 see what Paul did, when his heart began to grapple with God, why, who art thou O man, saith he, that thou liftest up thy selfe against God, as if hee had sayd, Art not thou a damned creature, sinfull dust and ashes, see what Paul did, when his heart began to grapple with God, why, who art thou Oh man, Says he, that thou liftest up thy self against God, as if he had said, Art not thou a damned creature, sinful dust and Ashes, vvb r-crq np1 vdd, c-crq po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, uh-crq, q-crq vb2r pns21 uh n1, vvz pns31, cst pns21 vv2 a-acp po21 n1 p-acp np1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vb2r xx pns21 dt j-vvn n1, j n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
335 why, who art thou O man that thou shouldest doe thus? so when thy heart beginnes to rise against God, suppresse those distempers, why, who art thou Oh man that thou Shouldst do thus? so when thy heart begins to rise against God, suppress those distempers, uh-crq, q-crq vb2r pns21 uh n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vdi av? av c-crq po21 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vvi d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
336 and say, who art thou damned sinnefull soule, that darst thus stand against God? what if I had gone to hell long before this? why, I had had my portion, and say, who art thou damned sinful soul, that Darest thus stand against God? what if I had gone to hell long before this? why, I had had my portion, cc vvi, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn j n1, cst vv2 av vvi p-acp np1? q-crq cs pns11 vhd vvn p-acp n1 av-j p-acp d? uh-crq, pns11 vhd vhn po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
337 if I had beene confounded long since, and sent roaring to hell, my sinnes had merited it, if I had been confounded long since, and sent roaring to hell, my Sins had merited it, cs pns11 vhd vbn vvn av-j a-acp, cc vvd vvg p-acp n1, po11 n2 vhd vvn pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
338 and therefore well may I waite for mercy, and thanke God that I may waite: and Therefore well may I wait for mercy, and thank God that I may wait: cc av av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb np1 cst pns11 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
339 downe with those proud imaginations and lofty thoughts that arise in mans heart, and resolve with David to waite for the Salvation of the Lord, with God is the gate of mercy, down with those proud Imaginations and lofty thoughts that arise in men heart, and resolve with David to wait for the Salvation of the Lord, with God is the gate of mercy, a-acp p-acp d j n2 cc j n2 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1, cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
340 & the fountaine of mercy, and this mercy is free, & therefore use the meanes still though God heare not, pray still though he accept not, resolve though thy heart fails, & the fountain of mercy, and this mercy is free, & Therefore use the means still though God hear not, pray still though he accept not, resolve though thy heart fails, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vbz j, cc av vvb dt n2 av cs np1 vvb xx, vvb av cs pns31 vvb xx, vvb cs po21 n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
341 and thy eyes faile, yet to roule in the dust, and call for mercy, and say Lord thy mercy is free, and thy eyes fail, yet to roll in the dust, and call for mercy, and say Lord thy mercy is free, cc po21 n2 vvi, av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb n1 po21 n1 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
342 therefore blesse me Lord even me also. Therefore bless me Lord even me also. av vvb pno11 n1 av pno11 av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 26
343 The 2 conclusion in the text is, that not withstanding this mercy of God is free, The 2 conclusion in the text is, that not withstanding this mercy of God is free, dt crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz, cst xx vvg d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 26
344 yet a man must have a will to receive grace and mercy, before he can have it, yet a man must have a will to receive grace and mercy, before he can have it, av dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 26
345 for saith the text, whosoever Will let him take of the water of life freely, and heere we have the reasonablenesse of the condition, together with the universality of it, it is not a great thing that God calleth for, for Says the text, whosoever Will let him take of the water of life freely, and Here we have the reasonableness of the condition, together with the universality of it, it is not a great thing that God calls for, c-acp vvz dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, cc av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
346 but if a man will have mercy, and grace and Salvation, he shall have it. First; but if a man will have mercy, and grace and Salvation, he shall have it. First; cc-acp cs dt n1 vmb vhi n1, cc n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vhi pn31. np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
347 a man must will mercy before hee can have mercy, and whosoever doth will it shall have it, a man must will mercy before he can have mercy, and whosoever does will it shall have it, dt n1 vmb vmb n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc r-crq vdz vvi pn31 vmb vhi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
348 and herein is the universality of the condition; and herein is the universality of the condition; cc av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
349 so that the doctrine which ariseth naturally out of the text, and which is the second generall circumstance of preparation is this, viz. that the soule must bee willing to receive Christ and grace, so that the Doctrine which arises naturally out of the text, and which is the second general circumstance of preparation is this, viz. that the soul must be willing to receive christ and grace, av cst dt n1 r-crq vvz av-j av pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq vbz dt ord n1 n1 pp-f n1 vbz d, n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
350 before it shall have Christ and grace; God will not save a man against his will, Rev. 3.20. before it shall have christ and grace; God will not save a man against his will, Rev. 3.20. c-acp pn31 vmb vhi np1 cc n1; np1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
351 there saith the text, Behold I stand at the doore and knocke, if any man heare my voyce, there Says the text, Behold I stand At the door and knock, if any man hear my voice, pc-acp vvz dt n1, vvb pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cs d n1 vvi po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
352 and open the doore, I will come in to him, &c. the doore is the heart, and open the door, I will come in to him, etc. the door is the heart, cc vvi dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp pno31, av dt n1 vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
353 & the knocking is the striving of the Lord in the use of the means, God stands this day & knocks at this and all other the like opportunities, the Lord knockes this day, & the knocking is the striving of the Lord in the use of the means, God Stands this day & knocks At this and all other the like opportunities, the Lord knocks this day, cc dt n-vvg vbz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, np1 vvz d n1 cc vvz p-acp d cc d n-jn dt j n2, dt n1 vvz d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
354 and will come and knocke againe the next Sabbath, and the next, the next Lecture, and the next opportunity, when the minister comes God comes, when he perswades God perswades, and will come and knock again the next Sabbath, and the next, the next Lecture, and the next opportunity, when the minister comes God comes, when he persuades God persuades, cc vmb vvi cc vvi av dt ord n1, cc dt ord, dt ord n1, cc dt ord n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
355 when hee threatens God threatens, when he reprooves God reprooves, sometimes the Lord knocketh at the doore, sometimes hee pickes the locke, when he threatens God threatens, when he reproves God reproves, sometime the Lord knocketh At the door, sometime he picks the lock, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 vvz, av dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
356 thus every way striving to come in, stands thus knocking, and intreating, exhorting, perswading, he knocks with much patience and long suffering, thus every Way striving to come in, Stands thus knocking, and entreating, exhorting, persuading, he knocks with much patience and long suffering, av d n1 vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvz av vvg, cc vvg, vvg, vvg, pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 27
357 if any man will but open, here is all the Lord requires, all that he expects and lookes for, the opening of the doore that is all; if any man will but open, Here is all the Lord requires, all that he expects and looks for, the opening of the door that is all; cs d n1 vmb cc-acp vvi, av vbz d dt n1 vvz, d cst pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cst vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
358 the doore is the heart, the opening of the doore is the enlarging of the heart to entertaine Christ; the door is the heart, the opening of the door is the enlarging of the heart to entertain christ; dt n1 vbz dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
359 if any man will but open now, here is all the Lord desires, hee will come and suppe with that man, if any man will but open now, Here is all the Lord Desires, he will come and sup with that man, cs d n1 vmb cc-acp vvi av, av vbz d dt n1 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
360 and he with him, and in the 16. of Mat. 24. there saith our Saviour; If any man will come after me, let him deny himselfe, and follow me; and he with him, and in the 16. of Mathew 24. there Says our Saviour; If any man will come After me, let him deny himself, and follow me; cc pns31 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz po12 n1; cs d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, vvb pno31 vvi px31, cc vvb pno11; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
361 what a strange phrase is this, If he will follow me let him, it is a pretty collection of Divines out of that place, that a man must will to follow Christ before he can follow him, the truth is, the will never commeth after the following of God, what a strange phrase is this, If he will follow me let him, it is a pretty collection of Divines out of that place, that a man must will to follow christ before he can follow him, the truth is, the will never comes After the following of God, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cs pns31 vmb vvi pno11 vvi pno31, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn av pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 vmb vmb pc-acp vvi np1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno31, dt n1 vbz, dt n1 av-x vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
362 but if a man hath a heart that way, a will to the businesse, then hee may follow him, but if a man hath a heart that Way, a will to the business, then he may follow him, cc-acp cs dt n1 vhz dt n1 cst n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
363 then all goes forward cheerefully, this will is the great wheele that turnes all, and the power of the soule, that workes all in this case, and we may observe when the Lord is pleased to prepare a people for ruine, hee then shutts up the doore of their hearts, in the Acts 28.27. there saith the text, The heart of this people is wa••ed gross; then all Goes forward cheerfully, this will is the great wheel that turns all, and the power of the soul, that works all in this case, and we may observe when the Lord is pleased to prepare a people for ruin, he then shutts up the door of their hearts, in the Acts 28.27. there Says the text, The heart of this people is wa••ed gross; cs d vvz av-j av-j, d vmb vbz dt j n1 cst vvz d, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz d p-acp d n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 av vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n2 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz vvn j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
364 e, and their eares are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed, least they should see with their eyes, e, and their ears Are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed, lest they should see with their eyes, uh, cc po32 n2 vbr j pp-f vvg, cc po32 n2 vhb pns32 vvn, cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
365 and heare with their e••es, and understand with their hearts, and should be converted, and I should heale them, in the 24. verse saith the text, some beleeved and some beleeved not, how comes this to passe now, that some beleeved not, the reason is •endred in the 27 verse, the heart of this people is waxen fat, or gros; s; e, and hear with their e••es, and understand with their hearts, and should be converted, and I should heal them, in the 24. verse Says the text, Some believed and Some believed not, how comes this to pass now, that Some believed not, the reason is •endred in the 27 verse, the heart of this people is waxed fat, or gros; s; e, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vmd vbi vvn, cc pns11 vmd vvi pno32, p-acp dt crd n1 vvz dt n1, d vvn cc d vvd xx, c-crq vvz d pc-acp vvi av, cst d vvd xx, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz vvn j, cc fw-fr; uh; uh, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
366 least they should be converted, and I should hedle them; lest they should be converted, and I should hedle them; cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cc pns11 vmd vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 28
367 if a soule will be converted, then God will heale it, but if the heart of the people be stopped up, if a soul will be converted, then God will heal it, but if the heart of the people be stopped up, cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs np1 vmb vvi pn31, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
368 if the heart be fatted up with sinne and corruption, then the Lord will never heale, he will never have mercy upon that soule; if the heart be fatted up with sin and corruption, then the Lord will never heal, he will never have mercy upon that soul; cs dt n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cs dt n1 vmb av-x vvi, pns31 vmb av-x vhi n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
369 eating and sleeping makes a man naturally to be fat and grosse, so it is with the soule, eating and sleeping makes a man naturally to be fat and gross, so it is with the soul, vvg cc vvg vvz dt n1 av-j pc-acp vbi j cc j, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
370 when a mans heart feedes upon his corruptions, when a man lyes securely in his sinnes this fats the soule, when a men heart feeds upon his corruptions, when a man lies securely in his Sins this fats the soul, c-crq dt ng1 n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n2 d n1|vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
371 and this is the fore-runner of confusion, some beleeved and some beleeved not, why their hearts were fatted up, they had no will to receive Christ and Salvation by him, and this is the forerunner of confusion, Some believed and Some believed not, why their hearts were fatted up, they had no will to receive christ and Salvation by him, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d vvn cc d vvd xx, c-crq po32 n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
372 and therefore looke as it was with the cure of the Lame man Iohn 5.6. and Therefore look as it was with the cure of the Lame man John 5.6. cc av vvb c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
373 our Saviour saith unto him, wilt thou bee made whole so it is in spirituall things, the Lord will have a man to will mercy and Salvation by Christ, our Saviour Says unto him, wilt thou be made Whole so it is in spiritual things, the Lord will have a man to will mercy and Salvation by christ, po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno31, vm2 pns21 vbi vvn j-jn av pn31 vbz p-acp j n2, dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vmb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
374 before he will bestow it upon him, and therefore in the 5 of Iohn the 40. the text saith Ye will not come to me that you may have life, and this is the reason that they had not life, before he will bestow it upon him, and Therefore in the 5 of John the 40. the text Says You will not come to me that you may have life, and this is the reason that they had not life, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 dt crd dt n1 vvz pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 cst pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc d vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vhd xx n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
375 and that they were not saved, You would not come that you might have life, as who should say, You must will to come before you can come to have life, and that they were not saved, You would not come that you might have life, as who should say, You must will to come before you can come to have life, cc cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn, pn22 vmd xx vvi cst pn22 vmd vhi n1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
376 and when you have once got this will, then there is hope that there is life coming; and when you have once god this will, then there is hope that there is life coming; cc c-crq pn22 vhb a-acp vvn d n1, cs pc-acp vbz n1 cst pc-acp vbz n1 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
377 but a man must first will life, before he can have life: but a man must First will life, before he can have life: cc-acp dt n1 vmb ord vmb n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
378 so that then the point is cleere and evident, namely that a man must will to receive the Lord Iesus and grace, so that then the point is clear and evident, namely that a man must will to receive the Lord Iesus and grace, av cst cs dt n1 vbz j cc j, av cst dt n1 vmb vmb pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
379 before he shall have the Lord Iesus and grace, and Salvation by him: for the further opening of the point, we must observe two passages; before he shall have the Lord Iesus and grace, and Salvation by him: for the further opening of the point, we must observe two passages; c-acp pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 np1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31: c-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 29
380 first, what is meant by the will? secondly, wherein this will discovers it selfe, and by that time we shall have somewhat to hold our selves unto. First, what is meant by the will? secondly, wherein this will discovers it self, and by that time we shall have somewhat to hold our selves unto. ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1? ord, c-crq d n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vhi av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
381 And first for the former, what is meant by will in this place, we must understand that this word will, it carryeth a double signification with it. And First for the former, what is meant by will in this place, we must understand that this word will, it Carrieth a double signification with it. cc ord p-acp dt j, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp vmb p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst d n1 vmb, pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
382 And first it discovers that naturall power and faculty wherewith every man is endued to will, And First it discovers that natural power and faculty wherewith every man is endued to will, cc ord pn31 vvz d j n1 cc n1 c-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
383 but this is not meant here, viz. the very faculty and power wherby a reasonable man is enabled to will, but this is not meant Here, viz. the very faculty and power whereby a reasonable man is enabled to will, cc-acp d vbz xx vvn av, n1 dt j n1 cc n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
384 for then every man should have life and salvation, for every man hath this naturall will, for then every man should have life and salvation, for every man hath this natural will, c-acp av d n1 vmd vhi n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 vhz d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
385 for it is with the soule, as with a clocke that runneth the wrong way, for it is with the soul, as with a clock that Runneth the wrong Way, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
386 and striketh false, it hath the same wheeles like other clocks, but it doth not strike true as other clockes doe, and striketh false, it hath the same wheels like other clocks, but it does not strike true as other clocks do, cc vvz j, pn31 vhz dt d n2 av-j j-jn n2, cc-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi j c-acp j-jn n2 vdb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
387 and herein lies the difference, so it is with the nature of man fallen from God, the wheele of his will, that is, the power of his understanding remaineth still, the nature of the soule still existeth, and herein lies the difference, so it is with the nature of man fallen from God, the wheel of his will, that is, the power of his understanding remains still, the nature of the soul still existeth, cc av vvz dt n1, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
388 but the quality of it is altered, this naturall faculty of the will is not meant here, but the quality of it is altered, this natural faculty of the will is not meant Here, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn, d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
389 for then the devils should be saved, for they have a naturall will, and therefore in the second place, by will in Scripture, we must understand the actions and operations, which proceed from the natural faculty of this will which God hath wrought in us, it implyeth any act issuing from this faculty upon any object; for then the Devils should be saved, for they have a natural will, and Therefore in the second place, by will in Scripture, we must understand the actions and operations, which proceed from the natural faculty of this will which God hath wrought in us, it Implies any act issuing from this faculty upon any Object; c-acp cs dt n2 vmd vbi vvn, c-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, pn31 vvz d n1 vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
390 by object is meant any thing that is presented to the soule, and this discovers it selfe generally thus, by Object is meant any thing that is presented to the soul, and this discovers it self generally thus, p-acp n1 vbz vvn d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc d vvz pn31 n1 av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
391 when the face of the soule turnes it selfe to a thing, and openeth it selfe to receive a thing, to close with, when the face of the soul turns it self to a thing, and Openeth it self to receive a thing, to close with, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 30
392 and to catch up a thing, as it is with the hand of the body so it is with the will, which is the hand of the soule, every man hath hands, and to catch up a thing, as it is with the hand of the body so it is with the will, which is the hand of the soul, every man hath hands, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vhz n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
393 but if these hands of his be bound together, he is not able to lay hold on any thing, but if these hands of his be bound together, he is not able to lay hold on any thing, cc-acp cs d n2 pp-f png31 vbi vvn av, pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
394 but as a man hath a hand that he may lay hold of a thing, but as a man hath a hand that he may lay hold of a thing, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vhz dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
395 so he must have his hands at liberty, and he must open them, that so he may take hold of it, so he must have his hands At liberty, and he must open them, that so he may take hold of it, av pns31 vmb vhi po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cst av pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
396 or else he cannot lay hold upon it, so it is with the hand of the soule, this will is the hand of the soule, a man must therefore turne his will towards a thing and open it selfe, the hand of the soule must be open before it can close with and fasten upon a thing, and this is meant here; or Else he cannot lay hold upon it, so it is with the hand of the soul, this will is the hand of the soul, a man must Therefore turn his will towards a thing and open it self, the hand of the soul must be open before it can close with and fasten upon a thing, and this is meant Here; cc av pns31 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmb av vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc d vbz vvn av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
397 when the heart which is turned towards grace, and when the soule opens the hand thereof to catch at grace, when the heart which is turned towards grace, and when the soul Opens the hand thereof to catch At grace, c-crq dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
398 and lay hold thereupon, then it wils to receive grace, when as wee are unwilling to receive a thing, wee then turne away our hearts from the thing, and lay hold thereupon, then it wills to receive grace, when as we Are unwilling to receive a thing, we then turn away our hearts from the thing, cc vvb vvi av, cs pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1, c-crq c-acp pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns12 av vvi av po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
399 as children use to speake, if you presse any thing upon them, which they doe not like, as children use to speak, if you press any thing upon them, which they do not like, c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, cs pn22 vvb d n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq pns32 vdb xx av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
400 but is displeasing unto them, they say, they will not have it, they will not, the soule shuts it selfe against that thing, it turnes away from that thing, but is displeasing unto them, they say, they will not have it, they will not, the soul shuts it self against that thing, it turns away from that thing, cc-acp vbz vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb xx vhi pn31, pns32 vmb xx, dt n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz av p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
401 and ca•teth out that thing which is displeasing unto it, so it is with that will of the soule, and ca•teth out that thing which is displeasing unto it, so it is with that will of the soul, cc vvz av d n1 r-crq vbz vvg p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
402 when the soule is unwilling to receive any thing, it shuts it selfe against that thing, when the soul is unwilling to receive any thing, it shuts it self against that thing, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1, pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
403 and will by no meanes receive it, Exodus the 7. Chapter, 13, 14. verses, There the Text saith, The Lord hardened Pharaohs heart, that he harkened not unto them, and will by no means receive it, Exodus the 7. Chapter, 13, 14. Verses, There the Text Says, The Lord hardened Pharaohs heart, that he hearkened not unto them, cc vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi pn31, fw-la dt crd n1, crd, crd n2, a-acp dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvn np1 n1, cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 31
404 as the Lord had said, and the Lord said unto Moses, Pharaohs heart is hardned, he refuseth to let the people goe, he hardned his heart, that is, he shut his soule against the commandment of the Lord, as the Lord had said, and the Lord said unto Moses, Pharaohs heart is hardened, he Refuseth to let the people go, he hardened his heart, that is, he shut his soul against the Commandment of the Lord, c-acp dt n1 vhd vvn, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 n1 vbz vvn, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb, pns31 vvn po31 n1, cst vbz, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 32
405 and against the advice of Mose•, and he would not let the people goe, hee would not take hold of the Command of God to performe it, hee clasped his heart together as it were, that his heart might not fasten upon Gods Commandment, and against the Advice of Mose•, and he would not let the people go, he would not take hold of the Command of God to perform it, he clasped his heart together as it were, that his heart might not fasten upon God's Commandment, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 vvb, pns31 vmd xx vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 vvd po31 n1 av c-acp pn31 vbdr, cst po31 n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 32
406 so that by will here is meant, not onely the bare power and faculty of the naturall will, so that by will Here is meant, not only the bore power and faculty of the natural will, av cst p-acp n1 av vbz vvn, xx av-j dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 32
407 but also the act of this power, when the soule is towards grace, when the hand of the soule is turned towards God, but also the act of this power, when the soul is towards grace, when the hand of the soul is turned towards God, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 32
408 when it opens it selfe to entertaine grace; this is meant by will in phrase of Scripture. when it Opens it self to entertain grace; this is meant by will in phrase of Scripture. c-crq pn31 vvz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1; d vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 32
409 The second thing considerable is, how this act of the Will? how this opening of the soule doth discover it selfe? how a man shall come to know when he wills grace? The second thing considerable is, how this act of the Will? how this opening of the soul does discover it self? how a man shall come to know when he wills grace? dt ord n1 j vbz, c-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1? c-crq d n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 n1? q-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz n1? (4) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 32
410 I answere, that this same turning of the Soule to grace, discovers it selfe in three particular passages; the first is this: I answer, that this same turning of the Soul to grace, discovers it self in three particular passages; the First is this: pns11 vvb, cst d d n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvz pn31 n1 p-acp crd j n2; dt ord vbz d: (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
411 A man is then sayd to will a thing, when he apprehends the price of a thing, A man is then said to will a thing, when he apprehends the price of a thing, dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
412 and hath a high esteeme of a thing, according to the price of the thing, and the excellency which is in the thing; and hath a high esteem of a thing, according to the price of the thing, and the excellency which is in the thing; cc vhz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
413 for it is a rule in naturall Philosophy, and reason telleth us thus much, that no man wills a thing, for it is a Rule in natural Philosophy, and reason Telleth us thus much, that no man wills a thing, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc n1 vvz pno12 av av-d, cst dx n1 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
414 unlesse he apprehends the thing wch he willeth to be good, either good indeed, or else seemingly good; unless he apprehends the thing which he wills to be good, either good indeed, or Else seemingly good; cs pns31 vvz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi j, av-d j av, cc av av-vvg j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
415 for no man willeth his own hurt, for if he did nature would destroy it selfe, every thing therefore desires the preservation of it selfe, for no man wills his own hurt, for if he did nature would destroy it self, every thing Therefore Desires the preservation of it self, p-acp dx n1 vvz po31 d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vdd n1 vmd vvi pn31 n1, d n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 32
416 and therefore whatsoever is suggested as evill unto the soule of man it will not close with that evill, and Therefore whatsoever is suggested as evil unto the soul of man it will not close with that evil, cc av r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmb xx av-j p-acp d n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
417 but turneth from this evill, if it apprehend it as an evill, hence it is that a proud heart loveth proud courses, a covetous heart covetous courses, a malicious heart malicious courses and practises, but turns from this evil, if it apprehend it as an evil, hence it is that a proud heart loves proud courses, a covetous heart covetous courses, a malicious heart malicious courses and practises, cc-acp vvz p-acp d n-jn, cs pn31 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n-jn, av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vvz j n2, dt j n1 j n2, dt j n1 j n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
418 namely because the soule apprehends these as good though in themselves they be evill, yet the soule takes them to be best for it, namely Because the soul apprehends these as good though in themselves they be evil, yet the soul Takes them to be best for it, av c-acp dt n1 vvz d p-acp j c-acp p-acp px32 pns32 vbb j-jn, av dt n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi js c-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
419 now as the soule must apprehend some good in a thing before it can will and desire it, now as the soul must apprehend Some good in a thing before it can will and desire it, av c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d j p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31 vmb vmb cc vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
420 so it must apprehend the excellency of it before it can will it truely, this is that which carryeth the will of a man unto a thing, the will will never otherwise entertaine a thing. The 2d. so it must apprehend the excellency of it before it can will it truly, this is that which Carrieth the will of a man unto a thing, the will will never otherwise entertain a thing. The 2d. av pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pn31 av-j, d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt vmb vmb av-x av vvi dt n1. dt crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
421 thing wherein the act of the will is seene, and wherein it makes knowne it self is this, thing wherein the act of the will is seen, and wherein it makes known it self is this, n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, cc c-crq pn31 vvz vvn pn31 n1 vbz d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
422 when the soule seeth the good which is in a thing, and apprehends the excellency thereof, when the soul sees the good which is in a thing, and apprehends the excellency thereof, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt j r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
423 so the second thing wherein this act of the will is discovered is this, the soule chooseth that good which before it hath seene, so the second thing wherein this act of the will is discovered is this, the soul chooses that good which before it hath seen, av dt ord n1 c-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn vbz d, dt n1 vvz d j r-crq p-acp pn31 vhz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
424 and the excellency of the thing which it hath apprehended, answerable to the nature of the good, and the excellency of the thing which it hath apprehended, answerable to the nature of the good, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pn31 vhz vvn, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
425 and the excellency thereof, the soule it chooseth that good which before it hath esteemed, it takes it to it selfe, and the excellency thereof, the soul it chooses that good which before it hath esteemed, it Takes it to it self, cc dt n1 av, dt n1 pn31 vvz d j r-crq p-acp pn31 vhz vvn, pn31 vvz pn31 p-acp pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
426 as who should say, I wil have this thing not another, & mark when the soule chooseth any good, it maketh such choyse of it, as who should say, I will have this thing not Another, & mark when the soul chooses any good, it makes such choice of it, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, pns11 vmb vhi d n1 xx j-jn, cc vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz d j, pn31 vvz d n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
427 as may be answerable to the nature of the good which it esteemeth, as things of greater worth, a man chooseth with greater affectiō, things of lesser worth, with lesser affection, he will choose the best things in the first place, as may be answerable to the nature of the good which it esteems, as things of greater worth, a man chooses with greater affection, things of lesser worth, with lesser affection, he will choose the best things in the First place, c-acp vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j r-crq pn31 vvz, c-acp n2 pp-f jc n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp jc n1, n2 pp-f jc n1, p-acp jc n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt js n2 p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 33
428 and those of lesse value in the second, as suppose a man choose a woman to be his wife, and those of less valve in the second, as suppose a man choose a woman to be his wife, cc d pp-f dc vvi p-acp dt ord, c-acp vvb dt n1 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 34
429 if he doth not choose her for her grace & for her goodnes, so much as for beauty or wealth, he doth not now choose the woman upon the point, if he does not choose her for her grace & for her Goodness, so much as for beauty or wealth, he does not now choose the woman upon the point, cs pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, av av-d c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vdz xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 34
430 but her beauty and wealth, because he chooseth them in the first place, and with greater affection; but her beauty and wealth, Because he chooses them in the First place, and with greater affection; cc-acp po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 34
431 so that a man is then sayd to will a thing, when he doth not onely see and apprehend a thing to be good and excellent, so that a man is then said to will a thing, when he does not only see and apprehend a thing to be good and excellent, av cst dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, c-crq pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 34
432 but also makes choyse of that thing, according to the goodnesse and excellency thereof. but also makes choice of that thing, according to the Goodness and excellency thereof. cc-acp av vvz n1 pp-f d n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 34
433 Thirdly, he that truely willeth a thing, doth not onely apprehend the goodnesse and the price of the thing which he willeth, Thirdly, he that truly wills a thing, does not only apprehend the Goodness and the price of the thing which he wills, ord, pns31 cst av-j vvz dt n1, vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
434 and chooseth it according to the price and excellency thereof, but in the third place, the heart giveth up it selfe unto that thing which it hath chosen. and chooses it according to the price and excellency thereof, but in the third place, the heart gives up it self unto that thing which it hath chosen. cc vvz pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq pn31 vhz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
435 A man chooseth a wife a right, he will have the woman whom hee hath chosen, take that possession of his heart as becommeth a wife in that case, otherwise if a man say, be choose such a man to be king over him, A man chooses a wife a right, he will have the woman whom he hath chosen, take that possession of his heart as becomes a wife in that case, otherwise if a man say, be choose such a man to be King over him, dt n1 vvz dt n1 dt j-jn, pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn, vvb d n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1, av cs dt n1 vvb, vbb vvi d dt n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
436 and will not give up his obedience unto him, nor suffer him to exercise authority over him, this man doth not choose him as a king, but rather as a servant; and will not give up his Obedience unto him, nor suffer him to exercise Authority over him, this man does not choose him as a King, but rather as a servant; cc vmb xx vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31, ccx vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, d n1 vdz xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av-c p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
437 so that to gather up all, a man is then sayd to will a thing, so that to gather up all, a man is then said to will a thing, av cst pc-acp vvi a-acp d, dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
438 when he apprehends the goodnesse and excellency of the thing, when hee chooseth that thing answerable to the goodnesse and excellency of it. when he apprehends the Goodness and excellency of the thing, when he chooses that thing answerable to the Goodness and excellency of it. c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
439 Thirdly, when the heart giveth up it selfe to that thing; Thirdly, when the heart gives up it self to that thing; ord, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 34
440 now to applyth particulars, when is am an sayd to Will Christ, and grace, and Salvation by him, a man must will grace, before he can have grace: now to applyth particulars, when is am nias said to Will christ, and grace, and Salvation by him, a man must will grace, before he can have grace: av p-acp j n2-j, c-crq vbz dt zz vvn p-acp n1 np1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vmb vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
441 but how shall a man come to know when he wills grace? I answere, but how shall a man come to know when he wills grace? I answer, cc-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz n1? pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
442 first when the soule of a poore Christian seeth an excellency in Christ, when he holdeth the Lord Iesus at a high rate, First when the soul of a poor Christian sees an excellency in christ, when he holds the Lord Iesus At a high rate, ord r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j njp vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 np1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
443 when he hath him in an high estimation, answerable to the worth of him, when a poore soule can put a price upon the Lord Iesus, answerable to the sufficiency that is in him, when he hath him in an high estimation, answerable to the worth of him, when a poor soul can put a price upon the Lord Iesus, answerable to the sufficiency that is in him, c-crq pns31 vhz pno31 p-acp dt j n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, c-crq dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
444 and agreeable to the grace and goodnesse that is in him, then the soule doth partly Will the Lord Iesus, and agreeable to the grace and Goodness that is in him, then the soul does partly Will the Lord Iesus, cc j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cs dt n1 vdz av vvi dt n1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
445 and grace and Salvation by him; and grace and Salvation by him; cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
446 when the soule is able to see a greater good in the Lord Iesus, and have a greater esteeme of the grace which is in him, when the soul is able to see a greater good in the Lord Iesus, and have a greater esteem of the grace which is in him, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt jc j p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vhb dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
447 when it can set a higher rate upon the goodnesse which proceedes from him, than upon any thing else in the world whatsoever, when it can Set a higher rate upon the Goodness which proceeds from him, than upon any thing Else in the world whatsoever, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, cs p-acp d n1 av p-acp dt n1 r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
448 when he hath the Lord Iesus in higher estimation than riches, or honour, or preferment; when he hath the Lord Iesus in higher estimation than riches, or honour, or preferment; c-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 np1 p-acp jc n1 cs n2, cc n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
449 than of riches that may advance him, or of honour that may promote him, when hee esteemes Christ above any thing that the world can afford, than of riches that may advance him, or of honour that may promote him, when he esteems christ above any thing that the world can afford, cs pp-f n2 cst vmb vvi pno31, cc pp-f n1 cst vmb vvi pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz np1 p-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
450 or the heart desire, then he partly willeth Christ and grace, the soule will never will a thing truely, or the heart desire, then he partly wills christ and grace, the soul will never will a thing truly, cc dt n1 n1, cs pns31 av vvz np1 cc n1, dt n1 vmb av-x vmb dt n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
451 but when he seeth some good in the thing, and hath an high estimation of it according to the goodnesse thereof, Col. 3.11. but when he sees Some good in the thing, and hath an high estimation of it according to the Goodness thereof, Col. 3.11. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz d j p-acp dt n1, cc vhz dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 av, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
452 there saith the text, Christ is all in all, when a soule can say that Christ is all in all, that it desires nothing else, there Says the text, christ is all in all, when a soul can say that christ is all in all, that it Desires nothing Else, pc-acp vvz dt n1, np1 vbz d p-acp d, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cst np1 vbz d p-acp d, cst pn31 vvz pix av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
453 then this is the value of him; then this is the valve of him; cs d vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
454 many will be content to have Christ, but they doe not court him worth a great price, many will be content to have christ, but they do not court him worth a great price, d vmb vbi j pc-acp vhi np1, cc-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi pno31 n1 dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 35
455 but they that will truely will Christ must know and apprehend the excellency that is in Christ, but they that will truly will christ must know and apprehend the excellency that is in christ, cc-acp pns32 cst vmb av-j vmb np1 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
456 and esteeme him answerably thereunto, as you may see in the third chap. of the Lament. and 24. verse, there saith the text, The Lord is my portion, and esteem him answerably thereunto, as you may see in the third chap. of the Lament. and 24. verse, there Says the text, The Lord is my portion, cc vvi pno31 av-j av, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt vvb. cc crd n1, a-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 vbz po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
457 therefore will I hope in him, now a mans portion is his chiefest good, and David also saith, thy Commandements have I chosen as mine inheritance, that is, Therefore will I hope in him, now a men portion is his chiefest good, and David also Says, thy commandments have I chosen as mine inheritance, that is, av vmb pns11 vvb p-acp pno31, av dt ng1 n1 vbz po31 js-jn j, cc np1 av vvz, po21 n2 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp po11 n1, cst vbz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
458 as the chiefest good that could befall me, or be received of me: as the chiefest good that could befall me, or be received of me: c-acp dt js-jn j cst vmd vvi pno11, cc vbi vvn pp-f pno11: (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
459 So when the soule can truely apprehend that Christ is the better part, when the soule can say it is not necessary to bee rich, it is not necessary to be learned, it is not necessary to be honourable, So when the soul can truly apprehend that christ is the better part, when the soul can say it is not necessary to be rich, it is not necessary to be learned, it is not necessary to be honourable, av c-crq dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst np1 vbz dt jc n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
460 nor to have pleasure or delight, but it is necessary to have Christ, it is necessary to have grace, it is necessary to have sinnes pardoned, nor to have pleasure or delight, but it is necessary to have christ, it is necessary to have grace, it is necessary to have Sins pardoned, ccx pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi np1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
461 when wee can say Christ is our portion and our inheritance, when we can see the excellency that is in him, when we can say christ is our portion and our inheritance, when we can see the excellency that is in him, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi np1 vbz po12 n1 cc po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
462 and can set a price upon him answerable thereunto, then we are sayd to will Christ in the first place. and can Set a price upon him answerable thereunto, then we Are said to will christ in the First place. cc vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 j av, cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 36
463 The second thing whereby a man may know whether he wills Christ or no, is this, The second thing whereby a man may know whither he wills christ or not, is this, dt ord n1 c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cs pns31 vvz np1 cc xx, vbz d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
464 when the soule seeth as the Church in the Canticles, that all pleasantnesse is in Christ, when the soul sees as the Church in the Canticles, that all pleasantness is in christ, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cst d n1 vbz p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
465 when it seeth that he is better than friends, better than riches, better than health and liberty, when it sees that he is better than Friends, better than riches, better than health and liberty, c-crq pn31 vvz cst pns31 vbz jc cs n2, jc cs n2, jc cs n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
466 when the soule, as it setteth an high price upon Christ: when the soul, as it sets an high price upon christ: c-crq dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
467 So in the second place can choose Christ answerable to that price it sets upon him, So in the second place can choose christ answerable to that price it sets upon him, av p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vvi np1 j p-acp d n1 pn31 vvz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
468 when it can choose him above all things; when it can choose him above all things; c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 36
469 let the world goe, that takes Christ to it selfe, let friends goe, that takes Christ to it selfe, that chooseth Christ above all things, let the world go, that Takes christ to it self, let Friends go, that Takes christ to it self, that chooses christ above all things, vvb dt n1 vvb, cst vvz np1 p-acp pn31 n1, vvb n2 vvi, cst vvz np1 p-acp pn31 n1, cst vvz np1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
470 when the soule can doe this, then it may be sayd to will the Lord Iesus; when the soul can do this, then it may be said to will the Lord Iesus; c-crq dt n1 vmb vdi d, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
471 the Phrases of Scripture are very sweete in this kind, in the 37 Psalme, the Prophet David there is troubled with the things here below, the Phrases of Scripture Are very sweet in this kind, in the 37 Psalm, the Prophet David there is troubled with the things Here below, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av j p-acp d n1, p-acp dt crd n1, dt n1 np1 a-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 av a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
472 and his soule almost staggered when he saw the wicked prosper in the world, and increase in riches, In vaine saith he have I washed my hands in innocency, and his soul almost staggered when he saw the wicked prosper in the world, and increase in riches, In vain Says he have I washed my hands in innocency, cc po31 n1 av vvd c-crq pns31 vvd dt j vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp n2, p-acp j vvz pns31 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
473 for the wicked they have what they can desire, their eyes start out with fatnesse, for the wicked they have what they can desire, their eyes start out with fatness, p-acp dt j pns32 vhb q-crq pns32 vmb vvi, po32 n2 vvb av p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
474 and they have more than heart can wish, but all the day long I have beene plagued and chastened every morning, but when hee went into the Sanctuary, and they have more than heart can wish, but all the day long I have been plagued and chastened every morning, but when he went into the Sanctuary, cc pns32 vhb dc cs n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp d dt n1 av-j pns11 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn d n1, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
475 and knew their end, how God did set them in slippery places, and did cast them downe into destruction, when he saw that his portion was better than theirs, then hee cryes out; and knew their end, how God did Set them in slippery places, and did cast them down into destruction, when he saw that his portion was better than theirs, then he cries out; cc vvd po32 n1, c-crq np1 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cc vdd vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvd cst po31 n1 vbds jc cs png32, cs pns31 vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
476 Whom have I in heaven but thee, and who is there in earth, that I desire in comparison of thee, as who should say, take your gold give mee Christ, take your pel•e give mee grace, Whom have I in heaven but thee, then the heart chooseth God, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and who is there in earth, that I desire in comparison of thee, as who should say, take your gold give me christ, take your pel•e give me grace, Whom have I in heaven but thee, then the heart chooses God, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cc r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp n1, cst pns11 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f pno21, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, vvb po22 n1 vvb pno11 np1, vvb po22 n1 vvb pno11 n1, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, av dt n1 vvz np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
477 when it thinketh better of God than of all other things whatsoever, Who have I in heaven but thee, when it Thinketh better of God than of all other things whatsoever, Who have I in heaven but thee, c-crq pn31 vvz j pp-f np1 cs pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
478 and who is there in earth as I desire in comparison of thee, and therefore in the last verse of that Psalme hee saith, It is good for me to draw nigh to God, as who should say let the covetous man have his money and pelfe, and who is there in earth as I desire in comparison of thee, and Therefore in the last verse of that Psalm he Says, It is good for me to draw High to God, as who should say let the covetous man have his money and pelf, cc r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp n1 c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f pno21, cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi vvi dt j n1 vhb po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 37
479 and let the ambitious man have his honours and proferments, but it is good for my soule to draw name to the Lord, and therefore it is sayd, Heb. 11.24. and let the ambitious man have his honours and proferments, but it is good for my soul to draw name to the Lord, and Therefore it is said, Hebrew 11.24. cc vvb dt j n1 vhb po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
480 that Moses when he was come to yeares, he refus•d to be called the Sonne of Pharoahs daughter, chousing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than 〈 ◊ 〉 enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season, as who should say, Let me suffer persecution, let me have neither coate to my backe, that Moses when he was come to Years, he refus•d to be called the Son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than 〈 ◊ 〉 enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, as who should say, Let me suffer persecution, let me have neither coat to my back, cst np1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n2, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvg av-c pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs 〈 sy 〉 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, vvb pno11 vvi n1, vvb pno11 vhi dx n1 p-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
481 nor meate to my belly, let me dye in prison, let me undergoe any crosse or calamity, give me but Christ and I care not whatsoever becomes of me, this is to will Christ Iesus, nor meat to my belly, let me die in prison, let me undergo any cross or calamity, give me but christ and I care not whatsoever becomes of me, this is to will christ Iesus, ccx n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp n1, vvb pno11 vvi d n1 cc n1, vvb pno11 p-acp np1 cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq vvz pp-f pno11, d vbz p-acp vmb np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
482 when a man cares not what becomes of all other things whatsoever, so he may but enjoy Christ; when a man Cares not what becomes of all other things whatsoever, so he may but enjoy christ; c-crq dt n1 vvz xx r-crq vvz pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq, av pns31 vmb p-acp vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
483 he wils a good truely that wils a good in order, as if it be the chiefest good, he wills a good truly that wills a good in order, as if it be the chiefest good, pns31 vvz dt j av-j cst vvz dt j p-acp n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbb dt js-jn j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
484 if I will will it truely I must will it and desire it in the first place: if I will will it truly I must will it and desire it in the First place: cs pns11 vmb vmb pn31 av-j pns11 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt ord n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
485 so when I can hold Christ at a high value, above all things, and my soule can choose him above all things, so when I can hold christ At a high valve, above all things, and my soul can choose him above all things, av c-crq pns11 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n2, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
486 then I am sayd to will Christ, in the 10. of Luke and last verse, there faith our Saviour, Martha is troubled about many things, then I am said to will christ, in the 10. of Lycia and last verse, there faith our Saviour, Martha is troubled about many things, cs pns11 vbm vvn p-acp vmb np1, p-acp dt crd pp-f av cc ord n1, a-acp n1 po12 n1, np1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
487 but Mary hath chosen the better part, she chose this and let all other things alone: but Mary hath chosen the better part, she chosen this and let all other things alone: cc-acp np1 vhz vvn dt jc n1, pns31 vvd d cc vvb d j-jn n2 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
488 he that chooseth a wise, he is not said to choose her, unlesse he choose her to be in that place which best befits her, he that saith hee chooseth a wife, he that chooses a wise, he is not said to choose her, unless he choose her to be in that place which best befits her, he that Says he chooses a wife, pns31 cst vvz dt j, pns31 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, cs pns31 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 r-crq av-js vvz pno31, pns31 cst vvz pns31 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
489 and keepesa whore, he maketh not her his wife, truely so it is with the soule, and keepesa whore, he makes not her his wife, truly so it is with the soul, cc fw-la n1, pns31 vvz xx po31 po31 n1, av-j av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
490 though it see an excellency in Christ, yet if it choose not Christ in ranke and order, though it see an excellency in christ, yet if it choose not christ in rank and order, cs pn31 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, av cs pn31 vvb xx np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
491 as the chiefest good, and in the first place, it doth not truely will Christ Iesus, as the chiefest good, and in the First place, it does not truly will christ Iesus, c-acp dt js-jn j, cc p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vdz xx av-j vmb np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 38
492 and this is the second thing, wherein the willing of Christ is discovered, namely when the soule chooseth Christ in the first place, answerable to the excellency that is in him. and this is the second thing, wherein the willing of christ is discovered, namely when the soul chooses christ in the First place, answerable to the excellency that is in him. cc d vbz dt ord n1, c-crq dt j pp-f np1 vbz vvn, av c-crq dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp dt ord n1, j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 39
493 Thirdly, when the soule hath prized Christ above all, and chosen him above all, so in the third place, Thirdly, when the soul hath prized christ above all, and chosen him above all, so in the third place, ord, c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn np1 p-acp d, cc vvn pno31 p-acp d, av p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
494 if the soule truely will Christ Iesus, it will be carryed towards Christ, to close with him, never to sever from him againe, if the soul truly will christ Iesus, it will be carried towards christ, to close with him, never to sever from him again, cs dt n1 av-j vmb np1 np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, av-x pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
495 for he is said to wil a thing that closeth with it, and will never part from it, for he is said to will a thing that closeth with it, and will never part from it, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vmb dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, cc vmb av-x vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
496 as for example, he that will buy house and land, and make it his owne for ever, he first chooseth that house and land, as for Exampl, he that will buy house and land, and make it his own for ever, he First chooses that house and land, c-acp p-acp n1, pns31 cst vmb vvi n1 cc n1, cc vvi pn31 po31 d p-acp av, pns31 ord vvz d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
497 and then hee resolves to keepe it for ever, and never part with it againe, and then he resolves to keep it for ever, and never part with it again, cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp av, cc av-x vvb p-acp pn31 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
498 and if hee part from it, or sell it againe, then he is sayd to refuse it, and if he part from it, or fell it again, then he is said to refuse it, cc cs pns31 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvi pn31 av, cs pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
499 as well as to choose it, and the stomach that chooseth meate, when it hath such liking to any dyer, that it openeth it selfe and receiveth it, and closeth with it; as well as to choose it, and the stomach that chooses meat, when it hath such liking to any dyer, that it Openeth it self and receives it, and closeth with it; c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, cc dt n1 cst vvz n1, c-crq pn31 vhz d n-vvg p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vvz pn31 n1 cc vvz pn31, cc vvz p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
500 then we are sayd to will and choose Christ, when we see the worth of Christ, then we Are said to will and choose christ, when we see the worth of christ, cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi np1, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
501 and take him before all, and fasten upon him to make him our owne for ever, and take him before all, and fasten upon him to make him our own for ever, cc vvb pno31 p-acp d, cc vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 po12 d p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
502 when wee take such delight in him, that we will not be freed from him, when we take such delight in him, that we will not be freed from him, c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
503 but desire that he may be for our soules, and our soules for him forever, this is to will the Lord Iesus. but desire that he may be for our Souls, and our Souls for him forever, this is to will the Lord Iesus. cc-acp vvb cst pns31 vmb vbi p-acp po12 n2, cc po12 n2 p-acp pno31 av, d vbz p-acp vmb dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
504 So then to gather up all, when the soule priseth Christ as the chiefest of all, So then to gather up all, when the soul priseth christ as the chiefest of all, av av pc-acp vvi a-acp d, c-crq dt n1 vvz np1 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
505 when it chooseth him above all, when the soule answerablely giveth up it selfe to Christ, that Christ may take possession of it, when it chooses him above all, when the soul answerably gives up it self to christ, that christ may take possession of it, c-crq pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp d, c-crq dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp np1, cst np1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
506 and never sever from it, then a man doth will Christ Iesus heartily: and never sever from it, then a man does will christ Iesus heartily: cc av-x vvi p-acp pn31, cs dt n1 vdz n1 np1 np1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 39
507 So that by this time we see the nature of the point, and the English of the Doctrine is thus much, the soule that seeth the worth of Christ, So that by this time we see the nature of the point, and the English of the Doctrine is thus much, the soul that sees the worth of christ, av cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt jp pp-f dt n1 vbz av av-d, dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
508 and chooseth him above all things, and closeth with him, that soule willeth Christ Iesus: and chooses him above all things, and closeth with him, that soul wills christ Iesus: cc vvz pno31 p-acp d n2, cc vvz p-acp pno31, cst n1 vvz np1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
509 But now heere a question may arise, you may aske mee whether a man can will Christ and grace, But now Here a question may arise, you may ask me whither a man can will christ and grace, cc-acp av av dt n1 vmb vvi, pn22 vmb vvi pno11 cs dt n1 vmb n1 np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
510 thus naturally out of the power of nature? I answere no, it is beyond the power of man, to will Christ and grace naturally, it is the free gift of God; thus naturally out of the power of nature? I answer no, it is beyond the power of man, to will christ and grace naturally, it is the free gift of God; av av-j av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? pns11 vvb av-dx, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vmb np1 cc n1 av-j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
511 as it is the Lord which must give grace, so it is the Lord that must give the will to receive grace; as it is the Lord which must give grace, so it is the Lord that must give the will to receive grace; c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi n1, av pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
512 what availeth all the water in the Sea, if we have no vessell to receive it? what avayleth it to have meate, what availeth all the water in the Sea, if we have no vessel to receive it? what availeth it to have meat, r-crq vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
513 if wee have no stomach to digest it? what avayleth it to have the fountaine of grace set open unto us, if we have no stomach to digest it? what availeth it to have the fountain of grace Set open unto us, cs pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
514 if we have no vessels, no hearts to receive it, if we have no stomach to digest it? all is worth nothing, if we have no vessels, no hearts to receive it, if we have no stomach to digest it? all is worth nothing, cs pns12 vhb dx n2, dx n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, cs pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? d vbz j pix, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
515 & therfore the doctrine of the Scripture is compared to raine, the raine which falleth upon a rock remaineth not, but presently slides off; & Therefore the Doctrine of the Scripture is compared to rain, the rain which falls upon a rock remains not, but presently slides off; cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz xx, cc-acp av-j vvz a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
516 so it is here, the fountaine of grace is set open to every one that heareth the Word this day, so it is Here, the fountain of grace is Set open to every one that hears the Word this day, av pn31 vbz av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn j p-acp d pi cst vvz dt n1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
517 but if you have no vessels to receive, no wills to embrace it, no heart to entertaine it, all this mercy of God, grace of God, love of God, will fall downe at your feete, you may carry away some words in your mouthes, but if you have no vessels to receive, no wills to embrace it, no heart to entertain it, all this mercy of God, grace of God, love of God, will fallen down At your feet, you may carry away Some words in your mouths, cc-acp cs pn22 vhb dx n2 pc-acp vvi, dx n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, d d n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
518 but unlesse you have a will to receive grace, it will never dwell in your hearts, it is impossible that the soule should receive grace and Salvation by the Lord Iesus, but unless you have a will to receive grace, it will never dwell in your hearts, it is impossible that the soul should receive grace and Salvation by the Lord Iesus, cc-acp cs pn22 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po22 n2, pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 40
519 unlesse it hath a will to entertaine him, for common sence telleth us, that those actions that have relation one to another cannot bee done one without the other; unless it hath a will to entertain him, for Common sense Telleth us, that those actions that have Relation one to Another cannot be done one without the other; cs pn31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp j n1 vvz pno12, cst d n2 cst vhb n1 crd p-acp n-jn vmbx vbi vdn pi p-acp dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
520 no man can buy, unlesse another will sell; no man can buy, unless Another will fell; dx n1 vmb vvi, cs j-jn vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
521 no man can take or receive any thing, unlesse another will give it and bestow it upon him: no man can take or receive any thing, unless Another will give it and bestow it upon him: dx n1 vmb vvi cc vvi d n1, cs j-jn vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
522 Christ cannot be bestowed upon us, and given unto us, unlesse wee have a will to receive him; christ cannot be bestowed upon us, and given unto us, unless we have a will to receive him; np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvn p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
523 there is no giving of a thing, unlesse there bee a taking and receiving of it: there is no giving of a thing, unless there be a taking and receiving of it: pc-acp vbz dx vvg pp-f dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
524 Christ will not be a guest with us, unlesse he bee entertained by us. christ will not be a guest with us, unless he be entertained by us. np1 vmb xx vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12, cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
525 If a man should come unto an Inne and aske for lodging, if the Host of the Inne tell him that the Inne is full, If a man should come unto an Inn and ask for lodging, if the Host of the Inn tell him that the Inn is full, cs dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno31 cst dt n1 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
526 and there is no roome for him, and thereupon hee goes his way, this man cannot be sayd to be a guest unto that Inne, and there is no room for him, and thereupon he Goes his Way, this man cannot be said to be a guest unto that Inn, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31, cc av pns31 vvz po31 n1, d n1 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
527 but that hee onely offered himselfe to bee a guest; but that he only offered himself to be a guest; cc-acp cst pns31 av-j vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
528 so it is here, there is no soule that ever can or shall receive Christ as a guest to himselfe, so it is Here, there is no soul that ever can or shall receive christ as a guest to himself, av pn31 vbz av, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst av vmb cc vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
529 unlesse he be content to make roome for Christ, and bee a receiver of him, Christ will never come with salvation or comfort unto thy heart, unless he be content to make room for christ, and be a receiver of him, christ will never come with salvation or Comfort unto thy heart, cs pns31 vbb j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vbb dt n1 pp-f pno31, np1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
530 unlesse thou hast a will to entertaine him: unless thou hast a will to entertain him: cs pns21 vh2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
531 if our willing of Christ bee that which makes roome for Christ, then it must go before the entertaining of Christ; if our willing of christ be that which makes room for christ, then it must go before the entertaining of christ; cs po12 j-vvg pp-f np1 vbb d r-crq vvz n1 p-acp np1, cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
532 but the willing of Christ is that which makes roome for Christ, and therefore it must goe before the entertaining of him. but the willing of christ is that which makes room for christ, and Therefore it must go before the entertaining of him. cc-acp dt j pp-f np1 vbz d r-crq vvz n1 p-acp np1, cc av pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
533 So then the case is cleare, and the point evident, that a man must will to receive Christ before hee shall have Christ and grace and salvation by him. So then the case is clear, and the point evident, that a man must will to receive christ before he shall have christ and grace and salvation by him. av av dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 j, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 c-acp pns31 vmb vhi np1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 41
534 The use of the point is threefold, the first is for reproofe, must a man have a will to receive Christ and grace, The use of the point is threefold, the First is for reproof, must a man have a will to receive christ and grace, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, dt ord vbz p-acp n1, vmb dt n1 vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 41
535 before hee can receive Christ and grace, then this condemneth that carnall conceit of a company of poore deluded persons in the world that thinke they may receive grace upon other conditions than the word hath revealed, upon other conditions than Christ ever made agreement with them; before he can receive christ and grace, then this Condemneth that carnal conceit of a company of poor deluded Persons in the world that think they may receive grace upon other conditions than the word hath revealed, upon other conditions than christ ever made agreement with them; c-acp pns31 vmb vvi np1 cc n1, cs d vvz d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vvb pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cs dt n1 vhz vvn, p-acp j-jn n2 cs np1 av vvd n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
536 this conceit it is mervailous common, it is a generall fault in all carnall professors, they thinke to goe to heaven, this conceit it is marvelous Common, it is a general fault in all carnal professors, they think to go to heaven, d n1 pn31 vbz j j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d j n2, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
537 nay, they make no doubt of it, they thinke they have grace, and why? because they say so, nay, they make no doubt of it, they think they have grace, and why? Because they say so, uh-x, pns32 vvb dx n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vvb pns32 vhb n1, cc q-crq? c-acp pns32 vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
538 and professe so, and therefore it must needs be so; and profess so, and Therefore it must needs be so; cc vvb av, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
539 because a man can say hee beleeves, and would have grace, and wils to receive Christ, Because a man can say he believes, and would have grace, and wills to receive christ, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pns31 vvz, cc vmd vhi n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
540 therefore out of all question it must needes be so, grace must needes be given them, they cannot be without grace, Therefore out of all question it must needs be so, grace must needs be given them, they cannot be without grace, av av pp-f d n1 pn31 vmb av vbi av, n1 vmb av vbi vvn pno32, pns32 vmbx vbi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
541 because they say they have it; Because they say they have it; c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vhb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
542 and if a man presse upon them, and say, the truth is, the world knowes it, that you live in base courses, a common swearer you are, a covetous wretch, a base usurer, that loves your money more than God; and if a man press upon them, and say, the truth is, the world knows it, that you live in base courses, a Common swearer you Are, a covetous wretch, a base usurer, that loves your money more than God; cc cs dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32, cc vvi, dt n1 vbz, dt n1 vvz pn31, cst pn22 vvb p-acp j n2, dt j n1 pn22 vbr, dt j n1, dt j n1, cst vvz po22 n1 av-dc cs np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
543 true say they, all flesh is grasse, and in many things we sinne, the Lord give us of his grace, true say they, all Flesh is grass, and in many things we sin, the Lord give us of his grace, j vvb pns32, d n1 vbz n1, cc p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb, dt n1 vvb pno12 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
544 and for give us our sinnes, and I hope he will doe so, and this will make up the breach presently, nothing but repent, and for give us our Sins, and I hope he will do so, and this will make up the breach presently, nothing but Repent, cc p-acp vvi pno12 po12 n2, cc pns11 vvb pns31 vmb vdi av, cc d vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 av-j, pix cc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
545 and say Lord have mercy upon us, and then all will be well, it is true, and say Lord have mercy upon us, and then all will be well, it is true, cc vvb n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno12, cc av d vmb vbi av, pn31 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
546 if you can but truely repent, all will be well indeede, your sinnes shall bee forgiven you; if you can but truly Repent, all will be well indeed, your Sins shall be forgiven you; cs pn22 vmb cc-acp av-j vvi, d vmb vbi av av, po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn pn22; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
547 but now you talke of cost, you must do more than say so, you must do so likewise; but now you talk of cost, you must do more than say so, you must do so likewise; cc-acp av pn22 vvb pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vdi av-dc cs vvb av, pn22 vmb vdi av av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 42
548 but thus a thousand poore soules goe to hell hood-winckt after this fashion, they have invented a shorter cut to heaven, they have invented a new way, a backe doore to heaven and happinesse more than the word ever discovered. but thus a thousand poor Souls go to hell hood-winckt After this fashion, they have invented a shorter Cut to heaven, they have invented a new Way, a back door to heaven and happiness more than the word ever discovered. cc-acp av dt crd j n2 vvb p-acp n1 j p-acp d n1, pns32 vhb vvn dt jc n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1, dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 dc cs dt n1 av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
549 But let any soule make this conceit good in Scripture, and then I will beleeve them, But let any soul make this conceit good in Scripture, and then I will believe them, cc-acp vvb d n1 vvi d n1 j p-acp n1, cc av pns11 vmb vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
550 but if it be so that they cannot make it good by the word of God; but if it be so that they cannot make it good by the word of God; cc-acp cs pn31 vbb av cst pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
551 then know that if you continue in it, your soules will be damned. then know that if you continue in it, your Souls will be damned. av vvb cst cs pn22 vvb p-acp pn31, po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
552 Is it thus in the word, hee that saith hee hath grace hath grace, if a man professe grace he cannot bee without grace, no, no, it is not thus in Scripture, the text saith, He that wils grace, that is hee that hath a heart to receive grace, he shall have grace, not hee that saith and professeth that he hath grace, but hee that wils it: Is it thus in the word, he that Says he hath grace hath grace, if a man profess grace he cannot be without grace, no, no, it is not thus in Scripture, the text Says, He that wills grace, that is he that hath a heart to receive grace, he shall have grace, not he that Says and Professes that he hath grace, but he that wills it: vbz pn31 av p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vvz pns31 vhz n1 vhz n1, cs dt n1 vvb n1 pns31 vmbx vbi p-acp n1, uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp n1, dt n1 vvz, pns31 cst vvz n1, cst vbz pns31 cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pns31 vmb vhi n1, xx pns31 cst vvz cc vvz cst pns31 vhz n1, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz pn31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
553 you must not bring your tongues to talke of grace, and your heads to thinke of grace, you must not bring your tongues to talk of grace, and your Heads to think of grace, pn22 vmb xx vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc po22 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
554 but you must bring your hearts to will grace, otherwise you never shall, you never can receive grace; but you must bring your hearts to will grace, otherwise you never shall, you never can receive grace; cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 n1, av pn22 av-x vmb, pn22 av-x vmb vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
555 and yet notwithstanding, what is that which carryeth away men in the world; and yet notwithstanding, what is that which Carrieth away men in the world; cc av a-acp, r-crq vbz d r-crq vvz av n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
556 they are naught and wicked, reprove them for it, they heale all, and make up all presently, they beleeve in Christ, they Are nought and wicked, reprove them for it, they heal all, and make up all presently, they believe in christ, pns32 vbr pix cc j, vvb pno32 p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb d, cc vvi a-acp d av-j, pns32 vvb p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
557 and they repent them of their sinnes, and shall not they bee saved? They say indeede that they doe beleeve, and they Repent them of their Sins, and shall not they be saved? They say indeed that they do believe, cc pns32 vvb pno32 pp-f po32 n2, cc vmb xx pns32 vbi vvn? pns32 vvb av cst pns32 vdb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
558 and they doe repent, but the text saith, they doe not so, and the Lord in his word saith, it is not talke, it is not wishes, and they do Repent, but the text Says, they do not so, and the Lord in his word Says, it is not talk, it is not wishes, cc pns32 vdb vvi, cc-acp dt n1 vvz, pns32 vdb xx av, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz, pn31 vbz xx n1, pn31 vbz xx n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
559 but it is the willing of Christ and grace that will obtaine grace. but it is the willing of christ and grace that will obtain grace. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j pp-f np1 cc n1 cst vmb vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
560 In the 15 of Mathew, and the 8, and 9, verses, there saith the text, In vaine doe these men worshippe mee, In the 15 of Matthew, and the 8, and 9, Verses, there Says the text, In vain do these men worship me, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, cc dt crd, cc crd, n2, a-acp vvz dt n1, p-acp j vdb d n2 vvb pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
561 for they draw nigh unto mee with their mouth, and honour mee with their lippes, for they draw High unto me with their Mouth, and honour me with their lips, c-acp pns32 vvb av-j p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvb pno11 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 43
562 but their heart is farre from me, they draw neere Christ with their lippes, that is, they speake as good words as can bee, they say they are sinners, but their heart is Far from me, they draw near christ with their lips, that is, they speak as good words as can be, they say they Are Sinners, cc-acp po32 n1 vbz av-j p-acp pno11, pns32 vvb av-j np1 p-acp po32 n2, cst vbz, pns32 vvi p-acp j n2 c-acp vmb vbi, pns32 vvb pns32 vbr n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
563 and that the Lord came to save sinners, and they are humbled for their sinnes, and that the Lord Come to save Sinners, and they Are humbled for their Sins, cc cst dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi n2, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
564 and attend their Church diligently, and hurt no body, But their hearts are from me, saith the text, and attend their Church diligently, and hurt no body, But their hearts Are from me, Says the text, cc vvi po32 n1 av-j, cc vvb dx n1, p-acp po32 n2 vbr p-acp pno11, vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
565 why, because that hearts are still upon their sinnes; why, Because that hearts Are still upon their Sins; uh-crq, c-acp d n2 vbr av p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
566 they are as proud as ever, as ignorant as ever, as vaine as ever, their hearts still runne after sinfull courses, they Are as proud as ever, as ignorant as ever, as vain as ever, their hearts still run After sinful courses, pns32 vbr a-acp j c-acp av, c-acp j c-acp av, c-acp j c-acp av, po32 n2 av vvn p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
567 and wicked practises, and therefore away with this talke, and such vaine pretences as men make in this case, and wicked practises, and Therefore away with this talk, and such vain pretences as men make in this case, cc j n2, cc av av p-acp d n1, cc d j n2 c-acp n2 vvb p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
568 unlesse your hearts goe together with your words, all is worth nothing: unless your hearts go together with your words, all is worth nothing: cs po22 n2 vvb av p-acp po22 n2, d vbz j pix: (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
569 what a fond imagination is this, that a man should thinke his words should doe him good, what a found imagination is this, that a man should think his words should do him good, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi po31 n2 vmd vdi pno31 j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
570 when his heart goeth against them; when their mouthes professe Christ, and their hearts oppose Christ: when his heart Goes against them; when their mouths profess christ, and their hearts oppose christ: c-crq po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno32; c-crq po32 n2 vvb np1, cc po32 n2 vvb np1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
571 Thou sayest thou prizest Christ above all things, and yet thou wilt not lose a base sinne for Christ, thou wilt not forsake any wicked lust or corruption for Christ; Thou Sayest thou prizest christ above all things, and yet thou wilt not loose a base sin for christ, thou wilt not forsake any wicked lust or corruption for christ; pns21 vv2 pns21 vv2 np1 p-acp d n2, cc av pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi d j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
572 you will say you prize Christ above all, and yet many of your prophane drunkards will not lose a cup for Christ; you will say you prize christ above all, and yet many of your profane drunkards will not loose a cup for christ; pn22 vmb vvi pn22 n1 np1 p-acp d, cc av d pp-f po22 j n2 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
573 nay, you will not lose any base custome for Christ, you were prophane and you will be so still, you were proud and you will bee so still; nay, you will not loose any base custom for christ, you were profane and you will be so still, you were proud and you will be so still; uh-x, pn22 vmb xx vvi d j n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vbdr j cc pn22 vmb vbi av av, pn22 vbdr j cc pn22 vmb vbi av av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
574 thy heart and thy words doe not goe together, and therefore never thinke that thy words will save thee: thy heart and thy words do not go together, and Therefore never think that thy words will save thee: po21 n1 cc po21 n2 vdb xx vvi av, cc av av-x vvb d po21 n2 vmb vvi pno21: (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
575 Thou sayest thou beleevest, but thy heart saith the contrary: thou professest thou hast grace, but thy heart denieth it; Thou Sayest thou Believest, but thy heart Says the contrary: thou professest thou hast grace, but thy heart Denieth it; pns21 vv2 pns21 vv2, cc-acp po21 n1 vvz dt n-jn: pns21 vv2 pns21 vh2 n1, cc-acp po21 n1 vvz pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
576 and therefore it is a very sottish conceit to thinke thy words will doe thee any good, and Therefore it is a very sottish conceit to think thy words will do thee any good, cc av pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 vmb vdi pno21 d j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
577 when thy 〈 ◊ 〉 denieth what thy tongue professeth: goe home therefore and examine your owne hearts, and thinke thus with your selves; when thy 〈 ◊ 〉 Denieth what thy tongue Professes: go home Therefore and examine your own hearts, and think thus with your selves; c-crq po21 〈 sy 〉 vvz r-crq po21 n1 vvz: vvb av-an av cc vvb po22 d n2, cc vvb av p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 44
578 I have talked much, and I have said that I had faith and grace, but oh wretch that I am! my heart saith the contrary. I have talked much, and I have said that I had faith and grace, but o wretch that I am! my heart Says the contrary. pns11 vhb vvn av-d, cc pns11 vhb vvn cst pns11 vhd n1 cc n1, cc-acp uh n1 cst pns11 vbm! po11 n1 vvz dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
579 What a wretch am I, doe I thinke that God will have mercy on mee, What a wretch am I, do I think that God will have mercy on me, q-crq dt n1 vbm pns11, vdb pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
580 because I say and professe that I am a sinner, and because I say that I pray unto God for the forgivenesse of my sinnes; Because I say and profess that I am a sinner, and Because I say that I pray unto God for the forgiveness of my Sins; c-acp pns11 vvb cc vvi cst pns11 vbm dt n1, cc c-acp pns11 vvb cst pns11 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
581 no, no, those very words will condemne me, because my heart goes not with my words, it had beene farre better for these men that they never had spoke these things, no, no, those very words will condemn me, Because my heart Goes not with my words, it had been Far better for these men that they never had spoke these things, uh-dx, uh-dx, d j n2 vmb vvi pno11, c-acp po11 n1 vvz xx p-acp po11 n2, pn31 vhd vbn av-j av-jc p-acp d n2 cst pns32 av-x vhd vvn d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
582 for these very words will rise up in judgement against them, nay these words will keep them from the true willing of grace, for these very words will rise up in judgement against them, nay these words will keep them from the true willing of grace, p-acp d j n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, uh-x d n2 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j j pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
583 for they thinke they have it already, because they say they have it, this is a very dangerous conceit, for they think they have it already, Because they say they have it, this is a very dangerous conceit, c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vhb pn31 av, c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vhb pn31, d vbz dt av j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
584 and therefore know that words will not carry all away, to say we repent and beleeve and have grace, these doe us no good at all, wee must will grace before wee shall have grace, and Therefore know that words will not carry all away, to say we Repent and believe and have grace, these doe us not good At all, we must will grace before we shall have grace, cc av vvb d n2 vmb xx vvi d av, pc-acp vvi pns12 vvb cc vvi cc vhb n1, d n1 pno12 xx j p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi n1 c-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
585 but this is not a willing but onely a talking of grace. but this is not a willing but only a talking of grace. cc-acp d vbz xx dt j cc-acp av-j dt n-vvg pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 45
586 The second use is a word of terror, to shake the hearts of all wretched sinfull creatures under heaven, those whom wee may condemne out of their owne mouthes, they professe they will not have grace, The second use is a word of terror, to shake the hearts of all wretched sinful creatures under heaven, those whom we may condemn out of their own mouths, they profess they will not have grace, dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d j j n2 p-acp n1, d ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vvb pns32 vmb xx vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 45
587 and therefore wee may conclude they never shall have grace, their owne words will witnesse against them; and Therefore we may conclude they never shall have grace, their own words will witness against them; cc av pns12 vmb vvi pns32 av-x vmb vhi n1, po32 d n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 45
588 for when the Ministers list up their voyces like a Trumpet, and cry night and day, for when the Ministers list up their voices like a Trumpet, and cry night and day, c-acp c-crq dt n2 vvb a-acp po32 n2 av-j dt n1, cc vvb n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 45
589 and cal upon them, this is the good and ancient way walke in this way, in the way of faith and repentance; and call upon them, this is the good and ancient Way walk in this Way, in the Way of faith and Repentance; cc vvb p-acp pno32, d vbz dt j cc j n1 vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 45
590 what answer doe men give, they openly professe they will not doe this, they will not walke in this way: what answer do men give, they openly profess they will not do this, they will not walk in this Way: r-crq n1 vdb n2 vvi, pns32 av-j vvb pns32 vmb xx vdi d, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 46
591 The Lord tendereth grace, happinesse, and salvation unto us, and yet many do professe they will not come, they will not attend upon God in his ordinances, they will not embrace, The Lord tendereth grace, happiness, and salvation unto us, and yet many do profess they will not come, they will not attend upon God in his ordinances, they will not embrace, dt n1 vvz n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, cc av d vdb vvi pns32 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 46
592 nor they will not entertaine Christ and grace and salvation, they will not come to the meanes of grace and therefore they shall never have grace, they never shall bee made partakers of it. nor they will not entertain christ and grace and salvation, they will not come to the means of grace and Therefore they shall never have grace, they never shall be made partakers of it. ccx pns32 vmb xx vvi np1 cc n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc av pns32 vmb av-x vhi n1, pns32 av-x vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 46
593 A man must will grace, before he can have grace, but you will it not, you desire it not, A man must will grace, before he can have grace, but you will it not, you desire it not, dt n1 vmb vvi n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb pn31 xx, pn22 vvb pn31 xx, (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 46
594 and therefore as sure as the Lord liveth, you cannot have it. and Therefore as sure as the Lord lives, you cannot have it. cc av c-acp j c-acp dt n1 vvz, pn22 vmbx vhi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 46
595 Another generation there is, that come to the house of God, and sit as Gods people do, another generation there is, that come to the house of God, and fit as God's people do, j-jn n1 a-acp vbz, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi c-acp npg1 n1 vdb, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
596 and heare as Gods people doe, but their hearts runneth after their covetousnesse; and hear as God's people do, but their hearts Runneth After their covetousness; cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1 vdb, p-acp po32 n2 vvz p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
597 when in your soules you can say, our bodies are here indeed, but our hearts are after our lusts and corruptions, after our profits and pleasures; when in your Souls you can say, our bodies Are Here indeed, but our hearts Are After our Lustiest and corruptions, After our profits and pleasures; c-crq p-acp po22 n2 pn22 vmb vvi, po12 n2 vbr av av, cc-acp po12 n2 vbr p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
598 if it be thus with you, then still you resolve that your hearts shall not will the grace of God, if it be thus with you, then still you resolve that your hearts shall not will the grace of God, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pn22, cs av pn22 vvb cst po22 n2 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
599 and therefore it is cleare and evident, that you have not yet received grace. and Therefore it is clear and evident, that you have not yet received grace. cc av pn31 vbz j cc j, cst pn22 vhb xx av vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
600 Men resolve to doe as they did in the 18 of the Prophecy of Ieremie, verse, 12. They said, there is no hope, Men resolve to do as they did in the 18 of the Prophecy of Ieremie, verse, 12. They said, there is no hope, np1 vvb pc-acp vdi c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, n1, crd pns32 vvd, pc-acp vbz dx n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
601 but wee will walke every one after our owne devices, and doe the imaginations of our evill heart. but we will walk every one After our own devices, and do the Imaginations of our evil heart. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi d pi p-acp po12 d n2, cc vdb dt n2 pp-f po12 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
602 When the Lord called upon them to walke in the good way, oh they would none of that! When the Lord called upon them to walk in the good Way, o they would none of that! c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, uh pns32 vmd pi pp-f d! (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
603 but they would walke after the imaginations of their hearts. but they would walk After the Imaginations of their hearts. cc-acp pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 46
604 And did these spirits thinke yee dye in those times, are not some such now among us in these times, wherein men say, wee will not reforme our families, And did these spirits think ye die in those times, Are not Some such now among us in these times, wherein men say, we will not reform our families, cc vdd d n2 vvb pn22 vvi p-acp d n2, vbr xx d d av p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, c-crq n2 vvb, pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
605 nor wee will not pray with them, wee will not keepe the Sabbaths, nor wee will not leave our swearing and our swaggering, our pride and our covetousnesse; nor we will not pray with them, we will not keep the Sabbaths, nor we will not leave our swearing and our swaggering, our pride and our covetousness; ccx pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n2, ccx pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 j-vvg cc po12 j-vvg, po12 n1 cc po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
606 no, all the Ministers under heaven shall not perswade us, wee will take up our owne lewd and wicked courses, we will bee prophane still, no, all the Ministers under heaven shall not persuade us, we will take up our own lewd and wicked courses, we will be profane still, uh-dx, d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi pno12, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 d j cc j n2, pns12 vmb vbi j av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
607 and wee will sweare still, wee will not amend our lives, nor reforme our families, in what a miserable accursed damnable estate are those men, they will not leave and forsake their lewd practises, and we will swear still, we will not amend our lives, nor reform our families, in what a miserable accursed damnable estate Are those men, they will not leave and forsake their lewd practises, cc pns12 vmb vvi av, pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2, ccx vvi po12 n2, p-acp r-crq dt j j-vvn j n1 vbr d n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi cc vvi po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
608 and therefore they cannot will grace, and if they cannot will it, then we may certainely conclude, they shall never obtaine it. and Therefore they cannot will grace, and if they cannot will it, then we may Certainly conclude, they shall never obtain it. cc av pns32 vmbx vvi n1, cc cs pns32 vmbx vvi pn31, cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi, pns32 vmb av-x vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
609 But you will say, you would leave your wicked courses, and reforme your families if you could doe it, but you cannot. But you will say, you would leave your wicked courses, and reform your families if you could do it, but you cannot. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, pn22 vmd vvi po22 j n2, cc vvi po22 n2 cs pn22 vmd vdi pn31, cc-acp pn22 vmbx. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
610 I answer, is it nor in your power to plucke your children and your servants into the Lords house on the Sabbath day, is it not in your power to use the meanes whereby you may reforme your lives? you can doe it, I answer, is it nor in your power to pluck your children and your Servants into the lords house on the Sabbath day, is it not in your power to use the means whereby you may reform your lives? you can do it, pns11 vvb, vbz pn31 ccx p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, vbz pn31 xx p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2? pn22 vmb vdi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
611 but you will not doe it, you will take up your owne wayes, and your owne practises, but you will not do it, you will take up your own ways, and your own practises, cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vdi pn31, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp po22 d n2, cc po22 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
612 and therefore the case is plaine, you will not take Christ, and therefore you shall never have him, and Therefore the case is plain, you will not take christ, and Therefore you shall never have him, cc av dt n1 vbz j, pn22 vmb xx vvi np1, cc av pn22 vmb av-x vhi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
613 and Salvation by him, there is also a cursed kinde of Hypocrites which professe saire, and Salvation by him, there is also a cursed kind of Hypocrites which profess saire, cc n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbz av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vvb fw-fr, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 47
614 and much, they say they will doe for the Lord Iesus, but they are like unto those in the 42. of Ieremy, the 20. verse, marke what the text saith there, Yee dissembled in your hearts, whe• you sent me to the Lord our God, saying, Pray for us unto the Lord our God, and much, they say they will do for the Lord Iesus, but they Are like unto those in the 42. of Ieremy, the 20. verse, mark what the text Says there, Ye dissembled in your hearts, whe• you sent me to the Lord our God, saying, Pray for us unto the Lord our God, cc d, pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1 np1, p-acp pns32 vbr av-j p-acp d p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, dt crd n1, vvb q-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp, pn22 vvd p-acp po22 n2, n1 pn22 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, vvg, vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
615 and according unto all that the Lord our God shall say, so declare unto us, and wee will doe it. and according unto all that the Lord our God shall say, so declare unto us, and we will do it. cc vvg p-acp d cst dt n1 po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vvb p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vmb vdi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
616 So there are many that make a faire outside, and will take up holy duties, So there Are many that make a fair outside, and will take up holy duties, av a-acp vbr d cst vvb dt j av-an, cc vmb vvi a-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
617 and they will be professing, and talking of God, but there must be more than this, there must be a willing of grace besides a professing of grace; and they will be professing, and talking of God, but there must be more than this, there must be a willing of grace beside a professing of grace; cc pns32 vmb vbi vvg, cc vvg pp-f np1, cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi av-dc cs d, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
618 you pretend faire, and promise this, and purpose that, but when it commeth to you, you fly off, you pretend fair, and promise this, and purpose that, but when it comes to you, you fly off, pn22 vvb j, cc vvb d, cc n1 cst, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn22, pn22 vvb a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
619 and you will have your owne liberty, your heart is double, you say you will reforme your wayes, and you will have your own liberty, your heart is double, you say you will reform your ways, cc pn22 vmb vhi po22 d n1, po22 n1 vbz j-jn, pn22 vvb pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
620 and yet you will be idle still, and loose still, and therefore you never yet willed Christ, you never yet prized him aright, you never truely chose him, and yet you will be idle still, and lose still, and Therefore you never yet willed christ, you never yet prized him aright, you never truly chosen him, cc av pn22 vmb vbi j av, cc vvi av, cc av pn22 av-x av vvd np1, pn22 av-x av vvd pno31 av, pn22 av av-j vvd pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
621 and therefore as sure as the Lord liveth Christ is not yours; and Therefore as sure as the Lord lives christ is not yours; cc av c-acp j c-acp dt n1 vvz np1 vbz xx png22; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
622 if the condition bee not performed by you, you shall never bee made partakers of that which is promised upon the performance of that condition: if the condition be not performed by you, you shall never be made partakers of that which is promised upon the performance of that condition: cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb av-x vbi vvn n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
623 if you will Christ and grace, then indeed you have Christ and grace, but you never willed Christ, if you will christ and grace, then indeed you have christ and grace, but you never willed christ, cs pn22 vmb np1 cc n1, cs av pn22 vhb np1 cc n1, cc-acp pn22 av-x vvd np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
624 and therefore it is evident, you never had Christ. and Therefore it is evident, you never had christ. cc av pn31 vbz j, pn22 av-x vhd np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
625 In the 29. of Deut. 4. vers. there saith the text, The Lord hath shewed you great w•nders, In the 29. of Deuteronomy 4. vers. there Says the text, The Lord hath showed you great w•nders, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd fw-la. a-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn pn22 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
626 and discovered many mercies unto you, and you the Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive, and discovered many Mercies unto you, and you the Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive, cc vvd d n2 p-acp pn22, cc pn22 dt n1 vhz xx vvn pn22 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
627 and eyes to see, and eares to he•re, unto this very day, and therefore go home and mourne for yourselves, and eyes to see, and ears to he•re, unto this very day, and Therefore go home and mourn for yourselves, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, p-acp d j n1, cc av vvb av-an cc vvi p-acp px22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
628 and reason with your soules, and say, what, after all ou• profession, bearing, praying, talking; and reason with your Souls, and say, what, After all ou• profession, bearing, praying, talking; cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi, r-crq, p-acp d n1 n1, vvg, vvg, vvg; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 48
629 after all the cost and care that God hath bestowed upon us, have we not yet a heart to will grace and desire the Lord Iesus, many mercies have beene vouchsafed unto us, many judgements removed from us, there is no nation that God hath dealt so mercifully with, as with us; After all the cost and care that God hath bestowed upon us, have we not yet a heart to will grace and desire the Lord Iesus, many Mercies have been vouchsafed unto us, many Judgments removed from us, there is no Nation that God hath dealt so mercifully with, as with us; p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, vhb pns12 xx av dt n1 p-acp n1 n1 cc vvi dt n1 np1, d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12, d n2 vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst np1 vhz vvn av av-j p-acp, c-acp p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
630 we have peace yet, and the Gospell yet, and prosperity yet, and yet for all this to this very day, God hath not given us a heart to receive grace, we have peace yet, and the Gospel yet, and Prosperity yet, and yet for all this to this very day, God hath not given us a heart to receive grace, pns12 vhb n1 av, cc dt n1 av, cc n1 av, cc av p-acp d d p-acp d j n1, np1 vhz xx vvn pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
631 and the things belonging to our everlasting peace, and therefore wives mourne for your husbands in secret, and the things belonging to our everlasting peace, and Therefore wives mourn for your Husbands in secret, cc dt n2 vvg p-acp po12 j n1, cc av n2 vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
632 and say, oh my husband, what hath not God yet given thee a heart to feare him, and say, o my husband, what hath not God yet given thee a heart to Fear him, cc vvi, uh po11 n1, r-crq vhz xx np1 av vvn pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
633 and fathers mourne for your children, that are not yet in the state of grace, and Father's mourn for your children, that Are not yet in the state of grace, cc ng1 n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst vbr xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
634 and say oh my sonne not yet a heart that God hath given thee to sanctifie a Sabboth, and say o my son not yet a heart that God hath given thee to sanctify a Sabbath, cc vvb uh po11 n1 xx av dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
635 and to leave off thy wick•d courses; and to leave off thy wick•d courses; cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
636 and friends mourne you also one for another, and say, oh my friend what not yet a heart to humble thy selfe, and Friends mourn you also one for Another, and say, o my friend what not yet a heart to humble thy self, cc n2 vvi pn22 av crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvi, uh po11 n1 r-crq xx av dt n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
637 and to feare the name of God, thus mourne in secret, and say, God hath done this and this for thee, and to Fear the name of God, thus mourn in secret, and say, God hath done this and this for thee, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, av vvi p-acp j-jn, cc vvi, np1 vhz vdn d cc d p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
638 and hast thou not yet a heart, not yet a will to entertaine Christ the world carries al, pleasure carries all, profit beares all away, malice carries away all: and hast thou not yet a heart, not yet a will to entertain christ the world carries all, pleasure carries all, profit bears all away, malice carries away all: cc vh2 pns21 xx av dt n1, xx av dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1 vvz d, n1 vvz d, n1 vvz d av, n1 vvz av av-d: (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
639 The promises and Commandements of God are despised, and hast thou not yell a heart to beleeve the promises, The promises and commandments of God Are despised, and hast thou not yell a heart to believe the promises, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, cc vh2 pns21 xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
640 and prize the Lawes of •od above liberty and peace profit and pleasure; there is nothing wanting on Gods part, hee gives peace still, and the Gospell still, and prize the Laws of •od above liberty and peace profit and pleasure; there is nothing wanting on God's part, he gives peace still, and the Gospel still, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f j p-acp n1 cc n1 n1 cc n1; pc-acp vbz pix vvg p-acp ng1 n1, pns31 vvz n1 av, cc dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
641 and yet not a heart all this while to feare God, and keepe his Commandements; and yet not a heart all this while to Fear God, and keep his commandments; cc av xx dt n1 d d n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 49
642 thou hast a good house and good land, and many mercies are vouchsafed unto thee and not yet a good heart what a misery is this not yet a will to embrace Christ, and receive grace; thou hast a good house and good land, and many Mercies Are vouchsafed unto thee and not yet a good heart what a misery is this not yet a will to embrace christ, and receive grace; pns21 vh2 dt j n1 cc j n1, cc d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno21 cc xx av dt j n1 r-crq dt n1 vbz d xx av dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
643 why what a lamentable condition is this? and therefore in the last place it is a word of Exhortation to every soule here present, to labour now to begin at the right end, why what a lamentable condition is this? and Therefore in the last place it is a word of Exhortation to every soul Here present, to labour now to begin At the right end, c-crq q-crq dt j n1 vbz d? cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 av j, pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
644 and take a right course, and follow the path that God hath chalked out unto us, in a word, we see it is come to this passe that all is grown to an outside, every man must be a Christian & go to heaven, and take a right course, and follow the path that God hath chalked out unto us, in a word, we see it is come to this pass that all is grown to an outside, every man must be a Christian & go to heaven, cc vvb dt j-jn n1, cc vvi dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn av p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cst d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1-an, d n1 vmb vbi dt njp cc vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
645 and all the argument is this, because a man can talke well of religion; and all the argument is this, Because a man can talk well of Religion; cc d dt n1 vbz d, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
646 but this is not the right way, the willing of grace must goe before the receiving of grace, but this is not the right Way, the willing of grace must go before the receiving of grace, cc-acp d vbz xx dt j-jn n1, dt j pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
647 and therefore go home and examine your selves whether grace bee truely wrought and fashioned in you or no, and Therefore go home and examine your selves whither grace be truly wrought and fashioned in you or not, cc av vvb av-an cc vvb po22 n2 cs n1 vbb av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pn22 cc xx, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
648 and reason thus, with your owne hearts, and say, it is not enough to bring my mouth and profession to the Word of the, Lord but heart what sayst thou? in the meane time, I can talke of religion and many good matters, and reason thus, with your own hearts, and say, it is not enough to bring my Mouth and profession to the Word of thee, Lord but heart what Sayest thou? in the mean time, I can talk of Religion and many good matters, cc n1 av, p-acp po22 d n2, cc vvi, pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, n1 p-acp n1 q-crq vv2 pns21? p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f n1 cc d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
649 but will what sayst thou? in the meane time, dost thou prize Christ above all things, dost thou choose Christ and grace above all other things in the world whatsoever? heart what sayst thou? dost thou open thy selfe and close with him, but will what Sayest thou? in the mean time, dost thou prize christ above all things, dost thou choose christ and grace above all other things in the world whatsoever? heart what Sayest thou? dost thou open thy self and close with him, cc-acp n1 q-crq vv2 pns21? p-acp dt j n1, vd2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp d n2, vd2 pns21 vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 q-crq? n1 q-crq vv2 pns21? vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 cc j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
650 and dost thou purpose never to forsake him? in the 32 of Deut. 42. there saith Moses to the people, Set your hearts to all the words which I testifie among you this day, and dost thou purpose never to forsake him? in the 32 of Deuteronomy 42. there Says Moses to the people, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-x pc-acp vvi pno31? p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz np1 p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp d dt n2 r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 50
651 for it is not a vaine thing for you because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your dayes, so say I set your hearts to the word, labour to set your soules to the word of God, for it is not a vain thing for you Because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days, so say I Set your hearts to the word, labour to Set your Souls to the word of God, c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp pn22 c-acp pn31 vbz po22 n1, cc p-acp d n1 pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, av vvb pns11 vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 51
652 for it is not a vaine word, it is your life and length of your daies, it is not talking of Christ, for it is not a vain word, it is your life and length of your days, it is not talking of christ, c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, pn31 vbz po22 n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2, pn31 vbz xx vvg pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 51
653 but it is the willing of Christ, from the heart that will obtaine Christ and Salvation by him. but it is the willing of christ, from the heart that will obtain christ and Salvation by him. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 51
654 We have spoken already of the reasonablenesse of the condition, whosoever will may receive grace, and that freely; We have spoken already of the reasonableness of the condition, whosoever will may receive grace, and that freely; pns12 vhb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 vmb vvi n1, cc cst av-j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
655 and now we come to the universality of it, the work of the Spirit is tendered to every one, whosoever will give way thus unto it grace is set open to all, and now we come to the universality of it, the work of the Spirit is tendered to every one, whosoever will give Way thus unto it grace is Set open to all, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d crd, r-crq vmb vvi n1 av p-acp pn31 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
656 and proclamed to all that will take it upon those tearmes before spoken of, & therfore saith the Text, Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life, the word in the originall is, every willing man, there is no man exempted, no man debarred, no man hindred to take grace upon those tearmes, and proclaimed to all that will take it upon those terms before spoken of, & Therefore Says the Text, Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life, the word in the original is, every willing man, there is no man exempted, no man debarred, no man hindered to take grace upon those terms, cc vvn p-acp d cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 a-acp vvn pp-f, cc av vvz dt n1, r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn vbz, d j n1, a-acp vbz dx n1 vvn, dx n1 vvn, dx n1 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
657 if he will condiscend to Gods conditions, be he what he will be naturally, either in regard of sins and corruptions, if he will condescend to God's conditions, be he what he will be naturally, either in regard of Sins and corruptions, cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2, vbb pns31 r-crq pns31 vmb vbi av-j, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
658 or in regard of poverty, or infirmities, whatsoever his naturall condition be, yet if he wil but agree to Gods conditions, or in regard of poverty, or infirmities, whatsoever his natural condition be, yet if he will but agree to God's conditions, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n2, r-crq po31 j n1 vbi, av cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
659 if he will but choose and prize Christ above all other things, •he shall receive him, if he will but choose and prize christ above all other things, •he shall receive him, cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp d j-jn n2, av vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
660 and grace, and salvation by hi••• so that the doctrin is this, Whosoever in truth doth will to have Christ shall receive him, and grace, and salvation by hi••• so that the Doctrine is this, Whosoever in truth does will to have christ shall receive him, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 av cst dt n1 vbz d, r-crq p-acp n1 vdz vvi pc-acp vhi np1 vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
661 and salvation by him, the Text doth not say, Whosoever saith Lord, Lord, shall have Christ and grace, and salvation by him, the Text does not say, Whosoever Says Lord, Lord, shall have christ and grace, cc n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vdz xx vvi, r-crq vvz n1, n1, vmb vhi np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
662 but the willing soule, he shall have him, not the tal•eing man, nor the presuming man, but the willing soul, he shall have him, not the tal•eing man, nor the presuming man, cc-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb vhi pno31, xx dt vvg n1, ccx dt vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 51
663 nor the glorying man, but the willing man, so that this is the point, Whosoever in good earnest and in truth will have Christ, shall receive Christ and salvation by him, in the 10. of Luke ver. 5, 6. when our Saviour Christ sent out his Disciples to prepare way for himselfe, he saith, into what house soever ye enter, say first, peace be unto this house, nor the glorying man, but the willing man, so that this is the point, Whosoever in good earnest and in truth will have christ, shall receive christ and salvation by him, in the 10. of Lycia ver. 5, 6. when our Saviour christ sent out his Disciples to prepare Way for himself, he Says, into what house soever you enter, say First, peace be unto this house, ccx dt vvg n1, cc-acp dt j n1, av cst d vbz dt n1, r-crq p-acp j n1 cc p-acp n1 vmb vhi np1, vmb vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt crd pp-f av fw-la. crd, crd c-crq po12 n1 np1 vvd av po31 n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vvz, p-acp r-crq n1 av pn22 vvb, vvb ord, n1 vbb p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
664 and if the sonne of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it, if not, it shall turne to you againe, By peace is meant here, all prosperity whatsoever, all good, temporall and eternall, it was the manner of the ••lutation of the Hebrews to say, Peace be unto you, therin including all good things whatsoever, and if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it, if not, it shall turn to you again, By peace is meant Here, all Prosperity whatsoever, all good, temporal and Eternal, it was the manner of the ••lutation of the Hebrews to say, Peace be unto you, therein including all good things whatsoever, cc cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb a-acp, po22 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cs xx, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 av, p-acp n1 vbz vvn av, d n1 r-crq, d j, j cc j, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1 pc-acp vvi, n1 vbb p-acp pn22, av vvg d j n2 r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
665 now saith the Text, if the house be worthy, that is, if the house be truely disposed if the son of peace be there, that is, he which hath a soule so disposed towards peace, now Says the Text, if the house be worthy, that is, if the house be truly disposed if the son of peace be there, that is, he which hath a soul so disposed towards peace, av vvz dt n1, cs dt n1 vbb j, cst vbz, cs dt n1 vbb av-j vvn cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb a-acp, cst vbz, pns31 r-crq vhz dt n1 av vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
666 as a Son is towards his Father, that is, he that desires peace, upon that Soule peace shall rest, a blessing shall be upon that soule, as a Son is towards his Father, that is, he that Desires peace, upon that Soul peace shall rest, a blessing shall be upon that soul, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, pns31 cst vvz n1, p-acp d n1 n1 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
667 but if the house be not worthy, that is, if the heart will not receive the Gospell of Salvation, but if the house be not worthy, that is, if the heart will not receive the Gospel of Salvation, cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb xx j, cst vbz, cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
668 if the Sonne of peace be not there, if he be a rebell against God, if the Son of peace be not there, if he be a rebel against God, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb xx a-acp, cs pns31 vbb dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
669 and against peace in this kind, then let your peace returne to you againe, there is no footing for Salvation in the soule of that man that refuseth the Gospell, and against peace in this kind, then let your peace return to you again, there is no footing for Salvation in the soul of that man that Refuseth the Gospel, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, av vvb po22 n1 vvi p-acp pn22 av, a-acp vbz dx n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
670 and the meanes of Salvation which God hath tendered, and as our Saviour Christ, before he comes in doth knocke at the doore that he may come in, and the means of Salvation which God hath tendered, and as our Saviour christ, before he comes in does knock At the door that he may come in, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc p-acp po12 n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
671 so whensoever the doore is opened, he will come in, Reve. 3.20. so whensoever the door is opened, he will come in, Reve. 3.20. av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
672 there saith the Text, Behold I stand at the doore and knocke, if any man will heare my voice and open the doore, I wil come in to him, there Says the Text, Behold I stand At the door and knock, if any man will hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, pc-acp vvz dt n1, vvb pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cs d n1 vmb vvi po11 n1 cc vvi dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
673 and suppe with him, and he with me. and sup with him, and he with me. cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
674 The doore is the heart, if the doore be opened, if the will be opened to prize and entertaine Christ, The door is the heart, if the door be opened, if the will be opened to prize and entertain christ, dt n1 vbz dt n1, cs dt n1 vbb vvn, cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
675 then Christ and his Father will come into that soule, and dwell with it for ever, then christ and his Father will come into that soul, and dwell with it for ever, cs np1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 46
676 and refresh it with all spirituall comfort, and in the 15. of Luke, the 17, and refresh it with all spiritual Comfort, and in the 15. of Lycia, the 17, cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp dt crd pp-f av, dt crd, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
677 and 18, verses, when the Prodigall sonne was returning to his Father, when hee saw that hee was in misery, and 18, Verses, when the Prodigal son was returning to his Father, when he saw that he was in misery, cc crd, n2, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbds vvg p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
678 and how the case stood with him, no body succoured nor releeved him, he returned to himselfe saith the text, and how the case stood with him, no body succored nor relieved him, he returned to himself Says the text, cc c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, dx n1 vvn ccx vvd pno31, pns31 vvd p-acp px31 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
679 and reasoneth thus with himselfe, How many hired servants in my fathers house have bread enough and to spare, and reasoneth thus with himself, How many hired Servants in my Father's house have bred enough and to spare, cc vvz av p-acp px31, c-crq d j-vvn n2 p-acp po11 ng1 n1 vhb n1 av-d cc pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
680 but I perish with hunger, as who should say, Now I know what it is to be •n a fathers family, here no man considers mee• no man regards me or respects me; but I perish with hunger, as who should say, Now I know what it is to be •n a Father's family, Here no man considers mee• no man regards me or respects me; cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, av pns11 vvb r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn dt ng1 n1, av dx n1 vvz n1 dx n1 vvz pno11 cc vvz pno11; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
681 and though I bee 〈 ◊ 〉 sonne, yet there are many in my fathers house which are but servants, which have bread enough, •ut I though a sonne, have want of all things, and •m ready to famish; and though I be 〈 ◊ 〉 son, yet there Are many in my Father's house which Are but Servants, which have bred enough, •ut I though a son, have want of all things, and •m ready to famish; cc cs pns11 vbb 〈 sy 〉 n1, av a-acp vbr d p-acp po11 ng1 n1 r-crq vbr cc-acp n2, r-crq vhb n1 av-d, av pns11 cs dt n1, vhb n1 pp-f d n2, cc vbm j pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
682 here is the prize now that hee •utteth upon a fathers house, hee thinkes now it is good to be in a fathers house; Here is the prize now that he •utteth upon a Father's house, he thinks now it is good to be in a Father's house; av vbz dt n1 av cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns31 vvz av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
683 hee thinks now, oh •he provision and love of a father! happy are they that have it, blessed are they that doe enjoy it; he thinks now, o •he provision and love of a father! happy Are they that have it, blessed Are they that do enjoy it; pns31 vvz av, uh j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1! j vbr pns32 cst vhb pn31, vvn vbr pns32 cst vdb vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
684 and when hee had set this prize upon his fathers house, Then he ariseth and saith, I will go to my Father, and when he had Set this prize upon his Father's house, Then he arises and Says, I will go to my Father, cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cs pns31 vvz cc vvz, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
685 and say, Father I have sinned against heaven and against thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy sonne, make me as one of thy hyred servants. and say, Father I have sinned against heaven and against thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired Servants. cc vvi, n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp pno21, cc vbm av-dx av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn po21 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp crd pp-f po21 j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
686 Then the soule doth put a prize upon Christ, and returneth to him, when it seeth the excellency that is in him. Then the soul does put a prize upon christ, and returns to him, when it sees the excellency that is in him. av dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvz p-acp pno31, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
687 The father of the Prodigall sonne, when he saw this, that his sonne returned unto him, The father of the Prodigal son, when he saw this, that his son returned unto him, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vvd d, cst po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
688 and humbled himselfe, and confessed his fault, he made much of him. and humbled himself, and confessed his fault, he made much of him. cc vvd px31, cc vvd po31 n1, pns31 vvd d pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 43
689 The Prodigall had a purpose, a will, a desire to come to his father, And assoone as his father saw him afarre off, he went out to meete him, The Prodigal had a purpose, a will, a desire to come to his father, And As soon as his father saw him afar off, he went out to meet him, dt n-jn vhd dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc av c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31 av a-acp, pns31 vvd av pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
690 and fell on his necke and kissed him, and made much of him, and commanded to bring forth the bestr•be & put it on him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and made much of him, and commanded to bring forth the bestr•be & put it on him, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc vvd pno31, cc vvd d pp-f pno31, cc vvd pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc vvd pn31 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
691 & put a ring• on his hand, and shooes on his feete. & put a ring• on his hand, and shoes on his feet. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n2 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
692 The Prodigall is a sinner, and hee that is enlightned so farre forth as to see his wretchednesse, The Prodigal is a sinner, and he that is enlightened so Far forth as to see his wretchedness, dt n-jn vbz dt n1, cc pns31 cst vbz vvn av av-j av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
693 and is able to set a prize upon the mercy of Christ; and is able to Set a prize upon the mercy of christ; cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
694 hee that hath runne away from God, the base sinfull wretch that never made any account of the word if the Lord hath awakned his h••rt, he that hath run away from God, the base sinful wretch that never made any account of the word if the Lord hath awakened his h••rt, pns31 cst vhz vvn av p-acp np1, dt j j n1 cst av-x vvd d n1 pp-f dt n1 cs dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
695 so farre forth as that he• can set a high prize upon the word, and say, I wondered heretofore 〈 ◊ 〉 see men runne to sermons so fast, so Far forth as that he• can Set a high prize upon the word, and say, I wondered heretofore 〈 ◊ 〉 see men run to Sermons so fast, av av-j av c-acp d n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi, pns11 vvd av 〈 sy 〉 vvi n2 vvi p-acp n2 av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
696 and make such hast to the house of God when the bels rnuge, woe is me I could never doe so! and make such haste to the house of God when the Bells rnuge, woe is me I could never do so! cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq dt n2 vvg, n1 vbz pno11 pns11 vmd av-x vdi av! (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
697 but oh happy are they 〈 ◊ 〉 and blessed are they that did so 〈 ◊ 〉 oh one promise now is worth a world, but o happy Are they 〈 ◊ 〉 and blessed Are they that did so 〈 ◊ 〉 o one promise now is worth a world, cc-acp uh j vbr pns32 〈 sy 〉 cc vvn vbr pns32 cst vdd av 〈 sy 〉 uh crd n1 av vbz j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
698 now the assurance of the forgivenesse of sinnes is worth all the world besides; now the assurance of the forgiveness of Sins is worth all the world beside; av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz j d dt n1 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
699 when the soule of a poore sinner begi• thus to prize Christ, and resolves to go to Christ, when the soul of a poor sinner begi• thus to prize christ, and resolves to go to christ, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 n1 av p-acp n1 np1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
700 and expects mercy from him, then the Lord seeth this soule a farre off, and is resolved to give entertainement to it, & to afford comfort thereunto. and expects mercy from him, then the Lord sees this soul a Far off, and is resolved to give entertainment to it, & to afford Comfort thereunto. cc vvz n1 p-acp pno31, cs dt n1 vvz d n1 dt av-j a-acp, cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
701 But you will say, what is the reason of it, that if a ma• wils Christ and salvation he shall have it. But you will say, what is the reason of it, that if a ma• wills christ and salvation he shall have it. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst cs dt n1 vvz np1 cc n1 pns31 vmb vhi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
702 I answer, the reasons hereof are three. I answer, the Reasons hereof Are three. pns11 vvb, dt n2 av vbr crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
703 The first is this, because the Lord requires no more at the hands of a poore sinner, The First is this, Because the Lord requires no more At the hands of a poor sinner, dt ord vbz d, c-acp dt n1 vvz av-dx dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
704 nay, the Lord Iesus is fully contented when the soule commeth to give entertainment to him, this alone will give contentment wholy to the Lord Iesus Christ. nay, the Lord Iesus is Fully contented when the soul comes to give entertainment to him, this alone will give contentment wholly to the Lord Iesus christ. uh-x, dt n1 np1 vbz av-j vvn c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, d av-j vmb vvi n1 av-jn p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 54
705 It is the meaning of that speech of the Wiseman, in the Prov. My sonne, give me thy heart: It is the meaning of that speech of the Wiseman, in the Curae My son, give me thy heart: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt np1 po11 n1, vvb pno11 po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
706 by heart in that place, is not meant the substance of the soule as it was created of God, this is not that which God looketh for, by heart in that place, is not meant the substance of the soul as it was created of God, this is not that which God looks for, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, vbz xx vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, d vbz xx d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
707 but My sonne, give me thy heart, that is, let the actions of thy heart bee set upon mee; but My son, give me thy heart, that is, let the actions of thy heart be Set upon me; cc-acp po11 n1, vvb pno11 po21 n1, cst vbz, vvb dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
708 prize mee, and choose me, this is that with which the Lord is contented, nay, it is the maine thing with which the Lord is fully pleased. prize me, and choose me, this is that with which the Lord is contented, nay, it is the main thing with which the Lord is Fully pleased. vvb pno11, cc vvb pno11, d vbz d p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, uh-x, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
709 In the 5. of Deut. 29. when the people heard the voyce of Moses, and were •esolved to yeeld obedience to Gods Commandements, they sayd, Whatsoever the Lord hath spoken by thee, that will we doe: In the 5. of Deuteronomy 29. when the people herd the voice of Moses, and were •esolved to yield Obedience to God's commandments, they said, Whatsoever the Lord hath spoken by thee, that will we do: p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd c-crq dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 vvd, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, cst vmb pns12 vdi: (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
710 when the Lord heard that •hey would attend and obey his word which hee •oke by his servant Moses, these are very good words, saith the Lord, But oh that there were such a •eart in them to feare mee and keepe my Commandements alwayes, that it might bee well with them, when the Lord herd that •hey would attend and obey his word which he •oke by his servant Moses, these Are very good words, Says the Lord, But o that there were such a •eart in them to Fear me and keep my commandments always, that it might be well with them, c-crq dt n1 vvd cst n1 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 np1, d vbr av j n2, vvz dt n1, p-acp uh cst a-acp vbdr d dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno11 cc vvb po11 n2 av, cst pn31 vmd vbi av p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
711 and with their children for ever. and with their children for ever. cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
712 God hee tooke their outward profession and appearance in good part, but oh that there were such a heart: God he took their outward profession and appearance in good part, but o that there were such a heart: np1 pns31 vvd po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp uh cst a-acp vbdr d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
713 this strikes all dead, this gives God full content, and therefore we shall observe, that when all other things are weake in us, this strikes all dead, this gives God full content, and Therefore we shall observe, that when all other things Are weak in us, d vvz d j, d vvz np1 j n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi, cst c-crq d j-jn n2 vbr j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
714 though there be many failings, and many distempers in a poore soule, yet when the heart is sound and sincere, that is that which giveth the Lord full contentment, hee goeth away fully satisfied, with that. though there be many failings, and many distempers in a poor soul, yet when the heart is found and sincere, that is that which gives the Lord full contentment, he Goes away Fully satisfied, with that. cs pc-acp vbb d n2-vvg, cc d n2 p-acp dt j n1, av c-crq dt n1 vbz j cc j, cst vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 j n1, pns31 vvz av av-j vvn, p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
715 In the 2. of Chron. 15.17. there the text saith of Asa, that hee did not take away the high places out of Israel, neverthelesse the heart of Asa was perfect all his d•yes: In the 2. of Chronicles 15.17. there the text Says of Asa, that he did not take away the high places out of Israel, nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his d•yes: p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd. pc-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi av dt j n2 av pp-f np1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j d po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
716 though he failed in many things, yet his heart was perfect and upright, and this the Lord accepted. though he failed in many things, yet his heart was perfect and upright, and this the Lord accepted. c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d n2, av po31 n1 vbds j cc av-j, cc d dt n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 55
717 Secondly, as God onely requires this, namely, the willing and choosing and prizing of Christ, Secondly, as God only requires this, namely, the willing and choosing and prizing of christ, ord, c-acp np1 av-j vvz d, av, dt j cc vvg cc vvg pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
718 so also ▪ by this worke of the soule, a poore sinner comes to bee inabled to close with God; so also ▪ by this work of the soul, a poor sinner comes to be enabled to close with God; av av ▪ p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
719 it is the will that is the maine thing whereby wee are fitted to close and lay hold of God, it is the will that is the main thing whereby we Are fitted to close and lay hold of God, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vbz dt j n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
720 and to fasten with the Lord Iesus, for it is a rule which we have i•••turall causes, that all good properly is the object o• the will of a man, truth is the object of the understanding, and to fasten with the Lord Iesus, for it is a Rule which we have i•••turall Causes, that all good properly is the Object o• the will of a man, truth is the Object of the understanding, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb j n2, cst d j av-j vbz dt n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
721 but the object of the will is good; but the Object of the will is good; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
722 looke as it is with the body of a man, it hath severall sences, and those sences have severall operations about which they are exercised; look as it is with the body of a man, it hath several Senses, and those Senses have several operations about which they Are exercised; vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vhz j n2, cc d n2 vhb j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
723 as the eye, that se•th colours; the eare heareth sounds, and the tongue that relisheth the meate a man eateth; as the eye, that se•th colours; the ear hears sounds, and the tongue that relisheth the meat a man Eateth; c-acp dt n1, cst vvz n2; dt n1 vvz n2, cc dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 dt n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
724 now all these have severall things about which they are exercised, and they are not able to reach one unto the worke of another, now all these have several things about which they Are exercised, and they Are not able to reach one unto the work of Another, av d d vhb j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
725 as the eye cannot heare sounds, nor the eare discerne of colours, and neither of these can taste or relish any goodnesse in that which a man •ateth; as the eye cannot hear sounds, nor the ear discern of colours, and neither of these can taste or relish any Goodness in that which a man •ateth; c-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi n2, ccx dt n1 vvi pp-f n2, cc av-dx pp-f d vmb vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
726 but the eye that seeth, and the •are that heareth, and the tongue that onely is exercised about tasting; but the eye that sees, and the •are that hears, and the tongue that only is exercised about tasting; cc-acp dt n1 cst vvz, cc dt n1 cst vvz, cc dt n1 cst av-j vbz vvn p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
727 every one of these have severall operations; every one of these have several operations; d crd pp-f d vhb j n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
728 so it is here, all things are made for man, the body for the soule, the understanding for the will, and the will for God; so it is Here, all things Are made for man, the body for the soul, the understanding for the will, and the will for God; av pn31 vbz av, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
729 the understanding that seeth truths, and discernes the excellency that is in God, but there is nothing that relisheth and tasteth the goodnesse which is in God but the will: the understanding that sees truths, and discerns the excellency that is in God, but there is nothing that relisheth and tasteth the Goodness which is in God but the will: dt n1 cst vvz n2, cc vvz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz pix cst vvz cc vvz dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 42
730 so that, looke as the eye cannot heare, not the care see, and neither of these can relish any goodnesse in the meate a man eateth, so that, look as the eye cannot hear, not the care see, and neither of these can relish any Goodness in the meat a man Eateth, av cst, vvb p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi, xx dt n1 vvb, cc av-dx pp-f d vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
731 but this is proper to the tongue onely, so there is nothing in a man that is able to relish and receive the goodnesse or the mercy of the Lord, but this is proper to the tongue only, so there is nothing in a man that is able to relish and receive the Goodness or the mercy of the Lord, cc-acp d vbz j p-acp dt n1 av-j, av pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
732 but the will of a man, all things are made for man, the body for the soule, the understanding for the will, and the will for God; but the will of a man, all things Are made for man, the body for the soul, the understanding for the will, and the will for God; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
733 the understanding is the Councell•r that seeth all, but the will is the Queene of the soule, that taketh all that good which the understanding seeth and discerneth, the understanding is the Councell•r that sees all, but the will is the Queen of the soul, that Takes all that good which the understanding sees and discerneth, dt n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz d, cc-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz d d j r-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
734 and which is offered and tendred unto it. and which is offered and tendered unto it. cc r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
735 In the 2 of Hosea, and the beginning, this was the ground why the repentant Church came home to God, it is in the 2 of Hos. 7. there saith the text, She shall follow after her lovers, Hosea 2.7. In the 2 of Hosea, and the beginning, this was the ground why the repentant Church Come home to God, it is in the 2 of Hos. 7. there Says the text, She shall follow After her lovers, Hosea 2.7. p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, cc dt n1, d vbds dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vvd av-an p-acp np1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
736 but shall not overtake them, and she shall seeke them, but she shall not finde them, but shall not overtake them, and she shall seek them, but she shall not find them, cc-acp vmb xx vvi pno32, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cc-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
737 then shall she say, I will returne unto my first husband, for it was better with me than, than it is now: then shall she say, I will return unto my First husband, for it was better with me than, than it is now: av vmb pns31 vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 ord n1, c-acp pn31 vbds jc p-acp pno11 av, cs pn31 vbz av: (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
738 she would returne to her first husband, she would give entertainement to the Lord, why, what is the reason of this? why saith she, it was better with me than, than it is now; she would return to her First husband, she would give entertainment to the Lord, why, what is the reason of this? why Says she, it was better with me than, than it is now; pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 ord n1, pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, uh-crq, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? q-crq vvz pns31, pn31 vbds jc p-acp pno11 av, cs pn31 vbz av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
739 when the soule can see that it is better to performe the holy services which God requires, when the soul can see that it is better to perform the holy services which God requires, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 r-crq np1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
740 than enjoy all the things of the world, when it can say it is better to be with God than any where else, than enjoy all the things of the world, when it can say it is better to be with God than any where Else, cs vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 cs d c-crq av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
741 then it returneth to Christ, and this is the reason, why a reasonable creature onely is able to receive grace and salvation, reasonable creatures onely can receive it, then it returns to christ, and this is the reason, why a reasonable creature only is able to receive grace and salvation, reasonable creatures only can receive it, cs pn31 vvz p-acp np1, cc d vbz dt n1, q-crq dt j n1 av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, j n2 av-j vmb vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 57
742 because they onely have to receive it, so that we see the willingnesse of the soule is the heart, whereby we lay hold upon the Lord Iesus, whereby our soules are inabled to close with the graces and goodnesse of God. Because they only have to receive it, so that we see the willingness of the soul is the heart, whereby we lay hold upon the Lord Iesus, whereby our Souls Are enabled to close with the graces and Goodness of God. c-acp pns32 av-j vhb p-acp vvi pn31, av cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb vvb p-acp dt n1 np1, c-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 58
743 The third reason is this, because the want of this same willingnesse and heart to receive and embrace Christ and grace, is that which breaketh the match betweene God and the soule; The third reason is this, Because the want of this same willingness and heart to receive and embrace christ and grace, is that which breaks the match between God and the soul; dt ord n1 vbz d, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 cc n1, vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
744 it is a point of some weighty consideration, there is no lacke on Gods part, there is no failings on Gods side which may hinder or debarre a poore soule from receiving the Lord Iesus Christ; it is a point of Some weighty consideration, there is no lack on God's part, there is no failings on God's side which may hinder or debar a poor soul from receiving the Lord Iesus christ; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp ng1 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n2-vvg p-acp ng1 n1 r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
745 the fault is our owne and lyeth at home, for God commandeth all to believe in Christ, the fault is our own and lies At home, for God commands all to believe in christ, dt n1 vbz po12 d cc vvz p-acp n1-an, c-acp np1 vvz d pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
746 nay he beseecheth and intreateth them that they would receive the Lord Iesus Christ and comfort and salvation by him; nay he Beseecheth and intreateth them that they would receive the Lord Iesus christ and Comfort and salvation by him; uh-x pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32 cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 np1 np1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
747 nay it cannot be, because God is just and holy, but he must will that the soule should receive the Lord Iesus and beleeve in him, nay it cannot be, Because God is just and holy, but he must will that the soul should receive the Lord Iesus and believe in him, uh pn31 vmbx vbi, c-acp np1 vbz j cc j, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi d dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 np1 cc vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
748 and bee willing to give entertainement to him in this case: and be willing to give entertainment to him in this case: cc vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
749 So that it is evident that there is no backwardnesse on Gods part, God doth freely will that every soule that heareth the Word of God and hath Christ offered, that they should receive the Lord Iesus and benefit thereby, So that it is evident that there is no backwardness on God's part, God does freely will that every soul that hears the Word of God and hath christ offered, that they should receive the Lord Iesus and benefit thereby, av cst pn31 vbz j cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp npg1 n1, np1 vdz av-j vvi cst d n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vhz np1 vvn, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 np1 cc n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
750 and comfort there from to their soules; and Comfort there from to their Souls; cc vvi a-acp p-acp p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
751 but the failing is onely in our part, wee have not a will to receive Christ Iesus when hee is offered, but the failing is only in our part, we have not a will to receive christ Iesus when he is offered, cc-acp dt j-vvg vbz av-j p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vhb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 np1 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
752 and give entertainement to him, and this is that which breedeth the jarre betweene God and our soules, it is not want of obedience to the Commandements of God that will condemne, and give entertainment to him, and this is that which breeds the jar between God and our Souls, it is not want of Obedience to the commandments of God that will condemn, cc vvb n1 p-acp pno31, cc d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po12 n2, pn31 vbz xx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
753 if the soule be but contented to receive Christ and entertaine the worke of grace, if the soul be but contented to receive christ and entertain the work of grace, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp vvn pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 58
754 but this is that which breaketh the match, and maketh a separation betweene the soule and God, but this is that which breaks the match, and makes a separation between the soul and God, cc-acp d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1, cc vv2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
755 because men will not entertaine that grace nor embrace that faith which should procure the forgivenesse of their sinnes. Because men will not entertain that grace nor embrace that faith which should procure the forgiveness of their Sins. c-acp n2 vmb xx vvi d n1 ccx vvi d n1 r-crq vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
756 A man may be saved though hee doe not keepe the Commandements of God so perfectly as God required Adam should doe, A man may be saved though he do not keep the commandments of God so perfectly as God required Adam should do, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cs pns31 vdb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 av av-j c-acp np1 vvd np1 vmd vdi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
757 for God sayd unto Adam, Doe this and live, but though a man doe not so now he may live, for God said unto Adam, Do this and live, but though a man do not so now he may live, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, vdb d cc vvi, p-acp cs dt n1 vdb xx av av pns31 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
758 but a man cannot live unlesse hee beleeve in Christ, and have a will to receive Christ Iesus. but a man cannot live unless he believe in christ, and have a will to receive christ Iesus. cc-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi cs pns31 vvb p-acp np1, cc vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
759 The first covenant that God made with Adam was doe and live, because he created him after his owne Image, in righteousnesse and true holinesse, The First Covenant that God made with Adam was doe and live, Because he created him After his own Image, in righteousness and true holiness, dt ord n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp np1 vbds n1 cc vvi, c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp n1 cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
760 and made him able to performe obedience to all his commandements, but though we have never so many weaknesses, never so many infirmities and sins, and made him able to perform Obedience to all his Commandments, but though we have never so many Weaknesses, never so many infirmities and Sins, cc vvd pno31 j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d po31 n2, cc-acp cs pns12 vhb av-x av d n2, av-x av d n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
761 yet if wee will but be content to receive Christ Iesus and grace from him, all our weaknesses shall be strengthned, our wants supplied, yet if we will but be content to receive christ Iesus and grace from him, all our Weaknesses shall be strengthened, our Wants supplied, av cs pns12 vmb p-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, d po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn, po12 n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
762 and our sinnes pardoned, but when a man commeth to this passe that hee is naught in himselfe, and our Sins pardoned, but when a man comes to this pass that he is nought in himself, cc po12 n2 vvn, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vbz pix p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
763 and will not take Christ to be made better, then hee must needs perish and come unto everlasting destruction; and will not take christ to be made better, then he must needs perish and come unto everlasting destruction; cc vmb xx vvi np1 pc-acp vbi vvn av-jc, cs pns31 vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
764 and this is that which breaketh the match and breedeth the opposition betweene God and the soule, Matth. 23.37, 38. there saith our Saviour, O Ierusalem Ierusalem, thou which killest the Prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee, and this is that which breaks the match and breeds the opposition between God and the soul, Matthew 23.37, 38. there Says our Saviour, Oh Ierusalem Ierusalem, thou which Killest the prophets and Stonest them that Are sent unto thee, cc d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n1 cc vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, np1 crd, crd zz vvz po12 n1, uh np1 np1, pns21 r-crq vv2 dt n2 cc js-jn pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
765 how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a Hen gathereth h•r Chickens under her wings, and yee would not; how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a Hen gathereth h•r Chickens under her wings, and ye would not; c-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn po21 n2 av, av c-acp dt n1 vvz j n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc pn22 vmd xx; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
766 Behold therefore your house is left unto you desolate. the fault was on their parts, the Lord woed them, and strived with them; Behold Therefore your house is left unto you desolate. the fault was on their parts, the Lord wooed them, and strived with them; vvb av po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn22 j. dt n1 vbds p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 vvd pno32, cc vvd p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 59
767 hee would have gathered them as a henne doth her chickings, but they would not, he would have gathered them as a hen does her Chickens, but they would not, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 vdz po31 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
768 and this caused the jarre betweene the Lord and them, and therefore their house was left unto them desolate. So Psal. 81.13. there saith the text, Oh that may people Israel had hearkned unto me! and this caused the jar between the Lord and them, and Therefore their house was left unto them desolate. So Psalm 81.13. there Says the text, O that may people Israel had hearkened unto me! cc d vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc pno32, cc av po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32 j. np1 np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, uh cst vmb n1 np1 vhd vvd p-acp pno11! (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
769 and had walked in my wayes, I should soone have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries: and had walked in my ways, I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their Adversaries: cc vhd vvn p-acp po11 n2, pns11 vmd av vhi vvn po32 n2, cc vvd po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
770 but my people would not hearken unto my voyce, and Israel would none of me, but my people would not harken unto my voice, and Israel would none of me, cc-acp po11 n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc np1 vmd pi pp-f pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
771 so I gave them up unto their owne hearts lust, and they walked in their owne counsels. so I gave them up unto their own hearts lust, and they walked in their own Counsels. av pns11 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 d n2 n1, cc pns32 vvd p-acp po32 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
772 Israel would none of me, there was the breach. Israel would none of me, there was the breach. np1 vmd pi pp-f pno11, a-acp vbds dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
773 So that, that which breaketh the match betweene God and us, is, because wee will not receive mercy, So that, that which breaks the match between God and us, is, Because we will not receive mercy, av cst, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, vbz, c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
774 and grace, and salvation, offered unto us, that so our sinnes may bee pardoned, and our persons accepted for our everlasting comfort and salvation. and grace, and salvation, offered unto us, that so our Sins may be pardoned, and our Persons accepted for our everlasting Comfort and salvation. cc n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp pno12, cst av po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc po12 n2 vvn p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
775 Looke as it is with a woman to whom a man maketh love, and would marry her; Look as it is with a woman to whom a man makes love, and would marry her; n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz n1, cc vmd vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
776 if she speake him faire, and use great complements, and bid him wellcome, and all this while resolve that shee will not bee marryed unto him; if she speak him fair, and use great compliments, and bid him welcome, and all this while resolve that she will not be married unto him; cs pns31 vvb pno31 j, cc vvi j n2, cc vvb pno31 n-jn, cc d d n1 vvi cst pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
777 all her other outward behaviour the man regardeth not, but counteth it as nothing, because her heart is not with him, (and as the phrase is) if she do not grant him her good will, all is worth nothing. all her other outward behaviour the man Regardeth not, but counteth it as nothing, Because her heart is not with him, (and as the phrase is) if she do not grant him her good will, all is worth nothing. d po31 j-jn j n1 dt n1 vvz xx, cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp pix, c-acp po31 n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31, (cc c-acp dt n1 vbz) cs pns31 vdb xx vvi pno31 po31 j n1, d vbz j pix. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
778 In this case just so it is here, all other outward complements and performances, God taketh them as matters of •o conse quence or worth, In this case just so it is Here, all other outward compliments and performances, God Takes them as matters of •o Cones quence or worth, p-acp d n1 av av pn31 vbz av, d j-jn j n2 cc n2, np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 fw-fr n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
779 if this beleeving in Christ, and willing of grace bee wanting. if this believing in christ, and willing of grace be wanting. cs d vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg pp-f n1 vbb vvg. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 60
780 If a man shall come and heare the word of God speaking unto him, and shall receive Christ into his family, If a man shall come and hear the word of God speaking unto him, and shall receive christ into his family, cs dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31, cc vmb vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
781 & pray unto him, and make a great profession of him, all this I must confesse is very good; & pray unto him, and make a great profession of him, all this I must confess is very good; cc vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno31, d d pns11 vmb vvi vbz av j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
782 but if the soule doe not will Christ, if the heart doth not prize Christ, and choose him, and close with him, and fasten unto him, it is worth nothing. but if the soul do not will christ, if the heart does not prize christ, and choose him, and close with him, and fasten unto him, it is worth nothing. cc-acp cs dt n1 vdb xx n1 np1, cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi np1, cc vvi pno31, cc av-j p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz j pix. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
783 If men wil professe faire to Christ, and say, he is welcome, and all this while doe not give Christ their soules and good wils, the Lord Iesus doth take himselfe as despised, If men will profess fair to christ, and say, he is welcome, and all this while do not give christ their Souls and good wills, the Lord Iesus does take himself as despised, cs n2 vmb vvi j p-acp np1, cc vvi, pns31 vbz j-jn, cc d d n1 vdb xx vvi np1 po32 n2 cc j n2, dt n1 np1 vdz vvi px31 p-acp vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
784 and counts himselfe as rejected in this kinde, and therefore we shall observe that God regards not any of our performances, if they bee not done from the heart. 2 Chron. 25.2. and counts himself as rejected in this kind, and Therefore we shall observe that God regards not any of our performances, if they be not done from the heart. 2 Chronicles 25.2. cc vvz px31 p-acp vvn p-acp d n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vvz xx d pp-f po12 n2, cs pns32 vbb xx vdn p-acp dt n1. crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
785 there saith the text of Amaziah, He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, there Says the text of Amaziah, He did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, pc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
786 but not with a perfect heart, and therefore what is this to the marriage in the meane time: but not with a perfect heart, and Therefore what is this to the marriage in the mean time: cc-acp xx p-acp dt j n1, cc av q-crq vbz d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
787 so that to gather up all, if it be so, that this hearty willing is that which God requireth of us, so that to gather up all, if it be so, that this hearty willing is that which God requires of us, av cst pc-acp vvi a-acp d, cs pn31 vbb av, cst d j j vbz d r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
788 if it bee that whereby wee are able to close with Christ, if the want of this breaketh the match betweene God and the soule, if it be that whereby we Are able to close with christ, if the want of this breaks the match between God and the soul, cs pn31 vbi cst c-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cs dt n1 pp-f d vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
789 then the case is cleare, that whosoever hath this will shall have Christ and salvation by him; then the case is clear, that whosoever hath this will shall have christ and salvation by him; cs dt n1 vbz j, cst r-crq vhz d n1 vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
790 but this willing of Christ doth fully satisfie and content God, it doth enable us to fasten and lay hold upon Christ; but this willing of christ does Fully satisfy and content God, it does enable us to fasten and lay hold upon christ; cc-acp d j pp-f np1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi np1, pn31 vdz vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
791 the want of this doth breake the match betweene Christ and the soule, and therefore he that hath this will, shall s•rely have Christ, and salvation by him. the want of this does break the match between christ and the soul, and Therefore he that hath this will, shall s•rely have christ, and salvation by him. dt n1 pp-f d vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, cc av pns31 cst vhz d n1, vmb av-j vhi np1, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
792 This contents God, by this we lay hold upon God; This contents God, by this we lay hold upon God; np1 vvz np1, p-acp d pns12 vvb vvb p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 61
793 and the want of this causeth the breach betweene God and us, and therefore hee that hath this shall have Christ. and the want of this Causes the breach between God and us, and Therefore he that hath this shall have christ. cc dt n1 pp-f d vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, cc av pns31 cst vhz d vmb vhi np1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 62
794 The use of the point is threefold, it is a ground, first of instruction, here we may see and wonder at the riches of Gods bounty and goodnesse in his reasonable dealing with poore sinners, in that God doth not exact every thing at the utmost of us, he doth not require every thing in the utmost rigour, he doth not take poore sinners by the throat (as he did his fellow-servant) saying, Pay me that thou owest mee; The use of the point is threefold, it is a ground, First of instruction, Here we may see and wonder At the riches of God's bounty and Goodness in his reasonable dealing with poor Sinners, in that God does not exact every thing At the utmost of us, he does not require every thing in the utmost rigour, he does not take poor Sinners by the throat (as he did his Fellow servant) saying, Pay me that thou owest me; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, pn31 vbz dt n1, ord pp-f n1, av pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n-vvg p-acp j n2, p-acp cst np1 vdz xx vvi d n1 p-acp dt j pp-f pno12, pns31 vdz xx vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns31 vdd po31 n1) vvg, vvb pno11 cst pns21 vv2 pno11; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
795 there is no poore sinner, but he may send the Devill after him to dragge him into hell, he may justly say unto every sinfull soule, I gave thee perfect righteousnesse and holinesse and abilitie to performe obedience to all my commandements, either give mee that I expected from thee, there is no poor sinner, but he may send the devil After him to drag him into hell, he may justly say unto every sinful soul, I gave thee perfect righteousness and holiness and ability to perform Obedience to all my Commandments, either give me that I expected from thee, a-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d j n1, pns11 vvd pno21 j n1 cc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d po11 n2, av-d vvb pno11 cst pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
796 and thou owest unto me, or else to hell thou must goe, where is my service and my obedience and my righteousnesse that I required of thee; and thou owest unto me, or Else to hell thou must go, where is my service and my Obedience and my righteousness that I required of thee; cc pns21 vv2 p-acp pno11, cc av p-acp n1 pns21 vmb vvi, q-crq vbz po11 n1 cc po11 n1 cc po11 n1 cst pns11 vvd pp-f pno21; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
797 God may say thus to every poore sinner, but hee doth not deale thus in justice with us, God may say thus to every poor sinner, but he does not deal thus in Justice with us, np1 vmb vvi av p-acp d j n1, cc-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
798 but blessed be his name, he doth not expect that wee should have all sufficiencie in our selves; but blessed be his name, he does not expect that we should have all sufficiency in our selves; cc-acp vvn vbb po31 n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi cst pns12 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
799 he doth not say, That he that hath no sinne shall bee saved; let him take Christ, he that is able to performe obedience to all my Commandements, he does not say, That he that hath no sin shall be saved; let him take christ, he that is able to perform Obedience to all my commandments, pns31 vdz xx vvi, cst pns31 cst vhz dx n1 vmb vbi vvn; vvb pno31 vvi np1, pns31 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d po11 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
800 and doe whatsoever• require, he shall have Christ and salvation by him he doth not deale with us after this manner, and do whatsoever• require, he shall have christ and salvation by him he does not deal with us After this manner, cc vdb n1 vvi, pns31 vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
801 for then woe were it with us, it is not exact obedience that Christ requireth of us, for then woe were it with us, it is not exact Obedience that christ requires of us, c-acp cs n1 vbdr pn31 p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz xx j n1 cst np1 vvz pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 62
802 but the condition is this, If any poore soule will take mercy offered and receive grace tendered unto him, he shall have mercy, hee shall receive grace; but the condition is this, If any poor soul will take mercy offered and receive grace tendered unto him, he shall have mercy, he shall receive grace; cc-acp dt n1 vbz d, cs d j n1 vmb vvi n1 vvn cc vvi n1 vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vhi n1, pns31 vmb vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
803 as if God should say, Thou art a poore sinfull creature, many weakenesses are with thee, many imperfections trouble thee, many corruptions doe oppresse thee, I require no exaction of thee, as if God should say, Thou art a poor sinful creature, many Weaknesses Are with thee, many imperfections trouble thee, many corruptions do oppress thee, I require no exaction of thee, c-acp cs np1 vmd vvi, pns21 vb2r dt j j n1, d n2 vbr p-acp pno21, d n2 vvb pno21, d n2 vdb vvi pno21, pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f pno21, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
804 if thou wilt take Christ and mercy, then Christ is thine, and mercy is thine; is not this marvelous mercy, is not this wonderfull goodnesse. if thou wilt take christ and mercy, then christ is thine, and mercy is thine; is not this marvelous mercy, is not this wonderful Goodness. cs pns21 vm2 vvi np1 cc n1, cs np1 vbz png21, cc n1 vbz png21; vbz xx d j n1, vbz xx d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
805 If there should bee a poore miserable wretched creature, one that had neither portion nor ability in any measure, If there should be a poor miserable wretched creature, one that had neither portion nor ability in any measure, cs pc-acp vmd vbi dt j j j n1, pi cst vhd dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
806 nor any thing that could procure a husband, no friends to succour her, no parents to relieve her, nor any thing that could procure a husband, no Friends to succour her, no Parents to relieve her, ccx d n1 cst vmd vvi dt n1, dx n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, dx n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
807 but were fatherlesse and motherl•sse, and voyd of all comfort; but were fatherless and motherl•sse, and void of all Comfort; cc-acp vbdr j cc j, cc j pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
808 if yet notwithstanding all this, a man of place and abilitie should come and offer love unto her, if yet notwithstanding all this, a man of place and ability should come and offer love unto her, cs av p-acp d d, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
809 though shee have nothing, but is troubled with all weakenesses and infirmities, and full of all deformities, though she have nothing, but is troubled with all Weaknesses and infirmities, and full of all deformities, cs pns31 vhb pix, cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc j pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
810 if this man now for all this should regard none of these things, if hee should looke for nothing, if this man now for all this should regard none of these things, if he should look for nothing, cs d n1 av p-acp d d vmd vvi pix pp-f d n2, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pix, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
811 nor require any thing of her, but her good will and liking, if shee would have him then, hee would bee married unto her; nor require any thing of her, but her good will and liking, if she would have him then, he would be married unto her; ccx vvi d n1 pp-f pno31, cc-acp po31 j n1 cc n-vvg, cs pns31 vmd vhi pno31 av, pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
812 you will say this is wonderfull love, and that nothing but love prevailed with him; you will say this is wonderful love, and that nothing but love prevailed with him; pn22 vmb vvi d vbz j n1, cc cst pix cc-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
813 surely hee could see nothing in her but that which might rather make him despise her, surely he could see nothing in her but that which might rather make him despise her, av-j pns31 vmd vvi pix p-acp pno31 p-acp d r-crq vmd av-c vvi pno31 vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
814 then shew any love unto her, but it was the violence of affection which caused him to marry her: then show any love unto her, but it was the violence of affection which caused him to marry her: av vvb d n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 63
815 This is our condition perfectly, nay wee are not able to expresse our miserable and woefull estate this way, because our basenesse and vilenesse and misery is greate in respect of our sinnes than any poore wretch can be in regard of any outward respect, This is our condition perfectly, nay we Are not able to express our miserable and woeful estate this Way, Because our baseness and vileness and misery is great in respect of our Sins than any poor wretch can be in regard of any outward respect, d vbz po12 n1 av-j, uh-x pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi po12 j cc j n1 d n1, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 cc n1 vbz j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 cs d j n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
816 and the excellency of God also is greater, and farre exceedeth the dignity and excellency of any man in the world, and the excellency of God also is greater, and Far exceeds the dignity and excellency of any man in the world, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av vbz jc, cc av-j vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
817 and yet notwithstanding though we be nothing but ragges, full of corruptions and rottennesse, and deformities, and yet notwithstanding though we be nothing but rags, full of corruptions and rottenness, and deformities, cc av c-acp cs pns12 vbb pix p-acp n2, j pp-f n2 cc n1, cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
818 though we have neither beauty, nor portion, nor friends, nor meanes, but are fatherlesse and motherlesse, though we have neither beauty, nor portion, nor Friends, nor means, but Are fatherless and motherless, cs pns12 vhb dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, cc-acp vbr j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
819 and laden with abundance of all abominations, yet for all this, this is all that God requireth of us, and laden with abundance of all abominations, yet for all this, this is all that God requires of us, cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, av p-acp d d, d vbz d cst np1 vvz pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
820 though we have nothing, and can doe nothing, yet if wee will but have Christ, though we have nothing, and can do nothing, yet if we will but have christ, cs pns12 vhb pix, cc vmb vdi pix, av cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vhb np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
821 if we will but receive grace and mercy offered, if we will but welcome and entertaine the Lord Iesus, this is all that God expects, the match then is made up, if we will but receive grace and mercy offered, if we will but welcome and entertain the Lord Iesus, this is all that God expects, the match then is made up, cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvn, cs pns12 vmb p-acp n-jn cc vvi dt n1 np1, d vbz d cst np1 vvz, dt n1 av vbz vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
822 and the businesse is fully ended, we shall have Christ and abundance of love shewen unto us, and the business is Fully ended, we shall have christ and abundance of love shown unto us, cc dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, pns12 vmb vhi np1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
823 and this should make a soule burst out, and say is it possible? is it credible that if this my miserable heart would take Christ, he would direct me, and this should make a soul burst out, and say is it possible? is it credible that if this my miserable heart would take christ, he would Direct me, cc d vmd vvi dt n1 vvd av, cc vvb vbz pn31 j? vbz pn31 j cst cs d po11 j n1 vmd vvi np1, pns31 vmd vvi pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
824 if this my wretched damned soule would give entertainement to Christ he would receive me? Oh! what wonderfull love, mercy and goodnesse is herein discovered, there can no better way be devised, if this my wretched damned soul would give entertainment to christ he would receive me? Oh! what wonderful love, mercy and Goodness is herein discovered, there can no better Way be devised, cs d po11 j j-vvn n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp np1 pns31 vmd vvi pno11? uh q-crq j n1, n1 cc n1 vbz av vvn, pc-acp vmb dx jc n1 vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
825 how God may expresse more love, and shew greater mercy toward; how God may express more love, and show greater mercy towards; c-crq np1 vmb vvi dc n1, cc vvi jc n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
826 us, it is the Psalmists phrase, open thy mouth wide, and I will fill thee, lie doth not say, goe and provide for your selves, us, it is the Psalmists phrase, open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill thee, lie does not say, go and provide for your selves, pns12, pn31 vbz dt n2 n1, vvb po21 n1 j, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21, vvb vdz xx vvi, vvb cc vvi p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 64
827 and feede yourselves, no, no, the provision is made ready, and we need only open our mouthes wide, and God will fill them; and feed yourselves, no, no, the provision is made ready, and we need only open our mouths wide, and God will fill them; cc vvb px22, uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n1 vbz vvn j, cc pns12 vvb av-j vvb po12 n2 j, cc np1 vmb vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
828 marke here the wonderfull riches of Gods bounty, what greater care of provision can be expressed or expected than this, that a man should onely open his mouth, mark Here the wonderful riches of God's bounty, what greater care of provision can be expressed or expected than this, that a man should only open his Mouth, vvb av dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq jc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn cs d, cst dt n1 vmd av-j vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
829 and that wide, and it should be filled, it is not spoken of the mouth naturally, and that wide, and it should be filled, it is not spoken of the Mouth naturally, cc cst av-j, cc pn31 vmd vbi vvn, pn31 vbz xx vvn pp-f dt n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
830 but of the soule spiritually, doe but thou open thy soule, and empty thy heart of all other things whatsoever, doe but get a heart willing to welcome and give entertainement to the Lord Iesus Christ, but of the soul spiritually, do but thou open thy soul, and empty thy heart of all other things whatsoever, do but get a heart willing to welcome and give entertainment to the Lord Iesus christ, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 av-j, vdb p-acp pns21 vvb po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq, vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
831 and he will fill thee full of grace here, and glory for ever hereafter; and he will fill thee full of grace Here, and glory for ever hereafter; cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 j pp-f n1 av, cc n1 p-acp av av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
832 this is the bounty of the Lord, it is the Lords mercy and goodnesse, and it should, it ought to be mervailous in our eyes, as the Psalmist speaketh in another case, we ought to admire the goodnesse of the Lord, in that he is pleased to offer us Christ and Salvation, upon so reasonable conditions: this is the bounty of the Lord, it is the lords mercy and Goodness, and it should, it ought to be marvelous in our eyes, as the Psalmist speaks in Another case, we ought to admire the Goodness of the Lord, in that he is pleased to offer us christ and Salvation, upon so reasonable conditions: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vmd, pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 np1 cc n1, p-acp av j n2: (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
833 and this is the first use. and this is the First use. cc d vbz dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 65
834 Secondly, the second use is a word of terrour, it shewes in the second place, the just and heavie condemnation of all such as perish, they are damned and goe to hell and everlasting destruction, Secondly, the second use is a word of terror, it shows in the second place, the just and heavy condemnation of all such as perish, they Are damned and go to hell and everlasting destruction, ord, dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f d d c-acp vvb, pns32 vbr vvn cc vvi p-acp n1 cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 65
835 because they will be damned, for if you would have had Christ and grace, you might have received Christ and Grace and Salvation by him. Because they will be damned, for if you would have had christ and grace, you might have received christ and Grace and Salvation by him. c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp cs pn22 vmd vhi vhn np1 cc n1, pn22 vmd vhi vvn np1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 65
836 Every man that will, let him take of the water of life freely, let him receive mercy and grace, Every man that will, let him take of the water of life freely, let him receive mercy and grace, d n1 cst vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, vvb pno31 vvi n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 65
837 and Salvation, and therefore if you have not grace, it is because you will not have it, and Salvation, and Therefore if you have not grace, it is Because you will not have it, cc n1, cc av cs pn22 vhb xx n1, pn31 vbz c-acp pn22 vmb xx vhi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 65
838 and therefore if you perish thanke your selves, for you would not bee saved: and Therefore if you perish thank your selves, for you would not be saved: cc av cs pn22 vvb vvb po22 n2, c-acp pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 65
839 there is never a soule this day in hell, bu• received the fruites of his owne labour, the reward of their owne workes, there is never a soul this day in hell, bu• received the fruits of his own labour, the reward of their own works, pc-acp vbz av-x dt n1 d n1 p-acp n1, n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
840 and the desire of their owne hearts, nay they have their owne will, if thou wilt not be recovered, and the desire of their own hearts, nay they have their own will, if thou wilt not be recovered, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, uh-x pns32 vhb po32 d n1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
841 and receive mercy offered, why then thou must be damned and perish forever, he that will not receive the Lord Iesus and entertaine grace so that he may goe to heaven, tis pitty but he should be damned into the lowermost pit of everlasting ruine and destruction; and receive mercy offered, why then thou must be damned and perish forever, he that will not receive the Lord Iesus and entertain grace so that he may go to heaven, this pity but he should be damned into the lowermost pit of everlasting ruin and destruction; cc vvi n1 vvn, uh-crq av pns21 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi av, pns31 cst vmb xx vvi dt n1 np1 cc vvi n1 av cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pn31|vbz n1 cc-acp pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
842 when men come to this passe once, that they are not willing to be the treasury of God, when men come to this pass once, that they Are not willing to be the treasury of God, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp d n1 a-acp, cst pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
843 but are weary to heare the Word of God preached unto them one houre, and notwithstanding God hath revealed himselfe in his Word, but Are weary to hear the Word of God preached unto them one hour, and notwithstanding God hath revealed himself in his Word, cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32 crd n1, cc a-acp np1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
844 and that with some glimpse ▪ yet wicked men would not be under the power of it, and that with Some glimpse ▪ yet wicked men would not be under the power of it, cc cst p-acp d n1 ▪ av j n2 vmd xx vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
845 because they would have their profits and pleasures, and enjoy their lusts and coruptions, they will not forsake their lusts, Because they would have their profits and pleasures, and enjoy their Lustiest and corruptions, they will not forsake their Lustiest, c-acp pns32 vmd vhi po32 n2 cc n2, cc vvi po32 n2 cc n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
846 and abandon their abominations, and receive Christ and mercy; and abandon their abominations, and receive christ and mercy; cc vvi po32 n2, cc vvi np1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
847 when the case stands thus with men, it is just with God to plunge them into everlasting misery, in the 8 of Prov. 36. there saith the text He that sinneth against me wrongeth his owne soule, Prov. 8.36. when the case Stands thus with men, it is just with God to plunge them into everlasting misery, in the 8 of Curae 36. there Says the text He that Sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul, Curae 8.36. c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp n2, pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz dt n1 pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11 vvz po31 d n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
848 all they that hate me love death, they that hate me saith the text, that is, they that hate wisedome love death, by wisedome there is meant the Lord Iesus, revealing the wisedome of the Father in the Word, all they that hate me love death, they that hate me Says the text, that is, they that hate Wisdom love death, by Wisdom there is meant the Lord Iesus, revealing the Wisdom of the Father in the Word, av-d pns32 cst vvb pno11 vvi n1, pns32 cst vvb pno11 vvz dt n1, cst vbz, pns32 cst vvb n1 vvi n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz vvn dt n1 np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 66
849 now he that hateth this Word of God, he that will not be informed by this Word, he that will not be directed by it, he that will not be humbled by it, his soule taketh up armes against Gods ordinances, now he that hates this Word of God, he that will not be informed by this Word, he that will not be directed by it, he that will not be humbled by it, his soul Takes up arms against God's ordinances, av pns31 cst vvz d n1 pp-f np1, pns31 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn31, pns31 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn31, po31 n1 vvz a-acp n2 p-acp npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
850 why he loves death both naturally and eternally, when the wrath of God ceaseth upon him, he hath that which he loveth, you loved this, you loved death, you have it, you loved damnation, you doe enjoy it, why he loves death both naturally and eternally, when the wrath of God ceases upon him, he hath that which he loves, you loved this, you loved death, you have it, you loved damnation, you do enjoy it, c-crq pns31 vvz n1 av-d av-j cc av-j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz d r-crq pns31 vvz, pn22 vvd d, pn22 vvd n1, pn22 vhb pn31, pn22 vvd n1, pn22 vdb vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
851 and it is merveilous just with God, thus to deale with you, you cannot blame God for this but your selves, wicked men are desirous to be rid of God, and it is merveilous just with God, thus to deal with you, you cannot blame God for this but your selves, wicked men Are desirous to be rid of God, cc pn31 vbz j av p-acp np1, av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, pn22 vmbx vvi np1 p-acp d p-acp po22 n2, j n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
852 and freed from the Counsell of God, that may chalke them out the way to Salvation, and they desire nothing; and freed from the Counsel of God, that may chalk them out the Way to Salvation, and they desire nothing; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb n1 pno32 av dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vvb pix; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
853 the knowledge of Gods lawes many wicked carnall man doth not desire, the good and Salvation of his owne soule, he doth not desire the preaching of the Word, the knowledge of God's laws many wicked carnal man does not desire, the good and Salvation of his own soul, he does not desire the preaching of the Word, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 d j j n1 vdz xx vvi, dt j cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
854 for the reformation of his life, and the humbling of his soule, and directing of him in the wayes of Gods Commandements; for the Reformation of his life, and the humbling of his soul, and directing of him in the ways of God's commandments; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
855 they say to God, now depart from us, we care not for thy lawes, we will not walke after thy Commandements, they say to God, now depart from us, we care not for thy laws, we will not walk After thy commandments, pns32 vvb p-acp np1, av vvb p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb xx p-acp po21 n2, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp po21 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
856 if he at the last day say unto you, Depart from me ye workers of iniquity I know you not, then you shall have your desire, if he At the last day say unto you, Depart from me you workers of iniquity I know you not, then you shall have your desire, cs pns31 p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp pn22, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1 pns11 vvb pn22 xx, av pn22 vmb vhi po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
857 when the heavens shall melt away with fire, and the Sunne and the Moone shall be darkned, when the heavens shall melt away with fire, and the Sun and the Moon shall be darkened, c-crq dt n2 vmb vvi av p-acp n1, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
858 when all flesh shall appeare before the judgement seate of God, at that day men and Angels shall heare the dreadfull doome which shall passe upon you by the Lord, you contemned my word and ordinances, when all Flesh shall appear before the judgement seat of God, At that day men and Angels shall hear the dreadful doom which shall pass upon you by the Lord, you contemned my word and ordinances, c-crq d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dt j n1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvd po11 n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 67
859 and therefore away from me ye cursed into everlasting destruction, prepared for the devill and his Angels, you desired not to be informed, you would not be humbled, you refused to be directed by my word when it was preached unto you, and Therefore away from me you cursed into everlasting destruction, prepared for the Devil and his Angels, you desired not to be informed, you would not be humbled, you refused to be directed by my word when it was preached unto you, cc av av p-acp pno11 pn22 vvd p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2, pn22 vvd xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn, pn22 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
860 but you desired to fulfill your lusts, and enjoy your profits and your pleasures, you did not desire to be saved, but you desired to fulfil your Lustiest, and enjoy your profits and your pleasures, you did not desire to be saved, cc-acp pn22 vvd pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2 cc po22 n2, pn22 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
861 and therefore now you shall have your desire, you shall be damned, and therefore depart from me, I know you not. You would have your pride when you were upon the earth, and Therefore now you shall have your desire, you shall be damned, and Therefore depart from me, I know you not. You would have your pride when you were upon the earth, cc av av pn22 vmb vhi po22 n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc av vvb p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb pn22 xx. pn22 vmd vhi po22 n1 c-crq pn22 vbdr p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
862 when you are in hell you may be as proud as you will, you would have your malice, when you Are in hell you may be as proud as you will, you would have your malice, c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp pn22 vmb, pn22 vmd vhi po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
863 when you are in hell you may have your desire, you may have your fill of maliciousnesse, in hell you may have elbow roome enough to satiate your selves in your lusts and sinfull abominations, when you Are in hell you may have your desire, you may have your fill of maliciousness, in hell you may have elbow room enough to satiate your selves in your Lustiest and sinful abominations, c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vhi po22 n1, pn22 vmb vhi po22 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vhi n1 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2 cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
864 when the soule of a man doth secretly desire that the Word may not worke upon him, when the soul of a man does secretly desire that the Word may not work upon him, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz av-jn vvi d dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
865 then it is just with God to grant that desire of his soule, it were just with God that the Word should never worke more, that the Spirit should never strive more, that mercy and Salvation should never be offered any more, that man shall then have what he desired, then it is just with God to grant that desire of his soul, it were just with God that the Word should never work more, that the Spirit should never strive more, that mercy and Salvation should never be offered any more, that man shall then have what he desired, cs pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbdr j p-acp np1 cst dt n1 vmd av-x vvi av-dc, cst dt n1 vmd av-x vvi av-dc, cst n1 cc n1 vmd av-x vbi vvn d dc, cst n1 vmb av vhi r-crq pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
866 and he may blame himselfe for whatsoever judgement falls upon him, in the 2 of Thess. 2.12. and he may blame himself for whatsoever judgement falls upon him, in the 2 of Thess 2.12. cc pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp r-crq n1 vvz p-acp pno31, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
867 there saith the text, that they all might be damned which beleeved not the truth, there Says the text, that they all might be damned which believed not the truth, pc-acp vvz dt n1, cst pns32 d vmd vbi vvn r-crq vvd xx dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
868 but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse, marke that hee speakes before of those that would not entertaine the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness, mark that he speaks before of those that would not entertain the truth, cc-acp vhd n1 p-acp n1, vvb cst pns31 vvz a-acp pp-f d cst vmd xx vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
869 and the love of it, but when God made knowne his will and the way of Salvation, they did not love that nicenesse, they cared not for that exactnesse and holinesse, and the love of it, but when God made known his will and the Way of Salvation, they did not love that niceness, they cared not for that exactness and holiness, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp c-crq np1 vvd vvn po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vdd xx vvi d n1, pns32 vvd xx p-acp d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 68
870 why what doe you love then saith God? upon what is your love placed? upon what is the desire of your soule fixed? oh saith the text, They tooke pleasure in unrighteousnesse, in contemning, opposing, hindring, why what do you love then Says God? upon what is your love placed? upon what is the desire of your soul fixed? o Says the text, They took pleasure in unrighteousness, in contemning, opposing, hindering, q-crq q-crq vdb pn22 vvi av vvz np1? p-acp q-crq vbz po22 n1 vvn? p-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vvn? uh vvz dt n1, pns32 vvd n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
871 and despising the good Word of God, and therefore they shall be damned: and despising the good Word of God, and Therefore they shall be damned: cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
872 when a man is not able to abide an admonition, when he cannot endure to be informed or councelled, exhorted or reproved; when a man is not able to abide an admonition, when he cannot endure to be informed or counseled, exhorted or reproved; c-crq dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd, vvd cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
873 when the ministers nor the Word of God can have any power over men, when these poore creatures shall come into hell, when the Ministers nor the Word of God can have any power over men, when these poor creatures shall come into hell, c-crq dt n2 ccx dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp n2, c-crq d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
874 then they shall have elbow roome to fulfill their lusts and corruptions wherein they so much delighted, they tooke pleasure in wickednesse, they would not, they could not abide the meanes of grace and salvation; then they shall have elbow room to fulfil their Lustiest and corruptions wherein they so much delighted, they took pleasure in wickedness, they would not, they could not abide the means of grace and salvation; cs pns32 vmb vhi n1 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 c-crq pns32 av av-d vvn, pns32 vvd n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmd xx, pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
875 you would have no reproofes, you would endure no admonitions, it was well with you, you would have no reproofs, you would endure no admonitions, it was well with you, pn22 vmd vhi dx n2, pn22 vmd vvi dx n2, pn31 vbds av p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
876 when you had no ministers to checke and reproove you, but alas poore soule, when you are gone downe into the bottomelesse pit of everlasting perdition, when you had no Ministers to check and reprove you, but alas poor soul, when you Are gone down into the bottomless pit of everlasting perdition, c-crq pn22 vhd dx n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22, cc-acp uh j n1, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
877 then you may have your full swing, then you shall never be reprooved more, then you shall never be councelled more, you shall never be admonished more, you shall then never be prayed for any more, then you may have your full swing, then you shall never be reproved more, then you shall never be counseled more, you shall never be admonished more, you shall then never be prayed for any more, cs pn22 vmb vhi po22 j n1, cs pn22 vmb av-x vbi vvn av-dc, cs pn22 vmb av-x vbi vvd av-dc, pn22 vmb av-x vbi vvn av-dc, pn22 vmb av av-x vbi vvn p-acp d dc, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
878 but be damned in hell for ever, from everlasting to everlasting; but be damned in hell for ever, from everlasting to everlasting; cc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av, p-acp j p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
879 you shall then have your full pleasure in your sinnes, is it not just with God, that you who would live in wickednesse and prophanenesse, you shall then have your full pleasure in your Sins, is it not just with God, that you who would live in wickedness and profaneness, pn22 vmb av vhi po22 j n1 p-acp po22 n2, vbz pn31 xx j p-acp np1, cst pn22 r-crq vmd vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
880 and would not receive grace and mercy when it was offerd, that God should give you up to the hardnes of your owne hearts, and would not receive grace and mercy when it was offered, that God should give you up to the hardness of your own hearts, cc vmd xx vvi n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, cst np1 vmd vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 69
881 and blindnesse of your owne minds, & send you into everlasting condemnation for ever? First look as it is with a malefactor that is convicted of high treason for plotting some wicked practise against his Prince, and blindness of your own minds, & send you into everlasting condemnation for ever? First look as it is with a Malefactor that is convicted of high treason for plotting Some wicked practice against his Prince, cc n1 pp-f po22 d n2, cc vvb pn22 p-acp j n1 c-acp av? ord vvb p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f j n1 p-acp vvg d j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
882 or for proceeding into rebellion for the overthrow of his Countrey, after all the sinnefull passages of his be discovered and made knowne, both to himselfe and the world, or for proceeding into rebellion for the overthrow of his Country, After all the sinful passages of his be discovered and made known, both to himself and the world, cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f png31 vbi vvn cc vvn vvn, av-d p-acp px31 cc dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
883 if the King after this make the Proclamation, that if hee will leave of his wicked enterprizes hee shall be pardoned, if the King After this make the Proclamation, that if he will leave of his wicked Enterprises he shall be pardoned, cs dt n1 p-acp d vvb dt n1, cst cs pns31 vmb vvi pp-f po31 j vvz pns31 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
884 nay if the King shall send message after message unto him, secretly to tell him, that if he now will lay downe armes, nay if the King shall send message After message unto him, secretly to tell him, that if he now will lay down arms, uh-x cs dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, av-jn pc-acp vvi pno31, cst cs pns31 av vmb vvi a-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
885 and take his pardon, he shall freely be remitted and graciously received into favour, if this Traytor shall rather fling away his pardon then his weapons, I appeale to your owne consciences in this case, and take his pardon, he shall freely be remitted and graciously received into favour, if this Traitor shall rather fling away his pardon then his weapons, I appeal to your own Consciences in this case, cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmb av-j vbi vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp n1, cs d n1 vmb av-c vvi av po31 n1 av po31 n2, pns11 vvb p-acp po22 d n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
886 if the King should ••ife an army and overcome him, and take him and execute him without any pitty or mercy, is he not justly rewarded, what will the world say, they will say, execution and death is too good for him, if the King should ••ife an army and overcome him, and take him and execute him without any pity or mercy, is he not justly rewarded, what will the world say, they will say, execution and death is too good for him, cs dt n1 vmd n1 dt n1 cc vvi pno31, cc vvb pno31 cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 cc n1, vbz pns31 xx av-j vvn, q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb, pns32 vmb vvi, n1 cc n1 vbz av j c-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
887 so he had a faire offer of pardon, if hee had had a heart to receive it, hee had pardon proclamed unto him, so he had a fair offer of pardon, if he had had a heart to receive it, he had pardon proclaimed unto him, av pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vhd vhn dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 vhd n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
888 nay the King sent messenger after messenger, to tell him, that if he would stoope to him, he should receive mercy and favour from him, nay the King sent Messenger After Messenger, to tell him, that if he would stoop to him, he should receive mercy and favour from him, uh-x dt n1 vvd n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno31, cst cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
889 and therefore seeing be refused and neglected so kinde an offer, he is executed justly, it is pitty but condemnation should befall him, and Therefore seeing be refused and neglected so kind an offer, he is executed justly, it is pity but condemnation should befall him, cc av vvg vbi vvd cc vvn av j dt n1, pns31 vbz vvn av-j, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp n1 vmd vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 70
890 because h• would not take the meanes of consolation, this is the condition of every poore soule under Heaven truely we are all Rebels and Traytors against Heaven, by our ••thes and blasphemies we fet our mou•• against Heaven, we have often taken up armes against God, Because h• would not take the means of consolation, this is the condition of every poor soul under Heaven truly we Are all Rebels and Traitors against Heaven, by our ••thes and Blasphemies we fetched our mou•• against Heaven, we have often taken up arms against God, c-acp n1 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1 av-j pns12 vbr d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pns12 vvd po12 n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
891 and yet after all our pride and stubbornenesse, and loosenesse, and prophanenesse, and contempt of Gods Word and Ordinances, and yet After all our pride and stubbornenesse, and looseness, and profaneness, and contempt of God's Word and Ordinances, cc av p-acp d po12 n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
892 and yet the Lord is pleased to proclame mercy still, to every one that will receive it, all you that have dishonoured my name, all you that have prophaned my Sabbaths, and yet the Lord is pleased to proclaim mercy still, to every one that will receive it, all you that have dishonoured my name, all you that have Profaned my Sabbaths, cc av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 av, p-acp d pi cst vmb vvi pn31, d pn22 cst vhb vvn po11 n1, d pn22 cst vhb vvn po11 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
893 and contemned my Ordinances, all you cursed wretches come, come who that will, and take pardon, let them lay aside all their weapons, and contemned my Ordinances, all you cursed wretches come, come who that will, and take pardon, let them lay aside all their weapons, cc vvd po11 n2, d pn22 vvd n2 vvb, vvb r-crq d vmb, cc vvb n1, vvb pno32 vvi av d po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
894 and receive it and salvation by him when it is offered to them, and they shall have their sinnes forgiven, and receive it and salvation by him when it is offered to them, and they shall have their Sins forgiven, cc vvi pn31 cc n1 p-acp pno31 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vmb vhi po32 n2 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
895 and they shall be received to mercy, now if any soule will stand out against God and say, I will not have Christ and Salvation, and they shall be received to mercy, now if any soul will stand out against God and say, I will not have christ and Salvation, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, av cs d n1 vmb vvi av p-acp np1 cc vvi, pns11 vmb xx vhi np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
896 but will shift for my selfe, and try it out to the last, I will walke in my owne wayes, but will shift for my self, and try it out to the last, I will walk in my own ways, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc vvi pn31 av p-acp dt ord, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
897 and take up my owne courses, I will be proud still, I will breake Gods Sabbaths still, and take up my own courses, I will be proud still, I will break God's Sabbaths still, cc vvb a-acp po11 d n2, pns11 vmb vbi j av, pns11 vmb vvi npg1 n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
898 and I will be malicious still, and breake Gods Commandements still, if any man shall be thus disposed, and I will be malicious still, and break God's commandments still, if any man shall be thus disposed, cc pns11 vmb vbi j av, cc vvi npg1 n2 av, cs d n1 vmb vbi av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
899 if then the great God of Heaven and Earth shall come, with tenne thousand thousand of judgements, if then the great God of Heaven and Earth shall come, with tenne thousand thousand of Judgments, cs av dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi, p-acp crd crd crd pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
900 and execute them upon that man, if he shall bring a whole legion of devils, and execute them upon that man, if he shall bring a Whole legion of Devils, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
901 and say, Take him devils, and torment him devils in hell forever, because he would not have mercy when it was offered, he shall not have mercy, and say, Take him Devils, and torment him Devils in hell forever, Because he would not have mercy when it was offered, he shall not have mercy, cc vvi, vvb pno31 n2, cc vvi pno31 n2 p-acp n1 av, c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, pns31 vmb xx vhi n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
902 because he would not have Salvation when it was tendered unto him, therefore let him have everlasting condemntion, Because he would not have Salvation when it was tendered unto him, Therefore let him have everlasting condemntion, c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, av vvb pno31 vhi j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
903 if God should thus deale with that man, the Lord should be just in so doing, and he justly miserable: if God should thus deal with that man, the Lord should be just in so doing, and he justly miserable: cs np1 vmd av vvi p-acp d n1, dt n1 vmd vbi j p-acp av vdg, cc pns31 av-j j: (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 71
904 And this is the second use, it is an use of terror to all those that will not receive Christ, And this is the second use, it is an use of terror to all those that will not receive christ, cc d vbz dt ord vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d d cst vmb xx vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 72
905 and grace, and salvation by him. and grace, and salvation by him. cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 72
906 Thirdly, in the third place it is a word of exhortation, it should set an edge upon your desires, Thirdly, in the third place it is a word of exhortation, it should Set an edge upon your Desires, ord, p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
907 and provoke your soules to give no sleepe to your eyes nor slumber to your eye-lids, to give no quiet to your soules, and provoke your Souls to give no sleep to your eyes nor slumber to your eyelids, to give no quiet to your Souls, cc vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp po22 n2 ccx n1 p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi dx j-jn p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
908 nor contentment to your hearts, untill you have brought your soules to be willing to receive Christ Iesus, you are the Spouse of Iesus Christ, it is good for you therefore to consider, nor contentment to your hearts, until you have brought your Souls to be willing to receive christ Iesus, you Are the Spouse of Iesus christ, it is good for you Therefore to Consider, ccx n1 p-acp po22 n2, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 np1, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, pn31 vbz j p-acp pn22 av pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
909 and thinke of your estate in this kind, if you will but have Christ, that is all he careth for, and think of your estate in this kind, if you will but have christ, that is all he Careth for, cc vvb pp-f po22 n1 p-acp d n1, cs pn22 vmb p-acp vhi np1, cst vbz d pns31 vvz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
910 if he can but get your good wils, he lookes for no more, and therefore you are to consider of it, if he can but get your good wills, he looks for no more, and Therefore you Are to Consider of it, cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvi po22 j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dx av-dc, cc av pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
911 and lie at your hearts daily, you should daily be perswading of your soules, and never cease till you have brought your hearts in some measure, to be willing to receive the Lord Iesus, and lie At your hearts daily, you should daily be persuading of your Souls, and never cease till you have brought your hearts in Some measure, to be willing to receive the Lord Iesus, cc vvi p-acp po22 n2 av-j, pn22 vmd av-j vbi vvg pp-f po22 n2, cc av-x vvb c-acp pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
912 and bid him welcome, and give entertainement unto him, and the more to prevaile with you in this case, consider of the reasonablenesse of the condition, and bid him welcome, and give entertainment unto him, and the more to prevail with you in this case, Consider of the reasonableness of the condition, cc vvb pno31 vvi, cc vvb n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt dc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
913 and this may be a motive to provoke your soules hereunto, because the offer is marveilous easie, and this may be a motive to provoke your Souls hereunto, Because the offer is marvelous easy, cc d vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av, c-acp dt n1 vbz j j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
914 as faire as can be, the tearmes of agreement are as faire as any heart can desire, as fair as can be, the terms of agreement Are as fair as any heart can desire, c-acp j c-acp vmb vbi, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr a-acp j c-acp d n1 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
915 nay there is very good consideration in the goodnesse which the Lord hath tendred to us, nay there is very good consideration in the Goodness which the Lord hath tendered to us, uh-x a-acp vbz av j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
916 and that is thus much, If we will but receive Christ Iesus, all that he hath shall be ours, the treasures of wisdome, and that is thus much, If we will but receive christ Iesus, all that he hath shall be ours, the treasures of Wisdom, cc d vbz av av-d, cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi np1 np1, d cst pns31 vhz vmb vbi png12, dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
917 and grace, and salvation, they shall be all ours, if we will but entertaine the Lord Iesus, let us therefore reason with our owne soules, and grace, and salvation, they shall be all ours, if we will but entertain the Lord Iesus, let us Therefore reason with our own Souls, cc n1, cc n1, pns32 vmb vbi d png12, cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp po12 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 72
918 and commune with our owne spirits concerning this gratious offer of salvation; and commune with our own spirits Concerning this gracious offer of salvation; cc j p-acp po12 d n2 vvg d j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
919 the soule should say, What, hath the Lord offered salvation at so easie a rate, will hee notwithstanding what ever I have beene heretofore, full of corruptions and abhominations, the soul should say, What, hath the Lord offered salvation At so easy a rate, will he notwithstanding what ever I have been heretofore, full of corruptions and abominations, dt n1 vmd vvi, q-crq, vhz dt n1 vvd n1 p-acp av j dt n1, vmb pns31 p-acp r-crq av pns11 vhb vbn av, j pp-f n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
920 though my soule stands guilty of my sinnes and distempers, though I bee possessed with many weakenesses and infirmities, though my soul Stands guilty of my Sins and distempers, though I be possessed with many Weaknesses and infirmities, cs po11 n1 vvz j pp-f po11 n2 cc n2, cs pns11 vbb vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
921 yet notwithstanding all this, will the Lord be pleased to pardon all, to supply all, to passe by all, onely upon this condition, yet notwithstanding all this, will the Lord be pleased to pardon all, to supply all, to pass by all, only upon this condition, av p-acp d d, vmb dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d, pc-acp vvi d, pc-acp vvi p-acp d, av-j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
922 if I will welcome and entertaine him; if I will welcome and entertain him; cs pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
923 may I have Christ for taking of him, may I receive grace for carrying it away; may I have christ for taking of him, may I receive grace for carrying it away; vmb pns11 vhb np1 p-acp vvg pp-f pno31, vmb pns11 vvi n1 p-acp vvg pn31 av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
924 why, good Lord if I will not doe this for Christ and grace I will do nothing; why, good Lord if I will not do this for christ and grace I will do nothing; uh-crq, j n1 cs pns11 vmb xx vdi d p-acp np1 cc n1 pns11 vmb vdi pix; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
925 doth God require no more, why, then if grace and mercy and salvation bee not worth this, they are worth nothing, does God require no more, why, then if grace and mercy and salvation be not worth this, they Are worth nothing, vdz np1 vvi dx av-dc, uh-crq, av cs n1 cc n1 cc n1 vbb xx j d, pns32 vbr j pi2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
926 if I will not doe this, I will doe nothing for eternall life; this is that God expects, all that he lookes for; if I will not do this, I will do nothing for Eternal life; this is that God expects, all that he looks for; cs pns11 vmb xx vdi d, pns11 vmb vdi pix p-acp j n1; d vbz cst np1 vvz, d cst pns31 vvz p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
927 Every man that will, let him take grace and mercy, and that freely. In the 2 of King. 5.13. Every man that will, let him take grace and mercy, and that freely. In the 2 of King. 5.13. d n1 cst vmb, vvb pno31 vvi n1 cc n1, cc cst av-j. p-acp dt crd pp-f n1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
928 the text saith of Naaman the •••irian, when hee came to Elisha the man of God to bee healed, the Prophet sent a messenger unto him, saying, Goe and wash seven times in Iordan, the text Says of Naaman the •••irian, when he Come to Elisha the man of God to be healed, the Prophet sent a Messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash seven times in Iordan, dt n1 vvz pp-f np1 dt n1, q-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvg, vvb cc vvi crd n2 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
929 and thy flesh shall come againe to thee, and thou shalt bee cleane. and thy Flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. cc po21 n1 vmb vvi av p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
930 Now hee being a man of authority and of some place, he tooke this somewhat in disdaine, that hee should send a messenger out unto him, and bid him wash seven times in Iordan, hee was wrath and went away and sayd, Behold, I thought hee would surely come out to me, Now he being a man of Authority and of Some place, he took this somewhat in disdain, that he should send a Messenger out unto him, and bid him wash seven times in Iordan, he was wrath and went away and said, Behold, I Thought he would surely come out to me, av pns31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f d n1, pns31 vvd d av p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 av p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 vvi crd n2 p-acp np1, pns31 vbds n1 cc vvd av cc vvn, vvb, pns11 vvd pns31 vmd av-j vvi av p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 73
931 and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and stroke his hand over the place and remoove the Leper; and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and stroke his hand over the place and remove the Leper; cc vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
932 hee did thinke the Prophet would have done some great matter unto him, and therefore when hee saw that he bid him goe wash seaven times in Iordan, he went away in a kind of indignation; he did think the Prophet would have done Some great matter unto him, and Therefore when he saw that he bid him go wash seaven times in Iordan, he went away in a kind of Indignation; pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 vmd vhi vdn d j n1 p-acp pno31, cc av c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vvd pno31 vvi vvi crd n2 p-acp np1, pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
933 but then his servants they came neare to him in the 13. verse, and said, My father if the Prophet had bid thee, &c. As who should say if you will not doe so small a matter to be cured, you will doe nothing. but then his Servants they Come near to him in the 13. verse, and said, My father if the Prophet had bid thee, etc. As who should say if you will not do so small a matter to be cured, you will do nothing. cc-acp cs po31 n2 pns32 vvd av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt crd n1, cc vvd, po11 n1 cs dt n1 vhd vvn pno21, av p-acp r-crq vmd vvi cs pn22 vmb xx vdi av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, pn22 vmb vdi pix. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
934 So I say to every soule here present, if the Lord had required a great matter of us whereby we might attaine salvation; So I say to every soul Here present, if the Lord had required a great matter of us whereby we might attain salvation; av pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 av j, cs dt n1 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f pno12 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
935 if hee had required a thousand Rams & 10. thousand rivers of Oyle; if he had required a thousand Rams & 10. thousand Rivers of Oil; cs pns31 vhd vvn dt crd n2 cc crd crd n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
936 if he had required the first borne of our body for the sinne of our soules, if he had required the First born of our body for the sin of our Souls, cs pns31 vhd vvn dt ord vvn pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
937 if the Lord had enjoyned every soule of us to live howling & crying all the dayes of our life for mercy; if the Lord had enjoined every soul of us to live howling & crying all the days of our life for mercy; cs dt n1 vhd vvn d n1 pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi vvg cc vvg d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
938 if hee had commanded us to goe into a Chamber secretly, and there to fall upon our knees and pray unto him continually for mercy untill our eyes had failed with looking up to heaven for mercy, if he had commanded us to go into a Chamber secretly, and there to fallen upon our knees and pray unto him continually for mercy until our eyes had failed with looking up to heaven for mercy, cs pns31 vhd vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av-jn, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc vvb p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp n1 c-acp po12 n2 vhd vvn p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
939 untill our hands had beene wearied with holding them up to heaven, untill our tongues had beene hoarse with crying for mercy, until our hands had been wearied with holding them up to heaven, until our tongues had been hoarse with crying for mercy, c-acp po12 n2 vhd vbn vvn p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp po12 n2 vhd vbn j p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
940 and untill our hearts failed us and fainted within us; and until our hearts failed us and fainted within us; cc c-acp po12 n2 vvd pno12 cc vvd p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
941 if at the very last gaspe wee should be crying for mercy and did 〈 ◊ 〉 then receive one drop of it ▪ it would quit cost, it would be worth our labour; if At the very last gasp we should be crying for mercy and did 〈 ◊ 〉 then receive one drop of it ▪ it would quit cost, it would be worth our labour; cs p-acp dt av ord n1 pns12 vmd vbi vvg p-acp n1 cc vdd 〈 sy 〉 cs vvi crd n1 pp-f pn31 ▪ pn31 vmd vvi n1, pn31 vmd vbi j po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
942 if the Lord had required all things whatsoever of you for one drop of mercy; if the Lord had required all things whatsoever of you for one drop of mercy; cs dt n1 vhd vvn d n2 r-crq pp-f pn22 p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 74
943 if you had had your eyes about you, y•• would have given them, but what a wonderfull goodnesse is this, that the Lord should require nothing at our hands for Christ and grace and salvation, if you had had your eyes about you, y•• would have given them, but what a wonderful Goodness is this, that the Lord should require nothing At our hands for christ and grace and salvation, cs pn22 vhd vhn po22 n2 p-acp pn22, n1 vmd vhi vvn pno32, cc-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pix p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 cc n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
944 but a will to receive them; let me presse this a little further; but a will to receive them; let me press this a little further; cc-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; vvb pno11 vvi d dt j av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
945 if God had required a great thing of you, would you not have done it to have beene saved? how much more, if God had required a great thing of you, would you not have done it to have been saved? how much more, cs np1 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f pn22, vmd pn22 xx vhi vdn pn31 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn? q-crq d dc, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
946 when it commeth to this once, that it is at a lower rate then wee can desire or expect it should bee, onely be willing to take mercy and you shall have it, doe but carry away grace and it is your owne for ever. when it comes to this once, that it is At a lower rate then we can desire or expect it should be, only be willing to take mercy and you shall have it, do but carry away grace and it is your own for ever. c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d a-acp, cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt jc n1 cs pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31 vmd vbi, av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 cc pn22 vmb vhi pn31, vdb p-acp vvi av n1 cc pn31 vbz po22 d c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
947 I cannot conceive of any easier tearme, whereby God might better expresse his wonderfull goodnesse towards us, wilt thou receive Christ and salvation by him• why then thou mayst have him, I cannot conceive of any Easier term, whereby God might better express his wonderful Goodness towards us, wilt thou receive christ and salvation by him• why then thou Mayest have him, pns11 vmbx vvi pp-f d jc n1, c-crq np1 vmd av-jc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, vm2 pns21 vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp n1 c-crq av pns21 vm2 vhi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
948 nay the Lord even forceth his commodities and his favour upon us, he doth not onely offer us this, nay the Lord even forceth his commodities and his favour upon us, he does not only offer us this, uh-x dt n1 av vvz po31 n2 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pno12 d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
949 but he forces it upon us in this kind, he is not onely willing that we should receive Christ if wee be but willing to take him, but he forces it upon us in this kind, he is not only willing that we should receive christ if we be but willing to take him, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz xx av-j j cst pns12 vmd vvi np1 cs pns12 vbb p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
950 but the Lord himselfe doth beseech us that wee will be reconciled unto him, and receive mercy from him, and be blessed for ever. but the Lord himself does beseech us that we will be reconciled unto him, and receive mercy from him, and be blessed for ever. cc-acp dt n1 px31 vdz vvi pno12 d pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cc vbi vvn p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
951 Take notice of this unmatchable and unconceiveable mercy of the Lord, in that he offereth Christ and the meanes of salvation upon so easie conditions, Take notice of this unmatchable and unconceivable mercy of the Lord, in that he Offereth christ and the means of salvation upon so easy conditions, vvb n1 pp-f d j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vvz np1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp av j n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
952 and at so low a rate; and At so low a rate; cc p-acp av j dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
953 if wee can but will Christ wee shall have Christ and salvation by him, nay we shall not onely receive Christ if we will entertaine him, if we can but will christ we shall have christ and salvation by him, nay we shall not only receive christ if we will entertain him, cs pns12 vmb p-acp n1 np1 pns12 vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, uh-x pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi np1 cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
954 but the Lord himselfe doth beseech us to take mercy at his hands; but the Lord himself does beseech us to take mercy At his hands; cc-acp dt n1 px31 vdz vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
955 aske your owne soules therefore if it bee not equall that you should entertaine the offer of Christ thus pronounced unto you. ask your own Souls Therefore if it be not equal that you should entertain the offer of christ thus pronounced unto you. vvb po22 d n2 av cs pn31 vbb xx vvi cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvd p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 75
956 But be ••les as a further motive hereunto consider, that as the termes are equall and easie, But be ••les as a further motive hereunto Consider, that as the terms Are equal and easy, p-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt jc n1 av vvi, cst p-acp dt n2 vbr j-jn cc j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
957 so the commodity also in the second place is worth the price, and this may also inforce our hearts to forsake all for the getting of, the possession of this goodnesse which wee stand so in neede of; so the commodity also in the second place is worth the price, and this may also enforce our hearts to forsake all for the getting of, the possession of this Goodness which we stand so in need of; av dt n1 av p-acp dt ord n1 vbz j dt n1, cc d vmb av vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f, dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp n1 pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
958 if the commodity were not good, though the condition were caste, and the price reasonable, it were the• indeed something, wee could thinke to mend ourselves in another place; if the commodity were not good, though the condition were cast, and the price reasonable, it were the• indeed something, we could think to mend ourselves in Another place; cs dt n1 vbdr xx j, cs dt n1 vbdr vvn, cc dt n1 j, pn31 vbdr n1 av pi, pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi px12 p-acp n-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
959 but here as the termes are most easie, so the good is farre better than can bee conceived; but Here as the terms Are most easy, so the good is Far better than can be conceived; cc-acp av c-acp dt n2 vbr av-ds j, av dt j vbz av-j av-jc cs vmb vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
960 you cannot mend yourselves goe whither you will, use what meanes you will. If you will have Christ, what then, will you have as men use to say, you cannot mend yourselves go whither you will, use what means you will. If you will have christ, what then, will you have as men use to say, pn22 vmbx vvi px22 vvi c-crq pn22 vmb, vvb r-crq vvz pn22 vmb. cs pn22 vmb vhi np1, r-crq av, vmb pn22 vhb p-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
961 when a man hath a commodity offered him a good penny worth, and hee knowes not a good bargain• when he hath it, marke what Chapmen will say; when a man hath a commodity offered him a good penny worth, and he knows not a good bargain• when he hath it, mark what Chapmen will say; c-crq dt n1 vhz dt n1 vvd pno31 dt j n1 n1, cc pns31 vvz xx dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vhz pn31, vvb r-crq n2 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
962 Oh say they, you will goe further and speed worse ▪ just so it is here, it is the woefull••• thing under heaven for •en not to know when they have a good bargain•, O say they, you will go further and speed Worse ▪ just so it is Here, it is the woefull••• thing under heaven for •en not to know when they have a good bargain•, uh vvb pno32, pn22 vmb vvi av-jc cc vvb av-jc ▪ av av pn31 vbz av, pn31 vbz dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 xx pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vhb dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
963 and when they are we• dealt withall ▪ To refuse mercy and salvation when it is offered them, and when they Are we• dealt withal ▪ To refuse mercy and salvation when it is offered them, cc c-crq pns32 vbr n1 vvn av ▪ pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
964 and that upon so easie termes, and at so low a rate; and that upon so easy terms, and At so low a rate; cc cst p-acp av j n2, cc p-acp av j dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
965 for what will you have if you will not have Christ, if you will nor have grace and salvation, for what will you have if you will not have christ, if you will nor have grace and salvation, c-acp q-crq vmb pn22 vhi cs pn22 vmb xx vhi np1, cs pn22 vmb ccx vhb n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
966 why, what will you have, upon what will you bestow your hearts? you will have your sinnes and corruptions, why, what will you have, upon what will you bestow your hearts? you will have your Sins and corruptions, uh-crq, q-crq vmb pn22 vhb, p-acp r-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2? pn22 vmb vhi po22 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
967 and not grace and mercy, you will have damnation, and not salvation; you will have hell, you will not have heaven; and not grace and mercy, you will have damnation, and not salvation; you will have hell, you will not have heaven; cc xx n1 cc n1, pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc xx n1; pn22 vmb vhi n1, pn22 vmb xx vhi n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 76
968 you will be like the Iewes, who refused Christ, and chose Barrabas a murtherer, for whensoever a soule refuseth the Lord Iesus, it is certaine that he chooseth a Barrabas: if you refuse the one, you must needes receive the other, you will be like the Iewes, who refused christ, and chosen Barabbas a murderer, for whensoever a soul Refuseth the Lord Iesus, it is certain that he chooses a Barabbas: if you refuse the one, you must needs receive the other, pn22 vmb vbi av-j dt np2, r-crq vvd np1, cc vvd np1 dt n1, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 np1, pn31 vbz j cst pns31 vvz dt np1: cs pn22 vvb dt crd, pn22 vmb av vvi dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
969 and then consider which is best, you will not have Christ and salvation, what will you then have, hell, damnation, confusion, and destruction; and then Consider which is best, you will not have christ and salvation, what will you then have, hell, damnation, confusion, and destruction; cc av vvb r-crq vbz js, pn22 vmb xx vhi np1 cc n1, r-crq vmb pn22 av vhb, n1, n1, n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
970 you will not bee happy, and therefore you must bee miserable; you will not be happy, and Therefore you must be miserable; pn22 vmb xx vbi j, cc av pn22 vmb vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
971 and therefore this is observeable, the Lord hath sent from heaven this day, and offered salvation and happinesse to men, and Therefore this is observable, the Lord hath sent from heaven this day, and offered salvation and happiness to men, cc av d vbz j, dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 d n1, cc vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
972 as freely as ever any man had any thing offered; as freely as ever any man had any thing offered; c-acp av-j c-acp av d n1 vhd d n1 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
973 I come this day from the Lord to enquire how the case standeth, and how the match goeth forward betweene Christ and you: I come this day from the Lord to inquire how the case Stands, and how the match Goes forward between christ and you: pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz, cc c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp np1 cc pn22: (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
974 Let me therefore goe to your soules, and answer you mee unto my question; Let me Therefore go to your Souls, and answer you me unto my question; vvb pno11 av vvi p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb pn22 pno11 p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
975 the offer of grace you see is free, the condition is easie, the price is reasonable, whither now will you have mercy and salvation, the offer of grace you see is free, the condition is easy, the price is reasonable, whither now will you have mercy and salvation, dt n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vvb vbz j, dt n1 vbz j, dt n1 vbz j, c-crq av vmb pn22 vhb n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
976 or no ▪ you little ones, you young ones, that have beene married to profits and pleasures, to lusts and corruptions, the Lord Iesus is become a great suter to you all this day, or no ▪ you little ones, you young ones, that have been married to profits and pleasures, to Lustiest and corruptions, the Lord Iesus is become a great suitor to you all this day, cc dx ▪ pn22 j pi2, pn22 j pi2, d vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2, dt n1 np1 vbz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pn22 d d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
977 and I am Christs spoksman to speake a good word for him; and I am Christ spoksman to speak a good word for him; cc pns11 vbm npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
978 be not, oh bee not squeamish and coy, and say afterward you will speake with him, be not, o be not squeamish and coy, and say afterwards you will speak with him, vbb xx, uh vbb xx j cc j, cc vvb av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
979 and tell him how your minde stands: and tell him how your mind Stands: cc vvb pno31 c-crq po22 n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
980 deferre not the time, but welcome him, and give entertainment unto him now presently, do not put him off with delayes, defer not the time, but welcome him, and give entertainment unto him now presently, do not put him off with delays, vvi xx dt n1, cc-acp vvb pno31, cc vvb n1 p-acp pno31 av av-j, vdb xx vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 77
981 but presently embrace his kinde offer, and be married unto him, for if you will not now take him, he will come in a flaming fire hereafter, to take vengeance of you all that now refuse and reject him, but presently embrace his kind offer, and be married unto him, for if you will not now take him, he will come in a flaming fire hereafter, to take vengeance of you all that now refuse and reject him, cc-acp av-j vvi po31 j n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp cs pn22 vmb xx av vvi pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 av, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn22 d cst av vvb cc vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
982 and therefore I beseech you let 〈 ◊ 〉 get your good will for this, every man that will, let him take grace and salvation freely, tell m•• then, will you have mercy and salvation? oh take heed of refusing it, and Therefore I beseech you let 〈 ◊ 〉 get your good will for this, every man that will, let him take grace and salvation freely, tell m•• then, will you have mercy and salvation? o take heed of refusing it, cc av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb 〈 sy 〉 vvi po22 j n1 p-acp d, d n1 cst vmb, vvb pno31 vvi n1 cc n1 av-j, vvb n1 av, vmb pn22 vhb n1 cc n1? uh vvb n1 pp-f vvg pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
983 for if you do the time will come when you shall never have it, though you never so earnestly desire it, for if you do the time will come when you shall never have it, though you never so earnestly desire it, c-acp cs pn22 vdb dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pn22 vmb av-x vhi pn31, cs pn22 av-x av av-j vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
984 if you obtaine it you are made for ever, if you enjoy it not, you are for ever damned; if you obtain it you Are made for ever, if you enjoy it not, you Are for ever damned; cs pn22 vvb pn31 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp av, cs pn22 vvb pn31 xx, pn22 vbr p-acp av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
985 returne therefore I beseech you a comfortable answere to the demand which the Lord maketh, return Therefore I beseech you a comfortable answer to the demand which the Lord makes, vvb av pns11 vvb pn22 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
986 if you will receive grace and Christ and Salvation from him, then speake to the Lord in this case, let your soules answere him cheerefully, we will Lord, the Lord saith, come unto me ye sinfull sonnes of men, if you will receive grace and christ and Salvation from him, then speak to the Lord in this case, let your Souls answer him cheerfully, we will Lord, the Lord Says, come unto me you sinful Sons of men, cs pn22 vmb vvi n1 cc np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, av vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvb po22 n2 vvi pno31 av-j, pns12 vmb n1, dt n1 vvz, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 j n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
987 and I will h•ale your rebellions; and I will h•ale your rebellions; cc pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
988 answere the Lord and say, we come Lord, for thou art our God, thinke upon this, answer the Lord and say, we come Lord, for thou art our God, think upon this, vvb dt n1 cc vvi, pns12 vvb n1, c-acp pns21 vb2r po12 n1, vvb p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
989 and worke your soules hereunto, gra•nt Christ your good wills in this kind; if you will but prize him and choose him above all things in this world, and work your Souls hereunto, gra•nt christ your good wills in this kind; if you will but prize him and choose him above all things in this world, cc vvb po22 n2 av, j np1 po22 j n2 p-acp d n1; cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
990 if you be resolved to cleave onely to him, and forsake all other things in the world for him; if you be resolved to cleave only to him, and forsake all other things in the world for him; cs pn22 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cc vvi d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
991 if your soules be but willing to receive Christ, I proclaime mercy and salvation unto you, we are as I told you before, Christs messengers, sent to speake a good word for Christ, if your Souls be but willing to receive christ, I proclaim mercy and salvation unto you, we Are as I told you before, Christ messengers, sent to speak a good word for christ, cs po22 n2 vbb p-acp j pc-acp vvi np1, pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, pns12 vbr a-acp pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, npg1 n2, vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
992 and to get your good wills for him: and to get your good wills for him: cc pc-acp vvi po22 j n2 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
993 oh that we may have our errant from you ▪ shall I say to the Lord Iesus, all the poore soules that have heard the Word this day, o that we may have our errant from you ▪ shall I say to the Lord Iesus, all the poor Souls that have herd the Word this day, uh cst pns12 vmb vhi po12 j p-acp pn22 ▪ vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, d dt j n2 cst vhb vvn dt n1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 78
994 and received the tender of Salvation this day, I have all their hands, they have all writ downe their names, that they will have Christ, and received the tender of Salvation this day, I have all their hands, they have all writ down their names, that they will have christ, cc vvd dt j pp-f n1 d n1, pns11 vhb d po32 n2, pns32 vhb d vvn a-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vhi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
995 and they will have salvation offered unto them, is it thus with you, if it be so, and they will have salvation offered unto them, is it thus with you, if it be so, cc pns32 vmb vhi n1 vvn p-acp pno32, vbz pn31 av p-acp pn22, cs pn31 vbb av, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
996 then I may goe and returne a chearefull answer to Christ; then I may go and return a cheerful answer to christ; cs pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
997 but doe not, doe not I beseech you give me the deniall, doe not say I cannot live by grace; but do not, do not I beseech you give me the denial, do not say I cannot live by grace; cc-acp vdb xx, vdb xx pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 dt n1, vdb xx vvi pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
998 I must provide for family, for wife and children; I must provide for family, for wife and children; pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
999 can you not so, why? I must not take this answer from you, let not Gods messengers go drooping to heaven, can you not so, why? I must not take this answer from you, let not God's messengers go drooping to heaven, vmb pn22 xx av, q-crq? pns11 vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp pn22, vvb xx npg1 n2 vvb vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1000 and returne this uncomfortable answer to the Lord, in this case let us not say we offered mercy, no body would receive it, we tendred salvation, but no body regarded it; and return this uncomfortable answer to the Lord, in this case let us not say we offered mercy, no body would receive it, we tendered salvation, but no body regarded it; cc vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 xx vvi pns12 vvd n1, dx n1 vmd vvi pn31, pns12 vvd n1, cc-acp dx n1 vvd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1001 shall we returne this answer, no no, we must have another answer from you, and therefore I beseech you worke yet more upon your soules, shall we return this answer, no no, we must have Another answer from you, and Therefore I beseech you work yet more upon your Souls, vmb pns12 vvi d n1, dx uh-dx, pns12 vmb vhi j-jn n1 p-acp pn22, cc av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb av av-dc p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1002 and turne unto us a chearefull answer in this case; and turn unto us a cheerful answer in this case; cc vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1003 for God looketh for a comfortable answer, he wooeth from heaven, and therefore never give her the deniall. for God looks for a comfortable answer, he wooeth from heaven, and Therefore never give her the denial. p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc av av-x vvb pno31 dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1004 In the 5. of Deut. 29. Oh that there were such a heart in my people to feare me and keepe my Commandements, that it may goe well with them, In the 5. of Deuteronomy 29. O that there were such a heart in my people to Fear me and keep my commandments, that it may go well with them, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd uh cst a-acp vbdr d dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 cc vvb po11 n2, cst pn31 vmb vvi av p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1005 and with their children after them, thus hee writeth, thus wee speake, what answer shall wee have from you? that you will not have Christ, and with their children After them, thus he Writeth, thus we speak, what answer shall we have from you? that you will not have christ, cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno32, av pns31 vvz, av pns12 vvb, q-crq n1 vmb pns12 vhi p-acp pn22? cst pn22 vmb xx vhi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1006 and you will not have grace and salvation! and you will not have grace and salvation! cc pn22 vmb xx vhi n1 cc n1! (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1007 Oh take heede of this, wee come for your hearts, and wee must have your hearts, O take heed of this, we come for your hearts, and we must have your hearts, uh vvb n1 pp-f d, pns12 vvb p-acp po22 n2, cc pns12 vmb vhi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1008 therefore shut up your doores against all other lovers, and come and say cheerefully, wee will Lord, wee will cleave to thee onely; Therefore shut up your doors against all other lovers, and come and say cheerfully, we will Lord, we will cleave to thee only; av vvn a-acp po22 n2 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc vvi cc vvi av-j, pns12 vmb n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1009 goe home therefore, and whatsoever you now resolve this way, persevere in it, and take heed that no man inveagle you and withdraw your love from the Lord Iesus; go home Therefore, and whatsoever you now resolve this Way, persevere in it, and take heed that no man inveigle you and withdraw your love from the Lord Iesus; vvb av-an av, cc r-crq pn22 av vvi d n1, vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb n1 cst dx n1 vvi pn22 cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 79
1010 and when you come at home, reason with your owne soules, and say, Lord I have followed ra•ties heretofore, I have had profits and pleasures do looke after, and when you come At home, reason with your own Souls, and say, Lord I have followed ra•ties heretofore, I have had profits and pleasures do look After, cc c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1-an, n1 p-acp po22 d n2, cc vvi, n1 pns11 vhb vvn n2 av, pns11 vhb vhn n2 cc n2 vdb vvi a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1011 but now I care for nothing but for the Lord Iesus, if I may but have him, I care for nothing else; but now I care for nothing but for the Lord Iesus, if I may but have him, I care for nothing Else; cc-acp av pns11 vvb p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp dt n1 np1, cs pns11 vmb cc-acp vhb pno31, pns11 vvb p-acp pix av; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1012 I •are not whether I ever see good day againe or no: I •are not whither I ever see good day again or no: pns11 vvb xx cs pns11 av vvb j n1 av cc dx: (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1013 and therefore if pleasures call, if profits entise, if lusts and corruptions stirre, then I will answer, I am married to Christ, I will have Christ, and Therefore if pleasures call, if profits entice, if Lustiest and corruptions stir, then I will answer, I am married to christ, I will have christ, cc av cs n2 vvb, cs n2 vvb, cs n2 cc n2 vvi, cs pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp np1, pns11 vmb vhi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1014 and I will have salvation, nothing shall make mee forsake him; and I will have salvation, nothing shall make me forsake him; cc pns11 vmb vhi n1, pix vmb vvi pno11 vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1015 thus cleave fast unto Christ forever, let every soule resolve that hath heard mee this day, that they will have Christ, thus cleave fast unto christ forever, let every soul resolve that hath herd me this day, that they will have christ, av vvb av-j p-acp np1 av, vvb d n1 vvi cst vhz vvn pno11 d n1, cst pns32 vmb vhi np1, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1016 and let them take heede that they never start backe from him, and say to your so••es before so many witnesses in the Congregation, the Lord called and asked whither I would have him? and I answered, I was willing, and let them take heed that they never start back from him, and say to your so••es before so many Witnesses in the Congregation, the Lord called and asked whither I would have him? and I answered, I was willing, cc vvb pno32 vvi n1 cst pns32 av-x vvb av p-acp pno31, cc vvb p-acp po22 n2 p-acp av d n2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvn cc vvd c-crq pns11 vmd vhi pno31? cc pns11 vvd, pns11 vbds j, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1017 and what shall I now breake off my resolution• no, never doe it for shame; for if you doe for sake Christ, and do not keepe close to your resolution; and what shall I now break off my resolution• no, never do it for shame; for if you do for sake christ, and do not keep close to your resolution; cc q-crq vmb pns11 av vvi a-acp po11 n1 av-dx, av-x vdb pn31 p-acp n1; c-acp cs pn22 vdb p-acp n1 np1, cc vdb xx vvi av-j p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1018 at the last day, when the Angels of God, & a whole Congregation shall come and witnesse against you, what a miserable estate will you then bee in, At the last day, when the Angels of God, & a Whole Congregation shall come and witness against you, what a miserable estate will you then be in, p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn22, q-crq dt j n1 vmb pn22 av vbi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1019 therefore resolve to hold f•st to Christ, and keepe this resolution unto the end. Therefore resolve to hold f•st to christ, and keep this resolution unto the end. av vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 80
1020 1 COR. 2.14. The naturall man receiveth no• the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishnesse unto him: 1 COR. 2.14. The natural man receives no• the things of the Spirit of God, for they Are foolishness unto him: crd fw-la. crd. dt j n1 vvz n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr n1 p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 81
1021 neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. WEE have propounded heretofore five generall circumstances of preparation. neither can he know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned. we have propounded heretofore five general Circumstances of preparation. av-dx vmb pns31 vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn. pns12 vhb vvn av crd j n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 81
1022 First a man must know that the offer of grace is free. First a man must know that the offer of grace is free. np1 dt n1 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 81
1023 Secondly that a man must will Christ and grace before hee shall have Christ & grace. Secondly that a man must will christ and grace before he shall have christ & grace. ord d dt n1 vmb n1 np1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vhi np1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 81
1024 Thirdly, he that doth will Christ, shall have Christ and salvation by him; all which we have already handled out of that place Revel. 22.17. Whosoever will let him take of the water of life freely. Thirdly, he that does will christ, shall have christ and salvation by him; all which we have already handled out of that place Revel. 22.17. Whosoever will let him take of the water of life freely. ord, pns31 cst vdz n1 np1, vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; d r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn av pp-f d n1 vvi. crd. c-crq vmb vvi pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 81
1025 And now wee are come to the fourth circumstance, which is that no man by nature can will Christ and Grace; And now we Are come to the fourth circumstance, which is that no man by nature can will christ and Grace; cc av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz d dx n1 p-acp n1 vmb n1 np1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 81
1026 and for this purpose I have chosen this Text. And a little to make way for our selves, and for this purpose I have chosen this Text. And a little to make Way for our selves, cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb vvn d np1 cc dt j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 81
1027 if you take your eyes backe to the beginning of the Chapter, about the 3, 4, if you take your eyes back to the beginning of the Chapter, about the 3, 4, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt crd, crd, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1028 and 5. Verses, you may see how the holy Apostle doth expresse his earnest desire to preach nothing, not know any thing but Christ Iesus, and 5. Verses, you may see how the holy Apostle does express his earnest desire to preach nothing, not know any thing but christ Iesus, cc crd n2, pn22 vmb vvi c-crq dt j n1 vdz vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi pix, xx vvi d n1 p-acp np1 np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1029 and him crucified, and therefore hee lookes not after the excellencie of humane eloquence, or wisedome of men, and him Crucified, and Therefore he looks not After the excellency of humane eloquence, or Wisdom of men, cc pno31 vvd, cc av pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1030 though hee could have had this too; though he could have had this too; cs pns31 vmd vhi vhn d av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1031 and happily expressed this also, yet hee proclaimes it in the eares of the Corinthian Doctours, that hee desired nothing in that Vniversity (for Corinth was a famous Vniversity as Cambridge and Oxford is) but to know the Lord Iesus and him crucified, and happily expressed this also, yet he proclaims it in the ears of the Corinthian Doctors, that he desired nothing in that university (for Corinth was a famous university as Cambridge and Oxford is) but to know the Lord Iesus and him Crucified, cc av-j vvn d av, av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt jp n2, cst pns31 vvd pix p-acp d n1 (c-acp np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 vbz) p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 cc pno31 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1032 and therefore his speech and preaching was not with entising words of mans wisedome, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power the Corinth•an Doctors bragged of, that humane wisedome and learning wherewith they were endued, and Therefore his speech and preaching was not with enticing words of men Wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power the Corinth•an Doctors bragged of, that humane Wisdom and learning wherewith they were endued, cc av po31 n1 cc vvg vbds xx p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f ng1 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f n1 dt vvd n2 vvn pp-f, cst j n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1033 but hee tells them he desired not this, nor never look• after it. but he tells them he desired not this, nor never look• After it. cc-acp pns31 vvz pno32 pns31 vvd xx d, ccx av-x n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1034 Now least some might cavill at the Apostles neglecting of this elegance, whereby 〈 ◊ 〉 might sugar over his doctrine that was to be d•••vered by him to the people, Now lest Some might cavil At the Apostles neglecting of this elegance, whereby 〈 ◊ 〉 might sugar over his Doctrine that was to be d•••vered by him to the people, av cs d vmd vvb p-acp dt n2 vvg pp-f d n1, c-crq 〈 sy 〉 vmd n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1035 least by the nor regarding of this, he might bring a neglect upon himselfe and upon his doctrine; lest by the nor regarding of this, he might bring a neglect upon himself and upon his Doctrine; cs p-acp dt ccx vvg pp-f d, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp px31 cc p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1036 the Apostle therefore to remoove these filly objections and secret cavills, discovers unto us from the fift Verse to the end of the Chapter, the excellency of the Gospell of the Lord, delivered in the plainenesse of it in the sixt Verse; the Apostle Therefore to remove these filly objections and secret cavils, discovers unto us from the fift Verse to the end of the Chapter, the excellency of the Gospel of the Lord, Delivered in the plainness of it in the sixt Verse; dt n1 av pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc j-jn vvz, vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1037 there saith he, howbeit we speake wisedome among them that bee perfect, yet not the wisdome of this wo•••, there Says he, howbeit we speak Wisdom among them that be perfect, yet not the Wisdom of this wo•••, pc-acp vvz pns31, cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbb j, av xx dt n1 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 82
1038 nor of the Princes of this world that come to nought, but wee speake the wisedome of God in a mystery, nor of the Princes of this world that come to nought, but we speak the Wisdom of God in a mystery, ccx pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 cst vvb p-acp pix, cc-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1039 even the hidden wisedome which God ordained before the world unto our glory, as if he had said, even the hidden Wisdom which God ordained before the world unto our glory, as if he had said, av dt j-vvn n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1040 though you thinke (O yee Corinthians ) that there is no learning but humane learning, though you think (Oh ye Corinthians) that there is no learning but humane learning, cs pn22 vvb (uh pn22 np1) cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1041 yet you must know that wee speake wisedome too, and that to those that are the perfectest men in their owne understanding. yet you must know that we speak Wisdom too, and that to those that Are the perfectest men in their own understanding. av pn22 vmb vvi cst pns12 vvb n1 av, cc cst p-acp d cst vbr dt js n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1042 I tell you, wee speake wisedome which the world and the princes thereof, those that have the greatest parts never knew, never obtained; I tell you, we speak Wisdom which the world and the Princes thereof, those that have the greatest parts never knew, never obtained; pns11 vvb pn22, pns12 vvb n1 r-crq dt n1 cc dt n2 av, d cst vhb dt js n2 av-x vvd, av-x vvd; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1043 you Corinthian Doctors bragge much of your learning and knowledge, but you have received it of other humane authors, you Corinthian Doctors brag much of your learning and knowledge, but you have received it of other humane Authors, pn22 np1 n2 vvi d pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn pn31 pp-f j-jn j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1044 but wee teach unto you the wisedome of God and of the Gospell, which eye hath not seene nor eare heard, but we teach unto you the Wisdom of God and of the Gospel, which eye hath not seen nor ear herd, cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn ccx n1 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1045 neither hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive, for God hath revealed them unto us by his spirit, where wee may observe by the way, that hee which teacheth the Gospell in the plainenesse of it, teacheth the deepest things that can be conceived; neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, for God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit, where we may observe by the Way, that he which Teaches the Gospel in the plainness of it, Teaches the Deepest things that can be conceived; av-dx vhz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvz dt js-jn n2 cst vmb vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1046 for here S. Paul speaketh of things which the wise of the world never heard of, never conceived. for Here S. Paul speaks of things which the wise of the world never herd of, never conceived. c-acp av n1 np1 vvz pp-f n2 r-crq dt j pp-f dt n1 av-x vvn pp-f, av-x vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1047 But then they might reply further, how can you know these things, and why may not others know them as well as you? These are the two objections that might bee made against that which the Apostle had before spoken of. But then they might reply further, how can you know these things, and why may not Others know them as well as you? These Are the two objections that might be made against that which the Apostle had before spoken of. p-acp av pns32 vmd vvi av-jc, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi d n2, cc q-crq vmb xx n2-jn vvb pno32 a-acp av c-acp pn22? d vbr dt crd n2 cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vhd a-acp vvn pp-f. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1048 How came you to know them, and why may not others know them as well as you? The Apostle answereth these two questions. How Come you to know them, and why may not Others know them as well as you? The Apostle Answers these two questions. np1 vvd pn22 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc q-crq vmb xx n2-jn vvb pno32 a-acp av c-acp pn22? dt n1 vvz d crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 83
1049 And he answeres the first, how he came to know them, from the 10. Verse to the 14. God saith he, hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit, And he answers the First, how he Come to know them, from the 10. Verse to the 14. God Says he, hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit, cc pns31 n2 dt ord, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt crd np1 vvz pns31, vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1050 for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea the deepe things of God; for the Spirit Searches all things, yea the deep things of God; p-acp dt n1 vvz d n2, uh dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1051 now wee have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God, that wee might know the things that are freely given to us of God, now we have received not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God, av pns12 vhb vvn xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1052 as if he had sayd, The spirit of God knoweth these things, and teacheth a poore soule these things as farre as is convenient for him; as if he had said, The Spirit of God Knoweth these things, and Teaches a poor soul these things as Far as is convenient for him; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d n2, cc vvz dt j n1 d n2 c-acp av-j c-acp vbz j p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1053 the Spirit of God understandeth these things, and makes knowne these things to his servants; they know not these things of themselves but by the power of God; the Spirit of God understands these things, and makes known these things to his Servants; they know not these things of themselves but by the power of God; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d n2, cc vvz vvn d n2 p-acp po31 n2; pns32 vvb xx d n2 pp-f px32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1054 Spirit, the Spirit of God assisting and working effectually in them, teacheth them these secrets. Spirit, the Spirit of God assisting and working effectually in them, Teaches them these secrets. n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg av-j p-acp pno32, vvz pno32 d n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1055 But then why doe not wicked men come to understand these great matters also? To this the Apostle answers in the Text, The naturall man receiveth not the things of the Spirit; But then why do not wicked men come to understand these great matters also? To this the Apostle answers in the Text, The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit; p-acp av q-crq vdb xx j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi d j n2 av? p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1056 for they are foolishnesse unto him, &c. they doe not know them because they cannot. for they Are foolishness unto him, etc. they do not know them Because they cannot. c-acp pns32 vbr n1 p-acp pno31, av pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32 c-acp pns32 vmbx. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1057 A naturall man doth not know these things, they are wonders and miracles unto him, tell him how a poore soule comes to be humbled and broken, A natural man does not know these things, they Are wonders and Miracles unto him, tell him how a poor soul comes to be humbled and broken, dt j n1 vdz xx vvi d n2, pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31, vvb pno31 c-crq dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1058 and have his sinnes pardoned, and bee received to mercy, why these things are wonders to a carnall man, the Text saith, he doth not understand these things, because hee cannot, and have his Sins pardoned, and be received to mercy, why these things Are wonders to a carnal man, the Text Says, he does not understand these things, Because he cannot, cc vhb po31 n2 vvn, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-crq d n2 vbr n2 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vdz xx vvi d n2, c-acp pns31 vmbx, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1059 and the ground of this is, because they have not the spirit to teach them; & this I take to be the scope of the Apostle in the Text; and the ground of this is, Because they have not the Spirit to teach them; & this I take to be the scope of the Apostle in the Text; cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp pns32 vhb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; cc d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1060 and in the verse we are to observe onely one point meete for our purpose, for as we have sayd before, there are five generall circumstances of preparation observable; and in the verse we Are to observe only one point meet for our purpose, for as we have said before, there Are five general Circumstances of preparation observable; cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j crd n1 vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-acp c-acp pns12 vhb vvn a-acp, pc-acp vbr crd j n2 pp-f n1 j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 84
1061 three we have handled, and the fourth is this, No man of himselfe by nature can will to receive Christ; three we have handled, and the fourth is this, No man of himself by nature can will to receive christ; crd n1 vhb vvn, cc dt ord vbz d, dx n1 pp-f px31 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1062 and this is here plainely set open in the text, and therein manifestly expressed, it is the maine scope of the holy Ghost in the words, a naturall man receiveth not, and this is Here plainly Set open in the text, and therein manifestly expressed, it is the main scope of the holy Ghost in the words, a natural man receives not, cc d vbz av av-j vvn j p-acp dt n1, cc av av-j vvn, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, dt j n1 vvz xx, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1063 nay he cannot receive the things of God; nay he cannot receive the things of God; uh-x pns31 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1064 but before wee can come to gather the point, two things must be discovered unto us. but before we can come to gather the point, two things must be discovered unto us. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, crd n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1065 First what is meant by a naturall man. Secondly what is meant by the things of the spirit of God. First what is meant by a natural man. Secondly what is meant by the things of the Spirit of God. ord q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. ord q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1066 First, what is meant by a naturall man, the Corinthians might have replyed upon the Apostle, what are you a man of the spirit onely, what meane you by a naturall man? I answere, he is a naturall man, in phrase of Scripture, which hath not the worke of grace soundly wrought in him, which hath not the spirit of God; First, what is meant by a natural man, the Corinthians might have replied upon the Apostle, what Are you a man of the Spirit only, what mean you by a natural man? I answer, he is a natural man, in phrase of Scripture, which hath not the work of grace soundly wrought in him, which hath not the Spirit of God; ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, q-crq vvb pn22 p-acp dt j n1? pns11 vvb, pns31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1067 whosoever he be that lyeth in the bosome of the Church, whosoever he be that hath a name to live and yet is dead, all carnall Gospellers and hyppocrites, those that are coloured over with the name of Christians and religion, whosoever they be that have not that saving worke of grace, whosoever he be that lies in the bosom of the Church, whosoever he be that hath a name to live and yet is dead, all carnal Evangelists and Hypocrites, those that Are coloured over with the name of Christians and Religion, whosoever they be that have not that Saving work of grace, r-crq pns31 vbb cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vbb cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc av vbz j, d j n2 cc n2, d cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vbb cst vhb xx d j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1068 and the new frame of grace set up and reared in their soules, by the assistance of Gods Spirit, all these how ever they may be coloured over, and the new frame of grace Set up and reared in their Souls, by the assistance of God's Spirit, all these how ever they may be coloured over, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, d d c-crq av pns32 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1069 if they have not had the sanctifying worke of Gods Spirit upon them, all these are sayd according to the Phrase of the Apostle, to be naturall men, if they have not had the sanctifying work of God's Spirit upon them, all these Are said according to the Phrase of the Apostle, to be natural men, cs pns32 vhb xx vhn dt vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, d d vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 85
1070 and voyd of the spirit, as may appeare by the words going before the Text, and following after. and void of the Spirit, as may appear by the words going before the Text, and following After. cc j pp-f dt n1, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1071 First compare them with the words going before in the 10. and 12. Verses, Wee have received the Spirit of God, faith the Text; First compare them with the words going before in the 10. and 12. Verses, we have received the Spirit of God, faith the Text; ord vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2 vvg a-acp p-acp dt crd cc crd n2, pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1072 the naturall man and the spirituall are opposed one to another. the natural man and the spiritual Are opposed one to Another. dt j n1 cc dt j vbr vvn pi p-acp n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1073 Wee saith the Apostle have received the Spirit, so that hee that hath Gods Spirit is a spirituall man, we Says the Apostle have received the Spirit, so that he that hath God's Spirit is a spiritual man, pns12 vvz dt n1 vhb vvn dt n1, av cst pns31 cst vhz npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1074 and therefore hee that hath not the Spirit of God in him, hee that hath not the will of God revealed unto him by the Spirit he is a naturall man. and Therefore he that hath not the Spirit of God in him, he that hath not the will of God revealed unto him by the Spirit he is a natural man. cc av pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1075 Looke also in the words after the Text, Vers. 15. He that is spirituall discerneth all things, he that hath a heart truly humbled, and a soule truly sanctified; Look also in the words After the Text, Vers. 15. He that is spiritual discerneth all things, he that hath a heart truly humbled, and a soul truly sanctified; n1 av p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd pns31 cst vbz j vvz d n2, pns31 cst vhz dt n1 av-j vvn, cc dt n1 av-j vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1076 he that is adopted, he is a spirituall man, so that he which is voyd of the Spirit ▪ he is a naturall man; he that is adopted, he is a spiritual man, so that he which is void of the Spirit ▪ he is a natural man; pns31 cst vbz vvn, pns31 vbz dt j n1, av cst pns31 r-crq vbz j pp-f dt n1 ▪ pns31 vbz dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1077 the phrase is excellent in this kind, Iude 19. these bee they saith the Text, that separate themselves, sensuall, not having the Spirit; the phrase is excellent in this kind, Iude 19. these bee they Says the Text, that separate themselves, sensual, not having the Spirit; dt n1 vbz j p-acp d n1, np1 crd d n1 pns32 vvz dt n1, cst vvb px32, j, xx vhg dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1078 the words there interpret one another, hee was speaking before of wicked wretches, and those that lived after their owne ungodly lusts; the words there interpret one Another, he was speaking before of wicked wretches, and those that lived After their own ungodly Lustiest; dt n2 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, pns31 vbds vvg a-acp pp-f j n2, cc d cst vvd p-acp po32 d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1079 in the 18. Verse saith the Text, there shall be mockers in the last time who shall walke after their owne ungodly lusts; in the 18. Verse Says the Text, there shall be mockers in the last time who shall walk After their own ungodly Lustiest; p-acp dt crd n1 vvz dt n1, a-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po32 d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1080 where we may note, that we shall never see a mocker, one that opposeth Christ and the Gospell, where we may note, that we shall never see a mocker, one that Opposeth christ and the Gospel, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns12 vmb av-x vvi dt n1, pi cst vvz np1 cc dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1081 and is jearing at the Saints of God, but he walkes after ungodly lusts. and is jeering At the Saints of God, but he walks After ungodly Lustiest. cc vbz vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1082 They are sensuall men, who be those sensuall men? those that have not the Spirit of God, They Are sensual men, who be those sensual men? those that have not the Spirit of God, pns32 vbr j n2, r-crq vbb d j n2? d cst vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1083 as wee may see Verse 19. and therefore whosoever he be or whatsoever hee be, be his appearance never so good, as we may see Verse 19. and Therefore whosoever he be or whatsoever he be, be his appearance never so good, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi n1 crd cc av c-crq pns31 vbb cc r-crq pns31 vbb, vbb po31 n1 av-x av j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 86
1084 if hee be not truly sanctified by the spirit of God, though he be a new man outwardly, if he be not truly sanctified by the Spirit of God, though he be a new man outwardly, cs pns31 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vbb dt j n1 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 87
1085 if hee be not sound in his conversation, hee is a naturall man; if he be not found in his Conversation, he is a natural man; cs pns31 vbb xx j p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 87
1086 hee that hath not the Spirit of God ruling and domineering over his lusts, he is in a naturall estate. he that hath not the Spirit of God ruling and domineering over his Lustiest, he is in a natural estate. pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc j-vvg p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 87
1087 The second thing which is to bee discovered is this, vid. what is meant by the things of the Spirit of God, The second thing which is to be discovered is this, vid. what is meant by the things of the Spirit of God, dt ord n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn vbz d, p-acp. q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1088 and then the point will fall faire and undeniable. and then the point will fallen fair and undeniable. cc av dt n1 vmb vvi j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1089 To this I answere, there are some things of God that are revealed in the creation of the world, Rom. 1.20. To this I answer, there Are Some things of God that Are revealed in the creation of the world, Rom. 1.20. p-acp d pns11 vvb, pc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f np1 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1090 there saith the text, The invisible things of him (meaning God) from the creation of the world are cleerely seene, being understood by the things that are made, there Says the text, The invisible things of him (meaning God) from the creation of the world Are clearly seen, being understood by the things that Are made, pc-acp vvz dt n1, dt j n2 pp-f pno31 (vvg np1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j vvn, vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1091 even his eternall power and Godhead; even his Eternal power and Godhead; av po31 j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1092 that is, a man that looketh into the frame and fabricke of the world, and seeth the making of the earth, that is, a man that looks into the frame and fabric of the world, and sees the making of the earth, cst vbz, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1093 and the Sea, and all things therein, hee cannot say, but God hath beene here, an infinite wisdome, and an Almighty power hath beene here, and framed all these things, and the Sea, and all things therein, he cannot say, but God hath been Here, an infinite Wisdom, and an Almighty power hath been Here, and framed all these things, cc dt n1, cc d n2 av, pns31 vmbx vvi, cc-acp np1 vhz vbn av, dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1 vhz vbn av, cc vvd d d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1094 but these are not the things of God, which are meant in the text, but there are other things of God which we must looke after, but these Are not the things of God, which Are meant in the text, but there Are other things of God which we must look After, cc-acp d vbr xx dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 pp-f np1 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1095 and they cannot be discerned by the creation of the world, and therefore, 1 Cor. 1.21. and they cannot be discerned by the creation of the world, and Therefore, 1 Cor. 1.21. cc pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av, crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1096 we shall observe this, After that in the Wisedome of God, saith the text, the world by wisedome knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishnesse of Preaching, to save them that beleeve, marke the naturall men might have knowne though they would not, that there was a God, by the wisedome of God, that is by the wisedome of God in creating of the World and by the observation of things in the same, we shall observe this, After that in the Wisdom of God, Says the text, the world by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching, to save them that believe, mark the natural men might have known though they would not, that there was a God, by the Wisdom of God, that is by the Wisdom of God in creating of the World and by the observation of things in the same, pns12 vmb vvi d, p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz dt n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd xx np1, pn31 vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb, vvb dt j n2 vmd vhi vvn cs pns32 vmd xx, cst a-acp vbds dt np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt d, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 87
1097 but they could not take notice of him as a God reconciled, as a God that should appoint Christ as a redeemer, but they could not take notice of him as a God reconciled, as a God that should appoint christ as a redeemer, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 vvn, c-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1098 and as a God that should send Christ to bee a redeemer, these are the things which men could not know by the creation of the world and by the wisedome thereof; and as a God that should send christ to be a redeemer, these Are the things which men could not know by the creation of the world and by the Wisdom thereof; cc p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, d vbr dt n2 r-crq n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1099 the things of grace and of our redemption, the favour and love that God beares towards his in Christ, these are the things of God, the things of election, sanctification, justification and glorification; the things of grace and of our redemption, the favour and love that God bears towards his in christ, these Are the things of God, the things of election, sanctification, justification and glorification; dt n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp png31 p-acp np1, d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1100 these are the things of God which are meant especially in the Text, as if he had sayd, God by the spirit can onely reveale these things, these come immediatly from God by the meanes hee hath appointed; these Are the things of God which Are meant especially in the Text, as if he had said, God by the Spirit can only reveal these things, these come immediately from God by the means he hath appointed; d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, np1 p-acp dt n1 vmb av-j vvi d n2, d vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pns31 vhz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1101 a man may know that God hath created heaven and earth, and that he hath made all, a man may know that God hath created heaven and earth, and that he hath made all, dt n1 vmb vvi cst np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1, cc cst pns31 vhz vvn d, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1102 and provided for all, and yet goe to hell. and provided for all, and yet go to hell. cc vvn p-acp d, cc av vvb p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1103 But hee that hath found Gods love in Christ, God working graciously upon his soule, God humbling his heart and pulling downe his soule that hee might bee fit to receive mercy, But he that hath found God's love in christ, God working graciously upon his soul, God humbling his heart and pulling down his soul that he might be fit to receive mercy, p-acp pns31 cst vhz vvn npg1 n1 p-acp np1, np1 vvg av-j p-acp po31 n1, np1 vvg po31 n1 cc vvg a-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1104 and then bestowing mercy upon him; when a soule seeth these things, then these are the things of God here meant; and then bestowing mercy upon him; when a soul sees these things, then these Are the things of God Here meant; cc av vvg n1 p-acp pno31; c-crq dt n1 vvz d n2, cs d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 av vvd; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1105 Gods spirit must onely work these, the spirit onely must reveale these, and by the operation of the spirit wee are made partakers of these, these are the things of God which are to be understood in the Text; God's Spirit must only work these, the Spirit only must reveal these, and by the operation of the Spirit we Are made partakers of these, these Are the things of God which Are to be understood in the Text; ng1 n1 vmb av-j vvi d, dt n1 av-j vmb vvi d, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vbr vvn n2 pp-f d, d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1106 God is said to call and to sanctifie, it is the Spirit that converts, and adopts, God is said to call and to sanctify, it is the Spirit that converts, and adopts, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz, cc vvz, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 88
1107 and humbles mens soules, as who should say, These are the workes of the Spirit, there is no seeing, there is no perceiving of these, there is no way to be made partakers of these without the spirit, and humbles men's Souls, as who should say, These Are the works of the Spirit, there is no seeing, there is no perceiving of these, there is no Way to be made partakers of these without the Spirit, cc vvz ng2 n2, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx vvg, pc-acp vbz dx vvg pp-f d, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp vbb vvn n2 pp-f d p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1108 so that the doctrine now lieth open, and that is this; so that the Doctrine now lies open, and that is this; av cst dt n1 av vvz j, cc d vbz d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1109 No man naturally is able of his owne power to receive the spirituall things of grace and salvation, no naturall man, that is, he that hath not the spirit of God working in him, no man that is in his naturall estate can receive the spirituall things of grace and salvation. No man naturally is able of his own power to receive the spiritual things of grace and salvation, no natural man, that is, he that hath not the Spirit of God working in him, no man that is in his natural estate can receive the spiritual things of grace and salvation. dx n1 av-j vbz j pp-f po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dx j n1, cst vbz, pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31, dx n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1110 Hee doth not receive them, nay he cannot receive them saith the Text, to put out all doubts, He does not receive them, nay he cannot receive them Says the Text, to put out all doubts, pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32, uh-x pns31 vmbx vvi pno32 vvz dt n1, pc-acp vvi av d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1111 and to cast away all cavills; and to cast away all cavils; cc pc-acp vvi av d vvz; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1112 the Text doth not onely say he doth not receive them, but that he cannot receive them, doe hee what he will, doe he what he can, come to a naturall man; the Text does not only say he does not receive them, but that he cannot receive them, do he what he will, do he what he can, come to a natural man; dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32, cc-acp cst pns31 vmbx vvi pno32, vdb uh q-crq pns31 vmb, vdb pns31 r-crq pns31 vmb, vvb p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1113 and aske him will you receive Christ and the worke of grace? why yes with all his heart, and ask him will you receive christ and the work of grace? why yes with all his heart, cc vvb pno31 vmb pn22 vvi np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1? uh-crq uh p-acp d po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1114 and he makes no doubt but he doth so, and hee hopes hee shall finde the comfort of it. and he makes no doubt but he does so, and he hope's he shall find the Comfort of it. cc pns31 vvz dx n1 cc-acp pns31 vdz av, cc pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1115 The Text saith, God saith, the truth saith, you doe not, nay you cannot, you say you doe, whom shall wee beleeve in this case, God or you; The Text Says, God Says, the truth Says, you do not, nay you cannot, you say you do, whom shall we believe in this case, God or you; dt n1 vvz, np1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, pn22 vdb xx, uh-x pn22 vmbx, pn22 vvb pn22 vdb, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n1, np1 cc pn22; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1116 I can prove you are a naturall man, you live in base wicked courses, the Spirit of God is an holy Spirit; I can prove you Are a natural man, you live in base wicked courses, the Spirit of God is an holy Spirit; pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vbr dt j n1, pn22 vvb p-acp j j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1117 you live in ungodly and unlawfull courses, the Spirit of God is a wise Spirit, you are ignorant and know not the things belonging to salvation, you live in ungodly and unlawful courses, the Spirit of God is a wise Spirit, you Are ignorant and know not the things belonging to salvation, pn22 vvb p-acp j cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, pn22 vbr j cc vvb xx dt n2 vvg p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1118 and therefore the world knowes, and you know that you are a naturall man, and the spirit, that saith a naturall man cannot receive the things of God, and Therefore the world knows, and you know that you Are a natural man, and the Spirit, that Says a natural man cannot receive the things of God, cc av dt n1 vvz, cc pn22 vvb cst pn22 vbr dt j n1, cc dt n1, cst vvz dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 89
1119 and yet you say you can, whom therefore shall we beleeve? so that the point is plaine, that a man by nature hath not power to will to receive Christ and grace and salvation by him, and yet you say you can, whom Therefore shall we believe? so that the point is plain, that a man by nature hath not power to will to receive christ and grace and salvation by him, cc av pn22 vvb pn22 vmb, ro-crq av vmb pns12 vvi? av cst dt n1 vbz j, cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vhz xx n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1120 and we will make good the point in foure particulars, by way of explication, That a man hath not power to will to receive grace and salvation by Christ; and we will make good the point in foure particulars, by Way of explication, That a man hath not power to will to receive grace and salvation by christ; cc pns12 vmb vvi j dt n1 p-acp crd n2-j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vhz xx n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1121 First to omit that which the Papists themselves confesse in this case, namely that a naturall man of himselfe cannot finde out the meanes of life and Salvation, First to omit that which the Papists themselves confess in this case, namely that a natural man of himself cannot find out the means of life and Salvation, ord pc-acp vvi d r-crq dt njp2 px32 vvi p-acp d n1, av cst dt j n1 pp-f px31 vmbx vvi av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1122 but God must give him some preventing grace, he must be enlightned, that is, God must reveale and make knowne the things that concerne his peace unto him out of the Word; but God must give him Some preventing grace, he must be enlightened, that is, God must reveal and make known the things that concern his peace unto him out of the Word; cc-acp np1 vmb vvi pno31 d vvg n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cst vbz, np1 vmb vvi cc vvi vvn dt n2 cst vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno31 av pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1123 hee must discover those things unto him, which appertaine to his peace and justification by Christ. he must discover those things unto him, which appertain to his peace and justification by christ. pns31 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1124 I will omit this, and speake onely of the power which a naturall man hath to entertaine the things belonging to life and Salvation; I will omit this, and speak only of the power which a natural man hath to entertain the things belonging to life and Salvation; pns11 vmb vvi d, cc vvi av-j pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt j n1 vhz p-acp vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1125 and suppose it be granted that the things of Salvation must be made knowne unto a naturall mat in this case, and suppose it be granted that the things of Salvation must be made known unto a natural Mathew in this case, cc vvb pn31 vbi vvn cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1126 or else he can never of himselfe finde them out, yet when these things be set open to mens cares by the ministers of God, or Else he can never of himself find them out, yet when these things be Set open to men's Cares by the Ministers of God, cc av pns31 vmb av pp-f px31 vvi pno32 av, av c-crq d n2 vbb vvn j p-acp ng2 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1127 when grace and Salvation are offered unto men, yet mar•• when these are proclaimed, a naturall man cannot entertaine these things, when grace and Salvation Are offered unto men, yet mar•• when these Are proclaimed, a natural man cannot entertain these things, c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp n2, av n1 c-crq d vbr vvn, dt j n1 vmbx vvi d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1128 but the heart of a naturall man will 〈 ◊ 〉 away from these things, which we may plainely see, but the heart of a natural man will 〈 ◊ 〉 away from these things, which we may plainly see, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb 〈 sy 〉 av p-acp d n2, r-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1129 if wee looke but into the 19 of Mat. 22. there was a young man made some good profession, he came unto Christ, if we look but into the 19 of Mathew 22. there was a young man made Some good profession, he Come unto christ, cs pns12 vvb cc-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd pc-acp vbds dt j n1 vvd d j n1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 90
1130 and asked him, Master, what good thing shall I doe to inherit eternall life? Christ sayd unto him, If thou wilt enter into life, keepe the Commandements, the young man aske• Christ, which Commandement he should keepe, our Saviour answers him, Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not commit adultery, &c. The young man answers, All these things have I observed from my youth, what lacke Iyet; and asked him, Master, what good thing shall I do to inherit Eternal life? christ said unto him, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments, the young man aske• christ, which Commandment he should keep, our Saviour answers him, Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not commit adultery, etc. The young man answers, All these things have I observed from my youth, what lack Iyet; cc vvd pno31, n1, r-crq j n1 vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vvi j n1? np1 vvd p-acp pno31, cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1, vvb dt n2, dt j n1 n1 np1, r-crq n1 pns31 vmd vvi, po12 n1 vvz pno31, pns21 vm2 xx vvi: pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1, av dt j n1 vvz, d d n2 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp po11 n1, r-crq n1 np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1131 Then Christ saith unto him, if thou wilt be perfect, goe sell all that thou hast and give it to the poore, Then christ Says unto him, if thou wilt be perfect, go fell all that thou hast and give it to the poor, av np1 vvz p-acp pno31, cs pns21 vm2 vbi j, vvb vvi d cst pns21 vh2 cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1132 and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, but the text saith, Vers. 32. When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowfull, for he had great possessions: and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, but the text Says, Vers. 32. When the young man herd this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions: cc pns21 vm2 vhi n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd c-crq dt j n1 vvd d, pns31 vvd av j, c-acp pns31 vhd j n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1133 All the while before our Saviour had not touched him to the quicke, but when he saith unto him, Goe thy wayes sell all that thou hast and follow me, All the while before our Saviour had not touched him to the quick, but when he Says unto him, Go thy ways fell all that thou hast and follow me, d dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 vhd xx vvn pno31 p-acp dt j, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, vvb po21 n2 vvi d cst pns21 vh2 cc vvb pno11, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1134 and thou shalt have treasue in heaven, he then went away, why, marke here, Christ made him a brave offer, hee told him he should inherit heaven and happinesse if he would but doe this, and thou shalt have treasue in heaven, he then went away, why, mark Here, christ made him a brave offer, he told him he should inherit heaven and happiness if he would but do this, cc pns21 vm2 vhi vvi p-acp n1, pns31 av vvd av, uh-crq, vvb av, np1 vvd pno31 dt j n1, pns31 vvd pno31 pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vdb d, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1135 but saith the text, he went away sorrowfull, the text doth not say that he would dispute of it, but Says the text, he went away sorrowful, the text does not say that he would dispute of it, cc-acp vvz dt n1, pns31 vvd av j, dt n1 vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1136 and consider of it, but presently as soone as he heard it, he had a secret kind of distaste against it, and Consider of it, but presently as soon as he herd it, he had a secret kind of distaste against it, cc vvb pp-f pn31, cc-acp av-j c-acp av c-acp pns31 vvd pn31, pns31 vhd dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1137 and went away and with drew himselfe from the offer of life & salvation. and went away and with drew himself from the offer of life & salvation. cc vvd av cc p-acp vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1138 The phrase is pretty to observe in the 5 of Iohn 40. there our Saviour Christ was disputing with the Scribes and Pharisees, The phrase is pretty to observe in the 5 of John 40. there our Saviour christ was disputing with the Scribes and Pharisees, dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp po12 n1 np1 vbds vvg p-acp dt n2 cc np2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1139 and shewing unto them the meanes of Salvation, but marke what our Saviour saith of them, Ye will not come to me that ye might have life, marke that phrase; and showing unto them the means of Salvation, but mark what our Saviour Says of them, You will not come to me that you might have life, mark that phrase; cc vvg p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb r-crq po12 n1 vvz pp-f pno32, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 cst pn22 vmd vhi n1, vvb d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1140 for it is observeable in the 39 vers. for it is observable in the 39 vers. p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt crd fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1141 the verse going before, our Saviour had sayd unto them, Search the Scriptures for in them ye thinke ye have eternall life, the verse going before, our Saviour had said unto them, Search the Scriptures for in them you think you have Eternal life, dt n1 vvg a-acp, po12 n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32, vvb dt n2 p-acp p-acp pno32 pn22 vvb pn22 vhb j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1142 and they are they which testifie of me; and they Are they which testify of me; cc pns32 vbr pns32 r-crq vvb pp-f pno11; (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 91
1143 the offer was faire, if they would but have come to Christ, they might have had life, the offer was fair, if they would but have come to christ, they might have had life, dt n1 vbds j, cs pns32 vmd p-acp vhb vvn p-acp np1, pns32 vmd vhi vhn n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 92
1144 but marke what hee saith of them, of the Scribes and Pharisees, and so of all naturall men, they will not come, but mark what he Says of them, of the Scribes and Pharisees, and so of all natural men, they will not come, cc-acp vvb r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f pno32, pp-f dt n2 cc np2, cc av pp-f d j n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 92
1145 though mercy and salvation be offered and tendered. though mercy and salvation be offered and tendered. cs n1 cc n1 vbb vvn cc vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 92
1146 But in the second place, when these things of life and salvation are set before a naturall man, But in the second place, when these things of life and salvation Are Set before a natural man, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1147 and offered unto him, and he will not come to Christ, that he may have them; and offered unto him, and he will not come to christ, that he may have them; cc vvd p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vhi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1148 yet suppose Christ come to him, imagine the Lord Iesus comes home to the soule of a poore sinner, yet suppose christ come to him, imagine the Lord Iesus comes home to the soul of a poor sinner, av vvb np1 vvi p-acp pno31, vvb dt n1 np1 vvz av-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1149 and knocketh & rappeth at the doore of his heart, continually striving with him by his blessed Spirit, and the use of meanes; and knocketh & rappeth At the door of his heart, continually striving with him by his blessed Spirit, and the use of means; cc vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1150 although the Lord would winne him, and wooe him as hee did Ierusalem, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, although the Lord would win him, and woo him as he did Ierusalem, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vdd np1, uh np1, np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1151 how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a henne doth her chickens under her wings, and yee would not: how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen does her chickens under her wings, and ye would not: c-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn po21 n2 av, c-acp dt n1 vdz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc pn22 vmd xx: (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1152 Looke as the henne clocketh her chickens together that so shee may gather them under her wings, Look as the hen clocketh her chickens together that so she may gather them under her wings, vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2 av cst av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1153 and thereby prevent them from some mischance that may befall them, so the Lord Iesus called after Jerusalem, and wept over it: and thereby prevent them from Some mischance that may befall them, so the Lord Iesus called After Jerusalem, and wept over it: cc av vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi pno32, av dt n1 np1 vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1154 Oh that thou hadst known at least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, and yet they would none of him; O that thou Hadst known At least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, and yet they would none of him; uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp ds p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc av pns32 vmd pi pp-f pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1155 just so is the case of all naturall men, God calleth after them, and kno•keth againe and againe, just so is the case of all natural men, God calls After them, and kno•keth again and again, av av vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, np1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz av cc av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1156 and yet notwithstanding they do not onely decline from the truth, but if the Spirit of God still strive with them, and yet notwithstanding they do not only decline from the truth, but if the Spirit of God still strive with them, cc av c-acp pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1157 if they cannot goe away from Christ, but Christ followes them home to their houses as it were, if they cannot go away from christ, but christ follows them home to their houses as it were, cs pns32 vmbx vvi av p-acp np1, cc-acp np1 vvz pno32 av-an p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 92
1158 then they fall out with Christ, and professe they will none of Christ and salvation, they resist and oppose the Spirit of God, they take up armes against the Spirit in this kinde. Act. 7.51. then they fallen out with christ, and profess they will none of christ and salvation, they resist and oppose the Spirit of God, they take up arms against the Spirit in this kind. Act. 7.51. cs pns32 vvb av p-acp np1, cc vvb pns32 vmb pix pp-f np1 cc n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1. n1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1159 there saith the text, Yee stiffe-necked and uncircumcised in heart and eares, ye doe alwayes resist the holy Ghost, there Says the text, Ye Stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the holy Ghost, pc-acp vvz dt n1, pn22 j cc j p-acp n1 cc n2, pn22 vdb av vvi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1160 as your fathers did, so doe yee: as your Father's did, so do ye: c-acp po22 n2 vdd, av vdb pn22: (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1161 which of the Prophets have not your fathers persecuted, &c. as who should say, the Lord sent his spirit in the ministery of the Prophets (for so you must conceive of Gods Ministers, which of the prophets have not your Father's persecuted, etc. as who should say, the Lord sent his Spirit in the Ministry of the prophets (for so you must conceive of God's Ministers, r-crq pp-f dt n2 vhb xx po22 n2 vvn, av p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, dt n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (c-acp av pn22 vmb vvi pp-f npg1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1162 though they bee poore soules, yet Gods spirit labours through them, and when they strive with the soules of men, though they be poor Souls, yet God's Spirit labours through them, and when they strive with the Souls of men, cs pns32 vbb j n2, av npg1 n1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1163 and labour to plu•ke them out of their sinnes, then Gods Spirit strives.) God sent his spirit among these men here, & yet they resisted it. And so, Act. 13.46. and labour to plu•ke them out of their Sins, then God's Spirit strives.) God sent his Spirit among these men Here, & yet they resisted it. And so, Act. 13.46. cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 n2, cs npg1 n1 vvz.) np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp d n2 av, cc av pns32 vvd pn31. cc av, n1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1164 there saith the text of Paul and Barnabas, that they waxed bold and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you, there Says the text of Paul and Barnabas, that they waxed bold and said, It was necessary that the word of God should First have been spoken to you, a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cst pns32 vvd j cc vvn, pn31 vbds j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd ord vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1165 but seeing ye put it from you and judge your selves unworthy of everlasting life, loe we turne to the Gentiles. but seeing you put it from you and judge your selves unworthy of everlasting life, lo we turn to the Gentiles. cc-acp vvg pn22 vvd pn31 p-acp pn22 cc vvb po22 n2 j pp-f j n1, uh pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2-j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1166 The text doth not say, because yee have gone away from the word, But because you have put it away from you: The text does not say, Because ye have gone away from the word, But Because you have put it away from you: dt n1 vdz xx vvi, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn av p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pn31 av p-acp pn22: (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1167 Thus the soule of a naturall man doth put away the word of God, and opposeth salvation. Thus the soul of a natural man does put away the word of God, and Opposeth salvation. av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdz vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1168 In this kinde, in the 22. Matt. 5. When the King there had prepared a great feast of fatte things, In this kind, in the 22. Matt. 5. When the King there had prepared a great feast of fat things, p-acp d n1, p-acp dt crd np1 crd c-crq dt n1 a-acp vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1169 when he had killed he Oxen and his fatlings, and all things were ready, hee sent forth his harbengers about to call them that were bidden to the feast, when he had killed he Oxen and his fatlings, and all things were ready, he sent forth his harbingers about to call them that were bidden to the feast, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 n2 cc po31 n2, cc d n2 vbdr j, pns31 vvd av po31 n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 93
1170 but they (saith the text) made light of it, and went their wayes, one to his farme, another to hit merchandise, &c. Christ he sends his faithfull Ministers about to invite all people to receive life and salvation, Come yee that are hungry and thirsti• and buy without money: but they (Says the text) made Light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, Another to hit merchandise, etc. christ he sends his faithful Ministers about to invite all people to receive life and salvation, Come ye that Are hungry and thirsti• and buy without money: cc-acp pns32 (vvz dt n1) vvn n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvd po32 n2, pi p-acp po31 n1, j-jn pc-acp vvi n1, av np1 pns31 vvz po31 j n2 p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, vvb pn22 cst vbr j cc n1 cc vvi p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 94
1171 but the truth is, they in the Parable spoken of, would not come to the feast, but the truth is, they in the Parable spoken of, would not come to the feast, p-acp dt n1 vbz, pns32 p-acp dt n1 vvn pp-f, vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 94
1172 so it is with all naturall men, though our Saviour followes the•, and would perswade them to entertaine the meanes of salvation, so it is with all natural men, though our Saviour follows the•, and would persuade them to entertain the means of salvation, av pn31 vbz p-acp d j n2, cs po12 n1 vvz n1, cc vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 94
1173 yet they refuse it, and stand out against it; yet they refuse it, and stand out against it; av pns32 vvb pn31, cc vvb av p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 94
1174 so that they doe not onely withdraw themselves from the truth, but oppose it when they are pursued. so that they do not only withdraw themselves from the truth, but oppose it when they Are pursued. av cst pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 94
1175 Thirdly, a naturall man doth not onely withdraw himselfe from grace and salvation offered, and resist this grace pressed upon him, Thirdly, a natural man does not only withdraw himself from grace and salvation offered, and resist this grace pressed upon him, ord, dt j n1 vdz xx av-j vvi px31 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn, cc vvi d n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1176 but if the Lord follow him yet further, and course him, and pursueth him that he may give him grace; but if the Lord follow him yet further, and course him, and pursueth him that he may give him grace; cc-acp cs dt n1 vvb pno31 av av-jc, cc vvi pno31, cc vvz pno31 cst pns31 vmb vvi pno31 vvi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1177 yet considered in hi• selfe, hee is not capable of this grace. yet considered in hi• self, he is not capable of this grace. av vvn p-acp n1 n1, pns31 vbz xx j pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1178 In the 6 of Mat. 24. there saith our Saviour, Ye cannot serve 〈 ◊ 〉 and Mammon, Every man naturally hath his Mammon, the proud man hath his Mammon, In the 6 of Mathew 24. there Says our Saviour, You cannot serve 〈 ◊ 〉 and Mammon, Every man naturally hath his Mammon, the proud man hath his Mammon, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz po12 n1, pn22 vmbx vvi 〈 sy 〉 cc np1, d n1 av-j vhz po31 np1, dt j n1 vhz po31 np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1179 and the covetous man hath his Mammon, and the prop••• man hath his Mammon, now these cannot serve God and Mammon, and the covetous man hath his Mammon, and the prop••• man hath his Mammon, now these cannot serve God and Mammon, cc dt j n1 vhz po31 np1, cc dt n1 n1 vhz po31 np1, av d vmbx vvi np1 cc np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1180 also to serve them both, doth not imply onely a difficulty, but an impossibility also, also to serve them both, does not imply only a difficulty, but an impossibility also, av pc-acp vvi pno32 d, vdz xx vvi av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1181 so that we may plainely see, a naturall man is no capable of grace, but understand this wisely, I doe not say, that a man by nature is uncap•ble of grace, so that we may plainly see, a natural man is no capable of grace, but understand this wisely, I do not say, that a man by nature is uncap•ble of grace, av cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi, dt j n1 vbz dx j pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb d av-j, pns11 vdb xx vvi, cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz j pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1182 thus farre, that he is not a fit subject to be wrought upon, and to be made capable, thus Far, that he is not a fit Subject to be wrought upon, and to be made capable, av av-j, cst pns31 vbz xx dt j n-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cc pc-acp vbi vvn j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1183 but th•• I say, that a man having sinne, and remaining in his sinnes, is not able to entertaine grace, things so considered for a while, but th•• I say, that a man having sin, and remaining in his Sins, is not able to entertain grace, things so considered for a while, cc-acp n1 pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 vhg n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n2, vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n1, n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1184 as long as he continueth in that estate, he is not capable of grace, but yet God •an make him fit, as long as he Continueth in that estate, he is not capable of grace, but yet God •an make him fit, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz xx j pp-f n1, cc-acp av np1 vmb vvi pno31 j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 94
1185 and disposed thereunto, he may be wrought thereunto, and God by his spirit can make him able to entertaine grace, and disposed thereunto, he may be wrought thereunto, and God by his Spirit can make him able to entertain grace, cc vvn av, pns31 vmb vbi vvn av, cc np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31 j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1186 but he must first be disposed therunto, looke as it is with a vessel that is full of puddle, there is an unpossibility now in this vessell, but he must First be disposed thereunto, look as it is with a vessel that is full of puddle, there is an unpossibility now in this vessel, cc-acp pns31 vmb ord vbi vvn av, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 av p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1187 as long as it is full of that pudly and filthy water, that it should receive cleane and pure water, as long as it is full of that pudly and filthy water, that it should receive clean and pure water, c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j pp-f cst av-j cc j n1, cst pn31 vmd vvi av-j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1188 but when it is emptied of that filthy water, then it is capable to receive pure water, but when it is emptied of that filthy water, then it is capable to receive pure water, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f cst j n1, cs pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1189 but first the durty water must be put out, before it can receive the pure. but First the dirty water must be put out, before it can receive the pure. cc-acp ord dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn av, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi dt j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1190 Iust so it is here, though the soule may be made a vessell fit to receive grace, Just so it is Here, though the soul may be made a vessel fit to receive grace, j av pn31 vbz av, cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1191 yet now being full of abominations, full of covetousnesse, full of malice, full of pride, ful of love of our selves, full of hypocrisie, full of carelessenesse, loosenesse, yet now being full of abominations, full of covetousness, full of malice, full of pride, full of love of our selves, full of hypocrisy, full of carelessness, looseness, av av vbg j pp-f n2, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1 pp-f po12 n2, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1192 and prophanenesse, full of all manner of lusts, and corruptions, and concupiscence of the flesh, and profaneness, full of all manner of Lustiest, and corruptions, and concupiscence of the Flesh, cc n1, j pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1193 when the soule is brimme full of these, it is impossible that it should receive grace, it is impossible that grace and corruption should lodge in the same bosome, when the soul is brim full of these, it is impossible that it should receive grace, it is impossible that grace and corruption should lodge in the same bosom, c-crq dt n1 vbz n1 j pp-f d, pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmd vvi n1, pn31 vbz j cst n1 cc n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1194 so that God must first empty the soule of these lusts, and abominations, and prepare him for grace, so that God must First empty the soul of these Lustiest, and abominations, and prepare him for grace, av cst np1 vmb ord vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc n2, cc vvb pno31 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1195 before grace can be put into him, before he can receive grace from God, the fallow ground that hath a great many thistles, before grace can be put into him, before he can receive grace from God, the fallow ground that hath a great many thistles, p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1, dt j n1 cst vhz dt j d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1196 and is full of weedes, and nettles, and grasse, this ground we use to say is yet arable ground, it may be plowed and made fit to receive seede, and is full of weeds, and nettles, and grass, this ground we use to say is yet arable ground, it may be plowed and made fit to receive seed, cc vbz j pp-f n2, cc n2, cc n1, d n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi vbz av j n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvd j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1197 and beare fruite, but it must first be plowed, for all the while this trash is in it, it is not fit for seed, and bear fruit, but it must First be plowed, for all the while this trash is in it, it is not fit for seed, cc vvi n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb ord vbi vvn, p-acp d dt n1 d n1 vbz p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1198 though it may be made fit by tilling of it, so the soule of a sinner is arable, God can fit it, though it may be made fit by tilling of it, so the soul of a sinner is arable, God can fit it, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, np1 vmb vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 95
1199 and prepare it to receive grace and eternall life, but he must be first plowed and made fit, he is overrunne with all corruptions, and prepare it to receive grace and Eternal life, but he must be First plowed and made fit, he is overrun with all corruptions, cc vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi ord vvn cc vvd j, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1200 and therefore of himselfe, for a while before the Lord humble him and fit him, and prepare him to entertaine Christ, and receive grace, he cannot receive it. Ioh. 5.44. There saith the Text, Ho• can you beleeve which receive honour one of another, and s•eke not the honor which commeth from God onely. and Therefore of himself, for a while before the Lord humble him and fit him, and prepare him to entertain christ, and receive grace, he cannot receive it. John 5.44. There Says the Text, Ho• can you believe which receive honour one of Another, and s•eke not the honour which comes from God only. cc av pp-f px31, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvb pno31 cc vvi pno31, cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi n1, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31. np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, np1 vmb pn22 vvi r-crq vvb vvi crd pp-f n-jn, cc vvb xx dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp np1 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1201 As who should say, these things cannot stand together, that a man should be full of sinne, As who should say, these things cannot stand together, that a man should be full of sin, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, d n2 vmbx vvi av, cst dt n1 vmd vbi j pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1202 and at that time goe to the Spirit to have his sinnes crucified, these thing cannot stand so, that there is a kinde of indisposition and impossibility, and At that time go to the Spirit to have his Sins Crucified, these thing cannot stand so, that there is a kind of indisposition and impossibility, cc p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi po31 n2 vvd, d n1 vmbx vvi av, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1203 for the present, that a naturall man should receive grace ▪ Rom. 6.20. for the present, that a natural man should receive grace ▪ Rom. 6.20. p-acp dt j, cst dt j n1 vmd vvi n1 ▪ np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1204 There saith the Text, When you 〈 ◊ 〉 servants to sinne, you were free from righteousnesse, that is, There Says the Text, When you 〈 ◊ 〉 Servants to sin, you were free from righteousness, that is, pc-acp vvz dt n1, c-crq pn22 〈 sy 〉 n2 p-acp n1, pn22 vbdr j p-acp n1, cst vbz, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1205 when a mans corruptions rule over him, when a man yeelds himselfe to be under the power of his lusts, when a men corruptions Rule over him, when a man yields himself to be under the power of his Lustiest, c-crq dt ng1 n2 vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1206 when sinne is a mans master, insomuch that he must do every thing which that commands him; when sin is a men master, insomuch that he must do every thing which that commands him; c-crq n1 vbz dt ng1 n1, av cst pns31 vmb vdi d n1 r-crq cst vvz pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1207 if malice command him to hate, then he must obey malice, and hate, and envy his brother, if malice command him to hate, then he must obey malice, and hate, and envy his brother, cs n1 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi, cs pns31 vmb vvi n1, cc n1, cc vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1208 when covetousnesse is a mans master, and, if that bids him gripe, and cheate, and cozen, he must then doe it, i• a man be thus a servant to sin, he is free from righteousnes, he cannot be made partaker of grace and salvation so long as he remaines in this estate and condition. when covetousness is a men master, and, if that bids him gripe, and cheat, and cozen, he must then do it, i• a man be thus a servant to since, he is free from righteousness, he cannot be made partaker of grace and salvation so long as he remains in this estate and condition. c-crq n1 vbz dt ng1 n1, cc, cs d vvz pno31 vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, pns31 vmb av vdi pn31, n1 dt n1 vbb av dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbz j p-acp n1, pns31 vmbx vbi vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 96
1209 Fourthly, the fourth passage is this, as the soule of a naturall man declines from grace offered and revealed, Fourthly, the fourth passage is this, as the soul of a natural man declines from grace offered and revealed, ord, dt ord n1 vbz d, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1 vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 96
1210 as it opposeth grace, pressed so in the fourth place it is not willing to be wrought upon, that it may be fit to receive grace, as it Opposeth grace, pressed so in the fourth place it is not willing to be wrought upon, that it may be fit to receive grace, c-acp pn31 vvz n1, vvd av p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 97
1211 and be made capable of it; and be made capable of it; cc vbi vvn j pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 97
1212 there is no naturall man under heaven that is willing to be wrought upon, that hee may be capable to receive grace, hee would not have grace and Christ, there is no natural man under heaven that is willing to be wrought upon, that he may be capable to receive grace, he would not have grace and christ, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi n1 cc np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 97
1213 and though he might in the 19. of Luke the 14. and 27. verses, our Saviour Compares himselfe to a master that was to goe into a farre Country to receive a kingdome, and though he might in the 19. of Lycia the 14. and 27. Verses, our Saviour Compares himself to a master that was to go into a Far Country to receive a Kingdom, cc cs pns31 vmd p-acp dt crd pp-f av dt crd cc crd n2, po12 n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 cst vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 97
1214 and therefore gives over his estate into the hands of his servants, hee called his ten servants and gave them ten pounds, saying, Occupie till I come. and Therefore gives over his estate into the hands of his Servants, he called his ten Servants and gave them ten pounds, saying, Occupy till I come. cc av vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vvd po31 crd n2 cc vvd pno32 crd n2, vvg, vvb c-acp pns11 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 97
1215 Now when hee is gone marke what the Text saith in the 14. Verse, We will not have this man to rule over us; Now when he is gone mark what the Text Says in the 14. Verse, We will not have this man to Rule over us; av c-crq pns31 vbz vvn n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt crd n1, pns12 vmb xx vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1216 the Citizens hated him and sent a messenger after him saying, We will not have this man to rule over us. the Citizens hated him and sent a Messenger After him saying, We will not have this man to Rule over us. dt n2 vvd pno31 cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 vvg, pns12 vmb xx vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1217 Herein is implyed two things, first that God would rule over the hearts, hee would informe their judgements, Herein is employed two things, First that God would Rule over the hearts, he would inform their Judgments, av vbz vvn crd n2, ord cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2, pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1218 and fit their soules to receive grace, but marke what they say, We will not have him to reigne over us, wee will not have the Lord Iesus take possession of our hearts, and fit their Souls to receive grace, but mark what they say, We will not have him to Reign over us, we will not have the Lord Iesus take possession of our hearts, cc vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp vvb r-crq pns32 vvb, pns12 vmb xx vhi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb xx vhi dt n1 np1 vvb n1 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1219 and rule and guide them in the way of grace and salvation, and so say all naturall men when the truth of God is followed and pressed, and Rule and guide them in the Way of grace and salvation, and so say all natural men when the truth of God is followed and pressed, cc vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av vvb d j n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1220 and their consciences awakened and their minds enlightned, then they cry out, we will not be troubled and pestered with these matters; and their Consciences awakened and their minds enlightened, then they cry out, we will not be troubled and pestered with these matters; cc po32 n2 vvn cc po32 n2 vvn, cs pns32 vvb av, pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1221 in the 8. of Rom. 7. there saith the Text the carnall minde is enmitie against God, Rom. 8.7. for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeede can be. in the 8. of Rom. 7. there Says the Text the carnal mind is enmity against God, Rom. 8.7. for it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd a-acp vvz dt n1 dt j n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. c-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 97
1222 A naturall man is not subject to God, he is not, nay hee cannot be subject to the Law of God, the Text doth not say he doth not obey the Law of God, A natural man is not Subject to God, he is not, nay he cannot be Subject to the Law of God, the Text does not say he does not obey the Law of God, dt j n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp np1, pns31 vbz xx, uh-x pns31 vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vdz xx vvi pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1223 but hee is not subject to it; but he is not Subject to it; cc-acp pns31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1224 for it is one thing to obey the word and Spirit of God, and another thing to be subject unto it, for it is one thing to obey the word and Spirit of God, and Another thing to be Subject unto it, c-acp pn31 vbz crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1225 as for example, suppose a master command his servant to doe something that is unjust and unlawfull, as for Exampl, suppose a master command his servant to do something that is unjust and unlawful, c-acp p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vdi pi cst vbz j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1226 and if hee will not doe it, then beats him; and if he will not do it, then beats him; cc cs pns31 vmb xx vdi pn31, av vvz pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1227 the servant is then said to be subject to his master, hee may beare the blow and endure the stripes of his master, the servant is then said to be Subject to his master, he may bear the blow and endure the stripes of his master, dt n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1228 but if he be honest and will not doe the thing, hee cannot bee sayd to obey his master; but if he be honest and will not do the thing, he cannot be said to obey his master; cc-acp cs pns31 vbb j cc vmb xx vdi dt n1, pns31 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1229 so likewise if it please a Prince to deale harshly with his subject, and punish him unjustly, his subject may submit himselfe unto him, so likewise if it please a Prince to deal harshly with his Subject, and Punish him unjustly, his Subject may submit himself unto him, av av cs pn31 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po31 n-jn, cc vvi pno31 av-j, po31 j-jn vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1230 but he doth not obey him, but this is the madnesse of our sinfull natures that wee will not be subject to the Word of God, we will not beare the blow, but he does not obey him, but this is the madness of our sinful nature's that we will not be Subject to the Word of God, we will not bear the blow, cc-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cst pns12 vmb xx vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1231 nor indure the stroake of the Spirit, that so it may plucke us out of our corruptions, nor endure the stroke of the Spirit, that so it may pluck us out of our corruptions, ccx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst av pn31 vmb vvi pno12 av pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1232 and frame us and fashion us in this case, and make us fit to receive grace; and frame us and fashion us in this case, and make us fit to receive grace; cc vvb pno12 cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1233 but when the word discovereth our sinnes unto us, and our misery in regard of the same, the soule beginns to swell and take up an indignation against the truth revealed, it endeavours what it may, but when the word Discovereth our Sins unto us, and our misery in regard of the same, the soul begins to swell and take up an Indignation against the truth revealed, it endeavours what it may, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt d, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, pn31 vvz r-crq pn31 vmb, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1234 and labours what it can to acquit it selfe of the word and to cast out the same, wee professe that wee will not have our hearts informed and our mindes enlightned, wee will not be humbled and prepared to receive grace and salvation offered by the Lord Iesus. and labours what it can to acquit it self of the word and to cast out the same, we profess that we will not have our hearts informed and our minds enlightened, we will not be humbled and prepared to receive grace and salvation offered by the Lord Iesus. cc n2 r-crq pn31 vmb p-acp vvi pn31 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi av dt d, pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb xx vhi po12 n2 vvn cc po12 n2 vvn, pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 98
1235 If it bee not thus, what meane those swellings and bublings of heart against the word when it is preached, sometimes a mans conscience is opened and touched by the Word of God, If it be not thus, what mean those swellings and bubblings of heart against the word when it is preached, sometime a men conscience is opened and touched by the Word of God, cs pn31 vbb xx av, q-crq vvb d n2-vvg cc n2-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, av dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1236 and what followes? why presently hee professeth hee will never heare that Minister more, hee saith tis pittie hee should ever preach more, and what follows? why presently he Professes he will never hear that Minister more, he Says this pity he should ever preach more, cc r-crq vvz? q-crq av-j pns31 vvz pns31 vmb av-x vvi d n1 av-dc, pns31 vvz pn31|vbz n1 pns31 vmd av vvi av-dc, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1237 and tw'ere good hee were out of the Country, and that the kingdome were rid of him; and tw'ere good he were out of the Country, and that the Kingdom were rid of him; cc av j pns31 vbdr av pp-f dt n1, cc cst dt n1 vbdr vvn pp-f pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1238 alas, what doth the Minister this while, what doth he intend all this while that you take such distaste at him, alas, what does the Minister this while, what does he intend all this while that you take such distaste At him, uh, q-crq vdz dt n1 d n1, q-crq vdz pns31 vvi d d n1 cst pn22 vvb d n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1239 why, you have a proud heart, hee would humble it, he would plucke you out of your corruptions that you may be prepared for grace, why, you have a proud heart, he would humble it, he would pluck you out of your corruptions that you may be prepared for grace, uh-crq, pn22 vhb dt j n1, pns31 vmd vvi pn31, pns31 vmd vvi pn22 av pp-f po22 n2 cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1240 but your soules say, you will not be wrought upon and framed, that you may receive grace and salvation; but your Souls say, you will not be wrought upon and framed, that you may receive grace and salvation; cc-acp po22 n2 vvb, pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp cc vvn, cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1241 however you doe not professe so much with your mouthes, yet your actions testifie as much, there is never a faithfull Minister of God but speakes home to the consciences of men, however you do not profess so much with your mouths, yet your actions testify as much, there is never a faithful Minister of God but speaks home to the Consciences of men, c-acp pn22 vdb xx vvi av av-d p-acp po22 n2, av po22 n2 vvi p-acp d, pc-acp vbz av-x dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc-acp vvz av-an p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1242 and tells them of their beloved sinnes and bosome corruptions, and hee doth this to prepare way for the Lord Iesus. and tells them of their Beloved Sins and bosom corruptions, and he does this to prepare Way for the Lord Iesus. cc vvz pno32 pp-f po32 j-vvn n2 cc n1 n2, cc pns31 vdz d pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1243 He knowes you must be fitted to receive grace and salvation, before you shall be made partakers of grace and salvation; He knows you must be fitted to receive grace and salvation, before you shall be made partakers of grace and salvation; pns31 vvz pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1244 he knowes that there are many mountaines to bee levelled, and crooked things to bee made straight, he knows that there Are many Mountains to be leveled, and crooked things to be made straight, pns31 vvz cst a-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1245 and many rough things to bee made smooth and plaine, and therefore hee intends nothing but to have your soules broken and prepared for Christ, and many rough things to be made smooth and plain, and Therefore he intends nothing but to have your Souls broken and prepared for christ, cc d j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j, cc av pns31 vvz pix p-acp pc-acp vhi po22 n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1246 but you say you will not bee humbled and framed, and made fit to see the things that belong to your peace here, but you say you will not be humbled and framed, and made fit to see the things that belong to your peace Here, cc-acp pn22 vvb pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn, cc vvd j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 99
1247 and your salvation hereafter, and therefore you cannot receive the things of God: and your salvation hereafter, and Therefore you cannot receive the things of God: cc po22 n1 av, cc av pn22 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1248 so then to gather up all together, if it be so, that when the things of grace and salvation are revealed and offered, a naturall man doth turne away from them, so then to gather up all together, if it be so, that when the things of grace and salvation Are revealed and offered, a natural man does turn away from them, av av pc-acp vvi a-acp d av, cs pn31 vbb av, cst c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn cc vvn, dt j n1 vdz vvi av p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1249 if it bee so that though the Lord striveth with a naturall man, and labours by his Spirit to winne him and wooe him to receive grace, if it be so that though the Lord striveth with a natural man, and labours by his Spirit to win him and woo him to receive grace, cs pn31 vbb av cst cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1250 yet he resists the Spirit, and takes up armes against the offer of grace; yet he resists the Spirit, and Takes up arms against the offer of grace; av pns31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1251 if it bee so that when the Lord followes him with grace, yet a naturall man is not capable of grace, if it be so that when the Lord follows him with grace, yet a natural man is not capable of grace, cs pn31 vbb av cst c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1, av dt j n1 vbz xx j pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1252 if it bee so that the heart of a naturall man is not subject to the Word of God, if it be so that the heart of a natural man is not Subject to the Word of God, cs pn31 vbb av cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1253 and would not bee wrought upon that he may be made fit to receive grace, and would not be wrought upon that he may be made fit to receive grace, cc vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1254 then it is cleare, that a naturall man cannot receive the things of God if hee goes away from grace offered and resists grace pressed; then it is clear, that a natural man cannot receive the things of God if he Goes away from grace offered and resists grace pressed; cs pn31 vbz j, cst dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vvz av p-acp n1 vvn cc vvz n1 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1255 if hee be not capable of grace, and is unwilling to be made capable, then the point is evident, if he be not capable of grace, and is unwilling to be made capable, then the point is evident, cs pns31 vbb xx j pp-f n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn j, cs dt n1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1256 and the doctrine undeniable, namely that a man in his naturall estate cannot receive the things of grace and salvation; and the Doctrine undeniable, namely that a man in his natural estate cannot receive the things of grace and salvation; cc dt n1 j, av cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1257 and this is a thing so cleare to a gracious heart, as nothing more; and this is a thing so clear to a gracious heart, as nothing more; cc d vbz dt n1 av j p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pix av-dc; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1258 wee see then the proofe of the point, a naturall man cannot receive the things of God, the reasons of the point why a naturall man cannot but doe thus, we see then the proof of the point, a natural man cannot receive the things of God, the Reasons of the point why a natural man cannot but do thus, pns12 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vmbx cc-acp vdb av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1259 as he doth withdraw himselfe from grace offered, and resist and oppose the Word of God. as he does withdraw himself from grace offered, and resist and oppose the Word of God. c-acp pns31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp n1 vvn, cc vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1260 The grounds of it are three, the first argument alledged is taken out of the words of the Text, The grounds of it Are three, the First argument alleged is taken out of the words of the Text, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr crd, dt ord n1 vvn vbz vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 100
1261 and it stands thus, a naturall man cannot receive the things of God, why? because they are spiritully discerned, what is that? the meaning is this, hee that will receive spirituall things, must have some spirituall ability and power about him, some spirituall helpe vouchsafed unto him for the performance of this work; and it Stands thus, a natural man cannot receive the things of God, why? Because they Are spiritully discerned, what is that? the meaning is this, he that will receive spiritual things, must have Some spiritual ability and power about him, Some spiritual help vouchsafed unto him for the performance of this work; cc pn31 vvz av, dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, q-crq? c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn, r-crq vbz d? dt n1 vbz d, pns31 cst vmb vvi j n2, vmb vhi d j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, d j n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1262 a man that will discern spirituall things must have a power answerable to that hee would discerne, a man must have spirituall helpe from heaven before hee can entertaine spirituall graces; a man that will discern spiritual things must have a power answerable to that he would discern, a man must have spiritual help from heaven before he can entertain spiritual graces; dt n1 cst vmb vvi j n2 vmb vhi dt n1 j p-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi, dt n1 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1263 for spirituall graces and the spirituall worke of the Lord are onely agreeable and fitting one for another, for spiritual graces and the spiritual work of the Lord Are only agreeable and fitting one for Another, p-acp j n2 cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j j cc vvg pi p-acp n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1264 but now no naturall man hath any spirituall power, these two things are differ•nt in their kindes, but now no natural man hath any spiritual power, these two things Are differ•nt in their Kinds, cc-acp av dx j n1 vhz d j n1, d crd n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1265 namely nature and the Spirit, a naturall man hath nothing of the Spirit, no spirituall ability in him, namely nature and the Spirit, a natural man hath nothing of the Spirit, no spiritual ability in him, av n1 cc dt n1, dt j n1 vhz pix pp-f dt n1, dx j n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1266 but hee must have a spirituall ability that can discerne the things of the Spirit, and therefore a naturall man cannot discerne spirituall things; but he must have a spiritual ability that can discern the things of the Spirit, and Therefore a natural man cannot discern spiritual things; cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1 cst vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av dt j n1 vmbx vvi j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1267 thus I reason, no naturall faculty can put forth a supernaturall worke, a thing that is barely within the compasse of nature cannot put forth an action above the nature of it, thus I reason, no natural faculty can put forth a supernatural work, a thing that is barely within the compass of nature cannot put forth an actium above the nature of it, av pns11 vvb, dx j n1 vmb vvi av dt j n1, dt n1 cst vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1268 because every thing workes within its compasse; as the tree that growes, it cannot goe and walke as the beast doth; Because every thing works within its compass; as the tree that grows, it cannot go and walk as the beast does; c-acp d n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1; c-acp dt n1 cst vvz, pn31 vmbx vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 vdz; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1269 the beast that hath the sensuall facultie, that walkes, and sees, and heares and feeles, but it cannot reason; the beast that hath the sensual faculty, that walks, and sees, and hears and feels, but it cannot reason; dt n1 cst vhz dt j n1, cst vvz, cc vvz, cc vvz cc vvz, cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1270 man hee hath the reasonable facultie, and he reasons and performes such actions as belong to him; man he hath the reasonable faculty, and he Reasons and performs such actions as belong to him; n1 pns31 vhz dt j n1, cc pns31 n2 cc vvz d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1271 now every one of these worke within their owne compasse, they have their severall kinds of operations; now every one of these work within their own compass, they have their several Kinds of operations; av d crd pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vhb po32 j n2 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1272 the tree growes, the beast feeles, and man reasons, and none of these can exceede their owne nature, the tree grows, the beast feels, and man Reasons, and none of these can exceed their own nature, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, cc n1 n2, cc pix pp-f d vmb vvi po32 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 101
1273 or put forth a worke above their nature, so that then wee see no naturall power can performe a supernaturall worke, or put forth a work above their nature, so that then we see no natural power can perform a supernatural work, cc vvd av dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, av cst cs pns12 vvb dx j n1 vmb vvi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 102
1274 but a naturall man as hee came into the world hath nothing but nature in him, but a natural man as he Come into the world hath nothing but nature in him, cc-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 vhz pix p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 102
1275 and therefore he cannot discerne the things of God, which is a supernaturall worke wrought by the Spirit of God, and Therefore he cannot discern the things of God, which is a supernatural work wrought by the Spirit of God, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 102
1276 for so saith the Text, they are spiritually discerned. for so Says the Text, they Are spiritually discerned. c-acp av vvz dt n1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 102
1277 The second argument is this, all naturall men are altogether fleshly, that is, wholly overpowred with sinne; The second argument is this, all natural men Are altogether fleshly, that is, wholly overpowered with sin; dt ord n1 vbz d, d j n2 vbr av j, cst vbz, av-jn vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1278 marke that place in the third of Iohn and sixt, there saith the Text, whatsoever is borne of the flesh is flesh, Iostn 3.6. mark that place in the third of John and sixt, there Says the Text, whatsoever is born of the Flesh is Flesh, Iostn 3.6. vvb d n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 cc ord, a-acp vvz dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1279 and that which is borne of the Spirit is spirit, but now marke all the things of God, and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit, but now mark all the things of God, cc cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, p-acp av vvb d dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1280 as first election, secondly conversion, thirdly sanctification, fourthly justification, fiftly glorification and the like, they are nothing else but spirituall, they are spirituall things, the grace of God is spirituall, as First election, secondly conversion, Thirdly sanctification, fourthly justification, Fifty glorification and the like, they Are nothing Else but spiritual, they Are spiritual things, the grace of God is spiritual, c-acp ord n1, ord n1, ord n1, j n1, ord n1 cc dt j, pns32 vbr pix av cc-acp j, pns32 vbr j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1281 and the Word of God is spirituall; and the Word of God is spiritual; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1282 now marke what followeth in the fift of Galathians the 17. there saith the Text, The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, now mark what follows in the fift of Galatians the 17. there Says the Text, The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, av vvb r-crq vvz p-acp dt ord pp-f np2 dt crd zz vvz dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1283 and the Spirit against the flesh, & these now are contrary the one to the other, that is, a naturall corrupt heart resists and is contrary to the worke of Gods Spirit, they lust one against another, and the Spirit against the Flesh, & these now Are contrary the one to the other, that is, a natural corrupt heart resists and is contrary to the work of God's Spirit, they lust one against Another, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d av vbr j-jn dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, cst vbz, dt j j n1 vvz cc vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vvb pi p-acp n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1284 and are contrary one to another; and Are contrary one to Another; cc vbr j-jn crd p-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1285 then marke how I reason from the former ground, if the soule of a naturall man be professely opposite and contrary to the Spirit of grace, then mark how I reason from the former ground, if the soul of a natural man be professely opposite and contrary to the Spirit of grace, av vvb c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbi av-j j-jn cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 102
1286 then the soule of a naturall man will not of it selfe, nay it cannot receive and entertaine Christ and grace, they that oppose and would destroy one another, they will not entertaine one another; then the soul of a natural man will not of it self, nay it cannot receive and entertain christ and grace, they that oppose and would destroy one Another, they will not entertain one Another; cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb xx pp-f pn31 n1, uh-x pn31 vmbx vvi cc vvi np1 cc n1, pns32 cst vvb cc vmd vvi pi j-jn, pns32 vmb xx vvi pi j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1287 as for example, fire and water are contrary one to another, and therefore they will not meete together and entertaine one another, as for Exampl, fire and water Are contrary one to Another, and Therefore they will not meet together and entertain one Another, c-acp p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vbr j-jn crd p-acp n-jn, cc av pns32 vmb xx vvi av cc vvi pi j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1288 but continually seeke to destroy one another, so light and darkenesse they are contrary, and therefore will not receive one another but seeke the destruction one of another, but continually seek to destroy one Another, so Light and darkness they Are contrary, and Therefore will not receive one Another but seek the destruction one of Another, cc-acp av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, av j cc n1 pns32 vbr j-jn, cc av vmb xx vvi pi j-jn p-acp vvi dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1289 as when light comes darkenesse is gone, and when darkenesse comes light that must be gone; as when Light comes darkness is gone, and when darkness comes Light that must be gone; c-acp c-crq n1 vvz n1 vbz vvn, cc c-crq n1 vvz j cst vmb vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1290 but now marke, the heart of a naturall man is all flesh, and the things of God are all Spirit, but now mark, the heart of a natural man is all Flesh, and the things of God Are all Spirit, cc-acp av vvi, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz d n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1291 and therefore these two are contrary, and therefore oppose and would destroy one another; and Therefore these two Are contrary, and Therefore oppose and would destroy one Another; cc av d crd vbr j-jn, cc av vvi cc vmd vvi pi j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1292 the heart of a naturall man is contrary to God and grace, and therefore cannot receive and entertaine God and grace, the heart of a natural man is contrary to God and grace, and Therefore cannot receive and entertain God and grace, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz j-jn p-acp np1 cc n1, cc av vmbx vvi cc vvi np1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1293 but seeke to destroy them, and therefore it is observeable in the 8. of Rom. 7. the wisedome of the flesh is enmitie to the Spirit of God, it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeede can be; but seek to destroy them, and Therefore it is observable in the 8. of Rom. 7. the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity to the Spirit of God, it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be; cc-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1294 when the heart of a naturall man begins to feele the blow by the hand of Gods Spirit stirring and striving in him to humble him and make him fit for grace, it flyeth backe presently, when the heart of a natural man begins to feel the blow by the hand of God's Spirit stirring and striving in him to humble him and make him fit for grace, it flies back presently, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vvz av av-j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1295 and will by no meanes be are the blow of the Spirit, it will not give way to the worke of God. and will by no means be Are the blow of the Spirit, it will not give Way to the work of God. cc vmb p-acp dx n2 vbi vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1296 Now marke how I dispute, that which will not, nay that which cannot be subject to the Spirit of God, that will never receive grace which is the worke of the Spirit of God, Now mark how I dispute, that which will not, nay that which cannot be Subject to the Spirit of God, that will never receive grace which is the work of the Spirit of God, av vvb c-crq pns11 vvb, cst r-crq vmb xx, uh-x cst r-crq vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb av-x vvi n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 103
1297 but a naturall man whatsoever he hath, even his wisedome is not subject to the Spirit, hee will not beare, hee will not away with the worke of the ministery, but a natural man whatsoever he hath, even his Wisdom is not Subject to the Spirit, he will not bear, he will not away with the work of the Ministry, cc-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz, av po31 n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi, pns31 vmb xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 104
1298 and therefore hee cannot receive grace, and this is the second passage. If the nature of a naturall man be altogether flesh, and is contrary to grace, and Therefore he cannot receive grace, and this is the second passage. If the nature of a natural man be altogether Flesh, and is contrary to grace, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi n1, cc d vbz dt ord n1. cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbb av n1, cc vbz j-jn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 104
1299 and will not be subject to the Spirit, then it cannot receive grace; and will not be Subject to the Spirit, then it cannot receive grace; cc vmb xx vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vmbx vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 104
1300 but all naturall men are contrary to grace, they are altogether flesh and resist the spirit and therefore they cannot entertaine grace. but all natural men Are contrary to grace, they Are altogether Flesh and resist the Spirit and Therefore they cannot entertain grace. cc-acp d j n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, pns32 vbr av n1 cc vvi dt n1 cc av pns32 vmbx vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 104
1301 The third Argument is this, a dead man hath no power to procure life unto himselfe, The third Argument is this, a dead man hath no power to procure life unto himself, dt ord n1 vbz d, dt j n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1302 but all men by nature are dead in trespasses and sinnes, and therefore no naturall man is able to procure spirituall life unto himselfe; but all men by nature Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, and Therefore no natural man is able to procure spiritual life unto himself; cc-acp d n2 p-acp n1 vbr j p-acp n2 cc n2, cc av dx j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp px31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1303 for the understanding of this argument, know thus much, that the nature of man since his fall is stripped of all that holinesse and righteousnesse whereby he might bee enabled to the performance of any spirituall worke, for the understanding of this argument, know thus much, that the nature of man since his fallen is stripped of all that holiness and righteousness whereby he might be enabled to the performance of any spiritual work, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb av av-d, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn pp-f d cst n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1304 and not onely so, hee is not onely deprived of the image of God, but is altogether overspread with wickednesse and unrighteousnesse, which take the possession of every poore soule under heaven, Io•. 3.6. Whatsoever is borne of the flesh is flesh, now every man naturally is altogether flesh, the will of man and the heart of man is altogether fleshy; and not only so, he is not only deprived of the image of God, but is altogether overspread with wickedness and unrighteousness, which take the possession of every poor soul under heaven, Io•. 3.6. Whatsoever is born of the Flesh is Flesh, now every man naturally is altogether Flesh, the will of man and the heart of man is altogether fleshy; cc xx av-j av, pns31 vbz xx av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vbz av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1, np1. crd. r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, av d n1 av-j vbz av n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1305 and therefore in the heart of man there is no good 〈 ◊ 〉 all. and Therefore in the heart of man there is no good 〈 ◊ 〉 all. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbz dx j 〈 sy 〉 d. (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1306 And consider the reason of this, why the whole soule is thus defiled with sinne, wee must conceive that Adam was not onely a particular person, And Consider the reason of this, why the Whole soul is thus defiled with sin, we must conceive that Adam was not only a particular person, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f d, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi d np1 vbds xx av-j dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1307 but he took the whole nature of mankind upon him; but he took the Whole nature of mankind upon him; cc-acp pns31 vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 104
1308 so that the nature of man in Adam while he• was in his innocencie might either bee carried to the obedience of the will of God, so that the nature of man in Adam while he• was in his innocence might either be carried to the Obedience of the will of God, av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cs n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 vmd d vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1309 or else wholly against the will of God, and therefore by Adams fall man was altogether deprived of his righteousnesse, or Else wholly against the will of God, and Therefore by Adams fallen man was altogether deprived of his righteousness, cc av av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av p-acp npg1 vvb n1 vbds av vvn pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1310 and caried against the will of God. and carried against the will of God. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1311 Now to presse the Argument if it be so that all mens hearts are possessed with rebellions by nature, and turned away from God; Now to press the Argument if it be so that all men's hearts Are possessed with rebellions by nature, and turned away from God; av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbb av cst d ng2 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc vvd av p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1312 then men naturally cannot turne unto God, but all men naturally are wholly possessed with sinne, then men naturally cannot turn unto God, but all men naturally Are wholly possessed with sin, av n2 av-j vmbx vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp d n2 av-j vbr av-jn vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1313 and by rebellion, are turned from God, and therefore they cannot naturally turne unto God. and by rebellion, Are turned from God, and Therefore they cannot naturally turn unto God. cc p-acp n1, vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1314 Againe consider there must bee some spirituall power, some spirituall life put into a man before hee can performe any good, Again Consider there must be Some spiritual power, Some spiritual life put into a man before he can perform any good, av vvb a-acp vmb vbi d j n1, d j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi d j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1315 therefore a naturall man cannot doe any good, but is a dead man in respect of grace, Therefore a natural man cannot do any good, but is a dead man in respect of grace, av dt j n1 vmbx vdi d j, cc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1316 because be hath lost that same soule of righteousnes whereby he should performe that good which God requireth, Because be hath lost that same soul of righteousness whereby he should perform that good which God requires, c-acp vbb vhz j-vvn cst d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi d j r-crq np1 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1317 and so that holinesse being gone, the soule of the will is gone, and the power to doe any good or receive any good is gone. and so that holiness being gone, the soul of the will is gone, and the power to do any good or receive any good is gone. cc av d n1 vbg vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vdi d j cc vvi d j vbz vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1318 So then the case is cleare and the point evident by force of argument and Scripture; So then the case is clear and the point evident by force of argument and Scripture; av av dt n1 vbz j cc dt n1 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1319 that a naturall man hath no power to receive the Lord Iesus, and grace, and salvation from him. that a natural man hath no power to receive the Lord Iesus, and grace, and salvation from him. cst dt j n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 105
1320 If this be true as hath beene prooved by reason plaine and undeniable arguments, that a naturall man cannot receive the things of God, If this be true as hath been proved by reason plain and undeniable Arguments, that a natural man cannot receive the things of God, cs d vbb j a-acp vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1 j cc j n2, cst dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 105
1321 then every soule may take notice of and condemne that sottish and foolish conceit that harbours in the minde of many silly poore ignorant soules; then every soul may take notice of and condemn that sottish and foolish conceit that harbours in the mind of many silly poor ignorant Souls; cs d n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f cc vvi d j cc j n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j j j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 105
1322 if any of you know such, take notice of them; if any of you know such, take notice of them; cs d pp-f pn22 vvb d, vvb n1 pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 105
1323 there are many thinke that they brought grace into the world with them, and that they had grace 〈 ◊ 〉 their mothers belly; there Are many think that they brought grace into the world with them, and that they had grace 〈 ◊ 〉 their mother's belly; pc-acp vbr av-d vvi cst pns32 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc cst pns32 vhd n1 〈 sy 〉 po32 ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1324 aske them when did you receive grace, when did you receive faith, they will answer, they beleeved ever since they were borne, they had faith ever since they can remember; ask them when did you receive grace, when did you receive faith, they will answer, they believed ever since they were born, they had faith ever since they can Remember; vvb pno32 c-crq vdd pn22 vvi n1, q-crq vdd pn22 vvi n1, pns32 vmb vvi, pns32 vvd av c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, pns32 vhd n1 av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1325 a great many poore ignorant soules th• that grace came into the world with them; No, no, be not deceived, faith commeth by hearing, faith is the gift of God, a great many poor ignorant Souls th• that grace Come into the world with them; No, no, be not deceived, faith comes by hearing, faith is the gift of God, dt j d j j ng1 n1 cst n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32; uh-dx, uh-dx, vbb xx vvn, n1 vvz p-acp vvg, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1326 and repentance is the 〈 ◊ 〉 of God, narrow is the way, and straight is the 〈 ◊ 〉 that leadeth unto life, and Repentance is the 〈 ◊ 〉 of God, narrow is the Way, and straight is the 〈 ◊ 〉 that leads unto life, cc n1 vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f np1, j vbz dt n1, cc av vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 cst vvz p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1327 and few there be that finde 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore alas, if thou think'st thou broughtest 〈 ◊ 〉 with thee into the world, it is an argument that thou never hadst •aith, it is an evidence that th•• never hadst grace; and few there be that find 〈 ◊ 〉 Therefore alas, if thou Thinkest thou Broughtest 〈 ◊ 〉 with thee into the world, it is an argument that thou never Hadst •aith, it is an evidence that th•• never Hadst grace; cc d pc-acp vbi d vvi 〈 sy 〉 av uh, cs pns21 vv2 pns21 vvd2 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns21 av-x vhd2 n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n1 av-x vhd2 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1328 for if every man should bring faith and grace into the world, then all should got to heaven, for if every man should bring faith and grace into the world, then all should god to heaven, c-acp cs d n1 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs d vmd vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1329 and what is hell made for then? No, no, narrow is the way and exceeding straight is the gate; and what is hell made for then? No, no, narrow is the Way and exceeding straight is the gate; cc r-crq vbz n1 vvn p-acp av? uh-dx, uh-dx, j vbz dt n1 cc vvg av vbz dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1330 wee must not thinke to goe to heaven 〈 ◊ 〉 our hands by our sides. we must not think to go to heaven 〈 ◊ 〉 our hands by our sides. pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1331 No, no, it is a very narrow way, and few there be that finde it. No, no, it is a very narrow Way, and few there be that find it. uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt av j n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1332 But then they will pleade, though they had not grace by nature, yet grace is within a haires breadth of them, they have grace at command; But then they will plead, though they had not grace by nature, yet grace is within a hairs breadth of them, they have grace At command; p-acp av pns32 vmb vvi, cs pns32 vhd xx n1 p-acp n1, av n1 vbz p-acp dt ng1 n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1333 and as it is with a man that leaves a commoditie at a mans house upon ••king, and as it is with a man that leaves a commodity At a men house upon ••king, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1334 if he like it, if it be for his turne he may buy it, if hee like it not hee may refuse it; if he like it, if it be for his turn he may buy it, if he like it not he may refuse it; cs pns31 vvb pn31, cs pn31 vbb p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi pn31, cs pns31 vvb pn31 xx pns31 vmb vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1335 now after 〈 ◊ 〉 hath lien by him a while, if it doth not please him; now After 〈 ◊ 〉 hath lain by him a while, if it does not please him; av a-acp 〈 sy 〉 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1, cs pn31 vdz xx vvi pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1336 he may returne it into the owners hand againe, 〈 ◊ 〉 many say, I tooke your commoditie upon liking, he may return it into the owners hand again, 〈 ◊ 〉 many say, I took your commodity upon liking, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt ng1 n1 av, 〈 sy 〉 d vvb, pns11 vvd po22 n1 p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 106
1337 and if it would have beene for my turne I would have bought it, but it will not serve for the use I thought to put it to, and if it would have been for my turn I would have bought it, but it will not serve for the use I Thought to put it to, cc cs pn31 vmd vhi vbn p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmd vhi vvn pn31, cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1338 and therefore I returne it to you againe; So it is here, most men thinke that grace is left with them upon liking, and Therefore I return it to you again; So it is Here, most men think that grace is left with them upon liking, cc av pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp pn22 av; av pn31 vbz av, ds n2 vvb d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1339 and they may let it lie by them, and after they have lived in sinne, and they may let it lie by them, and After they have lived in sin, cc pns32 vmb vvi pn31 vvi p-acp pno32, cc c-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1340 and tired themselves in their owne imaginations, and in following the sinfull desires of their owne wretched hearts, and tired themselves in their own Imaginations, and in following the sinful Desires of their own wretched hearts, cc vvn px32 p-acp po32 d n2, cc p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f po32 d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1341 if after this when they become old, or lie upon their death beds, if then they like grace, they may take it, if After this when they become old, or lie upon their death Beds, if then they like grace, they may take it, cs p-acp d c-crq pns32 vvb j, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1 n2, cs av pns32 vvb n1, pns32 vmb vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1342 if not they may let it alone and refuse it: if not they may let it alone and refuse it: cs xx pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av-j cc vvb pn31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1343 O poore creatures, you will perish and goe to hell hoodwinkt in this kind, you thinke you may have grace for calling for; Oh poor creatures, you will perish and go to hell hoodwinked in this kind, you think you may have grace for calling for; uh j n2, pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d n1, pn22 vvb pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp vvg p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1344 hereafter when I am old then I will repent, and when I lie upon my death bed, hereafter when I am old then I will Repent, and when I lie upon my death Bed, av c-crq pns11 vbm j cs pns11 vmb vvi, cc c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1345 then I will beginne to pray and humble my selfe before God, then you thinke to have grace at your owne liking; then I will begin to pray and humble my self before God, then you think to have grace At your own liking; cs pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1, cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp po22 d n-vvg; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1346 if you like the course of grace then you will take it, if you like it not, you will refuse it; if you like the course of grace then you will take it, if you like it not, you will refuse it; cs pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31, cs pn22 vvb pn31 xx, pn22 vmb vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1347 must I pray with my family you will say? Well if I like the course happily I will doe it, must I pray with my family you will say? Well if I like the course happily I will do it, vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po11 n1 pn22 vmb vvi? uh-av cs pns11 vvb dt n1 av-j pns11 vmb vdi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1348 if not I will neglect it; if not I will neglect it; cs xx pns11 vmb vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1349 Alas, alas, I tell thee thou canst as well make a soule as convert a soule, thou canst as well create thy selfe as repent; Alas, alas, I tell thee thou Canst as well make a soul as convert a soul, thou Canst as well create thy self as Repent; uh, uh, pns11 vvb pno21 pns21 vm2 p-acp av vvi dt n1 p-acp vvi dt n1, pns21 vm2 p-acp av vvb po21 n1 c-acp vvb; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1350 is it in thy power to say, now I will have grace, now I will not? now I will repent, is it in thy power to say, now I will have grace, now I will not? now I will Repent, vbz pn31 p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi, av pns11 vmb vhi n1, av pns11 vmb xx? av pns11 vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1351 and now I will not? Oh thinke of it, you shall finde it a harder taske then you are aware of, and now I will not? O think of it, you shall find it a harder task then you Are aware of, cc av pns11 vmb xx? uh vvb pp-f pn31, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 dt jc n1 cs pn22 vbr j pp-f, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1352 and if God bee pleased to open your eyes, you will then say, Oh what shall I doe to be saved, and if God be pleased to open your eyes, you will then say, O what shall I do to be saved, cc cs np1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n2, pn22 vmb av vvi, uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 107
1353 then you will see that something must bee done before you can bee saved, then you will finde it to be a hard matter to repent. then you will see that something must be done before you can be saved, then you will find it to be a hard matter to Repent. cs pn22 vmb vvi d pi vmb vbi vdn p-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1354 Doe not think when you lie upon your death beds then you may repent if you will; Do not think when you lie upon your death Beds then you may Repent if you will; vdb xx vvi c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1 n2 cs pn22 vmb vvi cs pn22 vmb; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1355 is it in your power to repent and goe to heaven? no, no, all naturall men are under the power of Sathan, he ruleth them, he commandeth the hearts of the children of disobedience according to his will, is it in your power to Repent and go to heaven? no, no, all natural men Are under the power of Sathan, he Ruleth them, he commands the hearts of the children of disobedience according to his will, vbz pn31 p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, d j n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pno32, pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1356 and then for sinne and the power thereof looke, Rom. 6.16. and then for sin and the power thereof look, Rom. 6.16. cc av p-acp n1 cc dt n1 av vvi, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1357 know yee not saith the Apostle that to whom yee yeeld your selves servants to obey, his servants yee are whether of sinne unto death, know ye not Says the Apostle that to whom ye yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants ye Are whither of sin unto death, vvb pn22 xx vvz dt n1 cst p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb po22 n2 n2 pc-acp vvi, po31 n2 pn22 vbr c-crq pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1358 or of obedience unto righteousnesse? every naturall man is a servant to sinne and a slave to his lusts, hee can doe nothing but that sinne will have him to doe. or of Obedience unto righteousness? every natural man is a servant to sin and a slave to his Lustiest, he can do nothing but that sin will have him to do. cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1? d j n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vdi pix cc-acp cst n1 vmb vhi pno31 pc-acp vdi. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1359 Take a proud man, whether art thou able to confesse thy pride, to see thy sinne, Take a proud man, whither art thou able to confess thy pride, to see thy sin, vvb dt j n1, c-crq vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1360 and humble thy selfe, and renounce thy folly, art thou able to doe this? No, thou must aske thy sin leave first: and humble thy self, and renounce thy folly, art thou able to do this? No, thou must ask thy since leave First: cc vvi po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1, vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vdi d? uh-dx, pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 vvi ord: (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1361 So take a covetous man, art thou able to set open thy house, if thou hast wronged any man, So take a covetous man, art thou able to Set open thy house, if thou hast wronged any man, av vvb dt j n1, vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi j po21 n1, cs pns21 vh2 vvn d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1362 or griped or co•ened any man? art thou able to say, I will restore him fourefold? art thou able to doe this? No no, thou must aske thy covetousnesse leave first; or gripped or co•ened any man? art thou able to say, I will restore him fourfold? art thou able to do this? No no, thou must ask thy covetousness leave First; cc vvd cc vvd d n1? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 j? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vdi d? uh-dx uh-dx, pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 vvi ord; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1363 now whether you thinke that the divell will suffer you to goe out of his clutches when hee hath power over you, now whither you think that the Devil will suffer you to go out of his clutches when he hath power over you, av cs pn22 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vhz n1 p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1364 if you thinke sinne will give you leave to forsake your lusts when you are servants to it; if you think sin will give you leave to forsake your Lustiest when you Are Servants to it; cs pn22 vvb n1 vmb vvi pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 c-crq pn22 vbr n2 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1365 I appea•e to your owne consciences, and therefore whosoever he be that is a naturall man, let him not co••n himselfe, he hath no power in himselfe to forsake finne; I appea•e to your own Consciences, and Therefore whosoever he be that is a natural man, let him not co••n himself, he hath no power in himself to forsake fin; pns11 vvb p-acp po22 d n2, cc av c-crq pns31 vbb cst vbz dt j n1, vvb pno31 xx vvi px31, pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 108
1366 if heaven were layd downe before him and offered him for the leaving of one lust, hee could as well make a world, if heaven were laid down before him and offered him for the leaving of one lust, he could as well make a world, cs n1 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f crd n1, pns31 vmd c-acp av vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1367 as part with one lust for heaven, and therefore every man should labour to see this and say, Lord heretofore I have beene deluded, I thought if I would have grace at any time, I might have grace when I would, as part with one lust for heaven, and Therefore every man should labour to see this and say, Lord heretofore I have been deluded, I Thought if I would have grace At any time, I might have grace when I would, c-acp n1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp n1, cc av d n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d cc vvi, n1 av pns11 vhb vbn vvn, pns11 vvd cs pns11 vmd vhi n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmd vhi n1 c-crq pns11 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1368 if I would not have grace I might choose, and therefore I thought I would have profit now, if I would not have grace I might choose, and Therefore I Thought I would have profit now, cs pns11 vmd xx vhi n1 pns11 vmd vvi, cc av pns11 vvd pns11 vmd vhi n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1369 and pleasures now, and corruptions, and hereafter I will repent, hereafter I will have Christ, and pleasures now, and corruptions, and hereafter I will Repent, hereafter I will have christ, cc n2 av, cc n2, cc av pns11 vmb vvi, av pns11 vmb vhi np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1370 but Lord I was deluded, what was it in my power then to entertaine the Lord Iesus? then it was in my power to goe to heaven, to make a world, but Lord I was deluded, what was it in my power then to entertain the Lord Iesus? then it was in my power to go to heaven, to make a world, cc-acp n1 pns11 vbds vvn, r-crq vbds pn31 p-acp po11 n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1? cs pn31 vbds p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1371 and to create a soule also? I will assure you it is the almighty power of God that must doe this, in the first of Ephesians 19. there the Apostle giveth us to understand how God worketh in our conversion; and to create a soul also? I will assure you it is the almighty power of God that must do this, in the First of Ephesians 19. there the Apostle gives us to understand how God works in our conversion; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 av? pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cst vmb vdi d, p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 crd a-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1372 What is the exceeding greatnesse of his power, saith hee, to us ward that beleeve, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, What is the exceeding greatness of his power, Says he, to us ward that believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ, r-crq vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz pns31, p-acp pno12 vvi cst vvb, vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1373 when hee raised him from the dead, and set him at his owne right hand in the heavenly places. when he raised him from the dead, and Set him At his own right hand in the heavenly places. c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j, cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1374 When the Lords body had lien in the grave three dayes, the selfe same power that raised Christ from the dead; When the lords body had lain in the grave three days, the self same power that raised christ from the dead; c-crq dt n2 n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 crd n2, dt n1 d n1 cst vvd np1 p-acp dt j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1375 this is the very same almighty power that workes in the heart of a man that is converted in this case; this is the very same almighty power that works in the heart of a man that is converted in this case; d vbz dt av d j-jn n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1376 canst thou raise Christ from the dead? if thou canst doe this, then thou mayst repent, Canst thou raise christ from the dead? if thou Canst do this, then thou Mayest Repent, vm2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp dt j? cs pns21 vm2 vdi d, cs pns21 vm2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1377 if not, then of thy selfe thou canst not repent; if not, then of thy self thou Canst not Repent; cs xx, av pp-f po21 n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1378 for the very same power that raised Christ from the dead, the same power must worke repentance in the heart of a man; for the very same power that raised christ from the dead, the same power must work Repentance in the heart of a man; p-acp dt j d n1 cst vvd np1 p-acp dt j, dt d n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 109
1379 be not therefore deceived, but now looke to it, •••ny Christians have thought that they might have grace and salvation when they would at commend, be not Therefore deceived, but now look to it, •••ny Christians have Thought that they might have grace and salvation when they would At commend, vbb xx av vvn, cc-acp av vvb p-acp pn31, n1 np1 vhb vvn cst pns32 vmd vhi n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vmd p-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1380 but when God opened their eyes, O then they saw no hope of this, they then knew that the same power that raised Christ out of the grave, the same power must raise them out of the grave of their sinner. but when God opened their eyes, Oh then they saw no hope of this, they then knew that the same power that raised christ out of the grave, the same power must raise them out of the grave of their sinner. cc-acp c-crq np1 vvd po32 n2, uh av pns32 vvd dx n1 pp-f d, pns32 av vvd cst dt d n1 cst vvd np1 av pp-f dt n1, dt d n1 vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1381 I beseech you therefore to be informed, to yeel• to, to be convinced of this truth; I beseech you Therefore to be informed, to yeel• to, to be convinced of this truth; pns11 vvb pn22 av pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1382 the Text saith• naturall man cannot receive the things of God, you say you can, who shall we beleeve now? What will you be Atheists, the Lord saith, the word saith, a naturall doth not receive the things of God, the Text saith• natural man cannot receive the things of God, you say you can, who shall we believe now? What will you be Atheists, the Lord Says, the word Says, a natural does not receive the things of God, dt n1 n1 j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, pn22 vvb pn22 vmb, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi av? q-crq vmb pn22 vbb n2, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, dt j vdz xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1383 nay he cannot, now whether thy word, or the word of God will stand, thou wilt one day know it to thy everlasting woe, nay he cannot, now whither thy word, or the word of God will stand, thou wilt one day know it to thy everlasting woe, uh-x pns31 vmbx, av cs po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi pn31 p-acp po21 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1384 and therefore now be perswaded to see your owne follies, and abandon this foolish conceit. and Therefore now be persuaded to see your own follies, and abandon this foolish conceit. cc av av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po22 d n2, cc vvb d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 110
1385 The second use is an use of examination, namely from the former doctrine delivered, every soule that heareth the word this day, The second use is an use of examination, namely from the former Doctrine Delivered, every soul that hears the word this day, dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt j n1 vvn, d n1 cst vvz dt n1 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 110
1386 if they will de•• plainely with their soules may understand what their condition is; if they will de•• plainly with their Souls may understand what their condition is; cs pns32 vmb n1 av-j p-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi r-crq po32 n1 vbz; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 110
1387 you may reade your owne estates, whether you bee naturall men or spirituall, whether gracious or gracelesse men; you may read your own estates, whither you be natural men or spiritual, whither gracious or graceless men; pn22 vmb vvi po22 d n2, cs pn22 vbb j n2 cc j, cs j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 110
1388 what wouldst thou know then, whether thou art a naturall man 〈 ◊ 〉 no? and if thou beest so, woe be unto thee. what Wouldst thou know then, whither thou art a natural man 〈 ◊ 〉 no? and if thou Best so, woe be unto thee. q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi av, cs pns21 vb2r dt j n1 〈 sy 〉 dx? cc cs pns21 vb2s av, n1 vbb p-acp pno21. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 110
1389 The triall is easie in this kind, observe what disposition thou hast to the things of God, observe whether thy soule be affected with them, The trial is easy in this kind, observe what disposition thou hast to the things of God, observe whither thy soul be affected with them, dt n1 vbz j p-acp d n1, vvb r-crq n1 pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb cs po21 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 110
1390 whether thy soule can give entertainement to them? the 〈 ◊ 〉 man cannot receive the things of God, whither thy soul can give entertainment to them? the 〈 ◊ 〉 man cannot receive the things of God, cs po21 n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno32? dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1391 if thou beest a naturall man, thou then canst not receive grace nor entertaine Christ and salvation, if thou Best a natural man, thou then Canst not receive grace nor entertain christ and salvation, cs pns21 vb2s dt j n1, pns21 av vm2 xx vvi n1 ccx vvi np1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1392 so then canst thou finde that if pleasures come, then thy heart giveth way to them? if profits come, so then Canst thou find that if pleasures come, then thy heart gives Way to them? if profits come, av av vm2 pns21 vvi cst cs n2 vvb, cs po21 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno32? cs n2 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1393 then thy heart is transported with the love thereof? Is thy soule inlarged to these things? dost thou love and desire them? canst thou swallow downe all, entertaine all, digest all very willingly in this kind? never too much riches, never too much honour, never too much profit, never too much pleasure, is thy soule thus disposed? But when the word calleth for repentance, then thy heart is transported with the love thereof? Is thy soul enlarged to these things? dost thou love and desire them? Canst thou swallow down all, entertain all, digest all very willingly in this kind? never too much riches, never too much honour, never too much profit, never too much pleasure, is thy soul thus disposed? But when the word calls for Repentance, cs po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av? vbz po21 n1 vvn p-acp d n2? vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi pno32? vm2 pns21 vvi a-acp d, vvb d, vvb d av av-j p-acp d n1? av-x av d n2, av-x av av-d n1, av-x av av-d n1, av-x av av-d n1, vbz po21 n1 av vvn? p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1394 when the Gospell calleth for selfe deniall at thy hand, & the Lord Iesus would rule in thy heart, when the Gospel calls for self denial At thy hand, & the Lord Iesus would Rule in thy heart, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc dt n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1395 when the Lord would take away all thy sinnes, and all thy corruptions, is it so now that thy heart is weary to heare the se• is it so that thou canst not give way to these? then the case is cleare, thou art in a naturall estate, when the Lord would take away all thy Sins, and all thy corruptions, is it so now that thy heart is weary to hear the se• is it so that thou Canst not give Way to these? then the case is clear, thou art in a natural estate, c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi av av-d po21 n2, cc d po21 n2, vbz pn31 av av cst po21 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbz pn31 av cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 p-acp d? cs dt n1 vbz j, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1396 for the Lords sake take notice of it; for the lords sake take notice of it; p-acp dt n2 n1 vvb n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1397 naturall things please thee, profits and pleasures, sinnes and corruptions please thee, but thou canst not away with the things of the Spirit; natural things please thee, profits and pleasures, Sins and corruptions please thee, but thou Canst not away with the things of the Spirit; j n2 vvb pno21, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2 vvb pno21, cc-acp pns21 vm2 xx av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1398 thou art therefore a naturall man, there is therefore no roome for Christ in thy soule, thou art Therefore a natural man, there is Therefore no room for christ in thy soul, pns21 vb2r av dt j n1, pc-acp vbz av dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1399 therefore there is no true grace yet wrought in thy soule. Therefore there is no true grace yet wrought in thy soul. av pc-acp vbz dx j n1 av vvn p-acp po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1400 In the 8. of the Rom. 5. 〈 ◊ 〉 saith the Text, They that are after the flesh doe mind the things of the flesh, In the 8. of the Rom. 5. 〈 ◊ 〉 Says the Text, They that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh, p-acp dt crd pp-f dt np1 crd 〈 sy 〉 vvz dt n1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1401 but they that are after the spirit, the things of the Spirit. Now observe therefore what rellish thou findest in the things 〈 ◊ 〉 ••••low; but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Now observe Therefore what relish thou Findest in the things 〈 ◊ 〉 ••••low; cc-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1. av vvi av q-crq n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 〈 sy 〉 j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 111
1402 canst thou rellish base courses and ill ••••pany? is any course or advice taken that may adduce thee unto wickednesse? canst thou sweare with the blasphemer, Canst thou relish base courses and ill ••••pany? is any course or Advice taken that may adduce thee unto wickedness? Canst thou swear with the blasphemer, vm2 pns21 vvi j n2 cc j-jn n1? vbz d n1 cc n1 vvn cst vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1403 and swagger with the drunkard? canst thou rellish and appove of these courses? but when the Gospell comes and when a man checkes thee for drinking and swearing, and swagger with the drunkard? Canst thou relish and appove of these courses? but when the Gospel comes and when a man Checks thee for drinking and swearing, cc vvi p-acp dt n1? vm2 pns21 vvi cc n1 pp-f d n2? cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz cc c-crq dt n1 n2 pno21 p-acp vvg cc vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1404 and tells thee that these things stand not with the kingdome of God, the kingdome of Christ consists in righteousnesse and joy, and tells thee that these things stand not with the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of christ consists in righteousness and joy, cc vvz pno21 cst d n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1405 and peace in the holy Ghost, and thou must deny thy selfe before thou canst receive the Lord Iesus; and peace in the holy Ghost, and thou must deny thy self before thou Canst receive the Lord Iesus; cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1406 if a man shall tell thee that thou must be pure as Christ himselfe is pure, if a man shall tell thee that thou must be pure as christ himself is pure, cs dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 cst pns21 vmb vbi j c-acp np1 px31 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1407 & that the Lord Christ Iesus did not come into the world to make men loose and carelesse, & that the Lord christ Iesus did not come into the world to make men lose and careless, cc cst dt n1 np1 np1 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1408 but holy and righteous, to live soberly in this present world, and deny all ungodly and worldly lusts, to renounce and abhorre these, but holy and righteous, to live soberly in this present world, and deny all ungodly and worldly Lustiest, to renounce and abhor these, cc-acp j cc j, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d j n1, cc vvi d j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1409 when thou hearest that thou must become a foole that thou mayst 〈 ◊ 〉 made wise, when thou Hearst that thou must become a fool that thou Mayest 〈 ◊ 〉 made wise, c-crq pns21 vv2 cst pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 cst pns21 vm2 〈 sy 〉 vvd j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1410 and that the Lord came to refesh those onely that where laden with the burthen of 〈 ◊ 〉 firmes, and that the Lord Come to refesh those only that where laden with the burden of 〈 ◊ 〉 firms, cc cst dt n1 vvd p-acp vvb d av-j cst c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1411 when thou hearest these things, how 〈 ◊ 〉 thou take them, most men may give this answer wee thinke not so, wee beleeve it not, when thou Hearst these things, how 〈 ◊ 〉 thou take them, most men may give this answer we think not so, we believe it not, c-crq pns21 vv2 d n2, uh-crq 〈 sy 〉 pns21 vvb pno32, ds n2 vmb vvi d n1 pns12 vvb xx av, pns12 vvb pn31 xx, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1412 nay we cannot be perswaded of it; nay we cannot be persuaded of it; uh-x pns12 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1413 is it thus with thee why then the case is ended, the tryall is do•• whoever doth not nay cannot receive the thing• of God; is it thus with thee why then the case is ended, the trial is do•• whoever does not nay cannot receive the thing• of God; vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21 uh-crq av dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz n1 r-crq vdz xx uh-x vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1414 the Gospell of God, and the things revealed therein; why the Text saith, and the Lord saith, that man is a naturall man. the Gospel of God, and the things revealed therein; why the Text Says, and the Lord Says, that man is a natural man. dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 vvd av; q-crq dt n1 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz, cst n1 vbz dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1415 Now many soule can say, I am not perswaded of these things which the Gospell reveales; Now many soul can say, I am not persuaded of these things which the Gospel reveals; av d n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm xx vvn pp-f d n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 112
1416 why then the cases cleare, thou sayst plainely thou canst not receive the things of God, why then the cases clear, thou Sayest plainly thou Canst not receive the things of God, q-crq av dt n2 j, pns21 vv2 av-j pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1417 why then the Lord saith, the Text saith, and God of heaven saith, that thou art a naturall man as thou camest into the world, why then the Lord Says, the Text Says, and God of heaven Says, that thou art a natural man as thou camest into the world, uh-crq av dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, cc np1 pp-f n1 vvz, cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1 c-acp pns21 vvd2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1418 and that thou hast not the grace and spirit of Christ. and that thou hast not the grace and Spirit of christ. cc cst pns21 vh2 xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1419 But then some may say if I be a natural man what then, what hurt is it? And therefore in the fourth place it is an use of terrour; But then Some may say if I be a natural man what then, what hurt is it? And Therefore in the fourth place it is an use of terror; p-acp av d vmb vvi cs pns11 vbb dt j n1 r-crq av, q-crq n1 vbz pn31? cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1420 I presume many that have heard this will say wee are so, and shall a man bee ashamed because he is a naturall man? Therefore observe from the former doctrine a word of terrour to all naturall creatures under heaven, I am almost afraid to speake of the misery of a naturall man, my tongue trembles to discover the wretched, fearefull, damned, miserable estate that every naturall man is in, you thinke it is nothing to be in a natuturall estate; I presume many that have herd this will say we Are so, and shall a man be ashamed Because he is a natural man? Therefore observe from the former Doctrine a word of terror to all natural creatures under heaven, I am almost afraid to speak of the misery of a natural man, my tongue trembles to discover the wretched, fearful, damned, miserable estate that every natural man is in, you think it is nothing to be in a natuturall estate; pns11 vvb d cst vhb vvn d vmb vvi pns12 vbr av, cc vmb dt n1 vbi j c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1? av vvb p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp n1, pns11 vbm av j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, po11 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j, j, j-vvn, j n1 cst d j n1 vbz p-acp, pn22 vvb pn31 vbz pix pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1421 but I tell you, did you but know what the Lord hath revealed concerning a naturall man, it were enough to breake the backe of a man; but I tell you, did you but know what the Lord hath revealed Concerning a natural man, it were enough to break the back of a man; cc-acp pns11 vvb pn22, vdd pn22 cc-acp vvb r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn vvg dt j n1, pn31 vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1422 a naturall man, why it is enough to make thee goe sighing to thy grave, though thou livest a thousand yeares; a natural man, why it is enough to make thee go sighing to thy grave, though thou Livest a thousand Years; dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi vvg p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vv2 dt crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1423 if thou beest a naturall man thou hast not received Christ, nay thou art not neare the things of a better life, if thou Best a natural man thou hast not received christ, nay thou art not near the things of a better life, cs pns21 vb2s dt j n1 pns21 vh2 xx vvn np1, uh-x pns21 vb2r xx av-j dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1424 nay you are not onely still to attaine those things, but you are not able to receive the things of the Lord Iesus, whereby you may be quickned to entertaine those things, nay you Are not only still to attain those things, but you Are not able to receive the things of the Lord Iesus, whereby you may be quickened to entertain those things, uh-x pn22 vbr xx av-j av pc-acp vvi d n2, cc-acp pn22 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1425 and this is that which maketh the soules of naturall men miserable, and the misery of those soules the more miserable; and this is that which makes the Souls of natural men miserable, and the misery of those Souls the more miserable; cc d vbz d r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f j n2 j, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 dt av-dc j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 213
1426 because they are not onely unwilling to bee out of this condition, but they are unwilling to be made willing to be out of it; Because they Are not only unwilling to be out of this condition, but they Are unwilling to be made willing to be out of it; c-acp pns32 vbr xx av-j j pc-acp vbi av pp-f d n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn j pc-acp vbi av pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1427 they boast that still they remaine in it, for marke what naturall men say, they bring a reproach upon Gods. Saints and children, what say they, you are a man of the Spirit, you are a spirituall professor ▪ one of the holy brethren, are you miserable wretch, dost thou professe thy selfe that thou art not so, they boast that still they remain in it, for mark what natural men say, they bring a reproach upon God's Saints and children, what say they, you Are a man of the Spirit, you Are a spiritual professor ▪ one of the holy brothers, Are you miserable wretch, dost thou profess thy self that thou art not so, pns32 vvb cst av pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 r-crq j n2 vvb, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp n2 np1 cc n2, r-crq vvb pns32, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vbr dt j n1 ▪ crd pp-f dt j n2, vbr pn22 j n1, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r xx av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1428 but that thou art a naturall man? why then thou art a miserable man, a naturall man, but that thou art a natural man? why then thou art a miserable man, a natural man, cc-acp cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1? uh-crq av pns21 vb2r dt j n1, dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1429 why then a damned man? a naturall man why th•• an accursed man? thou that professest thou hast no part and portion in the Lord Iesus, take heede that one day hee doth not professe that hee hath no part in thee, Rom. 8.9. If any man hath 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit of Christ, Rom. 8.9. he is none of his; why then a damned man? a natural man why th•• an accursed man? thou that professest thou hast no part and portion in the Lord Iesus, take heed that one day he does not profess that he hath no part in thee, Rom. 8.9. If any man hath 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit of christ, Rom. 8.9. he is none of his; q-crq av dt j-vvn n1? dt j n1 q-crq n1 dt j-vvn n1? pns21 cst vv2 pns21 vh2 dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, vvb n1 cst pi n1 pns31 vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno21, np1 crd. cs d n1 vhz 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. pns31 vbz pi pp-f png31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1430 thou that dost make a matter of mocking at those that doe walke uprightly before God, thou that dost make a matter of mocking At those that do walk uprightly before God, pns21 cst vd2 vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d cst vdb vvi av-j p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1431 and that have the Spirit of God in them, thou that proclamest to the world that thou hast not the Spirit of God, the Lord proclaimes it as openly to thee, that the Lord Iesus will not owne thee, hee will have nothing to doe with thee, and that have the Spirit of God in them, thou that proclamest to the world that thou hast not the Spirit of God, the Lord proclaims it as openly to thee, that the Lord Iesus will not own thee, he will have nothing to do with thee, cc cst vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, pns21 cst vv2 p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vh2 xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz pn31 a-acp av-j p-acp pno21, cst dt n1 np1 vmb xx vvi pno21, pns31 vmb vhi pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pno21, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1432 and then what shall become of thee 〈 ◊ 〉 the devill must take thee at the last day, and then what shall become of thee 〈 ◊ 〉 the Devil must take thee At the last day, cc av q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno21 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt ord n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1433 when all flesh shall appeare before the judgement seate of God, and the booke shall be opened and the actions of men made manifest to Saints and Angells ▪ Oh one drop of mercy then, one dram of comfort then will bee worth a world; when all Flesh shall appear before the judgement seat of God, and the book shall be opened and the actions of men made manifest to Saints and Angels ▪ O one drop of mercy then, one dram of Comfort then will be worth a world; c-crq d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc dt n2 pp-f n2 vvd j p-acp n2 cc n2 ▪ uh crd n1 pp-f n1 av, crd n1 pp-f n1 av vmb vbi j dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1434 Oh then you will wish, Oh that Christ would save us; O then you will wish, O that christ would save us; uh av pn22 vmb vvi, uh cst np1 vmd vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 114
1435 no, no, you that were naturall men, Christ will not owne you now, you had none at all of the Spirit, you have opposed the good Spirit of God and flouted it, these are your spirituall men, these are your holy ones, no, no, you that were natural men, christ will not own you now, you had none At all of the Spirit, you have opposed the good Spirit of God and flouted it, these Are your spiritual men, these Are your holy ones, uh-dx, uh-dx, pn22 d vbdr j n2, np1 vmb xx vvi pn22 av, pn22 vhd pix p-acp d pp-f dt n1, pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc vvd pn31, d vbr po22 j n2, d vbr po22 j pi2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1436 thus you have mocked and blasphemed, you have sayd the Spirit of Christ is not mine, thus you have mocked and blasphemed, you have said the Spirit of christ is not mine, av pn22 vhb vvn cc vvn, pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx png11, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1437 and therefore Christ saith hee is none of thine; thy estate therefore here is miserable, but thrice wretched and miserable will it be hereafter; and Therefore christ Says he is none of thine; thy estate Therefore Here is miserable, but thrice wretched and miserable will it be hereafter; cc av np1 vvz pns31 vbz pi pp-f png21; po21 n1 av av vbz j, cc-acp av j cc j vmb pn31 vbi av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1438 men may imagine great matters, and boast of themselves, of their riches, and their wisedome, men may imagine great matters, and boast of themselves, of their riches, and their Wisdom, n2 vmb vvi j n2, cc n1 pp-f px32, pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1439 and their honour and preferment in the world, but if they be naturall, there is small good at all in them, they may have lands, and their honour and preferment in the world, but if they be natural, there is small good At all in them, they may have Lands, cc po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs pns32 vbb j, pc-acp vbz j j p-acp d p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vhi n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1440 and preferments, and honours, but they have small good in them, and therefore miserable needs must their estate bee here, but farre worse hereafter. and preferments, and honours, but they have small good in them, and Therefore miserable needs must their estate be Here, but Far Worse hereafter. cc n2, cc n2, cc-acp pns32 vhb j j p-acp pno32, cc av j av vmb po32 n1 vbb av, cc-acp av-j jc av. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1441 Doe not thinke ye may climbe up to heaven by your owne imaginations; Do not think you may climb up to heaven by your own Imaginations; vdb xx vvi pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po22 d n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1442 good Lord, how can a man that is in a naturall condition sleepe quietly? with what contentment can hee walke, good Lord, how can a man that is in a natural condition sleep quietly? with what contentment can he walk, j n1, q-crq vmb dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvi av-jn? p-acp q-crq n1 vmb pns31 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1443 when a man goeth into his fields to recreate and delight himselfe, and then considers the meanes that God hath offred him, whereby hee might attaine unto grace and salvation, when a man Goes into his fields to recreate and delight himself, and then considers the means that God hath offered him, whereby he might attain unto grace and salvation, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi px31, cc av vvz dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno31, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1444 when the soule thinks with it selfe, I may goe into my ground to be eased and refreshed, when the soul thinks with it self, I may go into my ground to be eased and refreshed, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1445 but alas I am but a naturall man, what therefore shall become of this poore soule of mine; but alas I am but a natural man, what Therefore shall become of this poor soul of mine; cc-acp uh pns11 vbm p-acp dt j n1, r-crq av vmb vvi pp-f d j n1 pp-f png11; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1446 he considers with himselfe, I am but in a naturall condition, and therefore in a miserable, damned condition, he considers with himself, I am but in a natural condition, and Therefore in a miserable, damned condition, pns31 vvz p-acp px31, pns11 vbm p-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc av p-acp dt j, j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1447 and then when hee returnes home, still this strikes in his minde, I a•• but naturall, flesh and blood, and then when he returns home, still this strikes in his mind, I a•• but natural, Flesh and blood, cc av c-crq pns31 n2 av-an, av d vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns11 n1 p-acp j, n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1448 and therefore never shall receive any spirituall comfort; but when these things shall neither helpe me nor I be helpefull unto them; and Therefore never shall receive any spiritual Comfort; but when these things shall neither help me nor I be helpful unto them; cc av av-x vmb vvi d j n1; cc-acp c-crq d n2 vmb av-dx vvi pno11 ccx pns11 vbi j p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 115
1449 Oh what then shall become of me? I have had no part in Christ here, O what then shall become of me? I have had no part in christ Here, uh q-crq av vmb vvi pp-f pno11? pns11 vhb vhn dx n1 p-acp np1 av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1450 and therefore I can never looke that hee will owne me hereafter; and Therefore I can never look that he will own me hereafter; cc av pns11 vmb av-x vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1451 it is a great evill for a man to have no good, but this is the misery of a man that hee cannot procure any good, it is a great evil for a man to have no good, but this is the misery of a man that he cannot procure any good, pn31 vbz dt j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi dx j, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vmbx vvi d j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1452 and this is the misery of all miseries ▪ that he cannot desire to be out of this misery; and this is the misery of all misery's ▪ that he cannot desire to be out of this misery; cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 ▪ cst pns31 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi av pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1453 and yet this is the condition of every naturall man, you therefore that are naturall goe into comers and mourne for your selves and those that belong unto you, and yet this is the condition of every natural man, you Therefore that Are natural go into comers and mourn for your selves and those that belong unto you, cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pn22 av d vbr j vvb p-acp n2 cc vvi p-acp po22 n2 cc d cst vvb p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1454 and for those to whom you have relation; and for those to whom you have Relation; cc p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn22 vhb n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1455 you husbands that have wives which be naturall, and you wives who have naturall husbands, goe and mourne for them and for you selves, you Husbands that have wives which be natural, and you wives who have natural Husbands, go and mourn for them and for you selves, pn22 n2 cst vhb n2 r-crq vbb j, cc pn22 n2 r-crq vhb j n2, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pn22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1456 and sigh to heaven for mercy, and pray to God that hee would be mercifull unto them and forgive them their sinnes, and sighs to heaven for mercy, and pray to God that he would be merciful unto them and forgive them their Sins, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp pno32 cc vvb pno32 po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1457 and bring them out of their naturall estate, and make them able to entertaine Christ, and grace, and salvation. and bring them out of their natural estate, and make them able to entertain christ, and grace, and salvation. cc vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 j n1, cc vvi pno32 j pc-acp vvi np1, cc n1, cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1458 Parents mourne for your children that are naturall, when thou lookest upon thy child whom thou dearely lovest, Parents mourn for your children that Are natural, when thou Lookest upon thy child whom thou dearly Lovest, ng1 vvi p-acp po22 n2 cst vbr j, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 ro-crq pns21 av-jn vv2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1459 and whom perhaps hath good naturall parts, and is obedient unto thee in outward respects, and whom perhaps hath good natural parts, and is obedient unto thee in outward respects, cc r-crq av vhz j j n2, cc vbz j p-acp pno21 p-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1460 when thou beholdest this child of thine, and considerest that hee is in a naturall estate, when thou Beholdest this child of thine, and Considerest that he is in a natural estate, c-crq pns21 vv2 d n1 pp-f png21, cc vv2 cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1461 then this may peirce thee to the very heart, then thou mayst burst out and say, woe is me that this child of mine was ever borne, then this may pierce thee to the very heart, then thou Mayest burst out and say, woe is me that this child of mine was ever born, cs d vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1, cs pns21 vm2 vvi av cc vvi, n1 vbz pno11 cst d n1 pp-f png11 vbds av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1462 for he is in a naturall condition, and therefore in a miserable condition, hee is a naturall child, for he is in a natural condition, and Therefore in a miserable condition, he is a natural child, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 216
1463 and herefore a child of the divell, truly he is my sonne, and for ought I know if God have not mercy upon him, the child of the divell also; and Therefore a child of the Devil, truly he is my son, and for ought I know if God have not mercy upon him, the child of the Devil also; cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j pns31 vbz po11 n1, cc c-acp pi pns11 vvi cs np1 vhb xx n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1464 a naturall child is a damned child, a naturall man is an accursed man; a natural child is a damned child, a natural man is an accursed man; dt j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1, dt j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1465 consider this, doth not the Word say this, doth not the Lord say this, that a naturall man cannot receive the things of God, and therefore deale with your owne soules, Consider this, does not the Word say this, does not the Lord say this, that a natural man cannot receive the things of God, and Therefore deal with your own Souls, vvb d, vdz xx dt n1 vvb d, vdz xx dt n1 vvb d, cst dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av vvi p-acp po22 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1466 and with the soules of thy friends, as men use to doe with those that are sicke, hast thou a child or a husband sicke of any disease, thou goest to the Phisitian to aske his counsell concerning the diseases, he tells the disease is not dangerous and deadly, it may be helped, and with the Souls of thy Friends, as men use to do with those that Are sick, hast thou a child or a husband sick of any disease, thou goest to the physician to ask his counsel Concerning the diseases, he tells the disease is not dangerous and deadly, it may be helped, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vdi p-acp d cst vbr j, vh2 pns21 dt n1 cc dt n1 j pp-f d n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvg dt n2, pns31 vvz dt n1 vbz xx j cc j, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1467 and if hee be but able to receive those things which he shall prescribe he will warrant his recovery, and if he be but able to receive those things which he shall prescribe he will warrant his recovery, cc cs pns31 vbb p-acp j pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1468 but now if the disease continue, and hee be not able to take any food, on receive any Phisicke, but now if the disease continue, and he be not able to take any food, on receive any Physic, cc-acp av cs dt n1 vvi, cc pns31 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi d n1, p-acp vvi d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1469 then the disease cannot bee helped, health cannot be procured; then the disease cannot be helped, health cannot be procured; cs dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn, n1 vmbx vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1470 you that are naturall men you are sicke of corruptions, the disease I must confesse is not deadly, you that Are natural men you Are sick of corruptions, the disease I must confess is not deadly, pn22 cst vbr j n2 pn22 vbr j pp-f n2, dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi vbz xx j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1471 if you can but take mercy & receive grace, which is the phisick of the soule, if you can but take mercy & receive grace, which is the physic of the soul, cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1472 then you may recover, but as long as you remaine in your naturall estate, you can receive no spirituall foode, no spirituall phisicke, then you may recover, but as long as you remain in your natural estate, you can receive no spiritual food, no spiritual physic, cs pn22 vmb vvi, cc-acp c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp po22 j n1, pn22 vmb vvi dx j n1, dx j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1473 but cast up all, and therefore you are gone, you are but dead men. but cast up all, and Therefore you Are gone, you Are but dead men. cc-acp vvd a-acp d, cc av pn22 vbr vvn, pn22 vbr p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1474 I tell you, you have many brethren, many friends, many children that are sicke, I tell you, they are proud, I tell you, you have many brothers, many Friends, many children that Are sick, I tell you, they Are proud, pns11 vvb pn22, pn22 vhb d n2, d n2, d n2 cst vbr j, pns11 vvb pn22, pns32 vbr j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1475 and carelesse, and loose, and prophane; and careless, and lose, and profane; cc j, cc j, cc j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1476 but this is their greatest miserie above all the rest, they cannot take any spirituall foode, they cannot receive any spirituall good thing, but this is their greatest misery above all the rest, they cannot take any spiritual food, they cannot receive any spiritual good thing, cc-acp d vbz po32 js n1 p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi d j n1, pns32 vmbx vvi d j j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1477 but cast up all, and vomit up all; but cast up all, and vomit up all; cc-acp vvd a-acp d, cc vvi a-acp d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 217
1478 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Gospell prevailes not, your counsell they will not heare, the Ministers exhort, admonish, reprove, they will not regard, they cannot away with any spirituall phisicke; the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Gospel prevails not, your counsel they will not hear, the Ministers exhort, admonish, reprove, they will not regard, they cannot away with any spiritual physic; dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f dt n1 vvz xx, po22 n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi, dt n2 vvb, vvb, vvb, pns32 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vmbx av p-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1479 I tell you, this will be their death, and if God be not mercifull, their damnation also, I tell you, this will be their death, and if God be not merciful, their damnation also, pns11 vvb pn22, d vmb vbi po32 n1, cc cs np1 vbb xx j, po32 n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1480 and therefore goe and mourne for your children and for your friends if they be naturall, and pray for them. and Therefore go and mourn for your children and for your Friends if they be natural, and pray for them. cc av vvi cc vvi p-acp po22 n2 cc p-acp po22 n2 cs pns32 vbb j, cc vvb p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1481 When a man is sicke of some disease, if hee can take no foode, if no phisicke will stay with him, When a man is sick of Some disease, if he can take no food, if no physic will stay with him, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi dx n1, cs dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1482 nor worke upon him, 〈 ◊ 〉 he casts up all, then his wife shee sits in one corner of the house weeping, nor work upon him, 〈 ◊ 〉 he Cast up all, then his wife she sits in one corner of the house weeping, ccx vvi p-acp pno31, 〈 sy 〉 pns31 vvz a-acp d, cs po31 n1 pns31 vvz p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1483 and his children in another corner mourning and lamenting, now if one comes in and askes them how doth your husband, and his children in Another corner mourning and lamenting, now if one comes in and asks them how does your husband, cc po31 n2 p-acp j-jn n1 vvg cc vvg, av cs crd vvz p-acp cc vvz pno32 c-crq vdz po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1484 or how doth your father, Oh then they fall• wringing their hands, Oh my father or my husband is but a dead man, or how does your father, O then they fall• wringing their hands, O my father or my husband is but a dead man, cc q-crq vdz po22 n1, uh av pns32 n1 vvg po32 n2, uh po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1485 if hee could but take any thing, then there were some hope of life, but 〈 ◊ 〉 nothing will stay with him, if he could but take any thing, then there were Some hope of life, but 〈 ◊ 〉 nothing will stay with him, cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vvi d n1, cs pc-acp vbdr d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 pix vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1486 but as soone as he takes it he vomits it up againe, and therefore now there is no expectation of his recovery, this is the condition of many of your friends and children, they can take nothing which should doe them good, they can receive no spirituall good things; but as soon as he Takes it he vomits it up again, and Therefore now there is no expectation of his recovery, this is the condition of many of your Friends and children, they can take nothing which should do them good, they can receive no spiritual good things; cc-acp c-acp av c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp av, cc av av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d pp-f po22 n2 cc n2, pns32 vmb vvi pix r-crq vmd vdi pno32 j, pns32 vmb vvi dx j j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1487 〈 ◊ 〉 counsell can take place with them, the word of God prevailes not with them; 〈 ◊ 〉 counsel can take place with them, the word of God prevails not with them; 〈 sy 〉 n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1488 O mourne for them therefore, they are in a miserable estate, they 〈 ◊ 〉 but dead men, they will be damned; Oh mourn for them Therefore, they Are in a miserable estate, they 〈 ◊ 〉 but dead men, they will be damned; uh vvi p-acp pno32 av, pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1, pns32 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp j n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1489 if they could but receive the things of the Spirit, then there were some comfort; if they could but receive the things of the Spirit, then there were Some Comfort; cs pns32 vmd p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs pc-acp vbdr d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 118
1490 but alas, how can a man receive salvation? is it not by the Word? why then if the Word will not prevaile with them or take any place in them, but alas, how can a man receive salvation? is it not by the Word? why then if the Word will not prevail with them or take any place in them, cc-acp uh, q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb n1? vbz pn31 xx p-acp dt n1? uh-crq av cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 cc vvb d n1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 119
1491 nor worke upon them, how then shall they come to salvation, why they must therefore be damned, they must therefore perish, they must be cast into utter confusion and destruction for evermore, Oh mourne therefore and pray for those which belong unto you if they be in a naturall condition. nor work upon them, how then shall they come to salvation, why they must Therefore be damned, they must Therefore perish, they must be cast into utter confusion and destruction for evermore, O mourn Therefore and pray for those which belong unto you if they be in a natural condition. ccx vvi p-acp pno32, c-crq av vmb pns32 vvi p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vmb av vbi vvn, pns32 vmb av vvi, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1 c-acp av, uh n1 av cc vvb p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp pn22 cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 119
1492 In the last place, if it be so dangerous to bee in a naturall condition, In the last place, if it be so dangerous to be in a natural condition, p-acp dt ord n1, cs pn31 vbb av j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1493 then it is a word of exhortation to you all, that you would labour to get out of this naturall corruption. then it is a word of exhortation to you all, that you would labour to get out of this natural corruption. cs pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22 d, cst pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av pp-f d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1494 I intreate you for the Lord Iesus sake, as you love your owne soules whoever you be that heare this doctrine if you be naturall men, give no sleepe unto your eyes, not slumber unto your eye lids, give no rest to your soules nor contentment to your hearts, I entreat you for the Lord Iesus sake, as you love your own Souls whoever you be that hear this Doctrine if you be natural men, give no sleep unto your eyes, not slumber unto your eye lids, give no rest to your Souls nor contentment to your hearts, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 np1 n1, c-acp pn22 vvb po22 d n2 r-crq pn22 vbb cst vvb d n1 cs pn22 vbb j n2, vvb dx n1 p-acp po22 n2, xx n1 p-acp po22 n1 n2, vvb dx n1 p-acp po22 n2 ccx n1 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1495 untill you have studied by all meanes possible to recover your selves out of your naturall condition, beginne speedily and persevere constantly in the meanes that God hath appointed, that the Lord may bestow that power upon you whereby you may bee enabled to receive grace and salvation offered you, that so it may goe well with you for ever, Iohn 3.27. until you have studied by all means possible to recover your selves out of your natural condition, begin speedily and persevere constantly in the means that God hath appointed, that the Lord may bestow that power upon you whereby you may be enabled to receive grace and salvation offered you, that so it may go well with you for ever, John 3.27. c-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp d n2 j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av pp-f po22 j n1, vvb av-j cc vvb av-j p-acp dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn, cst dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvd pn22, cst av pn31 vmb vvi av p-acp pn22 p-acp av, np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1496 there saith the Text, a man cannot receive any thing unlesse it be given him from heaven, so then the case is cleare, there Says the Text, a man cannot receive any thing unless it be given him from heaven, so then the case is clear, pc-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 vmbx vvi d n1 cs pn31 vbb vvn pno31 p-acp n1, av av dt n1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1497 though thou of thy selfe canst not receive grace and salvation, yet God can give abilitie to receive them; though thou of thy self Canst not receive grace and salvation, yet God can give ability to receive them; cs pns21 pp-f po21 n1 vm2 xx vvi n1 cc n1, av np1 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1498 away therefore from yourselves, & look up higher, flie unto God for strength and sufficiencie; I would have such a naturall man feare continually that God will cut him off, away Therefore from yourselves, & look up higher, fly unto God for strength and sufficiency; I would have such a natural man Fear continually that God will Cut him off, av av p-acp px22, cc vvb a-acp av-jc, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1; pns11 vmd vhi d dt j n1 n1 av-j cst np1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 119
1499 and than he is damned for ever; and than he is damned for ever; cc cs pns31 vbz vvn p-acp av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1500 Oh consider of 〈 ◊ 〉 a naturall man, why hee may be affraid that Gods judgements will every moment, in every place 〈 ◊ 〉 upon him, both at home & abroad, within & without, hee may feare they will fall upon him upon every occasion hee meetes withall, O Consider of 〈 ◊ 〉 a natural man, why he may be afraid that God's Judgments will every moment, in every place 〈 ◊ 〉 upon him, both At home & abroad, within & without, he may Fear they will fallen upon him upon every occasion he meets withal, uh vvb pp-f 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vbi j cst ng1 n2 vmb d n1, p-acp d n1 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno31, av-d p-acp n1-an cc av, p-acp cc a-acp, pns31 vmb vvi pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1501 when he• goeth in the way, when hee sitteth still, when 〈 ◊ 〉 eates, when he• Goes in the Way, when he Sitteth still, when 〈 ◊ 〉 eats, c-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz av, c-crq 〈 sy 〉 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1502 when he sleepes, what businesse soever hee is about, in every place, at all times, upon all occasions, hee may feare that the curse of God will fall upon him. when he sleeps, what business soever he is about, in every place, At all times, upon all occasions, he may Fear that the curse of God will fallen upon him. c-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq n1 av pns31 vbz a-acp, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1503 A naturall man may continually stand in feare and consider, if God should cut 〈 … 〉 by death, what then would become of me, my body must returne to the ground, A natural man may continually stand in Fear and Consider, if God should Cut 〈 … 〉 by death, what then would become of me, my body must return to the ground, dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi, cs np1 vmd vvi 〈 … 〉 p-acp n1, r-crq av vmd vvi pp-f pno11, po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1504 and my soule that 〈 ◊ 〉 go into everlasting torments in hell fire among 〈 ◊ 〉 devill and his angels, where the worme never 〈 ◊ 〉 nor the fire never goeth out, and therefore sure 〈 ◊ 〉 estate is woefull, and my soul that 〈 ◊ 〉 go into everlasting torments in hell fire among 〈 ◊ 〉 Devil and his Angels, where the worm never 〈 ◊ 〉 nor the fire never Goes out, and Therefore sure 〈 ◊ 〉 estate is woeful, cc po11 n1 cst 〈 sy 〉 vvb p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 cc po31 n2, c-crq dt n1 av-x 〈 sy 〉 ccx dt n1 av-x vvz av, cc av av-j 〈 sy 〉 n1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1505 and my condition miserable ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 you will say, a naturall man cannot receive 〈 ◊ 〉 good, and my condition miserable ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 you will say, a natural man cannot receive 〈 ◊ 〉 good, cc po11 n1 j ▪ 〈 sy 〉 pn22 vmb vvi, dt j n1 vmbx vvi 〈 sy 〉 j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1506 why should hee then be counselled to receive the things of God, as grace and salvation, this is a cavill of Bellarmin and thus I answer it, we have no spirituall abilitie in our selves to performe any spirituall duty, why should he then be counseled to receive the things of God, as grace and salvation, this is a cavil of Bellarmin and thus I answer it, we have no spiritual ability in our selves to perform any spiritual duty, q-crq vmd pns31 av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp n1 cc n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc av pns11 vvb pn31, pns12 vhb dx j n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1507 but yet wee have ability to performe some morall actions; but yet we have ability to perform Some moral actions; cc-acp av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1508 a man hath restaining and preventing grace whereby he is able to wai•• upon God in the meanes, that so he may be enabled to receive grace, a man hath restaining and preventing grace whereby he is able to wai•• upon God in the means, that so he may be enabled to receive grace, dt n1 vhz j cc vvg n1 c-crq pns31 vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2, cst av pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1509 and therefore as long as the parts and members of your bodies and the faculties of your soules continue, and Therefore as long as the parts and members of your bodies and the faculties of your Souls continue, cc av c-acp av-j c-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po22 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 220
1510 as long as your understandings and memories indure, why cannot you bestow your bodies to come to Church as well as to goe to the Alehouse? why cannot you bestow your eyes as well in reading, as long as your understandings and memories endure, why cannot you bestow your bodies to come to Church as well as to go to the Alehouse? why cannot you bestow your eyes as well in reading, c-acp av-j c-acp po22 n2 cc n2 vvi, q-crq vmbx pn22 vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? q-crq vmbx pn22 vvi po22 n2 c-acp av p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1511 as in carding and dicing? God hath given you liberty to use these meanes, that so you might receive grace, as in carding and dicing? God hath given you liberty to use these means, that so you might receive grace, c-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg? np1 vhz vvn pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, cst av pn22 vmd vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1512 and therefore this objection is onely a cavill of Bellarmine, God doth not punish a man because he cannot get faith, and Therefore this objection is only a cavil of Bellarmine, God does not Punish a man Because he cannot get faith, cc av d n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vdz xx vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1513 but because he will not use the meanes whereby he might get faith, wee may waite upon God in his ordinances, wee may attend upon the meanes; but Because he will not use the means whereby he might get faith, we may wait upon God in his ordinances, we may attend upon the means; cc-acp c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n2 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1514 these things you may doe and those things you have power to doe; these things you may do and those things you have power to do; d n2 pn22 vmb vdi cc d n2 pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1515 you may doe naturall and civill actions, and therefore you should imploy your selves in hearing the Word, and reading, and praying; you may do natural and civil actions, and Therefore you should employ your selves in hearing the Word, and reading, and praying; pn22 vmb vdi j cc j n2, cc av pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg, cc vvg; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1516 you should use the meanes which God ordained for the working of grace in yours soules, you should use the means which God ordained for the working of grace in yours Souls, pn22 vmd vvi dt n2 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1517 when you come under the ministery of God; when you come under the Ministry of God; c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1518 hereby you may be converted, and therefore you must come, that so grace may be wrought in your hearts, hereby you may be converted, and Therefore you must come, that so grace may be wrought in your hearts, av pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc av pn22 vmb vvi, cst av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1519 and that you may be converted. and that you may be converted. cc cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 121
1520 And therefore I will advise you of three things which are in the power of natural men to performe as directions to the use of the former meanes appointed by God for the working of grace; And Therefore I will Advice you of three things which Are in the power of natural men to perform as directions to the use of the former means appointed by God for the working of grace; cc av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pp-f crd n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 121
1521 First I would have every naturall man throughly convinced of the misery hee is in, and informed of his owne insufficiencie, Ier. 10.23. there saith the Text, O Lord I know that the way of man is not in himselfe, it is not in man that walketh to 〈 ◊ 〉 his owne steppes; First I would have every natural man thoroughly convinced of the misery he is in, and informed of his own insufficiency, Jeremiah 10.23. there Says the Text, Oh Lord I know that the Way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walks to 〈 ◊ 〉 his own steps; ord pns11 vmd vhi d j n1 av-j vvd pp-f dt n1 pns31 vbz p-acp, cc vvn pp-f po31 d n1, np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, uh n1 pns11 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx p-acp px31, pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 cst vvz pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 po31 d n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 121
1522 and the Apostle Paul 〈 ◊ 〉 taketh it to himselfe, I know saith hee, that 〈 … 〉 selfe there dwelleth no good thing, this is a 〈 ◊ 〉 matter that wee presume of our selves; and the Apostle Paul 〈 ◊ 〉 Takes it to himself, I know Says he, that 〈 … 〉 self there dwells no good thing, this is a 〈 ◊ 〉 matter that we presume of our selves; cc dt n1 np1 〈 sy 〉 vvz pn31 pc-acp px31, pns11 vvb vvz pns31, cst 〈 … 〉 n1 a-acp vvz dx j n1, d vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 cst pns12 vvb pp-f po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1523 we 〈 ◊ 〉 we can stand of our selves, though we never use the meanes to have our weakenesse strengthned, 〈 ◊ 〉 this is the reason that wee never seeke to God 〈 ◊ 〉 the use of the meanes, take therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 course of the Apostle, we 〈 ◊ 〉 we can stand of our selves, though we never use the means to have our weakness strengthened, 〈 ◊ 〉 this is the reason that we never seek to God 〈 ◊ 〉 the use of the means, take Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 course of the Apostle, pns12 〈 sy 〉 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 av-x vvi dt n2 pc-acp vhi po12 n1 vvn, 〈 sy 〉 d vbz dt n1 cst pns12 av-x vvi p-acp np1 〈 sy 〉 dt vvi pp-f dt n2, vvb av 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1524 and say in me dwelleth 〈 ◊ 〉 good thing, suffer your selves to be throughly ••formed and convinced of your owne miserie 〈 ◊ 〉 weakenesse, and confesse this truth; and say in me dwells 〈 ◊ 〉 good thing, suffer your selves to be thoroughly ••formed and convinced of your own misery 〈 ◊ 〉 weakness, and confess this truth; cc vvi p-acp pno11 vvz 〈 sy 〉 j n1, vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cc vvd pp-f po22 d n1 〈 sy 〉 n1, cc vvi d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1525 I confesse I am a naturall and carnall man, and therefore a my flesh there is no good at all. I confess I am a natural and carnal man, and Therefore a my Flesh there is no good At all. pns11 vvb pns11 vbm dt j cc j n1, cc av av po11 n1 a-acp vbz dx j p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1526 Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 you have thus done, and when your hearts are •••swaded of your owne misery, Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 you have thus done, and when your hearts Are •••swaded of your own misery, ord, 〈 sy 〉 pn22 vhb av vdn, cc c-crq po22 n2 vbr vvn pp-f po22 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1527 and you co•••• there is no good in you; and you co•••• there is no good in you; cc pn22 n1 pc-acp vbz dx j p-acp pn22; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1528 when you can say, 〈 ◊ 〉 what a stout heart have I, what a many gra•••• promises and godly councells have I had, and 〈 ◊ 〉 never would receive or give way to any of the• and therefore there is no good in mee; when you can say, 〈 ◊ 〉 what a stout heart have I, what a many gra•••• promises and godly Counsels have I had, and 〈 ◊ 〉 never would receive or give Way to any of the• and Therefore there is no good in me; c-crq pn22 vmb vvi, 〈 sy 〉 q-crq dt j n1 vhb pns11, q-crq dt d n1 n2 cc j n2 vhb pns11 vhd, cc 〈 sy 〉 av-x vmd vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp d pp-f n1 cc av pc-acp vbz dx j p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1529 and 〈 ◊ 〉 thirdly, when you have done this, then conv••• your owne hearts that there is an All-sufficiencie in the promise that the Spirit is able to doe good unto your soules, Ezech. 11.18. there saith the Text, I will give them one heart, and put a new 〈 ◊ 〉 within them, I will take away their stony heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 give them a heart of flesh, so that however it is 〈 ◊ 〉, that we have no sufficiencie in our selves, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord Iesus hath enough; and 〈 ◊ 〉 Thirdly, when you have done this, then conv••• your own hearts that there is an All-sufficiency in the promise that the Spirit is able to do good unto your Souls, Ezekiel 11.18. there Says the Text, I will give them one heart, and put a new 〈 ◊ 〉 within them, I will take away their stony heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 give them a heart of Flesh, so that however it is 〈 ◊ 〉, that we have no sufficiency in our selves, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord Iesus hath enough; cc 〈 sy 〉 ord, c-crq pn22 vhb vdn d, cs n1 po22 d n2 cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vdi j p-acp po22 n2, np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 crd n1, cc vvd dt j 〈 sy 〉 a-acp pno32, pns11 vmb vvi av po32 j n1, 〈 sy 〉 vvb pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, av d c-acp pn31 vbz 〈 sy 〉, cst pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp po12 n2, av 〈 sy 〉 n1 np1 vhz d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1530 the spirit is able to the that for us which wee are not able to doe for 〈 ◊ 〉 selves; the Spirit is able to the that for us which we Are not able to do for 〈 ◊ 〉 selves; dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt d p-acp pno12 r-crq pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vdi p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 122
1531 and therefore in the third place, 〈 ◊ 〉 thou art throughly informed of these two things, and Therefore in the third place, 〈 ◊ 〉 thou art thoroughly informed of these two things, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, 〈 sy 〉 pns21 vb2r av-j vvn pp-f d crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1532 then come unto Gods ordinances, and looke up unto God, and waite upon him in the use of this meanes; then come unto God's ordinances, and look up unto God, and wait upon him in the use of this means; av vvb p-acp npg1 n2, cc vvb a-acp p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1533 it is a fine passage of David, Lord saith he, teach me the way of the Spirit, as if hee had sayd ▪ Lord I have a naughtie spirit ▪ I have a naughtie heart, it is a fine passage of David, Lord Says he, teach me the Way of the Spirit, as if he had said ▪ Lord I have a naughty Spirit ▪ I have a naughty heart, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 vvz pns31, vvb pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn ▪ n1 pns11 vhb dt j n1 ▪ pns11 vhb dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1534 but Lord thou hast a good Spirit, lead 〈 ◊ 〉 by that good Spirit of thine in the wayes of uprightnesse; but Lord thou hast a good Spirit, led 〈 ◊ 〉 by that good Spirit of thine in the ways of uprightness; cc-acp n1 pns21 vh2 dt j n1, vvb 〈 sy 〉 p-acp cst j n1 pp-f png21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1535 Thus doe you, waite upon God in 〈 ◊ 〉 ordinances, and say, Lord thou hast promised tha• thou wilt put a new soule into thy people, Thus do you, wait upon God in 〈 ◊ 〉 ordinances, and say, Lord thou hast promised tha• thou wilt put a new soul into thy people, av vdb pn22, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2, cc vvi, n1 pns21 vh2 vvn n1 pns21 vm2 vvi dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1536 and create a new heart in them, and throw their sinnes 〈 ◊ 〉 the bottome of the sea, and create a new heart in them, and throw their Sins 〈 ◊ 〉 the bottom of the sea, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi po32 n2 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1537 and that thou with 〈 ◊ 〉 them to walke in thy wayes. and that thou with 〈 ◊ 〉 them to walk in thy ways. cc cst pns21 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1538 Thou hast promised to give thy Spirit to them that seeke it, Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 good this thy promise unto mee; Thou hast promised to give thy Spirit to them that seek it, Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 good this thy promise unto me; pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pn31, n1 〈 sy 〉 j d po21 n1 p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1539 take away 〈 ◊ 〉 wretched sinfull heart of mine, and 〈 ◊ 〉 a new heart in me, take away 〈 ◊ 〉 wretched sinful heart of mine, and 〈 ◊ 〉 a new heart in me, vvb av 〈 sy 〉 j j n1 pp-f png11, cc 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 p-acp pno11, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1540 and direct me by thy Spirit to 〈 ◊ 〉 in the wayes of thy Commandements. and Direct me by thy Spirit to 〈 ◊ 〉 in the ways of thy commandments. cc vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1541 It is 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, a Leaper cannot take away his spo••, a Blackamoore cannot change his hew; It is 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, a Leaper cannot take away his spo••, a Blackamoor cannot change his hew; pn31 vbz 〈 sy 〉 n1, dt n1 vmbx vvi av po31 n1, dt n1 vmbx vvi po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1542 but 〈 ◊ 〉 thou canst make a Blackamoore white, 〈 … 〉 canst cleanse the Leaper; but 〈 ◊ 〉 thou Canst make a Blackamoor white, 〈 … 〉 Canst cleanse the Leaper; cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 j-jn, 〈 … 〉 vm2 vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1543 though I be a dead 〈 ◊ 〉 thou canst put life into me, though 〈 … 〉 thing, though I be a dead 〈 ◊ 〉 thou Canst put life into me, though 〈 … 〉 thing, cs pns11 vbb dt j 〈 sy 〉 pns21 vm2 vvi n1 p-acp pno11, cs 〈 … 〉 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1544 yet thou canst doe all things, I 〈 … 〉 more, but thou canst make me of a 〈 … 〉 am a Leaper, yet thou Canst do all things, I 〈 … 〉 more, but thou Canst make me of a 〈 … 〉 am a Leaper, av pns21 vm2 vdi d n2, pns11 〈 … 〉 av-dc, cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 pp-f dt 〈 … 〉 vbm dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1545 but thou canst take away my 〈 ◊ 〉 I am naturall and carnall, in me there 〈 ◊ 〉 thing, but Lord thou eanst make me 〈 … 〉 rituall things; but thou Canst take away my 〈 ◊ 〉 I am natural and carnal, in me there 〈 ◊ 〉 thing, but Lord thou eanst make me 〈 … 〉 ritual things; cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi av po11 〈 sy 〉 pns11 vbm j cc j, p-acp pno11 a-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, p-acp n1 pns21 vv2 vvi pno11 〈 … 〉 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 123
1546 good Lord grant that thy 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit may teach me to know the things 〈 ◊ 〉 to my everlasting peace; good Lord grant that thy 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit may teach me to know the things 〈 ◊ 〉 to my everlasting peace; j n1 vvb cst po21 〈 sy 〉 n1 vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi dt n2 〈 sy 〉 p-acp po11 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1547 this doe, above all take heede that you doe not deferre the time; Oh deferre not the wayting upon God in the use of the meanes; this do, above all take heed that you do not defer the time; O defer not the waiting upon God in the use of the means; d vdb, p-acp d vvb n1 cst pn22 vdb xx vvi dt n1; uh vvi xx dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1548 Why? because you have no power in your selves to helpe your selves, it is not in you power to receive Christ, Why? Because you have no power in your selves to help your selves, it is not in you power to receive christ, q-crq? c-acp pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, pn31 vbz xx p-acp pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1549 and entertaine salvation and therefore begin speedily to attend upon 〈 ◊ 〉 ordinances, that at length the Lord may put a 〈 ◊ 〉 spirit into you, and entertain salvation and Therefore begin speedily to attend upon 〈 ◊ 〉 ordinances, that At length the Lord may put a 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit into you, cc vvi n1 cc av vvb av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2, cst p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vvi dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1550 and worke upon you to your ever, lasting peace and comfort. and work upon you to your ever, lasting peace and Comfort. cc vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 av, j-vvg n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1551 I exhort you 〈 ◊ 〉 all things not to deferre the time and say, wee 〈 ◊ 〉 gather the flower while it is greene, while 〈 ◊ 〉 youth continues we will follow our pleasures, 〈 ◊ 〉 take up out sports, I exhort you 〈 ◊ 〉 all things not to defer the time and say, we 〈 ◊ 〉 gather the flower while it is green, while 〈 ◊ 〉 youth continues we will follow our pleasures, 〈 ◊ 〉 take up out sports, pns11 vvb pn22 〈 sy 〉 d n2 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvi, pns12 〈 sy 〉 vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbz j-jn, cs 〈 sy 〉 n1 vvz pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, 〈 sy 〉 vvb a-acp av n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1552 and when wee come to be 〈 ◊ 〉 then we will turne over a new leafe, and when we come to be 〈 ◊ 〉 then we will turn over a new leaf, cc c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi 〈 sy 〉 cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1553 and on our death beds then wee will repent; and on our death Beds then we will Repent; cc p-acp po12 n1 n2 cs pns12 vmb vvi; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1554 alas, alas, 〈 ◊ 〉 wilt thou thinke to doe it in thine old age, wh• thou couldst never doe it in thy youth? and therefore doe not thus delude thy owne soule; alas, alas, 〈 ◊ 〉 wilt thou think to do it in thine old age, wh• thou Couldst never do it in thy youth? and Therefore do not thus delude thy own soul; uh, uh, 〈 sy 〉 vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp po21 j n1, n1 pns21 vmd2 av-x vdi pn31 p-acp po21 n1? cc av vdb xx av vvi po21 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1555 tho• thinkest when thou lyest on thy death bed, if 〈 ◊ 〉 doest but send for a Minister, tho• Thinkest when thou liest on thy death Bed, if 〈 ◊ 〉 dost but send for a Minister, n1 vv2 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 n1, cs 〈 sy 〉 vd2 p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1556 then hee will 〈 ◊ 〉 salvation to thee presently; but I tell thee tho•g• all the Ministers under heaven should preach mercy unto thee, then he will 〈 ◊ 〉 salvation to thee presently; but I tell thee tho•g• all the Ministers under heaven should preach mercy unto thee, cs pns31 vmb 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp pno21 av-j; cc-acp pns11 vvb pno21 n1 d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno21, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1557 though all the Angels in heaven should exhort and intreat thee to entertaine salvation, though thou shouldest have all glory and all happinesse layd downe as it were upon a table before thee, though all the Angels in heaven should exhort and entreat thee to entertain salvation, though thou Shouldst have all glory and all happiness laid down as it were upon a table before thee, cs d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi d n1 cc d n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1558 if the Lord should say here is all glory and happinesse, doe but beleeve and take it and it shall be thine, thou shalt be made partaker of if for ever; if the Lord should say Here is all glory and happiness, do but believe and take it and it shall be thine, thou shalt be made partaker of if for ever; cs dt n1 vmd vvi av vbz d n1 cc n1, vdb p-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 cc pn31 vmb vbi png21, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn n1 a-acp cs p-acp av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 124
1559 yet consider in thy naturall condition thou hast no power to receive happinesse and glory, thus offered; yet Consider in thy natural condition thou hast no power to receive happiness and glory, thus offered; av vvb p-acp po21 j n1 pns21 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, av vvn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1560 if God should open heaven gates, and bid thee goe into heaven, yet thou hast no power, if God should open heaven gates, and bid thee go into heaven, yet thou hast no power, cs np1 vmd vvi n1 n2, cc vvb pno21 vvi p-acp n1, av pns21 vh2 dx n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1561 if thou beest a naturall man to receive mercy and salvation upon those tearmes which God hath offered them, thou couldst not enter into heaven, if thou Best a natural man to receive mercy and salvation upon those terms which God hath offered them, thou Couldst not enter into heaven, cs pns21 vb2s dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, pns21 vmd2 xx vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1562 though God should open the gate wide, and intreate thee to enter in, what a thing is this then, though God should open the gate wide, and entreat thee to enter in, what a thing is this then, cs np1 vmd vvi dt n1 j, cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp, r-crq dt n1 vbz d av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1563 when neither Minister can perswade thee, nor Angels exhort thee, nor Christ himselfe intreat thee to take mercy, when neither Minister can persuade thee, nor Angels exhort thee, nor christ himself entreat thee to take mercy, c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi pno21, ccx n2 vvb pno21, ccx np1 px31 vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1564 yet thou shouldst thinke in thy old age or upon thy deathbed to have mercy and salvation at command; yet thou Shouldst think in thy old age or upon thy deathbed to have mercy and salvation At command; av pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po21 j n1 cc p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1565 why deferre not therefore this worke untill the last, but make speede, beginne betime and hold on constantly to the end that at last God may take away your corruption• and give you his spirit, why defer not Therefore this work until the last, but make speed, begin betime and hold on constantly to the end that At last God may take away your corruption• and give you his Spirit, q-crq vvi xx av d n1 c-acp dt ord, cc-acp vvb n1, vvb av cc vvb a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 cst p-acp ord np1 vmb vvi av po22 n1 cc vvb pn22 po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1566 and raise you out of the graver of your sinnes, doe this because you see it is needfull to be done, it is not in your power to doe good unto your soules, and raise you out of the graver of your Sins, do this Because you see it is needful to be done, it is not in your power to do good unto your Souls, cc vvb pn22 av pp-f dt jc pp-f po22 n2, vdb d c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vdn, pn31 vbz xx p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1567 or receive good, and therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ginne betimes and wait upon God in the meanes, that so you may have grace and salvation thereby. or receive good, and Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ginne betimes and wait upon God in the means, that so you may have grace and salvation thereby. cc vvi j, cc av 〈 sy 〉 vvi av cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2, cst av pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 125
1568 EZECH. 11.19. I will take away their stony heart, and give them a heart of flesh. EZEKIEL. 11.19. I will take away their stony heart, and give them a heart of Flesh. vvb. crd. pns11 vmb vvi av po32 j n1, cc vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 126
1569 ACoording to our Order intended, and Course propounded, wee have laid downe five generall circumstances, & have chosen severall texts answerably: According to our Order intended, and Course propounded, we have laid down five general Circumstances, & have chosen several texts answerably: vvg p-acp po12 n1 vvd, cc n1 vvn, pns12 vhb vvn a-acp crd j n2, cc vhb vvn j n2 av-j: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1570 whereout we might observe the same, foure of those five we have already handled, and now we are come to the last Circumstance, which is this, Howsoever a naturall man cannot receive the Lord Iesus, whereout we might observe the same, foure of those five we have already handled, and now we Are come to the last Circumstance, which is this, Howsoever a natural man cannot receive the Lord Iesus, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi dt d, crd pp-f d crd zz vhb av vvn, cc av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz d, c-acp dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1571 yet the Lord will make all his that belong to the election of Grace willing to receive him, yet the Lord will make all his that belong to the election of Grace willing to receive him, av dt n1 vmb vvi d po31 d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j pc-acp vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1572 and then he will bestow Christ Iesus upon them, and grace and salvation by him: and then he will bestow christ Iesus upon them, and grace and salvation by him: cc av pns31 vmb vvi np1 np1 p-acp pno32, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1573 and for this purpose I have chosen this text, and as our course is, I will not meddle with every Doctrine in the text, which are sixe in number, and for this purpose I have chosen this text, and as our course is, I will not meddle with every Doctrine in the text, which Are sixe in number, cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb vvn d n1, cc p-acp po12 n1 vbz, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr crd p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1574 but chuse that onely which fits best for our purpose. but choose that only which fits best for our purpose. cc-acp vvb cst av-j r-crq vvz js p-acp po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 126
1575 But before I can come to lay downe the point of Doctrine, two passages must be opened: But before I can come to lay down the point of Doctrine, two passages must be opened: cc-acp c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, crd n2 vmb vbi vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1576 first, what is meant by heart, secondly, what is meant by a stony heart, and what by a fleshy heart; First, what is meant by heart, secondly, what is meant by a stony heart, and what by a fleshy heart; ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc r-crq p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1577 and these two being opened, the Doctrine will be plaine and lie faire: first for the first: and these two being opened, the Doctrine will be plain and lie fair: First for the First: cc d crd vbg vvn, dt n1 vmb vbi j cc vvi j: ord p-acp dt ord: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1578 a heart in Scripture, besides that which it signifieth naturally; a heart in Scripture, beside that which it signifies naturally; dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d r-crq pn31 vvz av-j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1579 is applied to the will of a man, or to that ability which is in a reasonable soule, whereby he willeth or rejecteth a thing, this is put for a heart in Scripture, together with love, delight, joy, hatred and griefe, which are attendants upon this will; is applied to the will of a man, or to that ability which is in a reasonable soul, whereby he wills or rejecteth a thing, this is put for a heart in Scripture, together with love, delight, joy, hatred and grief, which Are attendants upon this will; vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1, d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, av p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1580 as a man will have such a thing, why? because beloves it, and delightes in it; as a man will have such a thing, why? Because beloves it, and delights in it; c-acp dt n1 vmb vhi d dt n1, q-crq? c-acp vvz pn31, cc n2 p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1581 and hee againe refuseth such a thing and will not have it, why? because hee hates it, and he again Refuseth such a thing and will not have it, why? Because he hates it, cc pns31 av vvz d dt n1 cc vmb xx vhi pn31, q-crq? c-acp pns31 vvz pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1582 and because it is displeasing unto him; and this is the meaning of that place, Mat. 15.19. Out of the heart proceede evill thoughts, murthers, adulteries fornications, thefts, false witnesse, blasphemie. and Because it is displeasing unto him; and this is the meaning of that place, Mathew 15.19. Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemy. cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvg p-acp pno31; cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. av pp-f dt n1 vvb j-jn n2, n2, ng1 n2, n2, j n1, n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1583 Secondly, the Will is put in phrase of Scripture, not onely for ability of the soule whereby it wills, Secondly, the Will is put in phrase of Scripture, not only for ability of the soul whereby it wills, ord, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1584 but for the same spirituall disposition, that is, in the will & affections of a man, in this kind the temper and frameablenesse of the Will to any action is termed by the name of heart in Scripture; but for the same spiritual disposition, that is, in the will & affections of a man, in this kind the temper and frameablenesse of the Will to any actium is termed by the name of heart in Scripture; cc-acp p-acp dt d j n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1585 for there is somewhat in the Will, whereby it is carried to any worke: looke as it is with a Bowle it runneth, because it is a round thing, for there is somewhat in the Will, whereby it is carried to any work: look as it is with a Bowl it Runneth, Because it is a round thing, c-acp pc-acp vbz av p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1: vvb p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1586 but that it runneth at such and such a marke, is because it hath a Bias upon it, whereby it is swayed and carried to that marke; but that it Runneth At such and such a mark, is Because it hath a Bias upon it, whereby it is swayed and carried to that mark; cc-acp cst pn31 vvz p-acp d cc d dt n1, vbz c-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 127
1587 so it is with the heart of a man, there is not onely an abilitie therein, whereby a man is inabled to will, so it is with the heart of a man, there is not only an ability therein, whereby a man is enabled to will, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz xx av-j dt n1 av, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1588 but there is a frame and a disposition in the Will, either to good or evill, either to grace or sinne, but there is a frame and a disposition in the Will, either to good or evil, either to grace or sin, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp j cc j-jn, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1589 and as the will of a man is biassed and swayed, so a man is said to will good or evill, not in regard of the naturall faculty of the Will, and as the will of a man is biased and swayed, so a man is said to will good or evil, not in regard of the natural faculty of the Will, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 j cc j-jn, xx p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1590 but in regard of the disposition of that facultie which doth carrie the faculty to the performance of any worke: but in regard of the disposition of that faculty which does carry the faculty to the performance of any work: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1591 now a righteous man out of the disposition of his heart, is carried to yeeld obedience unto Gods commandements; now a righteous man out of the disposition of his heart, is carried to yield Obedience unto God's Commandments; av dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1592 and a wicked man out of the frame and temper of his heart is carried after lusts and distempers and sinnefull abominations; and a wicked man out of the frame and temper of his heart is carried After Lustiest and distempers and sinful abominations; cc dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1593 and this is the meaning of that place, Deut. 29.4. and this is the meaning of that place, Deuteronomy 29.4. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1594 The Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive to this day, why? they had a heart, The Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive to this day, why? they had a heart, dt n1 vhz xx vvn pn22 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, q-crq? pns32 vhd dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1595 for they were naturall men, they had the naturall faculty of the Will and the understanding and affections, for they were natural men, they had the natural faculty of the Will and the understanding and affections, c-acp pns32 vbdr j n2, pns32 vhd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 cc n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1596 but the meaning is, they had not the gracious disposition in their wils, whereby they might be carried and inabled to will that which was pleasing to God, but the meaning is, they had not the gracious disposition in their wills, whereby they might be carried and enabled to will that which was pleasing to God, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, pns32 vhd xx dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbds vvg p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1597 and might be comfortable unto themselves: it is a pretie phrase, Mat. 12.35. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things, and might be comfortable unto themselves: it is a pretty phrase, Mathew 12.35. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, cc vmd vbi j p-acp px32: pn31 vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. dt j n1 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz av j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1598 and an evill man out of the evill treasure of his heart bringeth footh evill things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings footh evil things: cc dt j-jn n1 av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz uh j-jn n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1599 there is a heart in both, and there is a treasure in both also; there is a heart in both, and there is a treasure in both also; a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1600 but there is a good treasure in the heart of a godly man, and out of this comes good things, but there is a good treasure in the heart of a godly man, and out of this comes good things, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc av pp-f d vvz j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1601 so out of the treasure of a wicked mans heart, comes evill things; so out of the treasure of a wicked men heart, comes evil things; av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, vvz j-jn n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 128
1602 there is a treasure of love and holinesse, and goodnesse in the heart of a gracious man, whereby hee is carried to walke holily and unblameably before God and man; there is a treasure of love and holiness, and Goodness in the heart of a gracious man, whereby he is carried to walk holily and unblamably before God and man; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp np1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1603 good words and good actions come from the good treasure, that is, from a good disposition of the soule; good words and good actions come from the good treasure, that is, from a good disposition of the soul; j n2 cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1604 againe, a wicked man hath a heart, and he hath a treasure also, he hath a treasure of pride, again, a wicked man hath a heart, and he hath a treasure also, he hath a treasure of pride, av, dt j n1 vhz dt n1, cc pns31 vhz dt n1 av, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1605 and a treasure of covetousnesse, and a treasure of all manner of corruptions, and these carry him to wicked speeches and leud actions, hee talkes loosely & lives basely; and a treasure of covetousness, and a treasure of all manner of corruptions, and these carry him to wicked Speeches and lewd actions, he talks loosely & lives basely; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, cc d vvb pno31 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, pns31 vvz av-j cc vvz av-j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1606 so that there is a disposition good or bad in the soule of a man, and this is termed a will or a heart in Scripture: so that there is a disposition good or bad in the soul of a man, and this is termed a will or a heart in Scripture: av cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d vbz vvn dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1607 now in both these senses wee understand not a heart here in the Text, but in the latter onely; now in both these Senses we understand not a heart Here in the Text, but in the latter only; av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vvb xx dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt d av-j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1608 God will give them a heart, that is, God will give them wills and hearts disposed to that which is good. God will give them a heart, that is, God will give them wills and hearts disposed to that which is good. np1 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1, cst vbz, np1 vmb vvi pno32 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 129
1609 The second passage to be opened is this, namely, what is meant by a stony, what by a fleshie heart; The second passage to be opened is this, namely, what is meant by a stony, what by a fleshy heart; dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbz d, av, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j, r-crq p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1610 First what is meant by a stony heart; First what is meant by a stony heart; ord q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1611 a heart is said to be stonie by way of resemblance, because it is of the nature of a stone, looke what the nature of a stone is, such is the nature of a heart compared thereunto, a stony heart, that is, a heart is said to be stony by Way of resemblance, Because it is of the nature of a stone, look what the nature of a stone is, such is the nature of a heart compared thereunto, a stony heart, that is, dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn av, dt j n1, cst vbz, (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1612 an unsensible and an uncapable heart; an unsensible and an uncapable heart; dt j cc dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1613 a stone that is insensible, it receiveth no impression, set a seale upon a stone and presse it downe never so hard, a stone that is insensible, it receives no impression, Set a seal upon a stone and press it down never so hard, dt n1 cst vbz j, pn31 vvz dx n1, vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pn31 a-acp av av j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1614 & you may break the stone in peeces, but it will receive no impression, it wil take no print; & you may break the stone in Pieces, but it will receive no impression, it will take no print; cc pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi dx n1, pn31 vmb vvi dx n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1615 but now set a seale upon waxe, and that will receive any impression that a man stampes upon it, but now Set a seal upon wax, and that will receive any impression that a man stamps upon it, cc-acp av vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc cst vmb vvi d n1 cst dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1616 so it is with a stony, stout, sturdy heart, though God knocke it in peeces it will not be humbled, it will receive no impression, so it is with a stony, stout, sturdy heart, though God knock it in Pieces it will not be humbled, it will receive no impression, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j, j, j n1, cs np1 vvb pn31 p-acp n2 pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, pn31 vmb vvi dx n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 129
1617 but resists and beates backe the meanes of grace and salvation offered and revealed unto it, but resists and beats back the means of grace and salvation offered and revealed unto it, cc-acp vvz cc vvz av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 130
1618 if the Lord set a stampe of humil•ation upon it that will not be humbled, it will receive no stampe but makes it flie backe and bound upward: if the Lord Set a stamp of humil•ation upon it that will not be humbled, it will receive no stamp but makes it fly back and bound upward: cs dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 cst vmb xx vbi vvn, pn31 vmb vvi dx n1 cc-acp vvz pn31 vvi av cc vvn av-j: (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 130
1619 so that a stony heart is a hard sturdie heart capeable of no impression. so that a stony heart is a hard sturdy heart capable of no impression. av cst dt j n1 vbz dt j j n1 j pp-f dx n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 130
1620 Secondly, what is meant by a heart of flesh, and that is quite contrary to a stony heart, it is like unto flesh, soft, tender, easie, Secondly, what is meant by a heart of Flesh, and that is quite contrary to a stony heart, it is like unto Flesh, soft, tender, easy, ord, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz av j-jn p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1, j, j, j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1621 and pliable, willing to take any impression that comes upon it; and pliable, willing to take any impression that comes upon it; cc j, j pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1622 so that now a fleshie heart is nothing else but a heart lovingly teachable, and humbly tractable to the Lord, willing to entertaine any impression that it shall please the Lord to stampe upon it; so that now a fleshy heart is nothing Else but a heart lovingly teachable, and humbly tractable to the Lord, willing to entertain any impression that it shall please the Lord to stamp upon it; av cst av dt j n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 av-vvg j, cc av-j j p-acp dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi d n1 cst pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1623 if God commands any thing, that obeyeth, it God threatens, that trembles; it is said of I•siah that he had a melting heart: if God commands any thing, that Obeyeth, it God threatens, that trembles; it is said of I•siah that he had a melting heart: cs np1 vvz d n1, cst vvz, pn31 np1 vvz, cst vvz; pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 cst pns31 vhd dt j-vvg n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1624 looke as it is with waxe, if you set a seale upon it, just as the print of the seale is, look as it is with wax, if you Set a seal upon it, just as the print of the seal is, vvb p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, cs pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp pn31, av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1625 so is the print in the waxe which it leaves behinde it, so it is with a fleshie, lowly, p••able heart, it receives any stampe that God puts upon it; so is the print in the wax which it leaves behind it, so it is with a fleshy, lowly, p••able heart, it receives any stamp that God puts upon it; av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j, j, j n1, pn31 vvz d n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1626 when the Lord faith feare, that trembles, when the Lord saith love, that entertaines it, when the Lord faith Fear, that trembles, when the Lord Says love, that entertains it, c-crq dt n1 n1 n1, cst vvz, c-crq dt n1 vvz n1, cst vvz pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1627 when the Lord commands any thing, that yee les obedience to his cōmands, this is an humble and a pliable spirit: when the Lord commands any thing, that ye less Obedience to his commands, this is an humble and a pliable Spirit: c-crq dt n1 vvz d n1, cst pn22 av-dc n1 p-acp po31 vvz, d vbz dt j cc dt j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1628 and this is the substance of the Text, and the intendment of the Prophet therein, is thus much: and this is the substance of the Text, and the intendment of the Prophet therein, is thus much: cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, vbz av av-d: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1629 In the beginning of the Chapter, about the seventh Verse, the Lord threatned to in••rict many judgements upon the people of Israel, because they had not walked in his statutes; In the beginning of the Chapter, about the seventh Verse, the Lord threatened to in••rict many Judgments upon the people of Israel, Because they had not walked in his statutes; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp j d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vhd xx vvn p-acp po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 130
1630 after the Lord had done this, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 tells them in the 16. Verse, After the Lord had done this, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 tells them in the 16. Verse, p-acp dt n1 vhd vdn d, av 〈 sy 〉 vvz pno32 p-acp dt crd n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1631 if they would walke in his wayes, he would be a Sanctuary unto them, & he would make them better than ever they were, if they would walk in his ways, he would be a Sanctuary unto them, & he would make them better than ever they were, cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns31 vmd vvi pno32 av-jc cs av pns32 vbdr, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1632 and hee would doe better for them than ever hee did, but how will hee doe this? Why saith he, I will take away that stony sturdy heart which is in them, and he would do better for them than ever he did, but how will he do this? Why Says he, I will take away that stony sturdy heart which is in them, cc pns31 vmd vdi jc p-acp pno32 av av pns31 vdd, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns31 vdi d? q-crq vvz pns31, pns11 vmb vvi av d j j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1633 and will give them a frameable heart and a teachable heart, which shall yeeld to whatsoever I cammand, and will give them a frameable heart and a teachable heart, which shall yield to whatsoever I cammand, cc vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1 cc dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1634 and then they will be able to cast away all those evills which they have embraced, and then they will be able to cast away all those evils which they have embraced, cc av pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av d d n2-jn r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1635 and performe all those holy duties which they have neglected, the heart which God takes away from them cannot be meant the heart it selfe, the naturall facultie of willing, and perform all those holy duties which they have neglected, the heart which God Takes away from them cannot be meant the heart it self, the natural faculty of willing, cc vvi d d j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz av p-acp pno32 vmbx vbi vvn dt n1 pn31 n1, dt j n1 pp-f vvg, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1636 and the heart which hee gives them, cannot be meant the bare faculty it selfe, and the heart which he gives them, cannot be meant the bore faculty it self, cc dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pno32, vmbx vbi vvn dt j n1 pn31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1637 but the rebellious disposition that was in the faculty the Lord removeth, and that same teachable, frameable disposition he putteth into the facultie, whereby their hearts should be carried to that which was pleasing to God, & comfortable to themselves. but the rebellious disposition that was in the faculty the Lord Removeth, and that same teachable, frameable disposition he putteth into the faculty, whereby their hearts should be carried to that which was pleasing to God, & comfortable to themselves. cc-acp dt j n1 cst vbds p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz, cc cst d j, j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vbds vvg p-acp np1, cc j p-acp px32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1638 I intend to speake of two things concerning Gods taking away of this same stony heart, I intend to speak of two things Concerning God's taking away of this same stony heart, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f crd n2 vvg n2 vvg av pp-f d d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1639 and giving a heart of flesh unto his people: first, that God doth this, that hee is the Author of it; and giving a heart of Flesh unto his people: First, that God does this, that he is the Author of it; cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1: ord, cst np1 vdz d, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1640 secondly, I will speake of the circumstance of time when God doth this, when he thus workes upon the hearts of his chosen, sometimes sooner sometimes later; secondly, I will speak of the circumstance of time when God does this, when he thus works upon the hearts of his chosen, sometime sooner sometime later; ord, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq np1 vdz d, c-crq pns31 av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, av av-c av jc; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1641 and this, same circumstance of time when the Lord doth this is double; and this, same circumstance of time when the Lord does this is double; cc d, d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq dt n1 vdz d vbz j-jn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1642 first in regard of the meanes, the Lord doth thus worke upon the hearts of those which belong to the election of grace, First in regard of the means, the Lord does thus work upon the hearts of those which belong to the election of grace, ord p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 vdz av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 131
1643 when hee gives them the meanes of salvation when they have the Sunne-shine of the Gospell shining in their faces: when he gives them the means of salvation when they have the Sunshine of the Gospel shining in their faces: c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 dt n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1644 The second circumstance of this time, is in regard of the men whom the Lord will thus worke upon, some sooner, some later, some in all ages; The second circumstance of this time, is in regard of the men whom the Lord will thus work upon, Some sooner, Some later, Some in all ages; dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 ro-crq dt n1 vmb av vvi p-acp, d av-c, d jc, d p-acp d n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1645 some in their young and tenderage, some in their middle age, and some, though very few, in their old age: Some in their young and tenderage, Some in their middle age, and Some, though very few, in their old age: d p-acp po32 j cc n1, d p-acp po32 j-jn n1, cc d, cs av d, p-acp po32 j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1646 First I will speake of the Authour of this, and that is God, hee takes away the stony heart, First I will speak of the Author of this, and that is God, he Takes away the stony heart, ord pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, cc d vbz np1, pns31 vvz av dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1647 and gives a heart of flesh to his servants. and gives a heart of Flesh to his Servants. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1648 The Doctrine out of the words is, The taking away of the indisposition of the soule to any good dutie, The Doctrine out of the words is, The taking away of the indisposition of the soul to any good duty, dt n1 av pp-f dt n2 vbz, dt vvg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1649 and the fitting, framing, and disposing of a soule to performe any spirituall service, is the alone worke of God, hee removes the indisposition of the soule, and the fitting, framing, and disposing of a soul to perform any spiritual service, is the alone work of God, he removes the indisposition of the soul, cc dt j-vvg, vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1650 and hee puts the disposition to any good into the soules of his; and he puts the disposition to any good into the Souls of his; cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f png31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1651 the case is cleare, if we reason after this manner what is a stony heart? A stony heart is a sturdy, unteachable heart, uncapeable and indisposed to any good; the case is clear, if we reason After this manner what is a stony heart? A stony heart is a sturdy, unteachable heart, uncapable and indisposed to any good; dt n1 vbz j, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1? dt j n1 vbz dt j, j n1, j cc vvn p-acp d j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1652 what is a heart of flesh? it is a lowly, teachable, pliable heart, wiling to receive any impression that God stampes upon it, who takes away the one? The Lord; what is a heart of Flesh? it is a lowly, teachable, pliable heart, wiling to receive any impression that God stamps upon it, who Takes away the one? The Lord; q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbz dt j, j, j n1, vvg pc-acp vvi d n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp pn31, r-crq vvz av dt pi? dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1653 who gives the other? The Lord. who gives the other? The Lord. r-crq vvz dt j-jn? dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1654 So that both the remooving of the stony heart is the Lords worke, and the giving of the fleshy heart is the Lords worke also, I will take away their stony heart, So that both the removing of the stony heart is the lords work, and the giving of the fleshy heart is the lords work also, I will take away their stony heart, av cst d dt vvg pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt ng1 n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt n2 vvb av, pns11 vmb vvi av po32 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1655 and I will give them a heart of flesh. and I will give them a heart of Flesh. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1656 Nay the Lord doth make it his chiefest prerogative to doe this worke for a poore sinner; Ezeck. 36.25. Nay the Lord does make it his chiefest prerogative to do this work for a poor sinner; Ezekiel. 36.25. uh dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 po31 js-jn n1 pc-acp vdi d vvi p-acp dt j n1; np1. crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1657 I will powre cleane water upon you saith the Lord, and yee shall be cleane from all your •il•hinesse, I will pour clean water upon you Says the Lord, and ye shall be clean from all your •il•hinesse, pns11 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp pn22 vvz dt n1, cc pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp d po22 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 132
1658 and your Idols, I will cleanse you: and your Idols, I will cleanse you: cc po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pn22: (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1659 A new heart also will I give you, and put a new spirit within you, I will take away the stony heart, A new heart also will I give you, and put a new Spirit within you, I will take away the stony heart, dt j n1 av vmb pns11 vvb pn22, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb vvi av dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1660 and I will give you a heart of flesh; and therefore wee shall take notice of it; and I will give you a heart of Flesh; and Therefore we shall take notice of it; cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1; cc av pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1661 this great worke of conversion is compared with the worke of creation, God onely created man, this great work of conversion is compared with the work of creation, God only created man, d j n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 av-j vvn n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1662 and God onely converteth a man; and God only Converts a man; cc np1 av-j vvz dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1663 how was it when darkenesse was over the face of the earth, Let there bee light said the Lord, and there was light, the same God that created light, the same God doth shine in our hearts, how was it when darkness was over the face of the earth, Let there be Light said the Lord, and there was Light, the same God that created Light, the same God does shine in our hearts, q-crq vbds pn31 c-crq n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pc-acp vbi j vvd dt n1, cc a-acp vbds j, dt d np1 cst vvd n1, dt d np1 vdz vvi p-acp po12 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1664 nay this worke of conversion is sayd to be one of the greatest workes of God, nay this work of conversion is said to be one of the greatest works of God, uh-x d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1665 as if God did the best he could doe for a poore sinner when hee converts him. as if God did the best he could do for a poor sinner when he converts him. c-acp cs np1 vdd dt js pns31 vmd vdi p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1666 To whom is the arme of the Lord revealed, saith the Prophet Esay, that is, to whom is the utmost power of the Almighty God revealed, the Lord putteth forth his whole strength upon poore sinners when he converts them unto himselfe. To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed, Says the Prophet Isaiah, that is, to whom is the utmost power of the Almighty God revealed, the Lord putteth forth his Whole strength upon poor Sinners when he converts them unto himself. p-acp ro-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, vvz dt n1 np1, cst vbz, p-acp ro-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1 vvn, dt n1 vvz av po31 j-jn n1 p-acp j n2 c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp px31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1667 The power of Gods strength, the depth of Gods wisedome, and the riches of Gods mercy is discovered in this worke of conversion; The power of God's strength, the depth of God's Wisdom, and the riches of God's mercy is discovered in this work of conversion; dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1668 here is power against all power, and strength above all strength; Here is power against all power, and strength above all strength; av vbz n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1669 for the Lord doth not meete with the soule of a sinner in the worke of conversion, for the Lord does not meet with the soul of a sinner in the work of conversion, p-acp dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1670 as hee did in the worke of creation with the world, for when he made the world, hee met with nothing to resist him, as he did in the work of creation with the world, for when he made the world, he met with nothing to resist him, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp pix pc-acp vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1671 but he onely spoke the word, hee commanded and it was made; but he only spoke the word, he commanded and it was made; cc-acp pns31 av-j vvd dt n1, pns31 vvd cc pn31 vbds vvn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1672 but when the Lord commeth to meete with the soule of a poore sinner, to open his eyes and convert him unto himselfe, and bring him home; but when the Lord comes to meet with the soul of a poor sinner, to open his eyes and convert him unto himself, and bring him home; cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc vvi pno31 p-acp px31, cc vvi pno31 av-an; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 133
1673 hee meeteth with the whole frame of all creatures opposing and resisting him; the divell and the world without, and sinne and corruption within; he meeteth with the Whole frame of all creatures opposing and resisting him; the Devil and the world without, and sin and corruption within; pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2 vvg cc vvg pno31; dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1674 when the Lord comes to convert a firmer, hee meetes with all these, with sinne, Sathan, when the Lord comes to convert a firmer, he meets with all these, with sin, Sathan, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt jc, pns31 vvz p-acp d d, p-acp n1, np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1675 and the world resisting him, and therefore here must needs be power against all strength that opposeth him, here must needs bee wisedome against all pollicie that resists him, and the world resisting him, and Therefore Here must needs be power against all strength that Opposeth him, Here must needs be Wisdom against all policy that resists him, cc dt n1 vvg pno31, cc av av vmb av vbi n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno31, av vmb av vbi n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1676 and here must needes be wonderfull mercy against all weakenesse and miserie, and therefore 1 Cor. 14.24. and Here must needs be wonderful mercy against all weakness and misery, and Therefore 1 Cor. 14.24. cc av vmb av vbi j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc av crd np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1677 there saith the Text, If all prophesie, and there come in 〈 ◊ 〉 that beleeveth not, there Says the Text, If all prophesy, and there come in 〈 ◊ 〉 that Believeth not, pc-acp vvz dt n1, cs d vvb, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp 〈 sy 〉 cst vvz xx, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1678 or unlearned, he is rebuked of all, and judged of all; or unlearned, he is rebuked of all, and judged of all; cc j, pns31 vbz vvn pp-f d, cc vvn pp-f d; (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1679 and so are the secrets of his heart made manifest, and so he will fall downe on his face and worship God, and so Are the secrets of his heart made manifest, and so he will fallen down on his face and worship God, cc av vbr dt n2-jn pp-f po31 n1 vvd j, cc av pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1680 and say plainely, God is in you indeede, here the Text faith, when the Lord commeth to speake home to a poore sinner, a poore soule, he comes into the Congregation, and say plainly, God is in you indeed, Here the Text faith, when the Lord comes to speak home to a poor sinner, a poor soul, he comes into the Congregation, cc vvb av-j, np1 vbz p-acp pn22 av, av dt n1 n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi av-an p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1681 & though he be simple the word is wise and powerfull and that discovereth what is in his heart, man is not able to doe this, & though he be simple the word is wise and powerful and that Discovereth what is in his heart, man is not able to do this, cc cs pns31 vbb j dt n1 vbz j cc j cc d vvz r-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1, n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vdi d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1682 but God can doe this, and then the soule will say, God is in you in deede, but God can do this, and then the soul will say, God is in you in deed, cc-acp np1 vmb vdi d, cc av dt n1 vmb vvi, np1 vbz p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1683 as who should say, Here is God, or else I had never beene humbled, or else my sinnes had never beene subdued, as who should say, Here is God, or Else I had never been humbled, or Else my Sins had never been subdued, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, av vbz np1, cc av pns11 vhd av-x vbn vvn, cc av po11 n2 vhd av-x vbn vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1684 or else my soule had never beene wrought upon, the sinner that is strucken with this worke, he professeth plainely, that here is the stroake of God, or Else my soul had never been wrought upon, the sinner that is strucken with this work, he Professes plainly, that Here is the stroke of God, cc av po11 n1 vhd av-x vbn vvn p-acp, dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz av-j, cst av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1685 and power of God, and wisedome of God, which was able to discover all things that were in my heart, and power of God, and Wisdom of God, which was able to discover all things that were in my heart, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds j pc-acp vvi d n2 cst vbdr p-acp po11 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1686 and take 〈 ◊ 〉 this stubborne heart of mine, Oh this is 〈 ◊ 〉 •orle of God indeede. and take 〈 ◊ 〉 this stubborn heart of mine, O this is 〈 ◊ 〉 •orle of God indeed. cc vvb 〈 sy 〉 d j n1 pp-f png11, uh d vbz 〈 sy 〉 jc pp-f np1 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 134
1687 The grounds of the point why it is necessary that God should be the Author both of taking away the stony heart and giving the heart of flesh are these, The grounds of the point why it is necessary that God should be the Author both of taking away the stony heart and giving the heart of Flesh Are these, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz j cst np1 vmd vbi dt n1 av-d pp-f vvg av dt j n1 cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1688 if we doe but consider the nature of the stoninesse and the fleshinesse of the heart, it will appeare that God onely can take away the one and give the other. if we do but Consider the nature of the stoniness and the fleshiness of the heart, it will appear that God only can take away the one and give the other. cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi cst np1 av-j vmb vvi av dt crd cc vvi dt n-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1689 First if we consider the nature of the stony heart, and the distempers thereof, it will appeare that it must bee the worke of the Lord onely to take it away; First if we Consider the nature of the stony heart, and the distempers thereof, it will appear that it must be the work of the Lord only to take it away; ord cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n2 av, pn31 vmb vvi cst pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1690 and not to follow any other similituds then the Text affords; and not to follow any other Similitudes then the Text affords; cc xx pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 cs dt n1 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1691 I will shew the similitude and resemblance that is betweene the sturdy stout heart of a sinner and a stone, by which it shall bee made manifest, that none but the Almighty power of God is able to remoove it. I will show the similitude and resemblance that is between the sturdy stout heart of a sinner and a stone, by which it shall be made manifest, that none but the Almighty power of God is able to remove it. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn j, cst pix cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1692 Now in a stone observe three particulars, which discover the nature of it; Now in a stone observe three particulars, which discover the nature of it; av p-acp dt n1 vvi crd n2-j, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1693 first the ground of all, the hardnesse which is in the stone is from hence, there is a close fastning, combining, First the ground of all, the hardness which is in the stone is from hence, there is a close fastening, combining, ord dt n1 pp-f d, dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp av, pc-acp vbz dt j vvg, vvg, (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1694 and knitting of the parts together which is the ground of the hardnesse that is therein; and knitting of the parts together which is the ground of the hardness that is therein; cc vvg pp-f dt n2 av r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1695 as for example, take a path, if it be continually plowed up, it will bee soft and loose, as for Exampl, take a path, if it be continually plowed up, it will be soft and lose, c-acp p-acp n1, vvb dt n1, cs pn31 vbb av-j vvn a-acp, pn31 vmb vbi j cc j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1696 but if many walke upon it, if it be continually trod upon then it will be hard; but if many walk upon it, if it be continually trod upon then it will be hard; cc-acp cs d n1 p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vbb av-j vvn p-acp av pn31 vmb vbi j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1697 what is the reason of this, namely this hardnesse proceeds from the close fastning and setling of the earth together, this it is which makes the way hard, what is the reason of this, namely this hardness proceeds from the close fastening and settling of the earth together, this it is which makes the Way hard, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, av d n1 vvz p-acp dt j vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 av, d pn31 vbz r-crq vvz dt n1 av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1698 but if it were daily plowed, and the earth continually loosened, it would then 〈 … 〉 soft, but if it were daily plowed, and the earth continually loosened, it would then 〈 … 〉 soft, cc-acp cs pn31 vbdr av-j vvn, cc dt n1 av-j j-vvn, pn31 vmd av 〈 … 〉 uh-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1699 but when there is a naturall fastning and compiling of the earth together, it cannot but b•e hard. but when there is a natural fastening and compiling of the earth together, it cannot but b•e hard. cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 av, pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi av-j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 135
1700 Secondly, from this fastning of the parts of a stone together, as there comes hardnesse, Secondly, from this fastening of the parts of a stone together, as there comes hardness, ord, p-acp d vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av, c-acp pc-acp vvz n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1701 so also from this hardnesse ariseth a great strength in the stone, and that is the reason that the hardest things are marvelous strong; so also from this hardness arises a great strength in the stone, and that is the reason that the Hardest things Are marvelous strong; av av p-acp d n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d vbz dt n1 cst dt js n2 vbr j j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1702 a child before his joynts be setled is but weake, he is not come to his strength, a child before his Joints be settled is but weak, he is not come to his strength, dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbb vvn vbz p-acp j, pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1703 but a man when his parts are setled, and his joynts throughly knit together, then wee use to say, bee is come to his full strength; but a man when his parts Are settled, and his Joints thoroughly knit together, then we use to say, bee is come to his full strength; cc-acp dt n1 c-crq po31 n2 vbr vvn, cc po31 n2 av-j vvn av, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1704 and so it is in mettals, those mettals that are closest knit together and most nearely concocted, they are sayd to bee strongest mettalls, and so it is in metals, those metals that Are closest knit together and most nearly concocted, they Are said to be Strongest metals, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp n2, d n2 cst vbr js vvn av cc av-ds av-j vvn, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi js n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1705 as Gold is sayd to be a stronger mettall then Silver, and Silver is sayd to bee a stronger mettall then Lead, as Gold is said to be a Stronger mettle then Silver, and Silver is said to be a Stronger mettle then Led, c-acp n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt jc n1 cs n1, cc n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt jc n1 cs n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1706 because the parts thereof are more nearely setled and more closely concocted: Because the parts thereof Are more nearly settled and more closely concocted: c-acp dt n2 av vbr av-dc av-j vvn cc av-dc av-j vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1707 So it is the nature of stones, those stones whose parts are most combined together as Flints, they are sayd to be the hardest stones, So it is the nature of stones, those stones whose parts Are most combined together as Flints, they Are said to be the Hardest stones, av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, d n2 rg-crq n2 vbr av-ds vvn av p-acp n2, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt js n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1708 and those whose parts are not so closely knit, they are sayd to be more soft and of lesse strength. and those whose parts Are not so closely knit, they Are said to be more soft and of less strength. cc d rg-crq n2 vbr xx av av-j vvn, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av-dc j cc pp-f dc n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 136
1709 Thirdly, from the hardnesse and strength of a stone, there comes a resistance against any thing from without it, Thirdly, from the hardness and strength of a stone, there comes a resistance against any thing from without it, ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 136
1710 because the parts of a stone are knit together, therefore it is hard, and from the hardnesse thereof proceedes strength; Because the parts of a stone Are knit together, Therefore it is hard, and from the hardness thereof proceeds strength; c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn av, av pn31 vbz j, cc p-acp dt n1 av vvz n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 136
1711 and being hard and strong in the third place it resists and bea•s backe any thing that falls upon it, and being hard and strong in the third place it resists and bea•s back any thing that falls upon it, cc vbg j cc j p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vvz cc vvz av d n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 136
1712 as if you knocke against a stone with a hammer, it resists it and makes it •lie backe by reason of the strength and hardnesse of it; as if you knock against a stone with a hammer, it resists it and makes it •lie back by reason of the strength and hardness of it; c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz pn31 cc vvz pn31 av-j av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 136
1713 Even so it is with the soule of every poore sinner, of 〈 ◊ 〉 sinfull creature under heaven, it hath an inward secret kind of union betweene sinne and its selfe, betweene corruption and its owne nature. Even so it is with the soul of every poor sinner, of 〈 ◊ 〉 sinful creature under heaven, it hath an inward secret kind of Union between sin and its self, between corruption and its own nature. av av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pp-f 〈 sy 〉 j n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vhz dt j j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc po31 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1714 The heart of a poore sinfull soule hath a neere combination with sinne, there is a fast closure betweene sinne and the soule, The heart of a poor sinful soul hath a near combination with sin, there is a fast closure between sin and the soul, dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1715 and therefore sinne in the Scripture is tearmed by the name of the old man, as who should say, The sinne and corruption that is in a poore sinner, is as it were another nature in him, in so much that the union and combination that is betweene sinne and the soule, is farre stronger then any other bond of nature, and Therefore sin in the Scripture is termed by the name of the old man, as who should say, The sin and corruption that is in a poor sinner, is as it were Another nature in him, in so much that the Union and combination that is between sin and the soul, is Far Stronger then any other bound of nature, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j n1, vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp av av-d cst dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1, vbz av-j jc cs d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1716 and this is the reason of that phrase, Luke 21.16. and this is the reason of that phrase, Lycia 21.16. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, av crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1717 there saith the Text, Yee shall be betrayed also of your parents, and of your brethren and kinsmen, there Says the Text, Ye shall be betrayed also of your Parents, and of your brothers and kinsmen, pc-acp vvz dt n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f po22 n2, cc pp-f po22 n2 cc n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1718 and some of you shall be put to death, and yee shall be hated of men all for my names sake, & this is the reason, and Some of you shall be put to death, and ye shall be hated of men all for my names sake, & this is the reason, cc d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn pp-f n2 d p-acp po11 ng1 n1, cc d vbz dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1719 because the union that is betweene sinne and the soule of a wicked man exceeds all other bonds of nature ▪ as for example, Because the Union that is between sin and the soul of a wicked man exceeds all other bonds of nature ▪ as for Exampl, c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 ▪ c-acp p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1720 if a naughtie wicked father have a godly religious child, the father will neglect those duties to his child wch even nature it selfe 〈 … 〉 him to performe; if a naughty wicked father have a godly religious child, the father will neglect those duties to his child which even nature it self 〈 … 〉 him to perform; cs dt j j n1 vhb dt j j n1, dt n1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq av n1 pn31 n1 〈 … 〉 pno31 pc-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1721 and if a wicked lewd for the 〈 ◊ 〉 a good father, he will not discharge those 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him which nature binds him unto, and if a wicked lewd for the 〈 ◊ 〉 a good father, he will not discharge those 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him which nature binds him unto, cc cs dt j j p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi d 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno31 r-crq n1 vvz pno31 p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1722 but the •ather he hates the sonne, and the sonne he hates 〈 ◊ 〉 father, the mother hates the daughter, 〈 … 〉 daughter hates the mother, but the •ather he hates the son, and the son he hates 〈 ◊ 〉 father, the mother hates the daughter, 〈 … 〉 daughter hates the mother, cc-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pns31 vvz 〈 sy 〉 n1, dt n1 vvz dt n1, 〈 … 〉 n1 vvz dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1723 and they breake 〈 ◊ 〉 bonds both, of nature and religion; and they break 〈 ◊ 〉 bonds both, of nature and Religion; cc pns32 vvb 〈 sy 〉 n2 av-d, pp-f n1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1724 the 〈 ◊ 〉 father will doe any thing against his sonne, before the bond that is betweene sinne 〈 … 〉 soule shall be broken, the 〈 ◊ 〉 father will do any thing against his son, before the bound that is between sin 〈 … 〉 soul shall be broken, dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 vmb vdi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 〈 … 〉 n1 vmb vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 137
1725 before this union 〈 … 〉 broken, he will not abide the presence of his sinne, before this Union 〈 … 〉 broken, he will not abide the presence of his sin, c-acp d n1 〈 … 〉 vvn, pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1726 nay that which is most unreasonable to consider, a wicked lewd ungracious man will lose his life, he will spend his owne heart blood before hee will leave one sinfull beloved lust or corruption, nay that which is most unreasonable to Consider, a wicked lewd ungracious man will loose his life, he will spend his own heart blood before he will leave one sinful Beloved lust or corruption, uh-x cst r-crq vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi, dt j j j n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n1 n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi crd j j-vvn n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1727 and the reason of this is, because there is a nearer 〈 ◊ 〉 on, and the reason of this is, Because there is a nearer 〈 ◊ 〉 on, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt jc 〈 sy 〉 a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1728 and a closer combination betweene sinne and the soule, then betweene all relation, that nature can put upon a man, insomuch that a man will rather have his sinnes and his lusts then his owne child; and a closer combination between sin and the soul, then between all Relation, that nature can put upon a man, insomuch that a man will rather have his Sins and his Lustiest then his own child; cc dt jc n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, av p-acp d n1, cst n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, av cst dt n1 vmb av-c vhi po31 n2 cc po31 n2 av po31 d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1729 nay such is the union betweene sinne and the soule, that it becomes 〈 ◊ 〉 God unto the soule; nay such is the Union between sin and the soul, that it becomes 〈 ◊ 〉 God unto the soul; uh-x d vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, cst pn31 vvz 〈 sy 〉 uh-np p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1730 looke as it is with a stone, the parts thereof being closely fastned and nearely setled together, it becomes marveilous strong and hard, look as it is with a stone, the parts thereof being closely fastened and nearly settled together, it becomes marvelous strong and hard, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n2 av vbg av-j vvn cc av-j vvn av, pn31 vvz j j cc av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1731 so when God hath forsaken the soule, and it closeth with his corruptions, this union that is betweene the soule and its corruptions is marveilous strong and firme, so when God hath forsaken the soul, and it closeth with his corruptions, this Union that is between the soul and its corruptions is marvelous strong and firm, av c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1, cc pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n2, d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2 vbz j j cc j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1732 nay so strong and firme that there is no meanes under heaven, no creature in the world that is able to breake this union, nay so strong and firm that there is no means under heaven, no creature in the world that is able to break this Union, uh-x av j cc j cst pc-acp vbz dx n2 p-acp n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1733 and dissolve this combination that is betweene sinne and the soule, unlesse the Lord by his Almighty power come and breake this concord and conspiracy that is betweene sinne and the soule, against himselfe and the glory of his name; and dissolve this combination that is between sin and the soul, unless the Lord by his Almighty power come and break this concord and Conspiracy that is between sin and the soul, against himself and the glory of his name; cc vvi d n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1, cs dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvn cc vvi d n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1, p-acp px31 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1734 and for the truth hereof observe this, all outward meanes are too scant, too narrow, too short to breake the union betweene the soule and sinne, and for the truth hereof observe this, all outward means Are too scant, too narrow, too short to break the Union between the soul and sin, cc p-acp dt n1 av vvi d, d j n2 vbr av av-j, av j, av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1735 as it is with the body of a man, if there were a great and an old distemper in a mans stomacke, as it is with the body of a man, if there were a great and an old distemper in a men stomach, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pc-acp vbdr dt j cc dt j n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 138
1736 if a man should put a rich doublet upon him and lay him in a Featherbed, if a man should put a rich doublet upon him and lay him in a Featherbed, cs dt n1 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1737 and use all other outward meanes, this would doe him no good, because the disease is within, and use all other outward means, this would do him no good, Because the disease is within, cc vvi d j-jn j n2, d vmd vdi pno31 dx j, c-acp dt n1 vbz a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1738 and is become as it were another nature in him, it is an old distemper that hath eaten into his very bowels, and is become as it were Another nature in him, it is an old distemper that hath eaten into his very bowels, cc vbz vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1739 and therefore all outward meanes cannot make a separation betweene the disease and the body, because the disease being inward they cannot come neare it. and Therefore all outward means cannot make a separation between the disease and the body, Because the disease being inward they cannot come near it. cc av d j n2 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbg j pns32 vmbx vvi av-j pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1740 Iust so it is with the soule of a man, a mans heart will have his sinne; Just so it is with the soul of a man, a men heart will have his sin; j av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt ng1 n1 vmb vhi po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1741 there is an inward combination betweene the soule and sinne; there is an inward combination between the soul and sin; pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1742 now all meanes, as the Word, and the like is outward, and can doe no good in this kind, they cannot break the union betweene a mans heart and his corruptions, now all means, as the Word, and the like is outward, and can do no good in this kind, they cannot break the Union between a men heart and his corruptions, av d n2, c-acp dt n1, cc dt j vbz j, cc vmb vdi dx j p-acp d n1, pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1743 unlesse God give a blessing to these meanes, unlesse the Lord by his Almighty power and infinite wisedome make a separation betweene sinne and the soule, and dissolve this union. unless God give a blessing to these means, unless the Lord by his Almighty power and infinite Wisdom make a separation between sin and the soul, and dissolve this Union. cs np1 vvb dt n1 p-acp d n2, cs dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc j n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, cc vvi d n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1744 The soule saith, I will have my sinne, and I will have my life, and I will have my God, The soul Says, I will have my sin, and I will have my life, and I will have my God, dt n1 vvz, pns11 vmb vhi po11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vhi po11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vhi po11 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1745 though I die for it, there is a strong league 〈 ◊ 〉 betweene the heart of a sinner and his lusts, 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore all outward meanes cannot possibly breake this league; though I die for it, there is a strong league 〈 ◊ 〉 between the heart of a sinner and his Lustiest, 〈 ◊ 〉 Therefore all outward means cannot possibly break this league; cs pns11 vvb p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2, 〈 sy 〉 av d j n2 vmbx av-j vvi d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1746 looke as it is wi•h a strong stomack, if you give it any ordinary meate the strength of the stomake is above the meate, look as it is wi•h a strong stomach, if you give it any ordinary meat the strength of the stomach is above the meat, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz av dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb pn31 d j n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1747 and turnes the meate into the nature of it selfe, •o it is with a corrupt heart that hath made a league 〈 ◊ 〉 his lusts, all outward meanes and of 〈 … 〉 God, a corrupt heart converts them and 〈 ◊ 〉 them aside to his everlasting destruction; and turns the meat into the nature of it self, •o it is with a corrupt heart that hath made a league 〈 ◊ 〉 his Lustiest, all outward means and of 〈 … 〉 God, a corrupt heart converts them and 〈 ◊ 〉 them aside to his everlasting destruction; cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 〈 sy 〉 po31 n2, d j n2 cc pp-f 〈 … 〉 uh-np, dt j n1 vvz pno32 cc 〈 sy 〉 pno32 av p-acp po31 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 139
1748 the instrumentall cause is alwayes under the 〈 ◊ 〉 the soule of a man is a soveraigne commander, this way all outward meanes are but instrumentall m•ses, the instrumental cause is always under the 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul of a man is a sovereign commander, this Way all outward means Are but instrumental m•ses, dt j n1 vbz av p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, d n1 d j n2 vbr p-acp j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 140
1749 and the heart of a man is above them, and therefore they may as well •arden a man as soften his heart, and humble his soule; and the heart of a man is above them, and Therefore they may as well •arden a man as soften his heart, and humble his soul; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vmb c-acp av vvi dt n1 c-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 140
1750 a man can receive no good thereby unlesse it please God to overpower this distemper that is in a man, a man can receive no good thereby unless it please God to overpower this distemper that is in a man, dt n1 vmb vvi dx j av cs pn31 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 140
1751 and break the neare union and firme league that is betweene sinne and the soule. and break the near Union and firm league that is between sin and the soul. cc vvi dt j n1 cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 140
1752 Secondly, as there is a neare union betweene sinne and the soule, so in the second place as from the knitting of the parts of a stone together, there comes a strength to resist the blow; Secondly, as there is a near Union between sin and the soul, so in the second place as from the knitting of the parts of a stone together, there comes a strength to resist the blow; ord, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, av p-acp dt ord n1 c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av, a-acp vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1753 so there is a marvelous power, a soveraigne command that sinne setteth up, and Sathan possesseth in the soule; so there is a marvelous power, a sovereign command that sin sets up, and Sathan Possesses in the soul; av a-acp vbz dt j n1, dt j-jn n1 cst n1 vvz a-acp, cc np1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1754 nay so strong a power it is, for therein lyeth the strength of the argument, that nothing can overpower it and overcome it, nay so strong a power it is, for therein lies the strength of the argument, that nothing can overpower it and overcome it, uh-x av j dt n1 pn31 vbz, c-acp av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pix vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1755 but the Almighty come it power of the Lord, for this is the meaning of that place, of Saint Paul, 1 Corinth. 15.56. The sting of a eath is sinne, and the strength of sinne is the Law; but the Almighty come it power of the Lord, for this is the meaning of that place, of Saint Paul, 1 Corinth. 15.56. The sting of a eath is sin, and the strength of sin is the Law; cc-acp dt j-jn vvb pn31 n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pp-f n1 np1, crd np1. crd. dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vbz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1756 so that a man may see so strong as the Law is, so strong is sinne, so that a man may see so strong as the Law is, so strong is sin, av cst dt n1 vmb vvi av j c-acp dt n1 vbz, av j vbz n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1757 and therefore the strength there of must needs be great ▪ I open that place of the Apostle thus, The sting of death is sinne, and Therefore the strength there of must needs be great ▪ I open that place of the Apostle thus, The sting of death is sin, cc av dt n1 a-acp pp-f vmb av vbi j ▪ pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1 av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1758 and the strength of sinne is the Law; and the strength of sin is the Law; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1759 looke as it is with a King when a male factour is apprehended and convicted of high treason, the king giveth up the malefactour into the hand of the jaylour, look as it is with a King when a male factor is apprehended and convicted of high treason, the King gives up the Malefactor into the hand of the jailer, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f j n1, dt n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 140
1760 and giveth him authoritie to keepe him in what prison or dungeon 〈 ◊ 〉 will and tyrannize over him as he list, the jaylour now hath not power of himselfe onely, and gives him Authority to keep him in what prison or dungeon 〈 ◊ 〉 will and tyrannise over him as he list, the jailer now hath not power of himself only, cc vvz pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 〈 sy 〉 vmb cc vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd, dt n1 av vhz xx n1 pp-f px31 av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1761 but is armed also with authority from the King, he hath a commission from the King that hee may dispose of the Traytour as hee pleaseth, hee may keepe him in what prison hee will, but is armed also with Authority from the King, he hath a commission from the King that he may dispose of the Traitor as he Pleases, he may keep him in what prison he will, cc-acp vbz vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vmb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1762 and tyrannize over him as he pleaseth and as hee seeth good, and the reason is, and tyrannise over him as he Pleases and as he sees good, and the reason is, cc vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvz cc c-acp pns31 vvz j, cc dt n1 vbz, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1763 because hee hath authority from the King to backe him, and he hath as much authority as the King, Because he hath Authority from the King to back him, and he hath as much Authority as the King, c-acp pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pns31 vhz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1764 because the King doth this by him; Because the King does this by him; c-acp dt n1 vdz d p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1765 so it is with the blessed will of God, every poore soule rebells against him and breakes his Lawes, so it is with the blessed will of God, every poor soul rebels against him and breaks his Laws, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, d j n1 n2 p-acp pno31 cc vvz po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1766 and therefore the Lord taketh notice of it, and treason is brought against him, and hee is condemned for it, and Therefore the Lord Takes notice of it, and treason is brought against him, and he is condemned for it, cc av dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f pn31, cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1767 and then he delivers him up into the power of sinne, and into the hands of the devill, and then he delivers him up into the power of sin, and into the hands of the Devil, cc av pns31 vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1768 as who should say, Take him sinne, and take him Sathan, and hale him into damnation and tyrannize over him according to your owne minds, as who should say, Take him sin, and take him Sathan, and hale him into damnation and tyrannise over him according to your own minds, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, vvb pno31 n1, cc vvb pno31 np1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp po22 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1769 thus God giveth them authority over him; mee thinkes I heare the Lord say thus; thus God gives them Authority over him; me thinks I hear the Lord say thus; av np1 vvz pno32 n1 p-acp pno31; pno11 vvz pns11 vvb dt n1 vvb av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1770 Let all occasions domineere over him, let all corruptions take place in him, hee hath opposed my Lawes, I will never helpe him more, hee hath transgressed my Commandements, my Spirit shall never assist him more, take him sinne, take him Sathan, Let all occasions domineer over him, let all corruptions take place in him, he hath opposed my Laws, I will never help him more, he hath transgressed my commandments, my Spirit shall never assist him more, take him sin, take him Sathan, vvb d n2 vvi p-acp pno31, vvb d n2 vvb n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz vvn po11 n2, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pno31 av-dc, pns31 vhz vvn po11 n2, po11 n1 vmb av-x vvi pno31 av-dc, vvb pno31 n1, vvb pno31 np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1771 and dispose of him according to your owne pleasure; so that now sinne and Sathan have not onely their owne power over this soule, and dispose of him according to your own pleasure; so that now sin and Sathan have not only their own power over this soul, cc n1 pp-f pno31 vvg p-acp po22 d n1; av cst av n1 cc np1 vhb xx av-j po32 d n1 p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1772 but they have power from God, and they are backed with authority from the Law; but they have power from God, and they Are backed with Authority from the Law; cc-acp pns32 vhb n1 p-acp np1, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 141
1773 in this kind Sathan may say, This soule must 〈 ◊ 〉 damned, I have Law for it, by the vertue of the Law I prevaile against him and domineere over him; in this kind Sathan may say, This soul must 〈 ◊ 〉 damned, I have Law for it, by the virtue of the Law I prevail against him and domineer over him; p-acp d j np1 vmb vvi, d n1 vmb 〈 sy 〉 n-vvn, pns11 vhb n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1774 God hath given mee authoritie to tyrannize over him, thus the strength of sinne in the Law. God hath given me Authority to tyrannise over him, thus the strength of sin in the Law. np1 vhz vvn pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1775 Now he that, must come and rescue this soule, and deliver it from the power of sinne and Sathan; Now he that, must come and rescue this soul, and deliver it from the power of sin and Sathan; av pns31 cst, vmb vvi cc vvi d n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1776 must be able to equalize and, answer the strength of the Law, and this none can doe, the Law of God, none can beare the strength of it, must be able to equalise and, answer the strength of the Law, and this none can do, the Law of God, none can bear the strength of it, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d pi vmb vdi, dt n1 pp-f np1, pix vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1777 but he that is perfect God, none but the Lord Iesus Christ, none can deliver the soule and rescue it from the power of sinne and Sathan but hee; but he that is perfect God, none but the Lord Iesus christ, none can deliver the soul and rescue it from the power of sin and Sathan but he; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz j np1, pix cc-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pix vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1 p-acp pns31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1778 this is the reason of that unconceiveable and admirable power that a mans corruptions have over him, a man would wonder to see that a base lust or corruption should so domineere and tyrannize over a man, this is the reason of that unconceivable and admirable power that a men corruptions have over him, a man would wonder to see that a base lust or corruption should so domineer and tyrannise over a man, d vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j cc j n1 cst dt ng1 n2 vhb p-acp pno31, dt n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cst dt j n1 cc n1 vmd av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1779 and make a man such a slave thereunto; the reason is, because the strength of sinne is the Law. and make a man such a slave thereunto; the reason is, Because the strength of sin is the Law. cc vvi dt n1 d dt n1 av; dt n1 vbz, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1780 God in his just judgement hath given over a sinner into the hand of sinne and Sathan, God in his just judgement hath given over a sinner into the hand of sin and Sathan, np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1781 now the Lord Iesus onely commeth and taketh away this power, and over commeth this strength for the rescuing of a poore soule this, way, now the Lord Iesus only comes and Takes away this power, and over comes this strength for the rescuing of a poor soul this, Way, av dt n1 np1 av-j vvz cc vvz av d n1, cc a-acp vvz d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 d, n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1782 and hereby wee may conceive that the wisedome and power of Gods mercy goeth beyond the power and wisedome of Gods justice, as I may so say; and hereby we may conceive that the Wisdom and power of God's mercy Goes beyond the power and Wisdom of God's Justice, as I may so say; cc av pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1783 for what saith the Law, and what doth the justice of God require, the Law saith Doe and live, justice faith, for what Says the Law, and what does the Justice of God require, the Law Says Do and live, Justice faith, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1, cc q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi, dt n1 vvz vdb cc vvi, n1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1784 if Adam dee obey the Commandements of God hee shall be saved ▪ if Adam sinne he shall be damned. if Adam dee obey the commandments of God he shall be saved ▪ if Adam sin he shall be damned. cs np1 pno21 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn ▪ cs np1 n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 142
1785 But then the wisedome and power of Gods mercy comes and saith, a man shall not die though he doth not keepe all Gods Commandements; But then the Wisdom and power of God's mercy comes and Says, a man shall not die though he does not keep all God's commandments; p-acp av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvz cc vvz, dt n1 vmb xx vvi cs pns31 vdz xx vvi d ng1 n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1786 but how is this done, namely this way, Christ which is perfect God and man, commeth and suffereth for man, hee comes and doth that which man should have done, but how is this done, namely this Way, christ which is perfect God and man, comes and suffers for man, he comes and does that which man should have done, cc-acp q-crq vbz d vdn, av d n1, np1 r-crq vbz j np1 cc n1, vvz cc vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vvz cc vdz d r-crq n1 vmd vhi vdn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1787 and therefore though man doe it not, yet he shall not be condemned, so that our Saviour by his death did satisfie for us, and Therefore though man do it not, yet he shall not be condemned, so that our Saviour by his death did satisfy for us, cc av cs n1 vdb pn31 xx, av pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn, av cst po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vdd vvi p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1788 and gave full contentment to the Law of God, so that now the justice of God hath nothing to say to a poore soule, and gave full contentment to the Law of God, so that now the Justice of God hath nothing to say to a poor soul, cc vvd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz pix pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1789 and Christ by his resurrection he did overcome the power 〈 … 〉 and Satan, and christ by his resurrection he did overcome the power 〈 … 〉 and Satan, cc np1 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 〈 … 〉 cc np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1790 so that now marke what followes, if any thing hindereth the soule from being saved, it is because either Gods justice is not satisfied, so that now mark what follows, if any thing hindereth the soul from being saved, it is Because either God's Justice is not satisfied, av cst av vvb r-crq vvz, cs d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp vbg vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp d ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1791 or else because the power of sinne and Satan is not abated, but Christ by his death did satisfie the Law of God, or Else Because the power of sin and Satan is not abated, but christ by his death did satisfy the Law of God, cc av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1792 and by his resurrection did overcome sinne and Satan, and therefore these cannot hinder it from salvation, and by his resurrection did overcome sin and Satan, and Therefore these cannot hinder it from salvation, cc p-acp po31 n1 vdd vvi n1 cc np1, cc av d vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1793 and this is the ground how it commeth •o passe that the Lord onely, and no 〈 … 〉 can deliver a soule from the strength of 〈 … 〉 power of Satan, which have the strength of the Law to backe them. and this is the ground how it comes •o pass that the Lord only, and no 〈 … 〉 can deliver a soul from the strength of 〈 … 〉 power of Satan, which have the strength of the Law to back them. cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz av vvi cst dt n1 av-j, cc dx 〈 … 〉 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f 〈 … 〉 n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 143
1794 Thirdly, as in a stone there is a close setting 〈 ◊ 〉 a neare knitting of the parts thereof together, 〈 ◊ 〉 whence comes the hardnesse thereof, Thirdly, as in a stone there is a close setting 〈 ◊ 〉 a near knitting of the parts thereof together, 〈 ◊ 〉 whence comes the hardness thereof, ord, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbz dt j n-vvg 〈 sy 〉 dt av-j vvg pp-f dt n2 av av, 〈 sy 〉 c-crq vvz dt n1 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 143
1795 and secondly as from this hardnesse there proceedes strength; and secondly as from this hardness there proceeds strength; cc ord p-acp p-acp d n1 a-acp vvz n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 143
1796 and as in the third place from this strength ariseth a resistance against the blow that is 〈 … 〉 upon it, and as in the third place from this strength arises a resistance against the blow that is 〈 … 〉 upon it, cc c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz 〈 … 〉 p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 143
1797 so it is with a stony heart, there is a 〈 ◊ 〉 union betweene sinne and it: so it is with a stony heart, there is a 〈 ◊ 〉 Union between sin and it: av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp n1 cc pn31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 143
1798 secondly, by 〈 ◊ 〉 of this union sinne comes to have a 〈 … 〉 power in the soule, secondly, by 〈 ◊ 〉 of this Union sin comes to have a 〈 … 〉 power in the soul, ord, p-acp 〈 sy 〉 pp-f d n1 n1 vvz pc-acp vhi dt 〈 … 〉 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1799 and not onely so, but in the third place, there is a great resistance in the soule against Gods Command ▪ Looke as it is with a stone, of a man striketh a blow upon it, it resistes the blow and beates it backe, and not only so, but in the third place, there is a great resistance in the soul against God's Command ▪ Look as it is with a stone, of a man striketh a blow upon it, it resistes the blow and beats it back, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1 ▪ vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc vvz pn31 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1800 so it is with the soule, with a stony heart; so it is with the soul, with a stony heart; av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1801 the Word, the Sacraments, Admonitions, Reproofes, Counsells, Exhortations, they enter not into it, they prevaile not with it, the Word, the Sacraments, Admonitions, Reproofs, Counsels, Exhortations, they enter not into it, they prevail not with it, dt n1, dt n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, pns32 vvb xx p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb xx p-acp pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1802 but it resists and obpposeth all meanes of grace and salvation that are offered unto it; but it resists and obpposeth all means of grace and salvation that Are offered unto it; cc-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1803 what helpe soever God bestowes upon it, it beates it backe, it will not be disposed, it will not be framed and fashioned according to Gods holy Will, Zach. 7.12. what help soever God bestows upon it, it beats it back, it will not be disposed, it will not be framed and fashioned according to God's holy Will, Zach 7.12. q-crq vvb av np1 vvz p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz pn31 av, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn cc vvn vvg p-acp npg1 j n1, np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1804 there saith the Text, They made their hearts as an adamant stone, least they should beare the l•s, there Says the Text, They made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should bear the l•s, pc-acp vvz dt n1, pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1805 and the words which the Lord of Hosts sent by his Spirit in the Ministery of the former Prophets; and the words which the Lord of Hosts sent by his Spirit in the Ministry of the former prophets; cc dt n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1806 that is, they closed with their corruptions and grew strong in their corruptions, and resisted the commandements of the Lord, that is, they closed with their corruptions and grew strong in their corruptions, and resisted the Commandments of the Lord, cst vbz, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 cc vvd j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1807 and therefore it is said of Pharoah, that he hardened his heart, that is, hee strengthened his heart in sinne, and Therefore it is said of Pharaoh, that he hardened his heart, that is, he strengthened his heart in sin, cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1, cst vbz, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1808 and would not obey the commandement of the Lord, but refused to let the people of Israel goe: and would not obey the Commandment of the Lord, but refused to let the people of Israel go: cc vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb: (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1809 when there comes to be a neare union betweene sinne and the soule, then the soule doth strengthen it selfe in sinne, when there comes to be a near Union between sin and the soul, then the soul does strengthen it self in sin, c-crq a-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, cs dt n1 vdz vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1810 and opposeth the Law of God; and Opposeth the Law of God; cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1811 the proud man saith, he will have his lust, let God say what hee will, the covetous man hee will have his corruption, let God say what hee will, the proud man Says, he will have his lust, let God say what he will, the covetous man he will have his corruption, let God say what he will, dt j n1 vvz, pns31 vmb vhi po31 n1, vvb np1 vvi r-crq pns31 vmb, dt j n1 pns31 vmb vhi po31 n1, vvb np1 vvi r-crq pns31 vmb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 144
1812 and the drunkard hee will have his owne way, and the adulterer hee will take up his owne course; and the drunkard he will have his own Way, and the adulterer he will take up his own course; cc dt n1 pns31 vmb vhi po31 d n1, cc dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 d n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1813 let God say what he will they grow strong in their sinnes, and therefore resist all meanes which may be for their good, let God say what he will they grow strong in their Sins, and Therefore resist all means which may be for their good, vvb np1 vvi r-crq pns31 vmb pns32 vvi j p-acp po32 n2, cc av vvi d n2 r-crq vmb vbi p-acp po32 j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1814 untill the Lord by his almightie power doth breake this fast knot that is betweene corruption and the soule, until the Lord by his almighty power does break this fast knot that is between corruption and the soul, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vdz vvi d j n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1815 and removes the power and strength of sinne, and then by a strong hand takes away this resistance and over-powers a soule in this case: and removes the power and strength of sin, and then by a strong hand Takes away this resistance and overpowers a soul in this case: cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1 vvz av d n1 cc n2 dt n1 p-acp d n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1816 so that then, to gather up all together; so that then, to gather up all together; av cst av, pc-acp vvi a-acp d av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1817 if it be so that the union betweene sinne and the soule cannot be dissolved but by God alone, if it be so that the Union between sin and the soul cannot be dissolved but by God alone, cs pn31 vbb av cst dt n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp np1 av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1818 if the strength and power of sinne and Satan cannot be vanquished but onely by the Lord, if the strength and power of sin and Satan cannot be vanquished but only by the Lord, cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc np1 vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1819 if the resistance that commeth from sinne cannot be taken away and removed, but by the worke of the Spirit of God: if the resistance that comes from sin cannot be taken away and removed, but by the work of the Spirit of God: cs dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 vmbx vbi vvn av cc vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1820 then the case is cleare, and the point evident, That it is God which taketh away the stony heart and giveth a heart of flesh: then the case is clear, and the point evident, That it is God which Takes away the stony heart and gives a heart of Flesh: av dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 j, cst pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz av dt j n1 cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1821 if God alone by his almighty power doth these things, then he is the author of this worke, it is his worke to doe this in the soule of a poore sinnefull creature. if God alone by his almighty power does these things, then he is the author of this work, it is his work to do this in the soul of a poor sinful creature. cs np1 av-j p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vdz d n2, cs pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz po31 n1 pc-acp vdi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 145
1822 The first Vse is an use of instruction; The First Use is an use of instruction; dt ord vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 145
1823 from hence wee may see, that therefore this great worke of conversion, the fitting and preparing of a poore sinner to entertaine the Lord Iesus, it is a worke of great weight, it is a worke not of ordinary, from hence we may see, that Therefore this great work of conversion, the fitting and preparing of a poor sinner to entertain the Lord Iesus, it is a work of great weight, it is a work not of ordinary, p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, cst av d j n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx pp-f j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 145
1824 but of marvellous and admirable difficulty; but of marvellous and admirable difficulty; cc-acp pp-f j cc j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 145
1825 if it be the worke of the Lord onely, if nothing else can doe this worke but it lieth upon Gods alone almightie power, if it be the work of the Lord only, if nothing Else can do this work but it lies upon God's alone almighty power, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cs pix av vmb vdi d vvi p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n2 av-j j-jn n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 145
1826 if all meanes faile, nay, if the wisedome of men & Angells stand agast & amazed at this work, then I must conclude it is the Lords worke, if all means fail, nay, if the Wisdom of men & Angels stand aghast & amazed At this work, then I must conclude it is the lords work, cs d n2 vvi, uh-x, cs dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb j cc vvn p-acp d n1, av pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1827 and is ought to be marvellous in our eyes. and is ought to be marvellous in our eyes. cc vbz pi p-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1828 And from hence it is that it is a marvellous wonder that any creature that is under the power of sinne and Satan it is a wonder it is a miracle that after all teaching, And from hence it is that it is a marvellous wonder that any creature that is under the power of sin and Satan it is a wonder it is a miracle that After all teaching, cc p-acp av pn31 vbz d pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 cst p-acp d n-vvg, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1829 after all meanes used, any soule is humbled and prepared to receive mercy from the hand of the Lord Iesus Christ: After all means used, any soul is humbled and prepared to receive mercy from the hand of the Lord Iesus christ: c-acp d n2 vvn, d n1 vbz vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1830 Nay, hence it is that wee see little profit come from the worke of the Ministerie when wee see the greatnesse of this worke of conversion, wee may wonder how it commeth to passe that any are converted and brought home unto the Lord; Nay, hence it is that we see little profit come from the work of the Ministry when we see the greatness of this work of conversion, we may wonder how it comes to pass that any Are converted and brought home unto the Lord; uh-x, av pn31 vbz cst pns12 vvb j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst d vbr vvn cc vvn av-an p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1831 the Ministers are faine to lift up their voyces like trumpets, and spend their hearts as it were, they pray againe, the Ministers Are feign to lift up their voices like trumpets, and spend their hearts as it were, they pray again, dt n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 av-j n2, cc vvi po32 n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr, pns32 vvb av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1832 and fast againe, and preach againe, and yet all will not dee; and fast again, and preach again, and yet all will not dee; cc av-j av, cc vvi av, cc av d vmb xx pno21; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1833 for when is the heart of any humbled, when is the soule of any turned and converted unto God, for when is the heart of any humbled, when is the soul of any turned and converted unto God, c-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn, c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1834 and therefore away with that cursed delusion that harbours in the minds of many men, they will repent, and Therefore away with that cursed delusion that harbours in the minds of many men, they will Repent, cc av av p-acp cst j-vvn n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, pns32 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1835 and they will beleeve when they list, why? Alas it is not in your power, it is the almighty worke of God, thou hast not the worke of repentance to command at thy pleasure; and they will believe when they list, why? Alas it is not in your power, it is the almighty work of God, thou hast not the work of Repentance to command At thy pleasure; cc pns32 vmb vvi c-crq pns32 vvb, q-crq? np1 pn31 vbz xx p-acp po22 n1, pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vh2 xx dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1836 it is not talking and saying, I doe repent with all my heart, and doe beleeve that will serve the turne, this will not doe, the Lord must worke effectually in thy soule by his almighty power, it is not talking and saying, I do Repent with all my heart, and do believe that will serve the turn, this will not do, the Lord must work effectually in thy soul by his almighty power, pn31 vbz xx vvg cc vvg, pns11 vdb vvi p-acp d po11 n1, cc vdb vvi cst vmb vvi dt n1, d vmb xx vdi, dt n1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1837 or else the union that is betweene sinne and thy soule will not be dissolved, or Else the Union that is between sin and thy soul will not be dissolved, cc av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 cc po21 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1838 or else the strength of sinne and power of Satan that is in thy soule will never be vanquished, or Else the strength of sin and power of Satan that is in thy soul will never be vanquished, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 426
1839 or else the resistance that is in thy soule, and which commeth from this strength against the blow of the Spirit, or Else the resistance that is in thy soul, and which comes from this strength against the blow of the Spirit, cc av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1, cc r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1840 and all meanes that may fit it, and prepare it for to receive the Lord Iesus, and all means that may fit it, and prepare it for to receive the Lord Iesus, cc d n2 cst vmb vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1841 and mercy from him will never be removed, a man shall sometimes find that the indisposition of his soule to any good shall be a little abated by the power of the Word, the edge of it will a little be blunted, and mercy from him will never be removed, a man shall sometime find that the indisposition of his soul to any good shall be a little abated by the power of the Word, the edge of it will a little be blunted, cc n1 p-acp pno31 vmb av-x vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb av vvi cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d j vmb vbi dt j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb dt j vbb vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1842 but a poore soule cannot be freed altogether from this, untill it shall please the Lord by his almightie hand to remove it: but a poor soul cannot be freed altogether from this, until it shall please the Lord by his almighty hand to remove it: cc-acp dt j n1 vmbx vbi vvn av p-acp d, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1843 and therefore in the first of Iames the 18. Verse; and Therefore in the First of James the 18. Verse; cc av p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 dt crd n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1844 the text saith, Of his own will begat he us by the Word of truth, that wee should be as the first fruits of his creatures, and Ioh. 1.13. the text Says, Of his own will begat he us by the Word of truth, that we should be as the First fruits of his creatures, and John 1.13. dt n1 vvz, pp-f po31 d n1 vvd pns31 pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1845 To them that received him, saith the Text, he gave power to be the sonnes of God to them which beleeve in his name, which are borne not of bloud nor of the will of the flesh, To them that received him, Says the Text, he gave power to be the Sons of God to them which believe in his name, which Are born not of blood nor of the will of the Flesh, p-acp pno32 cst vvd pno31, vvz dt n1, pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbr vvn xx pp-f n1 ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1846 nor of the will of man but of God. nor of the will of man but of God. ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1847 And therefore thinke of it Ministers that teach the Word, and people that heare the Word; And Therefore think of it Ministers that teach the Word, and people that hear the Word; cc av vvb pp-f pn31 vvz cst vvb dt n1, cc n1 cst vvb dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1848 wee must know, that unlesse the Lord steppeth in and doth the worke for us, all our labour is lost; we must know, that unless the Lord steppeth in and does the work for us, all our labour is lost; pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt n1 vvz p-acp cc vdz dt n1 p-acp pno12, d po12 n1 vbz vvn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1849 it must be I •ay the Lord that must take away the stony heart, and it must be hee that must give the heart of 〈 ◊ 〉; it must be I •ay the Lord that must take away the stony heart, and it must be he that must give the heart of 〈 ◊ 〉; pn31 vmb vbi pns11 vmb dt n1 cst vmb vvi av dt j n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉; (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1850 it is not talking and making a profession that can plucke sinne out of the soule of a man in this kinde, it is not talking and making a profession that can pluck sin out of the soul of a man in this kind, pn31 vbz xx vvg cc vvg dt n1 cst vmb vvi n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1851 but it must be the almighty power of the Lord that must doe it. but it must be the almighty power of the Lord that must do it. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vdi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 147
1852 The second Vse is a ground of comfort, whereby the soule of poore sinners may be supported, The second Use is a ground of Comfort, whereby the soul of poor Sinners may be supported, dt ord vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 147
1853 and the hearts of those that have sinne hunging about them may be cheared when the soule considers that it is laden with abundance of corruptions and abominations, and the hearts of those that have sin hunging about them may be cheered when the soul considers that it is laden with abundance of corruptions and abominations, cc dt n2 pp-f d cst vhb n1 vvg p-acp pno32 vmb vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 vvz cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1854 then it is quite discouraged and thinkes with all that it shall never be recovered; then it is quite discouraged and thinks with all that it shall never be recovered; cs pn31 vbz av vvn cc vvz p-acp d cst pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1855 why? though you be not able yet here is the comfort of a poore foule, the worke is the Lords, why? though you be not able yet Here is the Comfort of a poor foul, the work is the lords, q-crq? cs pn22 vbb xx j av av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j, dt n1 vbz dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1856 and he whose worke it is, is able to bring it to passe, what though thou beest weake, and he whose work it is, is able to bring it to pass, what though thou Best weak, cc pns31 rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz, vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi, r-crq cs pns21 vb2s j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1857 yet God is strong, and therefore quiet thy soule and content thy heart; yet God is strong, and Therefore quiet thy soul and content thy heart; av np1 vbz j, cc av vvb po21 n1 cc vvi po21 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1858 a man may say, I have a hard heart from within, and it will receive no good from without; a man may say, I have a hard heart from within, and it will receive no good from without; dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vhb dt j n1 p-acp a-acp, cc pn31 vmb vvi dx j p-acp p-acp; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1859 the Word prevailes not, the Sacraments have no power over me, why, all the meanes and cost and charges that God hath bestowed upon me is lost, the Word prevails not, the Sacraments have no power over me, why, all the means and cost and charges that God hath bestowed upon me is lost, dt n1 vvz xx, dt n2 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11, q-crq, d dt n2 cc n1 cc n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 vbz vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1860 and my heart is not yet humbled, my corruptions are not yet weakened: and my heart is not yet humbled, my corruptions Are not yet weakened: cc po11 n1 vbz xx av vvn, po11 n2 vbr xx av vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1861 be yet comforted, though meanes cannot doe it, which God useth at his pleasure, though these cannot doe it, be yet comforted, though means cannot do it, which God uses At his pleasure, though these cannot do it, vbb av vvn, cs n2 vmbx vdi pn31, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cs d vmbx vdi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1862 yet the Lord can doe it, there is nothing hard or difficult to him that hath hardnesse it selfe at command, hee is a God which hath all things at command; yet the Lord can do it, there is nothing hard or difficult to him that hath hardness it self At command, he is a God which hath all things At command; av dt n1 vmb vdi pn31, pc-acp vbz pix j cc j p-acp pno31 cst vhz n1 pn31 n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vhz d n2 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1863 hee can command the devill himselfe, and therefore hee hath the hardnesse of thy heart at command also there is nothing hard to him that hath hardnesse at his command; he can command the Devil himself, and Therefore he hath the hardness of thy heart At command also there is nothing hard to him that hath hardness At his command; pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 px31, cc av pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1 av pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp pno31 cst vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1864 nay, though all things be impossible to man, yet nothing is impossible with God, God can doe what man not meanes cannot, the Lord hee sheweth mercy upon us, nay, though all things be impossible to man, yet nothing is impossible with God, God can do what man not means cannot, the Lord he shows mercy upon us, uh-x, cs d n2 vbb j p-acp n1, av pix vbz j p-acp np1, np1 vmb vdi r-crq n1 xx vvz vmbx, dt n1 pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1865 why? because wee will, no, because he wills; why? Because we will, no, Because he wills; q-crq? c-acp pns12 vmb, uh-dx, c-acp pns31 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1866 and though we cannot cast away our sinnes, yet the Lord will remove them? Oh, and though we cannot cast away our Sins, yet the Lord will remove them? O, cc cs pns12 vmbx vvi av po12 n2, av dt n1 vmb vvi pno32? uh, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1867 then saith the soule, this is somewhat comfortable that the Lords mercie depends not upon my will, but upon Gods will. then Says the soul, this is somewhat comfortable that the lords mercy depends not upon my will, but upon God's will. av vvz dt n1, d vbz av j cst dt n2 n1 vvz xx p-acp po11 n1, cc-acp p-acp ng1 n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 148
1868 And I would tell you somewhat by experience in this kinde, for I knew one that was over whelmed with dispaire a whole yeare together, And I would tell you somewhat by experience in this kind, for I knew one that was over whelmed with despair a Whole year together, cc pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pns11 vvd pi cst vbds a-acp vvn p-acp n1 dt j-jn n1 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1869 because hee thought hee had committed the sinne against the holy Ghost, and yet at last was comforted by this meanes, he refolved with himselfe, Because he Thought he had committed the sin against the holy Ghost, and yet At last was comforted by this means, he refolved with himself, c-acp pns31 vvd pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc av p-acp ord vbds vvn p-acp d n2, pns31 vvd p-acp px31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1870 if my conversion were in my will onely, then I should be damned, but it is not because I will, if my conversion were in my will only, then I should be damned, but it is not Because I will, cs po11 n1 vbdr p-acp po11 n1 av-j, cs pns11 vmd vbi vvn, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx c-acp pns11 vmb, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1871 but because God will doe good to my poore soule: but Because God will do good to my poor soul: cc-acp c-acp np1 vmb vdi j p-acp po11 j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1872 aye but the soule will say, I confesse it is not in my will, but it is in Gods will that hee sheweth mercy, aye but the soul will say, I confess it is not in my will, but it is in God's will that he shows mercy, av p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb pn31 vbz xx p-acp po11 n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2 vmb cst pns31 vvz n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1873 and this is some comfort yet, but oh my corruptions are old sinnes of a long time, can those be pardoned, they are become as another nature in me; and this is Some Comfort yet, but o my corruptions Are old Sins of a long time, can those be pardoned, they Are become as Another nature in me; cc d vbz d n1 av, cc-acp uh po11 n2 vbr j n2 pp-f dt j n1, vmb d vbi vvn, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp pno11; (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1874 can those therefore be removed, yes, the Lord is able to remove those also, for saith the Prophet, the Lord hath laid salvation upon the mightie, can those Therefore be removed, yes, the Lord is able to remove those also, for Says the Prophet, the Lord hath laid salvation upon the mighty, vmb d av vbb vvn, uh, dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d av, c-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1875 so that though thy corruptions be mightie and powerfull, yet there is a mighty God that is able to undoe that cursed combination that is betweene thy soule and thy corruptions, so that though thy corruptions be mighty and powerful, yet there is a mighty God that is able to undo that cursed combination that is between thy soul and thy corruptions, av cst cs po21 n2 vbb j cc j, av pc-acp vbz dt j np1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi cst j-vvn n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1 cc po21 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1876 and therefore quiet thy selfe in the consideration hereof, and say, I must confesse, that I have many corruptions, and Therefore quiet thy self in the consideration hereof, and say, I must confess, that I have many corruptions, cc av vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 av, cc vvi, pns11 vmb vvi, cst pns11 vhb d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1877 but the mighty Lord of hosts hath promised that hee will take away my stony heart, but the mighty Lord of hosts hath promised that he will take away my stony heart, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi av po11 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1878 and give me a heart of flesh, and hee is able to doe it also, be herein quieted and supported and looke up to heaven for comfort. and give me a heart of Flesh, and he is able to do it also, be herein quieted and supported and look up to heaven for Comfort. cc vvb pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31 av, vbb av vvn cc vvd cc vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 149
1879 In the third place it is a word of exhortation to all those that are in the bond of iniquitie and under the power of Satan, to those which carry a stony heart about them, it is a word of exhortation to these, see your owne wants and be exhorted in the name of the Lord Iesus, to have recourse to this great God, In the third place it is a word of exhortation to all those that Are in the bound of iniquity and under the power of Satan, to those which carry a stony heart about them, it is a word of exhortation to these, see your own Wants and be exhorted in the name of the Lord Iesus, to have recourse to this great God, p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d d cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d r-crq vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, vvb po22 d n2 cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp d j np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1880 and intreate him to take away your stony heart from you: and entreat him to take away your stony heart from you: cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av po22 j n1 p-acp pn22: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1881 looke as it is with men if there be a Physition of excellent skill that cures all diseases that are brought unto him; look as it is with men if there be a physician of excellent skill that cures all diseases that Are brought unto him; vvb p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2 cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 cst vvz d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1882 why then all men will repaire to him, why, so it is here, God alone is able to doe this cure for us, why then all men will repair to him, why, so it is Here, God alone is able to do this cure for us, q-crq av d n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, uh-crq, av pn31 vbz av, np1 av-j vbz j pc-acp vdi d vvi p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1883 and herefore he should have our custome; and Therefore he should have our custom; cc av pns31 vmd vhi po12 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1884 if a man should set up a bill upon the market post, that he would cure all that come to him which were troubled with the stone in the reines, if a man should Set up a bill upon the market post, that he would cure all that come to him which were troubled with the stone in the reins, cs dt n1 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi d cst vvb p-acp pno31 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1885 or any other grievous disease, and if wee should meete with many comming from him that were healed by him, or any other grievous disease, and if we should meet with many coming from him that were healed by him, cc d j-jn j n1, cc cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d vvg p-acp pno31 cst vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1886 why then wee would be ready to say, such a one went and hee was healed, such a one went and hee was cured, why then we would be ready to say, such a one went and he was healed, such a one went and he was cured, uh-crq av pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi, d dt pi vvd cc pns31 vbds vvn, d dt pi vvd cc pns31 vbds vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1887 and this will stirre up all to repaire unto him, and every one would bring those that appertaine unto them, and this will stir up all to repair unto him, and every one would bring those that appertain unto them, cc d vmb vvi a-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc d pi vmd vvi d cst vvi p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1888 and were troubled with this disease unto him, that they might be cured by him: and were troubled with this disease unto him, that they might be cured by him: cc vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1889 the Lord hath set up a bill this day, that he will cure all those that come unto him of their stony heart, the Lord hath Set up a bill this day, that he will cure all those that come unto him of their stony heart, dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi d d cst vvb p-acp pno31 pp-f po32 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1890 and all the Sonnes of God have found proofe hereof to the comfort of their owne soules, the Lord is hee that will doe this, hee will take away your stony heart: and all the Sons of God have found proof hereof to the Comfort of their own Souls, the Lord is he that will do this, he will take away your stony heart: cc d dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, dt n1 vbz pns31 cst vmb vdi d, pns31 vmb vvi av po22 j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1891 you wives therefore that have husbands which have stony hearts; you wives Therefore that have Husbands which have stony hearts; pn22 n2 av cst vhb n2 r-crq vhb j n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1892 and you parents that have children that are troubled with stony hearts, goe home with comfort, and you Parents that have children that Are troubled with stony hearts, go home with Comfort, cc pn22 n2 cst vhb n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp j n2, vvb av-an p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1893 and tell them that you have heard this day of a Phisitian that will undertake to cure them of this disease, and tell them that you have herd this day of a physician that will undertake to cure them of this disease, cc vvi pno32 cst pn22 vhb vvn d n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 150
1894 and exhort them therefore to repaire unto him: and exhort them Therefore to repair unto him: cc vvb pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1895 Our Saviour Christ when hee had healed many of their diseases, the Text saith in the third of Matthew, That all came unto him and brought their sicke that hee might heale them. Our Saviour christ when he had healed many of their diseases, the Text Says in the third of Matthew, That all Come unto him and brought their sick that he might heal them. po12 n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, cst d vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd po32 j cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1896 In the bowells of the Lord Iesus, be intreated you that have stony hearts to goe unto the Lord, that so you may be cured: In the bowels of the Lord Iesus, be entreated you that have stony hearts to go unto the Lord, that so you may be cured: p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, vbb vvn pn22 cst vhb j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst av pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1897 you were better have a milstone about your neckes, then have this stony heart; we have all of us this stony heart more or lesse: you were better have a millstone about your necks, then have this stony heart; we have all of us this stony heart more or less: pn22 vbdr av-jc vhi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, av vhb d j n1; pns12 vhb d pp-f pno12 d j n1 av-dc cc av-dc: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1898 as it is with a man that hath beene cured of a disease, perhaps the disease is much mitigated, as it is with a man that hath been cured of a disease, perhaps the disease is much mitigated, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvn pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 vbz av-d vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1899 but there will still be much weakenes and some reliques of the disease remaining in him a long time after. but there will still be much weakness and Some Relics of the disease remaining in him a long time After. cc-acp a-acp vmb av vbi d n1 cc d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31 dt j n1 a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1900 So the Sonnes of God have the strength of this stony heart somewhat lessened and abated in them, So the Sons of God have the strength of this stony heart somewhat lessened and abated in them, np1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb dt n1 pp-f d j n1 av vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1901 but they are not altogether freed from it, but those that were never cured of this disease, those that never had this stony heart in any measure removed, they were better have a milstone about their neckes, but they Are not altogether freed from it, but those that were never cured of this disease, those that never had this stony heart in any measure removed, they were better have a millstone about their necks, cc-acp pns32 vbr xx av vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp d cst vbdr av-x vvn pp-f d n1, d cst av-x vhd d j n1 p-acp d n1 vvn, pns32 vbdr av-jc vhi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1902 for it will sinke them into the bottomlesse pit of hell and destruction; for it will sink them into the bottomless pit of hell and destruction; c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1903 if death take them away while they carrie this stony heart about them they will be surely damned; if death take them away while they carry this stony heart about them they will be surely damned; cs n1 vvb pno32 av cs pns32 vvb d j n1 p-acp pno32 pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1904 therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 them as they love their owne soules be 〈 … 〉 and perswaded to come to this Physitian God 〈 ◊ 〉 I will take away your stony hearts, Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 them as they love their own Souls be 〈 … 〉 and persuaded to come to this physician God 〈 ◊ 〉 I will take away your stony hearts, av 〈 sy 〉 pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb po32 d n2 vbb 〈 … 〉 cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 np1 〈 sy 〉 pns11 vmb vvi av po22 j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1905 and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 you hearts of flesh; and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 you hearts of Flesh; cc pns11 vmb 〈 sy 〉 pn22 n2 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1906 come therefore and 〈 … 〉 selves to the hammer of God that your stony hearts may be taken away: come Therefore and 〈 … 〉 selves to the hammer of God that your stony hearts may be taken away: vvb av cc 〈 … 〉 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst po22 j n2 vmb vbi vvn av: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1907 when you 〈 ◊ 〉 this Ministers teach, then say Lord, I beseech 〈 ◊ 〉 teach thou mee in the meane time; when you 〈 ◊ 〉 this Ministers teach, then say Lord, I beseech 〈 ◊ 〉 teach thou me in the mean time; c-crq pn22 〈 sy 〉 d n2 vvi, av vvb n1, pns11 vvb 〈 sy 〉 vvi pns21 pno11 p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 151
1908 when the Minister perswades, then say, Lord doe thou over rule and perswade this sinnefull heart of mine, take thou away this power of corruptions which is in my heart, when the Minister persuades, then say, Lord do thou over Rule and persuade this sinful heart of mine, take thou away this power of corruptions which is in my heart, c-crq dt n1 vvz, av vvb, n1 vdb pns21 p-acp n1 cc vvi d j n1 pp-f png11, vvb pns21 av d n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbz p-acp po11 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1909 and remove thou the rebellions of my heart; and remove thou the rebellions of my heart; cc vvb pns21 dt n2 pp-f po11 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1910 goe home and be exhorted to goe to this Physition, and importune the Lord in this case, put him in minde of all those many savours, which he hath vouchsafed to you, put the Lord in remembrance of that which he hath desired in his Word: go home and be exhorted to go to this physician, and importune the Lord in this case, put him in mind of all those many savours, which he hath vouchsafed to you, put the Lord in remembrance of that which he hath desired in his Word: vvb av-an cc vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f d d d n2, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1911 Oh that people had such hearts as would feare me and keepe my Commandements alwayes: O that people had such hearts as would Fear me and keep my commandments always: uh cst n1 vhd d n2 c-acp vmd vvi pno11 cc vvb po11 n2 av: (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1912 say unto the Lord, that it is as easie for him to create such hearts in you, say unto the Lord, that it is as easy for him to create such hearts in you, vvb p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pn22, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1913 as to wish you had such hearts; as to wish you had such hearts; c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 vhd d n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1914 put the Lord in minde of his promise, and tell him that hee hath promised that hee will take away their rebellions from his people, put the Lord in mind of his promise, and tell him that he hath promised that he will take away their rebellions from his people, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 cst pns31 vhz vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi av po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1915 and that he will give them a new heart, and renew a right spirit within them, and that he will give them a new heart, and renew a right Spirit within them, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1916 and hee will cause them to walke in his wayes, and intreate him for the Lord Iesus Christs sake to make good this promise unto you; and he will cause them to walk in his ways, and entreat him for the Lord Iesus Christ sake to make good this promise unto you; cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 np1 npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi j d n1 p-acp pn22; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1917 intreate the Lord to consider what a deale of honour shall redound unto his name, entreat the Lord to Consider what a deal of honour shall redound unto his name, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1918 if he shall cure your poore soules, downe upon your knees, and pray to God that he would heale you of this disease, if he shall cure your poor Souls, down upon your knees, and pray to God that he would heal you of this disease, cs pns31 vmb vvi po22 j n2, a-acp p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 pp-f d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1919 and say unto him that thou hast heard he is a mercifull God, and that hee will take away the stony heart from his people, and say unto him that thou hast herd he is a merciful God, and that he will take away the stony heart from his people, cc vvb p-acp pno31 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pns31 vbz dt j np1, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi av dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1920 and beseech him for his mercy sake, that hee would take away thy stony heart, and beseech him for his mercy sake, that he would take away thy stony heart, cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi av po21 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1921 nay, tell him, that if hee will cure thee thou wilt helpe him to a great many patients; nay, tell him, that if he will cure thee thou wilt help him to a great many patients; uh-x, vvb pno31, cst cs pns31 vmb vvi pno21 pns21 vm2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt j d n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 152
1922 tell him that thou wilt tell thy neighbours of it, and exhort them to come unto him that they may be healed by him, come close to God and say, Father, hast thou not desired that people had such hearts as would feare thee, tell him that thou wilt tell thy neighbours of it, and exhort them to come unto him that they may be healed by him, come close to God and say, Father, hast thou not desired that people had such hearts as would Fear thee, vvb pno31 cst pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n2 pp-f pn31, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, vvb av-j p-acp np1 cc vvi, n1, vh2 pns21 xx vvn d n1 vhd d n2 c-acp vmd vvi pno21, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1923 and keepe thy Commandements alwayes? Hast not thou promised that thou wilt powre cleane water upon thy people, and keep thy commandments always? Hast not thou promised that thou wilt pour clean water upon thy people, cc vvb po21 n2 av? vh2 xx pns21 vvn cst pns21 vm2 vvi j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1924 and thou wilt take away their stony hearts and give unto them fleshy hearts? Say, Lord, what a great deale of honour thou shalt have hereby, I will exhort all that have stony hearts, to goe unto thee that they may be cured, and thou wilt take away their stony hearts and give unto them fleshy hearts? Say, Lord, what a great deal of honour thou shalt have hereby, I will exhort all that have stony hearts, to go unto thee that they may be cured, cc pns21 vm2 vvi av po32 j n2 cc vvi p-acp pno32 j n2? n1, n1, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vm2 vhi av, pns11 vmb vvi d cst vhb j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1925 and therefore for thy promise sake, and for the honour of thy names sake, I beseech thee to take away my stony heart, and Therefore for thy promise sake, and for the honour of thy names sake, I beseech thee to take away my stony heart, cc av p-acp po21 n1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 ng1 n1, pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi av po11 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1926 and give me a heart of flesh. and give me a heart of Flesh. cc vvb pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1927 Doe thus and you shall 〈 ◊ 〉 a great deale of comfort to your poore soules thereby. Do thus and you shall 〈 ◊ 〉 a great deal of Comfort to your poor Souls thereby. vdb av cc pn22 vmb 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 j n2 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 153
1928 LUKE 19.42. LYCIA 19.42. av crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 154
1929 If thou 〈 … 〉 knowne as least in this thy day the things belonging to thy 〈 ◊ 〉. If thou 〈 … 〉 known as least in this thy day the things belonging to thy 〈 ◊ 〉. cs pns21 〈 … 〉 vvn c-acp ds p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 〈 sy 〉. (7) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 154
1930 ACcording to our purpose we have proceeded thus farre in the point of preparation, wee have spoken of the five generall circumstances thereof; ACcording to our purpose we have proceeded thus Far in the point of preparation, we have spoken of the five general Circumstances thereof; vvg p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vhb vvn av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vhb vvn pp-f dt crd j n2 av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1931 the first whereof was this, the mercy of God is free; the First whereof was this, the mercy of God is free; dt ord c-crq vbds d, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1932 secondly, a man must will to receive Christ and grace before he shall have Christ and grace; secondly, a man must will to receive christ and grace before he shall have christ and grace; ord, dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vhi np1 cc n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1933 thirdly, he that doth will Christ truly shall have Christ and salvation by him. Thirdly, he that does will christ truly shall have christ and salvation by him. ord, pns31 cst vdz n1 np1 av-j vmb vhi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1934 These three wee have handled out of the 22. of the Revelations the 17. The fourth was that a man by nature cannot receive Christ and grace, These three we have handled out of the 22. of the Revelations the 17. The fourth was that a man by nature cannot receive christ and grace, np1 crd pns12 vhb vvn av pp-f dt crd pp-f dt n2 dt crd dt ord vbds d dt n1 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi np1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1935 and that wee handled out of 1 Cor. 2.14. and that we handled out of 1 Cor. 2.14. cc cst pns12 vvd av pp-f crd np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1936 The fift was, howsoever a soule by nature cannot receive Christ and salvation, yet God will bring the soules of his to prize Christ, The fift was, howsoever a soul by nature cannot receive christ and salvation, yet God will bring the Souls of his to prize christ, dt ord vbds, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi np1 cc n1, av np1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f png31 p-acp n1 np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1937 and approve of him, and bee willing to entertaine him, and then he will bestow Christ and salvation upon them, this wee handled out of Ezek. 11.19. and approve of him, and be willing to entertain him, and then he will bestow christ and salvation upon them, this we handled out of Ezekiel 11.19. cc vvi pp-f pno31, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31, cc av pns31 vmb vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, d pns12 vvd av pp-f np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 154
1938 and in this worke of God in the preparing of a soule for himselfe, there are two further circumstances to be considered in regard of the time when God will doe this, and in this work of God in the preparing of a soul for himself, there Are two further Circumstances to be considered in regard of the time when God will do this, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp px31, pc-acp vbr crd jc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vdi d, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1939 and the first circumstance is in regard of the meanes, the second in regard of the men which are to bee wrought upon; and the First circumstance is in regard of the means, the second in regard of the men which Are to be wrought upon; cc dt ord n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, dt ord p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1940 and so wee have a trouble consideration in regard of the time when God will thus prepare the soule of a poore sinner for himselfe; and so we have a trouble consideration in regard of the time when God will thus prepare the soul of a poor sinner for himself; cc av pns12 vhb dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp px31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1941 the first is in respect of the meanes, and that is this, when the Gospel of life and salvation is sent and revealed to a people and continued to a people, the First is in respect of the means, and that is this, when the Gospel of life and salvation is sent and revealed to a people and continued to a people, dt ord vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, cc d vbz d, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1942 if ever God worke upon the hearts of men, if ever hee meanes to bring people to the knowledge of the things belonging to their peace, it is then when the Lord is pleased to send his faithfull Ministers among them, if ever God work upon the hearts of men, if ever he means to bring people to the knowledge of the things belonging to their peace, it is then when the Lord is pleased to send his faithful Ministers among them, cs av np1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cs av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1, pn31 vbz av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n2 p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1943 & discover the meanes of life and salvation •nto them. The second circumstance is in regard of the men that God will work upon; & discover the means of life and salvation •nto them. The second circumstance is in regard of the men that God will work upon; cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pno32. dt ord n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1944 some sooner some later, some in their young and tender age, some in their middle age and in their ripe yeares, Some sooner Some later, Some in their young and tender age, Some in their middle age and in their ripe Years, d av-c d jc, d p-acp po32 j cc j n1, d p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc p-acp po32 j n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1945 and some though very few in their old age, few are called when they are old, God calls some such but very few, as wee shall heare hereafter. and Some though very few in their old age, few Are called when they Are old, God calls Some such but very few, as we shall hear hereafter. cc d c-acp av d p-acp po32 j n1, d vbr vvn c-crq pns32 vbr j, np1 vvz d d p-acp av d, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1946 Wee will handle now the circumstance of time in regard of the meanes, when God doth purpose good into a man, we will handle now the circumstance of time in regard of the means, when God does purpose good into a man, pns12 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq np1 vdz vvi j p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1947 or towne, or a country, or a kingdome, namely when the Lord sends his Gospel among them & his faithfull Ministers to discover the meanes of 〈 ◊ 〉 unto them; or town, or a country, or a Kingdom, namely when the Lord sends his Gospel among them & his faithful Ministers to discover the means of 〈 ◊ 〉 unto them; cc n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, av c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 cc po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 155
1948 and for this purpose I have this 〈 ◊ 〉 Text. And first to make way for our selves and then to presse on unto the point, we must therefore understand that our Saviour Christ came in the last day of asking, and for this purpose I have this 〈 ◊ 〉 Text. And First to make Way for our selves and then to press on unto the point, we must Therefore understand that our Saviour christ Come in the last day of asking, cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb d 〈 sy 〉 np1 cc ord pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb av vvi cst po12 n1 np1 vvd p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f vvg, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1949 as it were, to Ierusalem, they had had many Priests to teach them, and many Prophets to exhort them, as it were, to Ierusalem, they had had many Priests to teach them, and many prophets to exhort them, c-acp pn31 vbdr, pc-acp np1, pns32 vhd vhn d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1950 and a great many of means of life and salvation vouchsafed unto them; and a great many of means of life and salvation vouchsafed unto them; cc dt j d pp-f n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1951 now when Christ was comming towards the city and saw it a far off, and fo•• saw also the desolation that should come upon it his bowells yearned within him towards the people, now when christ was coming towards the City and saw it a Far off, and fo•• saw also the desolation that should come upon it his bowels yearned within him towards the people, av c-crq np1 vbds vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvd pn31 dt av-j a-acp, cc n1 vvd av dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp pn31 po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1952 and he mourned secretly within himselfe, Oh these famous monuments and goodly buildings shall all be layd waste, thou hast had many Priests to advise thee, and he mourned secretly within himself, O these famous monuments and goodly buildings shall all be laid waste, thou hast had many Priests to Advice thee, cc pns31 vvd av-jn p-acp px31, uh d j n2 cc j n2 vmb d vbi vvn n1, pns21 vh2 vhd d n2 pc-acp vvi pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1953 and many Prophets to instruct thee in the wayes of life, but now those dayes are gone and past: and many prophets to instruct thee in the ways of life, but now those days Are gone and passed: cc d n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp av d n2 vbr vvn cc vvn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1954 Nay the great Prophet of the world Christ Iesus is now come to woe thee to receive the things belonging to thy peace, Nay the great Prophet of the world christ Iesus is now come to woe thee to receive the things belonging to thy peace, uh-x dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1955 and yet thy heart is hardned, and thou will not receive the things belonging to thy peace, and yet thy heart is hardened, and thou will not receive the things belonging to thy peace, cc av po21 n1 vbz vvn, cc pns21 vmb xx vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1956 and therefore now I will turne my preaching into mourning and sighing; and Therefore now I will turn my preaching into mourning and sighing; cc av av pns11 vmb vvi po11 vvg p-acp n1 cc vvg; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1957 Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, that thou hadst knowne at least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, but now they are hidden from thine eyes, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, that thou Hadst known At least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, but now they Are hidden from thine eyes, uh np1, np1, cst pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp ds p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, p-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1958 now those golden dayes are gone, and the gate of mercy is shut, there is no more meanes of grace and salvation offered, the Gospell shall never more be vouchsafed unto thee, now those golden days Are gone, and the gate of mercy is shut, there is no more means of grace and salvation offered, the Gospel shall never more be vouchsafed unto thee, av d j n2 vbr vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vbz dx dc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn, dt n1 vmb av-x av-dc vbb vvn p-acp pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1959 and because thou hast rejected the meanes of salvation offered, they shall never more be granted: and Because thou hast rejected the means of salvation offered, they shall never more be granted: cc c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn, pns32 vmb av-x av-dc vbb vvn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 156
1960 so that now here we have the passing peale of Ierusalem by our Saviour, look as it is with a man that is carrying to be buried, his wife shee weepes, so that now Here we have the passing peal of Ierusalem by our Saviour, look as it is with a man that is carrying to be buried, his wife she weeps, av cst av av pns12 vhb dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, po31 n1 pns31 vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1961 and his children they mourne, and his firiends they lament. So it is here, our Saviour he followes Ierusalem to the grave as it were, and his children they mourn, and his firiends they lament. So it is Here, our Saviour he follows Ierusalem to the grave as it were, cc po31 n2 pns32 vvi, cc po31 n2 pns32 vvb. av pn31 vbz av, po12 n1 pns31 vvz np1 p-acp dt j c-acp pn31 vbdr, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1962 and when hee could doe no more for it, then hee weepes and mournes over it, Oh that thou hadst knowne in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace; and when he could do no more for it, then he weeps and mourns over it, O that thou Hadst known in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace; cc c-crq pns31 vmd vdi dx dc p-acp pn31, cs pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp pn31, uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1963 and the exhortation that here Christ presseth upon Ierusalem, depends upon three circumstances; and the exhortation that Here christ Presseth upon Ierusalem, depends upon three Circumstances; cc dt n1 cst av np1 vvz p-acp np1, vvz p-acp crd n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1964 the first is taken from the nature of the things offered her and revealed unto her, they were not matters of trifles, the First is taken from the nature of the things offered her and revealed unto her, they were not matters of trifles, dt ord vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd pno31 cc vvn p-acp pno31, pns32 vbdr xx n2 pp-f n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1965 but they were things belonging to her peace, the second is in regard of the time, at least in this thy day, but they were things belonging to her peace, the second is in regard of the time, At least in this thy day, cc-acp pns32 vbdr n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, dt ord vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ds p-acp d po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1966 as who should say, this is the last day of asking, the last time that ever these things shall bee offered unto thee, as who should say, this is the last day of asking, the last time that ever these things shall be offered unto thee, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f vvg, dt ord n1 cst av d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1967 and therefore this ought to move thee to give entertainment to the exhortation of thy Saviour. and Therefore this ought to move thee to give entertainment to the exhortation of thy Saviour. cc av d pi pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1968 The third is in regard of the person, Christ Iesus requested this that might have commanded it, he intreats and requests it, The third is in regard of the person, christ Iesus requested this that might have commanded it, he intreats and requests it, dt ord vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 np1 vvd d cst vmd vhi vvn pn31, pns31 vvz cc vvz pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1969 nay with weeping, he doth beseech thee to give way to this exhortation of his; nay with weeping, he does beseech thee to give Way to this exhortation of his; uh-x p-acp vvg, pns31 vdz vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1970 all meanes should have beene embraced, all opportunities should have beene entertained, all Ministers should have beene heard, all means should have been embraced, all opportunities should have been entertained, all Ministers should have been herd, d n2 vmd vhi vbn vvn, d n2 vmd vhi vbn vvn, d n2 vmd vhi vbn vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1971 and regarded, but principally these things belonging to thy peace, especially in this thy day 〈 ◊ 〉 not to have beene rejected, thy Saviour above all other should not have beene refused and con•••ned, and regarded, but principally these things belonging to thy peace, especially in this thy day 〈 ◊ 〉 not to have been rejected, thy Saviour above all other should not have been refused and con•••ned, cc vvn, cc-acp av-j d n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, av-j p-acp d po21 n1 〈 sy 〉 xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn, po21 n1 p-acp d n-jn vmd xx vhi vbn vvn cc vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1972 and then hee falls a weeping and then 〈 ◊ 〉 mournes; and then he falls a weeping and then 〈 ◊ 〉 mourns; cc av pns31 vvz dt j-vvg cc av 〈 sy 〉 vvz; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 157
1973 Oh that thou hadst knowne these things in this thy day, and then his heart even break••, 〈 ◊ 〉 hee weepes againe, Oh but now they bee hidden from thine eyes, thou shalt never receive the like favour againe, the like opportunitie shall never hereafter bee offered. O that thou Hadst known these things in this thy day, and then his heart even break••, 〈 ◊ 〉 he weeps again, O but now they be hidden from thine eyes, thou shalt never receive the like favour again, the like opportunity shall never hereafter be offered. uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn d n2 p-acp d po21 n1, cc av po31 n1 av n1, 〈 sy 〉 pns31 vvz av, uh p-acp av pns32 vbb vvn p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi dt j n1 av, dt j n1 vmb av-x av vbi vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1974 Wee will first handle the fir circumstance, but before I can come to deliver the poin: we will First handle the fir circumstance, but before I can come to deliver the poin: pns12 vmb ord vvi dt n1 n1, cc-acp c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1975 plainely and nakedly, give mee leave a little to open the meaning of this word day, kn•w therefore thus much, that this word in phrase of Scripture discovereth unto us that time, plainly and nakedly, give me leave a little to open the meaning of this word day, kn•w Therefore thus much, that this word in phrase of Scripture Discovereth unto us that time, av-j cc av-j, vvb pno11 vvi dt j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1, vvb av av av-d, cst d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pno12 d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1976 or that percell of time which God hath set out in his providence for any particular service. or that percell of time which God hath Set out in his providence for any particular service. cc d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1977 As it was in the creation of the world when the Lord made all things, the Lord turned an houre glasse as it were, As it was in the creation of the world when the Lord made all things, the Lord turned an hour glass as it were, p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd d n2, dt n1 vvd dt n1 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1978 and set downe the time wherein every thing was made, God said, let there bee light and there was light, and Set down the time wherein every thing was made, God said, let there be Light and there was Light, cc vvd a-acp dt n1 c-crq d n1 vbds vvn, np1 vvd, vvb pc-acp vbi j cc a-acp vbds j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1979 and the evening and the morning was the first day, then God said let there be a firmament and there was so, and the evening and the morning was the First day, then God said let there be a firmament and there was so, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vbds dt ord n1, cs np1 vvd vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc a-acp vbds av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1980 and the evening and the morning were the second day; and the evening and the morning were the second day; cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vbdr dt ord n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1981 and here is the stoppe and stay that God maketh to the creature, as who should say, and Here is the stop and stay that God makes to the creature, as who should say, cc av vbz dt n1 cc vvi cst np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1982 as every thing hath a day wherein it was made, so every thing hath a day wherein it workes, as every thing hath a day wherein it was made, so every thing hath a day wherein it works, c-acp d n1 vhz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, av d n1 vhz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1983 and the Lord hath limited a certaine time to every action, that every creature is able to performe and which God requires of it, and the Lord hath limited a certain time to every actium, that every creature is able to perform and which God requires of it, cc dt n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cst d n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1984 so that observe a mans day in generall, is nothing but the time of his life• besides this, a day discovereth the passages of Gods providence and that speciall nicke of opportunitie that God hath layd out for every particular act; so that observe a men day in general, is nothing but the time of his life• beside this, a day Discovereth the passages of God's providence and that special neck of opportunity that God hath laid out for every particular act; av cst vvb dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d, dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc d j n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vhz vvn av p-acp d j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 158
1985 as God hath appointed a day wherein anguish and greefe shall come upon us, and that is sayd to bee the day of trouble, •all upon me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you saith the Psalmist; as God hath appointed a day wherein anguish and grief shall come upon us, and that is said to be the day of trouble, •all upon me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you Says the Psalmist; c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1 c-crq n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc d vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vvz dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1986 there is a day of tryall also in the third of Hebr. 8. harden not your hearts as in the day of tryall or temptation in the Wildernesse, and there is a day of visitation also, there is a day of trial also in the third of Hebrew 8. harden not your hearts as in the day of trial or temptation in the Wilderness, and there is a day of Visitation also, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 crd vvb xx po22 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1987 as wee may see in this Chapter, verse 44. They shall lay thee even with the ground, as we may see in this Chapter, verse 44. They shall lay thee even with the ground, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, n1 crd pns32 vmb vvi pno21 av p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1988 and thy children within thee, and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another, and thy children within thee, and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon Another, cc po21 n2 p-acp pno21, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno21 crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1989 because thou knewst not the day of thy visitation; Ierusalem was like a sicke person, as indeede all sinners are sicke men; Because thou Knewest not the day of thy Visitation; Ierusalem was like a sick person, as indeed all Sinners Are sick men; c-acp pns21 vvd2 xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; np1 vbds av-j dt j n1, c-acp av d n2 vbr j n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1990 now the Lord Iesus being the great Physition of the world, came to visit Ierusalem. When he sent his balme from Gilead, the glad tidings of grace and salvation, now the Lord Iesus being the great physician of the world, Come to visit Ierusalem. When he sent his balm from Gilead, the glad tidings of grace and salvation, av dt n1 np1 vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd pc-acp vvi np1. c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1, dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1991 then the Lord did visit Ierusalem for the healing, comforting and saving of her, and this was Ierusalem day: then the Lord did visit Ierusalem for the healing, comforting and Saving of her, and this was Ierusalem day: cs dt n1 vdd vvi np1 p-acp dt n-vvg, vvg cc vvg pp-f pno31, cc d vbds np1 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1992 So that then the day of a man is the time of his life, together with that parcell of time that God hath alotted him for every particular wor•e; So that then the day of a man is the time of his life, together with that parcel of time that God hath allotted him for every particular wor•e; av cst cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1993 and the day of a man which belongs to his visitation, is that particular opportunitie wherein grace is offered, and salvation tendred unto him; and the day of a man which belongs to his Visitation, is that particular opportunity wherein grace is offered, and salvation tendered unto him; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1, vbz d j n1 c-crq n1 vbz vvn, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1994 as there is a day of trouble and a day of tryall, so in the third place there is a day of salvation and a day of visitation, which is that particular season wherein God sends his faithfull messengers to dispense the meanes of life and salvation unto a people. as there is a day of trouble and a day of trial, so in the third place there is a day of salvation and a day of Visitation, which is that particular season wherein God sends his faithful messengers to dispense the means of life and salvation unto a people. c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz d j n1 c-crq np1 vvz po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1995 O that thou hadst knowne, &. Oh that thou Hadst known, &. uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn, cc. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1996 as if Christ should have said, O yee inhabitants of Ierusalem, while the word of life lasteth, as if christ should have said, Oh ye inhabitants of Ierusalem, while the word of life lasteth, c-acp cs np1 vmd vhi vvn, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1997 and the meanes of grace and salvation is continued unto you, this is your day, and the means of grace and salvation is continued unto you, this is your day, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn22, d vbz po22 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 159
1998 and this is the meaning of the word, every man hath his day more or lesse as Ierusalem had when the meanes of salvation were discovered unto it. and this is the meaning of the word, every man hath his day more or less as Ierusalem had when the means of salvation were discovered unto it. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vhz po31 n1 av-dc cc av-dc p-acp np1 vhd c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
1999 The doctrine with which we will grapple is thus much, namely That while life is continued, The Doctrine with which we will grapple is thus much, namely That while life is continued, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi vbz av av-d, av cst cs n1 vbz vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2000 & the meanes of grace & salvation afforded to a people, that is the season wherein God meaneth to worke upon their hearts effectually that they may receive life and salvation. & the means of grace & salvation afforded to a people, that is the season wherein God means to work upon their hearts effectually that they may receive life and salvation. cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 av-j cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2001 It is true when Corne failes God can send Manna from heaven; It is true when Corn fails God can send Manna from heaven; pn31 vbz j c-crq n1 vvz np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2002 God can use extraordinary meanes to bring men to life and salvation and happinesse, but men must not looke now for extraordinary conversions, they must not expect to be miraculously saved, God can use extraordinary means to bring men to life and salvation and happiness, but men must not look now for extraordinary conversions, they must not expect to be miraculously saved, np1 vmb vvi j n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cc n1, cc-acp n2 vmb xx vvi av p-acp j n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2003 as in former times some were, when the meanes of salvation was revealed onely to the people of the Iewes; as in former times Some were, when the means of salvation was revealed only to the people of the Iewes; c-acp p-acp j n2 d vbdr, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbds vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2004 Rahab indeede and Iob that had not the meanes of salvatition so apparently revealed unto them; Rahab indeed and Job that had not the means of salvation so apparently revealed unto them; np1 av cc np1 cst vhd xx dt n2 pp-f n1 av av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2005 but had onely ••inckling of the happinesse that God had wrought for his people; but had only ••inckling of the happiness that God had wrought for his people; cc-acp vhd j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2006 this wrought upon them and prevailed with their hearts, and by the power of the Almighty God brought them to the knowledge of the things belonging to salvation. this wrought upon them and prevailed with their hearts, and by the power of the Almighty God brought them to the knowledge of the things belonging to salvation. d vvn p-acp pno32 cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2007 But in the common course of God, if ever soule now be converted, it must be by the ministery of the word, that is our day, that is our time, that is the speciall season wherein God will vouchsafe to looke upon poore sinners, and convert them unto himselfe; But in the Common course of God, if ever soul now be converted, it must be by the Ministry of the word, that is our day, that is our time, that is the special season wherein God will vouchsafe to look upon poor Sinners, and convert them unto himself; p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cs av n1 av vbi vvn, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz po12 n1, cst vbz po12 n1, cst vbz dt j n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp px31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2008 if a man were not alive meanes would not profit him, and if a man were alive and had no meanes, hee could get no good neither; if a man were not alive means would not profit him, and if a man were alive and had no means, he could get no good neither; cs dt n1 vbdr xx j n2 vmd xx vvi pno31, cc cs dt n1 vbdr j cc vhd dx n2, pns31 vmd vvi dx j av-dx; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 160
2009 but when both these goe together, then is the time wherein God offereth life and salvation, but when both these go together, then is the time wherein God Offereth life and salvation, cc-acp c-crq av-d d vvb av, av vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2010 then is the season wherein God (if ever) will worke upon the soule of a sinner to make him fit to entertaine things belonging to his peace. then is the season wherein God (if ever) will work upon the soul of a sinner to make him fit to entertain things belonging to his peace. av vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 (cs av) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 j pc-acp vvi n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2011 We must handle two parts in the point, first that a mans life is part of this season; We must handle two parts in the point, First that a men life is part of this season; pns12 vmb vvi crd n2 p-acp dt n1, ord d dt ng1 n1 vbz n1 pp-f d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2012 secondly that the meanes offered in that season is the making up of the point, wee will prove both parts severally, secondly that the means offered in that season is the making up of the point, we will prove both parts severally, ord d dt n2 vvn p-acp d n1 vbz dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 av-j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2013 and then make uses of them both together. and then make uses of them both together. cc av vvb n2 pp-f pno32 d av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2014 First wee will proove that the time of a mans life is part of the season wherein God will worke effectually upon him for his everlasting comfort, in the in the ninth of Ecclesiastes 10. there saith the wise man, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to doe, doe it with thy might, First we will prove that the time of a men life is part of the season wherein God will work effectually upon him for his everlasting Comfort, in the in the ninth of Ecclesiastes 10. there Says the wise man, Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might, ord pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt p-acp dt ord pp-f vvz crd a-acp vvz dt j n1, r-crq po21 n1 vvz pc-acp vdi, vdb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2015 for there is no worke, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisedome in the grave whither thou goest; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest; c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2016 as though he had sayd, if there be any thing that God requireth of thee, as though he had said, if there be any thing that God requires of thee, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cst np1 vvz pp-f pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2017 If there be any duty that ought to be discharged by the labour whilst thou livest to doe it. If there be any duty that ought to be discharged by the labour while thou Livest to do it. cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cst vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cs pns21 vv2 p-acp vdi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2018 And now be carefull to performe it, for when death shall close thine eyes, and thy body returneth to the grave, And now be careful to perform it, for when death shall close thine eyes, and thy body returns to the grave, cc av vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp c-crq n1 vmb vvi po21 n2, cc po21 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2019 then there is no more teaching, no more hearing, no more expecting of grace and mercy from God, then there is no more teaching, no more hearing, no more expecting of grace and mercy from God, av pc-acp vbz dx av-dc vvg, av-dx av-dc vvg, av-dx av-dc vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2020 and wee shall finde in course of Scripture, that a man shall receive according tot hat he hath done in the flesh: and we shall find in course of Scripture, that a man shall receive according tot hat he hath done in the Flesh: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp fw-la n1 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2021 while a man lives here he is in the time of trading, and the time after this life is the time of enjoying, in this life is the time of labouring, while a man lives Here he is in the time of trading, and the time After this life is the time of enjoying, in this life is the time of labouring, cs dt n1 vvz av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-vvg, cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2022 and the time to come is the time of rewarding; and the time to come is the time of rewarding; cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 161
2023 as our trading and labouring is here in this life, so shall our injoying and rewarding be hereafter in the life to come, A• 〈 ◊ 〉 soweth so shall a man reape, Gal. 6.8. as our trading and labouring is Here in this life, so shall our enjoying and rewarding be hereafter in the life to come, A• 〈 ◊ 〉 Soweth so shall a man reap, Gal. 6.8. c-acp po12 n-vvg cc vvg vbz av p-acp d n1, av vmb po12 vvg cc vvg vbb av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 〈 sy 〉 vvz av vmb dt n1 vvi, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 162
2024 if hee sow to the flesh he shall reape to the flesh, if hee yeeld to the corruptions of his owne nature, if he sow to the Flesh he shall reap to the Flesh, if he yield to the corruptions of his own nature, cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 162
2025 and gives way thereunto, and be carried aside thereby, hee shall have the wages of sinne, and gives Way thereunto, and be carried aside thereby, he shall have the wages of sin, cc vvz n1 av, cc vbi vvn av av, pns31 vmb vhi dt n2 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 162
2026 but hee that is willing for to stoope to the Commandements of God, he that serves God here and walkes uprightly before him shall receive everlasting life, and eternall happinesse hereafter; but he that is willing for to stoop to the commandments of God, he that serves God Here and walks uprightly before him shall receive everlasting life, and Eternal happiness hereafter; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 cst vvz np1 av cc vvz av-j p-acp pno31 vmb vvi j n1, cc j n1 av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 162
2027 and so much for the proofe of the first Point, after this life is once ended, there is no hope of life and salvation. and so much for the proof of the First Point, After this life is once ended, there is no hope of life and salvation. cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp d n1 vbz a-acp vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 162
2028 Secondly, together with our lives wee must also have the meanes of grace continued unto us for the making up of that season wherein God will, Secondly, together with our lives we must also have the means of grace continued unto us for the making up of that season wherein God will, ord, av p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb av vhi dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f d n1 c-crq np1 vmb, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2029 if ever, fit us and prepare us for mercy, I meane by the meanes of grace the preaching of the Gospell, if ever, fit us and prepare us for mercy, I mean by the means of grace the preaching of the Gospel, cs av, vvb pno12 cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2030 for this was one part of Ierusalems day here spoken of; for this was one part of Ierusalems day Here spoken of; p-acp d vbds crd n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av vvn pp-f; (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2031 and therefore this is the second part of every mans day, namely, when we have the glad tidings of the Gospell vouchsafed unto us; in 2. Cor. 6.2. and Therefore this is the second part of every men day, namely, when we have the glad tidings of the Gospel vouchsafed unto us; in 2. Cor. 6.2. cc av d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d ng1 n1, av, c-crq pns12 vhb dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12; p-acp crd np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2032 the Apostle doth conclude that when the meanes of life and salvation is afforded, this is the time of salvation, he laieth his finger, the Apostle does conclude that when the means of life and salvation is afforded, this is the time of salvation, he Layeth his finger, dt n1 vdz vvi cst c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2033 as it were, upon the season of life and happinesse, for he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, as it were, upon the season of life and happiness, for he Says, I have herd thee in a time accepted, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 vvd, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2034 and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee? now some may say, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee? now Some may say, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb pns11 vvn pno21? av d vmb vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2035 when is this time of salvation? The Apostle doth particularly make this good in the words following, now saith hee, behold is the accepted time, when is this time of salvation? The Apostle does particularly make this good in the words following, now Says he, behold is the accepted time, q-crq vbz d n1 pp-f n1? dt n1 vdz av-j vvi d j p-acp dt n2 vvg, av vvz pns31, vvb vbz dt j-vvn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2036 behold now is the day of salvation. behold now is the day of salvation. vvb av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 162
2037 Now while the Lord is pleased to vouchsafe the meanes of grace and salvation to you, Now while the Lord is pleased to vouchsafe the means of grace and salvation to you, av cs dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2038 and to send the Doctrine of salvation among you; and to send the Doctrine of salvation among you; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22; (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2039 why, now is the time accepted, now is the day of your salvation, and therefore Luke 19.9. why, now is the time accepted, now is the day of your salvation, and Therefore Lycia 19.9. q-crq, av vbz dt n1 vvd, av vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc av av crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2040 Zacheus when hee had a strong desire to see Christ, and to meete with the Lord Iesus, Zacchaeus when he had a strong desire to see christ, and to meet with the Lord Iesus, np1 c-crq pns31 vhd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2041 and could not by reason of the prease, hee gets him out of the croud, and came before into a Sycamore tree, that so hee might the better behold him; and could not by reason of the press, he gets him out of the crowd, and Come before into a Sycamore tree, that so he might the better behold him; cc vmd xx p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno31 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 n1, cst av pns31 vmd dt av-jc vvi pno31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2042 but before Zacheus could see Christ, Christ saw him, and calleth to him, Make haste Zacheus and come downe, but before Zacchaeus could see christ, christ saw him, and calls to him, Make haste Zacchaeus and come down, cc-acp c-acp np1 vmd vvi np1, np1 vvd pno31, cc vvz p-acp pno31, vvb n1 np1 cc vvb a-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2043 for to day I must abide at thy house, and Zacheus made haste and came downe joyfully; for to day I must abide At thy house, and Zacchaeus made haste and Come down joyfully; c-acp p-acp n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc np1 vvd n1 cc vvd a-acp av-j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2044 and then the Lord Iesus when hee came with him to his house said unto him, this day is salvation come unto this house, why? because this day hee was made the sonne of Abraham, as wee may see in the words following, this day it pleased Christ to bring that desire of Zacheus unto some perfection; and then the Lord Iesus when he Come with him to his house said unto him, this day is salvation come unto this house, why? Because this day he was made the son of Abraham, as we may see in the words following, this day it pleased christ to bring that desire of Zacchaeus unto Some perfection; cc av dt n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, d n1 vbz n1 vvn p-acp d n1, q-crq? c-acp d n1 pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 vvg, d n1 pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2045 & this was the day of Zacheus: while then the Word is revealed, and while the meanes of happinesse is laid open, & this was the day of Zacchaeus: while then the Word is revealed, and while the means of happiness is laid open, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1: cs av dt n1 vbz vvn, cc cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz vvn j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2046 while God makes a tender of grace and salvation to a soule, this is the day of every mans salvation: while God makes a tender of grace and salvation to a soul, this is the day of every men salvation: cs np1 vvz dt j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2047 so then wee have the proofe of the point plaine out of Scripture, namely, that while life and the meanes last, that is the season that God hath appointed and set apart to doe good to the soules of those whom hee meaneth to convert unto himselfe. so then we have the proof of the point plain out of Scripture, namely, that while life and the means last, that is the season that God hath appointed and Set apart to do good to the Souls of those whom he means to convert unto himself. av cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j av pp-f n1, av, cst cs n1 cc dt n2 ord, cst vbz dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn cc vvn av pc-acp vdi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp px31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 163
2048 The next thing to be considered is the reason of this how it commeth to be thus, that the time of a mans life, The next thing to be considered is the reason of this how it comes to be thus, that the time of a men life, dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f d c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi av, cst dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 163
2049 and the time wherein God vouchsafeth the meanes, that this is the time wherein God offereth salvation to a poore soule; and the time wherein God vouchsafeth the means, that this is the time wherein God Offereth salvation to a poor soul; cc dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz dt n2, cst d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2050 and wee will lay downe the reasons of both parts severally. First, concerning the time of a mans life; and we will lay down the Reasons of both parts severally. First, Concerning the time of a men life; cc pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 av-j. ord, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2051 and the reason of this is, because when this crazie frame of ours beginnes to be dissolved, and the reason of this is, Because when this crazy frame of ours begins to be dissolved, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp c-crq d j n1 pp-f png12 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2052 then comes Gods definitive sentence, Gods definitive verdict then passes upon a man, God then passeth a sentence upon a •an which hee never meaneth to recall; then comes God's definitive sentence, God's definitive verdict then passes upon a man, God then passes a sentence upon a •an which he never means to Recall; av vvz n2 j n1, npg1 j n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 av-x vvz pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2053 a man at the time of his death, when death closeth a mans eyes, hee is then either everlastingly happy, or else everlastingly miserable; a man At the time of his death, when death closeth a men eyes, he is then either everlastingly happy, or Else everlastingly miserable; dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n1 vvz dt ng1 n2, pns31 vbz av av-d av-j j, cc av av-j j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2054 there is then afterwards no alteration to be expected, Heb. 9.27. There, saith the Text, it is appointed for all men once to die, but after that comes judgement; there is then afterwards no alteration to be expected, Hebrew 9.27. There, Says the Text, it is appointed for all men once to die, but After that comes judgement; pc-acp vbz av av dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd. a-acp, vvz dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi, cc-acp c-acp cst vvz n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2055 as death leaves a man, so judgement findes a man, hee doth not say after death comes amendment, as death leaves a man, so judgement finds a man, he does not say After death comes amendment, p-acp n1 vvz dt n1, av n1 vvz dt n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp n1 vvz n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2056 after death comes repentance, after death comes Purgatory; After death comes Repentance, After death comes Purgatory; p-acp n1 vvz n1, p-acp n1 vvz n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2057 no, no, this is a dreame of the Papists, they thinke that a man may after death be in trouble a while, no, no, this is a dream of the Papists, they think that a man may After death be in trouble a while, uh-dx, uh-dx, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vvb cst dt n1 vmb p-acp n1 vbb p-acp n1 dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2058 and be in Purgatorie, and then be brought out by the treasure of the Church: and be in Purgatory, and then be brought out by the treasure of the Church: cc vbb p-acp n1, cc av vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2059 but alas, this is a vaine dreame to inlarge the Popes coffers, and to make the Popes Kitchin hot, but alas, this is a vain dream to enlarge the Popes coffers, and to make the Popes Kitchen hight, cc-acp uh, d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2060 as Divines use to say, that so the Pope may have a great deale of money: as Divines use to say, that so the Pope may have a great deal of money: c-acp n2-jn vvb pc-acp vvi, cst av dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2061 they say, if a man have le• never so wicked a life, if yet he will bestow such a legacie upon the Popes holinesse, they say, if a man have le• never so wicked a life, if yet he will bestow such a legacy upon the Popes holiness, pns32 vvb, cs dt n1 vhb n1 av av j dt n1, cs av pns31 vmb vvi d dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2062 though hee have beene in Purgatory a great while, hee shall yet by the treasure of the Church be released, though he have been in Purgatory a great while, he shall yet by the treasure of the Church be released, cs pns31 vhb vbn p-acp n1 dt j n1, pns31 vmb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2063 but this is a fond, foolish, sottish dreame, the case is plaine enough after death judgement comes next, a man shall either goe into everlasting happinesse, or else into everlasting confusion; but this is a found, foolish, sottish dream, the case is plain enough After death judgement comes next, a man shall either go into everlasting happiness, or Else into everlasting confusion; cc-acp d vbz dt j, j, j n1, dt n1 vbz j av-d p-acp n1 n1 vvz ord, dt n1 vmb av-d vvi p-acp j n1, cc av p-acp j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 164
2064 there is no third place for a soule to goe unto, but a man must either goe to hell for ever or to heaven for ever; there is not third place for a soul to go unto, but a man must either go to hell for ever or to heaven for ever; pc-acp vbz xx ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp dt n1 vmb av-d vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av cc p-acp n1 c-acp av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2065 every man that is saved, is saved by Christ, Ioh. 3.36. every man that is saved, is saved by christ, John 3.36. d n1 cst vbz vvn, vbz vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2066 He that beleeveth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that beleeveth not the Sonne shall not see life, He that Believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that Believeth not the Son shall not see life, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vhz j n1, cc pns31 cst vvz xx dt n1 vmb xx vvi n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2067 but the wrath of God abideth on him: but the wrath of God Abideth on him: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31: (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2068 so then now if a man beleeve in Christ hee is perfectly saved, if he beleeve not in Christ hee is p••fectly damned, Ioh. 3.18. so then now if a man believe in christ he is perfectly saved, if he believe not in christ he is p••fectly damned, John 3.18. av av av cs dt n1 vvb p-acp np1 pns31 vbz av-j vvn, cs pns31 vvb xx p-acp np1 pns31 vbz av-j vvn, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2069 Hee that beleeveth on him is not condemned, but hee that beleeveth not is condemned already, that is, hee hath one foote in hell as it were, hee is now in the gall of bitternesse, He that Believeth on him is not condemned, but he that Believeth not is condemned already, that is, he hath one foot in hell as it were, he is now in the Gall of bitterness, pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno31 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp pns31 cst vvz xx vbz vvn av, cst vbz, pns31 vhz crd n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr, pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2070 and if hee liveth thus, and endeth his dayes in this condition, hee shall as surely be damned and goe to hell, and if he lives thus, and Endeth his days in this condition, he shall as surely be damned and go to hell, cc cs pns31 vvz av, cc vvz po31 n2 p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb a-acp av-j vbi vvn cc vvi p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2071 as if hee were there already. as if he were there already. c-acp cs pns31 vbdr a-acp av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2072 All that beleeve in Christ are fully saved, and therefore to heaven they must goe 〈 ◊ 〉 if they beleeve not in Christ; All that believe in christ Are Fully saved, and Therefore to heaven they must go 〈 ◊ 〉 if they believe not in christ; av-d d vvb p-acp np1 vbr av-j vvn, cc av p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vvi 〈 sy 〉 cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp np1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2073 they are as surely damned, and therefore to hell they must go ▪ so the• the case is cleare, the sentence of God is fir•• and the virdict that God passeth upon a 〈 ◊ 〉 sinner at thet time of death is most certaine, there is no repealing of the sentence, there is no recalling of the verdict, they Are as surely damned, and Therefore to hell they must go ▪ so the• the case is clear, the sentence of God is fir•• and the virdict that God passes upon a 〈 ◊ 〉 sinner At thet time of death is most certain, there is no repealing of the sentence, there is no recalling of the verdict, pns32 vbr a-acp av-j vvn, cc av p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vvi ▪ av n1 dt n1 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 cc dt n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp zz n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-ds j, pc-acp vbz dx n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx vvg pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2074 and this is the reason why the time of a mans life is the season wherein 〈 ◊ 〉 man shall receive grace and salvation if ever hee receive it. and this is the reason why the time of a men life is the season wherein 〈 ◊ 〉 man shall receive grace and salvation if ever he receive it. cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq 〈 sy 〉 n1 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 cs av pns31 vvb pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 165
2075 The second thing to be prooved is this, why the meanes of salvation makes up the opportunitie wherein God meaneth to save poore sinners if 〈 ◊ 〉 they be converted, The second thing to be proved is this, why the means of salvation makes up the opportunity wherein God means to save poor Sinners if 〈 ◊ 〉 they be converted, dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbz d, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi j n2 cs 〈 sy 〉 pns32 vbi vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 165
2076 and wee shall observe that the ground of this lieth in the very nature of a season; and we shall observe that the ground of this lies in the very nature of a season; cc pns12 vmb vvi cst dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2077 if wee aske what makes a season of grace? I answer that it will appeare that only the revelation of the Will of God in the Gospell maketh this season; if we ask what makes a season of grace? I answer that it will appear that only the Revelation of the Will of God in the Gospel makes this season; cs pns12 vvb r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1? pns11 vvb cst pn31 vmb vvi cst av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2078 Know therefore thus much, that to make up the season for any thing; Know Therefore thus much, that to make up the season for any thing; vvb av av av-d, cst pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2079 there is not onely required a continuance of time, but also a supply of all those helpes that may be usefull and needefull for the accomplishment of any worke in that season; there is not only required a Continuance of time, but also a supply of all those helps that may be useful and needful for the accomplishment of any work in that season; pc-acp vbz xx av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f d d n2 cst vmb vbi j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2080 As for example, imagine the dayes and the nights were of an equal longth, so many houres in the one, As for Exampl, imagine the days and the nights were of an equal longth, so many hours in the one, c-acp p-acp n1, vvb dt n2 cc dt n2 vbdr pp-f dt j-jn vvz, av d n2 p-acp dt pi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2081 so many houres in the other, yet this continuance of time doth not make an opportunitie barely; so many hours in the other, yet this Continuance of time does not make an opportunity barely; av d n2 p-acp dt n-jn, av d n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1 av-j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2082 for a man to walke in the night though there be as many houres in the night as in the day, for a man to walk in the night though there be as many hours in the night as in the day, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cs pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2083 because the houres doe not make on opportunitie for a man to walke in, but the meanes that are needefull for this action, Because the hours do not make on opportunity for a man to walk in, but the means that Are needful for this actium, c-acp dt n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp dt n2 cst vbr j p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2084 for when the Sunne shines so that a man may see his way, and avoid dangers and inconveniences, this is the time wherein a man hath a fit opportunitie to walke in, for when the Sun shines so that a man may see his Way, and avoid dangers and inconveniences, this is the time wherein a man hath a fit opportunity to walk in, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz av cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvi n2 cc n2, d vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2085 so saith our Saviour, If a man walkes in the night he stumbleth, but if he walke in the day then he stumbl•s not, so Says our Saviour, If a man walks in the night he stumbleth, but if he walk in the day then he stumbl•s not, av vvz po12 n1, cs dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz, cc-acp cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbz xx, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2086 because hee seeth where he goeth; Because he sees where he Goes; c-acp pns31 vvz c-crq pns31 vvz; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2087 so that the continuance of time doth no make up an opportunitie, but a supply also of all helpes and sufficiencie needefull for the performance of any action in this time. so that the Continuance of time does not make up an opportunity, but a supply also of all helps and sufficiency needful for the performance of any actium in this time. av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx vvi a-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 av pp-f d n2 cc n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2088 Looke as it is with men when they goe to faile, when there is winde and tide for their purpose, this is the fittest opportunitie for them to take shippe in: Look as it is with men when they go to fail, when there is wind and tide for their purpose, this is the Fittest opportunity for them to take ship in: n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, d vbz dt js n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp: (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 166
2089 now in a calme day there may be as many houres, as much continuance of time as in a day when there is winde and tide serving for their turne; now in a Cam day there may be as many hours, as much Continuance of time as in a day when there is wind and tide serving for their turn; av p-acp dt j-jn n1 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp d n2, c-acp d n1 pp-f n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2090 but this cannot be said to be a season for them to goe to sea in, but this cannot be said to be a season for them to go to sea in, cc-acp d vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2091 but when they have winde and weather to carry them, and tide to convey them, this is a sit opportunitie for them to take ship in: but when they have wind and weather to carry them, and tide to convey them, this is a fit opportunity for them to take ship in: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vhb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp: (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2092 so when the Gospell is revealed, when the meanes of grace is offered to any people, so when the Gospel is revealed, when the means of grace is offered to any people, av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2093 then there is a powerfull concurrence of all sufficiencie and helpe every way to procure that good which is wanting to the soule, then there is a powerful concurrence of all sufficiency and help every Way to procure that good which is wanting to the soul, cs pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi d j r-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2094 and which is necessary for the soule for the attaining of happinesse here and hereafter; and which is necessary for the soul for the attaining of happiness Here and hereafter; cc r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 av cc av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2095 and therefore this is the season wherein men shall be converted and receive salvation if ever they shall be made partakers of it; and Therefore this is the season wherein men shall be converted and receive salvation if ever they shall be made partakers of it; cc av d vbz dt n1 c-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi n1 cs av pns32 vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2096 and therefore it is said of the Word, that it is able to save the soules of men, and Therefore it is said of the Word, that it is able to save the Souls of men, cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2097 though a man were never so weak, yet this Word of the Gospell is able to make him strong, though a man were never so weak, yet this Word of the Gospel is able to make him strong, cs dt n1 vbdr av-x av j, av d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2098 though he were never so proud, never so sturdie, yet this word is able to humble him, though he were never so proud, never so sturdy, yet this word is able to humble him, cs pns31 vbdr av-x av j, av-x av j, av d n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2099 though he were never so full of unbeliefe, yet this Word is able to worke faith in him, though he were never so full of unbelief, yet this Word is able to work faith in him, cs pns31 vbdr av-x av j pp-f n1, av d n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2100 though hee were a damned man, yet thus is the onely meanes to bring him to salvation. though he were a damned man, yet thus is the only means to bring him to salvation. cs pns31 vbdr dt j-vvn n1, av av vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2101 Now then this I reason out of the former arguments, they that enjoy that continuance of time wherein they have all meanes necessary to procure life and salvation; Now then this I reason out of the former Arguments, they that enjoy that Continuance of time wherein they have all means necessary to procure life and salvation; av cs d pns11 vvb av pp-f dt j n2, pns32 cst vvb cst n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vhb d n2 j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2102 they have the 〈 ◊ 〉 wherein life and salvation is to be obtained; they have the 〈 ◊ 〉 wherein life and salvation is to be obtained; pns32 vhb dt 〈 sy 〉 c-crq n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 167
2103 〈 ◊ 〉 they that have life continued and the meanes of the Gospell revealed and vouch safed unto them, 〈 ◊ 〉 have all meanes and helpes whereby grace and •••vation may be procured unto them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 they enjoy the fittest season wherein God doth meane t• do good unto their soules. 〈 ◊ 〉 they that have life continued and the means of the Gospel revealed and vouch safed unto them, 〈 ◊ 〉 have all means and helps whereby grace and •••vation may be procured unto them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 they enjoy the Fittest season wherein God does mean t• do good unto their Souls. 〈 sy 〉 pns32 cst vhb n1 vvn cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc n1 vvd p-acp pno32, 〈 sy 〉 vhb d n2 cc vvz c-crq n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc 〈 sy 〉 pns32 vvb dt js n1 c-crq np1 vdz vvi n1 vdb j p-acp po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 168
2104 The life of the Doctrine is behind, that lieth in the application of the Point. The life of the Doctrine is behind, that lies in the application of the Point. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz a-acp, cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 168
2105 The uses of the Point are three, If it be so that while life is continued, and the Gospell preached; The uses of the Point Are three, If it be so that while life is continued, and the Gospel preached; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr crd, cs pn31 vbb av cst cs n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvd; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2106 this is the time wherein God meanes if ever to shew mercy to the soule of a poore sinner: this is the time wherein God means if ever to show mercy to the soul of a poor sinner: d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz cs av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2107 then in the first place, it is a ground of instruction to every soule here present, to teach us how thankefull wee ought to be unto the Lord that enjoy yet these liberties in the land of the living, to acknowledge Gods goodnesse towards us, then in the First place, it is a ground of instruction to every soul Here present, to teach us how thankful we ought to be unto the Lord that enjoy yet these Liberties in the land of the living, to acknowledge God's Goodness towards us, av p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 av j, pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq j pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cst vvb av d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2108 and take notice of his mercifull dealing with us, that yet we live thorough him, and take notice of his merciful dealing with us, that yet we live through him, cc vvb n1 pp-f po31 j n-vvg p-acp pno12, cst av pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2109 and that yet wee may receive grace and mercie from him by the meanes of salvation that hee hath appointed; and that yet we may receive grace and mercy from him by the means of salvation that he hath appointed; cc cst av pns12 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2110 it is a mervellous high and happy priviledge that wee may enjoy the light of the Gospell, that a man was borne in such a time, in the last age of the world, in such a place, in this kingdome, wherein the way of life and salvation is so fully, it is a mervellous high and happy privilege that we may enjoy the Light of the Gospel, that a man was born in such a time, in the last age of the world, in such a place, in this Kingdom, wherein the Way of life and salvation is so Fully, pn31 vbz dt j j cc j n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av av-j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2111 so plainely, nay, so powerfully made knowne to the soules of men, as the whole world enjoyes not the like, that we have the day of salvation to trade in for the good and comfort of our soules, that wee have the day before us wherein wee may walke in those wayes whereby comfort may be derived unto us, that the Sunne of the Gospell shines full in our faces, so plainly, nay, so powerfully made known to the Souls of men, as the Whole world enjoys not the like, that we have the day of salvation to trade in for the good and Comfort of our Souls, that we have the day before us wherein we may walk in those ways whereby Comfort may be derived unto us, that the Sun of the Gospel shines full in our faces, av av-j, uh-x, av av-j vvn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz xx dt j, cst pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 c-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz j p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2112 and is not yet set, and that as wee live in the earth, so we injoy the meanes of a better life, that so wee may be with, God, and is not yet Set, and that as we live in the earth, so we enjoy the means of a better life, that so we may be with, God, cc vbz xx av vvn, cc d c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1, cst av pns12 vmb vbi p-acp, np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 168
2113 when wee shall goe hence and be no more seene. when we shall go hence and be no more seen. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av cc vbb dx av-dc vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2114 The antient people of God did observe Gods goodnesse herein, the Scripture saith, that Abraham saw this day a farre of and rejoyced, he saw the day wherein Christ should come into the world, The ancient people of God did observe God's Goodness herein, the Scripture Says, that Abraham saw this day a Far of and rejoiced, he saw the day wherein christ should come into the world, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi npg1 n1 av, dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vvd d n1 dt av-j pp-f cc vvd, pns31 vvd dt n1 c-crq np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2115 and when the meanes of salvation should be offered and revealed, those things were laced up in types & figures in Abrahams time, and when the means of salvation should be offered and revealed, those things were laced up in types & figures in Abrahams time, cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn, d n2 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2116 but when God revealed the day of Christ Iesus unto Abraham, hee by faith beleeved it, hee saw it afarre of and rejoyced: but when God revealed the day of christ Iesus unto Abraham, he by faith believed it, he saw it afar of and rejoiced: cc-acp c-crq np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp np1, pns31 p-acp n1 vvd pn31, pns31 vvd pn31 av a-acp cc vvd: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2117 nay, good old Simeon when hee saw this accomplished when he saw Christ was borne, nay, good old Simeon when he saw this accomplished when he saw christ was born, uh-x, j j np1 c-crq pns31 vvd d vvn c-crq pns31 vvd np1 vbds vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2118 and had him in his armes, then he desired to live no longer, but blessed God and said, Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy Word, and had him in his arms, then he desired to live no longer, but blessed God and said, Now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy Word, cc vhd pno31 p-acp po31 n2, cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc, cc-acp j-vvn np1 cc vvd, av vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvi p-acp n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2119 for mine eyes have seene thy salvation which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, to be a light to lighten the Gentiles; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, to be a Light to lighten the Gentiles; p-acp po11 n2 vhb vvn po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2-j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2120 and the glory of thy people Israel; and the glory of thy people Israel; cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 np1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2121 when he saw the meanes of salvation discovered and declared, his heart was so ravished with the delight he tooke therein, that he did desire to depart out of this life, that he might be with Christ in a better life: when he saw the means of salvation discovered and declared, his heart was so ravished with the delight he took therein, that he did desire to depart out of this life, that he might be with christ in a better life: c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn, po31 n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd av, cst pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp np1 p-acp dt jc n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2122 it is true that while we live in this world we shall have many troubles, it is true that while we live in this world we shall have many Troubles, pn31 vbz j cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vhi d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2123 while we continue in this vale of misery, wee shall have many vexations, but this is the comfort of a man that hee hath the voice of the Gospell sounding in the eares of him, while we continue in this vale of misery, we shall have many vexations, but this is the Comfort of a man that he hath the voice of the Gospel sounding in the ears of him, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vhi d n2, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2124 and the Spirit behind him crying after him, This is the good and ancient way walke in it; and the Spirit behind him crying After him, This is the good and ancient Way walk in it; cc dt n1 p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp pno31, d vbz dt j cc j n1 vvi p-acp pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 169
2125 if a man that were to travell by night had but the Moone, or the light of the Starres to direct him in his journey, this would be very comfortable unto him, if a man that were to travel by night had but the Moon, or the Light of the Stars to Direct him in his journey, this would be very comfortable unto him, cs dt n1 cst vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 vhd cc-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, d vmd vbi av j p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2126 but if hee had a lampe or a torch carried before him hee would thinke this a marvellous comfort, but if he had a lamp or a torch carried before him he would think this a marvellous Comfort, cc-acp cs pns31 vhd dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 pns31 vmd vvi d dt j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2127 but if a man that hath a journey to take, hath the Sunne shining cleare above him, this will greatly cheare the heart of a poore travellour, but if a man that hath a journey to take, hath the Sun shining clear above him, this will greatly cheer the heart of a poor traveler, cc-acp cs dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vhz dt n1 vvg av-j p-acp pno31, d vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2128 though his journey be tedious, and the way be foule; though his journey be tedious, and the Way be foul; cs po31 n1 vbb j, cc dt n1 vbb j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2129 why yet hee will say it is faire above head, and I have day enough before mee, and therefore I care not: why yet he will say it is fair above head, and I have day enough before me, and Therefore I care not: q-crq av pns31 vmb vvi pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, cc pns11 vhb n1 av-d p-acp pno11, cc av pns11 vvb xx: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2130 So it ought to be with every Christian man living; So it ought to be with every Christian man living; av pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp d njp n1 vvg; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2131 wee are all travellers here below, wee are all bound for heaven, though a man finde rough wayes and cold weather, we Are all travellers Here below, we Are all bound for heaven, though a man find rough ways and cold weather, pns12 vbr d n2 av a-acp, pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp n1, cs dt n1 vvb j n2 cc j-jn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2132 though a man have many troubles, many disgraces cast upon his person, many reproches put upon his name, though a man have many Troubles, many disgraces cast upon his person, many Reproaches put upon his name, cs dt n1 vhb d n2, d n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, d n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2133 yet this may be his comfort there is day enough before a man, it is faire weather above head, the preaching of the Word may cheere a man, yet this may be his Comfort there is day enough before a man, it is fair weather above head, the preaching of the Word may cheer a man, av d vmb vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp n1, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2134 and the meanes of life and happinesse may comfort a man that walkes in the way unto salvation; in 1 Pet. 1. •0. and the means of life and happiness may Comfort a man that walks in the Way unto salvation; in 1 Pet. 1. •0. cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; p-acp crd np1 crd j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2135 the Te•t saith, that the antient Prophets enquired and sought diligently when Christ should come, the Te•t Says, that the ancient prophets inquired and sought diligently when christ should come, dt n1 vvz, cst dt j n2 vvn cc vvd av-j c-crq np1 vmd vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2136 when the means of salvation should be revealed, of which salvation, saith the text, the Prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come, &c. all the antient Fathers before enjoyed onely the Mooneshine and the Starre-light of the Gospell, when the means of salvation should be revealed, of which salvation, Says the text, the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come, etc. all the ancient Father's before enjoyed only the Moonshine and the Starlight of the Gospel, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn, pp-f r-crq n1, vvz dt n1, dt n2 vhb vvn cc vvn av-j, r-crq vvd pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vvi, av d dt j n2 a-acp vvd av-j dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2137 and therfore in the 2 Pet. 1.19. The Apostle saith, We have also a more sure Word of prophesie, whereunto you doe well that you take heede as unto a light that shineth in a darke place untill the day dawne and the day-starre arise in your hearts; and Therefore in the 2 Pet. 1.19. The Apostle Says, We have also a more sure Word of prophesy, whereunto you do well that you take heed as unto a Light that shines in a dark place until the day dawn and the daystar arise in your hearts; cc av p-acp dt crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vhb av dt av-dc j n1 pp-f vvb, c-crq pn22 vdb av cst pn22 vvb n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 cc dt n1 vvb p-acp po22 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 170
2138 as who should say, when Christ came, when the Gospell was revealed, the Sonne of righteousnesse did then clearely appeare, as who should say, when christ Come, when the Gospel was revealed, the Son of righteousness did then clearly appear, p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, c-crq np1 vvd, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd av av-j vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2139 if they that expected those things onely were thankefull for them, then what should we be that enjoy these helpes, if they that expected those things only were thankful for them, then what should we be that enjoy these helps, cs pns32 cst vvd d n2 av-j vbdr j p-acp pno32, av q-crq vmd pns12 vbi cst vvb d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2140 for the cheering of us, helping of us, and comforting of us in the wayes of salvation; for the cheering of us, helping of us, and comforting of us in the ways of salvation; p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno12, vvg pp-f pno12, cc vvg pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2141 it is a speech of the Prophet David, Give me understanding that I may live: it is a speech of the Prophet David, Give me understanding that I may live: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvb pno11 n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2142 it is an observation of holy men out of this place, that a man doth not live because he growth, a tree doth so, a man doth not live because hee feeles and sees and heares, it is an observation of holy men out of this place, that a man does not live Because he growth, a tree does so, a man does not live Because he feels and sees and hears, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 av pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 vdz xx vvi c-acp pns31 n1, dt n1 vdz av, dt n1 vdz xx vvi c-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz cc vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2143 and hath the sensible facultie, the beasts doe so, a man doth not live because hee reasons, the devills doe so; and hath the sensible faculty, the beasts do so, a man does not live Because he Reasons, the Devils do so; cc vhz dt j n1, dt n2 vdb av, dt n1 vdz xx vvi c-acp pns31 vvz, dt n2 vdb av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2144 but give mee understanding that I may live: but give me understanding that I may live: p-acp vvi pno11 n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2145 wee live not as holy men unlesse we understand the wayes of God, unlesse wee know the things belonging to our peace, here 〈 ◊ 〉 hereafter; we live not as holy men unless we understand the ways of God, unless we know the things belonging to our peace, Here 〈 ◊ 〉 hereafter; pns12 vvb xx p-acp j n2 cs pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, cs pns12 vvb dt n2 vvg p-acp po12 n1, av 〈 sy 〉 av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2146 we live not because we are wise, for the devill is wiser than any man living; we live not Because we Are wise, for the Devil is Wiser than any man living; pns12 vvb xx c-acp pns12 vbr j, p-acp dt n1 vbz jc cs d n1 vvg; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2147 but give me understanding that I may live, that I may understand the things of God; but give me understanding that I may live, that I may understand the things of God; p-acp vvi pno11 n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2148 this is the wisedome of it Christian whereby hee shall come to 〈 ◊ 〉 eternall happinesse: this is the Wisdom of it Christian whereby he shall come to 〈 ◊ 〉 Eternal happiness: d vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 njp c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 j n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2149 many in the East parts of the work• worship the devill, they never so much as heard 〈 ◊ 〉 thing of Christ Iesus, many in the East parts of the work• worship the Devil, they never so much as herd 〈 ◊ 〉 thing of christ Iesus, d p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1, pns32 av-x av av-d c-acp vvd 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f np1 np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 171
2150 and the glad 〈 … 〉 Gospell, and therefore is it not a wonder 〈 … 〉 that God hath continued us untill this time, wherein the meanes of salvation are so fully re•••led? You that are going on in the roade way 〈 ◊ 〉 destruction, all you that are in a naturall estate, 〈 ◊ 〉 God should plucke you out of the land of the living, what should become of your poore soules, it is a great mercy that God doth yet vouchsafe life unto you, and the glad 〈 … 〉 Gospel, and Therefore is it not a wonder 〈 … 〉 that God hath continued us until this time, wherein the means of salvation Are so Fully re•••led? You that Are going on in the road Way 〈 ◊ 〉 destruction, all you that Are in a natural estate, 〈 ◊ 〉 God should pluck you out of the land of the living, what should become of your poor Souls, it is a great mercy that God does yet vouchsafe life unto you, cc dt j 〈 … 〉 n1, cc av vbz pn31 xx dt n1 〈 … 〉 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av av-j vvn? pn22 cst vbr vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 〈 sy 〉 n1, d pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt j n1, 〈 sy 〉 uh-np vmd vvi pn22 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg, r-crq vmd vvi pp-f po22 j n2, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst np1 vdz av vvi n1 p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2151 but that you may heare the Word, and enjoy the meanes of salvation, what a comfort is this: but that you may hear the Word, and enjoy the means of salvation, what a Comfort is this: cc-acp cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vbz d: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2152 A Plowman if hee hath but a fit opportunitie of sowing, plowing, or reaping, hee is thankefull for it, A Plowman if he hath but a fit opportunity of sowing, plowing, or reaping, he is thankful for it, dt n1 cs pns31 vhz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg, vvg, cc vvg, pns31 vbz j p-acp pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2153 and hee ought so to be, for it is a great goodnesse of God to afford unto him seasonable weather to sow and gather in the fruits of the earth; and he ought so to be, for it is a great Goodness of God to afford unto him seasonable weather to sow and gather in the fruits of the earth; cc pns31 vmd av pc-acp vbi, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2154 in the time here of late when by reason of unseasonablenesse of weather, famine was feared, in the time Here of late when by reason of unseasonableness of weather, famine was feared, p-acp dt n1 av pp-f av-j c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, n1 vbds vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2155 and yet God gave a seasonable time afterwards to ripen & gather the fruits of the earth, I appeale to your owne consciences did not this cōfort you, did not this cheare you? Nay, could not people come and be thankefull to God for such blessings, and yet God gave a seasonable time afterwards to ripen & gather the fruits of the earth, I appeal to your own Consciences did not this Comfort you, did not this cheer you? Nay, could not people come and be thankful to God for such blessings, cc av np1 vvd dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp po22 d n2 vdd xx d n1 pn22, vdd xx d vvi pn22? uh-x, vmd xx n1 vvi cc vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2156 and say it was a good season God be blessed, Gods name be praised for it? Was this such a goodly season wherein you might fill your barnes full of corne, and say it was a good season God be blessed, God's name be praised for it? Was this such a goodly season wherein you might fill your Barns full of corn, cc vvb pn31 vbds dt j n1 np1 vbb vvn, ng1 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31? vbds d d dt j n1 c-crq pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 j pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2157 and your purses full of money? Why then, had we eyes to see and hearts to conceive what is that season, that blessed season of salvation, those good dayes that have passed over our heads, wherein many have injoyed the opportunitie and meanes of salvation twentie, thirtie, yea fortie yeares; and your purses full of money? Why then, had we eyes to see and hearts to conceive what is that season, that blessed season of salvation, those good days that have passed over our Heads, wherein many have enjoyed the opportunity and means of salvation twentie, thirtie, yea fortie Years; cc po22 n2 j pp-f n1? uh-crq av, vhd pns12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz d n1, cst j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, d j n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2, c-crq d vhb vvn dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 crd, crd, uh crd n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2158 Oh blessed season, the Sunne never saw the like, nay the whole world wonders at this marvellous mercy that the Lord hath vouchsafed to us in this Land. Shall we enjoy all these blessings, O blessed season, the Sun never saw the like, nay the Whole world wonders At this marvellous mercy that the Lord hath vouchsafed to us in this Land. Shall we enjoy all these blessings, uh j-vvn n1, dt n1 av-x vvd dt j, uh-x dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 vmb pns12 vvi d d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2159 and yet not be thankefull for them, and prise them as we ought, and walke worthy of them as we might; and yet not be thankful for them, and prize them as we ought, and walk worthy of them as we might; cc av xx vbi j p-acp pno32, cc vvb pno32 c-acp pns12 vmd, cc vvi j pp-f pno32 c-acp pns12 vmd; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 172
2160 Oh let it not be so with us, but you that can be thankefull for a plentifull harvest when you may gather money into your coffers; O let it not be so with us, but you that can be thankful for a plentiful harvest when you may gather money into your coffers; uh vvb pn31 xx vbi av p-acp pno12, cc-acp pn22 cst vmb vbi j p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2161 oh be thankefull, be thankefull for the meanes of salvation vouchsafed unto you whereby you may fill your soules full of comfort; o be thankful, be thankful for the means of salvation vouchsafed unto you whereby you may fill your Souls full of Comfort; uh vbb j, vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn22 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 j pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2162 and therefore goe your wayes in secret, and be thankefull to God that you live, and Therefore go your ways in secret, and be thankful to God that you live, cc av vvb po22 n2 p-acp j-jn, cc vbi j p-acp np1 cst pn22 vvb, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2163 and if you have received grace, blesse God that ever you saw that day, if you have not received grace, and if you have received grace, bless God that ever you saw that day, if you have not received grace, cc cs pn22 vhb vvn n1, vvb np1 cst av pn22 vvd d n1, cs pn22 vhb xx vvn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2164 yet blesse God that yet you breathe, and that you may seeke unto him and waite upon him in the use of the meanes, that so you may receive mercy and salvation from him: yet bless God that yet you breathe, and that you may seek unto him and wait upon him in the use of the means, that so you may receive mercy and salvation from him: av vvb np1 cst av pn22 vvb, cc cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst av pn22 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2165 blesse God that thou hast the Sunne-shine of the Gospell shining in thy face, that thou hast the day before thee that thou mayst trade therein and receive comfort thereby. bless God that thou hast the Sunshine of the Gospel shining in thy face, that thou hast the day before thee that thou Mayest trade therein and receive Comfort thereby. vvb np1 cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vm2 vvi av cc vvi n1 av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 173
2166 Secondly, is it so that while life lasts, and the meanes of salvation is continued and vouchsafed unto us, that this is our day, that this is the season wherein God will shew mercy unto us; Secondly, is it so that while life lasts, and the means of salvation is continued and vouchsafed unto us, that this is our day, that this is the season wherein God will show mercy unto us; ord, vbz pn31 av cst cs n1 vvz, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, cst d vbz po12 n1, cst d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno12; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 173
2167 what use then will you make of this for the present, what will you say, and what will you now perswade your hearts unto, why, me thinkes every man answers, what use then will you make of this for the present, what will you say, and what will you now persuade your hearts unto, why, me thinks every man answers, q-crq vvb av vmb pn22 vvi pp-f d c-acp dt j, q-crq vmb pn22 vvb, cc q-crq vmb pn22 av vvi po22 n2 p-acp, c-crq, pno11 vvz d n1 vvz, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 173
2168 and every mans soule ecchoeth againe, surely if this be the time, if this be the season, let us take it then, and every men soul ecchoeth again, surely if this be the time, if this be the season, let us take it then, cc d ng1 n1 vvz av, av-j cs d vbb dt n1, cs d vbb dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 173
2169 since the Lord offereth this, and continueth this, we ought then to be intreated in the name of the Lord Iesus to take this opportunitie, since the Lord Offereth this, and Continueth this, we ought then to be entreated in the name of the Lord Iesus to take this opportunity, c-acp dt n1 vvz d, cc vvz d, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 173
2170 and not omit any season wherein the Lord calleth upon us, that so wee may obtaine the end of our hopes, the desire of our soules, even salvation hereafter; and not omit any season wherein the Lord calls upon us, that so we may obtain the end of our hope's, the desire of our Souls, even salvation hereafter; cc xx vvi d n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12, cst av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av n1 av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 173
2171 Redeeme the time because the dayes are evill, saith the Apostle, that is, because the time is now, therefore take the opportunitie; redeem the time Because the days Are evil, Says the Apostle, that is, Because the time is now, Therefore take the opportunity; vvb dt n1 c-acp dt n2 vbr j-jn, vvz dt np1, cst vbz, c-acp dt n1 vbz av, av vvb dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2172 it is the use that the Apostle makes, While yee have time doe good unto all men, then much more to our soules; it is the use that the Apostle makes, While ye have time do good unto all men, then much more to our Souls; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst dt n1 vvz, cs pn22 vhb n1 vdi j p-acp d n2, av av-d av-dc p-acp po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2173 if we must doe good to our neighbours, then much more to that poore soule of ours that is miserably oppressed with sinne, that is in a dainned and cursed estate. if we must do good to our neighbours, then much more to that poor soul of ours that is miserably oppressed with sin, that is in a dainned and cursed estate. cs pns12 vmb vdi j p-acp po12 n2, av av-d av-dc p-acp d j n1 pp-f png12 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1, cst vbz p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2174 Oh but there are many arguments whereby Satan laboureth to defeate this truth, and many shiftes the soule hath to put off this that hath beene spoken; O but there Are many Arguments whereby Satan Laboureth to defeat this truth, and many shifts the soul hath to put off this that hath been spoken; uh cc-acp a-acp vbr d n2 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1, cc d n2 dt n1 vhz p-acp vvn a-acp d cst vhz vbn vvn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2175 give me leave a little to wipe away those carnall conceits and cavills. give me leave a little to wipe away those carnal conceits and cavils. vvb pno11 vvi dt j pc-acp vvi av d j n2 cc vvz. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2176 The first is this, the soule will be ready to say, I confesse it is true indeede, that when the opportunitie is we should take it, The First is this, the soul will be ready to say, I confess it is true indeed, that when the opportunity is we should take it, dt ord vbz d, dt n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb pn31 vbz j av, cst c-crq dt n1 vbz pns12 vmd vvi pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2177 but that may be hereafter, who knoweth whither this be my time or no, my opportunitie or no? I answer with the Apostle Paul, while I am speaking, but that may be hereafter, who Knoweth whither this be my time or no, my opportunity or no? I answer with the Apostle Paul, while I am speaking, cc-acp d vmb vbi av, r-crq vvz q-crq d vbb po11 n1 cc uh-dx, po11 n1 cc dx? pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 np1, cs pns11 vbm vvg, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2178 and you are hearing, while we are all living, now is the time, now is the season, it is in 2 Cor. 6.2. the Text saith; and you Are hearing, while we Are all living, now is the time, now is the season, it is in 2 Cor. 6.2. the Text Says; cc pn22 vbr vvg, cs pns12 vbr d j-vvg, av vbz dt n1, av vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2179 I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in a day of salvation have I succoured thee, I have herd thee in a time accepted, and in a day of salvation have I succored thee, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb pns11 vvn pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2180 behold now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation. behold now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation. vvb av vbz dt j-vvn n1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2181 Whilst Ministers are calling upon you, and you are living, though they cannot give you grace, While Ministers Are calling upon you, and you Are living, though they cannot give you grace, cs n2 vbr vvg p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vbr vvg, cs pns32 vmbx vvi pn22 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2182 nor you of your selves receive grace, yet wee have the promise in the accepted time God will heare us, nor you of your selves receive grace, yet we have the promise in the accepted time God will hear us, ccx pn22 pp-f po22 n2 vvb n1, av pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 np1 vmb vvi pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2183 even now while I am speaking and you are hearing, this the very day of salvation, even now while I am speaking and you Are hearing, this the very day of salvation, av av cs pns11 vbm vvg cc pn22 vbr vvg, d dt j n1 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2184 and therefore let us not turne the deafe eare upon the Lord, but while opportunity is affoorded, let us make use of it, and Therefore let us not turn the deaf ear upon the Lord, but while opportunity is afforded, let us make use of it, cc av vvb pno12 xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs n1 vbz vvn, vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 174
2185 while the Lord is pleased to continue opportunities unto us, let us embrace them, hee that never heard, let him heare now, hee that never prayed, let him pray now, it is now high time to awake out of that cursed securitie wherein wee have a long time lien, the Lord is come neare unto us even to the very next doore, Christ Iesus is calling, while the Lord is pleased to continue opportunities unto us, let us embrace them, he that never herd, let him hear now, he that never prayed, let him pray now, it is now high time to awake out of that cursed security wherein we have a long time lain, the Lord is come near unto us even to the very next door, christ Iesus is calling, cs dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi pno32, pns31 cst av-x vvd, vvb pno31 vvi av, pns31 cst av-x vvd, vvb pno31 vvi av, pn31 vbz av j n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f d j-vvn n1 c-crq pns12 vhb dt j n1 vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno12 av p-acp dt av ord n1, np1 np1 vbz vvg, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2186 and mercie is intreating, and wisedome is even hoarse with crying after us, there is nothing but a heart wanting, mercy is offered, we ought therefore to entertaine it, the meanes of salvation are revealed, and mercy is entreating, and Wisdom is even hoarse with crying After us, there is nothing but a heart wanting, mercy is offered, we ought Therefore to entertain it, the means of salvation Are revealed, cc n1 vbz vvg, cc n1 vbz av j p-acp vvg p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 vvg, n1 vbz vvn, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2187 therefore we ought for to embrace them, Cant. 2.10. Therefore we ought for to embrace them, Cant 2.10. av pns12 vmd p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2188 there saith the Text, My beloved spake and said unto me, Rise up my love, my faire one and come away, there Says the Text, My Beloved spoke and said unto me, Rise up my love, my fair one and come away, pc-acp vvz dt n1, po11 j-vvn vvd cc vvd p-acp pno11, vvb a-acp po11 n1, po11 j pi cc vvb av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2189 for the winter is past, and the raine is over and gone, the flowers appeare on the earth, for the winter is past, and the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the earth, p-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 vbz a-acp cc vvn, dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2190 and the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voyce of the turtle is heard in our Land; and the time of the singing of Birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is herd in our Land; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f n2 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2191 thus God speaketh to you this day, those words are made good to every soule that heareth me this day, God calleth to every poore sinner; thus God speaks to you this day, those words Are made good to every soul that hears me this day, God calls to every poor sinner; av np1 vvz p-acp pn22 d n1, d n2 vbr vvn j p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno11 d n1, np1 vvz p-acp d j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2192 the Church was then in misery, and so the Lord speaketh to every poore soule, thou art in the grave of thy sinnes, arise my love, my dove, the time of persecution is past, the Church was then in misery, and so the Lord speaks to every poor soul, thou art in the grave of thy Sins, arise my love, my dove, the time of persecution is past, dt n1 vbds av p-acp n1, cc av dt n1 vvz p-acp d j n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, vvb po11 n1, po11 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2193 and the voyce of the turtle is yet heard, the Ministers of God are preaching to us, and the voice of the turtle is yet herd, the Ministers of God Are preaching to us, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvg p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2194 and wooing of us, and saying, the Spring time of grace is now present. and wooing of us, and saying, the Spring time of grace is now present. cc vvg pp-f pno12, cc vvg, dt n1 n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2195 The Lord saith unto us as to the Church there, rise and come out of those sinnefull courses wherein you are; The Lord Says unto us as to the Church there, rise and come out of those sinful courses wherein you Are; dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp, vvb cc vvn av pp-f d j n2 c-crq pn22 vbr; (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2196 he pluckes the adulterer out of his leud practises, and hee calls the proud man out of his wicked courses, he plucks the adulterer out of his lewd practises, and he calls the proud man out of his wicked courses, pns31 vvz dt n1 av pp-f po31 j n2, cc pns31 vvz dt j n1 av pp-f po31 j n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 175
2197 and the covetous man out of his counting house, and from the things here below and bids them come unto the house of the Lord, that he may speake comfort and consolation to their soules, the Lord doth even strive with us, and the covetous man out of his counting house, and from the things Here below and bids them come unto the house of the Lord, that he may speak Comfort and consolation to their Souls, the Lord does even strive with us, cc dt j n1 av pp-f po31 vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n2 av a-acp cc vvz pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 vdz av vvi p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2198 and labours every way to plucke us out of our base and sinnefull courses, the Lord dealeth with us, as he did with Israel, Ezeck. 12.3. and labours every Way to pluck us out of our base and sinful courses, the Lord deals with us, as he did with Israel, Ezekiel. 12.3. cc vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f po12 j cc j n2, dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, np1. crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2199 there saith the Text, Prepare thou sonne of man thee stuffe for removing, and remove by day in their sight, there Says the Text, Prepare thou son of man thee stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sighed, pc-acp vvz dt n1, vvb pns21 n1 pp-f n1 pno21 n1 p-acp vvg, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2200 and thou shalt remove from thy place to another place, it may be they will consider though they be a rebellious people, as if hee had said, it may be when all these meanes are used, it may be at last they will be perswaded and performe that which I require of them, it is a lively patterne of Gods speciall providence over us in this Land, God hath not dealt thus with other Nations, hee hath passed by other people, and thou shalt remove from thy place to Another place, it may be they will Consider though they be a rebellious people, as if he had said, it may be when all these means Are used, it may be At last they will be persuaded and perform that which I require of them, it is a lively pattern of God's special providence over us in this Land, God hath not dealt thus with other nations, he hath passed by other people, cc pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vmb vvi cs pns32 vbb dt j n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vmb vbi c-crq d d n2 vbr vvn, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp ord pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi d r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f pno32, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, np1 vhz xx vvn av p-acp j-jn n2, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp j-jn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2201 and hath let the Gospell abide among us, the sound of the Gospell, an inkeling of it hath beene in other countries, and hath let the Gospel abide among us, the found of the Gospel, an inkling of it hath been in other countries, cc vhz vvn dt n1 vvi p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vhz vbn p-acp j-jn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2202 but hee hath commanded the Gospell to abide with us twentie, thirtie, fortie, sixtie yeares, wee have yet the Gospell among us, we are yet in peace and prosperitie, we enjoy those liberties that thousands of our poore brethren want and would attaine unto: but he hath commanded the Gospel to abide with us twentie, thirtie, fortie, sixtie Years, we have yet the Gospel among us, we Are yet in peace and Prosperity, we enjoy those Liberties that thousands of our poor brothers want and would attain unto: cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 crd, crd, crd, crd n2, pns12 vhb av dt n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr av p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb d n2 cst crd pp-f po12 j n2 vvb cc vmd vvi p-acp: (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2203 many have had some meanes, but wee have had all meanes, we have had famine for to affright us, the Plague to awaken us, many have had Some means, but we have had all means, we have had famine for to affright us, the Plague to awaken us, d vhb vhn d n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb vhn d n2, pns12 vhb vhn n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2204 and peace to cheere us, nay the Gospell and meanes of salvation are still continued to us, the Lord saith, preach still, continue still calling, and peace to cheer us, nay the Gospel and means of salvation Are still continued to us, the Lord Says, preach still, continue still calling, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, uh-x dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr av vvn p-acp pno12, dt n1 vvz, vvb av, vvb av vvg, (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2205 and still crying to the people of England, that so if it be possible their proud hearts may be humbled, their sturdy hearts may be softned, their unregenerate hearts may be converted and their soules may be saved. and still crying to the people of England, that so if it be possible their proud hearts may be humbled, their sturdy hearts may be softened, their unregenerate hearts may be converted and their Souls may be saved. cc av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst av cs pn31 vbb av-j po32 j n2 vmb vbi vvn, po32 j n2 vmb vbi vvn, po32 j n2 vmb vbi vvn cc po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 176
2206 The second cavill is this, the soule may say though the opportunity be now present, yet there is time enough, the day is long enough; The second cavil is this, the soul may say though the opportunity be now present, yet there is time enough, the day is long enough; dt ord n1 vbz d, dt n1 vmb vvi cs dt n1 vbb av j, av pc-acp vbz n1 av-d, dt n1 vbz av-j av-d; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2207 for the answer hereof I will goe no further then the Text saith, O that thou hadst knowne the things belonging to thy peace in this thy day, for the answer hereof I will go no further then the Text Says, Oh that thou Hadst known the things belonging to thy peace in this thy day, p-acp dt n1 av pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs dt n1 vvz, uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2208 but now they are hidden from thine eyes. but now they Are hidden from thine eyes. cc-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2209 The day of a mans life is very uncertaine, no man knoweth how long he shall live, who knoweth not what our lives are, bubbles, The day of a men life is very uncertain, no man Knoweth how long he shall live, who Knoweth not what our lives Are, bubbles, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz av j, dx n1 vvz c-crq av-j pns31 vmb vvi, r-crq vvz xx r-crq po12 n2 vbr, n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2210 and vapours and flowers, how soone are the bubbles downe, how soone are the vapours vanisht, and vapours and flowers, how soon Are the bubbles down, how soon Are the vapours vanished, cc n2 cc n2, c-crq av vbr dt n2 a-acp, c-crq av vbr dt n2 vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2211 how soone doe the flowers fade, nay many of us are in our middle age, how soon do the flowers fade, nay many of us Are in our middle age, c-crq av vdb dt n2 vvi, uh-x d pp-f pno12 vbr p-acp po12 j-jn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2212 nay some of us are in our old age, wee have one foote already in the grave, nay Some of us Are in our old age, we have one foot already in the grave, uh-x d pp-f pno12 vbr p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vhb crd n1 av p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2213 and how soone may these flowers wither, how soone may these men returne unto the earth, and how soon may these flowers wither, how soon may these men return unto the earth, cc c-crq av vmb d n2 vvi, c-crq av vmb d n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2214 and then what will become of all their expectations. and then what will become of all their Expectations. cc av q-crq vmb vvi pp-f d po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2215 It is good saith the wise man to injoy the present time while life and strength continue; It is good Says the wise man to enjoy the present time while life and strength continue; pn31 vbz j vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cs n1 cc n1 vvi; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2216 young men will bee ready to say, I will take my owne content now, and hereafter I will returne unto the Lord, I will gather the flower while it is greene and while I am young, I will not spend my dayes in mourning, I will not breake my heart with sighing and sorrowing for my sinnes, young men will be ready to say, I will take my own content now, and hereafter I will return unto the Lord, I will gather the flower while it is green and while I am young, I will not spend my days in mourning, I will not break my heart with sighing and sorrowing for my Sins, j n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vvi po11 d n1 av, cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbz j-jn cc cs pns11 vbm j, pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n2 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po11 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2217 but when I grow crooked and aged, and sit at home, then I will repent and 〈 ◊ 〉 unto the Lord and become a new man; but when I grow crooked and aged, and fit At home, then I will Repent and 〈 ◊ 〉 unto the Lord and become a new man; cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb j cc j-vvn, cc vvi p-acp n1-an, cs pns11 vmb vvi cc 〈 sy 〉 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi dt j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2218 those young men say unto repentance as Felix did to Paul, go thy wayes now, I will heare thee another time, those young men say unto Repentance as Felix did to Paul, go thy ways now, I will hear thee Another time, d j n2 vvb p-acp n1 c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, vvb po21 n2 av, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 j-jn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 177
2219 so say they to repentance, hereafter when there comes a convenient time I will repe•t, I will be holy and obedient, so say they to Repentance, hereafter when there comes a convenient time I will repe•t, I will be holy and obedient, av vvb pns32 p-acp n1, av c-crq pc-acp vvz dt j n1 pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vbb j cc j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2220 and turne over a new leafe, and become a new man; and turn over a new leaf, and become a new man; cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi dt j n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2221 but now let me make use of the treasurie of my youth, and because I am in the strength of my yeares, but now let me make use of the treasury of my youth, and Because I am in the strength of my Years, cc-acp av vvb pno11 vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2222 therefore I will follow my pleasures; Therefore I will follow my pleasures; av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2223 O foole, O foole, I say unto thee as Christ did to the rich man in the Gospell, this night thy soule may be taken from thee, Oh fool, Oh fool, I say unto thee as christ did to the rich man in the Gospel, this night thy soul may be taken from thee, uh n1, uh n1, pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp np1 vdd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2224 and then what will become of thy thoughts, plots, and plojects, thy bed may become thy grave, and then what will become of thy thoughts, plots, and plojects, thy Bed may become thy grave, cc av q-crq vmb vvi pp-f po21 n2, n2, cc n2, po21 n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2225 and then what will become of thy poore soule, the divells may drag it into hell. and then what will become of thy poor soul, the Devils may drag it into hell. cc av q-crq vmb vvi pp-f po21 j n1, dt n2 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2226 It was the word of the rich man when he had filled his barnes full of goods, It was the word of the rich man when he had filled his Barns full of goods, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 j pp-f n2-j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2227 and his purse full of money, then he saith unto his soule, Soule take thy rest, thou hast goods layd up for many yeares; and his purse full of money, then he Says unto his soul, Soul take thy rest, thou hast goods laid up for many Years; cc po31 n1 j pp-f n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, n1 vvb po21 n1, pns21 vh2 n2-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2228 take thy cups saith the drunkard, take thy whore saith the adulterer. take thy cups Says the drunkard, take thy whore Says the adulterer. vvb po21 n2 vvz dt n1, vvb po21 n1 vvz dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2229 Oh foole this night the divell may hale thy soule into everlasting confusion, how knowest thou but that sentence may bee given upon thee which was given upon him, O fool this night the Devil may hale thy soul into everlasting confusion, how Knowest thou but that sentence may be given upon thee which was given upon him, uh n1 d n1 dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp j n1, q-crq vv2 pns21 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2230 and then there will be no repentance in the grave. and then there will be no Repentance in the grave. cc av pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2231 But bee it so that thy life may continue which is very uncertaine, though thy day continue, But be it so that thy life may continue which is very uncertain, though thy day continue, p-acp vbi pn31 av cst po21 n1 vmb vvi r-crq vbz av j, cs po21 n1 vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2232 yet the day of grace happily will not continue, that is but a minute of the particular time of thy day, yet the day of grace happily will not continue, that is but a minute of the particular time of thy day, av dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vmb xx vvi, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2233 if God take away the light of the Gospell, thou mayst die so hunger and thirst, if God take away the Light of the Gospel, thou Mayest die so hunger and thirst, cs np1 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vm2 vvi av n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2234 and never come to the like mercies, never receive the like incouragements, thou that heretofore hast despised a faithfull Minister, it may bee thou shalt never see the face of a good Minister more hereafter, and never come to the like Mercies, never receive the like encouragements, thou that heretofore hast despised a faithful Minister, it may be thou shalt never see the face of a good Minister more hereafter, cc av-x vvb p-acp dt j n2, av-x vvb dt j n2, pns21 cst av vh2 vvn dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vm2 av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-dc av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 178
2235 and then what shall become of all thy faire hopes and goodly expectations; and then what shall become of all thy fair hope's and goodly Expectations; cc av q-crq vmb vvi pp-f d po21 j n2 cc j n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2236 Oh then when the market is done thou wilt come too late to buy salvation, thou shalt never receive those benefits and meanes of grace and salvation againe which thou hast neglected. O then when the market is done thou wilt come too late to buy salvation, thou shalt never receive those benefits and means of grace and salvation again which thou hast neglected. uh av c-crq dt n1 vbz vdn pns21 vm2 vvi av av-j pc-acp vvi n1, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2237 Nay consider that this which I have spoken may be the case of any one in this congregation, every man hath his day, I gave her a time to repent saith the Lord of wicked Iesabel, but shee would not, the Lord would have plucked her out of her bed of downe, Nay Consider that this which I have spoken may be the case of any one in this congregation, every man hath his day, I gave her a time to Repent Says the Lord of wicked Jezebel, but she would not, the Lord would have plucked her out of her Bed of down, uh-x vvb cst d r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d crd p-acp d n1, d n1 vhz po31 n1, pns11 vvd pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvz dt n1 pp-f j np1, p-acp pns31 vmd xx, dt n1 vmd vhi vvn pno31 av pp-f po31 n1 pp-f a-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2238 and from the armes of her lovers into a bed of sorrow, shee hath now paine for her pleasure and sorrow for her jollitie, who knoweth but this may be my day and thy day, and every particular mans day. and from the arms of her lovers into a Bed of sorrow, she hath now pain for her pleasure and sorrow for her jollity, who Knoweth but this may be my day and thy day, and every particular men day. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vhz av n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d vmb vbi po11 n1 cc po21 n1, cc d j ng1 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2239 When the word of God comes home to the soule of a man, and the Lord is pleased to knocke at the conscience of a poore sinner, he may then breake out into admiration, When the word of God comes home to the soul of a man, and the Lord is pleased to knock At the conscience of a poor sinner, he may then break out into admiration, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vmb av vvi av p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2240 and say, is it thus? is the Lord so compassionate that notwithstanding all my rebellions hee is still pleased to strive with mee, and say, is it thus? is the Lord so compassionate that notwithstanding all my rebellions he is still pleased to strive with me, cc vvi, vbz pn31 av? vbz dt n1 av j cst p-acp d po11 n2 pns31 vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2241 nay to mourne over me, as hee did over Ierusalem, O that thou hadst knowne at least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, many mercies hath the Lord let into my soule to allute me, many judgements to terrifie me, many promises to perswade me, nay to mourn over me, as he did over Ierusalem, Oh that thou Hadst known At least in this thy day the things belonging to thy peace, many Mercies hath the Lord let into my soul to allute me, many Judgments to terrify me, many promises to persuade me, uh-x p-acp n1 p-acp pno11, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp ds p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 vvg p-acp po21 n1, d n2 vhz dt n1 vvb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp vvb pno11, d n2 pc-acp vvi pno11, d n2 pc-acp vvi pno11, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2242 and hath used all meanes possible to bring mee to a better life, no mercy equalls this, no goodnesse is to be compared with this, and hath used all means possible to bring me to a better life, no mercy equals this, no Goodness is to be compared with this, cc vhz vvn d n2 j pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt jc n1, dx n1 n2-jn d, dx n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2243 thus take notice of the mercies of God towards you, and go aside and make good use of those good motions that God by his Spirit shall suggest into your soules; thus take notice of the Mercies of God towards you, and go aside and make good use of those good motions that God by his Spirit shall suggest into your Souls; av vvb n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, cc vvb av cc vvi j n1 pp-f d j n2 cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 179
2244 and if the Lord hath almost perswaded thee to be a Christian, oh then make much of those blessed motions, and if the Lord hath almost persuaded thee to be a Christian, o then make much of those blessed motions, cc cs dt n1 vhz av vvn pno21 pc-acp vbi dt njp, uh av vvb d pp-f d j-vvn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2245 and beginne to be a new man presently! and begin to be a new man presently! cc vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1 av-j! (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2246 oh, goe home and say, if God doe thus strive and struggle with me in particular, o, go home and say, if God do thus strive and struggle with me in particular, uh, vvb av-an cc vvb, cs np1 vdb av vvi cc vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2247 then resolve and say this is my day, if there be any soule here present that it hath pleased God thus to move, oh know and consider that this is thy particular time, thy particular season, say and remember that such a time thou hadst a faire offer, it may be he that now moves and perswades thee, then resolve and say this is my day, if there be any soul Here present that it hath pleased God thus to move, o know and Consider that this is thy particular time, thy particular season, say and Remember that such a time thou Hadst a fair offer, it may be he that now moves and persuades thee, av vvb cc vvi d vbz po11 n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 av j cst pn31 vhz vvn np1 av pc-acp vvi, uh vvb cc vvi cst d vbz po21 j n1, po21 j n1, vvb cc vvb cst d dt n1 pns21 vhd2 dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi pns31 cst av vvz cc vvz pno21, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2248 and intreats thee to come to everlasting life and happinesse, it may be hee will never looke after thee more. and intreats thee to come to everlasting life and happiness, it may be he will never look After thee more. cc vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno21 av-dc. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2249 And now what remaineth more, when a man resolves that this is his day, and that now the Lord comes neare unto him, And now what remains more, when a man resolves that this is his day, and that now the Lord comes near unto him, cc av q-crq vvz av-dc, c-crq dt n1 vvz cst d vbz po31 n1, cc cst av dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2250 but even then presently to breake off all impediments, and leape over all blockes that lie in his way, but even then presently to break off all impediments, and leap over all blocks that lie in his Way, cc-acp av av av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, cc vvi p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2251 and resolve thenceforward to bid adue to all his corruptions; and resolve thenceforward to bid Adieu to all his corruptions; cc vvb av pc-acp vvi uh-n p-acp d po31 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2252 hee should consider with himselfe and say, seeing the Lord doth even mourningly strive with me for my good, he should Consider with himself and say, seeing the Lord does even mourningly strive with me for my good, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp px31 cc vvi, vvg dt n1 vdz av av-vvg vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2253 then I will never attend more to those lusts, I will never yeeld more to those occasions that have gotten the mastery over me, I would wish every poore soule, to take up this resolution, to give a bill of divorcement to his sinnes, then I will never attend more to those Lustiest, I will never yield more to those occasions that have got the mastery over me, I would wish every poor soul, to take up this resolution, to give a bill of divorcement to his Sins, cs pns11 vmb av-x vvi av-dc p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb av-x vvi av-dc p-acp d n2 cst vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vmd vvi d j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2254 and never to see the face of his corruptions any more; and never to see the face of his corruptions any more; cc av-x pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 d dc; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2255 to doe this now will be a very hard thing, I know it, and experience proves it, your lusts will cleave to you and hang about you, you would be loath to part with your old corruptions, old friends that have beene of old acquaintance, to do this now will be a very hard thing, I know it, and experience Proves it, your Lustiest will cleave to you and hang about you, you would be loath to part with your old corruptions, old Friends that have been of old acquaintance, pc-acp vdi d av vmb vbi dt av j n1, pns11 vvb pn31, cc n1 vvz pn31, po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 cc vvb p-acp pn22, pn22 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j n2, j n2 cst vhb vbn pp-f j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2256 for these to be shaken off on a sudden, this will be very grievous: for these to be shaken off on a sudden, this will be very grievous: p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j, d vmb vbi av j: (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 180
2257 S. Austin speaking of his conversion confesseth this, his sinnes did hang about him, and he was loath to leave them, S. Austin speaking of his conversion Confesses this, his Sins did hang about him, and he was loath to leave them, np1 np1 vvg pp-f po31 n1 vvz d, po31 n2 vdd vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2258 and forsake them, he was often perswaded by the motions of Gods Spirit to returne from his wicked courses, and forsake them, he was often persuaded by the motions of God's Spirit to return from his wicked courses, cc vvi pno32, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2259 and become a new man, but hee was loath to part with his beloved lusts, and become a new man, but he was loath to part with his Beloved Lustiest, cc vvi dt j n1, cc-acp pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2260 and therefore thought hee might have time enough to repent afterwards, but at length hee tooke up this resolution to breake through all impediments, and Therefore Thought he might have time enough to Repent afterwards, but At length he took up this resolution to break through all impediments, cc av vvd pns31 vmd vhi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvd a-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2261 and brake out into those words, Why not to day Lord, why not to day, hee had dallied too often, and brake out into those words, Why not to day Lord, why not to day, he had dallied too often, cc vvd av p-acp d n2, q-crq xx p-acp n1 n1, q-crq xx p-acp n1, pns31 vhd vvn av av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2262 and deferred too long, and therefore now hee resolved to goe thorough stitch in this case, he resolved to doe so, and kept his resolution. and deferred too long, and Therefore now he resolved to go through stitch in this case, he resolved to do so, and kept his resolution. cc vvd av av-j, cc av av pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi av, cc vvd po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2263 Why do, you as he did, and say, why not to day Lord, why not to day; Why do, you as he did, and say, why not to day Lord, why not to day; q-crq vdb, pn22 a-acp pns31 vdd, cc vvi, q-crq xx p-acp n1 n1, q-crq xx p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2264 you could be content on your death beds to be drunke no more, why cannot you as well to day resolve to be sober; you could be content on your death Beds to be drunk no more, why cannot you as well to day resolve to be Sobrium; pn22 vmd vbi j p-acp po22 n1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av-dx av-dc, q-crq vmbx pn22 a-acp av p-acp n1 vvb pc-acp vbi j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2265 the adulterer when he lies upon his death bed wil not endure so much as to look upon his Quene, the adulterer when he lies upon his death Bed will not endure so much as to look upon his Queen, dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 n1 vmb xx vvi av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2266 why should hee not as well abstaine from this base sinne to day, wee know not whether the meanes may be taken from us, why should he not as well abstain from this base sin to day, we know not whither the means may be taken from us, q-crq vmd pns31 xx a-acp av vvi p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb xx cs dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2267 or wee from the meanes, and therefore when the Lord saith, My face seeke you, answer againe and say, thy face Lord will we seeke. or we from the means, and Therefore when the Lord Says, My face seek you, answer again and say, thy face Lord will we seek. cc pns12 p-acp dt n2, cc av c-crq dt n1 vvz, po11 n1 vvb pn22, vvb av cc vvi, po21 n1 n1 vmb pns12 vvi. (7) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 181
2268 But there are yet some shifts still behind which must be answered; But there Are yet Some shifts still behind which must be answered; p-acp pc-acp vbr av d n2 av p-acp r-crq vmb vbi vvn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 181
2269 the heart will yet be ready further to reply, suppose God call and I refuse, may I not heare this call againe hereafter? I answer, take heede of that, the heart will yet be ready further to reply, suppose God call and I refuse, may I not hear this call again hereafter? I answer, take heed of that, dt n1 vmb av vbi j jc pc-acp vvi, vvb np1 vvi cc pns11 vvb, vmb pns11 xx vvi d vvb av av? pns11 vvb, vvb n1 pp-f d, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 181
2270 for the text saith here, they are now hidden from thine eyes, yee are not Authours and Patrons of this grace, yee are not givers of this mercy, it is of Gods free love to offer mercy and salvation unto you, for the text Says Here, they Are now hidden from thine eyes, ye Are not Authors and Patrons of this grace, ye Are not givers of this mercy, it is of God's free love to offer mercy and salvation unto you, p-acp dt n1 vvz av, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp po21 n2, pn22 vbr xx n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, pn22 vbr xx n2 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz pp-f ng1 j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2271 and therefore especially take heed of this conceit; and Therefore especially take heed of this conceit; cc av av-j vvi n1 pp-f d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2272 he that offereth grace unto thee now, if thou refusest it, may chance never to give it thee hereafter, he that Offereth grace unto thee now, if thou refusest it, may chance never to give it thee hereafter, pns31 cst vvz n1 p-acp pno21 av, cs pns21 vv2 pn31, vmb vvi av-x pc-acp vvi pn31 pno21 av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2273 though thou greatly desirest it, and earnestly seekest after it; though thou greatly Desirest it, and earnestly Seekest After it; cs pns21 av-j vv2 pn31, cc av-j vv2 p-acp pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2274 he that now holdeth out a golden Scepter to entertaine thee, may afterwards have an iron rod to breake thee in pieces if thou dost not accept his kinde offer and come in unto him, he that now doth perswade thee to receive mercy at his hands while hee offers it, that God hereafter may seale up thy heart in stupidnesse and benummednesse for ever, he that now holds out a golden Sceptre to entertain thee, may afterwards have an iron rod to break thee in Pieces if thou dost not accept his kind offer and come in unto him, he that now does persuade thee to receive mercy At his hands while he offers it, that God hereafter may seal up thy heart in stupidness and benummednesse for ever, pns31 cst av vvz av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, vmb av vhi dt n1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp n2 cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi po31 j n1 cc vvi p-acp p-acp pno31, pns31 cst av vdz vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2 cs pns31 vvz pn31, cst np1 av vmb vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2275 if thou dost not embrace it; if thou dost not embrace it; cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2276 that Spirit which now strives with thee may never strive more, that Spirit may never worke upon thee more, that Spirit which now strives with thee may never strive more, that Spirit may never work upon thee more, cst n1 r-crq av vvz p-acp pno21 vmb av-x vvi av-dc, cst n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno21 av-dc, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2277 and then when the gate is shut you may knocke till your heart ake, as the foolish Virgins did, and then when the gate is shut you may knock till your heart ache, as the foolish Virgins did, cc av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1 vvi, c-acp dt j n2 vdd, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2278 and yet never get in, you may then howle, and crie, and call, and knocke, and yet never get in, you may then howl, and cry, and call, and knock, cc av av-x vvi p-acp, pn22 vmb av vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2279 and yet with Esa• you shall not obtaine a blessing, though you seeke it even with teares; and yet with Esa• you shall not obtain a blessing, though you seek it even with tears; cc av p-acp np1 pn22 vmb xx vvi dt n1, cs pn22 vvb pn31 av p-acp n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2280 but the Lord will answer, Depart from mee yee workers of iniquitie, I know you not; but the Lord will answer, Depart from me ye workers of iniquity, I know you not; cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pn22 xx; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2281 it will be just with God to take away those holy motions of his blessed Spirit which you have slighted, to take away that mercy which you have despised, take heede that doe not befall you which shall befall all despisers of grace and salvation, Pro. 1.24. there saith the text, Because I have called and yee have refused, Pro. 1.24. it will be just with God to take away those holy motions of his blessed Spirit which you have slighted, to take away that mercy which you have despised, take heed that do not befall you which shall befall all despisers of grace and salvation, Pro 1.24. there Says the text, Because I have called and ye have refused, Pro 1.24. pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av d j n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi av d n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, vvb n1 cst vdb xx vvi pn22 r-crq vmb vvi d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn cc pn22 vhb vvn, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2282 because I stretched out my hand and none would regard, but ye have despised all my counselle, Because I stretched out my hand and none would regard, but you have despised all my counsel, c-acp pns11 vvd av po11 n1 cc pix vmd vvi, cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn d po11 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2283 and yee would none of my correction: I will also laugh at your destruction, and mocke when your feare commeth; and ye would none of my correction: I will also laugh At your destruction, and mock when your Fear comes; cc pn22 vmd pi pp-f po11 n1: pns11 vmb av vvb p-acp po22 n1, cc vvb c-crq po22 n1 vvz; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 182
2284 when your feare commeth like sudden desolation, and your destruction as a whirlewind. when your Fear comes like sudden desolation, and your destruction as a whirlwind. c-crq po22 n1 vvz av-j j n1, cc po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2285 There was a time when the Lord called to all despisers of grace and refusers of mercie, There was a time when the Lord called to all despisers of grace and refusers of mercy, a-acp vbds dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2286 how long and how often, but they that would not heare, the time will come, when the Lord will say, I will laugh at your destruction; how long and how often, but they that would not hear, the time will come, when the Lord will say, I will laugh At your destruction; c-crq av-j cc c-crq av, cc-acp pns32 cst vmd xx vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2287 when a poore sinnefull creature at the day of judgement shall come before the Lord of glory, the devill drawing him, when a poor sinful creature At the day of judgement shall come before the Lord of glory, the Devil drawing him, c-crq dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvg pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2288 and then the Lord shall laugh at him, and say, how often have I sent unto you, and then the Lord shall laugh At him, and say, how often have I sent unto you, cc av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi, c-crq av vhb pns11 vvn p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2289 and called upon you, and you would not heare nor regard me? Behold men and Angels, this is the man, this is hee that contemned my Word, and called upon you, and you would not hear nor regard me? Behold men and Angels, this is the man, this is he that contemned my Word, cc vvn p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vmd xx vvi ccx n1 pno11? vvb n2 cc n2, d vbz dt n1, d vbz pns31 cst vvd po11 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2290 and slighted the meanes of salvation, and therefore laugh at him, mocke at his destruction: and slighted the means of salvation, and Therefore laugh At him, mock At his destruction: cc vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av vvb p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2291 Oh what will become of that man then when the Lord of mercy shall not onely take mercy from him, O what will become of that man then when the Lord of mercy shall not only take mercy from him, uh q-crq vmb vvi pp-f d n1 av c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2292 when the God of goodnesse shall not onely take goodnesse from him, but shall laugh at his confusion, when the God of Goodness shall not only take Goodness from him, but shall laugh At his confusion, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2293 and shall rejoyce when hee executes his judgements upon this man to his everlasting destruction; and therefore I beseech you take heede of this dangerous conceit. and shall rejoice when he executes his Judgments upon this man to his everlasting destruction; and Therefore I beseech you take heed of this dangerous conceit. cc vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 j n1; cc av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb n1 pp-f d j n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 183
2294 The fourth shift is this, if all will not work upon the soule, then it falls upon this, is it so that grace and mercie being neglected they shall never be obtained, The fourth shift is this, if all will not work upon the soul, then it falls upon this, is it so that grace and mercy being neglected they shall never be obtained, dt ord n1 vbz d, cs d vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vvz p-acp d, vbz pn31 av cst n1 cc n1 vbg vvn pns32 vmb av-x vbi vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 183
2295 why then it takes up this conclusion, if I never have grace and mercy, then I can live without it; why then it Takes up this conclusion, if I never have grace and mercy, then I can live without it; uh-crq av pn31 vvz a-acp d n1, cs pns11 av-x vhb n1 cc n1, cs pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 183
2296 oh foole if there were any creature of this distemper in this congregation, I may speake terrible things unto that soule, o fool if there were any creature of this distemper in this congregation, I may speak terrible things unto that soul, uh n1 cs pc-acp vbdr d n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2297 when a man is brought to this passe that he cares not what becomes of his soule, when a man is brought to this pass that he Cares not what becomes of his soul, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz xx r-crq vvz pp-f po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2298 when hee sayes what matter is it if I have not grace, is this such a losse? When a soule is come to this, oh then he is in a miserable cōdition, in a woefull lamentable estate: when he Says what matter is it if I have not grace, is this such a loss? When a soul is come to this, o then he is in a miserable condition, in a woeful lamentable estate: c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq n1 vbz pn31 cs pns11 vhb xx n1, vbz d d dt n1? c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, uh av pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j j n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2299 is it no matter to be saved, is it no matter to be comforted, is it no matter to be glorified eternally, what matter is it to lose grace? Nay what availeth it to live frolickely here and miserably hereafter? What matter is it to neglect grace here, is it not matter to be saved, is it not matter to be comforted, is it not matter to be glorified eternally, what matter is it to loose grace? Nay what availeth it to live frolickely Here and miserably hereafter? What matter is it to neglect grace Here, vbz pn31 xx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz pn31 xx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz pn31 xx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, r-crq n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi n1? uh-x q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi av-j av cc av-j av? q-crq n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi n1 av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2300 and to be deprived of glory hereafter, is this no matter? Let me say to you, and to be deprived of glory hereafter, is this no matter? Let me say to you, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1 av, vbz d dx n1? vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2301 as the man of God did to his servant, 2 King. 5.26. as the man of God did to his servant, 2 King. 5.26. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1, crd n1. crd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2302 Is this a time to take money and receive garments and olives, and vineyards and sheepe and oxen? So say I, is this a time to live frolickely and merrily? Is this a time for a man to follow cursed companions, Is this a time to take money and receive garments and Olive, and vineyards and sheep and oxen? So say I, is this a time to live frolickely and merrily? Is this a time for a man to follow cursed Sodales, vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi n2 cc n2, cc n2 cc n1 cc n2? av vvb pns11, vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j? vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2303 and embrace sinnefull corruptions, is this a time for a man to follow the world, and embrace sinful corruptions, is this a time for a man to follow the world, cc vvi j n2, vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2304 and the vanities thereof, and in the meane time neglect the meanes of life and salvation? No, no, know it is the day of God, the day of grace, our soules lie at pawne, and the vanities thereof, and in the mean time neglect the means of life and salvation? No, no, know it is the day of God, the day of grace, our Souls lie At pawn, cc dt n2 av, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n2 vvb p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2305 if these opportunities be omitted, woe and griefe and paine, and wormewood will be upon that man by whom they be neglected, he that despiseth these meanes here shall live miserably hereafter, everlasting happinesse and glory depends upon this opportunitie; if these opportunities be omitted, woe and grief and pain, and wormwood will be upon that man by whom they be neglected, he that despises these means Here shall live miserably hereafter, everlasting happiness and glory depends upon this opportunity; cs d n2 vbb vvn, n1 cc n1 cc n1, cc n1 vmb vbi p-acp d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbb vvn, pns31 cst vvz d n2 av vmb vvi av-j av, j n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2306 tell not me it is a day of marchandise, and you must provide for your families, I tell you it is a day of salvation, hast thou time to provide for thy house and familie, tell not me it is a day of merchandise, and you must provide for your families, I tell you it is a day of salvation, hast thou time to provide for thy house and family, vvb xx pno11 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vh2 pns21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 184
2307 and not for thy soule and for thy ever lasting happinesse. and not for thy soul and for thy ever lasting happiness. cc xx p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 av vvg n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 185
2308 So then gather up all briefely and the scope will be this, it is now the most opportune time, So then gather up all briefly and the scope will be this, it is now the most opportune time, av av vvi a-acp d av-j cc dt n1 vmb vbi d, pn31 vbz av dt av-ds j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 185
2309 and therefore the fittest, it is the day of salvation & therefore the shortest, it is the day of visitation and therefore the greatest commoditie, the opportunity is the fittest, the day is the shortest, the commoditie the greatest, and Therefore the Fittest, it is the day of salvation & Therefore the Shortest, it is the day of Visitation and Therefore the greatest commodity, the opportunity is the Fittest, the day is the Shortest, the commodity the greatest, cc av dt js, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av dt js, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av dt js n1, dt n1 vbz dt js, dt n1 vbz dt js, dt n1 dt js, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 185
2310 and what remaineth now, but that the Lord will worke this upon your soules, that he which spake this to Ierusalem whilst he lived on earth, may speake the same to you though now in glory, and what remains now, but that the Lord will work this upon your Souls, that he which spoke this to Ierusalem while he lived on earth, may speak the same to you though now in glory, cc r-crq vvz av, cc-acp cst dt n1 vmb vvi d p-acp po22 n2, cst pns31 r-crq vvd d p-acp np1 cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1, vmb vvi dt d p-acp pn22 cs av p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 185
2311 and perswade your hearts to entertaine this opportunitie to make use of this day and embrace this commoditie. and persuade your hearts to entertain this opportunity to make use of this day and embrace this commodity. cc vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvi d n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 185
2312 But if all meanes will not perswade men hereunto, then the last use is an use of exhortation unto us all, to pitty the case of such men, But if all means will not persuade men hereunto, then the last use is an use of exhortation unto us all, to pity the case of such men, cc-acp cs d n2 vmb xx vvi n2 av, cs dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 d, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2313 and to shew remorse for the desolation of those that neglect the meanes of their salvation. and to show remorse for the desolation of those that neglect the means of their salvation. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2314 If wee cannot perswade you, yet give us leave to mourne for you, if our perswasions will not take place in your soules, If we cannot persuade you, yet give us leave to mourn for you, if our persuasions will not take place in your Souls, cs pns12 vmbx vvi pn22, av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cs po12 n2 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2315 yet I hope you will give us leave to goe in secret, and let our eyes droppe downe teares for the miserable desolation that will fall upon those that neglect the meanes of life and happinesse: yet I hope you will give us leave to go in secret, and let our eyes drop down tears for the miserable desolation that will fallen upon those that neglect the means of life and happiness: av pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn, cc vvb po12 n2 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp d cst vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2316 you must not thinke to passe thorough Purgatory, you must not thinke to goe to heaven whither you will or no; you must not think to pass through Purgatory, you must not think to go to heaven whither you will or no; pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pn22 vmb cc uh-dx; (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2317 me thinks I see a poore creature that slighted mercy & salvation when it was offered unto him; me thinks I see a poor creature that slighted mercy & salvation when it was offered unto him; pno11 vvz pns11 vvb dt j n1 cst vvd n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2318 me thinkes I see that soule lying upon his death bed, light is departing from his eyes, me thinks I see that soul lying upon his death Bed, Light is departing from his eyes, pno11 vvz pns11 vvb d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 n1, n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2319 & his soule is departing from his body, his body is a burthen to him in regard of his disease, & his soul is departing from his body, his body is a burden to him in regard of his disease, cc po31 n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 185
2320 and his conscience a hell unto him in regard of his sinnes, oh the name of a Minister, of a Church, they are all as bills of inditements comming against the soule of this man, me thinkes I heare such a man say at his last gaspe, the day is gone, the gate is shut, and his conscience a hell unto him in regard of his Sins, o the name of a Minister, of a Church, they Are all as bills of inditements coming against the soul of this man, me thinks I hear such a man say At his last gasp, the day is gone, the gate is shut, cc po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, uh dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr d c-acp n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pno11 vvz pns11 vvb d dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 ord n1, dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2321 and now it is too late to enter; and now it is too late to enter; cc av pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2322 and thus the soule departs from the body, the body to the grave, and the soule to hell: and thus the soul departs from the body, the body to the grave, and the soul to hell: cc av dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2323 Oh what bitter and wofull lamentations will that soule make when it comes in hell! O what bitter and woeful lamentations will that soul make when it comes in hell! uh q-crq j cc j n2 vmb d n1 vvi c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1! (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2324 Oh the golden time that I have seene and not regarded, oh the gracious opportunities of salvation that my eyes have beheld, and yet I neglected! O the golden time that I have seen and not regarded, o the gracious opportunities of salvation that my eyes have beheld, and yet I neglected! uh dt j n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn cc xx vvn, uh dt j n2 pp-f n1 cst po11 n2 vhb vvn, cc av pns11 vvd! (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2325 Oh the mercy and grace and goodnesse of God that have been offered unto me, O the mercy and grace and Goodness of God that have been offered unto me, uh dt n1 cc n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno11, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2326 and I have contemned and trampled under my feet, and therfore now must be tormented with the devil & his angels from ever lasting to everlasting, on the Lord give us hearts to take notice of these things. and I have contemned and trampled under my feet, and Therefore now must be tormented with the Devil & his Angels from ever lasting to everlasting, on the Lord give us hearts to take notice of these things. cc pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn p-acp po11 n2, cc av av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp av vvg p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 vvb pno12 n2 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2327 If we cannot doe what good we would to men, yet let us lament their miserable conditions; If we cannot do what good we would to men, yet let us lament their miserable conditions; cs pns12 vmbx vdi q-crq j pns12 vmd p-acp n2, av vvb pno12 vvi po32 j n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2328 wives mourne for your husbands, parents mourne for your children, and say the Lord hath offered the meanes of salvation both profitable and comfortable, wives mourn for your Husbands, Parents mourn for your children, and say the Lord hath offered the means of salvation both profitable and comfortable, n2 vvi p-acp po22 n2, n2 vvi p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb dt n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 av-d j cc j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2329 yet my husband heares not, my child receives not these meanes, why then mourne and lament oh my poore husband, oh my child, thou mightest have had grace, yet my husband hears not, my child receives not these means, why then mourn and lament o my poor husband, o my child, thou Mightest have had grace, av po11 n1 vvz xx, po11 n1 vvz xx d n2, uh-crq av n1 cc vvi uh po11 j n1, uh po11 n1, pns21 vmd2 vhi vhn n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2330 but now it is taken from thee, thou hadst the offer of salvation, and now perhaps it shall never again be tendered to thee; but now it is taken from thee, thou Hadst the offer of salvation, and now perhaps it shall never again be tendered to thee; cc-acp av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, pns21 vhd2 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av pn31 vmb av-x av vbi vvn p-acp pno21; (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2331 but if mercy cannot prevaile with you, nor the voyce of the Ministers take place in you, but if mercy cannot prevail with you, nor the voice of the Ministers take place in you, cc-acp cs n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pn22, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb n1 p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 186
2332 yet let the saftie and comfort of your owne soules, move you to make much of the opportunities and meanes of grace and salvation. yet let the safety and Comfort of your own Souls, move you to make much of the opportunities and means of grace and salvation. av vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d n2, vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2333 Let every master of a family goe home and resolve and say, this is my day Lord, this very day may be my day, Let every master of a family go home and resolve and say, this is my day Lord, this very day may be my day, vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb av-an cc vvb cc vvi, d vbz po11 n1 n1, d j n1 vmb vbi po11 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2334 and thy day, the last day that ever I shal speak, the last day that you shall ever heare. and thy day, the last day that ever I shall speak, the last day that you shall ever hear. cc po21 n1, dt ord n1 cst av pns11 vmb vvi, dt ord n1 cst pn22 vmb av vvi. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2335 If I were now breathing out my last breath, I would breath our this legacie to all Christians which I leave behinde me, This is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation: If I were now breathing out my last breath, I would breath our this legacy to all Christians which I leave behind me, This is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation: cs pns11 vbdr av vvg av po11 ord n1, pns11 vmd vvi po12 d n1 p-acp d np1 r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno11, d vbz dt j-vvn n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2336 He that hath an eare to heare, let him now heare, he that never had a heart, let him now have a heart to embrace these things, He that hath an ear to hear, let him now hear, he that never had a heart, let him now have a heart to embrace these things, pns31 cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno31 av vvi, pns31 cst av-x vhd dt n1, vvb pno31 av vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2337 whilst grace and salvation is offered unto him, let him entertaine this offer. while grace and salvation is offered unto him, let him entertain this offer. cs n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, vvb pno31 vvi d n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2338 It doth mee good to consider if the soule of a man would but receive mercy and grace now while it is offered him this day, what comfort he may have for ever, both here and hereafter, he might then say, this day I received comfort, I was never humbled before, It does me good to Consider if the soul of a man would but receive mercy and grace now while it is offered him this day, what Comfort he may have for ever, both Here and hereafter, he might then say, this day I received Comfort, I was never humbled before, pn31 vdz pno11 j pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd cc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av cs pn31 vbz vvn pno31 d n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vhi p-acp av, d av cc av, pns31 vmd av vvi, d n1 pns11 vvd n1, pns11 vbds av-x vvn a-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2339 but this day I was humbled, I could never before receive any mercy, but this day I received it, this was a good day to me. but this day I was humbled, I could never before receive any mercy, but this day I received it, this was a good day to me. cc-acp d n1 pns11 vbds vvn, pns11 vmd av-x c-acp vvi d n1, cc-acp d n1 pns11 vvd pn31, d vbds dt j n1 p-acp pno11. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2340 Oh if men would but be exhorted to take the opportunity while it lasts, and entertaine the meanes of grace and salvation while they are offered: O if men would but be exhorted to take the opportunity while it lasts, and entertain the means of grace and salvation while they Are offered: uh cs n2 vmd cc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vvz, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vbr vvn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2341 Oh what comfort might men gaine hereby, then at the last day they should receive an everlasting crowne of glory, they should then receive the fruits of their labours even the salvation of their soules. O what Comfort might men gain hereby, then At the last day they should receive an everlasting crown of glory, they should then receive the fruits of their labours even the salvation of their Souls. uh q-crq n1 vmd n2 vvi av, av p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd av vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2342 Let us all therefore as wee love our owne soules be exhorted, to entertaine the things of grace here, that wee may obtaine the things of glory hereafter. Let us all Therefore as we love our own Souls be exhorted, to entertain the things of grace Here, that we may obtain the things of glory hereafter. vvb pno12 d av c-acp pns12 vvb po12 d n2 vbb vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 av, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 187
2343 MATTH. 20.3, 4, 5, 6. MATTHEW. 20.3, 4, 5, 6. av. crd, crd, crd, crd (8) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 188
2344 And he went out about the third houre and saw others standing idle in the market place, And he went out about the third hour and saw Others standing idle in the market place, cc pns31 vvd av p-acp dt ord n1 cc vvd ng2-jn n-vvg j p-acp dt n1 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2345 and said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you, and they went their way. and said unto them, Go you also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you, and they went their Way. cc vvd p-acp pno32, vvb pn22 av p-acp dt n1, cc r-crq vbz j-jn pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cc pns32 vvd po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2346 Again he went out about the sixt houre & ninth houre, and did likewise; Again he went out about the sixt hour & ninth hour, and did likewise; av pns31 vvd av p-acp dt ord n1 cc ord n1, cc vdd av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2347 and about the eleventh houre hee went out and saw others standing idle? and saith unto them; and about the eleventh hour he went out and saw Others standing idle? and Says unto them; cc p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvd av cc vvd ng2-jn n-vvg j? cc vvz p-acp pno32; (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2348 Why stand you here all the day idle? They said unto him, because no man hath hired us, he saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, Why stand you Here all the day idle? They said unto him, Because no man hath hired us, he Says unto them, Go you also into the vineyard, q-crq vvb pn22 av av-d dt n1 j? pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp dx n1 vhz vvn pno12, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, vvb pn22 av p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2349 and whatsoever is right that shall ye receive. and whatsoever is right that shall you receive. cc r-crq vbz j-jn cst vmb pn22 vvi. (8) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 188
2350 WEe have heard heretofore that all men being dead in sinnes and trespasses are so farre from working out their owne salvation from themselves, we have herd heretofore that all men being dead in Sins and Trespasses Are so Far from working out their own salvation from themselves, pns12 vhb vvn av cst d n2 vbg j p-acp n2 cc n2 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg av po32 d n1 p-acp px32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 188
2351 as that they are not able to receive grace and mercy offered unto them from the Lord, as that they Are not able to receive grace and mercy offered unto them from the Lord, c-acp cst pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 188
2352 for the comforting of their hearts here, and obtaining of happinesse hereafter, and therefore the last generall circumstance of preparation we did handle, was this, That howsoever a naturall man is not able to understand the things of the Lord, for the comforting of their hearts Here, and obtaining of happiness hereafter, and Therefore the last general circumstance of preparation we did handle, was this, That howsoever a natural man is not able to understand the things of the Lord, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2 av, cc vvg pp-f n1 av, cc av dt ord n1 n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vdd vvi, vbds d, cst c-acp dt j n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2353 yet the Lord will make all those which belong unto him able to receive the Lord Iesus, yet the Lord will make all those which belong unto him able to receive the Lord Iesus, av dt n1 vmb vvi d d r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2354 and then he will bestow the Lord Iesus and grace and salvation upon them. Now concerning this point, there are two circumstances of speciall consideration. and then he will bestow the Lord Iesus and grace and salvation upon them. Now Concerning this point, there Are two Circumstances of special consideration. cc av pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 np1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. av vvg d n1, pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2355 The first is the circumstance of time in regard of the meanes, and that wee have already handled out of Luke 19.42. and the point then delivered was this; The First is the circumstance of time in regard of the means, and that we have already handled out of Lycia 19.42. and the point then Delivered was this; dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, cc cst pns12 vhb av vvn av pp-f av crd. cc dt n1 av vvn vbds d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2356 When God continues life and the meanes of salvation to a people, then this is the time when God meanes to bestow mercy and salvation upon them. When God continues life and the means of salvation to a people, then this is the time when God means to bestow mercy and salvation upon them. c-crq np1 vvz n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cs d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2357 The second circumstance concerning the time of this worke is in respect of the men upon whom God will worke: The second circumstance Concerning the time of this work is in respect of the men upon whom God will work: dt ord n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vmb vvi: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2358 and some he workes upon in their tender age, some in their riper yeares, and some in their old age, at all times God doth call some; and Some he works upon in their tender age, Some in their riper Years, and Some in their old age, At all times God does call Some; cc d pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp po32 j n1, d p-acp po32 jc n2, cc d p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d n2 np1 vdz vvi d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2359 and this is the circumstance we will now grapple withall, and for this purpose I have chosen this part of the Parable; and this is the circumstance we will now grapple withal, and for this purpose I have chosen this part of the Parable; cc d vbz dt n1 pns12 vmb av vvi av, cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb vvn d n1 pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2360 and in the Parable, as in all other Parables, besides the outside, and letter of the Parable, we must understand the sence and meaning thereof. and in the Parable, as in all other Parables, beside the outside, and Letter of the Parable, we must understand the sense and meaning thereof. cc p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1-an, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2361 When therefore we heare in the parable of a vineyard, and of the master of the vineyard, When Therefore we hear in the parable of a vineyard, and of the master of the vineyard, c-crq av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2362 and of the servants that were hired to worke in this vineyard, and of the severall houres wherein they are hired; and of the Servants that were hired to work in this vineyard, and of the several hours wherein they Are hired; cc pp-f dt n2 cst vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc pp-f dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2363 these are onely the outsides of the Parable, the meaning thereof is this; these Are only the outsides of the Parable, the meaning thereof is this; d vbr av-j dt n2-an pp-f dt n1, dt n1 av vbz d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 189
2364 by vineyard is meant the Church of God, and by the Master of the vineyard is meant the Lord Iesus, the hiring of the servants into the vineyard, is nothing else but the powerfull calling of poore sinners by the worke of the Ministery, to the knowledge of the truth here, by vineyard is meant the Church of God, and by the Master of the vineyard is meant the Lord Iesus, the hiring of the Servants into the vineyard, is nothing Else but the powerful calling of poor Sinners by the work of the Ministry, to the knowledge of the truth Here, p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 np1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2365 and happinesse hereafter, and in that he calls some at one houre, and some at another; and happiness hereafter, and in that he calls Some At one hour, and Some At Another; cc n1 av, cc p-acp cst pns31 vvz d p-acp crd n1, cc d p-acp n-jn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2366 the meaning is, that God calls some at one time, some at another; the meaning is, that God calls Some At one time, Some At Another; dt n1 vbz, cst np1 vvz d p-acp crd n1, d p-acp n-jn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2367 some in their tender yeares, some in their middle age, and some in their old age; some older, some younger: Some in their tender Years, Some in their middle age, and Some in their old age; Some older, Some younger: d p-acp po32 j n2, d p-acp po32 j-jn n1, cc d p-acp po32 j n1; d jc, d jc: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2368 but that wee may understand the sence of the Spirit, in these words, The third houre, the sixth houre, ninth houre, and the eleventh houre: but that we may understand the sense of the Spirit, in these words, The third hour, the sixth hour, ninth hour, and the eleventh hour: cc-acp cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2, dt ord n1, dt ord n1, ord n1, cc dt ord n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2369 We must understand that the Iewes and the Romanes used to divide their dayes, which consisted of twelve houres into foure parts, from sixe to nine was one parcell of the day, from nine to twelve was the second, from twelve to three was the third part, We must understand that the Iewes and the Romans used to divide their days, which consisted of twelve hours into foure parts, from sixe to nine was one parcel of the day, from nine to twelve was the second, from twelve to three was the third part, pns12 vmb vvi d dt npg1 cc dt njp2 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2, r-crq vvd pp-f crd n2 p-acp crd n2, p-acp crd p-acp crd vbds crd n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp crd p-acp crd vbds dt ord, p-acp crd p-acp crd vbds dt ord n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2370 and from three in the afternoone till sixe at night was the last parcell of the day. and from three in the afternoon till sixe At night was the last parcel of the day. cc p-acp crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd p-acp n1 vbds dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2371 Now therefore the third houre was nine of the clocke, the sixt houre was twelve of the clocke, the ninth houre was three of the clocke in the afternoone, Now Therefore the third hour was nine of the clock, the sixt hour was twelve of the clock, the ninth hour was three of the clock in the afternoon, av av dt ord n1 vbds crd pp-f dt n1, dt ord n1 vbds crd pp-f dt n1, dt ord n1 vbds crd pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2372 and the eleventh houre was five of the clocke, an houre before night. and the eleventh hour was five of the clock, an hour before night. cc dt ord n1 vbds crd pp-f dt n1, dt n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2373 Now the Lord doth provide some soules for himselfe at nine a clocke in the morning, some at three in the afternoone, Now the Lord does provide Some Souls for himself At nine a clock in the morning, Some At three in the afternoon, av dt n1 vdz vvi d n2 c-acp px31 p-acp crd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d p-acp crd p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2374 and some at the last cast, at five of the clocke when the Sunne beginns to set; and Some At the last cast, At five of the clock when the Sun begins to Set; cc d p-acp dt ord vvd, p-acp crd pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2375 in their old decrepit age the Lord meant to convert some unto himselfe. in their old decrepit age the Lord meant to convert Some unto himself. p-acp po32 j j n1 dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi d p-acp px31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2376 Some understand this parable of the calling of Ministers, good and bad, and in that it is said here, They were hired every one for a penny; some understand this parable of the calling of Ministers, good and bad, and in that it is said Here, They were hired every one for a penny; d vvb d n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f n2, j cc j, cc p-acp cst pn31 vbz vvn av, pns32 vbdr vvn d pi p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 190
2377 they understand by this, that some will be Ministers for this living, some for that, some for preferment, some also come into the Ministery for the salvation of soules: they understand by this, that Some will be Ministers for this living, Some for that, Some for preferment, Some also come into the Ministry for the salvation of Souls: pns32 vvb p-acp d, cst d vmb vbi n2 p-acp d n-vvg, d c-acp d, d p-acp n1, d av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2378 but this cannot be the meaning of the Text here, and the reason is this. but this cannot be the meaning of the Text Here, and the reason is this. cc-acp d vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, cc dt n1 vbz d. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2379 This Parable must be understood of those men of whom the last clause in the 19. Chapter is understood; This Parable must be understood of those men of whom the last clause in the 19. Chapter is understood; d n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n2 pp-f ro-crq dt ord n1 p-acp dt crd n1 vbz vvn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2380 in the 30. Verse of the 19. Chapter, the Text saith, Many that are first shall be last, in the 30. Verse of the 19. Chapter, the Text Says, Many that Are First shall be last, p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt crd n1, dt n1 vvz, d cst vbr ord vmb vbi ord, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2381 and the last shall be first. and the last shall be First. cc dt ord vmb vbi ord. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2382 Now this Parable is set downe here in the beginning of this Chapter, and brought in by the Spirit of God meerely for the manifestation of the Scripture going before; Now this Parable is Set down Here in the beginning of this Chapter, and brought in by the Spirit of God merely for the manifestation of the Scripture going before; av d n1 vbz vvn a-acp av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, cc vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg a-acp; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2383 therefore it is cleare that this Parable is to be understood concerning those persons spoken of before in the former Chapter. Therefore it is clear that this Parable is to be understood Concerning those Persons spoken of before in the former Chapter. av pn31 vbz j cst d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn vvg d n2 vvn pp-f p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2384 Of those also this Parable must be understood to whom it is applied afterward in the 16, Verse of this Chapter, it is said also, The last shall be first; Of those also this Parable must be understood to whom it is applied afterwards in the 16, Verse of this Chapter, it is said also, The last shall be First; pp-f d av d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt crd, n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz vvn av, dt ord vmb vbi ord; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2385 and the first shall be last. and the First shall be last. cc dt ord vmb vbi ord. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2386 So that the case is cleare, this Parable being brought in by the Spirit for the illustration & discovery of the former truth, So that the case is clear, this Parable being brought in by the Spirit for the illustration & discovery of the former truth, av cst dt n1 vbz j, d n1 vbg vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2387 therefore who ever they be that were there understood, and whoever they be to whō this Parable is afterward applied, of the same the Parable here must be understood; Therefore who ever they be that were there understood, and whoever they be to whom this Parable is afterwards applied, of the same the Parable Here must be understood; av q-crq av pns32 vbb cst vbdr a-acp vvn, cc r-crq pns32 vbb pc-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz av vvn, pp-f dt d dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2388 but it is cleare, that that Verse must be understood of those that are gracious, but it is clear, that that Verse must be understood of those that Are gracious, cc-acp pn31 vbz j, cst d n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d cst vbr j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2389 for the Text saith in the 29. verse of the former Chapter, Every one that have forsaken houses or brethren, for the Text Says in the 29. verse of the former Chapter, Every one that have forsaken houses or brothers, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt j n1, d pi cst vhb vvn n2 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2390 or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife or children, or lands for my name sake shall receive an hundred fold, or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife or children, or Lands for my name sake shall receive an hundred fold, cc n2, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po11 n1 n1 vmb vvi dt crd n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 191
2391 but many that are last shall be first, and many that be first shall be last, that is, they that are first called if they trust unto themselves shall be last rewarded, but many that Are last shall be First, and many that be First shall be last, that is, they that Are First called if they trust unto themselves shall be last rewarded, cc-acp d cst vbr ord vmb vbi ord, cc d cst vbb ord vmb vbi ord, cst vbz, pns32 cst vbr ord vvn cs pns32 vvb p-acp px32 vmb vbb ord vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2392 and they that are last called if they renounce themselves and goe out of themselves shall be first rewarded, and they that Are last called if they renounce themselves and go out of themselves shall be First rewarded, cc pns32 cst vbr ord vvn cs pns32 vvb px32 cc vvb av pp-f px32 vmb vbb ord vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2393 & then presently followes this parable as a manifestation of that truth, and this is the interpretation of the words. & then presently follows this parable as a manifestation of that truth, and this is the Interpretation of the words. cc av av-j vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2394 So that now wee see the meaning of the Parable. So that now we see the meaning of the Parable. av cst av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2395 The Doctrine is, That God can and doth call in all ages, some in their yonger age, some in their riper yeares, The Doctrine is, That God can and does call in all ages, Some in their younger age, Some in their riper Years, dt n1 vbz, cst np1 vmb cc vdz vvi p-acp d n2, d p-acp po32 jc n1, d p-acp po32 jc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2396 and some in their old age; God calls some in all ages, but most and most usually before their old age; and Some in their old age; God calls Some in all ages, but most and most usually before their old age; cc d p-acp po32 j n1; np1 vvz d p-acp d n2, cc-acp ds cc ds av-j p-acp po32 j n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2397 this is that wee shall observe here in the Parable, the Lord calleth at the third, sixe, this is that we shall observe Here in the Parable, the Lord calls At the third, sixe, d vbz cst pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord, crd, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2398 and ninth houre, but at the eleventh houre he went out occasionally not thinking to see any standing idle at that time of the day, it was strange and unexpected to see any then idle, no man would hire any man to worke in his vineyard for one houre, and ninth hour, but At the eleventh hour he went out occasionally not thinking to see any standing idle At that time of the day, it was strange and unexpected to see any then idle, no man would hire any man to work in his vineyard for one hour, cc ord n1, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvd av av-j xx vvg pc-acp vvi d j-vvg j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbds j cc j pc-acp vvi d av j, dx n1 vmd vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp crd n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2399 and therefore the text saith, he asked them, Why stand you here idle? As who should say, hee did not once expect to see any idle at that time. and Therefore the text Says, he asked them, Why stand you Here idle? As who should say, he did not once expect to see any idle At that time. cc av dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd pno32, q-crq vvb pn22 av j? p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, pns31 vdd xx a-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d j p-acp d n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2400 For the explaning of the Doctrine there are two parts of it, wee will handle them severally, that we may perceive our proceeding the better. For the explaining of the Doctrine there Are two parts of it, we will handle them severally, that we may perceive our proceeding the better. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n-vvg dt jc. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2401 The first part is this, That God doth and can call severall of his servants at severall times: The First part is this, That God does and can call several of his Servants At several times: dt ord n1 vbz d, cst np1 vdz cc vmb vvi j pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2402 Secondly, That God doth call most, and most usually before their old age. Secondly, That God does call most, and most usually before their old age. ord, cst np1 vdz vvi av-ds, cc av-ds av-j p-acp po32 j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2403 First to beginne with the former, That God can, doth, and hath called severall of his servants at severall times, some in their younger age, some in their older, some in their tender yeares, some in their riper age; First to begin with the former, That God can, does, and hath called several of his Servants At several times, Some in their younger age, Some in their older, Some in their tender Years, Some in their riper age; ord pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cst np1 vmb, vdz, cc vhz vvn j pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j n2, d p-acp po32 jc n1, d p-acp po32 jc, d p-acp po32 j n2, d p-acp po32 jc n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 192
2404 he calls them when hee seeth it most agreeable to his good pleasure; he calls them when he sees it most agreeable to his good pleasure; pns31 vvz pno32 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 av-ds j p-acp po31 j n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2405 we shall observe that of Timothy that he was called in his tender yeares, 2 Tim. 3.15. There saith S. Paul, Thou hast knowne the Scriptures from a child, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation• and therefore the Apostle tells us in the same Epistle, that he was nourished up in the Word, that is, he was made strong with the milke of the wholesome Scripture ▪ So 1 King. 18.12. It is said that Obadiah feared God from his youth; we shall observe that of Timothy that he was called in his tender Years, 2 Tim. 3.15. There Says S. Paul, Thou hast known the Scriptures from a child, which Are able to make thee wise unto salvation• and Therefore the Apostle tells us in the same Epistle, that he was nourished up in the Word, that is, he was made strong with the milk of the wholesome Scripture ▪ So 1 King. 18.12. It is said that Obadiah feared God from his youth; pns12 vmb vvi d pp-f np1 cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 j n2, crd np1 crd. pc-acp vvz n1 np1, pns21 vh2 vvn dt n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi pno21 j p-acp n1 cc av dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt d n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, pns31 vbds vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 ▪ av vvn n1. crd. pn31 vbz vvn cst np1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2406 and 1 Sam. 12. It is said of Samuel, that he carried himselfe so blamelesse from his youth that hee was without all exception. and 1 Sam. 12. It is said of Samuel, that he carried himself so blameless from his youth that he was without all exception. cc crd np1 crd pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd px31 av j p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vbds p-acp d n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2407 So much to prove that some are called in their younger age; So much to prove that Some Are called in their younger age; av av-d pc-acp vvi cst d vbr vvn p-acp po32 jc n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2408 now we have examples of many also that were converted in their middle age, as that of the Iaylor, Acts 16.37. and that of Lydia, Acts 16.14. and the conversion of Paul, Acts 9. and of Zacheus, Acts 16.14. Acts 19. It is very probable that all these were converted in their middle age; now we have Examples of many also that were converted in their middle age, as that of the Jailer, Acts 16.37. and that of Lydia, Acts 16.14. and the conversion of Paul, Acts 9. and of Zacchaeus, Acts 16.14. Acts 19. It is very probable that all these were converted in their middle age; av pns12 vhb n2 pp-f d av cst vbdr vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1, c-acp d pp-f dt n1, n2 crd. cc d pp-f np1, n2 crd. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 crd cc pp-f np1, vvz crd. np1 crd pn31 vbz av j cst d d vbdr vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2409 for it is said of Lydia, that she was a seller of purple, and that shee got her living thereby; for it is said of Lydia, that she was a seller of purple, and that she god her living thereby; p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j-jn, cc cst pns31 vvd pno31 vvg av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2410 and the Iaylor, it is like he was in his middle age, for he had a great charge of prisoners committed unto him; and the Jailer, it is like he was in his middle age, for he had a great charge of Prisoners committed unto him; cc dt n1, pn31 vbz j pns31 vbds p-acp po31 j-jn n1, c-acp pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2411 and Paul was in his prime when he was converted, for a long time after hee was converted, hee continued a great instrument to set forth Gods glory: and Paul was in his prime when he was converted, for a long time After he was converted, he continued a great Instrument to Set forth God's glory: cc np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, pns31 vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av npg1 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2412 and Zacheus hee was a tole gatherer, and had gotten a good estate by that meanes. and Zacchaeus he was a tole gatherer, and had got a good estate by that means. cc np1 pns31 vbds dt n1 n1, cc vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2413 By this it appeareth that God did call these about their middle age. By this it appears that God did call these about their middle age. p-acp d pn31 vvz cst np1 vdd vvi d p-acp po32 j-jn n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2414 Now for old age, I must confesse it is true that there is not any pregnant example in Scripture of Gods hand this way: we know, Gen. 12.4. compared with Ioshua 24.2. Now for old age, I must confess it is true that there is not any pregnant Exampl in Scripture of God's hand this Way: we know, Gen. 12.4. compared with Ioshua 24.2. av p-acp j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vbz j cst pc-acp vbz xx d j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 d n1: pns12 vvb, np1 crd. vvn p-acp np1 crd. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 193
2415 that Abraham the father of the faithfull was an idolater, and that God called him at 75. yeares old, that Abraham the father of the faithful was an idolater, and that God called him At 75. Years old, cst np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j vbds dt n1, cc cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp crd n2 j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2416 but Abraham lived 175 yeares, to that Abraham was but in his middle age when he was called; but Abraham lived 175 Years, to that Abraham was but in his middle age when he was called; cc-acp np1 vvd crd n2, p-acp d np1 vbds cc-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2417 but for any pregnant example, the Scripture is marvellous sparing this way: but for any pregnant Exampl, the Scripture is marvellous sparing this Way: cc-acp p-acp d j n1, dt n1 vbz j vvg d n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2418 onely that which may be observed by probabilitie and may be gathered, depends upon those two places Acts 2.41. there were 3000 soules added to the Church by the preaching of Peter, and Acts 10. It is said that Cornelius had got all his kindred and acquaintance together against Peter came, whom by the commandement of God he was sent for; only that which may be observed by probability and may be gathered, depends upon those two places Acts 2.41. there were 3000 Souls added to the Church by the preaching of Peter, and Acts 10. It is said that Cornelius had god all his kindred and acquaintance together against Peter Come, whom by the Commandment of God he was sent for; av-j cst r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc vmb vbi vvn, vvz p-acp d crd n2 n2 crd. a-acp vbdr crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc n2 crd pn31 vbz vvn cst np1 vhd vvn d po31 n1 cc n1 av p-acp np1 vvd, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2419 and the text saith when Peter came, they were all gathered together to heare the Doctrine of life & salvation; and the text Says when Peter Come, they were all gathered together to hear the Doctrine of life & salvation; cc dt n1 vvz c-crq np1 vvd, pns32 vbdr d vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2420 & that while Peter was inspeaking, the holy Ghost fell upon them all; & that while Peter was inspeaking, the holy Ghost fell upon them all; cc cst cs np1 vbds j, dt j n1 vvd p-acp pno32 d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2421 now Divines reason thus, it is marvellous probable, that among those 3000 which were converted by Peter, some of them were aged men; now Divines reason thus, it is marvellous probable, that among those 3000 which were converted by Peter, Some of them were aged men; av vvz n1 av, pn31 vbz j j, cst p-acp d crd r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp np1, d pp-f pno32 vbdr j-vvn n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2422 and when Cornelius had gotten all his kindred and acquaintance together, and the holy Ghost fell upon them all: and when Cornelius had got all his kindred and acquaintance together, and the holy Ghost fell upon them all: cc c-crq np1 vhd vvn d po31 n1 cc n1 av, cc dt j n1 vvd p-acp pno32 d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2423 there were, it is very likely, some aged men among them whom God was pleased to shew mercy unto, we know these things may be, there were, it is very likely, Some aged men among them whom God was pleased to show mercy unto, we know these things may be, pc-acp vbdr, pn31 vbz av j, d j-vvn n2 p-acp pno32 r-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, pns12 vvb d n2 vmb vbi, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2424 and there is good probabilitie of it, and wee see it out of the Text plainely, that God may call some in their old age; and there is good probability of it, and we see it out of the Text plainly, that God may call Some in their old age; cc pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pn31, cc pns12 vvb pn31 av pp-f dt n1 av-j, cst np1 vmb vvi d p-acp po32 j n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2425 for he called some at the eleventh houre when it was almost night, but he hath reserved this power in his owne hands, he hath left no pregnant example thereof in the Scripture that we may not rely upon it; for he called Some At the eleventh hour when it was almost night, but he hath reserved this power in his own hands, he hath left no pregnant Exampl thereof in the Scripture that we may not rely upon it; c-acp pns31 vvd d p-acp dt ord n1 c-crq pn31 vbds av n1, cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po31 d n2, pns31 vhz vvn dx j n1 av p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 194
2426 so then we see that God doth, and can, and hath called severall of his servants, at severall times, some at the third houre, some at the sixt, some at nine, so then we see that God does, and can, and hath called several of his Servants, At several times, Some At the third hour, Some At the sixt, Some At nine, av cs pns12 vvb cst np1 vdz, cc vmb, cc vhz vvn j pp-f po31 n2, p-acp j n2, d p-acp dt ord n1, d p-acp dt ord, d p-acp crd, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2427 and some, though few at the eleventh houre; and Some, though few At the eleventh hour; cc d, cs d p-acp dt ord n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2428 and the reason of the Point is double, why, the Lord doth deale thus in this case, hee doth not alwayes chuse young men that are strong, and the reason of the Point is double, why, the Lord does deal thus in this case, he does not always choose young men that Are strong, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j-jn, uh-crq, dt n1 vdz vvi av p-acp d n1, pns31 vdz xx av vvi j n2 cst vbr j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2429 nor old men that are grave and wise; nor old men that Are grave and wise; ccx j n2 cst vbr j cc j; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2430 the ground of it is, that he might expresse the freenesse of his favour in Iesus Christ, the ground of it is, that he might express the freeness of his favour in Iesus christ, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2431 as if he should proclaime to the world that we could doe nothing of our selves this way, that we have nothing in us that can move God to shew mercy unto us, as if he should proclaim to the world that we could do nothing of our selves this Way, that we have nothing in us that can move God to show mercy unto us, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmd vdi pix pp-f po12 n2 d n1, cst pns12 vhb pix p-acp pno12 cst vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2432 but that it is out of the freenesse of his love in Iesus Christ; but that it is out of the freeness of his love in Iesus christ; cc-acp cst pn31 vbz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 np1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2433 for should God call onely children, middle aged men, or old men onely, then men would conceive that there were something in the persons that moved him to this, either the weakenesse of the child, for should God call only children, middle aged men, or old men only, then men would conceive that there were something in the Persons that moved him to this, either the weakness of the child, c-acp vmd np1 vvi av-j n2, n-jn j-vvn n2, cc j n2 av-j, cs n2 vmd vvi cst a-acp vbdr pi p-acp dt n2 cst vvd pno31 p-acp d, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2434 or else the innocencie thereof did move God to shew mercy thereunto, or else that God did delight in the strength or in the gifts and parts of a young man, or Else the innocence thereof did move God to show mercy thereunto, or Else that God did delight in the strength or in the Gifts and parts of a young man, cc av dt n1 av vdd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi n1 av, cc av cst np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2435 or if he should call men in their old age onely, then men might thinke that their experience and gravitie did move God to call them onely; or if he should call men in their old age only, then men might think that their experience and gravity did move God to call them only; cc cs pns31 vmd vvi n2 p-acp po32 j n1 av-j, cs n2 vmd vvi d po32 n1 cc n1 vdd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2436 but when God calleth some in all ages and at all times, some young ones chosen, but when God calls Some in all ages and At all times, Some young ones chosen, cc-acp c-crq np1 vvz d p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2, d j pi2 vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2437 and some refused, some old men called, and others cast aside; and Some refused, Some old men called, and Others cast aside; cc d vvn, d j n2 vvn, cc n2-jn vvd av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2438 then all men may conceive that there is nothing in the persons or parts of men, then all men may conceive that there is nothing in the Persons or parts of men, av d n2 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2439 but that it proceedes all from the freenesse of Gods mercy that he deales thus with the soules of poore sinners; but that it proceeds all from the freeness of God's mercy that he deals thus with the Souls of poor Sinners; cc-acp cst pn31 vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cst pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2440 it is the reason of that passage in the 15. verse of this Chapter, there the Master of the vineyard called the labourers together, it is the reason of that passage in the 15. verse of this Chapter, there the Master of the vineyard called the labourers together, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f d n1, a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n2 av, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2441 and they received every man a penny; and they received every man a penny; cc pns32 vvd d n1 dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 195
2442 now they that came first and had borne the heate of the day, when they saw that they which came last had as much as they, they murmured against the master of the vineyard saying, These last have wrought but one houre, now they that Come First and had born the heat of the day, when they saw that they which Come last had as much as they, they murmured against the master of the vineyard saying, These last have wrought but one hour, av pns32 cst vvd ord cc vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvd cst pns32 r-crq vvd ord vhd p-acp d c-acp pns32, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg, d n1 vhb vvn p-acp crd n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2443 and thou hast made them equall unto us which have borne the heate of the day, and thou hast made them equal unto us which have born the heat of the day, cc pns21 vh2 vvn pno32 vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2444 but then the master answered saying, Friend I doe thee no wrong, is it not lawfull for me to doe what I will with mine owne? as if he had sayd, I called thee at the third houre, but then the master answered saying, Friend I do thee no wrong, is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? as if he had said, I called thee At the third hour, cc-acp av dt n1 vvd vvg, n1 pns11 vdb pno21 dx n-jn, vbz pn31 xx j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns11 vmb p-acp po11 d? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vvd pno21 p-acp dt ord n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2445 and him at the sixth houre, and this man at the eleventh houre, it was out of my mercy that I called thee, and him At the sixth hour, and this man At the eleventh hour, it was out of my mercy that I called thee, cc pno31 p-acp dt ord n1, cc d n1 p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbds av pp-f po11 n1 cst pns11 vvd pno21, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2446 and out of my mercy that I called him, is it not lawfull to doe what I will with mine owne; and out of my mercy that I called him, is it not lawful to do what I will with mine own; cc av pp-f po11 n1 cst pns11 vvd pno31, vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns11 vmb p-acp po11 d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2447 mercy is mine, and love is mine, and reward is mine, it is my mercy that I will call any at any time, mercy is mine, and love is mine, and reward is mine, it is my mercy that I will call any At any time, n1 vbz png11, cc n1 vbz png11, cc n1 vbz png11, pn31 vbz po11 n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2448 and therefore I may dispose of it as I please. and Therefore I may dispose of it as I please. cc av pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn31 c-acp pns11 vvb. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2449 Secondly as the Lord doth expresse hereby the freenesse of his grace, so the Lord also hereby doth mervelously magnifie his great power and All-sufficiency in saving the soules of poore people, that is able to doe what hee will in heaven and in earth; Secondly as the Lord does express hereby the freeness of his grace, so the Lord also hereby does mervelously magnify his great power and All-sufficiency in Saving the Souls of poor people, that is able to do what he will in heaven and in earth; ord p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av dt n1 av av vdz av-j vvi po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f j n1, cst vbz j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2450 and so likewise in the hearts of his servants, there are many little ones that are fooles and have no knowledge and yet the Lord is able to convert them and make them understand the mysteries of salvation, there are many strong men that snuffle up the wind like the Asse in the Wildernesse, they will not stoope, they will not be humbled, and so likewise in the hearts of his Servants, there Are many little ones that Are Fools and have no knowledge and yet the Lord is able to convert them and make them understand the Mysteres of salvation, there Are many strong men that snuffle up the wind like the Ass in the Wilderness, they will not stoop, they will not be humbled, cc av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, pc-acp vbr d j pi2 cst vbr n2 cc vhb dx n1 cc av dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbr d j n2 cst vvb a-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2451 but they will doe what they list, and yet the Lord is able to over power this sturdy heart of a young and strong man, but they will do what they list, and yet the Lord is able to over power this sturdy heart of a young and strong man, cc-acp pns32 vmb vdi r-crq pns32 vvb, cc av dt n1 vbz j p-acp p-acp n1 d j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2452 and he is able to support the weake nature of a young one. and he is able to support the weak nature of a young one. cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j pi. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 196
2453 And so men that are weatherbeaten in their sinnes and screwed into their corruptions, God is able to overpower these, And so men that Are Weather-beaten in their Sins and screwed into their corruptions, God is able to overpower these, cc av n2 cst vbr j p-acp po32 n2 cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2454 and convert these also and bring them home unto himselfe, if hee be a weake silly child, and convert these also and bring them home unto himself, if he be a weak silly child, cc vvi d av cc vvi pno32 av-an p-acp px31, cs pns31 vbb dt j j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2455 yet God is able to inlighten him, if hee have a sturdy heart, yet God can bring him downe, yet God is able to inlighten him, if he have a sturdy heart, yet God can bring him down, av np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31, cs pns31 vhb dt j n1, av np1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2456 and if he be a weatherbeaten and an old sinner, yet God is able to call him and convert him also; and if he be a Weather-beaten and an old sinner, yet God is able to call him and convert him also; cc cs pns31 vbb dt j cc dt j n1, av np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2457 and hereby the wonderfull power of the Lord is seene, in that hee is able to worke how hee will, and hereby the wonderful power of the Lord is seen, in that he is able to work how he will, cc av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vmb, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2458 when hee will, and upon whom he will in this kind; when he will, and upon whom he will in this kind; c-crq pns31 vmb, cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb p-acp d n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2459 looke as it is with a Physitian, when a man hath a disease which lies low in his body and breedes rottennesse in his bones, insomuch that it is almost past cure, look as it is with a physician, when a man hath a disease which lies low in his body and breeds rottenness in his bones, insomuch that it is almost past cure, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vhz dt n1 r-crq vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz n1 p-acp po31 n2, av cst pn31 vbz av j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2460 then the Physitian that can recover this man sheweth admirable skill, and he sheweth admirable power in regard that he is able to provide such meanes, then the physician that can recover this man shows admirable skill, and he shows admirable power in regard that he is able to provide such means, cs dt n1 cst vmb vvi d n1 vvz j n1, cc pns31 vvz j n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2461 and apply such meanes as thereby the party may bee cured; by this meanes the skill of the Physitian and the power of him is magnified, and apply such means as thereby the party may be cured; by this means the skill of the physician and the power of him is magnified, cc vvi d n2 c-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pno31 vbz vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2462 so it is with this great God, when all sorts of sinners are called, and all corruptions subdued, your little ones that know nothing yet God inlightens them and supports them, Timothy did sucke the sincere milke of the Gospel on one side, so it is with this great God, when all sorts of Sinners Are called, and all corruptions subdued, your little ones that know nothing yet God inlightens them and supports them, Timothy did suck the sincere milk of the Gospel on one side, av pn31 vbz p-acp d j np1, c-crq d n2 pp-f n2 vbr vvn, cc d n2 vvn, po22 j pi2 cst vvi pix av np1 vvz pno32 cc vvz pno32, np1 vdd vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2463 as he did sucke the milke of his mothers brests on the other side; as he did suck the milk of his mother's breasts on the other side; c-acp pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2464 and then there is a stubborne heart on another side, which breakes all bonds and snappes all cords apeeces, h•e cares for nothing, he will be ruled by no man, and then there is a stubborn heart on Another side, which breaks all bonds and snappes all cords apeeces, h•e Cares for nothing, he will be ruled by no man, cc av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq vvz d n2 cc n2 d n2 av, j n2 p-acp pix, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dx n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 197
2465 and then there is your old forlorne sinner, his sinnes are become a rottennesse in his bones, old incanl••ed pride and incancred covetousnesse and malice, God now to conquer all these and helpe these, doth not this shew admirable power in the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 to worke and thus to order things for the good of his people: and then there is your old forlorn sinner, his Sins Are become a rottenness in his bones, old incanl••ed pride and incancred covetousness and malice, God now to conquer all these and help these, does not this show admirable power in the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 to work and thus to order things for the good of his people: cc av pc-acp vbz po22 j j-vvn n1, po31 n2 vbr vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, j j-vvn n1 cc j-vvn n1 cc n1, np1 av pc-acp vvi d d cc vvi d, vdz xx d vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1, 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp vvi cc av pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2466 so that wee see that God doth and can call in all ages. so that we see that God does and can call in all ages. av cst pns12 vvb cst np1 vdz cc vmb vvi p-acp d n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2467 We come now to the next passage, and that is this, however the Lord doth at severall times convert severall of his servants, We come now to the next passage, and that is this, however the Lord does At several times convert several of his Servants, pns12 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, cc d vbz d, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp j n2 vvb j pp-f po31 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2468 and there is no time alotted to him, yet most and most usually God doth call them before their old age, and there is no time allotted to him, yet most and most usually God does call them before their old age, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp pno31, av av-ds cc ds av-j n1 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2469 and that some interpreters wittily observe out of the Text, it is sayd that the master of the Vineyard went out at the third, sixt and ninth houre, and that Some Interpreters wittily observe out of the Text, it is said that the master of the Vineyard went out At the third, sixt and ninth hour, cc cst d n2 av-j vvb av pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt ord, ord cc ord n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2470 and saw some standing idle, and he sent them into his Vineyard; and saw Some standing idle, and he sent them into his Vineyard; cc vvd d j-vvg j, cc pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2471 he went then on purpose to see and hire, and send in Labourers to work in his Vineyard, he went then on purpose to see and hire, and send in Labourers to work in his Vineyard, pns31 vvd av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2472 but the Text saith, he went out at the eleventh houre not to hire any, but the Text Says, he went out At the eleventh hour not to hire any, cc-acp dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd av p-acp dt ord n1 xx pc-acp vvi d, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2473 for he did not expect to see any then idle, but hee went out upon some other occasion, for he did not expect to see any then idle, but he went out upon Some other occasion, c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d av j, cc-acp pns31 vvd av p-acp d j-jn n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2474 and seeing some then standing idle hee wondred at it and sayd, Why stand yee all the day idle, and seeing Some then standing idle he wondered At it and said, Why stand ye all the day idle, cc vvg d av vvg j pns31 vvd p-acp pn31 cc vvd, q-crq vvb pn22 d dt n1 j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2475 as if he should say, no man will hire you now, it is but one houre to night, it is time for men to leave working, as if he should say, no man will hire you now, it is but one hour to night, it is time for men to leave working, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, dx n1 vmb vvi pn22 av, pn31 vbz p-acp crd n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi vvg, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2476 and not to beginne to worke, he went out occasionally and meeting with these unexpected, hee wondered at these and therefore they observe, that if there had not beene great mercy in the master of the Vineyard, this was no time to hire Labourers in, and not to begin to work, he went out occasionally and meeting with these unexpected, he wondered At these and Therefore they observe, that if there had not been great mercy in the master of the Vineyard, this was no time to hire Labourers in, cc xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvd av av-j cc vvg p-acp d j, pns31 vvd p-acp d cc av pns32 vvb, cst cs a-acp vhd xx vbn j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbds dx n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2477 so that the case is cleare, some are called in their youth, some in their middle age, some in their old age, some in their tender yeares, some in their riper age, some old, some young, so that the case is clear, Some Are called in their youth, Some in their middle age, Some in their old age, Some in their tender Years, Some in their riper age, Some old, Some young, av cst dt n1 vbz j, d vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1, d p-acp po32 j-jn n1, d p-acp po32 j n1, d p-acp po32 j n2, d p-acp po32 jc n1, d j, d j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2478 but this is most true than those whom God doth call it is most commonly in their middle age before they come to their old age, this is the generall course of God, he call many before, some after, but most then, Eccles. 3.1. but this is most true than those whom God does call it is most commonly in their middle age before they come to their old age, this is the general course of God, he call many before, Some After, but most then, Eccles. 3.1. cc-acp d vbz av-ds j cs d r-crq np1 vdz vvi pn31 vbz av-ds av-j p-acp po32 j-jn n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvb d a-acp, d a-acp, cc-acp ds av, np1 crd. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 198
2479 there the wise man observes, that there is a time appointed for every purpose, and it appeareth that the middle age is the fittest time for this purpose, it is true indeede that all things depend upon Gods will, there the wise man observes, that there is a time appointed for every purpose, and it appears that the middle age is the Fittest time for this purpose, it is true indeed that all things depend upon God's will, a-acp dt j n1 vvz, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vvz cst dt j-jn n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz j av cst d n2 vvb p-acp ng1 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2480 but yet there is wisedome in this God, and he ordereth things according to wise dome, but yet there is Wisdom in this God, and he Ordereth things according to wise dome, cc-acp av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp d np1, cc pns31 vvz n2 vvg p-acp j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2481 and this seemes to bee the fittest season wherein the Lord should deale thus graciously in converting of a sinner; and this seems to be the Fittest season wherein the Lord should deal thus graciously in converting of a sinner; cc d vvz pc-acp vbi dt js n1 c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi av av-j p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2482 if wee consider either the nature of man, or the end of Gods giving grace, in both these respects, if we Consider either the nature of man, or the end of God's giving grace, in both these respects, cs pns12 vvb d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg n1, p-acp d d n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2483 first if wee looke to man, and regard either the constitution of his body or the gifts & qualities of his minde, we shall see that it is most fit for God to worke upon him in his middle age, he can doe it, First if we look to man, and regard either the constitution of his body or the Gifts & qualities of his mind, we shall see that it is most fit for God to work upon him in his middle age, he can do it, ord cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vdi pn31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2484 and may doe it at another time, but that is the fittest time; and may do it At Another time, but that is the Fittest time; cc vmb vdi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, cc-acp cst vbz dt js n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2485 and that first in regard of the constitution of his body, for it is observed by Philosophers that a man in his tender infancie lives the life of a tree onely, he onely eates and growes, and that First in regard of the constitution of his body, for it is observed by Philosophers that a man in his tender infancy lives the life of a tree only, he only eats and grows, cc cst ord p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, pns31 av-j vvz cc vvz, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2486 and so it is with little children in their swadling cloathes, afterwards when he comes into further yeares, and so it is with little children in their swaddling clothes, afterwards when he comes into further Years, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 j-vvg n2, av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp jc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2487 when he comes to be ten or twelve yeares old, then hee lives the life of a beast, he is taken away with those objects that are then most sutable to him; when he comes to be ten or twelve Years old, then he lives the life of a beast, he is taken away with those objects that Are then most suitable to him; c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi crd cc crd n2 j, cs pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp d n2 cst vbr av av-ds j p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2488 for a child to consider of the mysteries of life & salvation is almost impossible, he is not yet come to that ripenesse of judgement, for a child to Consider of the Mysteres of life & salvation is almost impossible, he is not yet come to that ripeness of judgement, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av j, pns31 vbz xx av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2489 but when he comes to the ripenesse of his yeares, from 20. years untill he come to be 40. or thereabouts, but when he comes to the ripeness of his Years, from 20. Years until he come to be 40. or thereabouts, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp crd n2 c-acp pns31 vvb pc-acp vbi crd cc av, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2490 then the workes of reason put forth themselves, then his apprehension is quick to conceive a thing, then the works of reason put forth themselves, then his apprehension is quick to conceive a thing, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd av px32, cs po31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 199
2491 and his memory is strong and pregnant to retaine a thing apprehended, and his heart is somewhat plyable, and his memory is strong and pregnant to retain a thing apprehended, and his heart is somewhat pliable, cc po31 n1 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn, cc po31 n1 vbz av j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2492 and his heart is somewhat frameable to receive that impression that is put upon him; and his heart is somewhat frameable to receive that impression that is put upon him; cc po31 n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2493 now because in a mans middle yeares abilitie of nature comes on, and reason comes on, insomuch that a man is able to conceive and partake of the things of grace, now Because in a men middle Years ability of nature comes on, and reason comes on, insomuch that a man is able to conceive and partake of the things of grace, av c-acp p-acp dt ng1 j-jn n2 n1 pp-f n1 vvz a-acp, cc n1 vvz a-acp, av cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2494 and fadom them, and the power of his understanding comes on whereby he is able to embrace them, and fathom them, and the power of his understanding comes on whereby he is able to embrace them, cc n1 pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz p-acp c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2495 therefore then is the fittest time that God should bestow his graces upon a man, looke as it is with waxe, Therefore then is the Fittest time that God should bestow his graces upon a man, look as it is with wax, av av vbz dt js n1 cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2496 if a man melt it, it will be too soft to hold any impression, and when it is too hard it will receive no seale neither, if a man melt it, it will be too soft to hold any impression, and when it is too hard it will receive no seal neither, cs dt n1 vvi pn31, pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi d n1, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av j pn31 vmb vvi dx n1 av-dx, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2497 but when it is neither too soft nor too hand but in a middle temper betweene them both, but when it is neither too soft nor too hand but in a middle temper between them both, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz av-dx av j ccx av n1 cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32 d, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2498 then it is fit and ready to receive any impression whatsoever a man stampes upon it, it must neither be too extremely hot nor too hard, then it is fit and ready to receive any impression whatsoever a man stamps upon it, it must neither be too extremely hight nor too hard, cs pn31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, pn31 vmb av-dx vbi av av-jn j ccx av av-j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2499 but mediatly disposed, and then it will receive a seale, so it is with the nature of a man, in his tender yeares hee can hold nothing, he hath such a weake understanding; but mediately disposed, and then it will receive a seal, so it is with the nature of a man, in his tender Years he can hold nothing, he hath such a weak understanding; cc-acp av-j vvn, cc av pn31 vmb vvi dt n1, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po31 j n2 pns31 vmb vvi pix, pns31 vhz d dt j n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2500 tell a child of the wonders of salvation, and it is impossible unlesse God workes wonderfully that hee should receive them; tell a child of the wonders of salvation, and it is impossible unless God works wonderfully that he should receive them; vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vbz j cs np1 vvz av-j cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2501 a mans nature in his infancie is like wax that is too soft, and the nature of an old man that also is like wax too hard, a men nature in his infancy is like wax that is too soft, and the nature of an old man that also is like wax too hard, dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz j n1 cst vbz av j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst av vbz j n1 av av-j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2502 but now a middle aged man is neither so weake as the one, nor so hard as the other, but now a middle aged man is neither so weak as the one, nor so hard as the other, cc-acp av dt j-jn j-vvn n1 vbz av-dx av j c-acp dt pi, ccx av av-j c-acp dt n-jn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2503 but it is most fit for God to put a stamp upon, for his heart is then most plyable to receive the things of grace, but it is most fit for God to put a stamp upon, for his heart is then most pliable to receive the things of grace, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp, p-acp po31 n1 vbz av av-ds j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2504 and his affections are then most frameable to the minde of the Lord. and his affections Are then most frameable to the mind of the Lord. cc po31 n2 vbr av av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2505 Secondly, as this is the fittest time for God to worke upon a man in regard of the constitution of his body, Secondly, as this is the Fittest time for God to work upon a man in regard of the constitution of his body, ord, c-acp d vbz dt js n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 200
2506 so also in regard of corruption, because a young man that is come to the strength of his yeares, his minde will be sooner informed, so also in regard of corruption, Because a young man that is come to the strength of his Years, his mind will be sooner informed, av av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, po31 n1 vmb vbi av-c vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2507 and his judgement sooner convinced in regard of those corruptions that are in him, because hee hath not continued long in any base course, and his judgement sooner convinced in regard of those corruptions that Are in him, Because he hath not continued long in any base course, cc po31 n1 av-c vvd p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 cst vbr p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn av-j p-acp d j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2508 therefore hee is most easy to bee wrought upon, but when a man is growne old in wickednesse, Therefore he is most easy to be wrought upon, but when a man is grown old in wickedness, av pns31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn j p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2509 when his soule as his body begins to buckle under the sinnes of his younger yeares, when his soul as his body begins to buckle under the Sins of his younger Years, c-crq po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 jc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2510 when the heart is hardned, and the conscience seared in wickednesse, then it is desperately hard, it is a mervelous miracle for the meanes of salvation to take place in such a man, wee see it is marvelous hard to drive a naile into an old knotty snarly post, especially when it is weatherbeaten and seasoned, and clung together. when the heart is hardened, and the conscience seared in wickedness, then it is desperately hard, it is a mervelous miracle for the means of salvation to take place in such a man, we see it is marvelous hard to drive a nail into an old knotty snarly post, especially when it is Weather-beaten and seasoned, and clung together. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbz av-j j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt n1, pns12 vvb pn31 vbz j av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j j j n1, av-j c-crq pn31 vbz j cc vvn, cc vvd av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2511 It is no wonder that we spend our hearts and can doe no good, for those that have beene old weatherbeaten sinners, knotty snarly, stubborne rebellious hearts, a man were as good speak to the seats where they sit, It is no wonder that we spend our hearts and can do no good, for those that have been old Weather-beaten Sinners, knotty snarly, stubborn rebellious hearts, a man were as good speak to the seats where they fit, pn31 vbz dx n1 cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc vmb vdi dx j, c-acp d cst vhb vbn j j n2, j av-j, j j n2, dt n1 vbdr a-acp j vvi p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvb, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2512 and to the walls as to the hearts of them, it is marvelous hard to bring any thing home to the affections of such men, they will not away from their old corruptions, their hearts are rivited to their old lusts and corruptions, and to the walls as to the hearts of them, it is marvelous hard to bring any thing home to the affections of such men, they will not away from their old corruptions, their hearts Are rivited to their old Lustiest and corruptions, cc p-acp dt n2 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, pn31 vbz j av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 av-an p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, pns32 vmb xx av p-acp po32 j n2, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2513 and therefore they will not entertaine that which may doe good unto them, if a man will transplant a tree, he doth not take an old withered rotten tree, that is not fit to bee transplanted, and Therefore they will not entertain that which may do good unto them, if a man will transplant a tree, he does not take an old withered rotten tree, that is not fit to be transplanted, cc av pns32 vmb xx vvi d r-crq vmb vdi j p-acp pno32, cs dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j j-vvn j-vvn n1, cst vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2514 but hee takes a young tender twigge and transplants it, so it is here, those old trees, old sinners that are withering, dying and decaying, such are of the Leapers spots, but he Takes a young tender twig and transplants it, so it is Here, those old trees, old Sinners that Are withering, dying and decaying, such Are of the Leapers spots, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt j j n1 cc vvz pn31, av pn31 vbz av, d j n2, j n2 cst vbr vvg, vvg cc vvg, d vbr pp-f dt n2 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2515 and Blackamoores hue, they that are setled in their corruptions, and resolve to take up their old courses; and Blackamoors hue, they that Are settled in their corruptions, and resolve to take up their old courses; cc ng1 n1, pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 201
2516 now they are too old to learne, thus long they have lived, and if they be now stubborne they will be so ever; now they Are too old to Learn, thus long they have lived, and if they be now stubborn they will be so ever; av pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi, av av-j pns32 vhb vvn, cc cs pns32 vbb av j pns32 vmb vbi av av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2517 if they be now peevish and malicious they will be so ever; if they be now peevish and malicious they will be so ever; cs pns32 vbb av j cc j pns32 vmb vbi av av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2518 if they be now covetous they will be so ever, they will not entertaine, they will not partake of those things which God hath appointed for their good. if they be now covetous they will be so ever, they will not entertain, they will not partake of those things which God hath appointed for their good. cs pns32 vbb av j pns32 vmb vbi av av, pns32 vmb xx vvi, pns32 vmb xx vvi pp-f d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2519 The third and last argument is in regard of grace it selfe; The third and last argument is in regard of grace it self; dt ord cc ord n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2520 it is very convenient and reasonable that God should bestow grace upon those that are in their middle age, rather than upon those that are in their tender yeares, it is very convenient and reasonable that God should bestow grace upon those that Are in their middle age, rather than upon those that Are in their tender Years, pn31 vbz av j cc j cst np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po32 j-jn n1, av-c cs p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po32 j n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2521 or in their old age, if we consider the end of the giving of grace, or in their old age, if we Consider the end of the giving of grace, cc p-acp po32 j n1, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt vvg pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2522 for what is the end of grace, and why doth God give a man grace and frame his heart so, that he may be fitted to partake of happinesse, for what is the end of grace, and why does God give a man grace and frame his heart so, that he may be fitted to partake of happiness, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc q-crq vdz np1 vvi dt n1 n1 cc vvi po31 n1 av, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2523 but that the Lord hereby might receive the praise and glory of the riches of his grace? That they which have it may expresse the power of God, that hath called them out of darkenesse into marvellous light; but that the Lord hereby might receive the praise and glory of the riches of his grace? That they which have it may express the power of God, that hath called them out of darkness into marvellous Light; cc-acp cst dt n1 av vmd vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1? cst pns32 r-crq vhb pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vhz vvn pno32 av pp-f n1 p-acp j n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2524 the Lord is pleased to shew this favour towards them, that they might shew forth what God hath done to their poore soules, as the Prophet David doth; the Lord is pleased to show this favour towards them, that they might show forth what God hath done to their poor Souls, as the Prophet David does; dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmd vvi av q-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp po32 j n2, c-acp dt n1 np1 vdz; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2525 now this middle age of a man is the fittest time, wherein grace may receive most glory, now this middle age of a man is the Fittest time, wherein grace may receive most glory, av d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt js n1, c-crq n1 vmb vvi ds n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2526 and God most honour, in regard of the giving of it; and God most honour, in regard of the giving of it; cc np1 av-ds n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg pp-f pn31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2527 for grace when it commeth to nature doth not destroy it, but perfect it, it doth not take away the naturall parts, for grace when it comes to nature does not destroy it, but perfect it, it does not take away the natural parts, p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 vdz xx vvi pn31, cc-acp j pn31, pn31 vdz xx vvi av dt j n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2528 as learning, knowledge and courage, and the like, but rectifieth them and turneth them the right way: as learning, knowledge and courage, and the like, but rectifieth them and turns them the right Way: c-acp n1, n1 cc n1, cc dt j, cc-acp vvz pno32 cc vvz pno32 dt j-jn n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2529 as for example, he that had a strong memory, or a sharpe wit, or a great courage, as for Exampl, he that had a strong memory, or a sharp wit, or a great courage, c-acp p-acp n1, pns31 cst vhd dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 202
2530 and a violent affection, God preserveth and keepeth those still, but when grace comes God, turneth them the right way and maketh him a fit instrument to set forth his glory, that before was a great enemy to the same, and a violent affection, God Preserveth and Keepeth those still, but when grace comes God, turns them the right Way and makes him a fit Instrument to Set forth his glory, that before was a great enemy to the same, cc dt j n1, np1 vvz cc vvz d av, cc-acp q-crq n1 vvz np1, vvz pno32 dt j-jn n1 cc vv2 pno31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1, cst a-acp vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt d, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2531 and therefore it is said that Paul was a chosen vessell for the Lord, and why? because Saul was a man of great learning, fiery zeale, fervent love, and Therefore it is said that Paul was a chosen vessel for the Lord, and why? Because Saul was a man of great learning, fiery zeal, fervent love, cc av pn31 vbz vvn cst np1 vbds dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cc q-crq? c-acp np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1, j n1, j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2532 and undanted courage, and therefore when he persecuted the Church, it is said that hee breathed forth persecutions; and undaunted courage, and Therefore when he persecuted the Church, it is said that he breathed forth persecutions; cc j n1, cc av c-crq pns31 vvn dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn cst pns31 vvd av n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2533 he got him a good Steed, & got letters from Damascus, & haled all poore Christians to prison where he came, he god him a good Steed, & god letters from Damascus, & haled all poor Christians to prison where he Come, pns31 vvd pno31 dt j n1, cc vvd n2 p-acp np1, cc vvd d j np1 p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2534 but when grace came, the Lord did still retaine the naturall power of zeale, love, courage, but when grace Come, the Lord did still retain the natural power of zeal, love, courage, cc-acp q-crq n1 vvd, dt n1 vdd av vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2535 and learning, the Lord did retaine all these; and learning, the Lord did retain all these; cc n1, dt n1 vdd vvi d d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2536 that tongue that before spake against God is now fitted to confute the adversary, hee convinced them mightily saith the text, that tongue that before spoke against God is now fitted to confute the adversary, he convinced them mightily Says the text, d n1 cst a-acp vvd p-acp np1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vvd pno32 av-j vvz dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2537 & that courage whereby he before was carried against Gods Saints is, now fitted to suffer persecution, imprisonment and disgrace for his names sake, & that courage whereby he before was carried against God's Saints is, now fitted to suffer persecution, imprisonment and disgrace for his names sake, cc d n1 c-crq pns31 a-acp vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbz, av vvn pc-acp vvi n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2538 and therefore in all reason it was fittest that the Lord should take Paul in the middle of those yeares, that he might employ him to the furtherance of his praise, that had before beene a great hinderance to his Gospell; and Therefore in all reason it was Fittest that the Lord should take Paul in the middle of those Years, that he might employ him to the furtherance of his praise, that had before been a great hindrance to his Gospel; cc av p-acp d n1 pn31 vbds js d dt n1 vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f d n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vhd a-acp vbn dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2539 It is said by the Apostle Paul, that the members of a godly mans body, and the faculties of his soule, are weapons of righteousnesse; It is said by the Apostle Paul, that the members of a godly men body, and the faculties of his soul, Are weapons of righteousness; pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbr n2 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2540 a gracious tongue will speake those things which may be for Gods praise, and the good of men; a gracious tongue will speak those things which may be for God's praise, and the good of men; dt j n1 vmb vvi d n2 r-crq vmb vbi p-acp ng1 n1, cc dt j pp-f n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2541 a gracious foote will be swift to runne the wayes of Gods Commandements: a gracious foot will be swift to run the ways of God's commandments: dt j n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2542 now the wisest, workeman will not chuse an instrument that is broken and unfit for service; now the Wisest, workman will not choose an Instrument that is broken and unfit for service; av dt js, n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn cc j p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2543 now an old man is a broken and crazie instrument, little honour can God have by his tongue when it faulters, little good can God have by his understanding, now an old man is a broken and crazy Instrument, little honour can God have by his tongue when it falters, little good can God have by his understanding, av dt j n1 vbz dt j-vvn cc j n1, j n1 vmb np1 vhb p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz, av-j j vmb np1 vhb p-acp po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 203
2544 and learning, and wisedome, when as in regard of his age he is become a child againe, and learning, and Wisdom, when as in regard of his age he is become a child again, cc n1, cc n1, c-crq c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 av, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2545 and therefore it is marvellous reasonable that God should take this time for the expressing of his grace; and Therefore it is marvellous reasonable that God should take this time for the expressing of his grace; cc av pn31 vbz j j cst np1 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2546 for when a man is in the strength of nature, then grace turnes all the members of his body and faculties of his soule the right way, for when a man is in the strength of nature, then grace turns all the members of his body and faculties of his soul the right Way, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs n1 vvz d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 dt j-jn n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2547 and a man runnes as earnestly forward in a good course, as hee did before in the wayes of wickednesse; and a man runs as earnestly forward in a good course, as he did before in the ways of wickedness; cc dt n1 vvz a-acp av-j av-j p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vdd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2548 so then gather up the point, if in regard of the constitution of his body, a man is then fittest to receive the things of grace, so then gather up the point, if in regard of the constitution of his body, a man is then Fittest to receive the things of grace, av av vvi a-acp dt n1, cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 vbz av js p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2549 if in regard of corruption he is not so hardened to resist grace, if also then he is fittest to glorifie God for bestowing grace upon him; if in regard of corruption he is not so hardened to resist grace, if also then he is Fittest to Glorify God for bestowing grace upon him; cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbz xx av vvn pc-acp vvi n1, cs av av pns31 vbz js pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2550 then it is reasonable, that as God can call when he will, so it is most fit that he should call him before he is in his old declining age, then it is reasonable, that as God can call when he will, so it is most fit that he should call him before he is in his old declining age, cs pn31 vbz j, cst c-acp np1 vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vmb, av pn31 vbz av-ds j cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po31 j j-vvg n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2551 when his body is fit for nothing but to be carried upon a coffin and laid into the grave; when his body is fit for nothing but to be carried upon a coffin and laid into the grave; c-crq po31 n1 vbz j p-acp pix cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvn p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2552 now we see then that it is cleare, God can call at any time, but God doth most usually call most of his servants before their old age: now we see then that it is clear, God can call At any time, but God does most usually call most of his Servants before their old age: av pns12 vvb av cst pn31 vbz j, np1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp np1 vdz ds av-j vvb ds pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po32 j n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2553 Let us now see what use we can make of the Point; and first observe from hence a ground of Instruction; Let us now see what use we can make of the Point; and First observe from hence a ground of Instruction; vvb pno12 av vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1; cc ord vvb p-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2554 we must take heede that we be not too rash & giddily censorious, in setting downe a finall censure upon men; we must take heed that we be not too rash & giddily censorious, in setting down a final censure upon men; pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst pns12 vbb xx av j cc av-j j, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 p-acp n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2555 seest thou men running on headlong in the wayes of wickednesse, yet never conclude therefore that God will never shew mercy and favour unto them, See thou men running on headlong in the ways of wickedness, yet never conclude Therefore that God will never show mercy and favour unto them, vv2 pns21 n2 vvg a-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av av-x vvi av cst np1 vmb av-x vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2556 and worke upon the soules of them, for we know that God can call at the eleventh houre, and work upon the Souls of them, for we know that God can call At the eleventh hour, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204
2557 and therefore be not too rash in censuring this way, but receive the exhortation of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 4.5. There saith the Text, Iudge nothing before the time untill the Lord come, &c. FINIS. and Therefore be not too rash in censuring this Way, but receive the exhortation of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 4.5. There Says the Text, Judge nothing before the time until the Lord come, etc. FINIS. cc av vbb xx av j p-acp vvg d n1, p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. pc-acp vvz dt n1, n1 pix p-acp dt n1 c-acp dt n1 vvb, av fw-la. (8) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 204

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650 0 Deut. 32.42. Deuteronomy 32.42. np1 crd.
13 0 Five things in Prepatation. Five things in Prepatation. crd n2 p-acp n1.
14 0 1. 1. crd
17 0 3. 3. crd
18 0 4. 4. crd
328 0 Psal. 69.3. Psalm 69.3. np1 crd.
360 0 Mat. 16.24. Mathew 16.24. np1 crd.
363 0 Acts 28.27. Acts 28.27. vvz crd.
373 0 Iohn 5.6. John 5.6. np1 crd.
403 0 Exo. 7.13, 14. Exo. 7.13, 14. np1 crd, crd
452 0 Col. 3.11. Col. 3.11. np1 crd.
479 0 Heb. 11.24. Hebrew 11.24. np1 crd.
560 0 Mat. 15.8, 9. Mathew 15.8, 9. np1 crd, crd
600 0 Ier. 18.12. Jeremiah 18.12. np1 crd.
614 0 Ier. 24.20. Jeremiah 24.20. np1 crd.
625 0 Deut. 29.4. Deuteronomy 29.4. np1 crd.
663 0 Luke 10. 〈 … 〉. Luke 10. 〈 … 〉. zz crd 〈 … 〉.
671 0 Reve. 3.20. Reve. 3.20. np1 crd.
676 0 Luk. 15.17.18. Luk. 15.17.18. np1 crd.
709 0 Deut. 5.29. Deuteronomy 5.29. np1 crd.
715 0 2 Chron. 15.17 2 Chronicles 15.17 crd np1 crd
764 0 Matth. 23.37. Matthew 23.37. np1 crd.
768 0 Psal. 81.13. Psalm 81.13. np1 crd.
784 0 2 Chron. 25.2. 2 Chronicles 25.2. crd np1 crd.
867 0 2 Thess. 2.12. 2 Thess 2.12. crd np1 crd.
928 0 2 King. 5.13 2 King. 5.13 crd n1. crd
933 0 2 King. 5 13. 2 King. 5 13. crd n1. crd crd
1004 0 Deut. 5.29. Deuteronomy 5.29. np1 crd.
1077 0 Iude 19. Iude 19. np1 crd
1090 0 Rom. 1.20. Rom. 1.20. np1 crd.
1096 0 1 Cor. 1.21. 1 Cor. 1.21. crd np1 crd.
1129 0 Mat. 19.22. Mathew 19.22. np1 crd.
1138 0 Iohn. 5.40. John. 5.40. np1. crd.
1159 0 Act. 7.51. Act. 7.51. n1 crd.
1164 0 Act. 13.46. Act. 13.46. n1 crd.
1168 0 Matt. 22.5. Matt. 22.5. np1 crd.
1178 0 Mat. 6.24. Mathew 6.24. np1 crd.
1200 0 Ioh. 5.44. John 5.44. np1 crd.
1203 0 Rom. 6 20. Rom. 6 20. np1 crd crd
1212 0 Luke 19 ▪ 14. Luke 19 ▪ 14. np1 crd ▪ crd
1282 0 Gal. 5.17. Gal. 5.17. np1 crd.
1293 0 Rom. 8 ▪ 7. Rom. 8 ▪ 7. np1 crd ▪ crd
1304 0 Iohn 3.6. John 3.6. np1 crd.
1356 0 Rom. 6.16. Rom. 6.16. np1 crd.
1371 0 Ephes. 1.19. Ephesians 1.19. np1 crd.
1496 0 Iohn 3.27. John 3.27. np1 crd.
1529 0 Ezech. 11.18. Ezekiel 11.18. np1 crd.
1582 0 Mat. 15.19. Mathew 15.19. np1 crd.
1593 0 Deut. 29.4. Deuteronomy 29.4. np1 crd.
1597 0 Match. 12.35. Match. 12.35. n1. crd.
1656 0 Ezek. 36.25. Ezekiel 36.25. np1 crd.
1676 0 1 Cor. 14.24. 1 Cor. 14.24. vvd np1 crd.
1717 0 Luke 21.16. Luke 21.16. np1 crd.
1755 0 • Cor. 15.56. • Cor. 15.56. • np1 crd.
1804 0 Zach. 7.12. Zach 7.12. np1 crd.
1844 0 Iam. 1.18. Iam. 1.18. np1 crd.
1844 1 Ioh. 1.13. John 1.13. np1 crd.
2014 0 Eccles. 9.10. Eccles. 9.10. np1 crd.
2024 0 Gal. 6.8. Gal. 6.8. np1 crd.
2031 0 2 Cor. 6.2. 2 Cor. 6.2. crd np1 crd.
2039 0 Luke 19.9. Luke 19.9. np1 crd.
2054 0 Heb. 9 27. Hebrew 9 27. np1 crd crd
2066 0 Ioh. 3.36. John 3.36. np1 crd.
2069 0 Ioh. 3.18. John 3.18. np1 crd.
2136 0 • Pet. 1.10. • Pet. 1.10. • np1 crd.
2137 0 2 Pet. 1.19. 2 Pet. 1.19. crd np1 crd.
2178 0 2 Cor. 6.2. 2 Cor. 6.2. crd np1 crd.
2188 0 Cant. 2.10. Cant 2.10. np1 crd.
2198 0 Ezeck. 12.3. Ezekiel. 12.3. np1. crd.
2301 0 2 Kings 5.26. 2 Kings 5.26. crd n2 crd.
2405 0 2 Tim. 3.15. 2 Tim. 3.15. crd np1 crd.
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2406 0 1 Sam. 12. 1 Sam. 12. vvn np1 crd
2408 0 Acts 16.37. Acts 16.37. vvz crd.
2414 0 Gen 12.4. Gen 12.4. fw-la crd.
2415 0 Ioshua 24.2. Ioshua 24.2. np1 crd.
2418 0 Acts 2.41. Acts 2.41. vvz crd.
2418 1 Acts 10. Acts 10. vvz crd
2557 0 1 Cor. 4.5. 1 Cor. 4.5. vvd np1 crd.